WO2023159622A1

WO2023159622A1 - Water dispenser control method and device, and water dispenser

Info

Publication number: WO2023159622A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/078457
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: receiving a target input from a user (110); in response to the target input, determining that the current water level of a water preparation tank of a water dispenser is not lower than a target water level and that the current water temperature of the water preparation tank exceeds a target temperature range, and controlling the working state of a temperature control component of the water dispenser (120).

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 rough, with large limitations. In the case of repeated heating or dry burning without water, the safety is low, and repeated heating is easy to cause the water in the water dispenser to precipitate, resulting in poor quality of water output from the water dispenser.

Contents of the invention

The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this reason, the present disclosure proposes a control method of a water dispenser, which avoids the occurrence of dry burning or freezing, and realizes precise temperature control.

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

Receive the user's target input;

In response to the target input, determine that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, and control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser .

According to the water dispenser control method of the embodiment of the present disclosure, after receiving the target input from the user, the current water level and current water temperature are judged to control the temperature control component to heat or cool the water in the water tank, which can effectively avoid dry burning or freezing If the phenomenon occurs, the water in the water making tank will not be heated repeatedly, so as to achieve precise temperature control and ensure that the water outlet temperature of the water dispenser meets the needs of users.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after receiving the user's target input and before controlling the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser, the method further includes:

Obtain the current water level;

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

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after the acquiring the current water level and before acquiring the current water temperature, 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.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method further 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;

determining that none of the water temperatures in the water temperature data set is greater than a second target temperature, and adjusting the target temperature range to obtain a first temperature range;

Wherein, the water temperature data set includes a plurality of water temperature data of the water making tank, the second target temperature is greater than the first target temperature, and the upper threshold of the first temperature range is less than the threshold of the target temperature range The upper limit, the lower threshold limit of the first temperature range is smaller than the lower threshold limit of the target temperature range.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the acquiring the water temperature data set of the water making tank includes:

Obtaining the water temperature of the target number of the water-making tanks according to the target time interval to obtain the water temperature data set;

Alternatively, the water temperature of the water making tank within the target time period is obtained to obtain the water temperature data set.

It is determined that the water temperature of the water production tank is lower than the first target temperature, and the water temperature data set is acquired again starting from the next water temperature of the water production tank that is greater than the first target temperature.

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;

Determine that the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates in the second temperature range, adjust the target temperature range to obtain a third temperature range, the upper threshold of the third temperature range is less than the upper threshold of the target temperature range, the The lower threshold limit of the third temperature range is smaller than the lower threshold limit of the target temperature range.

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

A receiving module, configured to receive a target input from a user;

A response module, configured to respond to the target input, determine that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, and control the temperature of the water dispenser. The working status of the control component.

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

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

A control system, the control system is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the water level sensor and the temperature control component, and the control system is used to control the working state of the temperature control component based on the above water dispenser control method.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control system includes:

A power board, the power board is provided with a power supply line interface, a water level sensor interface, a temperature control component interface and a pumping component interface;

A control board, the control board is connected to the power board through a data transmission line, and the control board is provided with a temperature sensor interface and a temperature control switch interface.

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:

Combined with judging the current water level and current water temperature to control the temperature control component to heat or cool the water in the water tank, which can effectively avoid dry burning or freezing, and will not repeatedly heat the water in the water tank to achieve accurate Temperature control to ensure that the water outlet temperature of the water dispenser meets the needs of users.

Further, first obtain the current water level of the water making tank, and when it is determined that the current water level satisfies the condition that the water level is not lower than the target water level, the water in the water making tank can be directly heated or cooled without replenishing water, and according to the current water level obtained at this time The water temperature can accurately control the heating power or cooling power of the temperature control components to achieve precise temperature control. While meeting the water intake needs of users, it can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the water dispenser.

Furthermore, the target temperature range is adjusted according to the temperature data during heating, so as to avoid the heating component being in the working state when the water dispenser is in a plateau environment and increase power consumption, thereby avoiding the situation of no water and dry heating that may be caused by 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 a control system of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference signs:

510: Power board; 511: Temperature control component interface; 512: Power supply line interface; 513: Pumping component interface; 514: Water level sensor interface; 515: Pumping component; 516: Water level sensor;

520: control board; 521: temperature control switch interface; 522: temperature sensor interface; 523: temperature control switch; 524: temperature sensor.

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, in addition, 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 heating control system of the water dispenser is mainly connected in series with the control circuit of the heating rod by a mechanical thermostat or a temperature limit switch. Turn on the control circuit of the heating rod and stop heating. This control logic method is simple and crude, and has too many limitations. It often leads to dry heating without water or repeated heating. The safety is low, and repeated heating will easily cause the water in the water dispenser to precipitate. The water quality of the water dispenser 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 120 .

Step 110, receiving a target input from the user.

In this step, the target input can be the user's input to the temperature control switch 523 of the water dispenser or the display screen with a control function, or the user's input to the terminal, which is connected to the water dispenser, through which the terminal can realize the Water dispenser control.

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.

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 of the temperature control switch 523 to receive the user's target input, which may be expressed as receiving an input from the user pressing the corresponding physical button.

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.

After receiving the target input from the user, the water dispenser is controlled to turn on the water temperature control function corresponding to the target input.

The target input is an input input by the user for starting the water temperature control function, and the water temperature control function of the water dispenser includes at least one of a heating function and a cooling function.

The user's target input corresponds to the water temperature control function of the water dispenser. When the user inputs the target input of hot water, the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on. The user inputs the target input of ice water, and the cold water function of the water dispenser is turned on.

For example, the user presses the heating rocker switch and inputs the target input of hot water, and the water dispenser turns on 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 inputs the target input of taking cold water. After the water dispenser determines that the control signal of the cold water rocker switch is turned on, the water dispenser turns on the cold water function.

Step 120, in response to the target input, determine that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, and control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser.

The water making tank is a storage tank for water temperature control on the water dispenser, and the temperature control component can heat or cool the water making tank.

In actual implementation, a water dispenser may have multiple water making tanks, and each water making tank may perform different water temperature control operations. For example, a water dispenser may have a hot tank for making hot water and a cold tank for cooling water.

The water level information in the water making tank can be detected by the water level sensor 516, and the target water level is the water level at which the water making tank will not be dry-boiled or frozen when the water in the water making tank is heated or cooled.

For example, the target water level may be one-half or one-third of the maximum water level of the water making tank.

In this embodiment, the current water level of the water-making tank is greater than or equal to the target water level, which can effectively avoid fever or freezing in the water-making tank.

The temperature sensor 524 can be used to detect the water temperature information in the water making tank. The target temperature range is the range of temperature points for controlling the start and stop of the temperature control components when heating or cooling the water in the water making tank.

For example, when the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on, the target temperature range can be 85 degrees Celsius to 95 degrees Celsius, and when the cooling function of the water dispenser is turned on, the target temperature range can be 6 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius.

In this embodiment, the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, indicating that the water output from the water dispenser does not meet the drinking water requirements of the user at this time, and the water needs to be heated or cooled.

The target temperature range corresponds to the user's target input. The user inputs the target input of hot water, and the target temperature range is the temperature range of hot water. The user inputs the target input of cold water, and the target temperature range is the temperature range of cold water.

In actual implementation, the numerical value of the target temperature range may be a factory default value, or may be set by the user according to drinking needs.

It should be noted that, in step 120, the water dispenser turns on the water temperature control function corresponding to the target input. At this time, 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 tank of the water dispenser is lower than the target water level, and whether the current water temperature exceeds the target temperature range. When the current water temperature exceeds the target temperature range and the current water level is greater than the target water level, then control the temperature control The components start working to heat or cool the water in the water making tank.

In this embodiment, the temperature control component of the water dispenser includes at least one of a heating component and a cooling component, and the corresponding temperature control component is controlled to start working according to the target input input by the user.

For example, the user inputs the target input of hot water, and when the current water level is not less than the target water level and the current water temperature exceeds the target temperature range, the heating component is controlled to start working to heat the water in the water making tank.

For another example, the user inputs the target input of cold water, and when the current water level is not less than the target water level and the current water temperature exceeds the target temperature range, the control refrigeration component starts to work to achieve the purpose of cooling the water in the water tank.

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 demand and so on.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, 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. Water level judgment can effectively avoid dry burning or freezing The occurrence of water temperature judgment will not repeatedly heat the water in the water tank, which will help to realize the precise temperature control of the water dispenser and improve the water quality of the water dispenser.

According to the control method of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control component is controlled to heat or cool the water in the water tank in combination with judging the current water level and current water temperature, which can effectively avoid the occurrence of dry burning or freezing. The water in the water making tank will be heated repeatedly to achieve precise temperature control and ensure that the water outlet temperature of the water dispenser meets the needs of users.

In some embodiments, after receiving the target input and before controlling the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser, the method for controlling the water dispenser further includes:

Get the current water level;

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

In this embodiment, the current water level of the water-making tank is obtained first in order, and the current water temperature of the water-making tank is obtained when the condition that the current water level is not lower than the target water level is satisfied.

It can be understood that when the current water level is lower than the target water level, the water making tank of the water dispenser needs to be replenished with water. After water enters the water making tank of the water dispenser, the current water temperature of the water making tank will change.

In related technologies, the water level control and heating control of the drinking water equipment are independent control logics. When the water level is lower than the limit value, the water is directly replenished, and the heating equipment of the drinking water equipment is always on. .

In this embodiment, the current water level of the water-making tank is obtained first, and when it is determined that the current water level satisfies the condition that the water level is not lower than the target water level, the water in the water-making tank can be directly heated or refrigerated without the need for replenishment operation, and according to the The obtained current water temperature can accurately control the heating power or cooling power of the temperature control component, realize precise temperature control, and effectively reduce the energy consumption of the water dispenser while meeting the water intake needs of users.

For example, when the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on, the target temperature range can be 85 degrees Celsius to 95 degrees Celsius. After confirming that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, the obtained current water temperature is 65 degrees Celsius, and the heating component is controlled to turn on for 30 seconds according to 65 degrees Celsius. Raise the current water temperature to within the target temperature range.

For another example, when the cooling function of the water dispenser is turned on, the target temperature range can be 6 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius. After confirming that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, the current water temperature obtained is 10 degrees Celsius, and the cooling component is controlled to turn on for 30 seconds according to 10 degrees Celsius. , to lower the current water temperature to within the target temperature range.

In some embodiments, after obtaining the current water level and before obtaining the current water temperature, the method for controlling the water dispenser further includes:

Determine that the current water level is lower than the target water level, and control the pumping assembly 515 of the water dispenser to work.

One end of the pumping assembly 515 is communicated with the water source, and the other end is communicated with the water making tank. When the current water level is lower than the target water level, the pumping assembly 515 of the water dispenser is controlled to deliver water to the water making tank, and the current water level of the water making tank rises gradually. High, when the current water level of the water making tank is not lower than the target water level, the pumping component 515 stops working and starts to obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank.

In this embodiment, the pumping assembly 515 of the water dispenser is controlled to deliver water to the water tank. It may be to control the pumping assembly 515 to stop working when the current water level of the water tank rises to the maximum water level, or to control the pumping assembly 515 to stop working in the water tank. Control the pumping assembly 515 to stop working when the current water level reaches the user's water demand.

A specific embodiment is introduced below.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the temperature control switch 523 of the water dispenser is a heating rocker switch, and the temperature control component is a heating rod. The user operates the heating rocker switch to input a target input.

According to the state of the heating rocker switch, it is judged whether the user inputs the target input of turning on the heating.

When the heating rocker switch is turned on, the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on, but the heating rod of the water dispenser will not be turned on immediately.

The water level sensor 516 of the water dispenser is a float switch, which is used to judge whether there is water in the water making tank and whether the current water level of the water making tank reaches the target water level. The water pump works to complete the water replenishment operation of the water making tank.

When the current water level in the water making tank is not lower than the target water level or the water replenishment is completed, the temperature sensor 524 is used to detect whether the water temperature in the water making tank is within the target temperature range.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is greater than the lower threshold of the target temperature range and meets the user's demand for hot water, the heating rod will not work.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is lower than the lower threshold of the target temperature range, 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.

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.

In some embodiments, the control method of the water dispenser also includes:

It is determined that the temperature control component is in the heating working state, and the heating component works to heat the water in the water making tank, and it is determined that the water temperature in the water making tank is not less than the first target temperature,

Obtain the water temperature data set of the water making tank;

It is determined that the water temperatures in the water temperature data set are all lower than the second target temperature, and the target temperature range is adjusted to obtain the first temperature range.

In this embodiment, the temperature control component is in the heating working state. The temperature control component can be a heating component. The heating component is in the working state to continuously heat the water in the water making tank. It can also be that the temperature control component includes a heating component and a cooling component. , where the heating element is in working condition.

It should be noted that during the process of obtaining the water temperature data set of the water making tank, the heating component keeps working to continuously heat the water in the water making tank. Before the heating component is controlled to enter the working state, the water level of the water making tank needs to be checked Judging, when the water level of the water making tank is higher than the target water level, the heating component is controlled to enter the working state, or the temperature control component is controlled to enter the heating working state.

Adjust the target temperature range according to the temperature data during heating. After heating for a period of time, the water temperature of the water tank of the water dispenser remains between the first target temperature and the second target temperature, and cannot be greater than the second target temperature When , lower the upper threshold and lower threshold of the target temperature range to obtain the first temperature range.

In this embodiment, the first temperature range obtained by adjusting the target temperature range is used for subsequent control of the water dispenser. When the water dispenser is heating and the water temperature in the water making tank is within the first temperature range, the heating assembly of the water dispenser is controlled. stop working.

It can be understood that when the water in the water making tank is continuously heated, the water temperature is kept between the first target temperature and the second target temperature, indicating that the pressure environment of the water dispenser is lower than one atmospheric pressure, that is, the pressure environment of the water dispenser is The altitude environment at the place is a plateau environment, and the boiling point of water cannot reach the normal boiling point.

The upper threshold of the target temperature range in the heating function is higher than the second target temperature. The water in the water making tank is continuously heating, and its water temperature cannot exceed the second target temperature. In this way, the target temperature range is used to judge the start and stop of the heating component At this time, the heating component will be controlled to heat the water in the water tank all the time, which will not only increase the power consumption of the water dispenser, but also cause the water dispenser to dry without water when the heating component works for a long time.

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 target temperature range is adjusted according to the water temperature in the water temperature data set, which can effectively prevent the water dispenser from being damaged in the plateau environment. It can also prevent the water in the water dispenser from continuously boiling and prevent users from getting burnt by steam when they take hot water.

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 target temperature range (85°C to 95°C) of the heating function of the water dispenser to obtain the first temperature range (73°C to 83°C).

In the subsequent control process of the water dispenser, the first temperature range is used to determine the start and stop of the heating component. When the water temperature in the water tank is lower than 73 degrees Celsius, the heating component is controlled to be turned on, and when the water temperature in the water tank is higher than 83 degrees Celsius, the heating is controlled. The component shuts down.

In some embodiments, the water temperature of a target number of water-making tanks can be acquired at target time intervals to obtain a water temperature data set;

Alternatively, obtain the water temperature of the water tank within the target time period 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 temperature 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 temperature 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 target temperature range 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 temperature 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 second temperature range, adjust the target temperature range to obtain a third temperature range, the upper threshold value of the third temperature range is less than the upper threshold value limit of the target temperature range, and the lower threshold value limit of the third temperature range is less than the target temperature The lower threshold of the range.

In this embodiment, before controlling the temperature control component to enter the heating working state, the water level of the water making tank needs to be judged, and 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.

According to the temperature control component in the heating working state, the temperature sensor 524 is used to obtain the water temperature of the water tank to form a real-time heating temperature curve. When the temperature value on the heating temperature curve fluctuates within the second temperature range, judge according to the second temperature range The altitude environment where the water dispenser is located.

Wherein, the second temperature range is the boiling point fluctuation range corresponding to the preset plateau environment, for example, the second temperature range may be 89 degrees Celsius to 91 degrees Celsius, and the range of the second temperature range may 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 second 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.

The temperature value on the heating temperature curve is stable within the second temperature range, and the upper threshold and lower threshold of the target temperature range are lowered to obtain the third temperature range, which is used for subsequent control of the water dispenser. When the water dispenser is heating , according to the water temperature of the water tank being in the third temperature range, the heating assembly of the water dispenser is controlled to stop working.

In this embodiment, the temperature value on the heating temperature curve fluctuates within the second temperature range, and the target temperature range is adjusted to the third temperature range, which can effectively prevent the water dispenser from heating without stopping and repeated dry burning in the plateau environment, It can also prevent the water in the water dispenser from continuously boiling, and avoid steam scalding when users take hot water.

For example, the second 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. fluctuation.

Judging that the water dispenser is in a plateau environment, adjust the original target temperature range (85°C to 95°C) of the heating function of the water dispenser to obtain the third temperature range (73°C to 83°C).

In the subsequent control process of the water dispenser, the third temperature range is used to judge the start and stop of the heating component. When the water temperature in the water tank is lower than 73 degrees Celsius, the heating component is controlled to be turned on, and when the water temperature in the water tank is higher than 83 degrees Celsius, the heating is controlled. The component shuts down.

A specific embodiment is introduced below.

As shown in Figure 3, the control logic of the heating function of the water dispenser includes the judgment of the plateau self-adaptive adjustment of the heating temperature point, that is, the judgment and adjustment of the target temperature range.

After the water dispenser is turned on for the first time, it will judge the altitude environment. When it is detected that the water level of the water tank is not lower than the target water level, the water dispenser will control the heating components to continue heating. When the temperature of the water tank exceeds 80 degrees Celsius, drinking water The water dispenser starts to collect the water temperature data set, or the water dispenser directly collects the heating temperature curve of the water making tank through the temperature sensor 524.

C is the number of collected water temperatures of water making tanks between 80 degrees Celsius and 90 degrees Celsius. When the water temperature of water making tanks between 80 degrees Celsius and 90 degrees Celsius is collected 16 times in a row, it is judged that the water dispenser is in a plateau environment. Otherwise, it is judged as a plain environment.

After a period of time, if the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates within the second temperature range, it is judged that the water dispenser is in a plateau environment, otherwise it is judged as a plain environment.

Adjust the original target temperature range under the plateau environment, reduce the original heating start point T4 from 77 degrees Celsius to T2 to 73 degrees Celsius, and reduce the original boiling point T3 from 90 degrees Celsius to T1 to 83 degrees Celsius.

In this embodiment, the original target temperature range is T4 = 77 degrees Celsius to T3 = 90 degrees Celsius, and the adjusted first temperature range is T2 = 73 degrees Celsius to T1 = 83 degrees Celsius.

Wherein, the boiling point refers to the shutdown temperature point of the heating component, and the heating starting point to the starting temperature point of the heating component.

After the adjustment of the target temperature range is completed, the water dispenser will heat according to the boiling point and the heating start point of the first temperature range. When the heating function is turned on, if the water temperature in the water making tank is higher than the boiling point, the heating element will be turned off, and if the temperature is lower than the heating start point, the heating will be turned on. components.

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:

A receiving module 410, configured to receive a target input from a user;

The response module 420 is configured to determine that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range in response to the target input, and control the temperature control components of the water dispenser to work.

According to the control device of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the current water level and the current water temperature are judged to control the temperature control component to heat or cool the water in the water tank, which can effectively avoid the occurrence of dry burning or freezing, and will not affect the The water in the water making tank is heated repeatedly to achieve precise temperature control and ensure that the water outlet temperature of the water dispenser meets the needs of users.

In some embodiments, the response module 420 is also used to obtain the current water level;

In some embodiments, the response module 420 is further configured to determine that the current water level is lower than the target water level, and control the pumping component 515 of the water dispenser to work.

In some embodiments, the response module 420 is also used to determine 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 acquire the water temperature data set of the water making tank;

It is determined that none of the water temperatures in the water temperature data set is greater than the second target temperature, and the target temperature range is adjusted to obtain the first temperature range;

Wherein, the water temperature data set includes a plurality of water temperature data of the water making tank, the second target temperature is greater than the first target temperature, the upper threshold of the first temperature range is less than the upper threshold of the target temperature range, and the lower threshold of the first temperature range is less than the target temperature The lower threshold of the range.

In some embodiments, the response module 420 is also used to obtain the water temperature of a target number of water-making tanks at a target time interval to obtain a water temperature data set;

In some embodiments, the response module 420 is further configured to determine that the water temperature of the water production tank is lower than the first target temperature, and reacquire the water temperature data set starting from the next water temperature of the water production tank greater than the first target temperature.

In some embodiments, the response module 420 is also 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 state, and obtain the heating temperature curve of the water-making tank;

The water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG. 5 .

The drinking water machine includes a water making tank and a control system. The water making tank is a storage tank for controlling the outlet water temperature on the drinking water machine. The temperature control component of the water making tank can heat or cool the water making tank.

The temperature sensor 524 and the water level sensor 516 of the water making tank are respectively used to collect the water temperature information and the water level information of the water in the water making tank.

The control system is electrically connected with the temperature sensor 524, the water level sensor 516 and the temperature control component, and the control system is used to control the temperature control component to work based on the above-mentioned water dispenser control method.

According to the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, judging the current water level and current water temperature to control the temperature control component to heat or cool the water in the water tank can effectively avoid the occurrence of dry burning or freezing, and will not damage the water tank The water in the water dispenser is heated repeatedly to achieve precise temperature control and ensure that the water outlet temperature of the water dispenser meets the needs of users.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5 , the control system of the water dispenser includes a power board 510 and a control board 520 .

Among them, the power board 510 is provided with a power supply line interface 512, a water level sensor interface 514, a temperature control component interface 511, and a water pumping component interface 513, and the power board 510 belongs to a strong current control circuit for controlling functions such as heating and pumping.

The power supply line interface 512 is used to connect the power supply line, the water level sensor interface 514 is used to connect the water level sensor 516 , the temperature control component interface 511 is used to connect the temperature control component and the pumping component interface 513 is used to connect the pumping component 515 .

The control board 520 is provided with a temperature sensor interface 522 and a temperature control switch interface 521. The temperature control switch interface 521 is used to connect the temperature control switch 523. The temperature control switch 523 is a switch assembly for receiving the user's target input. The control board 520 belongs to the user. The contactable weak current control circuit, the temperature sensor interface 522 is connected to the temperature sensor 524 .

The control board 520 is connected to the power board 510 through a data transmission line. Different control circuits are respectively set on the control board 520 and the power board 510. The data transmission line only transmits data or signals. The strong current control and weak current control of the water dispenser can be set separately, which can effectively Ensure user safety.

The water pumping assembly interface 513 can also be set on the power board 510, and the water pumping assembly interface 513 is used to connect the water pumping assembly 515, and in conjunction with the water level data collected by the water level sensor 516 connected to the water level sensor interface 514 on the power board 510, the water tank is processed. Hydration operation.

FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device. As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic device may include: a processor (processor) 610, a communication interface (Communications Interface) 620, a memory (memory) 630 and a communication bus 640, Wherein, the processor 610 , the communication interface 620 , and the memory 630 communicate with each other through the communication bus 640 . The processor 610 can call the logic instructions in the memory 630 to execute the water dispenser control method, the method includes: receiving the user's target input;

In response to the target input, it is determined that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, and the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser is controlled.

In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 630 may be implemented in the form of software functional units and when sold or used as an independent product, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. 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 water dispenser control method provided by the above method embodiments, the method includes: receiving the user's target input;

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: receiving a target input from a user;

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 efforts.

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:

Receive the user's target input;

In response to the target input, determine that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, and control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser .
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, after receiving the user's target input and before controlling the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser, the method further comprises:

Obtain the current water level;

It is determined that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, and the current water temperature is acquired.
The method for controlling a water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that after said obtaining said current water level and before said obtaining said current water temperature, said 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.
The control method of the water dispenser according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the method further 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;

determining that none of the water temperatures in the water temperature data set is greater than a second target temperature, and adjusting the target temperature range to obtain a first temperature range;

Wherein, the water temperature data set includes a plurality of water temperature data of the water making tank, the second target temperature is greater than the first target temperature, and the upper threshold of the first temperature range is less than the threshold of the target temperature range The upper limit, the lower threshold limit of the first temperature range is smaller than the lower threshold limit of the target temperature range.
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 4, wherein said acquiring the water temperature data set of said water making tank comprises:

Obtaining the water temperature of the target number of the water-making tanks according to the target time interval to obtain the water temperature data set;

Alternatively, the water temperature of the water making tank within the target time period is obtained to obtain the water temperature data set.
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said acquiring the water temperature data set of said water making tank comprises:

It is determined that the water temperature of the water production tank is lower than the first target temperature, and the water temperature data set is acquired again starting from the next water temperature of the water production tank that is greater than the first target temperature.
The control method of the water dispenser according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the method further comprises:

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;

Determine that the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates in the second temperature range, adjust the target temperature range to obtain a third temperature range, the upper threshold of the third temperature range is less than the upper threshold of the target temperature range, the The lower threshold limit of the third temperature range is smaller than the lower threshold limit of the target temperature range.
A control device for a water dispenser, characterized in that it comprises:

A receiving module, configured to receive a target input from a user;

A response module, configured to respond to the target input, determine that the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is not lower than the target water level and the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target temperature range, and control the temperature of the water dispenser. The working status of the control component.
A water dispenser is characterized in that it comprises:

A water making tank, the water making tank is provided with a temperature sensor (524), a water level sensor (516) and a temperature control assembly;

A control system, the control system is electrically connected to the temperature sensor (524), the water level sensor (516) and the temperature control assembly, and the control system is used for drinking water based on any one of claims 1-7 The machine control method controls the working state of the temperature control component.
The water dispenser according to claim 9, wherein the control system comprises:

A power board (510), the power board (510) is provided with a power supply line interface (512), a water level sensor interface (514), a temperature control component interface (511) and a pumping component interface (513);

A control board (520), the control board (520) is connected to the power board (510) through a data transmission line, and the control board (520) is provided with a temperature sensor interface (522) and a temperature control switch interface (521).
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, the computer program described in any one of claims 1 to 7 is implemented. Describe the control method of the water dispenser.
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 7 is implemented.
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 7 is realized.