A smart water dispensing device and system

Abstract

This utility model discloses an intelligent water dispensing device and system, relating to the field of smart home technology. The intelligent water dispensing device includes: a processor, a water dispensing control module, a panel-type touch control module, a side-plate-type touch control module, and a support-type touch control module. The panel-type touch control module has at least one function button. A first touch sensor covers the entire outer surface of the side-plate-type touch control module, and a second touch sensor covers the entire outer surface of the support-type touch control module. The processor, in response to trigger signals from the function buttons, controls the water dispensing control module to perform water dispensing tasks, stop water dispensing tasks, temperature adjustment tasks, or flow adjustment tasks; and, in response to trigger signals from the first touch sensor and / or the second touch sensor, controls the water dispensing control module to perform a stop water dispensing task. The technical solution of this utility model can reduce the control difficulty of water dispensing devices and improve their control effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart home technology, and in particular to a smart water dispensing device and system. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards and the development of home appliances, more and more intelligent appliances are entering residents' daily lives, such as multi-functional faucets. Currently, multi-functional faucets include infrared sensor faucets and temperature- and flow-adjustable digital display smart faucets. Infrared sensor faucets use infrared sensors to detect the user and control the faucet's opening and closing. For example, when the user's hand reaches towards the faucet's infrared sensor window, the faucet automatically opens; when the hand leaves the window, it automatically closes. The faucet's on / off state is determined by the relative position between the user's hand and the sensor window, achieving automatic water dispensing. Temperature- and flow-adjustable digital display smart faucets use touch-sensitive buttons to control water flow, stop water supply, and adjust water temperature and flow rate.

[0003] However, infrared sensor faucets have a relatively fixed sensing position, a small sensing angle, and are easily affected by environmental factors, leading to problems such as poor sensing. Water flow will stop when the hand deviates from the sensing angle / distance, which has significant limitations and results in a poor user experience. Digital display smart faucets, when dispensing water according to set parameters, require the user to touch the on / off function button to turn off the water. This method demands high precision in touch; if the button is not touched precisely, the faucet will not stop dispensing water until the user continues to press the button until it responds successfully, impacting the user experience and potentially wasting water.

[0004] Therefore, designing a smart faucet that is both effective and easy to control, thereby improving the user's water experience, is an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides an intelligent water dispensing device and system that can reduce the control difficulty of water dispensing devices and improve the control effect of water dispensing devices.

[0006] According to one aspect of this utility model, an intelligent water dispensing device is provided, comprising: a processor, a water dispensing control module, a panel-type touch module, a side-plate-type touch module, and a support-type touch module. The processor is connected to the water dispensing control module, the panel-type touch module, the side-plate-type touch module, and the support-type touch module respectively. The panel-type touch module is provided with at least one function button. The outer surface of the side-plate-type touch module is provided with a first touch sensor covering the entire outer surface of the side-plate-type touch module. The outer surface of the support-type touch module is provided with a second touch sensor covering the entire outer surface of the support-type touch module.

[0007] The processor responds to the trigger signal of the function key to control the water outlet control module to perform a water outlet task, a water outlet stop task, a temperature adjustment task, or a flow adjustment task; and responds to the trigger signal of the first touch sensor and / or the second touch sensor to control the water outlet control module to perform a water outlet stop task.

[0008] Optionally, the first side of the side panel type touch module is fixedly connected to the panel type touch module, and the second side of the side panel type touch module is fixedly connected to the support type touch module, with the first side and the second side being arranged opposite to each other.

[0009] Optionally, the panel-type touch module includes a temperature adjustment unit, a flow rate adjustment unit, and a water outlet control button; the water outlet control button is used to start or stop the water outlet task; the temperature adjustment unit is used to adjust the water outlet temperature of the intelligent water outlet device; and the flow rate adjustment unit is used to adjust the water outlet flow rate of the intelligent water outlet device.

[0010] Optionally, the temperature adjustment unit includes a temperature control button for adjusting the outlet water temperature of the intelligent water outlet device; the flow rate adjustment unit includes a flow rate control button for adjusting the outlet water flow rate of the intelligent water outlet device.

[0011] Optionally, the water outlet control button, temperature control button, and flow control button are capacitive touch buttons.

[0012] Optionally, the temperature adjustment unit includes a temperature level trigger button, a temperature level increase button, and a temperature level decrease button; the temperature level trigger button is used to wake up the current temperature level of the smart water outlet or to determine the target temperature level of the smart water outlet; the temperature level increase button is used to increase the current temperature level of the smart water outlet; and the temperature level decrease button is used to decrease the current temperature level of the smart water outlet.

[0013] Optionally, the flow adjustment unit includes a flow level trigger button, a flow level increase button, and a flow level decrease button; the flow level trigger button is used to wake up the current flow level of the smart water outlet or to determine the target flow level of the smart water outlet; the flow level increase button is used to increase the current flow level of the smart water outlet; and the flow level decrease button is used to decrease the current flow level of the smart water outlet.

[0014] Optionally, when the smart water dispensing device is in standby mode, the trigger signals of the function buttons, the first touch sensor, and the second touch sensor serve as wake-up signals for the smart water dispensing device.

[0015] Optionally, the intelligent water outlet device also includes a water inlet, which is bolted to the water inlet pipe.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an intelligent water dispensing system is provided, which includes: a remote controller and any one of the intelligent water dispensing devices in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0017] The remote controller and the intelligent water outlet equipment are connected in communication.

[0018] The intelligent water dispensing device of this utility model includes: a processor, a water dispensing control module, a panel-type touch module, a side-plate-type touch module, and a support-type touch module. The processor is connected to the water dispensing control module, the panel-type touch module, the side-plate-type touch module, and the support-type touch module respectively. The panel-type touch module is equipped with at least one function button. The side-plate-type touch module has a first touch sensor deployed on its outer surface, covering the entire outer surface of the side-plate-type touch module. The support-type touch module has a second touch sensor deployed on its outer surface, covering the entire outer surface of the support-type touch module. The processor responds to the trigger signal of the function button to control the water dispensing control module to perform a water dispensing task, a water dispensing stop task, a temperature adjustment task, or a flow adjustment task. Furthermore, in response to the trigger signals of the first touch sensor and / or the second touch sensor, the processor controls the water dispensing control module to perform a water dispensing stop task. The technical solution of this utility model allows users to set the water flow rate and temperature of the intelligent water dispensing device via function buttons on the panel-type touch module. These same function buttons also control the dispensing of water. During dispensing, in addition to the dispensing function buttons on the panel-type touch module, the dispensing process can be stopped via touch sensors deployed on the side-plate and support-type touch modules. The large-area stop-dispensing sensing component improves the control effect of the water dispensing device, reduces the difficulty of stopping the dispensing process, avoids the need for multiple touches in emergencies, prevents water waste, and enhances the user's water experience. This solution addresses the limitations of infrared sensor faucets, which are prone to poor sensing and stop dispensing when the hand deviates from the sensing angle / distance, resulting in a poor user experience. It also solves the problem of digital display intelligent faucets requiring high precision in touch input; where inaccurate touches on the on / off function button prevent the faucet from stopping dispensing water until the button responds successfully, thus affecting the user experience and potentially wasting water.

[0019] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this utility model, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Other features of this utility model will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an intelligent water outlet device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a panel-type touch module provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of another panel-type touch module provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of an intelligent water dispensing system provided by this utility model.

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[0026] 1-Panel-type touch module, 11-Water outlet control button, 12-Temperature adjustment unit, 121-Temperature level trigger button, 122-Temperature level increase button, 123-Temperature level decrease button, 13-Flow rate adjustment unit, 131-Flow rate trigger button, 132-Flow rate increase button, 133-Flow rate decrease button, 2-Side panel-type touch module, 3-Support-type touch module, 4-Display, 5-Remote controller. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the utility model described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an intelligent water dispensing device provided by this utility model. This embodiment can be applied to simple and precise control of the water dispensing information of a faucet, improving the user's water usage experience. (Reference) Figure 1 The intelligent water dispensing device specifically includes: a processor, a water dispensing control module, a panel-type touch module 1, a side-plate-type touch module 2, and a support-type touch module 3. The processor is connected to the water dispensing control module, the panel-type touch module 1, the side-plate-type touch module 2, and the support-type touch module 3 respectively. The panel-type touch module 1 is equipped with at least one function button. The outer surface of the side-plate-type touch module 2 is equipped with a first touch sensor, and the first touch sensor covers the entire outer surface of the side-plate-type touch module 2. The outer surface of the support-type touch module 3 is equipped with a second touch sensor, and the second touch sensor covers the entire outer surface of the support-type touch module 3.

[0030] The processor responds to the trigger signal of the function key to control the water outlet control module to perform a water outlet task, a water outlet stop task, a temperature adjustment task, or a flow adjustment task; and responds to the trigger signal of the first touch sensor and / or the second touch sensor to control the water outlet control module to perform a water outlet stop task.

[0031] Successful contact with a button or sensor is considered a trigger signal. The function buttons on the panel-type touch module include a water dispensing control button, a flow control button, and a temperature control button. The water dispensing control button controls whether the smart water dispenser dispenses water. For example, triggering the water dispensing control button when the smart water dispenser is dispensing water will stop the water dispensing, and triggering the water dispensing control button when the smart water dispenser is not dispensing water will start the water dispensing. The flow control button is used to set the water flow rate of the smart water dispenser, and the temperature control button is used to set the water temperature of the smart water dispenser. Generally, after setting the water flow rate and water temperature and triggering the water dispensing task, the smart water dispenser will output water at the set temperature and volume. If the user needs to stop the water dispensing task, they need to trigger the corresponding function button or sensor to stop the water dispensing task. This utility model's smart water dispensing device includes various types of water shut-off triggering components, which can ensure the real-time nature and control accuracy of the water shut-off task.

[0032] Specifically, when the intelligent water dispensing device is in standby mode, the trigger signals of the function buttons, the first touch sensor, and the second touch sensor serve as wake-up signals for the intelligent water dispensing device. After waking up the intelligent water dispensing device, the display 4 can show information such as the current temperature setting and current flow rate, so that the user can understand the default control information of the intelligent water dispensing device. Generally, the default control parameters can be pre-set custom parameters or the control parameters of the last water dispensing task. This utility model does not limit this.

[0033] Furthermore, the intelligent water outlet device also includes a water inlet, which is bolted to the water inlet pipe to provide a water source for the intelligent water outlet device. The support-type touch module is a hollow cylinder, and the water inlet can be located inside the support-type touch module or on the lower side of the support-type touch module, that is, on the side away from the side panel type touch module and the panel type touch module.

[0034] Optionally, the first side of the side panel type touch module is fixedly connected to the panel type touch module, and the second side of the side panel type touch module is fixedly connected to the support type touch module. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other, and the panel type touch module, the side panel type touch module and the support type touch module form a faucet structure.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 The first side of a side-panel touch module can be understood as the upper surface of the side-panel touch module, and the second side of a side-panel touch module can be understood as the lower surface of the side-panel touch module.

[0036] The panel-type touch module includes a temperature adjustment unit, a flow rate adjustment unit, and a water dispensing control button. The water dispensing control button is used to start or stop the water dispensing task. When the intelligent water dispensing device is in water dispensing mode, the water dispensing control button is used to start or stop the water dispensing task; when the intelligent water dispensing device is in a stopped water dispensing mode, the water dispensing control button is used to start the water dispensing task. The temperature adjustment unit is used to adjust the water dispensing temperature of the intelligent water dispensing device; the flow rate adjustment unit is used to adjust the water dispensing flow rate of the intelligent water dispensing device.

[0037] This invention changes the outlet water temperature and flow rate by adjusting different speed settings. Specifically, the temperature settings, their corresponding temperature information, flow rate settings, their corresponding flow rate information, and the rules for changing these settings (e.g., increasing, decreasing) are pre-set. Triggering a control button in the flow rate adjustment unit adjusts the flow rate setting once, based on the current setting and the speed change rules, thereby altering the outlet water flow rate of the intelligent water dispenser. Similarly, triggering a control button in the temperature adjustment unit adjusts the temperature setting once, based on the current setting and the speed change rules, thereby changing the outlet water temperature of the intelligent water dispenser.

[0038] In one implementation, assuming the temperature adjustment mode cycles through 30 degrees, 50 degrees, and 100 degrees, and the current temperature is 30 degrees, if the temperature adjustment button is triggered, the current temperature will be adjusted to 50 degrees. The next trigger will continue to cycle through and change the temperature information based on 50 degrees. Similarly, assuming the flow rate adjustment mode cycles through 30 degrees, 50 degrees, 80 degrees, and 100 degrees (referring to the opening of the water flow control valve, used to adjust the water flow rate), and the current opening is 30 degrees, if the flow rate adjustment button is triggered, the current opening will be adjusted to 50 degrees. The next trigger will continue to cycle through and change the flow rate information based on 50 degrees.

[0039] The temperature control unit can have only one temperature control button for unidirectional temperature adjustment, or multiple temperature control buttons for bidirectional temperature adjustment. Similarly, the flow control unit can have only one flow control button for unidirectional flow adjustment, or multiple flow control buttons for bidirectional flow adjustment. Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a panel-type touch module provided by this utility model. Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of another panel-type touch module provided by this utility model. Figure 2 It is a single-key controlled structure. Figure 3 It is a multi-bonded control structure.

[0040] exist Figure 2In the middle, the temperature adjustment unit 12 only includes a temperature control button, which is used to adjust the water temperature of the intelligent water outlet device; the flow adjustment unit 13 only includes a flow control button, which is used to adjust the water flow of the intelligent water outlet device.

[0041] exist Figure 3 In the middle, the temperature adjustment unit 12 includes a temperature level trigger button 121, a temperature level increase button 122, and a temperature level decrease button 123. The flow rate adjustment unit 13 includes a flow rate trigger button 131, a flow rate increase button 132, and a flow rate decrease button 133.

[0042] Specifically, the temperature setting trigger button is used to activate the current temperature setting of the smart water dispenser or to determine the target temperature setting; the temperature setting increase button is used to increase the current temperature setting; and the temperature setting decrease button is used to decrease the current temperature setting. Similarly, the flow rate setting trigger button is used to activate the current flow rate setting of the smart water dispenser or to determine the target flow rate setting; the flow rate increase button is used to increase the current flow rate; and the flow rate decrease button is used to decrease the current flow rate.

[0043] The target temperature level is the temperature level finally determined in this adjustment work, and the target flow rate level is the flow rate level finally determined in this adjustment work.

[0044] It is worth noting that all the water outlet control buttons, temperature control buttons, and flow control buttons in this utility model are capacitive touch buttons.

[0045] The intelligent water dispensing device in this embodiment allows users to set the water flow rate and temperature via function buttons on the panel-type touch module. These buttons also control the dispensing of water. During dispensing, in addition to the dispensing function buttons on the panel-type touch module, the dispensing process can be stopped via touch sensors deployed on the side-plate and support-type touch modules. The large-area stop-dispensing sensing component enhances the control effect of the device, reduces the difficulty of stopping the dispensing process, avoids the need for multiple touches in emergencies, prevents water waste, and improves the user experience. This solution addresses the limitations of infrared sensor faucets, which often experience poor sensing and stop dispensing when the hand deviates from the sensing angle / distance, resulting in a poor user experience. It also addresses the issue of digital display intelligent faucets requiring high precision in touch input, where inaccurate touches on the on / off function button prevent the faucet from stopping dispensing water until the button responds successfully, thus affecting the user experience and potentially wasting water.

[0046] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of an intelligent water dispensing system provided by this utility model. This embodiment is applicable to simple and precise control of faucet water dispensing information, improving the user's water usage experience. Figure 4 As can be seen from the above, the intelligent water outlet system includes: a remote controller 5 and any one of the intelligent water outlet devices in the above embodiments.

[0047] The remote controller and the intelligent water dispensing device are connected in communication. The remote controller is used to set and send control information, such as setting the flow rate, setting the temperature, starting the water dispensing task, and ending the water dispensing task. The remote controller is the device that sends control information, including but not limited to mobile phones, processors, and computers.

[0048] The intelligent water dispensing system in the above embodiments includes a remote controller and any one of the intelligent water dispensing devices described in the above embodiments. The intelligent water dispensing device can operate based on the control information it receives, achieving intelligent remote control. Specifically, assuming the remote controller is a mobile phone, the user can set the flow rate and / or temperature settings through an application on the phone. The application will also retain the parameters set this time, and the next time it is used, the default control information will be the parameters set this time, reducing parameter setting time and improving control efficiency. Furthermore, the mobile application can also record the user's water usage duration, time points, and water consumption, and issue warning messages when abnormal water usage information occurs (e.g., non-normal water usage time points or non-normal water consumption), prompting the user to handle the abnormal water usage information and avoid damage to electrical appliances due to factors such as burst water pipes. Furthermore, the intelligent water dispensing system provided in this embodiment includes the intelligent water dispensing device in the above embodiments and possesses the corresponding beneficial effects of the aforementioned intelligent water dispensing device.

[0049] It should be understood that the various forms of the process shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this utility model can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this utility model can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0050] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent water outlet device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a processor, a water outlet control module, a panel-type touch module, a side-plate-type touch module, and a support-type touch module. The processor is connected to the water outlet control module, the panel-type touch module, the side-plate-type touch module, and the support-type touch module, respectively. The panel-type touch module has at least one function button. The side-plate-type touch module has a first touch sensor on its outer surface, covering the entire outer surface of the side-plate-type touch module. The support-type touch module has a second touch sensor on its outer surface, covering the entire outer surface of the support-type touch module. The processor, in response to the trigger signal of the function key, controls the water outlet control module to perform a water outlet task, a water outlet stop task, a temperature adjustment task, or a flow adjustment task; and, in response to the trigger signal of the first touch sensor and / or the second touch sensor, controls the water outlet control module to perform a water outlet stop task.

2. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side of the side panel type touch module is fixedly connected to the panel type touch module, and the second side of the side panel type touch module is fixedly connected to the support type touch module. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other.

3. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel-type touch module includes a temperature adjustment unit, a flow rate adjustment unit, and a water outlet control button; The water outlet control button is used to start or stop the water outlet task; the temperature adjustment unit is used to adjust the water outlet temperature of the intelligent water outlet device; and the flow rate adjustment unit is used to adjust the water outlet flow rate of the intelligent water outlet device.

4. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The temperature adjustment unit includes a temperature control button, which is used to adjust the water outlet temperature of the intelligent water outlet device. The flow regulation unit includes a flow control button, which is used to adjust the water flow rate of the intelligent water outlet device.

5. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water outlet control button, the temperature control button, and the flow control button are capacitive touch buttons.

6. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The temperature adjustment unit includes a temperature level trigger button, a temperature level increase button, and a temperature level decrease button; The temperature setting trigger button is used to wake up the current temperature setting of the smart water outlet or to determine the target temperature setting of the smart water outlet; the temperature setting increase button is used to increase the current temperature setting of the smart water outlet; the temperature setting decrease button is used to decrease the current temperature setting of the smart water outlet.

7. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flow rate adjustment unit includes a flow rate level trigger button, a flow rate level increase button, and a flow rate level decrease button; The flow rate trigger button is used to wake up the current flow rate of the smart water outlet or to determine the target flow rate of the smart water outlet; the flow rate increase button is used to increase the current flow rate of the smart water outlet; and the flow rate decrease button is used to decrease the current flow rate of the smart water outlet.

8. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the intelligent water dispensing device is in standby mode, the trigger signals of the function button, the first touch sensor, and the second touch sensor serve as wake-up signals for the intelligent water dispensing device.

9. The intelligent water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The water inlet is bolted to the water inlet pipe.

10. An intelligent water dispensing system, characterized in that, include: The remote controller and the intelligent water outlet device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The remote controller and the intelligent water outlet device are connected in communication.

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