Water production equipment, control method for water production equipment, control device and electronic equipment

The automatic drainage of water from the water tank to the water making module by driving the water pump to solve the problem of inconvenient drainage of water making equipment in the prior art, and the effective emptying and size reduction in the equipment are achieved.

CN114145629BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA WATER DISPENSER MFG +1
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Application Number
CN202011503399.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-18
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-18

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Technical Problem

Existing water-making equipment requires manual operation when draining water and is difficult to effectively emptiate, especially small equipment is prone to overflow under space limitations, which poses a risk of damage to parts.

Method used

The water pump is used to drive the water from the water tank to the water production module and discharge it through the drain port of the water production module. The water pump and the drainage control valve are controlled by the controller to achieve automatic drainage without setting a water level difference between the water tank and the water production module.

Benefits of technology

It realizes effective emptying of various containers in the water-making equipment, avoids the inconvenience of manual operation, reduces the size requirement of the equipment, and reduces the risk of overflow.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of water production equipment manufacturing, and provides a water production equipment, a control method for the water production equipment, a control device, and an electronic device. The water production equipment includes: a water tank, the water inlet of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the water production equipment; a water production module, the water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet of the water tank, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply of the water production equipment, and the drain of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet; a water pump is used to drive water from the water tank to the water production module; a controller; the water production equipment has a drainage mode, in which the controller is configured to control the water production module to be closed and the water pump to be opened, and the water in the water production module is discharged through the drain outlet. The water production equipment of the present invention can effectively drain water from each container in the water production equipment, and there is no need to set a water level difference between the water tank and the water production module, which helps to reduce the size of the water production equipment.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water production equipment manufacturing, and in particular to water production equipment, a control method for water production equipment, a control device and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] As living standards improve, demand for various water-generating equipment is also increasing. Water-generating equipment typically includes a water tank and a water-generating module (used for cooling, heating, soda production, etc.). When a user decides not to use the water-generating equipment for a period of time, they need to drain the water from the tank and module.

[0003] The water-making equipment in the prior art usually requires the equipment to be powered off, lifted up or moved out, and the drain cover and drain plug on the back or bottom of the water-making equipment to be opened for manual drainage, which is inconvenient to operate and requires maintaining the same action until the drainage is completed.

[0004] Especially for smaller water-making equipment (such as desktop water dispensers), due to space limitations, it is difficult to arrange the water tank and water-making module up and down to form a water level difference. When draining, the water-making equipment needs to be tilted to ensure that the water tank and the water-making equipment are both emptied. When moving or tilting, the water in the internal containers will overflow, and there is a risk of damaging internal parts. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a water production device in which the water in each container can be effectively emptied.

[0006] The present invention also provides a control method for water production equipment.

[0007] The present invention also provides a control device for water production equipment.

[0008] The present invention also provides an electronic device.

[0009] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, the water production equipment includes: a water tank, the water inlet of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the water production equipment; a water production module, the water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet of the water tank, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment, the drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet; a water pump, the water pump is used to drive water from the water tank to the water production module; a controller, the water pump and the water production module are both electrically connected to the controller; the water production equipment has a drainage mode, in which the controller is configured to control the water production module to be closed and to control the water pump to be turned on, and the water in the water production module is discharged through the drain outlet.

[0011] According to the water production equipment of the embodiment of the present invention, the water in each container in the water production equipment can be effectively drained, and there is no need to set a water level difference between the water tank and the water production module, which helps to reduce the size of the water production equipment.

[0012] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the control method of the water production equipment includes: receiving a drainage instruction; based on the drainage instruction, controlling the water inlet control valve to close and controlling the drainage control valve to open; controlling the water pump to close after the target time, and keeping the drainage control valve in the open state until the drainage is completed; wherein, the water production equipment includes the water tank, the water production module and the water pump, the water inlet of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the water production equipment, the water inlet control valve is provided between the water inlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the water production equipment, the water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet of the water tank, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment, the drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water production module, the drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet, and the water pump is used to drive water from the water tank to the water production module.

[0013] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the control device of the water production equipment includes: a receiving unit for receiving a drainage instruction; a first processing unit for controlling the water inlet control valve to close and the drainage control valve to open based on the drainage instruction; a second processing unit for controlling the water pump to close after the target time is turned on, and keeping the drainage control valve in the open state until the drainage is completed; wherein, the water production equipment includes the water tank, the water production module and the water pump, the water inlet of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the water production equipment, the water inlet control valve is provided between the water inlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the water production equipment, the water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet of the water tank, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment, the drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water production module, the drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet, and the water pump is used to drive water from the water tank to the water production module.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the electronic device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, the steps of the control method for the water production equipment as described above are implemented.

[0015] According to the readable storage medium of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a computer program is stored thereon, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the control method of the water production equipment as described above are implemented.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water production device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water production device provided by an embodiment of the present invention when the water tank is empty;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a water production device provided by an embodiment of the present invention when the water production module is emptied;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of another water production equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water-stopping device of a water-making equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention when closed;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water-stopping device of a water-making device provided by an embodiment of the present invention when it is opened;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a switching valve of a water production equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention when the power is off;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a switching valve of a water production equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention when powered on;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a flow chart of a control method for water production equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a control device for another water production equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 11 It is a structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] Water inlet 101, wastewater outlet 102, first water supply port 103, second water supply port 104, third water supply port 105, first water supply control valve 106, second water supply control valve 107, third water supply control valve 108, sterilization module 109,

[0031] Filter module 210, first filter element 211, second filter element 212,

[0032] Water tank 220, water inlet 221 of the water tank, water outlet 222 of the water tank, water level detection device 223, air vent 224, first exhaust pipe 225, second exhaust pipe 226,

[0033] Water pump 230,

[0034] The first water production module 240, the water inlet 241 of the first water production module, the water outlet 242 of the first water production module, the drain outlet 243 of the first water production module, the return water outlet 244 of the first water production module, the water inlet check valve 245,

[0035] The second water production module 250, the water inlet 251 of the second water production module, the water outlet 252 of the second water production module, the drain outlet 253 of the second water production module, the return water outlet 254 of the second water production module,

[0036] Pressure reducing valve 301, anti-leakage valve 302, water inlet control valve 303, first drainage control valve 304, second drainage control valve 305, circulating water pipe 306, circulation control valve 307, drainage check valve 310,

[0037] Switch valve 320, first valve port 321, second valve port 322, third valve port 323, control coil 324, valve core 325, valve bracket 326, valve seat 327,

[0038] Water-stopping device 500, main shell 510, upper cover 511, inner tube 512, outer tube 513, through hole 514, main body 515, support part 516, sealing boss 516a, sealing member 517, channel 518, flow hole 519, water-stopping part 520, guide column 521, water-stopping plug 522, elastic member 523, push rod 530. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0044] The following combination Figures 1-6 The water production equipment of an embodiment of the present invention is described. The water production equipment provided by the embodiment of the present invention is used to process raw water introduced into the water production equipment before providing it to users. The processing includes but is not limited to filtering, heating, cooling, and adding soda. The water production equipment can be a desktop water dispenser.

[0045] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the water production equipment provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: a water tank 220, a water production module, a water pump 230 and a controller (not shown in the figure).

[0046] Among them, the water tank 220 is used to store water, and the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 is connected to the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. The water inlet 101 can be directly or indirectly connected to the raw water pipe. For example, the raw water pipe can be a tap water pipe, and the raw water flows into the water production equipment from the water inlet 101.

[0047] The water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220, and the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment. The water tank 220 is used to supply water to the water production module, and the water production module is used to process the water provided by the water tank 220, including but not limited to cooling, heating, soda making, etc.

[0048] The drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment. The drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment. In this way, stale water in the water production module can be drained to the wastewater outlet 102 through the drain outlet under the action of gravity. The drain outlet can be located at the bottom of the water production module to ensure that the water production module is completely drained.

[0049] The water pump 230 is used to drive water from the water tank 220 to flow to the water production module. In some embodiments, the water pump 230 is connected between the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet of the water production module.

[0050] When the water production equipment supplies water to users, the water pump 230 drives the water to flow through the water tank 220, the water inlet of the water production module, the water outlet of the water production module and the water supply port in sequence; when the water tank 220 needs to be drained, the water pump 230 can drive the water in the water tank 220 to flow to the water production module. In this way, there is no need to design an independent drain outlet for the drainage of the water tank 220, and the water tank 220 does not need to form a high and low water level difference with the water production module, which can reduce the size of the water production equipment.

[0051] The water pump 230 and the water production module are both electrically connected to the controller. The water production equipment has a drainage mode. In the drainage mode, the controller is set to control the water production module to be closed and control the water pump 230 to be turned on, and the water in the water production module is discharged through the drain outlet.

[0052] It is understood that when the water production equipment needs to be drained, the controller controls the water production module to shut down to prevent damage to the water production module after drainage. The controller controls the water pump 230 to start, and the water pump 230 operates to drain the water in the water tank 220 into the water production module, and the water in the water production module is discharged through the drain port.

[0053] In other words, the water in the water tank 220 and the water production module is drained through the drain outlet of the water production module, and the water in the water tank 220 is pumped out by the water pump 230. In this way, there is no need to set a water level difference between the water tank 220 and the water production module. The water in the water production module is drained under the action of gravity, which can be achieved by simply setting the drain outlet at the bottom of the water production module.

[0054] According to the water production equipment of the embodiment of the present invention, the water in each container in the water production equipment can be effectively drained, and there is no need to set a water level difference between the water tank 220 and the water production module, which helps to reduce the size of the water production equipment.

[0055] In some embodiments, in the drainage mode, the controller is configured to control the water pump 230 to be turned on and then turned off after a target time, where the target time is determined based on the capacity of the water tank 220 and the flow rate of the water pump 230 .

[0056] In this way, there is no need to monitor the water level of the water tank 220 during drainage, and it is possible to simply ensure that the water tank 220 is emptied. In actual implementation, the target time is related to the capacity of the water tank 220 and the flow rate of the water pump 230, and different resistances caused by the length of the pipeline need to be considered.

[0057] For example, in one embodiment, the capacity of the water tank 220 is 2 L, the flow rate of the water pump 230 is 3 L / min, and the target time is set to 50 s based on the actual pipeline flow attenuation to empty the water tank 220 .

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, a drainage control valve is provided between the drainage port of the water production module and the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment. The drainage control valve is electrically connected to the controller. In the drainage mode, the controller is configured to control the drainage control valve to open.

[0059] When the water-making equipment is in normal use, the drainage control valve is closed, and when draining, the drainage control valve is opened.

[0060] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the water production equipment may also include: a water inlet control valve 303, the water inlet control valve 303 is connected between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment, the water inlet control valve 303 is electrically connected to the controller, and in the drainage mode, the controller is set to control the water inlet control valve 303 to be closed.

[0061] It can be understood that the water tank 220 can be provided with a water level detection device 223, which is used to detect the water level of the water tank 220. The water level detection device 223 can be a liquid level meter. When the water production equipment is used normally, the controller is set to control the water inlet control valve 303 according to the signal of the water level detection device 223.

[0062] In the drainage mode, the signal of the water level detection device 223 is shielded and the water inlet control valve 303 is controlled to remain closed to avoid interference with drainage.

[0063] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the water production equipment may also include: a water supply control valve, the water supply control valve is connected between the water outlet and the water supply port of the water production module, the controller is electrically connected to the water supply control valve, and in the drainage mode, the controller is set to control the water supply control valve to close.

[0064] In other words, the water-making equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention does not need to drain water through the water supply port when draining water, so the drainage is more hygienic.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 4As shown, the top of water tank 220 is provided with a vent 224, which communicates with the outside world. The water outlet of the water production module is connected to the top of water tank 220 via an exhaust pipe. This ensures that the water production equipment is connected to the atmosphere, preventing sudden changes in air pressure during water circulation and replenishment, making it safer to use. Ventilation 224 can be fitted with breathable cotton to prevent external impurities from entering water tank 220, ensuring water quality.

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the water production equipment may further include: a filter module 210, which is connected between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. In this way, the raw water to be filtered is filtered by the filter module 210 and then flows into the water tank 220 for storage, and the water production equipment can provide pure water.

[0067] The filtration module 210 includes a first filter element 211 and a second filter element 212. The water inlet end of the first filter element 211 is connected to the water inlet 101, the water outlet end of the first filter element 211 is connected to the water inlet end of the second filter element 212 through the water inlet control valve 303, and the water outlet end of the second filter element 212 is connected to the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220.

[0068] The first filter element 211 is used to achieve preliminary filtration of raw water, and can filter out large particles such as mud, rust, insect eggs, and red worms in the raw water. The raw water can be tap water, well water, etc. The first filter element 211 can be a PP cotton filter element (polypropylene melt-blown filter element) or a composite filter element, etc.

[0069] The second filter element 212 is used to absorb odor and residual chlorine, and can be used to improve the taste of purified water. The third filter element can be an activated carbon filter element.

[0070] Of course, a reverse osmosis filter element may also be arranged between the first filter element 211 and the second filter element 212. The reverse osmosis membrane has a very small pore size and can effectively remove impurities such as dissolved salts, colloids, microorganisms, and organic matter in water.

[0071] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the water production module includes: a first water production module 240 and a second water production module 250.

[0072] The water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220, and the water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 is connected to the first water supply port 103 of the water production equipment; the water inlet 251 of the second water production module 250 is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220, and the water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 is connected to the second water supply port 104 of the water production equipment.

[0073] The first water production module 240 and the second water production module 250 are used to perform different treatments or processes on the water drawn from the water tank 220. In this way, the water production equipment can provide a variety of beverages to users.

[0074] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, the water production equipment also includes: a circulating water pipe 306, the return water port 244 of the first water production module 240 and the return water port 254 of the second water production module 250 are connected to the water tank 220 through the same circulating water pipe 306, and the circulating water pipe 306 is provided with a circulating control valve 307, and the circulating control valve 307 is electrically connected to the controller.

[0075] In other words, the two water production modules share the circulating water pipe 306 and the circulating control valve 307. In this way, the entire water production equipment has fewer parts and components, which is convenient for layout and control.

[0076] Of course, in other embodiments, the return water inlet 244 of the first water production module 240 and the return water inlet 254 of the second water production module 250 are connected to the water tank 220 via corresponding circulating water pipes 306. Each circulating water pipe 306 is equipped with a circulating control valve 307, which is electrically connected to the controller. In other words, each water production module can be equipped with an independent circulating water pipe 306 and circulating control valve 307 to prevent water flow.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first water production module is a heating module, and the second water production module 250 is a cooling module. The heating module includes a tank and a heating device, which may include an electric heater. The cooling module includes a tank and a cooling device, which may include an evaporator or a semiconductor refrigerator.

[0078] like Figure 4 As shown, the first water production module is a heating module. The water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 is located at the bottom of the module, and the water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 is located at the top of the module. During operation, hot water rises while room-temperature water sinks. The water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240, located at the top of the module, maximizes the amount of hot water available, improving the effective utilization efficiency of the module.

[0079] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the return water port 244 of the first water production module 240 is integrated with the water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240, so that the number of water ports on the first water production module is relatively small, and the number of pipelines can also be reduced.

[0080] exist Figure 4In the illustrated embodiment, the water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 and the water outlet 243 of the first water production module 240 are integrated into a single water inlet, and are located at the bottom of the first water production module. The return water inlet 244 of the first water production module 240 and the water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 are integrated into a single water inlet, and are located at the top of the first water production module. The water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 is also connected to the top of the water tank 220 via a first exhaust pipe 225. The first exhaust pipe 225 may be equipped with a damping plug with a relatively small aperture, for example, 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm.

[0081] like Figure 4 As shown, the water inlet 251 of the second water production module 250 is located at the upper portion of the second water production module 250, and the water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 is connected to the lower portion of the second water production module 250. During operation of the second water production module 250, cold water sinks and room temperature water floats. By connecting the water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 to the lower portion of the second water production module 250, cold water can be drawn to the greatest extent possible, thereby improving the actual and effective utilization efficiency of the second water production module 250.

[0082] exist Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the water inlet 251 of the second water production module 250 is arranged at the top of the second water production module 250, the water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 is arranged at the top of the second water production module 250 and extends to the lower part of the second water production module 250 through the water outlet pipe, the drain outlet 253 of the second water production module 250 is arranged at the bottom of the second water production module 250, and the drain outlet 253 of the second water production module 250 and the return water outlet 254 of the second water production module 250 are integrated into the same water outlet.

[0083] The water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 is also connected to the top of the water tank 220 via a second exhaust pipe 226. The second exhaust pipe 226 can be equipped with a damping plug with a relatively small aperture, such as 0.3mm-0.5mm. Of course, other structures can also be used to achieve exhaust from the second water production module 250, such as providing an exhaust hole in the water pipe at the water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250. The exhaust hole can be 0.5mm-1.5mm, and the top cover of the second water production module 250 is provided with a separate exhaust cavity, and the exhaust hole is located within the exhaust cavity.

[0084] A small hole is added to the cold tank cover, and the solenoid valve is automatically opened to discharge air for a certain period of time.

[0085] like Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the return water port 254 of the second water production module 250 is integrated with the drain port 243 of the first water production module 240. In this way, the second water production module 250 has fewer water ports and can also reduce pipelines.

[0086] Of course, in other embodiments, the water inlet, water outlet, return water outlet and drain outlet may be independently provided on the water production module, which will not be described in detail here.

[0087] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment is equipped with a water stop device 500. In its natural state, the water stop device 500 blocks the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment to prevent water leakage. When drainage is required, the wastewater outlet 102 can be conveniently opened by operating the water stop device 500. The water stop device 500 can be installed at the bottom of the front of the water production equipment, so that drainage can be achieved without moving the water production equipment.

[0088] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the switching valve 320 may be a solenoid valve, and the switching valve 320 may include: a control coil 324 , a valve core 325 , a valve bracket 326 and a valve seat 327 .

[0089] In which, the valve bracket 326 is connected to the valve seat 327, and a valve channel 518 is defined in the valve bracket 326 and the valve seat 327, wherein the valve seat 327 is provided with a first valve port 321 and a second valve port 322 connected to the valve channel 518, and the valve bracket 326 is provided with a second valve port 322 connected to the valve channel 518, the valve core 325 is movably mounted on the valve bracket 326, and the valve core 325 extends into the valve seat 327, and the control coil 324 is used to control the movement of the valve core 325.

[0090] like Figure 7 As shown, when the switching valve 320 is powered off, the first valve port 321 and the second valve port 322 are connected, that is, the third valve port 323 is cut off from the first valve port 321 in the natural state, so that the switching valve 320 can play a role in stopping water. Since the second valve port 322 is connected to the water-stop device 500, the second valve port 322 will not leak even if it is connected to the first valve port 321; Figure 8 As shown, when the switching valve 320 is powered off, the control coil 324 drives the valve core 325 to move, so that the valve core 325 moves to a position where the first valve port 321 and the third valve port 323 are connected. At this time, the first valve port 321 and the second valve port 322 are cut off.

[0091] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water stopping device 500 includes a main housing 510 and a water stopping portion 520 .

[0092] The main shell 510 defines a channel 518 with both ends open. The first end of the channel 518 is connected to the water outlet of the water production module, and the second end of the channel 518 is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment. When the channel 518 is in a connected state, the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment is opened to achieve drainage.

[0093] The water stopper 520 is movably mounted on the main housing 510 , and the water stopper 520 can selectively cut off both ends of the channel 518 .

[0094] like Figure 5 As shown, in the natural state, the water stop 520 cuts off both ends of the channel 518, so that the wastewater outlet 102 is blocked; Figure 6 As shown, by moving the water stop portion 520, the two ends of the channel 518 can be connected, that is, the wastewater outlet 102 is opened.

[0095] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the main housing 510 includes an upper cover 511 , a main pipe 515 and a sealing member 517 .

[0096] The upper cover 511 may include a top wall and a peripheral wall. The top wall is flat and the peripheral wall surrounds the top wall. The top wall of the upper cover 511 is provided with a through hole 514. The upper cover 511 is disposed outside the main body 515, and the main body 515 is connected to the through hole 514. The water stop 520 is movably mounted on the main body 515, and a seal 517 is installed between the main body 515 and the upper cover 511. One of the upper cover 511 and the main body 515 is connected to the drain outlet of the water production module, and the other of the upper cover 511 and the main body 515 is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment. For example, the upper cover 511 is connected to the drain outlet of the water production module, and the main body 515 is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment.

[0097] In this way, through the covering structure of the upper cover 511 and the main body 515, and the sealing of the sealing member 517, the main shell 510 is easy to form and has good sealing performance.

[0098] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the top wall of the upper cover 511 is provided with an inner tube 512 protruding toward the inner side of the upper cover 511, the inner tube 512 is connected to the through hole 514, the main body 515 is sleeved on the outside of the inner tube 512, the seal 517 is bent, and a part of the seal 517 is clamped between the inner circumferential wall of the main body 515 and the outer circumferential wall of the inner tube 512, and the other part of the seal 517 is clamped between the end of the main body 515 and the top wall of the upper cover 511.

[0099] In this way, the peripheral wall of the upper cover 511, the main body 515 and the inner tube 512 form a three-layer sleeve structure, and the bent seal 517 realizes sealing in the axial and radial directions. The main shell 510 has good sealing performance and is not easy to leak water.

[0100] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the top wall of the upper cover 511 is provided with an outer tube 513 protruding toward the outside of the upper cover 511, and the outer tube 513 is connected to the through hole 514. The outer tube 513 is equivalent to a joint for assembling the main body 515 and the pipeline.

[0101] The upper cover 511, the inner tube 512, and the outer tube 513 can be formed as one body. The inner diameter of the inner tube 512 is larger than that of the outer tube 513, which can increase the flow area at the inner tube 512 to prevent excessive water pressure at the main housing 510 during drainage, thereby improving the reliability of the main housing 510.

[0102] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the inner peripheral wall of the main body 515 is provided with an inwardly protruding support portion 516 , which defines a flow hole 519 . The support portion 516 may be annular, and the flow hole 519 is formed in the middle of the support portion 516 .

[0103] like Figure 5 As shown, the water stop portion 520 includes a guide column 521 , a water stop plug 522 and an elastic member 523 .

[0104] The guide column 521 passes through the circulation hole 519, and the guide column 521 and the circulation hole 519 are loosely matched. The outer diameter of the guide column 521 is smaller than the aperture of the circulation hole 519, and an annular gap is formed between the guide column 521 and the circulation hole 519, which is used for drainage.

[0105] The water stop plug 522 is connected to the guide column 521, and the sealing surface of the water stop plug 522 is suitable for completely covering the flow hole 519. When the sealing surface of the water stop plug 522 is in contact with the support part 516, the flow hole 519 can be covered, the flow hole 519 is blocked, and the water stop device 500 blocks the wastewater outlet 102; when the sealing surface of the water stop plug 522 is separated from the support part 516, the two ends of the through hole 514 are connected through the flow hole 519.

[0106] The elastic member 523 is elastically connected between the guide column 521 and the support portion 516 . In a natural state, the elastic member 523 is used to force the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 to abut against the support portion 516 .

[0107] In some embodiments, as Figure 5As shown, the side of the support portion 516 facing the sealing surface may be provided with a sealing boss 516a. This is annular and, when the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 is in contact with the sealing boss 516a, covers the flow hole 519, thereby blocking the flow hole 519. The contact area between the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 and the sealing boss 516a is smaller than when the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 is in direct contact with the support portion 516. Given a constant elastic force provided by the elastic member 523, the pressure between the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 and the sealing boss 516a is greater, resulting in greater elastic deformation of the water stopper 522 and a more effective seal.

[0108] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the water-stopping device 500 further includes a drain pipe (not shown) and a push rod 530. The drain pipe is connected to the main body 515. The push rod 530 is installed in the drain pipe and is used to stop the guide column 521 to deform the elastic member 523 until the sealing surface of the water-stopping plug 522 is separated from the support portion 516.

[0109] In actual use, the push rod 530 is used to push away the guide column 521, so that the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 can be separated from the support part 516. When the push rod 530 is released, the sealing surface of the water stopper 522 and the support part 516 are automatically fitted together under the elastic force of the elastic member 523.

[0110] The following combination Figure 4 A water production device provided by an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0111] like Figure 4 As shown, the water production equipment includes: a first filter element 211, a second filter element 212, a water tank 220, a water pump 230, a first water production module 240, a second water production module 250 and a controller.

[0112] The water inlet 101 of the water-making equipment can be used to access raw water (such as tap water). The water inlet of the first filter element 211 is connected to the water inlet 101, and a pressure reducing valve 301 and a water leakage prevention valve 302 are installed in sequence between the water inlet 101 of the water-making equipment and the water inlet of the first filter element 211. The pressure reducing valve 301 is used to reduce the water pressure flowing into the water-making equipment, thereby protecting the water-making equipment. The water leakage prevention valve 302 is used to monitor whether the water-making equipment is leaking.

[0113] A water inlet control valve 303 is installed between the water outlet of the first filter element 211 and the water inlet of the second filter element 212 , and the water outlet of the second filter element 212 is connected to the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 .

[0114] During normal use of the water production equipment, the water tank 220 is used to store pure water filtered by the first filter element 211 and the second filter element 212. A water level detection device 223 can be installed in the water tank 220. A water outlet is provided at the bottom of the water tank 220, and an air vent 224 is also provided at the top of the water tank 220. A sterilization module 109 is also installed on the inner side of the top wall of the water tank 220. The sterilization module 109 is used to sterilize the water tank 220. The sterilization module 109 can be an ultraviolet lamp.

[0115] The water inlet of the water pump 230 is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220 , and the water outlet of the water pump 230 is connected to the water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 and the water inlet 251 of the second water production module 250 .

[0116] The first water production module is a heating module, and the second water production module 250 is a cooling module.

[0117] The water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 and the water outlet 243 of the first water production module 240 are integrated into a single water inlet, and are located at the bottom of the first water production module. The return water inlet 244 of the first water production module 240 and the water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 are integrated into a single water inlet, and are located at the top of the first water production module. The water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 is also connected to the top of the water tank 220 via a first exhaust pipe 225. The first exhaust pipe 225 may be equipped with a damping plug with a small aperture, for example, the aperture of the damping plug may be 0.3mm-0.5mm.

[0118] A water inlet check valve 245 is installed at the water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 . The water inlet check valve 245 allows one-way flow from the water outlet of the water pump 230 to the water inlet 241 of the first water production module 240 .

[0119] The water inlet 251 of the second water production module 250 is located at the top of the second water production module 250. The water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 is located at the top of the second water production module 250 and extends to the bottom of the second water production module 250 through an outlet pipe. The drain outlet 253 of the second water production module 250 is located at the bottom of the second water production module 250. The drain outlet 253 of the second water production module 250 and the return water inlet 254 of the second water production module 250 are integrated into a single water inlet. The water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 is also connected to the top of the water tank 220 via a second exhaust pipe 226. The second exhaust pipe 226 can be equipped with a damping plug with a small aperture, for example, the aperture of the damping plug can be 0.3mm-0.5mm.

[0120] A first water supply control valve 106 is installed between the water outlet 242 of the first water production module 240 and the first water supply port 103, and the first water supply control valve 106 can be used to provide hot water; a second water supply control valve 107 is installed between the water outlet 252 of the second water production module 250 and the second water supply port 104, and the second water supply control valve 107 can be used to provide cold water; a third water supply control valve 108 is installed between the water outlet of the water pump 230 and the third water supply port 105, and the third water supply control valve 108 can be used to provide normal temperature water; the third water supply port 105 and the second water supply port 104 can be integrated into one water supply port, and a sterilization module 109 can be provided at the water supply port to sterilize normal temperature water or cold water.

[0121] The return water port 244 of the first water production module 240 is connected to the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 through a circulation control valve 307 and a circulation water pipe 306 . The return water port 254 of the second water production module 250 is connected to the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 through a circulation control valve 307 and a circulation water pipe 306 .

[0122] The drain port 243 of the first water production module 240 is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment through the first drain control valve 304 , and the drain port 253 of the second water production module 250 is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment through the second drain control valve 305 .

[0123] The water production equipment can be provided with a switching valve 320, and the cut-off and conduction functions of the circulation control valve 307 can be replaced by the switching valve 320. The switching valve 320 has a first valve port 321, a second valve port 322 and a third valve port 323 that can be selectively connected. The return water port 244 of the first water production module 240 and the drain port 243 of the first water production module 240 are both connected to the first valve port 321, the return water port 254 of the second water production module 250 and the drain port 253 of the second water production module 250 are both connected to the first valve port 321, the second valve port 322 is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment, and the third valve port 323 is connected to the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220.

[0124] A drainage check valve 310 and a water stop device 500 are connected between the second valve port 322 and the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment. The drainage check valve 310 is unidirectional from the second valve port 322 to the wastewater outlet 102 to prevent wastewater from flowing back.

[0125] The water level detection device 223 , the water inlet control valve 303 , the water pump 230 , the first water supply control valve 106 , the second water supply control valve 107 , the third water supply control valve 108 and the switching valve 320 are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0126] The following combination Figure 1-Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6The drainage process of the water production equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0127] like Figure 1 As shown, when the water production equipment is in normal use, the water tank 220, the first water production module 240 and the second water production module 250 are all filled with water, and the water stop device 500 is as shown in FIG. Figure 5 shown.

[0128] When drainage is required, the push rod 530 of the water-stopping device 500 is pushed into the main shell 510 so that the push rod 530 stops at the guide column 521, the elastic member 523 is compressed, and the sealing surface of the water-stopping plug 522 is separated from the support portion 516, so that the wastewater outlet 102 is opened.

[0129] The user operates the buttons or touch panel to make the water making equipment enter the drainage mode.

[0130] like Figure 1 As shown, in the drainage mode, the controller is set to control the water production module to close and shield the signal of the water level detection device 223, so that the water inlet control valve 303 remains closed. The controller also closes the first water supply control valve 106, the second water supply control valve 107 and the third water supply control valve 108 to prevent water from flowing out of the water supply port during the drainage process.

[0131] like Figure 2 As shown, the controller controls the first drain control valve 304 to open, controls the second drain control valve 305 to open, and turns on the water pump 230. After the target time, the water tank 220 can be emptied. The target time is related to the capacity of the water tank 220 and the flow rate of the water pump 230, and the different resistance caused by the length of the pipeline needs to be considered.

[0132] like Figure 3 As shown, after the water tank 220 is emptied, the controller turns off the water pump 230, continues to keep the first drainage control valve 304 open, controls the second drainage control valve 305 to open, and uses gravity to drain the first water production module 240 and the second water production module 250.

[0133] Remove the push rod 530 of the water-stopping device 500, and the automatic drainage is completed with one click.

[0134] To sum up, the water-making equipment of the embodiment of the present invention can be equipped with a one-button automatic drainage function. Through the one-button automatic drainage function, the product can be drained simply and quickly without relying on professionals, allowing people to experience easy drainage at any time during short holidays or business trips. If there is a drainage pipe at the installation location of the water-making equipment, the push rod 530 can be kept in the position of being inserted into the main shell 510, and maintained in communication with the drainage pipe through the drainage pipe, and a periodic automatic emptying program can be set in the controller to regularly replenish "fresh water".

[0135] The invention also provides a control method for water production equipment.

[0136] Reference below Figure 9 and Figure 10 The control method of the water production equipment provided by the embodiment of the present invention is described. The control method of the water production equipment provided by the embodiment of the present invention is mainly used to drain the water production equipment.

[0137] The water production equipment includes a water tank 220, a water production module, and a water pump 230. The water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 is connected to the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. A water inlet control valve 303 is provided between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. The water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220. The water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment. The drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is located at the bottom of the water production module and is higher than the wastewater outlet 102. The water pump 230 is used to drive water from the water tank 220 to the water production module. The specific structure of the water production equipment can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0138] like Figure 9 As shown, the control method of the water production equipment provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes step 610, step 620 and step 630.

[0139] Step 610: Receive a drainage instruction.

[0140] In actual implementation, the drainage instruction may be generated by a user operating a corresponding button or touch screen on the water production device.

[0141] Step 620: Based on the drainage instruction, the water inlet control valve 303 is controlled to be closed, and the drainage control valve is controlled to be opened.

[0142] After the water inlet control valve 303 is closed, water can be prevented from continuing to enter the water tank 220, and the water discharge control valve is opened for water discharge.

[0143] Step 630: Control the water pump 230 to be turned on for the target time and then turned off, and keep the drainage control valve in the open state until the drainage is completed.

[0144] In other words, the water pump 230 is first turned on for the target time. At the target time, the water pump 230 can drain the water from the water tank 220. After the water in the water tank 220 is pumped into the water production module, it can be discharged from the drain outlet of the water production module. After the target time, the water pump 230 is turned off, and the water in the water production module is discharged through the drain outlet again.

[0145] According to the control method of the water production equipment in the embodiment of the present invention, the water in each container in the water production equipment can be effectively drained without setting a water level difference between the water tank 220 and the water production module, which helps to reduce the size of the water production equipment.

[0146] The following describes a control device for water production equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The control device for water production equipment described below and the control method for water production equipment described above can refer to each other.

[0147] like Figure 10 As shown, the control device of the water production equipment provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: a receiving unit 710, a first processing unit 720 and a second processing unit 730.

[0148] The receiving unit 710 is used to receive a drainage instruction; the first processing unit 720 controls the water inlet control valve 303 to close and the drainage control valve to open based on the drainage instruction; the second processing unit 730 controls the water pump 230 to close after the target time is turned on, and keeps the drainage control valve in the open state until the drainage is completed; wherein, the water production equipment includes a water tank 220, a water production module and a water pump 230, and the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 is connected to the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment, A water inlet control valve 303 is provided between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. The water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment, the drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is arranged at the bottom of the water production module, and the drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet 102. The water pump 230 is used to drive water from the water tank 220 to the water production module.

[0149] The control device of the water production equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention can effectively drain the water from each container in the water production equipment without setting a water level difference between the water tank 220 and the water production module, which helps to reduce the size of the water production equipment.

[0150] Figure 11 An example of a physical structure diagram of an electronic device is shown below. Figure 11As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 810, a communication interface 820, a memory 830 and a communication bus 840, wherein the processor 810, the communication interface 820 and the memory 830 communicate with each other via the communication bus 840. The processor 810 may call the logic instructions in the memory 830 to execute a control method for the water production equipment, the method comprising: receiving a drainage instruction; based on the drainage instruction, controlling the water inlet control valve 303 to close and controlling the drainage control valve to open; controlling the water pump 230 to turn on and then turn off after the target time, and keeping the drainage control valve in an open state until the drainage is completed; wherein the water production equipment comprises a water tank 220, a water production module and a water pump 230, and the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 is connected to the water inlet of the water production equipment. 101 is connected, a water inlet control valve 303 is provided between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water making equipment, the water inlet of the water making module is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220, the water outlet of the water making module is connected to the water supply port of the water making equipment, the drain of the water making module is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water making equipment, and the drain is arranged at the bottom of the water making module, the drain is higher than the wastewater outlet 102, and the water pump 230 is used to drive water from the water tank 220 to the water making module.

[0151] In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 830 can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, 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. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0152] Furthermore, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer can execute the control method of the water production equipment provided by the above-mentioned method embodiments, the method comprising: receiving a drainage instruction; based on the drainage instruction, controlling the water inlet control valve 303 to close and controlling the drainage control valve to open; controlling the water pump 230 to turn on for a target time and then turn it off, and keeping the drainage control valve in an open state until the drainage is completed; wherein the water production equipment includes It includes a water tank 220, a water production module and a water pump 230. The water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 is connected to the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. A water inlet control valve 303 is provided between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water production equipment. The water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment, the drain of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water production equipment, and the drain is set at the bottom of the water production module, the drain is higher than the wastewater outlet 102, and the water pump 230 is used to drive water from the water tank 220 to the water production module.

[0153] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which is implemented when the computer program is executed by a processor to execute the control method of the water production equipment provided by the above embodiments, the method comprising: receiving a drainage instruction; based on the drainage instruction, controlling the water inlet control valve 303 to close and controlling the drainage control valve to open; controlling the water pump 230 to turn on and then turn it off after the target time, and keeping the drainage control valve in the open state until the drainage is completed; wherein the water production equipment comprises a water tank 220, a water production module and a water pump 230, the water The water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 is connected to the water inlet 101 of the water making equipment. A water inlet control valve 303 is provided between the water inlet 221 of the water tank 220 and the water inlet 101 of the water making equipment. The water inlet of the water making module is connected to the water outlet 222 of the water tank 220. The water outlet of the water making module is connected to the water supply port of the water making equipment. The drain outlet of the water making module is connected to the wastewater outlet 102 of the water making equipment, and the drain outlet is arranged at the bottom of the water making module. The drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet 102. The water pump 230 is used to drive water from the water tank 220 to the water making module.

[0154] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, i.e., they may be located in one location or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected based on actual needs to achieve the objectives of the present embodiment. Persons of ordinary skill in the art will be able to understand and implement the present invention without inventive effort.

[0155] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, or of course, by hardware. Based on this understanding, the essence of the above technical solution or the part that contributes to the existing technology can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc., and includes a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment or certain parts of the embodiments.

[0156] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0157] The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the present invention only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be encompassed by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water production equipment, characterized in that: include: A water tank, wherein the water inlet of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the water production equipment; a water production module, wherein the water inlet of the water production module is connected to the water outlet of the water tank, the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the water supply port of the water production equipment, the drain outlet of the water production module is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment, the drain outlet is higher than the wastewater outlet, and the drain outlet discharges water to the wastewater outlet based on gravity; a water pump, the water pump being used to drive water from the water tank to flow to the water production module; A controller, the water pump and the water production module are both electrically connected to the controller; The water production equipment has a drainage mode. In the drainage mode, the controller is configured to control the water production module to be closed and the water pump to be turned on, so that the water in the water production module is discharged through the drainage port; In the drainage mode, the controller is configured to control the water pump to be turned on and then turned off after a target time, wherein the target time is determined based on the capacity of the water tank, the flow rate of the water pump, and the resistance caused by the length of the pipeline; The wastewater outlet of the water production equipment is provided with a water stopping device, and the water stopping device comprises: a main housing, the main housing defining a channel open at both ends, a first end of the channel connected to the drain outlet of the water production module, and a second end of the channel connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment; a water stop portion, the water stop portion being movably mounted on the main housing and capable of selectively cutting off both ends of the channel; The main housing comprises: An upper cover, wherein the top wall of the upper cover is provided with a through hole; A main body, the upper cover is arranged outside the main body, the main body is communicated with the through hole, and the water stop portion is movably mounted on the main body; A sealing member installed between the main body and the upper cover; One of the upper cover and the main body is connected to the drain outlet of the water production module, and the other is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water production equipment.

2. The water production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A water supply control valve is connected between the water outlet of the water production module and the water supply port. The controller is electrically connected to the water supply control valve. In the drainage mode, the controller is configured to control the water supply control valve to close.

3. The water production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top wall of the upper cover is provided with an inner tube protruding toward the inner side of the upper cover, the inner tube is communicated with the through hole, the main pipe is sleeved outside the inner tube, the sealing member is bent, and a part is clamped between the inner circumferential wall of the main pipe and the outer circumferential wall of the inner tube, and the other part is clamped between the end of the main pipe and the top wall of the upper cover.

4. The water production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outer tube protruding toward the outer side of the upper cover is provided on the top wall of the upper cover, and the outer tube is communicated with the through hole.

5. The water production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner peripheral wall of the main body is provided with an inwardly protruding support portion, the support portion defines a flow hole, and the water stop portion includes: a guide post, the guide post passing through the circulation hole and having a clearance fit with the circulation hole; a water stopper connected to the guide column, wherein the sealing surface of the water stopper is adapted to completely cover the flow hole; An elastic member is elastically connected between the guide column and the support portion, and in a natural state, the elastic member is used to make the sealing surface of the water stopper stop against the support portion.

6. The water production equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water-stopping device further comprises: A drain pipe, the drain pipe being used to be connected to the main pipe; A push rod is installed in the drain pipe and is used to stop the guide column to deform the elastic member until the sealing surface of the water stopper is separated from the support portion.

7. The water production equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water pump is connected between the water outlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the water production module.

8. The water production equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A filter module is connected between the water inlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the water production equipment.

9. The water production equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water tank is provided with an air vent which is communicated with the outside world, and the water outlet of the water production module is connected to the top of the water tank through an exhaust pipe.

10. The water production equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water production module includes: a first water production module, wherein a water inlet of the first water production module is connected to a water outlet of the water tank, and a water outlet of the first water production module is connected to a first water supply port of the water production equipment; A second water production module, wherein the water inlet of the second water production module is connected to the water outlet of the water tank, and the water outlet of the second water production module is connected to the second water supply port of the water production equipment.

11. The water production equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first water production module is a heating module, and the second water production module is a cooling module.

12. A method for controlling water production equipment, characterized in that: include: Receive drainage instructions; Based on the drainage instruction, the water inlet control valve is controlled to be closed, and the drainage control valve is controlled to be opened; Control the water pump to turn on for a target time and then turn it off, and keep the drainage control valve in an open state until drainage is completed; Wherein, the water production equipment is a water production equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 11; the water inlet control valve is provided between the water inlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water production module.

13. A control device for water production equipment, characterized in that: include: A receiving unit, configured to receive a drainage instruction; The first processing unit controls the water inlet control valve to close and the water discharge control valve to open based on the drainage instruction; The second processing unit is used to control the water pump to be turned on for a target time and then turned off, and to keep the drainage control valve in an open state until the drainage is completed; Wherein, the water production equipment is a water production equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 11; the water inlet control valve is provided between the water inlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the water production equipment, and the drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water production module.

14. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein: When the processor executes the program, the steps of the control method for the water production equipment according to claim 12 are implemented.

15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the control method of the water production equipment as claimed in claim 12 are implemented.

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