A heating method and device of an electric kettle, the electric kettle and a storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a heating method and device of an electric kettle, the electric kettle and a storage medium. In the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the present application, the first temperature is detected through the flat head temperature sensor of the electric kettle; if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold value, the electric kettle is controlled to heat according to the specified first power and the second temperature is detected; in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold value, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; when the time length of stopping heating reaches the set first time length, the flushing temperature is calculated according to the second temperature and the detected third temperature; if the flushing temperature is less than the set flushing threshold value, the electric kettle is controlled to heat according to the specified second power and the fourth temperature is detected; in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, the heating is prompted to be completed, and accurate temperature control can be realized in the heating process.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliances, and more particularly to a heating method, apparatus, electric kettle, and storage medium for an electric kettle. [Background Technology]

[0002] Currently, the negative temperature coefficient (NTC) temperature sensors commonly used in the market include pointed NTC and flat NTC. Due to its structure, pointed NTC has the advantages of fast heat transfer and rapid temperature response, and is widely used in health pots. However, pointed NTC is easy to scratch the inside of the pot and is not easy to clean. Flat NTC is NTC wrapped in metal, which makes its heat transfer slow, resulting in a serious lag in temperature detection and inability to accurately control the temperature during heating. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a heating method, device, electric kettle, and storage medium for an electric kettle, which can achieve precise temperature control during the heating process.

[0004] On one hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a heating method for an electric kettle, the method comprising:

[0005] The first temperature is detected by the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle;

[0006] If the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold, control the electric kettle to heat according to the specified first power and detect the second temperature;

[0007] In response to a second temperature being greater than or equal to a set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating.

[0008] When the heating is stopped for a set first duration, the overheating temperature is calculated based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature.

[0009] If the charging temperature is lower than the set charging threshold, control the electric kettle to heat at the specified second power and detect the fourth temperature;

[0010] If the fourth temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature, the heating process is complete.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes:

[0012] If the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is less than the first threshold, control the electric kettle to heat at the specified third power and detect the fifth temperature;

[0013] In response to the fifth temperature being greater than or equal to the set third threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating;

[0014] When the heating is stopped for the second set time, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at the specified fourth power and the sixth temperature is detected.

[0015] If the sixth temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature, a message indicating that heating is complete will be displayed.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes:

[0017] If the heating temperature is greater than or equal to the heating threshold, the electric kettle will stop heating.

[0018] When the heating has stopped for the third set time, the seventh temperature is detected;

[0019] If the seventh temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature, the heating process is complete.

[0020] Optionally, it also includes:

[0021] If the seventh temperature is lower than the target temperature, control the electric kettle to heat according to the set fifth power and detect the eighth temperature;

[0022] If the eighth temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature, a message indicating that heating is complete will be displayed.

[0023] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a heating device for an electric kettle, comprising:

[0024] The detection unit is used to detect the first temperature through the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle;

[0025] The first control unit is configured to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified first power and detect the second temperature if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold; and to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified second power and detect the fourth temperature if the heating temperature is less than the set heating threshold.

[0026] The second control unit is used to control the electric kettle to stop heating in response to a second temperature being greater than or equal to a set second threshold.

[0027] The calculation unit is used to calculate the overheating temperature based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature when the heating stop time reaches the set first time.

[0028] A prompting unit is used to indicate that heating is complete in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0029] Optionally, it also includes:

[0030] The first control unit is further configured to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified third power and detect a fifth temperature if the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is less than a first threshold; and to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified fourth power and detect a sixth temperature when the heating stop time reaches a set second time.

[0031] The second control unit is also used to control the electric kettle to stop heating in response to a fifth temperature being greater than or equal to a set third threshold.

[0032] The prompting unit is also used to indicate that heating is complete in response to the sixth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0033] Optionally, it also includes:

[0034] The second control unit is also used to control the electric kettle to stop heating if the charging temperature is greater than or equal to the charging temperature threshold.

[0035] The detection unit is also used to detect the seventh temperature when the heating stop time reaches the set third time.

[0036] The prompting unit is also used to indicate that heating is complete if the seventh temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0037] Optionally, it also includes:

[0038] The first control unit is also used to control the electric kettle to heat according to the set fifth power and detect the eighth temperature if the seventh temperature is lower than the target temperature.

[0039] The prompting unit is also used to indicate that heating is complete in response to the eighth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0040] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the storage medium including a stored program, wherein, when the program is executed, it controls the device where the storage medium is located to perform the above-described electric kettle heating method.

[0041] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electric kettle, including a memory and a processor. The memory is used to store information including program instructions, and the processor is used to control the execution of the program instructions. The electric kettle's heating method is implemented when the program instructions are loaded and executed by the processor.

[0042] In this embodiment of the invention, a first temperature is detected by a flat-top temperature sensor in the electric kettle; if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to a set first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified first power and a second temperature is detected; in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; when the heating stop time reaches a set first time, the charging temperature is calculated based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature; if the charging temperature is less than the set charging threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified second power and a fourth temperature is detected; in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a heating completion indicator is displayed, thus achieving precise temperature control during the heating process. [Attached Image Description]

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a heating method for an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another heating method for an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the heating device for an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0049] To better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0052] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0053] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe the set thresholds in the embodiments of the present invention, these set thresholds should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the set thresholds from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the embodiments of the present invention, the first set threshold may also be referred to as the second set threshold, and similarly, the second set threshold may also be referred to as the first set threshold.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the electric kettle includes a heating plate 1, a flat-top negative temperature coefficient (NTC) temperature sensor 2, and a kettle body 3.

[0055] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating plate 1 is disposed at the bottom of the kettle and is used to heat the liquid in the electric kettle. The heating plate 1 transfers heat to the flat-head NTC 2 by thermal radiation.

[0056] In this embodiment of the invention, the flat-head NTC 2 is located at the center of the heating plate 1 and extends inward into the heating plate 1. The flat-head NTC 2 is mainly used to measure the temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle.

[0057] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating plate 1 is sealed to the kettle body 3, and the kettle body 3 is a kettle-shaped container for holding liquid.

[0058] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the first temperature is detected by the flat head temperature sensor of the electric kettle; if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified first power and the second temperature is detected; in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; when the duration of stopping heating reaches the set first duration, the overshoot temperature is calculated according to the second temperature and the detected third temperature; if the overshoot temperature is less than the set overshoot threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified second power and the fourth temperature is detected; in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, heating completion is prompted, and precise temperature control can be achieved during the heating process.

[0059] Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a heating method for an electric kettle provided by an embodiment of the present invention. As Figure 2 shown, the method includes:

[0060] Step 101: Detect the first temperature through the flat head temperature sensor of the electric kettle.

[0061] Step 102: If the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold, control the electric kettle to heat at a specified first power and detect the second temperature.

[0062] Step 103: In response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold, control the electric kettle to stop heating.

[0063] Step 104: When the duration of stopping heating reaches the set first duration, calculate the overshoot temperature according to the second temperature and the detected third temperature.

[0064] Step 105: If the overshoot temperature is less than the set overshoot threshold, control the electric kettle to heat at a specified second power and detect the fourth temperature.

[0065] Step 106: In response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, prompt heating completion.

[0066] In the technical solution provided by this invention, a first temperature is detected by a flat-top temperature sensor of an electric kettle; if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to a set first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified first power and a second temperature is detected; in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; when the heating stop time reaches a set first time, the charging temperature is calculated based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature; if the charging temperature is less than the set charging threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified second power and a fourth temperature is detected; in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a heating completion indicator is displayed, thus achieving precise temperature control during the heating process.

[0067] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another heating method for an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0068] Step 201: Detect the first temperature using the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle.

[0069] In this embodiment of the invention, each step can be executed by the processor of the electric kettle.

[0070] In this embodiment of the invention, the flat-head temperature sensor is a flat-head NTC, which is a thermistor whose resistance decreases as the temperature rises.

[0071] In this embodiment of the invention, the current temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by a flat-head NTC.

[0072] Step 202: Determine whether the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold. If yes, proceed to step 203; otherwise, proceed to step 210.

[0073] In this embodiment of the invention, a basic threshold is first measured, and a test temperature point T and a trip temperature point T1 are set. The liquid in the electric kettle is at the lowest water level mark, and the electric kettle is controlled to heat at full power. The flat-head NTC of the electric kettle detects the temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle according to a preset time period to achieve real-time detection of the liquid temperature in the electric kettle. When the flat-head NTC detects that the current temperature is greater than or equal to the trip temperature point T1, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating. The actual temperature T2 of the liquid in the electric kettle is measured by a thermometer. The difference between the actual temperature T2 and the test temperature point T is determined as the basic threshold ΔT, that is: ΔT = T - T2. The trip temperature point T1 is set so that when the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating, the actual temperature T2 does not exceed the test temperature point T under specified conditions. The specified conditions are that the liquid in the electric kettle is within the range between the lowest water level mark and the rated water level mark, and the liquid in the electric kettle is heated at full power.

[0074] In this embodiment of the invention, if it is determined that the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is large, and step 203 is continued; if it is determined that the difference between the target temperature and the second temperature is less than the first threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is small, and step 210 is continued.

[0075] In this embodiment of the invention, the first threshold can be set according to the actual situation. As an optional solution, the first threshold is twice the basic threshold, that is: 2△T.

[0076] For example: if the target temperature is set to 80 degrees Celsius (°C), the measured base threshold ΔT is 10°C, the first threshold is 2ΔT, i.e., 20°C, the detected first temperature is 50°C, and the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is 30°C, which is greater than the first threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is large, so continue to step 203; if the detected first temperature is 70°C, the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is 10°C, which is less than the first threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is small, so continue to step 210.

[0077] Step 203: Control the electric kettle to heat according to the specified first power and detect the second temperature.

[0078] In this embodiment of the invention, the first power is specified as full power, and as an optional scheme, the first power is specified as 1200 watts (W).

[0079] In this embodiment of the invention, the temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by a flat-head NTC according to a specified preset time period, so as to realize the real-time detection of the current temperature of the liquid.

[0080] Step 204: Determine whether the second temperature is greater than or equal to the set second threshold. If yes, proceed to step 205; otherwise, proceed to step 203.

[0081] In this embodiment of the invention, if it is determined that the second temperature is greater than or equal to the second threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is small, and step 205 is continued; if it is determined that the second temperature is less than the second threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is large, and heating needs to continue, and step 204 is continued.

[0082] In this embodiment of the invention, the second threshold can be set according to the actual situation. As an optional solution, the second threshold is the actual temperature T2 when the flat-head NTC detects that the current temperature has reached the tripping temperature point T1, that is: T2=T-△T.

[0083] For example: if the target temperature is set to 80 degrees Celsius (°C), the measured basic threshold ΔT is 15°C, the second threshold is T-ΔT, which is 65°C, and the detected second temperature is 70°C, which is greater than the second threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is small, so continue to execute step 205; if the detected second temperature is 60°C, which is less than the second threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the target temperature and the current temperature is large, and heating needs to continue, so continue to execute step 203.

[0084] Step 205: Control the electric kettle to stop heating.

[0085] In this embodiment of the invention, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating, so that the flat-head NTC with hysteresis can detect the temperature of the liquid after heating within a specified time after heating stops.

[0086] Step 206: When the heating stop time reaches the set first time, calculate the overheating temperature based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature.

[0087] In this embodiment of the invention, the first duration can be set by the system based on performance and / or implementation requirements during specific implementation. This embodiment does not limit the size of the first duration. As an optional solution, the first duration is 40 seconds.

[0088] In this embodiment of the invention, due to the inherent hysteresis of the flat-head NTC's structure, the detected temperature will rise after a period of time when heating is stopped. Therefore, when the heating is stopped for a first period of time, the current temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by the flat-head NTC, which is the third temperature; the overheating temperature is calculated by subtracting the second temperature from the third temperature.

[0089] Step 207: Determine whether the charging temperature is less than the set charging threshold. If yes, proceed to step 208; otherwise, proceed to step 215.

[0090] In this embodiment of the invention, the overheating threshold can be set by the system based on performance and / or implementation requirements during specific implementation. This embodiment does not limit the size of the overheating threshold. As an optional solution, the overheating threshold is 1 / 2 times the base threshold, i.e., ΔT / 2.

[0091] In this embodiment of the invention, if it is determined that the boiling temperature is less than the boiling temperature threshold, it is inferred that the volume of liquid in the electric kettle is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 times the rated volume of the electric kettle, i.e., large volume, and step 208 is continued; if it is determined that the boiling temperature is greater than or equal to the boiling temperature threshold, it is inferred that the volume of liquid in the electric kettle is less than 1 / 2 times the rated volume of the electric kettle, i.e., small volume, and step 215 is continued.

[0092] Step 208: Control the electric kettle to heat according to the specified second power and detect the fourth temperature.

[0093] In this embodiment of the invention, the second power is specified as 1 / 3 of the full power. As an optional option, the second power is specified as 400 watts (W).

[0094] In this embodiment of the invention, the temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by a flat-head NTC according to a specified preset time period, so as to realize the real-time detection of the current temperature of the liquid.

[0095] Step 209: Determine whether the fourth temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature. If yes, proceed to step 220; otherwise, proceed to step 208.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, if the fourth temperature is determined to be greater than or equal to the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has reached the target temperature, and step 220 is executed; if the fourth temperature is determined to be less than the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has not yet reached the target temperature and needs to be heated further, and step 208 is executed.

[0097] Step 210: Control the electric kettle to heat according to the specified third power and detect the fifth temperature.

[0098] In this embodiment of the invention, the third power is specified as 1 / 3 of the full power. As an optional scheme, the third power is specified as 400 watts (W).

[0099] In this embodiment of the invention, the temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by a flat-head NTC according to a specified preset time period, so as to realize the real-time detection of the current temperature of the liquid.

[0100] Step 211: Determine whether the fifth temperature is greater than or equal to the set third threshold. If yes, proceed to step 212; otherwise, proceed to step 210.

[0101] In this embodiment of the invention, if the fifth temperature is determined to be greater than or equal to the third threshold, it indicates that the fifth temperature is close to the target temperature, and step 212 is executed; if the fifth temperature is determined to be less than the third threshold, it indicates that the temperature difference between the fifth temperature and the target temperature is large, and heating needs to continue, and step 210 is executed.

[0102] In this embodiment of the invention, the third threshold can be set according to the actual situation. As an optional solution, the third threshold is the difference between the target temperature and 5°C, i.e., T-5.

[0103] Step 212: Control the electric kettle to stop heating.

[0104] In this embodiment of the invention, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating, so that the flat-head NTC with hysteresis can detect the temperature of the liquid after heating within a specified time after heating stops.

[0105] Step 213: When the heating stop time reaches the set second time, control the electric kettle to heat according to the specified fourth power and detect the sixth temperature.

[0106] In this embodiment of the invention, the second duration can be set by the system based on performance and / or implementation requirements during specific implementation. This embodiment does not limit the size of the second duration. As an optional solution, the second duration is 20 seconds.

[0107] In this embodiment of the invention, the fourth power is specified as 1 / 6 of the full power; as an optional scheme, the fourth power is specified as 200W. The temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by a flat-head NTC sensor at a specified preset time period to achieve real-time detection of the liquid's current temperature.

[0108] Step 214: Determine whether the sixth temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature. If yes, proceed to step 220; otherwise, proceed to step 213.

[0109] In this embodiment of the invention, if the sixth temperature is determined to be greater than or equal to the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has reached the target temperature, and step 220 is executed; if the sixth temperature is determined to be less than the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has not yet reached the target temperature and needs to be heated further, and step 213 is executed.

[0110] Step 215: Control the electric kettle to stop heating.

[0111] In this embodiment of the invention, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating, so that the flat-head NTC with hysteresis can detect the temperature of the liquid after heating within a specified time after heating stops.

[0112] Step 216: When the heating has stopped for the set third duration, detect the seventh temperature.

[0113] In this embodiment of the invention, the third duration can be set by the system based on performance and / or implementation requirements during specific implementation. This embodiment does not limit the size of the third duration. As an optional solution, the third duration is 20 seconds.

[0114] In this embodiment of the invention, due to the inherent hysteresis of the flat-head NTC's structure, the detected temperature will rise after a period of time when heating is stopped. Therefore, when the heating is stopped for a third period of time, the current temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by the flat-head NTC, and this current temperature is the seventh temperature.

[0115] Step 217: Determine whether the seventh temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature. If yes, proceed to step 220; otherwise, proceed to step 218.

[0116] In this embodiment of the invention, if the seventh temperature is determined to be greater than or equal to the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has reached the target temperature, and step 220 is executed; if the seventh temperature is determined to be less than the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has not yet reached the target temperature and needs to be heated further, and step 218 is executed.

[0117] Step 218: Control the electric kettle to heat according to the set fifth power and detect the eighth temperature.

[0118] In this embodiment of the invention, the fifth power is specified as 1 / 6 of the full power. As an optional solution, the sixth power is specified as 200W. The temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by a flat-head NTC sensor according to a specified preset time period to achieve real-time detection of the current liquid temperature.

[0119] Step 219: Determine whether the eighth temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature. If yes, proceed to step 220; otherwise, proceed to step 218.

[0120] In this embodiment of the invention, if the eighth temperature is determined to be greater than or equal to the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has reached the target temperature, and step 220 is executed; if the eighth temperature is determined to be less than the target temperature, it indicates that the liquid in the electric kettle has not yet reached the target temperature and needs to be heated further, and step 218 is executed.

[0121] Step 220: Heating complete.

[0122] In this embodiment of the invention, if it is determined that the temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle has reached the target temperature, the user is notified that heating is complete. The kettle's buzzer can be set to sound to notify the user that heating is complete, effectively improving the user experience. Other methods can also be used to notify the user that heating is complete; this embodiment of the invention does not limit the specific methods used.

[0123] In the heating method of the electric kettle provided in this embodiment of the invention, a first temperature is detected by the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle; if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to a set first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat according to a specified first power and a second temperature is detected; in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; when the heating stop time reaches a set first time, the charging temperature is calculated based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature; if the charging temperature is less than the set charging threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat according to a specified second power and a fourth temperature is detected; in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a heating completion is indicated, thus achieving precise temperature control during the heating process.

[0124] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heating device for an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present invention. This device is used to perform the heating method described above for an electric kettle. Figure 4 As shown, the device includes: a detection unit 11, a first control unit 12, a second control unit 13, a calculation unit 14, and a prompting unit 15.

[0125] The detection unit 11 is used to detect the first temperature through the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle.

[0126] The first control unit 12 is used to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified first power and detect the second temperature if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold; and to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified second power and detect the fourth temperature if the heating temperature is less than the set heating threshold.

[0127] The second control unit 13 is used to control the electric kettle to stop heating in response to a second temperature being greater than or equal to a set second threshold.

[0128] The calculation unit 14 is used to calculate the overheating temperature based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature when the heating stop time reaches the set first time.

[0129] The prompting unit 15 is used to indicate that heating is complete in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0130] In this embodiment of the invention, the first control unit 12 is further configured to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified third power and detect a fifth temperature if the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is less than a first threshold; and to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified fourth power and detect a sixth temperature when the heating period reaches a set second duration.

[0131] The second control unit 13 is also used to control the electric kettle to stop heating in response to a fifth temperature being greater than or equal to a set third threshold.

[0132] The prompting unit 15 is also used to prompt that heating is complete in response to the sixth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0133] In this embodiment of the invention, the second control unit 13 is also used to control the electric kettle to stop heating if the charging temperature is greater than or equal to the charging threshold.

[0134] The detection unit 11 is also used to detect the seventh temperature when the heating stop time reaches the set third time.

[0135] The prompting unit 15 is also used to indicate that heating is complete if the seventh temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0136] In this embodiment of the invention, the first control unit 12 is further configured to control the electric kettle to heat according to the set fifth power and detect the eighth temperature if the seventh temperature is lower than the target temperature.

[0137] The prompting unit 15 is also used to prompt that heating is complete in response to the eighth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

[0138] In this embodiment of the invention, a first temperature is detected by a flat-top temperature sensor in the electric kettle; if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to a set first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified first power and a second temperature is detected; in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to the set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; when the heating stop time reaches a set first time, the charging temperature is calculated based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature; if the charging temperature is less than the set charging threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified second power and a fourth temperature is detected; in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a heating completion indicator is displayed, thus achieving precise temperature control during the heating process.

[0139] This invention provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, which includes a stored program. When the program runs, it controls the device where the storage medium is located to execute the steps of the above-described heating method for an electric kettle. For a detailed description, please refer to the embodiments of the above-described heating method for an electric kettle.

[0140] This invention provides an electric kettle, including a memory and a processor. The memory stores information including program instructions, and the processor controls the execution of the program instructions. When the program instructions are loaded and executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the above-described electric kettle heating method. For a detailed description, please refer to the above-described electric kettle heating method embodiment.

[0141] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an electric kettle provided as an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the electric kettle 30 in this embodiment includes a processor 31, a memory 32, and a computer program 33 stored in the memory 32 and executable on the processor 31. When the processor 31 executes the computer program 33, it implements the heating method applied to the electric kettle in this embodiment. To avoid repetition, these details are not elaborated here. Alternatively, when the processor 31 executes the computer program, it implements the functions of each model / unit in the heating device applied to the electric kettle in this embodiment. To avoid repetition, these details are not elaborated here.

[0142] The electric kettle 30 includes, but is not limited to, a processor 31 and a memory 32. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 5 This is merely an example of an electric kettle 30 and does not constitute a limitation on the electric kettle 30. It may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or different components. For example, the electric kettle may also include input / output devices, network access devices, buses, etc.

[0143] The processor 31 may be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0144] The memory 32 can be an internal storage unit of the electric kettle 30, such as a hard drive or RAM. The memory 32 can also be an external storage device of the electric kettle 30, such as a plug-in hard drive, Smart Media (SM) card, Secure Digital (SD) card, or Flash Card. Furthermore, the memory 32 can include both internal and external storage units of the electric kettle 30. The memory 32 is used to store computer programs and other programs and data required by the electric kettle. The memory 32 can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0145] In the embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units through some interfaces, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0146] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0147] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or in the form of hardware plus software functional units.

[0148] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heating method for an electric kettle, characterized in that, The method includes: The first temperature is detected by the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle; If the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to the set first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified first power and the second temperature is detected; the first power is full power. In response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to a set second threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; When the heating is stopped for a set first duration, the current temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle is detected by the flat-head temperature sensor to obtain a third temperature. The heating temperature is then calculated based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature. If the heating temperature is lower than the set heating threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified second power and the fourth temperature is detected; the second power is 1 / 3 of the full power; In response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a message indicating that heating is complete is displayed; The method further includes: If the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is less than the first threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified third power and the fifth temperature is detected; the third power is 1 / 3 of the full power; In response to the fifth temperature being greater than or equal to a set third threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating; When the heating is stopped for a set second duration, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at a specified fourth power and the sixth temperature is detected; the fourth power is 1 / 6 of the full power. In response to the sixth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a message indicating that heating is complete is displayed.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: If the heating temperature is greater than or equal to the heating threshold, the electric kettle is controlled to stop heating. When the heating has stopped for the third set time, the seventh temperature is detected; If the seventh temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature, a message will be displayed indicating that heating is complete.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: If the seventh temperature is lower than the target temperature, the electric kettle is controlled to heat at the set fifth power and the eighth temperature is detected; the fifth power is 1 / 6 of the full power. In response to the eighth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature, a message indicating that heating is complete is displayed.

4. A heating device for an electric kettle, characterized in that, The device includes: The detection unit is used to detect the first temperature through the flat-top temperature sensor of the electric kettle; A first control unit is configured to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified first power and detect a second temperature if the difference between the set target temperature and the first temperature is greater than or equal to a set first threshold; and to control the electric kettle to heat at a specified second power and detect a fourth temperature if the heating temperature is less than the set heating threshold; wherein the first power is full power and the second power is 1 / 3 of the full power. The second control unit is configured to control the electric kettle to stop heating in response to the second temperature being greater than or equal to a set second threshold. The calculation unit is used to detect the current temperature of the liquid in the electric kettle through the flat-head temperature sensor when the heating stop time reaches the set first time, obtain the third temperature, and calculate the charging temperature based on the second temperature and the detected third temperature. A notification unit is configured to indicate that heating is complete in response to the fourth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature; The device further includes: The first control unit is further configured to, if the difference between the target temperature and the first temperature is less than the first threshold, control the electric kettle to heat at a specified third power and detect a fifth temperature; when the heating stop time reaches a set second time, control the electric kettle to heat at a specified fourth power and detect a sixth temperature; the third power is 1 / 3 of the full power; the fourth power is 1 / 6 of the full power; The second control unit is also configured to control the electric kettle to stop heating in response to the fifth temperature being greater than or equal to a set third threshold. The prompting unit is also configured to prompt that heating is complete in response to the sixth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The second control unit is also used to control the electric kettle to stop heating if the charging temperature is greater than or equal to the charging temperature threshold. The detection unit is also used to detect the seventh temperature when the heating stop time reaches the set third time. The prompting unit is also used to prompt that heating is complete if the seventh temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The first control unit is further configured to, if the seventh temperature is less than the target temperature, control the electric kettle to heat at a set fifth power and detect an eighth temperature; the fifth power is 1 / 6 of the full power; The prompting unit is also configured to prompt that heating is complete in response to the eighth temperature being greater than or equal to the target temperature.

7. 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, it implements the method as described in any one of claims 1-3.

8. An electric kettle, comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store information including program instructions, and the processor is used to control the execution of the program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are loaded and executed by the processor, they implement the heating method of the electric kettle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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