Water heater control method and device, electronic equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and particularly relates to a water heater control method and device, electronic equipment and storage medium. The present application aims to solve the problem of inaccurate starting time of the dynamic heating unit of the existing instant water heater. The present application acquires configuration information, and determines a dynamic water flow threshold value according to the configuration information. The water flow in the inner container is detected, and the water flow in the inner container represents the current water flow out of the inner container. If the water flow in the inner container matches the dynamic water flow threshold value, the dynamic heating unit is started to heat the water flow out of the inner container. Since the water flow threshold value for triggering the instant water heater to start the dynamic heating unit is the dynamic water flow threshold value determined according to the configuration information, the starting of the dynamic heating unit is controlled according to the dynamic water flow threshold value, so that the starting time of the dynamic heating unit can be determined more accurately, thereby improving the control accuracy of the dynamic heating unit, reducing energy waste, and improving the water use comfort of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of smart home appliance technology, specifically relating to a water heater control method, device, electronic equipment, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to further improve the heating efficiency of storage water heaters, existing quick-heating water heater solutions involve setting up an additional dynamic heating unit in the storage water heater. When the water flow rate reaches the trigger condition, the dynamic heating unit is activated to heat the water near the outlet of the water heater tank, thereby achieving the goal of quickly increasing the outlet water temperature.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, a fixed water flow threshold is usually used as the trigger condition for starting the dynamic heating unit. But in actual use, the fixed water flow threshold cannot accurately match the user's water demand, resulting in inaccurate start-up timing of the dynamic heating unit, causing energy waste and affecting the user's water comfort.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new water heater control method, device, electronic equipment, and storage medium to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, namely the problem of inaccurate start-up timing of existing dynamic heating units, the present invention provides a water heater control method, device, electronic device and storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a water heater control method applied to an instant water heater, the instant water heater including an inner tank, wherein a dynamic heating unit is disposed in the inner tank and disposed at the water outlet of the inner tank, the method including: acquiring configuration information and determining a dynamic water flow threshold according to the configuration information; detecting the water flow of the inner tank, the water flow of the inner tank representing the current water flow rate flowing out of the inner tank; if the water flow of the inner tank matches the dynamic water flow threshold, then activating the dynamic heating unit to heat the water flowing out of the inner tank.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control method, the dynamic water flow threshold includes a flow threshold range; if the inner tank water flow matches the dynamic water flow threshold, then the dynamic heating unit is activated, including: if the inner tank flow is within the flow threshold range, then the dynamic heating unit is controlled to heat.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control method, the method further includes: obtaining the inner tank water temperature; if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow rate threshold range, then activating the dynamic heating unit, including: if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow rate threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within a preset water temperature threshold range, then controlling the dynamic heating unit to activate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control method, when the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within a preset water temperature threshold range, the water heater is in a dynamic heating state; if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within the preset water temperature threshold range, the dynamic heating unit is activated, including: obtaining the duration of the water heater being in the dynamic heating state; if the duration of the water heater being in the dynamic heating state is greater than a preset duration threshold, the dynamic heating unit is activated.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control method, the method further includes: determining the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range; if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, then activating the dynamic heating unit, including: if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, then controlling the dynamic heating unit to heat with the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control method, the configuration information includes first mapping information representing the mapping relationship between system time and the dynamic water flow threshold; determining the dynamic water flow threshold according to the configuration information includes: obtaining the current system time; and determining the dynamic water flow threshold according to the current system time and the first mapping information.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control method, the configuration information further includes second mapping information corresponding to the first mapping information. The second mapping information is used to characterize at least one of the following information corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold: water temperature threshold range, heating power, and duration threshold.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a water heater control device is provided, applied to an instant water heater, the device comprising:

[0014] The acquisition module is used to acquire configuration information and determine the dynamic water flow threshold based on the configuration information.

[0015] The detection module is used to detect the water flow rate of the inner tank, which represents the current water flow rate out of the inner tank;

[0016] The control module is used to activate the dynamic heating unit to heat the water flowing out of the inner tank if the water flow rate of the inner tank matches the dynamic water flow rate threshold.

[0017] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control device, the dynamic water flow threshold includes a flow threshold range; the control unit is specifically used to: if the inner tank flow is within the flow threshold range, then activate the dynamic heating unit.

[0018] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control device, the detection module is further configured to: acquire the inner tank water temperature; when the control module determines that the dynamic heating unit will be activated if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow rate threshold range, it is specifically configured to: activate the dynamic heating unit if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow rate threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within the preset water temperature threshold range.

[0019] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control device, when the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within the preset water temperature threshold range, the water heater is in a dynamic heating state. When the control module determines that if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within the preset water temperature threshold range, then the dynamic heating unit is activated, it is specifically used to: obtain the duration of the water heater being in the dynamic heating state; if the duration of the water heater being in the dynamic heating state is greater than a preset duration threshold, then the dynamic heating unit is activated.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned water heater control device, the detection module is further configured to: determine the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range; when the control module determines that if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, the dynamic heating unit is specifically configured to: if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, control the dynamic heating unit to start operating at the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range.

[0021] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned water heater control device, the configuration information includes first mapping information representing the mapping relationship between system time and the dynamic water flow threshold; when the acquisition module determines the dynamic water flow threshold according to the configuration information, it is specifically used to: acquire the current system time; and determine the dynamic water flow threshold according to the current system time and the first mapping information.

[0022] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned water heater control device, the configuration information further includes second mapping information corresponding to the first mapping information. The second mapping information is used to characterize at least one of the following information corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold: water temperature threshold range, heating power, and duration threshold.

[0023] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program;

[0024] The computer program is stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the processor as the water heater control method according to any one of the first aspects of the present invention.

[0025] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned electronic device, the electronic device is an instant water heater.

[0026] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the water heater control method as described in any of the first aspects of the present invention.

[0027] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a computer program product including a computer program that is executed by a processor as a water heater control method as described in any of the first aspects of the present invention.

[0028] Those skilled in the art will understand that the water heater control method, device, electronic equipment, and storage medium of the present invention acquire configuration information and determine a dynamic water flow threshold based on the configuration information; detect the water flow rate of the inner tank, which represents the current water flow rate out of the inner tank; and activate the dynamic heating unit based on the relationship between the water flow rate of the inner tank and the dynamic water flow threshold. Since the water flow threshold that triggers the activation of the dynamic heating unit in a fast-heating water heater is a dynamic water flow threshold determined based on the configuration information, controlling the activation of the dynamic heating unit based on the dynamic water flow threshold and the detected water flow rate of the inner tank allows for a more precise determination of the activation timing of the dynamic heating unit, thereby improving the control accuracy of the dynamic heating unit, reducing energy waste, and enhancing user comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Preferred embodiments of the water heater control method, apparatus, and electronic device of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are as follows:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fast-heating water heater provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 A flowchart of a water heater control method provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram illustrating the numerical relationship between different inner tank water flow rates and flow threshold ranges in step S103 of this embodiment of the invention.

[0033] Figure 4 A flowchart of a water heater control method provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of starting a dynamic heating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water heater control device provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0037] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, although the water heater control method of the present invention is described in conjunction with a resistance-to-thermal (RTD) instant water heater, this is not limiting; other water heater devices with heating requirements can be configured with the water heater control method of the present invention, such as air source heat pump water heaters.

[0038] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] First, the terms used in this invention will be explained:

[0040] 1) Smart home appliances refer to home appliances formed by introducing microprocessor, sensor technology and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent sensing and intelligent application. The operation of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage smart home appliances.

[0041] 2) Terminal devices refer to electronic devices with wireless connectivity. Terminal devices can communicate with the aforementioned smart home appliances via the internet, or directly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other methods. In some embodiments, terminal devices may be mobile devices, computers, or in-vehicle devices built into a hovercraft, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, or any combination thereof. Wearable devices may include, for example, smartwatches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0042] 3) "Multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" relationship.

[0043] 4) “Correspondence” can refer to an association or binding relationship. A and B correspond to each other, which means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0044] The principle of the instant water heater involved in the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below:

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fast-heating water heater provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the instantaneous water heater 1 includes an inner tank 11 for storing water. The inner tank 11 has an inlet pipe 12 and an outlet pipe 13. One end of the inlet pipe 12 is connected to a cold water pipe outside the instantaneous water heater, and the other end is an inlet 121, communicating with the inside of the inner tank 11, for inputting cold water into the inner tank 11. One end of the outlet pipe 13 is connected to an external water outlet pipe of the instantaneous water heater, and the other end is an outlet 131, communicating with the inside of the inner tank 11, for delivering hot water to the point of use. The inner tank 11 is equipped with a full-tank heating unit 14 for conventional heating and a dynamic heating unit 15 that can be dynamically activated and dynamically heated. For example, the full-tank heating unit 14 can be distributed throughout the inner tank 11 to achieve conventional and even heating of the water stored in the tank 11. The dynamic heating unit 15 is located at the outlet pipe 13, more specifically, for example, near the outlet 131. When the dynamic heating unit 15 is activated, it heats the water flowing into the outlet pipe 13 through the outlet 131, causing the hot water temperature output through the outlet pipe 13 to rise rapidly. For example, the full-tank heating unit 14 and the dynamic heating unit 15 are, for instance, electric heating elements. A flow sensor 16 is installed inside the inlet pipe 12 to detect the water flow rate entering the inner tank through the inlet pipe 12.

[0046] like Figure 1 The instant water heater shown preheats the water in the inner tank through a full-tank heating unit, keeping the water temperature within a certain range. When there is a demand for water, the dynamic heating unit heats the hot water output through the outlet pipe, further increasing the outlet water temperature to meet the user's water needs. At the same time, it avoids the energy waste caused by heating the water stored in the entire inner tank.

[0047] However, in actual use, instant water heaters in homes typically need to supply water to multiple points of use, and the water temperature requirements of each point are often different. For example, at the kitchen water point, the user needs hot water for washing vegetables, requiring a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius; at the bathroom water point, the user needs hot water for bathing, requiring a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. In this scenario, for the kitchen water point, even if the dynamic heating unit is not turned on, it can meet the user's water temperature requirements. Turning on the dynamic heating unit, on the other hand, would cause the user discomfort due to excessively high temperatures. For the bathroom water point, the dynamic heating unit must be turned on to meet the user's water temperature requirements. In existing technology, the condition for instant water heaters to trigger the dynamic heating unit is a fixed flow threshold, such as 0. That is, as long as water is detected flowing out of the inner tank, it is considered that the user needs hot water, and the dynamic heating unit is then turned on to heat the water output by the water heater. This leads to problems such as uncomfortable water use at different points of use (such as the kitchen water point in the above example) and energy waste.

[0048] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a water heater control method based on dynamic water flow thresholds to solve the problems of insufficient water supply and energy waste caused by using fixed flow thresholds as the trigger for dynamic heating unit activation in existing technologies.

[0049] The technical solution of the present invention and how the technical solution of the present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Figure 2 A flowchart of a water heater control method provided in one embodiment of the present invention, applied to, for example... Figure 1 The instant water heater shown is, for example Figure 2 As shown, the water heater control method provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0051] Step S101: Obtain configuration information and determine the dynamic water flow threshold based on the configuration information.

[0052] For example, configuration information refers to parameters used to determine the dynamic water flow threshold. There are multiple ways to obtain configuration information. In one possible approach, the instantaneous water heater receives and parses a configuration file or configuration parameters input by the user through an application (APP) to obtain the configuration information. The configuration file or configuration parameters may include specific numerical values ​​representing the dynamic water flow threshold; alternatively, they may include an identifier representing the dynamic water flow threshold. After parsing the configuration file or configuration parameters, the controller of the instantaneous water heater obtains the identifier representing the dynamic water flow threshold and determines the specific data corresponding to that identifier based on a preset mapping table, thereby determining the dynamic water flow threshold.

[0053] In another possible implementation, the configuration information includes a strategy for determining the dynamic water flow threshold. The instantaneous water heater determines the dynamic water flow threshold based on this strategy. More specifically, the strategy for determining the dynamic water flow threshold could be, for example, determining the corresponding dynamic water flow threshold based on the current time, so that the dynamic water flow threshold can meet the user's water demand in different seasons and at different times of day. Another example is determining the corresponding dynamic water flow threshold based on a user identifier, so that the dynamic water flow threshold can meet the personalized needs of different users. The configuration information may include a strategy identifier. The instantaneous water heater determines a specific target strategy based on a preset specific strategy dataset and the strategy identifier in the configuration information, and determines the dynamic water flow threshold based on this target strategy. The strategy identifier in the configuration information can be carried in a configuration file or configuration parameters input by the user through an app. The controller of the instantaneous water heater obtains the strategy identifier in the configuration information by parsing this configuration file or configuration parameters.

[0054] Step S102: Detect the water flow rate of the inner tank. The water flow rate of the inner tank represents the current flow rate of water flowing out of the inner tank.

[0055] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 1 As shown, a flow sensor is installed in the inlet or outlet pipe of the inner tank to measure the water flow rate. This flow sensor detects the current flow rate of water leaving the inner tank, i.e., the inner tank water flow rate. The inner tank water flow rate determines the current water output of the instant water heater, i.e., its usage. More specifically, if there is a mapping relationship between the inner tank water flow rate and the user's specific needs—for example, when the user washes their hands at water point a, the inner tank water flow rate is A; when the user showers at water point b, the inner tank water flow rate is B—then the inner tank water flow rate reflects the user's current water demand.

[0056] In another possible implementation, the instant water heater directly or indirectly receives water flow information collected by other sensors through a built-in communication unit, thereby determining the water flow in the inner tank. These other sensors include, for example, flow sensors installed in the hot water pipes at the point of use, flow sensors on smart water valves, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Step S103: If the water flow rate of the inner tank matches the dynamic water flow rate threshold, then the dynamic heating unit is activated to heat the water flowing out of the inner tank.

[0058] For example, after determining the inner tank water flow rate and the dynamic water flow rate threshold, the numerical relationship between the inner tank water flow rate and the dynamic water flow rate threshold is used as a condition for matching the inner tank water flow rate with the dynamic water flow rate threshold. If this condition is met, the dynamic heating unit is triggered to start. Specifically, for example, the dynamic water flow rate threshold includes a first flow rate threshold and a second flow rate threshold, where the first flow rate threshold is less than the second flow rate threshold. The first and second flow rate thresholds constitute a flow rate threshold range. If the inner tank water flow rate is within the flow rate threshold range, the dynamic heating unit is controlled to heat. Since the dynamic water flow rate threshold is determined based on configuration information to trigger the dynamic heating unit, the flow rate threshold range corresponding to the dynamic water flow rate threshold can characterize the user's actual water usage needs.

[0059] More specifically, for example, the dynamic water flow threshold is determined based on configuration information to include a first flow threshold A and a second flow threshold B, that is, the dynamic water flow threshold includes a specific flow threshold interval [A, B]; when a user washes vegetables at water point a, the water flow rate in the inner tank is C1; when a user washes hands at water point b, the water flow rate in the inner tank is C2; when a user showers at water point c, the water flow rate in the inner tank is C3, where... Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the numerical relationship between different inner tank water flow rates and flow threshold ranges in this embodiment, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the water flow rate in the inner tank is C1 when the user washes vegetables at water point a, and C2 when the user washes hands at water point b. Both are outside the flow rate threshold range [A, B]. However, the water flow rate is C3 when the user showers at water point c, which is within the flow rate threshold range [A, B]. Therefore, when the user showers at water point c, the instant water heater will trigger the dynamic heating unit to start heating, meeting the user's demand for high-temperature hot water. Conversely, when the user washes vegetables at water point a or washes hands at water point b, the instant water heater will not trigger the heating unit to start heating, but will only output water preheated by the full-tank heating unit, meeting the user's demand for low-temperature hot water. This achieves precise matching of the user's water demand, improves user comfort, and reduces energy waste caused by mismatched water demand.

[0060] In this embodiment, configuration information is acquired, and a dynamic water flow threshold is determined based on this information. The inner tank water flow rate is detected, representing the current outflow of water from the inner tank. The dynamic heating unit is then controlled to start based on the relationship between the inner tank water flow rate and the dynamic water flow threshold. Since the water flow threshold that triggers the start of the dynamic heating unit in the instant water heater is determined based on the configuration information, controlling the start of the dynamic heating unit according to the dynamic water flow threshold and the detected inner tank water flow rate allows for a more precise determination of the start-up timing. This improves the control accuracy of the dynamic heating unit, reduces energy waste, and enhances user comfort.

[0061] Figure 4 A flowchart of a water heater control method provided in another embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the water heater control method provided in this embodiment is... Figure 2 Based on the water heater control method provided in the illustrated embodiment, steps S101 and S103 are further refined. Therefore, the water heater control method provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0062] Step S201: Obtain configuration information, which includes first mapping information and corresponding second mapping information. The first mapping information represents the mapping relationship between system time and dynamic water flow threshold, and the second mapping information is used to represent the reference information corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold.

[0063] Step S202: Obtain the current system time, and determine the dynamic water flow threshold based on the current system time and the first mapping information. The dynamic water flow threshold includes the flow threshold range.

[0064] For example, the first mapping information represents the mapping relationship between system time and dynamic water flow threshold. Based on the first mapping information, the dynamic water flow threshold corresponding to different system times can be determined. Specifically, for example, if the system time indicates that it is currently summer, users usually require a lower water temperature, while the water heater's outlet temperature is higher. Users typically mix in cold water to lower the outlet temperature, resulting in a lower water flow rate at the water heater's outlet (i.e., the inner tank flow rate). Therefore, the dynamic water flow threshold used to match the inner tank flow rate should also be set to a lower value. Conversely, if the system time indicates that it is currently winter, users usually require a higher water temperature, and correspondingly, the dynamic water flow threshold should be set to a higher value. It should be noted that, due to regional climate differences, the first mapping information has a certain regional applicability. Users can set or adjust the first mapping information according to the specific conditions of their region; this will not be described in detail here.

[0065] Step S203: Determine the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range.

[0066] Furthermore, exemplarily, the configuration information also includes second mapping information corresponding to the first mapping information. The second mapping information characterizes other reference information for controlling the instantaneous water heater corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold, such as one or more sets of water temperature threshold range, heating power, and duration threshold. Specifically, the heating power is used to limit the heating function of the dynamic heating unit of the instantaneous water heater when the inner tank flow is within the flow threshold range after the flow threshold range has been determined. This achieves matching between the outlet water temperature of the instantaneous water heater and the flow threshold range. Since the flow threshold range is one implementation of the dynamic water flow threshold, and the dynamic water flow threshold corresponds to the user's water usage needs. Therefore, by setting the heating power corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold, refined control of the dynamic heating unit can be achieved. For example, the dynamic water flow threshold includes a flow threshold range A and a flow threshold range B. According to the second mapping information, the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range A is determined to be P1, and the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range B is determined to be P2. When the user dispenses water at point a, the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range A. At this time, the instant water heater starts the dynamic heating unit and controls the dynamic heating unit to heat at P1. When the user dispenses water at point b, the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range B. At this time, the instant water heater starts the dynamic heating unit and controls the dynamic heating unit to heat at P2. Thus, different water outlet temperatures are achieved at points a and b.

[0067] Step S204: Detect the water flow rate of the inner tank. The water flow rate of the inner tank represents the current flow rate of water flowing out of the inner tank.

[0068] Step S205: Obtain the water temperature inside the tank and determine that the water heater is in dynamic heating state based on the water temperature inside the tank.

[0069] For example, when the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within the preset water temperature threshold range, the water heater is in dynamic heating mode. Here, the inner tank water temperature is the temperature of the water stored in the inner tank preheated by the full-tank heating unit. The water temperature threshold range can be determined by the second mapping information, and this water temperature threshold range is lower than the water heater's set temperature. The water heater's set temperature can be considered as the user's set water demand temperature. When the inner tank water temperature is within the water temperature threshold range, it indicates that the inner tank water temperature is lower than the user's required water demand temperature; that is, the water temperature preheated only by the full-tank heating unit is insufficient to meet the user's water temperature requirements. In this case, the dynamic heating unit needs to be activated to heat the water.

[0070] Step S206: Obtain the duration of the water heater being in dynamic heating mode.

[0071] Step S207: If the duration of the water heater in dynamic heating state is longer than the preset duration threshold, then control the dynamic heating unit to heat with the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range.

[0072] For example, because there is a pipeline for transporting hot water between the instant water heater and the point of use, even after the dynamic heating unit of the instant water heater is activated, the outlet cannot immediately output hot water at the required temperature. Therefore, if the user's water usage time at the point of use is too short, even if the dynamic heating unit is activated, the user will not be able to use hot water before the water usage ends. To further improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, by obtaining the duration of the water heater in dynamic heating mode, when the heating duration exceeds a preset time threshold, it indicates that the user is in a non-temporary stable water usage state. At this time, controlling the dynamic heating unit to heat at the heating power corresponding to the threshold range can avoid energy waste caused by the user's short-term temporary water usage.

[0073] The duration threshold can be determined using the second mapping information.

[0074] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the process of starting a dynamic heating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, after obtaining the configuration information, a dynamic water flow threshold is determined based on the system time. This dynamic water flow threshold includes multiple flow threshold ranges, each corresponding to three reference parameters: a water temperature threshold range, heating power, and a duration threshold. Then, based on the collected inner tank flow rate, a target flow threshold range is determined from these ranges, along with the corresponding water temperature threshold range, heating power, and duration threshold. Next, the inner tank water temperature is collected. Based on this water temperature, the water temperature threshold range, and the duration threshold, the triggering timing of the dynamic heating unit is determined, and the dynamic heating unit is activated, heating at the power corresponding to the threshold range.

[0075] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a water heater control device provided in one embodiment of the present invention, applied to an instant water heater, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the water heater control device 3 provided in this embodiment includes:

[0076] The acquisition module 31 is used to acquire configuration information and determine the dynamic water flow threshold based on the configuration information.

[0077] The detection module 32 is used to detect the water flow rate of the inner tank, which represents the current water flow rate out of the inner tank.

[0078] If the water flow rate in the inner tank matches the dynamic water flow rate threshold, the control module 33 activates the dynamic heating unit to heat the water flowing out of the inner tank.

[0079] In one possible implementation, the dynamic water flow threshold includes a flow threshold range; the control unit is specifically configured to: activate the dynamic heating unit if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the detection module 32 is further configured to: acquire the inner tank water temperature; when the control module 33 determines that the dynamic heating unit will be activated if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, it is specifically configured to: control the dynamic heating unit to heat if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within the preset water temperature threshold range.

[0081] In one possible implementation, when the inner tank flow rate is within a flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within a preset water temperature threshold range, the water heater is in a dynamic heating state. When the control module 33 determines that the dynamic heating unit should be activated if the inner tank flow rate is within a flow threshold range and the inner tank water temperature is within a preset water temperature threshold range, it is specifically used to: obtain the duration of the water heater being in the dynamic heating state; if the duration of the water heater being in the dynamic heating state is greater than a preset duration threshold, then the dynamic heating unit is activated.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the detection module 32 is further configured to: determine the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold range; the control module 33, upon determining that the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, activates the dynamic heating unit, specifically configured to: if the inner tank flow rate is within the flow threshold range, control the dynamic heating unit to activate and operate at the heating power corresponding to the threshold range.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the configuration information includes first mapping information representing the mapping relationship between system time and dynamic water flow threshold; when the acquisition module 31 determines the dynamic water flow threshold based on the configuration information, it is specifically used to: acquire the current system time; and determine the dynamic water flow threshold based on the current system time and the first mapping information.

[0084] In one possible implementation, the configuration information also includes second mapping information corresponding to the first mapping information. The second mapping information is used to characterize at least one of the following information corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold: water temperature threshold range, heating power, and duration threshold.

[0085] The acquisition module 31, the detection module 32, and the control module 33 are connected sequentially. The water heater control device 3 provided in this embodiment can perform the following... Figures 2-5 The technical solutions of any of the method embodiments shown are similar in implementation principle and technical effect, and will not be described again here.

[0086] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 7 As shown, the electronic device 4 provided in this embodiment includes: a memory 41, a processor 42, and a computer program.

[0087] The computer program is stored in memory 41 and configured to be executed by processor 42 to implement the present invention. Figures 2-5 The water heater control method provided in any of the corresponding embodiments.

[0088] The memory 41 and the processor 42 are connected via a bus 43.

[0089] In one possible implementation, electronic device 4 is an instant water heater.

[0090] For relevant instructions, please refer to the corresponding text. Figures 2-5 The relevant descriptions and effects of the steps in the corresponding embodiments are understood, and will not be elaborated on here.

[0091] One embodiment of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, the computer program being executed by a processor to implement the present invention. Figures 2-5 The water heater control method provided in any of the corresponding embodiments.

[0092] The computer-readable storage medium may be ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0093] One embodiment of the present invention provides a computer program product, including a computer program that is executed by a processor as described in the present invention. Figures 2-5 The water heater control method provided in any of the corresponding embodiments.

[0094] In the several embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of modules is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple modules 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 through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or modules may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0095] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the applications disclosed herein. This invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0096] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0097] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water heater control method, characterized by, The method is applied to a fast heating water heater, the fast heating water heater comprises an inner container, a dynamic heating unit is arranged in the inner container, and the method comprises the following steps: Obtain configuration information, and determine a dynamic water flow threshold according to the configuration information; the dynamic water flow threshold comprises a flow threshold interval; Determine a heating power corresponding to the flow threshold interval; Detect the inner container water flow, which represents the current water flow out of the inner container; Obtain the inner container water temperature; the inner container water temperature is the water temperature of the stored water preheated by the full-container heating unit in the inner container; If the inner container water flow is located in the flow threshold interval, and the inner container water temperature is located in a preset water temperature threshold interval, control the dynamic heating unit to start and operate at the heating power corresponding to the flow threshold interval to heat the water flow out of the inner container.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, When the inner container flow is located in the flow threshold interval, and the inner container water temperature is located in the preset water temperature threshold interval, the water heater is in a dynamic heating state; If the inner container flow is located in the flow threshold interval, and the inner container water temperature is located in the preset water temperature threshold interval, start the dynamic heating unit, which comprises the following steps: Obtain the duration of the water heater in the dynamic heating state; If the duration of the water heater in the dynamic heating state is greater than a preset time threshold, start the dynamic heating unit.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The configuration information comprises first mapping information representing the mapping relationship between the system time and the dynamic water flow threshold; According to the configuration information, determine the dynamic water flow threshold, which comprises the following steps: Obtain the current system time; According to the current system time and the first mapping information, determine the dynamic water flow threshold.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein, The configuration information further comprises second mapping information corresponding to the first mapping information, and the second mapping information is used to represent at least one of the following information corresponding to the dynamic water flow threshold: Water temperature threshold interval, heating power, time threshold.

5. A water heater control apparatus, characterized by The device is used to execute the water heater control method in any one of claims 1-4, and is applied to a fast heating water heater, and the device comprises: An obtaining module, which is used to obtain configuration information, and determine a dynamic water flow threshold according to the configuration information; A detecting module, which is used to detect the inner container water flow, which represents the current water flow out of the inner container; A control module, which is used to start the dynamic heating unit to heat the water flow out of the inner container if the inner container water flow matches the dynamic water flow threshold.

6. An electronic device, comprising: Comprise: A memory, a processor and a computer program; The computer program is stored in the memory and is configured to be executed by the processor to implement the water heater control method in any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. A computer readable storage medium characterized in that, The computer readable storage medium stores computer execution instructions, and the computer execution instructions are executed by the processor to implement the water heater control method in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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