Methods and apparatus for controlling water heaters, electronic devices, storage media

Abstract

This application relates to the field of water heater control technology, and discloses a method for controlling a water heater. The water heater is equipped with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device. The heat storage device is used to collect or release heat when the water-heat separation device is open, and the water-heat separation device is used to store the heat in the heat storage device when it is closed. The method includes: when the water heater is powered on, acquiring a first current water level of the water heater; determining whether the heat storage device is saturated based on the first current water level; when the heat storage device is saturated, acquiring the current water temperature of the water heater; when the current water temperature is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, triggering the power off of the water heater and triggering the water-heat separation device to open, causing the heat storage device to release heat. This eliminates the need to repeatedly power on the water heater, saving energy and improving safety when using the water heater. This application also discloses a device, electronic equipment, and storage medium for controlling a water heater.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water heater control, for example to a method and device for controlling a water heater, an electronic device, and a storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing water heater generally stops heating after the water temperature reaches the requirement, but still connects to the power supply to ensure that the water temperature drops to a certain extent and then restarts and heats. In this way, the user is prone to dangerous electricity use and other situations when using the water heater due to repeated start-up for heating, thereby reducing the safety of the water heater. SUMMARY

[0003] The following presents a simplified summary of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments in order to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of the embodiments described in detail in the following detailed description, and is not intended to identify key / critical elements of the embodiments or to delineate the scope of the embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some aspects of the disclosed embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0004] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for controlling a water heater, an electronic device, and a storage medium, which can improve the safety of the user when using the water heater.

[0005] In some embodiments, the water heater is provided with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device, the heat storage device is used to store or release heat when the water-heat separation device is open, and the water-heat separation device is used to save heat in the heat storage device when it is closed. The method comprises: acquiring a first current water level of the water heater when the water heater is in a powered-on state. Determining whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state according to the first current water level. Acquiring a current water temperature of the water heater when the heat storage device is in a saturated state. Triggering the water heater to be powered off and triggering the water-heat separation device to be opened when the current water temperature is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, so that the heat storage device releases heat.

[0006] In some embodiments, the water heater is provided with an electric heating device, and the electric heating device is used to heat the water in the water heater. Determining whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state according to the first current water level comprises: triggering the electric heating device to start and triggering the water-heat separation device to open when the first current water level is within a preset water level range, so that the heat storage device stores heat. Acquiring a heat storage temperature of the heat storage device. Determining that the heat storage device is in a saturated state when the heat storage temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature, or determining that the heat storage device is not in a saturated state when the heat storage temperature is less than the first preset temperature.

[0007] In some embodiments, after obtaining the first current water level of the water heater, the method further includes: in a case where the first current water level is outside a preset water level range, determining that the water level of the water heater is abnormal, triggering the water heater to be powered off, and prompting an alarm.

[0008] In some embodiments, after determining that the heat storage device is in a saturated state, the method further includes: triggering the water-heat separation device to be closed, and saving heat in the heat storage device.

[0009] In some embodiments, after obtaining the current water temperature of the water heater, the method further includes: in a case where the current water temperature is less than the preset water temperature, triggering the electric heating device to continue heating the water in the water heater until the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature.

[0010] In some embodiments, after triggering the water heater to be powered off and triggering the water-heat separation device to be opened so that the heat storage device releases heat, the method further includes: monitoring the water level of the water heater to obtain a second current water level; and in a case where the second current water level is a preset water level, triggering the water-heat separation device to be closed.

[0011] In some embodiments, after monitoring the water level of the water heater to obtain a second current water level, the method further includes: in a case where the second current water level is not the preset water level, keeping the water-heat separation device in an opened state.

[0012] In some embodiments, the device for controlling a water heater includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor is configured to execute the program instructions to perform the method for controlling a water heater.

[0013] In some embodiments, the electronic device includes the device for controlling a water heater.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, the program instructions are executed to perform the method for controlling a water heater.

[0015] The method and device for controlling a water heater, the electronic device, and the storage medium provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: in a case where the heat storage device is in a saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, the water heater is triggered to be powered off, and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be opened so that the heat storage device releases heat. In this way, in a case where the water heater is powered off, the water heater does not need to be powered on repeatedly, and the water in the water heater is kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device. The safety of the user using the water heater is improved.

[0016] The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the figures that are not intended to be limiting of the application as defined by the claims. The same numbers in different figures identify the same components or features. Dimensions of components and features shown in the figures are chosen for convenience of explanation and are not necessarily to scale. In the figures:

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a water heater provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling a water heater provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a water heater provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a water heater provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a water heater provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling a water heater provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0025] 1: control module; 2: water temperature and level detection module; 3: dry- burning prevention module; 4: electric heating device; 5: heat storage device; 6: water-heat separation device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable persons skilled in the art to more fully understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are used only for reference and do not limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, in order to facilitate explanation, a plurality of details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be simplified to show.

[0027] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the description and claims of the present disclosure and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily indicate a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0028] Unless otherwise specified, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the present disclosure, the character " / " represents a "or" relationship between the objects before and after it. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0030] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, which means that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B, the three relationships.

[0031] The term "corresponding" can refer to an association or binding relationship. A and B correspond to each other means that A and B have an association or binding relationship.

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to electronic devices such as water heaters, computers or tablet computers.

[0033] In combination Figure 1 As shown, the present disclosure provides a structural diagram of a water heater. Among them, the water heater is provided with a control module 1, a water temperature and water level detection module 2, a dry burning prevention module 3, an electric heating device 4, a heat storage device 5 and a water-heat separation device 6. The control module 1 is used to control the water temperature and water level detection module 2, the dry burning prevention module 3, the electric heating device 4, the heat storage device 5 or the water-heat separation device 6 in the case of the water heater in the power-off state. The water temperature and water level detection module 2 is used to detect the water temperature and water level of the water heater. The dry burning prevention module 3 is used to power off the water heater when the water level of the water heater is 0, which can prevent the water heater from being damaged or dangerous electricity from appearing in the case of continuing to heat when there is no water in the water heater. The electric heating device 4 is used to heat the water in the water heater in the case of power on. The heat storage device 5 is used to collect or release heat in the case of the water-heat separation device being opened, and the water-heat separation device 6 is used to save the heat in the heat storage device in the case of being closed.

[0034] In combination Figure 2 As shown, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling a water heater, the water heater is provided with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device, the heat storage device is used to collect or release heat in the case of the water-heat separation device being opened, and the water-heat separation device is used to save the heat in the heat storage device in the case of being closed, the method comprises:

[0035] In a case where the water heater is in a powered-on state, the electronic device acquires a first current water level of the water heater.

[0036] In step S102, the electronic device determines whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state according to the first current water level.

[0037] In step S103, the electronic device acquires a current water temperature of the water heater in a case where the heat storage device is in the saturated state.

[0038] In step S104, the electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and triggers the water-heat separation device to be opened in a case where the current water temperature is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, so that the heat storage device performs heat release.

[0039] The method for controlling the water heater provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can trigger the water heater to be powered off in a case where the heat storage device is in the saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature, and trigger the water-heat separation device to be opened, so that the heat storage device performs heat release. In this way, the water in the water heater can be kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device without repeatedly powering on the water heater in a case where the water heater is powered off, thereby improving the safety of the user when using the water heater.

[0040] Further, the water heater is provided with an electric heating device for heating the water in the water heater, and the electronic device determines whether the heat storage device is in the saturated state according to the first current water level, including: in a case where the first current water level is in a preset water level range, triggering the electric heating device to start and triggering the water-heat separation device to be opened, so that the heat storage device performs heat collection; acquiring a heat storage temperature of the heat storage device; and in a case where the heat storage temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature, determining that the heat storage device is in the saturated state, or in a case where the heat storage temperature is less than the first preset temperature, determining that the heat storage device is not in the saturated state. In this way, the heat storage temperature is used to determine whether the heat storage device is in the saturated state, so that the determination is more convenient and fast.

[0041] Further, the heat storage device is provided with a temperature sensor, and the electronic device acquires the heat storage temperature of the heat storage device, including: the electronic device uses the temperature sensor to monitor the temperature of the heat storage device to obtain the heat storage temperature of the heat storage device.

[0042] In some embodiments, in a case where the first current water level is in the preset water level range, it is determined that the water level of the water heater is in a normal state. At this time, the electric heating device is triggered to start and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be opened, so that the heat storage device performs heat collection.

[0043] Optionally, the electronic device triggers the electric heating device to continue heating the water heater in a case where the heat storage device is in the unsaturated state until the heat storage device is in the saturated state.

[0044] Further, after obtaining the first current water level of the water heater, the electronic device further includes: in a case where the first current water level is outside the preset water level range, determining that the water level of the water heater is abnormal, triggering the water heater to be powered off and performing alarm prompting. In this way, by triggering the water heater to be powered off and performing alarm prompting when the water level of the water heater is abnormal, the user can learn about the abnormal condition of the water heater in a timely manner and facilitate processing, thereby improving the power safety of the water heater.

[0045] Optionally, the alarm prompting of the electronic device water heater includes: the electronic device sends preset prompt information to a user terminal to trigger the user terminal to display the prompt information. The user terminal includes a mobile phone, a television, and the like. The preset prompt information is "water level of water heater is abnormal".

[0046] Optionally, the alarm prompting of the electronic device water heater includes: the electronic device triggers the water heater to emit a preset alarm sound.

[0047] In combination with Figure 3 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling a water heater, the water heater is provided with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device, the heat storage device is used to collect heat or release heat in a case where the water-heat separation device is opened, and the water-heat separation device is used to save heat in the heat storage device in a case where the water-heat separation device is closed. The method includes the following steps:

[0048] In a case where the water heater is in a powered-on state, the electronic device obtains a first current water level of the water heater.

[0049] In a case where the first current water level is abnormal, the electronic device executes step S203; or in a case where the first current water level is normal, the electronic device executes step S204.

[0050] The electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and performs alarm prompting. Then the process ends.

[0051] The electronic device determines whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state. Then the electronic device executes step S205.

[0052] In a case where the heat storage device is in a saturated state, the electronic device obtains a current water temperature of the water heater. Then the electronic device executes step S206.

[0053] In a case where the current water temperature is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, the electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and triggers the water-heat separation device to be opened, so that the heat storage device releases heat. Then the process ends.

[0054] The method for controlling the water heater provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure triggers the water heater to be powered off when the heat storage device is in the saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature, and triggers the water-heat separation device to be opened, so that the heat storage device releases heat. In this way, the water in the water heater can be kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device without repeatedly powering on the water heater when the water heater is powered off. Meanwhile, the water level of the water heater can be alarmed when the water level is abnormal, thereby improving the safety of the user when using the water heater.

[0055] Further, after the electronic device determines that the heat storage device is in the saturated state, the electronic device further triggers the water-heat separation device to be closed to save the heat in the heat storage device. In this way, since the heat storage device is already in the saturated state, the heat in the heat storage device is saved regardless of whether the water temperature of the water heater reaches the water temperature set by the user, so that the water in the water heater can be kept warm by triggering the water-heat separation device to be opened and releasing the heat stored in the heat storage device when the water heater is powered off.

[0056] Further, after the electronic device obtains the current water temperature of the water heater, the electronic device further triggers the electric heating device to continue heating the water in the water heater when the current water temperature is less than the preset water temperature until the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature.

[0057] In some embodiments, the current water temperature is determined to not reach the target heating temperature of the water heater set by the user when the current water temperature is less than the preset water temperature, and the electric heating device continues to heat the water in the water heater until the water heater reaches the target heating temperature of the water heater set by the user.

[0058] Further, after the electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and triggers the water-heat separation device to be opened so that the heat storage device releases heat, the electronic device further monitors the water level of the water heater to obtain a second current water level, and triggers the water-heat separation device to be closed when the second current water level is a preset water level. The preset water level is 0. In this way, when the second current water level is 0, it is determined that there is no water in the water heater, and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be closed so that the heat storage device saves heat.

[0059] Further, after the electronic device monitors the water level of the water heater to obtain a second current water level, the electronic device further keeps the water-heat separation device in the opened state when the second current water level is not the preset water level. The preset water level is 0. In this way, when the second current water level is not 0, it is determined that there is still water in the water heater, and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be in the opened state to continue releasing heat.

[0060] In combination Figure 4As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling a water heater, the water heater is provided with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device, the heat storage device is used to collect heat or release heat when the water-heat separation device is open, and the water-heat separation device is used to save heat in the heat storage device when it is closed, and the method comprises the following steps:

[0061] In step S301, the electronic device acquires a first current water level of the water heater when the water heater is in a powered-on state.

[0062] In step S302, the electronic device determines whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state according to the first current water level.

[0063] In step S303, the electronic device acquires a current water temperature of the water heater when the heat storage device is in the saturated state.

[0064] In step S304, the electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and triggers the water-heat separation device to be open when the current water temperature is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, so that the heat storage device releases heat.

[0065] In step S305, the electronic device monitors the water level of the water heater to obtain a second current water level.

[0066] In step S306, the electronic device determines whether the second current water level is a preset water level; in the case that the second current water level is the preset water level, step S307 is performed; or in the case that the second current water level is not the preset water level, step S308 is performed.

[0067] In step S307, the electronic device triggers the water-heat separation device to be closed. Then the process ends.

[0068] In step S308, the electronic device keeps the water-heat separation device in an open state. Then step S305 is performed.

[0069] By using the method for controlling the water heater provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water heater is powered off when the heat storage device is in the saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature. The water-heat separation device is triggered to be open, so that the heat storage device releases heat. In this way, the water in the water heater can be kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device without repeatedly powering on the water heater when the water heater is powered off. At the same time, the water-heat separation device is triggered to be closed when the current water level is 0 after the water heater is kept warm after being powered off, so that the heat storage device can save heat, thereby achieving energy saving and improving the safety of the user when using the water heater.

[0070] In combination with Figure 5As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling a water heater, the water heater is provided with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device, the heat storage device is used to collect heat or release heat when the water-heat separation device is open, and the water-heat separation device is used to save heat in the heat storage device when it is closed, and the method comprises the following steps:

[0071] In step S401, the electronic device acquires a first current water level of the water heater when the water heater is in a powered-on state.

[0072] In step S402, the electronic device determines whether the first current water level is normal; when the first current water level is in a preset water level range, it is determined that the first current water level is not normal, and step S403 is performed; or when the first current water level is not in the preset water level range, it is determined that the first current water level is normal, and step S404 is performed.

[0073] In step S403, the electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and performs an alarm prompt. Then the process ends.

[0074] In step S404, the electronic device triggers the electric heating device to start and triggers the water-heat separation device to open, so that the heat storage device collects heat. Then step S405 is performed.

[0075] In step S405, the electronic device determines whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state; when the heat storage device is not in the saturated state, step S404 is performed; or when the heat storage device is in the saturated state, step S406 is performed.

[0076] In step S406, the electronic device triggers the water-heat separation device to close and triggers the electric heating device to keep open to continue heating the water in the water heater. Then step S407 is performed.

[0077] In step S407, the electronic device acquires a current water temperature of the water heater and determines whether the current water temperature meets the requirement; when the current water temperature is less than a preset water temperature, it is determined that the current water temperature does not meet the requirement, and step S406 is performed; or when the current water temperature is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature, it is determined that the current water temperature meets the requirement, and step S408 is performed.

[0078] In step S408, the electronic device triggers the water heater to be powered off and triggers the water-heat separation device to open, so that the heat storage device releases heat. Then step S409 is performed.

[0079] In step S409, the electronic device monitors the water level of the water heater and acquires a second current water level. Then step S410 is performed.

[0080] In step S410, the electronic device determines whether the second current water level is the preset water level; in the case where the second current water level is the preset water level, step S411 is executed; or in the case where the second current water level is not the preset water level, step S409 is executed.

[0081] In step S411, the electronic device triggers the water-heat separation device to be closed.

[0082] The method for controlling a water heater provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can store heat in the heat storage device in the case where the first current water level of the water heater is normal, trigger the water heater to be powered off in the case where the heat storage device is in a saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater meets the requirement, and trigger the water-heat separation device to be opened so that the heat storage device releases heat. In this way, the water in the water heater can be kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device without repeatedly powering on the water heater in the case where the water heater is powered off, which improves the safety of the user when using the water heater. The water is safer to use after being powered off, the water heater has a heat preservation function, and the water heater does not need to be repeatedly powered on for continuous use, which is more energy-saving.

[0083] In combination with Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for controlling a water heater, which includes a processor 600 and a memory 601. Optionally, the device can further include a communication interface 602 and a bus 603. The processor 600, the communication interface 602, and the memory 601 can complete mutual communication through the bus 603. The communication interface 602 can be used for information transmission. The processor 600 can call the logical instructions in the memory 601 to execute the method for controlling a water heater of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0084] The device for controlling a water heater provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can trigger the water heater to be powered off in the case where the heat storage device is in a saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature, and trigger the water-heat separation device to be opened so that the heat storage device releases heat. In this way, the water in the water heater can be kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device without repeatedly powering on the water heater in the case where the water heater is powered off, which improves the safety of the user when using the water heater.

[0085] In addition, the logical instructions in the memory 601 described above can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, which can be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

[0086] The memory 601 can be used to store software programs, computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The processor 600 executes the function application and data processing, that is, implements the method for controlling the water heater in the above embodiments, by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 601.

[0087] The memory 601 can include a program storage area and a data storage area, where the program storage area can store an operating system and at least one application required by a function; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the terminal device, and the like. In addition, the memory 601 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can also include a non-volatile memory.

[0088] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device including the above-described device for controlling the water heater.

[0089] Optionally, the electronic device includes a water heater, a computer, a tablet computer, or the like.

[0090] By using the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case that the heat storage device is in a saturated state and the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature, the water heater is triggered to be powered off. The water-heat separation device is triggered to be opened, so that the heat storage device performs heat release. In this way, in the case that the water heater is powered off, the water heater does not need to be powered on repeatedly, and the water in the water heater is kept warm by the heat stored in the heat storage device. The safety of the user using the water heater is improved.

[0091] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage medium, which stores program instructions. When the program instructions are executed, the above-described method for controlling the water heater is executed.

[0092] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a computer readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions, which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to execute the above-described method for controlling the water heater.

[0093] The above-described computer readable storage medium can be a transitory computer readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.

[0094] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes, and can also be a transitory storage medium.

[0095] The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable one skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments can include structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. The embodiments represent only a few of the possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations can be changed. Parts and features of some embodiments can be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Also, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and not to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, as used in this application, the term "and / or" refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items. In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or "comprising" and the like mean the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without more limitations, the element defined by the phrase "comprising a" does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or device including the stated element. In this document, each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between various embodiments can be referred to each other. For the method, product, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if it corresponds to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant part can be referred to the description of the method part.

[0096] Those skilled in the art can understand that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be realized by electronic hardware or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether the functions are realized in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person can use different methods for each specific application to realize the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The skilled person can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the above-described system, device and unit can refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0097] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described device embodiments are only schematic, for example, the division of the units can only be a logical function division, and actual implementation can have another division manner, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the units shown or discussed can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components can or can not be physically separate, and the components shown as units can or can not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place, or can be distributed on a plurality of network units. Part or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to implement the embodiments. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be integrated in one processing unit, or each unit can be a physically independent unit, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit.

[0098] The computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other processing device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other processing device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a water heater, the method comprising: The water heater is provided with a heat storage device and a water-heat separation device, the heat storage device is used for heat collection or heat release when the water-heat separation device is open, and the water-heat separation device is used for heat preservation in the heat storage device when it is closed, and the method comprises: In the case that the water heater is in a power-on state, a first current water level of the water heater is acquired; It is determined whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state according to the first current water level; In the case that the heat storage device is in a saturated state, a current water temperature of the water heater is acquired; In the case that the current water temperature is greater than or equal to a preset water temperature, the water heater is triggered to be powered off, and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be opened, so that the heat storage device releases heat and the water heater does not need to be repeatedly powered on; The water heater is provided with an electric heating device, the electric heating device is used for heating water in the water heater, and whether the heat storage device is in a saturated state is determined according to the first current water level, which comprises: in the case that the first current water level is within a preset water level range, the electric heating device is triggered to be started, and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be opened, so that the heat storage device collects heat; a heat storage temperature of the heat storage device is acquired; in the case that the heat storage temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature, it is determined that the heat storage device is in a saturated state; or, in the case that the heat storage temperature is less than the first preset temperature, it is determined that the heat storage device is not in a saturated state.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, After the first current water level of the water heater is acquired, the following steps are further included: In the case that the first current water level is outside the preset water level range, it is determined that the water level of the water heater is abnormal, the water heater is triggered to be powered off, and an alarm is prompted.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, After it is determined that the heat storage device is in a saturated state, the following step is further included: The water-heat separation device is triggered to be closed, so as to preserve heat in the heat storage device.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, After the current water temperature of the water heater is acquired, the following step is further included: In the case that the current water temperature is less than the preset water temperature, the electric heating device is triggered to continue heating water in the water heater until the current water temperature of the water heater is greater than or equal to the preset water temperature.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, After the water heater is triggered to be powered off and the water-heat separation device is triggered to be opened so that the heat storage device releases heat, the following step is further included: The water level of the water heater is monitored to obtain a second current water level; In the case that the second current water level is a preset water level, the water-heat separation device is triggered to be closed.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein, After the water level of the water heater is monitored to obtain a second current water level, the following step is further included: In the case that the second current water level is not the preset water level, the water-heat separation device is kept in an open state.

7. An apparatus for controlling a water heater, comprising a processor and a memory having stored therein program instructions, the apparatus being characterized by: The processor is configured to execute the method for controlling the water heater as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 when the program instructions are run.

8. An electronic device, comprising: The device for controlling the water heater as claimed in claim 7 is included.

9. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions execute the method for controlling the water heater as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 when run.

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