A preheating control method, device, water dispenser, and storage medium

Abstract

This invention provides a preheating control method, device, water dispenser, and storage medium. In the technical solution provided by this invention, the device receives sequentially input setting operations from the user; in response to the setting operations, it controls the heating device to preheat within a set total time period, which includes the time consumed by the setting operations. This reduces the required heating time and improves heating efficiency.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a preheating control method, device, water dispenser, and storage medium. [Background Technology]

[0002] Instant hot water dispensers are high-tech, intelligent, and innovative water dispensers that provide hot water instantly with the touch of a button, eliminating the need for waiting. They utilize a control module to regulate the flow pump, continuously injecting cold water into the heating inlet pipe. Simultaneously, the control module activates the heating element, heating the cold water as it flows through the heating element and is then dispensed as hot water. However, instant hot water dispensers heat water from a lower temperature to a set temperature each time, requiring a longer heating time. This results in a larger initial water output but an actual outlet temperature far lower than the set temperature, leading to lower heating efficiency. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a preheating control method, device, water dispenser, and storage medium, which can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency.

[0004] On one hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a preheating control method, the method comprising:

[0005] Receive settings input sequentially by the user;

[0006] In response to the setting operation, the heating device is controlled to preheat for a set total duration, which includes the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0007] Optionally, before receiving the user's sequential input of settings, the method further includes:

[0008] Control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

[0009] Optionally, after controlling the heating device to preheat within the set total duration in response to the setting operation, the method further includes:

[0010] The flow pump is controlled to extend the water intake time for a first specified duration.

[0011] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0012] In response to the setting operation, the flow pump is controlled to extend the water intake for a second specified duration.

[0013] Optionally, the setting operation includes setting the outlet water temperature and setting the outlet water flow rate;

[0014] After controlling the heating device to preheat for the set total duration in response to the setting operation, the method further includes:

[0015] Based on the obtained inlet water volume, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature setting operation, and outlet water volume setting operation, the heating power and heating time are generated.

[0016] The heating device is controlled to heat according to the heating power and heating duration;

[0017] Receive user input for water dispensing operation;

[0018] In response to the water discharge operation, control the water discharge device to discharge water.

[0019] Optionally, based on the acquired inlet water volume, acquired inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature setting operation, and outlet water volume setting operation, the heating power and heating duration are generated, including:

[0020] The outlet water temperature is obtained based on the outlet water temperature setting, and the outlet water volume is obtained based on the outlet water volume setting.

[0021] The heating power and heating time are generated based on the inlet water volume, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature, and outlet water volume.

[0022] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a system for determining auxiliary equipment, including:

[0023] Control chip, power control circuit board, and heating device; the heating device is made of specified materials.

[0024] The power control circuit board is used to receive the settings input by the user in sequence and send the settings to the control chip;

[0025] The control chip is used to control the heating device to preheat within a set total time period in response to the setting operation. The set total time period includes the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0026] Optionally, the system further includes: a heating chamber;

[0027] The control chip is also used to control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

[0028] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide an auxiliary device for determining the following:

[0029] The receiving unit is used to receive the setting operations entered by the user in sequence;

[0030] A first control unit is configured to control the heating device to preheat for a set total duration in response to a setting operation, the set total duration including the duration consumed by the setting operation.

[0031] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0032] The second control unit is used to control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

[0033] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a storage medium including a stored program, wherein the program controls the device where the storage medium is located to execute the above-described preheating control method during runtime.

[0034] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water dispenser, including a memory and a processor. The memory is used to store information including program instructions, and the processor is used to control the execution of the program instructions. The feature is that when the program instructions are loaded and executed by the processor, the above-mentioned preheating control method is implemented.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present invention, the system receives setting operations input sequentially by the user; in response to the setting operations, the system controls the heating device to preheat within a set total time period, which includes the time consumed by the setting operations. This can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency. [Attached Image Description]

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of another water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a power supply heating assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another power supply heating component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the interface structure of a power supply PCBA provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another power supply heating component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a preheating control system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 A flowchart of a preheating control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 9 A flowchart of another preheating control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 10 A flowchart of another preheating control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a preheating control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Implementation Methods

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

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

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

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

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

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser includes a water tank assembly 100, a power heating assembly 200, and a drain box assembly 300. Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of another water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the water tank assembly 100 is connected to the power heating assembly 200. The water tank assembly 100 is used to store water and supply water to the power heating assembly 200; the power heating assembly 200 is used to heat the water supplied by the water tank assembly 100 and provide water at the set outlet temperature to the user; the drain box assembly 300 is used to receive water overflowing from the power heating assembly 200 to prevent water from splashing into the surrounding environment.

[0055] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a power supply heating assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the power supply heating assembly 200 includes a housing 201, a water outlet device 202, a heating device 203, a water pump inlet pipe 204, a heating inlet pipe 205, a flow pump 206, a spring valve 207, and a water outlet pipe 208.

[0056] In this embodiment of the invention, the outer shell 201 is used to enclose the various internal structures of the power heating assembly 200 to protect the internal structures; the water outlet device 202 is connected to the water outlet pipe 208, and the heated water flows to the water outlet device 202 through the water outlet pipe 208, and the water outlet device 202 is used to output the heated water; the heating device 203 is self-heating and is used to heat the water flowing through the heating inlet pipe 205; the flow pump 206 is used to draw water from the water tank assembly 200, and the water flows to the heating inlet pipe 205 through the water pump inlet pipe 204; the spring valve 207 is used to connect the water tank assembly 100 and the power heating assembly 200.

[0057] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating device 203 is a heating device made of a specified material. As an optional solution, the heating device is a stainless steel immersion-sealed heating device, which can withstand high temperature, high humidity and high pressure environment and can withstand dry burning for a specified period of time.

[0058] To demonstrate the internal structure of the power supply heating assembly 200 in more detail, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another power supply heating component provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the power heating assembly 200 also includes a power control circuit board (PCBA) 209, an outlet tee 210, an inlet tee 211, an outlet negative temperature coefficient temperature sensor (NTC) 212, and an inlet NTC 213.

[0059] In this embodiment of the invention, the power supply PCBA 209 includes multiple touch buttons. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interface structure of a power supply PCBA provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 5As shown, the touch buttons include a child lock button, a temperature control button, and a water volume button. The child lock button can be used to lock / unlock other touch buttons. When the child lock button is used to lock other touch buttons, those buttons are disabled; when the child lock button is used to unlock other touch buttons, they are enabled. The purpose of the child lock button is to prevent children from accidentally touching the touch buttons and causing danger. The temperature control button can be used to set the water temperature. As an optional feature, the settable temperature range includes 25 degrees Celsius (°C), 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 80°C, 90°C, and 100°C. The water volume button can be used to set the water volume. As an optional feature, the settable water volume range includes 200 ml and 300 ml.

[0060] like Figure 5 As shown, the distance between the temperature control button and the water volume button is relatively large, which increases the time it takes for the user to press the temperature control button and the water volume button in sequence, thereby increasing the preheating time of the heating device, thus shortening the heating time and reducing the amount of low-temperature water output.

[0061] In this embodiment of the invention, the outlet tee 210 is a connector between the heating device 203, the outlet pipe 208, and the outlet NTC 212. Specifically, the first end of the outlet tee 210 is connected to the heating device 203, the second end of the outlet tee 210 is connected to the outlet pipe 208, the outlet tee 210 is used to provide a flow channel for the water heated by the heating device 203, so that the heated water can flow to the outlet pipe 208, and the third end of the outlet tee 210 is connected to the outlet NTC 212, which is used to detect the actual outlet water temperature.

[0062] In this embodiment of the invention, the inlet tee 211 is a connector between the heating device 203, the heating inlet pipe 205, and the inlet NTC 213. Specifically, the first end of the inlet tee 211 is connected to the heating device 203, the second end of the inlet tee 211 is connected to the heating inlet pipe 205, and the inlet tee 211 is used to provide a flow channel for water from the water pump inlet pipe 204 to enter the heating device 203, so that water can enter the heating device 203 for heating. The third end of the inlet tee 211 is connected to the inlet NTC 213, which is used to detect the inlet water temperature.

[0063] To demonstrate the internal structure of the power supply heating assembly 200 in more detail, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another power supply heating component provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the power heating assembly 200 also includes a water outlet micro switch 214 and a switch shaft 215. The water outlet micro switch 214 is connected to the switch shaft 215, and the switch shaft 215 is connected to the water outlet device 202.

[0064] In this embodiment of the invention, when the user inputs a water dispensing operation, that is, the user presses down on the water dispensing device 202, the water dispensing device 202 triggers the switch shaft 215 to rotate downward, the switch shaft 215 rotates downward to trigger the water dispensing micro switch 214, the water dispensing micro switch 214 generates a water dispensing signal and sends the water dispensing signal to the flow pump 206, triggering the flow pump 206 to enter water, thereby triggering the water dispensing device 202 to dispensing water.

[0065] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a preheating control system provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 7 As shown, the system includes a control chip 216, a power supply PCBA 209, and a heating device 203. The heating device 203 is a heating device made of a specified material. As an optional option, the heating device 203 is a stainless steel immersion sealed heating device. This heating device can withstand high temperature, high humidity, and high pressure environments and can withstand dry burning for a specified period of time.

[0066] In this embodiment of the invention, the power supply PCBA 209 is used to receive setting operations sequentially input by the user and send the setting operations to the control chip 216. The control chip 216 is disposed on the power supply PCBA 209.

[0067] In this embodiment of the invention, the control chip 216 is used to control the heating device to preheat within a set total time period in response to the setting operation, the set total time period including the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0068] In this embodiment of the invention, the system further includes a heating chamber 217. The control chip 216 is also used to control the heating chamber 217 to maintain an empty cavity state.

[0069] In this embodiment of the invention, Figure 7 The preheating control system shown is also used to perform Figure 8 , Figure 9 or Figure 10 The preheating control methods shown will not be described in detail here.

[0070] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the setting operation is received sequentially by the user; in response to the setting operation, the heating device is controlled to preheat within the set total time, the set total time including the time consumed by the setting operation, which can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency.

[0071] Figure 8 A flowchart of a preheating control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 8 As shown, the method includes:

[0072] Step 101: Receive the settings input by the user in sequence.

[0073] Step 102: In response to the setting operation, control the heating device to preheat within the set total time, which includes the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0074] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the setting operation is received sequentially by the user; in response to the setting operation, the heating device is controlled to preheat within the set total time, the set total time including the time consumed by the setting operation, which can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency.

[0075] Figure 9 A flowchart of another preheating control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 9 As shown, the method includes:

[0076] Step 201: Control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

[0077] In this embodiment of the invention, each step is executed by the control chip of the water dispenser.

[0078] In this embodiment of the invention, after each water dispensing cycle, the water in the heating chamber is drained, leaving the heating chamber empty. At this time, the water dispensing is in standby mode.

[0079] Step 202: Receive the settings input by the user in sequence.

[0080] In this embodiment of the invention, the setting operation includes an unlocking operation, an outlet water temperature setting operation, and an outlet water volume setting operation.

[0081] In this embodiment of the invention, since the water dispenser has a child lock button, the child lock button is in the active state when the water dispenser is in standby mode. If the user needs to drink water, the water dispenser needs to be unlocked first. As an optional solution, the user can click the child lock button to input an unlock operation, and the unlock operation takes a period of 3 seconds or more and 10 seconds or less. For example, the unlock operation takes 6 seconds.

[0082] In this embodiment of the invention, the user inputs the outlet water temperature setting by clicking the temperature adjustment button on the power PCBA. The settable range of the outlet water temperature includes 25 degrees Celsius (°C), 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 80°C, 90°C, and 100°C. The user can select the desired outlet water temperature within the settable range by clicking the temperature adjustment button according to their actual needs. As an optional feature, the outlet water temperature setting operation takes 1 second.

[0083] In this embodiment of the invention, the user clicks the water volume button on the power PCBA to input the water volume setting. The settable range for the water volume includes 200 ml and 300 ml. Alternatively, the user can select the desired water volume within the settable range by clicking the water volume button according to their actual needs. Alternatively, the water volume setting operation takes 1 second.

[0084] Step 203: In response to the setting operation, control the heating device to preheat within the set total time, which includes the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0085] In this embodiment of the invention, the total time setting includes the sum of the time consumed by the unlocking operation, the time consumed by the water outlet temperature setting operation, and the time consumed by the water outlet volume setting operation.

[0086] In this embodiment of the invention, the control chip controls the heating device to continuously generate heat at a specified preheating power within a set total duration. The specified preheating power can be set according to actual conditions, and this embodiment of the invention does not limit this setting.

[0087] In this embodiment of the invention, when the heating chamber is in an empty state, the heating device is controlled to perform dry preheating, so that the heating device can be fully preheated before water enters, thereby shortening the heating time of the water after water enters and reducing the amount of low-temperature water output.

[0088] Step 204: Control the flow pump to extend the water intake for a first specified time.

[0089] In this embodiment of the invention, the first specified duration can be set according to actual conditions, and this embodiment of the invention does not limit it. As an optional solution, the first specified duration is 1 second. In response to the setting operation, the control chip controls the flow pump to extend the first specified duration for water intake, so that the heating device can be fully preheated, thereby shortening the heating time and reducing the amount of low-temperature water output.

[0090] Step 205: Based on the obtained inlet water volume, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature setting operation, and outlet water volume setting operation, generate heating power and heating time.

[0091] In this embodiment of the invention, step 205 specifically includes:

[0092] Step 2051: Obtain the outlet water temperature according to the outlet water temperature setting operation, and obtain the outlet water volume according to the outlet water volume setting operation.

[0093] In this embodiment of the invention, the user-selected water temperature and water flow rate are obtained.

[0094] Step 2052: Based on the inlet water flow, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature, and outlet water flow, generate the heating power and heating time.

[0095] In this embodiment of the invention, the water inlet volume is obtained through the water pump inlet pipe at specified time intervals, and the water inlet temperature is obtained through the inlet NTC. The specified time interval can be set according to actual conditions to achieve real-time acquisition of the water inlet volume and temperature.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, a pre-set correspondence between inlet and outlet water temperatures and heating power and heating time is established, allowing the generation of corresponding heating power and heating time based on the inlet and outlet water temperatures. It is worth noting that heating power and heating time can also be generated in other ways; this embodiment is merely illustrative and does not limit the methods used to generate heating power and heating time.

[0097] Step 206: Control the heating device to heat according to the heating power and heating time.

[0098] Specifically, the control chip controls the heating device to heat according to the heating power and heating time.

[0099] Step 207: Receive the user's input for water dispensing.

[0100] In this embodiment of the invention, the user presses the water dispensing device to input a water dispensing operation, and the heating device continues to heat up during the time consumed by the water dispensing operation. As an optional solution, the time consumed by the water dispensing operation is 1 second, that is, the heating device continues to heat up during the 1-second water dispensing operation.

[0101] Step 208: In response to the water discharge operation, control the water discharge device to discharge water.

[0102] In this embodiment of the invention, the control chip responds to the water dispensing operation and controls the water dispensing device to dispense water.

[0103] In a practical application, without using the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the actual detected low-temperature water output was 80ml. With the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the unlocking operation took 6 seconds; the water temperature setting operation took 1 second; the water output setting operation took 1 second; the first specified duration was 1 second; and the water output operation took 1 second, for a total duration of 10 seconds. That is, the heating device continuously heats the water for a total duration of 10 seconds. In response to the water output operation, the actual detected low-temperature water output was 12ml, which significantly reduced the low-temperature water output compared to the technical solution without using the embodiments of the present invention, thereby improving heating efficiency.

[0104] In the preheating control method provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the setting operation input by the user is received sequentially; in response to the setting operation, the heating device is controlled to preheat within the set total time, the set total time including the time consumed by the setting operation, which can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency.

[0105] Figure 10 A flowchart of another preheating control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 10 As shown, the method includes:

[0106] Step 301: Receive the settings input by the user in sequence.

[0107] In this embodiment of the invention, each step is executed by the control chip of the water dispenser.

[0108] In this embodiment of the invention, step 301 is the same as step 202, and will not be described again here.

[0109] Step 302: In response to the setting operation, control the flow pump to extend the water intake for a second specified duration.

[0110] In this embodiment of the invention, the second specified duration can be set according to actual conditions, and this embodiment of the invention does not limit it. As an optional solution, the second specified duration is 1 second. In response to the setting operation, the control chip controls the flow pump to extend the second specified duration for water intake, so that the heating device can be fully preheated, thereby shortening the heating time and reducing the amount of low-temperature water output.

[0111] Step 303: Control the heating device to preheat within the set total time, which includes the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0112] In this embodiment of the invention, the total time setting includes the sum of the time consumed by the unlocking operation, the time consumed by the water outlet temperature setting operation, and the time consumed by the water outlet volume setting operation.

[0113] In this embodiment of the invention, the control chip controls the heating device to continuously generate heat at a specified preheating power within a set total duration. The specified preheating power can be set according to actual conditions, and this embodiment of the invention does not limit this setting.

[0114] In this embodiment of the invention, step 302 can be performed before step 303, that is, the heating chamber is filled with water and then the heating device is controlled to preheat; step 302 can also be performed simultaneously with step 303, that is, the heating device is controlled to preheat while the flow pump is controlling the water inlet. This embodiment of the invention does not limit this.

[0115] Step 304: Based on the obtained inlet water volume, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature setting operation, and outlet water volume setting operation, generate heating power and heating time.

[0116] In this embodiment of the invention, step 304 specifically includes:

[0117] Step 3041: Obtain the outlet water temperature according to the outlet water temperature setting operation, and obtain the outlet water volume according to the outlet water volume setting operation.

[0118] Step 3042: Based on the inlet water flow, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature, and outlet water flow, generate the heating power and heating time.

[0119] In this embodiment of the invention, step 304 is the same as step 205, and will not be described again here.

[0120] Step 305: Control the heating device to heat according to the heating power and heating time.

[0121] Step 306: Receive the user's input for water dispensing.

[0122] Step 307: In response to the water discharge operation, control the water discharge device to discharge water.

[0123] In this embodiment of the invention, steps 305 to 307 are the same as steps 206 to 208, and will not be described in detail here.

[0124] In a practical application, without using the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the actual detected low-temperature water output was 80ml. With the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the unlocking operation took 6 seconds; the water temperature setting operation took 1 second; the water output setting operation took 1 second; the second specified time was 1 second; and the water output operation took 1 second, for a total duration of 10 seconds. That is, the heating device continuously heats the water for a total duration of 10 seconds. In response to the water output operation, the actual detected low-temperature water output was 12ml, which significantly reduced the low-temperature water output compared to the technical solution without using the embodiments of the present invention, thereby improving heating efficiency.

[0125] In the preheating control method provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the setting operation input by the user is received sequentially; in response to the setting operation, the heating device is controlled to preheat within the set total time, the set total time including the time consumed by the setting operation, which can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency.

[0126] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a preheating control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. This device is used to execute the aforementioned preheating control method, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the device includes a receiving unit 11 and a first control unit 12.

[0127] The receiving unit 11 is used to receive the setting operations entered by the user in sequence.

[0128] The first control unit 12 is used to control the heating device to preheat within a set total time period in response to the setting operation, the set total time period including the time consumed by the setting operation.

[0129] In this embodiment of the invention, the device further includes a second control unit 13.

[0130] The second control unit 13 is used to control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

[0131] In this embodiment of the invention, the device further includes a third control unit 14.

[0132] The third control unit 14 is used to control the flow pump to extend the water intake for a first specified time.

[0133] In this embodiment of the invention, the device further includes a fourth control unit 15.

[0134] The fourth control unit 15 is used to control the flow pump to extend the water intake for a second specified duration in response to the setting operation.

[0135] In this embodiment of the invention, the device further includes:

[0136] The generation unit 16 is used to generate heating power and heating time based on the acquired inlet water volume, acquired inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature setting operation and outlet water volume setting operation.

[0137] The fifth control unit 17 is used to control the heating device to heat according to the heating power and heating time.

[0138] The receiving unit 11 is also used to receive water dispensing operations input by the user.

[0139] The sixth control unit 18 is used to control the water outlet device to discharge water in response to the water outlet operation.

[0140] In this embodiment of the invention, the generating unit 16 is specifically used to obtain the outlet water temperature according to the outlet water temperature setting operation, and to obtain the outlet water volume according to the outlet water volume setting operation; and to generate the heating power and heating time according to the inlet water volume, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature and outlet water volume.

[0141] In the embodiment of the present invention, the system receives setting operations input sequentially by the user; in response to the setting operations, the system controls the heating device to preheat within a set total time period, which includes the time consumed by the setting operations. This can reduce the heating time required for heating and improve heating efficiency.

[0142] This invention provides a storage medium that includes a stored program. When the program runs, it controls the device where the storage medium is located to execute the steps of the above-described preheating control method. For a detailed description, please refer to the embodiments of the above-described preheating control method.

[0143] This invention provides a water dispenser, including a memory and a processor. The memory is used to store information including program instructions, and the processor is used to control the execution of the program instructions. When the program instructions are loaded and executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the above-described preheating control method. For a detailed description, please refer to the above-described preheating control method embodiments.

[0144] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 As shown, the water dispenser 30 in this embodiment includes a processor 31, a memory 32, and a computer program 33 stored in the memory 32 and executable on the processor 31. When the processor 31 executes the computer program 33, it implements the preheating control method described in the embodiment; to avoid repetition, these details are not elaborated here. Alternatively, when the processor 31 executes the computer program, it implements the functions of each model / unit in the preheating control device described in the embodiment; to avoid repetition, these details are not elaborated here.

[0145] The water dispenser 30 includes, but is not limited to, a processor 31 and a memory 32. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 12 This is merely an example of water dispenser 30 and does not constitute a limitation on water dispenser 30. It may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or different components. For example, water dispenser may also include input / output devices, network access devices, buses, etc.

[0146] The processor 31 may be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0147] The memory 32 can be an internal storage unit of the water dispenser 30, such as a hard drive or RAM. The memory 32 can also be an external storage device of the water dispenser 30, such as a plug-in hard drive, Smart Media (SM) card, Secure Digital (SD) card, or Flash Card. Furthermore, the memory 32 can include both internal and external storage units of the water dispenser 30. The memory 32 is used to store computer programs and other programs and data required by the water dispenser. The memory 32 can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0148] Regarding the modules / units included in the various devices and products described in the above embodiments, these can be software modules / units, hardware modules / units, or a combination of both. For example, for devices and products that apply or integrate chips, each module / unit can be implemented using hardware methods such as circuits, or at least some modules / units can be implemented using software programs running on an integrated processor within the chip, while the remaining (if any) modules / units can be implemented using hardware methods such as circuits. For devices and products that apply to or integrate chip modules, each module / unit can be implemented using hardware methods such as circuits, and different modules / units can be located in the same piece (e.g., chip, circuit module, etc.) or different components of the chip module, with at least some modules / units being implemented using software methods. The software program runs within the chip module's integrated processor. The remaining modules / units (if any) can be implemented using hardware methods such as circuits. For various devices and products applied to or integrated into the terminal, the modules / units they contain can all be implemented using hardware methods such as circuits. Different modules / units can be located in the same component (e.g., chip, circuit module, etc.) or different components within the terminal. Alternatively, at least some modules / units can be implemented using software programs that run within the terminal's integrated processor, while the remaining modules / units (if any) can be implemented using hardware methods such as circuits.

[0149] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A preheating control method, characterized in that, The method includes: Receive settings input sequentially by the user; In response to the setting operation, the heating device is controlled to preheat for a set total duration, which is the duration consumed by the setting operation.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before receiving the settings operations entered sequentially by the user, the method further includes: Control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After controlling the heating device to preheat within the set total duration in response to the setting operation, the method further includes: The flow pump is controlled to extend the water intake time for a first specified duration.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to the setting operation, the flow pump is controlled to extend the water intake for a second specified duration.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The setting operations include setting the outlet water temperature and setting the outlet water volume. After controlling the heating device to preheat within the set total duration in response to the setting operation, the method further includes: Based on the obtained inlet water volume, the obtained inlet water temperature, the outlet water temperature setting operation, and the outlet water volume setting operation, the heating power and heating duration are generated. The heating device is controlled to heat according to the heating power and the heating duration; Receive user input for water dispensing operation; In response to the water dispensing operation, the water dispensing device is controlled to dispense water.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of generating heating power and heating duration based on the acquired inlet water volume, acquired inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature setting operation, and outlet water volume setting operation includes: The outlet water temperature is obtained according to the outlet water temperature setting operation, and the outlet water volume is obtained according to the outlet water volume setting operation. The heating power and heating duration are generated based on the inlet water volume, the inlet water temperature, the outlet water temperature, and the outlet water volume.

7. A preheating control system, characterized in that, The system includes a control chip, a power control circuit board, and a heating device; the heating device is made of a specified material. The power control circuit board is used to receive the setting operations input by the user in sequence, and send the setting operations to the control chip; The control chip is used to respond to the setting operation and control the heating device to preheat within a set total time, where the set total time is the time consumed by the setting operation.

8. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The system also includes: a heating chamber; The control chip is also used to control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

9. A preheating control device, characterized in that, The device includes: The receiving unit is used to receive the setting operations entered by the user in sequence; A first control unit is configured to, in response to the setting operation, control the heating device to preheat for a set total duration, the set total duration being the duration consumed by the setting operation.

10. The apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The device further includes: The second control unit is used to control the heating chamber to maintain an empty cavity state.

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