Inflator pump and method of controlling an inflator pump

Abstract

The application discloses an inflator and a control method thereof. The inflator comprises a shell, a plurality of air nozzle storage bins, wherein the air nozzle storage bins are movably arranged on the shell and are opened or closed by moving, different types of air nozzles are placed in the plurality of air nozzle storage bins, each air nozzle storage bin corresponds to the same type of air nozzle, a detector is used for detecting information of the opened air nozzle storage bin, and a controller is electrically connected with the detector and controls the inflator to operate according to the signal of the detector. The inflator and the control method thereof effectively solve the problem that the operation of the inflator in the prior art is not intelligent enough and is inconvenient to use for inflating different objects.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of inflating equipment, in particular to an inflator and a control method of the inflator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of society and the progress of science and technology, people's material and cultural life has been greatly improved, and more and more people have their own private cars. Inflators have become a necessity. Traditional inflators are large in size and inconvenient to carry, and most of them are used in fixed positions. Nowadays, there are portable inflators on the market, which are small in size and very convenient to carry, and do not occupy the space in the car.

[0003] At present, portable inflators can inflate a variety of items and are widely used, such as swim rings, rubber boats, inflatable tents, air mattresses, and small tires. However, different air nozzles and inflation modes need to be selected for different items. The current inflator is not intelligent enough and cannot automatically adjust the inflation mode for different items. Users need to choose themselves, and users are very easy to choose the wrong function mode, even without instructions. It is not known how to operate, and users are not convenient to use.

[0004] In summary, the operation of the inflator in the prior art is not intelligent enough for different items, and it is not convenient to use. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides an inflator and a control method of the inflator to solve the problem that the operation of the inflator in the prior art is not intelligent enough for different items and is not convenient to use.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides an inflator, comprising: a shell; a plurality of air nozzle storage bins, the air nozzle storage bins are movably arranged on the shell, and the air nozzle storage bins are opened or closed by moving; a plurality of air nozzles are placed in the air nozzle storage bins, each air nozzle storage bin corresponds to the same type of air nozzle; a detector for detecting the information of the opened air nozzle storage bin; a controller electrically connected with the detector, the controller controls the operation of the inflator according to the signal of the detector.

[0007] Further, the shell comprises: a partition assembly, the partition assembly is provided with a storage cavity; the air nozzle storage bin is movably installed in the storage cavity.

[0008] Further, the detector is installed in the storage cavity.

[0009] Further, the detector is a micro switch, and the micro switch is located on the inner wall of the storage cavity.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a method for controlling an inflator pump, the inflator pump being the inflator pump as described above, comprising the steps of: obtaining information of an opened air nozzle receiving chamber; determining an air nozzle type according to the information of the opened air nozzle receiving chamber; and controlling the inflator pump to perform an inflation process according to the air nozzle type.

[0011] Further, the step of controlling the inflator pump to perform the inflation process according to the air nozzle type comprises the steps of: selecting a corresponding inflation mode according to the air nozzle type; and controlling the inflator pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode.

[0012] Further, before the step of controlling the inflator pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode, the method further comprises the steps of: obtaining a preset inflation pressure parameter according to the inflation mode; obtaining indication information of a user; and determining an inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode according to the indication information of the user and the preset inflation pressure parameter.

[0013] Further, the step of determining the inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode according to the indication information of the user and the preset inflation pressure parameter comprises the steps of:

[0014] if the indication information of the user does not contain the inflation pressure parameter, then the preset inflation pressure parameter is taken as the inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode;

[0015] if the indication information of the user contains the inflation pressure parameter, then the inflation pressure parameter in the indication information of the user is taken as the inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode.

[0016] Further, after the step of controlling the inflator pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode, the method further comprises the steps of:

[0017] after the inflation process is completed, it is determined whether the air nozzle receiving chamber is opened;

[0018] if yes, then the corresponding inflation mode is continuously selected at the next time of use;

[0019] if no, then the default inflation mode is restored at the next time of use.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a computer readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, the program being executed by a processor to implement the method as described above.

[0021] The air pump of the present application can accommodate various types of air nozzles in the air nozzle storage bin, which is convenient for users to store and select. Users can select the required air nozzle during use to inflate the object, and the detector can provide information such as number information, air nozzle type, air nozzle aperture, and air nozzle corresponding inflation object for opening the air nozzle storage bin; the controller determines the type of air nozzle selected by the user according to the information of the detector, and directly determines the inflation mode according to the type of air nozzle, so that the user does not need to worry about selecting the wrong inflation mode, and does not need to consider the inflation operation. The air pump directly meets the corresponding inflation demand, improves the intelligentization of the air pump, and is convenient for users to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the air pump of the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the air pump of the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the air pump of the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 is a flowchart of the control method of the air pump of the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, but is not limited to the present application.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 According to the embodiment of the present application, an air pump is provided, which comprises a shell 10, an air nozzle storage bin 20, a detector, and a controller. The number of the air nozzle storage bin 20 is multiple, the air nozzle storage bin 20 is movably arranged on the shell 10, and the air nozzle storage bin 20 is opened or closed by moving. Different types of air nozzles are placed in the multiple air nozzle storage bins 20, and each air nozzle storage bin 20 corresponds to the same type of air nozzle. The detector is used to detect the information of the opened air nozzle storage bin 20. The controller is electrically connected with the detector, and the controller controls the operation of the air pump according to the signal of the detector.

[0028] The air pump of the present application can accommodate various types of air nozzles in the air nozzle storage bin, which is convenient for users to store and select. Users can select the required air nozzle during use, inflate the object, and the detector provides information such as number information, air nozzle type, air nozzle aperture, and air nozzle corresponding inflation object; the controller determines the type of air nozzle selected by the user according to the information of the detector, and directly determines the inflation mode according to the type of air nozzle, so that the user does not need to worry about selecting the wrong inflation mode, and does not need to consider the inflation operation. The air pump directly meets the corresponding inflation demand, improves the intelligence of the air pump, and is convenient for users to use.

[0029] The shell 10 comprises a partition assembly 11 provided with a storage cavity 12; the air nozzle storage bin 20 is movably installed in the storage cavity 12. Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the air nozzle storage bin can be taken out and put back from the surface of the shell 10, and the storage cavity 12 is used to accommodate the air nozzle storage bin. The number of storage cavities is selected according to the type of air nozzle. Generally, one type of air nozzle is placed in each air nozzle storage bin. In this embodiment, the number of storage cavities 12 is 4, and the number of air nozzle storage bins is also 4. The partition assembly is a sheet metal part or an injection-molded plastic plate. The function of the partition assembly is to provide an installation position for the air nozzle storage bin, and to ensure that the overall strength of the air pump meets the needs, so that the structure of the air nozzle storage bin does not affect the structural strength of the air pump itself. In other embodiments, the number of air nozzle storage bins can be 2, 3 or even more, which is mainly set according to the type of air nozzle. The more types of air nozzles, the more air nozzle storage bins, and the more comprehensive matching objects, the more convenient for users to use.

[0030] Preferably, the detector is installed in the storage cavity 12. The detector is used to detect the opening and closing of the air nozzle storage bin. The number of the air nozzle storage bin can be edited as a digital sequence. The detector can detect the number of the opened air nozzle storage bin and send a detection signal to the controller. The detector can be an infrared sensor, a camera, a power-on sensor, an inductor, a contactor, etc.

[0031] Preferably, the detector is a micro switch 30, which is located on the inner wall of the storage cavity 12. Referring to Figure 2 , a micro switch is arranged on the inner wall of the bottom of each storage cavity 12. When the air nozzle storage bin is pulled out, the micro switch will have a signal output, and the controller can obtain the signal and determine the type of air nozzle. When the air nozzle storage bin is put back, the micro switch can also trigger a signal to the controller, and the controller obtains the information that the air nozzle storage bin is closed. When the user takes out the air nozzle storage bin to take out the air nozzle, the micro switch detects the signal and transmits it to the controller. According to the type of air nozzle selected by the user, the corresponding inflation function of the air nozzle is automatically determined.

[0032] The inflator pump in the embodiment further comprises a rear shell, a battery module, a gas pump assembly, a display, a main control board (including the controller described above), a front shell, a display screen, and a key. The display screen and the key are arranged at the appearance of the front shell. The top end of the partition assembly is provided with an air hole connected with the inflating end of the gas pump assembly. The structures described above are basic structures of the inflator pump in the prior art, and will not be described here again. The storage cavity of the partition assembly is not limited in number, and is set according to the actual size of the product and is opened to the outside, so that the air nozzle storage bin can be placed inside the shell.

[0033] The type of the air nozzle is marked on the outside of the air nozzle storage bin, so that the user can see the mark and select the desired air nozzle. The air nozzle storage bin can be made in the form of a drawer, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 or in the form of a rotating door bin. The specific structural form is not limited and all belong to the embodiments of the present application.

[0034] Referring to Figure 4 , according to the embodiment of the present application, a control method of an inflator pump is provided, the inflator pump being the inflator pump of the above embodiment, comprising the following steps:

[0035] Step S10: obtaining information of an opened air nozzle storage bin;

[0036] Step S20: determining the type of the air nozzle according to the information of the opened air nozzle storage bin;

[0037] Step S30: controlling the inflator pump to execute an inflating process according to the type of the air nozzle.

[0038] The information of the opened air nozzle storage bin can directly feedback the corresponding type of the air nozzle. After determining the type of the air nozzle, it can be judged that the inflator pump needs to perform an inflating process under the use of the type of the air nozzle. The control method can help the user to select the inflating process corresponding to the type of the air nozzle, and the inflator pump is more intelligent and convenient for the user to use the inflator pump for inflating operation.

[0039] The step of controlling the inflator pump to execute an inflating process according to the type of the air nozzle (i.e. step S30) comprises the following steps:

[0040] Selecting a corresponding inflating mode according to the type of the air nozzle;

[0041] Controlling the inflator pump to execute the inflating process according to the inflating mode.

[0042] The inflation mode can be a toy mode, a tire mode, an air cushion mode, a swimming ring mode, or a common mode, a strong mode, etc. The specific mode can be set according to the inflation condition, etc. The types and parameter values of the inflation mode can establish a corresponding database. The corresponding relationship between the air nozzle type and the inflation mode can be established in advance through the preset database. The corresponding inflation mode can be directly matched from the information of the air nozzle type. The specific content of the inflation mode is not limited here.

[0043] The embodiment preferably further comprises the following steps before the step of controlling the inflation pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode:

[0044] According to the inflation mode, the preset inflation pressure parameter is obtained;

[0045] The indication information of the user is obtained;

[0046] According to the indication information of the user and the preset inflation pressure parameter, the inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode is determined.

[0047] The above-mentioned preset inflation pressure parameter is a preset value recorded in advance in the inflation mode. The preset value in different air nozzle types and different inflation modes is preset in advance through the database, and can be modified through the administrator mode and the background management. The above-mentioned indication information of the user includes the user confirmation information, that is, the agreement information after the user clicks the confirmation key or the voice confirmation, indicating that the inflation pump can perform the inflation process according to the currently selected inflation mode. These steps are provided for the user to provide a confirmation process, preventing the user from selecting the air nozzle type by mistake. The user confirms and feeds back again, and then the above-mentioned indication information of the user is generated. The inflation process is performed after the user indicates, ensuring the accuracy of the inflation and making it more intelligent.

[0048] The step of determining the inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode according to the indication information of the user and the preset inflation pressure parameter comprises the following steps:

[0049] If the indication information of the user does not contain the inflation pressure parameter, the preset inflation pressure parameter is taken as the inflation pressure parameter in the inflation mode;

[0050] If the indication information of the user contains the inflation pressure parameter, the inflation pressure parameter in the indication information of the user is taken as the inflation pressure parameter in the mode.

[0051] According to the category of the air nozzle selected by the user, the inflation mode corresponding to the air nozzle is automatically determined. The user can also set the pressure according to the actual situation in the inflation mode, and the inflation value of each inflation mode is provided with a safe pressure range for the user to set. After the user sets the desired inflation pressure value, the user's instruction information includes the inflation pressure parameter corresponding to the inflation pressure value. In this case, the inflation pressure parameter in the user's instruction information is used as the inflation pressure parameter used in the inflation process. When the user does not input the inflation pressure value, it is considered that the user agrees that the current inflation pressure value meets the needs, and the user clicks the confirm button or voice confirmation to generate agreement information. The user's instruction information only includes the above agreement information. In this case, the preset inflation pressure parameter is used as the inflation pressure parameter used in the inflation process. These steps allow the user to make limited adjustments in the selected mode, ensuring the need for inflation and meeting the user's fine adjustment, increasing the flexibility of use, and making the inflation pump more intelligent to use.

[0052] The above inflation process includes inflation time, inflation interval, etc. The inflation process refers to the content of the inflation work in the inflation mode. The output power and running time of the inflation pump can be controlled by the controller. The control principle and content can be completed according to the existing electronic controller, and the control mode and technology are already mature, which will not be described here.

[0053] Preferably, the embodiment further preferably comprises the following steps after the step of controlling the inflation pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode:

[0054] After the inflation process is completed, it is judged whether the air nozzle storage bin is opened;

[0055] If yes, the corresponding inflation mode is continued to be selected next time;

[0056] If no, the default inflation mode is restored next time.

[0057] After the user finishes using, if the air nozzle is forgotten to be stored, the inflation mode used last time is continued to be used next time, or the air nozzle can be replaced to determine the inflation mode again. If the air nozzle storage bin is put back after the user finishes using, it is judged that the air nozzle storage bin is not opened, and the default inflation mode is used next time. Generally, the default inflation mode is a common inflation process that meets the basic inflation needs.

[0058] The application also provides a computer readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the program is executed by a processor to implement the method of the above embodiment.

[0059] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments in accordance with the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0060] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like, herein do not necessarily have an ordinal meaning. Rather, these terms are used herein, inter alia, to distinguish a different structure or step from another. It should be understood that like terms do not have to refer to identical or like structures throughout the description, but can be used to describe different structures, components, or steps having similar function to one another as the context dictates.

[0061] Of course, the above is the preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and refinements can be made without departing from the basic principles of the present application, and these improvements and refinements are also considered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method for an air pump, characterized in that, The air pump includes: Outer shell (10); The number of air nozzle storage compartments (20) is multiple. The air nozzle storage compartments (20) are movably disposed on the outer shell (10). The air nozzle storage compartments (20) can be opened or closed by moving. Different types of air nozzles are placed in the multiple air nozzle storage compartments (20). Each air nozzle storage compartment (20) corresponds to the same type of air nozzle. A detector is used to detect information about the open nozzle storage compartment (20); The controller is electrically connected to the detector and controls the operation of the air pump based on the signal from the detector. The control method for the air pump includes the following steps: Obtain information about the opened air nozzle storage compartment; Determine the type of air nozzle based on the information in the opened air nozzle storage compartment; Depending on the type of air nozzle, control the air pump to execute the inflation process; The step of controlling the air pump to perform the inflation process according to the type of air nozzle includes the following steps: Select the corresponding inflation mode according to the type of air valve; Control the air pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (10) includes: A partition assembly (11) having a storage cavity (12) thereon; The nozzle storage compartment (20) is movably installed in the storage cavity (12).

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detector is installed inside the receiving cavity (12).

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detector is a micro switch (30), which is located on the inner wall of the receiving cavity (12).

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the step of controlling the air pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode, the method further includes: Based on the inflation mode, obtain the preset inflation pressure parameters; Obtain user instructions; Based on the user's instructions and the preset inflation pressure parameters, determine the inflation pressure parameters for this inflation mode.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of determining the inflation pressure parameters in this inflation mode based on user instructions and preset inflation pressure parameters includes the following steps: If the user's instructions do not include the inflation pressure parameter, the preset inflation pressure parameter will be used as the inflation pressure parameter for this inflation mode. If the user's instruction information includes an inflation pressure parameter, then the inflation pressure parameter in the user's instruction information will be used as the inflation pressure parameter for this mode.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the step of controlling the air pump to perform the inflation process according to the inflation mode, the following step is also included: After the inflation process is complete, check if the valve storage compartment is open; If so, select the corresponding inflation mode the next time you use it; If not, the default inflation mode will be restored the next time it is used.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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