A vapor cartridge and its method for detecting and determining blockages

Abstract

A steam box and its blockage detection and determination method, comprising the following steps: After the steam generating device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element detects the temperature inside the steam generating device in real time; It is judged that the temperature T steam inside the steam device < T1 is detected continuously for n1 seconds; The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and enters step (5); Judging the actual water level value W 液位 > The water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ; It is judged that the temperature T steam inside the steam device ≥ T1 is detected continuously for n1 seconds; If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal. By using the temperature sensing element in the existing steam box, the pressure is indirectly determined, the detection is convenient, and through the secondary confirmation of the water level, the result is accurate; Give early warnings to users to avoid property losses or potential safety hazards; Based on the existing structure of the steam box, the overall cost of the machine is not increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of steam box devices, in particular to a steam box and a method for detecting and determining blockage thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, some high-end washing and drying integrated machines are equipped with a steam care function. Tap water generates steam through an electric heater in the steam box and then is introduced into the drum to care for clothes, in order to achieve functions such as wrinkle removal and odor removal. After long-term use, scale will be generated and accumulated in the steam box. The scale may block the steam outlet, resulting in the inability to discharge steam and the failure of the function. If not processed in time, dangers such as explosion may occur. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the blockage and give an early warning for protection.

[0003] The existing technology mainly adopts a pressure relief method. When the pressure in the water box is relatively high, water or steam is drained through a pressure relief hole. However, this method does not give an early warning, and the result is that water may leak into the machine body or the floor, and steam may condense at parts such as the terminal block, leading to potential safety hazards. Another method is to add a pressure sensor. When the pressure rises to a certain value, it is judged that there may be a blockage and an early warning is given. However, due to the addition of a pressure sensor and the corresponding control circuit, the use cost is relatively high. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a steam box capable of quickly judging blockage and a method for detecting and determining blockage thereof.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: a method for detecting and determining blockage of a steam box, including the following steps:

[0006] (1) After the steam generating device is started, the heater starts to work, and the temperature thermosensitive package detects the temperature in the steam generating device in real time;

[0007] (2) Judge that the temperature T steam in the steam device is detected continuously for n1 seconds ≥ T1;

[0008] If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect, and enter step (4);

[0009] If not, enter step (3);

[0010] (3) The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and enter step (5);

[0011] (4) Judge the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ;

[0012] If so, the water inlet valve intakes water by M1 L, the heater is turned on, and enter step (5);

[0013] If not, the water inlet valve fills water by M2 L and returns to step (1);

[0014] (5) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0015] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal;

[0016] If not, return to step (3).

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention: the T1 is set according to the relationship that the steam temperature and pressure in the closed space are proportional and the temperature value corresponding to the pressure suitable for preventing the steam box from being damaged.

[0018] As a further improvement of the present invention: the T1 > 100 °C.

[0019] As a further improvement of the present invention: the T1 is 105 °C.

[0020] As a further improvement of the present invention: in the step (1), when the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 , the heater starts to heat the water in the generating device, and the temperature thermosensitive package detects the temperature in the steam generating device in real time.

[0021] As a further improvement of the present invention: in the step (2), after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect the water level value to prevent the bubbles generated by heating from interfering with the accuracy of water level detection.

[0022] As a further improvement of the present invention: in the step (4), when the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 , it indicates that there is still a surplus of water in the steam generating device at this time. The water inlet valve only needs to replenish water by M1 liters and then continue heating to reduce the temperature in the water box, thereby reducing the pressure in the device. The gas in the steam outlet pipe forms an internal reverse pressure, which may cause the scale blocking the steam outlet hole to fall off; high-pressure water inlet will cause the water surface to roll, and surface tension is formed between the liquid surface and the inner wall of the steam box, which may also drive the scale blocking the steam outlet hole to fall off; it indicates that the blockage determination has been lifted, and the steam heating function continues to operate until the steam demand is met.

[0023] As a further improvement of the present invention: in the step (4), if the detected actual water level value W_liquid level ≤ W_disconnection at this time, it indicates that the water volume is insufficient and there may be a risk of dry burning. After the water inlet valve directly replenishes water by M2 liters, it returns to the start and continues to operate and cycle detection until the steam demand is met.

[0024] As a further improvement of the present invention: in the step (4), the makeup water amounts M1 and M2 are measured by the flowmeter on the water inlet valve.

[0025] As a further improvement of the present invention: in the step (4), the makeup water amount M1 should be less than the volume formed at the position below the lower edge horizontal plane of the water outlet pipe orifice in the steam generating device and above the upper surface horizontal plane of the electric heater, so as to avoid excessive makeup water entering the washing tub, causing uneven moisture absorption of the clothes and destroying the effect of uniformly humidifying the clothes with steam.

[0026] As a further improvement of the present invention: the makeup water amount M2 is less than the volume formed at the position below the lower edge horizontal plane of the water outlet pipe orifice in the steam generating device, so as to avoid excessive makeup water entering the washing tub, causing uneven moisture absorption of the clothes and destroying the effect of uniformly humidifying the clothes with steam.

[0027] As a further improvement of the present invention: M2 > M1.

[0028] As a further improvement of the present invention: M1 < 0.5L.

[0029] As a further improvement of the present invention: M2 < 1L.

[0030] The present invention also provides a steam box applied to the above steam box blockage detection and determination method, including a steam device assembly, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a steam outlet pipe, a heater and a temperature sensing package assembly. The steam device assembly is connected to the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe and the steam outlet pipe. A flowmeter water inlet valve is provided on the water inlet pipe. A liquid level probe is provided in the steam device assembly. The heater and temperature sensing package assembly, the liquid level probe and the flowmeter water inlet valve are connected to a control assembly.

[0031] As a further improvement of the present invention: the heater and temperature sensing package assembly is arranged in the steam device assembly or the heater and temperature sensing package assembly is connected to the steam device assembly.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: using the temperature sensing package in the existing steam box to indirectly determine the pressure, the detection is convenient, and through the secondary confirmation of the water level, the result is accurate; giving early warning to the user to avoid property loss or potential safety hazards; based on the existing structure of the steam box, the overall machine cost is not increased. Description of the Drawings

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution, the drawings required for the implementation will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor.

[0034] Figure 1Schematic flow chart of the blockage detection and determination method for the steam cartridge of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 Schematic flow chart of the blockage detection and determination method for the implementation case of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 Schematic structural diagram of the steam cartridge of the present invention.

[0037] Markings in the figure: 1. Steam device assembly, 2. Water inlet pipe, 3. Water outlet pipe, 4. Steam outlet pipe, 5. Heater and temperature sensing package assembly, 6. Water outlet pipe, 7. Steam outlet pipe. Detailed implementation manners

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present invention and the corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "including" and "having" in the description and claims of the present invention and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] Now, the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments: As Figure 1 shown, a blockage detection and determination method for a steam cartridge includes the following steps:

[0042] (1) After the steam generating device is started, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing package detects the temperature inside the steam generating device in real time;

[0043] (2) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0044] If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect, and proceed to step (4);

[0045] If not, proceed to step (3);

[0046] (3) The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and proceed to step (5);

[0047] (4) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ;

[0048] If so, the water inlet valve fills with water by M1 L, the heater is turned on, and proceed to step (5);

[0049] If not, the water inlet valve fills with water by M2 L, and return to step (1);

[0050] (5) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0051] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal;

[0052] If not, return to step (3).

[0053] As an embodiment of the present invention, in step (2), when the temperature T_steam in the steam generating device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds,

[0054] As an embodiment of the present invention, the T1 is set according to the relationship that the steam temperature and pressure in the closed space are proportional, and the temperature value corresponding to the pressure suitable for preventing the steam box from being damaged; the T1 > 100 °C.

[0055] As an embodiment of the present invention, in step (1), when the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 , the heater starts to heat the water in the generating device, and the temperature sensing element continuously detects the temperature in the steam generating device.

[0056] As an embodiment of the present invention, in step (2), the heater stops working for n2 seconds first, and then the liquid level probe starts to detect the water level value, preventing the bubbles generated by heating from interfering with the accuracy of water level detection.

[0057] As an embodiment of the present invention, in step (4), the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开, it indicates that there is still a surplus of water in the steam generating device at this time. The water inlet valve only needs to replenish M1 liters of water and then continue heating to reduce the temperature in the water box, thereby reducing the pressure inside the device. The pressure of the gas in the steam outlet pipe forms an internal reverse pressure, which may cause the scale blocking the steam outlet holes to fall off; the high-pressure water inlet will cause the water surface to roll, and a surface tension will be formed between the liquid level and the inner wall of the steam box, which may also drive the scale blocking the steam outlet holes to fall off; it indicates that the blockage determination has been lifted, and the steam heating function continues to operate until the steam demand is met.

[0058] As an embodiment of the present invention, if the actual water level value W liquid level detected at this time in step (4) ≤ W disconnection, it indicates that the water volume is insufficient and there may be a risk of dry burning. After the water inlet valve directly replenishes M2 liters of water, it returns to the beginning and continues to operate and cycle detection until the steam demand is met.

[0059] As an embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment amounts M1 and M2 in step (4) are measured by the flow meter on the water inlet valve.

[0060] As an embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment amount M1 in step (4) needs to be less than the volume formed at the position below the lower edge horizontal plane of the water outlet pipe nozzle in the steam generating device and above the upper surface horizontal plane of the electric heater, to avoid excessive water replenishment entering the washing tub and causing uneven moisture absorption of the clothes, thereby destroying the effect of evenly humidifying the clothes with steam.

[0061] As an embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment amount M2 is less than the volume formed at the position below the lower edge horizontal plane of the water outlet pipe nozzle in the steam generating device, to avoid excessive water replenishment entering the washing tub and causing uneven moisture absorption of the clothes, thereby destroying the effect of evenly humidifying the clothes with steam.

[0062] Further, M2 > M1; M1 < 0.5L; M2 < 1L.

[0063] As Figure 3 shown, the present invention also includes a steam box applied to the above steam box blockage detection and determination method, including a steam device assembly 1, a water inlet pipe 2, a water outlet pipe 3, a steam outlet pipe 4, a heater and a temperature sensing package assembly 5. The steam device assembly 1 is connected to the water inlet pipe 2, the water outlet pipe 6 and the steam outlet pipe 7. A flow meter water inlet valve 6 is provided on the water inlet pipe 5. A liquid level probe 7 is provided inside the steam device assembly 1. The heater and temperature sensing package assembly 5, the liquid level probe 7 and the flow meter water inlet valve 6 are connected to the control assembly.

[0064] Further, the heater and temperature sensing package assembly 5 is provided in the steam device assembly 1 or the heater and temperature sensing package assembly 5 is connected to the steam device assembly 1.

[0065] Embodiment 1:

[0066] As Figure 2As shown in the figure, a method for detecting and determining blockage of a steam box includes the following steps:

[0067] (1) After the steam generating device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element detects the temperature inside the steam generating device in real time;

[0068] (2) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ 105°C for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0069] If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect, and step (4) is entered;

[0070] If not, step (3) is entered;

[0071] (3) The heater continues to work, running the steam function, and step (5) is entered;

[0072] (4) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ;

[0073] If so, the water inlet valve fills with water by M1 L, the heater is turned on, and step (5) is entered;

[0074] If not, the water inlet valve fills with water by M2 L, and it returns to step (1);

[0075] (5) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0076] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal;

[0077] If not, it returns to step (3).

[0078] Judge according to the steps, and the detailed process is as follows:

[0079] (1) After the steam generating device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element detects the temperature inside the steam generating device in real time;

[0080] (2) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ 105°C for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0081] Yes, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect;

[0082] (3) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ;

[0083] Yes, the water inlet valve fills with water by M1 L, and the heater is turned on;

[0084] (4) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ 105°C for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0085] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal.

[0086] Implementation Case 2:

[0087] As Figure 2 shown, a method for detecting and determining the blockage of a steam box includes the following steps:

[0088] (1) After the steam generating device is started, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element continuously detects the temperature inside the steam generating device;

[0089] (2) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is continuously detected ≥ 105 °C for n1 seconds;

[0090] If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect, and go to step (4);

[0091] If not, go to step (3);

[0092] (3) The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and go to step (5);

[0093] (4) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W 断开 for the heater to dry burn;

[0094] If so, the water inlet valve fills with water by M1 L, the heater is turned on, and go to step (5);

[0095] If not, the water inlet valve fills with water by M2 L and returns to step (1);

[0096] (5) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is continuously detected ≥ 105 °C for n1 seconds;

[0097] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal;

[0098] If not, return to step (3).

[0099] Judge according to the steps, and the detailed process is as follows:

[0100] (1) After the steam generating device is started, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element continuously detects the temperature inside the steam generating device;

[0101] (2) Determine whether the temperature Tsteam inside the steam device is continuously detected ≥ 105 °C for n1 seconds;

[0102] No, go to the next step;

[0103] (3) The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and go to the next step;

[0104] (4) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0105] If yes, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal.

[0106] Implementation Case Three:

[0107] As Figure 2 shown, a method for detecting and determining blockage of a steam box includes the following steps:

[0108] (1) After the steam generating device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature temperature sensor detects the temperature in the steam generating device in real time;

[0109] (2) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ 105 °C for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0110] If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect and enters step (4);

[0111] If not, enter step (3);

[0112] (3) The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and enters step (5);

[0113] (4) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W 断开 for the heater to dry burn;

[0114] If so, the water inlet valve fills with water by M1 L, the heater is turned on, and enters step (5);

[0115] If not, the water inlet valve fills with water by M2 L and returns to step (1);

[0116] (5) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ 105 °C for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0117] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal;

[0118] If not, return to step (3).

[0119] Make judgments according to the steps, and the detailed process is as follows:

[0120] (1) After the steam generating device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature temperature sensor detects the temperature in the steam generating device in real time;

[0121] (2) Determine that the temperature T_steam in the steam device is detected to be ≥ 105 °C for n1 consecutive seconds;

[0122] If yes, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect and enters the next step;

[0123] (3) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ;

[0124] If not, the water inlet valve fills with water by M2 L, and proceed to the next step;

[0125] (4) The heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element continuously detects the temperature inside the steam generating device;

[0126] (5) Determine if the temperature T_steam inside the steam device has been continuously detected ≥ 105°C for n1 seconds;

[0127] If not, proceed to the next step;

[0128] (6) The heater continues to work, running the steam function, and proceed to step (7);

[0129] (7) Determine if the temperature T_steam inside the steam device has been continuously detected ≥ 105°C for n1 seconds;

[0130] If not, return to step (6).

[0131] Implementation Case Four:

[0132] A steam box applies the above steam box blockage detection and determination method, including a steam device component 1, a water inlet pipe 2, a water outlet pipe 3, a steam outlet pipe 4, a heater, and a temperature sensing element component 5. The steam device component is connected to the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe, and the steam outlet pipe. A flow meter water inlet valve 6 is provided on the water inlet pipe. A liquid level probe 7 is provided inside the steam device component. The heater, the temperature sensing element component, the liquid level probe, and the flow meter water inlet valve are connected to a control component.

[0133] Implementation Case Five:

[0134] As Figures 2-3 shown, a steam box and its blockage detection and determination method. A steam box blockage detection and determination method includes the following steps:

[0135] (1) After the steam generating device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element continuously detects the temperature inside the steam generating device;

[0136] (2) Determine if the temperature T_steam inside the steam device has been continuously detected ≥ T1 for n1 seconds;

[0137] If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect, and proceed to step (4);

[0138] If not, proceed to step (3);

[0139] (3) The heater continues to work, running the steam function, and proceed to step (5);

[0140] (4) Determine the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater is dry - burned 断开 ;

[0141] If so, the water inlet valve intakes M1 L of water, the heater is turned on, and go to step (5);

[0142] If not, the water inlet valve intakes M2 L of water, and return to step (1);

[0143] (5) Determine if the temperature T_steam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for consecutive n1 seconds;

[0144] If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal;

[0145] If not, return to step (3).

[0146] A steam box applied to the above - mentioned steam box blockage detection and determination method, including a steam device assembly 1, a water inlet pipe 2, a water outlet pipe 3, a steam outlet pipe 4, a heater, and a temperature - sensing package assembly 5. The steam device assembly is connected to the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe, and the steam outlet pipe. A flowmeter water inlet valve 6 is provided on the water inlet pipe. A liquid - level probe 7 is provided inside the steam device assembly. The heater, the temperature - sensing package assembly, the liquid - level probe, and the flowmeter water inlet valve are connected to a control component.

[0147] The steam box applied to the steam box blockage detection and determination method has the following determination steps:

[0148] (1) After the steam generation device is turned on, the heater starts to work, and the temperature - sensing package continuously detects the temperature inside the steam generation device;

[0149] (2) Determine if the temperature T_steam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for consecutive n1 seconds;

[0150] If not, go to step (3);

[0151] (3) The heater continues to work, runs the steam function, and go to step (4);

[0152] (4) Determine if the temperature T_steam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for consecutive n1 seconds;

[0153] If not, return to step (3).

[0154] On the other hand, the present invention provides another embodiment: a computer device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the above-described method for detecting and determining a steam box blockage is implemented. The steps of the method or algorithm described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be embodied directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in a combination of the two. The software module may reside in a RAM memory, a flash memory, a ROM memory, an EPROM memory, an EEPROM memory, a register, a hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to the processor such that the processor can read from and write to the storage medium. In an alternative, the storage medium may be integrated into the processor. The processor and the storage medium may reside in an ASIC. The ASIC may reside in a user terminal. In an alternative, the processor and the storage medium may reside in the user terminal as discrete components.

[0155] On the other hand, the present invention provides another embodiment: a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which when executed by a processor implements the above-described method for detecting and determining a steam box blockage. Computer-readable media include both computer storage media and communication media, which include any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one place to another. The storage medium can be any available medium accessible by a computer. By way of example and not limitation, such computer-readable media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM, or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer. Any connection is also properly termed a computer-readable medium.

[0156] The main functions of the present invention: Utilize the temperature-sensitive package in the existing steam box to indirectly determine the pressure, which is convenient for detection. Through secondary confirmation of the water level, the result is accurate; give early warnings to users to avoid property losses or potential safety hazards; based on the existing structure of the steam box, the overall machine cost is not increased.

[0157] In summary, after reading the present invention document, those of ordinary skill in the art can make various other corresponding transformation schemes without creative mental labor according to the technical solutions and technical concepts of the present invention, and all of them fall within the scope protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for detecting and determining blockage of a vapor cartridge, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: (1) After the steam generating device is started, the heater starts to work, and the temperature sensing element detects the temperature inside the steam generating device in real time; (2) Determine that the temperature T_steam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds; If so, after the heater stops working for n2 seconds, the liquid level probe starts to detect, and step (4) is entered; If not, step (3) is entered; (3) The heater continues to work and runs the steam function, and step (5) is entered; (4)Judge the actual water level value W 液位 > the water level value W at which the heater dries out 断开 ; If so, the water inlet valve intakes M1 L of water, the heater is turned on, and step (5) is entered; If not, the water inlet valve intakes M2 L of water, and it returns to step (1); (5) Determine that the temperature T_steam inside the steam device is detected to be ≥ T1 for n1 consecutive seconds; If so, the heater stops heating and sends an alarm signal; If not, it returns to step (3); The T1 is set according to the relationship that the steam temperature and pressure in the closed space are proportional, and the temperature value corresponding to the pressure suitable for the steam box to avoid damage.

2. The clogging detection and determination method of a vapor cartridge according to claim 1, wherein, The T1 > 100 °C.

3. A method for detecting and determining blockage of a vapor cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The T1 is 105 °C.

4. A method for detecting and determining blockage of a vapor cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the step (4), the water replenishment amounts M1 and M2 are measured by the flowmeter on the water inlet valve.

5. A method for detecting and determining blockage of a steam box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The M2 > M1.

6. A clogging detection and determination method for a vapor cartridge according to claim 5, characterized in that, The M1 < 0.5 L.

7. A method for detecting and determining a blockage of a vapor cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that, The M2 < 1 L.

8. A steam box applied to the steam box clogging detection and determination method according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It includes a steam device assembly, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a steam outlet pipe, a heater and a temperature sensing element assembly. The steam device assembly is connected to the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe and the steam outlet pipe. A flowmeter water inlet valve is provided on the water inlet pipe. A liquid level probe is provided inside the steam device assembly. The heater and the temperature sensing element assembly, the liquid level probe and the flowmeter water inlet valve are connected to a control assembly.

9. The vaporizer cartridge according to claim 8, wherein, The heater and the temperature sensing element assembly are provided in the steam device assembly or the heater and the temperature sensing element assembly are connected to the steam device assembly.

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