Faucet and control method thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of water purification equipment, and specifically provides a faucet and a control method for the faucet. The aim is to solve the problem that the water outlet cantilever of the existing faucet rotates and positions inaccurately after being interfered with or touched by the outside world. For this purpose, the faucet includes a faucet body, a water outlet cantilever, a motor, a controller, and an induction switch; wherein, one end of the faucet body is provided with a water inlet; one end of the water outlet cantilever is provided with a water outlet communicated with the water inlet, and the other end of the water outlet cantilever is rotatably connected to the other end of the faucet body; the motor is located inside the faucet body, and the motor can drive the other end of the water outlet cantilever to rotate relative to the faucet body; both the motor and the induction switch are communicatively connected to the controller. When the water outlet cantilever is touched or interfered with by the outside world and deviates from the working position, with the help of the induction switch, the water outlet cantilever can rotate back to the working position again to correct the positioning deviation of the water outlet cantilever, ensuring the positioning accuracy of the faucet and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water purification equipment, and particularly provides a faucet and a control method for the faucet. Background Art

[0002] A faucet is a component of a common water-using device. Taking a tea bar machine as an example, generally, the faucet includes a water outlet cantilever and a faucet body. The water outlet cantilever can rotate relative to the faucet body by means of a motor in the faucet body to achieve an automatic water intake function.

[0003] Generally, during the water intake process, first place the kettle in the water intake area. The water outlet cantilever of the faucet can automatically rotate from the initial position to above the kettle to perform a water filling operation on the kettle. After the water filling operation is completed, the water outlet cantilever can rotate back to the initial position again. However, during the water intake process, when the water outlet cantilever rotates or is interfered with or touched by the outside world at the working position, resulting in inaccurate rotation positioning of the water outlet cantilever, and further causing the water outlet cantilever to be unable to return to the initial position normally or stay at the accurate working position subsequently, the user experience is poor.

[0004] Correspondingly, there is a need in the art for a new faucet to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problems, that is, to solve the problem that the rotation positioning of the water outlet cantilever of the existing faucet is inaccurate after being interfered with or touched by the outside world.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a faucet, which includes: a faucet body having a water inlet at one end; a water outlet cantilever having a water outlet at one end communicating with the water inlet, and the other end of the water outlet cantilever being rotatably connected to the other end of the faucet body; a motor located in the faucet body, the motor being capable of driving the other end of the water outlet cantilever to rotate relative to the faucet body; a controller communicatively connected to the motor; and an inductive switch communicatively connected to the controller; wherein, when the water outlet cantilever rotates to the working position, the water outlet cantilever triggers the inductive switch to stop the motor from working.

[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the above faucet, the inductive switch includes a first mounting end and a second mounting end. One of the first mounting end and the second mounting end is arranged on the water outlet cantilever, and the other of the first mounting end and the second mounting end is arranged on the faucet body or the carrier platform carrying the faucet; when the water outlet cantilever rotates to or deviates from the working position, it drives the first mounting end and the second mounting end to face each other or deviate from each other to trigger the inductive switch.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above faucet, the induction switch is a magnetic induction switch. The magnetic induction switch includes a magnet and a magnetic induction head that cooperates with the magnet. The magnet and the magnetic induction head are respectively located at the first installation end and the second installation end, and the magnetic induction head is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above faucet, the induction switch is set as a photoelectric induction switch or an infrared induction switch. The photoelectric induction switch or the infrared induction switch includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter and the signal receiver are respectively located at the first installation end and the second installation end, and the signal receiver is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above faucet, the photoelectric induction switch or the infrared induction switch further includes a signal reflector. The signal transmitter and the signal receiver are both located at the first installation end, and the signal reflector is located at the second installation end.

[0011] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a control method based on the above faucet. The control method includes: after placing a water container in a water intake area opposite to the faucet; selectively closing or opening the motor according to the trigger state of the induction switch.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method of the faucet, the step of "selectively closing or opening the motor according to the trigger state of the induction switch" specifically includes: when the induction switch is triggered to be in an off state, start the motor to work so that the water outlet cantilever rotates; when the induction switch is triggered to be in an on state, stop the motor to work so that the water outlet cantilever stays at the working position.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method of the faucet, after the step of "when the induction switch is triggered to be in an on state, stop the motor to work so that the water outlet cantilever stays at the working position", the control method further includes: opening the faucet; setting the duration for the water container to be filled with water as a first time; setting the duration for the induction switch to be in the on state as a second time; when the second time is less than the first time, keep the faucet in an open state; when the second time is not less than the first time, close the faucet and start the motor so that the water outlet cantilever returns to the initial position.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above faucet control method, after the step of "when the second time is less than the first time, the faucet is kept in the open state", the control method further includes: when the induction switch is triggered to be in the off state, record the second time, close the faucet and start the motor to rotate the water outlet cantilever to the working position.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the above faucet control method, after the step of "when the induction switch is triggered to be in the off state, record the second time, close the faucet and start the motor to rotate the water outlet cantilever to the working position", the control method further includes: calculate the difference between the first time and the second time and record it as the third time; when the induction switch is triggered to be in the on state, turn off the motor rotation and open the faucet; when the duration of opening the faucet is greater than the third time, close the faucet and start the motor to rotate the water outlet cantilever back to the initial position.

[0016] Those skilled in the art can understand that the faucet of the present invention includes a faucet body, a water outlet cantilever, a motor, a controller and an induction switch; wherein, one end of the faucet body is provided with a water inlet; one end of the water outlet cantilever is provided with a water outlet communicated with the water inlet, and the other end of the water outlet cantilever is rotatably connected to the other end of the faucet body; the motor is located in the faucet body, and the motor can drive the other end of the water outlet cantilever to rotate relative to the faucet body; the motor and the induction switch are both communicatively connected to the controller. Through such a setting, when the water outlet cantilever is touched or interfered by the outside world and deviates from the working position, with the help of the induction switch, the water outlet cantilever can rotate back to the working position again to correct the positioning deviation of the water outlet cantilever, ensuring the positioning accuracy of the faucet and improving the user experience.

[0017] Further, the induction switch includes a first installation end and a second installation end, one of the first installation end and the second installation end is arranged on the water outlet cantilever, and the other of the first installation end and the second installation end is arranged on the faucet body or the carrier platform carrying the faucet; the water outlet cantilever drives the first installation end and the second installation end to be opposite to or deviate from each other to trigger the induction switch when rotating to or deviating from the working position. Through such a setting, one of the first installation end and the second installation end is installed at the working position, which is convenient for positioning the water outlet cantilever, with a simple design and low cost.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a control method for a faucet, the control method comprising: placing a water receiving container in a water taking area opposite to the faucet; selectively closing or turning on a motor according to the triggering state of an induction switch. When the induction switch is triggered to be in an off state, the motor is started to operate to rotate a water outlet cantilever; when the induction switch is triggered to be in an on state, the motor rotation is stopped to make the water outlet cantilever stay at a working position. Through such a setting, the water outlet cantilever can automatically position the water outlet cantilever at the working position by means of the induction switch, realizing the automatic positioning function of the water outlet cantilever.

[0019] Further, the control method after the step of "when the induction switch is triggered to be in an on state, the motor rotation is stopped to make the water outlet cantilever stay at the working position" further comprises: turning on the faucet; setting the duration for the water receiving container to be filled with water as a first time; setting the duration for the induction switch to be in an on state as a second time; when the second time is less than the first time, keeping the faucet in an open state; when the second time is not less than the first time, closing the faucet and starting the motor to make the water outlet cantilever return to an initial position. When the induction switch is triggered to be in an on state, the second time is recorded, the faucet is closed and the motor is started to make the water outlet cantilever rotate to the working position. Calculate and record the difference between the first time and the second time as a third time; when the induction switch is triggered to be in an on state, the motor rotation is stopped and the faucet is turned on; when the duration of turning on the faucet is greater than the third time, closing the faucet and starting the motor to make the water outlet cantilever return to the initial position. Through such a setting, after the water outlet cantilever is accidentally touched and deviated from the working area during the water filling process, the water outlet cantilever can automatically stop discharging water to avoid the water flowing to a non-working area, and after the water outlet cantilever automatically returns to the working position, the water outlet cantilever can continue to automatically return to the initial position after filling the water receiving container, making the faucet intelligent and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the faucet of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the faucet of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the faucet of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the faucet of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic structure of the second preferred embodiment of the faucet of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 6 is a main step flowchart of the control method of the faucet of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 is a detailed step flowchart of the control method of the faucet of the present invention.

[0028] List of reference numerals:

[0029] 1, faucet main body; 2, water outlet cantilever; 21, water outlet; 3, adapter table; 41, first mounting end; 42, second mounting end; 5, bracket; 6, tabletop; 61, water intake area; 7, kettle. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. For example, although the following detailed implementation manners describe the faucet in combination with a tea bar machine, this is not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can apply the present invention to other drinking water application scenarios according to actual applications, such as water intake devices on office or household tea tables or water dispensers, etc.

[0031] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms indicating directions or positional relationships such as "upper", "lower", "horizontal", "vertical", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0032] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] Based on the problems pointed out in the background art, the water cantilever of the existing faucet is prone to external interference, resulting in inaccurate rotation positioning of the water outlet cantilever. The inventor's research found that when taking water from an existing tea bar machine, the faucet is controlled by customized rotation and timing to complete water intake according to a predetermined program. However, when the faucet is touched accidentally during water outlet or rotation, the faucet cannot effectively return to its original position, and it cannot be aligned with the working area when taking water again, easily causing water to be added to a non-working area. The present invention provides a faucet, aiming to correct the positioning disorder of the faucet after being accidentally touched or interfered by setting an induction switch, thereby improving the user experience.

[0034] Specifically, as Figures 1 to 5 shown, the faucet of the present invention includes a faucet body 1, a water outlet cantilever 2, a motor (not shown in the figure), a controller (not shown in the figure), and an induction switch. Among them, the faucet is installed on the tabletop 6 of the tea bar machine. The faucet body 1 is provided with a water inlet, and one end of the water outlet cantilever 2 is provided with a water outlet 21 communicating with the water inlet. The other end of the water outlet cantilever 2 is rotatably connected to the other end of the faucet body 1. The motor is located inside the faucet body 1 and can drive the other end of the water outlet cantilever 2 to rotate relative to the faucet body 1; the controller is communicatively connected to the motor and the induction switch respectively.

[0035] Exemplarily, as Figures 1 to 5 shown, the faucet includes an upright faucet body 1 and an inverted L-shaped water outlet cantilever 2. The faucet body 1 includes a circular adapter platform 3 at the upper end and a water inlet (not shown in the figure) at the lower end. The adapter platform 3 is fixedly connected to the vertical end of the water outlet cantilever 2. With the help of the adapter platform 3, the water outlet cantilever 2 can rotate horizontally relative to the faucet body 1 with the vertical end of the water outlet cantilever 2 as the axis. A stepping motor (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the faucet body 1, and the output end of the motor can drive the adapter platform 3 to drive the water outlet cantilever 2 to rotate. Among them, the controller is connected to the motor and the induction switch respectively through wires. The working position of the water outlet cantilever 2 is associated with the setting of the induction switch. When the water outlet cantilever 2 rotates to or deviates from the working position, the water outlet cantilever 2 triggers the induction switch to stop or start the motor.

[0036] That is, after the kettle 7 is placed in the water intake area 61 of the tea bar machine, when the water outlet cantilever 2 is accidentally touched or interfered, the induction switch is triggered, causing the motor to work and drive the adapter platform 3 to drive the water outlet cantilever 2 to rotate and accurately stop at the working position, improving the positioning accuracy of the water outlet cantilever 2.

[0037] It should be noted that, according to actual applications, those skilled in the art can set the induction switch on the adapter table 3, or can also set the induction switch on the water outlet cantilever 2, as long as the water outlet cantilever 2 can trigger the induction switch in the working position. Such adjustments and changes to the specific installation position of the induction switch do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should all be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0038] Preferably, as Figures 1 to 5 shown, the induction switch of the present invention includes a first mounting end 41 and a second mounting end 42. One of the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42 is set on the water outlet cantilever 2, and the other of the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42 is set on the faucet main body 1 or the carrier table carrying the faucet; when the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the first mounting end 41 to rotate to the working position, the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42 are opposite to each other or deviate from each other to make the induction switch enter the trigger state.

[0039] Exemplarily, as Figures 1 to 5 shown, the first mounting end 41 of the induction switch is set on the water outlet cantilever 2, and the second mounting end 42 of the induction switch is set on the faucet main body 1 and the second mounting end 42 is facing the water intake orientation when the water outlet cantilever 2 rotates to the working position. When the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42 to be opposite to each other, the induction switch is in the trigger state.

[0040] It should be noted that, according to actual applications, those skilled in the art can mount the first mounting end 41 of the induction switch on the water outlet cantilever 2, and the second mounting end 42 can be mounted on the faucet main body 1, or can also be mounted on the carrier table carrying the faucet or on the kettle 7, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the installation positions of the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42 of the induction switch do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should all be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] In the first preferred embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the induction switch of the present invention is a magnetic induction switch. The magnetic induction switch includes a magnet and a magnetic induction head that cooperates with the magnet. The magnet and the magnetic induction head are respectively located at the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42, and the magnetic induction head is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0042] Exemplarily, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the first mounting end 41 of the induction switch mounts the magnetic induction head, the magnetic induction head is communicatively connected to the controller through a wire, and the second mounting end 42 mounts the magnet. Among them, the magnet is mounted on the tabletop 6 of the tea bar machine carrying the faucet, and a bracket 5 is set up around the working position in the water intake area 61 to support the magnet.

[0043] When the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the magnetic induction head and the magnet to face each other, after the magnetic induction head senses the magnet, the magnetic induction head sends a connection state signal to the controller to stop the motor from rotating, thereby realizing that the water outlet cantilever 2 stays at the working position.

[0044] When the water outlet cantilever 2 is accidentally touched and drives the magnetic induction head and the magnet to deviate from each other, after the magnetic induction head senses the magnet, the magnetic induction head sends a disconnection state signal to the controller to start the motor rotating, thereby realizing that the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the magnetic induction head to find the working position where the magnet is located.

[0045] In the second preferred embodiment, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the induction switch of the present invention is set as a photoelectric induction switch. The photoelectric induction switch includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter and the signal receiver are respectively located at the first mounting end 41 and the second mounting end 42, and the signal receiver is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0046] Exemplarily, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the induction switch selects a photoelectric induction switch. Among them, the signal receiver is installed at the first mounting end 41 of the induction switch, the signal receiver is communicatively connected to the controller through a wire, and the signal transmitter is installed at the second mounting end 42. Among them, the signal transmitter is installed on the faucet body 1 and the signal transmitter faces the water intake area 61. When the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the signal receiver to face the signal generator, the optical signal emitted by the signal transmitter is received by the signal receiver, and then the signal receiver sends a connection signal to the controller to stop the motor from rotating, thereby realizing that the water outlet cantilever 2 stays at the working position.

[0047] When the water outlet cantilever 2 is accidentally touched and drives the signal receiver to deviate from the signal generator, the signal receiver cannot receive the optical signal emitted by the signal transmitter, and then the signal receiver sends a disconnection signal to the controller to start the motor rotating, thereby realizing that the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the signal receiver to find the working position where the optical signal emitted by the signal transmitter is located.

[0048] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can, according to actual applications, the photoelectric induction switch can also include a signal reflector. When the signal reflector is adopted, both the signal transmitter and the signal receiver are located at the first mounting end 41, the signal reflector is located at the second mounting end 42, and the signal transmitter and the signal receiver realize the on and off states of the induction switch by receiving the optical signal of the signal reflector at the working position. Such adjustments and changes to the specific installation method of the photoelectric induction switch do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should all be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0049] In addition, it should be noted that according to actual applications, the inductive switch can also be an infrared inductive switch, or the inductive switch can also be a radar-type inductive switch, etc. Such selection and change of the specific type of the inductive switch do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0050] The present invention provides the control method of the above faucet, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the control method includes:

[0051] S1: After placing the water container in the water intake area 61 opposite to the faucet;

[0052] S2: Selectively turn off or turn on the motor according to the trigger state of the inductive switch.

[0053] Specifically, the steps of S2 specifically include:

[0054] S21: When the inductive switch is triggered to the on state, the motor continuously operates to rotate the water outlet cantilever 2;

[0055] S22: When the inductive switch is triggered to the on state, stop the motor to make the water outlet cantilever 2 stay at the working position.

[0056] Exemplarily, taking the above first preferred embodiment as an example, a magnetic induction head is installed at the first installation end 41 of the inductive switch, and a magnet is installed at the second installation end 42. Wherein, the tea bar machine further includes a water pump (not shown in the figure) communicated with the water inlet at the lower end of the faucet body.

[0057] As Figure 3 shown, the water outlet cantilever 2 of the faucet is in the initial position. After placing the kettle 7 in the water intake area 61 on the table 6 of the tea bar machine. Manually starting the motor or according to the trigger state of the inductive switch can drive the adapter table 3 to rotate the water outlet cantilever 2 from the initial position to the working position on the water intake area 61.

[0058] As Figure 2 shown, when the magnetic induction head on the water outlet cantilever 2 moves to a position opposite to the magnet on the bracket 5, the magnetic induction head senses the magnet to send an electrical signal to the controller (the inductive switch is in the on state), and the controller receives the on state signal of the inductive switch to cut off the power supply of the motor and stop rotating, completing the accurate positioning of the water outlet cantilever 2 from the initial position to the working position.

[0059] When the water outlet cantilever 2 deviates from the working position under the touch or interference of an external force, that is, the water outlet cantilever 2 drives the magnetic induction head to deviate from the working position where the magnet is located, thereby causing the trigger magnetic induction head to be in an off state. At this time, the controller starts the motor so that the water outlet cantilever 2 can continue to rotate towards the working position to perform a rectification operation on the water outlet cantilever 2.

[0060] When the induction switch is in the triggered and connected state, that is, the controller starts the motor to rotate the water outlet cantilever 2 back to the working position. At this time, the magnetic induction head senses the magnet to send an electrical signal to the controller, and the controller receives the electrical signal to cut off the power supply of the motor and stop rotating, thereby completing the rectification operation on the water outlet cantilever 2.

[0061] Preferably, as Figure 7 shown, the control method after step S22 further includes: S221: Turn on the faucet; S222: Set the duration for the water storage container to be filled with water as the first time; S223: Set the duration for the induction switch to be in the on state as the second time; S2241: When the second time is less than the first time, keep the faucet open; S2242: When the second time is not less than the first time, close the faucet and start the motor to make the water outlet cantilever 2 return to the initial position.

[0062] Exemplarily, as Figure 2 shown, after the kettle 7 is placed in the water intake area 61, the water outlet cantilever 2 rotates from the initial position to the working position above the kettle 7. Enter the operation of adding water to the kettle 7 through the faucet. Among them, the water pump serves as the water outlet switch of the faucet, and the water pump is connected to the controller by a wire. Set the time for filling the kettle 7 with water to 30 seconds, that is, the first time. When the water outlet cantilever 2 rotates to the working position and the magnetic induction head senses the magnet to stop the motor from working, the controller starts the water pump to work to open the faucet to discharge water and records the duration of the water discharge (that is, the second time). If the second time is 20 seconds, it means that the kettle 7 is not full yet. At this time, the water pump continues to work to maintain the water adding operation of the faucet; if the second time is 30 seconds, the kettle 7 is already full of water. To avoid overflowing when the kettle 7 is full, when it exceeds 30 seconds, the water pump stops working to close the faucet and discharge water, and at the same time, the motor is started to make the water outlet cantilever 2 return to the initial position to complete the water adding operation.

[0063] Preferably, as Figure 7 shown, after step S2241, the control method further includes: S22411: When the induction switch is triggered to be in the off state, record the second time, close the faucet and start the motor to make the water outlet cantilever 2 rotate to the working position.

[0064] The control method after step S22411 further includes: S22412: calculating and recording the difference between the first time and the second time as the third time; S22413: when the induction switch is triggered to the on state, turning off the motor rotation and turning on the faucet; S22414: when the duration of turning on the faucet is greater than the third time, turning off the faucet and starting the motor to return the water outlet cantilever 2 to the initial position.

[0065] Exemplarily, when the water outlet cantilever 2 is accidentally touched or interfered during the water filling process of the kettle 7, causing the water outlet cantilever 2 to deviate from the working position, to prevent the water outlet 21 of the water outlet cantilever 2 from not being directly above the kettle 7 at the deviated position, resulting in water overflowing onto the table 6 of the tea bar machine. At this time, the controller records the water filling time after the faucet of the kettle 7 is turned on, that is, the second time. For example, when the water outlet cantilever 2 is accidentally touched at 20 seconds of water filling, the magnetic induction head on the water outlet cantilever 2 triggers the off state because it cannot sense the magnet at the working position. The controller receives the off signal, turns off the water pump, stops the water outlet operation of the faucet, and at the same time starts the motor to rotate the water outlet cantilever 2 to the working position, completing the deviation correction and positioning operation of the water outlet cantilever 2.

[0066] When the water outlet cantilever 2 returns to the working position again, the magnetic induction head senses the magnet at the working position and triggers the on state. Since the water filling time of 20 seconds (the second time) is less than the set time of 30 seconds (the first time) for the kettle 7 to be filled with water, the difference between the first time and the second time is 10 seconds. The controller controls the water pump to continue working for 10 seconds to fill the kettle 7 with water. When it exceeds 10 seconds, the controller controls the water pump to stop working and starts the motor to return the water outlet cantilever 2 to the initial position, completing the deviation correction and water replenishment operations of the water outlet cantilever 2.

[0067] Through the above program settings, the faucet can automatically return to the working position both when not in the water filling state or when accidentally touched and interfered during the water filling process, and can avoid water overflow during the water filling process. At the same time, it can continue to replenish water for the kettle 7 that is not fully filled with water, improving the intelligent application of the faucet and enhancing the user experience.

[0068] Finally, it should be noted that the setting and selection of the values of the above first time and second time are only for explaining the operation process and principle of this control method. In actual applications, those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific values or value ranges of the above parameters according to the specific usage environment to meet the actual needs.

[0069] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a faucet, characterized in that, the faucet includes: a faucet body with a water inlet at one end; a water outlet cantilever with a water outlet communicating with the water inlet at one end, and the other end of the water outlet cantilever is rotatably connected to the other end of the faucet body; a motor located inside the faucet body, and the motor can drive the other end of the water outlet cantilever to rotate relative to the faucet body; a controller communicatively connected to the motor; and a proximity switch communicatively connected to the controller; wherein, when the water outlet cantilever rotates to the working position, the water outlet cantilever triggers the proximity switch to stop the motor; the control method includes: placing a water container in the water-taking area opposite to the faucet; when the proximity switch is triggered to be in the off state, start the motor to make the water outlet cantilever rotate; when the proximity switch is triggered to be in the on state, stop the motor to make the water outlet cantilever stay at the working position; open the faucet; set the duration for the water container to be filled with water as the first time; set the duration for the proximity switch to be in the on state as the second time; when the second time is less than the first time, keep the faucet in the open state; when the second time is not less than the first time, close the faucet and start the motor to make the water outlet cantilever return to the initial position; after the step of "when the second time is less than the first time, keep the faucet in the open state", the control method further includes: when the proximity switch is triggered to be in the off state, record the second time, close the faucet and start the motor to make the water outlet cantilever rotate to the working position; calculate and record the difference between the first time and the second time as the third time; when the proximity switch is triggered to be in the on state, stop the motor from rotating and open the faucet; when the duration of opening the faucet is greater than the third time, close the faucet and start the motor to make the water outlet cantilever return to the initial position.

2. The control method for a faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, the proximity switch includes a first mounting end and a second mounting end, one of the first mounting end and the second mounting end is arranged on the water outlet cantilever, and the other of the first mounting end and the second mounting end is arranged on the faucet body or the carrier platform carrying the faucet; when the water outlet cantilever rotates to or deviates from the working position, it drives the first mounting end and the second mounting end to be opposite to or deviate from each other to trigger the proximity switch.

3. The control method for a faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, the proximity switch is a magnetic proximity switch, the magnetic proximity switch includes a magnet and a magnetic induction head that cooperates with the magnet, the magnet and the magnetic induction head are respectively located at the first mounting end and the second mounting end, and the magnetic induction head is communicatively connected to the controller.

4. The control method for a faucet according to claim 2, It is characterized in that the induction switch is an optoelectronic induction switch or an infrared induction switch. The optoelectronic induction switch or the infrared induction switch includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter and the signal receiver are respectively located at the first installation end and the second installation end, and the signal receiver is communicatively connected to the controller.

5. The control method of the faucet according to claim 4, It is characterized in that the optoelectronic induction switch or the infrared induction switch further includes a signal reflector. The signal transmitter and the signal receiver are both located at the first installation end, and the signal reflector is located at the second installation end.

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