Control method, device, apparatus, humidity regulator, and storage medium

Abstract

The application provides a control method, device and equipment, a humidity regulator and a computer readable storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, controlling a steam generation device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam; and controlling a pipeline of the humidity regulator to transport the steam into a cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes a to-be-processed substance in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance, which enters air to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance enhancement and create a safe and comfortable environment.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliance control, and relates to but is not limited to a control method, device, equipment, humidity regulator and computer readable storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, people have higher and higher requirements for the air quality of the living environment, and the air quality directly affects people's health. Dry indoor air will make people feel uncomfortable and will have some impact on health. The humidifier is often used to humidify the indoor environment because it has the advantages of fresh air, health improvement and comfortable environment.

[0003] People often want to add some aroma ingredients when using the humidifier, so as to regulate the smell of the whole space and achieve the purpose of comfort. The current humidifier mainly adds essential oil to the room to add fragrance. Essential oil is a consumable, and many of them are artificially synthesized and cannot be used by people who pursue pure naturalness. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a control method, device, equipment, humidity regulator and computer readable storage medium to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] The technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a control method applied to a humidity regulator, and the method comprises:

[0007] In response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, a steam generation device of the humidity regulator is controlled to start to generate steam;

[0008] A pipeline of the humidity regulator is controlled to transport the steam into a cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes a to-be-processed substance in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control of the steam generation device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam comprises:

[0010] The kind of the to-be-processed substance is acquired;

[0011] The operating parameters of the steam generation device are determined according to the kind of the to-be-processed substance;

[0012] The steam generation device is controlled to start and work with the operating parameters to generate steam.

[0013] In some embodiments, the operation parameter of the steam generation device is determined according to the category of the substance to be treated, including:

[0014] a target temperature and / or a target speed for generating steam are determined according to the category of the substance to be treated;

[0015] an operation parameter of the steam generation device is determined based on the target temperature and / or the target speed, and the operation parameter at least includes a working power.

[0016] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a control device, applied to a humidity regulator, and the device includes:

[0017] a first control module, configured to control a steam generation device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator;

[0018] a second control module, configured to control a pipeline of the humidity regulator to transport the steam into a cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes a substance to be treated in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance.

[0019] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a humidity regulator, including:

[0020] a water storage device, a water inlet device, a steam generation device, a pipeline, a cavity and a control device;

[0021] the water storage device is configured to hold liquid for generating steam;

[0022] the water inlet device is connected to a water outlet end of the water storage device and a water inlet end of the steam generation device, and is configured to transport the liquid into the steam generation device;

[0023] the steam generation device is configured to heat the liquid transported into the steam generation device to generate steam;

[0024] the pipeline is connected to a gas outlet end of the steam generation device and the cavity, and is configured to transport the steam flowing out of the gas outlet end into the cavity;

[0025] the cavity is configured to accommodate the substance to be treated;

[0026] the control device is configured to control the steam generation device to start to generate steam in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, and control the pipeline to transport the steam into the cavity, so that the steam processes the substance to be treated in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance.

[0027] In some embodiments, the humidity regulator further comprises a body, an upper cover and a placing plate; the upper cover is placed on the upper end of the body to form the cavity;

[0028] The placing plate is arranged in the cavity to hold the to-be-treated substance;

[0029] The upper end of the upper cover is provided with a plurality of air holes for discharging the steam with fragrance.

[0030] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: acquire the type of the to-be-treated substance; determine the operation parameter of the steam generation device according to the type of the to-be-treated substance; and control the steam generation device to start and work at the operation parameter to generate steam.

[0031] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: determine the target temperature and / or target speed of generating steam according to the type of the to-be-treated substance; and determine the operation parameter of the steam generation device based on the target temperature and / or target speed, the operation parameter at least including working power.

[0032] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a control device, comprising:

[0033] a memory configured to store executable instructions;

[0034] a processor configured to execute the executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the steps of the control method provided by the embodiments of the present application.

[0035] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer readable storage medium storing executable instructions, which are configured to cause a processor to execute the steps of the control method provided by the embodiments of the present application.

[0036] The control method provided by the embodiments of the present application, after receiving an operation instruction of starting the humidity regulator, controls the steam generation device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam, and then controls the pipeline of the humidity regulator to transport the steam into the cavity of the humidity regulator, the steam entering the cavity processes the to-be-treated substance, the to-be-treated substance releases the natural fragrance of itself under the action of the steam, the fragrance mixes with the steam to enter the air, the purpose of pure natural fragrance is achieved, and a safe and comfortable environment is created. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0037] In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like numerals can describe similar components in the different views. The drawings illustrate generally, by way of example, various embodiments discussed in the present document.

[0038] Figure 1An implementation flowchart of the control method provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 1.

[0039] Figure 2 An implementation flowchart of another control method provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 2.

[0040] Figure 3 An implementation flowchart of still another control method provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 3.

[0041] Figure 4 A component structure diagram of a humidity regulator provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 4.

[0042] Figure 5 A component structure diagram of another humidity regulator provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 5.

[0043] Figure 6 A component structure diagram of a steam humidifier provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 6.

[0044] Figure 7 An implementation flowchart of a control method applied to the steam humidifier provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 7.

[0045] Figure 8 A component structure diagram of a control device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 8.

[0046] Figure 9 A component structure diagram of a control device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the described embodiments should not be regarded as limiting the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0048] In the following description, the terms "first\second\third" are merely to distinguish similar objects, and do not represent a specific order of the objects. It can be understood that the "first\second\third" can be interchanged in a specific order or sequence as allowed, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terms used herein are merely for the purpose of describing the embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0050] The control method provided in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in combination with the control device provided in the present application.

[0051] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 An implementation flowchart of the control method provided in the embodiments of the present application is applied to a control device, which is a control device capable of generating steam, such as a humidity regulator. The control method will be described below in combination with the steps shown in the implementation flowchart. Figure 1

[0052] In step S101, in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, the steam generating device of the humidity regulator is controlled to start to generate steam.

[0053] Here, the operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator is different according to different control modes, where the control modes can include voice, touch, key and the like. For example, when the humidity regulator is in a voice control mode, the operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator can be a voice instruction issued by a user, which can express the semantic of "start". When the humidity regulator is provided with a display screen, the operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator can be a touch operation (such as clicking, pressing, sliding, dragging and the like) instruction performed by a user on a certain position in the display screen. In some embodiments, the operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator can also be a clicking or pressing operation instruction performed by a user on a key provided on the humidity regulator. The humidity regulator can also be controlled remotely by a terminal. In this case, the operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator can be a control instruction sent by a user by using the terminal.

[0054] The humidity regulator in the embodiments of the present application includes a steam generating device, and a humidifier capable of generating hot steam at high temperature is used as the steam generating device.

[0055] When a user feels that the air is dry and wants to add natural fragrance to the air, the humidity regulator is turned on, the steam generating device is started, and the generation of hot steam is started. The steam generating device is connected to a water storage tank, and the water storage tank has water added in advance. After the steam generating device is turned on, the water in the water storage tank flows into the steam generating device, and a heater included in the steam generating device heats the water flowing in to form hot steam.

[0056] In step S102, the pipeline of the humidity regulator is controlled to transport the steam into the cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes the to-be-processed substance in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance.

[0057] ​In the embodiments of the present application, the cavity of the humidity regulator is pre-placed with a substance capable of generating fragrance, and the high-temperature steam is transported from the steam generating device into the cavity and reacts with the substance in the cavity to generate gas with fragrance, which is the natural herbal aroma extracted from the substance, has natural fragrance, and the natural fragrance gas is mixed with the steam to form steam with natural fragrance, which is emitted into the air to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance. Compared with the related art of directly adding essential oil in the humidifier to realize air fragrance, the created air environment is safer, more natural and comfortable.

[0058] Here, the steam processes the substance to be processed, which can be a physical reaction to release the fragrance gas with the substance to be processed, or a chemical reaction to generate fragrance gas with aromatic components according to the substance to be processed. In the embodiments of the present application, the substance to be processed can be herbal plants, peels, Chinese herbal medicines and the like.

[0059] The control method applied to the humidity regulator provided in the embodiments of the present application responds to the operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, controls the steam generating device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam, controls the pipeline of the humidity regulator to transport the steam into the cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes the substance to be processed in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance, which enters the air to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance and create a safe and comfortable environment.

[0060] In some embodiments, the above Figure 1 The "controlling the steam generating device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam" in step S101 of the embodiments shown can be implemented as the following steps:

[0061] In step S1011, the type of the substance to be processed is obtained.

[0062] In actual application, some herbal plants, peels and Chinese herbal medicines contain a variety of volatile organic substances, and the high-temperature steam can extract the volatile organic substances and dissolve them into the steam; some herbal plants, peels and Chinese herbal medicines contain molecules with poor thermal stability, which will be destroyed and decomposed due to the action of high temperature to generate new small molecular aromatic organic substances. It can be seen that the specific processing methods of different types of substances to obtain gas with aromatic components are generally different. Based on this, in the embodiments of the present application, the type of the substance to be processed is determined before steam processing, so as to determine the corresponding parameters for steam processing according to the actual type.

[0063] In the embodiments of the present application, the type of the to-be-processed substance can be obtained according to the operation instruction of the user: the user manually selects the corresponding key on the control panel of the humidity regulator according to the substance put into the cavity, and the humidity regulator obtains the type of the to-be-processed substance based on the key pressed by the user.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present application, when the image acquisition device (such as a camera) is arranged in the cavity of the humidity regulator, the type of the to-be-processed substance can be obtained according to the image information acquired by the image acquisition device: after the user puts the to-be-processed substance into the cavity, the image acquisition device in the cavity acquires the image information in the cavity, and performs feature extraction, recognition and other processing on the image information to determine the type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0065] In step S1012, the operating parameter of the steam generation device is determined according to the type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0066] The relationship data table is pre-stored in the storage space of the humidity regulator, and the corresponding relationship between various types of substances and operating parameters is stored in the relationship data table. According to the type obtained in step S1011, the corresponding operating parameter is queried in the relationship data table.

[0067] In some embodiments, if the relationship data table is not stored in the humidity regulator, or the operating parameter corresponding to the type of the to-be-processed substance in the relationship data table fails to be queried, the humidity regulator can interact with other devices (such as servers, terminals, etc.) to obtain the operating parameter corresponding to the type of the to-be-processed substance from the other devices. The operating parameter here can include the working power.

[0068] In step S1013, the steam generation device is controlled to start and work at the operating parameter to generate steam.

[0069] The steam generation device can generate steam of different temperatures or different amounts by working at different working powers. Generally, the higher the power, the higher the temperature of the generated steam; and the steam output can also be adjusted by the working power, and the higher the power, the more steam is output per unit time.

[0070] In the embodiments of the present application, the substance capable of generating fragrance is pre-placed in the cavity of the humidity regulator, the operating parameter matched with the type of the substance is determined, and then the steam generation device is controlled to work at the operating parameter to generate steam, so that the amount or speed of the steam generated by the steam generation device is matched with the to-be-processed substance, the individualized control of the humidity regulator is realized based on the specific substance, and the effect of low consumption and energy saving is achieved.

[0071] In the embodiments of the present application, appropriate hot steam is transported from the steam generating device into the cavity, reacts with the substance in the cavity, and produces appropriate aromatic gas. The fragrance is the natural herbal aroma extracted from the substance. The natural aroma gas mixes with the steam to form steam with natural aroma, which is emitted into the air to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance. By controlling the steam output and output speed, the fragrance concentration in the environment can be adjusted to meet the individual needs of users.

[0072] For example, if a user prefers a stronger fragrance in the environment, the operating parameters of the steam generating device can be preset to a larger value. In this case, the operating parameters determined according to the type of the substance to be processed are greater than the default value. Thus, the amount of steam generated per unit time is greater than the default value, and more steam can accelerate the release of aromatic components in the substance to be processed, resulting in more steam with fragrance per unit time, thereby making the fragrance in the environment stronger.

[0073] In Figure 1 Based on the embodiments shown, the embodiments of the present application further provide a control method. Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 2 Another implementation flow diagram of the control method provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown. The control method includes the following steps:

[0074] In step S201, the type of the substance to be processed is obtained in response to an operating instruction for starting the humidity regulator.

[0075] When the user feels that the air is dry and wants to add natural fragrance to the air, an appropriate amount of water is added to the water storage tank, the upper cover of the cavity of the humidity regulator is opened, the substance to be processed is placed in the cavity, and then the upper cover of the cavity is closed and the humidity regulator is turned on. The substance to be processed can be a substance with natural aromatic components such as herbal plants, fruit peels, and Chinese herbal medicines.

[0076] In one implementation, the type of the substance to be processed can be obtained according to the user's operating instruction: the user manually selects the corresponding key on the control panel of the humidity regulator according to the substance placed in the cavity, and the humidity regulator obtains the type of the substance to be processed based on the key pressed by the user.

[0077] In another implementation, when an image acquisition device (such as a camera) is arranged in the cavity of the humidity regulator, the type of the substance to be processed can be obtained according to the image information acquired by the image acquisition device: after the user places the substance to be processed in the cavity, the image acquisition device in the cavity acquires image information of the cavity, and processes the image information to determine the type of the substance to be processed.

[0078] In step S202, the target temperature for generating steam is determined according to the type of the substance to be processed.

[0079] The same to-be-processed substance releases aromatic substances at different speeds under the action of different temperatures. For example, when the steam temperature is 120°C, the most aromatic substances are released per unit time. If the steam temperature is increased, fewer aromatic substances are generated. In order to avoid the increase in energy consumption leading to a decrease in yield, in the embodiments of the present application, according to the type of the to-be-processed substance, a target temperature data table stored in the storage space of the humidity regulator is queried. The target temperature data table stores the correspondence between various types of substances and target temperatures. The target temperature data table can be obtained by designers according to experiments. The designers measure the amount of aromatic substances released by various substances at different steam temperatures, and set a corresponding target temperature for each substance according to the amount of aromatic substances released, thereby obtaining the target temperature data table.

[0080] In actual applications, the target temperature of the steam can be any value between 100-180°C.

[0081] In step S203, the operating parameters of the steam generating device are determined based on the target temperature.

[0082] According to the target temperature of the steam, the operating parameters of the steam generating device are determined. The operating parameters at least include the working power. When other parameters are unchanged, the greater the working power of the steam generating device, the higher the temperature of the generated steam. The storage space of the humidity regulator stores a first power relationship table. The first power relationship table stores the correspondence between the working power of the steam generating device and the temperature of the generated steam. For example, the table records that when the working power of the steam generating device is 400W, the temperature of the generated steam is 120°C; when the working power is 800W, the temperature of the generated steam is 160°C; and so on. According to the target temperature determined in step S202, the first power relationship table is queried to obtain the working power of the steam generating device.

[0083] In some embodiments, the above steps S202 and S203 can be replaced by the following steps:

[0084] In step S202', the target speed of the generated steam is determined according to the type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0085] The same to-be-treated substance, the speed of releasing aromatic substances is different when the steam volume is different. For example, when the steam speed is 100 mL / h (milliliter per hour), the to-be-treated substance releases the most aromatic substances per unit time. If the steam generation speed is increased, the steam flows out of the cavity faster and cannot fully contact the to-be-treated substance, so the release speed of aromatic substances cannot be improved, and the air fragrance becomes weaker due to the increase in steam volume. If the steam generation speed is reduced, the steam flows out of the cavity slowly, and although the steam can fully contact the to-be-treated substance, the release speed of aromatic substances cannot be improved, and the air fragrance becomes weaker due to the decrease in steam volume.

[0086] In the embodiments of the present application, in order to ensure the release speed of aromatic substances, the relationship between the release speed and the steam speed of each substance is measured in advance, and the predicted relationship is stored in the storage space of the humidity regulator for query.

[0087] In actual application, the target speed of generating steam can be any value between 80-500 mL / h.

[0088] Step S203', determining the operation parameter of the steam generation device based on the target speed.

[0089] According to the target speed of generating steam, the operation parameter of the steam generation device is determined, and the operation parameter at least includes the working power. When other parameters are unchanged, the greater the working power of the steam generation device, the faster the speed of generating steam. The second power relationship table is stored in the storage space of the humidity regulator, and the second power relationship table stores the corresponding relationship between the working power of the steam generation device and the speed of generating steam, for example, when the working power of the steam generation device is 400 W (watt), the speed of generating steam is 100 mL / h; when the working power is 800 W, the temperature of generating steam is 450 mL / h; and so on. The second power relationship table is queried according to the target speed determined in step S202', and the working power of the steam generation device is obtained.

[0090] Step S204, controlling the steam generation device to start and work at the operation parameter to generate steam.

[0091] The humidity regulator controls the steam generation device to start, and the steam generation device starts to heat the water in the water storage tank at the working power determined in step S203, and the temperature of generating steam is the target temperature determined in step S202; or the humidity regulator controls the steam generation device to start, and the steam generation device starts to heat the water in the water storage tank at the working power determined in step S203', and the speed of generating steam is the target speed determined in step S202'. In this way, the steam generation device is precisely controlled in combination with the to-be-treated substance, and the effect of energy saving and low consumption is achieved.

[0092] Step S205, the pipeline of the humidity regulator transports the steam into the cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes the to-be-processed substance in the cavity to obtain the steam with the fragrance.

[0093] In the embodiment, the outlet end of the steam generating device and the cavity are connected through the pipeline. The steam with the target temperature (or target speed) generated by the steam generating device enters the cavity along the pipeline, reacts with the substance in the cavity, and releases the natural aromatic substance. The natural aromatic substance is mixed with the steam to form the steam with the natural fragrance, which is emitted into the air to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance, create a safe, natural and comfortable environment, and achieve precise control of the steam generating device and energy saving and low consumption.

[0094] In Figure 1 Based on the embodiment shown, the embodiment of the present application further provides a control method, which is described with reference to Figure 3 , Figure 3 Another implementation flow diagram of the control method provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure. The control method comprises the following steps:

[0095] Step S301, in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, the type of the to-be-processed substance is obtained.

[0096] When the user feels that the air is dry and wants to add natural fragrance to the air, the user adds an appropriate amount of water to the water storage tank, opens the upper cover of the cavity of the humidity regulator, puts the to-be-processed substance into the cavity, closes the upper cover of the cavity, and then turns on the humidity regulator. The to-be-processed substance can be a substance with natural aromatic components such as herbal plants, fruit peels, and Chinese herbal medicines.

[0097] In one implementation, the type of the to-be-processed substance can be obtained according to the operation instruction of the user: the user manually selects the corresponding key on the control panel of the humidity regulator according to the substance put into the cavity, and the humidity regulator obtains the type of the to-be-processed substance based on the key pressed by the user.

[0098] In another implementation, when the cavity of the humidity regulator is provided with an image acquisition device (such as a camera), the type of the to-be-processed substance can be obtained according to the image information acquired by the image acquisition device: after the user puts the to-be-processed substance into the cavity, the image acquisition device in the cavity acquires the image information in the cavity, and processes the image information to determine the type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0099] Step S302, the target temperature and target speed of the steam are determined according to the type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0100] On the basis of the step S202 "determining the target temperature of generating steam according to the kind of the substance to be treated" and the step S202' "determining the target speed of generating steam according to the kind of the substance to be treated", in the embodiment of the present application, the target temperature and the target speed of generating steam are determined simultaneously according to the kind of the substance to be treated. In this way, the working power considering the two factors is determined in combination with the target temperature and the target speed, and the optimal working power of generating steam is determined under the influence of multiple factors.

[0101] In step S303, the operating parameter of the steam generating device is determined based on the target temperature and the target speed.

[0102] According to the target temperature and the target speed of generating steam, the operating parameter of the steam generating device is determined, and the operating parameter at least includes the working power. The third power relationship table is stored in the storage space of the humidity regulator, and the corresponding relationship among the working power of the steam generating device, the temperature of generating steam and the speed of generating steam is stored in the third power relationship table. The working power is obtained by inquiring according to the target temperature and the target speed. Or the relationship expression among the working power of the steam generating device, the temperature of generating steam and the speed of generating steam is stored in the storage space of the humidity regulator, and the working power is calculated according to the target temperature and the target speed. Or the humidity regulator can obtain the working power of the steam generating device from other equipment based on the target temperature and the target speed.

[0103] In step S304, the steam generating device is controlled to start and work at the operating parameter to generate steam.

[0104] The humidity regulator controls the steam generating device to start, and the steam generating device starts to heat the water in the water storage tank at the working power determined in step S303, the temperature of generating steam is the target temperature determined in step S302, and the speed of generating steam is the target speed determined in step S302. In this way, the precise control of the steam generating device is realized in combination with the substance to be treated, and the effect of energy saving and low consumption is achieved.

[0105] In step S305, the pipeline of the humidity regulator is controlled to transport the steam into the cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes the substance in the cavity to obtain the steam with fragrance.

[0106] In the embodiment of the present application, the steam with the target temperature and the target speed generated by the steam generating device enters the cavity along the pipeline, reacts with the substance in the cavity, and releases the natural aromatic substances. The natural aromatic substances are mixed with the steam to form the steam with natural fragrance, which is emitted to the air, so as to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance, create a safe, natural and comfortable environment, and realize the precise control of the steam generating device and achieve the effect of energy saving and low consumption.

[0107] The humidity adjuster provided by the embodiments of the present application will be described below. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1, the humidity adjuster comprises a water storage device 401, a water inlet device 402, a steam generation device 403, a pipeline 404, a cavity 405 and a control device 406. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1, the humidity adjuster comprises a water storage device 401, a water inlet device 402, a steam generation device 403, a pipeline 404, a cavity 405 and a control device 406.

[0108] The water storage device 401 is used to store liquid, generally water, for generating steam.

[0109] The water inlet device 402 is connected to the water outlet end 4011 of the water storage device 401 and the water inlet end 4031 of the steam generation device 403, and is used to transport liquid into the steam generation device 403. The water inlet device 402 can be a water inlet pipe.

[0110] The steam generation device 403 is used to heat the liquid transported into the steam generation device 403 to generate steam.

[0111] The pipeline 404 is connected to the gas outlet end 4032 of the steam generation device 403 and the cavity 405, and is used to transport steam flowing out of the gas outlet end 4032 into the cavity 405.

[0112] The cavity 405 is used to accommodate the to-be-processed substance 407.

[0113] The control device 406 is used to control the steam generation device 403 to generate steam in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity adjuster, and control the pipeline 404 to transport steam into the cavity 405 so that the steam processes the to-be-processed substance 407 in the cavity 405 to obtain steam with fragrance.

[0114] In the embodiments of the present application, the to-be-processed substance 407 can be stacked at the bottom of the cavity 405.

[0115] Based on the embodiments shown in FIG. 1, the embodiments of the present application further provide a humidity adjuster. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 2, the humidity adjuster comprises a water storage device 501, a water inlet device 502, a steam generation device 503, a pipeline 504, a cavity 505 and a control device 506. Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 2, the humidity adjuster comprises a water storage device 501, a water inlet device 502, a steam generation device 503, a pipeline 504, a cavity 505 and a control device 506. Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 2, the humidity adjuster comprises a water storage device 501, a water inlet device 502, a steam generation device 503, a pipeline 504, a cavity 505 and a control device 506.

[0116] The water storage device 501 is used to store liquid, generally water, for generating steam.

[0117] The water inlet device 502 is connected with the water outlet end 5011 of the water storage device 501 and the water inlet end 5031 of the steam generation device 503, and is used for transporting the liquid to the steam generation device 503. The water inlet device 502 can be a water inlet pipe.

[0118] The steam generation device 503 is used for heating the liquid transported to the steam generation device 503 to generate steam.

[0119] The pipeline 504 is connected with the gas outlet end 5032 of the steam generation device 503 and the cavity 505, and is used for transporting the steam flowing out of the gas outlet end 5032 to the cavity 505.

[0120] The cavity 505 is used for accommodating the to-be-processed substance 507.

[0121] The control device 506 is used for controlling the steam generation device 503 to start to generate steam in response to an operation instruction of starting the humidity adjuster, and controlling the pipeline 504 to transport the steam to the cavity 505, so that the steam processes the to-be-processed substance 507 in the cavity 505 to obtain the steam with the fragrance.

[0122] In the embodiments of the present application, the humidity adjuster can further include a body 508, an upper cover 509 and a placing plate 510. The upper cover 509 is placed on the upper end of the body 508 to form the cavity 505.

[0123] The placing plate 510 is arranged in the cavity 505 and is used for containing the to-be-processed substance 507, so that the to-be-processed substance is placed in suspension, and the upper surface of the to-be-processed substance is in suspension and can be contacted with the steam, so that the release of the aromatic substance is more thorough.

[0124] The upper end of the upper cover 509 is provided with a plurality of air holes, and the air holes are used for discharging the steam with the fragrance.

[0125] In some embodiments, the control device in the above Figure 4 or Figure 5 The control device in the above

[0126] In some embodiments, the control device in the above Figure 4 or Figure 5 The control device in the above

[0127] In some embodiments, the control device in the above Figure 4 or Figure 5The control device in the embodiment shown can also be used to determine a target speed of steam generation according to the type of the substance to be treated; and determine the operating parameters of the steam generation device based on the target speed, the operating parameters at least including working power.

[0128] In some embodiments, the above Figure 4 or Figure 5 The control device in the embodiment shown can also be used to determine a target temperature and a target speed of steam generation according to the type of the substance to be treated; and determine the operating parameters of the steam generation device based on the target temperature and the target speed, the operating parameters at least including working power.

[0129] The humidity regulator provided by the embodiment can release the natural fragrance of the material itself through the hot steam, mix the fragrance in the steam into the air, achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance enhancement, and create a safe and comfortable environment.

[0130] In the following, an exemplary application of the embodiment in an actual application scenario will be described.

[0131] With the improvement of people's living standards, the requirement for air quality of living environment is getting higher and higher, and the air quality directly affects people's health. Dry indoor air will make people feel uncomfortable and will have a certain impact on health, so humidifiers are often used to humidify the indoor environment.

[0132] People often want to add some fragrance ingredients when using the humidifier, so as to regulate the smell of the whole space and achieve the purpose of comfort. The current humidifier mainly enhances the fragrance of the room by adding essential oil. Essential oil is a consumable, and many of them are artificially synthesized, which is unacceptable to people who pursue pure nature. To solve this problem, the embodiment provides a steam humidifier for extracting natural herbal fragrance ingredients, which can also be used for fruit peel fumigation, traditional Chinese medicine fumigation, etc., to achieve the purpose of pure natural fragrance enhancement.

[0133] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a component structure of the steam humidifier provided by the embodiment is shown in Figure 6 The main components of the steam humidifier include a water storage tank 61, a water inlet pipe 62, a storage plate 63, an upper cover 64, a steam generation device 65, a steam pipeline 66, and a steam outlet 67. The upper cover 64 is provided with a steam hole.

[0134] The water storage tank 61 (corresponding to the water storage device above) is mainly used for storing water to provide the necessary water source for the steam generating device 65; the water inlet pipe 62 (corresponding to the water inlet device above) is used to guide the water in the water storage tank 61 into the steam generating device 65; the placement plate 63 is used to hold various herbal plants, peels, Chinese herbal medicines and other materials; the upper cover 64 is used to seal the cavity and has steam holes on the top through which the steam containing aromatic components can be discharged into the indoor environment; the steam generating device 65 is mainly used to generate high-temperature steam; the steam pipeline 66 (corresponding to the pipeline above) is used for the high-temperature steam generated by the steam generating device 65 to move upward, and the upper end of the steam pipeline 66 is sealed and has a steam outlet in the middle; the steam outlet 67 (corresponding to the gas outlet end above) is located above the steam pipeline 66, and the high-temperature steam generated by the steam generating device 65 passes through the steam pipeline 66 and is discharged from the steam outlet 67 to act on various materials on the placement plate 63.

[0135] The embodiment of the present application generates high-temperature steam of different temperatures by adjusting the steam generating device, so as to fumigate the herbal plants (such as rose flowers), peels (such as orange peels), Chinese herbal medicines and the like, extract and release the aromatic substances or effective components in the materials into the indoor environment, and create a more comfortable environment. Figure 7 An implementation flowchart of the control method applied to the steam humidifier provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1, and the control method comprises the following steps: Figure 7

[0136] Step S701, steam generating stage: the steam generating device is turned on, the water in the water tank enters the steam generating device through the water inlet pipe, and the heating component of the steam generating device starts to work to heat and vaporize the tap water flowing through the steam generating device to generate high-temperature steam.

[0137] Generally, the volume of the water storage tank can be 1-5L (liters), the power of the heating component of the steam generating device is 200-1000W, the steam generation rate is 80-500mL / h, and the steam temperature is 100-180℃.

[0138] Step S702, aromatic substance extracting stage: the high-temperature steam generated by the steam generating device enters the steam pipeline and passes through the steam outlet during the upward movement to enter the cavity formed by the placement plate and the upper cover. The high-temperature steam acts on the natural materials such as herbal plants, peels and Chinese herbal medicines in the cavity, the aromatic substances or effective components in these materials are extracted under the action of the high-temperature steam and dissolved in the steam to realize the extraction of the aromatic components.

[0139] Step S703, volatile fragrance enhancing stage: the steam containing the aromatic components is discharged from the steam holes arranged on the upper cover due to the pressure. The steam carries the aromatic substances and volatilizes into the environment to achieve the effect of humidification and fragrance enhancement. ​

[0140] In the embodiments of the present application, various herbs, peels and Chinese herbal medicines contain a variety of volatile organic substances, and the treatment of high-temperature steam can extract the volatile components in them into the steam. Some of the materials with poor thermal stability will be destroyed and decomposed due to the effect of high temperature, generating small molecular organic substances. Some organic substances will undergo a series of chemical reactions under the action of high temperature to generate new aromatic substances. By controlling the temperature of the steam, the substances that people do not like in these materials can be removed, and at the same time, the organic substances that are beneficial to people are generated. The aromatic components contained in the herbal materials are not completely released, and through the treatment of high-temperature steam, the specific aromatic components can be accelerated to volatilize, forming a more concentrated odor.

[0141] Based on the foregoing embodiments, the embodiments of the present application provide a control device, which includes various units and various modules included in the units, and can be realized by a processor in a computer device. Of course, it can also be realized by a specific logic circuit. In the implementation process, the processor can be a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), or a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0142] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a component structure of the control device provided by the embodiments of the present application is applied to a humidity regulator, such as Figure 8 As shown, the control device 800 can include:

[0143] A first control module 801 is configured to control a steam generation device of the humidity regulator to start to generate steam in response to an operation instruction of starting the humidity regulator.

[0144] A second control module 802 is configured to control a pipeline of the humidity regulator to transport the steam into a cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam processes a to-be-processed substance in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance.

[0145] In some embodiments, the first control module 801 is further configured to:

[0146] Obtain a type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0147] Determine an operation parameter of the steam generation device according to the type of the to-be-processed substance.

[0148] controlling the steam generating device to start and work at the operation parameters to generate steam.

[0149] In some embodiments, the second control module 801 is further configured to:

[0150] determining a target temperature and / or a target speed for generating steam according to the type of the substance to be treated;

[0151] determining operation parameters of the steam generating device based on the target temperature and / or the target speed, the operation parameters at least including working power.

[0152] It is noted that the above description of the control device embodiments is similar to the above description of the method, and has the same beneficial effects as the method embodiments. For technical details not disclosed in the control device embodiments of the present application, those skilled in the art can refer to the description of the method embodiments of the present application for understanding.

[0153] It is noted that if the above control method is implemented in the form of a software function module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can be embodied in the form of a software product, and the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, and includes a plurality of instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the methods described in the embodiments of the present application. Thus, the embodiments of the present application are not limited to any particular hardware and software combination.

[0154] The embodiments of the present application provide a control device, Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a component structure of the control device provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 9, and the control device is configured to Figure 9 The exemplary structure of the control device 900 shown in the figure can be further envisaged as other exemplary structures of the control device 900, and thus the structure described herein should not be considered as limiting. For example, some of the components described below can be omitted, or components not described below can be added to meet the special needs of some applications.

[0155] Figure 9The control device 900 shown includes a processor 901, at least one communication bus 902, a user interface 903, at least one external communication interface 904, and a memory 905. The communication bus 902 is configured to enable connection communication between the components. The user interface 903 can include a display screen, and the external communication interface 904 can include a standard wired interface and a wireless interface. The processor 901 is configured to execute the program of the control method stored in the memory to implement the steps in the control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0156] Correspondingly, the embodiments of the present application provide a computer readable storage medium, which stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to implement the steps in the control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0157] It should be noted that the description of the above storage medium and device embodiments is similar to the description of the above method embodiments, and has similar beneficial effects as the method embodiments. For technical details not disclosed in the storage medium and device embodiments of the present application, please refer to the description of the method embodiments of the present application for understanding.

[0158] It should be understood that the "one / some embodiments" or "an embodiment" mentioned throughout the specification means that the specific features, structures or characteristics related to the embodiments are included in at least one embodiment of the present application. Therefore, "in one / some embodiments" or "in an embodiment" appearing throughout the specification does not necessarily mean the same embodiment. In addition, these specific features, structures or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner. It should be understood that in various embodiments of the present application, the size of the sequence number of each process does not mean the execution order, and the execution order of each process should be determined according to its function and inherent logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present application. The sequence number of the above embodiments of the present application is only for description, not representing the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0159] It should be noted that in this document, the term "comprise", "include" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without more limitations, the element defined by the statement "comprises a" does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0160] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other manners. The described device embodiments are merely schematic. For example, the division of the units is only a logical function division. There can be another division manner for the actual implementation, for example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the displayed or discussed coupling, or direct coupling or communication connection between the components can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices, or units, and can be electrical, mechanical, or in other forms.

[0161] The units described as separate components can or can not be physically separate, and the components shown as units can or can not be physical units; they can be located in one place, or distributed on multiple network units; and some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the embodiment.

[0162] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can be a separate unit, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit; the integrated unit can be realized in the form of hardware or in the form of hardware plus software functional units.

[0163] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps of the above-mentioned method embodiments can be completed by a program instructing related hardware, and the foregoing program can be stored in a computer readable storage medium, and the program executes the steps of the above-mentioned method embodiments when executed; and the foregoing storage medium includes: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various storage medium that can store program codes.

[0164] Alternatively, the integrated units of the present application, if implemented in the form of software functional modules and sold or used as independent products, can also be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can be embodied in the form of a software product, and the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, and includes several instructions for enabling a product to perform all or part of the methods described in the embodiments of the present application. The foregoing storage medium includes: a mobile storage device, a ROM, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various storage medium that can store program codes.

[0165] The above merely provides the implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, any person skilled in the art can easily think of the change or replacement within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method characterized by, The method is applied to a humidity regulator, and comprises the following steps: In response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, the kind of a substance to be treated is acquired; a target temperature and / or a target speed for generating steam are determined according to the kind of the substance to be treated; operating parameters of a steam generating device are determined based on the target temperature and / or the target speed, the operating parameters at least including working power; the steam generating device is controlled to start and work at the operating parameters to generate steam; the substance to be treated includes herbal plants, fruit peels or Chinese herbal medicines containing volatile organic substances; Pipelines of the humidity regulator are controlled to transport the steam into a cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam treats the substance to be treated in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance; the fragrance is natural fragrance extracted from the substance to be treated.

2. A control device characterized by comprising: The device is applied to a humidity regulator, and comprises the following: A first control module is configured to, in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity regulator, acquire the kind of a substance to be treated; determine a target temperature and / or a target speed for generating steam according to the kind of the substance to be treated; determine operating parameters of a steam generating device based on the target temperature and / or the target speed, the operating parameters at least including working power; control the steam generating device to start and work at the operating parameters to generate steam; the substance to be treated includes herbal plants, fruit peels or Chinese herbal medicines containing volatile organic substances; A second control module is configured to control pipelines of the humidity regulator to transport the steam into a cavity of the humidity regulator, so that the steam treats the substance to be treated in the cavity to obtain steam with fragrance; the fragrance is natural fragrance extracted from the substance to be treated.

3. A humidity conditioner characterized by, The humidity regulator comprises a water storage device, a water inlet device, a steam generating device, pipelines, a cavity and a control device; The water storage device is configured to hold liquid used for generating steam; The water inlet device is connected to a water outlet end of the water storage device and a water inlet end of the steam generating device, and is configured to transport the liquid into the steam generating device; The steam generating device is configured to heat the liquid transported into the steam generating device to generate steam; The pipelines are connected to a gas outlet end of the steam generating device and the cavity, and are configured to transport steam flowing out of the gas outlet end into the cavity; The cavity is configured to accommodate a substance to be treated; the substance to be treated includes herbal plants, fruit peels or Chinese herbal medicines containing volatile organic substances; The control device is configured to: in response to an operation instruction for starting the humidity adjuster, acquire a type of the to-be-processed substance; determine a target temperature and / or a target speed of generating steam according to the type of the to-be-processed substance; determine an operation parameter of the steam generating device based on the target temperature and / or the target speed, the operation parameter at least including a working power; control the steam generating device to start and work at the operation parameter to generate the steam; and control the pipeline to transport the steam into the cavity, so that the steam processes the to-be-processed substance in the cavity to obtain the steam with a fragrance, the fragrance being a natural fragrance extracted from the to-be-processed substance.

4. The humidity conditioner according to claim 3, wherein The humidity adjuster further comprises a body, an upper cover and a placing plate. The upper cover is placed on an upper end of the body to form the cavity. The placing plate is arranged in the cavity to hold the to-be-processed substance. An upper end of the upper cover is provided with a plurality of air holes for discharging the steam with the fragrance.

5. A control device, characterized by The device comprises: a memory for storing executable instructions; a processor for executing the executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the steps of the control method of claim 1.

6. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, executable instructions stored in the memory for causing the processor to execute to implement the steps of the control method of claim 1.

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