Smart mattress and control method thereof

Abstract

The application relates to an intelligent mattress and a control method thereof. The intelligent mattress comprises a mattress body, a first water supply assembly arranged in the mattress body, the first water supply assembly comprising a water inlet main pipeline, a water outlet main pipeline and a plurality of intermediate pipelines arranged in rows or columns between the water inlet main pipeline and the water outlet main pipeline, and a plurality of temperature control units distributed in a matrix in the mattress body, each row or each column of intermediate pipelines being connected in parallel to the plurality of temperature control units. The temperature control unit comprises a support assembly, a second water supply assembly and a control member. The support assembly is movably arranged in the mattress body. The second water supply assembly is arranged around the support assembly along the height direction of the mattress body and is connected to the corresponding intermediate pipeline. The control member is arranged on the support assembly and is used for controlling the conduction and disconnection of the second water supply assembly. The technical scheme effectively solves the technical problem that the traditional mattress has a single use function and cannot realize local temperature regulation, thereby causing waste of energy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a smart mattress and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people have increasingly higher demands for sleep quality and mattress performance. Currently, mattresses on the market mainly include single-function ordinary mattresses and water-heated mattresses with temperature control functions. Ordinary mattresses, with their limited functionality, struggle to meet users' specific temperature needs; while water-heated mattresses, which rely on water circulation and temperature controllers, cannot achieve localized temperature regulation, resulting in energy waste. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a smart mattress and its control method to solve the technical problem that traditional mattresses have limited functions and cannot achieve local temperature regulation, resulting in energy waste.

[0004] Therefore, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a smart mattress, comprising:

[0005] Mattress body;

[0006] A first water supply component, located within the mattress body, includes an inlet main pipe, an outlet main pipe, and multiple intermediate pipes arranged in a row or column between the inlet main pipe and the outlet main pipe; and

[0007] Multiple temperature control units are distributed in a matrix within the mattress body, with each row or column of central pipes connected in parallel to multiple temperature control units. Each temperature control unit includes a support component, a second water supply component, and a control component. The support component is movably mounted on the mattress body, the second water supply component is mounted around the support component along the height of the mattress body and connected to the corresponding central pipe, and the control component is located on the support component to control the on / off state of the second water supply component.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the second water supply component includes a branch inlet pipe, a first valve, a branch flexible section, a second valve, and a branch outlet pipe. The inlet of the branch inlet pipe is connected to a corresponding intermediate pipe, the outlet of the branch inlet pipe is connected to the inlet of the branch flexible section, the outlet of the branch flexible section is connected to the inlet of the branch outlet pipe, and the outlet of the branch outlet pipe is connected to the intermediate pipe. The first valve is located on the branch inlet pipe, and the second valve is located on the branch outlet pipe.

[0009] The flexible branch section is located above the support assembly, and both the first and second valves are electrically connected to the control components.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the support assembly includes a drive member and a support member. The drive member is disposed on the mattress body, and the support member is connected to the output end of the drive member. The drive member is used to drive the support member to move in the height direction of the mattress body.

[0011] The flexible part of the branch pipe is located above the support, and the control component is located on the support.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the support assembly further includes a protective member with an opening, the protective member being spaced out and fitted onto the outside of the support member, forming a passage between the protective member and the support member;

[0013] Both the branch inlet and outlet water pipes are located inside the passageway.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the support member includes a rigid support portion and a flexible support portion connected together, the rigid support portion being connected to the output end of the drive member, and the flexible support portion being disposed toward the flexible portion of the branch pipe.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the first water supply assembly further includes a water heater, the water heater's inlet being connected to an external water source, and the water heater's outlet being connected to the inlet of the main water supply pipe; the water heater is used to provide hot water to the temperature control unit; and / or,

[0016] The first water supply component also includes a chiller, whose inlet is connected to an external water source and whose outlet is connected to the inlet of the main water supply pipe. The chiller is used to provide chilled water to the temperature control unit.

[0017] Secondly, this application also provides a method for controlling a smart mattress, including:

[0018] Turn on the first water supply unit to deliver hot / cold water to the mattress body;

[0019] The outlet of the second water supply component of the temperature control unit is disconnected from the corresponding intermediate pipe, and the water pressure value at the inlet of the second water supply component is obtained.

[0020] When the water pressure value is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, the water inlet of the second water supply component is disconnected from the corresponding intermediate pipe.

[0021] The support component of the temperature control unit moves along the height of the mattress body to lift the second water supply component, forming a bulge on the mattress body.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the support assembly of the temperature control unit moves along the height direction of the mattress body to lift the second water supply assembly, forming a protrusion on the mattress body, and further includes:

[0023] Obtain the water temperature inside the first water supply component;

[0024] When the water temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the second water supply component is connected to the intermediate pipe.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the second water supply assembly includes a branch pipe inlet pipe, a first valve, a flexible branch pipe section, a second valve, and a branch pipe outlet pipe; the control method includes:

[0026] Close the second valve and obtain the water pressure value of the flexible section of the branch pipe;

[0027] When the water pressure is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, the first valve is closed.

[0028] The control support assembly moves along the height direction of the mattress body to lift the flexible part of the support tube and form a bulge on the mattress body;

[0029] Obtain the water temperature inside the flexible section of the branch pipe;

[0030] When the water temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the first valve and the second valve are opened simultaneously.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the control method further includes:

[0032] Close the main inlet pipe of the first water supply component and simultaneously turn on the water pump connected to the main outlet pipe of the first water supply component.

[0033] Obtain the air pressure value inside the first water supply component;

[0034] When the air pressure is less than or equal to the second preset pressure value, the water pump is turned off.

[0035] According to the intelligent mattress and its control method provided in the embodiments of this application, the intelligent mattress includes: a mattress body; a first water supply component disposed within the mattress body, the first water supply component including an inlet main pipe, an outlet main pipe, and multiple intermediate pipes, the multiple intermediate pipes being arranged in a row or column between the inlet main pipe and the outlet main pipe; and multiple temperature control units distributed in a matrix within the mattress body, each row or column of intermediate pipes being connected in parallel to multiple temperature control units; each temperature control unit includes a support component, a second water supply component, and a control component, the support component being movably disposed within the mattress body, the second water supply component being disposed around the support component along the height direction of the mattress body and connected to the corresponding intermediate pipe, and the control component being disposed within the support component for controlling the conduction and disconnection of the second water supply component. The technical solution in the embodiments of this application optimizes the specific structure of the intelligent mattress, making the mattress temperature adjustable to improve the mattress's multifunctionality; furthermore, by independently controlling the temperature of each temperature control unit, the temperature of a local area of ​​the mattress body is adjustable, avoiding energy waste during use. Specifically, the smart mattress is configured as a combination of at least a mattress body, a first water supply component, and multiple temperature control units. The first water supply component is configured as a combination of at least an inlet main pipe, an outlet main pipe, and multiple intermediate pipes, used to supply hot / cold water to the mattress body, enabling temperature adjustment to meet the user's temperature needs under different conditions. The temperature control unit is configured as a combination of at least a support component, a second water supply component, and a control component. The second water supply component is connected to the first water supply component. The support component is used to lift the second water supply component to form heat bumps on the mattress body, or to lower the second water supply component to put the mattress body into normal mattress function. The control component is used to control the on / off state of the second water supply component, thereby achieving water replacement between the second and first water supply components and controlling the temperature of the water in the second water supply component. In addition, multiple temperature control units are arranged in a matrix within the mattress body to form a point-like heating matrix on the mattress body; each temperature control unit is independently connected to the first water supply component and can independently adjust the temperature, so that the point-like heating matrix on the mattress body can locally adjust the temperature, thereby achieving local temperature regulation of the mattress body and reducing energy waste. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In addition, in the drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0037] Figure 1 A top view of the smart mattress provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the temperature control unit provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method for a smart mattress provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 100. Mattress body;

[0042] 200. First water supply component; 210. Main inlet pipe; 220. Main outlet pipe; 230. Intermediate pipe; 240. Water heater; 250. Water cooler;

[0043] 300. Temperature control unit; 310. Support assembly; 311. Drive component; 312. Support component; 3121. Rigid support part; 3122. Flexible support part; 313. Protective component; 320. Second water supply assembly; 321. Branch pipe inlet pipe; 322. First valve; 323. Branch pipe flexible part; 324. Second valve; 325. Branch pipe outlet pipe; 330. Control component;

[0044] Z, altitude direction. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an intelligent mattress, which includes: a mattress body 100, a first water supply component 200 and multiple temperature control units 300.

[0047] A first water supply component 200 is disposed within the mattress body 100. The first water supply component 200 includes an inlet main pipe 210, an outlet main pipe 220, and multiple intermediate pipes 230. The multiple intermediate pipes 230 are arranged in a row or column between the inlet main pipe 210 and the outlet main pipe 220.

[0048] Multiple temperature control units 300 are distributed in a matrix within the mattress body 100. Each row or column of intermediate pipes 230 is connected in parallel to multiple temperature control units 300. Each temperature control unit 300 includes a support component 310, a second water supply component 320, and a control component 330. The support component 310 is movably mounted on the mattress body 100. The second water supply component 320 is mounted around the support component 310 along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100 and connected to the corresponding intermediate pipe 230. The control component 330 is mounted on the support component 310 and is used to control the on and off of the second water supply component 320.

[0049] In this embodiment, by optimizing the specific structure of the smart mattress, the temperature of the mattress can be adjusted to improve its versatility; and by independently controlling the temperature of each temperature control unit 300, the temperature of a local area of ​​the mattress body 100 can be adjusted, avoiding energy waste during use.

[0050] Specifically, the smart mattress is configured as a combination of at least a mattress body 100, a first water supply component 200, and multiple temperature control units 300. The first water supply component 200 is configured as a combination of at least an inlet main pipe 210, an outlet main pipe 220, and multiple intermediate pipes 230, which is used to provide hot / cold water to the mattress body 100 so that the temperature of the mattress body 100 is adjustable, thereby meeting the user's temperature needs for the mattress body 100 under different conditions. The temperature control unit 300 is configured as a combination of at least a support component 310, a second water supply component 320, and a control component 330. The second water supply component 320 is connected to the first water supply component 200. The support component 310 is used to lift the second water supply component 320 to form heat bumps on the mattress body 100, or to lower the second water supply component 320 so that the mattress body 100 is in normal mattress function. The control component 330 is used to control the on / off state of the second water supply component 320, thereby realizing the replacement of water in the second water supply component 320 with water in the first water supply component 200, and realizing the control of the temperature of the water in the second water supply component 320. In addition, multiple temperature control units 300 are arranged in a matrix inside the mattress body 100 to form a point-like heating matrix on the mattress body 100; each temperature control unit 300 is independently connected to the first water supply component 200 and can independently adjust the temperature, so that the point-like heating matrix on the mattress body 100 can locally adjust the temperature, thereby achieving local temperature regulation of the mattress body 100 and reducing energy waste.

[0051] In one example, the mattress body 100 can be a cube, a cuboid, a cylinder, or a fan-shaped shape, etc., and is not limited to any particular shape.

[0052] In one example, one main water inlet pipe 210 and one main water outlet pipe 220 are each arranged, and these main water inlet pipes 210 and 220 are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the interior of the mattress body 100. The main water inlet pipes 210 and 220 are arranged along the length of the mattress body 100. In this case, intermediate pipes 230 are arranged along the width of the mattress body 100, and multiple intermediate pipes 230 are arranged in a row at intervals along the length of the mattress body 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the main water inlet pipes 210 and 220 can also be arranged along the width of the mattress body 100. In this case, the intermediate pipes 230 are arranged along the length of the mattress body 100, and multiple intermediate pipes 230 are arranged in a row along the width of the mattress body 100.

[0053] See Figure 2 In one possible implementation, the second water supply component 320 includes a branch inlet pipe 321, a first valve 322, a branch flexible part 323, a second valve 324, and a branch outlet pipe 325. The inlet of the branch inlet pipe 321 is connected to the corresponding intermediate pipe 230, the outlet of the branch inlet pipe 321 is connected to the inlet of the branch flexible part 323, the outlet of the branch flexible part 323 is connected to the inlet of the branch outlet pipe 325, and the outlet of the branch outlet pipe 325 is connected to the intermediate pipe 230. The first valve 322 is located on the branch inlet pipe 321, and the second valve 324 is located on the branch outlet pipe 325.

[0054] The flexible branch section 323 is located above the support assembly 310, and the first valve 322 and the second valve 324 are both electrically connected to the control component 330.

[0055] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the second water supply component 320 is optimized. Specifically, the second water supply component 320 is configured as a combination of at least a branch pipe inlet pipe 321, a first valve 322, a branch pipe flexible section 323, a second valve 324, and a branch pipe outlet pipe 325. The first valve 322 is used to control the opening and closing of the branch pipe inlet pipe 321 and the intermediate pipe 230, and the second valve 324 is used to control the opening and closing of the branch pipe outlet pipe 325 and the intermediate pipe 230, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the branch pipe flexible section 323 and the intermediate pipe 230, realizing the replacement of water in the branch pipe flexible section 323 with water in the intermediate pipe 230, and thus realizing the adjustment of the water temperature in the branch pipe flexible section 323.

[0056] When the water temperature in the flexible section 323 of the branch pipe does not meet the user's needs, the first valve 322 and the second valve 324 can be opened simultaneously. This allows water from the flexible section 323 to re-enter the intermediate pipe 230 through the second valve 324, while simultaneously replacing the water in the flexible section 323 with water of a new temperature through the first valve 322. Once the water temperature in the flexible section 323 meets the user's needs, the first valve 322 and the second valve 324 can be closed. In this way, by adjusting the water temperature in the flexible section 323 of the branch pipe within the partial temperature control unit 300, the temperature of the mattress body 100 can be locally adjusted to meet the user's different temperature requirements at different locations on the mattress body 100.

[0057] See Figure 2 In one possible implementation, the support component 310 includes a drive member 311 and a support member 312. The drive member 311 is disposed on the mattress body 100, and the support member 312 is connected to the output end of the drive member 311. The drive member 311 is used to drive the support member 312 to move in the height direction Z of the mattress body 100.

[0058] The flexible branch section 323 is located above the support member 312, and the control member 330 is located on the support member 312.

[0059] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the support component 310 is optimized. Specifically, the support component 310 is configured as a combination of at least a drive member 311 and a support member 312. The drive member 311 is disposed at the bottom of the mattress body 100, and the support member 312 is disposed on the side of the drive member 311 away from the mattress body 100. The drive member 311 and the support member 312 are connected and arranged along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100. The drive member 311 can provide a force to the support member 312 that is close to or away from the top of the mattress body 100, so as to drive the support member 312 to move closer to or away from the top of the mattress body 100. This causes the flexible branch tube 323 disposed above the support member 312 to move closer to or away from the top of the mattress body 100, so that the flexible branch tube 323 can move closer to the top of the mattress body 100 and partially push out of the mattress body 100, forming a protrusion on the surface of the mattress body 100. The protrusion contains water at a certain temperature, which can meet the user's different temperature needs for the mattress body 100. At the same time, the protrusion is limited by the maximum deformation of the fabric / outer layer of the top of the mattress body 100, which limits the distance of the protrusion in the height direction Z of the mattress body 100, so that the user will not feel uncomfortable due to the height of the protrusion being too high.

[0060] In one example, the support member 312 is a soft rubber elastic member, combining flexibility and rigidity. Thus, on the one hand, the rigidity of the support member 312 satisfies its rigid support for the flexible portion 323 of the branch pipe; on the other hand, the flexibility of the support member 312 prevents the portion in contact with the flexible portion 323 from being punctured / broken by the support member 312 below when subjected to significant pressure above the flexible portion 323, thus avoiding adverse effects such as leakage.

[0061] In one example, the drive element 311 is a micro motor. Of course, in other embodiments, the drive element 311 can also be other devices / apparatus for braking, and is not limited thereto.

[0062] See Figure 2 In one possible implementation, the support assembly 310 further includes a protective member 313 with an opening, the protective member 313 being spaced out and sleeved on the outside of the support member 312, and forming a passage between the protective member 313 and the support member 312;

[0063] Both the branch inlet pipe 321 and the branch outlet pipe 325 are located in the passageway.

[0064] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the support component 310 is further optimized. Specifically, the support component 310 is configured as a combination of at least a drive member 311, a support member 312, and a protective member 313. The protective member 313 serves two purposes: firstly, it provides rigid protection for the second water supply component 320, the drive member 311, and the support member 312, protecting them from the influence of the external environment; secondly, it also limits and guides the flow of the second water supply component 320 entering the support component 310, confining the second water supply component 320 within the protective member 313. This prevents the multiple pipes of the second water supply component 320 from being directly exposed in the internal space of the mattress body 100, thus avoiding problems such as messy and difficult-to-manage internal pipes of the mattress body 100, improving the neatness of the smart mattress, and facilitating subsequent maintenance.

[0065] In one example, the protective member 313 is a cylindrical structure with open ends. The bottom end of the cylindrical structure is located at the bottom of the mattress body 100. The second water supply component 320 extends into the support component 310 from the bottom end of the cylindrical structure, and after being arranged around the support member 312 along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100, it extends out of the support component 310 from the bottom of the cylindrical structure.

[0066] See Figure 2 In one possible implementation, the support member 312 includes a rigid support portion 3121 and a flexible support portion 3122 connected together. The rigid support portion 3121 is connected to the output end of the drive member 311, and the flexible support portion 3122 is disposed toward the flexible branch pipe portion 323.

[0067] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the support member 312 is optimized. Specifically, the support member 312 is configured as a composite component including at least a rigid support portion 3121 and a flexible support portion 3122. The rigid support portion 3121 is used to provide rigidity to the support member 312, preventing the support member 312 from being too soft and the connection with the drive member 311 from being weak. The flexible support portion 3122 is used to provide flexibility to the support member 312, preventing the support member 312 from puncturing / breaking the flexible branch portion 323 located on the flexible support portion 3122.

[0068] In one example, the rigid support 3121 can be a support plate or support block, and the flexible support 3122 can be a soft rubber elastomer or other elastic and flexible components.

[0069] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one possible implementation, the first water supply component 200 further includes a water heater 240, the inlet of which is connected to an external water source and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the main water supply pipe 210. The water heater 240 is used to provide hot water to the temperature control unit 300.

[0070] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the first water supply component 200 is further optimized. Specifically, the first water supply component 200 is configured as a combination of at least an inlet main pipe 210, an outlet main pipe 220, multiple intermediate pipes 230, and a water heater 240. The water heater 240 is used to heat the water entering the inlet main pipe 210 to provide hot water to the mattress body 100.

[0071] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one possible implementation, the first water supply component 200 further includes a chiller 250, the inlet of which is connected to an external water source, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the main water inlet pipe 210. The chiller 250 is used to provide chilled water to the temperature control unit 300.

[0072] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the first water supply component 200 is further optimized. Specifically, the first water supply component 200 is configured as a combination of at least an inlet main pipe 210, an outlet main pipe 220, multiple intermediate pipes 230, and a cooler 250. The cooler 250 is used to cool the water entering the inlet main pipe 210 to provide cold water to the mattress body 100.

[0073] See Figure 3 Secondly, this application also provides a method for controlling a smart mattress, including:

[0074] Step S1: Turn on the first water supply component 200 to supply hot / cold water to the mattress body 100;

[0075] Step S2: Disconnect the outlet of the second water supply component 320 of the temperature control unit 300 from the corresponding intermediate pipe 230, and obtain the water pressure value at the inlet of the second water supply component 320.

[0076] Step S3: When the water pressure value is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, control the water inlet end of the second water supply component 320 to disconnect from the corresponding intermediate pipe 230;

[0077] Step S4: The support component 310 of the temperature control unit 300 moves along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100 to lift the second water supply component 320 and form a bulge on the mattress body 100.

[0078] In this embodiment, by optimizing the specific structure of the smart mattress, the control method of the smart mattress is optimized, thereby making the temperature of the mattress adjustable and improving the multifunctionality of the mattress; and, since the temperature of each temperature control unit 300 can be controlled independently, the temperature of a local area of ​​the mattress body 100 can be adjusted, avoiding energy waste during use.

[0079] Specifically, the first water supply component 200 is first activated to input hot / cold water into the mattress body 100, putting the mattress body 100 into a temperature-adjustable waterbed mode. Then, the outlet of the second water supply component 320 of the temperature control unit 300 is disconnected, allowing water entering the second water supply component 320 to accumulate at the top of the support component 310. At this time, the water pressure value at the inlet of the second water supply component 320 is obtained. When this water pressure value is greater than or equal to a first preset pressure value, it indicates that the water storage capacity in the second water supply component 320 has reached the standard. At this point, the inlet of the second water supply component 320 is disconnected, keeping the water in the second water supply component 320 in a static state. Finally, the support component 310 of the temperature control unit 300 is moved along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100 to lift the static water in the second water supply component 320, forming a bulge on the mattress body 100. The static water contained in this bulge meets the user's temperature requirements for the mattress body 100.

[0080] In addition, multiple temperature control units 300 are arranged in a matrix within the mattress body 100 to form a point-like heating matrix on the mattress body 100. In this way, different / same temperature control of different temperature control units 300 can be selected for a part of the heating matrix according to the user's needs, thereby realizing the user's local temperature needs for the smart mattress.

[0081] In one possible implementation, the support component 310 of the temperature control unit 300 moves along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100 to lift the second water supply component 320, and after forming a protrusion on the mattress body 100, it further includes:

[0082] Step S5: Obtain the water temperature inside the first water supply component 200;

[0083] Step S6: When the water temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, control the second water supply component 320 to be connected to the intermediate pipe 230.

[0084] In this embodiment, the control method of the smart mattress is further optimized to achieve local / overall heat exchange, allowing the smart mattress to maintain the user's desired temperature for an extended period. Specifically, when the support component 310 lifts the purified water in the second water supply component 320, the temperature of the purified water is obtained. If the water temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature, it indicates that the purified water no longer meets the user's temperature requirements. At this time, the second water supply component 320 is connected to the intermediate pipe 230 to replace the water in the second water supply component 320 and restore the user's temperature requirements. When the water temperature in the second water supply component exceeds the preset temperature, the outlet of the second water supply component 320 is disconnected from the intermediate pipe 230. Then, the water pressure at the inlet of the second water supply component 320 is detected. Once the water pressure exceeds or equals a first preset pressure value, the inlet of the second water supply component 320 is disconnected from the intermediate pipe 230, allowing the water in the second water supply component 320 to return to a static state.

[0085] In one possible implementation, the second water supply component 320 includes a branch pipe inlet pipe 321, a first valve 322, a branch pipe flexible section 323, a second valve 324, and a branch pipe outlet pipe 325. The control method includes:

[0086] Step S11: Control the second valve 324 to close and obtain the water pressure value of the flexible part 323 of the branch pipe;

[0087] Step S12: When the water pressure value is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, control the first valve 322 to close;

[0088] Step S13: Control the support assembly 310 to move along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100 to lift the flexible part of the support tube 323 and form a bulge on the mattress body 100.

[0089] Step S14: Obtain the water temperature inside the flexible section 323 of the branch pipe;

[0090] Step S15: When the water temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, simultaneously control the first valve 322 and the second valve 324 to open.

[0091] In this embodiment, the control method of the smart mattress is further optimized. Specifically, the first water supply component 200 is first turned on to input hot / cold water into the mattress body 100, so that the mattress body 100 enters the temperature-adjustable waterbed mode; then, the second valve 324 of the second water supply component 320 of the temperature control unit 300 is turned off, and the water entering the second water supply component 320 accumulates in the flexible branch pipe 323. At this time, the water pressure value of the flexible branch pipe 323 is obtained; when the water pressure value is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, it indicates that the water storage in the flexible branch pipe 323 has reached the standard. At this time, the first valve 322 of the second water supply component 320 is turned off, so that the water in the flexible branch pipe 323 is in a static state; finally, the support component 310 of the temperature control unit 300 is controlled to move along the height direction Z of the mattress body 100 to lift the flexible branch pipe 323 and form a bulge on the mattress body 100. The static water contained in the bulge can meet the user's temperature requirements for the mattress body 100.

[0092] In one possible implementation, the control method further includes:

[0093] Step S7: Close the main inlet pipe 210 of the first water supply component 200, and at the same time turn on the water pump connected to the main outlet pipe 220 of the first water supply component 200.

[0094] Step S8: Obtain the air pressure value inside the first water supply component 200;

[0095] Step S9: When the air pressure value is less than or equal to the second preset pressure value, turn off the water pump.

[0096] In this embodiment, the control method for the smart mattress is further optimized. Specifically, when the waterbed mode of the smart mattress is not in use, the main inlet pipe 210 of the first water supply component 200 is closed to prevent water from continuing to enter the mattress body 100; then, the water pump on the main outlet pipe 220 is turned on to pump out the water from the first water supply component 200; at the same time, the air pressure value inside the first water supply component 200 is obtained. When the air pressure value is less than or equal to the second preset pressure value, it indicates that the water inside the first water supply component 200 has been completely pumped out, and the water pump can then be turned off.

[0097] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0098] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A smart mattress, characterized in that, include: Mattress body; A first water supply component is disposed within the mattress body. The first water supply component includes a main inlet pipe, a main outlet pipe, and multiple intermediate pipes, wherein the multiple intermediate pipes are arranged in a row or column between the main inlet pipe and the main outlet pipe. Multiple temperature control units are arranged in a matrix within the mattress body. Each row or column of the intermediate pipes is connected in parallel to multiple temperature control units. Each temperature control unit includes a support component, a second water supply component, and a control component. The support component is movably mounted on the mattress body. The second water supply component is arranged around the support component along the height direction of the mattress body and connected to the corresponding intermediate pipe. The control component is located on the support component and is used to control the on and off states of the second water supply component. The second water supply component includes a branch pipe inlet, a branch pipe flexible section, and a branch pipe outlet. The inlet of the branch pipe inlet is connected to the corresponding intermediate pipe, the outlet of the branch pipe inlet is connected to the inlet of the branch pipe flexible section, the outlet of the branch pipe flexible section is connected to the inlet of the branch pipe outlet, and the outlet of the branch pipe outlet is connected to the intermediate pipe. The flexible branch section is located above the support assembly. The support assembly includes a drive member and a support member. The drive member is located on the mattress body, and the support member is connected to the output end of the drive member. The drive member is used to drive the support member to move in the height direction of the mattress body. The flexible part of the branch pipe is located above the support member, and the control member is located on the support member; The driving member provides a force to the support member that moves towards or away from the top of the mattress body, thereby causing the support member to move towards or away from the top of the mattress body. This, in turn, causes the flexible branch tube disposed above the support member to move towards or away from the top of the mattress body. When the flexible branch tube moves towards the top of the mattress body and partially pushes out of the mattress body, a bulge is formed on the surface of the mattress body. This bulge is limited by the maximum deformation of the fabric / outer layer of the mattress body. Furthermore, after the bulge is formed on the mattress body, when the water temperature in the first water supply component is less than or equal to a preset temperature, the second water supply component is connected to the intermediate pipe.

2. The smart mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second water supply component includes a branch inlet pipe, a first valve, a flexible branch section, a second valve, and a branch outlet pipe. The first valve is located in the branch inlet pipe, and the second valve is located in the branch outlet pipe. Both the first valve and the second valve are electrically connected to the control component.

3. The smart mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes a protective member with an opening, the protective member being spaced out and sleeved on the outside of the support member, forming a passage between the protective member and the support member; Both the branch inlet pipe and the branch outlet pipe are located within the passageway.

4. The smart mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member includes a rigid support part and a flexible support part connected together. The rigid support part is connected to the output end of the drive member, and the flexible support part is disposed towards the flexible part of the branch pipe.

5. The smart mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water supply component further includes a water heater, the inlet of which is connected to an external water source, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the main water supply pipe. The water heater is used to provide hot water to the temperature control unit; and / or, The first water supply component also includes a chiller, the inlet of which is connected to an external water source, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the main water inlet pipe. The chiller is used to provide chilled water to the temperature control unit.

6. A control method for a smart mattress, characterized in that, The control method is applied to the smart mattress as described in any one of claims 1-5, and the control method includes: Turn on the first water supply unit to deliver hot / cold water to the mattress body; The outlet of the second water supply component of the temperature control unit is disconnected from the corresponding intermediate pipe, and the water pressure value at the inlet of the second water supply component is obtained. When the water pressure value is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, the water inlet of the second water supply component is disconnected from the corresponding intermediate pipe. The support component of the temperature control unit is moved along the height direction of the mattress body to lift the second water supply component and form a bulge on the mattress body. The support assembly controlling the temperature control unit moves along the height direction of the mattress body to lift the second water supply assembly, and after forming a protrusion on the mattress body, it further includes: Obtain the water temperature inside the first water supply component; When the water temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the second water supply component is connected to the intermediate pipe.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second water supply assembly includes a branch pipe inlet pipe, a first valve, a flexible branch pipe section, a second valve, and a branch pipe outlet pipe. The control method includes: Control the second valve to close, and obtain the water pressure value of the flexible part of the branch pipe; When the water pressure value is greater than or equal to the first preset pressure value, the first valve is controlled to close. The support assembly is controlled to move along the height direction of the mattress body to lift the flexible part of the support tube and form a bulge on the mattress body; Obtain the water temperature inside the flexible section of the branch pipe; When the water temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the first valve and the second valve are opened simultaneously.

8. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Close the main inlet pipe of the first water supply component and simultaneously turn on the water pump connected to the main outlet pipe of the first water supply component. Obtain the air pressure value inside the first water supply component; When the air pressure value is less than or equal to the second preset pressure value, the water pump is turned off.

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