Methods, devices, electronic equipment, and computer-readable storage media for controlling pot brushes

Abstract

This invention provides a control method, device, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium for a pot brush. The pot brush includes a clean water tank and a wastewater tank. The method includes: obtaining a first water content in the clean water tank and a second water content in the wastewater tank; performing a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first and second water contents, and discharging the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; during the cleaning operation, determining a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second and first weights. This invention can be adapted to ordinary and smart cookware of different sizes, automatically performing cleaning operations on the cookware, improving the user experience, filling the gap in smart cookware cleaning, and thus promoting the development of digital kitchen appliances.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium for controlling a pot brush. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly intelligent in response to users' demands for smart cooking. Currently, new types of products such as automatic cooking machines and smart cookware that are linked with stoves have emerged on the market. However, smart cooking is still in its early stages, and many functions have not yet been made intelligent.

[0003] Existing smart cookware typically contains electronic components that cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher. Therefore, traditional manual cleaning tools are usually required to clean smart cookware. This process involves hands coming into contact with oil and cleaning agents, which can cause some damage to the user's hands and result in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a control method, device, electronic device and computer-readable storage medium for a pot brush, so as to automatically perform cleaning operations on smart cookware and improve the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for controlling a pot brush, the pot brush including a clean water tank and a wastewater tank, the method comprising: obtaining a first water content in the clean water tank and a second water content in the wastewater tank; performing a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first water content and the second water content, and discharging the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; during the cleaning operation, determining a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight.

[0006] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of performing a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content includes: performing a cleaning operation on the pot body if the first moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset first moisture content threshold and the second moisture content is less than a preset second moisture content threshold.

[0007] In optional embodiments of this application, the above method further includes: if the first moisture content is less than the first moisture content threshold, performing a water addition prompt operation; if the second moisture content is greater than or equal to the second moisture content threshold, performing a sewage discharge prompt operation.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of performing a cleaning operation on the pot body and discharging the wastewater generated from the cleaning operation into a wastewater tank includes: performing a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; discharging the wastewater generated from the first rinsing and cleaning operation into a wastewater tank; performing a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body to remove residual stains, and performing a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; and discharging the wastewater generated from the second rinsing and cleaning operation into a wastewater tank.

[0009] In an optional embodiment of this application, the steps of determining the first weight of water flowing from the purified water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank include: determining the first purified water tank weight and the first wastewater tank weight before the first flushing and cleaning operation; determining the second purified water tank weight and the second wastewater tank weight after the first flushing and cleaning operation; determining the first weight of water flowing from the purified water tank into the pot body based on the first purified water tank weight and the second purified water tank weight; and determining the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank based on the first wastewater tank weight and the second wastewater tank weight.

[0010] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight includes: if the difference between the second weight and the first weight is greater than a preset first weight threshold, performing a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom; if the difference is less than or equal to the first weight threshold and the difference is greater than a preset second weight threshold, performing a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom for residual stains, and performing a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom; if the difference is less than or equal to the second weight threshold, stopping the cleaning operation.

[0011] In optional embodiments of this application, the above method further includes: during the cleaning operation, obtaining a first real-time water content of the clean water tank and / or a second real-time water content of the wastewater tank, and determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the first real-time water content and / or the second real-time water content.

[0012] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the first real-time moisture content and / or the second real-time moisture content includes: if the first real-time moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset third moisture content threshold and the second real-time moisture content is less than a preset fourth moisture content threshold, the cleaning operation continues; if the first real-time moisture content is less than the third moisture content threshold or the second real-time moisture content is not less than the fourth moisture content threshold, the cleaning operation is stopped.

[0013] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a control device for a pot brush, the pot brush including a clean water tank and a wastewater tank, the device including: a moisture content detection module, used to obtain a first moisture content in the clean water tank and a second moisture content in the wastewater tank; a cleaning operation execution module, used to perform a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content, and discharge the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; a cleaning operation control module, used to determine a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank during the cleaning operation, and to determine whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight.

[0014] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide an electronic device, including a processor and a memory, the memory storing computer-executable instructions that can be executed by the processor, the processor executing the computer-executable instructions to implement the above-described control method for the pot brush.

[0015] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when invoked and executed by a processor, cause the processor to implement the aforementioned control method for the pot brush.

[0016] The embodiments of the present invention bring the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention provides a control method, device, electronic device, and readable storage medium for a pot brush. The method involves acquiring a first water content in a clean water tank and a second water content in a wastewater tank; performing a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first and second water contents; and discharging the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank. During the cleaning operation, the method determines a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank. The difference between the second and first weights determines whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation. This method is adaptable to both ordinary and smart cookware of different sizes, automatically performing cleaning operations on the cookware, improving the user experience, filling the gap in smart cookware cleaning, and thus promoting the development of digital kitchen appliances.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth in the following description, or some features and advantages may be inferred from the description or determined without doubt, or may be learned by practicing the techniques described above.

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a pot brush, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a smart pot brush provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another method for controlling a pot brush provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating a control method for an intelligent pot brush provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a pot brush provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Icons: 1-Brush bar; 2-Handle; 3-Control module; 4-Solenoid valve; 5-Detergent container; 6-Second water outlet; 7-Sewage tank; 8-Pressure sensor; 9-Clean water tank; 10-Water pump; 11-First water inlet; 12-Rotation control device; 13-Support rod; 14-Bottom brush plate; 15-Second water inlet; 16-First water outlet; 51-Moisture content detection module; 52-Cleaning operation execution module; 53-Cleaning operation control module; 100-Memory; 101-Processor; 102-Bus; 103-Communication interface. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Currently, with the continuous development of technology, kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly intelligent in response to users' demands for smart cooking. New product types such as automatic stir-fry machines and smart cookware linked to stoves have emerged on the market, but smart cooking is still in its early stages, and many functions have yet to achieve intelligent operation.

[0030] Existing smart cookware typically contains electronic components that cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher. Therefore, traditional manual cleaning tools are usually required to clean smart cookware. This process involves hands coming into contact with oil and cleaning agents, which can cause some damage to the user's hands and result in a poor user experience.

[0031] Based on this, the present invention provides a control method, device, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium for a pot brush, specifically providing another smart pot brush and a control method for the smart pot brush, which can be adapted to ordinary pots and smart pots of different sizes, automatically perform cleaning operations on the pots, improve the user experience, fill the gap in smart pot cleaning, and thus promote the development of digital kitchen appliances.

[0032] To facilitate understanding of this embodiment, a method for controlling a pot brush disclosed in this embodiment of the invention will first be described in detail.

[0033] Example 1:

[0034] This invention provides a method for controlling a pot brush, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 The flowchart shown illustrates a method for controlling a pot brush, which includes the following steps:

[0035] Step S102: Obtain the first water content of the clean water tank and the second water content of the wastewater tank.

[0036] The pot brush in this embodiment may include a clean water tank and a wastewater tank. The clean water tank stores clean water, and the wastewater tank stores wastewater. The clean water in the clean water tank is used to perform a cleaning operation on the pot body, and the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation can be stored in the wastewater tank. Before performing the cleaning operation, a first moisture content in the clean water tank and a second moisture content in the wastewater tank can be detected by sensors.

[0037] Step S104: Perform a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content, and discharge the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank.

[0038] If the initial water content in the water tank is too low, it can be assumed that the water in the tank is insufficient to complete the cleaning operation. In this case, the user can be prompted to add water to the tank.

[0039] If the secondary water content in the wastewater tank is too high, it can be assumed that the wastewater tank cannot hold all the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation. In this case, the user can be prompted to drain the wastewater from the tank.

[0040] If the initial water content in the clean water tank is not too low and the second water content in the wastewater tank is not too high, then it can be assumed that the clean water in the clean water tank is sufficient to complete the cleaning operation and the wastewater tank can hold all the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation. Therefore, the boiler can be cleaned at this time, and the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation can be discharged into the wastewater tank.

[0041] Step S106: During the cleaning operation, determine the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and determine whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight.

[0042] In the cleaning process of this embodiment, the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank can be determined. Based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight, it is determined whether to continue the cleaning operation or stop the cleaning operation, thereby improving the intelligence of the cleaning operation and enhancing the user experience.

[0043] This invention provides a method for controlling a pot brush. The method involves obtaining a first water content in a clean water tank and a second water content in a wastewater tank; performing a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first and second water contents, and discharging the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; during the cleaning operation, determining a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second and first weights. This method can adapt to ordinary and smart cookware of different sizes, automatically performing cleaning operations on the cookware, improving the user experience, filling the gap in smart cookware cleaning, and thus promoting the development of digital kitchen appliances.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] This embodiment provides another method for controlling a pot brush, which is implemented based on the above embodiment. The brush strip of the intelligent pot brush in this embodiment can be made of flexible material, conforming to the pot wall according to the different depths and sizes of the pot. The brush strip (not limited to four strips) has a hollow structure, with several rows of bristles and water spray holes on the side wall. The lower end of the bottom brush plate has several rows of bristles and drainage grooves (not limited to four drainage grooves). The side of the bottom brush plate has grooves for fixing the brush strips, and a through hole in the center for connecting and fixing a support rod and for draining wastewater. The pot lid... The main body is equipped with a clean water tank and a wastewater tank. A pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the water tank to identify the water content in both tanks. A water pump is also installed at the bottom of the water tank for injecting clean water and discharging wastewater. The pot lid has a rotation control device inside to provide power to the pot brush component. The upper part of the pot lid includes a detergent container that can store and dispense detergent into the pot in a measured amount. A power module is located at the handle to provide power to all components of the system. The upper part of the pot lid also includes a control module to identify the electrical signals transmitted by each sensor and issue function commands for operation.

[0046] See Figure 2 The schematic diagram shown is of an intelligent pot brush, which includes: brush bar 1, handle 2 (including power module), control module 3, detergent container 5, wastewater tank 7, pressure sensor 8, clean water tank 9, water pump 10, rotation control device 12, support rod 13, bottom brush plate 14 and other components.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the inlet of the water pump 10 can be connected to a T-joint, dividing the inlet of the water pump 10 into two branches, such as the first inlet branch 11 and the second inlet branch 15. The outlet of the water pump 10 is also connected to another T-joint, dividing the outlet into two branches, such as the first outlet branch 16 and the second outlet branch 6. The water pump 10 is connected to the clean water tank 9 through the first inlet branch 11 and to the hollow brush strip 1 through the first outlet branch 16. The water pump 10 is connected to the hollow support rod 13 through the second inlet branch 15 and to the sewage tank 7 through the second outlet branch 6. Each of the two inlet branches and the two outlet branches is equipped with a valve to control opening and closing (normally in a closed state), so that the first inlet branch 11 and the first outlet branch 16 open and close simultaneously, and the second inlet branch 15 and the second outlet branch 6 open and close simultaneously.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotation control device 12 is equipped with an electric motor, which can drive the brush strip 1 and the bottom brush plate 14 to rotate in the forward or reverse direction, so as to achieve the washing effect of the brush strip and the bottom brush plate on the pot wall and the pot bottom.

[0049] like Figure 2As shown, the detergent container 5 is used to dispense detergent. A solenoid valve 4 is installed at the bottom of the detergent container and connected to the inside of the pot. By controlling the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 4, a certain amount of detergent can be dispensed into the pot.

[0050] Based on the above description, see Figure 3 The flowchart shows another method for controlling a pot brush. The method for controlling a pot brush in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0051] Step S302: Obtain the first water content of the clean water tank and the second water content of the wastewater tank.

[0052] The method provided in this embodiment can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 4 The diagram shown illustrates a control method for an intelligent pot brush, as follows: Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, when the smart pot brush is turned on, the control module 3 starts working and first performs a self-test. The pressure sensor 8 can detect the first water content of the clean water tank 9 and the second water content of the wastewater tank 7, and respectively feed the detection data back to the control module 3.

[0053] In summary, this embodiment can detect the water content of the clean water tank and the wastewater tank through a pressure sensor before the cleaning function is started, so as to avoid the cleaning work being affected by insufficient clean water or excessive wastewater after the cleaning is started.

[0054] Step S304: If the first moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset first moisture content threshold and the second moisture content is less than a preset second moisture content threshold, perform a cleaning operation on the pot body and discharge the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank.

[0055] In some embodiments, if the first moisture content is less than the first moisture content threshold, a water addition prompt is executed; if the second moisture content is greater than or equal to the second moisture content threshold, a sewage discharge prompt is executed.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, when the first water content in the water tank 9 is less than the first water content threshold set by the system (e.g., 10g), a water addition prompt can be executed, but the cleaning operation cannot be started, thus avoiding the lack of clean water during the cleaning operation, which would result in the cookware not being cleaned properly.

[0057] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, when the second water content in the wastewater tank 7 is greater than or equal to the second water content threshold set by the system (e.g., 100g), a sewage discharge prompt operation can be performed, and the cleaning operation cannot be started, thereby avoiding the accumulation of wastewater inside the pot due to insufficient capacity of the wastewater tank 7 during the cleaning operation.

[0058] In some embodiments, the step of performing a cleaning operation on the pot body and discharging the wastewater generated from the cleaning operation into a wastewater tank includes: performing a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; discharging the wastewater generated from the first rinsing and cleaning operation into a wastewater tank; performing a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body to remove residual stains, and performing a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; and discharging the wastewater generated from the second rinsing and cleaning operation into a wastewater tank.

[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first rinsing and cleaning operation of the pot wall and bottom can be performed as follows: After the self-test is successful, the cleaning function can be activated. The valves of the first water inlet 11 and the first water outlet 16 are opened for a fixed time (e.g., 10s) and then closed. The water pump 10 is controlled to draw clean water from the clean water tank 9 into the hollow brush strip 1. The clean water flows into the hollow brush strip 1 and is sprayed out from the spray hole. The solenoid valve 4 at the bottom of the detergent container 5 is opened for a fixed time (e.g., 3s) and then closed. At the same time, the rotation control device 12 is controlled to drive the brush strip and the bottom brush plate to rotate forward for a fixed time (e.g., 10s) and then in the opposite direction for a fixed time (e.g., 10s). The motor rotates alternately in both directions (e.g., 10 times) to complete the first rinsing and cleaning operation of the pot wall and bottom.

[0060] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the wastewater generated by the first flushing and cleaning operation can be discharged into the wastewater tank by controlling the valves of the second inlet 15 and the second outlet 6 to open for a fixed time (e.g., 30s) and then close them, so that the wastewater generated after the operation is sucked into the wastewater tank 7 by the water pump 10 from the hollow support rod 13.

[0061] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the second rinsing and cleaning operation for residual stains on the pot wall and bottom, and the foam cleaning operation for the pot wall and bottom can be performed as follows: control the valves of the first water outlet 16 and the first water inlet 11 to open for a fixed time (e.g., 10s) and then close them; control the water pump 10 to draw clean water from the clean water tank 9 into the hollow brush strip 1; the clean water flows into the hollow brush strip 1 and is sprayed out from the spray hole; at the same time, control the rotation control device 12 to drive the brush strip 1 and the bottom brush plate 14 to rotate forward for a fixed time (e.g., 10s) and then in the opposite direction for a fixed time (e.g., 10s); the rotation control device 12 repeats the forward and reverse rotation (e.g., 5 times) alternately, thereby completing the second rinsing and cleaning operation for residual stains on the pot wall and bottom, and the foam cleaning operation for the pot wall and bottom.

[0062] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the wastewater generated by the second flushing and cleaning operation can be discharged into the wastewater tank by controlling the valves of the second inlet 15 and the second outlet 6 to open for a fixed time (e.g., 30s) and then close them, so that the wastewater generated after the cleaning operation is sucked into the wastewater tank 7 by the water pump 10 from the hollow support rod 13.

[0063] In summary, this embodiment allows for two more rinses with clean water and a pot brush after the detergent is added during a single cleaning process. This effectively cleans the cookware while removing residual detergent and foam.

[0064] Step S306: During the cleaning operation, determine the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and determine whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight.

[0065] In some embodiments, the weight of the first clean water tank of the clean water tank and the weight of the first wastewater tank of the wastewater tank before the first flushing and cleaning operation can be determined; the weight of the second clean water tank of the clean water tank and the weight of the second wastewater tank of the wastewater tank after the first flushing and cleaning operation can be determined; the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body can be determined based on the weight of the first clean water tank and the weight of the second clean water tank; and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank can be determined based on the weight of the first wastewater tank and the weight of the second wastewater tank.

[0066] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, pressure sensor 8 can measure the mass changes of clean water tank 9 and wastewater tank 7, and feed this data back to control module 3 for logic control: The amount of water flowing from clean water tank 9 into the boiler body is calculated by comparing the weights of the clean water tanks (i.e., the weights of the first and second clean water tanks) before and after opening and closing the first outlet 16 and the first inlet 11. Similarly, the amount of water flowing from the boiler body into wastewater tank 7 is calculated by comparing the weights of the wastewater tanks (i.e., the weights of the first and second wastewater tanks) before and after opening and closing the second outlet 6 and the second inlet 15.

[0067] In some embodiments, if the difference between the second weight and the first weight is greater than a preset first weight threshold, a first rinsing and cleaning operation is performed on the pot wall and the bottom of the pot; if the difference is less than or equal to the first weight threshold and the difference is greater than a preset second weight threshold, a second rinsing and cleaning operation is performed on the pot wall and the bottom of the pot to remove residual dirt, and a cleaning operation is performed on the foam on the pot wall and the bottom of the pot; if the difference is less than or equal to the second weight threshold, the cleaning operation is stopped.

[0068] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, we can first calculate the difference x between the second weight and the first weight (sewage will contain substances such as oil and detergent, so ideally x ≥ 0).

[0069] When x is greater than the first weight threshold set by the system (e.g., 5g), it can be considered that there is a lot of oil in the pot. At this time, the pot wall and bottom need to be rinsed and cleaned again.

[0070] When x is between the first weight threshold (e.g., 5g) and the second weight threshold (e.g., 1g) set by the system, it can be considered that there are minor oil stains such as residual dirt and foam in the pot. At this time, it is not necessary to perform the first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom again. Instead, the pot wall and bottom can be rinsed and cleaned for residual dirt, and the foam on the pot wall and bottom can be cleaned.

[0071] When x is less than the second weight threshold set by the system (e.g., 1g), it can be assumed that there is no oil on the pot body, the cleaning operation will stop and the user will be prompted that the cleaning operation is complete.

[0072] In summary, this embodiment can not only automatically perform cleaning operations on the pot body, but also accurately determine whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank. This achieves automated control of the cleaning operation, has high intelligence, and can improve the user experience.

[0073] In some embodiments, during the cleaning operation, a first real-time water content of the clean water tank and / or a second real-time water content of the wastewater tank are obtained, and the cleaning operation is determined to continue or stop based on the first real-time water content and / or the second real-time water content.

[0074] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the pressure sensor 8 can feed back the first real-time water content of the clean water tank 9 and / or the second real-time water content of the wastewater tank 7 as water content signal data of the clean water tank 9 and the wastewater tank 7 to the control module 3 in real time.

[0075] In some embodiments, if the first real-time moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset third moisture content threshold and the second real-time moisture content is less than a preset fourth moisture content threshold, the cleaning operation continues; if the first real-time moisture content is less than the third moisture content threshold or the second real-time moisture content is not less than the fourth moisture content threshold, the cleaning operation stops.

[0076] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, when the first real-time water content in the clean water tank 9 is less than the third water content threshold (e.g., 50g), the control motor stops rotating, all valves close, and a water filling prompt is executed. When the second real-time water content in the wastewater tank 7 is not less than the fourth water content threshold (e.g., 1300g), the control motor stops rotating, all valves close, and a wastewater discharge prompt is executed.

[0077] When the first real-time water content in the clean water tank 9 is greater than or equal to the third water content threshold (e.g., 50g), and the second real-time water content in the wastewater tank 7 is less than the fourth water content threshold (e.g., 1300g), the cleaning operation can continue.

[0078] In addition, after the water addition prompt, if the first real-time water content in the clean water tank 9 is greater than or equal to the water content limit set by the system (e.g., 500g), the cleaning operation can continue; after the wastewater discharge prompt, if the second real-time water content in the wastewater tank 7 is less than the water content limit set by the system (e.g., 50g), the cleaning operation can continue.

[0079] In summary, this embodiment can determine during the intelligent cleaning process that the cookware still needs cleaning, which may result in insufficient clean water or excessive wastewater. The pressure sensor provides feedback on the real-time water content of the clean water tank and the wastewater tank, thereby avoiding insufficient clean water or excessive wastewater that could lead to the cleaning operation not meeting the requirements.

[0080] The method provided in this embodiment of the invention can detect the water content of the clean water tank and the wastewater tank by a pressure sensor before the cleaning function is started, so as to avoid the cleaning work being affected by insufficient clean water or excessive wastewater after the cleaning is started.

[0081] The method provided in this embodiment of the invention can rinse the cookware twice with clean water and a pot brush after adding detergent in one cleaning process, which can clean the cookware and remove residual detergent and foam.

[0082] The method provided in this embodiment of the invention can accurately determine whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, thereby achieving automated control of the cleaning operation, which has high intelligence and can improve the user experience.

[0083] The method provided in this embodiment of the invention can determine during the intelligent cleaning process that the cookware still needs to be cleaned, which may result in insufficient clean water or excessive wastewater. The real-time water content of the clean water tank and the wastewater tank is fed back by a pressure sensor, thereby avoiding insufficient clean water or excessive wastewater that may cause the cleaning operation to fail to meet the requirements.

[0084] Example 3:

[0085] Corresponding to the above method embodiments, this invention provides a control device for a pot brush, which includes a clean water tank and a wastewater tank. (See attached image) Figure 5 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a control device for a pot brush, which includes:

[0086] Moisture content detection module 51 is used to obtain the first moisture content of the clean water tank and the second moisture content of the sewage tank;

[0087] The cleaning operation execution module 52 is used to perform a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content, and to discharge the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank.

[0088] The cleaning operation control module 53 is used to determine the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank during the cleaning operation, and to determine whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight.

[0089] This invention provides a control device for a pot brush, which acquires a first water content in a clean water tank and a second water content in a wastewater tank; performs a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first and second water contents, and discharges the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; during the cleaning operation, it determines a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and determines whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second and first weights. This method can adapt to ordinary and smart pots of different sizes, automatically performing cleaning operations on the pots, improving the user experience, filling the gap in smart pot cleaning, and thus promoting the development of digital kitchen appliances.

[0090] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned cleaning operation execution module is used to perform a cleaning operation on the pot body if the first moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset first moisture content threshold and the second moisture content is less than a preset second moisture content threshold.

[0091] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning operation execution module is further configured to perform a water addition prompt operation if the first moisture content is less than the first moisture content threshold, and to perform a sewage discharge prompt operation if the second moisture content is greater than or equal to the second moisture content threshold.

[0092] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned cleaning operation execution module is used to perform a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; discharge the wastewater generated by the first rinsing and cleaning operation into a wastewater tank; perform a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body to remove residual stains, and perform a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; discharge the wastewater generated by the second rinsing and cleaning operation into a wastewater tank.

[0093] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned cleaning operation control module is used to determine the weight of the first clean water tank of the clean water tank and the weight of the first sewage tank of the sewage tank before the first flushing and cleaning operation; determine the weight of the second clean water tank of the clean water tank and the weight of the second sewage tank of the sewage tank after the first flushing and cleaning operation; determine the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body based on the weight of the first clean water tank and the weight of the second clean water tank; and determine the second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the sewage tank based on the weight of the first sewage tank and the weight of the second sewage tank.

[0094] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned cleaning operation control module is used to perform a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and pot bottom if the difference between the second weight and the first weight is greater than a preset first weight threshold; if the difference is less than or equal to the first weight threshold and the difference is greater than a preset second weight threshold, perform a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and pot bottom for residual stains, and perform a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and pot bottom; if the difference is less than or equal to the second weight threshold, stop the cleaning operation.

[0095] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned device further includes: a real-time moisture content control module, used to acquire a first real-time moisture content of the clean water tank and / or a second real-time moisture content of the wastewater tank during the cleaning operation, and determine whether to continue the cleaning operation or stop the cleaning operation based on the first real-time moisture content and / or the second real-time moisture content.

[0096] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned real-time moisture content control module is used to continue the cleaning operation if the first real-time moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset third moisture content threshold and the second real-time moisture content is less than a preset fourth moisture content threshold; and to stop the cleaning operation if the first real-time moisture content is less than the third moisture content threshold or the second real-time moisture content is not less than the fourth moisture content threshold.

[0097] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the control device for the pot brush described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the embodiments of the aforementioned control method for the pot brush, and will not be repeated here.

[0098] Example 4:

[0099] This invention also provides an electronic device for operating the above-described control method for a pot brush; see [link to related documentation]. Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of an electronic device, which includes a memory 100 and a processor 101. The memory 100 stores one or more computer instructions, which are executed by the processor 101 to implement the above-mentioned control method for the pot brush.

[0100] Further, Figure 6The electronic device shown also includes a bus 102 and a communication interface 103, with the processor 101, the communication interface 103 and the memory 100 connected via the bus 102.

[0101] The memory 100 may include high-speed random access memory (RAM) or non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device. Communication between this system network element and at least one other network element is achieved through at least one communication interface 103 (which can be wired or wireless), such as the Internet, wide area network, local area network, or metropolitan area network. The bus 102 may be an ISA bus, PCI bus, or EISA bus, etc. The bus can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 6 The symbol is represented by a single double-headed arrow, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0102] Processor 101 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In implementation, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuitry in the hardware of processor 101 or by instructions in software form. Processor 101 can be a general-purpose processor, including a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Network Processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this invention. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this invention can be directly manifested as execution by a hardware decoding processor, or execution by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software module can reside in a readily available storage medium in the art, such as random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, or registers. This storage medium is located in memory 100, and processor 101 reads information from memory 100 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the method described in the foregoing embodiments.

[0103] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions. When these computer-executable instructions are called and executed by a processor, they cause the processor to implement the aforementioned control method for the pot brush. For specific implementation details, please refer to the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0104] The control method, apparatus, electronic device, and computer program product of the pot brush provided in the embodiments of the present invention include a computer-readable storage medium storing program code. The instructions included in the program code can be used to execute the methods in the preceding method embodiments. For specific implementation, please refer to the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the system and / or device described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0106] Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0107] If the functions are implemented in the form of software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0108] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0109] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of the present invention, used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit it. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a pot brush, characterized in that, The pot brush includes a clean water tank and a wastewater tank, and the method includes: Obtain the first water content of the clean water tank and the second water content of the wastewater tank; The pot body is cleaned based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content, and the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation is discharged into the wastewater tank. During the cleaning operation, a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank are determined, and the cleaning operation is continued or stopped based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight. The steps of performing a cleaning operation on the pot body and discharging the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank include: performing a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot body's walls and bottom; discharging the wastewater generated from the first rinsing and cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; performing a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot body's walls and bottom to remove residual dirt, and performing a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot body's walls and bottom; and discharging the wastewater generated from the second rinsing and cleaning operation and the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank. The step of determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight includes: if the difference between the second weight and the first weight is greater than a preset first weight threshold, performing a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom; if the difference is less than or equal to the first weight threshold and the difference is greater than a preset second weight threshold, performing a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom for residual stains, and performing a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom; if the difference is less than or equal to the second weight threshold, stopping the cleaning operation.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of performing a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content include: If the first moisture content is greater than or equal to a preset first moisture content threshold and the second moisture content is less than a preset second moisture content threshold, a cleaning operation is performed on the pot body.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the first moisture content is less than the first moisture content threshold, a water addition prompt will be executed; If the second moisture content is greater than or equal to the second moisture content threshold, a sewage discharge prompt operation is executed.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of determining the first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the boiler body and the second weight of water flowing from the boiler body into the wastewater tank include: Determine the weight of the first clean water tank and the weight of the first sewage tank of the sewage tank before the first flushing and cleaning operation; Determine the weight of the second clean water tank of the clean water tank and the weight of the second sewage tank of the sewage tank after the first flushing and cleaning operation; The first weight of water flowing into the pot body from the first water tank and the second water tank is determined based on the weight of the first water tank and the weight of the second water tank. The second weight of the water flowing into the wastewater tank from the boiler is determined based on the weight of the first wastewater tank and the weight of the second wastewater tank.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The method further includes: During the cleaning operation, the first real-time water content of the clean water tank and / or the second real-time water content of the wastewater tank are obtained, and the cleaning operation is continued or stopped based on the first real-time water content and / or the second real-time water content.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steps for determining whether to continue or stop the cleaning operation based on the first real-time moisture content and / or the second real-time moisture content include: If the first real-time moisture content is greater than or equal to the preset third moisture content threshold and the second real-time moisture content is less than the preset fourth moisture content threshold, the cleaning operation continues. If the first real-time moisture content is less than the third moisture content threshold or the second real-time moisture content is not less than the fourth moisture content threshold, the cleaning operation is stopped.

7. A control device for a pot brush, characterized in that, The pot brush includes a clean water tank and a wastewater tank, and the device includes: A moisture content detection module is used to obtain the first moisture content of the clean water tank and the second moisture content of the wastewater tank; The cleaning operation execution module is used to perform a cleaning operation on the pot body based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content, and discharge the wastewater generated during the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; The cleaning operation control module is used to determine, during the execution of the cleaning operation, a first weight of water flowing from the clean water tank into the pot body and a second weight of water flowing from the pot body into the wastewater tank, and to determine whether to continue the cleaning operation or stop the cleaning operation based on the difference between the second weight and the first weight. The cleaning operation execution module is used to perform a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; discharge the wastewater generated by the first rinsing and cleaning operation into the wastewater tank; perform a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body to remove residual stains, and perform a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom of the pot body; discharge the wastewater generated by the second rinsing and cleaning operation and the cleaning operation into the wastewater tank. The cleaning operation control module is configured to perform a first rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom if the difference between the second weight and the first weight is greater than a preset first weight threshold; perform a second rinsing and cleaning operation on the pot wall and bottom for residual stains if the difference is less than or equal to the first weight threshold and the difference is greater than a preset second weight threshold, and perform a cleaning operation on the foam on the pot wall and bottom; and stop the cleaning operation if the difference is less than or equal to the second weight threshold.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing computer-executable instructions that can be executed by the processor, the processor executing the computer-executable instructions to implement the control method of the pot brush according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which, when invoked and executed by a processor, cause the processor to implement the control method for the pot brush according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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