Drying device, drying control method, and sterilizer

Abstract

The application provides a drying device, a drying control method and a sterilization cabinet, which comprise a gravity sensor, a controller and a heating element; the gravity sensor acquires the weight of tableware placed in the cabinet; the controller determines whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a reference weight; according to the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the reference weight, the drying gear and the compensation coefficient are determined; the drying gear corresponds to a drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried and the drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware, the reference weight and the weight of the tableware that has been dried and is saved in advance; the drying control signal is generated according to the drying gear and the compensation coefficient; and the heating element is used to respond to the drying control signal. The technology acquires the weight of the tableware placed in the cabinet through the gravity sensor, so as to match the corresponding drying time and the compensation coefficient of the actual drying time according to the weight of the tableware, and improve the flexibility of the drying time adjustment function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart kitchen equipment technology, and in particular to a drying device, a drying control method, and a disinfection cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drying devices have two main functions: drying and sterilization. Their programmed operating times are pre-set by the manufacturer. Taking the drying function as an example, the aforementioned drying time is the shortest time required to complete drying when the sterilizer is fully loaded and all utensils are damp. While this setting can meet all user drying needs, it cannot flexibly adapt to various usage scenarios. For instance, if the sterilizer already contains some dried utensils, the pre-set operating time will result in excessive power consumption and energy waste.

[0003] Therefore, existing drying equipment suffers from poor flexibility in adjusting drying time and excessive power consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drying device, a drying control method, and a disinfection cabinet to improve the flexibility of the drying time adjustment function and reduce power consumption.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a drying device, comprising: a gravity sensor, a controller, and a heating element; the gravity sensor is disposed at the bottom of an external cabinet; the gravity sensor is used to acquire the weight of tableware placed inside the cabinet; the controller is used to determine whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight is used to indicate a preset estimated weight of tableware used by the user for each meal; a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient are determined based on the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight; the preset drying level corresponds to a preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the tableware weight, the preset reference weight, and a pre-saved weight of dried tableware; a drying control signal is generated based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient; the heating element is used to respond to the drying control signal and dry the tableware.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the controller is further configured to: if the relationship between the weight of the utensil and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the utensil is greater than the preset reference weight, determine a first preset drying level and a first compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the utensil; the first preset drying level corresponds to a first preset drying time, and the first actual drying time corresponding to the first preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the first compensation coefficient and the weight of the first utensil to be dried and the first preset drying time; the weight of the first utensil to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the preset reference weight and the weight of the dried utensil from the weight of the utensil in sequence; generate a first drying control signal according to the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient; the heating element is further configured to respond to the first drying control signal and dry the utensil.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the controller is further configured to: if the relationship between the weight of the utensil and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the utensil is less than or equal to the preset reference weight, determine a second preset drying level and a second compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the utensil based on the weight of the utensil; wherein the second compensation coefficient is zero; the second preset drying level corresponds to a second preset drying time, and the second actual drying time corresponding to the second preset drying time is the second preset drying time; generate a second drying control signal based on the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient; the heating element is further configured to respond to the second drying control signal and dry the utensil.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the controller is further configured to determine whether the weight of the tableware corresponds to the trigger flag for the first start of the drying device; based on the correspondence between the weight of the tableware and the trigger flag, and the relationship between the weight of the tableware and a preset reference weight, determine a third preset drying level and a third compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware; the third preset drying level corresponds to a third preset drying time, and the third actual drying time corresponding to the third preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the third compensation coefficient and the third weight of the tableware to be dried, and the third preset drying time; the third weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight; a third drying control signal is generated based on the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient; the heating element is further configured to respond to the third drying control signal and dry the tableware.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after the heating element completes the drying operation, the controller is further configured to: detect the weight of the dried tableware in the drying device by means of the gravity sensor; and update the weight of the dried tableware to the weight of the dried tableware.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device further includes a door control switch connected to the controller; the door control switch is disposed at a preset position on the cabinet door of the cabinet; the door control switch is used to acquire the open / closed state of the cabinet door; the controller is further used to determine whether the cabinet door is open based on the switch state; if so, continue to acquire the switch state until it is determined that the cabinet door is closed; when the cabinet door is detected to be closed, update the weight of the dried tableware to the weight of the dried tableware.

[0011] In a second aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a drying control method, wherein the drying device described in any one of the first to fifth possible embodiments of the first aspect is applied; the method includes: acquiring the weight of tableware placed in the cabinet using the gravity sensor; determining whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight being used to indicate a preset estimated weight of tableware used by the user for each meal; determining a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient based on the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight; the preset drying level corresponding to a preset drying time, the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time being equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried being calculated based on the tableware weight, the preset reference weight, and a pre-saved weight of dried tableware; generating a drying control signal based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient; and drying the tableware by responding to the drying control signal through the heating element.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient based on the relationship between the weight of the tableware and a preset reference weight includes: if the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, determining a first preset drying level and a first compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; the first preset drying level corresponds to a first preset drying time, and the first actual drying time corresponding to the first preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the first compensation coefficient and the weight of the first tableware to be dried and the first preset drying time; the weight of the first tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the preset reference weight and the weight of the already dried tableware from the weight of the tableware; generating a first drying control signal based on the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient; and drying the tableware by responding to the drying control signal through the heating element, the step of drying the tableware by responding to the first drying control signal through the heating element includes: drying the tableware by responding to the first drying control signal through the heating element.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient based on the relationship between the weight of the tableware and a preset reference weight includes: if the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is less than or equal to the preset reference weight, determining a second preset drying level and a second compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware; wherein the second compensation coefficient is zero; the second preset drying level corresponds to a second preset drying time, and the second actual drying time corresponding to the second preset drying time is the second preset drying time; generating a second drying control signal based on the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient; and drying the tableware by responding to the drying control signal through the heating element, the step of drying the tableware by responding to the second drying control signal through the heating element includes: drying the tableware by responding to the second drying control signal through the heating element.

[0014] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide a disinfection cabinet, comprising: a drying device and a cabinet body according to any one of the first to fifth possible embodiments of the first aspect; the cabinet body includes left and right wall stiffeners; and the gravity sensor is disposed at the bottom of the left and right wall stiffeners.

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention bring the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This invention provides a drying device, a drying control method, and a disinfection cabinet, including: a gravity sensor, a controller, and a heating element; the gravity sensor is disposed at the bottom of the cabinet; the gravity sensor is used to acquire the weight of tableware placed inside the cabinet; the controller is used to determine whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight is used to indicate the preset estimated weight of tableware used by the user for each meal; based on the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight, a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient are determined; the preset drying level corresponds to a preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the tableware weight, the preset reference weight, and the pre-saved weight of dried tableware; a drying control signal is generated based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient; the heating element is used to respond to the drying control signal and dry the tableware. The aforementioned drying device uses a gravity sensor to obtain the weight of the tableware placed inside the cabinet, and matches the corresponding drying time and the compensation coefficient of the actual drying time according to the weight of the tableware, thereby improving the flexibility of the drying time adjustment function and reducing power consumption.

[0017] Other features and advantages disclosed in this embodiment 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.

[0018] 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

[0019] 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a drying control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic flowchart of another drying control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a disinfection cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Icons: 11-Gravity sensor; 12-Controller; 13-Heating element; 41-Cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] Currently, drying devices primarily function as dryers and sterilizers. Their programmed operating times are pre-set by the manufacturer. For example, the drying time mentioned above is the minimum time required to complete drying when the sterilizer is fully loaded and all utensils are damp. While this setting can meet all user drying needs, it cannot flexibly adapt to various usage scenarios. For instance, if the sterilizer already contains some dried utensils, the pre-set operating time will result in excessive power consumption and energy waste. Therefore, existing drying devices suffer from poor flexibility in adjusting drying time and excessive power consumption.

[0027] Based on this, embodiments of the present invention provide a drying device, a drying control method, and a disinfection cabinet. The drying device uses a gravity sensor to obtain the weight of the tableware placed inside the cabinet, and matches the corresponding drying time and a compensation coefficient for the actual drying time according to the weight of the tableware, thereby improving the flexibility of the drying time adjustment function and reducing power consumption. To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of a drying device disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention will be provided first.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] In this embodiment, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As seen above, the drying device includes: a gravity sensor 11, a controller 12, and a heating element 13; the gravity sensor 11 is located at the bottom of the cabinet of the external device.

[0030] The gravity sensor 11 is used to acquire the weight of the tableware placed in the cabinet; the controller 12 is used to determine whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight is used to indicate the preset estimated weight of the tableware used by the user for each meal; based on the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight, a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient are determined; the preset drying level corresponds to a preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware, the preset reference weight, and the pre-saved weight of dried tableware; a drying control signal is generated based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient; the heating element 13 is used to respond to the drying control signal and dry the tableware.

[0031] In actual operation, the controller 12 is further configured to: if the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, determine the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; the first preset drying level corresponds to the first preset drying time, and the first actual drying time corresponding to the first preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the first compensation coefficient and the weight of the first tableware to be dried and the first preset drying time; the weight of the first tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the preset reference weight and the weight of the already dried tableware from the weight of the tableware; generate a first drying control signal based on the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient; the heating element 13 is further configured to respond to the first drying control signal and dry the tableware.

[0032] Furthermore, the controller 12 is also configured to: if the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is less than or equal to the preset reference weight, determine a second preset drying level and a second compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; wherein the second compensation coefficient is zero; the second preset drying level corresponds to a second preset drying time, and the second actual drying time corresponding to the second preset drying time is the second preset drying time; generate a second drying control signal based on the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient; the heating element is also configured to respond to the second drying control signal to dry the tableware.

[0033] Furthermore, the controller 12 is also used to: determine whether the weight of the tableware corresponds to the trigger flag for the first start of the drying device; determine the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the correspondence between the weight of the tableware and the trigger flag and the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight; the third preset drying level corresponds to the third preset drying time, and the third actual drying time corresponding to the third preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the third compensation coefficient and the weight of the third tableware to be dried and the third preset drying time; the weight of the third tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight; generate a third drying control signal based on the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient; the heating element 13 is also used to respond to the third drying control signal and dry the tableware.

[0034] Specifically, the controller 12 is further configured to: if the weight of the tableware corresponds to the trigger flag of the first start of the drying device, and the weight of the tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, determine the fourth preset drying level and the fourth compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; the fourth compensation coefficient is used to indicate the adjustment coefficient multiplied by the weight of the fourth tableware to be dried in the drying device; the fourth actual drying time corresponding to the fourth preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the fourth compensation coefficient and the weight of the fourth tableware to be dried and the fourth preset drying time; the weight of the fourth tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the reference weight from the weight of the tableware; generate a fourth drying control signal based on the fourth preset drying level and the fourth compensation coefficient; the heating element 13 is further configured to dry the tableware in response to the fourth drying control signal.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first preset drying setting, the second preset drying setting, the third preset drying setting, and the fourth preset drying setting correspond to the actual drying settings. For example: if the tableware weighs less than or equal to 4KG, it corresponds to the first actual drying setting, and the drying time for the first actual drying setting is 10 minutes; if the tableware weighs more than 4KG or less than or equal to 8KG, it corresponds to the second actual drying setting, and the drying time for the second actual drying setting is 15 minutes; if the tableware weighs more than 8KG or less than or equal to 12KG, it corresponds to the third actual drying setting, and the drying time for the third actual drying setting is 20 minutes; if the tableware weighs more than 12KG, it corresponds to the fourth actual drying setting, and the drying time for the fourth actual drying setting is 30 minutes.

[0036] Furthermore, since the amount of moisture evaporation and the amount of moisture discharged from the device have reached a balance after the preset drying time at the aforementioned drying setting, the remaining weight of damp tableware obtained by subtracting the original weight of the tableware in the device from the actual drying time is approximately linearly related to the required drying time. The aforementioned compensation coefficient can be pre-calculated through testing to calculate the required drying time for the remaining damp tableware. The larger the weight of the tableware loaded in the device before drying, the longer the required drying time for the remaining damp tableware, i.e., the larger the value of the compensation coefficient. Taking a drying device with a rated volume of 100L and a rated load capacity of 12kg as an example, the recommended value for the third compensation coefficient corresponding to the third preset drying setting is 2; the recommended value for the second compensation coefficient corresponding to the second preset drying setting is 3; and the recommended value for the first compensation coefficient corresponding to the first preset drying setting is 4.

[0037] Furthermore, after the heating element 13 completes the drying operation, the controller 12 is also used to: detect the weight of the dried tableware in the drying device through the gravity sensor 11; and update the weight of the dried tableware to the weight of the dried tableware.

[0038] In actual operation, the above-mentioned device also includes a door control switch connected to the controller 12; the door control switch is set at a preset position on the cabinet door of the cabinet; the door control switch is used to obtain the open / closed state of the cabinet door; the controller 12 is also used to determine whether the cabinet door is open based on the switch state; if so, continue to obtain the switch state until it is determined that the cabinet door is closed; when the cabinet door is detected to be closed, update the weight of the dried tableware to the weight of the dried tableware.

[0039] This invention provides a drying device, including: a gravity sensor, a controller, and a heating element; the gravity sensor is disposed at the bottom of an external cabinet; the gravity sensor is used to acquire the weight of tableware placed inside the cabinet; the controller is used to determine whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight is used to indicate the preset estimated weight of tableware used by the user for each meal; based on the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight, a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient are determined; the preset drying level corresponds to a preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried, and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the tableware weight, the preset reference weight, and a pre-saved weight of dried tableware; a drying control signal is generated based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient; the heating element is used to respond to the drying control signal and dry the tableware. This drying device acquires the weight of the tableware placed inside the cabinet through a gravity sensor, and matches the corresponding drying time and the compensation coefficient of the actual drying time according to the tableware weight, thereby improving the flexibility of the drying time adjustment function and reducing power consumption.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] In this embodiment, Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a drying control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the above-described drying control method is applied to the drying apparatus in Embodiment 1.

[0042] Depend on Figure 2 As can be seen, the above methods include:

[0043] Step S201: The weight of the tableware placed in the cabinet is obtained by using the gravity sensor mentioned above.

[0044] Step S202: Determine whether the weight of the above-mentioned tableware is greater than the preset benchmark weight; the preset benchmark weight is used to indicate the preset estimated weight of the tableware used by the user for each meal.

[0045] Step S203: Based on the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight, determine the preset drying level and compensation coefficient; the preset drying level corresponds to the preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware, the preset reference weight, and the pre-saved weight of the dried tableware; generate a drying control signal based on the preset drying level and compensation coefficient.

[0046] Step S204: The tableware is dried by responding to the drying control signal by the heating element.

[0047] In this embodiment, the aforementioned baseline weight is generally set to 3KG.

[0048] exist Figure 2 Based on the drying control method shown, Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of another drying control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Depend on Figure 3 As seen above, step S203 includes:

[0050] Step S2031: If the relationship between the weight of the aforementioned tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the aforementioned tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, determine the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the aforementioned tableware based on the weight of the aforementioned tableware; the first preset drying level corresponds to the first preset drying time, and the first actual drying time corresponding to the first preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the first compensation coefficient and the weight of the first tableware to be dried and the first preset drying time; the weight of the first tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the preset reference weight and the weight of the already dried tableware from the weight of the aforementioned tableware; generate a first drying control signal based on the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient.

[0051] Furthermore, step S204 above includes the following step S2041:

[0052] Step S2041: The tableware is dried by responding to the first drying control signal by the heating element.

[0053] Depend on Figure 3 As can be seen, step S203 above also includes:

[0054] Step S2032: If the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is less than or equal to the preset reference weight, determine the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware; wherein, the second compensation coefficient is zero; the second preset drying level corresponds to the second preset drying time, and the second actual drying time corresponding to the second preset drying time is the second preset drying time; generate a second drying control signal based on the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient.

[0055] Furthermore, step S204 above also includes the following step S2042:

[0056] Step S2042: The tableware is dried by responding to the second drying control signal by the heating element.

[0057] In actual operation, before step S203, the method further includes: determining whether the weight of the tableware corresponds to the trigger flag for the first start of the drying device; determining the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the correspondence between the weight of the tableware and the trigger flag, and the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight; the third preset drying level corresponds to the third preset drying time, and the third actual drying time corresponding to the third preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the third compensation coefficient and the weight of the third tableware to be dried and the third preset drying time; the weight of the third tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight; generating a third drying control signal based on the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient; and drying the tableware by responding to the third drying control signal through the heating element.

[0058] Here, the step of determining the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware, based on the correspondence between the weight of the tableware and the trigger flag, and the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight, includes: if the weight of the tableware corresponds to the trigger flag for the first start of the drying device, and the weight of the tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, determining the fourth preset drying level and the fourth compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; the fourth compensation coefficient is used to indicate the adjustment coefficient multiplied by the weight of the fourth tableware to be dried in the drying device; the fourth actual drying time corresponding to the fourth preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product obtained by multiplying the fourth compensation coefficient and the weight of the fourth tableware to be dried, and the fourth preset drying time; the weight of the fourth tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the reference weight from the weight of the tableware; generating a fourth drying control signal based on the fourth preset drying level and the fourth compensation coefficient; and drying the tableware by responding to the fourth drying control signal through the heating element.

[0059] This invention provides a drying control method, applied to the drying device in Embodiment 1. The method includes: acquiring the weight of tableware placed in the cabinet using a gravity sensor; determining whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight indicating the estimated weight of tableware used by the user for each meal; determining a preset drying level and compensation coefficient based on the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight; the preset drying level corresponding to a preset drying time, the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time being equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried, and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried being calculated based on the tableware weight, the preset reference weight, and a pre-saved weight of dried tableware; generating a drying control signal based on the preset drying level and compensation coefficient; and drying the tableware by responding to the drying control signal with a heating element. This drying control method acquires the weight of tableware placed in the cabinet using a gravity sensor, and matches the corresponding drying time and the compensation coefficient of the actual drying time according to the tableware weight, thereby improving the flexibility of the drying time adjustment function and reducing power consumption.

[0060] Example 3

[0061] This embodiment provides a disinfection cabinet. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a disinfection cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 As seen above, the disinfection cabinet includes the drying device and cabinet body 41 in the above embodiment 1; the cabinet body 41 includes left and right wall stiffeners; the gravity sensor 11 is disposed at the bottom of the left and right wall stiffeners.

[0062] In this embodiment, the amount of data from the gravity sensor can be multiple. Furthermore, the multiple gravity sensors are evenly arranged at the bottom of the wall stiffener plate.

[0063] The disinfection cabinet provided in this embodiment of the invention has the same technical features as the drying device provided in the above embodiments, and therefore can solve the same technical problems and achieve the same technical effects. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the disinfection cabinet described above can be referred to the corresponding description in the aforementioned drying device embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

Claims

1. A drying apparatus, characterized in that, include: Gravity sensor, controller, and heating element; the gravity sensor is located at the bottom of the external device cabinet; The gravity sensor is used to obtain the weight of the tableware placed inside the cabinet; The controller is used to determine whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset reference weight; the preset reference weight is used to indicate the preset estimated weight of the tableware used by the user for each meal; based on the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight, a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient are determined; the preset drying level corresponds to a preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried, and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the tableware weight, the preset reference weight, and the pre-saved weight of dried tableware; and a drying control signal is generated based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient. The heating element is used to dry the tableware in response to the drying control signal; The controller is further configured to: if the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, determine a first preset drying level and a first compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; the first preset drying level corresponds to a first preset drying time, and the first actual drying time corresponding to the first preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the first compensation coefficient and the weight of the first tableware to be dried and the first preset drying time; the weight of the first tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the preset reference weight and the weight of the already dried tableware from the weight of the tableware; and generate a first drying control signal based on the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient. The heating element is also used to dry the tableware in response to the first drying control signal; the controller is also used to: if the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is less than or equal to the preset reference weight, determine a second preset drying level and a second compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware based on the weight of the tableware; wherein, the second compensation coefficient is zero; the second preset drying level corresponds to a second preset drying time, and the second actual drying time corresponding to the second preset drying time is the second preset drying time; generate a second drying control signal based on the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient; The heating element is also used to dry the tableware in response to the second drying control signal; the first preset drying level and the second preset drying level both correspond to the actual drying level.

2. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller is further configured to determine whether the weight of the tableware corresponds to the trigger flag for the first start of the drying device; based on the correspondence between the tableware weight and the trigger flag, and the relationship between the tableware weight and the preset reference weight, determine the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient corresponding to the tableware weight; the third preset drying level corresponds to the third preset drying time, and the third actual drying time corresponding to the third preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the third compensation coefficient and the third weight of the tableware to be dried, and the third preset drying time; the third weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the tableware weight and the preset reference weight; and generate a third drying control signal based on the third preset drying level and the third compensation coefficient. The heating element is also used to dry the tableware in response to the third drying control signal.

3. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the heating element completes the drying operation, the controller is further configured to: detect the weight of the dried tableware in the drying device through the gravity sensor; and update the weight of the dried tableware to the weight of the dried tableware.

4. The drying apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The device also includes a door control switch connected to the controller; the door control switch is located at a preset position on the cabinet door of the cabinet. The door control switch is used to obtain the open / closed status of the cabinet door; The controller is also configured to determine whether the cabinet door is open based on the switch status; if so, continue to acquire the switch status until it is determined that the cabinet door is closed; when the cabinet door is detected to be closed, update the weight of the dried tableware to the weight of the tableware that has been dried.

5. A drying control method, characterized in that, Applied to the drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4; the method comprises: The gravity sensor is used to obtain the weight of the tableware placed inside the cabinet; Determine whether the weight of the tableware is greater than a preset benchmark weight; the preset benchmark weight is used to indicate the preset estimated weight of the tableware used by the user for each meal; Based on the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight, a preset drying level and a compensation coefficient are determined; the preset drying level corresponds to a preset drying time, and the actual drying time corresponding to the preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the compensation coefficient and the weight of the tableware to be dried, and the preset drying time; the weight of the tableware to be dried is calculated based on the weight of the tableware, the preset reference weight, and the pre-saved weight of dried tableware; a drying control signal is generated based on the preset drying level and the compensation coefficient; The heating element responds to the drying control signal to dry the tableware; The step of determining the preset drying level and compensation coefficient based on the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight includes: If the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is greater than the preset reference weight, a first preset drying level and a first compensation coefficient are determined based on the weight of the tableware; the first preset drying level corresponds to a first preset drying time, and the first actual drying time corresponding to the first preset drying time is equal to the sum of the product of the first compensation coefficient and the weight of the first tableware to be dried and the first preset drying time; the weight of the first tableware to be dried is the difference obtained by subtracting the preset reference weight and the weight of the already dried tableware from the weight of the tableware; a first drying control signal is generated based on the first preset drying level and the first compensation coefficient; The step of drying the tableware by responding to the drying control signal through the heating element includes: The heating element responds to the first drying control signal to dry the tableware; If the relationship between the weight of the tableware and the preset reference weight is that the weight of the tableware is less than or equal to the preset reference weight, a second preset drying level and a second compensation coefficient corresponding to the weight of the tableware are determined based on the weight of the tableware; wherein, the second compensation coefficient is zero; the second preset drying level corresponds to a second preset drying time, and the second actual drying time corresponding to the second preset drying time is the second preset drying time; a second drying control signal is generated based on the second preset drying level and the second compensation coefficient; The step of drying the tableware by responding to the drying control signal through the heating element includes: The heating element responds to the second drying control signal to dry the tableware; Both the first preset drying setting and the second preset drying setting correspond to the actual drying setting.

6. A disinfection cabinet, characterized in that, include: The drying device and cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4; the cabinet includes left and right wall stiffeners; the gravity sensor is disposed at the bottom of the left and right wall stiffeners.

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