A water supply system, a linkage method, device and equipment of a water purifier and a pipeline machine

By acquiring the liquid level signals of the water purifier and the water tank, the system enables coordinated control between the water purifier and the water dispenser, solving the problem of sudden decreases in water flow in the water purifier's water supply system, improving user experience, and ensuring the safety of the water tank.

CN117263284BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202311357590.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-18
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-18

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Technical Problem

In a water supply system consisting of a water purifier and a water dispenser, the water flow in the first outlet pipe suddenly decreases when a user draws water, affecting the water drawing experience.

Method used

By acquiring the liquid level signals from the first water outlet pipe and the water tank of the water purifier, it can determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished, and issue a prompt message or adjust the pipe status when necessary to avoid replenishing water, thus ensuring the linkage control between the water purifier and the pipeline machine and preventing the water flow from suddenly decreasing.

Benefits of technology

This solution resolves the issue of a sudden decrease in water flow in the first outlet pipe of the water purifier caused by water tank replenishment, improving the user's water dispensing experience and ensuring the safety of the water tank.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and discloses a water supply system, a linkage method, device and equipment of a water purifier and a pipeline machine, the water purifier is provided with a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used for supplying water in the water purifier, a water tank is arranged in the pipeline machine, and the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline. The linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine comprises the following steps: acquiring state information of the first water outlet pipeline; when the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state, acquiring a first liquid level signal in the water tank; determining whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal; and when the water tank needs to be replenished, issuing a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished. Thus, the water purifier and the pipeline machine are controlled as a whole, and the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier suddenly becomes small due to water replenishment of the water tank in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine is solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, in particular to a water supply system, a linkage method, device and equipment of a water purifier and a pipeline machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the popularization and application of the pipeline machine, more and more families begin to use the combination of the water purifier and the pipeline machine to take water. In the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine, the water purifier purifies water, and the pipeline machine prepares hot water. The water prepared by the water purifier is divided into two paths, the first path is used to directly take normal temperature water by the user, and the second path is used to supply water to the pipeline machine. That is, the water purifier has two water outlet pipelines, wherein the first water outlet pipeline is used to directly take normal temperature water by the user, and the second water outlet pipeline is used to supply water to the pipeline machine.

[0003] The pipeline machine includes a quick heating type and a heat storage type. The quick heating type heats water while water is flowing in, and the heat storage type saves water in a water tank and then heats the water in the water tank, and takes water out of the water tank when taking water.

[0004] At present, in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine, the control of the water purifier and the pipeline machine is independent of each other, and the state signals of the two are not interacted. When the user takes normal temperature water prepared by the water purifier through the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier, if the water tank needs to be supplemented by water through the second water outlet pipeline of the water purifier at this time, the water purifier will shunt the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline to supplement the water tank, which will cause the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline to suddenly decrease when the user takes water, affecting the user's experience of taking water in the water purifier. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the present application provides a water supply system, a linkage method, device and equipment of a water purifier and a pipeline machine to solve the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline suddenly decreases when the user takes water in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine.

[0006] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used to take water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline, and the linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine comprises the following steps: acquiring state information of the first water outlet pipeline; acquiring a first liquid level signal in the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state; determining whether the water tank needs to be supplemented according to the first liquid level signal; and issuing a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be supplemented when the water tank needs to be supplemented.

[0007] The linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine provided by the embodiment can, when the first water outlet pipeline is in the open state, acquire the first liquid level signal in the water tank, determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal, and when the water tank needs to be replenished, instead of using the water prepared by the water purifier to replenish the water tank, send a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished. In the above method, when determining whether the water tank can be replenished, not only the liquid level in the water tank is considered, but also the state of the first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier is considered, and the water purifier and the pipeline machine are controlled as a whole, thereby solving the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier suddenly becomes small due to the replenishment of the water tank in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, after sending the first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished, the method further includes: continuing to acquire the state information of the first water outlet pipeline; determining whether the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state according to the state information; and replenishing the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state.

[0009] That is, when the water tank needs to be replenished, if the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in the open state, the water tank cannot be replenished, and the water tank can be replenished only when the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine further includes the following steps: when the water tank does not need to be replenished and the water taking signal of the pipeline machine is acquired, acquiring a second liquid level signal in the water tank; determining whether the water tank satisfies a preset water outlet condition according to the second liquid level signal; and controlling the pipeline machine to outlet water when the water tank satisfies the water outlet condition.

[0011] Therefore, when the water taking signal of the pipeline machine is acquired, whether the pipeline machine can outlet water can be determined according to the liquid level state in the water tank, thereby ensuring the use safety of the water tank and preventing the water tank from being heated in the state of no water.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, when the water tank does not satisfy the water outlet condition, a second prompt message that the pipeline machine cannot take water is sent.

[0013] Therefore, when the water taking signal of the pipeline machine is acquired, whether the pipeline machine can outlet water can be determined according to the liquid level state in the water tank, thereby ensuring the use safety of the water tank and preventing the water tank from being heated in the state of no water.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, after sending the second prompt message that the pipeline machine cannot take water, the method further includes the following steps: continuing to acquire the state information of the first water outlet pipeline; determining whether the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state according to the state information; and conducting the second water outlet pipeline to replenish the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state.

[0015] Thus, the water tank can be replenished under appropriate conditions to meet the water taking requirements of the pipeline machine.

[0016] In an alternative embodiment, after the second water outlet pipeline is turned on, the following steps are further included: obtaining a third liquid level signal in the water tank or a water replenishment duration from when the second water outlet pipeline is turned on to the current time; determining whether the water tank meets the water outlet condition according to the third liquid level signal or the water replenishment duration; and when the water tank meets the water outlet condition, controlling the pipeline machine to outlet water or sending a third prompt message that the pipeline machine can take water.

[0017] Thus, during the water replenishment of the water tank, the water tank can be found to meet the water outlet condition in time, and the water taking requirements of the pipeline machine can be met as soon as possible.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment, the linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine further includes the following steps: when the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, obtaining a fourth liquid level signal in the water tank; determining whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the fourth liquid level signal; and when the water tank needs to be replenished, turning on the second water outlet pipeline to replenish the water tank.

[0019] Thus, the water tank can be replenished when the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state to ensure the normal use of the pipeline machine.

[0020] In an alternative embodiment, after the second water outlet pipeline is turned on, the following steps are further included: obtaining a fifth liquid level signal in the water tank; determining whether the water tank is replenished according to the fifth liquid level signal; and when the water tank is replenished, turning off the second water outlet pipeline.

[0021] Thus, the water in the water tank can be between a high water level and a low water level.

[0022] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a linkage device of a water purifier and a pipeline machine. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used for taking water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline, and the linkage device of the water purifier and the pipeline machine includes a first obtaining module, a second obtaining module, a judging module and a processing module. The first obtaining module is used for obtaining state information of the first water outlet pipeline. When the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state, the second obtaining module is used for obtaining a first liquid level signal in the water tank. The judging module is used for determining whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal. The processing module is used for sending a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished when the water tank needs to be replenished.

[0023] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a computer device, comprising a memory and a processor, the memory and the processor being connected with each other in communication, the memory storing computer instructions, and the processor executing the computer instructions to perform the water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method of the first aspect or any of the corresponding embodiments.

[0024] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a water supply system, comprising the water purifier, the pipeline machine and the computer device of the third aspect, the water purifier having a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline being used for taking water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine being provided with a water tank, and the water purifier and the water tank being communicated through the second water outlet pipeline.

[0025] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a computer readable storage medium, the computer readable storage medium storing computer instructions, and the computer instructions being used for making a computer execute the water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method of the first aspect or any of the corresponding embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings needed in the specific embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0027] Figure 1 is a flow chart of a first water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a second water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 is a flow chart of a third water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 is a flow chart of a fourth water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 5 is a flow chart of a fifth water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 6 is a structural block diagram of a water purifier and pipeline machine linkage device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 7 is a hardware structure schematic diagram of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0035] As described above, when a user takes normal-temperature water prepared in the water purifier through the first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier, if the water tank needs to be replenished with water through the second water outlet pipeline in the water purifier at this time, the water purifier replenishing the water tank will split the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline, resulting in that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline suddenly becomes small when the user takes water, which affects the user's experience of taking water in the water purifier.

[0036] For example, assuming that the total water flow of the water purifier is L, when A users take water at the water purifier, assuming that no one uses the pipeline machine or the pipeline machine does not need to be replenished with water at this time, the water flow of A users when taking water is L. When A users take water at the water purifier, assuming that B users take hot water at the pipeline machine at the same time, the water flow of A users must become small at this time.

[0037] According to the embodiments of the present application, a water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method embodiment is provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart of the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a group of computer executable instructions, and although the logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be executed in an order different from that shown here.

[0038] In the present embodiment, a water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method is provided, which can be used in a computer device. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used for taking water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, and the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline. Figure 1 is a flowchart of the first water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 The flowchart includes the following steps:

[0039] Step S101: obtaining state information of the first water outlet pipeline.

[0040] The first water outlet pipeline can be understood as a water outlet pipeline in the water purifier for a user to directly take normal-temperature water.

[0041] Specifically, the electrically controlled faucet, the pressure switch or other elements can be arranged in the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier to sense the state information of the first water outlet pipeline. The state information of the first water outlet pipeline includes that the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state or the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state. When the first water outlet pipeline is in the open state, the user can take the water prepared by the water purifier through the first water outlet pipeline.

[0042] Step S102: When the first water outlet pipeline is in the open state, the first liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired.

[0043] The liquid level sensor is arranged in the water tank, and the first liquid level signal in the water tank can be acquired through the liquid level sensor.

[0044] Step S103: Whether the water tank needs to be replenished is determined according to the first liquid level signal.

[0045] As an optional implementation, the first threshold corresponding to the low water level and the second threshold corresponding to the high water level are set in advance. The current liquid level in the water tank is determined according to the first liquid level signal, and when the current liquid level is less than the first threshold, it is determined that the water tank needs to be replenished.

[0046] Step S104: When the water tank needs to be replenished, the first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished is sent.

[0047] That is, when the first water outlet pipeline is in the open state and when the pipeline machine is in the low liquid level or below, the pipeline machine cannot take water and does not enter the replenishment state, preventing the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline from being affected.

[0048] The linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine provided in the embodiment determines whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal when the first water outlet pipeline is in the open state, and when the water tank needs to be replenished, does not replenish the water tank with the water prepared by the water purifier, but sends the first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished. In the above method, when it is determined whether the water tank can be replenished, not only the liquid level in the water tank is considered, but also the state of the first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier, and the water purifier and the pipeline machine are controlled as a whole, solving the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier suddenly becomes small due to the water tank replenishment in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine.

[0049] In the embodiment, a linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine is provided, which can be used in a computer device. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used to take water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, and the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline. Figure 2 is a flow chart of a second water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application, like Figure 2As shown, the flow includes the following steps:

[0050] Step S201: Obtain the state information of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier.

[0051] Step S202: When the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in an open state, obtain the first liquid level signal in the water tank.

[0052] Step S203: Determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal.

[0053] Step S204: When the water tank needs to be replenished, issue a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished.

[0054] Step S205: Continue to obtain the state information of the first water outlet pipeline.

[0055] As described above, the state information of the first water outlet pipeline includes that the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state or the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state.

[0056] Step S206: Determine whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state according to the state information.

[0057] Step S207: When the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, replenish the water tank.

[0058] That is, when the water tank needs to be replenished, if the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in an open state, the water tank cannot be replenished, and the water tank can be replenished only when the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state.

[0059] The linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine provided in this embodiment not only considers the liquid level in the water tank, but also considers the state of the first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier when determining whether the water tank can be replenished. The water purifier and the pipeline machine are controlled as a whole, and the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier suddenly becomes small due to water tank replenishment in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine is solved.

[0060] In this embodiment, a linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine is provided, which can be used in a computer device. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used to supply water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, and the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline. Figure 3 is a flowchart of a third water purifier and pipeline machine linkage method according to an embodiment of the present application, as Figure 3 shown, the flow includes the following steps:

[0061] Step S301: Obtain the state information of the first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier.

[0062] Step S302: When the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in an open state, a first liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired.

[0063] Step S303: Whether the water tank needs to be replenished is determined according to the first liquid level signal. When the water tank needs to be replenished, step S304 is entered; when the water tank does not need to be replenished, step S308 is entered.

[0064] Step S304: A first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished is sent.

[0065] Step S305: The state information of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is continuously acquired.

[0066] Step S306: Whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state is determined according to the state information.

[0067] Step S307: When the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, the water tank is replenished.

[0068] Step S308: Whether a water taking signal of the water purifier is acquired. When the water taking signal of the water purifier is acquired, step S309 is entered.

[0069] Step S309: A second liquid level signal of the water tank is acquired.

[0070] Step S310: Whether the water tank meets a preset water outlet condition is determined according to the second liquid level signal.

[0071] Specifically, the current liquid level in the water tank is determined according to the second liquid level signal, and when the current liquid level is greater than a first threshold value, it is determined that the water tank meets the preset water outlet condition.

[0072] Step S311: When the water tank meets the water outlet condition, the water purifier is controlled to take water.

[0073] That is, when the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is taking water, and the water purifier also needs to take water, at this time, the liquid level switch state of the water purifier is detected, such as being at a high liquid level or above a low liquid level, the water purifier takes water according to the normal logic, and the first water outlet pipeline remains unchanged.

[0074] The linkage method of the water purifier and the water purifier provided in the embodiment can not only solve the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline suddenly becomes small due to the water tank replenishment in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the water purifier; but also can determine whether the water purifier can take water according to the liquid level state in the water tank when the water taking signal of the water purifier is acquired, so as to ensure the use safety of the water tank and prevent the water tank from being heated in the state of no water.

[0075] The application provides a linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine, which can be applied to a computer device. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, and the first water outlet pipeline is used for taking water in the water purifier. The pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, and the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline. Figure 4 The application provides a fourth linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine, as shown in a flowchart of the fourth linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine according to an embodiment of the application, which comprises the following steps. Figure 4

[0076] Step S401: obtaining state information of the first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier.

[0077] Step S402: obtaining a first liquid level signal in the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in an open state.

[0078] Step S403: determining whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal. When the water tank needs to be replenished, the method proceeds to step S404; when the water tank does not need to be replenished, the method proceeds to step S408.

[0079] Step S404: sending a first prompt message that the water cannot be replenished.

[0080] Step S405: continuously obtaining the state information of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier.

[0081] Step S406: determining whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state according to the state information.

[0082] Step S407: replenishing the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state.

[0083] Step S408: whether a water taking signal of the pipeline machine is obtained. When the water taking signal of the pipeline machine is obtained, the method proceeds to step S409.

[0084] Step S409: obtaining a second liquid level signal of the water tank.

[0085] Step S410: determining whether the water tank meets a preset water outlet condition according to the second liquid level signal. When the water tank meets the water outlet condition, the method proceeds to step S411; when the water tank does not meet the water outlet condition, the method proceeds to step S412.

[0086] Specifically, the current liquid level in the water tank is determined according to the second liquid level signal, and when the current liquid level is greater than a first threshold value, it is determined that the water tank meets the preset water outlet condition.

[0087] Step S411: controlling the pipeline machine to outlet water.

[0088] Step S412: sending a second prompt message that the water cannot be taken.

[0089] ​Step S413: Continue to acquire the state information of the first water outlet pipeline.

[0090] Step S414: Determine whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state according to the state information.

[0091] Step S415: When the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, water is added to the water tank.

[0092] Step S416: Acquire the third liquid level signal in the water tank or the water adding duration when water is added to the water tank.

[0093] Step S417: Determine whether the water tank meets the preset water outlet condition according to the third liquid level signal or the water adding duration.

[0094] Step S418: When the water tank meets the water outlet condition, control the pipeline machine to output water or send a third prompt message that the pipeline machine can take water.

[0095] As can be seen from the steps S414 to S418, when it is detected that the faucet in the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is closed, the water tank enters a water adding state and stops water adding when reaching a high liquid level. During this period, as long as the liquid level is higher than a low liquid level and the water adding time is greater than or equal to t (this time is used to ensure that at least 200 ml of water is taken to prevent the user from reporting water shortage during the water taking process), the pipeline machine can take water.

[0096] The linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine provided in this embodiment can be used to determine whether the pipeline machine can output water by judging whether the water tank meets the preset water outlet condition when the water tank does not need to be watered and the water taking signal of the pipeline machine is acquired. When the pipeline machine cannot output water, the water tank is watered, and when the water tank meets the preset water outlet condition after being watered, the pipeline machine is controlled to output water or a third prompt message that the pipeline machine can take water is sent. In this way, the use safety of the water tank can be ensured, and the water taking requirement of the pipeline machine can be met as soon as possible.

[0097] In this embodiment, a linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine is provided and can be used in a computer device. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipeline and a second water outlet pipeline, the first water outlet pipeline is used to take water in the water purifier, the pipeline machine is provided with a water tank, and the water purifier and the water tank are communicated through the second water outlet pipeline. Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a fifth linkage method of a water purifier and a pipeline machine according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in the figure, the flowchart includes the following steps: Figure 5

[0098] Step S501: Acquire the state information of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier. When the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in an open state, go to step S502; when the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, go to step S508. ​

[0099] Step S502: When the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is in an open state, a first liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired.

[0100] Step S503: Whether the water tank needs to be replenished is determined according to the first liquid level signal.

[0101] Step S504: When the water tank needs to be replenished, a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished is sent.

[0102] Step S505: The state information of the first water outlet pipeline of the water purifier is continuously acquired.

[0103] As described above, the state information of the first water outlet pipeline includes that the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state or the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state.

[0104] Step S506: Whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state is determined according to the state information.

[0105] Step S507: When the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, the water tank is replenished.

[0106] Step S508: A fourth liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired.

[0107] Step S509: Whether the water tank needs to be replenished is determined according to the fourth liquid level signal.

[0108] Step S510: When the water tank needs to be replenished, the second water outlet pipeline is turned on to replenish the water tank.

[0109] In an optional embodiment, after the second water outlet pipeline is turned on, the following steps are included: a fifth liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired; whether the water tank is replenished is determined according to the fifth liquid level signal; when the water tank is replenished, the second water outlet pipeline is turned off.

[0110] The linkage method of the water purifier and the pipeline machine provided in the embodiment can not only solve the problem that the water flow of the first water outlet pipeline suddenly becomes small due to the water tank replenishment in the water supply system composed of the water purifier and the pipeline machine, but also can replenish the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, thereby ensuring the normal use of the pipeline machine.

[0111] In the embodiment, a linkage device of a water purifier and a pipeline machine is also provided, which is used to implement the above-described embodiments and preferred embodiments, and will not be described again. As used below, the term “module” can be a combination of software and / or hardware that implements a predetermined function. Although the device described in the following embodiments is preferably implemented in software, hardware or a combination of software and hardware is also possible and contemplated.

[0112] The embodiment provides a linkage device of a water purifier and a pipeline machine, which comprises:Figure 6 As shown, comprising:

[0113] The first acquisition module 601 is configured to acquire state information of a first water outlet pipeline in the water purifier.

[0114] The second acquisition module 602 is configured to acquire a first liquid level signal in the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in an open state.

[0115] The determination module 603 is configured to determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished according to the first liquid level signal.

[0116] The processing module 604 is configured to issue a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished when the water tank needs to be replenished.

[0117] In an optional embodiment, the linkage device of the water purifier and the pipeline machine further comprises a replenishment module. After the first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished is issued, the first acquisition module 601 is configured to continue to acquire the state information of the first water outlet pipeline; the replenishment module is configured to determine whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state according to the state information; and the water tank is replenished when the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state.

[0118] In an optional embodiment, the linkage device of the water purifier and the pipeline machine further comprises a water outlet module. When the water tank does not need to be replenished and the water taking signal of the pipeline machine is acquired, the second acquisition module 602 is configured to acquire a second liquid level signal in the water tank; the water outlet module is configured to determine whether the water tank meets a preset water outlet condition according to the second liquid level signal; and the pipeline machine is controlled to outlet water when the water tank meets the water outlet condition.

[0119] In an optional embodiment, when the water tank does not meet the water outlet condition, the processing module 604 is further configured to issue a second prompt message that the pipeline machine cannot take water.

[0120] In an optional embodiment, after the second prompt message that the pipeline machine cannot take water is issued, the first acquisition module 601 is configured to continue to acquire the state information of the first water outlet pipeline; the replenishment module is configured to determine whether the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state according to the state information; and the second water outlet pipeline is turned on to replenish the water tank when the first water outlet pipeline is in the closed state.

[0121] In an optional embodiment, after the second water outlet pipeline is turned on, the second acquisition module 602 is configured to acquire a third liquid level signal in the water tank or a replenishment time length from when the second water outlet pipeline is turned on to the current time; the water outlet module is configured to determine whether the water tank meets the water outlet condition according to the third liquid level signal or the replenishment time length; and the pipeline machine is controlled to outlet water or a third prompt message that the pipeline machine can take water is issued when the water tank meets the water outlet condition.

[0122] In one optional implementation, when the first water outlet pipe is closed, the first acquisition module 601 is used to acquire the fourth liquid level signal in the water tank; the water replenishment module is used to determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished based on the fourth liquid level signal; when the water tank needs to be replenished, the second water outlet pipe is opened to replenish the water tank.

[0123] In one optional implementation, after the second water outlet pipe is connected, the second acquisition module 602 is used to acquire the fifth liquid level signal in the water tank; the water replenishment module is used to determine whether the water tank has been replenished based on the fifth liquid level signal; when the water tank has been replenished, the second water outlet pipe is closed.

[0124] In this embodiment, the linkage device between the water purifier and the water dispenser is presented in the form of a functional unit. Here, a unit refers to an ASIC circuit, a processor and memory that execute one or more software or fixed programs, and / or other devices that can provide the above functions.

[0125] Further functional descriptions of the above modules and units are the same as those in the corresponding embodiments described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0126] This invention also provides a computer device having the above-described features. Figure 6 The linkage device between the water purifier and the water dispenser is shown.

[0127] This invention also provides a water supply system, including a water purifier, a water dispenser, and the aforementioned computer equipment. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe. The first water outlet pipe is used to supply water to the water purifier. The water dispenser is equipped with a water tank. The water purifier and the water tank are connected through the second water outlet pipe.

[0128] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a computer device provided in an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the computer device includes one or more processors 10, memory 20, and interfaces for connecting the components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The components communicate with each other via different buses and can be mounted on a common motherboard or otherwise installed as needed. The processors can process instructions executed within the computer device, including instructions stored in or on memory to display graphical information of a GUI on external input / output devices (such as display devices coupled to the interfaces). In some alternative implementations, multiple processors and / or multiple buses can be used with multiple memories and multiple memory modules, if desired. Similarly, multiple computer devices can be connected, each providing some of the necessary operations (e.g., as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multiprocessor system). Figure 7 Take a processor 10 as an example.

[0129] The processor 10 can be a central processing unit, a network processing unit, or a combination thereof. The processor 10 can further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip can be an application specific integrated circuit, a programmable logic device, or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device can be a complex programmable logic device, a field programmable logic device, a general array logic, or any combination thereof.

[0130] The memory 20 stores instructions executable by the at least one processor 10 to cause the at least one processor 10 to perform the methods illustrated in the above embodiments.

[0131] The memory 20 can include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area can store an operating system and application programs required by at least one function. The data storage area can store data created by the use of the computer device according to the presentation of a small program landing page, and the like. In addition, the memory 20 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can further include a non-transitory memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state memory device. In some alternative embodiments, the memory 20 can optionally include a memory disposed remotely with respect to the processor 10, and these remote memories can be connected to the computer device through a network. Examples of the network include, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and a combination thereof.

[0132] The memory 20 can include a volatile memory, such as a random access memory, and can also include a non-volatile memory, such as a flash memory, a hard disk, or a solid state disk. The memory 20 can further include a combination of the above-mentioned types of memories.

[0133] The computer device further includes an input device 30 and an output device 40. The processor 10, the memory 20, the input device 30, and the output device 40 can be connected through a bus or other means, Figure 7 For example, by way of a bus connection.

[0134] The input device 30 can receive input digital or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to the user settings and function controls of the computer device, such as a touch screen, a keypad, a mouse, a trackpad, a touchpad, a pointing stick, one or more mouse buttons, a trackball, a joystick, and the like. The output device 40 can include a display device, an auxiliary lighting device (e.g., an LED), a tactile feedback device (e.g., a vibration motor), and the like. The display device includes, but is not limited to, a liquid crystal display, a light emitting diode, a display, and a plasma display. In some alternative embodiments, the display device can be a touch screen.

[0135] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer readable storage medium, and the method according to the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in hardware, firmware, or recorded in a storage medium, or be implemented as computer codes stored in a remote storage medium or a non-transitory machine readable storage medium and downloaded through a network and stored in a local storage medium, so that the method described herein can be processed by such software on a storage medium using a general purpose computer, a special purpose processor, or programmable or special hardware. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read-only memory, a random access memory, a flash memory, a hard disk, or a solid state disk, etc. Further, the storage medium can also include a combination of the above-mentioned types of memories. It can be understood that the computer, the processor, the microprocessor controller, or the programmable hardware includes a storage component that can store or receive software or computer codes, when the software or computer codes are accessed and executed by the computer, the processor, or the hardware, the method shown in the above embodiments is implemented.

[0136] Although the embodiments of the present application are described in conjunction with the drawings, various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and changes fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for linking a water purifier and a water dispenser, characterized in that, The water purifier has a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe. The first water outlet pipe is used to draw water from the water purifier. The water dispenser is equipped with a water tank. The water purifier and the water tank are connected through the second water outlet pipe. The linkage method between the water purifier and the water dispenser includes: Obtain the status information of the first water outlet pipeline; When the first water outlet pipe is in the open state, the first liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired; Determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished based on the first liquid level signal; When the water tank needs to be replenished, a first prompt message is issued indicating that the water tank cannot be replenished. Also includes: When the water tank does not need to be replenished and a water intake signal is received from the pipeline machine, the second liquid level signal in the water tank is obtained; Determine whether the water tank meets the preset water discharge conditions based on the second liquid level signal; When the water tank meets the water discharge conditions, the water dispenser is controlled to discharge water. After issuing the first warning message that the water tank cannot be refilled, the following is also included: Continue acquiring the status information of the first water outlet pipeline; Determine whether the first water outlet pipe is in a closed state based on the status information; When the first water outlet pipe is closed, water is added to the water tank.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: When the water tank does not meet the water outlet conditions, a second prompt message is issued indicating that the pipeline machine cannot draw water.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After issuing the second notification message that the pipeline machine cannot draw water, the following is also included: Continue acquiring the status information of the first water outlet pipeline; Determine whether the first water outlet pipe is in a closed state based on the status information; When the first water outlet pipe is closed, the second water outlet pipe is opened to replenish the water tank.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After connecting the second water outlet pipe, the following is also included: Obtain the third liquid level signal in the water tank or the water replenishment time from the start of the second water outlet pipeline to the current moment; Determine whether the water tank meets the water outlet conditions based on the third liquid level signal or the water replenishment duration. When the water tank meets the water discharge conditions, the system controls the water dispenser to dispense water or sends a third prompt message indicating that the water dispenser is taking water.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: When the first water outlet pipe is closed, the fourth liquid level signal in the water tank is acquired; Determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished based on the fourth liquid level signal; When the water tank needs to be replenished, the second water outlet pipe is connected to replenish the water tank.

6. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that, After the second water outlet pipe is connected, the following is included: Obtain the fifth liquid level signal in the water tank; Determine whether the water tank has been replenished based on the fifth liquid level signal; When the water tank is fully replenished, the second water outlet pipe is shut off.

7. A linkage device for a water purifier and a water dispenser, characterized in that, The water purifier has a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe. The first water outlet pipe is used to draw water from the water purifier. The water dispenser is equipped with a water tank. The water purifier and the water tank are connected through the second water outlet pipe. The linkage device between the water purifier and the water dispenser includes: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the status information of the first water outlet pipeline; The second acquisition module is used to acquire the first liquid level signal in the water tank when the first water outlet pipe is in the open state. The judgment module is used to determine whether the water tank needs to be replenished based on the first liquid level signal; The processing module is used to issue a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished when the water tank needs to be replenished; When the water tank does not need to be replenished and a water intake signal from the pipeline machine is received, the second acquisition module is also used to acquire a second liquid level signal in the water tank. The water outlet module is used to determine whether the water tank meets the preset water outlet conditions based on the second liquid level signal; when the water tank meets the water outlet conditions, it controls the pipeline machine to outlet water. The linkage device between the water purifier and the water dispenser also includes a water replenishment module. After issuing a first prompt message that the water tank cannot be replenished, the first acquisition module is used to continue to acquire the status information of the first water outlet pipeline. The water replenishment module is used to determine whether the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state based on the status information. When the first water outlet pipeline is in a closed state, water is replenished to the water tank.

8. A computer device, characterized in that, include: The system includes a memory and a processor, which are interconnected and communicate with each other. The memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the computer instructions to perform the linkage method between the water purifier and the pipeline machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A water supply system, characterized in that, The device includes a water purifier, a water dispenser, and the computer equipment of claim 8. The water purifier has a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe. The first water outlet pipe is used to draw water from the water purifier. The water dispenser is equipped with a water tank. The water purifier and the water tank are connected through the second water outlet pipe.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions for causing the computer to execute the linkage method between the water purifier and the pipeline machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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