Water purifier detection method and device, water purifier, medium and program product

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a water purifier detection method, device, water purifier, medium and program product. The water purifier comprises a heating body and at least two probes. The method comprises: obtaining a maximum water level value from at least two water level values detected by the at least two probes; determining whether the maximum water level value is greater than a minimum preset water level value and less than a maximum preset water level value; if not, determining that the pipeline water supply is abnormal, setting the abnormal flag bit at the at least two probes to 1, outputting a pipeline water shortage prompt information, and controlling the heating body to be closed. The present disclosure detects the pipeline water level by using at least two probes. When it is determined that the maximum water level value detected by the at least two probes is not within the range of the minimum preset water level value and the maximum preset water level value, it is determined that the pipeline water supply is abnormal, the abnormal flag bit at the at least two probes is set to 1, the pipeline water shortage prompt information is outputted, and the heating body is controlled to be closed. Water shortage detection is realized, and the risk of dry burning of the heating body caused by the failure of the probe affecting the water shortage detection is prevented.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of water purifier control, in particular to a detection method and device of a water purifier, a water purifier, a medium and a program product. BACKGROUND

[0002] Currently, the water heating all-in-one machine on the market generally detects water shortage through a flow sensor or a water tank water level to ensure that the water supply inside the heating body does not exist a dry burning situation. The flow sensor is generally Hall or photoelectric, both of which have the risk of failure, and the state after failure is uncertain, which leads to the dry burning risk of the heating body. The water tank float ball water level judgment has the risk of float ball jamming, which leads to misjudgment of the water level and also leads to the dry burning risk of the heating body. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to overcome the defects in the prior art that the water purifier is detected for water shortage by using a flow sensor or a water tank float ball water level, and the heating body has a dry burning risk due to the failure of the flow sensor or the water tank float ball jamming. The present disclosure provides a detection method and device of a water purifier, a water purifier, a medium and a program product.

[0004] The present disclosure solves the above technical problems by the following technical solutions:

[0005] The first aspect of the present disclosure provides a detection method of a water purifier, the water purifier comprising a heating body and at least two probes arranged at the front end of the heating body, the detection method comprising:

[0006] obtaining at least two water level values detected by the at least two probes;

[0007] obtaining a maximum water level value from the at least two water level values;

[0008] determining whether the maximum water level value is greater than a minimum preset water level value and less than a maximum preset water level value, if not, determining that the water purifier has an abnormal pipe water supply, setting all the abnormal flag bits at the at least two probes to 1, outputting a pipe water shortage prompt information, and controlling the heating body to be closed.

[0009] Preferably, the detection method further comprises:

[0010] if it is determined that the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, it is determined that the water purifier has a normal pipe water supply, all the abnormal flag bits at the at least two probes are set to 0, and the heating body is controlled to be turned on.

[0011] Preferably, the water purifier further comprises a hot water inlet valve and a hot water pump, in the case that the at least two probes are two probes, the maximum water level value comprises a first maximum water level value, the two probes comprise a first probe and a second probe, the first probe and the second probe are arranged between the hot water inlet valve and the hot water pump or between the hot water pump and the heating body, the step of acquiring the at least two water level values detected by the at least two probes comprises:

[0012] acquiring a first water level value detected by the first probe and a second water level value detected by the second probe;

[0013] the step of acquiring the maximum water level value from the at least two water level values comprises:

[0014] acquiring the first maximum water level value from between the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0015] the step of judging whether the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value comprises:

[0016] judging whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value.

[0017] Preferably, the water purifier further comprises a hot water inlet valve and a hot water pump, in the case that the at least two probes are four probes, the maximum water level value comprises a first maximum water level value and a second maximum water level value, the four probes comprise a first probe, a second probe, a third probe and a fourth probe, the first probe and the second probe are arranged between the hot water inlet valve and the hot water pump, and the third probe and the fourth probe are arranged between the hot water pump and the heating body, the detection method further comprises:

[0018] acquiring a first water level value detected by the first probe and a second water level value detected by the second probe;

[0019] acquiring the first maximum water level value from between the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0020] judging whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, if not, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, setting the abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe to 1, outputting a pipeline water shortage prompt information, and controlling the heating body to be closed; if yes, setting the abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe to 0;

[0021] acquiring a third water level value detected by the third probe and a fourth water level value detected by the fourth probe;

[0022] The second maximum water level value is obtained from the third water level value and the fourth water level value;

[0023] If the second maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, then the water supply to the water purifier is determined to be abnormal. The abnormal flag bits at the third probe and the fourth probe are both set to 1, a water shortage warning message is output, and the heating element is controlled to turn off. If the abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe, as well as the abnormal flag bits at the third probe and the fourth probe, are all set to 0, then the water supply to the water purifier is determined to be normal, and the heating element is controlled to turn on.

[0024] Preferably, the detection method further includes:

[0025] If it is determined that the abnormal flag bit of at least one of the first probe, the second probe, the third probe, and the fourth probe is not set to 0, then it is determined that the water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, and the heating element is controlled to shut down.

[0026] Preferably, before the step of obtaining the at least two water level values ​​detected by the at least two probes, the detection method further includes:

[0027] Determine whether a hot water dispensing command has been received. If so, proceed with the step of obtaining at least two water level values ​​detected by the at least two probes.

[0028] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a detection device for a water purifier, the water purifier including a heating element and at least two probes disposed at the front end of the heating element, the detection device comprising:

[0029] The first acquisition module is used to acquire at least two water level values ​​detected by the at least two probes;

[0030] The second acquisition module is used to acquire the maximum water level value from the at least two water level values;

[0031] The first judgment module is used to determine whether the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value. If not, the first control module is invoked.

[0032] The first control module is used to determine if there is an abnormality in the water supply of the water purifier, set the abnormality flag bit at the at least two probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0033] Preferably, the detection device further includes:

[0034] The second control module is used to determine that the water supply of the water purifier is normal if it is determined that the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, and to set the abnormal flag bits at the at least two probes to 0 and control the heating element to turn on.

[0035] Preferably, the water purifier further includes a hot water inlet valve and a hot water pump. When the at least two probes are two probes, the maximum water level value includes a first maximum water level value. The two probes include a first probe and a second probe. The first probe and the second probe are disposed between the hot water inlet valve and the hot water pump or between the hot water pump and the heating element. The first acquisition module is used to acquire the first water level value detected by the first probe and the second water level value detected by the second probe.

[0036] The second acquisition module is used to acquire the first maximum water level value from between the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0037] The first judgment module is used to determine whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value.

[0038] Preferably, the water purifier further includes a hot water inlet valve and a hot water pump. When there are at least two probes instead of four probes, the maximum water level value includes a first maximum water level value and a second maximum water level value. The four probes include a first probe, a second probe, a third probe, and a fourth probe. The first probe and the second probe are disposed between the hot water inlet valve and the hot water pump, and the third probe and the fourth probe are disposed between the hot water pump and the heating element. The detection device further includes:

[0039] The first acquisition module is used to acquire the first water level value detected by the first probe and the second water level value detected by the second probe;

[0040] The second acquisition module is used to acquire the first maximum water level value from between the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0041] The first judgment module is used to determine whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value. If not, the third control module is called; if yes, the fourth control module is called.

[0042] The third control module is used to determine if there is an abnormality in the water supply of the water purifier's pipeline, set the abnormality flag bits at the first probe and the second probe to 1, output a water shortage warning message for the pipeline, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0043] The fourth control module is used to set the abnormal flag bits at both the first probe and the second probe to 0.

[0044] The third acquisition module is used to acquire the third water level value detected by the third probe and the fourth water level value detected by the fourth probe;

[0045] The fourth acquisition module is used to acquire the second maximum water level value from between the third water level value and the fourth water level value;

[0046] The second judgment module is used to determine whether the second maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value. If not, the fifth control module is called; if yes, the third judgment module is called.

[0047] The fifth control module is used to determine if there is an abnormality in the water supply of the water purifier's pipeline, set the abnormality flag bits at the third probe and the fourth probe to 1, output a water shortage warning message for the pipeline, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0048] The third judgment module is used to determine whether the abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe, as well as the abnormal flag bits at the third probe and the fourth probe, are all set to 0. If so, the sixth control module is called.

[0049] The sixth control module is used to determine that the water supply to the water purifier is normal and to control the heating element to turn on.

[0050] Preferably, the detection device further includes:

[0051] The seventh control module is used to determine that the water supply to the water purifier is abnormal if it is determined that at least one of the first probe, the second probe, the third probe, and the fourth probe has an abnormal flag bit that is not set to 0, and then controls the heating element to shut down.

[0052] Preferably, the detection device further includes:

[0053] The fourth judgment module is used to determine whether a hot water retrieving command has been received. If so, the first acquisition module is invoked.

[0054] The first acquisition module is used to perform the step of acquiring at least two water level values ​​detected by the at least two probes.

[0055] A third aspect of this disclosure provides an electronic device including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and for running on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the detection method for the water purifier described in the first aspect.

[0056] The fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the detection method for the water purifier described in the first aspect.

[0057] The fifth aspect of this disclosure provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the detection method for a water purifier as described in the first aspect.

[0058] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this disclosure.

[0059] The positive and progressive effects of this disclosure are as follows:

[0060] This disclosure utilizes at least two probes at the front end of the heating element to detect the water level in the water purifier's piping. Specifically, the maximum water level value is obtained from at least two water level values ​​detected by the probes. If the maximum water level value is determined to be outside the range of the minimum and maximum preset water level values, an abnormal water supply to the water purifier's piping is identified. The abnormality flags at both probes are then set to 1, a water shortage warning message is output, and the heating element is shut down. This method, based on at least two probes, enables water shortage detection, preventing the failure of any single probe from affecting the detection and mitigating the risk of the heating element burning out. Furthermore, the use of probes is cost-effective, reliable, and stable. Attached Figure Description

[0061] Figure 1 This is a first flowchart of the testing method for a water purifier provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0062] Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the water purifiers in Embodiments 1 and 2 of this disclosure;

[0063] Figure 3 This is a second flowchart of the testing method for a water purifier provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0064] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the detection device for a water purifier provided in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure;

[0065] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device used to implement the detection method for a water purifier according to Embodiment 3 of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0066] The present disclosure is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0067] The use of prefixes such as "first" and "second" in this disclosure is solely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and does not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes used to distinguish descriptive objects in this disclosure does not constitute a limitation on the described objects; for descriptions of the described objects, please refer to the claims or the context of the embodiments.

[0068] The description should not constitute an unnecessary limitation due to the use of such a prefix. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0069] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, and disclosure of user personal information comply with relevant laws and regulations and do not violate public order and good morals.

[0070] Example 1

[0071] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a testing method for a water purifier provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier includes a heating element 11 and at least two probes disposed at the front end of the heating element 11, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the detection method includes:

[0072] Step 101: Obtain at least two water level values ​​detected by at least two probes;

[0073] Step 102: Obtain the maximum water level value from at least two water level values;

[0074] Step 103: Determine whether the maximum water level is greater than the minimum preset water level and less than the maximum preset water level. If not, proceed to step 104.

[0075] In this embodiment, the minimum water level value when the water volume between the probes in the pipeline is insufficient is obtained through experimental testing, and the maximum water level value when the probes in the pipeline are filled with water is obtained through experimental testing, which is the maximum preset water level value Δmax.

[0076] It should be noted that when the water level between the probes in the pipeline is less than the minimum preset water level value Δmin, the heating pipe will dry out and spew steam due to insufficient water supply.

[0077] Step 104: Determine if the water supply to the water purifier is abnormal. Set the abnormal flag at at least two probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0078] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the water supply to the water purifier is abnormal, the abnormal flag bits at at least two probes are set to 1, and a water shortage warning message is output to remind the user that the machine is abnormal and needs to be repaired. The heating element is then turned off, and the water purifier dispenses room temperature water.

[0079] In an optional embodiment, the detection method further includes:

[0080] Step 105: If the maximum water level is determined to be greater than the minimum preset water level but less than the maximum preset water level, then the water supply of the water purifier is determined to be normal. Set the abnormal flags at at least two probes to 0 and control the heating element to turn on.

[0081] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the water supply to the water purifier is normal, the abnormal flag bits at at least two probes are set to 0, and the heating element is turned on. At this time, the water purifier produces hot water.

[0082] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier also includes a hot water inlet valve 12, a hot water pump 13, a first temperature sensor 14, a second temperature sensor 15, a water outlet valve 16, an ultraviolet sterilizer 17, a wastewater valve 18, a membrane chromatograph 19, a booster pump 20, a pre-filter 2111, a post-filter 2112, and a whole-machine inlet valve 2113. When at least two probes are used, the maximum water level value includes a first maximum water level value. The two probes include a first probe and a second probe. The first probe and the second probe are located between the hot water inlet valve 12 and the hot water pump 13, or between the hot water pump 13 and the heating element 11. Step 101 includes:

[0083] Obtain the first water level value detected by the first probe and the second water level value detected by the second probe;

[0084] Step 102 includes:

[0085] The first maximum water level value is obtained from the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0086] Step 103 includes:

[0087] Determine whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value.

[0088] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier also includes a hot water inlet valve 12 and a hot water pump 13. When there are at least two probes and four probes, the maximum water level value includes a first maximum water level value and a second maximum water level value, for example, such as... Figure 2As shown, the four probes include a first probe A1, a second probe A2, a third probe B1, and a fourth probe B2. The first probe A1 and the second probe A2 are positioned between the hot water inlet valve 12 and the hot water pump 13, and the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 are positioned between the hot water pump 13 and the heating element 11. Figure 3 As shown, the detection method also includes:

[0089] Step 201: Obtain the first water level value detected by the first probe and the second water level value detected by the second probe;

[0090] Step 202: Obtain the first maximum water level value between the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0091] Step 203: Determine whether the first maximum water level is greater than the minimum preset water level and less than the maximum preset water level. If not, proceed to step 204; if yes, proceed to step 205.

[0092] Step 204: Determine that the water supply to the water purifier is abnormal, set the abnormal flags at the first and second probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0093] Step 205: Set the abnormality flag bits at both the first and second probes to 0;

[0094] Step 206: Obtain the third water level value detected by the third probe and the fourth water level value detected by the fourth probe;

[0095] Step 207: Obtain the second maximum water level value between the third and fourth water level values;

[0096] Step 208: Determine whether the second maximum water level is greater than the minimum preset water level and less than the maximum preset water level. If not, proceed to step 209; if yes, proceed to step 210.

[0097] Step 209: Determine that the water supply to the water purifier is abnormal, set the abnormal flags at the third and fourth probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0098] Step 210: Determine whether the abnormal flag bits at the first and second probes, as well as the abnormal flag bits at the third and fourth probes, are all set to 0. If yes, proceed to step 211; if no (i.e., if it is determined that at least one of the abnormal flag bits at the first, second, third, and fourth probes is not set to 0), proceed to step 212.

[0099] Step 211: Confirm that the water supply to the water purifier is normal, and turn on the heating element;

[0100] Step 212: Determine if there is an abnormality in the water supply of the water purifier's pipeline, and shut down the heating element.

[0101] In an optional embodiment, prior to step 101, the detection method further includes:

[0102] Determine whether a hot water command has been received. If so, proceed with the step of obtaining at least two water level values ​​detected by at least two probes.

[0103] In the specific implementation process, when water in the pipeline covers the first probe A1 and the second probe A2, the main control board of the water purifier can read the first maximum water level value ΔA between the first probe A1 and the second probe A2. It should be noted that the magnitude of this value (i.e., the first maximum water level value ΔA) is proportional to the area of ​​the water contact probe. When water in the pipeline covers the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2, the main control board can read the second maximum water level value ΔB between the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2. It should be noted that the magnitude of this value (i.e., the second maximum water level value ΔB) is proportional to the area of ​​the water contact probe.

[0104] Based on the above data, when a user takes cold water, the water purifier valve is closed and the probe logic detection is not initiated; when a user takes hot water (i.e., a hot water take command is received), it is determined whether the first maximum water level value ΔA and the second maximum water level value ΔB are within the range of Δmin to Δmax. If the first maximum water level value ΔA is not within the range, the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is set to 1, and a water shortage warning is displayed; otherwise, the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is cleared (i.e., the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is set to 0).

[0105] If the second maximum water level value ΔB is not within the range of Δmin to Δmax, the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is set to 1, and a water shortage warning is displayed at the same time; otherwise, the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is cleared (i.e., the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is set to 0).

[0106] Determine whether the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is 0 and whether the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is 0. If yes, it means that the water supply in the pipeline is normal, the heating is turned on normally, and the hot water required by the user is produced. If no, it means that the water supply in the pipeline is abnormal, the heating is not turned on, and room temperature water is produced.

[0107] This embodiment ensures that the heating element will not dry-burn under abnormal conditions in the pipeline and provides the user with room temperature water. At the same time, the alarm mechanism can also notify the user of machine malfunctions that require maintenance, ensuring the user's subsequent experience. In addition, this embodiment adopts a design with at least two probes, providing double protection and preventing the risk of single failure, making it more reliable, stable, and low-cost.

[0108] This embodiment uses at least two probes at the front end of the heating element to detect the water level in the water purifier's pipeline. Specifically, the maximum water level value is obtained from at least two water level values ​​detected by the probes. If the maximum water level value is determined to be outside the range of the minimum and maximum preset water level values, an abnormal water supply to the water purifier's pipeline is identified. The abnormality flags at both probes are set to 1, a water shortage warning message is output, and the heating element is shut down. This method, based on at least two probes, enables water shortage detection, preventing the failure of any single probe from affecting the detection and mitigating the risk of the heating element burning out. Furthermore, the use of probes is cost-effective, reliable, and stable.

[0109] Example 2

[0110] Corresponding to the aforementioned embodiments of the testing method for water purifiers, this disclosure also provides embodiments of a testing device for water purifiers.

[0111] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a detection device for a water purifier provided in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier includes a heating element 11 and at least two probes disposed at the front end of the heating element 11, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the detection device includes: a first acquisition module 21, a second acquisition module 22, a first judgment module 23, and a first control module 24;

[0112] The first acquisition module 21 is used to acquire at least two water level values ​​detected by at least two probes;

[0113] The second acquisition module 22 is used to acquire the maximum water level value from at least two water level values;

[0114] The first judgment module 23 is used to determine whether the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value. If not, the first control module 24 is called.

[0115] In this embodiment, the minimum water level value when the water volume between the probes in the pipeline is insufficient is obtained through experimental testing, and the maximum water level value when the probes in the pipeline are filled with water is obtained through experimental testing, which is the maximum preset water level value Δmax.

[0116] It should be noted that when the water level between the probes in the pipeline is less than the minimum preset water level value Δmin, the heating pipe will dry out and spew steam due to insufficient water supply.

[0117] The first control module 24 is used to determine if there is an abnormality in the water supply of the water purifier's pipeline, set the abnormality flag bit at at least two probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message for the pipeline, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0118] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the water supply to the water purifier is abnormal, the abnormal flag bits at at least two probes are set to 1, and a water shortage warning message is output to remind the user that the machine is abnormal and needs to be repaired. The heating element is then turned off, and the water purifier dispenses room temperature water.

[0119] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the detection device also includes: a second control module 25;

[0120] The second control module 25 is used to determine that the water supply of the water purifier is normal if the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, and to set the abnormal flag bits at at least two probes to 0 and control the heating element to turn on.

[0121] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the water supply to the water purifier is normal, the abnormal flag bits at at least two probes are set to 0, and the heating element is turned on. At this time, the water purifier produces hot water.

[0122] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier also includes a hot water inlet valve 12, a hot water pump 13, a first temperature sensor 14, a second temperature sensor 15, a water outlet valve 16, an ultraviolet sterilizer 17, a wastewater valve 18, a membrane chromatograph 19, a booster pump 20, a pre-filter 2111, a post-filter 2112, and a whole-machine inlet valve 2113. When at least two probes are used, the maximum water level value includes a first maximum water level value. The two probes include a first probe and a second probe. The first probe and the second probe are set between the hot water inlet valve 12 and the hot water pump 13 or between the hot water pump 13 and the heating element 11. The first acquisition module 21 is used to acquire the first water level value detected by the first probe and the second water level value detected by the second probe.

[0123] The second acquisition module 22 is used to acquire a first maximum water level value from the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0124] The first judgment module 23 is used to determine whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value.

[0125] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier also includes a hot water inlet valve 12 and a hot water pump 13. When there are at least two probes and four probes, the maximum water level value includes a first maximum water level value and a second maximum water level value, for example, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the four probes include a first probe A1, a second probe A2, a third probe B1, and a fourth probe B2. The first probe A1 and the second probe A2 are positioned between the hot water inlet valve 12 and the hot water pump 13, and the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 are positioned between the hot water pump 13 and the heating element 11.Figure 4 As shown, the detection device also includes: a third control module 26, a fourth control module 27, a third acquisition module 28, a fourth acquisition module 29, a second judgment module 30, a fifth control module 31, a third judgment module 32, and a sixth control module 33;

[0126] The first acquisition module 21 is used to acquire the first water level value detected by the first probe and the second water level value detected by the second probe.

[0127] The second acquisition module 22 is used to acquire a first maximum water level value from the first water level value and the second water level value;

[0128] The first judgment module 23 is used to determine whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value. If not, the third control module 26 is called; if yes, the fourth control module 27 is called.

[0129] The third control module 26 is used to determine the abnormal water supply of the water purifier's pipeline, set the abnormal flag bits at the first and second probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message for the pipeline, and control the heating element to shut down.

[0130] The fourth control module 27 is used to set the abnormal flag bits at both the first and second probes to 0;

[0131] The third acquisition module 28 is used to acquire the third water level value detected by the third probe and the fourth water level value detected by the fourth probe;

[0132] The fourth acquisition module 29 is used to acquire the second maximum water level value between the third water level value and the fourth water level value;

[0133] The second judgment module 30 is used to determine whether the second maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value. If not, the fifth control module 31 is called; if yes, the third judgment module 32 is called.

[0134] The fifth control module 31 is used to determine the abnormal water supply of the water purifier's pipeline, set the abnormal flag bits at the third and fourth probes to 1, output a water shortage warning message for the pipeline, and control the heating element to shut down;

[0135] The third judgment module 32 is used to determine whether the abnormal flag bits at the first and second probes, as well as the abnormal flag bits at the third and fourth probes, are all set to 0. If so, the sixth control module 33 is called.

[0136] The sixth control module 33 is used to determine that the water supply to the water purifier is normal and to control the heating element to turn on.

[0137] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, the detection device also includes: a seventh control module 34;

[0138] The seventh control module 34 is used to determine that the water supply of the water purifier is abnormal if it is determined that at least one of the abnormal flag bits of the first probe, the second probe, the third probe and the fourth probe is not set to 0, and to control the heating element to shut down.

[0139] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the detection device also includes: a fourth judgment module 35;

[0140] The fourth judgment module 35 is used to determine whether a hot water retrieving command has been received. If so, the first acquisition module 21 is called.

[0141] The first acquisition module 21 is used to perform the step of acquiring at least two water level values ​​detected by at least two probes.

[0142] In the specific implementation process, when water in the pipeline covers the first probe A1 and the second probe A2, the main control board of the water purifier can read the first maximum water level value ΔA between the first probe A1 and the second probe A2. It should be noted that the magnitude of this value (i.e., the first maximum water level value ΔA) is proportional to the area of ​​the water contact probe. When water in the pipeline covers the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2, the main control board can read the second maximum water level value ΔB between the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2. It should be noted that the magnitude of this value (i.e., the second maximum water level value ΔB) is proportional to the area of ​​the water contact probe.

[0143] Based on the above data, when a user takes cold water, the water purifier valve is closed and the probe logic detection is not initiated; when a user takes hot water (i.e., a hot water take command is received), it is determined whether the first maximum water level value ΔA and the second maximum water level value ΔB are within the range of Δmin to Δmax. If the first maximum water level value ΔA is not within the range, the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is set to 1, and a water shortage warning is displayed; otherwise, the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is cleared (i.e., the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is set to 0).

[0144] If the second maximum water level value ΔB is not within the range of Δmin to Δmax, the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is set to 1, and a water shortage warning is displayed at the same time; otherwise, the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is cleared (i.e., the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is set to 0).

[0145] Determine whether the abnormal flag bit Aflg at the first probe A1 and the second probe A2 is 0 and whether the abnormal flag bit Bflg at the third probe B1 and the fourth probe B2 is 0. If yes, it means that the water supply in the pipeline is normal, the heating is turned on normally, and the hot water required by the user is produced. If no, it means that the water supply in the pipeline is abnormal, the heating is not turned on, and room temperature water is produced.

[0146] This embodiment ensures that the heating element will not dry-burn under abnormal conditions in the pipeline and provides the user with room temperature water. At the same time, the alarm mechanism can also notify the user of machine malfunctions that require maintenance, ensuring the user's subsequent experience. In addition, this embodiment adopts a design with at least two probes, providing double protection and preventing the risk of single failure, making it more reliable, stable, and low-cost.

[0147] This embodiment uses at least two probes at the front end of the heating element to detect the water level in the water purifier's pipeline. Specifically, the maximum water level value is obtained from at least two water level values ​​detected by the probes. If the maximum water level value is determined to be outside the range of the minimum and maximum preset water level values, an abnormal water supply to the water purifier's pipeline is identified. The abnormality flags at both probes are set to 1, a water shortage warning message is output, and the heating element is shut down. This method, based on at least two probes, enables water shortage detection, preventing the failure of any single probe from affecting the detection and mitigating the risk of the heating element burning out. Furthermore, the use of probes is cost-effective, reliable, and stable.

[0148] For the system embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The system embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this disclosure according to actual needs.

[0149] Example 3

[0150] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to Embodiment 3 of this disclosure. The electronic device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and used to run on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the detection method of the water purifier described in any of the above embodiments. Figure 5 The electronic device 90 shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitation on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0151] like Figure 5As shown, the electronic device 90 can be manifested as a general-purpose computing device, such as a server device. The components of the electronic device 90 may include, but are not limited to: at least one processor 91, at least one memory 92, and a bus 93 connecting different system components (including memory 92 and processor 91).

[0152] Bus 93 includes a data bus, an address bus, and a control bus.

[0153] The memory 92 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM) 921 and / or cache memory 922, and may further include read-only memory (ROM) 923.

[0154] The memory 92 may also include a program tool 925 (or utility) having a set (at least one) program module 924, including but not limited to: an operating system, one or more application programs, other program modules, and program data, each or some combination of these examples may include an implementation of a network environment.

[0155] The processor 91 executes various functional applications and data processing by running computer programs stored in the memory 92, such as the water purifier detection method provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0156] Electronic device 90 can also communicate with one or more external devices 94 (e.g., keyboard, pointing device, etc.). This communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface 95. Furthermore, electronic device 90 can also communicate with one or more networks (e.g., local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and / or public networks, such as the Internet) via network adapter 96. Figure 5 As shown, network adapter 96 communicates with other modules of electronic device 90 via bus 93. It should be understood that, although not shown in the figure, other hardware and / or software modules can be used in conjunction with electronic device 90, including but not limited to: microcode, device drivers, redundant processors, external disk drive arrays, RAID (disk array) systems, tape drives, and data backup storage systems.

[0157] It should be noted that although several units / modules or sub-units / modules of the electronic device have been mentioned in the detailed description above, this division is merely exemplary and not mandatory. In fact, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the features and functions of two or more units / modules described above can be embodied in one unit / module. Conversely, the features and functions of one unit / module described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple units / modules.

[0158] Example 4

[0159] Embodiment 4 of this disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the water purifier detection method provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0160] The readable storage medium may be more specifically adopted, including but not limited to: portable disk, hard disk, random access memory, read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0161] Example 5

[0162] Embodiment 5 of this disclosure also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the detection method for the water purifier described in any of the above embodiments.

[0163] The program code for executing the computer program product of this disclosure can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, and the program code can be executed entirely on a user device, partially on a user device, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a user device and partially on a remote device, or entirely on a remote device.

[0164] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A method of detecting a water purifier, characterized by, The water purifier comprises a heating body and at least two probes arranged at the front end of the heating body, and the detection method comprises the following steps: determining whether a hot water taking instruction is received, if yes, obtaining at least two water level values detected by the at least two probes; obtaining a maximum water level value from the at least two water level values; determining whether the maximum water level value is greater than a minimum preset water level value and less than a maximum preset water level value, if not, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, setting abnormal flag bits at the at least two probes to 1, outputting a pipeline water shortage prompt information, and controlling the heating body to be closed.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the detecting of the water purifier comprises: detecting a water level of the water purifier; and detecting a water temperature of the water purifier. The detection method further comprises: if it is determined that the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is normal, setting the abnormal flag bits at the at least two probes to 0, and controlling the heating body to be opened.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the detecting of the water purifier comprises: detecting a water level of the water purifier; and detecting a water temperature of the water purifier. The water purifier further comprises a hot water inlet valve and a hot water pump, in the case that the at least two probes are two probes, the maximum water level value comprises a first maximum water level value, the two probes comprise a first probe and a second probe, the first probe and the second probe are arranged between the hot water inlet valve and the hot water pump or between the hot water pump and the heating body, and the step of obtaining the at least two water level values detected by the at least two probes comprises the following steps: obtaining a first water level value detected by the first probe and a second water level value detected by the second probe; the step of obtaining the maximum water level value from the at least two water level values comprises: obtaining the first maximum water level value from the first water level value and the second water level value; the step of determining whether the maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value comprises: determining whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the water purifier is a water purifier of claim 1. The water purifier further comprises a hot water inlet valve and a hot water pump, in the case that the at least two probes are four probes, the maximum water level value comprises a first maximum water level value and a second maximum water level value, the four probes comprise a first probe, a second probe, a third probe and a fourth probe, the first probe and the second probe are arranged between the hot water inlet valve and the hot water pump, and the third probe and the fourth probe are arranged between the hot water pump and the heating body, and the detection method further comprises the following steps: obtaining a first water level value detected by the first probe and a second water level value detected by the second probe; obtaining the first maximum water level value from the first water level value and the second water level value; determining whether the first maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, if not, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, setting abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe to 1, outputting a pipeline water shortage prompt information, and controlling the heating body to be closed, and if yes, setting the abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe to 0; obtaining a third water level value detected by the third probe and a fourth water level value detected by the fourth probe; obtaining the second maximum water level value from the third water level value and the fourth water level value; determining whether the second maximum water level value is greater than the minimum preset water level value and less than the maximum preset water level value, if not, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, setting the abnormal flag bit at the third probe and the fourth probe to 1, outputting a pipeline water shortage prompt information, and controlling the heating body to be closed; if yes, determining whether the abnormal flag bits at the first probe and the second probe and the abnormal flag bits at the third probe and the fourth probe are all set to 0, if yes, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is normal, and controlling the heating body to be opened.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the detecting of the water purifier comprises: detecting a water level of the water purifier; and detecting a water temperature of the water purifier. The detection method further comprises: if it is determined that the abnormal flag bit at at least one of the first probe, the second probe, the third probe and the fourth probe is not set to 0, determining that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, and controlling the heating body to be closed.

6. A detecting device of a water purifier, characterized by, The water purifier comprises a heating body and at least two probes arranged at the front end of the heating body, and the detection device comprises: a first acquisition module configured to acquire at least two water level values detected by the at least two probes; a second acquisition module configured to acquire a maximum water level value from the at least two water level values; a first determination module configured to determine whether the maximum water level value is greater than a minimum preset water level value and less than a maximum preset water level value, if not, calling a first control module; the first control module configured to determine that the pipeline water supply of the water purifier is abnormal, set the abnormal flag bits at the at least two probes to 1, output a pipeline water shortage prompt information, and control the heating body to be closed; the detection device further comprises a fourth determination module configured to determine whether a hot water taking instruction is received, if yes, calling the first acquisition module.

7. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory for running on the processor, characterized in that, The processor executes the computer program to implement the detection method of the water purifier according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that, The computer program is executed by the processor to implement the detection method of the water purifier according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

9. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that, The computer program is executed by the processor to implement the detection method of the water purifier according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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