A water outlet control device and a control method for the water outlet control device

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and in particular to a water outlet control device and a control method thereof. The device comprises: a frame, a water outlet hose, wherein the water outlet hose is installed on the top of the frame; a water pipe driving platform is provided on the frame, a movable plate is installed on the water pipe driving platform, and a socket for inserting the water outlet hose is provided on the movable plate; a first driving module is provided on the water pipe driving platform to drive the movable plate to move away from or close to the frame and thereby drive the water outlet hose to move synchronously; a second driving module is also provided on the water pipe driving platform to drive the water outlet hose to move in the socket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water dispenser technology, specifically to a water dispensing control device and a control method for the water dispensing control device. Background Art

[0002] A water dispenser is a device that provides users with convenient access to drinking water. It can be divided into two types: filter-type water dispensers and bottled water dispensers. Filter-type water dispensers use a built-in filtration system to filter and purify tap water, removing impurities, organic matter, and microorganisms to ensure users drink cleaner and healthier water. Bottled water dispensers, on the other hand, use a built-in pump to deliver bottled water to the outlet, and are typically suitable for environments without filtration systems or where high water quality is required.

[0003] In related technologies, the water outlet of any type of water dispenser is fixed. When a user needs to fill their cup, they are required to place the cup directly below the water outlet; otherwise, the drinking water flowing from the outlet will not accurately enter the cup. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention proposes a water outlet control device and a control method for the water outlet control device. The aim is to avoid fixing the water outlet of the water outlet control device, allowing the user to actively calibrate the water outlet when water is needed. Instead, the water outlet control device controls the drive module to move the water outlet above the water cup, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a water outlet control device, including: a frame and a water outlet hose, wherein the water outlet hose is installed on the top of the frame;

[0006] The frame is equipped with a water pipe drive platform, and a movable plate is installed on the water pipe drive platform. The movable plate is provided with a socket for inserting the water outlet hose.

[0007] The water pipe drive platform is equipped with a first drive module that drives the moving plate to move away from or towards the frame 11, thereby driving the water outlet hose to move synchronously.

[0008] The water pipe drive platform is also equipped with a second drive module that drives the outlet hose to move within the inlet.

[0009] As an optional solution to the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, it further includes: a cup holder, which is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the frame at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose.

[0010] As an optional solution to the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the socket is an arc-shaped socket, and the water outlet hose moves in a curved motion in the arc-shaped socket under the drive of the second drive module.

[0011] As an optional solution of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the second drive module includes a second motor 181 and a second drive telescopic rod. The end of the second motor away from the arc-shaped socket is fixed to the moving plate by a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose through the second drive telescopic rod.

[0012] When the second motor drives the second drive telescopic rod to extend, the water outlet hose moves in a curved motion in the arc-shaped inlet toward the end that is fixed away from the second motor;

[0013] When the second motor drives the second drive telescopic rod to shorten, the water outlet hose moves in a curved motion in the arc-shaped inlet toward the end fixed to the second motor.

[0014] As an optional solution of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, a retaining ring is provided between the water outlet hose and the inlet, and the second drive telescopic rod is connected to the water outlet hose through the retaining ring, and a gap is provided between the retaining ring and the water outlet hose.

[0015] As an optional solution of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the first drive module includes a first motor and a first drive telescopic rod. The first motor is fixedly installed on the water pipe drive platform by fixing screws, and the first drive telescopic rod is connected to the moving plate.

[0016] When the first motor drives the first drive telescopic rod to extend, the moving plate moves in a direction away from the frame;

[0017] When the first motor drives the first telescopic rod to shorten, the moving plate moves toward the direction of the frame.

[0018] As an optional solution to the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, a water vapor separation device is also included. The water vapor separation device is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet control device.

[0019] Secondly, this application provides a control method for a water outlet control device, the water outlet control device including a frame and a water outlet hose, the water outlet hose being installed on the top of the frame; a water pipe drive platform is provided on the frame, a movable plate is installed on the water pipe drive platform, the movable plate is provided with a socket for inserting the water outlet hose, and a first drive module and a second drive module are provided on the water pipe drive platform; including:

[0020] Get the target position of the cup;

[0021] The first drive module is controlled to drive the moving plate to move away from or towards the frame, thereby causing the water outlet hose to move synchronously. The second drive module is also controlled to drive the water outlet hose to move within the inlet until the water outlet hose moves to the target position.

[0022] As an optional embodiment of the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the water outlet control device further includes a cup holder, which is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the frame at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose; obtaining the target position of the cup includes:

[0023] In response to a cup being placed on the cup holder, the target position of the cup is obtained.

[0024] As an optional solution to the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, it further includes a water cup positioning device, wherein obtaining the target position of the cup includes:

[0025] The target position of the water cup placed on the cup holder is detected by the water cup positioning device, which includes at least one of the following: an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, and a camera.

[0026] As an optional embodiment of the control method for the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the inlet is an arc-shaped inlet, and controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to move within the inlet includes:

[0027] The second drive module is controlled to drive the water outlet hose to move in a curved motion within the arc-shaped inlet.

[0028] As an optional embodiment of the control method for the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the second drive module includes a second motor and a second drive telescopic rod. One end of the second motor, away from the arc-shaped inlet, is fixed to the moving plate by a fixing screw and connected to the water outlet hose via the second drive telescopic rod. Controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to perform curved motion within the arc-shaped inlet includes:

[0029] The second motor is controlled to drive the second drive telescopic rod to extend, so that the water outlet hose moves in a curved motion in the arc-shaped inlet toward the end that is fixed away from the second motor;

[0030] The second motor is controlled to drive the second drive telescopic rod to shorten, so that the water outlet hose moves in a curve in the arc-shaped inlet toward the end fixed to the second motor.

[0031] As an optional embodiment of the control method for the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the step of controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to move in a curved motion within the arc-shaped inlet includes:

[0032] Determine the length of the second drive telescopic rod at the midpoint of the arc-shaped socket, and the angle between it and the first drive module;

[0033] Based on the law of cosines, and with the determined length, included angle, and target position, the target length for controlling the extension or retraction of the second drive telescopic rod is calculated.

[0034] As an optional solution to the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, a retaining ring is provided between the water outlet hose and the inlet, and the second drive telescopic rod is connected to the water outlet hose through the retaining ring, and a gap is provided between the retaining ring and the water outlet hose.

[0035] As an optional solution to the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the first drive module includes a first motor and a first drive telescopic rod. The first motor is fixedly installed on the water pipe drive platform by fixing screws, and the first drive telescopic rod is connected to the moving plate.

[0036] When the first motor drives the first drive telescopic rod to extend, the moving plate moves in a direction away from the frame;

[0037] When the first motor drives the first telescopic rod to shorten, the moving plate moves toward the direction of the frame.

[0038] As an optional solution to the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, it further includes a water vapor separation device, which is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet of the water outlet control device.

[0039] As an optional embodiment of the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the water outlet control device further includes a communication device, which is connected to the user equipment, and further includes:

[0040] The communication device sends the target location detected by the cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water hose to the user equipment, so that the user can return a water dispensing command based on the relative relationship between the target location and the water outlet position.

[0041] Upon receiving the water supply command, the communication device activates the water supply.

[0042] As an optional embodiment of the control method of the water outlet control device provided by the present invention, the water outlet control device further includes a display screen, and further includes:

[0043] The relative relationship between the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water hose is displayed on the screen in image form.

[0044] Thirdly, an electronic device including a processor and a memory;

[0045] The processor is connected to the memory;

[0046] The memory is used to store executable program code;

[0047] The processor reads the executable program code stored in the memory to run the program corresponding to the executable program code, so as to execute the control method of the water outlet control device as described above.

[0048] Fourthly, a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the aforementioned water outlet control device.

[0049] The beneficial technical effects of this invention include at least the following: Firstly, since the water outlet pipe of the water outlet control device is a flexible hose, the water outlet of the water outlet control device is not fixed. It can be moved by the drive module, allowing the user to actively calibrate the water outlet when water is needed. Instead, the water outlet control device controls the drive module to move the water outlet above the water cup, thereby improving the user experience. Secondly, the water outlet control device includes a first drive module and a second drive module. The first drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move in a direction away from or towards the frame 11, and the second drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move within the inlet. This allows the water outlet hose to move in multiple directions, which not only increases the flexibility of the water outlet control device in controlling the water outlet position of the hose but also ensures that the water outlet hose can be accurately driven above the water cup opening.

[0050] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0051] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water outlet control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water outlet control device from a top-down perspective, as shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation structure of a second drive module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the mounting structure of a movable plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a water vapor separation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a control method for a water outlet control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the sensing range of a water cup positioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the extension drive of a second drive telescopic rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a second drive telescopic rod shortening drive according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0063] In the following description, terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” are used only to indicate orientation or positional relationship for the convenience of describing the embodiments and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0064] This application provides a water outlet control device; please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 The water outlet control device includes a frame 11 and a water outlet hose 13. The frame 11 is the supporting structure for the water outlet control device, and the water outlet hose 13 is installed on the top of the frame 11.

[0065] The frame 11 also includes a water pipe drive platform 14, on which a movable plate 15 is mounted. The movable plate 15 has an insertion port 16 for inserting a water outlet hose 13. A guide rail can be installed between the movable plate and the water pipe drive platform 14, allowing the movable plate 15 to slide under the drive of the drive module. Of course, the movement of the movable plate 15 is not limited to this. For example, it can also include: the movable plate 15 is equipped with pulleys, allowing it to slide based on the pulleys; or, the surfaces of both the water pipe drive platform 14 and the movable plate 15 are made of smooth material, etc. This specification does not limit this.

[0066] The water pipe drive platform 14 is equipped with a first drive module 17 that drives a moving plate 15 to move away from or towards the frame 11, thereby driving the outlet hose 13 to move synchronously. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the first drive module may include a first motor 171 and a first drive telescopic rod 172. The first motor 171 is fixedly mounted on the water pipe drive platform 14 by fixing screws, and the first drive telescopic rod 172 is connected to the moving plate 15. The first motor 171 can control the extension or retraction of the first drive telescopic rod 172. When the first drive telescopic rod 172 is extended, the moving plate 15 is pushed to move away from the frame 11, and at the same time, the water outlet hose 13 inserted into the insertion port 16 on the moving plate 15 moves synchronously away from the frame 11. When the first drive telescopic rod 172 is retracted, the moving plate 15 is pushed to move closer to the frame 11, and at the same time, the water outlet hose 13 inserted into the insertion port 16 on the moving plate 15 moves synchronously closer to the frame 11.

[0067] The water pipe drive platform 14 is also equipped with a second drive module that drives the water outlet hose 13 to move within the inlet 16.

[0068] In this embodiment, on the one hand, since the water outlet of the water control device is a flexible hose, the water outlet of the water control device is not fixed. It can be moved by the drive module, allowing the user to actively calibrate the water outlet when water is needed. Instead, the water control device controls the drive module to move the water outlet above the water cup, thereby improving the user experience. On the other hand, the water control device includes a first drive module and a second drive module. The first drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move away from or towards the frame, and the second drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move within the inlet. This allows the water outlet hose to move in multiple directions, which not only increases the flexibility of the water control device in controlling the water outlet position but also ensures that the water outlet hose can be accurately driven above the water cup opening.

[0069] In one embodiment, the water dispensing control device further includes a cup holder 12, which is fixed to the bottom of the frame 11 at a position corresponding to the water dispensing hose. The cup holder can be used to hold a cup.

[0070] The second drive module 18 can drive the water outlet hose 13 to move in a similar way to the first drive module 17. For example, the inlet 16 can be a long, straight inlet, and this inlet can be perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving plate 15. The second drive module 18 can also push the water outlet hose to make a linear movement within the inlet 13 perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving plate 15, based on the drive telescopic rod. However, in this driving method, the installation of the second drive module 18 needs to be perpendicular to the first drive module 17. This installation method will occupy a large amount of space and easily cause asymmetry in the appearance of the water outlet control device.

[0071] In one embodiment, the inlet is an arc-shaped inlet, and the water outlet hose moves in a curved motion within the long arc-shaped inlet under the drive of the second drive module.

[0072] like Figure 2 As shown, the inlet 16 is an arc-shaped inlet. Driven by the second drive module 18, the water outlet hose 13 moves in a curved motion within the long arc-shaped inlet, that is, it moves in direction 2-1 or direction 2-2. Specifically, the inlet 16 can be a long arc-shaped inlet, and the movement of the water outlet hose 13 within the inlet can be a contact-type curved motion.

[0073] Furthermore, the second drive module 18 includes a second motor 181 and a second drive telescopic rod 182. The end of the second motor 181 away from the elongated arc-shaped inlet is fixed to the movable plate 15 by a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose 13 through the second drive telescopic rod 182. When the second motor 181 drives the second drive telescopic rod 182 to extend, the water outlet hose 13 moves in a curved motion in the elongated arc-shaped inlet toward the end fixed away from the second motor 181 (i.e., moves in direction 2-1). When the second motor 181 drives the second drive telescopic rod 181 to shorten, the water outlet hose 13 moves in a curved motion in the elongated arc-shaped inlet toward the end fixed close to the second motor (i.e., moves in direction 2-2).

[0074] In this embodiment, since the connector is a long, arc-shaped connector, the second drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move in a curved motion within the connector. This means that the installation of the second drive module does not need to be perpendicular to the first drive module, thereby reducing the installation space of the drive module within the water outlet control device, optimizing the structure of the water outlet control device, and improving the appearance of the water outlet control device.

[0075] The specific installation method of the second drive module 18 is as follows: Figure 3As shown, the end of the second motor 181 away from the elongated arc-shaped socket is fixed to the movable plate 15 by a fixing screw 31 and a washer 32. The fixing screw 31 is covered by a rotating shaft 33. Since there is only one screw, the second drive module 18 will also rotate around the rotating shaft 33 by a certain angle under the action of the socket 16.

[0076] In one embodiment, a retaining ring 34 is provided between the water outlet hose 13 and the inlet 16, and the second drive telescopic rod 182 is connected to the water outlet hose 13 through the retaining ring 34, with a gap between the retaining ring 34 and the water outlet hose 13.

[0077] The movement of the water outlet hose 13 relies on the retaining ring 34 connected to the second drive telescopic rod 182. The inlet 16 is provided with a first limiting groove 161 and a second limiting groove 162. The retaining ring 34 is locked in the inlet 16 based on these two limiting grooves. Since there is a gap between the retaining ring 34 and the water outlet hose 13, the rotation of the second drive module 18 itself will not drive the water outlet hose 13 to rotate, but will only drive it to move in the horizontal direction.

[0078] In this embodiment, by setting a retaining ring with a gap between the water outlet hose and the inlet, the rotation of the second drive module will not affect the water outlet hose, thereby avoiding the problem of water outlet hose rupture caused by hose rotation and twisting.

[0079] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the movable plate 15 is provided with a sliding groove 20, and the movable plate 15 is installed on the water pipe drive platform 14 by a pressure plate 19 and screws passing through the pressure plate 19 and the sliding groove 20.

[0080] The slide 20 ensures that the movable plate 15 can be driven by the first drive module. One end of the movable plate 15 is connected to the first drive module 17, and the other end is limited by the pressure plate 19 and the slide 20, which ensures that the movable plate 15 can reciprocate in the same plane without tilting.

[0081] In one embodiment, a water vapor separator is further included, which is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet control device.

[0082] like Figure 5 As shown, the water vapor separator 51 is connected to the top of the water outlet hose 13 and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet hose 13. The specific structure of the water vapor separator 51 may include a cavity and a steam exhaust port. After the water outlet control device supplies water into the cavity, the steam will automatically separate from the water. The steam rises and is discharged from the steam exhaust port, while the water flows out along the water outlet hose 13 and into the water cup.

[0083] In this embodiment, by installing a water vapor separator 51 in the water outlet control device, the steam generated by the water outlet control device is separated, thereby preventing the steam from damaging the internal structure of the water outlet control device.

[0084] In one embodiment, a cup positioning device is also included, which is used to position a cup placed on the cup holder. Figure 5 As shown, the cup positioning device can be an optical sensor 52 installed on the water pipe drive platform 14, which can be used to position the cup placed on the cup holder 12.

[0085] Of course, the water cup positioning device is not limited to this. For example, it may also include an infrared sensor or a camera. This instruction manual does not limit this.

[0086] This manual also proposes a control method for the water outlet control device; please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 6 The water outlet control device includes a frame and a water outlet hose, the water outlet hose being installed on the top of the frame; the frame also has a water pipe drive platform, a movable plate is mounted on the water pipe drive platform, the movable plate has a socket for inserting the water outlet hose, and the water pipe drive platform has a first drive module and a second drive module; including:

[0087] Step 602: Obtain the target position of the cup;

[0088] Step 604: Control the first drive module to drive the moving plate to move away from or towards the frame, thereby driving the water outlet hose to move synchronously; and control the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to move within the inlet until the water outlet hose moves to the target position.

[0089] In one embodiment, the water outlet control device further includes a cup holder, which is fixed at the bottom of the frame at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose; obtaining the target position of the cup includes: in response to a cup being placed on the cup holder, obtaining the target position of the cup.

[0090] Furthermore, it also includes a cup positioning device, wherein obtaining the target position of the cup includes: detecting the target position of the cup placed on the cup holder through the cup positioning device, wherein the cup positioning device includes at least one of the following: an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, and a camera.

[0091] In one embodiment, controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to make curved motion in the arc-shaped inlet includes: determining the length of the second drive telescopic rod at the midpoint of the arc-shaped inlet and the angle between it and the first drive module; and calculating the target length for controlling the extension or shortening of the second drive telescopic rod based on the law of cosines, the determined length, the angle, and the target position.

[0092] like Figure 7 As shown, a coordinate system is established with the vertically downward position of the water outlet hose as the origin. The dashed circle represents the range that the cup positioning device can sense. When the cup positioning device senses the center of the cup at ①, the first drive module pushes the moving plate to move OB distance in the X-axis direction (i.e., the water outlet hose moves OB distance in the X-axis direction). Since ① is in the positive Y-axis direction, the second drive module pushes the water outlet hose to move in the direction of arrow 2-1. At this time, the water outlet hose moves B-① distance in the Y-axis direction. When the cup positioning device senses the center of the cup at ②, the first drive module pushes the moving plate to move OA distance in the X-axis direction (i.e., the water outlet hose moves OA distance in the X-axis direction). Since ② is in the negative Y-axis direction, the second drive module pushes the rod to retract and pull the water outlet hose to move in the direction of arrow 2-2. At this time, the water outlet hose moves A2 distance in the Y-axis direction.

[0093] The following calculations are based on specific formulas to estimate the angle that the second drive module needs to rotate and the distance that the second drive telescopic rod needs to extend when the water outlet hose moves in the direction of B-①:

[0094] like Figure 8 As shown, the second drive module rotates around O1. Let its length at the midpoint of the long, arc-shaped socket be L, and its angle with the X-axis be ∠β (a constant). Let the extension distance of the second drive telescopic rod be △L, and the rotation angle of the second drive module be ∠α. It is easy to see that:

[0095] Since △O1AB is an isosceles triangle, ∠b + ∠β = 1 / 2 * (180° - ∠α), ∠b = 90° - 1 / 2 * ∠α - ∠β; ∠a + ∠c' = 1 / 2 * (180° - ∠α), and ∠a + ∠b = 90°, ∠c = ∠c' = 90° - ∠α - ∠β.

[0096] According to the Law of Cosines, s = Therefore, h = s * sin∠b, H = h + △L * cos∠c.

[0097] H is the distance the outlet hose moves in the direction of B-①. Simplifying, we can see that:

[0098] H=( )*sin(90°-1 / 2*∠α-∠β)+△L*COS(90°-∠α-∠β).

[0099] The following calculations are based on specific formulas to estimate the angle that the second drive module needs to rotate and the distance that the second drive telescopic rod needs to extend when the water outlet hose moves in the direction of A-②:

[0100] like Figure 9 As shown, the second drive module rotates around O1. Let its length at the midpoint of the long arc-shaped socket be L, and the angle between it and the X-axis be ∠β (a constant). Let the distance the second drive telescopic rod retracts be △L, and let the angle of rotation of the second drive module be ∠α.

[0101] Draw a line parallel to OB drawn from O1, intersecting OB at point C. Therefore, alternate interior angles are equal, i.e., ∠α + ∠c' = ∠β. Similarly, DA / / O1C, so ∠c = ∠c' = ∠β - ∠α. Combining these... Figure 9 It is easy to see that: H' = h' + △L*sinc;

[0102] According to the Law of Cosines, s = Therefore, h' = s * sin∠b, and ∠b = 180° - ∠β - 1 / 2 * (180° - ∠α) = 90° - ∠β + 1 / 2 * ∠α;

[0103] H' is the distance the water outlet hose moves in the direction of 1A. Simplifying, we can see that:

[0104] H'=( )*sin(90°-∠β+1 / 2*∠α)+△L*sin(∠β-∠α).

[0105] In practice, the water cup may also be located outside the area sensed by the water cup positioning device, such as position ③. In this case, the water dispensing control device can prompt the user that the water cup has not been detected in the recognition area and water cannot be dispensed.

[0106] In one embodiment, the socket is an arc-shaped socket, and controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to move within the socket includes: controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to make a curved motion within the arc-shaped socket.

[0107] In one embodiment, the second drive module includes a second motor and a second drive telescopic rod. The end of the second motor furthest from the elongated arc-shaped inlet is fixed to the movable plate by a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose via the second drive telescopic rod. Controlling the second drive module to drive the water outlet hose to perform a contact-type curved movement within the elongated arc-shaped inlet includes: controlling the second motor to extend the second drive telescopic rod, causing the water outlet hose to perform a curved movement within the elongated arc-shaped inlet towards the end furthest from the second motor; and controlling the second motor to shorten the second drive telescopic rod, causing the water outlet hose to perform a curved movement within the elongated arc-shaped inlet towards the end closer to the second motor. In this embodiment, because the inlet is an elongated arc-shaped inlet, the second drive module can drive the water outlet hose to perform curved movement within the inlet, eliminating the need for the second drive module to be perpendicular to the first drive module. This reduces the installation space of the drive module within the water outlet control device, optimizes the structure of the water outlet control device, and improves its appearance.

[0108] In one embodiment, a retaining ring is provided between the water outlet hose and the inlet, and the second drive telescopic rod is connected to the water outlet hose through the retaining ring, with a gap between the retaining ring and the water outlet hose. In this embodiment, by providing a retaining ring with a gap between the water outlet hose and the inlet, the rotation of the second drive module will not affect the water outlet hose, thereby avoiding the problem of water outlet hose breakage caused by hose rotation and twisting.

[0109] In one embodiment, a water vapor separator is further included. The water vapor separator is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet control device. In this embodiment, by installing the water vapor separator 51 in the water outlet control device, the steam generated by the water outlet control device is separated, thereby preventing the steam from damaging the internal structure of the water outlet control device.

[0110] In one embodiment, the water outlet control device further includes a communication device connected to the user equipment, and further includes: sending the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet hose to the user equipment through the communication device, so that the user can return a water outlet command based on the relative relationship between the target position and the water outlet position; and turning on the water supply when the communication device receives the water outlet command.

[0111] In one embodiment, the water outlet control device further includes a display screen, and further includes: displaying the relative relationship between the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet hose in the display screen in the form of an image.

[0112] The aforementioned water dispensing control device can be applied to any electronic device that requires water dispensing control, such as a water dispenser.

[0113] Please see the appendix Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device structure provided as another embodiment of this specification.

[0114] like Figure 10 As shown, the electronic device 1000 may include: at least one processor 1001, at least one network interface 1004, user interface 1003, memory 1005, and at least one communication bus 1002.

[0115] The communication bus 1002 can be used to realize the connection and communication of the above components.

[0116] The user interface 1003 may include buttons, and the optional user interface may also include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface.

[0117] The network interface 1004 may include, but is not limited to, Bluetooth modules, NFC modules, Wi-Fi modules, etc.

[0118] The processor 1001 may include one or more processing cores. The processor 1001 connects to various parts within the electronic device 1000 using various interfaces and lines. It executes various functions and processes data by running or executing instructions, programs, code sets, or instruction sets stored in the memory 1005, and by calling data stored in the memory 1005. Optionally, the processor 1001 may be implemented using at least one hardware form selected from DSP, FPGA, and PLA. The processor 1001 may integrate one or more of the following: CPU, GPU, and modem. The CPU primarily handles the operating system, user interface, and applications; the GPU is responsible for rendering and drawing the content required for display; and the modem handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem may also be implemented as a separate chip, without being integrated into the processor 1001.

[0119] The memory 1005 may include RAM or ROM. Optionally, the memory 1005 may include a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The memory 1005 may be used to store instructions, programs, code, code sets, or instruction sets. The memory 1005 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store instructions for implementing an operating system, instructions for at least one function (such as touch function, sound playback function, image playback function, etc.), instructions for implementing the above-described method embodiments, etc.; the data storage area may store data involved in the above-described method embodiments, etc. Optionally, the memory 1005 may also be at least one storage device located remotely from the aforementioned processor 1001. As a computer storage medium, the memory 1005 may include an operating system, a network communication module, a user interface module, and application programs. The processor 1001 may be used to call the application programs stored in the memory 1005 and execute the methods in one or more of the above embodiments.

[0120] Another embodiment of this specification provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a computer or processor, cause the computer or processor to perform one or more steps in the above embodiments. The constituent modules of the above-described electronic device, if implemented as software functional units and used as independent downstream task predictions or applications, can be stored in the computer-readable storage medium.

[0121] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this specification are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in or transmitted through a computer-readable storage medium. The computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media may be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., Solid State Disks (SSDs)).

[0122] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment disclosed in this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of protection involved in this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-disclosed concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this disclosure.

[0123] Furthermore, while the operations are described in a specific order, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in a sequential order. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, while several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure. Certain features described in the context of individual embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

Claims

1. A water outlet control device, characterized in that: include: A frame (11), and a water outlet hose (13), wherein the water outlet hose (13) is installed on the top of the frame (11); The frame (11) is provided with a water pipe driving platform (14), a movable plate (15) is mounted on the water pipe driving platform (14), and a socket (16) for inserting the water outlet hose (13) is provided on the movable plate (15). The socket (16) is an arc-shaped socket; The water pipe driving platform (14) is provided with a first driving module (17) for driving the movable plate (15) to move in a direction away from or towards the frame (11), thereby driving the water outlet hose (13) to move synchronously; The movable plate (15) is provided with a slide groove (20), and the movable plate (15) is mounted on the water pipe driving platform (14) via a pressing plate (19) and screws passing through the pressing plate (19) and the slide groove (20); one end of the movable plate (15) is connected to the first driving module (17), and the other end is limited by the pressing plate (19) and the slide groove (20); The water pipe driving platform (14) is also provided with a second driving module (18) for driving the water outlet hose (13) to move in the socket (16); The second driving module (18) comprises a second motor (181) and a second driving telescopic rod (182); an end of the second motor (181) away from the arc-shaped socket is fixed to the movable plate (15) via a fixing screw (31), and is connected to the water outlet hose (13) via the second driving telescopic rod (182); The fixing screw (31) is wrapped with a rotating shaft (33). Since there is only one fixing screw (31), the second driving module (18) can also rotate around the rotating shaft (33) at a certain angle under the action of the socket (16); A holding ring (34) is provided between the water outlet hose (13) and the socket (16); the second driving telescopic rod (182) is connected to the water outlet hose (13) via the holding ring (34); and a gap is provided between the holding ring (34) and the water outlet hose (13); When the second motor (181) drives the second driving telescopic rod (182) to extend, the water outlet hose (13) moves in a curve in the arc-shaped socket toward the end fixed away from the second motor (181); When the second motor (181) drives the second driving telescopic rod (182) to shorten, the water outlet hose (13) moves in a curve in the arc-shaped socket toward the end fixedly connected to the second motor (181); The second driving module drives the water outlet hose to make a curved motion in the arc-shaped socket, including: determining the length of the second driving telescopic rod at the midpoint of the arc-shaped socket, and the angle between the second driving telescopic rod and the first driving module; Based on the law of cosines, the determined length, the angle and the target position, the target length for controlling the extension or shortening of the second driving telescopic rod is calculated.

2. The water outlet control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A cup holder (12), the cup holder (12) being fixedly arranged at a position on the bottom of the frame (11) corresponding to the water outlet hose (13).

3. The water outlet control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving module (17) comprises a first motor (171) and a first driving telescopic rod (172); the first motor (171) is fixedly mounted on the water pipe driving platform (14) by means of fixing screws; and the first driving telescopic rod (172) is connected to the moving plate (15); When the first motor (171) drives the first driving telescopic rod (172) to extend, the movable plate (15) moves in a direction away from the frame (11); When the first motor (171) drives the first driving telescopic rod (172) to shorten, the movable plate (15) moves in a direction approaching the frame (11).

4. The water outlet control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a water vapor separation device (51), the water vapor separation device (51) being connected to the top of the water outlet hose (13) and being used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet control device.

5. A control method for a water outlet control device, applied to the water outlet control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The water outlet control device comprises a frame and a water outlet hose, wherein the water outlet hose is installed on the top of the frame; a water pipe driving platform is provided on the frame, a movable plate is installed on the water pipe driving platform, a socket for inserting the water outlet hose is provided on the movable plate, and the socket is an arc-shaped socket; a first driving module and a second driving module are provided on the water pipe driving platform, and the second driving module comprises a second motor and a second driving telescopic rod, and one end of the second motor away from the arc-shaped socket is fixedly connected to the movable plate by a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose by the second driving telescopic rod; comprising: Get the target position of the cup; Controlling the first driving module to drive the movable plate to move away from or towards the frame, thereby driving the water outlet hose to move synchronously; The second motor is controlled to drive the second driving telescopic rod to extend, so that the water outlet hose makes a curved motion in the arc socket toward the end away from the second motor until the water outlet hose moves to the target position; or the second motor is controlled to drive the second driving telescopic rod to shorten, so that the water outlet hose makes a curved motion in the arc socket toward the end close to the second motor until the water outlet hose moves to the target position.

6. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet control device further includes a cup holder, which is fixedly mounted at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose at the bottom of the frame; the target position of the cup is obtained, including: In response to a cup being placed on the cup holder, a target position of the cup is acquired.

7. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a water cup positioning device, and obtaining the target position of the cup includes: The target position of the water cup placed on the cup holder is detected by the water cup positioning device, and the water cup positioning device includes at least one of the following: an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, and a camera.

8. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The controlling the second driving module to drive the water outlet hose to move in a curve in the arc-shaped socket includes: Determine the length of the second driving telescopic rod at the midpoint of the arc-shaped socket and the angle between the second driving telescopic rod and the first driving module; Based on the law of cosines, the determined length, the angle and the target position, the target length for controlling the extension or shortening of the second driving telescopic rod is calculated.

9. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A holding ring is provided between the water outlet hose and the socket, the second driving telescopic rod is connected to the water outlet hose through the holding ring, and a gap is provided between the holding ring and the water outlet hose.

10. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first driving module includes a first motor and a first driving telescopic rod, the first motor is fixedly mounted on the water pipe driving platform by fixing screws, and the first driving telescopic rod is connected to the moving plate; When the first motor drives the first driving telescopic rod to extend, the movable plate moves in a direction away from the frame; When the first motor drives the first driving telescopic rod to shorten, the moving plate moves toward a direction approaching the frame.

11. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a water vapor separation device, which is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet control device.

12. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet control device further includes a communication device, which is connected to the user equipment and further includes: The target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet hose are sent to the user device through the communication device, so that the user returns a water outlet instruction according to the relative relationship between the target position and the water outlet position; When the communication device receives the water outlet instruction, the water supply is started.

13. The control method of the water outlet control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet control device also includes a display screen, and further includes: The relative relationship between the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet hose is displayed on the display screen in the form of an image.

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