Intelligent control method and device for ice-making mold group, and ice-making mold group

Abstract

The application relates to the field of intelligent control of equipment, and discloses an intelligent control method and device of an ice-making module, and an ice-making module. Through implementation of the application, detection can be performed on the current running condition / state of the ice-making module before detection and response to the module control instruction, and after it is determined that the module pre-running condition is met, the first control operation is performed on the ice-making module, so that the ice-making module can respond to the module control instruction in the adaptive target module state, and the response accuracy of the module control instruction and the instruction execution efficiency are improved. Further, after the ice-making module is adjusted to the target module state or the module pre-running condition is not met, the second control operation can be performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the corresponding detailed types, and the water sources corresponding to ice making, chilled water making and warm water making in the module functions corresponding to the second control operation are all heated hot water, so that the safety of the output drinking water / ice block of the ice-making module is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent equipment control technology, and in particular to an intelligent control method and device for an ice-making module, and an ice-making module. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing drinking water equipment industry, ice-making equipment, such as ice makers, is an indispensable household appliance in daily life. Its main function is to provide convenient drinking water services, including room temperature water, cold water, and ice. However, with the increasing demand for healthy drinking water, a significant problem with existing ice-making equipment in providing cold water and ice has gradually become apparent. The cold water and ice provided by ice-making equipment on the market are sourced from water that has not been heated or disinfected, posing certain safety risks.

[0003] Specifically, traditional ice-making equipment mostly uses a refrigeration system to directly cool water in a tank to produce cold water, which is then further processed into ice cubes by an ice-making module. While this process effectively lowers the water temperature and produces ice cubes, it does not involve heating or disinfecting the water source. Therefore, if the raw water (i.e., the water source before entering the ice-making equipment) contains bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms, these harmful substances will be retained during the cooling process and may enter the user's drinking water system along with the cold water or ice cubes, posing a potential threat to the user's health. Furthermore, even with relatively good water quality, the internal pipes and water tanks of the ice-making equipment may harbor bacteria and other microorganisms due to improper cleaning or insufficient maintenance over long-term use. These microorganisms can also contaminate the cooled water and ice cubes, further reducing the safety of drinking water. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an intelligent control method and device for an ice-making module, which can improve the safety of users' drinking water and increase the efficiency of making ice cubes, cold water, or warm water based on hot water.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first aspect of this invention discloses an intelligent control method for an ice-making module. The method is applied to an ice-making module, which includes a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component. The method includes:

[0006] When a module control command for the ice-making module is detected, the module control command is parsed to obtain the command details corresponding to the module control command and its corresponding detail type. The detail type includes any one of ice-making type, chilled water type, warm water type and hot water type.

[0007] Based on the instruction details and the detail type, it is determined whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions. When it is determined that the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions, a first control operation is performed on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module. The first control operation includes component parameter adjustment operations for the first water temperature control component and the second water temperature control component. The first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state for executing the instruction details.

[0008] When it is determined that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, a second control operation is performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module; the second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type, and except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the other module functions corresponding to the detail types is the water source heated by the first water temperature control component.

[0009] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the first water temperature control component includes a water heating component; the second water temperature control component includes a cooling component, a synchronous motor, a first water pumping component, a second water pumping component, and a third water pumping component; the cooling component includes a compressor and an ice box, the ice box being provided with an ice liner;

[0010] The first control operation performed on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module includes:

[0011] Heating control is applied to the water heating component to heat the water stored in the water heating component to a preset water heating temperature. At the same time, the compressor is switched to the cooling start state, and the synchronous motor is controlled to run to the first limit position within a first preset time period.

[0012] Based on the module's pre-operation conditions, multiple pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module; wherein, all the pre-operation components include the first water pumping component and the ice box;

[0013] The step of controlling multiple pre-operation components to perform pre-operation operations based on the module's pre-operation conditions to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module includes:

[0014] The first water pumping component is controlled to enter the ice box, and water supply control is performed within a second preset time period to deliver the stored water to the ice box. When it is determined that the real-time water storage in the ice box reaches the preset water storage condition, the first water pumping component is turned off, and the ice box is controlled to perform ice-making processing to obtain the ice-making processing result for the ice box; the ice-making processing result includes the ice box cooling temperature of the ice box.

[0015] The real-time water storage reaching the preset water storage conditions and the ice box cooling temperature are determined as the first control result for the ice-making module.

[0016] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the real-time water storage in the ice box reaching the preset water storage conditions specifically includes:

[0017] The real-time water storage in the ice box reaches a preset first water level value;

[0018] The adjustment of the ice-making module to the target module state specifically includes:

[0019] When the detail type is the hot water type, the water stored in the heating component has been heated to the heating temperature, and the hot water storage capacity of the water in the heating component has reached a preset second water level value.

[0020] When the item type is the ice-making type, the cooling water type, or the warming water type, the ice box reaches the preset cooling temperature.

[0021] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the invention, before performing the second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type, the method further includes:

[0022] When the detail type is the ice-making type, the chilled water type, or the heated water type, the real-time water storage information corresponding to the ice tank is collected, and the real-time water storage information includes at least the target water storage volume and the target water storage temperature.

[0023] Determine whether the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution of the instruction details are met;

[0024] When it is determined that the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response conditions corresponding to the instruction details, the ice-making module is adjusted according to the direct response conditions until it is determined that the real-time water storage information is adjusted to meet the direct response conditions.

[0025] When it is determined that the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the instruction details are met, the operation corresponding to the second control operation performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the details type is triggered.

[0026] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the real-time water storage information not satisfying the direct response condition specifically means that the target water storage volume is lower than a preset third water level value and the target water storage temperature is higher than the ice box cooling temperature:

[0027] The step of performing module adjustment operations on the ice-making module according to the direct response condition includes:

[0028] According to the direct response conditions, all the pre-operation components are controlled to perform the pre-operation operation, and the second pumping component and the third pumping component are controlled to perform pumping and conveying operations within a third preset time period to start the refrigeration component for the circulating refrigeration function of the real-time water storage.

[0029] As an optional implementation, in a first aspect of the invention, the step of performing a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module includes:

[0030] When the specified type is the chilled water type, the compressor is controlled to stop running according to the instruction details. At the same time, after determining that the synchronous motor has run to the preset second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running. Then, a preset reversal control program is executed on the synchronous motor, and drinking chilled water is output according to the chilled water output corresponding to the instruction details, as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0031] When the specified detail type is the ice-making type, the ice chamber is controlled to perform ice-making operation according to the ice-making duration corresponding to the instruction detail. After the ice chamber completes ice-making, the second water pumping component is controlled to perform water pumping control to pump the residual water after ice-making to the corresponding ice-water storage area. Simultaneously, after the synchronous motor is detected to have reached the second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running, and the de-icing solenoid valve is controlled to perform de-icing operation for the fourth preset duration. After the de-icing is confirmed to be complete, the compressor is controlled to stop running. Then, it is detected whether the ice storage in the ice box has reached the preset ice storage. When the ice storage in the ice box is detected to have reached the preset ice storage, the synchronous motor is executed with the flip control program to output ice according to the ice output amount corresponding to the instruction detail, as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0032] The step of executing a preset reversing control program on the synchronous motor includes:

[0033] When the synchronous motor is detected to be in contact with the first limit switch, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running for a third preset time, and the synchronous motor is controlled to start running and rotate.

[0034] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the step of performing a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module further includes:

[0035] When the detailed type is the heated water type, control the third pumping component to stop operating, control the second pumping component to operate for the second preset time, and control the compressor to stop operating;

[0036] Based on the warm water consumption and drinking temperature corresponding to the instruction details, combined with the ice tank temperature and the boiling temperature, the hot water pumping component corresponding to the hot water component and the cold water pumping component corresponding to the ice making component are controlled to perform water output control, as a second control result for the instruction module; wherein, the water output control includes hot water output control for the hot water pumping component and / or cold water output control for the cold water pumping component;

[0037] When the detail type is the hot water type, the hot water pumping component is controlled to output hot water according to the hot water consumption corresponding to the control detail, as a second control result for the instruction module.

[0038] A second aspect of this invention discloses an intelligent control device for an ice-making module. The device is applied to the ice-making module, which includes a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component. The device comprises:

[0039] The instruction parsing module is used to parse the module control instruction when a module control instruction for the ice-making module is detected, and obtain the instruction details corresponding to the module control instruction and its corresponding detail type. The detail type includes any one of ice-making type, chilled water type, warm water type and hot water type.

[0040] The judgment module is used to determine whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions based on the instruction details and the details type.

[0041] The first control module is used to perform a first control operation on the ice-making module when the judgment module determines that the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions, and obtain a first control result for the ice-making module; the first control operation includes component parameter adjustment operations for the first water temperature control component and the second water temperature control component, and the first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state for executing the instruction details.

[0042] The second control module is used to perform a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type when the judgment module determines that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, to obtain a second control result for the instruction module; the second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type, and except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the other module functions corresponding to the detail types is the water source heated by the first water temperature control component.

[0043] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the present invention, the first water temperature control component includes a water heating component; the second water temperature control component includes a cooling component, a synchronous motor, a first water pumping component, a second water pumping component, and a third water pumping component; the cooling component includes a compressor and an ice box, the ice box being provided with an ice liner;

[0044] The first control module performs a first control operation on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module in the following ways:

[0045] Heating control is applied to the water heating component to heat the water stored in the water heating component to a preset water heating temperature. At the same time, the compressor is switched to the cooling start state, and the synchronous motor is controlled to run to the first limit position within a first preset time period.

[0046] Based on the module's pre-operation conditions, multiple pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module; wherein, all the pre-operation components include the first water pumping component and the ice box;

[0047] The first control module controls multiple pre-operation components to perform pre-operation operations based on the module's pre-operation conditions, and obtains a first control result for the ice-making module in the following ways:

[0048] The first water pumping component is controlled to enter the ice box, and water supply control is performed within a second preset time period to deliver the stored water to the ice box. When it is determined that the real-time water storage in the ice box reaches the preset water storage condition, the first water pumping component is turned off, and the ice box is controlled to perform ice-making processing to obtain the ice-making processing result for the ice box; the ice-making processing result includes the ice box cooling temperature of the ice box.

[0049] The real-time water storage reaching the preset water storage conditions and the ice box cooling temperature are determined as the first control result for the ice-making module.

[0050] As an optional implementation, in the second aspect of the present invention, the real-time water storage in the ice box reaching the preset water storage conditions specifically includes:

[0051] The real-time water storage in the ice box reaches a preset first water level value;

[0052] The adjustment of the ice-making module to the target module state specifically includes:

[0053] When the detail type is the hot water type, the water stored in the heating component has been heated to the heating temperature, and the hot water storage capacity of the water in the heating component has reached a preset second water level value.

[0054] When the item type is the ice-making type, the cooling water type, or the warming water type, the ice box reaches the preset cooling temperature.

[0055] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0056] The data acquisition module is used to acquire the real-time water storage information corresponding to the ice chamber when the detail type is the ice type, the cooling water type, or the warm water type, before the second control module performs the second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type. The real-time water storage information includes at least the target water storage volume and the target water storage temperature.

[0057] The judgment module is also used to determine whether the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution of the instruction details are met;

[0058] An adjustment module is used to perform a module adjustment operation on the ice-making module according to the direct response condition when the judgment module determines that the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response condition corresponding to the instruction details, until it is determined that the real-time water storage information is adjusted to meet the direct response condition.

[0059] The judgment module is further configured to, when it is determined that the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution of the instruction details are met, trigger the second control module to execute the operation corresponding to the second control operation performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type.

[0060] As an optional implementation, in the second aspect of the present invention, the real-time water storage information not satisfying the direct response condition specifically means that the target water storage volume is lower than a preset third water level value and the target water storage temperature is higher than the ice box cooling temperature:

[0061] The adjustment module performs module adjustment operations on the ice-making module according to the direct response conditions in the following specific ways:

[0062] According to the direct response conditions, all the pre-operation components are controlled to perform the pre-operation operation, and the second pumping component and the third pumping component are controlled to perform pumping and conveying operations within a third preset time period to start the refrigeration component for the circulating refrigeration function of the real-time water storage.

[0063] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the present invention, the second control module performs a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the instruction type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module, specifically including:

[0064] When the specified type is the chilled water type, the compressor is controlled to stop running according to the instruction details. At the same time, after determining that the synchronous motor has run to the preset second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running. Then, a preset reversal control program is executed on the synchronous motor, and drinking chilled water is output according to the chilled water output corresponding to the instruction details, as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0065] When the specified detail type is the ice-making type, the ice chamber is controlled to perform ice-making operation according to the ice-making duration corresponding to the instruction detail. After the ice chamber completes ice-making, the second water pumping component is controlled to perform water pumping control to pump the residual water after ice-making to the corresponding ice-water storage area. Simultaneously, after the synchronous motor is detected to have reached the second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running, and the de-icing solenoid valve is controlled to perform de-icing operation for the fourth preset duration. After the de-icing is confirmed to be complete, the compressor is controlled to stop running. Then, it is detected whether the ice storage in the ice box has reached the preset ice storage. When the ice storage in the ice box is detected to have reached the preset ice storage, the synchronous motor is executed with the flip control program to output ice according to the ice output amount corresponding to the instruction detail, as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0066] The step of executing a preset reversing control program on the synchronous motor includes:

[0067] When the synchronous motor is detected to be in contact with the first limit switch, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running for a third preset time, and the synchronous motor is controlled to start running and rotate.

[0068] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the present invention, the method by which the second control module performs a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type, and obtains a second control result for the instruction module, specifically further includes:

[0069] When the detailed type is the heated water type, control the third pumping component to stop operating, control the second pumping component to operate for the second preset time, and control the compressor to stop operating;

[0070] Based on the warm water consumption and drinking temperature corresponding to the instruction details, combined with the ice tank temperature and the boiling temperature, the hot water pumping component corresponding to the hot water component and the cold water pumping component corresponding to the ice making component are controlled to perform water output control, as a second control result for the instruction module; wherein, the water output control includes hot water output control for the hot water pumping component and / or cold water output control for the cold water pumping component;

[0071] When the detail type is the hot water type, the hot water pumping component is controlled to output hot water according to the hot water consumption corresponding to the control detail, as a second control result for the instruction module.

[0072] The third aspect of the present invention discloses an ice-making module, the ice-making module comprising a device body, the ice-making module being used to execute the intelligent control method for the ice-making module disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0073] A fourth aspect of the present invention discloses another intelligent control device for an ice-making module, the device comprising:

[0074] Memory containing executable program code;

[0075] A processor coupled to the memory;

[0076] Both the memory and the processor are integrated into the control chip corresponding to the ice-making module.

[0077] The processor calls the executable program code stored in the memory to execute the intelligent control method for the ice-making module disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0078] The fifth aspect of the present invention discloses a computer storage medium storing computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute the intelligent control method for the ice-making module disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0079] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0080] This invention provides an intelligent control method for an ice-making module. The method is applied to an ice-making module, which includes a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component. The method includes: when a module control command for the ice-making module is detected, parsing the module control command to obtain command details corresponding to the module control command and their corresponding detail types, where the detail types include any one of ice-making type, chilled water type, warm water type, and hot water type; determining whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions based on the command details and detail types; and when it is determined that the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions, performing a first control operation on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module. The operation includes adjusting the parameters of the first and second water temperature control components. The first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state of the execution instruction details. When it is determined that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, the second control operation is performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and detail type to obtain the second control result for the instruction module. The second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type. Except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the module functions corresponding to other detail types is water heated by the first water temperature control component. As can be seen, by implementing this invention, pre-operation conditions for the ice-making module are set. Before detecting and responding to module control commands, the current operating conditions / state of the ice-making module are detected. Upon determining that the pre-operation conditions are met, a first control operation is performed on the ice-making module. This ensures that the ice-making module adjusts to the appropriate target module state when responding to module control commands, improving the accuracy and precision of the response to the module control commands. Furthermore, the intelligent adjustment of the module state improves the efficiency of subsequent execution of the module control commands. Further, after the ice-making module adjusts to the target module state or fails to meet the pre-operation conditions, a second control operation is performed on the ice-making module according to the command details and their corresponding detail types. In the module functions corresponding to the second control operation, the water sources for ice making, chilled water, and warm water making are all heated hot water, improving the safety of the drinking water / ice output from the ice-making module. Attached Figure Description

[0081] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0082] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an intelligent control method for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent control method for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0084] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent control device for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0085] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another intelligent control device for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0086] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0087] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another intelligent control device for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0088] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0089] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or end that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or ends.

[0090] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0091] This invention discloses an intelligent control method and device for an ice-making module, and the ice-making module itself. It establishes pre-operating conditions for the ice-making module, enabling detection of its current operating conditions / state before detecting and responding to module control commands. Upon determining that the pre-operating conditions are met, a first control operation is performed on the ice-making module. This ensures that the ice-making module adjusts to a suitable target module state when responding to module control commands, improving the accuracy and precision of the response to the control commands. Furthermore, this intelligent adjustment of the module state enhances the efficiency of subsequent execution of control commands. Further, if the ice-making module adjusts to the target module state or fails to meet the pre-operating conditions, a second control operation is performed on the ice-making module based on the command details and their corresponding detail types. In the module functions corresponding to the second control operation, the water source for ice making, chilled water, and warm water making is all heated hot water, improving the safety of the ice-making module's output drinking water / ice. Detailed descriptions follow.

[0092] Example 1

[0093] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an intelligent control method for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The described intelligent control method for ice-making modules can be applied to intelligent control devices for ice-making modules. This method can also be applied to ice-making modules themselves, which include a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component. The embodiments of this invention are not limited to these components. Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent control method for this ice-making module may include the following operations:

[0094] 101. When a module control command for the ice-making module is detected, the module control command is parsed to obtain the command details corresponding to the module control command and its corresponding detail type.

[0095] In this embodiment of the invention, the instruction details corresponding to the module control instructions include any one of the following: ice making type, chilled water type, warm water type, and hot water type.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, the instruction details specifically correspond to a module function of an ice-making module. Correspondingly, the ice-making type, cooling water type, warm water type, and hot water type correspond to the ice-making function, cooling water function, warm water function, and hot water function of the ice-making module, respectively.

[0097] 102. Based on the instruction details and the type of details, determine whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions.

[0098] In this embodiment of the invention, when the judgment result of step 102 is yes, step 103 is triggered; when the judgment result of step 102 is no, step 104 is triggered.

[0099] In this embodiment of the invention, the purpose of setting the module pre-operation conditions is to detect the current operating state and various module parameters of the module before actually responding to the module control command / before actually controlling the ice-making module according to the command details and detail types. In order to achieve the intelligent adjustment of the current operating state of the module / precise adjustment of various module parameters, the ice-making module can reach a state in which it can accurately and efficiently respond to the module control command, that is, the preheating of the ice-making module is achieved.

[0100] 103. Perform the first control operation on the ice-making module to obtain the first control result for the ice-making module.

[0101] In this embodiment of the invention, the first control operation includes component parameter adjustment operations for the first water temperature control component and the second water temperature control component. The first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state of the execution instruction details.

[0102] 104. When it is determined that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, the second control operation is performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain the second control result for the instruction module.

[0103] In this embodiment of the invention, the second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type, and except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the module function corresponding to other detail types is the water source heated by the first water temperature control component.

[0104] In this embodiment of the invention, the module functions corresponding to the detail types correspond to the aforementioned ice-making function, cooling water function, warm water function, and hot water function.

[0105] It is evident that implementation Figure 1The described intelligent control method for the ice-making module sets pre-operation conditions for the module. Before detecting and responding to module control commands, it detects the current operating conditions / state of the ice-making module. Upon determining that the pre-operation conditions are met, it performs a first control operation on the ice-making module. This ensures that the ice-making module adjusts to the appropriate target module state when responding to module control commands, improving the accuracy and precision of the response to the control commands. Furthermore, this intelligent adjustment of the module state improves the efficiency of subsequent execution of control commands. Further, if the ice-making module adjusts to the target module state or fails to meet the pre-operation conditions, a second control operation is performed on the ice-making module based on the command details and their corresponding detail types. In the module functions corresponding to this second control operation, the water source for ice making, chilled water, and warm water making is all heated hot water, improving the safety of the ice-making module's output drinking water / ice.

[0106] In an optional embodiment, the first water temperature control component includes a water heating component; the second water temperature control component includes a cooling component, a synchronous motor, a first water pumping component, a second water pumping component, and a third water pumping component; the cooling component includes a compressor and an ice box, the ice box being provided with an ice liner;

[0107] In this optional embodiment, the three pumping components—the first pumping component, the second pumping component, and the third pumping component—can actually be different pumps.

[0108] The above step 103 performs a first control operation on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module. Specifically, this includes:

[0109] Heating control is applied to the water heating component to heat the water stored in the water heating component to the preset water heating temperature. At the same time, the compressor is switched to the cooling start state, and the synchronous motor is controlled to run to the first limit within a first preset time period.

[0110] Based on the module's pre-operation conditions, multiple pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations, resulting in a first control result for the ice-making module; among which, all pre-operation components include a first water pumping component and an ice box;

[0111] The above-mentioned method of controlling multiple pre-operation components to perform pre-operation operations based on the module's pre-operation conditions to obtain the first control result for the ice-making module specifically includes:

[0112] The first pumping component is controlled to enter the ice box, and water supply control is performed within a second preset time period to deliver stored water to the ice box. When it is determined that the real-time water storage in the ice box reaches the preset water storage condition, the first pumping component is turned off, and the ice box is controlled to perform ice-making process to obtain the ice-making process result for the ice box; the ice-making process result includes the ice box cooling temperature.

[0113] Reaching the preset water storage conditions and the ice box cooling temperature in real time are determined as the first control results for the ice-making module.

[0114] In this optional embodiment, the preset water boiling temperature can be [90, 100]℃; the water boiling temperature can also be [75, 90]℃. The actual water boiling temperature is just the temperature required to achieve heating and sterilization. This embodiment of the invention does not limit the temperature.

[0115] In this optional embodiment, the first preset duration can be a time limit of 10 seconds, and the first limit is a set lower limit. Correspondingly, the limit of the synchronous motor is also set with an upper limit. That is, the synchronous motor is controlled to run to the lower limit within 10 seconds. Optionally, if the synchronous motor runs to contact the upper limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to wait for 1 second before starting to run.

[0116] In this optional embodiment, the second preset duration can be a time limit of 30 seconds; the first water pumping component is controlled to enter the ice box, and then the water heated by the boiling component is transported to the ice box, and this process lasts for 30 seconds. Specifically, the second preset duration can be determined based on the capacity of the ice box and the pumping speed of the first water pumping component. By default, after the first water pumping component runs for 30 seconds, the real-time water stored in the ice box can be added to meet the preset water storage conditions.

[0117] In this optional embodiment, the real-time water storage in the ice box reaching the preset water storage conditions specifically includes:

[0118] The water level in the ice box reaches the preset first water level value in real time.

[0119] Adjusting the ice-making module to the target module state specifically includes:

[0120] When the detail type is hot water type, the water stored in the heating element has been heated to the heating temperature, and the hot water storage in the heating element has reached the preset second water level value.

[0121] When the item type is ice making, chilled water, or heated water, the ice box reaches the preset cooling temperature.

[0122] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, pre-operation control is provided for the water heating component, compressor, synchronous motor, first water pumping component, and ice box. This improves the efficiency and accuracy of the second control operation when the ice-making module is subsequently controlled to perform the second control operation. Specifically, the heating control for the water heating component ensures that the water stored in the water heating component is heated to the preset water heating temperature, guaranteeing that the water source used by the ice-making module is heated and sterilized, thus improving the safety of the water source used by the water heating component. The state switching and control of the compressor and synchronous motor, as well as the pre-operation operation for multiple pre-operation components, allow the relevant components in the refrigeration module used to perform refrigeration to start in advance. This allows the refrigeration function to be controlled and implemented in the prepared target module state, which is beneficial to improving the refrigeration effect and efficiency.

[0123] In another alternative embodiment, after performing step 104 as described above, the method further includes:

[0124] Real-time collection of water storage information for the heating element, which includes at least the remaining water volume and the remaining water temperature.

[0125] Obtain the user's module usage requirements for the ice-making module. These module usage requirements are the user's usage requirements for the ice-making module triggered after the current execution of step 104.

[0126] Analyze the usage requirements of this module to obtain the estimated water consumption corresponding to the usage requirements of this module;

[0127] Determine whether the remaining water storage is greater than the estimated water consumption. If the remaining water storage is greater than the estimated water consumption, determine whether the remaining water temperature is lower than the above-mentioned boiling temperature. If the remaining water temperature is higher than or equal to the above-mentioned boiling temperature, then determine that there is no need to perform boiling control on the water heating component.

[0128] When it is determined that the remaining water demand is less than or equal to the estimated water consumption, the difference between the remaining water storage and the estimated water consumption is calculated; and the first water pumping unit is controlled to perform water supply operation to the water heating unit according to the difference in water volume. The difference in water volume includes the basic value difference between the remaining water storage and the estimated water consumption, and also includes a preset water replenishment error. The water replenishment error is used to prevent the ice-making module from burning dry.

[0129] When it is determined that the remaining water temperature is lower than the above-mentioned boiling temperature, heating control is performed on the boiling component to reheat the water to the boiling temperature; wherein, the remaining water temperature may refer to the temperature of the remaining water in the boiling component before the water supply operation is performed; or it may refer to the temperature of the new remaining water in the boiling component after the output operation is performed.

[0130] In this optional embodiment, specifically, after the ice-making component actually controls the water supply or ice output according to the estimated water consumption, the water-boiling component must store a minimum amount of water to prevent the water-boiling component from starting incorrectly due to no residual water, resulting in dry burning and causing the ice-making component to be damaged or even destroyed.

[0131] In this optional embodiment, the heating control of the water heating component specifically includes:

[0132] Calculate the water temperature difference between the remaining water temperature and the boiling temperature. Based on the water temperature difference and water volume difference, combined with the boiling control parameters of the boiling component, determine the boiling output power and boiling time.

[0133] Adjust the water heating component to the specified output power and perform heating control according to the specified heating time.

[0134] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, after the ice-making module performs the second control operation, it can also intelligently acquire and analyze the user's subsequent module usage needs, thereby parsing the estimated water consumption corresponding to the module usage needs and comparing it with the remaining water storage corresponding to the water heating component. If the remaining water demand is insufficient (less than or equal to the estimated water consumption), the stored water is replenished and heated in a timely manner, which improves the level of intelligent control of the heating component and helps to improve the user's convenience in using the ice-making module.

[0135] Example 2

[0136] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent control method for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The intelligent control method for the ice-making module described herein can be applied to intelligent control devices for ice-making modules, and this invention does not limit its application. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the intelligent control method for this ice-making module may include the following operations:

[0137] 201. When a module control command for the ice-making module is detected, the module control command is parsed to obtain the command details corresponding to the module control command and its corresponding detail type.

[0138] 202. Based on the instruction details and the type of details, determine whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions.

[0139] In this embodiment of the invention, when the judgment result of step 202 is yes, step 203 is triggered; when the judgment result of step 202 is no, step 204 is triggered.

[0140] 203. Perform the first control operation on the ice-making module to obtain the first control result for the ice-making module.

[0141] 204. When it is determined that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after it is determined that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, when the detail type is ice-making type, cooling water type, or warm water type, collect the real-time water storage information corresponding to the ice tank.

[0142] In this embodiment of the invention, the real-time water storage information includes at least the target water storage volume and the target water storage temperature.

[0143] 205. Determine whether the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution instruction details are met.

[0144] In this embodiment of the invention, when the judgment result of step 205 is negative, step 206 is triggered; when the judgment result of step 205 is positive, step 207 is triggered.

[0145] 206. When it is determined that the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution instruction details, the ice-making module is adjusted according to the direct response conditions until it is determined that the real-time water storage information is adjusted to meet the direct response conditions.

[0146] In this embodiment of the invention, the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response condition specifically when the target water storage volume is lower than the preset third water level value and the target water storage temperature is higher than the ice box cooling temperature:

[0147] The above-mentioned methods for performing module adjustment operations on the ice-making module based on direct response conditions specifically include:

[0148] Based on the direct response conditions, all pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations, while the second and third pumping components are controlled to perform pumping and conveying operations within a third preset time period to activate the refrigeration function of the cooling components for real-time water storage.

[0149] In this embodiment of the invention, the third preset duration can be set to 60s or 90s, and this embodiment of the invention does not limit it.

[0150] In this embodiment of the invention, the refrigeration component further includes a cold water tank. The water storage corresponding to the heating component is transported in the ice-making module via a first pumping component to the ice box, where the ice box achieves initial cooling of the water. The initially cooled water is then transported to the cold water tank via a second pumping component, where the cold water tank achieves secondary cooling control. Finally, the secondary cooled water is transported back to the ice box via a third pumping component, thus achieving real-time circulating cooling of the stored water.

[0151] 207. Perform a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module.

[0152] For further descriptions of steps 201-203 and 207 in this embodiment of the invention, please refer to the other specific descriptions of steps 101-103 and 104 in Embodiment 1. These descriptions will not be repeated in this embodiment of the invention.

[0153] It is evident that implementation Figure 2 The described intelligent control method for the ice-making module can, before executing the second control operation on the ice-making module, determine the set direct response conditions based on the real-time water storage information collected in the ice chamber, and perform corresponding module adjustment operations if the direct response conditions are not met. The setting of the direct response conditions is used to monitor whether the second control operation corresponding to the instruction details can be successfully executed, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of the second control operation and reducing module damage caused by the ice-making module running idle due to insufficient real-time water storage.

[0154] In an optional embodiment, the method of performing the second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and detail type to obtain the second control result for the instruction module specifically includes:

[0155] When the specification type is chilled water, the compressor is controlled to stop running according to the instruction specification. At the same time, after the synchronous motor is determined to have run to the preset second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running. Then, the preset reversal control program is executed on the synchronous motor, and drinking chilled water is output according to the chilled water output corresponding to the instruction specification, which is the second control result for the instruction module.

[0156] When the instruction type is ice making, the ice chamber is controlled to perform ice making operation according to the ice making duration corresponding to the instruction details. After the ice making is completed, the second water pumping component is controlled to perform water pumping control to pump the residual water after ice making to the corresponding ice water storage area. At the same time, after the synchronous motor is detected to have reached the second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running and the de-icing solenoid valve is controlled to perform de-icing operation according to the fourth preset duration. After the de-icing is completed, the compressor is controlled to stop running. Then, it is detected whether the ice storage in the ice box has reached the preset ice storage. When the ice storage in the ice box is detected to have reached the preset ice storage, the synchronous motor is executed to perform a flip control program to output ice according to the ice output amount corresponding to the instruction details, as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0157] Specifically, the methods for executing a preset reversing control program on the synchronous motor include:

[0158] When the synchronous motor is detected to have contacted the first limit switch, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running for a third preset time, and then the synchronous motor is controlled to start running and rotate.

[0159] In this optional embodiment, the second limit is specifically the upper limit mentioned above; the fourth preset duration is set to 8 minutes, that is, the ice-making module is controlled to make ice for 8 minutes.

[0160] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, a response mechanism for the type of chilled water is set up. After the pre-ice-making module reaches the target module state that matches the type of chilled water, the compressor and synchronous motor are linked to achieve precise output of chilled water, thereby improving the output and control accuracy of chilled water. At the same time, a response mechanism for the type of ice-making is also set up. By linking multiple components such as the ice tank, the second water pumping component, the synchronous motor, and the de-icing solenoid valve, precise output and storage control of ice cubes are achieved, thereby improving the output and storage accuracy of ice cubes. In addition, the water source for both the chilled water and the ice cubes comes from heated real-time stored water. The setting of the heating step for the real-time stored water achieves disinfection of the real-time stored water, thereby improving the cleanliness and safety of the water source for the subsequent chilled water and ice cubes.

[0161] In this optional embodiment, the method of performing the second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the instruction type to obtain the second control result for the instruction module further includes:

[0162] When the detailed type is heated water type, control the third pumping component to stop running, control the second pumping component to run for a second preset time, and control the compressor to stop running.

[0163] Based on the warm water volume and drinking temperature corresponding to the instruction details, combined with the ice tank temperature and boiling temperature corresponding to the ice tank, the hot water pumping component corresponding to the hot water component and the cold water pumping component corresponding to the ice making component are controlled to perform water output control, as the second control result for the instruction module; wherein, the water output control includes hot water output control for the hot water pumping component and / or cold water output control for the cold water pumping component.

[0164] When the detail type is hot water type, the hot water pumping component is controlled to output hot water according to the hot water consumption corresponding to the control detail, which serves as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0165] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, a response mechanism for the type of warm water is set up. By linking the third and second water pumping components, the internal components before the warm water is output are controlled. When the warm water is actually output, the warm water drinking volume and the warm water drinking temperature are used as a reference. The hot water pumping component and the cold water pumping component are linked to achieve precise control of the output volume of cold water and / or hot water, thereby achieving accurate output of warm water and improving the accuracy of warm water output. In addition, a response mechanism for the type of hot water is also set up, so that the ice-making module can also output hot water in real time, enriching the function of the ice-making module and improving the output efficiency of hot water. Furthermore, the cold water used for the output of warm water is obtained by cooling the heated hot water, that is, improving the safety and cleanliness of the water source used for warm water.

[0166] Example 3

[0167] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent control device for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. The intelligent control device for the ice-making module can be applied to an ice-making module, which includes a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component. Optionally, the intelligent control device for the ice-making module can be an intelligent control terminal, device, system, or server for the ice-making module. The server can be a local server, a remote server, or a cloud server (also known as a cloud server). When the server is not a cloud server, it can communicate with the cloud server. This embodiment of the present invention does not impose limitations. Figure 3 As shown, the intelligent control device for the ice-making module may include an instruction parsing module 301, a judgment module 302, a first control module 303, and a second control module 304, wherein:

[0168] The instruction parsing module 301 is used to parse the module control instruction when a module control instruction for the ice-making module is detected, and obtain the instruction details corresponding to the module control instruction and its corresponding detail type. The detail type includes any one of ice-making type, chilled water type, warm water type and hot water type.

[0169] The judgment module 302 is used to determine whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions based on the instruction details and the detail type.

[0170] The first control module 303 is used to perform a first control operation on the ice-making module when the judgment module 302 determines that the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions, and obtain a first control result for the ice-making module; the first control operation includes component parameter adjustment operations for the first water temperature control component and the second water temperature control component, and the first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state of the execution instruction details;

[0171] The second control module 304 is used to perform a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and detail type when the judgment module 302 determines that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, to obtain a second control result for the instruction module; the second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type, and except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the module function corresponding to other detail types is the water source heated by the first water temperature control component.

[0172] It is evident that implementation Figure 3 The described intelligent control device for the ice-making module sets pre-operation conditions for the module. Before detecting and responding to module control commands, it detects the current operating conditions / state of the ice-making module. Upon determining that the pre-operation conditions are met, it performs a first control operation on the ice-making module. This ensures that the ice-making module adjusts to the appropriate target module state when responding to module control commands, improving the accuracy and precision of the response to the control commands. Furthermore, this intelligent adjustment of the module state improves the efficiency of subsequent execution of control commands. Further, if the ice-making module adjusts to the target module state or fails to meet the pre-operation conditions, it performs a second control operation based on the command details and their corresponding details. In the module functions corresponding to this second control operation, the water source for ice making, chilled water, and warm water making is all heated hot water, improving the safety of the ice-making module's output drinking water / ice.

[0173] In an optional embodiment, the first water temperature control component includes a water heating component; the second water temperature control component includes a cooling component, a synchronous motor, a first water pumping component, a second water pumping component, and a third water pumping component; the cooling component includes a compressor and an ice box, the ice box being provided with an ice liner;

[0174] The first control module 303 performs a first control operation on the ice-making module and obtains a first control result for the ice-making module in the following ways:

[0175] Heating control is applied to the water heating component to heat the water stored in the water heating component to the preset water heating temperature. At the same time, the compressor is switched to the cooling start state, and the synchronous motor is controlled to run to the first limit within a first preset time period.

[0176] Based on the module's pre-operation conditions, multiple pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations, resulting in a first control result for the ice-making module; among which, all pre-operation components include a first water pumping component and an ice box;

[0177] The first control module 303 controls multiple pre-operation components to perform pre-operation operations based on the module's pre-operation conditions, and obtains the first control result for the ice-making module in the following ways:

[0178] The first pumping component is controlled to enter the ice box, and water supply control is performed within a second preset time period to deliver stored water to the ice box. When it is determined that the real-time water storage in the ice box reaches the preset water storage condition, the first pumping component is turned off, and the ice box is controlled to perform ice-making process to obtain the ice-making process result for the ice box; the ice-making process result includes the ice box cooling temperature.

[0179] Reaching the preset water storage conditions and the ice box cooling temperature in real time are determined as the first control results for the ice-making module.

[0180] In this optional embodiment, the real-time water storage in the ice box reaching the preset water storage conditions specifically includes:

[0181] The water level in the ice box reaches the preset first water level value in real time.

[0182] Adjusting the ice-making module to the target module state specifically includes:

[0183] When the detail type is hot water type, the water stored in the heating element has been heated to the heating temperature, and the hot water storage in the heating element has reached the preset second water level value.

[0184] When the item type is ice making, chilled water, or heated water, the ice box reaches the preset cooling temperature.

[0185] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, pre-operation control is provided for the water heating component, compressor, synchronous motor, first water pumping component, and ice box. This improves the efficiency and accuracy of the second control operation when the ice-making module is subsequently controlled to perform the second control operation. Specifically, the heating control for the water heating component ensures that the water stored in the water heating component is heated to the preset water heating temperature, guaranteeing that the water source used by the ice-making module is heated and sterilized, thus improving the safety of the water source used by the water heating component. The state switching and control of the compressor and synchronous motor, as well as the pre-operation operation for multiple pre-operation components, allow the relevant components in the refrigeration module used to perform refrigeration to start in advance. This allows the refrigeration function to be controlled and implemented in the prepared target module state, which is beneficial to improving the refrigeration effect and efficiency.

[0186] In another alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another intelligent control device for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the device also includes a data acquisition module 305 and an adjustment module 306, wherein:

[0187] The data acquisition module 305 is used to collect real-time water storage information corresponding to the ice chamber before the second control module 304 performs the second control operation on the ice module according to the instruction details and the details type. When the details type is ice type, cooling water type, or warm water type, the real-time water storage information includes at least the target water storage volume and the target water storage temperature.

[0188] The judgment module 302 is also used to determine whether the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution instruction details are met;

[0189] The adjustment module 306 is used to perform module adjustment operation on the ice-making module according to the direct response conditions when the judgment module 302 determines that the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution instruction details, until it is determined that the real-time water storage information is adjusted to meet the direct response conditions.

[0190] The judgment module 302 is also used to trigger the second control module 304 to perform the operation corresponding to the second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type when it is determined that the real-time water storage information meets the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution instruction details.

[0191] In this optional embodiment, the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response condition specifically when the target water storage volume is lower than a preset third water level value and the target water storage temperature is higher than the ice box cooling temperature:

[0192] The adjustment module 306 performs module adjustment operations on the ice-making module based on the direct response conditions in the following ways:

[0193] Based on the direct response conditions, all pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations, while the second and third pumping components are controlled to perform pumping and conveying operations within a third preset time period to activate the refrigeration function of the cooling components for real-time water storage.

[0194] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, before performing the second control operation on the ice-making module, the system can determine the set direct response conditions based on the real-time water storage information collected in the ice chamber, and perform the corresponding module adjustment operation if the direct response conditions are not met. The setting of the direct response conditions is used to monitor whether the second control operation corresponding to the instruction details can be successfully executed, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of the second control operation and reducing module damage caused by the ice-making module running idle due to insufficient real-time water storage.

[0195] In another optional embodiment, the second control module 304 performs a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the instruction type, and obtains the second control result for the instruction module in the following specific ways:

[0196] When the specification type is chilled water, the compressor is controlled to stop running according to the instruction specification. At the same time, after the synchronous motor is determined to have run to the preset second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running. Then, the preset reversal control program is executed on the synchronous motor, and drinking chilled water is output according to the chilled water output corresponding to the instruction specification, which is the second control result for the instruction module.

[0197] When the instruction type is ice making, the ice chamber is controlled to perform ice making operation according to the ice making duration corresponding to the instruction details. After the ice making is completed, the second water pumping component is controlled to perform water pumping control to pump the residual water after ice making to the corresponding ice water storage area. At the same time, after the synchronous motor is detected to have reached the second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running and the de-icing solenoid valve is controlled to perform de-icing operation according to the fourth preset duration. After the de-icing is completed, the compressor is controlled to stop running. Then, it is detected whether the ice storage in the ice box has reached the preset ice storage. When the ice storage in the ice box is detected to have reached the preset ice storage, the synchronous motor is executed to perform a flip control program to output ice according to the ice output amount corresponding to the instruction details, as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0198] Specifically, the methods for executing a preset reversing control program on the synchronous motor include:

[0199] When the synchronous motor is detected to have contacted the first limit switch, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running for a third preset time, and then the synchronous motor is controlled to start running and rotate.

[0200] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, a response mechanism for the type of chilled water is set up. After the pre-ice-making module reaches the target module state that matches the type of chilled water, the compressor and synchronous motor are linked to achieve precise output of chilled water, thereby improving the output and control accuracy of chilled water. At the same time, a response mechanism for the type of ice-making is also set up. By linking multiple components such as the ice tank, the second water pumping component, the synchronous motor, and the de-icing solenoid valve, precise output and storage control of ice cubes are achieved, thereby improving the output and storage accuracy of ice cubes. In addition, the water source for both the chilled water and the ice cubes comes from heated real-time stored water. The setting of the heating step for the real-time stored water achieves disinfection of the real-time stored water, thereby improving the cleanliness and safety of the water source for the subsequent chilled water and ice cubes.

[0201] In another optional embodiment, the second control module 304 performs a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the instruction type, and the method for obtaining the second control result for the instruction module further includes:

[0202] When the detailed type is heated water type, control the third pumping component to stop running, control the second pumping component to run for a second preset time, and control the compressor to stop running.

[0203] Based on the warm water volume and drinking temperature corresponding to the instruction details, combined with the ice tank temperature and boiling temperature corresponding to the ice tank, the hot water pumping component corresponding to the hot water component and the cold water pumping component corresponding to the ice making component are controlled to perform water output control, as the second control result for the instruction module; wherein, the water output control includes hot water output control for the hot water pumping component and / or cold water output control for the cold water pumping component.

[0204] When the detail type is hot water type, the hot water pumping component is controlled to output hot water according to the hot water consumption corresponding to the control detail, which serves as the second control result for the instruction module.

[0205] As can be seen, in this optional embodiment, a response mechanism for the type of warm water is set up. By linking the third and second water pumping components, the internal components before the warm water is output are controlled. When the warm water is actually output, the warm water drinking volume and the warm water drinking temperature are used as a reference. The hot water pumping component and the cold water pumping component are linked to achieve precise control of the output volume of cold water and / or hot water, thereby achieving accurate output of warm water and improving the accuracy of warm water output. In addition, a response mechanism for the type of hot water is also set up, so that the ice-making module can also output hot water in real time, enriching the function of the ice-making module and improving the output efficiency of hot water. Furthermore, the cold water used for the output of warm water is obtained by cooling the heated hot water, that is, improving the safety and cleanliness of the water source used for warm water.

[0206] Example 4

[0207] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the ice-making module is used to perform the steps in the intelligent control method for the ice-making module described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0208] Example 5

[0209] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of another intelligent control device for an ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. (See diagram below.) Figure 6 As shown, the intelligent control device for the ice-making module may include:

[0210] Memory 401 storing executable program code;

[0211] Processor 402 coupled to memory 401;

[0212] Both the memory 401 and the processor 402 are integrated into the control chip corresponding to the ice-making module, such as an MCU;

[0213] The processor 402 calls the executable program code stored in the memory 401 to execute the steps in the intelligent control method for the ice-making module described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0214] Example 6

[0215] This invention discloses a computer storage medium storing computer instructions. When these computer instructions are invoked, they are used to execute the steps in the intelligent control method for the ice-making module described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of this invention.

[0216] Example 7

[0217] This invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a non-transitory computer storage medium storing a computer program, and the computer program is operable to cause a computer to perform the steps in the intelligent control method for an ice-making module described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0218] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0219] Through the detailed description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each implementation method can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer storage medium, including read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), one-time programmable read-only memory (OTPROM), electrically-erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, disk storage, magnetic tape storage, or any other computer-readable medium that can be used to carry or store data.

[0220] Finally, it should be noted that the intelligent control method and device for an ice-making module disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, not to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent control method for an ice-making module, characterized in that, The method is applied to an ice-making module, the ice-making module including a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component, the method comprising: When a module control command for the ice-making module is detected, the module control command is parsed to obtain the command details corresponding to the module control command and its corresponding detail type. The detail type includes any one of ice-making type, chilled water type, warm water type and hot water type. Based on the instruction details and the detail type, it is determined whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions. When it is determined that the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions, a first control operation is performed on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module. The first control operation includes component parameter adjustment operations for the first water temperature control component and the second water temperature control component. The first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state for executing the instruction details. When it is determined that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, a second control operation is performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module; the second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type, and except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the other module functions corresponding to the detail types is the water source heated by the first water temperature control component.

2. The intelligent control method for the ice-making module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water temperature control component includes a water boiling component; the second water temperature control component includes a cooling component, a synchronous motor, a first water pumping component, a second water pumping component, and a third water pumping component; the cooling component includes a compressor and an ice box, the ice box being equipped with an ice liner; The first control operation performed on the ice-making module to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module includes: Heating control is applied to the water heating component to heat the water stored in the water heating component to a preset water heating temperature. At the same time, the compressor is switched to the cooling start state, and the synchronous motor is controlled to run to the first limit position within a first preset time period. Based on the module's pre-operation conditions, multiple pre-operation components are controlled to perform pre-operation operations to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module; wherein, all the pre-operation components include the first water pumping component and the ice box; The step of controlling multiple pre-operation components to perform pre-operation operations based on the module's pre-operation conditions to obtain a first control result for the ice-making module includes: The first water pumping component is controlled to enter the ice box, and water supply control is performed within a second preset time period to deliver the stored water to the ice box. When it is determined that the real-time water storage in the ice box reaches the preset water storage condition, the first water pumping component is turned off, and the ice box is controlled to perform ice-making processing to obtain the ice-making processing result for the ice box; the ice-making processing result includes the ice box cooling temperature of the ice box. The real-time water storage reaching the preset water storage conditions and the ice box cooling temperature are determined as the first control result for the ice-making module.

3. The intelligent control method for the ice-making module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The real-time water storage in the ice box reaches the preset water storage conditions, specifically including: The real-time water storage in the ice box reaches a preset first water level value; The adjustment of the ice-making module to the target module state specifically includes: When the detail type is the hot water type, the water stored in the heating component has been heated to the heating temperature, and the hot water storage capacity of the water in the heating component has reached a preset second water level value. When the item type is the ice-making type, the cooling water type, or the warming water type, the ice box reaches the preset cooling temperature.

4. The intelligent control method for the ice-making module according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, Before performing the second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type, the method further includes: When the detail type is the ice-making type, the chilled water type, or the heated water type, the real-time water storage information corresponding to the ice tank is collected, and the real-time water storage information includes at least the target water storage volume and the target water storage temperature. Determine whether the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the execution of the instruction details are met; When it is determined that the real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response conditions corresponding to the instruction details, the ice-making module is adjusted according to the direct response conditions until it is determined that the real-time water storage information is adjusted to meet the direct response conditions. When it is determined that the real-time water storage information indicates that the direct response conditions corresponding to the instruction details are met, the operation corresponding to the second control operation performed on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the details type is triggered.

5. The intelligent control method for the ice-making module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The real-time water storage information does not meet the direct response condition specifically when the target water storage volume is lower than the preset third water level value and the target water storage temperature is higher than the ice box cooling temperature: The step of performing module adjustment operations on the ice-making module according to the direct response condition includes: According to the direct response conditions, all the pre-operation components are controlled to perform the pre-operation operation, and the second pumping component and the third pumping component are controlled to perform pumping and conveying operations within a third preset time period to start the refrigeration component for the circulating refrigeration function of the real-time water storage.

6. The intelligent control method for the ice-making module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of performing a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module includes: When the specified type is the chilled water type, the compressor is controlled to stop running according to the instruction details. At the same time, after determining that the synchronous motor has run to the preset second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running. Then, a preset reversal control program is executed on the synchronous motor, and drinking chilled water is output according to the chilled water output corresponding to the instruction details, as the second control result for the instruction module. When the specified detail type is the ice-making type, the ice chamber is controlled to perform ice-making operation according to the ice-making duration corresponding to the instruction detail. After the ice chamber completes ice-making, the second water pumping component is controlled to perform water pumping control to pump the residual water after ice-making to the corresponding ice-water storage area. Simultaneously, after the synchronous motor is detected to have reached the second limit, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running, and the de-icing solenoid valve is controlled to perform de-icing operation for the fourth preset duration. After the de-icing is confirmed to be complete, the compressor is controlled to stop running. Then, it is detected whether the ice storage in the ice box has reached the preset ice storage. When the ice storage in the ice box is detected to have reached the preset ice storage, the synchronous motor is executed with the flip control program to output ice according to the ice output amount corresponding to the instruction detail, as the second control result for the instruction module. The step of executing a preset reversing control program on the synchronous motor includes: When the synchronous motor is detected to be in contact with the first limit switch, the synchronous motor is controlled to stop running for a third preset time, and the synchronous motor is controlled to start running and rotate.

7. The intelligent control method for the ice-making module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The step of performing a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type to obtain a second control result for the instruction module further includes: When the detailed type is the heated water type, control the third pumping component to stop operating, control the second pumping component to operate for the second preset time, and control the compressor to stop operating; Based on the warm water consumption and drinking temperature corresponding to the instruction details, combined with the ice tank temperature and the boiling temperature, the hot water pumping component corresponding to the hot water component and the cold water pumping component corresponding to the ice making component are controlled to perform water output control, as a second control result for the instruction module; wherein, the water output control includes hot water output control for the hot water pumping component and / or cold water output control for the cold water pumping component; When the detail type is the hot water type, the hot water pumping component is controlled to output hot water according to the hot water consumption corresponding to the control detail, as a second control result for the instruction module.

8. An intelligent control device for an ice-making module, characterized in that, The device is applied to an ice-making module, the ice-making module including a first water temperature control component and a second water temperature control component, and the device includes: The instruction parsing module is used to parse the module control instruction when a module control instruction for the ice-making module is detected, and obtain the instruction details corresponding to the module control instruction and its corresponding detail type. The detail type includes any one of ice-making type, chilled water type, warm water type and hot water type. The judgment module is used to determine whether the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions based on the instruction details and the details type. The first control module is used to perform a first control operation on the ice-making module when the judgment module determines that the ice-making module meets the module pre-operation conditions, and obtain a first control result for the ice-making module; the first control operation includes component parameter adjustment operations for the first water temperature control component and the second water temperature control component, and the first control operation is used to adjust the ice-making module to the target module state for executing the instruction details. The second control module is used to perform a second control operation on the ice-making module according to the instruction details and the detail type when the judgment module determines that the ice-making module does not meet the module pre-operation conditions, or after determining that the first control result indicates that the ice-making module has been adjusted to the target module state, to obtain a second control result for the instruction module; the second control operation is used to execute the module function corresponding to the detail type, and except for the module function corresponding to the hot water type, the water source used by the other module functions corresponding to the detail types is the water source heated by the first water temperature control component.

9. An ice-making module, characterized in that, The ice-making module includes a main body and is used to execute the intelligent control method for the ice-making module as described in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer storage medium, characterized in that, The computer storage medium stores computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute the intelligent control method for the ice maker as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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