Water replenishing control method, ice maker, electronic equipment, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of ice makers, and provides a water replenishing control method, an ice maker, electronic equipment, a storage medium and a program product.The water tank is provided with a normal-temperature water area and a cold water area, the normal-temperature water area replenishes water to the cold water area through overflow, and the water replenishing control method comprises the steps that the water storage capacity of the cold water area is obtained; according to the obtained water storage capacity, whether the water storage capacity of the cold water area meets a preset water supplementing condition or not is judged; when it is judged that the water storage capacity of the cold water area meets the preset water replenishing condition, water replenishing of the normal-temperature water area is controlled. When the cold water area needs to be supplemented with water, overflow water supplementing can be carried out on the cold water area through the normal-temperature water area, other control water supplementing pipelines do not need to be arranged, the overflow water supplementing mode is simple in structure, materials can be reduced, water supplementing is carried out only when the preset water supplementing condition is met, unnecessary water supplementing operation is avoided, water resources are saved, and the cost is reduced. And the complexity of the program can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ice making machines, and in particular to a water replenishment control method, an ice making machine, an electronic device, a storage medium and a program product. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the water tank of the ice maker involves multiple functions such as hot water, cold water and ice making water replenishment. The above-mentioned water replenishment system for realizing cold water and normal temperature water replenishment is a water replenishment system that switches the water circuit to replenish water to the cold water area and the normal temperature water area respectively. The above-mentioned method not only makes the water replenishment procedure complicated, requiring multiple control water replenishment pipelines, but also requires more materials when manufacturing the ice maker, which is costly. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a water replenishment control method, which is used to solve the problem that the water replenishment procedure is complicated in the related art, and the ice making machine requires more materials and high cost when it is manufactured.

[0004] The invention also provides an ice making machine.

[0005] The invention also provides an electronic device.

[0006] The present invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0007] The present invention also provides a program product.

[0008] According to the water replenishment control method of the first embodiment of the present invention, the water tank is provided with a normal temperature water zone and a cold water zone, and the normal temperature water zone replenishes water to the cold water zone through overflow, and the water replenishment control method comprises: Obtaining the water storage capacity of the cold water zone; According to the acquired water storage capacity, determining whether the water storage capacity of the cold water zone meets the preset water replenishment conditions; When it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water area meets the preset water replenishment conditions, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area is controlled.

[0009] According to the water replenishment control method of the embodiment of the present invention, through the above method, when it is detected that the cold water area needs to be replenished with water, overflow water can be replenished to the cold water area through the normal temperature water area, and there is no need to set up other control water replenishment pipelines, thereby realizing water replenishment in the cold water area. The overflow water replenishment method has a simple structure, which is conducive to reducing materials, and water replenishment is only performed when the preset water replenishment conditions are met, avoiding unnecessary water replenishment operations, saving water resources, and helping to reduce the complexity of the program.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water zone meets the preset water replenishment condition, controlling the water replenishment of the normal temperature water zone includes: Based on the liquid level height of the normal temperature water zone reaching its preset high level threshold, if the liquid level height in the cold water zone is lower than its preset high level threshold, control the normal temperature water zone to replenish water, and the normal temperature water zone replenishes water to the cold water zone; When the liquid level in the cold water area reaches a preset high level threshold, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area is stopped.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment control method further includes: Based on the fact that the normal temperature water area is at a preset low threshold, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area is controlled.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an ice box is provided in the water tank, a cold water pump and a switching valve are provided outside the water tank, the cold water pump is connected to the cold water area, the switching valve has a normally closed water path and a normally open water path, and the water replenishment control method further includes: Control the normally closed water circuit of the switching valve to open and the normally open water circuit to close, and the cold water pump is connected to the cold water outlet for users through the normally closed water circuit of the switching valve; The normally closed water path of the switching valve is controlled to be closed and the normally open water path is controlled to be opened. The cold water pump is connected to the ice making box through the normally open water path of the switching valve. The cold water area can replenish water to the ice making box.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment control method further includes: Get the water replenishment working time of the water replenishment device; When no normal temperature water is taken, the water replenishment working time exceeds the preset full water time of the normal temperature water area, it is determined that the water replenishment device is faulty or the normal temperature water area is leaking, an alarm is displayed, and water replenishment is stopped; When no cold water is taken, the water replenishment working time exceeds the preset full water time of the cold water area, it is determined that the water replenishment device is faulty or the cold water area is leaking, an alarm is displayed, and water replenishment is stopped.

[0014] An ice making machine according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises: A water tank, wherein a normal temperature water zone and a cold water zone are provided in the water tank, the normal temperature water zone replenishes water to the cold water zone through overflow, the normal temperature water zone is provided with a first liquid level switch, and the cold water zone is provided with a second liquid level switch, A controller, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the first liquid level switch and the second liquid level switch, and the controller is used in the water replenishment control method described in the first embodiment to control the water tank replenishment action.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are two first liquid level switches, and the two first liquid level switches are arranged with a height difference; There are two second liquid level switches, and the two second liquid level switches are arranged with a height difference; Among them, the first liquid level switch and the second liquid level switch located at a low position are both used to determine whether the area needs water replenishment, and the first liquid level switch and the second liquid level switch located at a high position are both used as backup judgment when the liquid level switch at a low position fails.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there are two first liquid level switches, and the two first liquid level switches are arranged in parallel; there are two second liquid level switches, and the two second liquid level switches are arranged in parallel.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention, an electronic device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the water replenishment control method described in the embodiment of the first aspect is implemented.

[0018] According to the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the fourth aspect embodiment of the present invention, a computer program is stored thereon, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the water replenishment control method as described in the above-mentioned first aspect embodiment is implemented.

[0019] According to a computer program product according to an embodiment of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the computer program comprises a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the water replenishment control method as described in the embodiment of the first aspect is implemented.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 The figure is a flow chart of a water replenishment control method for an ice maker water tank provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a water system according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein an ice maker has a hot tank.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a box provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a box provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cooperation of a box body, an ice making box, a switching valve and an ice driving structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cooperation of a box body, an ice making box and an ice dispensing drive structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body and the box cover provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference numerals: 100, box body; 110, normal temperature water area; 111, first liquid level switch; 120, cold water area; 121, second liquid level switch; 130, water outlet valve; 140, condensation tank; 141, overflow channel; 150, ice receiving tank; 160, ice storage tank; 170, ice making water inlet; 180, ice outlet; 300, partition; 310, overflow groove; 410, ice box; 420, evaporator; 421, ice column; 430, ice motor; 500, cold water pump; 600, switching valve; 710, diaphragm pump; 720, bucket; 810, hot tank; 820, ice box; 821, ice outlet channel; 822, ice blocking plate; 823, driving part; 830, ice outlet motor; 840, ice stirring part; 900, box cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0035] Combine the following Figures 1 to 7 The water replenishment control method, ice maker, electronic device, storage medium and program product of the embodiment of the present invention are described. It can be understood that in the embodiment of the present invention, the ice maker includes a water tank and a controller, a normal temperature water area 110 and a cold water area 120 are provided in the water tank, the normal temperature water area 110 replenishes water to the cold water area 120 through overflow, the normal temperature water area 110 is provided with a first liquid level switch 111, and the cold water area 120 is provided with a second liquid level switch 121, the controller is electrically connected to the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121, and the controller is used to control the water tank replenishment action according to the water replenishment control method of the embodiment of the first aspect above.

[0036] It should be noted that, referring to Figures 1 to 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, a partition 300 is provided in the water tank, and the partition 300 divides the water tank into a normal temperature water zone 110 and a cold water zone 120. The partition 300 is provided with an overflow groove 310, and the overflow groove 310 is connected to the normal temperature water zone 110 and the cold water zone 120.

[0037] It is understandable that, referring to Figure 1 In an embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment control method includes: S110: Obtaining the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120; S120: judging whether the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120 meets the preset water replenishment condition according to the acquired water storage capacity; S130: When it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120 meets the preset water replenishment condition, control the water replenishment of the normal temperature water area 110.

[0038] According to the water replenishment control method of the embodiment of the present invention, through the above method, when the cold water zone 120 needs to be replenished with water, overflow water can be replenished to the cold water zone 120 through the normal temperature water zone 110, and there is no need to set up other control water replenishment pipelines, thereby realizing water replenishment of the cold water zone 120. The overflow water replenishment method has a simple structure, which is conducive to reducing materials, and water replenishment is only performed when the preset water replenishment conditions are met, thereby avoiding unnecessary water replenishment operations, saving water resources, and helping to reduce the complexity of the program.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment control method further includes: based on the normal temperature water area 110 being at a preset low threshold, controlling the water replenishment to the normal temperature water area 110. Through the above control, by detecting that the liquid level height of the normal temperature water area 110 is at the preset low threshold, the normal temperature water area 110 is replenished with water, which can ensure the balance of the water volume in the water tank and prevent the unstable operation of the ice maker due to water shortage.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present invention, in step S120, when it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120 meets the preset water replenishment condition, controlling the water replenishment of the normal temperature water area 110 includes: Based on the liquid level of the normal temperature water zone 110 reaching its preset high threshold, if the liquid level in the cold water zone 120 is lower than its preset high threshold, control is performed to replenish water to the normal temperature water zone 110, and the normal temperature water zone 110 replenishes water to the cold water zone 120; When the liquid level in the cold water area 120 reaches a preset high level threshold, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area 110 is stopped.

[0041] It can be understood that by detecting the current liquid level height of the normal temperature water zone 110, when the liquid level height of the normal temperature water zone 110 reaches the preset high threshold value, a full water signal of the normal temperature water zone 110 is output; only after the normal temperature water zone 110 is full of water, the liquid level height of the cold water zone 120 is detected according to the second liquid level switch 121 in the cold water zone 120, when the liquid level height of the cold water zone 120 is lower than the preset high threshold value, the normal temperature water zone 110 is controlled to be replenished with water, and the normal temperature water zone 110 is continuously replenished with water. The liquid level of the normal temperature water zone 110 continues to rise to the top of the partition 300, and overflows with water to the cold water zone 120 through the overflow groove 310, until the second liquid level switch 121 in the cold water zone 120 detects that the liquid level height of the cold water zone 120 reaches the preset high threshold value, a full water signal of the cold water zone 120 is output, and the replenishment of water to the normal temperature water zone 110 is stopped, and the replenishment operation of the normal temperature water zone 110 is stopped. It can be seen that according to the liquid level heights of the normal temperature water area 110 and the cold water area 120, the relationship between water replenishment and liquid level height is analyzed, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the judgment of whether the water replenishment conditions are met based on the liquid level height detection.

[0042] Of course, in some embodiments, the water replenishment control method may further include: based on the difference in water storage capacity between the normal temperature water zone 110 and the cold water zone 120, controlling the water replenishment of the normal temperature water zone 110 so that the water storage capacity in both the normal temperature water zone 110 and the cold water zone 120 remains full.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 7 In the embodiment of the present invention, an ice box 410 is provided in the water tank, a cold water pump 500 and a switching valve 600 are provided outside the water tank, the cold water pump 500 is connected to the cold water area 120, and the switching valve 600 has a normally closed water path and a normally open water path. The water replenishment control method also includes: The normally closed water path of the switching valve 600 is controlled to be opened and the normally open water path is controlled to be closed, and the cold water pump 500 is connected to the cold water outlet for users through the normally closed water path of the switching valve 600; The normally closed water path of the switching valve 600 is controlled to be closed and the normally open water path is controlled to be opened. The cold water pump 500 is connected to the ice making box 410 through the normally open water path of the switching valve 600 , and the cold water area 120 can replenish water to the ice making box 410 .

[0044] Through the above control, the control method not only improves the flexibility and efficiency of the cooling system, but also ensures the realization of the ice-making function, while optimizing energy use and improving the safety and economy of the ice-making machine. For example: based on the staggered use time of cold water extraction and ice making, the cold water pump 500 can be used to pump water out of the cold water area 120 when extracting cold water and making ice, so that the two water circuits share one cold water pump 500; the cold water outlet and ice making share one cold water pump 500, and cooperate with the switching valve 600, so that when the user extracts water, the cold water pump 500 is turned on, the normally closed water circuit of the switching valve 600 is opened, and cold water is discharged; when making ice, the normally closed water circuit of the switching valve 600 is closed, and cold water enters the ice making box 410 from the normally open water circuit of the switching valve 600 to meet the ice making water replenishment requirements; when the user needs to extract water during the ice making water replenishment process, the user's cold water extraction needs are met first. Therefore, the design is optimized, the number of water pumps is reduced, the cold water pump 500 is fully utilized, the utilization rate is improved, and the cost is greatly reduced, while the difficulty of production and assembly and the quality risk are also greatly reduced.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present invention, a water replenishing device is provided in the ice maker, and the normal temperature water area 110 is connected to the water replenishing device, so that the water replenishing device replenishes water to the normal temperature water area 110. It can be understood that the water replenishing device is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller receives the output signals of the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121, controls the operation of the water replenishing device, and improves the accuracy and reliability of water replenishment.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment control method also includes: obtaining the water replenishment working time of the water replenishment device; when no normal temperature water is taken, the water replenishment working time exceeds the preset full water time of the normal temperature water zone 110, it is determined that the water replenishment device is faulty or the normal temperature water zone 110 is leaking, an alarm is displayed, and water replenishment is stopped; when no cold water is taken, the water replenishment working time exceeds the preset full water time of the cold water zone 120, it is determined that the water replenishment device is faulty or the cold water zone 120 is leaking, an alarm is displayed, and water replenishment is stopped.

[0047] By monitoring the working time of the water replenishment device and comparing it with the preset full water time, abnormal conditions during water replenishment in the normal temperature water area 110 and the cold water area 120, such as water replenishment device failure or regional water leakage, can be discovered in time, thereby preventing waste of water resources; the above method can automatically detect whether the water replenishment device is working properly. If the water replenishment device fails to complete water replenishment within the preset time due to a failure, an alarm will be triggered to prompt inspection and maintenance.

[0048] Specifically, refer to Figure 2In an embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment device includes a diaphragm pump 710 and a water bucket 720. The water inlet end of the diaphragm pump 710 is used to connect to the water supply source, and the water outlet end of the diaphragm pump 710 is connected to the normal temperature water area 110. With the above structure, it can be understood that in some embodiments of the present invention, the water supply source can be the water bucket 720, and the water in the water bucket 720 is pumped by the diaphragm pump 710 and replenished to the normal temperature water area 110. Of course, in some embodiments, the water replenishment device can also include only the diaphragm pump 710, and the diaphragm pump 710 is connected to the tap water source, which is not limited here.

[0049] Specifically, it can be understood that, in this embodiment, regarding the judgment of water leakage: for example, when no normal temperature water is taken, the flow rate of the diaphragm pump 710 is constant, and the volume of the normal temperature water zone 110 is constant. Therefore, the volume of the normal temperature water zone 110 is the ratio of the sum of the flow rate of the diaphragm pump 710 and the residual volume. The ratio is the set working time of the diaphragm pump 710. Therefore, when the diaphragm pump 710 exceeds the set working time, the first liquid level switch 111 in the normal temperature water zone 110 has not yet prompted the high liquid level state, and it can be judged that there is a water leak or water in the normal temperature water zone 110. There is no water in the bucket 720; or, the cold water zone 120 does not take cold water to the user or does not take cold water to replenish the ice box 410 for ice making, the flow of the diaphragm pump 710 is constant, and the volume of the cold water zone 120 is constant. Therefore, the volume of the cold water zone 120 is the ratio of the sum of the flow of the diaphragm pump 710 and the surplus, and the ratio is the set working time of the diaphragm pump 710. Therefore, when the diaphragm pump 710 exceeds the set working time, the second liquid level switch 121 has not yet reminded the high liquid level state, it can be judged that there is a leak in the cold water zone 120 or there is no water in the bucket 720.

[0050] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, there is one overflow groove 310. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, when the number of overflow grooves 310 is set to multiple, it usually means that the total overflow capacity increases, and the water replenishment speed may be adjusted according to the total overflow capacity of the overflow grooves 310 to avoid excessive water replenishment; multiple overflow grooves 310 can provide more feedback points, so that the water replenishment device can fine-tune the water replenishment speed according to the overflow conditions of each groove, thereby achieving a smoother water replenishment process.

[0051] In the embodiment of the present invention, the opening size of the overflow groove 310 is fixed. The fixed opening size means that under the same water pressure conditions, the overflow speed of the overflow groove 310 is constant, which provides a stable reference signal for the water replenishment control method and helps to maintain the stability of the water replenishment speed. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the opening size of the overflow groove 310 is set to be adjustable, and the opening size of the overflow groove 310 can be controlled according to the liquid level height in the cold water zone 120 to adapt to the water replenishment speed of the water replenishment device and keep the liquid level within the ideal range. For example, when the liquid level changes, the opening size of the overflow groove 310 can be adjusted immediately to quickly respond to the change of the liquid level in the cold water zone 120 and realize dynamic water replenishment. When the liquid level in the cold water zone 120 is low, the opening of the overflow groove 310 can be increased to speed up the water replenishment speed; when the liquid level is high, the opening can be reduced to slow down the water replenishment speed, thereby optimizing the water replenishment efficiency. Under different operating conditions, such as peak water use period and non-peak water use period, the opening size of the overflow groove 310 can be adjusted to adapt to different water replenishment needs.

[0052] It can be understood that in some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage capacity can also include the water storage pressure. The water storage pressures of the normal temperature water zone 110 and the cold water zone 120 are monitored by installing a pressure sensor. When the pressure is lower than the set value, the water replenishing device is started, and when the pressure is higher than the set value, the water replenishing device is closed. For example, the pressure sensor and the liquid level switch are combined. Specifically, when the liquid levels in the normal temperature water zone 110 and the cold water zone 120 are at a preset low threshold, the pressure sensor detects a pressure drop at the same time and converts the pressure signal into an electrical signal output. The controller receives the signal and controls the water replenishing device to replenish the normal temperature water zone 110 with water.

[0053] It is understandable that, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present invention, there are two first liquid level switches 111, and the two first liquid level switches 111 are arranged with a height difference; there are two second liquid level switches 121, and the two second liquid level switches 121 are arranged with a height difference; Among them, the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 located at a low position are both used to determine whether the area needs water replenishment, and the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 located at a high position are both used as backup judgment when the low liquid level switch fails.

[0054] With the above structure, the two liquid level switches in the corresponding area are in or restored to an untriggered state, and it is determined that the liquid level height in the corresponding area is at the preset low threshold, and a water replenishment signal is output; when the liquid level heights of the normal temperature water area 110 and the cold water area 120 reach the preset high threshold, the lower liquid level switch in the corresponding area is triggered, and the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 at the lower position output a full water signal; when the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 at the lower position fail, the normal temperature water area 110 continues to replenish water, and the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 at the higher position in the corresponding area are triggered, and the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 at the higher position output a secondary full water signal.

[0055] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some other embodiments of the present invention, there are two first liquid level switches 111, and the two first liquid level switches 111 are arranged in parallel; there are two second liquid level switches 121, and the two second liquid level switches 121 are arranged in parallel.

[0056] With the above structure, when at least one of the two liquid level switches is triggered, it is determined that the liquid level in the corresponding area has reached the preset high threshold, and a full water signal is output; when the two liquid level switches are in or restored to an untriggered state, it is determined that the liquid level in the corresponding area is at the preset low threshold, and a water replenishment signal is output. Therefore, it can be seen that by arranging two liquid level switches in both the normal temperature water area 110 and the cold water area 120, the risk of water tank overflow caused by failure of a single liquid level switch can be reduced, which is conducive to ensuring the normal use of the ice maker and avoiding affecting the user experience.

[0057] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned liquid level switches are all configured as float type liquid level switches.

[0058] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 2 to 4 , float type liquid level switch can monitor the liquid level intuitively. The float type liquid level switch detects the liquid level through the contact between the float and the liquid. The float will move up and down with the change of the liquid level, thus intuitively reflecting the liquid level. The float type liquid level switch usually has a mechanical structure, which can accurately trigger the switch to achieve the control of the liquid level. It is not only simple in structure, but also easy to install and maintain. Of course, the above liquid level switch can also be a capacitive liquid level switch, etc.

[0059] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 In an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the normal temperature water zone 110 is connected to the water inlet end of the hot tank 810, and the water inlet end of the hot tank 810 is located lower than the water outlet end of the hot tank 810, and the water outlet end of the hot tank 810 is connected to the water outlet valve 130.

[0060] The above structure is advantageous for controlling the water inlet speed and water outlet speed of the hot tank 810. For example, when the water level in the hot tank 810 drops, the water level height difference between the hot tank 810 and the normal temperature water area 110 increases. Due to the increase in the water level height difference, the water in the normal temperature water area 110 will be pressed into the hot tank 810, the water inlet speed will increase, and the water inlet process will continue until the water level in the hot tank 810 rises, the water level height difference decreases, and the water inlet speed decreases accordingly; when the water level in the hot tank 810 rises, the water level height difference between the water outlet end of the hot tank 810 and the hot water outlet decreases, and the outlet valve 130 adjusts the valve opening according to the water level height difference at the outlet end of the hot tank 810. When the water level in the hot tank 810 is high, the outlet valve 130 opens to increase the water outflow speed in the hot tank 810. As the hot water flows out, the water level in the hot tank 810 gradually drops, the water level height difference increases, the outlet valve 130 opens to decrease accordingly, and the water outflow speed decreases.

[0061] It is understandable that, referring to Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiment of the present invention, a steam output end for discharging steam is provided on the hot tank 810 , a condensation tank 140 is provided on one side of the normal temperature water area 110 , and the steam output end is communicated with the condensation tank 140 .

[0062] With the above structure, the steam generated by the hot tank 810 flows back to the condensation tank 140. After the steam in the condensation tank 140 is condensed, the excess condensed water overflows to the normal temperature water area 110, which enriches the function, improves the practicality, and can recycle water to save resources.

[0063] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiment of the present invention, an overflow channel 141 is provided on one side wall of the condensation tank 140, and the overflow channel 141 is connected to the normal temperature water zone 110. With the above arrangement, the existence of the overflow channel 141 enables liquid communication between the condensation tank 140 and the normal temperature water zone 110. When the liquid level in the condensation tank 140 is too high, the excess condensed water will flow into the normal temperature water zone 110 through the overflow channel 141, thereby achieving liquid level adjustment and balance.

[0064] It should be noted that, in some embodiments of the present invention, the water replenishment control method may further include: based on at least one of the water inlet end speed of the hot tank 810 and the overflow amount of the condensing tank 140 overflowing to the normal temperature water area 110, controlling the water replenishment speed of the water replenishment device; or based on at least one of the water inlet end speed of the hot tank 810 and the overflow amount of the condensing tank 140 overflowing to the normal temperature water area 110, controlling the normal temperature water area 110 to trigger the first After the liquid level switch 111 outputs a full water signal, the water replenishment parameters of the water replenishment device for the normal temperature water zone 110 are controlled. It can be understood that the water replenishment parameters include the water replenishment speed. When the liquid level in the cold water zone 120 reaches the preset low level threshold, the speed of the water replenishment device is controlled to increase. Before the liquid level in the cold water zone 120 is about to reach the preset high level threshold, the water replenishment speed of the water replenishment device is controlled to decrease so as to slowly reach the preset high level threshold, thereby triggering the second liquid level switch 121 in the cold water zone 120, thereby further improving the control accuracy.

[0065] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, one end of the overflow channel 141 is connected to a side wall of the normal temperature water zone 110, and the bottom wall of the overflow channel 141 is lower than the upper edge of the other side walls of the condensation tank 140. With the above structure, since the bottom wall of the overflow channel 141 is lower than the upper edge of the other side walls of the condensation tank 140, the overflow direction is defined, and the condensed water can flow along the overflow channel 141 to the normal temperature water zone 110, and the condensed water is guided to enter the normal temperature water zone 110, which can effectively remove the condensed water and prevent it from being retained in the condensation tank 140, which helps to improve the stability in terms of structure.

[0066] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the normal temperature water area 110 is provided with a guide structure, and the guide structure is connected to the overflow channel 141 to guide the liquid into the normal temperature water area 110. With the above design, the condensed water flows into the normal temperature water area 110 through the overflow channel 141 and the guide structure, and the liquid can be guided to the normal temperature water area 110 in an orderly manner through the guide path of the guide structure, ensuring that the liquid can enter the required position, and in addition, it can also promote the mixing of the liquid and the normal temperature water.

[0067] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the guide structure is a guide channel, and the width of the guide channel is adapted to the width of the overflow channel 141. Through the above design, since the width of the guide channel is adapted to the width of the overflow channel 141, the condensed water can smoothly flow into the normal temperature water area 110 through the guide channel without excessive resistance, and the uniform distribution of the liquid can be achieved, which is conducive to ensuring that the liquid maintains a certain speed and direction during the flow process.

[0068] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5In the embodiment of the present invention, the condensation tank 140 is disposed outside the normal temperature water zone 110, which is beneficial to avoid heat exchange between the condensation tank 140 and the normal temperature water zone 110 and realize spatial separation.

[0069] Of course, in some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker can also choose not to set the hot tank 810. It can be understood that the normal temperature water area 110 is directly connected to the water outlet valve 130. After the normal temperature water area 110 is replenished with water through the diaphragm pump 710, the normal temperature water is output to the normal temperature water outlet through the water outlet valve 130 to provide normal temperature water for users. This is not limited here.

[0070] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 3 to 7 In the embodiment of the present invention, the ice maker includes a water tank, which includes a box body 100 and a box cover 900. The box body 100 is recessed to form a chamber with an upper opening. A partition 300 is arranged in the chamber of the box body 100. The partition 300 forms a normal temperature water area 110 and a cold water area 120. An ice box 410, an ice receiving groove 150 and an ice storage groove 160 are arranged above the cold water area 120. The ice receiving groove 150 and the ice storage groove 160 are both located below the ice box 410. The ice receiving groove 150 is used to receive ice cubes made in the ice box 410, and the ice storage groove 160 is used to receive ice cubes transferred from the ice receiving groove 150 to provide to users. With the above structure, the cold water in the cold water area 120 is conducive to forming a low temperature environment for the ice box 410, the ice receiving groove 150 and the ice storage groove 160, which is convenient for work, and the space is reasonably arranged, saving space, so that the preparation of the ice maker is relatively simple.

[0071] Reference Figure 7 In the embodiment of the present invention, the box cover 900 is disposed at the chamber opening of the box body 100, and the box cover 900 is detachably connected to the box body 100. With the above structure, the chamber is an upper opening structure, so that the operator can easily arrange the water tank assembly and install the components, which improves the convenience of operation; because the box cover 900 is detachably connected to the box body 100, the operator can easily open the box cover 900 for cleaning or maintenance operations, keep the water tank assembly hygienic and in good condition, ensure that the connection between the box cover 900 and the box body 100 is firm and reliable, and avoid problems such as accidental falling off or water leakage.

[0072] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, the connection method between the box cover 900 and the box body 100 is a combination of a snap connection and a bolt connection; of course, in some embodiments, the connection method between the box cover 900 and the box body 100 can also be only a snap connection, or only a bolt connection, etc., which is not limited here.

[0073] It can be understood that in the embodiment of the present invention, the box body 100 is provided with a first axial hole and a second axial hole, and the ice box 410 is provided with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is inserted into the first axial hole and is rotatably connected, and the second rotating shaft is inserted into the second axial hole and is rotatably connected. The second rotating shaft is transmission-connected to the output shaft of the ice-making motor 430 through a limit member.

[0074] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In an embodiment of the present invention, the ice maker further includes an evaporator 420 and an ice-making motor 430. At least part of the structure of the evaporator 420 is located in the ice-making box 410. The ice-making motor 430 is arranged on the outer wall of the box body 100. The output shaft of the ice-making motor 430 is transmission-connected with the ice-making box 410. An ice-making water inlet 170 is provided on the water tank. The ice-making water inlet 170 is connected with the ice-making box 410. After the control switching valve 600 is switched, the cold water zone 120 is connected with the ice-making water inlet 170 through the cold water pump 500 and the switching valve 600, and water is replenished to the ice-making box 410 through the ice-making water inlet 170.

[0075] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned evaporator 420 is used to pass refrigerant or high-temperature medium, and the ice maker is provided with a corresponding compressor. In the embodiment of the present invention, the evaporator 420 has an ice column 421, and the ice column 421 can contact the water in the ice box 410.

[0076] It can be understood that in an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned water replenishment control method may also include: based on the water inlet volume of the ice-making water inlet 170, controlling the water replenishment speed of the water replenishment device to the normal temperature water zone 110, or based on the ice-making speed of the ice-making box 410, controlling the water replenishment speed of the water replenishment device to the normal temperature water zone 110, so as to improve the water replenishment efficiency.

[0077] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 5 to 7 In the embodiment of the present invention, an ice outlet 180 is provided on one side of the box body 100 corresponding to the ice storage tank 160; the ice maker further comprises an ice outlet box 820, an ice outlet motor 830 and an ice stirring member 840. The ice outlet box 820 is provided on the box body 100, and the ice outlet box 820 is provided with an ice outlet channel 821 communicating with the ice outlet 180. The ice outlet motor 830 is installed on the ice outlet box 820, a part of the structure of the ice stirring member 840 is located in the ice storage tank 160, and another part of the structure of the ice stirring member 840 is transmission-connected to the output end of the ice outlet motor 830 through the ice outlet 180. The ice outlet motor 830 is used to drive the ice stirring member 840 to rotate, so as to drive the ice cubes to move out of the ice outlet 180.

[0078] With the above structure, when ice cubes accumulate in the ice storage tank 160, the ice discharging motor 830 drives the ice stirring member 840 to rotate, and the ice stirring member 840 rotates, dragging the ice cubes to move to the ice outlet 180, and the ice cubes fall along the ice outlet channel 821 through the ice outlet 180. Stop discharging ice and stop the operation of the ice discharging motor 830. During the rotation process, the ice stirring member 840 can keep the ice cubes separated to prevent them from sticking into large blocks during storage. This ensures that the ice cubes can maintain the appropriate size and shape when passing through the ice outlet 180, and avoid ice cubes from clogging the ice outlet 180. By reducing the probability of ice cubes getting stuck in the ice outlet 180, the use of the ice stirring member 840 can reduce the mechanical pressure on the entire ice making and discharging system, thereby extending the overall service life of the equipment. The movement of the ice stirring member 840 can promote the flow and distribution of cold air in the ice storage tank 160, help the ice cubes to cool evenly, and improve the overall quality of the ice cubes. In addition, the movement of the ice stirring member 840 can help push the ice cubes near the bottom of the ice storage tank 160 toward the ice outlet 180, which can improve the speed and efficiency of ice output.

[0079] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 In the embodiment of the present invention, the ice stirring member 840 is an auger. The auger can continuously stir the ice cubes in the ice storage tank 160 to prevent the ice cubes from sticking together and forming block ice. Through the continuous operation of the auger, not only the ice cubes are effectively stirred, but also the circulation of cold air is improved, which helps to evenly distribute the cold air in the ice storage tank 160, ensuring that all ice cubes can be fully frozen, thereby improving the ice making efficiency.

[0080] Specifically, refer to Figures 5 to 7 In the embodiment of the present invention, an ice-blocking plate 822 and a driving member 823 are provided on the ice-discharging box 820. The ice-blocking plate 822 is located at the connection point between the ice-discharging port 180 and the ice-discharging channel 821, and the ice-blocking plate 822 is movably connected to the ice-discharging box 820. The ice-blocking plate 822 is transmission-connected to the output end of the driving member 823 to drive the ice-blocking plate 822 to move to a position that blocks or connects the ice-discharging port 180 and the ice-discharging channel 821.

[0081] It should be noted that it can be understood that the ice-blocking plate 822 is rotatably or movably connected to the ice-discharging box 820, and the above-mentioned driving member 823 is a solenoid valve or a telescopic motor, etc. The corresponding driving mode can be selected according to the connection mode between the ice-blocking plate 822 and the ice-discharging box 820, which is not limited here.

[0082] It should also be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, a full ice probe is provided in the ice storage tank 160. When ice cubes accumulate in the ice storage tank 160 and block the full ice probe, it is determined to be full of ice and ice making is stopped. It can be understood that the full ice probe is an infrared sensor or a displacement sensor, etc., which is not limited here.

[0083] It is understandable that, based on the above structure, in some embodiments of the present invention, the above water replenishment control method may also include: controlling the water replenishment speed of the water replenishment device to the normal temperature water zone 110 based on detecting the ice cubes in the ice storage tank 160 by the full ice probe.

[0084] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the water replenishment method of the ice maker water tank is as follows: In the initial state, the liquid levels of both the normal temperature water area 110 and the cold water area 120 are detected, and the internal liquid level switches (i.e., the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121) of the corresponding area sense a low liquid level (the circuit can be on or off in the initial state), and the diaphragm pump 710 is started to pump water from the water bucket 720 to the normal temperature water area 110 of the water tank. The water level continues to rise until the first liquid level switch 111 of the normal temperature water area 110 senses a high liquid level (the circuit changes from off to closed or from closed to off), and the diaphragm pump 710 continues to work. The water level in the normal temperature water area 110 continues to rise to the overflow groove 310 at the top of the partition 300, and the replenished water overflows into the cold water area 120 until the second liquid level switch 121 of the cold water area 120 senses a high liquid level (the circuit changes from off to closed or from closed to off), and the diaphragm pump 710 is stopped; When cold water or normal temperature water (without the heat tank 810) or hot water is discharged, the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 sense that the liquid level in the corresponding responsible area drops (the circuits of the first liquid level switch 111 and the second liquid level switch 121 change from off to closed or from closed to off), and the diaphragm pump 710 is started to replenish water; When the water extracted from the cold water zone 120 is released to the ice making box 410 for consumption in ice making, the second liquid level switch 121 of the cold water zone 120 senses a drop in liquid level (the circuit of the second liquid level switch 121 changes from off to closed or from closed to off), and starts the diaphragm pump 710 to replenish water.

[0085] When there is no water intake or ice making, the working time of the diaphragm pump 710 exceeds the set time, and the control system of the water dispenser determines that there is a water leak or there is no water in the water bucket 720, stops the diaphragm pump 710, and displays an alarm.

[0086] In an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device is also provided, and the electronic device may include: a processor, a communication interface, a memory, and a communication bus, wherein the processor, the communication interface, and the memory communicate with each other through the communication bus. The processor may call the logic instructions in the memory to execute the following method: obtain the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120; according to the obtained water storage capacity, determine whether the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120 meets the preset water replenishment condition; when it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water area 120 meets the preset water replenishment condition, control the water replenishment of the normal temperature water area 110.

[0087] In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory can be implemented in the form of software functional units and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention is essentially or the part that contributes to the relevant technology or the part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods of each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), disk or optical disk and other media that can store program codes.

[0088] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by the computer, the computer can execute the methods provided by the above-mentioned method embodiments, for example, including: obtaining the water storage capacity of the cold water zone 120; judging whether the water storage capacity of the cold water zone 120 meets the preset water replenishment conditions based on the obtained water storage capacity; when it is judged that the water storage capacity of the cold water zone 120 meets the preset water replenishment conditions, controlling the water replenishment of the normal temperature water zone 110.

[0089] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, is implemented to execute the transmission methods provided in the above-mentioned embodiments, for example, including: obtaining the water storage capacity of the cold water zone 120; judging whether the water storage capacity of the cold water zone 120 meets the preset water replenishment conditions based on the obtained water storage capacity; and when it is judged that the water storage capacity of the cold water zone 120 meets the preset water replenishment conditions, controlling the water replenishment of the normal temperature water zone 110.

[0090] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative, wherein the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, i.e., they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the scheme of this embodiment. Those of ordinary skill in the art may understand and implement it without creative effort.

[0091] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each implementation method can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solution is essentially or the part that contributes to the relevant technology can be embodied in the form of a software product, and the computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, a disk, an optical disk, etc., including a number of instructions for a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods of each embodiment or some parts of the embodiment.

[0092] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations, modifications or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and should all be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water replenishment control method for an ice maker water tank, characterized in that: The water tank is provided with a normal temperature water area and a cold water area, the normal temperature water area replenishes water to the cold water area through overflow, and the water replenishment control method comprises: Obtaining the water storage capacity of the cold water zone; According to the acquired water storage capacity, determining whether the water storage capacity of the cold water zone meets the preset water replenishment conditions; When it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water area meets the preset water replenishment conditions, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area is controlled.

2. The water replenishment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: When it is determined that the water storage capacity of the cold water area meets the preset water replenishment condition, controlling the water replenishment of the normal temperature water area includes: Based on the liquid level height of the normal temperature water zone reaching its preset high level threshold, if the liquid level height in the cold water zone is lower than its preset high level threshold, control the normal temperature water zone to replenish water, and the normal temperature water zone replenishes water to the cold water zone; When the liquid level in the cold water area reaches a preset high level threshold, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area is stopped.

3. The water replenishment control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water replenishment control method also includes: Based on the fact that the normal temperature water area is at a preset low threshold, water replenishment to the normal temperature water area is controlled.

4. The water replenishment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice box is provided in the water tank, a cold water pump and a switching valve are provided outside the water tank, the cold water pump is connected to the cold water area, the switching valve has a normally closed water path and a normally open water path, and the water replenishment control method further includes: Control the normally closed water circuit of the switching valve to open and the normally open water circuit to close, and the cold water pump is connected to the cold water outlet for users through the normally closed water circuit of the switching valve; The normally closed water path of the switching valve is controlled to be closed and the normally open water path is controlled to be opened. The cold water pump is connected to the ice making box through the normally open water path of the switching valve. The cold water area can replenish water to the ice making box.

5. The water replenishment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The water replenishment control method also includes: Get the water replenishment working time of the water replenishment device; When no normal temperature water is taken, the water replenishment working time exceeds the preset full water time of the normal temperature water area, it is determined that the water replenishment device is faulty or the normal temperature water area is leaking, an alarm is displayed, and water replenishment is stopped; When no cold water is taken, the water replenishment working time exceeds the preset full water time of the cold water area, it is determined that the water replenishment device is faulty or the cold water area is leaking, an alarm is displayed, and water replenishment is stopped.

6. An ice making machine, characterized in that: include: A water tank, wherein a normal temperature water zone and a cold water zone are provided in the water tank, the normal temperature water zone replenishes water to the cold water zone through overflow, the normal temperature water zone is provided with a first liquid level switch, and the cold water zone is provided with a second liquid level switch, A controller, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the first liquid level switch and the second liquid level switch, and the controller is used to control the water replenishment action of the water tank according to the water replenishment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The ice making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two first liquid level switches, and the two first liquid level switches are arranged with a height difference; There are two second liquid level switches, and the two second liquid level switches are arranged with a height difference; Among them, the first liquid level switch and the second liquid level switch located at a low position are both used to determine whether the area needs water replenishment, and the first liquid level switch and the second liquid level switch located at a high position are both used as backup judgment when the liquid level switch at a low position fails.

8. The ice making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two first liquid level switches, which are arranged in parallel; there are two second liquid level switches, which are arranged in parallel.

9. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein: When the processor executes the computer program, the water replenishment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is implemented.

10. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the water replenishment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is implemented.

11. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that When the computer program is executed by a processor, the water replenishment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is implemented.

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