Control method of water purifying and drinking machine and water purifying and drinking machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a control method of a water purifying and drinking machine and the water purifying and drinking machine. If a water purifying tank of the water purifying and drinking machine is in an installation state and the water level of the water purifying tank does not reach a target water level, a filtering assembly is used for producing water, and the produced water is conveyed to the water purifying tank; if the heating device is located at the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the lowest liquid level, a water suction pump of the water purifying and drinking machine is started, and water in the water purifying tank is conveyed to the heating device so as to supplement water to the heating device, so that water can be automatically supplemented to the water purifying tank while the water suction pump is used for automatically supplementing water to the heating device; therefore, the water purifying tank is always in a state of being filled with water or being full of water, the waiting time when a user supplements water to the heating device is shortened, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water supply equipment, and in particular to a control method of a water purifier and a water purifier. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are some desktop water purifiers with external heating devices such as electric kettles and health pots on the market. After the tap water is filtered by the water purifier, clean water is produced, and then the produced water flows into the external heating device for heating. Users can use the external heating device to make tea, boil tea, stew health food, etc., which is very convenient for users.

[0003] The patent with announcement number CN207286826U relates to a water purifier with a function of reminding to replace the filter element. After the raw water in the water filter kettle is filtered through the filter element, the water stop valve at the bottom of the water filter kettle is opened, and the clean water enters the water storage tank placed in the kettle seat through the kettle seat stop valve on the kettle seat. The water pump provides the clean water in the water storage tank to the water purifier body, and then the water purifier body provides drinking water for the user. It requires the user to manually add water to the heating device, the waiting time for adding water is long, and the user experience is poor. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a control method and a water purifier for a water purifier, which automatically replenishes water to a clean water tank while automatically replenishing water to a heating device using a water pump, so as to shorten the waiting time of a user when replenishing water to the heating device.

[0005] In a first aspect, a control method for a water purifier is provided, comprising: in response to a power-on instruction for the water purifier, flushing a filter assembly of the water purifier; if a clean water tank of the water purifier is in an installed state and the water level of the clean water tank has not reached a target water level, making water using the filter assembly and conveying the made water to the clean water tank; in response to a heating instruction for a heating device of the water purifier, determining whether the heating device is in a heating position; if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than a minimum liquid level, starting a water pump of the water purifier to convey the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish the heating device with water; starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device, wherein the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance; and stopping the heating device from heating when the temperature of the liquid reaches a target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction.

[0006] In some embodiments, starting the water pump of the water purifier to transfer the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish the water to the heating device includes at least one of the following: starting the water pump and starting timing, and when the timing reaches the target water replenishment time, stopping the water pump to stop transferring the water in the clean water tank to the heating device; starting the water pump, and when the liquid level of the heating device reaches the target liquid level, stopping the water pump to stop transferring the water in the clean water tank to the heating device. This ensures that sufficient water is added to the heating device each time or that the heating device is kept at an appropriate liquid level.

[0007] In some embodiments, after starting the water pump of the water purifier, it also includes: if it is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position, stopping the water pump; if the water level of the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stopping using the filter component to make water; and putting the water purifier into standby mode.

[0008] By stopping the water pump when the heating device leaves the heating position, and stopping water production and entering standby mode when the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, the water pump and water production are automatically stopped, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, after it is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position and the water pump is stopped, it also includes: recording the time the heating device has been away; if it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the time the heating device has been away is not greater than the target time the heating device has been away, determining the liquid level of the heating device; if the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, starting the water pump to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish the heating device; starting the heating device to heat the liquid it contains; and stopping the heating device from heating when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction.

[0010] Therefore, after the user removes the heating device from the water purifier and puts it back on the water purifier, the heating device automatically continues to work, thereby improving the intelligence level of the water purifier and enhancing the user experience.

[0011] In some embodiments, after recording the absence time of the heating device, it also includes: if it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the absence time is greater than the target absence time, keeping the heating device in a stopped state.

[0012] By not automatically making the heating device heat up, the user can subsequently issue a heating instruction again as needed, so that the user can choose whether to continue making the heating device heat up as needed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0013] In some embodiments, after starting the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, it also includes: if it is detected that the clean water tank enters a removed state, stopping the use of the filter component to make water and stopping the water pump; if the heating device has been started, continuing to enable the heating device to heat the liquid contained in it; when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, stopping the heating device from heating.

[0014] During the process of the filter component replenishing water to the clean water tank, if it is detected that the clean water tank is removed, the filter component will stop making water and the water pump will stop working. The heating device will continue to start heating to heat the liquid to the target temperature, thereby improving the intelligence level of the water purifier and enhancing the user experience.

[0015] In some embodiments, after making water using the filter component and delivering the made water to the clean water tank, it also includes: if the water level of the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stopping making water using the filter component; and putting the water purifier into standby mode.

[0016] By stopping the use of the filter component to produce water when the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, it can be ensured that the clean water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, shortening the waiting time for users when refilling water to the heating device, and improving the user experience.

[0017] In some embodiments, after starting the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, it also includes: maintaining or reusing the filter component to make water, and transporting the produced water to the clean water tank; if the water level of the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stopping using the filter component to make water.

[0018] By continuing to use the filter assembly to produce water while the water pump is replenishing water to the heating device, and transporting the produced water to the clean water tank, it is ensured that the clean water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water.

[0019] In some embodiments, after determining whether the heating device is in the heating position, it also includes: if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in it; when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, stopping the heating device from heating.

[0020] When the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, the heating device is directly started to heat, so that the liquid in the heating device is automatically and efficiently heated to the target temperature, thereby improving the user experience.

[0021] In a second aspect, a water purifier is provided, which is controlled by the control method of the water purifier as described in the first aspect, and the water purifier includes the filter assembly, the clean water tank, the water pump and the heating device.

[0022] By applying the above technical scheme, in response to the power-on instruction of the water purifier, the filter assembly of the water purifier is rinsed; if the water tank of the water purifier is in the installation state and the water level of the water tank has not reached the target water level, the filter assembly is used to make water, and the made water is transported to the water tank; in response to the heating instruction of the heating device of the water purifier, it is determined whether the heating device is in the heating position; if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, the water pump of the water purifier is started to transport the water in the water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device; the heating device is started to heat the liquid contained in it, wherein the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance; when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device is stopped from heating. In this way, while the water pump is used to automatically replenish water to the heating device, the water tank can be automatically replenished with water, so that the water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, shortening the waiting time of the user when replenishing water to the heating device, and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0024] Figure 1 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 3 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 4 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 4 ;

[0028] Figure 5 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 5 ;

[0029] Figure 6The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 6 ;

[0030] Figure 7 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 7 ;

[0031] Figure 8 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 8 ;

[0032] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Fig.10 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 9 ;

[0034] Fig.11 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 10 ;

[0035] Fig.12 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 10 one;

[0036] Fig.13 The process of a control method of a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows Figure 10 two.

[0037] Fig. 9 In the figure, 10, filter assembly; 20, clean water tank; 30, first liquid level sensor; 40, water pump; 50, heating device; 60, second liquid level sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Various aspects and features of the present application are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] It should be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present application. Therefore, the above description should not be considered as limiting, but only as an example of an embodiment. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of the present application will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0040] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the general description of the present application given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0041] These and other characteristics of the present application will become apparent from the following description of a preferred form of embodiment given as a non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] It should also be understood that although the present application has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art will be able to readily implement many other equivalent forms of the present application.

[0043] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent in view of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Specific embodiments of the present application are described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the embodiments applied for are merely examples of the present application, which may be implemented in a variety of ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to avoid unnecessary or redundant details that obscure the present application. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details applied for herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as a basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use the present application in a variety of ways with substantially any suitable detailed structure.

[0045] This specification may use the phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in yet another embodiment," or "in other embodiments," all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to the present application.

[0046] A control method for a water purifier in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: if the water clean tank of the water purifier is in an installed state and the water level in the water clean tank has not reached a target water level, a filter component is used to make water and the made water is transported to the water clean tank; if the heating device is in a heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than a minimum liquid level, a water pump of the water purifier is started to transport the water in the water clean tank to the heating device to replenish the heating device with water. In this way, while the water pump is used to automatically replenish the heating device with water, the water clean tank can also be automatically replenished with water, so that the water clean tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, thereby shortening the waiting time for the user to replenish the heating device with water and improving the user experience.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the following steps are included:

[0048] Step S101, in response to a power-on instruction for a water purifier, flushing a filter assembly of the water purifier.

[0049] In this embodiment, the water purifier includes a filter assembly, a clean water tank, a water pump and a heating device. The filter assembly is used to make water, specifically, to filter raw water into clean water. The clean water tank can accommodate water produced by the filter assembly. The water pump is used to transport water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device. The heating device is used to heat the liquid contained in it. The heating device can be, for example, an electric kettle, a health pot, etc. The clean water tank and the heating device are detachably arranged on the water purifier.

[0050] The power-on instruction may be issued by a user, or may be automatically triggered when a power-on condition is met, and the power-on condition may be, for example, a timed power-on, etc. In response to the power-on instruction to the water purifier, the filter assembly of the water purifier is flushed to ensure that the water quality of the water in the subsequent water production process of the filter assembly meets the target water quality requirements.

[0051] Step S102, if the water purification tank of the beverage purifier is in an installed state and the water level of the water purification tank has not reached the target water level, the filter assembly is used to produce water, and the produced water is transported to the water purification tank.

[0052] In this embodiment, it is detected whether the clean water tank is in the installed state. If it is in the installed state, it is detected whether the water level of the clean water tank reaches the target water level. If it does not reach the target water level, the filter assembly is used to produce water, and the produced water is transported to the clean water tank. A first liquid level sensor can be set in the clean water tank, and the water level of the clean water tank is obtained by the first liquid level sensor.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present application, if it is detected that the water purification tank is in a removed state, the water purifier is put into a standby state, thereby ensuring the reliability of the water purifier.

[0054] Step S103, in response to a heating instruction to the heating device of the beverage purifier, determining whether the heating device is in a heating position.

[0055] In this embodiment, the heating instruction to the heating device may be issued by the user, or may be automatically triggered when a heating condition is met. The heating condition may, for example, trigger the heating instruction when the temperature is lower than the target temperature. The heating instruction may include the target temperature, and different heating instructions may correspond to different target temperatures. In response to the heating instruction, it is determined whether the heating device is in the heating position.

[0056] Step S104, if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, start the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device.

[0057] In this embodiment, if the heating device is in the heating position, it is determined whether the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level. If it is not higher than the minimum liquid level, it means that the liquid level of the heating device is too low. To avoid dry burning of the heating device, the water pump of the water purifier is started to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish the water in the heating device. A second liquid level sensor may be provided in the heating device, and the second liquid level sensor is used to determine the liquid level of the heating device.

[0058] Step S105, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device, wherein the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance.

[0059] In this embodiment, the liquid contained in the heating device is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance. For example, if the heating device is an electric kettle, the liquid can be water. If the heating device is a health pot, the liquid can be a mixture of water and a specified substance. The specified substance can be, for example, tea leaves, food materials, etc. While the water pump is replenishing water, the heating device can be started to heat the liquid contained in it.

[0060] Step S106, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

[0061] In this embodiment, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, it means that the heating of the liquid has been completed, and the heating device is stopped. Specifically, the heating device can be stopped by cutting off the power supply to the heating device. For example, if the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction is 80°C, the heating device is stopped when the temperature of the liquid reaches 80°C.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present application, after the heating device stops heating, the heating device enters a keep-warm mode to keep the liquid at a target temperature, thereby improving the user experience.

[0063] The control method of the water purifier of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: in response to the start-up instruction of the water purifier, the filter component of the water purifier is flushed; if the water tank of the water purifier is in the installation state and the water level of the water tank has not reached the target water level, water is produced by using the filter component, and the produced water is transported to the water tank; in response to the heating instruction of the heating device of the water purifier, it is determined whether the heating device is in the heating position; if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, the water pump of the water purifier is started to transport the water in the water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device; the heating device is started to heat the liquid contained in itself, wherein the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance; when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device is stopped from heating. In this way, while the water pump is used to automatically replenish water to the heating device, the water tank can be automatically replenished with water, so that the water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, shortening the waiting time of the user when replenishing water to the heating device, and improving the user experience.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, starting the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device includes at least one of the following:

[0065] Starting the water pump and starting timing, and when the timing reaches the target water replenishment time, stopping the water pump to stop transporting the water in the clean water tank to the heating device;

[0066] The water pump is started, and when the liquid level of the heating device reaches the target liquid level, the water pump is stopped to stop transporting the water in the clean water tank to the heating device.

[0067] In this embodiment, the timing can be started after the water pump is started, and if the timing reaches the target water replenishment time, the water pump is stopped to ensure that sufficient water is replenished to the heating device each time. Alternatively, after the water pump is started, the liquid level of the heating device can be monitored, and if the liquid level reaches the target liquid level, the water pump is stopped to keep the heating device at a suitable liquid level.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, after starting the water pump of the water purifier, Figure 2 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0069] Step S107: if it is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position, stop the water pump.

[0070] In this embodiment, in some cases, the user will remove the heating device to pour out the heated liquid in the heating device. Therefore, if the heating device is detected to have left the heating position, it means that the user has removed the heating device. At this time, the water pump is stopped to stop replenishing water to the heating device.

[0071] Step S108: If the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stop using the filter assembly to produce water.

[0072] In this embodiment, the water level of the clean water tank is monitored. If the water level of the clean water tank has reached the target water level, it means that there is enough water in the clean water tank, and the use of the filter assembly to produce water is stopped.

[0073] Step S109, making the water purifier enter a standby state.

[0074] In this embodiment, since it is not necessary to make water or replenish water to the heating device at this time, the water purifier enters the standby state.

[0075] By stopping the water pump when the heating device leaves the heating position, and stopping water production and entering standby mode when the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, the water pump and water production are automatically stopped, thereby improving the user experience.

[0076] It is understandable that if the water level in the clean water tank does not reach the target water level, the filter assembly will continue to be used to produce water. Or if the water level in the clean water tank drops below the target water level, the filter assembly will be used again to produce water.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present application, if it is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position, after the water pump is stopped, Figure 3 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0078] Step S110, recording the time duration of the heating device being away.

[0079] Step S111: if it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the absence time is not greater than the target absence time, the liquid level of the heating device is determined.

[0080] The target departure time is pre-set (for example, 5 minutes). If the heating device is detected to return to the heating position, it is determined whether the departure time is not greater than the target departure time. If it is not greater than the target departure time, the liquid level of the heating device is determined, and then it can be determined whether to replenish water based on the liquid level.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to ensure that the corresponding absence time is accurately determined after the heating device is removed next time, the absence time is reset to zero after it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position.

[0082] Step S112, if the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, start the water pump to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device.

[0083] In this embodiment, if the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, it means that the heating device needs to be replenished with water, and the water pump is started to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish the heating device with water.

[0084] Step S113, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained therein.

[0085] While the water pump is replenishing water, the heating device is started to heat the liquid it contains.

[0086] In step S114, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

[0087] In this embodiment, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, it means that the heating of the liquid has been completed, and the heating device stops heating.

[0088] Through the above method, after the user removes the heating device from the water purifier and puts it back on the water purifier, the heating device automatically continues to work, thereby improving the intelligence level of the water purifier and enhancing the user experience.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present application, after recording the time duration of the heating device being away, Figure 4 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0090] Step S115: if it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the absence time is greater than the target absence time, the heating device is kept in a stopped state.

[0091] In this embodiment, if it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the absence time is longer than the target absence time, the heating device is kept in a stopped state and is no longer automatically heated. The user can subsequently issue a heating instruction again as needed, so that the user can choose whether to continue to heat the heating device as needed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present application, after the water pump of the water purifier is started to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, Figure 5 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0093] Step S116, if it is detected that the clean water tank enters the removed state, stop using the filter assembly to produce water and stop the water pump.

[0094] In this embodiment, in some cases, the user may need to remove the clean water tank, for example, to clean the clean water tank, etc. If it is detected that the clean water tank has entered the removed state, since the water purifier can no longer store water, in this case, the filter assembly is stopped for water production, and the water pump is stopped.

[0095] It is understandable that if it is detected that the filter assembly has stopped water production after the clean water tank enters the removed state, the filter assembly is kept stopped for water production. If it is detected that the water pump has stopped after the clean water tank enters the removed state, the water pump is kept in the stopped state.

[0096] Step S117: if the heating device has been started, continue to enable the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device.

[0097] When it is determined that the clean water tank has been removed, determine whether the heating device has been started. If the heating device has been started, continue to allow the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device.

[0098] Step S118, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

[0099] In this embodiment, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, it means that the heating of the liquid has been completed, and the heating device stops heating.

[0100] During the process of the filter component replenishing water to the clean water tank, if it is detected that the clean water tank is removed, the filter component will stop making water and the water pump will stop working. The heating device will continue to start heating to heat the liquid to the target temperature, thereby improving the intelligence level of the water purifier and enhancing the user experience.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present application, after the filter assembly is used to produce water and the produced water is transported to the clean water tank, Figure 6 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0102] Step S119: if the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stop using the filter assembly to produce water.

[0103] In this embodiment, if the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, the filter assembly is stopped to produce water to prevent the water in the clean water tank from overflowing.

[0104] Step S120, making the water purifier enter a standby state.

[0105] In this embodiment, since water production is not needed at this time, the water purifier enters the standby state.

[0106] By stopping the use of the filter component to produce water when the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, it can be ensured that the clean water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, shortening the waiting time for users when refilling water to the heating device, and improving the user experience.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present application, after the water pump of the water purifier is started to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, Figure 7 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0108] Step S121, maintaining or reusing the filter assembly to produce water, and delivering the produced water to the clean water tank.

[0109] In this embodiment, after the water pump of the water purifier is started to transfer the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, the water level in the clean water tank will drop with the operation of the water pump. Therefore, in order to keep enough water in the clean water tank, if the filter assembly is still being used to make water, the filter assembly is kept being used to make water. If the water level in the clean water tank has reached the target water level and the filter assembly has stopped being used to make water, the filter assembly is used again to make water.

[0110] Step S122: If the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stop using the filter assembly to produce water.

[0111] In this embodiment, if the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, the filter assembly is stopped to produce water to prevent the water in the clean water tank from overflowing.

[0112] By continuing to use the filter assembly to produce water while the water pump is replenishing water to the heating device, and transporting the produced water to the clean water tank, it is ensured that the clean water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water.

[0113] In some embodiments of the present application, after determining whether the heating device is in the heating position, Figure 8 As shown, the following steps are also included:

[0114] Step S123: if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, start the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device.

[0115] In this embodiment, if the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level in the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, it means that there is enough liquid in the heating device, and the heating device is directly started to heat the liquid contained in it.

[0116] Step S124, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

[0117] In this embodiment, when the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, it means that the heating of the liquid has been completed, and the heating device stops heating.

[0118] When the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, the heating device is directly started to heat, so that the liquid in the heating device is automatically and efficiently heated to the target temperature, thereby improving the user experience.

[0119] The present application also provides a water purifier, which is controlled by the water purifier control method described in the present application. Fig. 9 As shown, it includes a filter assembly 10, a clean water tank 20, a water pump 40 and a heating device 50.

[0120] In this embodiment, the filter assembly 10 is used to produce water, specifically, to filter raw water into clean water; the clean water tank 20 is connected to the outlet of the filter assembly 10, and can accommodate the water produced by the filter assembly 10; the water pump 40 has an inlet connected to the clean water tank 20 and an outlet connected to the heating device 50, and is used to transport the water in the clean water tank 20 to the heating device 50 to replenish the heating device 50; the heating device 50 is used to heat the liquid contained in it, wherein the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance.

[0121] In some embodiments of the present application, the water purifier also includes a controller (not shown in the figure), which is connected to the filter assembly 10, the water pump 40 and the heating device 50, and is configured to execute the control method of the water purifier as in each embodiment of the present application.

[0122] The water purifier of the embodiment of the present application can automatically replenish water to the clean water tank 20 while using the water pump 40 to automatically replenish water to the heating device 50, so that the clean water tank 20 is always in a state of having water or being full of water, thereby shortening the waiting time of the user when replenishing water to the heating device 50 and improving the user experience.

[0123] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig. 9 As shown, the water purifier also includes:

[0124] A first liquid level sensor 30, connected to the controller, for detecting the water level of the clean water tank 20;

[0125] The second liquid level sensor 60 is connected to the controller and is used to detect the liquid level of the heating device 50 .

[0126] For other embodiments of a water purifier of the present application, reference may be made to the relevant embodiments of a control method of a water purifier of the present application.

[0127] In order to further explain the technical idea of ​​the present application, the technical solution of the present application is now described in combination with specific application scenarios.

[0128] An embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a water purifier, wherein the water purifier includes a filter assembly, a clean water tank, a water pump, and a heating device. The filter assembly is used to make water, specifically, to filter raw water into clean water. The clean water tank can accommodate water produced by the filter assembly. The water pump is used to transport water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device. The heating device is used to heat the liquid contained in it. The heating device can be, for example, an electric kettle, a health pot, etc. The clean water tank and the heating device are detachably arranged on the water purifier.

[0129] In some embodiments, Fig.10 As shown, the control method of the water purifier includes the following steps:

[0130] Step S201, power on.

[0131] Step S202, flushing the filter assembly.

[0132] Step S203, whether the water purification tank is in the installed state, if so, execute step S204, otherwise execute step S206.

[0133] Step S204, whether the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, if yes, execute step S206, otherwise execute step S205.

[0134] Step S205, using the filtering component to produce water, and delivering the produced water to the clean water tank.

[0135] Step S206, standby.

[0136] By applying the above technical solution, it can be ensured that the water purification tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, thereby shortening the waiting time for users to replenish water to the heating device and improving the user experience.

[0137] In some embodiments, Fig.11 As shown, the control method of the water purifier also includes the following steps:

[0138] Step S301, in standby mode, a heating instruction is received.

[0139] In this embodiment, the water purifier can enter the standby state through step S206.

[0140] Step S302, whether the heating device is in the heating position, if so, execute step S303, otherwise execute step S306.

[0141] Step S303, whether the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, if yes, execute step S304, otherwise execute step S305.

[0142] Step S304, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the device to a target temperature.

[0143] Step S305, start the water pump to transfer the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, and the water pump works for a duration of T, so that the liquid level of the heating device reaches the target liquid level. While the water pump is working, the heating device heats the liquid contained in itself to the target temperature, and uses the filter assembly to make water, and replenishes water to the clean water tank until it reaches the target water level.

[0144] In this embodiment, T is the target water replenishment time.

[0145] Step S306, stop.

[0146] By applying the above technical solution, when the water purifier is in standby mode, after the user starts the heating function of the heating device, the water pump replenishes water to the heating device, and the heating device starts heating. At the same time, after detecting that the water level in the clean water tank has dropped, the filter component is used to start water production and replenish water to the clean water tank, so that the clean water tank is always in a state of having water or being full of water, shortening the waiting time for users to use the heating device to get water, improving the user experience, and improving the intelligence level of the product.

[0147] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.12 As shown, the control method of the water purifier also includes the following steps:

[0148] Step S401: In standby mode, a heating instruction is received.

[0149] In this embodiment, the water purifier can enter the standby state through step S206.

[0150] Step S402, whether the heating device is in the heating position, if so, execute step S403, otherwise execute step S408.

[0151] Step S403, whether the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, if yes, execute step S404, otherwise execute step S405.

[0152] Step S404, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the device to a target temperature.

[0153] Step S405, start the water pump to deliver the water in the clean water tank to the heating device. While the water pump is working, the heating device heats the liquid contained in itself and uses the filter assembly to make water to replenish the clean water tank.

[0154] Step S406, the water pump works for a duration of t, and t<T, and it is detected that the clean water tank is removed.

[0155] Step S407, stop using the filter assembly to make water, stop the water pump, and the heating device continues to start heating to heat the liquid contained in it to the target temperature.

[0156] Step S408, stop.

[0157] By applying the above technical solution, during the process of the filter component replenishing water to the clean water tank, if it is detected that the clean water tank is removed, the filter component will stop making water and the water pump will stop working, and the heating device will continue to start heating to heat the liquid to the target temperature, thereby improving the intelligence level of the water purifier and enhancing the user experience.

[0158] In some embodiments of the present application, Fig.13 As shown, the control method of the water purifier also includes the following steps:

[0159] Step S501: A water pump supplies water to a heating device and starts heating the heating device.

[0160] Step S502: It is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position during the water replenishment or heating process.

[0161] Step S503, stop the water pump and check whether the clean water tank has reached the target water level. If the clean water tank has not reached the target water level, continue to make water using the filter assembly, and enter the standby state after replenishing water to the target water level; if the clean water tank has reached the target water level, directly enter the standby state.

[0162] Step S504: in the standby state, it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position.

[0163] Step S505, whether the time of leaving the heating position is greater than 5 minutes, if so, execute step S509, otherwise execute step S506.

[0164] Step S506, whether the liquid level of the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, if yes, execute step S507, otherwise execute step S508.

[0165] Step S507, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the device to a target temperature.

[0166] Step S508, start the water pump to transfer the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, and the water pump works for a duration of T, so that the liquid level of the heating device reaches the target liquid level. While the water pump is working, the heating device heats the liquid contained in itself to the target temperature, and uses the filter assembly to make water, and replenishes water to the clean water tank until it reaches the target water level.

[0167] Step S509, stop.

[0168] By applying the above technical scheme, when the heating device leaves the heating position, the water pump is stopped, and when the water level in the water purification tank reaches the target water level, the water production is stopped and the machine enters the standby state, thereby automatically stopping the water pump and water production. After the user removes the heating device from the water purifier and puts it back on the water purifier, the heating device automatically continues to work, thereby improving the intelligence level of the water purifier and enhancing the user experience.

[0169] In the above embodiments, it can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the process or function described in the embodiment of the present application is generated in whole or in part. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable devices. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another computer-readable storage medium. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from a website site, computer, server or data center by wired (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) mode to another website site, computer, server or data center. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more available media integration. The available medium can be a magnetic medium, (e.g., a floppy disk, a hard disk, a tape), an optical medium (e.g., a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid-state hard disk), etc.

[0170] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. The protection scope of the present application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present application within the essence and protection scope of the present application, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method for a water purifier, characterized in that: include: In response to a power-on instruction for the water purifier, flushing a filter assembly of the water purifier; If the water tank of the water purifier is in an installed state and the water level of the water tank has not reached the target water level, the filter assembly is used to produce water, and the produced water is transported to the water tank; In response to a heating instruction to a heating device of the water purifier, determining whether the heating device is in a heating position; If the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, start the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device; The heating device is started to heat the liquid contained in the heating device, wherein the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a specified substance; When the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

2. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: Starting the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device includes at least one of the following: Starting the water pump and starting timing, and when the timing reaches the target water replenishment time, stopping the water pump to stop transporting the water in the clean water tank to the heating device; The water pump is started, and when the liquid level of the heating device reaches the target liquid level, the water pump is stopped to stop transporting the water in the clean water tank to the heating device.

3. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: After starting the water pump of the water purifier, the method further comprises: If it is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position, stopping the water pump; If the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stop using the filter assembly to produce water; The water purifier is put into a standby state.

4. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that: If it is detected that the heating device leaves the heating position, after stopping the water pump, the method further comprises: Recording the time the heating device is left off; If it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the absence time is not greater than the target absence time, determining the liquid level of the heating device; If the liquid level of the heating device is not higher than the minimum liquid level, start the water pump to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device to replenish water to the heating device; Starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device; When the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

5. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 4, characterized in that: After recording the time duration of the heating device being away, the method further comprises: If it is detected that the heating device returns to the heating position and the absence time length is greater than the target absence time length, the heating device is kept in a stopped state.

6. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: After starting the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, the method further includes: If it is detected that the clean water tank is in the removed state, the filter assembly is stopped from being used to produce water, and the water pump is stopped; If the heating device has been activated, continue to heat the liquid contained in the heating device; When the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

7. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the filter assembly is used to produce water and the produced water is transported to the clean water tank, the method further comprises: If the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, stop using the filter assembly to produce water; The water purifier is put into a standby state.

8. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 7, characterized in that: After starting the water pump of the water purifier to transport the water in the clean water tank to the heating device, the method further includes: Maintaining or reusing the filter assembly to produce water, and delivering the produced water to the clean water tank; If the water level in the clean water tank reaches the target water level, the filter assembly is stopped for water production.

9. The control method of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: After determining whether the heating device is in the heating position, the method further comprises: If the heating device is in the heating position and the liquid level in the heating device is higher than the minimum liquid level, starting the heating device to heat the liquid contained in the heating device; When the temperature of the liquid reaches the target temperature corresponding to the heating instruction, the heating device stops heating.

10. A water purifier, characterized in that: The control method of the water purifier as claimed in claim 1 is adopted for control, and the water purifier includes the filter component, the clean water tank, the water pump and the heating device.

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