Water supplementing control method and device of pipeline machine, electronic equipment and storage medium

By implementing the water replenishment control method in the pipeline machine, frequent water replenishment or water shortage and flow outage caused by inconsistent water flow and inlet flow are solved, and effective water resource management and equipment life extension are achieved.

CN119606197AActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411912933.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-24

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Technical Problem

Due to inconsistent water flow and inlet flow, the pipeline machine may cause frequent water replenishment or water shortage and interruption, which may affect the user experience and reduce the service life and reliability of the equipment.

Method used

By implementing the water replenishment control method in the pipeline machine, it includes obtaining the number of water replenishment times within the target period when the one-time water outlet reaches the preset water volume, calculating the average flow rate of the water inlet, and stopping the water replenishment and determining the water withdrawal mode until the water is deficient is detected.

Benefits of technology

Effectively manage the water replenishment process, avoid waste of water resources and unnecessary water replenishment operations, ensure that the pipeline machine always has sufficient water supply, reduce the damage to the equipment by frequent water replenishment, and extend the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to the field of drinking water equipment, in particular to a water supplementing control method and device for a pipeline machine, electronic equipment and a storage medium, and the method comprises the following steps: obtaining the water supplementing frequency of the pipeline machine in a target time period when one-time water outlet reaches a preset water volume, and when the water supplementing frequency is greater than a preset frequency threshold value, controlling the water supplementing frequency to be smaller than the preset frequency threshold value; obtaining the inlet level average flow rate of the target time period; when the number of times of water replenishing reaches the preset upper limit of the number of times during one-time water outlet, if a non-full-water state appears again, stopping water replenishing, determining a water taking mode at the moment, and starting water replenishing until it is detected that water shortage appears in the water taking mode at the moment; when the non-full water state occurs again, the water taking mode at the moment is determined, and if the water taking mode at the moment is non-quantitative water taking, whether water supplementing is started or not is determined according to the difference between the water inlet level average flow and the water outlet flow at the moment. While the water taking requirement of a user is met, unnecessary water supplementing is achieved, and damage to equipment caused by frequent water supplementing is reduced.
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[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of drinking water equipment, and in particular to a water replenishment control method, device, electronic equipment and storage medium for a pipeline machine. Background Art

[0002] In order to improve the convenience of drinking water in daily life, pipeline machines that can both instantly get hot water and quantitatively output water are now available on the market. The working principle of the pipeline machine is to connect the water to the pipeline machine after the water is filtered by the water purifier, so as to achieve the functions of instant hot water and quantitative output of drinking water. In order to provide a stable water flow, there is a fixed water storage tank on the pipeline machine, and there are full water level and low water level detection. When the user uses water, if it is detected that the water in the water tank has not reached the full water level, the pipeline machine will control the water replenishment, and when the water tank reaches the low water level, it will report water shortage protection.

[0003] However, the water flow rates of water purifiers or other water purification equipment on the market vary greatly, which will cause the water flow rate of the pipeline machine to be inconsistent with the water flow rate of the pipeline machine, resulting in frequent water replenishment or water shortage and interruption, affecting the user experience and reducing the service life and reliability of the pipeline machine components. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to at least provide a water replenishment control method, device, electronic equipment and storage medium for a pipeline machine, which can at least solve the technical problem of frequent water replenishment or water shortage and flow interruption caused by the inconsistency between the water outlet flow and the water inlet flow of the pipeline machine, and at least improve the phenomenon of frequent water replenishment or water shortage and flow interruption of the pipeline machine.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, at least one embodiment of the present application provides a water replenishment control method for a pipeline machine, comprising:

[0006] Within a target time period in which the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, the number of times the pipeline machine is replenished with water is obtained, wherein the water replenishment is to fill the water tank of the pipeline machine to a full water state;

[0007] When the number of water replenishment is greater than a preset number threshold, obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period;

[0008] When the number of times of water replenishment reaches the upper limit of the number of times preset during one-time water discharge, if the state of insufficient water appears again, the water replenishment is stopped, and the water intake mode at this time is determined until it is detected that there is a lack of water in the water intake mode at this time, and the water replenishment is started, wherein the upper limit of the number of times is greater than or equal to the number threshold;

[0009] When the water is not full again, the water intake mode at this time is determined. If the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, it is determined whether to start water replenishment based on the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

[0010] In some optional embodiments, the determining the water intake mode at this time, until water shortage is detected in the water intake mode at this time, and then starting water replenishment, includes:

[0011] When it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, the water outflow at this time is obtained, and the remaining water volume of the water tank is calculated in real time according to the water outflow;

[0012] The remaining water output of this quantitative water intake is calculated according to the water output flow rate;

[0013] If the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the remaining water output, it is determined to be water shortage and water replenishment is started.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, after calculating the remaining water output of the current quantitative water intake according to the water output flow rate, the method further includes:

[0015] If the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the remaining water output, water replenishment will not be started.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the determining the water intake mode at this time, until water shortage is detected in the water intake mode at this time, and then starting water replenishment, includes:

[0017] When it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, water replenishment is started until it is detected that the water in the water tank reaches a preset water shortage state, otherwise, water replenishment is not started.

[0018] In some optional embodiments, determining whether to start water replenishment according to the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time includes:

[0019] When the average water inlet flow rate is less than or equal to the water outlet flow rate at this time, start water replenishment;

[0020] When the average water inlet flow rate is greater than the water outlet flow rate at this time, water replenishment is started until water shortage is detected, otherwise, water replenishment is not started.

[0021] In some optional embodiments, when the water is not full again, after determining the water intake mode at this time, the method further includes:

[0022] If the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, determine whether the remaining water volume in the water tank at this time is greater than the water intake volume selected by the user at this time;

[0023] When the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the water intake volume selected by the user at this time, water replenishment is not started;

[0024] When the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the water intake volume selected by the user at this time, water replenishment is started.

[0025] In some optional embodiments, it also includes:

[0026] Within the target time period when the one-time water output reaches the preset water volume, detecting whether the pipeline machine reaches the water shortage alarm state;

[0027] When the water shortage alarm state is reached, water supply is stopped until the water is replenished to the full water state.

[0028] In some optional embodiments, the detecting whether the pipeline machine reaches a water shortage alarm state includes:

[0029] During the target time period when the water output reaches the preset water volume, it is detected whether the number of water shortage alarms reaches the preset alarm number threshold, or whether the water shortage state duration reaches the preset time threshold.

[0030] In some optional embodiments, obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period includes:

[0031] Within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, a first water inflow flow rate is obtained each time a first water volume is taken out, wherein the first water volume is less than the preset water volume;

[0032] The average value of each of the first water inlet flow rates is calculated to obtain the average water inlet flow rate in the target time period.

[0033] At least one embodiment of the present application further provides a water replenishment control device for a pipeline machine, comprising:

[0034] A times detection module is used to obtain the times of water replenishment of the pipeline machine within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, wherein the water replenishment is to fill the water tank of the pipeline machine to a full water state;

[0035] A flow calculation module, used for obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period when the number of water replenishment is greater than a preset number threshold;

[0036] A first water replenishment module is used for, when the number of times of water replenishment reaches the preset upper limit of the number of times of one-time water discharge, if the water is not full again, stopping water replenishment and determining the water intake mode at this time, until it is detected that water shortage occurs in the water intake mode at this time, and starting water replenishment, wherein the upper limit of the number of times is greater than or equal to the number threshold;

[0037] The second water replenishment module is used to determine the water intake mode at this time when the water is not full again. If the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, it is determined whether to start water replenishment according to the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

[0038] At least one embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by the at least one processor so that the at least one processor can execute the above-mentioned pipeline machine water replenishment control method.

[0039] At least one embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, wherein the computer program implements the above-mentioned pipeline machine water replenishment control method when executed by a processor.

[0040] The embodiment of the present application provides a method, device, electronic device and storage medium for controlling the replenishment of the pipeline machine. When the pipeline machine starts to discharge water and reaches a preset water volume within a period of time, the system will record the number of times the pipeline machine replenishes water during this period. If the number of times of replenishment exceeds a preset reasonable number (i.e., the number threshold) during this period, the system will further calculate and obtain the average water inflow flow during this period to understand the stability or efficiency of the water supply. If the number of times of replenishment is already very large and reaches the preset upper limit, the system will stop further replenishment actions, identify the current water intake mode (e.g., quantitative water intake or non-quantitative water intake), and determine whether it is necessary to replenish water immediately under the water intake mode to improve the state of frequent water replenishment. The system will continuously monitor the water storage state under the current water intake mode and restart the water replenishment when a water shortage is detected. If the water shortage state is encountered again, the system will determine the water intake mode again. If it is a non-quantitative water intake mode at this time, the system will compare the average water inflow flow calculated above with the current water outlet flow to decide whether to start water replenishment.

[0041] In summary, the present application manages the water replenishment process more effectively by accurately calculating the number of water replenishment times and the water inlet flow rate. The system can identify when water replenishment is needed and when to stop replenishing water, thereby avoiding waste of water resources and unnecessary water replenishment operations. By real-time monitoring of the water intake mode and water shortage status, the water replenishment strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to different water intake modes (quantitative water intake or non-quantitative water intake) and actual conditions (such as the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate), ensuring that the pipeline machine always has sufficient water supply while not replenishing water frequently, thereby reducing the damage to the equipment caused by frequent water replenishment and extending the service life of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by the pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplary descriptions do not constitute limitations on the embodiments.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a water replenishment control method for a pipeline machine provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 2 This is the process of the water replenishment control method of the pipeline machine provided by another embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a water replenishment control device for a pipeline machine provided in another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that in the present application, many technical details are proposed in order to enable the reader to better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments, the technical scheme claimed in the present application can also be implemented. The division of the following embodiments is for the convenience of description, and the specific implementation of the present application should not be construed as any limitation, and the various embodiments can be combined and referenced with each other under the premise of no contradiction.

[0047] With the improvement of living standards, especially in terms of drinking water, for the convenience of daily drinking water, pipeline machines that can both instantly get hot water and quantitatively output water are now available on the market. After the pipeline machine is matched with a water purifier to filter water, it is connected to the pipeline machine to achieve the functions of instant hot water and quantitative water output of drinking water.

[0048] The pipeline machine has a fixed water storage tank, and has full water level and water shortage level detection. When the user uses water, if it detects that the water in the water tank has not reached the full water level, the pipeline machine will control the water replenishment. When the water tank reaches a low water level, it will report water shortage protection. At the same time, the pipeline machine has devices that can control the inlet and outlet flow (such as electric ball valves, solenoid valves, etc.), can set different powers or start and stop to control the inlet and outlet flow, and can have devices that detect the inlet and outlet flow (such as flow meters, etc.).

[0049] In order to provide a stable water flow, the pipeline machine has a fixed water storage tank, and has full water level and low water level detection. When the user uses water, if it detects that the water in the water tank has not reached the full water level, the pipeline machine will control the water replenishment. When the water tank reaches the low water level, it will report water shortage protection. However, the water flow of water purifiers or other water purification equipment on the market varies greatly, which will cause the water flow of the pipeline machine to be inconsistent with the water flow.

[0050] The water capacity of the pipeline machine is fixed. When the water inlet flow of the water tank is much larger than the water outlet flow, and the water tank filling time is faster than the water outlet time, the water tank will be filled with water but the water outlet flow is not fast enough to fill the water. Therefore, the water filling will be frequently started and stopped during the water extraction process. When the water inlet flow of the water tank is much smaller than the water outlet flow, and the water outlet flow is larger than the inlet flow, the pipeline machine will be cut off from water outlet or be in water shortage protection, affecting the user's water extraction. This frequent water replenishment or water shortage interruption affects the user experience and reduces the service life and reliability of pipeline machine components.

[0051] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem of frequent water replenishment or water shortage and interruption, which leads to reduced service life and reliability of pipeline machine components, the present invention proposes a water replenishment control method for a pipeline machine. The implementation details of the water replenishment control method for the pipeline machine of this embodiment are specifically described below. The following content is only the implementation details provided for the convenience of understanding and is not necessary for the implementation of this solution.

[0052] Embodiment 1:

[0053] The water replenishment control method of the pipeline machine of this embodiment can be applied to electronic devices with communication, computing and data storage capabilities. The specific process can be as follows: Figure 1 As shown, including:

[0054] Step 110, obtaining the number of times the pipeline machine is replenished with water within a target time period in which the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, wherein the water replenishment is to replenish the water tank of the pipeline machine to a full water state;

[0055] In this embodiment, after the pipeline machine is turned on, it is used in conjunction with a water purifier. During normal use, in order to detect whether there is frequent water replenishment, it is set to detect the actual number of water replenishments within the target time period when the one-time water output reaches the preset water volume. The value of the preset water volume can be determined according to actual needs. In order to facilitate observation, it is set to 500ml in this embodiment. Correspondingly, the target time period is the period of time it takes when the one-time water output reaches 500ml.

[0056] During the target time period, the water level change of the water tank is monitored in real time through the control system of the pipeline machine, and the number of times the water tank is filled from a non-full water state to a full water state is recorded. The recorded water filling times are stored in the system database for subsequent analysis and processing.

[0057] Step 120, when the number of water replenishment is greater than a preset number threshold, obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period;

[0058] In this embodiment, during the water intake process, the water inlet flow rate Q can be monitored in real time by the flow meter in the pipeline machine. 进 , water flow Q 出, and the amount of water in the water tank. When the water output meets the preset water volume, such as 500ml of water volume, the number of times the water inlet is started when the water is not full is detected during this process, and the cumulative cycle of stopping the water inlet when the water is full exceeds X times (that is, the preset number threshold), it is considered that the water inlet flow rate is too large than the water outlet flow rate, and frequent water replenishment occurs. At this time, the real-time water inlet flow rate Q 进 , calculate the average water flow Q within the target time period a .

[0059] The preset number of times threshold is set according to the actual situation, and different water tank capacities can correspond to different number of times thresholds. For example, when the water tank capacity is 1000ml, the corresponding number of times threshold is 4 times, and when the water tank capacity is 2000ml, the number of times threshold is set to 3 times.

[0060] In some optional embodiments, obtaining the average water inlet flow rate for the target time period includes: obtaining a first water inlet flow rate each time a first amount of water is taken out within the target time period when the water output reaches a preset water volume, wherein the first water volume is less than the preset water volume; and calculating the average value of each of the first water inlet flows to obtain the average water inlet flow rate for the target time period.

[0061] In this embodiment, the average water flow rate Q a =∑Q 进1 ~Q 进n / n, where n is the number of first water inlet flow rates obtained.

[0062] For example, the first water volume can be set to 100 ml, and the real-time water inlet flow rate Q can be obtained every 100 ml. 进1 When the water intake reaches the preset water volume of 500 ml, a total of 5 first water inflow flows are obtained, namely Q 进1 ~Q 进5 The average of the five first water inflow rates is calculated to obtain the average water inflow rate.

[0063] The average water inlet flow rate is calculated by the above-mentioned method of obtaining the average value, so that the water inlet speed of the current pipeline machine can be understood more accurately, providing a more reliable reference basis for the subsequent adaptive water replenishment process.

[0064] Step 130, when the number of water replenishment reaches the preset upper limit of the number of times when the water is discharged once, if the water is not full again, stop replenishing water, determine the water intake mode at this time, and start replenishing water when it is detected that there is a lack of water in the water intake mode at this time, wherein the upper limit of the number of times is greater than or equal to the number threshold;

[0065] In this embodiment, the preset upper limit of times is greater than or equal to the times threshold, for example, the times threshold is 5, and the upper limit of times is 5, 7 or 10, etc., depending on the actual situation, and is not specifically limited here. When the water replenishment times reaches the upper limit, but the water tank still cannot be kept full of water, the system needs to stop further water replenishment operations to avoid wasting water resources and damaging equipment. At the same time, the system needs to determine the current water intake mode (such as quantitative water intake, non-quantitative water intake, etc.), and restart the water replenishment operation when a water shortage state is detected.

[0066] It should be noted that at this time, the pipeline machine has just terminated the frequent water replenishment state. Frequent water replenishment means that the water inlet speed is much faster than the water outlet speed, so even if the water replenishment action is stopped, due to the high water inlet speed, it will not immediately cause water shortage in the water tank. Therefore, when the number of water replenishments reaches the upper limit, the system stops the water replenishment operation and detects the water extraction mode set by the user or determines the current water extraction mode based on the user's water extraction behavior. Under the current water extraction mode, the system comprehensively determines whether the user's water extraction needs can be met based on the remaining water in the water tank and the current water inlet speed. If it can, water will not be replenished. If not, water will be replenished.

[0067] Step 140, when the water is not full again, determine the water intake mode at this time. If the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, determine whether to start water replenishment based on the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

[0068] In this embodiment, when the water is not full again, it indicates that water has been replenished once in step 130. After that, the user takes water, resulting in the water being not full again. It can be understood that the stopping and starting of water replenishment in step 130 can be achieved by simple signal control, while in this step, it is necessary to judge whether the system can meet the user's water intake demand based on the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

[0069] In the non-quantitative water intake mode, users may continuously take water from the pipeline machine, causing the water level in the water tank to change continuously. At this time, the system needs to determine whether it is necessary to start the water replenishment operation based on the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate. If the average water inlet flow rate is greater than the water outlet flow rate, the water outlet can be guaranteed to be continuous, so water replenishment can be disabled to reduce equipment loss; if the average water inlet flow rate is less than the water outlet flow rate, it means that there is a risk of insufficient water supply, so water replenishment needs to be enabled to meet the user's water intake needs. Through this method, the effect of not replenishing water when it is not necessary is achieved.

[0070] In summary, the water replenishment control method for the pipeline machine provided in this embodiment, when the pipeline machine starts to discharge water and reaches a preset water volume within a period of time, the system will record the number of times the pipeline machine replenishes water during this period. If the number of water replenishments exceeds a preset reasonable number (i.e., the number threshold) during this period, the system will further calculate and obtain the average water inflow flow during this period to understand the stability or efficiency of the water supply. If the number of water replenishments is already very large and reaches the preset upper limit, the system will stop further water replenishment actions, and identify the current water intake mode (for example, quantitative water intake or non-quantitative water intake), and determine whether it is necessary to replenish water immediately under the water intake mode to improve the state of frequent water replenishment. The system will continuously monitor the water storage state under the current water intake mode, and restart the water replenishment when a water shortage is detected. If the water shortage state is encountered again, the system will determine the water intake mode again. If it is a non-quantitative water intake mode at this time, the system will use the average water inflow flow calculated previously to compare with the current water outlet flow to decide whether to start water replenishment.

[0071] This application manages the water replenishment process more effectively by accurately calculating the number of water replenishment times and the water inlet flow rate. The system can identify when water replenishment is needed and when to stop replenishing, thereby avoiding the waste of water resources and unnecessary water replenishment operations. By real-time monitoring of the water intake mode and water shortage status, the water replenishment strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to different water intake modes (quantitative water intake or non-quantitative water intake) and actual conditions (such as the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate), ensuring that the pipeline machine always has sufficient water supply while not replenishing water frequently, thereby reducing the damage to the equipment caused by frequent water replenishment and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0072] In some optional embodiments, the water intake mode at this time is determined until water shortage is detected under the water intake mode at this time, and water replenishment is started, including: when it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, the water outlet flow rate at this time is obtained, and the remaining water volume of the water tank is calculated in real time according to the water outlet flow rate; the remaining water volume of this quantitative water intake is calculated according to the water outlet flow rate; if the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the remaining water outlet volume, it is determined to be water shortage, and water replenishment is started; if the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the remaining water outlet volume, water replenishment is not started.

[0073] In this embodiment, frequent water replenishment is detected in step 110, indicating that water has been taken all the time. Therefore, when the system determines that the water taking mode at this time is quantitative water taking, the remaining water output of this quantitative water taking process can be calculated. Therefore, as long as the remaining water in the water tank can meet the requirement of the remaining water output, water shortage can be avoided in this water taking, and frequent water replenishment can also be avoided.

[0074] For example, the fixed water volume of the water tank is 1000ml, and the quantitative water withdrawal for this time is 500ml. If 200ml of water has been withdrawn, the remaining water volume is 300ml (500-200ml), and the remaining water volume in the water tank is 800ml (1000-200ml). If the remaining water volume in the water tank (800ml) is larger than the remaining water volume (300ml) of the quantitative water withdrawal, then there is no need to replenish water, otherwise it is necessary to replenish water.

[0075] In some optional embodiments, the water intake mode at this time is determined, and water replenishment is started when water shortage occurs in the water intake mode at this time, including: when it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, water replenishment is started until it is detected that the water in the water tank reaches a preset water shortage state, otherwise, water replenishment is not started.

[0076] In this embodiment, if the water is taken for non-quantitative water intake, since the water has been frequently replenished before, the water inlet speed at this time is much greater than the water outlet speed (or the water inlet flow rate is greater than the water outlet flow rate), which can ensure that there is continuous water in the water tank. Therefore, even if the water is not replenished to a full state, the user's water intake needs can be met.

[0077] In subsequent daily use, the water inflow and outflow will change. The water inflow may be less than the outflow, or the water tank may leak. In this case, the water in the water tank will gradually decrease until it drops to the preset low water level. The system will detect that the water in the water tank has reached the preset water shortage state. At this time, starting the water replenishment can meet the user's water needs.

[0078] In some optional embodiments, determining whether to start water replenishment based on the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at that time includes: when the average water inlet flow rate is less than or equal to the water outlet flow rate at that time, starting water replenishment; when the average water inlet flow rate is greater than the water outlet flow rate at that time, starting water replenishment until water shortage is detected, otherwise, not starting water replenishment.

[0079] In this embodiment, if the average water inflow rate is less than or equal to the current water outflow rate, it means that the water supply speed is not enough to meet the user's water demand, or there is a problem such as water leakage in the water tank that causes the water volume to decrease. In this case, the system should immediately start the water replenishment operation to ensure that there is enough water in the water tank for the user to use.

[0080] If the average inlet flow rate is greater than the current outlet flow rate, this means that the water supply speed is sufficient, and at least at the current moment, the amount of water in the water tank will not be rapidly reduced to a dangerous level due to the user's water withdrawal. Therefore, in this case, the system does not need to start the water replenishment operation immediately. However, even if the average inlet flow rate is greater than the outlet flow rate, the system still needs to continuously monitor the water level in the water tank. Once it is detected that the water level drops below the preset water shortage threshold (i.e., a water shortage state occurs), the system should immediately start the water replenishment operation to avoid the situation where the user has no water available.

[0081] It should be noted that the average inlet flow rate Q a It will be continuously updated with actual usage. For example, when frequent water replenishment occurs again next time, the process of steps 110 and 120 is repeated to calculate the new average water inlet flow rate Q a , and the new average inlet flow rate Q a Compare with the water outlet flow to determine whether water replenishment needs to be started.

[0082] In some optional embodiments, when the water-not-full state appears again, after determining the water intake mode at this time, it also includes: if the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, judging whether the remaining water amount in the water tank at this time is greater than the water intake amount selected by the user at this time; when the remaining water amount in the water tank at this time is greater than the water intake amount selected by the user at this time, water replenishment is not started; when the remaining water amount in the water tank at this time is less than or equal to the water intake amount selected by the user at this time, water replenishment is started.

[0083] In this embodiment, when the water is not full again, and it is confirmed that the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, the water intake selected by the user at this time is directly compared with the remaining water in the water tank, so as to predict whether the water intake this time can meet the user's one-time water intake demand. When the remaining water in the water tank is greater than the water intake selected by the user at this time, the user's one-time water intake demand can be met, and water replenishment will not be started to minimize the number of water replenishment; otherwise, water replenishment will be carried out to meet the user's habitual water replenishment demand. This further strengthens the effect of not replenishing water when it is not necessary, which helps to extend the service life of the pipeline machine.

[0084] In some optional embodiments, it also includes: within the target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, detecting whether the pipeline machine reaches a water shortage alarm state; when the water shortage alarm state is reached, stopping the water output until the water is replenished to a full water state.

[0085] In this embodiment, the pipeline machine detects the water tank status during the water extraction process. If the pipeline machine is detected to be in a water shortage alarm state within the preset water volume (such as 500ml of water output), it is considered that the water inlet flow is too small and does not meet the water extraction conditions. An alarm is issued and water output is stopped. At the same time, the next water extraction needs to be filled to full before water can be extracted. In this way, the situation of no water available during the water extraction process can be avoided as much as possible, providing users with stable water extraction guarantee.

[0086] In some optional embodiments, the detection of whether the pipeline machine has reached a water shortage alarm state includes: within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, detecting whether the number of water shortage alarms has reached a preset alarm number threshold, or whether the water shortage state has been maintained for a preset time threshold. For example, during the period of water extraction, if the water tank frequently reaches a water shortage for more than Y times, or the water shortage state is maintained for Z time, it is considered that the water inlet flow is too small and does not meet the water extraction conditions, then an alarm is issued for water extraction, and water output is stopped. At the same time, the next water extraction requires water to be filled to full before water can be extracted. The values ​​of Y and Z are determined according to actual usage requirements and are not specifically limited here.

[0087] Embodiment 2:

[0088] Based on the above embodiment, this embodiment provides an application example of a water replenishment control method for a pipeline machine. The overall water replenishment control process is as follows: Figure 2 It should be noted that the solution of this embodiment is an improvement on the control method proposed on pipeline machine products. In addition to being applied to pipeline machine products, the control logic can also be applied to other product series that are common to the same principle, such as water purifiers, boiled water machines, etc.

[0089] The entire water replenishment process is divided into three stages, namely the self-learning detection stage, the adaptive frequent water replenishment control stage and the frequent water shortage control stage. The specific control logic of each stage is as follows:

[0090] After the pipeline machine is turned on, it is used with a water purifier. During normal use, the water inlet flow rate Q can be detected in real time. 进 , water flow Q 出 , real-time water volume in the water tank and full water volume in the water tank L 满 , and can be controlled to enter the adaptive water replenishment and water discharge mode.

[0091] Step 1: Self-learning detection phase

[0092] During the water intake process, the pipeline machine detects the water tank replenishment situation. When the one-time water output meets the Yml water volume, the number of water intake starts when the water is not full. When the cumulative cycle exceeds X1 times after the full water is detected, it is considered that the water inlet flow rate is much greater than the water outlet flow rate, resulting in frequent water replenishment, affecting the user experience and the reliability of the whole machine. After that, the average water inlet flow rate Q during this period is recorded. a (Take the real-time flow rate Q every 100ml 进1 , Q a =∑Q 进1 ~Q 进n / n) and proceed to the next stage.

[0093] Step 2: Adaptive frequent water replenishment control stage

[0094] When frequent water replenishment reaches the preset upper limit of the number of one-time water output X2 (or within the time period of one-time water output meeting Yml water volume, after the last water replenishment is completed and the water is full. X2 is greater than or equal to X1), the next time when the water is not full, the water replenishment will not be started immediately, and the real-time water output L will be recorded at the same time. 实时 (L 实时 = water discharge time T 实时 *Q 出 ), and calculate the remaining water volume L in the water tank in real time 剩 (L 剩 =L 满 -L 实时 ).

[0095] After that, confirm whether the water output this time is fixed-quantity water extraction. If it is fixed-quantity water extraction this time, calculate the remaining water output of this fixed-quantity water extraction, and compare the remaining water output with the remaining water in the water tank. If the remaining water output is less than the remaining water in the water tank, no water will be added this time, otherwise, water will be added immediately to full water.

[0096] If the water is not taken in quantitative quantity this time, water replenishment will not be started until water shortage is detected (at this time, the water inlet flow rate is larger than the water outlet flow rate, which can ensure uninterrupted water outlet), otherwise water replenishment will not be started.

[0097] When the water is started again next time, it is determined whether the water is quantitatively drawn when the user presses the button to draw water. If it is quantitative water, the remaining water volume L in the water tank is determined at this time. 剩 Whether the water intake volume selected by the user at this time is met, if it is met, water replenishment will not be started, otherwise water will be replenished to the full water level.

[0098] If the water is not taken in a fixed amount, then Q a Is it greater than the water flow rate Q at this time? 出 , if Q a Greater than the water flow rate Q 出, water replenishment is started after water shortage is detected (at this time the water inlet flow is larger than the water outlet flow, which can ensure uninterrupted water outflow), otherwise water replenishment is started immediately until the water is full.

[0099] It should be noted that the average inlet flow rate Q a It will be updated continuously with actual usage. For example, when frequent water replenishment occurs again next time, repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to calculate the new average water inlet flow rate Q a , and the new average inlet flow rate Q a Compare with the water outlet flow to determine whether water replenishment needs to be started.

[0100] Step 3: Control stage when water shortage occurs frequently

[0101] During the water-drawing process of the pipeline machine, if the water tank frequently reaches water shortage for more than Y times, or the water shortage state is maintained for Z time, it is considered that the water inlet flow is too small and does not meet the water-drawing conditions. Then the water-drawing alarm is issued and the water output is stopped. At the same time, the next water draw must be filled with water before water can be drawn.

[0102] In summary, this embodiment manages the water replenishment process more effectively by accurately calculating the number of water replenishment times and the water inlet flow rate. The system can identify when water replenishment is needed and when to stop replenishing water, thereby avoiding waste of water resources and unnecessary water replenishment operations. By real-time monitoring of the water intake mode and water shortage status, the water replenishment strategy can be flexibly adjusted according to different water intake modes (quantitative water intake or non-quantitative water intake) and actual conditions (such as the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate), ensuring that the pipeline machine always has sufficient water supply while not frequently replenishing water, achieving the effect of "no water replenishment unless necessary", thereby significantly reducing the damage to the equipment caused by frequent water replenishment and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0103] Embodiment three:

[0104] Another embodiment of the present application relates to a water replenishment control device for a pipeline machine. The implementation details of the water replenishment control device for the pipeline machine of this embodiment are specifically described below. The following content is only for the convenience of understanding the implementation details provided, and is not necessary for the implementation of this solution. The schematic diagram of the water replenishment control device for the pipeline machine of this embodiment can be as follows: Figure 3 As shown, it includes a number detection module 310, a flow calculation module 320, a first water replenishment module 330 and a second water replenishment module 340.

[0105] The number detection module 310 is used to obtain the number of times the pipeline machine is replenished with water within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, wherein the water replenishment is to fill the water tank of the pipeline machine to a full water state;

[0106] The flow calculation module 320 is used to obtain the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period when the number of water replenishment is greater than a preset number threshold;

[0107] The first water replenishment module 330 is used to stop replenishing water when the number of times of water replenishment reaches the preset upper limit of the number of times of one-time water discharge, and determine the water intake mode at this time, until it is detected that there is a lack of water in the water intake mode at this time, and then start replenishing water, wherein the upper limit of the number of times is greater than or equal to the number threshold;

[0108] The second water replenishment module 340 is used to determine the water intake mode at this time when the water is not full again. If the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, it is determined whether to start water replenishment according to the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

[0109] It is worth mentioning that all modules involved in this embodiment are logic modules. In practical applications, a logic unit can be a physical unit, a part of a physical unit, or a combination of multiple physical units. In addition, in order to highlight the innovative part of this application, this embodiment does not introduce units that are not closely related to solving the technical problems proposed by this application, but this does not mean that there are no other units in this embodiment.

[0110] In an optional embodiment, the first water replenishment module includes:

[0111] A first water volume calculation unit is used to obtain the water outflow rate at this time when it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, and calculate the remaining water volume of the water tank in real time according to the water outflow rate;

[0112] A second water volume calculation unit is used to calculate the remaining water volume of this quantitative water intake according to the water flow rate;

[0113] The first water replenishment control unit is used to determine that there is a water shortage and start water replenishment if the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the remaining water output.

[0114] In some optional embodiments, the first water replenishment module further includes:

[0115] The second water replenishment control unit is used to not start water replenishment if the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the remaining water output.

[0116] In some optional embodiments, the first water replenishment module includes:

[0117] The third water replenishment control unit is used to start water replenishment when it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, until it is detected that the water in the water tank reaches a preset water shortage state, otherwise, the water replenishment is not started.

[0118] In some optional embodiments, the second water replenishment module includes:

[0119] A fourth water replenishment control unit, configured to start water replenishment when the average water inlet flow rate is less than or equal to the water outlet flow rate at that time;

[0120] The fifth water replenishment control unit is used to start water replenishment when the average water inlet flow rate is greater than the water outlet flow rate at this time until water shortage is detected, otherwise, water replenishment is not started.

[0121] In some optional embodiments, it also includes:

[0122] The first judgment unit is used to judge whether the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the water volume selected by the user at this time if the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake;

[0123] A seventh water replenishment control unit, configured to not start water replenishment when the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the water intake volume selected by the user at this time;

[0124] The eighth water replenishment control unit is used to start water replenishment when the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the water intake volume selected by the user at this time.

[0125] In some optional embodiments, it also includes:

[0126] A water shortage detection unit, used to detect whether the pipeline machine reaches a water shortage alarm state within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume;

[0127] The ninth water replenishment control unit is used to stop the water discharge when the water shortage alarm state is reached until the water is replenished to the full water state.

[0128] In some optional embodiments, the water shortage detection unit includes:

[0129] The detection subunit is used to detect whether the number of water shortage alarms reaches a preset alarm number threshold, or whether the water shortage state duration reaches a preset time threshold within a target time period when the water output reaches a preset water volume.

[0130] In some optional embodiments, the flow calculation module includes:

[0131] A first flow calculation unit is used to obtain a first water inflow flow rate after taking out a first amount of water within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, wherein the first water volume is less than the preset water volume;

[0132] The second flow calculation unit is used to calculate the average value of each of the first water inlet flow rates to obtain the average water inlet flow rate in the target time period.

[0133] Embodiment 4:

[0134] Another embodiment of the present application relates to an electronic device, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by the at least one processor so that the at least one processor can execute the water replenishment control method for the pipeline machine in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0135] Among them, the memory and the processor are connected in a bus manner, and the bus may include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, and the bus connects various circuits of one or more processors and memories together. The bus can also connect various other circuits such as peripherals, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and are therefore not further described herein. The bus interface provides an interface between the bus and the transceiver. The transceiver can be one element or multiple elements, such as multiple receivers and transmitters, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices on a transmission medium. The data processed by the processor is transmitted on a wireless medium via an antenna, and further, the antenna also receives data and transmits the data to the processor.

[0136] The processor is responsible for managing the bus and general processing, and can also provide various functions, including timing, peripheral interfaces, voltage regulation, power management, and other control functions. Memory can be used to store data used by the processor when performing operations.

[0137] Embodiment five:

[0138] Another embodiment of the present application relates to a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, which implements the above method embodiment when executed by a processor.

[0139] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be completed by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program, and the computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above-mentioned methods. Among them, any reference to memory, storage, database or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory may include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) or flash memory. Volatile memory may include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. As an illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in many forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), memory bus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and memory bus dynamic RAM (RDRAM).

[0140] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0141] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling water replenishment of a pipeline machine, characterized in that: include: Within a target time period in which the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, the number of times the pipeline machine is replenished with water is obtained, wherein the water replenishment is to fill the water tank of the pipeline machine to a full water state; When the number of water replenishment is greater than a preset number threshold, obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period; When the number of times of water replenishment reaches the upper limit of the number of times preset during one-time water discharge, if the state of insufficient water appears again, the water replenishment is stopped, and the water intake mode at this time is determined until it is detected that there is a lack of water in the water intake mode at this time, and the water replenishment is started, wherein the upper limit of the number of times is greater than or equal to the number threshold; When the water is not full again, the water intake mode at this time is determined. If the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, it is determined whether to start water replenishment based on the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

2. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining the water intake mode at this time, and starting water replenishment when water shortage occurs in the water intake mode at this time, comprises: When it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, the water outflow at this time is obtained, and the remaining water volume of the water tank is calculated in real time according to the water outflow; The remaining water output of this quantitative water intake is calculated according to the water output flow rate; If the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the remaining water output, it is determined to be water shortage and water replenishment is started.

3. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: After the remaining water output of the current quantitative water intake is calculated according to the water output flow rate, the method further includes: If the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the remaining water output, water replenishment will not be started.

4. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining the water intake mode at this time, and starting water replenishment when water shortage occurs in the water intake mode at this time, comprises: When it is determined that the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, water replenishment is started until it is detected that the water in the water tank reaches a preset water shortage state, otherwise, water replenishment is not started.

5. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining whether to start water replenishment according to the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time includes: When the average water inlet flow rate is less than or equal to the water outlet flow rate at this time, start water replenishment; When the average water inlet flow rate is greater than the water outlet flow rate at this time, water replenishment is started until water shortage is detected, otherwise, water replenishment is not started.

6. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the water is not full again, after determining the water intake mode at this time, the method further includes: If the water intake mode at this time is quantitative water intake, determine whether the remaining water volume in the water tank at this time is greater than the water intake volume selected by the user at this time; When the remaining water volume in the water tank is greater than the water intake volume selected by the user at this time, water replenishment is not started; When the remaining water volume in the water tank is less than or equal to the water intake volume selected by the user at this time, water replenishment is started.

7. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Within the target time period when the one-time water output reaches the preset water volume, detecting whether the pipeline machine reaches the water shortage alarm state; When the water shortage alarm state is reached, water supply is stopped until the water is replenished to the full water state.

8. The water replenishment control method for pipeline machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The detecting whether the pipeline machine reaches a water shortage alarm state comprises: During the target time period when the water output reaches the preset water volume, it is detected whether the number of water shortage alarms reaches the preset alarm number threshold, or whether the water shortage state duration reaches the preset time threshold.

9. The water replenishment control method for a pipeline machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The step of obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period includes: Within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, a first water inflow flow rate is obtained each time a first water volume is taken out, wherein the first water volume is less than the preset water volume; The average value of each of the first water inlet flow rates is calculated to obtain the average water inlet flow rate in the target time period.

10. A water replenishment control device for a pipeline machine, characterized in that: include: A times detection module is used to obtain the times of water replenishment of the pipeline machine within a target time period when the one-time water output reaches a preset water volume, wherein the water replenishment is to fill the water tank of the pipeline machine to a full water state; A flow calculation module, used for obtaining the average water inflow flow rate in the target time period when the number of water replenishment is greater than a preset number threshold; A first water replenishment module is used for, when the number of times of water replenishment reaches the preset upper limit of the number of times of one-time water discharge, if the water is not full again, stopping water replenishment and determining the water intake mode at this time, until it is detected that water shortage occurs in the water intake mode at this time, and starting water replenishment, wherein the upper limit of the number of times is greater than or equal to the number threshold; The second water replenishment module is used to determine the water intake mode at this time when the water is not full again. If the water intake mode at this time is non-quantitative water intake, it is determined whether to start water replenishment according to the difference between the average water inlet flow rate and the water outlet flow rate at this time.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: at least one processor; as well as, a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein, The memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by the at least one processor so that the at least one processor can execute the water replenishment control method for the pipeline machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

12. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the water replenishment control method for a pipeline machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is implemented.

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