Control methods and devices for drinking water equipment, storage media, drinking water equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of drinking water equipment control technology, specifically disclosing a control method and device for drinking water equipment, a storage medium, and the drinking water equipment itself. The drinking water equipment includes a refrigeration device. The control method includes: acquiring temperature information of the environment in which the drinking water equipment is located; controlling the refrigeration device to perform an ice-making operation in a first ice-making mode based on the temperature information; and, after the ice-making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice-retrieving command is received within a first preset time period, controlling the refrigeration device to operate in a second ice-making mode. The rotational speed of the refrigeration device in the second ice-making mode is lower than that in the first ice-making mode, thereby reducing the refrigeration power consumption and cost of the drinking water equipment and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drinking water equipment control technology, and in particular to a control method and device for drinking water equipment, a storage medium, and drinking water equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As people have higher and higher requirements for drinking water quality, drinking water equipment has become more and more popular, and the functions of drinking water equipment have become more and more diverse. Among them, the cooling function is the most important and common function of drinking water equipment.

[0003] In related technologies, the ice-making function in drinking water equipment is controlled by a fixed operating mode regardless of the situation, without considering energy consumption. This results in high operating costs and a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the first objective of this invention is to provide a control method for a water drinking device that can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling costs of the device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] A second objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium.

[0006] The third objective of this invention is to provide a control device for a drinking water equipment.

[0007] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a drinking water device.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a drinking water device, the drinking water device including a refrigeration device, the control method comprising: acquiring temperature information of the environment in which the drinking water device is located; controlling the refrigeration device to perform an ice-making operation in a first ice-making mode according to the temperature information; and, after the ice-making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice-retrieving command is received within a first preset time period, controlling the refrigeration device to operate in a second ice-making mode, wherein the rotational speed of the refrigeration device in the second ice-making mode is less than the rotational speed in the first ice-making mode.

[0009] The drinking water device of this invention includes a refrigeration device. In the control method of the drinking water device, the temperature information of the environment where the drinking water device is located is first obtained, and then the refrigeration device is controlled to operate according to the temperature information. It starts to make ice in a first ice-making mode. After the ice is made, if the user does not take cold water or ice for a first preset time, the refrigeration device is controlled to operate in a second ice-making mode. The speed of the second ice-making mode is lower than that of the first ice-making mode, thereby reducing the refrigeration power consumption and refrigeration cost of the drinking water device and improving the user experience.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control method further includes: when the refrigeration device is running in the second ice-making mode, if the cold water extraction command or the ice extraction command is received, controlling the refrigeration device to run in the first ice-making mode.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drinking water equipment further includes a cold water tank and a storage refrigerator, and the refrigeration device includes a refrigerator and a condenser, wherein the condenser is disposed inside the refrigerator, the inlet of the storage refrigerator is disposed opposite to the outlet of the refrigerator, and the cold water tank is disposed below the refrigerator for collecting cold water generated during the operation of the refrigeration device.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, before obtaining the temperature information of the environment in which the water drinking device is located, the control method further includes: controlling the refrigeration device to perform a refrigeration operation; obtaining the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank; and controlling the refrigerator to perform de-icing treatment when the cold water temperature is less than or equal to a first preset temperature.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, before controlling the refrigeration device to perform refrigeration operation, the control method further includes: controlling the refrigeration device to remain in a shutdown state for a second preset duration.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the ice-making operation is determined to be completed when the ice storage refrigerator is in a full ice state and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than a second preset temperature.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first ice-making mode and the second ice-making mode include: when the ice storage state of the refrigerator is full and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than a third preset temperature, controlling the refrigeration device to execute a heat preservation program.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a control program for a drinking water device stored thereon, wherein the control program for the drinking water device, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for the drinking water device according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0017] The computer-readable storage medium of this invention executes a control program stored thereon via a processor, which can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling cost of water dispensers and improve the user experience.

[0018] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a drinking water device, the drinking water device including a refrigeration device, the control device including: an acquisition module for acquiring temperature information of the environment in which the drinking water device is located; and a control module for controlling the refrigeration device to perform an ice-making operation in a first ice-making mode according to the temperature information. After the ice-making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice-retrieving command is received within a first preset time period, the refrigeration device is controlled to operate in a second ice-making mode, wherein the rotational speed of the refrigeration device in the second ice-making mode is less than the rotational speed in the first ice-making mode.

[0019] The drinking water device of this invention includes a refrigeration device. In the control device of the drinking water device, the acquisition module first acquires the temperature information of the environment where the drinking water device is located, and then the control module controls the operation of the refrigeration device according to the temperature information. It starts to make ice in the first ice-making mode. After the ice is made, if the user does not take cold water or ice for a first preset time, the refrigeration device is controlled to operate in the second ice-making mode. The speed of the second ice-making mode is lower than that of the first ice-making mode, thereby reducing the refrigeration power consumption and refrigeration cost of the drinking water device and improving the user experience.

[0020] To achieve the above objectives, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a drinking water device, which includes the control device of the drinking water device described in the above embodiments.

[0021] The drinking water equipment of the present invention, through the control device of the drinking water equipment in the above embodiments, can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling cost of the drinking water equipment and improve the user experience.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drinking water device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method for a drinking water device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for a drinking water device in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4This is a flowchart of a control method for a drinking water device in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of the control device for the drinking water equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of the drinking water device in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes the control method and apparatus for the drinking water equipment, the storage medium, and the drinking water equipment according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] The drinking water device of this invention includes multiple water treatment functions, specifically including refrigeration and ice-making functions, instant heating functions, and filtration functions. See also... Figure 1 The drinking water equipment in this embodiment includes a refrigeration device, which may include a compressor 10, a condenser 11, and an evaporator (not shown). The compressor 10 is a variable frequency compressor, and the condenser 11 is used for refrigeration and ice making. The drinking water equipment includes a refrigerator 12, with the condenser 11 disposed inside. A cold water tank 13 is disposed below the refrigerator 12, allowing cold water generated during the ice-making process to flow into the cold water tank 13 through the refrigerator 12. The drinking water equipment also includes a storage refrigerator 14, with its inlet opposite to the outlet of the refrigerator 12. After ice making is complete, ice blocks from the refrigerator 12 can be transferred to the storage refrigerator 14 using an ice scraper 15 for storage.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method for a drinking water device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the control method for the drinking water equipment includes the following steps:

[0034] S10: Obtain the temperature information of the environment where the drinking water equipment is located.

[0035] Specifically, ambient temperature affects the operating parameters of the water dispenser during the refrigeration and ice-making process. Therefore, to more accurately control the refrigeration and ice-making operation, this embodiment also acquires ambient temperature information. More specifically, a temperature sensor can be installed at the bottom of the water dispenser, which can accurately acquire the ambient temperature information of the environment in which the water dispenser is located.

[0036] S20: Based on the temperature information, control the refrigeration unit to perform ice-making operation in the first ice-making mode.

[0037] Specifically, after obtaining the ambient temperature information, ice-making and de-icing parameters can be determined based on this information. These parameters control the ice-making mode of the refrigeration device. In this embodiment, the first ice-making mode is used to control the refrigeration device. It should be noted that when the ambient temperature is high, heat exchange is poor. Therefore, to produce the same ice weight, ice-making at high temperatures takes longer than at room temperature. Conversely, de-icing at high temperatures takes less time than at room temperature, and vice versa at low temperatures. It should also be noted that in this embodiment, the ice-making mode is determined based on the ambient temperature information to ensure that the weight of individual ice crystals varies within a certain range under different environments, thus ensuring uniform ice size and weight and improving the aesthetic appeal of the ice crystals.

[0038] S30, after the ice-making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice-removal command is received within a first preset time period, the refrigeration device is controlled to operate in the second ice-making mode, wherein the rotation speed of the refrigeration device in the second ice-making mode is less than the rotation speed in the first ice-making mode.

[0039] Specifically, during the first ice-making mode, the produced ice particles are scooped into a storage refrigerator by an ice scraper. Once the refrigerator is full, the ice-making process is considered complete, and a timer is initiated. If the timer reaches a preset duration and the water dispenser does not receive any commands to dispense ice or cold water, the refrigeration unit can be switched to a second ice-making mode. This second mode can be an ECO (Ecology Conservation Optimization) mode to control the refrigeration unit's energy-efficient operation and reduce energy consumption. It should be noted that commands to dispense cold water and ice can be generated via the control panel on the water dispenser, or via infrared or radio frequency signals. It should also be noted that the speed of the inverter compressor in the second ice-making mode is lower than that in the first ice-making mode.

[0040] In this embodiment, the control method further includes: when the refrigeration device is running in the second ice-making mode, if a cold water extraction command or an ice extraction command is received, the refrigeration device is controlled to run in the first ice-making mode.

[0041] Specifically, if the refrigeration device is operating in the second ice-making mode and no cold water or ice-making command is received, the refrigeration device will continue to operate in the second ice-making mode to reduce energy consumption. However, if the water dispenser receives a cold water or ice-making command during this process, it will switch from the second ice-making mode to the first ice-making mode, that is, the refrigeration device will operate in the first ice-making mode to meet the user's needs as quickly as possible.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, before acquiring the temperature information of the environment where the water dispenser is located, the control method also includes:

[0043] S301 controls the refrigeration unit to perform refrigeration operations.

[0044] S302, obtain the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank.

[0045] S303 controls the refrigerator to perform de-icing when the cold water temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature.

[0046] Specifically, before executing step S10, to ensure that there are no excess ice particles in the refrigerator that would affect ice making, this embodiment performs an ice removal process before the condenser performs refrigeration and ice making. The specific ice removal process includes: first, controlling the refrigeration device to perform refrigeration operation, i.e., opening the compressor, refrigerant solenoid valve, and other refrigeration-related components; then, obtaining the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank; and controlling the refrigerator to perform the ice removal process when the cold water temperature is less than or equal to a first preset temperature. Controlling the cold water temperature to be less than or equal to the first preset temperature is to prevent the cold water from significantly affecting the ice making operation. When the cold water temperature is high, the ice blocks made during the ice making operation will easily melt, causing the ice blocks to stick together, and also increasing ice making energy consumption. In this embodiment, the ice removal process can be achieved using an ice scraper. Specifically, the ice scraper can be controlled to rotate 180 degrees and maintain this position for 5 seconds to allow the ice particles to fall into the refrigerator. Then, the ice scraper is controlled to return to its original position. During the return process, the ice scraper can move the ice particles that fell into the refrigerator into the storage compartment for storage. It should be noted that the de-icing process in this embodiment can be performed multiple times, for example, twice, to ensure complete de-icing. Furthermore, the duration for which the ice-removing shovel is maintained during the de-icing process can be determined based on the ambient temperature; the higher the ambient temperature, the shorter the maintenance time, and the lower the ambient temperature, the longer the maintenance time.

[0047] In this embodiment, before executing step S301 to control the refrigeration device to perform the refrigeration operation, the control method further includes: controlling the refrigeration device to remain in a stopped state for a second preset duration.

[0048] Specifically, before performing the de-icing operation, this embodiment controls the refrigeration device to remain in a stopped state for a second preset time before starting operation when the water dispenser is powered on for refrigeration. This is to prevent the water dispenser from misjudging the situation. If the refrigerator is full of ice and a misjudgment occurs, causing the refrigeration device to continue making ice, the resulting ice particles may become clogged during storage, potentially leading to pressure imbalances inside the compressor, resulting in abnormalities or shutdowns. Therefore, before executing step S301, this embodiment also controls the refrigeration device to remain in a stopped state for a second preset time, which can be 3 minutes. During these three minutes, the compressor, refrigerant solenoid valve, and other refrigeration-related components are all in a stopped state.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the ice-making operation is determined to be completed when the ice storage refrigerator is full of ice and the cold water temperature in the cold water tank is less than a second preset temperature.

[0050] Specifically, in step S30, the completion of the ice-making operation is determined by the ice storage status of the refrigerator and the temperature of the cold water tank. Specifically, the ice-making operation is considered complete when the ice storage status is full and the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank is lower than a second preset temperature. More specifically, in this embodiment, the second preset temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius, and an infrared sensor is installed on the refrigerator to determine the current ice storage status.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first ice-making mode and the second ice-making mode include: when the ice storage state of the refrigerator is full of ice and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than a third preset temperature, controlling the refrigeration device to execute a heat preservation program.

[0052] Specifically, regardless of whether the refrigeration unit operates in the first or second ice-making mode, it is necessary to determine whether the ice-making operation is complete during operation. This can be determined by the ice storage status of the refrigerator and the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank. If the ice storage status is full and the cold water temperature is lower than the third preset temperature, the refrigeration state can be controlled to execute a heat preservation program. In this embodiment, the heat preservation program can be achieved by controlling the operating speed of the refrigeration unit to a preset speed, such as 500 rpm or 1000 rpm, or by directly controlling the refrigeration unit to stop. Optionally, in this embodiment, the third preset temperature is 6 degrees Celsius, and the ice storage status can be detected by a detection system set on the refrigerator.

[0053] It should be noted that when the ice storage state is not full or the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank is greater than or equal to the third preset temperature, the refrigeration device can be controlled to exit the heat preservation state and return to the normal operation state, that is, to operate in the original ice making mode.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser is first powered on and the cooling function is turned on. Then, the variable frequency compressor starts again after 3 minutes. After starting, the variable frequency compressor begins cooling, specifically, the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank is first reduced to 8.5 degrees Celsius, and then it enters the first ice-making mode. The ice-making and de-icing parameters for this first ice-making mode are determined based on the ambient temperature and the system operates according to these parameters. Then, the ice storage status of the refrigerator and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank are determined. If the ice storage status of the refrigerator is full and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than 6 degrees Celsius, the variable frequency compressor is controlled to stop to enter the heat preservation state. In the heat preservation state, if the water dispenser does not receive a cold water or ice removal command within 24 hours, the variable frequency compressor can be controlled to enter the second ice-making mode if the cold water temperature is greater than or equal to 8 degrees Celsius or the ice storage status is not full. Specifically, the variable frequency compressor can be controlled to run at a minimum speed of 2000 rpm; otherwise, the system returns to step S402 and operates the variable frequency compressor in the first ice-making mode. It should be noted that in the second ice-making mode, if the water dispenser receives a command to dispense cold water or ice, step S402 will be executed again.

[0055] In summary, the control method for the drinking water equipment in this embodiment of the invention can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling cost of the drinking water equipment, and improve the user experience.

[0056] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for a drinking water device, wherein the control program for the drinking water device, when executed by a processor, implements a control method for the drinking water device according to any of the above embodiments.

[0057] The computer-readable storage medium of this invention executes a control program stored thereon via a processor, which can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling cost of water dispensers and improve the user experience.

[0058] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of the control device for the drinking water equipment in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the present invention proposes a control device 100 for a drinking water device, wherein the drinking water device includes a cooling state, and the control device 100 includes an acquisition module 101 and a control module 102.

[0060] The acquisition module 101 is used to acquire the temperature information of the environment where the water drinking equipment is located; the control module 102 is used to control the refrigeration device to perform ice making operation in the first ice making mode according to the temperature information. After the ice making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice taking command is received within the first preset time, the refrigeration device is controlled to operate in the second ice making mode. The rotation speed of the refrigeration device when operating in the second ice making mode is less than the rotation speed when operating in the first ice making mode.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 102 is further configured to: when the refrigeration device is running in the second ice-making mode, if a cold water extraction command or an ice extraction command is received, control the refrigeration device to run in the first ice-making mode.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drinking water equipment further includes a cold water tank and a storage refrigerator, and the refrigeration device includes a refrigerator and a condenser, wherein the condenser is disposed inside the refrigerator, the inlet of the storage refrigerator is disposed opposite to the outlet of the refrigerator, and the cold water tank is disposed below the refrigerator for collecting the cold water generated during the operation of the refrigeration device.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 102 is further configured to: control the refrigeration device to perform a refrigeration operation before acquiring the temperature information of the environment where the water drinking device is located; acquire the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank; and control the refrigerator to perform de-icing treatment when the cold water temperature is less than or equal to a first preset temperature.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 102 is further configured to: control the refrigeration device to remain in a stopped state for a second preset duration before controlling the refrigeration device to perform a refrigeration operation.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 102 is further configured to: determine that the ice-making operation is completed when the ice storage state of the refrigerator is full of ice and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than a second preset temperature.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 102 is further configured to: in the first ice-making mode and the second ice-making mode, if the ice storage state of the refrigerator is full and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than a third preset temperature, control the refrigeration device to execute a heat preservation program.

[0067] It should be noted that the specific implementation of the control device for the drinking water equipment in the embodiments of the present invention can be found in the specific implementation of the control method for the drinking water equipment in the above embodiments. To avoid redundancy, it will not be described again here.

[0068] In summary, the control device for the drinking water equipment in this embodiment of the invention can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling cost of the drinking water equipment, and improve the user experience.

[0069] Figure 6This is a structural block diagram of the drinking water device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the present invention proposes a drinking water device 200, which includes the control device 100 of the drinking water device in the above embodiment.

[0071] The drinking water equipment of the present invention, through the control device of the drinking water equipment in the above embodiments, can reduce the cooling power consumption and cooling cost of the drinking water equipment and improve the user experience.

[0072] In addition, other components and functions of the drinking water equipment in the embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here to reduce redundancy.

[0073] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0074] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0075] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0076] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0077] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this invention are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated in this embodiment. Therefore, features defined with terms such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this invention can explicitly or implicitly indicate that the embodiment includes at least one of those features. In the description of this invention, the word "multiple" means at least two or more, such as two, three, four, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified in the embodiments.

[0078] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited in the embodiments, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" appearing in the embodiments should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can also be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, etc. Of course, it can also be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components, or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific implementation.

[0079] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0080] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a drinking water device, characterized in that, The drinking water equipment includes a refrigeration device, and the control method includes: Obtain the temperature information of the environment in which the drinking water equipment is located; Based on the temperature information, the refrigeration device is controlled to perform ice-making operation in the first ice-making mode; After the ice-making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice-making command is received within a first preset time period, the refrigeration device is controlled to operate in a second ice-making mode, wherein the rotation speed of the refrigeration device in the second ice-making mode is less than the rotation speed in the first ice-making mode. The drinking water equipment also includes a cold water tank and a storage refrigerator. The refrigeration device includes a refrigerator and a condenser. The condenser is located inside the refrigerator. The inlet of the storage refrigerator is opposite to the outlet of the refrigerator. The cold water tank is located below the refrigerator and is used to collect the cold water generated during the operation of the refrigeration device. When the ice storage refrigerator is full and the cold water temperature in the cold water tank is lower than the second preset temperature, the ice-making operation is determined to be complete.

2. The control method for the drinking water equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes: When the refrigeration device is running in the second ice-making mode, if the cold water extraction command or the ice extraction command is received, the refrigeration device is controlled to run in the first ice-making mode.

3. The control method for the drinking water equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before acquiring the temperature information of the environment where the drinking water device is located, the control method further includes: Control the refrigeration device to perform refrigeration operations; Obtain the temperature of the cold water in the cold water tank; When the cold water temperature is less than or equal to a first preset temperature, the refrigerator is controlled to perform de-icing.

4. The control method for the drinking water equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Before controlling the refrigeration device to perform refrigeration operation, the control method further includes: The refrigeration device is kept in a stopped state for a second preset duration.

5. The control method for the drinking water equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first ice-making mode and the second ice-making mode include: when the ice storage state of the refrigerator is full and the cold water temperature of the cold water tank is less than a third preset temperature, controlling the refrigeration device to execute a heat preservation program.

6. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a control program for a drinking water device, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for a drinking water device according to any one of claims 1-5.

7. A control device for a drinking water equipment, characterized in that, The drinking water equipment includes a refrigeration unit, and the control unit includes: The acquisition module is used to acquire the temperature information of the environment in which the drinking water equipment is located; The control module is used to control the refrigeration device to perform ice-making operation in a first ice-making mode according to the temperature information. After the ice-making operation is completed, if no cold water or ice-removal command is received within a first preset time period, the control module controls the refrigeration device to operate in a second ice-making mode, wherein the rotation speed of the refrigeration device when operating in the second ice-making mode is less than the rotation speed when operating in the first ice-making mode.

8. A drinking water device, characterized in that, Includes the control device for the drinking water equipment as described in claim 7.

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