Control method and device of water taking equipment, water taking device and water taking system

Abstract

The invention relates to a control method and device of water taking equipment, a water taking device, a water taking system, a computer readable storage medium and a computer program product. The method comprises the steps that under the condition that the use duration of water taking equipment reaches a preset detection period, the current water supplementing rate of the water taking equipment is obtained; according to the current water replenishing rate and the initial water replenishing rate of the water taking equipment, determining a water replenishing attenuation coefficient of the water taking equipment; and under the condition that the water supplementing attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold value, the water outlet rate of the water taking equipment is regulated and controlled based on the current water supplementing rate. By adopting the method, the current water replenishing rate of the water taking equipment can be regularly detected, the water replenishing attenuation coefficient can be determined, and the water replenishing rate change caused by blockage of the water purification filter element or replacement of the filter element can be found in time, so that the water outlet rate is adjusted, a water shortage alarm caused by the water replenishing rate change is avoided, and the use stability of the water taking equipment is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water intake equipment, and in particular to a control method and device for water intake equipment, a water intake device, a water intake system, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program product. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, water extraction equipment such as pipeline machines are becoming increasingly popular in home life and office environments. Pipeline machines are usually used in conjunction with water purification equipment, and through their built-in heating and cooling systems, they provide users with a variety of water temperature options, including hot water, warm water and cold water.

[0003] The design of pipeline machines generally adopts a water tank structure, which is replenished by the water purification equipment at the front end. When the user turns on the water outlet switch, the water in the water tank is processed by the heating or cooling system, and then the water with the user's specific water temperature requirements flows out.

[0004] However, during long-term use, the filter element of the water purifier will gradually accumulate impurities and become clogged, resulting in the attenuation of the pipeline machine's water replenishment flow rate. In addition, when the user replaces the filter element with a new one after the filter element expires, it will also cause a change in the water replenishment rate. The change in the water replenishment rate will further affect the water inflow rate of the water tank, resulting in the user often issuing a water shortage alarm in advance before the specified water volume is reached during the water collection process, reducing the stability of the pipeline machine. Summary of the invention

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a control method, device, water intake device, water intake system, computer-readable storage medium and computer program product for water intake equipment that can improve the operating stability of the water intake equipment in response to the above technical problems.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a method for controlling a water intake device, comprising:

[0007] When the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0008] Determining a water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0009] When the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold, the water output rate of the water intake device is regulated based on the current water replenishment rate.

[0010] In one embodiment, regulating the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate includes:

[0011] Obtaining the amount of water in the water tank of the water intake device;

[0012] Determine the water outlet attenuation time according to the current water outlet rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume of the water tank;

[0013] During the water output attenuation time, the water output rate of the water intake equipment is adjusted to the current water replenishment rate.

[0014] In one embodiment, determining the water outlet attenuation time according to the current water outlet rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume of the water tank includes:

[0015] Determine an average rate according to the current water output rate and the current water replenishment rate;

[0016] The water outlet attenuation time is determined according to the water volume in the water tank and the average rate.

[0017] In one embodiment, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device includes:

[0018] When the water intake device is in a non-water intake state and is replenishing water, the total time of water replenishment from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume is obtained;

[0019] The current water replenishment rate is determined according to the water replenishment amount of the water tank from the water shortage state to the preset water amount and the total water replenishment time.

[0020] In one embodiment, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device includes:

[0021] When the water intake device is in the water intake state and is replenishing water, the total time of replenishing water until the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume is obtained;

[0022] The current water replenishment rate is determined according to the water replenishment amount of the water tank from the water shortage state to the preset water volume, the total water replenishment time and the current water output rate of the water intake device.

[0023] In one embodiment, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device includes:

[0024] When the water intake device is in a composite state for water replenishment, the total water replenishment time from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume, and the water output time from the start time of water replenishment to the end time of water intake are obtained;

[0025] The current water replenishment rate is determined based on the water replenishment amount of the water tank from the water shortage state to the preset water volume, the total water replenishment time, the water output time and the current water output rate of the water intake device; wherein the composite state is a state in which water replenishment starts during the water intake process and continues after water intake stops.

[0026] In a second aspect, the present application also provides a control device for a water intake device, comprising:

[0027] A rate determination module, used to obtain the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device when the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period;

[0028] an attenuation determination module, configured to determine a water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0029] The water output control module is used to adjust the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold.

[0030] In a third aspect, the present application also provides a water intake device, comprising a controller and a water intake device connected to each other, wherein the controller is used to control the water intake device according to the method as described above.

[0031] In a fourth aspect, the present application also provides a water intake system, comprising a water supply device and a water intake device as described above, wherein the water delivery end of the water supply device is connected to the water intake device, and the water supply device is used to replenish water for the water intake device.

[0032] In a fifth aspect, the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0033] When the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0034] Determining a water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0035] When the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold, the water output rate of the water intake device is regulated based on the current water replenishment rate.

[0036] In a sixth aspect, the present application further provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which implements the following steps when executed by a processor:

[0037] When the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0038] Determining a water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device;

[0039] When the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold, the water output rate of the water intake device is regulated based on the current water replenishment rate.

[0040] The control method, device, water intake device, water intake system, computer-readable storage medium and computer program product of the water intake equipment described above obtain the current water replenishment rate of the water intake equipment when the use time of the water intake equipment reaches the preset detection period; determine the water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake equipment according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake equipment; and regulate the water output rate of the water intake equipment based on the current water replenishment rate when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold. Therefore, by regularly detecting the current water replenishment rate of the water intake equipment and determining the water replenishment attenuation coefficient, the change in water replenishment rate caused by the blockage of the water purification filter element or the replacement of the filter element can be discovered in time, thereby adjusting the water output rate to avoid water shortage alarms caused by changes in the water replenishment rate, thereby significantly improving the use stability of the water intake equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application or related technical descriptions will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a module of a water intake device in one embodiment;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water tank in one embodiment;

[0044] Figure 3 A schematic flow chart of a method for controlling a water intake device in one embodiment;

[0045] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a process for regulating the water output rate of a water intake device based on a current water replenishment rate in an embodiment;

[0046] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a flow chart of determining the water outlet attenuation time according to the current water outlet rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume of the water tank in one embodiment;

[0047] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a process for obtaining a current water replenishment rate of a water intake device in one embodiment;

[0048] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a flow chart of obtaining a current water replenishment rate of a water intake device in another embodiment;

[0049] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a flow chart of obtaining a current water replenishment rate of a water intake device in another embodiment;

[0050] Fig. 9 A schematic flow chart of a control method for water intake equipment in another embodiment;

[0051] Fig.10 A structural block diagram of a control device for a water intake device in one embodiment;

[0052] Fig.11 FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of a water intake system in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0054] The control method of the water intake device provided in the embodiment of the present application can be applied to the water intake device. Figure 1 As shown, the water intake device includes a controller 102 and a water intake device 104 which are connected.

[0055] Exemplarily, the water intake device 104 includes a water inlet assembly and a water tank, wherein the water inlet assembly is connected to the water inlet of the water tank to replenish water into the water tank. The water inlet assembly is used to connect to a water supply device to introduce water provided by the water supply device.

[0056] The water taking device 104 also includes a water outlet assembly, which is connected to the water outlet of the water tank. The water outlet assembly is used to release the clean water in the water tank for users to take.

[0057] In actual implementation, the water intake device can be a pipeline machine, a water dispenser, a water purifier, or other equipment equipped with a water tank. The water supply device can be a water purifier or other equipment with a filter element inside. The filter element is used to filter the raw water, and the filtered purified water is replenished to the water tank through the water inlet component of the water intake device 104.

[0058] In the related art, after a water supply device is used for a long time, the filter performance will gradually decline, the water flow rate will decrease, and the water intake will decrease, resulting in a decrease in the water inlet flow rate to the water intake device 104. In addition, when the user replaces the water supply device or filter, the water inlet flow rate may also decrease compared to the original.

[0059] After the water inlet flow rate is reduced, if the water intake device 104 still maintains the original water outlet flow rate to take water, it is easy to trigger a water shortage alarm before the water intake quantitative target is reached. The reason for this is that during the water intake process, if the water inlet flow rate is lower than the water outlet flow rate, the liquid level in the water tank will continue to drop over time, which is easy to cause a water shortage. Therefore, when the user takes water, the water shortage alarm is frequently issued and the water replenishment operation is frequently performed, and the use stability of the water intake device is low.

[0060] In this embodiment, the water intake device further includes a detection component connected to the controller 102, and the detection component is used to detect the water inlet parameters of the water inlet component and transmit the water inlet parameters to the controller 102. The controller 102 is used to determine the water replenishment rate of the water intake device according to the water inlet parameters and the water outlet parameters. The water inlet parameters include the water inlet rate (i.e., the water inlet flow rate) of the water inlet component to the water inlet of the water tank, and the water outlet parameters include the water outlet rate (i.e., the water outlet flow rate) provided to the user by the water outlet component.

[0061] There is no unique way to determine the water output rate. In some embodiments, the water output rate is determined by the controller 102 according to the user's water extraction instruction. In other embodiments, the detection component is also used to detect the water output parameters of the water output component and transmit the water output parameters to the controller 102, so that the controller 102 obtains the water output rate through the detection component.

[0062] The detection component is also used to detect the water volume parameters in the water tank and transmit them to the controller 102, so that the controller 102 determines the water volume status in the water tank according to the water volume parameters. Figure 2 As shown, a low water level detection point and a high water level detection point are provided in the water tank. When the controller 102 determines that the water level in the water tank is lower than the low water level detection point according to the water volume parameter, the water tank is judged to be in a water shortage state and generates a water replenishment instruction. When the controller 102 determines that the water level in the water tank reaches or exceeds the high water level detection point according to the water volume parameter, the water tank is judged to be in a full water state and generates a water replenishment stop instruction. After obtaining the water replenishment instruction, the controller controls the water inlet component to open to replenish water into the water tank. After obtaining the water replenishment stop instruction, the controller controls the water inlet component to close to stop water from entering the water tank.

[0063] The controller 102 is also used to obtain the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device 104 when the usage time of the water intake device 104 reaches a preset detection period; determine the water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device 104 based on the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device 104; when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold, adjust the water output rate of the water intake device 104 based on the current water replenishment rate.

[0064] By regularly detecting the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device 104 and determining the water replenishment attenuation coefficient, changes in the water replenishment rate caused by blockage or replacement of the water purification filter can be discovered in a timely manner, thereby adjusting the water output rate and avoiding water shortage alarms caused by changes in the water replenishment rate, thereby significantly improving the use stability of the water intake device.

[0065] Moreover, even if the user replaces the water supply device or the filter element, the water output rate of the water intake device 104 can be adaptively adjusted, which not only improves the adaptability of the water intake device, but also makes its use more flexible.

[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, a control method for water intake equipment is provided, and the method is applied to Figure 1 The controller 102 in FIG. 1 is taken as an example to illustrate, and the following steps 302 to 306 are included. Among them:

[0067] Step 302: When the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period, the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device is obtained.

[0068] Among them, the water replenishment rate refers to the rate at which water in the water tank increases.

[0069] The preset detection period can be flexibly set according to the specific situation. In some embodiments, the preset detection period is a fixed default value, such as 15 days, 30 days, etc. In some embodiments, the preset detection period is personalized by the user or professional according to local water quality conditions, user usage habits and other factors.

[0070] When the usage time of the water intake device reaches the detection cycle, the controller will obtain the water inlet parameters in the first complete water replenishment operation after the detection cycle, and then obtain the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device based on the water inlet parameters. A complete water replenishment operation means that when the controller receives an internally generated water replenishment instruction, it controls the water inlet component to open to replenish water into the water tank, until it receives an internally generated stop water replenishment instruction and controls the water inlet component to close.

[0071] When filling the water tank, the water-intake device may be in the water-intake state, the non-water-intake state, or the combined state. The water-intake state refers to the state where the water outlet component is turned on and the water tank is discharging water while taking in water. The non-water-intake state refers to the state where the water outlet component is turned off and the water tank is only taking in water. The combined state refers to the state where water filling starts during the water-intake process and continues after water filling stops.

[0072] Therefore, when determining the current water replenishment rate, the controller can determine it according to the specific state of the water intake device. In the non-water intake state, the controller determines the water replenishment rate according to the current water intake parameters. In the water intake state or the composite state, the controller needs to comprehensively determine the water replenishment rate according to the current water intake parameters and water outlet parameters to more accurately calculate the water replenishment rate.

[0073] Step 304: Determine the water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device.

[0074] Among them, the method for determining the initial water replenishment rate does not need to be limited. In some embodiments, the initial water replenishment rate refers to the water replenishment rate determined when the water intake device is used for the first time. In some embodiments, the initial water replenishment rate can be the water replenishment rate of the water intake device at the beginning of a preset detection cycle. In some specific situations, the initial water replenishment rate can be the water replenishment rate detected when the user issues a detection instruction, and the detection instruction can be an instruction issued by the user after replacing the water supply device or replacing the filter element of the water supply device.

[0075] The water replenishment attenuation coefficient is used to characterize the degree of attenuation of the current water replenishment speed compared to the initial water replenishment rate. There is no unique way to calculate the water replenishment attenuation coefficient. In some embodiments, the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is the ratio of the current water replenishment rate to the initial water replenishment rate. This method is simple and intuitive, and can directly reflect the relative changes in the current water replenishment rate. When the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is close to 1, it means that the water replenishment rate has almost no attenuation; when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is much less than 1, it means that the water replenishment rate has significantly attenuated.

[0076] In some embodiments, the water replenishment attenuation coefficient may also be the attenuation state of the current water replenishment rate relative to the initial water replenishment rate in the time dimension of the preset detection period. This method takes the time factor into account and can reflect the changing trend of the water replenishment rate.

[0077] Step 306, when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold, the water output rate of the water intake device is regulated based on the current water replenishment rate.

[0078] After determining the water replenishment attenuation coefficient, the controller will compare it with the preset coefficient threshold. The preset coefficient threshold can be determined based on the performance standards of the water intake equipment, user needs and other factors. If the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold, it means that the filter element in the water supply device may be clogged or the water replenishment rate may be reduced due to the replacement of the filter element. It is easy to trigger a water shortage alarm due to the low water level in the water tank, affecting the normal use of the user.

[0079] At this time, the controller will adjust the water output rate of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate so that the water tank will not be short of water during the user's water intake process, allowing the user to continuously and stably obtain the required amount of water when taking water, thereby improving the reliability of the water intake equipment.

[0080] After completing the water output rate regulation based on the current water replenishment rate, the controller will also reset the usage time of the water intake equipment and restart the timing to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of subsequent detection cycles.

[0081] The control method of the water intake device described above obtains the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device when the use time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period; determines the water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device; and regulates the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold. Therefore, by regularly detecting the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device and determining the water replenishment attenuation coefficient, the change in water replenishment rate caused by the blockage of the water purification filter element or the replacement of the filter element can be discovered in time, thereby adjusting the water output rate to avoid water shortage alarms caused by insufficient water replenishment, and significantly improving the use stability of the water intake device.

[0082] Moreover, even if the user replaces the water supply device or the filter element, the water output rate of the water intake device 104 can be adaptively adjusted, which not only improves the adaptability of the water intake device, but also makes its use more flexible.

[0083] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the steps include adjusting the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate, including steps 402 to 406. Among them:

[0084] Step 402, obtaining the water volume in the water tank of the water intake device.

[0085] The controller obtains the current water volume in the water tank through the detection component.

[0086] Step 404, determining the water output attenuation time according to the current water output rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume in the water tank.

[0087] After obtaining the current water volume in the water tank, the controller will calculate the water outlet attenuation time using a preset formula or algorithm based on the current water outlet rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate, and the water volume in the water tank.

[0088] The water attenuation time refers to the time required for the water output rate to decrease from the current water output rate to the target water output rate. When determining the water attenuation time, the compensation of the water volume change in the water tank by the water replenishment rate can be combined to ensure that when the water replenishment rate decreases, the water tank will not be short of water when the user is taking water by adjusting the water output rate.

[0089] Step 406: During the water output attenuation time, adjust the water output rate of the water intake device to the current water replenishment rate.

[0090] The target water output rate is the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device. Different adjustment methods can be adopted when adjusting the water output rate of the water intake device during the water output attenuation time. In some embodiments, the water output rate is gradually and smoothly decayed from the current water output rate to the current water replenishment rate. This adjustment method can achieve a smooth transition of the water output rate and avoid the sudden change in the water output rate causing shock or discomfort to the user's water use, thereby ensuring the continuity of the water output of the water intake device. Exemplarily, in the water replenishment state, the attenuation gradient when the water replenishment rate decays can be determined in combination with the current water volume in the water tank. Before the water level in the water tank is lower than the low water level detection point, the water output rate is the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device, so that there will be no shortage due to the low water level in the water tank.

[0091] In some embodiments, at a specific moment during the water outlet decay time, the water outlet rate is directly adjusted to the current water replenishment rate. This adjustment method can quickly adjust the water outlet rate to a level that matches the water replenishment rate, which helps to quickly stabilize the water volume in the water tank when the water replenishment rate drops significantly. For example, the water outlet rate can be directly adjusted to the current water replenishment rate in the water replenishment state to maintain the balance of the inflow and outflow rates of the water volume in the water tank.

[0092] In this embodiment, during the water output attenuation time, the controller adjusts the water output rate of the water intake equipment to the current water replenishment rate, which can make the current water replenishment state and the water output state relatively balanced, ensuring that the water volume in the water tank will not be reduced to the low water level detection point during the user's water intake process, avoiding triggering a water shortage alarm and affecting the user's normal water use, thereby improving the reliability of the water intake equipment.

[0093] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, step 404 includes the following steps 502 and 504.

[0094] Step 502, determining an average rate according to the current water output rate and the current water replenishment rate.

[0095] Step 504, determining the water outlet decay time according to the water volume in the water tank and the average rate.

[0096] The controller calculates the average rate value based on the current water output rate and the current water replenishment rate. After obtaining the average rate, the controller will calculate the water output decay time based on the current water volume in the water tank and the average rate. For example, when the water level in the water tank reaches the high water level detection point, the water volume is L, the current water volume is 4 / 5L, and the current water output rate is V 出 , the current water replenishment rate is V 补 , then the average rate is (V出 +V 补 ) / 2, the water outlet decay time is 8L / 5(V 出 +V 补 ). Then, the water outlet decay time is used as the decreasing interval to gradually decay the water outlet rate to the current water replenishment rate, maintaining the balance of the inlet and outlet rates.

[0097] In this embodiment, the water output attenuation time is accurately calculated based on the current water output rate, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume in the water tank. This can ensure that the water output rate can be timely transitioned to the current water replenishment rate during the process of the water volume in the water tank decreasing, avoiding the inconvenience caused to the user by the sudden drop in the water volume in the water tank during this process, thereby improving the reliability of the water intake equipment.

[0098] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the step of obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device includes the following steps 602 and 604.

[0099] Step 602, when the water intake device is in a non-water intake state and is replenishing water, the total replenishment time from the start time of replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume is obtained.

[0100] The preset water volume may be the water volume corresponding to the full water state when the water level in the water tank reaches the high water level detection point.

[0101] When the water intake device is in a non-water intake state and the water replenishment operation is started, the controller will record the start time of water replenishment and continuously monitor the water level in the water tank until the water tank is full of water, and record the total water replenishment time required from the start time of water replenishment to the fullness of the water tank.

[0102] Step 604, determining the current water replenishment rate according to the water replenishment amount and the total time of water replenishment from the water shortage state to the preset water volume of the water tank.

[0103] The amount of water replenished from the water tank's water shortage state to the preset water volume is the total amount of water in the water tank from the water shortage state to the full water state. This amount of water can be stored in the controller by the designer at the beginning of the design.

[0104] When water is replenished in the non-water-intake state, the water tank only has water inflow but no water outflow. The controller can obtain the current water replenishment rate by dividing the water replenishment amount by the total water replenishment time. For example, the controller obtains the total water replenishment time of the water replenishment operation in the non-water-intake state as S1, and the total water volume from the water shortage state to the full water state is L. The current water replenishment rate V can be calculated. 补 =L / S1.

[0105] In this embodiment, when the water intake device is in a non-water intake state for water replenishment, the current water replenishment rate can be accurately calculated by accurately recording the total water replenishment time from the start of water replenishment to the water tank reaching the preset water volume, thereby making the subsequent adjustment of the water output rate more reliable.

[0106] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 7 As shown, the step of obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device includes the following steps 702 and 704.

[0107] Step 702, when the water intake device is in the water intake state and is replenishing water, the total replenishment time from the start time of replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume is obtained.

[0108] In this embodiment, the preset water volume may be the water volume corresponding to the full water state when the water level in the water tank reaches the high water level detection point.

[0109] When the water intake device is in the water intake state and the water replenishment operation is started, the controller will record the start time of water replenishment and continuously monitor the water level in the water tank until the water tank is full of water, and record the total water replenishment time required from the start time of water replenishment to the fullness of the water tank.

[0110] Step 704, determining the current water replenishment rate according to the water replenishment amount from the water shortage state to the preset water volume of the water tank, the total water replenishment time, and the current water output rate of the water intake device.

[0111] When replenishing water in the water intake state, the water replenishment rate of the water tank will be affected by the water output, so it is necessary to consider the water output flow rate and comprehensively obtain the current water replenishment rate. For example, the controller obtains the total water replenishment time of the water replenishment operation in the non-water intake state as S2, the total water volume from the water shortage state to the full water state as L, and the current water output rate as V 出 , the current water replenishment rate V can be calculated 补 =(L / S2)+V 出 .

[0112] In this embodiment, the water replenishment rate measurement and calculation can be realized when the water intake device is in the water intake state. Therefore, when the use time of the water intake device reaches the preset detection cycle, even if it is currently in the water intake state, the water replenishment attenuation coefficient can be timely detected in combination with factors such as the water outlet rate, and the water outlet speed can be adjusted in time, so as to stabilize the use reliability of the water intake device.

[0113] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the step of obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device includes the following steps 802 and 804.

[0114] Step 802, when the water intake device is in a composite state for water replenishment, obtain the total water replenishment time from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume, and the water output time from the start time of water replenishment to the end time of water intake.

[0115] The composite state is a state where water replenishment starts during the water extraction process and continues after water extraction stops.

[0116] When the water replenishment operation is started, the controller records the start time of water replenishment, and then continues to monitor the change in the water volume in the water tank until it reaches a full water state, and records the total water replenishment time required from the start time of water replenishment to the fullness of the water tank.

[0117] In this composite state, water is replenished and water is continued after water extraction stops. Considering the impact of water output on water replenishment, the controller also needs to record the water output time between the start time of water replenishment and the end time of water extraction.

[0118] Step 804, determining the current water replenishment rate according to the water replenishment amount from the water shortage state to the preset water volume, the total water replenishment time, the water output time and the current water output rate of the water intake device.

[0119] Since the water extraction operation will consume the water in the water tank, thereby indirectly affecting the water replenishment rate, when calculating the current water replenishment rate, it is necessary to combine the impact of the water output time and the current water output rate on the water replenishment rate.

[0120] For example, the total amount of water replenished within the total water replenishment time is equal to the total amount of water taken and the total amount of water from the water tank in the water shortage state to the full water state, based on which the current water replenishment rate can be obtained. For example, the controller obtains that the total water replenishment time of the water replenishment operation in the composite state is S3, the water output time is S4, the total amount of water from the water shortage state to the full water state is L, and the current water output rate is V 出 , the current water replenishment rate can be calculated .

[0121] In this embodiment, accurate measurement and calculation of the current water replenishment rate in the composite state of the water intake device is realized. Therefore, when the use time of the water intake device reaches the preset detection cycle, the water replenishment attenuation coefficient can be detected in time even if it is currently in the composite state, and the water output speed can be adjusted in time, thereby enhancing the adaptability of the water intake device in complex operation scenarios.

[0122] In order to better understand the above embodiment, a detailed explanation is given below in conjunction with an optional embodiment. Fig. 9 As shown, the control method of the water intake equipment includes the following steps:

[0123] Step 1: When the user triggers a water-drawing instruction to draw water, the controller controls the water outlet component to turn on, so that the water-drawing device is in a water-drawing state.

[0124] Step 2: The controller continuously records the usage time of the water intake device.

[0125] Step 3, the controller compares the usage time of the water intake device with the preset detection cycle. If the usage time does not reach the preset detection cycle, it returns to execute the previous step; if the usage time reaches the preset detection cycle, it executes step 4.

[0126] Step 4, obtain the current water replenishment rate, and compare the current water replenishment rate with the initial water replenishment rate, and use the obtained ratio as the water replenishment attenuation coefficient. The initial water replenishment rate is the water replenishment rate obtained when the water intake device is used for the first time, the controller determines that the water level in the water tank is lower than the low water level detection point according to the water volume parameter, determines that the water tank is in a water shortage state, and generates a water replenishment instruction to trigger the water replenishment operation.

[0127] Step 5, determine whether the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold (for example, 0.8, 0.6, etc.). If the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is not lower than the preset coefficient threshold, return to step 2; if the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than the preset coefficient threshold, it is determined that the current water replenishment rate cannot meet the original water replenishment demand, and the water output rate self-adjustment logic is started.

[0128] Among them, the self-adjusting logic of the water output rate means: the average rate is calculated according to the current water output rate and the current water replenishment rate, and the water output attenuation time is calculated according to the current water volume in the water tank and the average rate. The water output rate is controlled to gradually decay from the current water output rate to the current water replenishment rate within the water output attenuation time to avoid premature water shortage due to too slow water replenishment rate, frequent triggering of water shortage alarm, and affecting the stability of the water intake equipment.

[0129] Regarding obtaining the current water replenishment rate in step 4, it needs to be determined in combination with the current state.

[0130] Non-water intake state: The water tank is in a stable state with only water inflow and no water outflow. Therefore, the controller obtains the total water replenishment time of the water replenishment operation as S1, and the water volume L from the water shortage state to the water full state (this is a known constant in the design). The current water replenishment rate V can be calculated. 补 =L / S1.

[0131] Water intake status: When replenishing water during the water intake process, the replenishment rate will be affected by the water output, so the water output flow rate needs to be considered. The water output rate corresponds to the water intake gear (which can be determined according to the water output instruction currently selected by the user) and is a known quantitative V 出 , the time to enter the water-filled state in the water-taking state is S 2 At this time, the current water replenishment rate V under this state is calculated 补 =(L / S2)+V 出 .

[0132] Composite state: The water-intake state and the non-water-intake state are operated successively, water is replenished during the water-intake process, water is stopped during the replenishment process, and subsequent replenishment is carried out in the non-water-intake state. The total replenishment time in this state is S3, and the water output time in this state is S4, where the water output rate is a known constant corresponding to the water-intake gear, which is V 出 , so the current water replenishment rate can be obtained .

[0133] The control method of the above-mentioned water intake equipment adds the judgment of the water replenishment rate, which can timely detect the water replenishment attenuation caused by filter blockage or user replacement of filter element, and timely adjust the water output rate when the water replenishment attenuation is obvious, avoiding frequent water shortage alarms and frequent water replenishment, and improving the use stability of the water intake equipment.

[0134] It should be understood that, although the various steps in the flowcharts involved in the above-mentioned embodiments are displayed in sequence according to the indication of the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in sequence according to the order indicated by the arrows. Unless there is a clear explanation in this article, the execution of these steps does not have a strict order restriction, and these steps can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least a part of the steps in the flowcharts involved in the above-mentioned embodiments can include multiple steps or multiple stages, and these steps or stages are not necessarily executed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and the execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily to be carried out in sequence, but can be executed in turn or alternately with other steps or at least a part of the steps or stages in other steps.

[0135] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the present application also provides a control device for water intake equipment for implementing the control method for water intake equipment involved above. The implementation scheme for solving the problem provided by the device is similar to the implementation scheme recorded in the above method, so the specific limitations in the embodiments of the control device for one or more water intake equipment provided below can refer to the limitations of the control method for water intake equipment above, and will not be repeated here.

[0136] In an exemplary embodiment, Fig.10 As shown, a control device for water intake equipment is provided, including: a rate determination module 902, an attenuation determination module 904 and a water output control module 906, wherein:

[0137] The rate determination module 902 is used to obtain the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device when the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period.

[0138] The attenuation determination module 904 is used to determine the water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device.

[0139] The water output control module 906 is used to adjust the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold.

[0140] In one embodiment, the water output control module 906 is also used to obtain the water volume in the water tank of the water intake device; determine the water output attenuation time according to the current water output rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume in the water tank; during the water output attenuation time, adjust the water output rate of the water intake device to the current water replenishment rate.

[0141] In one embodiment, the water outflow control module 906 is further used to determine an average rate according to a current water outflow rate and a current water replenishment rate; and determine a water outflow attenuation time according to the water volume in the water tank and the average rate.

[0142] In one embodiment, the rate determination module 902 is also used to obtain the total water replenishment time from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume when the water intake device is in a non-water intake state; and determine the current water replenishment rate based on the water replenishment volume from the water shortage state to the preset water volume and the total water replenishment time.

[0143] In one embodiment, the rate determination module 902 is also used to obtain the total water replenishment time from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume when the water intake device is in a water intake state for water replenishment; determine the current water replenishment rate based on the water replenishment amount from the water shortage state to the preset water volume, the total water replenishment time and the current water output rate of the water intake device.

[0144] In one embodiment, the rate determination module 902 is also used to obtain the total water replenishment time from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume, and the water output time from the start time of water replenishment to the end time of water intake when the water intake device is replenishing water in a composite state; determine the current water replenishment rate based on the water replenishment amount from the water tank from a water shortage state to a preset water volume, the total water replenishment time, the water output time, and the current water output rate of the water intake device; wherein the composite state is a state in which water replenishment starts during the water intake process and continues after water intake stops.

[0145] Each module in the control device of the water intake device can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware and a combination thereof. Each module can be embedded in or independent of a processor in a computer device in the form of hardware, or can be stored in a memory in a computer device in the form of software, so that the processor can call and execute operations corresponding to each module.

[0146] In one embodiment, a water extraction device is provided. Figure 1 The water intake device includes a controller 102 and a water intake device 104 connected to each other.

[0147] The water intake device 104 includes a water inlet assembly and a water tank, wherein the water inlet assembly is connected to the water inlet of the water tank to replenish water into the water tank. The water inlet assembly is used to connect to the water supply device to introduce water provided by the water supply device.

[0148] The water taking device 104 also includes a water outlet assembly, which is connected to the water outlet of the water tank. The water outlet assembly is used to release the clean water in the water tank for users to take.

[0149] The water intake device also includes a detection component connected to the controller 102, and the detection component is used to detect the water inlet parameters of the water inlet component and transmit the water inlet parameters to the controller 102. The controller 102 is used to determine the water replenishment rate of the water intake device according to the water inlet parameters and the water outlet parameters. The water inlet parameters include the water inlet rate (i.e., the water inlet flow rate) of the water inlet component to the water inlet of the water tank, and the water outlet parameters include the water outlet rate (i.e., the water outlet flow rate) provided to the user by the water outlet component.

[0150] There is no unique way to determine the water output rate. In some embodiments, the water output rate is determined by the controller 102 according to the user's water extraction instruction. In other embodiments, the detection component is also used to detect the water output parameters of the water output component and transmit the water output parameters to the controller 102, so that the controller 102 obtains the water output rate through the detection component.

[0151] The detection component is also used to detect the water volume parameters in the water tank and transmit them to the controller 102, so that the controller 102 determines the water volume status in the water tank according to the water volume parameters. Figure 2 As shown, a low water level detection point and a high water level detection point are provided in the water tank. When the controller 102 determines that the water level in the water tank is lower than the low water level detection point according to the water volume parameter, the water tank is judged to be in a water shortage state and generates a water replenishment instruction. When the controller 102 determines that the water level in the water tank reaches or exceeds the high water level detection point according to the water volume parameter, the water tank is judged to be in a full water state and generates a water replenishment stop instruction. After obtaining the water replenishment instruction, the controller controls the water inlet component to open to replenish water into the water tank. After obtaining the water replenishment stop instruction, the controller controls the water inlet component to close to stop water from entering the water tank.

[0152] The controller 102 is also used to control the water intake device 104 according to the control method of the water intake device. The control method of the water intake device can be set with reference to the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0153] The above-mentioned water intake device can timely detect the change of water replenishment rate caused by the blockage of the water purification filter or the replacement of the filter by regularly detecting the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device 104 and determining the water replenishment attenuation coefficient, thereby adjusting the water output rate to avoid water shortage alarms caused by changes in the water replenishment rate, and has strong stability in use. Moreover, even if the user replaces the water supply device or the filter, the water output rate of the water intake device 104 can be adaptively adjusted, and the adaptability and flexibility of the water intake device are stronger.

[0154] In one embodiment, a water intake system is provided. Fig.11 As shown, the water intake system includes a water intake device 100 and a water supply device 200 . The water delivery end of the water supply device 200 is connected to the water intake device 100 . The water supply device 200 is used to replenish water for the water intake device 100 .

[0155] The water intake device 100 may be configured with reference to the above embodiments.

[0156] In actual implementation, the water intake device 100 can be a device equipped with a water tank, such as a pipeline machine, a water dispenser, a water purifier, etc. The water supply device 200 can be a device with a filter element installed inside, such as a water purifier.

[0157] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the above-mentioned method embodiments are implemented.

[0158] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program, which implements the steps in the above method embodiments when executed by a processor.

[0159] A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiment method 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 the memory, database or other medium used in the embodiments provided in the present application can include at least one of non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. As an illustration and not limitation, RAM can be in various forms, such as static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The database involved in each embodiment provided in this application may include at least one of a relational database and a non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include distributed databases based on blockchains, etc., but are not limited to this. The processor involved in each embodiment provided in this application may be a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit, a graphics processor, a digital signal processor, a programmable logic device, a data processing logic device based on quantum computing, an artificial intelligence (AI) processor, etc., but are not limited to this.

[0160] 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 application.

[0161] The above-described 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 present application. 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 present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A control method for water intake equipment, characterized in that: The method comprises: When the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period, obtaining the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device; Determining a water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device; When the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold, the water output rate of the water intake device is regulated based on the current water replenishment rate.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The regulating the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate includes: Obtaining the amount of water in the water tank of the water intake device; Determine the water outlet attenuation time according to the current water outlet rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume of the water tank; During the water output attenuation time, the water output rate of the water intake equipment is adjusted to the current water replenishment rate.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The determining of the water outlet attenuation time according to the current water outlet rate of the water intake device, the current water replenishment rate and the water volume of the water tank comprises: Determine an average rate according to the current water output rate and the current water replenishment rate; The water outlet attenuation time is determined according to the water volume in the water tank and the average rate.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The obtaining of the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device comprises: When the water intake device is in a non-water intake state and is replenishing water, the total time of water replenishment from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume is obtained; The current water replenishment rate is determined according to the water replenishment amount of the water tank from the water shortage state to the preset water amount and the total water replenishment time.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The obtaining of the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device comprises: When the water intake device is in the water intake state and is replenishing water, the total time of replenishing water until the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume is obtained; The current water replenishment rate is determined according to the water replenishment amount of the water tank from the water shortage state to the preset water volume, the total water replenishment time and the current water output rate of the water intake device.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The obtaining of the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device comprises: When the water intake device is in a composite state for water replenishment, the total water replenishment time from the start time of water replenishment to the time when the water tank of the water intake device reaches a preset water volume, and the water output time from the start time of water replenishment to the end time of water intake are obtained; The current water replenishment rate is determined based on the water replenishment amount of the water tank from the water shortage state to the preset water volume, the total water replenishment time, the water output time and the current water output rate of the water intake device; wherein the composite state is a state in which water replenishment starts during the water intake process and continues after water intake stops.

7. A control device for water intake equipment, characterized in that: The device comprises: A rate determination module, used to obtain the current water replenishment rate of the water intake device when the usage time of the water intake device reaches a preset detection period; an attenuation determination module, configured to determine a water replenishment attenuation coefficient of the water intake device according to the current water replenishment rate and the initial water replenishment rate of the water intake device; The water output control module is used to adjust the water output rate of the water intake device based on the current water replenishment rate when the water replenishment attenuation coefficient is lower than a preset coefficient threshold.

8. A water intake device, characterized in that: It comprises a controller and a water intake device connected to each other, wherein the controller is used to control the water intake device according to the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A water intake system, characterized in that: It comprises a water supply device and the water intake device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the water delivery end of the water supply device is connected to the water intake device, and the water supply device is used to replenish water for the water intake device.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

11. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

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