Control method of water consumption equipment and water consumption equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a control method of water using equipment and the water using equipment, the water using equipment comprises a water tank and an ice-making box, the ice-making box is provided with an ice-making module, water in the water tank is suitable for circularly flowing into the ice-making box and flowing through the ice-making module, and the control method comprises the following steps: obtaining an operation mode of the water using equipment; when the operation mode is the refrigeration water mode, water circulation is controlled, and the ice making module is started; detecting the current water temperature of the water tank; after the current water temperature is lowered to the first set temperature, deicing operation is executed; and the current water temperature of the water tank is detected again, and the water tank enters the heat preservation state after the current water temperature reaches the ultralow temperature. According to the control method of the water utilization equipment, the occupied space of the water utilization equipment can be reduced, the water in the water tank circularly flows into the ice making box and flows through the ice making module, the water utilization equipment can cool the water in the water tank through the ice making module, the water temperature in the water tank can reach the ultralow temperature, use is convenient, and the water utilization efficiency is improved. Different use requirements can be met, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of kitchen heating technology, and in particular to a control method for water-using equipment and water-using equipment having the control method for water-using equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the diversification of life needs, small multifunctional water-using equipment is more popular among people. It is small in size, occupies less space, and can be equipped with more functions to meet the drinking needs of different groups of people. Existing water-using equipment can be equipped with an ice-making module, etc., so that users can make cold water or ice cubes through the water-using equipment to meet the different needs of users. It is convenient to use and can improve the user experience. However, the temperature of the cold water produced by the existing water-using equipment is relatively high and cannot meet the user's demand for low-temperature water. There is room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a control method for water-using equipment, which can improve integration, reduce the space occupied by water-using equipment, be convenient to use, meet different usage requirements, and improve user experience.

[0004] According to a control method of a water-using device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water-using device comprises a water tank and an ice-making box, the ice-making box is provided with an ice-making module, and the water in the water tank is suitable for circulating into the ice-making box and flowing through the ice-making module. The control method comprises:

[0005] Obtaining the operation mode of the water-using equipment;

[0006] When the operation mode is a cooling water mode, controlling water circulation and turning on the ice-making module;

[0007] Detecting the current water temperature of the water tank;

[0008] After the current water temperature drops to a first set temperature, performing a de-icing operation;

[0009] The current water temperature of the water tank is detected again, and the water tank enters the insulation state after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature.

[0010] According to the control method of the water-using equipment in the embodiment of the present invention, an ice-making module is provided so that the water-using equipment can make ice cubes, etc., thereby improving the integration of the water-using equipment and further reducing the space occupied by the water-using equipment, and by circulating the water in the water tank into the ice-making box and flowing through the ice-making module, the water-using equipment can cool the water in the water tank through the ice-making module, so that the water temperature in the water tank can reach an ultra-low temperature, which is convenient to use, can meet different usage requirements, improve user experience, have better usage effects, and have a wider range of uses.

[0011] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the performing of deicing operation includes:

[0012] Ice is removed from the ice making box at a first set time interval.

[0013] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the first set time is 15 minutes to 25 minutes.

[0014] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the ultra-low temperature is 0.5°C to 1°C;

[0015] And / or, the first set temperature is 9°C to 11°C.

[0016] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0017] When the operation mode is an ice-making refrigeration water mode, controlling water circulation and turning on the ice-making module;

[0018] Detecting the current water temperature of the water tank;

[0019] After the current water temperature drops to a second set temperature, performing an ice harvesting operation;

[0020] Check the amount of ice stored;

[0021] When the ice storage amount is in a full ice state, the current water temperature of the water tank is detected again, and the water tank enters a heat preservation state after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature.

[0022] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0023] When the ice storage amount is in a full ice state and the current water temperature has not reached an ultra-low temperature, the refrigeration water mode is entered.

[0024] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the second set temperature is 8°C to 9°C.

[0025] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0026] After entering the insulation mode, continue to detect the current water temperature and ice storage;

[0027] When the current water temperature is greater than the third set temperature, entering the cooling water mode;

[0028] Alternatively, when the ice storage amount is less than the set ice amount, the ice-making refrigeration water mode is entered.

[0029] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, the third set temperature is 3°C to 5°C.

[0030] According to the control method of water-using equipment in some embodiments of the present invention, turning on the ice-making module includes:

[0031] After receiving the start instruction, the ice-making module is turned on after waiting for a second set time.

[0032] The invention also provides a water-using device.

[0033] The water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention adopts any of the above-mentioned control methods for water-using equipment.

[0034] The advantages of the water-using device and the control method of the water-using device described above over the prior art are the same and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0037] Figure 1 The process of the control method of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows Figure 1 ;

[0038] Figure 2 The process of the control method of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows Figure 2 ;

[0039] Figure 3 The process of the control method of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows Figure 3 ;

[0040] Figure 4 The local structure of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 5 The local structure of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0042] Figure 6 The local structure of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 3 ;

[0043] Figure 7 The local structure of the water-using equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 4 .

[0044] Reference numerals:

[0045] Water use equipment 100,

[0046] Shell 1, water tank 2, water inlet 21, ice box 3, water outlet 31, ice storage box 4,

[0047] Ice-making module 5 , compressor 51 , frequency conversion board 52 , condenser 53 , evaporator 54 , ice-making column 541 , solenoid valve 55 , filter 56 , circulating water pump 6 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 7 The control method of the water-using device according to the embodiment of the present invention is described, which can improve integration, reduce the space occupied by the water-using device 100, is convenient to use, can meet different usage requirements, and improve the user experience.

[0052] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, according to a control method of a water-using device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water-using device 100 includes a water tank 2 and an ice-making box 3, an ice-making module 5 is provided at the ice-making box 3, and water in the water tank 2 is suitable for circulating into the ice-making box 3 and flowing through the ice-making module 5. The control method includes:

[0053] S1: Obtaining the operation mode of the water-using device 100;

[0054] S2: When the operation mode is the cooling water mode, control the water circulation and start the ice making module 5;

[0055] S3: Detect the current water temperature of water tank 2;

[0056] S4: After the current water temperature drops to the first set temperature, a de-icing operation is performed;

[0057] S5: Detect the current water temperature of the water tank 2 again, and enter the insulation state after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature.

[0058] Among them, the water-using equipment 100 can be set as a water dispenser, etc., and the water-using equipment 100 can be set as a desktop machine, a vertical machine, an embedded machine or a pipeline machine, etc. The water-using equipment 100 can be provided with a heating module, an ice-making module 5 and a water tank module, etc. The heating module can heat the water in the water-using equipment 100, the ice-making module 5 can cool the water in the water-using equipment 100, the ice-making module 5 can perform operations such as ice making, and the water tank module can store water, so that the water-using equipment 100 can realize functions such as outputting hot water, cold water and ice cubes. The water-using equipment 100 can also be provided with a coffee module, a soda water module and a tea module, etc., to meet various usage needs.

[0059] Specifically, the water-using device 100 is provided with a shell 1, and a water tank 2 is provided in the shell 1. The water-using device 100 can be connected to external water supply equipment, such as a faucet, and the water-using device 100 can be provided with a filtering device, etc. to filter the water flow supplied by the water supply equipment. The filtered water flow can be stored in the water tank 2 to provide drinking water, etc. to the user, which is convenient to use. The water-using device 100 is also provided with an ice-making box 3, which can be arranged outside the water tank 2 or inside the water tank 2. An ice-making module 5 is arranged in the ice-making box 3. The water in the water tank 2 can flow into the ice-making box 3 and flow through the ice-making module 5, so that the ice-making module 5 can cool the water flow, and the ice-making module 5 can make ice. The manufactured ice cubes can be stored in the ice storage box 4 to meet the user's demand for cold water and ice cubes, meet different usage needs, and improve the comfort of use.

[0060] Furthermore, when the water-using device 100 is turned on, the user can select the operating mode of the water-using device 100 according to needs, such as hot water making mode, cooling water mode and ice-making cooling water mode, etc., and the usage method is flexible. When the user selects the operating mode as cooling water mode, the water-using device 100 can control the water in the water tank 2 to circulate into the ice-making box 3, and control the ice-making module 5 to turn on.

[0061] That is, in actual settings, the ice box 3 can be set at the upper part of the water tank 2, and a circulating water pump 6 can be set at the bottom of the water tank 2. When the user selects the operating mode as the cooling water mode, the circulating water pump 6 is turned on, and the water tank 2 is provided with a water inlet 21. The water inlet 21 is connected to the circulating water pump 6 and the ice box 3, so that the circulating water pump 6 can transport the water in the water tank 2 upward and flow into the ice box 3 through the water inlet 21.

[0062] At this time, the ice-making module 5 in the ice box 3 is turned on, so that the water flowing through the ice box 3 can exchange heat with the ice-making module 5 to cool the water, and when the ice box 3 is full of water, the water can overflow from both sides of the ice box 3, and under the action of gravity, the cooled water can flow back into the water tank 2 through the water outlet 31 below the ice box 3 to cool the water in the water tank 2.

[0063] In addition, a water temperature NTC is also provided at the bottom of the water tank 2. The water temperature NTC can detect the water temperature in the water tank 2, that is, the current water temperature in the water tank 2 can be obtained through the water temperature NTC. When the water flow in the water tank 2 is cooled by multiple cycles through the ice-making module 5, the current water temperature in the water tank 2 detected by the water temperature NTC can be reduced to the first set temperature. After the current water temperature is reduced to the first set temperature, small ice cubes will be formed in the water flow at the ice-making module 5. The ice-making box 3 can be controlled to perform a defrosting operation to avoid ice cubes from accumulating in the ice-making box 3, causing the ice-making module 5 to malfunction or affecting the cooling effect of the water flow, thereby ensuring the operational reliability of the water use equipment 100.

[0064] Furthermore, as the circulating water pump 6 circulates the water flow, the current water temperature in the water tank 2 can gradually decrease, and when the current water temperature of the water tank 2 detected by the water temperature NTC again reaches an ultra-low temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter a heat preservation state, that is, the ice-making module 5 and the circulating water pump 6 can stop running, so as to reduce the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 and improve the user experience.

[0065] According to the control method of the water-using device in the embodiment of the present invention, by setting the ice-making module 5, the water-using device 100 can make ice cubes, etc., thereby improving the integration of the water-using device 100, and further reducing the space occupied by the water-using device 100, and by circulating the water in the water tank 2 to flow into the ice-making box 3 and through the ice-making module 5, the water-using device 100 can cool the water in the water tank 2 through the ice-making module 5, so that the water temperature in the water tank 2 can reach an ultra-low temperature, which is convenient to use, can meet different usage requirements, improve user experience, have better usage effects, and have a wider range of uses.

[0066] In some embodiments, performing the ice-removing operation includes: removing ice from the ice-making box 3 outward every first set time.

[0067] Specifically, after the water flow in the water tank 2 is cooled by the ice-making module 5 for multiple cycles, the current water temperature can be reduced to the first set temperature. At this time, the water flow at the ice-making module 5 will form small ice cubes, and the ice-making box 3 can be controlled to perform the defrosting operation. The ice-making box 3 is set to defrost outwards at a first set time interval, that is, after the current water temperature drops to the first set temperature, the ice-making box 3 transports ice cubes to the ice storage box 4 at a first set time interval to ensure the operational reliability of the ice-making module 5 at the ice box 3, and also to avoid ice cubes blocking the flow of water, thereby ensuring the reliability of cooling the water flow.

[0068] Furthermore, the ice box 3 is arranged to be rotatable relative to the inner wall of the water tank 2, and the ice module 5 is arranged above the ice box 3. When the ice module 5 is turned on, the surface temperature of the ice module 5 is low, and when the current water temperature of the water flow is lower than the first set temperature, ice cubes can be formed on the surface of the ice module 5 when the water flows through the ice module 5, and as the number of heat exchanges increases and the current water temperature gradually decreases, the number of ice cubes at the ice module 5 gradually increases. At this time, the ice box 3 needs to be rotated so that the ice cubes at the ice module 5 fall from the ice module 5, and the ice cubes are pushed into the ice storage box 4 through the rotation of the ice box 3.

[0069] In this way, the ice-making box 3 is defrosted outwards every first set time, which can ensure the reliability of cooling the water flow, and can ensure the operational reliability of the ice-making box 3 and the ice-making module 5, and complete defrosting once every first set time, which can reduce the additional operating energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 in the cooling water mode, and improve the energy saving of the water-using equipment 100, so as to improve the user experience.

[0070] In some embodiments, the first set time is 15 minutes to 25 minutes.

[0071] Specifically, the ice making box 3 removes ice from the ice storage box 4 at a first set time interval to ensure the operational reliability of the water using equipment 100, and the first set time can be set to 15 minutes to 25 minutes, that is, the first set time can be set to be greater than or equal to 15 minutes, and less than or equal to 25 minutes, that is, the first set time can be set to 15 minutes, 16 minutes, 17 minutes, 18 minutes, 19 minutes, 20 minutes, 21 minutes, 22 minutes, 23 minutes, 24 minutes or 25 minutes, etc. In this embodiment, the first set time can be set to 20 minutes.

[0072] When the first set time is too short, the ice-making module 5 will frequently shed ice, which will increase the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100; and when the first set time is too long, there will be too many ice cubes at the ice-making module 5, which will reduce the volume in the ice box 3, shorten the time for water flow to exchange heat at the ice box 3, and affect the cooling effect on the water flow. In this way, when the first set time is 15min~25min, the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 can be reduced, and the cooling effect on the water flow and the operating reliability of the ice-making module 5 and the ice box 3 can be guaranteed.

[0073] In some embodiments, the ultra-low temperature is 0.5°C to 1°C.

[0074] Specifically, as the circulating water pump 6 circulates the water flow, the current water temperature in the water tank 2 can gradually drop to an ultra-low temperature. At this time, the water-using equipment 100 can enter a heat preservation state, and the ultra-low temperature can be set to 0.5°C~1°C, that is, the ultra-low temperature can be set to be greater than or equal to 0.5°C and less than or equal to 1°C, that is, the ultra-low temperature can be set to 0.5°C, 0.6°C, 0.7°C, 0.8°C, 0.9°C or 1°C. In this embodiment, the ultra-low temperature can be set to 1°C.

[0075] When the ultra-low temperature is too low, the temperature in the water tank 2 will be too low, which will cause the water flow in the water tank 2 to freeze, affecting the water supply to the outside of the water tank 2. When the ultra-low temperature is too high, the water flow in the water tank 2 heats up quickly and cannot meet the user's demand for ultra-low temperature water. In this way, when the ultra-low temperature is set to 0.5℃~1℃, it can meet the user's usage needs, improve the user experience, and avoid the water flow in the water tank 2 from freezing, thereby ensuring the operational reliability of the water tank 2.

[0076] In some other embodiments, the first set temperature is 9°C to 11°C.

[0077] Specifically, after the water flow in the water tank 2 is cooled by multiple cycles through the ice-making module 5, the current water temperature can be reduced to the first set temperature. At this time, the defrosting operation can be performed, and the first set temperature can be set to 9°C to 11°C, that is, the first set temperature can be set to be greater than or equal to 9°C and less than or equal to 11°C, that is, the first set temperature can be set to 9°C, 9.5°C, 10°C, 10.5°C or 11°C. In this embodiment, the first set temperature can be set to 10°C.

[0078] When the first set temperature is too high, the water flow temperature is high, so that when the water flows to the ice-making module 5 of the ice box 3, it is not easy to freeze. At this time, performing the defrosting operation will increase the additional energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100, and when the first set temperature is too low, the water flow temperature is low, and there is a possibility of accumulation of ice cubes at the ice-making module 5, which will cause malfunctions in the operation of the ice box 3 and the ice-making module 5, and affect the subsequent cooling speed of the water flow. In this way, setting the first set temperature to 9°C~11°C can reduce the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 and ensure the cooling speed of the water flow while ensuring that there is no accumulation of ice cubes at the ice-making module 5, thereby improving the reliability and user experience.

[0079] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the control method also includes:

[0080] S6: When the operation mode is the ice-making refrigeration water mode, control the water circulation and start the ice-making module 5;

[0081] S7: Detect the current water temperature of water tank 2;

[0082] S8: After the current water temperature drops to the second set temperature, the ice harvesting operation is performed;

[0083] S9: Detect the amount of ice stored;

[0084] S10: When the ice storage amount is in a full ice state, the current water temperature of the water tank 2 is detected again, and the heat preservation state is entered after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature.

[0085] Specifically, when the user selects the operation mode as the ice-making refrigeration water mode, the water-using equipment 100 can control the circulating water pump 6 and the ice-making module 5 to turn on. The circulating water pump 6 can transport the water in the water tank 2 upward and flow it into the ice-making box 3 through the water inlet 21. The water flowing through the ice-making box 3 can exchange heat with the ice-making module 5 to cool the water. When the ice-making box 3 is full of water, the water can overflow from both sides of the ice-making box 3. Under the action of gravity, the cooled water can flow back into the water tank 2 through the water outlet 31 below the ice-making box 3.

[0086] Furthermore, the water temperature NTC can detect the water temperature in the water tank 2 to obtain the current water temperature in the water tank 2. After the water flow in the water tank 2 is cooled by multiple cycles through the ice-making module 5, the current water temperature in the water tank 2 detected by the water temperature NTC can be reduced to the second set temperature. After the current water temperature is reduced to the second set temperature, ice cubes can be formed at the ice-making module 5, and then the ice-making box 3 can be controlled to perform the ice harvesting operation, so that the ice cubes in the ice-making box 3 can be transported to the ice storage box 4 for storage to meet the user's ice needs.

[0087] In addition, an infrared sensing device is provided in the ice storage box 4, which can detect the amount of ice stored in the ice storage box 4. When the ice storage amount is detected to be full of ice, the water temperature NTC can detect the water temperature in the water tank 2 again to obtain the current water temperature in the water tank 2. After the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter a heat preservation state, that is, the ice-making module 5 and the circulating water pump 6 can stop running, so as to reduce the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 and improve the user experience.

[0088] Among them, Figure 4-Figure 7 As shown, the ice-making module 5 is provided with a compressor 51, a condenser 53, an evaporator 54, a solenoid valve 55 and a filter 56. The compressor 51 compresses the gaseous refrigerant into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and sends it to the condenser 53 for cooling. After cooling, it becomes a medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid refrigerant and enters the filter 56 for filtration and dehumidification. The medium-temperature liquid refrigerant is throttled and reduced in pressure by the solenoid valve 55 to become a low-temperature and low-pressure gas-liquid mixture, and passes through the evaporator 54 to absorb heat in the water flow and vaporize, becoming a gas, and then returns to the compressor 51 to continue compression, and continues the cycle for refrigeration.

[0089] The evaporator 54 can extend into the water tank 2 and is arranged above the ice-making box 3. The evaporator 54 is provided with a plurality of ice-making columns 541 extending downward, which can improve the heat exchange efficiency to increase the ice-making speed, and allow the ice cubes to fall into the ice-making box 3 under the action of gravity after accumulating to a certain weight, so as to facilitate the transportation of ice cubes to the ice storage box 4.

[0090] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: when the ice storage amount is in a full ice state and the current water temperature has not reached an ultra-low temperature, entering a cooling water mode.

[0091] Specifically, after the current water temperature drops to the second set temperature, ice cubes can be formed at the ice-making module 5 and can be stored in the ice storage box 4. The infrared sensing device can detect the amount of ice stored in the ice storage box 4. When the ice storage amount is detected to be full, the delivery of ice cubes to the ice storage box 4 can be stopped. When the ice-making module 5 is making ice, the circulating water pump 6 also drives the water flow in the water tank 2 to flow through the ice-making module 5, so that the water flow in the water tank 2 can be cooled while making ice.

[0092] After the ice cubes are stopped from being transported into the ice storage box 4, the water temperature NTC can detect the current water temperature in the water tank 2 again, and when the detected current temperature does not reach the ultra-low temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the refrigeration water mode again, that is, control the circulating water pump 6 and the ice-making module 5 to continue to run, so as to continue to cool the water flow in the water tank 2, and the ice-making box 3 removes ice outwards at a first set time, thereby increasing the cooling speed of the water flow and ensuring the operational reliability of the ice-making box 3 and the ice-making module 5, until the current water temperature reaches the ultra-low temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the insulation state, and the ice-making module 5 and the circulating water pump 6 can all stop running, so as to reduce the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 and improve the user experience.

[0093] In this way, the water in the water tank 2 can be cooled down during the ice-making process, thereby shortening the cooling time of the water flow, thereby increasing the cooling speed of the water flow, and meeting the different usage requirements of users.

[0094] In some embodiments, the second set temperature is 8°C to 9°C.

[0095] Specifically, after the current water temperature drops to the second set temperature, ice cubes can be formed at the ice making module 5, and the ice cubes can be transported to the ice storage box 4 through the ice making box 3 to meet the user's ice demand, and the second set temperature can be set to 8°C to 9°C, that is, the second set temperature can be set to be greater than or equal to 8°C, and less than or equal to 9°C, that is, the second set temperature can be set to 8°C, 8.1°C, 8.2°C, 8.3°C, 8.4°C, 8.5°C, 8.6°C, 8.7°C, 8.8°C, 8.9°C or 9°C. In this embodiment, the second set temperature can be set to 8.5°C.

[0096] When the second set temperature is too high, the water flow temperature is high, so that when the water flows to the ice-making module 5 of the ice box 3, it is not easy to freeze. At this time, the ice-picking operation is performed, and the quality of the ice cubes is poor, which affects the user experience. When the first set temperature is too low, the water flow temperature is low, and there is a possibility of accumulation of ice cubes at the ice-making module 5, which will cause operation failures of the ice box 3 and the ice-making module 5. In this way, setting the second set temperature to 8°C~9°C can ensure the ice-making quality while ensuring that there is no accumulation of ice cubes at the ice-making module 5, thereby improving the reliability of use and the user experience.

[0097] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the control method also includes:

[0098] S11: After entering the insulation mode, continue to detect the current water temperature and ice storage amount;

[0099] S12: When the current water temperature is greater than the third set temperature, the cooling water mode is entered;

[0100] S13: Or, when the amount of ice stored is less than the set amount of ice, the ice-making refrigeration water mode is entered.

[0101] Specifically, when the water-using equipment 100 is in the cooling water mode, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the insulation state after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature. When the water-using equipment 100 is in the ice-making cooling water mode, the ice storage amount is in a full ice state and the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the insulation state. When the water-using equipment 100 enters the insulation state, the ice-making module 5 and the circulating water pump 6 stop running to reduce the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100. In the insulation state, the water temperature NTC can continuously detect the water temperature in the water tank 2 and the infrared sensing device can continuously detect the amount of ice stored in the ice storage box 4.

[0102] Furthermore, when the water-using equipment 100 enters the insulation state, the water temperature in the water tank 2 gradually rises, that is, the current water temperature detected by the water temperature NTC gradually rises. When the current water temperature is greater than the third set temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the cooling water mode again, that is, the ice-making module 5 and the circulating water pump 6 are running to sequentially cool the water in the water tank 2, so that the current water temperature reaches the ultra-low temperature again, and the water-using equipment 100 enters the insulation state.

[0103] And when the water-using equipment 100 enters the insulation state, the user can use the ice cubes in the ice storage box 4, that is, the amount of ice stored detected by the infrared sensing device gradually decreases. When the amount of ice stored is less than the set amount of ice, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the ice-making refrigeration water mode again, that is, the ice-making module 5 and the circulating water pump 6 are running to make ice in the ice storage box 4. When the amount of ice stored is full and the current water temperature reaches the ultra-low temperature again, the water-using equipment 100 enters the insulation state.

[0104] In this way, the energy consumption of the water-using device 100 can be reduced, and the current water temperature can be automatically adjusted and ice can be replenished in the ice storage box 4, thereby improving automation and enhancing the user experience.

[0105] In some embodiments, the third set temperature is 3°C to 5°C.

[0106] Specifically, when the water-using equipment 100 is in a heat preservation state and the current water temperature rises to be greater than the third set temperature, the water-using equipment 100 can enter the cooling water mode again, and the third set temperature can be set to 3°C to 5°C, that is, the third set temperature can be set to be greater than or equal to 3°C and less than or equal to 5°C, that is, the third set temperature can be set to 3°C, 3.2°C, 3.4°C, 3.6°C, 3.8°C, 4°C, 4.2°C, 4.4°C, 4.6°C, 4.8°C or 5°C. In this embodiment, the third set temperature can be set to 4°C.

[0107] When the third set temperature is too high, that is, the current temperature needs to be raised to a higher temperature before the water-using equipment 100 enters the cooling water mode again, resulting in the water-using equipment 100 having to run for a longer time again, causing the current water temperature to reach an ultra-low temperature, which in turn results in higher energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100. When the third set temperature is too low, the water-using equipment 100 will frequently enter the cooling water mode, which will also result in higher energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100. Thus, setting the third set temperature to 3°C to 5°C can reduce the energy consumption of the water-using equipment 100 and improve the user experience.

[0108] In some embodiments, turning on the ice-making module 5 includes: after receiving the turning-on instruction, waiting for a second set time to turn on the ice-making module 5.

[0109] Specifically, Figure 5-Figure 7 As shown, the ice-making module 5 can also be provided with a frequency conversion board 52, and the compressor 51 can be set as a variable frequency compressor. The frequency conversion board 52 is connected to the compressor 51, that is, the compressor 51 can automatically adjust the load to reduce power consumption, reduce losses, extend the service life of the water-using equipment 100, and improve the user experience.

[0110] And when the operating status of the water-using equipment 100 is confirmed, the ice-making module 5 can be turned on. When the ice-making module 5 receives the start-up instruction, it waits for the second set time to turn on the ice-making module 5. Preferably, the second set time is set to 3 minutes. The ice-making module 5 is provided with a compressor 51. The compressor 51 pressurizes the refrigerant and sends it to the high-pressure pipeline, and then returns to the compressor 51 after passing through the condenser 53 and the evaporator 54.

[0111] After the compressor 51 stops, the refrigerant in the pipeline cannot flow back to the compressor 51 immediately. Turning on the ice-making module 5 after the second set time can avoid residual refrigerant in the pipeline, thereby avoiding the compressor 51 from generating a strong starting current at the moment of starting, thereby ensuring the operating reliability of the compressor 51 and extending the service life of the compressor 51.

[0112] The present invention also provides a water-using device 100 .

[0113] The water-using device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention adopts any of the above-mentioned control methods for water-using devices.

[0114] According to the water-using device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the ice-making module 5, the water-using device 100 can make ice cubes, etc., thereby improving the integration of the water-using device 100, and further reducing the space occupied by the water-using device 100, and by circulating the water in the water tank 2 to flow into the ice-making box 3 and through the ice-making module 5, the water-using device 100 can cool the water in the water tank 2 through the ice-making module 5, so that the water temperature in the water tank 2 can reach an ultra-low temperature, which is convenient to use, can meet different usage requirements, improve user experience, have better usage effects, and have a wider range of uses.

[0115] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0116] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for controlling water-using equipment, characterized in that: The water-using device comprises a water tank and an ice-making box, wherein the ice-making box is provided with an ice-making module, and the water in the water tank is suitable for circulating into the ice-making box and flowing through the ice-making module. The control method comprises: Obtaining the operation mode of the water-using equipment; When the operation mode is a cooling water mode, controlling water circulation and turning on the ice-making module; Detecting the current water temperature of the water tank; After the current water temperature drops to a first set temperature, performing a de-icing operation; The current water temperature of the water tank is detected again, and the water tank enters the insulation state after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature.

2. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deicing operation comprises: Ice is removed from the ice making box at a first set time interval.

3. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first set time is 15 minutes to 25 minutes.

4. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ultra-low temperature is 0.5°C to 1°C; And / or, the first set temperature is 9°C to 11°C.

5. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control method further comprises: When the operation mode is an ice-making refrigeration water mode, controlling water circulation and turning on the ice-making module; Detecting the current water temperature of the water tank; After the current water temperature drops to a second set temperature, performing an ice harvesting operation; Check the amount of ice stored; When the ice storage amount is in a full ice state, the current water temperature of the water tank is detected again, and the water tank enters a heat preservation state after the current water temperature reaches an ultra-low temperature.

6. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control method further comprises: When the ice storage amount is in a full ice state and the current water temperature has not reached an ultra-low temperature, the refrigeration water mode is entered.

7. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second set temperature is 8°C to 9°C.

8. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control method further comprises: After entering the insulation mode, continue to detect the current water temperature and ice storage; When the current water temperature is greater than the third set temperature, entering the cooling water mode; Alternatively, when the ice storage amount is less than the set ice amount, the ice-making refrigeration water mode is entered.

9. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The third set temperature is 3°C to 5°C.

10. The control method of water-using equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the ice-making module comprises: After receiving the start instruction, the ice-making module is turned on after waiting for a second set time.

11. A water-using device, characterized in that: A control method for water-using equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is adopted.

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