Control method for beverage output equipment, beverage output equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a control method for beverage output equipment, the beverage output equipment and a storage medium. The control method comprises the following steps: receiving a user instruction; the beverage output port moves downwards from the initial position; the first sensing assembly emits a first detection wave; judging whether the first sensing component receives an echo of the first detection wave within a first preset time length or not; if yes, stopping downward movement of the beverage output port; and in response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port, outputting the beverage ingredients to the container according to a user instruction, and in response to detecting that the detection information in the container meets a preset condition, stopping outputting the beverage ingredients. The beverage output port descends, whether the first sensing assembly receives the echo of the first detection wave within the first preset duration or not is judged, the beverage ingredients are output at the proper position, and the beverage ingredients can be prevented from splashing and overflowing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of beverage dispensing equipment and control methods thereof, and in particular to a control method for beverage dispensing equipment, a beverage dispensing equipment and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, when a beverage dispensing device dispenses the first category of beverage ingredients and / or the second category of beverage ingredients, splashing and overflowing of the first category of beverage ingredients and / or the second category of beverage ingredients often occur. Therefore, how to improve the splashing and overflowing of the first category of beverage ingredients and / or the second category of beverage ingredients is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a control method for a beverage output device, a beverage output device and a storage medium to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the first category of beverage ingredients and / or the second category of beverage ingredients splash and overflow when the beverage output device outputs the first category of beverage ingredients and / or outputs the second category of beverage ingredients.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted in the present application is: to provide a control method for a beverage output device, wherein the beverage output device has a first sensing component and a beverage output port, the first sensing component and the beverage output port are relatively fixed and located above a supporting platform, the first sensing component is used to move synchronously with the beverage output port, the supporting platform is used to carry a container, and the container is used to receive beverages, the control method comprises: receiving a user instruction, the user instruction comprises a first instruction, a second instruction and a third instruction, the first instruction is an instruction for outputting a first type of beverage ingredients, the second instruction is an instruction for outputting a second type of beverage ingredients the beverage outlet moves downward from an initial position; the first sensing component sends out a first detection wave; it is determined whether the first sensing component receives an echo of the first detection wave within a first preset time period; if so, the beverage outlet stops moving downward; in response to the step of stopping the beverage outlet from moving downward, the first category of beverage ingredients and / or the second category of beverage ingredients are output to the container according to the user's instruction, and in response to detecting that the detection information in the container meets the preset conditions, the output of the first category of beverage ingredients and / or the second category of beverage ingredients is stopped.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present application, the beverage outlet has a moving track, the moving track has a first end away from the supporting platform and a second end close to the supporting platform, the initial position is located at the first end, and in the step of the beverage outlet moving downward from the initial position, the beverage outlet moves from the first end to the second end.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present application, in the step of determining that the first sensing component receives the echo of the first detection wave within the first preset time period, it further includes: if not, maintaining the state of the beverage outlet moving downward, and returning to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present application, in the step of maintaining the state of the beverage outlet moving downward and returning to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave, it includes: maintaining the state of the beverage outlet moving downward; determining whether the beverage outlet reaches the second end; if so, executing the step of stopping the beverage outlet from moving downward; if not, returning to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present application, between the step of determining whether the beverage outlet reaches the second end and the step of returning to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave, it further includes: determining whether the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point reaches a second preset time period, where the second preset time period is greater than or equal to the first preset time period; if so, then return to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave; if not, then return to execute the step of determining whether the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point reaches the second preset time period.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present application, the second preset time period is greater than or equal to the value obtained by dividing 2N times the distance between the initial position and the carrier by the speed of sound, where N is 1 - 1000.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present application, the detection information includes first information and / or second information; in the step of outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient to the container for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the detection information in the container meets a preset condition, it includes: in response to the user instruction being the first instruction, outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient when it is detected that the first information in the container meets the first preset condition; or in response to the user instruction being the second instruction, outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the second type of beverage ingredient when it is detected that the second information in the container meets the second preset condition; or in response to the user instruction being the third instruction, outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient when it is detected that the first information in the container meets the first preset condition; outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the second type of beverage ingredient when it is detected that the second information in the container meets the second preset condition.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient, the first preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to a first preset distance, the second information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient, and the second preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to a second preset distance; wherein, the first preset distance is greater than the second preset distance.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device further includes a water receiving box and a prompting component. A water level sensor is arranged in the water receiving box. The water receiving box is located under the bearing platform. The prompting component is used to output a prompting message. The control method further includes: in response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port, judging whether the water level in the water receiving box reaches a preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor; if so, the prompting component outputs a prompting message; if not, outputting a first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting a second type of beverage ingredient to the container for receiving the beverage according to a user instruction, and continuously judging whether the water level in the water receiving box reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor. If so, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient and output the prompting message; or the control method further includes: in response to the step of receiving the user instruction, judging whether the water level in the water receiving box reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor; if so, the prompting component outputs a prompting message; if not, execute the step of moving the beverage output port downward from the initial position.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present application, the control method further includes: in response to stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient, controlling the beverage output port to move to the initial position.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present application, the detection information includes the vertical distance between the top of the object received in the container and the edge of the container opening.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present application, the control method further includes: in response to the step of receiving the user instruction, judging whether a container is detected on the bearing platform; if so, execute the step of moving the beverage output port downward from the initial position; if not, the beverage output port stops moving.

[0016] To solve the above technical problems, another technical solution adopted by this application is: to provide a beverage output device, including: a bearing platform for bearing a container, where the container is used to hold beverages; an instruction receiving component for receiving user instructions, where the user instructions include a first instruction, a second instruction, and a third instruction. The first instruction is an instruction to output a first type of beverage ingredient, the second instruction is an instruction to output a second type of beverage ingredient, and the third instruction is an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient; a beverage output port for outputting beverages, where the beverages include the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient; a moving component connected to the beverage output port, where the moving component is used to move the beverage output port; a first sensing component located above the bearing platform, where the bearing platform is used to bear a container, and the container is used to hold beverages. The first sensing component is used to move synchronously with the beverage output port, emit a first detection wave, and receive the echo of the first detection wave; a processor connected to the instruction receiving component, the moving component, and the first sensing component, where the processor is used to execute the control method for the beverage output device described in any one of the above.

[0017] According to an embodiment of this application, the first sensing component includes a first transmitting component and a first receiving component. The first transmitting component is used to emit a first detection wave, and the first receiving component is used to receive the echo of the first detection wave.

[0018] According to an embodiment of this application, the beverage output port has a movement track, and the movement track has a first end far from the bearing platform and a second end close to the bearing platform.

[0019] According to an embodiment of this application, the first sensing component is an ultrasonic detector or a time-of-flight detector.

[0020] According to an embodiment of this application, the beverage output device further includes a water receiving box and a prompting component. A water level sensor is arranged in the water receiving box, and the water level sensor and the prompting component are connected to the processor. The water receiving box is located under the bearing platform, and the prompting component is used to output a prompt message.

[0021] According to an embodiment of this application, the beverage output device further includes: a first sleeve group, including at least two first sleeves sleeved hierarchically. The innermost first sleeve or the outermost first sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end, and the remaining first sleeves move relative to each other along a first direction to achieve expansion and contraction. Taking the first sleeve fixedly arranged at the first end as the first fixed sleeve, the first sleeve farthest from the first fixed sleeve in the first sleeve group is the first moving sleeve, and the beverage output port is located in the first moving sleeve; where the first direction is the direction of approaching or departing from the container.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present application, a conveying channel is formed inside the first sleeve group, and a first type of beverage ingredient output port is formed at the bottom of the first moving sleeve.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present application, when the first sleeve group is in the extended state, the inner diameter of the conveying channel gradually increases or decreases in the direction close to the beverage output port.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device further includes: a second sleeve group sleeved outside the first sleeve group. The second sleeve group includes at least two second sleeves sleeved in layers. The second sleeve located on the outermost side or the second sleeve located on the innermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end. The remaining second sleeves are relatively movably arranged along the first direction. Taking the second sleeve fixedly arranged at the first end as the second fixed sleeve, the second sleeve farthest from the second fixed sleeve in the second sleeve group is the second moving sleeve, and the second moving sleeve is relatively fixed to the first moving sleeve.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first sleeve and the second sleeve correspond one by one and are relatively fixed.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output port further includes a second type of beverage ingredient output port. The beverage output device further includes a delivery pipe. The output end of the delivery pipe forms the second type of beverage ingredient output port, and the output end is relatively fixed to the first moving sleeve or the second moving sleeve.

[0027] To solve the above technical problems, another technical solution adopted by the present application is: to provide a storage medium storing program instructions that can be executed to implement the control method for the beverage output device described in any one of the above.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: A control method for a beverage output device is provided. The first sensing component of the beverage output device is relatively fixed with the beverage output port, and the first sensing component is used to move synchronously with the beverage output port. After receiving a user instruction, the beverage output port descends, and at the same time, the first sensing component emits a first detection wave. It is determined whether the first sensing component receives an echo of the first detection wave within a first preset time period. If so, after stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port, it starts to respond to the user instruction to output a first type of beverage ingredient and / or output a second type of beverage ingredient to a container, and in response to detecting that the detection information in the container meets the preset conditions, automatically stops outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient. By lowering the beverage output port and simultaneously determining whether the first sensing component receives an echo of the first detection wave within the first preset time period, if the echo of the first detection wave is received within the first preset time period, it indicates that the first sensing component is at a suitable position where it can detect the opening edge of the container and the detection information in the container. During the process of the beverage output device outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient, when the top information of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the liquid level information of the second type of beverage ingredient in the container and the distance between the beverage output port and the opening edge of the container are at the most suitable position for outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient, at this time, the downward movement of the beverage output port is stopped, and the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the output of the second type of beverage ingredient is started, and after detecting that the top information of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the liquid level information of the second type of beverage ingredient meets the preset conditions, automatically stops outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient, improving the operation convenience while avoiding splashing and overflow of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. Among them:

[0030] Figure 1 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the control method for the beverage output device of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the control method for the beverage output device of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the top distance detection of the first type of beverage ingredient in an embodiment of the control method for the beverage output device of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram for detecting the liquid level distance of the second type of beverage ingredient in an embodiment of the control method for a beverage output device of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram for detecting the distance from the top of the first type of beverage ingredient / the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient in an embodiment of the control method for a beverage output device of the present application;

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of the control method for a beverage output device of the present application;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application;

[0038] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application;

[0039] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application;

[0040] Figure 11 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application;

[0041] Figure 12 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application;

[0042] Figure 13 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a beverage output device of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0043] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following will describe the detailed implementation manners of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Additionally, it should be noted that for the sake of convenience of description, only the parts related to the present application rather than all the structures are shown in the drawings. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0044] As used herein, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The phrase appears in various places in the specification and does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0045] The present application provides a control method for a beverage output device 20. The beverage output device 20 has a first sensing component 24 and a beverage output port 22. The first sensing component 24 and the beverage output port 22 are relatively fixed and located above a carrier 21. The first sensing component 24 is configured to move synchronously with the beverage output port 22. The carrier 21 is configured to carry a container 25, and the container 25 is configured to receive a beverage. The control method includes: receiving a user instruction, where the user instruction includes an instruction to output a first type of beverage ingredient, an instruction to output a second type of beverage ingredient, and an instruction to output both the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient; moving the beverage output port 22 downward from an initial position; the first sensing component 24 emitting a first detection wave; determining whether the first sensing component 24 receives an echo of the first detection wave within a first preset time period; if so, stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port 22; in response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port 22, outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient to the container 25 according to the user instruction, and in response to detecting that the detection information in the container 25 meets a preset condition, stopping the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient.

[0046] Specifically, the beverage output port 22 and the first sensing component 24 of the beverage output device 20 are located above the carrier 21. The first sensing component 24 is fixedly arranged relative to the beverage output port 22, and the first sensing component 24 may be arranged on the outer periphery of the beverage output port 22. During the downward movement of the beverage output port 22, the first sensing component 24 descends synchronously. The beverage output device 20 uses the first sensing component 24 to detect the distance between the beverage output port 22 and the opening edge of the container 25, and to detect the distance between the beverage output port 22 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient or the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient in the container 25. The first type of beverage ingredient includes ingredients with a fixed shape, elastic ingredients, and ingredients with poor fluidity, such as ice cubes, crushed ice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, pearls in pearl milk tea, nata de coco, taro balls, milk jelly, jelly, turtle jelly, fruit puree, taro puree, ice cream, puffed food, baked food, etc. The second type of beverage ingredient includes ingredients with high fluidity, such as water, fruit juice, milk, coffee, cola, soy milk, etc.

[0047] In some embodiments, the user instructions include the instructions newly input by the user currently, such as the first instruction, the second instruction, and the third instruction. The user instructions also include the instructions obtained from the user's habits, the instructions according to different time periods such as morning, noon, and evening, the instructions according to different seasons, and the instructions according to different ambient temperatures.

[0048] The first sensing component 24 is relatively fixed with respect to the beverage outlet 22, that is, during the synchronous movement of the first sensing component 24 and the beverage outlet 22, the relative positional relationship between the first sensing component 24 and the beverage outlet 22 remains unchanged.

[0049] Refer to Figure 1 , the control method includes the following steps:

[0050] S1: Receive user instructions. The user instructions include a first instruction, a second instruction, and a third instruction. The first instruction is an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient, the second instruction is an instruction to output the second type of beverage ingredient, and the third instruction is an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient.

[0051] The user places the container 25 for receiving the beverage on the carrying platform 21. The beverage output device 20 can receive user instructions through human body sensing or a switch signal. The instructions include an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient, an instruction to output the second type of beverage ingredient, and an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient. Among them, the instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient is an instruction to first output the first type of beverage ingredient and then output the second type of beverage ingredient. A mixture of the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient can be obtained through one instruction, without the user clicking or controlling the switch twice.

[0052] S2: The beverage outlet 22 moves downward from the initial position.

[0053] After receiving the user instructions, the beverage outlet 22 descends from the initial position. The descent of the beverage outlet 22 can bring it closer to the opening edge of the container 25, preventing the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient from splashing due to the beverage outlet 22 being too high from the opening edge of the container 25. At the same time, the first sensing component 24 moves synchronously with the beverage outlet 22, so that the first sensing component 24 is located at a suitable position where it can detect the opening edge of the container 25 and the detection information inside the container 25, that is, the opening edge of the container 25 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient inside the container 25 are within the detection range of the first sensing component 24, avoiding any one of the opening edge of the container 25, the top of the first type of beverage ingredient inside the container 25, and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient being in the blind area of the first sensing component 24.

[0054] S3: The first sensing component 24 emits a first detection wave.

[0055] The beverage output device 20 controls the first sensing component 24 to emit a first detection wave to detect the distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the opening edge of the container 25. Among them, the first detection wave can be emitted in real time, can be emitted at intervals, or can be emitted after being triggered by other means.

[0056] S4: Determine whether the first sensing component 24 receives the echo of the first detection wave within the first preset time period.

[0057] After the first sensing component 24 emits the first detection wave, it receives the echo of the first detection wave. During the downward movement of the beverage outlet 22, the distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the opening edge of the container 25 is different, and the intensity and time of the echo of the first detection wave received by the first sensing component 24 are both different. The calculation formula for the time of the echo of the first detection wave received by the first sensing component 24 is t = 2S t / V, where S t is the distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the opening edge of the container 25, and V is the propagation speed of the detection wave of the first sensing component 24 in the air. When the first sensing component 24 receives the echo of the first detection wave within the first preset time period, it indicates that the opening edge of the container 25 is within the sensing range of the first sensing component 24; at the same time, when the container 25 contains the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, when observing from the top-down perspective, the top of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient are located within the opening edge of the container 25. Therefore, when the container 25 contains the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, the top of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient are also within the sensing range of the first sensing component 24.

[0058] S5: If so, stop the downward movement of the beverage outlet 22.

[0059] If the echo of the first detection wave is received within the first preset time period, it indicates that the first sensing component 24 is in a suitable position to detect the opening edge of the container 25 and the detection information inside the container 25. At this time, stop the downward movement of the beverage outlet 22.

[0060] S6: In response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage outlet 22, output the first type of beverage ingredient and / or output the second type of beverage ingredient to the container 25 that holds the beverage according to the user instruction.

[0061] After the beverage outlet 22 stops moving downward, the beverage output device 20 outputs the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputs the second type of beverage ingredient to the container 25 according to the user instruction in step S1.

[0062] S7: In response to detecting that the detection information in container 25 meets the preset conditions, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or output the second type of beverage ingredients.

[0063] In this embodiment, by setting preset conditions, when it is detected that the detection information in container 25 meets the preset conditions, automatically stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or output the second type of beverage ingredients, so as to avoid splashing and overflowing of the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients. The preset conditions can be obtained through data statistics or experience. By comparing the detection information with the preset conditions, the output of the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients can be stopped in time to reduce beverage splashing or overflowing.

[0064] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage outlet 22 has a movement track, which has a first end a far from the carrier 21 and a second end b close to the carrier 21. The initial position is at the first end a. In the step of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward from the initial position, the beverage outlet 22 moves from the first end a to the second end b. Specifically, the beverage outlet 22 of the beverage output device 20 is located above the carrier 21, the starting position of the beverage outlet 22 is the first end a, and the closest position that the beverage outlet 22 can move down to the carrier 21 is the second end b.

[0065] According to an embodiment of the present application, in the step of determining in step S4 that the first induction component 24 receives the echo of the first detection wave within the first preset duration, it further includes step S41: If not, maintain the state of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward, and return to execute step S3 where the first induction component 24 emits the first detection wave. Specifically, if the echo of the first detection wave is not received within the first preset duration, it means that the first induction component 24 has not yet moved down to a suitable position where it can detect the opening edge of the container 25 and the detection information in the container 25. Maintain the state of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward, and at the same time, the first induction component 24 emits the first detection wave to continue the detection.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present application, in the step of maintaining the state of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward and returning to execute the step where the first induction component 24 emits the first detection wave, it includes: maintaining the state of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward; determining whether the beverage outlet 22 has reached the second end b; if so, execute to stop the beverage outlet 22 from moving downward; if not, return to execute the step where the first induction component 24 emits the first detection wave. Specifically, referring to Figure 2 Step S41 further includes the following steps:

[0067] S411: Maintain the state of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward.

[0068] If the echo of the first detection wave is not received within the first preset duration, it indicates that the first sensing component 24 has not yet moved down to a suitable position where it can detect the opening edge of the container 25 and the detection information inside the container 25, and the state of the beverage outlet 22 moving downward is maintained.

[0069] S412: Determine whether the beverage outlet 22 has reached the second end b.

[0070] The second end b is the lowest position that the beverage outlet 22 can move down to;

[0071] If so, execute to stop the downward movement of the beverage outlet 22.

[0072] If it is determined that the beverage outlet 22 has reached the second end b, it means that the beverage outlet 22 has moved to the lowest position. At this time, execute step S5 to stop the downward movement of the beverage outlet 22.

[0073] If not, return to execute step S3 where the first sensing component 24 emits the first detection wave.

[0074] If it is determined that the beverage outlet 22 has not reached the lowest position that the beverage outlet 22 can move down to, return to execute step S3: The first sensing component 24 emits the first detection wave.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present application, between the step of determining whether the beverage outlet 22 has reached the second end b and the step of returning to execute the step where the first sensing component 24 emits the first detection wave, it further includes: determining whether the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point reaches a second preset duration, and the second preset duration is greater than or equal to the first preset duration; if so, then return to execute the step where the first sensing component 24 emits the first detection wave; if not, then return to execute the step of determining whether the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point reaches the preset duration.

[0076] Specifically, referring to Figure 2 , between step S412 and step S3, the following steps are further included:

[0077] S4121: Determine whether the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point reaches a second preset duration, and the second preset duration is greater than or equal to the first preset duration.

[0078] Control the first sensing component 24 to send the first detection wave at every predetermined time interval, and the predetermined time interval is the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point. Determine whether the predetermined time interval reaches the second preset duration, thereby controlling whether the first sensing component 24 needs to emit the first detection wave at the current time point. The second preset duration is greater than or equal to the first preset duration.

[0079] Wherein, the second preset duration is greater than or equal to the value obtained by dividing 2N times the distance between the initial position and the carrier table 21 by the speed of sound, where N is an integer between 1 and 1000, preferably between 5 and 100. The distance between the initial position and the carrier table 21 can be obtained according to the actual structure of the beverage output device 20. N can be any value between 1 and 1000, such as 1, 5, 68, 100, 198, 280, 374, 498, 500, 680, 750, 830, 980, 1000, etc. By limiting the value of N, the second preset duration being greater than or equal to the value obtained by dividing 2N times the distance between the initial position and the carrier table 21 by the speed of sound can effectively control the time interval between two adjacent first detection waves, thereby eliminating the interference caused by the echo signal generated by the previous first detection wave to the echo signal generated by the subsequent first detection wave, that is, the subsequent first detection wave is emitted after the intensity of the echo signal generated by the current first detection wave is weak enough to avoid interfering with the echo signal generated by the subsequent first detection wave.

[0080] Specifically, the distance between the initial position and the carrier table 21 is S. When the beverage outlet 22 is at the initial position, the time t between the time point when the first sensing component 24 emits the first detection wave and the time point when the echo of the received first detection wave is received 1 = 2S / V, where V is the propagation speed of the detection wave of the first sensing component 24 in the air. The second preset duration t of this embodiment 2 ≥ N×t 1 .

[0081] The first sensing component 24 emitting the first detection wave and receiving the echo is one cycle. If the distance S between the initial position and the carrier table 21 is 20 cm, the duration of the first sensing component 24 emitting the first detection wave and receiving the echo is less than 0.002 seconds. If the time interval between two adjacent first detection waves is short, then the echo signal received by the first sensing component 24 at a certain time point may be the signal of the echo generated by the first detection wave emitted in the previous cycles hitting other objects with a distance greater than 20 cm, and these signals will interfere with the echo signal to be received this time. Therefore, to avoid this interference, in this embodiment, the cycle is extended to N times and then the first sensing component 24 is controlled to emit the next set of first detection waves, lengthening the time interval from the emission of the previous set of first detection waves, that is, the time difference between the time point when the previous first detection wave is emitted and the current time point needs to reach the second preset duration t 2 , the second preset duration t 2 ≥ N×t 1 .

[0082] If so, return to step S3 of the first sensing component 24 emitting the first detection wave.

[0083] If a predetermined time interval reaches a second preset duration, control the first sensing component 24 to emit a first detection wave.

[0084] If not, return to step S4121 of determining whether the time difference between the time point when the first detection wave was emitted last time before the judgment and the current time point reaches the second preset duration.

[0085] According to an embodiment of the present application, the detection information includes first information and / or second information; in the step of outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient to the container 25 for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the detection information in the container 25 meets the preset conditions, it includes: in response to the user instruction being the first instruction, outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the first information in the container 25 meets the first preset condition; or in response to the user instruction being the second instruction, outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the second information in the container 25 meets the second preset condition; or in response to the user instruction being the third instruction, outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the first information in the container 25 meets the first preset condition; outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the second information in the container 25 meets the second preset condition.

[0086] Specifically, the first information is the top information of the first type of beverage ingredient, that is, the vertical distance between the edge of the container opening and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient. When the first sensing component detects that the vertical distance between the edge of the container opening and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient meets the preset condition, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient; the second information is the liquid level information of the second type of beverage ingredient, that is, the vertical distance between the edge of the container opening and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient. When the first sensing component detects that the vertical distance between the edge of the container opening and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient meets the preset condition, stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient.

[0087] Steps S6 and S7, outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient to the container 25 for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the detection information in the container 25 meets the preset conditions. The specific method includes:

[0088] Method 1: In response to the user instruction being the first instruction, output the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the first information in the container 25 meets the first preset condition.

[0089] Referring to Figure 3 , the first sensing component 24 detects a distance Hc, where the distance Hc is the vertical distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the opening edge of the container 25. When stopping the output of the first type of beverage ingredient, the distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient is Hc + h1, and h1 is the minimum vertical distance between the opening edge and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient obtained based on data statistics or experience when the first type of beverage ingredient cannot splash out of the container 25. When outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, the first sensing component 24 detects and confirms in real time the vertical distance H1 between the beverage outlet 22 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient. When it is determined that H1 - Hc > h1, continue to output the first type of beverage ingredient; when it is determined that H1 - Hc ≤ h1, it means that continuing to fill the first type of beverage ingredient will cause the first type of beverage ingredient to splash and overflow, and at this time, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient. The first information conforming to the first preset condition means that H1 - Hc ≤ h1 is satisfied.

[0090] Method 2: Alternatively, in response to the user instruction being the second instruction, output the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the second information in the container 25 conforms to the second preset condition.

[0091] Referring to Figure 4 , the first sensing component 24 detects a distance Hc, where the distance Hc is the vertical distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the opening edge of the container 25. When stopping the output of the second type of beverage ingredient, the distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is Hc + h2, and h2 is the minimum vertical distance between the opening edge and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient obtained based on data statistics or experience when the second type of beverage ingredient cannot splash out of the container 25. When outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, the first sensing component 24 detects and confirms in real time the vertical distance H2 between the beverage outlet 22 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient. When it is determined that H2 - Hc > h2, continue to output the second type of beverage ingredient; when it is determined that H2 - Hc ≤ h2, it means that continuing to fill the second type of beverage ingredient will cause the second type of beverage ingredient to splash and overflow, and at this time, stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient. The second information conforming to the second preset condition means that H2 - Hc ≤ h2 is satisfied.

[0092] Method 3: Alternatively, in response to the user instruction being the third instruction, output the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the first information in the container 25 conforms to the first preset condition; output the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the second information in the container 25 conforms to the second preset condition.

[0093] Referring toFigure 5 When the response to the user instruction is the third instruction, first output the first type of beverage ingredient. The first sensing component 24 detects the distance Hc, where the distance Hc is the vertical distance between the beverage outlet 22 and the opening edge of the container 25. Set the position to stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the distance Hc as Hc + h1, where h1 is the minimum vertical distance between the opening edge and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient when the first type of beverage ingredient cannot splash out of the container 25 based on data statistics or experience. When outputting the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, the first sensing component 24 continuously detects and confirms the vertical distance H1 between the beverage outlet 22 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient. When it is determined that H1 - Hc > h1, continue to output the first type of beverage ingredient; when it is determined that H1 - Hc ≤ h1, it means that further loading of the first type of beverage ingredient will cause splashing and overflow of the first type of beverage ingredient. At this time, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient. The first information conforming to the first preset condition means that H1 - Hc ≤ h1 is satisfied.

[0094] After the output of the first type of beverage ingredient is completed, output the second type of beverage ingredient. Set the position to stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the distance Hc as Hc + h2, where h2 is the minimum vertical distance between the opening edge and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient when the second type of beverage ingredient cannot splash out of the container 25 based on data statistics or experience. When outputting the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, the first sensing component 24 continuously detects and confirms the vertical distance H2 between the beverage outlet 22 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient. When it is determined that H2 - Hc > h2, continue to output the second type of beverage ingredient; when it is determined that H2 - Hc ≤ h2, it means that further loading of the second type of beverage ingredient will cause splashing and overflow of the second type of beverage ingredient. At this time, stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient. The second information conforming to the second preset condition means that H2 - Hc ≤ h2 is satisfied.

[0095] It should be noted that outputting the first type of beverage ingredient first and then the second type of beverage ingredient can prevent splashing of the liquid level of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient. In other embodiments, it can also be outputting the second type of beverage ingredient first and then the first type of beverage ingredient.

[0096] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient, the first preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to the first preset distance, the second information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient, and the second preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to the second preset distance; wherein, the first preset distance is greater than the second preset distance. The first preset value can be 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm, etc., and the second preset value can be 1 cm, 2 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm, 7 cm, etc. Specifically, the first information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient, that is, H1 - Hc. The first preset condition is H1 - Hc ≤ the first preset distance, that is, when the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to the first preset distance, the output of the first type of beverage ingredient is stopped. The second information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient, that is, H2 - Hc. The second preset condition is H2 - Hc ≤ the second preset distance, that is, when the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to the second preset distance, the output of the second type of beverage ingredient is stopped. It should be noted that in other embodiments, it is not limited that the first preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to the first preset distance, and the second preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container 25 and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to the second preset distance. It can also be less than other distances, which is not limited here.

[0097] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device 20 further includes a water receiving box 26 and a prompt component 262. A water level sensor 261 is provided in the water receiving box 26. The water receiving box 26 is located under the carrier 21. The prompt component 262 is used to output prompt information. The control method further includes: in response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port 22, judging whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261; if so, the prompt component 262 outputs prompt information; if not, output the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient to the container 25 for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction, and at the same time continuously keep judging whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261. If so, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient and output the prompt information.

[0098] Specifically, referring to Figure 2, the beverage output device 20 further includes a water receiving box 26 and a prompt component 262 located below the carrying platform 21. A water level sensor 261 is arranged in the water receiving box 26. The control method further includes the following steps:

[0099] S61: In response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port 22, determine whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches a preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261.

[0100] Generally, after the beverage output port 22 moves downward to a suitable position, the beverage output device 20 outputs the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients to the container 25 according to the user's instruction. To avoid situations such as the user temporarily taking away the container 25, moving the container 25, or replacing the container 25, which may easily cause the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients output from the beverage output port 22 to fill the water receiving box 26 and then cause the second type of beverage ingredients to overflow. Therefore, by setting the water level sensor 261, the water level in the water receiving box 26 can be detected to control the output or closing of the beverage output port 22.

[0101] If so, execute step S62: The prompt component 262 outputs a prompt message.

[0102] If the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261 determines that the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level, it means that if the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients enter the water receiving box 26, it will cause the second type of beverage ingredients in the water receiving box 26 to overflow. Therefore, at this time, the beverage output device 20 does not output the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients. The prompt component 262 outputs a prompt message to remind the user to clean the water receiving box 26 in time. The prompt component 262 can be a display screen, an LED light, a speaker, a vibrator, etc. The prompt message can be text, a picture output by the display screen; the LED light emits light, flashes; the speaker plays a sound; the vibrator generates vibration, etc.

[0103] If not, output the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients to the container 25 for receiving the beverage according to the user's instruction, and at the same time continue to obtain the detection signal of the water level sensor 261 and determine whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level. If so, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients and output the prompt message.

[0104] According to an embodiment of the present application, in response to stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients, control the beverage output port to move to the initial position.

[0105] In this embodiment, it can be understood that after the beverage outlet 22 moves downward to a proper position, if the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261 determines that the water level in the water receiving box 26 has not reached the preset water level, the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients are output to the container 25 for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction. During the process of outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients, the detection signal of the water level sensor 261 is continuously obtained to determine whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 has reached the preset water level. If the water level in the water receiving box 26 has not reached the preset water level, the output of the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients is continued; if the water level in the water receiving box 26 has reached the preset water level, the output of the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients is immediately stopped. In this embodiment, by continuously detecting whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level during the process of outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients, it is possible to avoid situations such as the user temporarily removing the container 25, moving the container 25, or replacing the container 25 during the process of outputting beverage ingredients, which may easily cause the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients output from the beverage outlet 22 to fill the water receiving box 26 and then cause the second type of beverage ingredients to overflow. Therefore, by continuously detecting the water level in the water receiving box 26 with the water level sensor 261, the output or closing of the beverage outlet 22 is controlled. After stopping the output of the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients, the beverage outlet can also be controlled to move in the initial direction to facilitate the removal of the container 25 and the cleaning of the water receiving box 26.

[0106] According to an embodiment of the present application, with reference to Figure 6 , the beverage output device 20 further includes a water receiving box 26 and a prompt component 262 located under the carrying platform 21. A water level sensor 261 is arranged in the water receiving box 26. The control method further includes the following steps:

[0107] S61: In response to the step of receiving the user instruction, determine whether the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261.

[0108] Specifically, after the beverage output device 20 receives the user instruction, in order to avoid situations such as the user temporarily removing the container 25, moving the container 25, or replacing the container 25, which may easily cause the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients output from the beverage outlet 22 to fill the water receiving box 26 and then cause the second type of beverage ingredients to overflow, therefore, by arranging the water level sensor 261, the water level in the water receiving box 26 can be detected to determine whether it is necessary to remind the user to clean the water receiving box 26.

[0109] If so, execute step S62: The prompt component 262 outputs a prompt message.

[0110] If the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261 determines that the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level, it means that if the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient enter the water receiving box 26, the second type of beverage ingredient in the water receiving box 26 will overflow. Therefore, at this time, the prompt component 262 outputs a prompt message to remind the user to clean the water receiving box 26 in time.

[0111] If not, then perform the step of moving the beverage outlet 22 downward from the initial position.

[0112] According to an embodiment of the present application, the control method further includes: in response to receiving a user instruction, determining whether a container 25 is detected on the carrier 21; if so, then perform the step of moving the beverage outlet 22 downward from the initial position; if not, then the beverage outlet 22 stops moving.

[0113] Specifically, after the beverage output device 20 receives a user instruction, in order to avoid situations such as the user accidentally touching the device or temporarily removing the container 25, resulting in the actual absence of the container 25 that needs to receive the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, it is necessary to determine whether a container 25 is detected on the carrier 21 before the beverage outlet 22 moves downward from the initial position.

[0114] If so, then perform the step of moving the beverage outlet 22 downward from the initial position.

[0115] If not, it means that there is no container 25 on the carrier 21. At this time, the beverage outlet 22 will not descend, and the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient stops.

[0116] In this embodiment, by detecting whether there is a container 25 on the carrier 21 after receiving a user instruction, situations such as the splashing or overflow of beverage ingredients caused by accidental touch can be avoided. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the existence of the container 25 can be detected by means such as a micro switch, an infrared pair tube, infrared transceiver (installed on the same side, receiving reflected light), and ultrasonic induction.

[0117] In some embodiments, the detection information includes the vertical distance between the top of the contents in the container and the edge of the container opening.

[0118] Among them, when the contents in the container are only the first type of beverage ingredient, the vertical distance between the top of the contents in the container and the edge of the container opening is the first information.

[0119] When the contents in the container are only the second type of beverage ingredient, the vertical distance between the top of the contents in the container and the edge of the container opening is the second information.

[0120] When the receptacle in the container includes a first type of beverage ingredient and a mixture of a second type of beverage ingredient, if the first type of beverage ingredient sinks to the bottom of the second type of beverage ingredient or is suspended in the second type of beverage ingredient, the vertical distance between the top of the receptacle in the container and the opening edge of the container is the second information; if the first type of beverage ingredient floats on the second type of beverage ingredient and the distance between the top of the first type of beverage ingredient protruding above the liquid level of the second beverage ingredient and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is small, for example, it can be less than 2 mm, less than 3 mm, less than 5 mm, etc., the vertical distance between the top of the receptacle in the container and the opening edge of the container is the second information or the first information; if the first type of beverage ingredient floats on the second type of beverage ingredient and the distance between the top of the first type of beverage ingredient protruding above the liquid level of the second beverage ingredient and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is large, for example, it can be greater than or equal to 5 mm, greater than or equal to 8 mm, greater than or equal to 1 cm, etc., the vertical distance between the top of the receptacle in the container and the opening edge of the container is the first information.

[0121] To solve the above technical problems, the present application also provides a beverage output device 20. Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the beverage output device 20 includes a carrier 21, an instruction receiving component 27, a beverage output port 22, a moving component 23, a first sensing component 24, and a processor 28. The carrier 21 is used to carry the container 25, and the container 25 is used to receive the beverage; the instruction receiving component 27 is used to receive user instructions, and the user instructions include an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient, an instruction to output the second type of beverage ingredient, and an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient; the beverage output port 22 is used to output the beverage, and the beverage includes the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient; the moving component 23 is connected to the beverage output port 22, and the moving component 23 is used to move the beverage output port 22; the first sensing component 24 is located above the carrier 21, and the first sensing component 24 is used to move synchronously with the beverage output port 22, emit a first detection wave, and receive the echo of the first detection wave; the processor 28 is connected to the instruction receiving component 27, the moving component 23, and the first sensing component 24, and the processor 28 is used to execute the control method for the beverage output device 20 described in any one of the above.

[0122] Specifically, the container 25 is placed on the carrier 21. The instruction receiving component 27 receives user instructions. The moving component 23 controls the rising or falling of the drink outlet 22. The first sensing component 24 moves synchronously with the drink outlet 22. The first sensing component 24 emits a first detection wave and receives the echo of the first detection wave, which is used for the top information of the opening edge of the container 25 and the first type of drink ingredients in the container 25 and / or the liquid level information of the second type of drink ingredients. When the first sensing component 24 is in a suitable position where it can detect the opening edge of the container 25 and the detection information in the container 25, it controls the drink outlet 22 to output the first type of drink ingredients and / or the second type of drink ingredients. During the process of the drink output device 20 outputting the first type of drink ingredients and / or the second type of drink ingredients, when the top information of the first type of drink ingredients in the container 25 and / or the liquid level information of the second type of drink ingredients meet the preset conditions, it automatically stops outputting the first type of drink ingredients and / or the second type of drink ingredients, avoiding the splashing and overflow of the first type of drink ingredients and / or the second type of drink ingredients.

[0123] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first sensing component 24 includes a first transmitting component 241 and a first receiving component 242. The first transmitting component 241 is used to emit a first detection wave, and the first receiving component 242 is used to receive the echo of the first detection wave.

[0124] The instruction receiving component 27 may include a control button, a knob, a microphone, a camera, or an input area of a display screen provided on the drink output device 20; or the drink output device 20 is used to be wired or wirelessly connected to the user's client, and the instruction receiving component 27 includes an antenna, a connector provided on the drink output device 20, a button, a knob, a microphone, a camera, or an input area of a display screen provided on the client.

[0125] The processor 28 is the operation and control core and is the execution unit for information processing and program operation.

[0126] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 8 , the drink outlet 22 has a movement track, and the movement track has a first end a far from the carrier 21 and a second end b close to the carrier 21. Specifically, the starting position of the drink outlet 22 is the first end a, and one end after the drink outlet 22 reaches the lowest limit position is the second end b.

[0127] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first sensing component 24 is an ultrasonic detector or a time-of-flight detector.

[0128] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device 20 further includes a water receiving box 26. A water level sensor 261 is disposed in the water receiving box 26. The water level sensor 261 is connected to the processor 28. The water receiving box 26 is located under the carrying platform 21. After the beverage output port 22 moves downward to a suitable position, the beverage output device 20 outputs the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients to the container 25 according to a user instruction. To avoid situations such as the user temporarily removing the container 25, moving the container 25, or replacing the container 25, which may easily cause the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients output from the beverage output port 22 to fill the water receiving box 26 and then cause the second type of beverage ingredients to overflow. Therefore, by setting the water level sensor 261, the water level in the water receiving box 26 can be detected to control the output or closing of the beverage output port 22.

[0129] If the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor 261 determines that the water level in the water receiving box 26 reaches the preset water level, it means that if the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients enter the water receiving box 26, it will cause the second type of beverage ingredients in the water receiving box 26 to overflow. Therefore, at this time, the beverage output device 20 will not output the first type of beverage ingredients and / or output the second type of beverage ingredients, and can remind the user to clean the water receiving box 26 in time.

[0130] According to an embodiment of the present application, with reference to Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 12, the beverage output device 20 includes a first sleeve group 231. Among them, the first sleeve group 231 includes a plurality of first sleeves 2311 sleeved in layers. The innermost first sleeve 2311 is fixedly arranged at the first end a. The remaining first sleeves 2311 can move relative to each other along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction. The first direction X is the direction of approaching or departing from the container 25. Among them, the first sleeve 2311 fixedly arranged at the first end a is the first fixed sleeve. The first sleeve 2311 in the first sleeve group 231 that is farthest from the first fixed sleeve is the first movable sleeve. The first movable sleeve is also the outermost first sleeve 2311 in the first sleeve group 231. The beverage output port 22 is located on the first movable sleeve. The first sleeve group 231 of this embodiment is in the form of being smaller at the top and larger at the bottom, that is, the innermost first sleeve 2311 is fixedly arranged at the first end a, and the remaining first sleeves 2311 are sleeved outside the innermost first sleeve 2311 in layers and move relative to each other along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction. Since the plurality of first sleeves 2311 move relative to each other along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction, and the innermost first sleeve 2311 is fixedly arranged at the first end a, therefore, when the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient is output, the first movable sleeve extends toward the second end b close to the container 25. At this time, the first movable sleeve can drive all the other first sleeves 2311 located between the first fixed sleeve and the first movable sleeve to extend toward the second end b close to the container 25. At this time, splashing can be avoided during the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient. After the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient is completed, the first movable sleeve retracts from the second end b close to the container 25 toward the first end a away from the container 25, and then can drive the other first sleeves 2311 located between the first fixed sleeve and the first movable sleeve to retract toward the first end a away from the container 25. At this time, the user can avoid touching the beverage output port 22 after taking the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, which affects the user experience. And since the innermost first sleeve 2311 is fixed to the first end a, during the expansion and contraction of the first sleeve group 231, the first sleeve group 231 can remain relatively fixed to the first end a away from the container 25, and thus the entire expansion and contraction process can be more stable. Therefore, the setting of this structure can facilitate the user to take the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient through the expansion and contraction of the first sleeve group 231, so as to avoid splashing of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, which affects the user experience.

[0131] According to an embodiment of the present application, a conveying channel (not shown in the figure) is formed inside the first sleeve group 231, and a first type of beverage ingredient output port 221 is formed at the bottom of the first movable sleeve. The beverage output port 22 includes the first type of beverage ingredient output port 221, and the first type of beverage ingredient output port 221 is formed at the bottom of the first movable sleeve. When the user takes the first type of beverage ingredient, the first type of beverage ingredient moves from the conveying channel toward the first type of beverage ingredient output port 221 and is output from the output port. The first sleeve group 231 with a hollow structure inside forms a conveying channel, which can also facilitate the output of the first type of beverage ingredient during the process of the user taking the first type of beverage ingredient, and can make the output process of the first type of beverage ingredient smoother.

[0132] According to an embodiment of the present application, when the first sleeve group 231 is in the extended state, the inner diameter of the conveying channel gradually increases in the direction close to the beverage output port 22. The setting of the gradually increasing inner diameter of the conveying channel can prevent the first type of beverage ingredient from getting stuck.

[0133] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device 20 further includes a second sleeve group 232. Among them, the second sleeve group 232 is sleeved outside the first sleeve group 231. The second sleeve group 232 includes a plurality of second sleeves 2322 sleeved hierarchically. The second sleeve 2322 located on the outermost side or the second sleeve 2322 located on the innermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end a, and the remaining second sleeves 2322 are relatively movable along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction. The first direction X is the direction of approaching or departing from the container 25. The second sleeve 2322 fixedly arranged at the first end a is the second fixed sleeve, and the second sleeve 2322 farthest from the second fixed sleeve in the second sleeve group 232 is the second movable sleeve, and the second movable sleeve is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve in the first sleeve group 231. Specifically, when the second sleeve 2322 located on the outermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end a, the second sleeve group 232 has a structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom; when the second sleeve 2322 located on the innermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end a, the second sleeve group 232 has a structure that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. When the user is taking the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, since the second fixed sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end a, and the second sleeve 2322 farthest from the second fixed sleeve, that is, the second movable sleeve, is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve, at this time, as the first movable sleeve extends towards the end close to the container 25, the first movable sleeve will drive the second movable sleeve to extend towards the end close to the container 25. Since the plurality of second sleeves 2322 are sleeved hierarchically, the other second sleeves 2322 will also extend towards the end close to the container 25. When the second sleeve group 232 and the first sleeve group 231 both extend towards the second end b, the distance between the first sleeve group 231 and the second sleeve group 232 and the container 25 is reduced. Furthermore, when outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient will not splash everywhere, and the user experience is better. Further, since the second fixed sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end a, the second sleeve group 232 can be more stable during the expansion and contraction process of the second sleeve group 232.

[0134] According to an embodiment of the present application, in order for the second type of beverage ingredient to be output from the beverage outlet 22, the beverage outlet 22 further includes a second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222. The beverage output device 20 further includes a delivery pipe 29. The output end 291 of the delivery pipe 29 forms the second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222, and the output end 291 is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve or the second movable sleeve. Specifically, when the user is taking the second type of beverage ingredient, the second type of beverage ingredient flows in the delivery pipe 29. When the second type of beverage ingredient flows to the output end 291 of the delivery pipe 29, at this time, the second type of beverage ingredient is output from the second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222. Since the output end 291 is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve or the second movable sleeve, when the user is taking the second type of beverage ingredient, the first movable sleeve or the second movable sleeve extends towards the end close to the container 25. Furthermore, the output end 291 can be close to the container 25, so that when the second type of beverage ingredient flows into the container 25, it will not splash everywhere, thereby improving the user's operation experience. At the same time, the delivery pipe 29 is arranged between the first sleeve group 231 and the second sleeve group 232. At this time, the second sleeve group 232 can play a certain role in shielding and protecting the first sleeve group 231 and other structural components such as the delivery pipe 29 located outside the first sleeve group 231, making the overall appearance more beautiful, and at the same time, it can also extend the service life of the first sleeve group 231 and the delivery pipe 29 and other structures.

[0135] In other embodiments, the delivery pipe 29 is arranged in the delivery channel formed in the first sleeve group 231, and the second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222 formed by the output end 291 of the delivery pipe 29 is embedded in the first type of beverage ingredient outlet 221.

[0136] The innermost first sleeve 2311 of the first sleeve group 231 is relatively fixed to the first end a, and the remaining first sleeves 2311 can move relatively along the direction close to or away from the container 25 to achieve expansion and contraction. The first sleeve group 231 has a structure that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom.

[0137] The following lists the cases where the first sleeve group 231 has a structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom.

[0138] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device 20 includes a first sleeve group 231. The first sleeve group 231 includes a plurality of first sleeves 2311 sleeved in layers. The outermost first sleeve 2311 is fixedly arranged at the first end a. The remaining first sleeves 2311 can move relative to each other along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction. The first direction X is the direction of approaching or departing from the container 25. Among them, the outermost first sleeve 2311 fixedly arranged at the first end a is the first fixed sleeve. The first sleeve 2311 farthest from the first fixed sleeve in the first sleeve group 231 is the first movable sleeve, and the first movable sleeve is also the innermost first sleeve 2311 in the first sleeve group 231. The beverage output port 22 is located in the second movable sleeve. The first sleeve group 231 in this embodiment is in the form of being larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, that is, the outermost first sleeve 2311 is fixedly arranged at the first end a, and the remaining first sleeves 2311 are hierarchically embedded in the outermost first sleeve 2311 and move relative to each other along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction. Since the plurality of first sleeves 2311 move relative to each other along the first direction X to achieve expansion and contraction, and the outermost first sleeve 2311 is fixedly arranged at the first end a, therefore, when the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient is output, the first movable sleeve extends towards the second end b close to the container 25. At this time, the first movable sleeve can drive other first sleeves 2311 between the first fixed sleeve and the first movable sleeve to all extend towards the second end b close to the container 25. At this time, splashing can be avoided during the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient. After the output of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient is completed, the first movable sleeve retracts from the second end b close to the container 25 towards the first end a away from the container 25, and then can drive other first sleeves 2311 between the first fixed sleeve and the first movable sleeve to retract towards the first end a away from the container 25. At this time, the user can avoid touching the beverage output port 22 after taking the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, which affects the user experience. And the first fixed sleeve is fixed to the first end a. Therefore, during the expansion and contraction of the first sleeve group 231, the first sleeve group 231 can remain relatively fixed to the first end a away from the container 25, and thus the entire expansion and contraction process can be more stable. Therefore, the setting of this structure can facilitate the user to take the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient through the expansion and contraction of the first sleeve group 231, so as to avoid splashing of the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, which affects the user experience.

[0139] According to an embodiment of the present application, a conveying channel (not shown in the figure) is formed inside the first sleeve group 231, and a first type of beverage ingredient output port 221 is formed at the bottom of the first movable sleeve. When the user takes the first type of beverage ingredient, the first type of beverage ingredient moves from the conveying channel toward the first type of beverage ingredient output port 221 and is output from the output port. The first sleeve group 231 with a hollow structure inside forms a conveying channel, which can also facilitate the output of the first type of beverage ingredient during the process of the user taking the first type of beverage ingredient, and can make the output process of the first type of beverage ingredient smoother.

[0140] According to an embodiment of the present application, when the first sleeve group 231 is in the extended state, the inner diameter of the conveying channel gradually decreases in the direction close to the beverage output port 22. The setting of the gradually decreasing inner diameter of the conveying channel can gather the conveying path of the first type of beverage ingredient.

[0141] According to an embodiment of the present application, the beverage output device 20 further includes a second sleeve group 232. Among them, the second sleeve group 232 is sleeved outside the first sleeve group 231. The second sleeve group 232 includes a plurality of second sleeves 2322 sleeved hierarchically. The second sleeve 2322 located on the outermost side or the second sleeve 2322 located on the innermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end a. The second sleeve 2322 fixedly arranged at the first end a is the second fixed sleeve. The second sleeve 2322 farthest from the second fixed sleeve in the second sleeve group 232 is the second movable sleeve, and the second movable sleeve is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve in the first sleeve group 231. Specifically, when the second sleeve 2322 located on the outermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end a, the second sleeve group 232 has a structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom; when the second sleeve 2322 located on the innermost side is fixedly arranged at the first end a, the second sleeve group 232 has a structure that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. When the user takes the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient, since the second fixed sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end a, and the second movable sleeve, that is, the second sleeve 2322 farthest from the second fixed sleeve, is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve, at this time, as the first movable sleeve extends toward the end close to the container 25, the first movable sleeve will drive the second movable sleeve to extend toward the end close to the container 25. Since a plurality of second sleeves 2322 are sleeved hierarchically, other second sleeves 2322 will also extend toward the end close to the container 25. When the second sleeve group 232 and the first sleeve group 231 both extend toward the second end b, at this time, the distance between the first sleeve group 231 and the second sleeve group 232 and the container 25 is reduced. Furthermore, when the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient is output, the first type of beverage ingredient and / or the second type of beverage ingredient will not splash everywhere, and the user experience is better. Further, since the second fixed sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end a, the second sleeve group 232 can be more stable during the telescopic process of the second sleeve group 232.

[0142] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first sleeve 2311 and the second sleeve 2322 correspond to each other one by one and are relatively fixed. Specifically, the first sleeve 2311 and the second sleeve 2322 can be connected to each other one by one by adding a connecting member.

[0143] According to an embodiment of the present application, in order for the second type of beverage ingredient to be output from the beverage outlet 22, the beverage outlet 22 further includes a second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222. The beverage output device 20 further includes a delivery pipe 29. The output end 291 of the delivery pipe 29 forms the second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222, and the output end 291 is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve or the second movable sleeve. Specifically, when the user is taking the second type of beverage ingredient, the second type of beverage ingredient flows in the delivery pipe 29. When the second type of beverage ingredient flows to the output end 291 of the delivery pipe 29, the second type of beverage ingredient is output from the second type of beverage ingredient outlet 222 at this time. Since the output end 291 is relatively fixed to the first movable sleeve or the second movable sleeve, when the user is taking the second type of beverage ingredient, the first movable sleeve or the second movable sleeve extends towards the end close to the container 25, and thus the output end 291 can be close to the container 25, so that the second type of beverage ingredient will not splash everywhere when flowing into the container 25, thereby improving the user's operation experience. At the same time, the delivery pipe 29 is arranged between the first sleeve group 231 and the second sleeve group 232. At this time, the second sleeve group 232 can play a certain role in shielding and protecting the first sleeve group 231 and other structural members such as the delivery pipe 29 located outside the first sleeve group 231, making the overall appearance more beautiful, and at the same time, it can also extend the service life of the first sleeve group 231 and the delivery pipe 29 and other structures.

[0144] To solve the above technical problems, referring to Figure 9 the present application further provides a storage medium 30. The storage medium 30 stores program instructions 31, and the program instructions 31 can be executed to implement the control method for the beverage output device 20 described in any one of the above.

[0145] In several embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and devices can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of modules or units is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point, the displayed or discussed coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other can be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection of the device or unit can be in an electrical, mechanical or other form.

[0146] The unit described as a separation component may or may not be physically separated. The component displayed as a unit may or may not be a physical unit, that is, it may be located in one place or may be distributed to network units. Some or all of these units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0147] In addition, in each embodiment of the present application, each functional unit can be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit can exist physically alone, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit. The above-mentioned integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional unit.

[0148] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium 30. Based on such an understanding, the technical solution of the present application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of this technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium 30 and includes several instructions to enable a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) or a processor 28 (processor) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium 30 includes: various media such as USB flash drives, mobile hard disks, read-only memories (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memories (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disks, or optical discs that can store program codes.

[0149] The terms "first", "second", and "third" in the present application are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", and "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If this specific posture changes, then the directional indication also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally further includes steps or units not listed, or optionally further includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0150] The above are only the embodiments of the present application, and do not thus limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall similarly be included within the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method for a beverage output device, characterized in that, the beverage output device has a first sensing component and a beverage outlet, the first sensing component and the beverage outlet are relatively fixed and located above a carrying platform, the first sensing component is used to move synchronously with the beverage outlet, the carrying platform is used to carry a container, and the container is used to receive the beverage. The control method includes: Receiving a user instruction, the user instruction includes a first instruction, a second instruction, and a third instruction. The first instruction is an instruction to output a first type of beverage ingredient, the second instruction is an instruction to output a second type of beverage ingredient, and the third instruction is an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredient and the second type of beverage ingredient; The beverage outlet moves downward from an initial position; The first sensing component emits a first detection wave; Judging whether the first sensing component receives an echo of the first detection wave within a first preset time period; If so, stop the downward movement of the beverage outlet; In response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage outlet, output the first type of beverage ingredient and / or output the second type of beverage ingredient to the container according to the user instruction. In response to detecting that the detection information in the container meets a preset condition, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient.

2. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the beverage outlet has a movement track, the movement track has a first end far from the carrying platform and a second end close to the carrying platform, the initial position is at the first end. In the step of the beverage outlet moving downward from the initial position, the beverage outlet moves from the first end to the second end.

3. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the step of judging whether the first sensing component receives an echo of the first detection wave within a first preset time period, it further includes: If not, maintain the state of the downward movement of the beverage outlet, and return to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave.

4. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the step of maintaining the state of the downward movement of the beverage outlet and returning to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave, it includes: Maintain the state of the downward movement of the beverage outlet; Judge whether the beverage outlet reaches the second end; If so, execute the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage outlet; If not, return to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave.

5. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, Between the step of judging whether the beverage outlet reaches the second end and the step of returning to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave, it further includes: Judging whether the time difference between the time point of the previous emission of the first detection wave and the current time point reaches a second preset time period, and the second preset time period is greater than or equal to the first preset time period; If so, return to execute the step of the first sensing component emitting the first detection wave; If not, return to execute the step of judging whether the time difference between the time point when the first detection wave was emitted last time and the current time point reaches a second preset duration.

6. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 5, characterized in that the second preset duration is greater than or equal to the value obtained by dividing 2N times the distance between the initial position and the carrier by the speed of sound, where N is 1 - 1000.

7. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 1, characterized in that the detection information includes first information and / or second information; in the step of outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient to the container for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction, and stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredient and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the detection information in the container meets the preset conditions, it includes: In response to the user instruction being the first instruction, output the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the first information in the container meets the first preset condition; or In response to the user instruction being the second instruction, output the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the second information in the container meets the second preset condition; or In response to the user instruction being the third instruction, output the first type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the first information in the container meets the first preset condition; output the second type of beverage ingredient according to the user instruction, and stop outputting the second type of beverage ingredient in response to detecting that the second information in the container meets the second preset condition.

8. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 7, characterized in that the first information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient, the first preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the top of the first type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to a first preset distance, the second information is the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient, and the second preset condition is that the vertical distance between the opening edge of the container and the liquid level of the second type of beverage ingredient is less than or equal to a second preset distance; wherein, the first preset distance is greater than the second preset distance.

9. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 1, characterized in that the beverage output device further includes a water receiving box and a prompting component, a water level sensor is arranged in the water receiving box, the water receiving box is located under the carrier, the prompting component is used for outputting a prompting message, and the control method further includes: In response to the step of stopping the downward movement of the beverage output port, judge whether the water level in the water receiving box reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor; If so, the prompting component outputs a prompting message; If not, output the first type of beverage ingredients and / or output the second type of beverage ingredients to the container for receiving the beverage according to the user instruction, and at the same time continuously determine whether the water level in the water receiving box reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor. If so, stop outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredients and output the prompt information; or The control method further includes: In response to the step of receiving the user instruction, determine whether the water level in the water receiving box reaches the preset water level according to the detection signal obtained by the water level sensor; If so, the prompt component outputs a prompt message; If not, execute the step of moving the beverage outlet downward from the initial position.

10. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 9, wherein, further includes: In response to stopping outputting the first type of beverage ingredients and / or outputting the second type of beverage ingredients, control the beverage outlet to move to the initial position.

11. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 1, wherein, The detection information includes the vertical distance between the top of the object received in the container and the edge of the container opening.

12. The control method for a beverage output device according to claim 1, wherein, The control method further includes: In response to the step of receiving the user instruction, determine whether a container is detected on the carrier; If so, execute the step of moving the beverage outlet downward from the initial position; If not, the beverage outlet stops moving.

13. A beverage output device, wherein, includes: A carrier for carrying a container for receiving a beverage; An instruction receiving component for receiving user instructions, the user instructions including a first instruction, a second instruction, and a third instruction. The first instruction is an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredients, the second instruction is an instruction to output the second type of beverage ingredients, and the third instruction is an instruction to output the first type of beverage ingredients and the second type of beverage ingredients; A beverage outlet for outputting beverages, the beverages including the first type of beverage ingredients and / or the second type of beverage ingredients; A moving component connected to the beverage outlet, the moving component being used to move the beverage outlet; A first sensing component located above the carrier, the carrier being used to carry a container for receiving a beverage, the first sensing component being used to move synchronously with the beverage outlet, emit a first detection wave, and receive the echo of the first detection wave; A processor connected to the instruction receiving component, the moving component, and the first sensing component, the processor being used to execute the control method for a beverage output device according to any one of claims 1-10.

14. The beverage output device according to claim 13, wherein, The first sensing component includes a first transmitting component and a first receiving component, the first transmitting component being used to emit a first detection wave, and the first receiving component being used to receive the echo of the first detection wave.

15. The beverage output device according to claim 13, wherein, The beverage outlet has a movement track, and the movement track has a first end away from the bearing platform and a second end close to the bearing platform.

16. The beverage output device according to claim 13, wherein, the first sensing component is an ultrasonic detector or a time-of-flight detector.

17. The beverage output device according to claim 13, wherein, the beverage output device further includes a water receiving box and a prompting component. A water level sensor is arranged in the water receiving box. The water level sensor and the prompting component are connected to the processor. The water receiving box is located under the bearing platform, and the prompting component is used for outputting prompting information.

18. The beverage output device according to claim 15, wherein, the beverage output device further includes: A first sleeve group, including at least two first sleeves sleeved hierarchically. The innermost first sleeve or the outermost first sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end, and the remaining first sleeves move relative to each other along a first direction to realize expansion and contraction. The first sleeve fixedly arranged at the first end is the first fixed sleeve, and the first sleeve farthest from the first fixed sleeve in the first sleeve group is the first moving sleeve. The beverage outlet is located on the first moving sleeve; wherein, the first direction is the direction of approaching or departing from the container.

19. The beverage output device according to claim 18, wherein, a conveying channel is formed in the first sleeve group, and a first type of beverage ingredient output port is formed at the bottom of the first moving sleeve.

20. The beverage output device according to claim 19, wherein, when the first sleeve group is in an extended state, the inner diameter of the conveying channel gradually increases or decreases in the direction approaching the beverage outlet.

21. The beverage output device according to claims 18-20, wherein, the beverage output device further includes: A second sleeve group, sleeved outside the first sleeve group. The second sleeve group includes at least two second sleeves sleeved hierarchically. The outermost second sleeve or the innermost second sleeve is fixedly arranged at the first end, and the remaining second sleeves are arranged to move relative to each other along the first direction. The second sleeve fixedly arranged at the first end is the second fixed sleeve, and the second sleeve farthest from the second fixed sleeve in the second sleeve group is the second moving sleeve. The second moving sleeve is relatively fixed to the first moving sleeve.

22. The beverage output device according to claim 21, wherein, the first sleeves and the second sleeves correspond to each other one by one and are relatively fixed.

23. The beverage output device according to claim 21, wherein, the beverage outlet further includes a second type of beverage ingredient output port. The beverage output device further includes a conveying pipe, and the output end of the conveying pipe forms the second type of beverage ingredient output port. The output end is relatively fixed to the first moving sleeve or the second moving sleeve.

24. A storage medium, wherein, The storage medium stores program instructions that can be executed to implement the control method for a beverage output device according to any one of claims 1-12.

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