Flow control method and device, water treatment equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a flow control method and device, water treatment equipment and a storage medium, the method is applied to the field of water treatment equipment, and the method comprises the steps that the water inlet flow of a water inlet of the water treatment equipment within a preset duration is obtained; comparing the water inlet flow with a preset flow threshold value to determine a water load grade of the water treatment equipment; if the water use load grade is the intervention load grade, the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment is obtained, the operation voltage of the water pump is determined based on the water inlet temperature, and the working voltage of the water pump is adjusted in real time by combining the water inlet flow and the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment, so that the use safety of the water treatment equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of water treatment equipment, and particularly to a flow control method, device, water treatment equipment and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In daily life, water treatment equipment, as a device capable of instantaneously heating water, is widely used in daily life scenarios. In the prior art, when it is necessary to control the operating voltage of the water pump of the water treatment equipment, operators often need to manually control it according to the actual usage scenario. However, manual control is not only inefficient but also prone to misoperation, thus affecting the normal operation and service life of the water treatment equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a flow control method, device, water treatment equipment and storage medium, aiming to perform real-time control on the working voltage of the water pump of the water treatment equipment, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency and service life of the water treatment equipment. The technical solutions are as follows:

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a flow control method applied to a water treatment equipment, where the water treatment equipment includes a water pump, and the method includes:

[0005] Obtain the water inflow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment equipment within a preset time period;

[0006] Compare the water inflow rate with a preset flow threshold to determine the water usage load level of the water treatment equipment;

[0007] If the water usage load level is an intervention load level, obtain the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature.

[0008] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a flow control device applied to a water treatment equipment, where the water treatment equipment includes a water pump, and the device includes:

[0009] A flow acquisition unit, configured to obtain the water inflow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment equipment within a preset time period;

[0010] A data comparison unit, configured to compare the water inflow rate with a preset flow threshold to determine the water usage load level of the water treatment equipment;

[0011] A voltage adjustment unit, configured to, if the water usage load level is an intervention load level, obtain the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature.

[0012] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a water treatment device, which includes: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the flow control method as described in any one of the above.

[0013] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed, it implements the flow control method as described in any one of the above.

[0014] In the above technical solution, by obtaining the water inflow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment device within a preset time period and comparing it with a preset flow threshold, the water usage load level of the water treatment device can be accurately determined. This not only helps to promptly detect and respond to potential changes in water usage demand but also effectively avoids problems such as pump overload or underload caused by abnormal flow rates, thereby significantly improving the usage safety of the pump. If the water usage load level is determined to be an intervention load level, the inlet water temperature is further obtained, and based on this temperature, the operating voltage of the pump is precisely adjusted. Adopting this solution can ensure that the water flow obtains an appropriate heating time in the instant heating unit, meeting the user's demand for hot water temperature while avoiding energy waste caused by insufficient or excessive heating. By dynamically adjusting the pump voltage, unnecessary mechanical wear can also be reduced, extending the service life of the pump. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a scenario of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a scenario of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic flowchart of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a scenario of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic flowchart of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of a flow control device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of a water treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] To make the features and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] The technical solutions in the present application will be clearly and elaborately described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Among them, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, " / " means "or". For example, A / B may mean A or B. The "and / or" in the text is only a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B may mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more than two.

[0027] Hereinafter, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as implying or indicating relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0028] To improve the usage efficiency and safety of the water treatment device, an embodiment of the present application provides a flow control method, and the execution subject of the flow control method is the water treatment device. The following is a detailed description. It should be noted that the description order of the following embodiments does not limit the preferred order of the embodiments. Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 It is a controller architecture diagram of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. The specific process of the flow control method can be as follows:

[0029] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the scenario of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] As Figure 1 shown, the water treatment device includes a solenoid valve, a negative pressure valve, a flow meter, a capacitance sensor, a water pump, and an instant heating unit. Among them, the solenoid valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water flow. It controls the opening and closing of the valve through an electromagnetic signal to ensure that water flows into the water treatment device only when needed. The negative pressure valve is used to prevent negative pressure from being generated inside the water treatment device to ensure smooth water flow. The negative pressure valve will automatically open when the internal pressure of the water treatment device is too low to prevent water backflow or the formation of a vacuum inside the controller. The flow meter is used to measure the incoming water flow and can provide real-time flow data for monitoring and controlling the water flow. The capacitance sensor is used to detect the characteristics of water, such as water quality, temperature, or other parameters. The water pump is used to provide power to pump water from the water inlet to the instant heating unit. The instant heating unit is used to heat the water delivered by the water pump to the temperature required by the user.

[0031] Specifically, when the water treatment device is operating, water flows in from the water inlet. At this time, the solenoid valve receives an opening signal to allow water to flow in, and at the same time, the negative pressure valve ensures that no negative pressure is generated inside the water treatment device to prevent pipeline deformation or rupture. The flow meter collects the water flow at the water inlet every preset time interval within a preset unit time and sends the water flow within the preset unit time to the controller of the water treatment device. The controller compares the obtained water flow with a preset flow threshold to determine the water usage load level of the water treatment device. Among them, the water usage load level is divided into an intervention load level and a safety load level. When the water treatment device is at the safety load level, it means that the user's water demand is small, and the water flow provided by the water inlet can meet the user's actual water demand, that is, the incoming water flow is greater than the user's water consumption. In this scenario, there is no need to adjust the operating voltage of the water pump.

[0032] When the water usage load level of the water treatment device is the intervention load level, it indicates that the user's water demand is relatively large, and the water flow rate entering from the water inlet cannot fully meet the user's actual water demand, that is, the inlet water flow rate is less than the user's water consumption. In this scenario, the inlet water temperature at the water inlet is further obtained in real time through the built-in water temperature sensor. By comparing the inlet water temperature with the preset inlet water temperature threshold, when the inlet water temperature is lower than the inlet water temperature threshold, the controller of the water treatment device determines that a longer heating time is required to reach the hot water temperature required by the user. Therefore, the operating voltage of the water pump is reduced to reduce its output power, thereby slowing down the water flow rate and ensuring that the water has sufficient residence time in the instant heating unit for sufficient heating. This can not only ensure that the water temperature meets the user's needs, but also automatically reduce the operating voltage of the water pump to reduce unnecessary energy consumption and mechanical wear to achieve energy-saving effects, while avoiding problems such as uneven heating or unstable controller caused by too fast water flow, improving the efficiency, stability and safety of the entire water supply controller.

[0033] Exemplarily, when the user turns on the water treatment device, water enters from the water inlet at this time. The solenoid valve receives the operation signal of the water treatment device and allows the water flow to pass through. The negative pressure valve ensures that there is no negative pressure in the system. The flow meter measures the inlet water flow rate every 5 seconds and sends it to the controller. Suppose that within 1 minute, the inlet water flow rate recorded by the flow meter is 30 liters, while the preset safe flow threshold is 40 liters. The controller finds that the current water flow rate is lower than the preset safe threshold and determines it as the intervention load level. At this time, the built-in water temperature sensor shows that the inlet water temperature is 10 degrees Celsius, which is lower than the set threshold of 15 degrees Celsius. In order to ensure that the user can obtain hot water with sufficient temperature, the controller decides to reduce the operating voltage of the water pump from 220 volts to 180 volts, slow down the water flow rate, so that the water has more time to be heated in the instant heating unit, while reducing the energy consumption and wear of the water pump, and improving the use efficiency and safety of the water treatment device.

[0034] Based on Figure 1 the scene diagram shown below, the following will be combined with Figures 2 - 7 to introduce in detail a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Based on the above situation, an embodiment of the present application proposes a flow control method. Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 which is a schematic flow chart of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 2 shown, the method of the embodiment of the present application may include the following steps S101 - step S103.

[0036] S101, obtain the inlet water flow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment device within a preset time period.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present application, the flowmeter is usually installed on the pipeline at the water inlet of the water treatment equipment. Common flowmeters include electromagnetic flowmeters, turbine flowmeters, vortex street flowmeters, etc., and no specific limitations are imposed here. Taking the electromagnetic flowmeter as an example, based on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, when a conductive liquid flows in a magnetic field, an induced electromotive force will be generated in the direction perpendicular to both the magnetic field direction and the liquid flow direction, and this electromotive force is proportional to the flow velocity of the liquid.

[0038] The flowmeter itself is equipped with a signal output device for transmitting the measured flow signal (usually an analog signal or a digital signal) to the connected data acquisition unit. Among them, the data acquisition unit can be a module on the control main board of the water treatment equipment or a dedicated external data collector. For analog signals, the data acquisition unit will convert them into digital signals through an analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) circuit for subsequent processing and storage.

[0039] Specifically, the inlet water timer is enabled when the water treatment equipment is in an operating state. Within a preset duration, the data acquisition unit will collect the flow data transmitted by the flowmeter at a certain frequency (for example, once per second) and store these data in a preset storage area. When the preset duration ends, the data acquisition unit will process the stored flow data. If the flow data is instantaneous flow, it is necessary to calculate the cumulative flow within the preset duration and record it as the inlet water flow within the preset duration. For a stable flow, the cumulative flow can be simply obtained by multiplying the instantaneous flow by the preset duration to get the inlet water flow within the preset duration. However, if the flow is fluctuating, it is necessary to perform integral calculation on the flow data at each time point to determine the inlet water flow within the preset duration.

[0040] S102. Compare the inlet water flow with a preset flow threshold to determine the water usage load level of the water treatment equipment.

[0041] Specifically, the water treatment equipment obtains the inlet water flow data through the flowmeter installed on the inlet pipeline. This flowmeter can measure and transmit the flow velocity information of the water flow at the inlet in real time, and the data acquisition unit will process the signal transmitted by the flowmeter and convert it into a directly readable inlet water flow value.

[0042] When the data acquisition unit receives the current inlet water flow data, it starts to perform a comparison operation with the preset flow threshold. Three flow thresholds are preset in the water treatment equipment, namely the first flow threshold, the second flow threshold, and the third flow threshold, and the first flow threshold is greater than the second flow threshold which is greater than the third flow threshold.

[0043] If the detected water inlet flow rate is equal to or greater than the first flow threshold, it indicates that the water inlet condition of the current water treatment device is in an ideal state, with sufficient water volume and within the range that the water treatment device can handle efficiently and safely. At this time, the water usage load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the safe load level. Under the safe load level, the operating voltage of the water pump of the water treatment device does not require additional intervention or adjustment and can continuously and stably treat the inlet water to meet the expected water quality standards.

[0044] If the water inlet flow rate is equal to or greater than the second flow threshold but less than the first flow threshold, it means that although the water inlet flow rate has not reached the optimal state, it is still at an acceptable relatively high level. However, it has begun to approach the range that can affect the treatment effect or operating stability of the water treatment device. At this time, the water usage load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the first intervention load level. If the water inlet flow rate is equal to or greater than the third flow threshold and less than the second flow threshold, the water usage load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the second intervention load level. Under the second intervention load level, through the process of comparing the water inlet flow rate with the preset flow threshold, the water treatment device can accurately determine its own water usage load level and implement corresponding coping strategies according to different levels, so as to ensure that the device can operate as efficiently and stably as possible under different water inlet flow rate conditions.

[0045] S103. If the water usage load level is the intervention load level, obtain the water inlet temperature of the water treatment device and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature.

[0046] Specifically, when the water usage load level is determined to be the first intervention load level, the controller of the water treatment device immediately obtains the current initial operating voltage of the water pump. This initial operating voltage can be obtained by a voltage sensor connected to the water pump or read from the operating parameter record of the water pump. At the same time, the temperature sensor in the water treatment device measures the water inlet temperature, obtains the current water inlet temperature value, and compares it with the preset water temperature threshold. If the water inlet temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, it indicates that under the current first intervention load level, the water inlet temperature is low, which will affect the overall heating process. Then, the controller adjusts the initial operating voltage of the water pump to the first target operating voltage according to the preset adjustment strategy. The first target operating voltage is a voltage value obtained through experiments or theoretical calculations and is suitable for this low-temperature and first intervention load level working condition to enable the water pump to operate efficiently and stably, so as to ensure that under this load level and water inlet temperature condition, the water pump can operate at an appropriate power to maintain the normal circulation and treatment process of the water flow inside the water treatment device.

[0047] When it is determined that the water usage load level is the second intervention load level, first obtain the initial operating voltage of the water pump. Then, judge the inlet water temperature. If the inlet water temperature is equal to or higher than the water temperature threshold, it means that although it is at the second intervention load level, the inlet water temperature is relatively high. At this time, adjust the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage to optimize the operating parameters of the water pump under this working condition and ensure that the equipment can operate effectively at this load level and higher inlet water temperature. If the inlet water temperature is lower than the water temperature threshold when the water usage load level is the second intervention load level, then adjust the initial operating voltage to the second target operating voltage. This second target operating voltage is specifically set for this low-temperature and second intervention load level situation. Different from the first target operating voltage, the second target operating voltage can better adapt to this more challenging operating condition, enabling the water pump to still maintain a certain operating performance in a low-load and low-temperature environment, minimizing the impact on the entire water treatment process, and ensuring that the water treatment equipment can operate as stably as possible under different load levels and combinations of inlet water temperatures, achieving effective control and optimization of the water treatment process.

[0048] As can be seen from the above, by obtaining the inlet water flow rate at the water treatment equipment inlet within a preset time period and comparing it with a preset flow rate threshold, the water usage load level of the water treatment equipment can be accurately determined. This not only helps to promptly detect and respond to potential changes in water usage demand but also effectively avoids problems such as water pump overload or underload caused by abnormal flow rates, thereby significantly improving the safety of water pump use. If the water usage load level is determined to be the intervention load level, further obtain the inlet water temperature and precisely adjust the operating voltage of the water pump based on this temperature. Adopting this solution can ensure that the water flow obtains an appropriate heating time in the instant heating unit, meeting the user's demand for hot water temperature while avoiding energy waste caused by insufficient or excessive heating. By dynamically adjusting the water pump voltage, unnecessary mechanical wear can also be reduced, extending the service life of the water pump.

[0049] In the actual scenario, since the actual water usage data of users will show dynamic changes, it is necessary to adjust the operating voltage of the water pump in real time according to the actual water usage data of users. Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 which is a schematic flow diagram of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 3 shown, the method of the embodiment of the present application may include the following steps S201 - S204.

[0050] S201, if the inlet water flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset first flow rate threshold, determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment equipment is the safe load level.

[0051] In the embodiment of the present application, if it is detected that the influent flow rate is equal to or greater than the first flow rate threshold, this indicates that the influent situation of the current water treatment device is in an ideal state, with sufficient water volume and within the range that the water treatment device can efficiently and safely handle. At this time, the water usage load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the safe load level. Under the safe load level, the operating voltage of the water pump of the water treatment device does not require additional intervention or adjustment and can continuously and stably treat the influent to meet the expected water quality standards.

[0052] Exemplarily, the first flow rate threshold is 800 milliliters per minute, and when the water treatment device is operating, the flowmeter continuously monitors the water flow situation at the influent port. When it is detected that the influent flow rate reaches 900 milliliters per minute in a certain monitoring, since 900 milliliters per minute is greater than the preset first flow rate threshold of 800 milliliters per minute, according to the established rule, the water treatment device determines that its current water usage load level is the safe load level at this time. This means that the current water volume entering the device is sufficient and within the ideal range that the device can efficiently handle, and there is no need to adjust or intervene in the operating voltage of the water pump.

[0053] S202, if the influent flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset second flow rate threshold and less than the first flow rate threshold, then determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is the first intervention load level.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, if the influent flow rate is equal to or greater than the second flow rate threshold but less than the first flow rate threshold, it means that although the influent flow rate has not reached the best state, it is still at an acceptable relatively high level, but it has begun to approach the range that may affect the treatment effect or operating stability of the device. At this time, determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is the first intervention load level, where the second flow rate threshold can be set according to the actual usage scenario and is not specifically limited here.

[0055] Exemplarily, the second flow rate threshold is 600 milliliters per minute. When the influent flow rate at the influent port is monitored to be 700 milliliters per minute, since it is greater than the preset second flow rate threshold of 600 milliliters per minute and less than the first flow rate threshold of 800 milliliters per minute, the water usage load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the first intervention load level at this time.

[0056] S203, if the influent flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, then determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is the second intervention load level.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, if the influent flow rate is equal to or greater than the third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, at this time determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is the second intervention load level, where the third flow rate threshold can be set according to the actual usage scenario and is not specifically limited here.

[0058] Exemplarily, the third flow rate threshold is 400 milliliters per minute. The flow meter detects that the water inlet flow rate at the water inlet is 500 milliliters per minute within a preset duration. Since it is greater than the third flow rate threshold of 400 milliliters per minute and less than the second flow rate threshold of 600 milliliters per minute, the water usage load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the second intervention load level.

[0059] S204, if the water inlet flow rate is less than the third flow rate threshold, generate a load prompt message and control the water pump to operate at the minimum operating voltage.

[0060] Specifically, the flow meter in the water treatment device accurately measures the flow rate of the water inlet in real time and transmits the measurement data to the controller of the water treatment device. When the controller receives water inlet flow rate data less than the preset third flow rate threshold, it immediately triggers the load prompt message generation mechanism. At this time, the controller constructs a complete load prompt message according to a pre-set information template, including key information such as device number, abnormal water inlet flow rate value, time stamp, etc. Then, through a built-in communication module, such as a communication module based on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular network, the load prompt message is sent to a mobile device associated with the water treatment device.

[0061] At the same time, the controller sends an instruction to the drive circuit of the water pump, requiring the operating voltage of the water pump to be adjusted to the minimum operating voltage. This instruction is transmitted to the voltage regulating device of the water pump through an electrical control circuit, and the device gradually reduces the voltage according to the instruction until the minimum operating voltage set value is reached. During the adjustment process, the change of the voltage will be continuously monitored to ensure the accuracy and stability of the adjustment.

[0062] Exemplarily, after the controller receives the water inlet flow rate data sent by the flow meter and finds that the water inlet flow rate is lower than the third flow rate threshold, the controller quickly generates a corresponding load prompt message, for example, "The water usage load exceeds the load threshold, please pay attention", and sends the load prompt message to the user's mobile phone APP or broadcasts it through a smart device.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 which is a schematic diagram of the scenario of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 4As shown: Starting from obtaining the influent flow rate, first compare the influent flow rate with the first flow rate threshold. If the influent flow rate is greater than or equal to the first flow rate threshold, the water treatment device is at the safe load level; if it is less than the first flow rate threshold, continue to compare it with the second flow rate threshold. If the influent flow rate is greater than or equal to the second flow rate threshold and less than the first flow rate threshold, it is at the first intervention load level; if it is less than the second flow rate threshold, then compare it with the third flow rate threshold. If the influent flow rate is greater than or equal to the third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, it is at the second intervention load level; if it is less than the third flow rate threshold, generate a load prompt message.

[0064] As can be seen from the above, when the influent flow rate reaches or exceeds the first flow rate threshold, the water treatment device is at the safe load level and can operate stably and efficiently. Secondly, for the cases of the first intervention load level and the second intervention load level, the water treatment device can take corresponding optimization intervention measures according to different load levels to ensure that the treatment effect still meets the standards when there are certain fluctuations in the influent flow rate. Finally, when the influent flow rate is less than the third flow rate threshold, generating a load prompt message can timely notify personnel to check and solve problems. At the same time, controlling the water pump to work at the minimum operating voltage can prevent the water pump from being damaged, while ensuring the basic operating state of the water treatment device and prolonging the service life of the water treatment device.

[0065] Since there will be additional power overflow when the influent flow rate is small and the operating voltage of the water pump is high, and when the influent water temperature is low, if the water pump power is large, it will cause the water flow to be too fast, resulting in the water temperature not being heated to the temperature required by the user. Therefore, it is necessary to control the operating voltage of the water pump according to the influent flow rate and the influent water temperature. Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 is a flowchart of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 5 shown, the method of the embodiment of the present application may include the following steps S301 - S305.

[0066] S301, determine the water use load level of the water treatment device.

[0067] Specifically, for the execution process of S301, please refer to the above S102 and will not be elaborated here.

[0068] S302, if the water use load level is the first intervention load level, obtain the initial operating voltage of the water pump.

[0069] Specifically, when the water use load level of the water treatment device is determined to be the first intervention load level (that is, the influent flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset second flow rate threshold and less than the first flow rate threshold), the controller obtains the current operating voltage of the water pump and defines it as the initial operating voltage.

[0070] Exemplarily, when the water usage load level of the water treatment device is the first intervention load level, the current operating voltage of the water pump is obtained as 200V, and at this time, 200V is determined as the initial operating voltage of the water pump.

[0071] S303. If the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, then adjust the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage.

[0072] In the embodiment of the present application, the water temperature threshold can be set according to the actual application scenario, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0073] Specifically, under the first intervention load level, obtain the inlet water temperature at the water inlet of the water treatment device according to the preset water temperature sensor, and compare it with the preset water temperature threshold. If the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, then adjust the initial operating voltage of the water pump to the first target operating voltage. Among them, the first target operating voltage can be the voltage obtained after reducing the initial operating voltage by 10%, and the first target operating voltage can also be set according to the actual usage scenario, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0074] Exemplarily, the water treatment device is at the first intervention load level and the water temperature threshold is 15 degrees Celsius, and the inlet water temperature detected by the water temperature sensor is 10 degrees Celsius. At this time, since the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, the initial operating voltage is decreased by 10% to obtain the first target operating voltage. For example, if the initial operating voltage is 220V, then the first target operating voltage is 198V, and control the water pump to operate at 198V.

[0075] S304. If the water usage load level is the second intervention load level, then adjust the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage when the inlet water temperature is equal to or greater than the water temperature threshold.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present application, when the water usage load level is the second intervention load level (that is, the inlet water flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold), the inlet water temperature is also obtained based on the preset water temperature sensor. If the inlet water temperature is equal to or greater than the water temperature threshold, then adjust the initial operating voltage of the water pump to the first target operating voltage. Among them, for the execution process of adjusting the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage, please refer to the above S303, and details are not described here again.

[0077] S305. When the water usage load level is the second intervention load level, if the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, then adjust the initial operating voltage to the second target operating voltage.

[0078] Specifically, at the second intervention load level, the water inlet temperature of the water treatment device is obtained according to a preset water temperature sensor and compared with a preset water temperature threshold. If the water inlet temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, the initial operating voltage of the water pump is adjusted to a second target operating voltage. The second target operating voltage can be the voltage obtained by reducing the initial operating voltage by 15%, and the second target operating voltage can also be set according to the actual usage scenario, which is not specifically limited here.

[0079] Exemplarily, when the water treatment device is at the second intervention load level, the water temperature threshold is 15 degrees Celsius, and the water inlet temperature detected by the water temperature sensor is 10 degrees Celsius. At this time, since the water inlet temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, the initial operating voltage is decreased by 15% to obtain the second target operating voltage. For example, if the initial operating voltage is 220V, the second target operating voltage is 157V, and the water pump is controlled to operate at 187V.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 which is a schematic diagram of the scenario of a flow control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 6 shown: First, the inlet water flow is compared with a first flow threshold. If it is greater than or equal to the first flow threshold, it enters the safe load level; if it is less than the first flow threshold, it is compared with a second flow threshold. If it is greater than or equal to the second flow threshold, it enters the first intervention load level, and then further determines whether to apply the first target operating voltage according to the relationship between the inlet water temperature and the water temperature threshold; if it is less than the second flow threshold, it is compared with a third flow threshold. If it is greater than or equal to the third flow threshold, it enters the second intervention load level, and further determines whether to apply the first target operating voltage or the second target operating voltage according to the relationship between the inlet water temperature and the water temperature threshold; if it is less than the third flow threshold, a load prompt message is generated. The entire flowchart determines the load level and operating voltage of the water treatment device by judging the inlet water flow and temperature.

[0081] As can be seen from the above, for the first intervention load level, adjusting the voltage of the water pump according to the inlet water temperature can enable the water pump to adapt to temperature changes, optimize the operating efficiency and reduce energy consumption when the inlet water temperature is low. For the second intervention load level, adjusting the voltage of the water pump according to the inlet water temperature can maintain the stability of the device and prevent overheating failures when the inlet water temperature is high; when the inlet water temperature is low, it can make the water pump operate at an appropriate power, protect the device, save energy, and improve the reliability of the operation of the water treatment device.

[0082] Since in the actual scenario, the actual water usage data of users will show dynamic changes, it is necessary to adjust the operating voltage of the water pump in real time according to the actual water usage data of users. As Figure 7 shown, the method of the embodiment of the present application may include the following step S401.

[0083] S401. When the water pump is operating at the first target operating voltage or the second target operating voltage, if it is detected that the water usage load level has returned to the safe load level, control the water pump to operate at the initial operating voltage.

[0084] Specifically, when the water pump is operating at the first target operating voltage or the second target operating voltage, continuously monitor the water usage load level. Once it is detected that the water inflow rate reaches or meets the preset flow threshold, that is, when the water usage load level has returned to the safe load level, immediately send a control signal to the voltage regulation module of the water pump. This control signal will instruct the voltage regulation module to adjust the operating voltage of the water pump from the current first target operating voltage or second target operating voltage back to the initial operating voltage.

[0085] During the adjustment process, the voltage regulation module will gradually change the power supply voltage of the water pump according to the requirements of the control signal. For example, if the water pump is restored from the first target operating voltage to the initial operating voltage, the voltage regulation module will increase the power supply voltage to the initial value; if it is restored from the second target operating voltage, it will also accurately adjust to the initial operating voltage.

[0086] As can be seen from the above, through the voltage control and monitoring mechanism, it can be ensured that the water pump can smoothly switch from the low-voltage operating state to the initial operating voltage state, thereby ensuring that the water treatment equipment operates at the best performance under the safe load level, avoiding damage to the water pump caused by voltage mutation, and ensuring the stable operation and service life of the water treatment equipment.

[0087] Based on Figure 1 the scenario schematic diagram, the flow control device provided by the embodiment of the present application will be introduced in detail below. It should be noted that Figure 8 , the flow control device in Figure 8 is used to execute the method of the embodiment of the present application Figures 2 - 7 shown. For the sake of convenience of description, only the parts related to the embodiment of the present application are shown. For the specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the embodiment shown in Figures 2 - 7 of the present application. Among them, the flow control device 600 may include a flow acquisition unit 501, a data comparison unit 502, and a voltage adjustment unit 503, as follows:

[0088] The flow acquisition unit 501 is used to acquire the water inflow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment equipment within a preset time period.

[0089] The data comparison unit 502 is used to compare the water inflow rate with the preset flow threshold to determine the water usage load level of the water treatment equipment.

[0090] The voltage adjustment unit 503 is used to, if the water usage load level is the intervention load level, acquire the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature.

[0091] In some embodiments, the data comparison unit 502 further includes a first determination unit, a second determination unit, and a third determination unit.

[0092] The first determination unit is configured to determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is a safe load level if the influent water flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset first flow rate threshold.

[0093] The second determination unit is configured to determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is a first intervention load level if the influent water flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset second flow rate threshold and less than the first flow rate threshold, and the second flow rate threshold is less than the first flow rate threshold.

[0094] The third determination unit is configured to determine that the water usage load level of the water treatment device is a second intervention load level if the influent water flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, and the third flow rate threshold is less than the second flow rate threshold.

[0095] In some embodiments, the data comparison unit 502 further includes a fourth determination unit.

[0096] The fourth determination unit is configured to generate a load prompt message if the influent water flow rate is less than the third flow rate threshold, and control the water pump to operate at the minimum operating voltage.

[0097] In some embodiments, the voltage adjustment unit 503 further includes an initial voltage acquisition unit and a first voltage adjustment unit.

[0098] The initial voltage acquisition unit is configured to acquire the initial operating voltage of the water pump if the water usage load level is the first intervention load level.

[0099] The first voltage adjustment unit is configured to adjust the initial operating voltage to a first target operating voltage if the influent water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, and the first target operating voltage is less than the initial operating voltage.

[0100] In some embodiments, the voltage adjustment unit 503 further includes a second voltage adjustment unit.

[0101] The second voltage adjustment unit is configured to adjust the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage when the influent water temperature is equal to or greater than the water temperature threshold if the water usage load level is the second intervention load level.

[0102] In some embodiments, the voltage adjustment unit 503 further includes a third voltage adjustment unit.

[0103] A third voltage adjustment unit is configured to adjust the initial operating voltage to a second target operating voltage when the water usage load level is the second intervention load level and the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, and the second target operating voltage is less than the first target operating voltage.

[0104] In some embodiments, the voltage adjustment unit 503 further includes a fourth voltage adjustment unit.

[0105] The fourth voltage adjustment unit is configured to control the water pump to operate at the initial operating voltage when it is detected that the water usage load level has returned to the safe load level while the water pump is operating at the first target operating voltage or the second target operating voltage.

[0106] In the embodiments of the present application, by obtaining the inlet water flow rate at the water treatment device inlet within a preset time period and comparing it with a preset flow rate threshold, the water usage load level of the water treatment device can be accurately determined. This not only helps to timely detect and respond to potential changes in water usage demand but also effectively avoids problems such as water pump overload or underload caused by abnormal flow rates, thereby significantly improving the usage safety of the water pump. If the water usage load level is determined to be an intervention load level, the inlet water temperature is further obtained, and based on this temperature, the operating voltage of the water pump is precisely adjusted. Adopting this solution can ensure that the water flow obtains an appropriate heating time in the instant heating unit, meeting the user's demand for hot water temperature while avoiding energy waste caused by insufficient or excessive heating. By dynamically adjusting the water pump voltage, unnecessary mechanical wear can also be reduced, extending the service life of the water pump.

[0107] In addition, the flow control device provided in the above embodiments and an embodiment of a flow control method belong to the same concept. The implementation process is detailed in the method embodiment and will not be elaborated here.

[0108] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application above are only for description and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. In some cases, the actions or steps recorded in the claims can be executed in a different order from that in the embodiments and still achieve the desired results. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific order or consecutive order shown to achieve the desired results. In certain embodiments, multi-tasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0109] Please refer to Figure 9 , which is a schematic structural diagram of a water treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 9 shown, the water treatment device 600 includes a processor 601 and a memory 602. Among them, the processor 601 is electrically connected to the memory 602.

[0110] The processor 601 is the control center of the water treatment device 600 and may include one or more processing cores. The processor 601 connects various parts of the entire water treatment device through various interfaces and lines, and by running or calling the computer programs stored in the memory 602 and the data stored in the memory 602, it executes various functions of the water treatment device and processes data, thereby performing overall management and control of the water treatment device. Optionally, the processor 601 may be implemented in at least one hardware form of digital signal processing (DSP), field programmable gate array (FPGA), or programmable logic array (PLA). The processor 601 may integrate one or a combination of several of a CPU, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a modem. Among them, the CPU mainly processes operations, user pages, and application programs, etc.; the GPU is responsible for rendering and drawing display content; the modem is used to process wireless communication. It can be understood that the above modem may not be integrated into the processor 601 and may be implemented separately through a communication chip.

[0111] The memory 602 can be used to store software programs and modules. The processor 601 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the computer programs and modules stored in the memory 602. The memory 602 mainly includes a program storage area and a data storage area. Among them, the program storage area can store an operating system, computer programs required for at least one function, etc.; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the water treatment device.

[0112] In addition, the memory 602 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices. Correspondingly, the memory 602 may also include a memory controller to provide the processor 601 with access to the memory 602.

[0113] In the embodiment of the present application, the processor 601 in the water treatment device 600 loads the instructions corresponding to the processes of one or more computer programs into the memory 602 according to the following steps, and the processor 601 runs the computer programs stored in the memory 602 to implement various functions as follows:

[0114] Obtain the influent flow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment device within a preset time period;

[0115] Compare the influent flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold to determine the water usage load level of the water treatment device;

[0116] If the water load level is the intervention load level, obtain the inlet water temperature of the water treatment device, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the inlet water temperature.

[0117] Optionally, when the processor 601 executes to compare the inlet water flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold to determine the water load level of the water treatment device, it specifically executes: if the inlet water flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset first flow rate threshold, determine that the water load level of the water treatment device is the safe load level; if the inlet water flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset second flow rate threshold and less than the first flow rate threshold, determine that the water load level of the water treatment device is the first intervention load level, and the second flow rate threshold is less than the first flow rate threshold; if the inlet water flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, determine that the water load level of the water treatment device is the second intervention load level, and the third flow rate threshold is less than the second flow rate threshold.

[0118] Optionally, after the processor 601 executes that if the inlet water flow rate is equal to or greater than the preset third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, determine that the water load level of the water treatment device is the second intervention load level, it specifically executes: if the inlet water flow rate is less than the third flow rate threshold, generate a load prompt message, and control the water pump to work at the minimum operating voltage.

[0119] Optionally, when the processor 601 executes that if the water load level is the intervention load level, obtain the inlet water temperature of the water treatment device, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the inlet water temperature, it specifically executes: if the water load level is the first intervention load level, obtain the initial operating voltage of the water pump; if the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, adjust the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage, and the first target operating voltage is less than the initial operating voltage.

[0120] Optionally, when the processor 601 executes that if the water load level is the intervention load level, obtain the inlet water temperature of the water treatment device, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the inlet water temperature, it specifically executes: if the water load level is the second intervention load level, adjust the initial operating voltage to the first target operating voltage when the inlet water temperature is equal to or greater than the water temperature threshold.

[0121] Optionally, when the processor 601 executes that if the water load level is the intervention load level, obtain the inlet water temperature of the water treatment device, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the inlet water temperature, it specifically executes: when the water load level is the second intervention load level, if the inlet water temperature is less than the water temperature threshold, adjust the initial operating voltage to the second target operating voltage, and the second target operating voltage is less than the first target operating voltage.

[0122] Optionally, the processor 601 is further configured to specifically execute: when the water pump operates at the first target operating voltage or the second target operating voltage, if it is detected that the water usage load level has returned to the safe load level, control the water pump to operate at the initial operating voltage.

[0123] In the embodiments of the present application, by obtaining the water inflow rate at the water inlet of the water treatment device within a preset time period and comparing it with a preset flow threshold, the water usage load level of the water treatment device can be accurately determined. This not only helps to timely detect and respond to potential changes in water usage demand but also effectively avoids problems such as water pump overload or underload caused by abnormal flow rates, thereby significantly improving the usage safety of the water pump. If the water usage load level is determined to be the intervention load level, the inlet water temperature is further obtained, and based on this temperature, the operating voltage of the water pump is precisely adjusted. Adopting this solution can ensure that the water flow obtains an appropriate heating time in the instant heating unit, which not only meets the user's demand for hot water temperature but also avoids energy waste caused by insufficient or excessive heating. By dynamically adjusting the water pump voltage, unnecessary mechanical wear can also be reduced, and the service life of the water pump can be extended.

[0124] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer-readable storage medium, in which a computer program is stored. When the computer program runs on a computer, the computer is enabled to execute the above-related method steps to implement a flow control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0125] In addition, the device provided in the embodiments of the present application may specifically be a chip, a component, or a module. The chip may include a connected processor and a memory; wherein, the memory is used to store instructions, and when the processor calls and executes the instructions, the chip can execute a flow control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0126] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer program code is stored. When the computer program code runs on a computer, the computer is enabled to execute the above-related method steps to implement a flow control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0127] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer program product. When the computer program product runs on a computer, the computer is enabled to execute the above-related steps to implement a flow control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0128] Among them, the device, computer-readable storage medium, computer program product, or chip provided in the embodiments of the present application are all used to execute the corresponding methods provided above. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods provided above, and will not be elaborated here.

[0129] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can understand that for the convenience and conciseness of description, only the division of the above functional modules is used as an example. In actual applications, the above functions can be allocated to different functional modules according to needs, that is, the internal structure of the device is divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0130] In the embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed device and method can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only 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, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another device, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the displayed or discussed direct coupling or communication connection between relevant ones can be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection of the device or unit can be in electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0131] The above content is only the specific implementation manner of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should all be covered by the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A flow control method, characterized in that: Applied to water treatment equipment, the water treatment equipment includes a water pump, and the method includes: Obtaining the water inlet flow rate of the water treatment equipment within a preset time period; Comparing the water inlet flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold to determine the water load level of the water treatment equipment; If the water load level is an intervention load level, the inlet water temperature of the water treatment device is acquired, and the operating voltage of the water pump is determined based on the inlet water temperature.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The step of comparing the water inlet flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold to determine the water load level of the water treatment equipment includes: If the water inlet flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset first flow rate threshold, determining that the water load level of the water treatment equipment is a safe load level; If the water inlet flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset second flow rate threshold and less than the first flow rate threshold, it is determined that the water load level of the water treatment equipment is a first intervention load level, and the second flow rate threshold is less than the first flow rate threshold; If the water inlet flow is equal to or greater than a preset third flow threshold and less than the second flow threshold, the water load level of the water treatment equipment is determined to be a second intervention load level, and the third flow threshold is less than the second flow threshold.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that If the water inlet flow rate is equal to or greater than a preset third flow rate threshold and less than the second flow rate threshold, after determining that the water load level of the water treatment equipment is a second intervention load level, the method further includes: If the water inlet flow rate is less than the third flow rate threshold, load prompt information is generated, and the water pump is controlled to operate at a minimum operating voltage.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the water load level is an intervention load level, obtaining the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment, and determining the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature, including: If the water load level is the first intervention load level, obtaining an initial operating voltage of the water pump; If the inlet water temperature is lower than the water temperature threshold, the initial operating voltage is adjusted to a first target operating voltage, and the first target operating voltage is lower than the initial operating voltage.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that If the water load level is an intervention load level, obtaining the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment, and determining the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature, including: If the water usage load level is the second intervention load level, the initial operating voltage is adjusted to the first target operating voltage when the inlet water temperature is equal to or greater than the water temperature threshold.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that If the water load level is an intervention load level, obtaining the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment, and determining the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature, including: When the water load level is the second intervention load level, if the inlet water temperature is lower than the water temperature threshold, the initial operating voltage is adjusted to a second target operating voltage, and the second target operating voltage is lower than the first target operating voltage.

7. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The method further comprises: When the water pump is operated at the first target operating voltage or the second target operating voltage, if it is detected that the water load level is restored to the safe load level, the water pump is controlled to operate at the initial operating voltage.

8. A flow control device, characterized in that: Applicable to water treatment equipment, the water treatment equipment includes a water pump, including: A flow acquisition unit, used to acquire the water inlet flow rate of the water treatment equipment within a preset time period; A data comparison unit, used for comparing the water inlet flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold value to determine the water load level of the water treatment equipment; A voltage adjustment unit is used to obtain the water inlet temperature of the water treatment equipment if the water load level is an intervention load level, and determine the operating voltage of the water pump based on the water inlet temperature.

9. A water treatment device, characterized in that: The water treatment equipment comprises: A memory for storing executable program codes; A processor is used to call and run the executable program code from the memory, so that the water treatment equipment executes the flow control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed, the flow control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is implemented.

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