Water temperature control method and device of water dispenser

Abstract

The invention provides a water temperature control method and device of a water dispenser, the water dispenser comprises a normal-temperature water tank and a heating water tank, the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank are communicated through a condenser, and the method comprises the steps that the water level in the normal-temperature water tank is lowered to a first water level, and water in the heating water tank is heated to a target temperature; water is supplemented into the heating water tank within a first preset time period, and hot water in the heating water tank is conveyed to the normal-temperature water tank through a condenser in the water supplementing process; the operations of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, supplementing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period and conveying the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser in the water supplementing process are repeated till the water level in the normal-temperature water tank rises to the second water level; controlling the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion. The capacity can be expanded on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser, and the requirement of a user for using a large amount of hot water is met in a low-cost mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance control, and particularly relates to a water temperature control method and device for a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] In the existing volumetric integrated water purifier and water heater, there are two water tanks inside, one is a normal temperature water tank and the other is a hot water tank. When the user inputs a water temperature signal, the integrated water purifier and water heater mixes the water in the two water tanks in a calibrated proportion and takes it out from the faucet. To reach the set target value, the water temperature in the normal temperature water tank is generally the external supply water temperature, and the water temperature in the hot water tank is high-temperature boiling water.

[0003] However, the capacities of the normal temperature water tank and the hot water tank are limited. After the water in a single water tank is used up, it is necessary to wait for the water tank to be refilled before it can respond to the water outlet demand again. In the case where the user needs to use a large amount of hot water, it is impossible to meet the user's demand for a large amount of hot water without changing the original size of the water dispenser, thereby reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, this application proposes a water temperature control method and device for a water dispenser.

[0005] On the one hand, an embodiment of this application provides a water temperature control method for a water dispenser. The water dispenser includes a normal temperature water tank and a heating water tank, and the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank are connected through a condenser. The method includes:

[0006] Lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to a first water level, and heat the water in the heating water tank to a target temperature;

[0007] During a first preset time period, replenish water into the heating water tank, and during the water replenishment process, transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser; the water temperature in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature;

[0008] Repeat the operation of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, replenishing water into the heating water tank during the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser until the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to a second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level;

[0009] Control the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the target temperature is the boiling point of water. The operation of lowering the water level in the normal temperature water tank to a first water level and heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature includes:

[0011] Drain the water in the normal temperature water tank to lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level, and heat the water in the heating water tank to the boiling point.

[0012] In an alternative embodiment, the step of replenishing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process includes:

[0013] Replenish water to the bottom of the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water at the top of the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, after the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level, the method further includes:

[0015] When the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank and the target temperature is greater than the first preset temperature threshold, drain the water in the normal temperature water tank;

[0016] Replenish water into the heating water tank again within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser again during the water replenishment process, so that the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature until the water in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level again.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the condenser is arranged above the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment, the method further includes:

[0019] When it is detected that the current time reaches the target time, perform the operations of lowering the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and controlling the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to output hot water at the target temperature in proportion;

[0020] Wherein, the target time is the time set by the user on the terminal device, or the target time is the time period when the user uses up the water in the heating water tank.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the method further includes:

[0022] When the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to the second preset temperature threshold, continue to heat the water in the heating water tank, and stop the heating operation of the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank is the target temperature.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, before reducing the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level, the method further includes:

[0024] When it is detected that no hot water has been dispensed from the water dispenser within a second preset time period, stop the heating operation in the heating water tank until a request for dispensing hot water sent by the user is received.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, before reducing the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level, the method further includes:

[0026] When it is detected that no hot water has been dispensed from the water dispenser within a third preset time period, empty the water in the normal-temperature water tank;

[0027] Transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser;

[0028] Empty the hot water in the normal-temperature water tank and replenish the normal-temperature water tank with normal-temperature water again.

[0029] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application further provides a water temperature control device for a water dispenser. The water dispenser includes a normal-temperature water tank and a heating water tank, and the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank are connected through a condenser. The device includes:

[0030] A heating module, configured to reduce the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level and heat the water in the heating water tank to a target temperature;

[0031] A transmission module, configured to replenish water into the heating water tank within a first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process; the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank is the target temperature;

[0032] A repetition module, configured to repeat the operation of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, replenishing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process until the water level in the normal-temperature water tank rises to a second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level;

[0033] A control module, configured to control the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank to dispense hot water at the target temperature in proportion.

[0034] In an alternative embodiment, the heating module is further configured to drain the water in the normal-temperature water tank so that the water level in the normal-temperature water tank is reduced to the first water level and heat the water in the heating water tank to the boiling point.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the transmission module is further configured to replenish water to the bottom of the heating water tank within a first preset time period, and transfer the hot water at the top of the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes:

[0037] A discharge unit, configured to discharge the water in the normal temperature water tank when the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank and the target temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold;

[0038] A reprocessing unit, configured to replenish water to the heating water tank again within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank again through the condenser during the water replenishment process, so that the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature until the water in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level again.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the condenser is arranged above the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes:

[0041] An execution module, configured to execute the operations of reducing the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and controlling the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion when it is detected that the current time reaches the target time;

[0042] Wherein, the target time is the time set by the user on the terminal device, or the target time is the time period when the water in the heating water tank is used up by the user.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes:

[0044] A continuation module, configured to continue heating the water in the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to a second preset temperature threshold, and stop the heating operation of the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank is the target temperature.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the above device further includes:

[0046] A stop module, configured to stop the heating operation of the heating water tank when it is detected that no hot water has been discharged from the water dispenser within a second preset time period until a request for discharging hot water sent by the user is received.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the above device further includes:

[0048] A drain module, configured to drain the water in the normal-temperature water tank when it is detected that no hot water has been discharged from the water dispenser within a third preset time period;

[0049] A hot water transmission module, configured to transmit the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser;

[0050] A replenishment module, configured to drain the hot water in the normal-temperature water tank and replenish normal-temperature water into the normal-temperature water tank again.

[0051] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device, which includes a processor and a memory. At least one instruction or at least one program segment is stored in the memory, and the at least one instruction or at least one program segment is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the water temperature control method of a water dispenser as described above.

[0052] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which at least one instruction or at least one program segment is stored, and the at least one instruction or at least one program segment is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the water temperature control method of a water dispenser as described above.

[0053] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application further provides a computer program product, which implements the water temperature control method of a water dispenser as described above when executed by a processor.

[0054] The present application provides a water temperature control method and device for a water dispenser. The water dispenser includes a normal-temperature water tank and a heating water tank, and the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank are connected through a condenser. The method replenishes water to the heating water tank within a preset time period, and during the water replenishment process, squeezes the hot water in the heating water tank into the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser, so that the water in the normal-temperature water tank is also hot water at the target temperature. When the water level in the normal-temperature water tank rises to the second water level, it is determined that the heating of the two water tanks is completed, and hot water can be discharged. Thus, without increasing the hardware cost, the capacity can be expanded on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser, and further, the demand of users for a large amount of hot water can be met at a low cost, improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0056] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0057] Figure 2 It is a schematic flowchart of a water temperature control method for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0058] Figure 3 It is a block diagram of a water temperature control device for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0059] Figure 4 It is a hardware structure block diagram of a server for water temperature control of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0060] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily need to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such used data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. Thus, features defined with "first", "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more. 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 server that includes a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 1, which shows a schematic structural diagram of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application. The water dispenser can be a volumetric purification and heating integrated machine, which at least includes a normal temperature water tank and a heating water tank. A temperature sensor, an ultraviolet sterilizer, a water level sensor, etc. are arranged in the normal temperature water tank, and a temperature sensor, a heating element, a liquid level probe, etc. are arranged in the heating water tank. The normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank are communicated through a condenser. The condenser is arranged above the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank. It should be noted that in the case of hot water expansion or high-temperature sterilization, the condenser functions as a conduit. In other cases, the condenser functions to condense the high-temperature water vapor in the heating water tank into liquid water and enter the normal temperature water tank, so as to balance the air pressure in the heating water tank.

[0063] In the case of hot water expansion, through the condenser located above the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank, when replenishing water into the heating water tank, the hot water in the heating water tank can be conveniently squeezed into the normal temperature water tank, improving the reliability and accuracy of squeezing the hot water in the heating water tank into the normal temperature water tank.

[0064] In other embodiments, in order to further improve the reliability and accuracy of squeezing the hot water in the heating water tank into the normal temperature water tank, the condenser can also be arranged above the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank, and the distance between the condenser and the heating water tank in the horizontal direction is made less than the distance between the condenser and the normal temperature water tank in the horizontal direction.

[0065] It should be noted that Figure 1 The structure is only schematic, and a water temperature control method for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application is also applicable to water dispensers with other structures.

[0066] The following introduces a water temperature control method for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a water temperature control method for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application. This specification provides the method operation steps as described in the embodiment or flowchart, but based on routine or non-creative labor, there may be more or fewer operation steps. The step order listed in the embodiment is only one way among the execution orders of numerous steps and does not represent the only execution order. When the actual system or fourth server product executes, it can be executed in the method order shown in the embodiment or the drawings or executed in parallel (for example, in an environment of parallel processors or multi-threaded processing). Specifically, as Figure 2 shown, the method may include:

[0067] S11. Lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to a first water level and heat the water in the heating water tank to a target temperature.

[0068] In the embodiments of the present application, when it is determined that the user needs to use a large amount of hot water, the drain valve, booster pump, waste water valve, and drain valve of the normal temperature water tank can be opened to lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level. It should be noted that the first water level is set according to actual needs and is not specifically limited herein. For example, the first water level can be the 0 water level, or the first water level can also be a water level less than a certain threshold. Optionally, the water level sensor in the normal temperature water tank can be used to determine whether the water level has dropped to the first water level.

[0069] At the same time, turn on the heating element in the heating water tank to heat the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit the target temperature, which can be set according to the actual needs of the user for using hot water.

[0070] S13. Supplement water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process; the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature.

[0071] In the embodiments of the present application, after the temperature of the water in the heating water tank reaches the target temperature, cold water can be replenished into the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and during the water replenishment process, the hot water in the heating water tank is squeezed into the normal temperature water tank through the condenser, so that the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature.

[0072] Optionally, the first preset time period can be set according to actual business needs and is not specifically limited herein. For example, the first preset time period can be 10s.

[0073] In other embodiments, part of the hot water in the heating water tank can be first transferred to the normal temperature water tank through the condensate pipe, and then the heating water tank can be replenished with water.

[0074] S15. Repeat the operations of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, replenishing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser until the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present application, since cold water is added to the heating water tank, the water temperature in the heating water tank decreases. At this time, the heating body in the heating water tank can be turned on again to heat the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, and then the heating water tank is replenished with water again within the first preset time period. During the replenishment process, the hot water in the heating water tank is transferred to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser until the water level sensor in the normal temperature water tank detects that the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level, and it is considered that the heating of the two water tanks is completed.

[0076] Optionally, the second water level may be a high water level, which may be set according to actual business requirements and is not specifically limited thereto.

[0077] S17. Control the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to output hot water of target temperature in proportion.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present application, when the heating of the two water tanks is completed, the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank can output hot water of the target temperature in proportion.

[0079] The water dispenser in the embodiment of the present application includes a normal temperature water tank and a heating water tank, and the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank are connected through a condenser. The method replenishes water to the heating water tank within a preset time period, and during the water replenishment process, squeezes the hot water in the heating water tank into the normal temperature water tank through the condenser, so that the water in the normal temperature water tank is also hot water at the target temperature, and when the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level, it is determined that the heating of the two water tanks is completed, and the hot water outlet operation can be performed, thereby expanding the capacity of the water dispenser based on the original size without increasing the hardware cost, thereby meeting the user's demand for large-scale use of hot water in a low-cost manner and improving the user's usage experience.

[0080] In an optional embodiment, in the above step S11, the target temperature is the boiling point of water, and the above step of lowering the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature may include:

[0081] The water in the normal temperature water tank is drained to reduce the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level, and the water in the heating water tank is heated to boiling point.

[0082] In this embodiment, the target temperature can be the boiling point of water, and the first water level can be the 0 water level. The drain valve, booster pump, waste water valve, and drain valve of the normal temperature water tank can be opened to drain all the water in the normal temperature water tank. At the same time, the heating body in the heating water tank can be opened to heat the water in the heating water tank to boiling point.

[0083] Since all the water in the normal-temperature water tank is drained, it can ensure that all the water in the normal-temperature water tank comes from the heating water tank, that is, it can ensure that the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank is the target temperature, meeting the user's demand for a large amount of hot water. Heating the water in the heating water tank to the boiling point can further meet the user's demand for a large amount of hot water. With the dual guarantees of draining all the hot water in the normal-temperature water tank and heating the water in the heating water tank to the boiling point, it is possible to expand the capacity on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser without increasing the hardware cost, better meeting the user's demand for a large amount of hot water and improving the user experience.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, in the above step S13, the step of replenishing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process may include:

[0085] Replenishing water into the bottom of the heating water tank within the first preset time period and transferring the hot water at the top of the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process.

[0086] In this embodiment, since the hot water in the heating water tank is squeezed into the normal-temperature water tank during the water replenishment process, and since the condenser is arranged at the top of the heating water tank and the normal-temperature water tank, in order to smoothly squeeze the hot water in the heating water tank into the normal-temperature water tank, water can be replenished at the bottom of the heating water tank. However, the capacity of the heating water tank is limited. When replenishing water at the bottom, the hot water at the top will be squeezed into the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser.

[0087] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application does not limit the bottom of the heating water tank, which may be the bottom surface of the heating water tank or the position near the bottom on the side of the heating water tank. The embodiment of the present application also does not limit the top of the heating water tank, which may be directly above the heating water tank or the position near the top on the side of the heating water tank.

[0088] In other embodiments, part of the hot water in the heating water tank can also be transferred to the normal-temperature water tank through the condensate pipe first, and then the heating water tank can be replenished with water. In this case, the hot water at any position in the heating water tank can be transferred to the normal-temperature water tank through the condensate pipe, and water can also be replenished into the heating water tank at any position.

[0089] In an optional embodiment, after the above step S15, the method may further include:

[0090] When the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank and the target temperature is greater than the first preset temperature threshold, draining the water in the normal-temperature water tank.

[0091] During the first preset time period, replenish water into the heating water tank again, and during the water replenishment process, transfer the hot water in the heating water tank back to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser, so that the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature until the water in the normal temperature water tank rises back to the second water level.

[0092] In the embodiments of the present application, in a scenario where users use a large amount of hot water, the water in the normal temperature water tank needs to be maintained at the target temperature. However, there is no heating element in the normal temperature water tank. After the water at the target temperature is squeezed into the normal temperature water tank, the water temperature drops significantly. That is, when the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank and the target temperature is greater than the first preset temperature threshold, the water in the normal temperature water tank can be completely drained and hot water can be squeezed back in through the condenser. Specifically, during the first preset time period, replenish water into the heating water tank again, and during the water replenishment process, transfer the hot water in the heating water tank back to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser, so that the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature until the water in the normal temperature water tank rises back to the second water level.

[0093] It should be noted that the preset temperature threshold can be set according to actual needs, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0094] Thus, when the water at the target temperature is squeezed into the normal temperature water tank and the water temperature drops significantly, the water in the normal temperature water tank can be completely drained and hot water can be squeezed back in through the condenser, so that the water in the two water tanks is maintained at the target temperature. Without increasing the hardware cost, the capacity can be expanded on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser to meet the needs of users using a large amount of hot water and further improve the user experience.

[0095] In an alternative embodiment, the above method may further include:

[0096] When it is detected that the current time reaches the target time, perform the operations of lowering the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and controlling the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion; where the target time is the time set by the user on the terminal device, or the target time is the time period when the user uses up the water in the heating water tank.

[0097] In the embodiments of the present application, the target time corresponding to the scenario where users use a large amount of hot water can be the time set in advance by the user on the terminal device or the time period when the user uses up the water in the heating water tank. It can be detected whether the current time period reaches the target time. If so, enter the scenario where users use a large amount of hot water and perform the operations of the above steps S11 to the above steps S17.

[0098] For example, if the target time set by the user is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, when the current time reaches this target time, perform the operations of the above-mentioned step S11 to the above-mentioned step S17, so that the water in both water tanks reaches the target temperature. That is, without increasing the hardware cost, expand the capacity on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser, thereby meeting the user's demand for a large amount of hot water during this target time.

[0099] For another example, if the user has ever used up the hot water in the heating water tank during the target time from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, when the current time reaches this target time, perform the operations of the above-mentioned step S11 to the above-mentioned step S17, so that the water in both water tanks reaches the target temperature.

[0100] Thus, it is possible to perform the above-mentioned water temperature control operation according to the user's customized requirements or the time period when the user uses up the water in the heating water tank. Not only can the capacity be expanded on the basis of the original structure of the water dispenser without increasing the hardware cost, meeting the user's demand for a large amount of hot water during this target time, but also the expansion can be a real demand of the user, further improving the user experience.

[0101] In other embodiments, in order to reduce the ineffective heating of the water dispenser when the user does not use hot water for a long time, an adaptive heating mode can also be set. That is, according to the user's water usage habits, a user model can be established in units of preset time. During the time period when the user commonly uses hot water (i.e., the target time), hot water can be prepared in advance. Specifically: when it is detected that the current time is about to reach the target time, that is, when the difference between the current time and the target time is less than the preset time threshold, perform the operations of lowering the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and controlling the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at a proportional ratio of the target temperature, so that the water in both water tanks is heated up in advance before the current time reaches the target time. When the current time reaches this target time, the hot water in both water tanks has been prepared in advance for the user, meeting the user's demand for a large amount of hot water during this target time, thereby further effectively improving the user experience.

[0102] For example, if the user has ever used up the hot water in the heating water tank during the target time from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, when the current time reaches 8:55, perform the operations of the above-mentioned step S11 to the above-mentioned step S17, so that the water in both water tanks reaches the target temperature. In this way, even if the user uses hot water at 9:00, the hot water in both water tanks can be prepared in advance for the user. Without increasing the hardware cost, expand the capacity on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser, meeting the user's demand for a large amount of hot water during this target time.

[0103] In an alternative embodiment, in order to reduce the ineffective heating of the water dispenser when the user does not use hot water for a long time, a heat preservation mode may also be set. Correspondingly, the above method may further include:

[0104] When the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to a second preset temperature threshold, continue to heat the water in the heating water tank, and stop the heating operation of the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank reaches the target temperature.

[0105] In this embodiment, in the heat preservation mode, when it is detected that the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to the second preset temperature threshold, turn on the heating element to heat the water in the heating water tank until the target temperature is reached, and after reaching the target temperature, turn off the heating element, thereby stopping the heating operation of the heating water tank. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the ineffective heating of the water dispenser when the user does not use hot water for a long time, reduce costs, and reduce energy consumption.

[0106] It should be noted that the second preset temperature threshold can be set according to actual business requirements and is not limited thereto. For example, the second preset temperature threshold can be 5 degrees below the boiling point.

[0107] In an alternative embodiment, in order to reduce the ineffective heating of the water dispenser when the user does not use hot water for a long time, an energy-saving mode may also be set. Correspondingly, before the water level in the normal-temperature water tank is lowered to the first water level, the method further includes:

[0108] When it is detected that the water dispenser has not discharged hot water within a second preset time period, stop the heating operation of the heating water tank until a request for discharging hot water sent by the user is received.

[0109] In this embodiment, if it is detected that the water dispenser has not discharged hot water within the second preset time period, it indicates that the user does not need to use hot water at this time. In order to save energy and protect the environment, reduce costs, and reduce energy consumption, the heating element can also be turned off until a hot water demand sent by the user is received. The second preset time period can be set according to actual business requirements and is not limited thereto. For example, the second preset time period can be 4h.

[0110] For example, in the energy-saving mode, if it is detected that there is no hot water discharged for 4h, the heating element is not turned on until there is a water outlet demand.

[0111] In an alternative embodiment, in order to solve the problem of bacterial growth in the normal-temperature water tank, the working principle of high-temperature sterilization can also be adopted, and the high-temperature water in the heating water tank is introduced into the normal-temperature water tank. Correspondingly, before the water level in the normal-temperature water tank is lowered to the first water level, the method further includes:

[0112] In the case where it is detected that no hot water has come out of the water dispenser within the third preset time period, empty the water in the normal temperature water tank.

[0113] Transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser.

[0114] Empty the hot water in the normal temperature water tank, and refill the normal temperature water tank with normal temperature water.

[0115] In this embodiment, if it is detected that the water dispenser has not discharged hot water within the third preset time period, the working principle of high-temperature sterilization can be adopted to sterilize the normal temperature water tank. First, open the drain valve, booster pump, waste water valve, and drain valve of the normal temperature water tank to empty the water in the normal temperature water tank. Then, transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser, and use this hot water to perform high-temperature sterilization on the normal temperature water tank. Next, open the drain valve, booster pump, waste water valve, and drain valve of the normal temperature water tank to empty the hot water in the normal temperature water tank, and refill the normal temperature water tank with normal temperature water. Thus, it is possible to perform high-temperature sterilization on the normal temperature water tank with the hot water in the heating water tank without adding hardware equipment, which can not only avoid the problem of bacteria growth in the normal temperature water tank, but also reduce the sterilization cost and improve the sterilization efficiency.

[0116] The following is an overall description of the technical solution of this application:

[0117] First, for expanding the capacity on the basis of the original size of the water dispenser to meet the user's demand for a large amount of hot water:

[0118] 1) When it is detected that the current time reaches the target time, lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level, and heat the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature. The target time is the time set by the user on the terminal device, or the target time is the time period when the water in the heating water tank is used up by the user.

[0119] 2) Supply water to the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water supply process; the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature.

[0120] 3) Repeat the operation of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, supplying water to the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser until the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level.

[0121] 4) Control the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion.

[0122] 5) When the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank and the target temperature is detected to be greater than the first preset temperature threshold, drain the water in the normal-temperature water tank; replenish water into the heating water tank again within the first preset time period, and during the water replenishment process, transfer the hot water in the heating water tank back to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser, so that the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank is the target temperature until the water level in the normal-temperature water tank rises back to the second water level.

[0123] Second, regarding the problem of ineffective heating of the water dispenser when the user does not use hot water for a long time:

[0124] Through the user's selection, the heating mode is divided into three types. The first is the heat preservation mode, the second is the energy-saving mode, and the third is the adaptive heating mode.

[0125] For the heat preservation mode, when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to the second preset temperature threshold, continue to heat the water in the heating water tank, and stop the heating operation of the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank is the target temperature.

[0126] For the energy-saving mode, when it is detected that no hot water has been discharged from the water dispenser within the second preset time period, stop the heating operation of the heating water tank until a request for hot water sent by the user is received.

[0127] For the adaptive heating mode, a user model can be established in units of preset time according to the user's water usage habits. During the time period when the user usually uses hot water (i.e., the target time), hot water is prepared in advance. Specifically: when it is detected that the current time is about to reach the target time, that is, when the difference between the current time and the target time is less than the preset time threshold, perform the operations of lowering the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level and controlling the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion.

[0128] Third, regarding the problem of bacteria growth in the normal-temperature water tank;

[0129] 1) When it is detected that no hot water has been discharged from the water dispenser within the third preset time period, empty the water in the normal-temperature water tank.

[0130] 2) Transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser.

[0131] 3) Empty the hot water in the normal-temperature water tank and replenish normal-temperature water into the normal-temperature water tank again.

[0132] On the other hand, as Figure 3As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application further provides a water temperature control device for a water dispenser, and the device includes:

[0133] A heating module 21, configured to lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to a first water level and heat the water in the heating water tank to a target temperature;

[0134] A transmission module 23, configured to replenish water into the heating water tank within a first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process; the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature;

[0135] A repetition module 25, configured to repeat the operation of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, replenishing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water at the bottom of the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process until the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to a second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level;

[0136] A control module 27, configured to control the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion.

[0137] In an optional embodiment, the heating module is further configured to discharge the water in the normal temperature water tank to lower the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and heat the water in the heating water tank to the boiling point.

[0138] In an optional embodiment, the transmission module is further configured to replenish water to the bottom of the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water at the top of the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process.

[0139] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes:

[0140] A discharge unit, configured to discharge the water in the normal temperature water tank when the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank and the target temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold;

[0141] A reprocessing unit, configured to replenish water into the heating water tank again within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser again during the water replenishment process to make the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank the target temperature until the water in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level again.

[0142] In an optional embodiment, the condenser is arranged above the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank.

[0143] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes:

[0144] An execution module, configured to execute the operation of reducing the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level and controlling the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank to output hot water at a target temperature when it is detected that the current time reaches the target time;

[0145] Wherein, the target time is the time set by the user on the terminal device, or the target time is the time period when the water in the heating water tank is used up.

[0146] In an optional embodiment, the device further includes:

[0147] A continuation module, configured to continue heating the water in the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to a second preset temperature threshold, and stop heating the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank reaches the target temperature.

[0148] In an optional embodiment, the above device further includes:

[0149] A stop module, configured to stop heating the heating water tank when it is detected that no hot water has been output from the water dispenser within a second preset time period until a request for hot water sent by the user is received.

[0150] In an optional embodiment, the above device further includes:

[0151] An emptying module, configured to empty the water in the normal-temperature water tank when it is detected that no hot water has been output from the water dispenser within a third preset time period;

[0152] A hot water transmission module, configured to transmit the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser;

[0153] A re-filling module, configured to empty the hot water in the normal-temperature water tank and re-fill the normal-temperature water tank with normal-temperature water.

[0154] It should be noted that the embodiment of the water temperature control device of a water dispenser provided in the embodiments of the present application and the embodiment of the water temperature control method of a water dispenser described above are based on the same inventive concept.

[0155] The embodiments of the present application further provide an electronic device for controlling the water temperature of a water dispenser. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory. At least one instruction or at least one program segment is stored in the memory, and the at least one instruction or at least one program segment is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the water temperature control method of a water dispenser provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0156] An embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium, which can be arranged in a terminal to store at least one instruction or at least one segment of program for implementing the control of a gas water heater in a method embodiment. The at least one instruction or at least one segment of program is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the water temperature control method of a water dispenser provided in the above method embodiment.

[0157] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present specification, the storage medium can be located in at least one of multiple network servers in a computer network. Optionally, in this embodiment, the above storage medium can include, but is not limited to: USB flash drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), mobile hard disks, magnetic disks, or optical discs, etc., various media that can store program codes.

[0158] The memory in an embodiment of the present specification can be used to store software programs and modules. The processor executes various functional application programs and data processing by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory. The memory mainly includes a program storage area and a data storage area. Among them, the program storage area can store an operating system, application programs required for functions, etc.; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the device, etc. In addition, the memory can include high-speed random access memory, and can also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices. Correspondingly, the memory can also include a memory controller to provide the processor with access to the memory.

[0159] An embodiment of the present application further provides a computer program product or a computer program, which includes computer instructions, and the computer instructions are stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The processor of the computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and the processor executes the computer instructions, so that the computer device executes the water temperature control method of a water dispenser provided in the above method embodiment.

[0160] The method embodiment provided by the embodiment of the present application can be executed in a terminal, a computer terminal, a server, or a similar computing device. Taking running on a server as an example, Figure 4 is a hardware structure block diagram of a server for controlling the water temperature of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 4As shown, the server 300 can vary significantly depending on configuration or performance, and may include one or more central processing units (CPUs) 310 (the central processing unit 310 may include, but is not limited to, processing devices such as a microprocessor MCU or a field programmable gate array FPGA), a memory 330 for storing data, and one or more storage media 320 for storing application programs 323 or data 322 (such as one or more mass storage devices). Among them, the memory 330 and the storage media 320 can be transient storage or persistent storage. The program stored in the storage media 320 may include one or more modules, and each module may include a series of instruction operations on the server. Further, the central processing unit 310 can be configured to communicate with the storage media 320 and execute a series of instruction operations in the storage media 320 on the server 300. The server 300 may also include one or more power supplies 360, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces 350, one or more input / output interfaces 340, and / or one or more operating systems 321, such as Windows ServerTM, Mac OS XTM, UnixTM, LinuxTM, FreeBSDTM, and so on.

[0161] The input / output interface 340 can be used to receive or send data via a network. Specific examples of the above-mentioned network may include a wireless network provided by the communication provider of the server 300. In one example, the input / output interface 340 includes a network interface controller (NIC), which can be connected to other network devices through a base station and thus communicate with the Internet. In one example, the input / output interface 340 can be a radio frequency (RF) module, which is used to communicate with the Internet wirelessly.

[0162] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that Figure 4 the structure shown is only schematic and does not limit the structure of the above-mentioned electronic device. For example, the server 300 may also include more or fewer components than those Figure 4 shown, or have a different configuration from those Figure 4 shown.

[0163] It should be noted that the above order of the embodiments of the present application is only for description and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. And the above specific embodiments of this specification have been described. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims can be performed in a different order than in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the particular order or sequential order shown to achieve the desired result. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0164] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. For the same or similar parts among the embodiments, reference can be made to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for the device and server embodiments, since they are basically similar to the method embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method embodiments.

[0165] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps to implement the above embodiments can be completed by hardware, or can be completed by a program instructing relevant hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The above-mentioned storage medium can be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc.

[0166] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the water temperature of a water dispenser, characterized in that, The water dispenser includes a normal-temperature water tank and a heating water tank, and the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank are connected through a condenser. The method includes: Lower the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to a first water level, and heat the water in the heating water tank to a target temperature. Supplement water to the heating water tank within a first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser during the water supplementation process; the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank is the target temperature. Repeat the operation of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, supplementing water to the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser until the water level in the normal-temperature water tank rises to a second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level. Control the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at a target temperature in proportion.

2. The water temperature control method according to claim 1, wherein The target temperature is the boiling point of water. The operation of lowering the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level and heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature includes: Discharge the water in the normal-temperature water tank to lower the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the first water level, and heat the water in the heating water tank to the boiling point.

3. The water temperature control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation of supplementing water to the heating water tank within the first preset time period and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser includes: Supplement water to the bottom of the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water at the top of the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser during the water supplementation process.

4. The water temperature control method according to claim 1, wherein After the water level in the normal-temperature water tank rises to the second water level, the method further includes: When the difference between the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank and the target temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold, discharge the water in the normal-temperature water tank. Supplement water to the heating water tank again within the first preset time period, and transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal-temperature water tank through the condenser again to make the temperature of the water in the normal-temperature water tank the target temperature until the water in the normal-temperature water tank rises to the second water level again.

5. The water temperature control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The condenser is arranged above the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank.

6. The water temperature control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: When it is detected that the current time reaches the target time, perform the operation of lowering the water level in the normal-temperature water tank to the control of discharging hot water at a target temperature in proportion from the normal-temperature water tank and the heating water tank. Wherein, the target time is the time set by the user on the terminal device, or the target time is the time period when the water in the heating water tank is used up.

7. The water temperature control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the temperature of the water in the heating water tank drops to a second preset temperature threshold, continue to heat the water in the heating water tank, and stop heating the heating water tank when the temperature of the water in the heating water tank is the target temperature.

8. The water temperature control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, before reducing the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level, the method further includes: When it is detected that the water dispenser has not discharged hot water within a second preset time period, stop the heating operation in the heating water tank until a hot water discharge request sent by the user is received.

9. The water temperature control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Before reducing the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level, the method further includes: When it is detected that the water dispenser has not discharged hot water within a third preset time period, empty the water in the normal temperature water tank; Transfer the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser; Empty the hot water in the normal temperature water tank and replenish the normal temperature water tank with normal temperature water again.

10. A water temperature control device for a water dispenser, characterized in that The water dispenser includes a normal temperature water tank and a heating water tank, and the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank are connected through a condenser. The device includes: A heating module for reducing the water level in the normal temperature water tank to the first water level and heating the water in the heating water tank to a target temperature; A transmission module for replenishing water into the heating water tank within a first preset time period and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process; the temperature of the water in the normal temperature water tank is the target temperature; A repetition module for repeating the operation of heating the water in the heating water tank to the target temperature, replenishing water into the heating water tank within the first preset time period, and transferring the hot water in the heating water tank to the normal temperature water tank through the condenser during the water replenishment process until the water level in the normal temperature water tank rises to the second water level; the second water level is greater than the first water level; A control module for controlling the normal temperature water tank and the heating water tank to discharge hot water at the target temperature in proportion.

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