Onboard kitchen intelligent drinking water system and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of airborne living facilities, and particularly relates to an airborne kitchen intelligent drinking water system and a control method thereof.The airborne kitchen intelligent drinking water system comprises an electric water heater, a controller, a water supply / drainage assembly, a clear water tank, a clear water tank liquid level sensor, a full liquid level sensor and a pipeline assembly; after the system is powered on, the controller detects that the system meets the automatic water feeding condition, and the controller controls the water supply / drainage assembly to automatically supplement water to the electric water heater till the electric water heater is full of liquid. And when the controller detects that the system meets the automatic drainage condition, the controller controls the water supply / drainage assembly to automatically drain water in the electric water heater to the clear water tank. According to the intelligent drinking water system for the kitchen, water adding / discharging of the electric water heater can be automatically controlled, the operation steps of unit workers during water using are simplified, the water discharging speed is increased, the precious maintenance time of the unit workers is saved, meanwhile, residual water of the electric water heater is collected to the clear water tank, and the water saving effect is achieved. In addition, after the system drains water, the ice blockage fault of the system under the low-temperature condition can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of airborne living facilities, specifically relating to an airborne intelligent drinking water system for kitchens and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] Existing airborne kitchens are generally equipped with electric water heaters and drinking water systems, but these systems often lack automatic water filling / draining functions or corresponding safety measures. This requires significant time for operators and maintenance personnel, causing inconvenience to users. Furthermore, the systems cannot collect residual clean water from the water heaters for reuse, hindering water conservation. Incomplete drainage can lead to ice blockage at low temperatures.

[0003] Therefore, how to solve the problems of automatic filling / draining of drinking water in airborne kitchens and water conservation has become an urgent issue to be addressed in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an intelligent drinking water system for airborne kitchens and its control method, aiming to solve the problems of inconvenient filling / draining, low efficiency, and insufficient water conservation in existing airborne kitchen drinking water systems. The intelligent drinking water system of this invention can automatically control the filling / draining of electric water heaters, simplifying the operation steps for crew members when using water, accelerating the drainage speed, and saving valuable maintenance time for crew members. It also collects residual water from the electric water heater into a clean water tank, thus saving water. Furthermore, this system also prevents system ice blockage under low-temperature conditions after drainage.

[0005] Technical solution: This invention provides an airborne intelligent drinking water system for kitchens, the system comprising, from top to bottom, an electric water heater, a water supply / drainage assembly, a clean water tank, and a controller; The water supply / drainage assembly connects the electric water heater and the clean water tank through water supply / drainage pipes. The controller controls the water supply / drainage assembly to automatically replenish water to the electric water heater and to automatically drain water from the electric water heater to the clean water tank.

[0006] Furthermore, the electric water heater is equipped with a full liquid level sensor, an empty liquid level sensor, and a temperature sensor to detect the liquid level and hot water temperature, and ultimately transmit the temperature and liquid level signals of the electric water heater to the controller; a liquid level sensor is installed inside the clean water tank. The controller, as a logic control unit, is connected to the full liquid level sensor, the clean water tank level sensor, and the water supply / drainage components to collect and process information, make logical judgments, and perform control. A full liquid level sensor is used to detect whether an electric water heater is full. An empty liquid level sensor is used to detect whether an electric water heater is emptied. The water tank level sensor is used to detect the water level in the water tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the water supply / drainage components include electrically controlled valves and water pumps; The water pump is controlled by a controller to rotate in both directions, providing power for water supply and drainage. The electric valve is controlled by a controller to open or close, and is used to shut off or open the water supply / drainage pipeline.

[0008] Furthermore, after the system is powered on, the controller detects that the system meets the automatic water filling conditions, and the controller controls the water supply / drainage components to automatically replenish the electric water heater to full capacity; When the controller detects a drainage command, it controls the water supply / drainage components to automatically drain the water from the electric water heater into the clean water tank.

[0009] Furthermore, the electric water heater includes: a front panel, a faucet 8, a water tank 5, a base 6, a solenoid valve 1, a temperature sensor 2, a full liquid level sensor 3, an empty liquid level sensor, a drain handle 10, and a drain valve 7. The front panel has a control panel at the top and a faucet in the middle. The water tank 5 is located at the rear of the front panel and is mounted on the base 6. A temperature sensor 2 and a full level sensor 3 are installed on the top of the water tank. An empty level sensor is installed at the bottom of the water tank 5. The water tank 5 is connected to the faucet via a solenoid valve. A drain valve 7 is connected to the bottom of the water tank 5. The drain handle 10 controls the opening and closing of the drain valve 7 for manual drainage in case of system failure.

[0010] The present invention also provides a control method for an airborne kitchen intelligent drinking water system, comprising the following steps: S1. After the system is powered on, the controller collects the liquid level from the water tank level sensor and the full liquid level sensor from the electric water heater. S2. When the automatic water filling conditions are met, the controller will automatically open the solenoid valve of the electric water heater and the electric control valve of the water supply / drainage component, start the water pump to rotate in the forward direction, and the system will start to automatically fill with water. S3. When the conditions for stopping water supply are met, the controller shuts off the solenoid valve of the electric water heater, the electric control valve of the water supply / drainage component, and the water pump, and the system completes automatic water supply. S4. When the automatic drainage conditions are met, the controller automatically opens the solenoid valve of the electric water heater and the electric control valve of the supply / drainage component, starts the water pump to reverse, and the system begins to drain automatically. S5. When the drainage completion condition is met, the controller closes the solenoid valve of the electric water heater, the electric control valve of the supply / drainage component, and the water pump, and the system completes automatic drainage.

[0011] Furthermore, the automatic water filling conditions are: the controller determines that the water tank level sensor signal is not empty, and the controller determines that the full water level sensor signal is not full.

[0012] Furthermore, the conditions for stopping water addition are: the controller determines that the full liquid level sensor signal indicates that the electric water heater is full, or the water pump has been running continuously for more than the maximum set time T1.

[0013] Furthermore, the automatic drainage conditions are as follows: the controller receives a drainage command from the electric water heater, and the controller determines that the water level sensor signal in the clean water tank indicates that the clean water tank is not full.

[0014] Furthermore, the drainage completion condition is: the controller determines that the water level sensor signal indicates that the electric water heater is empty, or the water pump has been running continuously for more than the maximum set time T2.

[0015] Beneficial effects: This invention provides an airborne intelligent drinking water system for kitchens and its control method. The controller collects signals from the full-level, empty-level, and clear-water-tank level sensors of the electric water heater, and controls the filling / draining components to rotate forward to automatically fill the system. The controller also collects drainage signals from the electric water heater, and controls the filling / draining components to rotate in reverse to automatically drain the system. This process collects remaining water from the electric water heater into the clear-water tank, achieving water conservation. Furthermore, the system's drainage function helps prevent ice blockage in low-temperature conditions. The system is easy to operate and offers advantages such as automatic water filling, automatic drainage, and water conservation, demonstrating good practical application value and promising prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an intelligent drinking water system for an airborne kitchen according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an electric water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electric water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a control method for an airborne intelligent drinking water system for a kitchen.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Solenoid valve; 2. Temperature sensor; 3. Full level sensor; 4. Front panel; 5. Water tank; 6. Base; 7. Drain valve; 8. Faucet; 9. Control panel; 10. Drain handle; 11. Tray; 12. Inlet; 13. Outer wall panel; 20. Electric water heater; 30. Controller; 40. Water supply / drainage assembly; 50. Clean water tank; 60. Clean water tank level sensor; 70. Water supply / drainage pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an airborne intelligent drinking water system for kitchens, including an electric water heater 20, a controller 30, a water supply / drainage assembly 40, a clean water tank 50, a clean water tank level sensor 60, and a water supply / drainage pipeline 70.

[0020] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the electric water heater 20 includes: a faucet, a water tank, a base, a tray, a control panel, a solenoid valve, a temperature sensor, a full liquid level sensor, an empty liquid level sensor, a drain handle, a drain valve, a water inlet, and an outer wall panel.

[0021] The electric water heater tank 5 is mounted on the base 6, and the tank is equipped with a temperature sensor 2, a liquid level sensor 3, and a pressure relief assembly 4. The tank 5 contains an electric heater and a liquid level sensor, and a drain valve 7 is connected to its bottom. A drain handle 10 at the front bottom of the electric water heater controls the opening and closing of the drain valve 7.

[0022] The electric water heater 20 has a control panel 9 above the faucet 8 on the front side. The water tank 5 is connected to the faucet 8 via a solenoid valve 1 on the side near the control panel 9.

[0023] The electric water heater 20 is surrounded by an outer wall panel 13.

[0024] The bottom of the electric water heater 20 is connected to the tray 11.

[0025] The drain outlet 12 at the rear of the electric water heater 20 is connected to the water supply / drainage assembly 40 via the water supply / drainage pipe 70.

[0026] The water supply / drainage assembly 40 is connected to the clean water tank 50 via the water supply / drainage pipe 70.

[0027] The water supply / drainage assembly 40 includes an electrically controlled valve 41 and a water pump 42, which are arranged vertically to prevent water from accumulating during drainage.

[0028] The controller 30, as a logic control unit, is connected to the control panel 9, full liquid level sensor 3, empty liquid level sensor, clean water tank liquid level sensor 60, and water supply / drainage assembly 40 of the electric water heater 20 to collect and process information, make logical judgments, and control the system.

[0029] After the controller 30 collects the drainage input signal on the control panel 9 of the electric water heater 20, it controls the water supply and drainage component 40 to reverse to drain water from the electric water heater when the automatic drainage conditions are met.

[0030] This invention also provides a control method for an airborne kitchen intelligent drinking water system, such as... Figure 4 As shown, it includes the following steps: S1. After the system is powered on, the controller collects the liquid level from the water tank level sensor and the full liquid level sensor from the electric water heater. S2. When the automatic water filling conditions are met, the controller will automatically open the solenoid valve of the electric water heater and the electric control valve of the water supply / drainage component, start the water pump to rotate in the forward direction, and the system will start to automatically fill with water. S3. When the conditions for stopping water supply are met, the controller shuts off the solenoid valve of the electric water heater, the electric control valve of the water supply / drainage component, and the water pump, and the system completes automatic water supply. S4. When the automatic drainage conditions are met, the controller automatically opens the solenoid valve of the electric water heater and the electric control valve of the supply / drainage component, starts the water pump to reverse, and the system begins to drain automatically. S5. When the drainage completion condition is met, the controller closes the solenoid valve of the electric water heater, the electric control valve of the supply / drainage component, and the water pump, and the system completes automatic drainage.

[0031] The automatic water filling condition is: the controller determines that the water tank level sensor signal is not empty, and the controller determines that the full water level sensor signal is not full.

[0032] Water filling stops when the controller determines that the water level sensor signal indicates the water heater is full, or the water pump has been running for more than the maximum set time T1.

[0033] Automatic drainage conditions: The controller receives a drainage command from the electric water heater, and the controller determines that the water level sensor signal in the clean water tank indicates that the clean water tank is not full.

[0034] Drainage completion conditions: The controller determines that the water heater is empty when the empty liquid level sensor signal is received, or the water pump has been running continuously for more than the maximum set time T2.

[0035] The above-described technical solution of the present invention achieves the following beneficial effects: This invention provides an airborne intelligent drinking water system for kitchens and its control method. The controller collects signals from the full-level, empty-level, and clear-water-tank level sensors of the electric water heater. When the controller detects that the system meets the automatic water filling conditions, it controls the water supply / drainage components to automatically replenish the electric water heater to full. When the controller detects that the system meets the automatic drainage conditions, it controls the water supply / drainage components to automatically drain the water from the electric water heater to the clear-water tank. This intelligent drinking water system for kitchens can automatically control the filling and draining of the electric water heater, simplifying the operation steps for unit staff when using water, saving valuable maintenance time, and also has water-saving effects. After drainage, the system also avoids ice blockage failures under low-temperature conditions. It has good practical application value and application prospects.

[0036] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An airborne intelligent drinking water system for kitchens, characterized in that, The system, from top to bottom, includes an electric water heater, a water supply / drainage assembly, a clean water tank, and a controller; The water supply / drainage assembly connects the electric water heater and the clean water tank through water supply / drainage pipes. The controller controls the water supply / drainage assembly to automatically replenish water to the electric water heater and to automatically drain water from the electric water heater to the clean water tank.

2. The airborne intelligent drinking water system for a kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric water heater is equipped with a full liquid level sensor, an empty liquid level sensor, and a temperature sensor to detect the liquid level and hot water temperature, and finally transmit the temperature and liquid level signals of the electric water heater to the controller; a liquid level sensor is installed in the clean water tank. The controller, as a logic control unit, is connected to the full liquid level sensor, the clean water tank level sensor, and the water supply / drainage components to collect and process information, make logical judgments, and perform control. A full liquid level sensor is used to detect whether an electric water heater is full. An empty liquid level sensor is used to detect whether an electric water heater is emptied. The water tank level sensor is used to detect the water level in the water tank.

3. The airborne intelligent drinking water system for a kitchen according to claim 2, characterized in that, Water supply / drainage components include electrically controlled valves and water pumps; The water pump is controlled by a controller to rotate in both directions, providing power for the system's water supply and drainage. The electric valve is controlled by a controller to open or close, and is used to shut off or open the water supply / drainage pipeline.

4. The airborne intelligent drinking water system for a kitchen according to claim 3, characterized in that, After the system is powered on, the controller detects that the system meets the automatic water filling conditions, and the controller controls the water supply / drainage components to automatically replenish the electric water heater to full capacity; When the controller detects that the system meets the automatic drainage conditions, the controller controls the water supply / drainage components to automatically drain the water in the electric water heater to the clean water tank.

5. The airborne intelligent drinking water system for a kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, Electric water heaters include: Front panel (4), faucet (8), water tank (5), base (6), solenoid valve (1), temperature sensor (2), full liquid level sensor (3), empty liquid level sensor, drain handle (10), drain valve (7); The front panel has a control panel at the top and a faucet in the middle. The water tank (5) is located at the back of the front panel and is mounted on the base (6). A temperature sensor (2) and a full level sensor (3) are installed on the top of the water tank. An empty level sensor is installed at the bottom of the water tank (5). The water tank (5) is connected to the faucet via a solenoid valve. A drain valve (7) is connected to the bottom of the water tank (5). A drain handle (10) controls the opening and closing of the drain valve (7) for manual drainage in case of system failure.

6. A control method for an airborne intelligent drinking water system in a kitchen, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. After the system is powered on, the controller collects the liquid level from the liquid level sensor in the clean water tank and the liquid level from the full liquid level sensor and empty liquid level sensor in the electric water heater. S2. When the automatic water filling conditions are met, the controller will automatically open the solenoid valve of the electric water heater and the electric control valve of the water supply / drainage component, start the water pump to rotate in the forward direction, and the system will start to automatically fill with water. S3. When the conditions for stopping water supply are met, the controller shuts off the solenoid valve of the electric water heater, the electric control valve of the water supply / drainage component, and the water pump, and the system completes automatic water supply. S4. When the automatic drainage conditions are met, the controller automatically opens the solenoid valve of the electric water heater and the electric control valve of the supply / drainage component, starts the water pump to reverse, and the system begins to drain automatically. S5. When the drainage completion conditions are met, the controller closes the solenoid valve of the electric water heater, the electric control valve of the supply / drainage component, and the water pump, and the system completes automatic drainage.

7. The control method for an airborne intelligent drinking water system in a kitchen according to claim 6, characterized in that, The automatic water filling condition is: the controller determines that the water tank level sensor signal is not empty, and the controller determines that the full water level sensor signal is not full.

8. The control method for an airborne intelligent drinking water system in a kitchen according to claim 6, characterized in that, Water filling stops when the controller determines that the water level sensor signal indicates the water heater is full, or the water pump has been running for more than the maximum set time T1.

9. The control method for an airborne intelligent drinking water system in a kitchen according to claim 6, characterized in that, Automatic drainage conditions: The controller receives a drainage command from the electric water heater, and the controller determines that the water level sensor signal in the clean water tank indicates that the clean water tank is not full.

10. The control method for an airborne intelligent drinking water system in a kitchen according to claim 6, characterized in that, Drainage completion conditions: The controller determines that the water heater is empty when the empty liquid level sensor signal is received, or the water pump has been running continuously for more than the maximum set time T2.

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