Water dispenser and control method and device thereof, storage medium and computer program product

Abstract

The invention provides a water dispenser and a control method and device thereof, a storage medium and a computer program product, the water dispenser is provided with a heat preservation tank, a heating device is arranged in the heat preservation tank, and water in the heat preservation tank can be heated. Comprising the steps that the current heat preservation temperature of the heat preservation tank and the current lowest water taking temperature of the water dispenser are obtained, and the lowest water taking temperature is the temperature of the lowest temperature gear in all water taking temperature gears of the water dispenser; according to the current heat preservation temperature of the heat preservation tank and the current lowest water taking temperature of the water dispenser, the heat preservation temperature of the heat preservation tank of the water dispenser is adjusted. According to the scheme provided by the invention, the supply of large-flow boiled water can be guaranteed, and the water taking requirements at various temperatures can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of control, and more particularly to a water dispenser and its control method, device, storage medium, and computer program product. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, water purification equipment that integrates water purification and instant heating is widely used in the market. However, instant water purifiers in related technologies are limited by heating power and initial inlet water temperature. When room temperature water needs to be heated quickly to boiling, the water flow rate usually needs to be reduced to ensure heating effect, resulting in a small flow rate of boiling water, which is difficult to meet users' demand for large flow rates of hot water.

[0003] To address this issue, a type of water purifier with an insulated tank has emerged in related technologies. This type of device uses an insulated tank at the front end to preheat and store purified water at a set temperature (e.g., 70-90°C). When a user needs hot water, the preheated water is sent to the heating module for secondary heating to boiling, thus significantly shortening the heating time and enabling a large flow of hot water output.

[0004] However, because the insulated container needs to be kept at a high temperature to ensure instant heating performance, users cannot directly obtain warm water below the insulation temperature (such as 45°C water for making milk), which limits the range of water temperature that can be obtained.

[0005] Addressing the aforementioned issues by adding hardware (such as a cooling module or a dual-water system) would significantly increase product cost and structural complexity. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent control method that can flexibly adjust insulation strategies and accommodate multiple water intake temperatures without increasing hardware costs. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The main objective of this invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the aforementioned related technologies and provide a water dispenser and its control method, device, storage medium, and computer program product to solve the problem of limited water dispensing temperature in related technologies.

[0007] This invention provides a water dispenser control method. The water dispenser has an insulated tank, and the insulated tank is equipped with a heating device that can heat the water inside the insulated tank. The control method includes: acquiring the current insulated temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, wherein the minimum water dispensing temperature is the lowest temperature setting among the various water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser; and adjusting the insulated temperature of the insulated tank based on the current insulated temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser.

[0008] Optionally, adjusting the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulated container based on its current insulation temperature and the water dispenser's current minimum water dispensing temperature includes: comparing the current insulation temperature of the insulated container with the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser; if the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is greater than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, updating the insulation temperature of the insulated container to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and adjusting the water temperature inside the insulated container to lower it to the minimum water dispensing temperature; if the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is less than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, updating the insulation temperature of the insulated container to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and adjusting the water temperature inside the insulated container to raise it to the minimum water dispensing temperature.

[0009] Optionally, the method further includes: acquiring the start time of water dispensing from the water dispenser, the current water temperature in the insulated container, and the insulation temperature of the insulated container; calculating the heating time required to heat the water in the insulated container from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature based on the acquired current water temperature in the insulated container and the insulation temperature of the insulated container; and turning on the heating of the insulated container when the interval between the current time and the start time of water dispensing is less than or equal to the calculated heating time.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes: obtaining a preset water withdrawal stop time; and turning off the heat preservation function of the heat preservation tank when the water withdrawal stop time is reached.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes: acquiring water dispensing records of the water dispenser within a continuous preset time period; Based on the analysis of the water collection records, the water collection time distribution is determined, and the time periods with water collection frequencies higher than the preset frequency are identified. These time periods with water collection frequencies higher than the preset frequency are then used as recommended time periods for recommendation.

[0012] Another aspect of the present invention provides a water dispenser control device, wherein the water dispenser has an insulated tank and a heating device is provided inside the insulated tank to heat the water inside the insulated tank. The control device includes: a first acquisition unit, used to acquire the current insulated temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, wherein the minimum water dispensing temperature is the temperature of the lowest temperature setting among the various water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser; and an adjustment unit, used to adjust the insulated temperature of the insulated tank of the water dispenser according to the current insulated temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser acquired by the first acquisition unit.

[0013] Optionally, the adjustment unit adjusts the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulation tank based on the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, including: comparing the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank with the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser; if the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank is greater than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then updating the insulation temperature of the insulation tank to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and adjusting the water temperature in the insulation tank to lower the water temperature in the insulation tank to the minimum water dispensing temperature; if the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank is less than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then updating the insulation temperature of the insulation tank to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and adjusting the water temperature in the insulation tank to raise the water temperature in the insulation tank to the minimum water dispensing temperature.

[0014] Optionally, it further includes: a second acquisition unit, configured to acquire the start time of water dispensing of the water dispenser, the current water temperature in the insulated tank, and the insulation temperature of the insulated tank; a calculation unit, configured to calculate the heating time required to heat the water in the insulated tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature based on the current water temperature in the insulated tank and the insulation temperature of the insulated tank acquired by the second acquisition unit; and a control unit, configured to turn on the heating of the insulated tank when the interval between the current time and the start time of water dispensing is less than or equal to the calculated heating time.

[0015] Optionally, it further includes: a third acquisition unit for acquiring a preset water withdrawal stop time; and a shut-off unit for shutting off the heat preservation function of the heat preservation tank when the water withdrawal stop time is reached.

[0016] Optionally, it further includes: a fifth acquisition unit, used to acquire water dispensing records of the water dispenser within a continuous preset time period; a determination unit, used to analyze the water dispensing time distribution based on the water dispensing records acquired by the fifth acquisition unit, and determine the time period in which the water dispensing frequency is higher than the preset frequency; and a recommendation unit, used to recommend the time period in which the water dispensing frequency determined by the determination unit is higher than the preset frequency as a recommended time period.

[0017] In another aspect, the present invention provides a storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of any of the methods described above.

[0018] In another aspect, the present invention provides a water dispenser, including a processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory that can run on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the steps of any of the aforementioned methods.

[0019] In another aspect, the present invention provides a water dispenser including any of the control devices described above.

[0020] In another aspect, the present invention provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of any of the methods described above.

[0021] According to the technical solution of the present invention, the insulation temperature of the heat preservation tank is dynamically adjusted according to the current lowest water intake temperature, which not only ensures the supply of large flow of hot water, but also supports water intake in the whole temperature range. At the same time, the present invention determines the start and stop timing of heating of the heat preservation tank according to the set water intake time, which can effectively reduce standby energy consumption and improve the overall energy efficiency and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water dispenser control method provided by the present invention; Figure 2 A system block diagram of a water dispenser according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 The process of dynamically adjusting the insulation temperature of the insulated tank is shown. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water dispenser control method provided by the present invention; Figure 5 The process for dynamically adjusting the working time of the heat preservation tank is shown. Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the water dispenser control device provided by the present invention; Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of another embodiment of the water dispenser control device provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0025] This invention provides a control method for a water dispenser.

[0026] The water dispenser has an insulated tank, which contains a heating device capable of heating the water inside. Water enters the insulated tank for preheating and temporary storage. The water dispenser can, for example, be a water purification device integrating water purification and instant heating functions. Figure 2 A system block diagram of a water dispenser according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 As shown, this water dispenser is a water purifier, including: a water purification system, a thermos, and a heating module. It also includes a temperature sensor, a flow sensor, a controller, and a human-machine interface (such as a touch screen, a button panel, or an app).

[0027] Water source (e.g., tap water) undergoes multi-stage filtration (e.g., PP cotton, activated carbon, RO reverse osmosis, etc.) through the water purification system's filtration module to obtain purified water at room temperature that is safe for direct consumption. The purified water then enters an insulated tank for preheating and temporary storage. The insulated tank is equipped with a heating device (e.g., heating coil or electric heating film), a temperature sensor, and a water level sensor. The controller regulates the water temperature inside the insulated tank (e.g., maintaining the water temperature at X℃), and when necessary, a water pump delivers water to the heating module for secondary heating, finally outputting the water through the outlet valve (outlet water temperature greater than or equal to X℃).

[0028] The heating module can specifically be an instant heating module, employing a high-power heating element (such as a metal tube heater or a quartz heating tube), which can heat the flowing water to boiling (98~100℃) within 0.5~2 seconds, achieving a large flow rate of boiling water output. The controller can specifically be a microprocessor (MCU) or an embedded control system, electrically connected to the temperature sensor, flow sensor, human-machine interface, heating device, water pump, and outlet valve, used to collect data, determine user needs, and execute intelligent control logic.

[0029] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water dispenser control method provided by the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser control method includes at least steps S110 and S120.

[0031] Step S110: Obtain the current insulation temperature of the insulated container and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser.

[0032] The minimum water dispensing temperature is the lowest temperature among all water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser; initially, the default insulation temperature of the insulated tank is equal to the lowest temperature among all water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser, i.e., T. 保温 =Tmin.

[0033] Specifically, the controller stores multiple water temperature settings, such as low temperature, medium temperature, and high temperature. Each setting can be set by the user through a human-machine interface. For example, the low temperature setting can be set to 50℃, the medium temperature setting to 65℃, and the high temperature setting to 85℃. The controller identifies the lowest temperature among the water temperatures and uses it as the insulation temperature of the insulation tank, thus satisfying the user's need for low-temperature water intake while maximizing the flow rate of boiling water.

[0034] Step S120: Adjust the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulation tank according to the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser.

[0035] In one specific embodiment, the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is compared with the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the insulation temperature of the insulated container of the water dispenser is adjusted according to the comparison result, wherein: (1) If the current insulation temperature of the heat preservation tank is greater than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then the insulation temperature of the heat preservation tank is updated to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature in the heat preservation tank is adjusted to reduce the water temperature in the heat preservation tank to the minimum water dispensing temperature.

[0036] Specifically, the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank is T. 保温 The user can select the lowest water intake temperature as Tmin, with the initial default temperature being Tmin. 保温 =Tmin, real-time monitoring of two temperatures, when T is detected 保温 When Tmin is greater than Tmin (e.g., the user lowers Tmin), the insulation temperature T will be set to... 保温 Update to Tmin and adjust the water level in the insulated tank to T. 保温 Immediately activate the water purification system to inject room temperature water into the insulated tank, allowing the water temperature inside the hot tank to quickly drop to T.保温 This ensures that users can get water at the desired temperature as quickly as possible.

[0037] (2) If the current insulation temperature of the thermos is lower than the current minimum water temperature of the water dispenser, the insulation temperature of the thermos is updated to the current minimum water temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature in the thermos is adjusted to raise the water temperature in the thermos to the minimum water temperature.

[0038] Specifically, the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank is T. 保温 The user can select the lowest water intake temperature as Tmin, with the initial default temperature being Tmin. 保温 =Tmin, real-time monitoring of two temperatures, when T is detected 保温 When Tmin is less than Tmin (e.g., the user increases Tmin), T will be... 保温 Update to Tmin and immediately start the heating and insulation tank to increase T. 保温 To Tmin, increase the flow rate when drawing water to achieve the maximum boiling water flow rate.

[0039] Figure 3 The process of dynamically adjusting the insulation temperature of the thermal insulation tank is shown. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the insulation temperature of the insulated tank is T. 保温 The user can select the lowest water temperature as Tmin. Upon power-on, the lowest temperature value among the various temperature settings is identified as Tmin. The initial default temperature is Tmin. 保温 =Tmin, the controller monitors two temperatures in real time, when T is detected 保温 When Tmin is greater than Tmin (e.g., the user lowers Tmin), the insulation temperature T will be set to... 保温 Update to Tmin and immediately start the water purification system to inject room temperature water into the insulated tank, allowing the water temperature inside the hot tank to quickly drop to Tmin. 保温 This ensures users can get water at their desired temperature as quickly as possible. When T is detected... 保温 When Tmin is less than Tmin (e.g., the user increases Tmin), T will be... 保温 Update to Tmin and immediately start heating the insulation tank to increase T. 保温 To Tmin, increase the flow rate when drawing water to achieve the maximum boiling water flow rate.

[0040] According to the above embodiments of the present invention, the insulation temperature of the insulation tank can be dynamically adjusted according to the current lowest water intake temperature, so as to flexibly adjust the insulation temperature of the insulation tank to meet the user's water intake needs at various temperatures.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water dispenser control method provided by the present invention. (See diagram below.) Figure 4 As shown, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser control method further includes steps S130, S140 and S150.

[0042] Step S130: Obtain the start time of water dispensing from the water dispenser, the current water temperature in the insulated tank, and the insulation temperature of the insulated tank.

[0043] Specifically, the start time T for water collection can be set through the human-computer interaction interface. 开始 The target water usage time is specified. The human-machine interface can be the machine's operating interface or a mobile app, for example, setting the start water dispensing time to 10:00 AM. The current water temperature inside the insulated tank can be detected by sensors within the tank. The start water dispensing time refers to the activation time of the insulated tank's insulation function. The insulated tank's insulation function is activated only when the start water dispensing time is reached, avoiding unnecessary energy consumption. When the insulated tank's insulation function is activated, the heating device is controlled based on the current water temperature and the insulated temperature. Specifically, when the temperature difference between the insulated temperature and the current water temperature exceeds a preset temperature difference threshold (e.g., 5°C), the heating device is activated to heat the water to the insulated temperature, and then the heating device is deactivated.

[0044] Step S140: Based on the current water temperature in the heat preservation tank and the heat preservation temperature of the heat preservation tank, calculate the heating time required to heat the water in the heat preservation tank from the current water temperature to the heat preservation temperature.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, based on the current water temperature in the insulation tank and the insulation temperature of the insulation tank, the heating time t required to heat the water in the insulation tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature is calculated using the following formula: t= [C*ρ*V*(T 保温 -T 当前 )] / P Among them, T 保温 The insulation temperature of the insulation tank, T 当前 The current water temperature in the insulation tank, C is the specific heat capacity of water, ρ is the density of water, V is the volume of water in the insulation tank, and P is the heating power of the heating device in the insulation tank.

[0046] Specifically, according to the energy conservation formula P*t= C*M*δT =C*ρ*V*δT, where P is the heating power, t is the heating time, C is the specific heat capacity of water, ρ is the density of water, and δT is the temperature change, i.e., the temperature difference between the target heating temperature and the initial heating temperature, the heating time t required to heat the water in the insulation tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature can be obtained as t=[C*ρ*V*(T 保温 -T 当前 )] / P.

[0047] Step S150: When the interval between the current time and the start time of water intake is less than or equal to the calculated heating time, the heating of the heat preservation tank is turned on.

[0048] Specifically, when the interval between the current time and the start time of water intake is less than or equal to the calculated heating time, i.e., t 开始 -t 当前 When the time interval is less than or equal to t, the heating device of the insulated tank is turned on for heating. That is, heating is turned on in advance when the interval between the current time and the start time of water dispensing is less than or equal to the calculated heating time. This can save energy, avoid unnecessary consumption, and ensure that the water temperature in the insulated tank reaches the insulation temperature of the insulated tank when the user-set water dispensing time arrives, so that the user can get water at the required temperature when the set start time of water dispensing arrives.

[0049] Optionally, the method further includes: obtaining a preset water withdrawal stop time; and turning off the heat preservation function of the heat preservation tank when the water withdrawal stop time is reached.

[0050] Specifically, a pre-set water dispensing stop time can be implemented. For example, if the user sets the start time for water dispensing to 8:00 AM and the stop time to 9:00 PM, then the insulation function of the thermos will be activated at 8:00 AM and deactivated at 9:00 PM. When the insulation function of the thermos is activated, the heating device of the thermos is controlled based on the current water temperature and the insulation temperature of the thermos. That is, during the water usage period (from the start time to the stop time, e.g., 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM), the water in the thermos is heated and kept warm according to the insulation temperature. For details, refer to step S130 above, which describes controlling the heating device of the thermos based on the current water temperature and the insulation temperature of the thermos.

[0051] Figure 5 The invention illustrates the dynamic adjustment process of the working time of the heat preservation tank. To address the high standby energy consumption caused by long-term heating of the heat preservation tank, this invention introduces a time-dimensional control mechanism, which achieves on-demand heating and energy-saving operation by setting the heat preservation working period.

[0052] like Figure 5 As shown, the default operating time of the insulated tank is all day. Users can set the start time t for water dispensing in the human-machine interface. 开始 Stop water intake time t 停止 The controller determines the water intake time based on t. 开始 and current time t 当前 And the current temperature T of the insulation tank 当前 The water temperature inside the insulated tank was calculated to be heated to T. 保温 The required time, i.e., the heating time t = [C*ρ*V*(T)]保温 -T 当前 )] / P, when t 开始 -t 当前 When ≤t, start the heating in the insulation tank in advance so that at t 开始 The water temperature in the insulated tank is heated to the insulation temperature within a short time to quickly meet the user's need for a large flow of hot water. 保温 And maintain the insulation temperature. When t 开始 -t 当前 >t, or the current time reaches the set stop water intake time t. 停止 When the time comes, turn off the heating in the insulated container.

[0053] In related technologies, insulated tanks are constantly in a heating and insulation state, continuously consuming electrical energy, especially maintaining a high temperature during non-water usage periods, resulting in unnecessary energy waste and low energy efficiency. According to the above embodiments of the present invention, the start and stop timing of the insulated tank heating is determined based on the set water intake time, achieving the goal of both meeting the user's large water intake demand in real time and saving energy through intelligent start and stop of the insulated tank heating.

[0054] For example, if you set it to turn on at 8 a.m. and turn off at 8 p.m., the controller will turn on and off the insulation time of the thermos according to the set on / off time.

[0055] Optionally, the method further includes: acquiring water dispensing records of the water dispenser within a continuous preset time period; analyzing the water dispensing time distribution based on the acquired water dispensing records to determine time periods with water dispensing frequencies higher than a preset frequency; and using the determined time periods with water dispensing frequencies higher than the preset frequency as recommended time periods for recommendation. For example, recording the water dispensing time distribution of a user for N consecutive days, identifying high-frequency water usage periods, and generating recommended time periods for user confirmation or automatic execution.

[0056] The present invention also provides a water dispenser control device.

[0057] The water dispenser has an insulated tank, which contains a heating device capable of heating the water inside. Water enters the insulated tank for preheating and temporary storage. The water dispenser can, for example, be a water purification device integrating water purification and instant heating functions. Figure 2 A system block diagram of the water dispenser of the present invention is shown. (See diagram below.) Figure 2 As shown, this water dispenser is a water purifier, including: a water purification system, a thermos, and a heating module. It also includes a temperature sensor, a flow sensor, a controller, and a human-machine interface (such as a touch screen, a button panel, or an app).

[0058] The water source undergoes multi-stage filtration (e.g., PP cotton, activated carbon, RO reverse osmosis) through the water purification system's filtration module to obtain purified water suitable for direct drinking. This purified water then enters an insulated tank for preheating and temporary storage. The insulated tank is equipped with a heating device (e.g., a heating coil or electric heating film), a temperature sensor, and a water level sensor. The controller regulates the water temperature inside the insulated tank and, when necessary, supplies water to the heating module for secondary heating before finally outputting it through the outlet valve.

[0059] The heating module can specifically be an instant heating module, employing a high-power heating element (such as a metal tube heater or a quartz heating tube), which can heat the flowing water to boiling (98~100℃) within 0.5~2 seconds, achieving a large flow rate of boiling water output. The controller can specifically be a microprocessor (MCU) or an embedded control system, electrically connected to the temperature sensor, flow sensor, human-machine interface, heating device, water pump, and outlet valve, used to collect data, determine user needs, and execute intelligent control logic.

[0060] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the water dispenser control device provided by the present invention. Figure 6 As shown, the water dispenser control device 100 includes: a first acquisition unit 110 and an adjustment unit 120.

[0061] The first acquisition unit 110 is used to acquire the current insulation temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, wherein the minimum water dispensing temperature is the temperature of the lowest temperature setting among the various water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser.

[0062] The minimum water dispensing temperature is the lowest temperature setting among all water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser; initially, the insulation temperature of the insulated tank is equal to the lowest temperature setting among all water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser, i.e., T. 保温 =Tmin.

[0063] Specifically, the controller stores multiple water temperature settings, such as low temperature, medium temperature, and high temperature. Each setting can be set by the user through a human-machine interface. For example, the low temperature setting can be set to 50℃, the medium temperature setting to 65℃, and the high temperature setting to 85℃. The controller identifies the lowest temperature among the water temperatures and uses it as the insulation temperature of the insulation tank, thus satisfying the user's need for low-temperature water intake while maximizing the flow rate of boiling water.

[0064] The adjustment unit 120 is used to adjust the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulation tank based on the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser obtained by the first acquisition unit 110.

[0065] In one specific embodiment, the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is compared with the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the insulation temperature of the insulated container of the water dispenser is adjusted according to the comparison result, wherein: (1) If the current insulation temperature of the heat preservation tank is greater than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then the insulation temperature of the heat preservation tank is updated to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature in the heat preservation tank is adjusted to reduce the water temperature in the heat preservation tank to the minimum water dispensing temperature.

[0066] Specifically, the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank is T. 保温 The user can select the lowest water intake temperature as Tmin, with the initial default temperature being Tmin. 保温 =Tmin, real-time monitoring of two temperatures, when T is detected 保温 When Tmin is greater than Tmin (e.g., the user lowers Tmin), the insulation temperature T will be set to... 保温 Update to Tmin and adjust the water level in the insulated tank to T. 保温 Immediately activate the water purification system to inject room temperature water into the insulated tank, allowing the water temperature inside the hot tank to quickly drop to T. 保温 This ensures that users can get water at the desired temperature as quickly as possible.

[0067] (2) If the current insulation temperature of the thermos is lower than the current minimum water temperature of the water dispenser, the insulation temperature of the thermos is updated to the current minimum water temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature in the thermos is adjusted to raise the water temperature in the thermos to the minimum water temperature.

[0068] Specifically, the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank is T. 保温 The user can select the lowest water intake temperature as Tmin, with the initial default temperature being Tmin. 保温 =Tmin, real-time monitoring of two temperatures, when T is detected 保温 When Tmin is less than Tmin (e.g., the user increases Tmin), T will be... 保温 Update to Tmin and immediately start the heating and insulation tank to increase T. 保温 To Tmin, increase the flow rate when drawing water to achieve the maximum boiling water flow rate.

[0069] Figure 3 The process of dynamically adjusting the insulation temperature of the thermal insulation tank is shown. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the insulation temperature of the insulated tank is T. 保温 The user can select the lowest water intake temperature as Tmin, with the initial default temperature being Tmin. 保温 =Tmin, the controller monitors two temperatures in real time, when T is detected 保温 When Tmin is greater than Tmin (e.g., the user lowers Tmin), the insulation temperature T will be set to... 保温Update to Tmin and immediately start the water purification system to inject room temperature water into the insulated tank, allowing the water temperature inside the hot tank to quickly drop to Tmin. 保温 This ensures users can get water at their desired temperature as quickly as possible. When T is detected... 保温 When Tmin is less than Tmin (e.g., the user increases Tmin), T will be... 保温 Update to Tmin and immediately start heating the insulation tank to increase T. 保温 To Tmin, increase the flow rate when drawing water to achieve the maximum boiling water flow rate.

[0070] According to the above embodiments of the present invention, the insulation temperature of the insulation tank can be dynamically adjusted according to the current lowest water intake temperature, so as to flexibly adjust the insulation temperature of the insulation tank to meet the user's water intake needs at various temperatures.

[0071] Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of another embodiment of the water dispenser control device provided by the present invention. Figure 7 As shown, the water dispenser control device 100 further includes: a second acquisition unit 130, a calculation unit 140, and a control unit 150.

[0072] The second acquisition unit 130 is used to acquire the start time of water dispensing of the water dispenser, the current water temperature in the heat preservation tank, and the heat preservation temperature of the heat preservation tank.

[0073] Specifically, the start time T for water collection can be set through the human-computer interaction interface. 开始 The target water usage time is specified. The human-machine interface can be the machine's operating interface or a mobile app, for example, setting the start water dispensing time to 10:00 AM. The current water temperature inside the insulated tank can be detected by sensors within the tank. The start water dispensing time refers to the activation time of the insulated tank's insulation function. The insulated tank's insulation function is activated only when the start water dispensing time is reached, avoiding unnecessary energy consumption. When the insulated tank's insulation function is activated, the heating device is controlled based on the current water temperature and the insulated temperature. Specifically, when the temperature difference between the insulated temperature and the current water temperature exceeds a preset temperature difference threshold (e.g., 5°C), the heating device is activated to heat the water to the insulated temperature, and then the heating device is deactivated.

[0074] The calculation unit 140 is used to calculate the heating time required to heat the water in the insulation tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature based on the current water temperature in the insulation tank and the insulation temperature of the insulation tank obtained by the second acquisition unit 130.

[0075] In one specific embodiment, based on the current water temperature in the insulation tank and the insulation temperature of the insulation tank, the heating time t required to heat the water in the insulation tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature is calculated using the following formula: t= [C*ρ*V*(T 保温 -T 当前 )] / P Among them, T 保温 The insulation temperature of the insulation tank, T 当前 The current water temperature in the insulation tank, C is the specific heat capacity of water, ρ is the density of water, V is the volume of water in the insulation tank, and P is the heating power of the heating device in the insulation tank.

[0076] Specifically, according to the energy conservation formula P*t= C*M*δT=C*ρ*V*δT, where P is the heating power, t is the heating time, C is the specific heat capacity of water, ρ is the density of water, and δT is the temperature change, i.e., the temperature difference between the target heating temperature and the initial heating temperature, the heating time t required to heat the water in the insulation tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature can be obtained as t=[C*ρ*V*(T 保温 -T 当前 )] / P.

[0077] The control unit 150 is configured to turn on the heating of the heat preservation tank when the interval between the current time and the start time of water intake is less than or equal to the calculated heating time.

[0078] Specifically, when the interval between the current time and the start time of water intake is less than or equal to the calculated heating time, i.e., t 开始 -t 当前 When the time interval is less than or equal to t, the heating device of the insulated tank is turned on for heating. That is, heating is turned on in advance when the interval between the current time and the start time of water dispensing is less than or equal to the calculated heating time. This can save energy, avoid unnecessary consumption, and ensure that the water temperature in the insulated tank reaches the insulation temperature of the insulated tank when the user-set water dispensing time arrives, so that the user can get water at the required temperature when the set start time of water dispensing arrives.

[0079] Optionally, the device 100 further includes a third acquisition unit and a shutdown unit (not shown).

[0080] The third acquisition unit is used to acquire a preset water dispensing stop time. The shut-off unit is used to shut off the heat preservation function of the heat preservation tank when the water dispensing stop time is reached.

[0081] Specifically, a pre-set water dispensing stop time can be implemented. For example, if the user sets the stop time to 9 PM, the insulation tank will be turned off at 9 PM. Alternatively, if the user sets the start time to 8 AM and the stop time to 9 PM, the insulation tank will be turned on at 8 AM and off at 9 PM. When the insulation tank's function is activated, the heating device is controlled based on the current water temperature and the tank's insulation temperature. That is, during the water usage period (from the start to the stop time, e.g., 8 AM to 9 PM), the water in the tank is heated and kept warm according to the insulation temperature. This can be further explained in step S130 above, where the heating device is controlled based on the current water temperature and the tank's insulation temperature.

[0082] Figure 5 The invention illustrates the dynamic adjustment process of the working time of the heat preservation tank. To address the high standby energy consumption caused by long-term heating of the heat preservation tank, this invention introduces a time-dimensional control mechanism, which achieves on-demand heating and energy-saving operation by setting the heat preservation working period.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, the default operating time of the insulated tank is all day. Users can set the start time t for water dispensing in the human-machine interface. 开始 Stop water intake time t 停止 The controller determines the water intake time based on t. 开始 and current time t 当前 And the current temperature T of the insulation tank 当前 The water temperature inside the insulated tank was calculated to be heated to T. 保温 The required time, i.e., the heating time t = [C*ρ*V*(T)] 保温 -T 当前 )] / P, when t 开始 -t 当前 When ≤t, start the heating in the insulation tank in advance so that at t 开始 The water is heated to the set temperature within a short time to quickly provide users with a large flow of boiling water when they need it. 开始 -t 当前 >t, or the current time reaches the set stop water intake time t. 停止 When necessary, turn off the insulation function of the insulated container.

[0084] In related technologies, insulated tanks are constantly in a heating and insulation state, continuously consuming electrical energy, especially maintaining a high temperature during non-water usage periods, resulting in unnecessary energy waste and low energy efficiency. According to the above embodiments of the present invention, the start and stop timing of the insulated tank heating is determined based on the set water intake time, achieving the goal of both meeting the user's large water intake demand in real time and saving energy through intelligent start and stop of the insulated tank heating.

[0085] Optionally, the device 100 further includes: a fourth acquisition unit, a determination unit, and a recommendation unit (not shown).

[0086] The fourth acquisition unit is used to acquire water dispensing records of the water dispenser within a continuous preset time period; the determination unit is used to analyze the water dispensing time distribution based on the water dispensing records acquired by the fourth acquisition unit and determine the time period in which the water dispensing frequency is higher than the preset frequency; the recommendation unit is used to recommend the time period in which the water dispensing frequency determined by the determination unit is higher than the preset frequency.

[0087] For example, the system records the distribution of a user's water usage time over N consecutive days, identifies high-frequency water usage periods, and generates recommended time periods for user confirmation or automatic execution.

[0088] The present invention also provides a storage medium corresponding to the water dispenser control method, wherein a computer program is stored thereon, and the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of any of the aforementioned methods.

[0089] The present invention also provides a water dispenser corresponding to the aforementioned water dispenser control method, comprising a processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory that can run on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of any of the aforementioned methods.

[0090] The present invention also provides a water dispenser corresponding to the aforementioned water dispenser control device, including any of the aforementioned water dispenser control devices.

[0091] The present invention also provides a computer program product corresponding to the water dispenser control method, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of any of the aforementioned methods.

[0092] Accordingly, the solution provided by the present invention can flexibly adjust the insulation temperature of the insulated tank to meet the user's needs for water intake at various temperatures. By intelligently adjusting the working time of the insulated tank, it can achieve energy saving while meeting the needs of large flow rates of boiling water.

[0093] In related technologies, because the insulated tank needs to be maintained at a high temperature to ensure instant heating performance, users cannot directly obtain warm water below the insulated temperature, resulting in a limited range of water intake temperature. This invention dynamically adjusts the insulated temperature of the insulated tank according to the current lowest water intake temperature, which not only ensures the supply of large flow of hot water, but also supports water intake in the whole temperature range.

[0094] In related technologies, insulated tanks are constantly in a heating and insulation state, continuously consuming electrical energy, especially maintaining a high temperature during non-water usage periods, resulting in unnecessary energy waste and low energy efficiency. This invention determines the start and stop timing of the insulated tank's heating based on a set water dispensing time, satisfying both large-flow boiling water needs and allowing users to dispense water at various temperatures, while also achieving energy savings.

[0095] The functions described herein can be implemented in hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored as one or more instructions or codes on or transmitted via a computer-readable medium. Other examples and embodiments are within the scope and spirit of this invention and the appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, the functions described above can be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwired, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, the functional units can be integrated into a single processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into a single unit.

[0096] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical content can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for example, the division of units can be a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For instance, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the displayed or discussed mutual coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between units or modules may be electrical or other forms.

[0097] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. Similarly, the components of the control device may or may not be physical units; they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0098] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to related technologies, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), portable hard drives, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0099] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water dispenser control method, characterized in that, The water dispenser has an insulated tank, and the insulated tank is equipped with a heating device that can heat the water inside the insulated tank. The control method includes: Get the current insulation temperature of the thermos and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser. The minimum water dispensing temperature is the temperature of the lowest temperature setting among the various water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser. Adjust the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulated tank based on the current insulation temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Adjusting the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulated tank based on the current insulation temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser includes: Compare the current insulation temperature of the insulated container with the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser; If the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is greater than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then the insulation temperature of the insulated container is updated to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature inside the insulated container is adjusted to reduce the water temperature inside the insulated container to the minimum water dispensing temperature. If the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is lower than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then the insulation temperature of the insulated container is updated to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature inside the insulated container is adjusted to raise the water temperature inside the insulated container to the minimum water dispensing temperature.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The system obtains the water dispenser's start time, the current water temperature in the insulated tank, and the insulated temperature of the insulated tank. Based on the current water temperature in the insulated tank and the insulation temperature of the insulated tank, calculate the heating time required to heat the water in the insulated tank from the current water temperature to the insulation temperature; When the time interval between the current time and the start time of water intake is less than or equal to the calculated heating time, the heating of the heat preservation tank is turned on.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: Obtain the preset water withdrawal stop time; When the designated water intake stop time is reached, the insulation function of the insulated tank is turned off.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: Obtain the water dispensing records of the water dispenser within a continuous preset time period; Based on the analysis of the water collection time distribution of the obtained water collection records, the time periods in which the water collection frequency is higher than the preset frequency are determined; The time periods during which the determined water collection frequency is higher than the preset frequency are used as recommended time periods for recommendation.

6. A water dispenser control device, characterized in that, The water dispenser has an insulated tank, and the insulated tank is equipped with a heating device that can heat the water inside the insulated tank. The control device includes: The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the current insulation temperature of the insulated tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, wherein the minimum water dispensing temperature is the temperature of the lowest temperature setting among the various water dispensing temperature settings of the water dispenser. The first adjustment unit is used to adjust the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulation tank based on the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser obtained by the first acquisition unit.

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjustment unit adjusts the insulation temperature of the water dispenser's insulation tank based on the current insulation temperature of the insulation tank and the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, including: Compare the current insulation temperature of the insulated container with the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser; If the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is greater than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then the insulation temperature of the insulated container is updated to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature inside the insulated container is adjusted to reduce the water temperature inside the insulated container to the minimum water dispensing temperature. If the current insulation temperature of the insulated container is lower than the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, then the insulation temperature of the insulated container is updated to the current minimum water dispensing temperature of the water dispenser, and the water temperature inside the insulated container is adjusted to raise the water temperature inside the insulated container to the minimum water dispensing temperature.

8. A storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-5.

9. A water dispenser, characterized in that, The water dispenser includes a processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory that can run on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-5. Alternatively, the water dispenser includes a water dispenser control device according to any one of claims 6-7.

10. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-5.

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