Full-automatic intelligent control water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic intelligent control water dispenser which comprises a water dispenser body and a control device, the water dispenser body comprises a support and a water bucket arranged above the support, a first space and a second space are formed in the support, the first space is arranged above the second space, and the control device comprises a driving assembly and a control assembly. The control assembly is arranged in the first space and fixed to the support, the driving assembly is arranged in the second space and fixed to the support and extends towards the first space, the control assembly comprises an ultrasonic module and an optical fiber sensor, the ultrasonic module is used for detecting the position, close to the bucket, of the water cup, and the optical fiber sensor is used for detecting the existing water amount in the water cup; the control assembly is electrically connected with the driving assembly and used for controlling the driving assembly and the water bucket, and the driving assembly is used for driving the water cup to move in the vertical direction; according to the intelligent water adding device, after a water cup is placed, the control assembly accurately controls water adding, unnecessary human intervention is reduced, and intellectualization of the whole water adding process is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water drinking machines, in particular to a full-automatic intelligently controlled water drinking machine. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, more and more smart home appliances have replaced traditional home appliances, making home appliances more intelligent and user-friendly, with the significant characteristics of safety, convenience and speed. As a type of smart home appliance, smart water dispensers have gradually entered people's field of vision. However, at this stage, water dispensers are manually controlled to take water, and water collection requires manual control of switches, contact switches and manual water collection. The sanitation of water dispensers cannot be guaranteed. Even if some water dispensers do not require manual control, they often cannot take water according to the capacity of the cup, which brings great inconvenience to people's lives. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a fully automatic intelligent control water dispenser to address the problem of low intelligence level of water dispensers in the prior art.

[0004] A fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser comprises a water dispenser body and a control device, wherein the water dispenser body comprises a bracket and a water bucket arranged above the bracket, a first space and a second space are formed inside the bracket, the first space is arranged above the second space, the control device comprises a driving component and a control component, the control component is arranged in the first space and fixed on the bracket, the driving component is arranged in the second space and fixed on the bracket, and extends toward the first space, the control component comprises an ultrasonic module and an optical fiber sensor, the ultrasonic module is used to detect the position of a water cup close to the water bucket, the optical fiber sensor is used to detect the amount of water already in the water cup, the control component is electrically connected to the driving component, the control component is used to control the driving component and the water bucket, and the driving component is used to drive the water cup to move in a vertical direction.

[0005] In the utility model, the water cup is placed on the driving component, and the control component controls the driving component to drive the water cup to move in the vertical direction, so that the water cup approaches or moves away from the water bucket. When the control component detects that the water cup approaches and reaches the water outlet position range, the control component controls the driving component to stop moving upward in the vertical direction, and then controls the water bucket to discharge water, while continuously detecting the water level of the water cup. When the water level is within the range of the edge of the water cup, the water bucket stops discharging water, and the control component controls the driving component to move downward in the vertical direction. After reaching the initial position, the control component controls the driving component to stop moving. In the utility model, after the water cup is placed, the control component accurately controls the water addition, reduces unnecessary human intervention, realizes the intelligence of the entire water addition process, and reduces indirect contact with others, reduces the risk of infectious diseases in public places, and provides protection for public health safety.

[0006] Furthermore, a water outlet communicating with the first space is provided at the upper end of the bracket, a control valve and a heater are provided in the water outlet, and the control assembly is electrically connected to the control valve and the heater respectively.

[0007] In the utility model, the control component controls the switch state of the control valve to realize that the water in the water bucket flows out from the water outlet, and the control component controls the heater to heat the outlet water.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving component includes a driving motor, a lifting platform and a connecting component. The driving motor is symmetrically arranged at two opposite ends of the second space. The upper end of the output shaft of the driving motor extends from the second space to the first space. The driving motor is connected to the lifting platform through the connecting component.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting platform is arranged in the first space, a proximity switch for sensing whether a water cup is placed is provided on one side of the lifting platform, a cup groove is provided in the middle of the lifting platform, the cup groove is provided directly below the water outlet, and a limit switch is provided at the bottom of the lifting platform, and the proximity switch and the limit switch are respectively electrically connected to the control component.

[0010] In the utility model, the water cup is placed on the lifting platform. When the water cup approaches the proximity switch and the distance is within the working range of the proximity switch and lasts for 3 seconds, the control component controls the driving component to drive the lifting platform to rise in the vertical direction, thereby enabling the water cup to approach the water outlet. After receiving the water, the control component controls the driving motor to drive the lifting platform to descend in the vertical direction, thereby enabling the water cup to move away from the water outlet, and senses the position of the lower end of the first space through the limit switch. After reaching the initial position range, the control component controls the driving motor to stop working.

[0011] Furthermore, the control component also includes a scanning module, and the scanning module, the ultrasonic module and the optical fiber sensor are respectively fixed on the upper end of the first space from left to right, and the scanning module, the ultrasonic module and the optical fiber sensor are arranged near the water outlet.

[0012] In the utility model, the scanning module is used to detect and identify the shape of the water cup, the ultrasonic module is used to identify the position of the water cup, and the optical fiber sensor is used to identify the amount of water in the water cup.

[0013] Furthermore, the scanning module model is A5051M.

[0014] Furthermore, the ultrasonic module model is HC-SR04.

[0015] Furthermore, the fiber optic sensor model is MRS610-TZ.

[0016] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a plurality of status indicator lights, and the status indicator lights are electrically connected to the control component.

[0017] In the utility model, the multiple status indicator lights include a standby indicator light, a heating indicator light and a water shortage indicator light. The standby indicator light indicates preparation, the heating indicator light indicates heating is in progress, and the water shortage indicator light indicates water shortage at the water outlet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle.

[0021] 1. Water dispenser body; 101. Bracket; 102. First space; 103. Second space; 104. Status indicator light; 110. Water bucket; 111. Water outlet; 2. Control device; 200. Drive assembly; 201. Drive motor; 202. Lifting platform; 203. Connecting assembly; 204. Cup slot; 205. Limit switch; 206. Proximity switch; 207. Optical axis; 208. Screw rod; 210. Control assembly; 211. Fiber optic sensor; 212. Ultrasonic module; 213. Scanning module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The drawings provide embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing this embodiment is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0023] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by technicians in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items. In addition, the various embodiments of the present invention, the features in the embodiments, and the features of the embodiments can be freely combined without obvious conflicts or contradictions.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser includes a water dispenser body 1 and a control device 2, wherein the water dispenser body includes a bracket 101 and a water bucket 110 arranged above the bracket 101, a first space 102 and a second space 103 are formed inside the bracket 101, the first space 102 is arranged above the second space 103, a water outlet 111 connected to the first space 102 is arranged at the upper end of the bracket 101, a control valve and a heater are arranged in the water outlet 111, the water outlet 111 is connected to the water bucket 110, a plurality of status indicator lights 104 are arranged on the bracket 101, including a standby indicator light, a heating indicator light and a water shortage indicator light, the standby indicator light indicates preparation, the heating indicator light indicates heating, and the water shortage indicator light indicates water shortage at the water outlet, a control component 210 is electrically connected to the status indicator light 104, the control valve and the heater respectively, the control component 210 controls the switch of the control valve to realize that the water in the water bucket 110 flows out of the water outlet 111, and the control component 210 controls the heater to heat the water outlet of the water bucket 110.

[0026] The control device 2 includes a driving component 200 and a control component 210. The control component 210 is arranged in the first space 102 and fixed on the bracket 101. The driving component 200 is arranged in the second space 103. The driving component 200 is fixed on the bracket 101 and extends toward the first space 102. The control component 210 and the driving component 200 are electrically connected. The driving component 200 includes a driving motor 201, a lifting platform 202 and a connecting component 203. The driving motor 201 is connected to the lifting platform 202 through the connecting component 203. The driving motor 201 is symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the second space 103. The upper end of the output shaft of the driving motor 201 extends from the second space 103 to the first space 102. The lifting platform 202 is arranged in the first space 102. A proximity switch 206 for sensing whether a water cup is placed is arranged on one side of the lifting platform 202. A cup groove 204 is arranged in the middle of the lifting platform 202. The cup groove 204 is arranged in the vertical direction just below the water outlet 111. A limit switch 205 is arranged at the bottom of the lifting platform 202. The proximity switch 206 and the limit switch 205 are electrically connected to the control component 210 respectively.

[0027] The connecting component 203 is arranged in the first space, and the connecting component 203 includes a screw rod 208 and a light rod 207. One end of the screw rod 208 is threadedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor 201, and the middle of the screw rod 208 is threadedly connected to the two ends opposite to the lifting platform 202. The other end of the screw rod 208 extends to the uppermost end of the first space 102. A light rod 207 is provided on one side of the cup groove 204. The light rod 207 is sleeved in the middle of the lifting platform 202, and both ends of the light rod 207 are fixed on the bracket 101.

[0028] The control component 210 includes a fiber optic sensor 211, an ultrasonic module 212 and a scanning module 213. The fiber optic sensor 211, the ultrasonic module 212 and the scanning module 213 are fixed on the upper end of the first space 102 from left to right respectively. The fiber optic sensor 211, the ultrasonic module 212 and the scanning module 213 are arranged near the water outlet 111. The model of the fiber optic sensor 211 is MRS610-TZ, the model of the ultrasonic module 212 is HC-SR04, and the model of the scanning module 213 is A5051M. The fiber optic sensor 211 is used to identify the amount of water in the water cup, the ultrasonic module 212 is used to identify the position of the water cup, and the scanning module 213 is used to detect and identify the shape of the water cup.

[0029] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:

[0030] The fully automatic intelligent control water dispenser is in standby mode. Place the cup in the cup slot 204 of the lifting platform 202. The proximity switch 203 detects whether there is a cup approaching. When the cup is detected to be placed in the cup slot 204 and lasts for 3 seconds, the control component 210 controls the drive motor 201 to drive the lifting platform 202 to rise in the vertical direction. During the rising process, the ultrasonic module 212 detects the edge of the cup. When it reaches the set position range, the drive motor 201 stops rising, and the control component 210 controls the control valve to open, thereby starting to add water to the cup. The scanning module 213 identifies the volume of the cylindrical cup body, which can be based on The diameter of the water outlet is changed according to the detected value. The diameter of the liquid column at the water outlet ranges from 0 to 8 mm, and the minimum unit of the change in the diameter of the water column is 0.5 mm, so as to prevent the liquid from splashing out. The water output speed is adjusted according to the volume of water in the different cups. The optical fiber sensor 211 detects the displacement of the liquid level, and the detection range is 0 to 30 mm. When the water is 19 mm away from the edge of the cup mouth, the control component 210 controls the control valve to close and stop adding water. The control component 210 controls the drive component 201 to move downward in the vertical direction. After reaching the initial position, the control component 210 controls the drive motor 201 to stop moving. The lifting platform 202 drives the screw rod 208 to achieve up and down movement through the drive motor 201. The optical axis 207 is sleeved on the lifting platform 202 to ensure that the lifting platform 202 moves up and down in a stable manner in the vertical direction. The limit switch 205 is installed below the lifting platform 202 to play a limit protection role.

[0031] In the utility model, after the water cup is placed, the control component 210 accurately controls the water addition, reduces unnecessary human intervention, realizes the intelligence of the whole process of water addition, and reduces indirect contact with others, reduces the risk of infectious diseases in public places, and provides protection for public health safety.

[0032] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0033] The above-mentioned embodiments only express the implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, and these all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser, characterized in that: The water dispenser comprises a water dispenser body and a control device, wherein the water dispenser body comprises a bracket and a water bucket arranged above the bracket, a first space and a second space are formed inside the bracket, the first space is arranged above the second space, the control device comprises a driving component and a control component, the control component is arranged in the first space and fixed on the bracket, the driving component is arranged in the second space and fixed on the bracket, and extends toward the first space, the control component comprises an ultrasonic module and an optical fiber sensor, the ultrasonic module is used to detect the position of a water cup close to the water bucket, the optical fiber sensor is used to detect the amount of water in the water cup, the control component is electrically connected to the driving component, the control component is used to control the driving component and the water bucket, and the driving component is used to drive the water cup to move in a vertical direction.

2. A fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the bracket is provided with a water outlet connected to the first space, a control valve and a heater are arranged in the water outlet, and the control component is electrically connected to the control valve and the heater respectively.

3. The fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving motor, a lifting platform and a connecting assembly. The driving motor is symmetrically arranged at two opposite ends of the second space. The upper end of the output shaft of the driving motor extends from the second space to the first space. The driving motor is connected to the lifting platform through the connecting assembly.

4. The fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The lifting platform is arranged in the first space, a proximity switch for sensing whether a water cup is placed is arranged on one side of the lifting platform, a cup groove is arranged in the middle of the lifting platform, and the cup groove is arranged directly below the water outlet, a limit switch is arranged at the bottom of the lifting platform, and the proximity switch and the limit switch are respectively electrically connected to the control component.

5. The fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser according to claim 3 is characterized by: The connecting assembly is arranged in the first space, and the connecting assembly includes a screw rod and a polished rod. One end of the screw rod is threadedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, the middle part of the screw rod is threadedly connected to the two ends opposite to the lifting platform, and the other end of the screw rod extends to the uppermost end of the first space. The polished rod is sleeved in the middle part of the lifting platform, and the two ends of the polished rod are fixed on the bracket.

6. The fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control component also includes a scanning module, and the scanning module, the ultrasonic module and the optical fiber sensor are respectively fixed on the upper end of the first space from left to right, and the scanning module, the ultrasonic module and the optical fiber sensor are close to the water outlet.

7. The fully automatic intelligent controlled water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a plurality of status indicator lights, and the status indicator lights are electrically connected to the control component.

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