Remote control device of faucet and intelligent home management system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a remote control device of a faucet and a smart home management system, and belongs to the field of smart home. The remote control device comprises a control box which comprises a water inlet and a first water outlet communicated with the faucet; the remote control switch is in wireless connection with the control box and responds to the first setting signal to send a first remote control instruction to the control box so as to control the first water outlet to be opened or closed. By means of the technical scheme, the remote control device of the faucet can be applied to various scenes, and an existing mechanical faucet can be easily upgraded into an induction type faucet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of smart home technology, and in particular to a faucet remote control device and a smart home management system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of intelligent control and digitalization, traditional mechanical components are no longer able to meet user needs. In addition, consumers have gradually increased their requirements for public hygiene in recent years. For example, users prefer contactless control components in the kitchen and bathroom, such as sensor faucets.

[0003] However, the existing CNC solution requires the overall replacement of the existing mechanical faucets, which results in high replacement costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a faucet remote control device and a smart home management system, which can easily upgrade existing mechanical faucets to induction faucets.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, an embodiment of the present application provides a remote control device for a faucet, which includes: a control box, including a water inlet and a first water outlet connected to the faucet; a remote control switch, which is wirelessly connected to the control box and sends a first remote control instruction to the control box in response to a first setting signal to control the first water outlet to be opened or closed.

[0006] Optionally, the remote control switch includes an infrared sensor, and the first setting signal is a gesture signal. When the infrared sensor obtains the gesture signal, the remote control switch sends the first remote control instruction.

[0007] Optionally, the first remote control instruction includes a first opening instruction for opening the first water outlet and a first closing instruction for closing the first water outlet, and the remote control switch further includes: a timer, which is used to reset to zero and start timing each time the infrared sensor obtains the gesture signal, and stop timing and reset to zero if the infrared sensor does not obtain the gesture signal again within a first set time after obtaining the gesture signal; a counter, which is used to count the number of times the infrared sensor obtains the gesture signal, and reset to zero if the timer stops timing; wherein the remote control switch sends the first opening instruction to the control box if the infrared sensor obtains the gesture signal an odd number of times; and the remote control switch sends the first closing instruction to the control box if the infrared sensor obtains the gesture signal an even number of times or does not obtain the gesture signal again within the first set time after obtaining the gesture signal an odd number of times.

[0008] Optionally, the remote control switch is also wirelessly connected to the garbage disposer, and sends a second remote control instruction to the garbage disposer in response to a second setting signal to control the garbage disposer to be turned on or off.

[0009] Optionally, the remote control switch further includes a button, and the second setting signal is a pressing signal. When the button obtains the pressing signal, the remote control switch sends the second remote control instruction.

[0010] Optionally, the button includes a touch button or a mechanical button.

[0011] Optionally, the second remote control instruction includes a second turn-on instruction for turning on the garbage disposer and a second turn-off instruction for turning off the garbage disposer, and the remote control switch also sends the first remote control instruction to the control box in response to the second setting signal, wherein, when the button obtains the pressing signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the first turn-on instruction to the control box and sends the second turn-on instruction after a second set time; when the button obtains the pressing signal an even number of times or does not obtain the pressing signal again within the third set time after obtaining the gesture signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the second turn-off instruction to the control box and sends the first turn-off instruction after a fourth set time.

[0012] Optionally, the second remote control instruction includes a second opening instruction for turning on the garbage disposer and a second closing instruction for turning off the garbage disposer. The control box also includes a second water outlet connected to the garbage disposer. The remote control switch also sends a third remote control instruction to the control box in response to the second setting signal. The third remote control instruction includes a third opening instruction for opening the second water outlet and a third closing instruction for closing the second water outlet. When the button is pressed an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the third opening instruction to the control box and sends the second opening instruction after a second set time. When the button is pressed an even number of times or does not obtain the pressing signal again within the third set time after obtaining the gesture signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the second closing instruction to the control box and sends the third closing instruction after a fourth set time.

[0013] Optionally, the control box also includes a mode switch, which is used to switch the control box to a bypass mode or a remote control mode, wherein in the bypass mode, the first water outlet is in a normally open state; in the remote control mode, the first water outlet is opened or closed in response to the first remote control command.

[0014] On the other hand, the present application also provides a smart home management system, which includes: a faucet and a remote control device for the faucet as described above.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, the remote control device of the faucet of the present application can be applied to a variety of scenarios, and can easily upgrade the existing mechanical faucet to an induction faucet.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present application and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following detailed description, they are used to explain the embodiments of the present application but do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a faucet remote control device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a faucet remote control device provided according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a faucet remote control device provided according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Description of Reference Numerals

[0022] A faucet; B garbage disposal; 110 control box; 120 remote control switch;

[0023] 111 water inlet; 112 first water outlet; 113 second water outlet; 114 mode switch;

[0024] 121 infrared sensor; 122 button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following describes the specific implementation of the embodiment of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described herein is only used to illustrate and explain the embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] This application first provides a remote control device for a faucet, such as Figure 1As shown, the remote control device may include: a control box 110 and a remote control switch 120. The size of the control box 110 can be set according to actual application, for example, 221*110*43mm, and it may include a water inlet 111 and a first water outlet 112 connected to the faucet A. For example, the water inlet 111 may include a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet, and correspondingly, the first water outlet 112 may include a hot water outlet and a cold water outlet. Two solenoid valves may be provided inside the control box 110 to control cold water and hot water respectively. The remote control switch 120 may be wirelessly connected to the control box 110, that is, the two communicate via wireless signals, and the remote control switch 120 may send a first remote control instruction to the control box 110 in response to a first setting signal to control the first water outlet 112 to be opened or closed.

[0028] In one embodiment, the control box 110 may further include a mode switch 114 for switching the control box 110 between a bypass mode and a remote control mode. In the bypass mode, the first water outlet 112 is always open. In the remote control mode, the first water outlet 112 is opened or closed in response to a first remote control command.

[0029] In one embodiment, the remote control switch 120 may include an indicator light indicating the power-on status and an infrared sensor 121. In this case, the first setting signal may be a gesture signal. That is, when the infrared sensor 121 detects (senses) the gesture signal, the remote control switch 120 sends a first remote control command. The first remote control command may include a first opening command to open the first water outlet 112 and a first closing command to close the first water outlet 112.

[0030] In one embodiment, the remote control switch 120 may further include a timer and a counter. The timer may be configured to reset to zero and start counting each time the infrared sensor 121 receives a gesture signal. If the infrared sensor 121 does not receive a gesture signal again within a first set time period after receiving the gesture signal, the timer may stop counting and reset to zero. The counter may be configured to count the number of times the infrared sensor 121 receives a gesture signal and reset to zero when the timer stops counting.

[0031] In one embodiment, the remote control switch 120 sends a first opening instruction to the control box 110 when the infrared sensor 121 obtains a gesture signal an odd number of times (eg, monitored by the above-mentioned counter).

[0032] In addition, the remote control switch 120 sends a first closing instruction to the control box 110 when the infrared sensor 121 obtains a gesture signal an even number of times (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned counter) or does not obtain a gesture signal again within a first set time after obtaining the gesture signal an odd number of times (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer).

[0033] Through the above solution, the control box 110 of the present application can be easily assembled with the mechanical faucet used in daily life and upgraded to an induction faucet. Specifically, when the remote control switch 120 and the control box 110 are powered on and paired, they can work in the following scenario mode 1.

[0034] Scenario 1:

[0035] 1) Turn the handle of faucet A to the open position;

[0036] 2) Wave your hand in the sensing area of the remote control switch 120 to turn on the water;

[0037] 3) Wave again to turn off the water flow;

[0038] 4) If no waving action is sensed after a first set time (such as within 3-5 minutes, for example 4 minutes), the water will be automatically turned off 4 minutes after the most recent waving action.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] In another embodiment, the remote control switch 120 can also be wirelessly connected to the garbage disposer B, and send a second remote control instruction to the garbage disposer B in response to the second setting signal to control the garbage disposer B to turn on or off. Figure 2 As shown, the garbage disposer B is installed on a socket (e.g., a smart socket with a size of 127*60*33mm) and electrically connected thereto, the remote control switch 120 is wirelessly connected to the socket and sends a second remote control instruction to power on or off the socket in response to a second setting signal, thereby controlling the garbage disposer B to turn on or off.

[0041] In one embodiment, the remote control switch 120 may further include a button 122, which may be a touch button or a mechanical button. In this case, the second setting signal may be a press signal. When the button 122 receives the press signal (i.e., senses that it has been pressed), the remote control switch 120 transmits the second remote control command. Furthermore, the button 122 may also have a pairing function. That is, a long press of the button 122 automatically pairs the remote control switch 120, the control box 110, and the socket of the garbage disposer B.

[0042] Specifically, the second remote control command may include a second on command to turn on the garbage disposer B and a second off command to turn off the garbage disposer B. Furthermore, the remote control switch 120 transmits the first remote control command to the control box 110 in response to the second setting signal. That is, when the button 122 is pressed, the remote control switch 120 simultaneously transmits the first and second remote control commands.

[0043] In one embodiment, when the remote control switch 120 obtains a pressing signal an odd number of times (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned counter) on the button 122, it sends a first opening instruction to the control box 110 and sends a second opening instruction after a second set time (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer).

[0044] In one embodiment, the remote control switch 120 sends a second closing instruction to the control box 110 and sends a first closing instruction after a fourth set time (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer) when the button 122 obtains a press signal an even number of times (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned counter) or does not obtain a press signal again within a third set time (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer) after obtaining a gesture signal an odd number of times.

[0045] Through the above solution, the control box 110 of the present application can be assembled with a mechanical faucet and a garbage disposer used in daily life. Simultaneously, a program can be configured to control the coordinated operation of the faucet and garbage disposer. Specifically, when the remote control switch 120, the control box 110, and the socket of the garbage disposer B are powered on and paired, they can operate in the following scenario 2.

[0046] Scenario 2:

[0047] 1) Turn the handle of faucet A to the open position;

[0048] 2) Press button 122 on remote control switch 120 to turn on the water. After a second set time (e.g., within 3-5 seconds), garbage disposer B turns on.

[0049] 3) Press button 122 again, garbage disposer B stops first, and then tap A is closed after a fourth set time (e.g., within 15-20 seconds);

[0050] 4) If no button press is sensed after a third set time (which may be the same as or different from the first set time above, such as within 2-3 minutes, for example, 3 minutes), the garbage disposer B will be automatically turned off 3 minutes after the most recent press, and then the faucet A will be automatically turned off.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] In another embodiment, if Figure 3As shown, the control box 110 may further include a second water outlet 113 connected to the garbage disposer B, which may be connected to the garbage disposer B via a connecting pipe. Optionally, due to different functions and operating environments, two different types of connecting pipes may be used to connect the control box 110 to the faucet A and the control box 110 to the garbage disposer B, respectively. The remote control switch 120 may also send a second remote control instruction and a third remote control instruction to the control box 110 in response to a second setting signal (e.g., a pressing signal of the button 122). Specifically, the third remote control instruction may include a third opening instruction for opening the second water outlet 113 and a third closing instruction for closing the second water outlet 113. That is, when the button 122 is pressed, the remote control switch 120 sends the second remote control instruction and the third remote control instruction at the same time.

[0053] In one embodiment, when the remote control switch 120 obtains a pressing signal an odd number of times (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned counter) on the button 122, it sends a third opening instruction to the control box 110 and sends a second opening instruction after a second set time (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer).

[0054] When the remote control switch 120 obtains a press signal from the button 122 an even number of times (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned counter) or does not obtain a press signal again within a third set time (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer) after obtaining a gesture signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch 120 sends a second closing instruction to the control box 110 and sends a third closing instruction after a fourth set time (for example, monitored by the above-mentioned timer).

[0055] Through the above solution, the control box 110 of the present application can be assembled with a daily garbage disposer to upgrade the garbage disposer and enable it to have an automatic water filling function. Specifically, when the remote control switch 120, the control box 110 and the socket of the garbage disposer B are powered on and paired, they can operate in the following scenario mode 3.

[0056] Scenario 3:

[0057] 1) Press the button 122 on the remote control switch 120, the second water outlet 113 opens, and water starts to flow to the garbage disposer B. After a second set time (e.g., within 3-5 seconds), the garbage disposer B is turned on;

[0058] 2) Press button 122 again, garbage disposer B stops first, and then closes the second water outlet 113 after a fourth set time (e.g., within 15-20 seconds), stopping the water supply to garbage disposer B;

[0059] 3) If no button press is detected within a third set time (e.g., 2-3 minutes, for example, 3 minutes), the garbage disposer B is automatically turned off 3 minutes after the last button press, and then the second water outlet 113 is automatically closed.

[0060] Through the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application include:

[0061] 1) Quick connection interface. Existing mechanical faucets can be easily assembled with the control box of this application, thereby upgrading to sensor faucets and being able to work in conjunction with existing garbage disposals.

[0062] 2) Unique linkage working function: The control box of this application can control the faucet to automatically open before the garbage disposer starts working, and obtain the shutdown signal of the garbage disposer to control the faucet to automatically close.

[0063] 3) The remote control has two functions: infrared sensor control (for faucets only) and mechanical push control (for linkage with garbage disposals). The remote control can be installed in any desired location.

[0064] In summary, the faucet remote control device of this application can easily upgrade existing mechanical faucets to sensor-based faucets. Unlike competitors' integrated faucet or sink solutions, the control box of this application is independent, making it applicable in a variety of scenarios. Furthermore, this application can also upgrade garbage disposals to automatic water filling functions and enable the faucet and garbage disposal to work in conjunction with each other.

[0065] On the other hand, the present application also provides a smart home management system, which may include: a faucet and the above-mentioned faucet remote control device.

[0066] Regarding the beneficial effects of the smart home management system of the present application, reference can be made to the above description of the faucet remote control device, which will not be repeated here.

[0067] Method Example

[0068] On the other hand, the present application also provides a faucet control method 200, which may include the following steps:

[0069] Step S210: Sending a first remote control instruction to the control box in response to the first setting signal.

[0070] The control box may include a water inlet and a first water outlet connected to the faucet, and the first remote control instruction may include a first opening instruction for opening the first water outlet and a first closing instruction for closing the first water outlet.

[0071] Step S220: When the first setting signal is obtained an odd number of times, a first opening instruction is sent to the control box to control the opening of the first water outlet.

[0072] Step S230: When the first setting signal is obtained an even number of times or the first setting signal is not obtained within the first set time after the gesture signal is obtained an odd number of times, a first closing instruction is sent to the control box to control the first water outlet to close.

[0073] In another embodiment, the control method 200 may further include the following steps:

[0074] Step S240: In response to the second setting signal, a first remote control instruction is sent to the control box and a second remote control instruction is sent to the garbage disposer.

[0075] The second remote control instruction may include a second on instruction to turn on the garbage disposal and a second off instruction to turn off the garbage disposal.

[0076] Step S250: When the second setting signal is obtained an odd number of times, a first opening instruction is sent to the control box and a second opening instruction is sent after a second setting time to control the first water outlet and the garbage disposal to open.

[0077] Step S260, when the button obtains the second setting signal an even number of times or does not obtain the second setting signal again within the third setting time after obtaining the gesture signal an odd number of times, a second closing instruction is sent to the control box and a first closing instruction is sent after the fourth setting time to control the first water outlet and the garbage disposal to close.

[0078] In another embodiment, the control box may further include a second water outlet connected to the garbage disposer, and the control method 200 may further include the following steps:

[0079] Step S270: In response to the second setting signal, a second remote control instruction is sent to the garbage disposer and a third remote control instruction is sent to the control box.

[0080] The third remote control instruction may include a third opening instruction for opening the second water outlet and a third closing instruction for closing the second water outlet.

[0081] Step S280: When the second setting signal is obtained an odd number of times, a third opening instruction is sent to the control box and a second opening instruction is sent after the second setting time to control the second water outlet and the garbage disposal to open.

[0082] Step S290, when the second setting signal is obtained an even number of times or the second setting signal is not obtained again within the third setting time after the gesture signal is obtained an odd number of times, a second closing instruction is sent to the control box and a third closing instruction is sent after the fourth setting time to control the second water outlet and the garbage disposal to close.

[0083] Through the above technical solution, the control method of this application can easily upgrade existing mechanical faucets to sensor-based faucets. Unlike competitors' integrated faucets or sinks, the control method of this application can be applied in a variety of scenarios. In addition, the control method of this application can also upgrade garbage disposals to automatic water filling functions and enable the faucet and garbage disposal to work in conjunction with each other.

[0084] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or includes elements inherent to such process, method, commodity, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0085] The above are merely embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should all be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A remote control device for a faucet, characterized in that: The remote control device comprises: a control box comprising a water inlet and a first water outlet connected to the faucet; The remote control switch is wirelessly connected to the control box and sends a first remote control instruction to the control box in response to a first setting signal to control the first water outlet to be opened or closed.

2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein: The remote control switch includes an infrared sensor, the first setting signal is a gesture signal, and the remote control switch sends the first remote control instruction when the infrared sensor obtains the gesture signal.

3. The remote control device according to claim 2, wherein: The first remote control instruction includes a first opening instruction for opening the first water outlet and a first closing instruction for closing the first water outlet, and the remote control switch further includes: a timer, configured to reset to zero and start timing each time the infrared sensor acquires the gesture signal, and stop timing and reset to zero if the infrared sensor does not acquire the gesture signal again within a first set time after acquiring the gesture signal; a counter, for counting the number of times the infrared sensor acquires the gesture signal, and returning the counter to zero when the timer stops timing, Wherein, when the infrared sensor acquires the gesture signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the first opening instruction to the control box; and The remote control switch sends the first closing instruction to the control box when the infrared sensor acquires the gesture signal an even number of times or does not acquire the gesture signal again within the first set time after acquiring the gesture signal an odd number of times.

4. The remote control device according to claim 3, characterized in that The remote control switch is also wirelessly connected to the garbage disposer and sends a second remote control instruction to the garbage disposer in response to a second setting signal to control the garbage disposer to be turned on or off.

5. The remote control device according to claim 4, characterized in that The remote control switch further includes a button, and the second setting signal is a pressing signal. When the button obtains the pressing signal, the remote control switch sends the second remote control instruction.

6. The remote control device according to claim 5, characterized in that The button includes a touch button or a mechanical button.

7. The remote control device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The second remote control instruction includes a second on instruction for turning on the garbage disposer and a second off instruction for turning off the garbage disposer. The remote control switch further sends the first remote control instruction to the control box in response to the second setting signal. Wherein, when the button obtains the pressing signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the first opening instruction to the control box and sends the second opening instruction after a second set time; and When the remote control switch does not obtain the pressing signal again within a third set time after the button obtains the pressing signal an even number of times or obtains the gesture signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the second closing instruction to the control box and sends the first closing instruction after a fourth set time.

8. The remote control device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The second remote control instruction includes a second opening instruction for turning on the garbage disposer and a second closing instruction for turning off the garbage disposer. The control box also includes a second water outlet connected to the garbage disposer. The remote control switch further sends a third remote control instruction to the control box in response to the second setting signal. The third remote control instruction includes a third opening instruction for turning on the second water outlet and a third closing instruction for turning off the second water outlet. Wherein, when the button obtains the pressing signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the third opening instruction to the control box and sends the second opening instruction after a second set time; and When the remote control switch does not obtain the pressing signal again within the third set time after the button obtains the pressing signal an even number of times or obtains the gesture signal an odd number of times, the remote control switch sends the second closing instruction to the control box and sends the third closing instruction after a fourth set time.

9. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein: The control box further includes a mode switch, which is used to switch the control box to a bypass mode or a remote control mode. Wherein, in the bypass mode, the first water outlet is in a normally open state; and In the remote control mode, the first water outlet is opened or closed in response to the first remote control instruction.

10. A smart home management system, characterized in that: The smart home management system includes: a faucet and a remote control device for the faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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