Sensing device for controlling liquid level and kettle

By using a capacitive liquid level sensor and a wireless communication module attached to the outer wall of the kettle, the problems of complex structure and difficult installation of traditional liquid level sensing devices are solved, enabling sensitive response to water level changes and providing remote feedback and alarm functions.

CN223601263UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28ZHEJIANG JUBEI TECH GRP SHARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422322569.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional liquid level sensors are complex in structure, difficult to install, and difficult to observe liquid level changes in low light conditions, especially since devices such as thermos flasks and insulated cups lack liquid level observation windows.

Method used

It adopts an externally attached capacitive liquid level sensor, combined with a water guide seat, liquid level measurement unit and control mechanism, and connects to the capacitive liquid level sensing element through wireless communication. It also integrates a wireless communication module and an alarm to achieve sensitive detection and remote feedback of liquid level.

Benefits of technology

The device has a simplified structure, is easy to install, and can sensitively respond to water level changes in low-light environments. It also features remote communication and alarm functions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a sensing device and kettle of controlling liquid level, including water guide seat, liquid level measuring unit and control mechanism, the water guide seat is equipped with water inlet end, water outlet end and water guide cavity, liquid level measuring unit includes liquid level measuring cavity, liquid level zero point end and liquid level position end, liquid level measuring cavity passes through liquid level zero point end and water outlet end cooperation fixation, and the control mechanism passes through the liquid level zero point end and water outlet end cooperation fixation. The liquid level measuring cavity is communicated with the water guide cavity, a capacitive liquid level sensing element is axially arranged in the liquid level measuring cavity from a liquid level 0 point, and the capacitive liquid level sensing element is in communication connection with the control mechanism. According to the induction device for controlling the liquid level and the kettle, the problems that a traditional liquid level induction device is complex in structure and not easy to install are solved; compared with a traditional liquid level sensing device, the liquid level sensing device adopts the capacitive liquid level sensor attached to the outer wall; the water level change can be sensed more sensitively. And a communication function is set, so that liquid level information can be fed back to a user, and an alarm can be given in an abnormal state.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of induction device of control liquid level and kettle, belong to water purification equipment technical field. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the electric appliance with liquid storage device such as electric kettle, in order to enable user to know the current capacity of liquid inside the shell of liquid storage device in time, observation window is generally arranged on the side wall of shell, and user can observe the liquid level height of liquid inside the shell through the observation window. It is found in actual use that, due to the brightness inside the shell is lower than that outside the shell, it is difficult for the person outside the shell to observe the static liquid level height. After long-term use, the surface of observation window is prone to be blurred, which makes it more difficult for user to distinguish the position of liquid surface, so that user cannot discover the change of liquid level in time. Insulated kettle, thermos cup and the like generally do not have liquid level observation window, but user also needs to observe the internal liquid level of such equipment and judge the remaining liquid capacity at any time. In addition, the liquid level sensing device on the market is basically equipped with sensing float ball in communicating vessel and float ball sensing switch outside, which has many parts and complex structure, and is not easy to install.

[0003] The utility model aims at providing a kind of induction device of control liquid level and kettle with more optimized structure, to solve the problem of complex structure and difficult installation of traditional liquid level sensing device;Compared with traditional liquid level sensing device, the liquid level sensing device of the utility model adopts outer wall pasting capacitive liquid level sensor;It can more sensitive response water level change. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] One of the purposes of the utility model is to solve the deficiency of prior art liquid level sensing device, provide a kind of induction device of control liquid level and kettle with more optimized structure, to solve the problem of complex structure and difficult installation of traditional liquid level sensing device;Compared with traditional liquid level sensing device, the liquid level sensing device of the utility model adopts outer wall pasting capacitive liquid level sensor;It can more sensitive response water level change.

[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0006] The induction device of control liquid level, including water guide seat, liquid level measurement unit and control mechanism, the water guide seat is equipped with water inlet end, water outlet end and water guide cavity, liquid level measurement unit includes liquid level measurement cavity, liquid level 0 point end and liquid level position end, liquid level measurement cavity is fixed by cooperating with water outlet end through liquid level 0 point end, and liquid level measurement cavity is communicated with water guide cavity, capacitive liquid level sensing element is arranged in the liquid level measurement cavity from liquid level 0 point shaft direction, and the capacitive liquid level sensing element is connected with control mechanism in communication.

[0007] Preferably, the capacitive liquid level sensing element is connected with the control mechanism through wireless communication mode, the controller is provided with a remote communication unit, and the remote communication unit comprises a wireless communication module electrically connected with a circuit board of the controller.

[0008] Preferably, the controller has a processor function, the wireless communication module is any one or a combination of two of a 2G module, a 3G module, a 4G module, a 5G module and a WiFi module, the remote server and the user terminal can receive information or remotely control the controller through the wireless communication module, and at least one MCU is integrated on the circuit board of the controller, and the working of components electrically connected with the MCU is controlled by the MCU, and the wireless communication module is also integrated on the circuit board of the controller.

[0009] Preferably, the sensing device is also provided with an alarm, and the alarm is an acoustic and / or optical alarm.

[0010] A kettle adopts the sensing device for controlling liquid level.

[0011] The sensing device for controlling liquid level and the kettle have the advantages that the structure is optimized, the problem of complex structure and difficult installation of the traditional liquid level sensing device is solved, compared with the traditional liquid level sensing device, the capacitive liquid level sensor is attached to the outer wall of the liquid level sensing device, liquid level change can be sensed more sensitively, the communication function is arranged, liquid level information can be fed back to the user, and the alarm can be given in an abnormal state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0013] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of the present application;

[0014] Fig. 2 is a structural left side view of the present application.

[0015] In the figure: 1, water guide seat, 11, water inlet end, 12, water outlet end, 13, water guide cavity, 2, liquid level measurement unit, 21, liquid level measurement cavity, 22, liquid level 0 point end, 23, liquid level position end, 3, capacitive liquid level sensing element, 4, kettle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0020] like Figs. 1-2 As shown, the liquid level sensing device includes a water guide seat 1, a liquid level measuring unit 2, and a control mechanism. The water guide seat 1 is provided with an inlet end 11, an outlet end 12, and a water guide cavity 13. The liquid level measuring unit includes a liquid level measuring cavity 21, a liquid level 0 point end 22, and a liquid level position end 23. The liquid level measuring cavity 21 is fixed to the outlet end 12 through the liquid level 0 point end 22. The liquid level measuring cavity 21 is connected to the water guide cavity 13. A capacitive liquid level sensing element 3 is provided axially from the liquid level 0 point in the liquid level measuring cavity 2. The capacitive liquid level sensing element 3 is communicatively connected to the control mechanism.

[0021] Specifically: the capacitive liquid level sensing element 3 is connected to the control mechanism via wireless communication, and the controller is equipped with a remote communication unit, which includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the controller's circuit board.

[0022] In the embodiment, the controller has a processor function, the wireless communication module is any one or a combination of two of a 2G module, a 3G module, a 4G module, a 5G module and a WiFi module, and the remote server and the user terminal can receive information or remotely control the controller through the wireless communication module; at least one MCU is integrated on a circuit board of the controller, and the MCU controls the operation of components electrically connected thereto, and the wireless communication module is also integrated on the circuit board of the controller.

[0023] Specifically, the sensing device is further provided with an alarm, and the alarm is an acoustic and / or optical alarm. Embodiment

[0024] A kettle adopts the sensing device for controlling liquid level according to the embodiment 1, and the water guide seat 1 is communicated with a water containing cavity of the kettle 4.

[0025] The sensing device for controlling liquid level and the kettle have the advantages that the structure is optimized, the problem of complex structure and difficult installation of the traditional liquid level sensing device is solved, compared with the traditional liquid level sensing device, the liquid level sensing device adopts an outer wall attached capacitive liquid level sensor, can more sensitively sense the change of the water level, and has the communication function, can feedback the liquid level information to the user and alarm in the abnormal state.

[0026] The above embodiment is only a preferred scheme of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form, and other variants and modifications can be made without exceeding the technical scheme recorded in the claims.

Claims

1. Inductive device for controlling the level of a liquid, comprising a water guide seat (1), a level measuring unit (2) and a control mechanism, characterized in that: The water guide base (1) is provided with a water inlet end (11), a water outlet end (12) and a water guide cavity (13), the liquid level measuring unit comprises a liquid level measuring cavity (21), a liquid level 0 point end (22) and a liquid level position end (23), the liquid level measuring cavity (21) is fixed by cooperating with the water outlet end (12) through the liquid level 0 point end (22), the liquid level measuring cavity (21) is communicated with the water guide cavity (13), the capacitive liquid level sensing element (3) is arranged axially from the liquid level 0 point in the liquid level measuring cavity (21), and the capacitive liquid level sensing element (3) is in communication connection with the control mechanism.

2. The inductive device for controlling the level of liquid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capacitive liquid level sensing element (3) and the control mechanism are connected through a wireless communication mode, the control mechanism is provided with a remote communication unit, and the remote communication unit comprises a wireless communication module which is electrically connected with a circuit board of the control mechanism.

3. The inductive device for controlling the level of liquid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control mechanism has a processor function, the wireless communication module is any one or a combination of two of a 2G module, a 3G module, a 4G module, a 5G module and a WiFi module, a remote server and a user terminal can receive information or remotely control the control mechanism through the wireless communication module, at least one MCU is integrated on the circuit board of the control mechanism, the working of components electrically connected with the MCU is controlled via the MCU, and the wireless communication module is also integrated on the circuit board of the control mechanism.

4. A level sensing device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein: The sensing device is also provided with an alarm, and the alarm is an acoustic and / or optical alarm.

5. A kettle characterised in that, The sensing device for controlling the liquid level is used, the water guide base (1) is communicated with a water containing cavity of a kettle.