Water outlet equipment and lifting device thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides water outlet equipment and a lifting device thereof. The water outlet equipment comprises a box body, and the lifting device comprises a lifting structure, a control unit, a height acquisition unit and a first driving structure, wherein the height acquisition unit and the first driving structure are electrically connected with the control unit; the lifting structure comprises a supporting surface, and a movable part and a fixed part which are used for supporting the supporting surface; the height acquisition unit is used for acquiring height information of a water using object using water outlet equipment and sending the height information to the control unit; the supporting surface is used for placing the box body; the first driving structure is electrically connected with the movable part; and the control unit is used for receiving the height information and driving the first driving structure to move so as to drive the movable part to do lifting motion relative to the fixed part, so that the position of the water outlet of the moved box body is matched with the height information. According to the water outlet equipment, the lifting device comprising the supporting surface, the movable part and the fixed part is arranged, so that the water outlet equipment can adapt to the height conditions of different water using objects, the water receiving experience of the water using objects is improved, and the intelligent degree of the water outlet equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, and in particular to a water dispensing device and its lifting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, smart home appliances are increasingly appearing in our daily lives, changing our lifestyles. Water dispensing devices, such as water purifiers, are also widely used in daily life. However, people have different heights, while the height of water purifiers is fixed. Therefore, when dispensing water, the height of the water purifier is too high for some people and too low for others. The water purifier cannot adapt to the different heights of users, resulting in a poor water dispensing experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this disclosure is to overcome the defects in the prior art, such as the inability of water purifiers to adapt to the different heights of users, resulting in poor user water dispensing experience, and to provide a water dispensing device and its lifting device.

[0004] This disclosure solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] This disclosure provides a lifting device for a water outlet device, the water outlet device including a housing;

[0006] The lifting device includes a lifting structure, a control unit, a height acquisition unit and a first drive structure that are electrically connected to the control unit.

[0007] The lifting structure includes a support surface, a movable part for supporting the support surface, and a fixed part;

[0008] The height acquisition unit is used to acquire the height information of the water user using the water outlet equipment and send it to the control unit;

[0009] The supporting surface is used to place the housing, and the first driving structure is electrically connected to the movable part;

[0010] The control unit is used to receive the height information and issue a first drive command to drive the first drive structure to move, so as to drive the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part, so that the position of the water outlet of the box after the movement matches the height information.

[0011] Preferably, the first drive structure includes a motor, and the movable part includes a support structure for supporting the support surface, and a gear structure fixed on the support structure.

[0012] The fixing part includes a sleeve structure, which is sleeved on the outside of the support structure, and the inner sidewall of the sleeve structure is provided with a rack structure that matches the gear structure.

[0013] The motor is used to drive the gear structure to rotate based on the first drive command so as to perform vertical movement along the rack structure.

[0014] Preferably, the fixing part further includes a fixing member fixed to one end of the sleeve structure away from the supporting surface;

[0015] The fastener is used to fix the sleeve structure in place at the desired location.

[0016] Preferably, the lifting device further includes a speed acquisition unit disposed on the outside of the housing and / or on the movable part, and the fixed part further includes a braking element disposed on the inner side wall of the sleeve structure;

[0017] The speed acquisition unit is electrically connected to the control unit;

[0018] The speed acquisition unit is used to acquire the speed information of the lifting device and send it to the control unit;

[0019] The control unit is also used to receive the speed information and issue a second drive command to drive the brake to work so that the movable part stops moving.

[0020] Preferably, the lifting structure includes N movable parts for supporting the support surface;

[0021] The N movable parts are connected to the support surface in a preset arrangement;

[0022] Where N≥2 and N is an integer.

[0023] Preferably, the lifting device further includes a voice acquisition unit located on the outside of the housing;

[0024] The voice acquisition unit is electrically connected to the control unit;

[0025] The voice acquisition unit is used to acquire the voice information of the water user and send it to the control unit;

[0026] The control unit is also used to receive the voice information and issue a third driving command to drive the first driving structure to move, so that the position of the water outlet of the moved box matches the voice information.

[0027] This disclosure also provides a water outlet device, which includes the lifting device as described above.

[0028] Preferably, the water outlet device further includes a position adjustment module and a control module, and the housing includes a groove;

[0029] The position adjustment module includes a transmission structure, a type detection unit, and a second drive structure that are electrically connected to the control module.

[0030] Both the type detection unit and the transmission structure are located inside the groove.

[0031] The type detection unit is used to detect the type information of the external device placed on the transmission structure and send it to the control module;

[0032] The control module is used to receive first type of information and issue a fourth driving command to drive the second driving structure to move, so as to drive the transmission structure to transport the external device to a preset position in the groove.

[0033] The first type of information is used to characterize the external device as a water receiving device.

[0034] Preferably, the water outlet device further includes a water volume detection module;

[0035] The water volume detection module includes a ranging unit and a weight detection unit that are electrically connected to the control module, respectively.

[0036] Both the ranging unit and the weight detection unit are located inside the groove;

[0037] The ranging unit is used to detect the diameter information and water level information of the water receiving device and send them to the control module;

[0038] The weight detection unit is used to detect the actual weight information of the water receiving device at different times and send it to the control module;

[0039] The control module is also used to receive the diameter information, the water level information, and the actual weight information to drive the water outlet device to discharge water.

[0040] Preferably, the water volume detection module further includes a status indication unit;

[0041] The status indicator unit is electrically connected to the control module;

[0042] The control module is also used to drive the status indication unit to send an indication signal characterizing the water output status of the water outlet device.

[0043] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this disclosure.

[0044] The positive and progressive effects of this disclosure are as follows:

[0045] This disclosure provides a lifting device in the water outlet equipment, which includes a support surface, a movable part, and a fixed part. The control unit drives the first drive structure to move according to the height information of the water user, so as to drive the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part. This makes the position of the water outlet of the water outlet equipment match the height information after the movement, which can adapt to the height of different water users, improve the water receiving experience of the water user, enhance the intelligence of the water outlet equipment, and improve the overall product performance of the water outlet equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 3 This is a first partial structural schematic diagram of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 4 This is a second partial structural schematic diagram of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure.

[0050] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet device according to Embodiment 4 of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet device according to Embodiment 4 of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The present disclosure is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0053] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" used in this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes used to distinguish descriptive objects in this disclosure does not constitute a limitation on the described objects. The description of the described objects is given in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and should not be construed as an unnecessary limitation. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0054] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, and disclosure of user personal information comply with relevant laws and regulations and do not violate public order and good morals.

[0055] Example 1

[0056] This embodiment provides a lifting device for a water outlet device, which includes a housing; the water outlet device includes, for example, a water purifier, a water dispenser, or a water purifier.

[0057] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in this embodiment. The lifting device includes a lifting structure 11, a control unit 12, and a height acquisition unit 13 and a first drive structure 14 that are electrically connected to the control unit 12.

[0058] The lifting structure 11 includes a support surface 111, a movable part 112 for supporting the support surface 111, and a fixed part 113;

[0059] The height acquisition unit 13 is used to acquire the height information of the water user using the water outlet equipment and send it to the control unit 12;

[0060] The support surface 111 is used to place the box, and the first drive structure 14 is electrically connected to the movable part 112;

[0061] The control unit 12 is used to receive height information and issue a first drive command to drive the first drive structure 14 to move, so as to drive the movable part 112 to move up and down relative to the fixed part 113, so that the position of the water outlet of the box after movement matches the height information.

[0062] Specifically, the support surface can be a telescopic platform, which is installed below the water outlet equipment's housing. A movable part is located below the telescopic platform as a support leg. The height acquisition unit can be a sensor, image acquisition device (camera, infrared, etc.), etc. That is, when a user is receiving water, the height of the user is quickly and accurately determined through direct acquisition or indirect analysis. The control unit receives the height information and generates a first drive command based on it. Different heights correspond to different first drive commands to achieve personalized drive matching. The first drive structure is installed below the telescopic platform and is used to drive the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part according to the first drive command, thereby moving the telescopic platform. In other words, it adjusts the height of the telescopic platform so that the position of the water outlet of the housing after movement matches the height information.

[0063] The control unit can be an independently installed controller in the lifting device, or it can also be used as the main controller in the water outlet equipment. The specific design can be determined according to the actual situation.

[0064] The location of the control unit and the height acquisition unit is not specifically limited, as long as they can work together to achieve timely and accurate lifting and stopping of the lifting structure.

[0065] In this embodiment, by setting a lifting device including a support surface, a movable part and a fixed part in the water outlet device, the control unit drives the first drive structure to move according to the height information of the water user, so as to drive the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part, so that the water outlet position of the water outlet device after movement matches the height information, which can adapt to the different heights of water users, improve the water receiving experience of water users, improve the intelligence level of the water outlet device, and improve the overall product performance of the water outlet device.

[0066] Example 2

[0067] This embodiment provides a lifting device for a water outlet, which is a further improvement on Embodiment 1.

[0068] In a feasible solution, such as Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in this embodiment. The first drive structure 14 includes a motor 141, and the movable part 112 includes a support structure 1121 for supporting the support surface, and a gear structure 1122 fixed on the support structure 1121.

[0069] The fixing part 113 includes a sleeve structure 1131, which is sleeved on the outside of the support structure 1121. The inner sidewall of the sleeve structure 1131 is provided with a rack structure 1132 that matches the gear structure 1122.

[0070] The motor 141 is used to drive the gear structure 1122 to rotate based on the first drive command so as to perform lifting and lowering motion along the rack structure 1132.

[0071] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in this embodiment. Figure 3 The gear structure 1122 and the rack structure 1132 are matched.

[0072] Specifically, the motor drives the gear structure to rotate according to the first drive command, causing it to move up and down along the rack structure. Through the movement between the gear and rack structures, the rotational motion of the gear structure is converted into linear motion along the rack structure, thereby adjusting the height of the water outlet housing. This ensures that the position of the water outlet matches the height information, meeting the needs of the user. The gear structure can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. It can be configured to lower the housing height when rotating clockwise and raise it when rotating counterclockwise, or vice versa, depending on the actual situation. When the position of the water outlet matches the height information of the user, the gear structure stops moving up and down, allowing the user to collect water.

[0073] In this solution, the motor drives the gear structure to rotate based on the first drive command, so as to move up and down along the rack structure. This allows the outlet position of the water outlet device to match the height information, thus adapting to the height of different users, improving the water receiving experience, and enhancing the intelligence of the water outlet device.

[0074] In a feasible solution, such as Figure 2 As shown, the fixing part 113 also includes a fixing member 1133 fixed to one end of the sleeve structure 1131 away from the support surface 111;

[0075] The fastener 1133 is used to fix the sleeve structure 1131 in the placement position.

[0076] Specifically, the fastener can be any structure that can be fixed to the ground or other placement locations, such as screws.

[0077] In this solution, the sleeve structure is fixed at the placement position by fasteners, ensuring the stability of the lifting device during the lifting process.

[0078] In a feasible solution, such as Figure 4 The diagram shown is a second partial structural schematic of the lifting device of the water outlet equipment in this embodiment. The lifting device also includes a speed acquisition unit 15 disposed on the outside of the tank, on the support surface 111 or the movable part 112, and the fixing part 113 also includes a braking member 1134 disposed on the inner side wall of the sleeve structure 1131;

[0079] The speed acquisition unit 15 is electrically connected to the control unit 12;

[0080] Speed ​​acquisition unit 15 is used to acquire speed information of the lifting device and send it to control unit 12;

[0081] The control unit 12 is also used to receive speed information and issue a second drive command to drive the brake 1134 to work so that the movable part 112 stops moving.

[0082] The braking component can be a retractable structure located on the inner wall of the sleeve structure. Under normal circumstances, it is located within the inner wall. When braking is required, it extends out from the inner wall of the sleeve structure based on the second drive command from the control unit to brake the support structure or gear structure of the movable part, preventing it from moving further and achieving a locking effect. The number of braking components can be one or more depending on actual needs; of course, it can also be any other structure capable of achieving the braking effect, which will not be elaborated here.

[0083] Specifically, the braking components include a locking device, and the speed acquisition unit can be a speed sensor, which detects the speed information of the lifting device during the lifting process. When the speed is lower than the preset speed, it indicates that the lifting speed of the device is normal and will not pose a safety hazard to the water user. When the speed is higher than the preset speed, it indicates that the lifting speed of the device is too fast, possibly due to a malfunction in the first drive structure that drives the movable part to lift, causing it to stop operating. In this case, the locking device on the inner wall of the sleeve structure will lock the support feet of the telescopic placement platform inside the sleeve structure to prevent the telescopic placement platform from falling and causing a safety hazard during braking. The locking device has a protrusion on the side near the support feet, causing the upward friction force on the support feet to be greater than its downward gravity, thus ensuring complete locking. The preset speed can be set or adjusted according to actual needs.

[0084] In this solution, a speed acquisition unit is set up to collect the speed information of the lifting device during its movement. When the speed of the lifting device is too fast, the control unit issues a second drive command to drive the braking component to stop the movable part from moving. This overcomes the safety hazards caused by the support surface and the box falling, and improves the safety and reliability of the lifting device.

[0085] In one feasible embodiment, the lifting structure 11 includes N movable parts 112 for supporting the support surface 111;

[0086] N movable parts 112 are connected to the support surface 111 in a preset arrangement;

[0087] Where N≥2 and N is an integer.

[0088] Specifically, the lifting structure may include multiple movable parts, each of which is matched with a fixed part. The control unit drives the first drive structure to move, thereby causing the multiple movable parts to move up and down relative to their corresponding fixed parts. N can be 2, 3, 4, etc., and the multiple movable parts can be arranged in multiple rows. The number and arrangement of the movable parts can be set according to the actual situation.

[0089] It should be noted that all movable parts of the lifting structure in the lifting device need to perform the same upward or downward movement synchronously to ensure the stability of the entire tank's rise or fall, thereby ensuring the smooth flow of water from the water outlet equipment and guaranteeing the safety of the user.

[0090] In this solution, by setting multiple movable parts, the first drive structure drives the multiple movable parts to perform lifting and lowering movements together, which improves the stability of the lifting device and ensures the safety of the users.

[0091] In one feasible solution, the lifting device also includes a voice acquisition unit 16 located on the outside of the enclosure;

[0092] The voice acquisition unit 16 is electrically connected to the control unit 12;

[0093] The voice acquisition unit 16 is used to collect the voice information of the water user and send it to the control unit 12;

[0094] The control unit 12 is also used to receive voice information and issue a third drive command to drive the first drive structure 14 to move so that the position of the water outlet of the moved box matches the voice information.

[0095] Specifically, the voice information may include at least one of the following: motion information representing the lifting and lowering movement of the movable part, stop information indicating that the lifting and lowering movement of the movable part has stopped, and target height information for the lifting and lowering movement of the movable part. The target height information is the height that the water user expects to reach. Through the voice information, the control unit can automatically and in real time control the start and stop of the lifting and lowering movement of the lifting device.

[0096] In this solution, a voice acquisition unit is set up to collect the voice information of the water user, which enables interaction with the water user. This allows the control unit to issue a third drive command based on the voice information to drive the first drive structure to move, thereby causing the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part. This makes the position of the water outlet of the tank after movement match the voice information, improving the flexibility and convenience of controlling the lifting device to move up and down, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0097] In this embodiment, by setting a lifting device including a support surface, a movable part and a fixed part in the water outlet device, the control unit drives the first drive structure to move according to the height information of the water user, so as to drive the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part, so that the water outlet position of the water outlet device after movement matches the height information, which can adapt to the different heights of water users, improve the water receiving experience of water users, improve the intelligence level of the water outlet device, and improve the overall product performance of the water outlet device.

[0098] Example 3

[0099] This embodiment provides a water outlet device, which includes a lifting device 1 as described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0100] Specifically, water supply equipment includes water purifiers, water dispensers, and water purifiers.

[0101] In this embodiment, by setting a lifting device in the water outlet equipment, it can adapt to the height of different water users, meet the water receiving needs of different water users, improve the water receiving experience of water users, enhance the intelligence level of the water outlet equipment, and improve the overall product performance of the water outlet equipment.

[0102] Example 4

[0103] In a feasible solution, such as Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the water outlet device in this embodiment. The water outlet device also includes a position adjustment module 2 and a control module 3. The housing 4 of the water outlet device includes a groove 41.

[0104] The position adjustment module 2 includes a transmission structure 21, a type detection unit 22 and a second drive structure 23, which are electrically connected to the control module 3 respectively.

[0105] like Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the water outlet device in this embodiment. The type detection unit 22 and the conveying structure 21 are both located inside the groove 41.

[0106] The type detection unit 22 is used to detect the type information of the external device placed on the conveying structure 21 and send it to the control module 3;

[0107] The control module 3 is used to receive the first type of information and issue a fourth driving command to drive the second driving structure 23 to move, so as to drive the transmission structure 21 to transmit the external device to the preset position in the groove 41.

[0108] The first type of information is used to characterize the external device as a water receiving device.

[0109] Specifically, the water dispensing device has a recessed section in the middle of its housing for placing water-receiving devices such as cups or other external devices. A water outlet is installed at the top center of the recess for dispensing water. Below the recess is a type detection unit, such as an image acquisition device (infrared probe, camera), used to detect the shape of the external device placed in the recess. This allows for quick and accurate determination of whether it is a water-receiving device, such as a cup, through direct acquisition or indirect analysis. Below the recess is a conveyor structure, such as a conveyor belt. Support columns are located below the conveyor belt, which are inserted into positioning holes below the recess for fixation. The conveyor belt holds water-receiving devices such as cups and adjusts their position through transmission. A second drive structure, such as an electric motor, is installed on one side of the conveyor belt to drive its movement.

[0110] When a water cup is placed at any position on the conveyor belt, an infrared sensor detects it and determines whether the external device is a water receiving device based on its shape. If it is a water receiving device, the motor starts, driving the conveyor belt to move the device directly below the water outlet. Once the device is directly below the outlet, the motor shuts off, and the conveyor belt stops. If it is not a water receiving device, the motor does not start.

[0111] The control module can be the main controller in the water outlet equipment, including the control unit in the lifting device of the water outlet equipment, and can be designed according to the actual situation.

[0112] The location of the type detection unit and control module is not specifically limited, as long as they can work together to achieve the functions of automatically identifying external devices, driving the transmission structure to move in a timely and accurate manner, and stopping the transmission.

[0113] In this solution, a position adjustment module comprising a conveying structure, a type detection unit, and a second drive structure is installed in the water outlet equipment. After the type detection unit detects the water receiving device, the control module issues a fourth drive command to drive the second drive structure to move, thereby causing the conveying structure to transport the water receiving device directly below the water outlet. This achieves automatic identification and adjustment of the water receiving device's position, overcoming the problems of water waste caused by users not using a water receiving device or the water receiving device not being directly below the water outlet of the tank. It also overcomes the problem of hot water splashing onto the user's hands or other parts, causing scalding and other safety accidents, when the water receiving device is not positioned correctly. This saves water resources, improves the intelligence and safety of the water outlet equipment, and enhances the user's water receiving experience.

[0114] In one feasible solution, the water outlet equipment also includes a water volume detection module 5;

[0115] The water volume detection module 5 includes a ranging unit 51 and a weight detection unit 52, which are electrically connected to the control module 3 respectively.

[0116] Both the ranging unit 51 and the weight detection unit 52 are located inside the groove;

[0117] The ranging unit 51 is used to detect the diameter information and water level information of the water receiving device and send them to the control module 3;

[0118] The weight detection unit 52 is used to detect the actual weight information of the water receiving device at different times and send it to the control module 3;

[0119] The control module 3 is also used to receive diameter information, water level information and actual weight information to drive the water outlet equipment to discharge water.

[0120] The placement of the ranging unit is not specifically limited, as long as it can automatically identify the diameter and water level of the water receiving device. For example, a ranging unit, such as a laser ranging sensor, can be installed at the top of the groove to measure the diameter and water level of the water receiving device.

[0121] A weight detection unit, such as a mass sensor, is installed under the conveyor belt to detect the actual weight of the water-collecting device, such as a water cup, at different times, including the mass of the water cup when it is first placed on the conveyor belt and the total mass when it is full of water.

[0122] Once the cup is positioned directly below the spout (target location), the laser rangefinder sensor activates. By measuring the time of laser beam emission and reception, it determines the cup's diameter and the water level from the rim to the bottom. The control module receives this information and calculates the cup's fill volume. If the cup is empty, the fill volume is the empty cup volume. If the cup contains water, the fill volume is the remaining fill volume.

[0123] Once the cup reaches the target position, the mass sensor measures the mass of the cup before it is filled with water, and this mass is recorded as m1. The control module calculates the mass of water needed to fill the cup using the volume of water the cup holds and the density of water. This mass of water when the cup is full is the total mass of the cup, recorded as m2. After the control module completes its calculation, it starts dispensing water from the spout. The mass sensor continuously monitors the total mass of the cup. When the mass measured by the mass sensor reaches the value of m2, the control module closes the spout, stopping the water flow. This achieves the effect of stopping when the cup is full.

[0124] This solution incorporates a water flow detection module, including a distance measuring unit and a weight detection unit, within the water outlet device. The distance measuring unit detects the diameter and water level of the water receiving device, while the weight detection unit detects the actual weight of the water receiving device at different times. The control module receives these data to drive the water outlet to dispense and stop water flow. This solution overcomes the problem of water overflow and waste caused by users being engrossed in using their phones or watching TV and forgetting to turn off the water. It also addresses safety hazards caused by large water volumes and users not noticing the water flow in time. The solution achieves the effect of stopping the water flow when the cup is full, eliminating the need for manual tap operation, saving water resources, improving the user's water dispensing experience, enhancing the intelligence and safety of the water outlet device, and improving the overall product performance.

[0125] In one feasible solution, the water volume detection module 5 also includes a status indication unit 53;

[0126] The status indicator unit 53 is electrically connected to the control module 3;

[0127] The control module 3 is also used to drive the status indication unit 53 to issue an indication signal that characterizes the water output status of the water output device.

[0128] Specifically, an indicator light is installed on the top of the water dispensing device as a status indicator to show whether the device is dispensing water. When water is dispensing, the indicator light is blue; when water dispensing stops, the indicator light is red, indicating that the user has finished filling the water and should carefully remove the cup. The color of the indicator light can be set or adjusted according to actual needs.

[0129] In this solution, a status indicator unit is set up to send an indication signal of the water outlet status of the water outlet device, which makes it easier for users to understand the water connection status accurately and in a timely manner, thus improving the user's water connection experience.

[0130] The working principle of the water outlet device in this embodiment is explained below with specific examples:

[0131] The height acquisition unit collects the height information of the water-using object; the control unit receives the height information and issues a first drive command to drive the first drive structure to move, thereby causing the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part. The speed acquisition unit collects the speed information of the lifting device; when the lifting speed of the lifting device reaches the preset speed, the control unit issues a second drive command to activate the brake to stop the movable part from moving, allowing for maintenance. When the lifting speed of the lifting device does not reach the preset speed, the movable part moves up and down relative to the fixed part until the position of the outlet of the tank after movement matches the height information.

[0132] After the user places the external device in the recess of the housing, the type detection unit detects the type information of the external device. If the external device is not a water receiving device, the control module does not drive the second drive structure to move, prompting the user to place a new external device until the external device is a water receiving device. The control module issues a fourth drive command to drive the second drive structure to move, thereby driving the conveyor structure to transport the water receiving device directly below the water outlet.

[0133] The ranging unit detects the diameter and water level of the water receiving device, and the weight detection unit detects the actual weight of the water receiving device at different times. The control module receives the diameter, water level, and actual weight information to obtain the mass m1 of the water receiving device before it receives water and the mass m2 when it is full of water. The control module drives the outlet to start discharging water until the weight detection unit detects that the mass of the water receiving device has reached m2, and then drives the outlet to stop discharging water.

[0134] In this solution, by installing a lifting device in the water outlet equipment, it can adapt to the height of different water users and meet their water receiving needs. By setting up a position adjustment module and a water volume detection module in the water outlet equipment, water resources are saved, the water receiving experience of water users is improved, the intelligence and safety of the water outlet equipment are enhanced, and the overall product performance of the water outlet equipment is improved.

[0135] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A lifting device for a water outlet equipment, characterized in that, The water outlet device includes a housing; The lifting device includes a lifting structure, a control unit, a height acquisition unit and a first drive structure that are electrically connected to the control unit. The lifting structure includes a support surface, a movable part for supporting the support surface, and a fixed part; The height acquisition unit is used to acquire the height information of the water user using the water outlet equipment and send it to the control unit; The supporting surface is used to place the housing, and the first driving structure is electrically connected to the movable part; The control unit is used to receive the height information and issue a first drive command to drive the first drive structure to move, so as to drive the movable part to move up and down relative to the fixed part, so that the position of the water outlet of the box after the movement matches the height information.

2. The lifting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive structure includes a motor, and the movable part includes a support structure for supporting the support surface, and a gear structure fixed on the support structure; The fixing part includes a sleeve structure, which is sleeved on the outside of the support structure, and the inner sidewall of the sleeve structure is provided with a rack structure that matches the gear structure. The motor is used to drive the gear structure to rotate based on the first drive command so as to perform vertical movement along the rack structure.

3. The lifting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part also includes a fixing member fixed to one end of the sleeve structure away from the supporting surface; The fastener is used to fix the sleeve structure in place at the desired location.

4. The lifting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting device further includes a speed acquisition unit disposed on the outside of the housing and / or on the movable part, and the fixed part further includes a braking element disposed on the inner side wall of the sleeve structure; The speed acquisition unit is electrically connected to the control unit; The speed acquisition unit is used to acquire the speed information of the lifting device and send it to the control unit; The control unit is also used to receive the speed information and issue a second drive command to drive the brake to work so that the movable part stops moving.

5. The lifting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting structure includes N movable parts for supporting the supporting surface; The N movable parts are connected to the support surface in a preset arrangement; Where N≥2 and N is an integer.

6. The lifting device as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The lifting device also includes a voice acquisition unit located on the outside of the housing; The voice acquisition unit is electrically connected to the control unit; The voice acquisition unit is used to acquire the voice information of the water user and send it to the control unit; The control unit is also used to receive the voice information and issue a third driving command to drive the first driving structure to move, so that the position of the water outlet of the moved box matches the voice information.

7. A water outlet device, characterized in that, The water outlet device includes a lifting device as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. The water outlet device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The water outlet device also includes a position adjustment module and a control module, and the housing includes a groove; The position adjustment module includes a transmission structure, a type detection unit, and a second drive structure that are electrically connected to the control module. Both the type detection unit and the transmission structure are located inside the groove. The type detection unit is used to detect the type information of the external device placed on the transmission structure and send it to the control module; The control module is used to receive first type of information and issue a fourth driving command to drive the second driving structure to move, so as to drive the transmission structure to transport the external device to a preset position in the groove. The first type of information is used to characterize the external device as a water receiving device.

9. The water outlet device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The water outlet device also includes a water volume detection module; The water volume detection module includes a ranging unit and a weight detection unit that are electrically connected to the control module, respectively. Both the ranging unit and the weight detection unit are located inside the groove; The ranging unit is used to detect the diameter information and water level information of the water receiving device and send them to the control module; The weight detection unit is used to detect the actual weight information of the water receiving device at different times and send it to the control module; The control module is also used to receive the diameter information, the water level information, and the actual weight information to drive the water outlet device to discharge water.

10. The water outlet device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The water volume detection module also includes a status indication unit; The status indicator unit is electrically connected to the control module; The control module is also used to drive the status indication unit to send an indication signal characterizing the water output status of the water outlet device.

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