A water purifier faucet device integrated with a central control system of a full-kitchen intelligent device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water purifier faucet device of integrated whole kitchen intelligent equipment central control system, and the water purifier faucet device includes base module, interactive module, connecting interface module, connects host computer and a plurality of intelligent equipment, and base module includes water route layer, circuit layer, and water route layer includes water route passageway, and water route passageway connects water purifier water outlet, intelligent equipment water inlet, and water route passageway is equipped with the electromagnetic switch valve corresponding with intelligent equipment, and circuit layer includes main control MCU, bluetooth-WiFi combo module, equipment drive circuit, and interactive module includes touch -control panel screen, mechanical type control knob, voice microphone array, and connecting interface module includes wired interface, wireless interface, and the utility model discloses not additional separate deployment whole kitchen intelligent equipment central controller, also does not need additional wiring, and takes faucet as whole kitchen intelligent equipment centralized control terminal, and realizes the linkage control between each intelligent equipment, provides the scene water experience for the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent kitchen equipment, in particular to a water purifier faucet device integrating a central control system for full-kitchen intelligent equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, a plurality of intelligent devices have been gradually used in kitchens. Among them, the water-related devices include water purifiers, water softeners, dishwashers, etc. However, a plurality of intelligent devices are used separately, with scattered control interfaces and respective independent operation panels or mobile phone APPs. It is necessary to operate them one by one when in use, and cross-device linkage requires switching between different control terminals, which results in relatively cumbersome operation; various kitchen appliance controls are separated from water use actions; cross-device protocols are not interconnected, and "one-click scene operation" cannot be realized; each device adopts an independent controller, leading to messy lines and increased installation and maintenance costs. Contents of Utility Model

[0003] In order to solve the problem that the existing kitchen intelligent equipment lacks a centralized control device, the utility model provides a water purifier faucet device integrating a central control system for full-kitchen intelligent equipment, which makes full use of the existing water purifier faucet device, integrates a plurality of modules therein, realizes binding each existing water-using intelligent equipment in a kitchen to the water purifier faucet device in a wireless connection manner, takes the water purifier faucet device as a centralized control terminal for full-kitchen intelligent equipment, and provides users with a scene-based water use experience.

[0004] To this end, the utility model provides the following technical solution: Disclosed is a water purifier faucet device integrating a central control system for full-kitchen intelligent equipment. The water purifier faucet device comprises a base module, an interaction module and a connection interface module, and is connected to a host and a plurality of intelligent devices; the base module comprises a water path layer and a circuit layer, the water path layer comprises a water path channel, the water path channel is connected with a water outlet of the water purifier and a water inlet of the intelligent equipment, the water path channel is provided with electromagnetic on-off valves corresponding to the intelligent equipment, and the circuit layer comprises a main control MCU, a Bluetooth-WiFi Combo module and a device driving circuit; the interaction module comprises a touch panel screen, a mechanical control knob and a voice microphone array, the touch panel screen centrally displays the state of each intelligent device and provides operation guidance, the mechanical control knob comprises a rotary knob, a press type button and a lever type key, and the voice microphone array receives voice control instructions; the connection interface module comprises a wired interface and a wireless interface, the wired interface is connected with power supply equipment, and the wireless interface is connected with each intelligent device through Bluetooth to realize transmission of state and control data of the intelligent devices.

[0005] This solution does not require a separate central controller for all smart kitchen devices, nor does it require additional wiring. The host device can be a water purifier or a user's mobile phone. It makes full use of the existing water purifier faucet device, integrating a screen panel, Bluetooth-WiFi transceiver, voice control module, etc., to wirelessly bind various existing smart devices in the kitchen (mainly water-using smart devices) to the water purifier faucet device. Using the water purifier faucet device as the centralized control terminal for all smart kitchen devices, it can realize the linkage control between various smart devices and provide users with a scenario-based water experience. The base module of this solution provides underlying support for controlling water circuits and device on / off drives, the interaction module provides users with a convenient operation method, allowing them to view device status and issue commands to devices, and the connection interface module ensures data transmission and reliable power supply between the water purifier faucet device and various smart devices.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the intelligent devices include water purifiers, water softeners, garbage disposers, food purifiers, and dishwashers. All the intelligent devices in this solution require water. By interconnecting the water channels of each intelligent device and controlling their on / off switches, device linkage can be achieved, facilitating operation by users.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the water channel is connected to a tap water outlet. In this solution, some smart devices require purified water, while others can use tap water. For example, a garbage disposal unit can use tap water without needing purified water supplied by a water purifier. Therefore, the tap water outlet is also connected to the water channel, and its opening and closing can be controlled by a solenoid valve.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the intelligent device includes an external water purifier faucet, which is equipped with a touch panel, a mechanical control knob, and a voice microphone array. The water purifier body can be concealed for installation in a kitchen environment, but the faucet can be externally mounted for convenient access to purified water. The external faucet integrates the touch panel, mechanical control knob, and voice microphone array.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the interaction module further includes a gesture control module. The gesture control module is also a commonly used control device on faucets, generally including an infrared sensor, and can be integrated into the interaction module of this invention as one of several control methods.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the circuit layer further includes a WiFi module, and the wireless interface is connected to an IoT platform via the WiFi module. The IoT platform, or Internet of Things (IoT) platform, allows the water purifier faucet device of this solution to be connected to the IoT platform, enabling remote control and richer functional expansion, such as online upgrades for smart devices.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the water channel is equipped with a water quality sensor and a flow sensor. Each intelligent device has its own detection device, and since the water channel serves as the connecting waterway between these devices, it cannot provide early warnings if problems arise. Therefore, the water quality sensor and flow sensor in this solution serve as detection facilities for the water channel, enabling the detection of any problems and facilitating timely identification of the fault location when a malfunction occurs.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the host is connected to the water purifier faucet device via a wired connection to realize data communication binding and power supply between the host and the water purifier faucet device; When the water purifier faucet device is bound to a smart device, it automatically scans for various unbound devices in the vicinity via Bluetooth. After the device is detected, the user is prompted to complete the binding operation through the interface or voice. Alternatively, when the water purifier faucet device is bound to a smart device, the binding of the water purifier faucet device can be actively activated via a physical button on the smart device itself.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, after the water purifier faucet device is bound to a smart device, the control interface of the corresponding device appears on the touch panel screen. The control interface of the corresponding smart device can be switched through the mechanical knob or touch screen control. The working status of the device can be viewed on the corresponding control interface, and corresponding operations can be performed to issue control commands. The control commands are transmitted to the corresponding smart device via Bluetooth to realize the control of a single device; or, the corresponding smart device can be controlled directly by voice.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, after the water purifier faucet device is bound to a smart device, a scene linkage mode can be set through the touch panel screen or the APP connected to the host to set the collaborative work between various smart devices. When a single smart device malfunctions or detects an anomaly, the water purifier faucet device activates its linkage protection, stopping the operation of other smart devices linked to the malfunctioning smart device.

[0015] In this solution, a separate central controller for full-kitchen intelligent devices is not additionally deployed, and no additional wiring is required. The existing faucet body is fully utilized, and a screen panel, a Bluetooth-WiFi transceiver, a voice control module, a gesture control module and other components are integrated in the faucet. Each existing intelligent device in the kitchen (mainly water-using intelligent devices, as described above) is bound to the faucet through wireless connection, the faucet is used as a centralized control terminal for full-kitchen intelligent devices, linkage control between various intelligent devices is realized, and a scene-based water use experience is provided for users.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects: Space-wise, the existing indispensable faucet body is fully utilized, no extra space is occupied, and no additional wiring is required; As a faucet is the core component in water use scenarios, using the faucet as the control center for various water-using intelligent devices conforms to the public's operation logic; A faucet is generally installed on a countertop with a relatively reasonable position, which facilitates the implementation of various control methods, for example, voice control has more convenient sound reception (located on the countertop, no occlusion, small interference), gesture control has a larger operation range (relatively open position), and operation on the faucet panel screen is more convenient (the position generally has good sight and is easy to operate), etc.; After various intelligent devices are connected to the faucet, cross-device linkage can be realized, and scenization with better use experience can be achieved, for example, in a dishwashing mode, a dishwasher can be linked with a water softener to provide a more efficient dishwashing method. Description of Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a system structure of the present utility model. Detailed Embodiments

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Refer to Figure 1 , A water purifier faucet device integrating a central control system for all kitchen smart devices is disclosed. The faucet device includes a base module, an interaction module, and a connection interface module, connecting the main unit and multiple smart devices. The base module includes a water path layer and a circuit layer. The water path layer includes water channels connecting the water purifier outlet and the smart device inlet, and is equipped with electromagnetic valves corresponding to the smart devices. The circuit layer includes a main control MCU, a Bluetooth-WiFi Combo module, and device drive circuits. The interaction module includes a touch panel, mechanical control knobs, and a voice microphone array. The touch panel displays the status of each smart device and provides operation guidance. The mechanical control knobs include rotary knobs, push-buttons, and lever-type buttons. The voice microphone array receives voice control commands. The connection interface module includes a wired interface and a wireless interface. The wired interface connects to the power supply, and the wireless interface connects to each smart device via Bluetooth, enabling the transmission of smart device status and control data.

[0020] Smart devices include water purifiers, water softeners, garbage disposers, food purifiers, and dishwashers.

[0021] The waterway connects to the tap water outlet.

[0022] The smart device includes an external water purifier faucet, which features a touch panel screen, mechanical control knobs, and a voice microphone array.

[0023] The interaction module also includes a gesture control module.

[0024] The circuit layer also includes a WiFi module, through which the wireless interface connects to the IoT platform.

[0025] Water quality sensors and flow sensors are installed on the waterway.

[0026] The working principle of this utility model is that the main unit is connected to the water purifier faucet device via a wired connection, realizing data communication binding and power supply between the main unit and the water purifier faucet device; When the water purifier faucet is paired with a smart device, it automatically scans for various unpaired devices in the vicinity via Bluetooth. Once a device is detected, the user is prompted to complete the pairing process via the interface or voice. Alternatively, when binding the water purifier faucet to a smart device, the binding can be activated by using a physical button on the smart device itself.

[0027] After the water purifier faucet is paired with a smart device, the corresponding device's control interface will appear on the touch panel screen. You can switch to the corresponding smart device's control interface by using the mechanical knob or touch screen. On the corresponding control interface, you can view the device's working status and perform corresponding operations to issue control commands. The control commands are transmitted to the corresponding smart device via Bluetooth to achieve control of a single device; or, you can directly control the corresponding smart device via voice.

[0028] After the water purifier faucet is paired with a smart device, scene linkage modes can be set through the touch panel screen or the APP connected to the main unit to configure the collaborative work between various smart devices; for example, when the dishwashing mode is turned on, the water softener will start to provide soft water; when the vegetable washing mode is turned on, the food purifier and the water purifier will work together to provide the best washing experience.

[0029] When a single smart device malfunctions or detects an anomaly, the water purifier faucet device activates its linkage protection, stopping the operation of other smart devices linked to the malfunctioning smart device. For example, if the water purifier detects a water outage, it will also stop the operation of devices such as food purifiers and dishwashers. If a food purifier or garbage disposal detects a risk of overflow, it will stop the water purifier from dispensing water.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water purifier faucet device integrated with a central control system of a smart kitchen intelligent device, characterized in that: The water purifier faucet device includes a base module, an interaction module, and a connection interface module, which connects to the main unit and multiple smart devices; The base module includes a water channel layer and a circuit layer. The water channel layer includes a water channel that connects the water purifier outlet and the smart device inlet. The water channel is equipped with an electromagnetic switch valve corresponding to the smart device. The circuit layer includes a main control MCU, a Bluetooth-WiFi Combo module, and a device drive circuit. The interactive module includes a touch panel screen, mechanical control knobs, and a voice microphone array. The touch panel screen centrally displays the status of each smart device and provides operation guidance. The mechanical control knobs include rotary knobs, push-button knobs, and lever-type buttons. The voice microphone array receives voice control commands. The connection interface module includes a wired interface and a wireless interface. The wired interface connects to the power supply equipment, and the wireless interface connects to various smart devices via Bluetooth to realize the transmission of smart device status and control data.

2. The water purifier faucet device of integrated central control system of full kitchen intelligent equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart devices mentioned include water purifiers, water softeners, garbage disposers, food purifiers, and dishwashers.

3. The water purifier faucet device of integrated central control system of full kitchen intelligent equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterway is connected to the tap water outlet.

4. A water purifier faucet device integrating a central control system for a fully intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The smart device includes an external water purifier faucet, which is equipped with a touch panel screen, a mechanical control knob, and a voice microphone array.

5. The water purifier faucet device of integrated central control system of full kitchen intelligent equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interaction module also includes a gesture control module.

6. The water purifier faucet device of integrated central control system of full kitchen intelligent equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit layer also includes a WiFi module, and the wireless interface is connected to the IoT platform via the WiFi module.

7. The water purifier faucet device of integrated central control system of full kitchen intelligent equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterway is equipped with a water quality sensor and a flow sensor.

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