Heating control method and device, and ice maker
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Solution Overview
Problem
The deicing heating control technology in ice makers has high energy consumption due to constant heating of ice-prone parts, leading to inefficiencies and energy wastage, especially when the ice maker is not in operation.
Innovation Solution
A heating control method that determines the ice maker's operation state and adjusts the heating strategy based on ambient temperature and humidity, using specific on-off ratios, heating powers, or durations to minimize energy consumption while ensuring deicing and preventing ice formation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heaters are always in heating state or heated according to on-off-ratio at fixed time, then ice formation in inlet pipe, ice outlet or dispenser is prevented, but energy consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
The heating control strategy transitions from static fixed-time on-off ratio to dynamic adjustment based on real-time operation state detection. The controller dynamically modifies heating parameters (power, duration, frequency) according to whether the ice maker is in ice-making mode, storage mode, or idle mode, optimizing energy usage while maintaining reliable ice prevention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes heating parameters (power level, heating duration, heating frequency) based on detected operation states. Different parameter sets are applied for different operational contexts, allowing the system to maintain effective ice prevention during critical periods while reducing heating intensity during non-critical periods, thereby lowering overall energy consumption.
2Reliability
If heating operation is performed at fixed time according to on-off-ratio, then ice formation is prevented, but heating efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback through detection of operation state (ice-making mode, storage mode, idle mode) to continuously adjust heating control strategies. This closed-loop approach ensures heating operations are synchronized with actual system needs, improving heating efficiency by eliminating unnecessary heating cycles and concentrating heating resources when most needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary heating actions based on predicted ice formation risk. When transitioning to ice-making mode or when ambient conditions suggest high condensation risk, the system proactively applies heating before ice formation occurs, rather than reacting after ice has formed, thereby improving overall heating efficiency and system responsiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach reduces energy consumption by optimizing heating control strategies during both ice-making and non-ice-making operations, ensuring efficient deicing and preventing ice formation without constant heating, thus enhancing the energy efficiency of ice makers.
Implementation Method 1
heating the target part based on the first heating strategy
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AI summary
The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a heating control method, a heating control device, and an ice maker. The heating control method comprises: determining that the ice maker is in an ice-making operation state; acquiring a first heating strategy of a target part of the ice maker according to a preset first heating strategy acquisition rule, based on ambient parameter information of an ambient in which the target part of the ice maker is located; and heating the target part based on the first heating strategy. Through the embodiments of the present disclosure, the problem that the deicing heating control technology of the ice maker in the prior art has high energy consumption is solved, and the beneficial effect of precise and low-energy deicing heating control on the ice-prone parts of the ice maker is achieved.