Disclosure of Invention
The invention aims at overcoming the defects in the prior art, and provides an energy-saving electromagnetic water heater and a temperature control method thereof, which aim to at least solve one of the problems of lower heating efficiency or higher energy consumption of the existing water heater.
The invention provides an energy-saving electromagnetic water heater, comprising: a water tank and an electrical mounting cavity disposed adjacent the water tank; an electromagnetic heating assembly for providing hot water heating heat and a temperature control system for controlling the heating of the electromagnetic heating assembly, wherein: the electromagnetic heating assembly comprises one or more electromagnetic heating units, and each electromagnetic heating unit comprises an electromagnetic heating part and a heat conduction part for conducting heat generated by the electromagnetic heating part to water in the water tank; the electromagnetic heating part is arranged in the electric installation cavity and comprises a heating base part and a coil winding which is annularly distributed on the outer periphery side of the heating base part; the heating base is arranged on the inner wall of the electric installation cavity and is used for generating heat energy under the action of the alternating magnetic field of the coil winding; one end of the heat conducting part is arranged on the heating base part or the inner wall of the electric installation cavity which is in heat conduction relation with the heating base part, and the other end of the heat conducting part extends into the water tank to conduct heat energy generated by the heating base part to water in the water tank; the temperature control system comprises: the device comprises a clock circuit module, a microcontroller, a temperature sensor, a memory and a control panel; wherein the memory is used for recording a water use time period and a water use target temperature corresponding to the water use time period; the control panel is used for responding to an external input, and setting the water using time period and/or the water using target temperature recorded in the memory to be a value corresponding to the external input; the microcontroller is respectively connected with the clock circuit module, the control panel, the memory, the electromagnetic heating assembly and the temperature sensor to realize communication control; the microcontroller is designed to periodically read the current time from the clock circuit module, the current water temperature of the water tank from the temperature sensor, and the water use time period and the water use target temperature from the memory, judge whether the current time reaches the water use time period recorded by the memory, if so, judge whether the current water temperature reaches the water use target temperature, and control the electromagnetic heating assembly to heat or keep warm the water in the water tank according to the judgment result.
Optionally, the control panel includes: the water supply system comprises a display screen, a plurality of selection keys for selecting different time periods and a setting key for setting the target water supply temperature.
Optionally, the display screen is used for displaying a plurality of different time periods, the number of the plurality of the selection keys is consistent with the number of the time periods, and each selection key corresponds to one time period.
Optionally, the plurality of different time periods includes: 5:00 to 7: 00. 11:00 to 13:00, 18:00 to 20:00, 20:00 to 24:00, 0:00 to 24:00.
Optionally, the memory is further used for recording a target temperature for heat preservation of a non-water use period except the water use period; the microcontroller is also used for judging whether the current water temperature reaches the heat preservation target temperature or not under the condition that the current time exceeds the water consumption time period recorded by the memory, and controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly to heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to a judgment result; and/or the microcontroller is further configured to control the electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat or preserve water in the water tank according to the relationship between the current water temperature and the target water temperature when it is determined that the current time does not reach the water consumption time period recorded by the memory and the latest time difference between the current time and the water consumption time period (the latest time difference is the time difference from the water consumption start time, for example, the current time is 13:00, the water consumption time period is 15:00-16:00, and the latest time difference between the current time and the water consumption time period is 2 hours) is smaller than a predetermined value.
Optionally, in the initial state, the water usage period recorded by the memory is 0:00 to 24:00, and/or the water target temperature is 75 degrees celsius, and/or the insulation target temperature is 45 degrees celsius.
Optionally, the temperature control system further includes: the water level meters are arranged at different horizontal positions of the water tank, and are arranged in the water tank and used for detecting water level information of water in the water tank; the heat conduction parts of the electromagnetic heating units are distributed at different horizontal positions of the water tank; the microcontroller controls the electromagnetic heating component of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the following modes: and sending a control signal to the electromagnetic heating assembly, and controlling an electromagnetic heating unit of which the horizontal position of the heat conduction part is lower than the horizontal position indicated by the water level information to work so as to heat or preserve heat of water in the water tank.
Optionally, the microcontroller controls the electromagnetic heating assembly to heat or insulate the water in the water tank in the following manner: and adjusting the running number of the electromagnetic heating units and/or the working power of the electromagnetic heating units.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a temperature control method of the above energy-saving electromagnetic water heater, comprising the steps of: s1, monitoring whether a starting period of temperature control is reached, if so, executing a step S2, otherwise, continuing monitoring; s2, acquiring the current time, the current water temperature of a water tank of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater and a set water use time period; s3, judging whether the current time reaches a set water using time period, and executing a step S4 under the condition that the current time reaches the set water using time period; s4, judging whether the current water temperature reaches the water target temperature recorded by the memory, if not, executing the step S5, otherwise, executing the step S6; s5, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat water in the water tank according to the relation between the current water temperature and the water target temperature, and returning to the step S1; and S6, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to keep the temperature of the water in the water tank according to the relation between the current water temperature and the water target temperature, and returning to the step S1.
Optionally, in step S3, in the case that the current time does not reach within the set water use period, the method further includes: s41, judging the latest time difference between the current time and the water consumption time period, and controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the magnitude relation between the current water temperature and the water consumption target temperature under the condition that the latest time difference is smaller than a preset value, and returning to the step S1.
Optionally, in step S3, in the case where it is determined that the current time has exceeded the set water use period, the method further includes: and S42, judging whether the current water temperature is smaller than a preset heat preservation target temperature, if so, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat the water in the water tank, returning to the step S1, otherwise, controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to preserve heat the water in the water tank, and returning to the step S1.
Optionally, controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly to heat water in the water tank includes: increasing the running number of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly and/or increasing the working power of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly so as to increase the temperature of water in the water tank; the electromagnetic heating component of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater is controlled to keep the temperature of water in the water tank, and the electromagnetic heating component comprises: reducing the number of electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly and/or reducing the power of the electromagnetic heating assembly to maintain the temperature of the water in the water tank.
Optionally, controlling the electromagnetic heating component of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat the water in the water tank includes: acquiring water level information of water in the water tank; and sending a control signal to the electromagnetic heating assembly, and controlling an electromagnetic heating unit of which the horizontal position of the heat conduction part in the electromagnetic heating assembly is lower than the horizontal position indicated by the water level information to work so as to heat or preserve heat of water in the water tank.
Optionally, the method further comprises: and receiving input setting of the outside of a user, and setting the water consumption time period and/or the water consumption target temperature corresponding to the water consumption time period.
Alternatively, the start-up periods are not exactly the same during different time periods.
By adopting the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the structure and the heating mode of the water heater are designed by combining the heating mode of electromagnetic heating, a user can set the water consumption time period and the water consumption target temperature according to own water consumption requirements, the electric water heater can heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the size relation between the water temperature in the current water tank and the water consumption target temperature in the water consumption time period, and the user can set the starting time of the water consumption time period before the actual use of the electric water heater, so that the heating efficiency is improved, and in addition, the electric water heater only needs to maintain the water consumption target temperature in the water consumption time period, so that the energy consumption can be saved.
Detailed Description
It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other. The application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings in connection with embodiments.
Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an energy-saving electromagnetic water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the front view of fig. 1, one end face of the water heater housing is removed, however, although the cross section of the water heater housing in fig. 1 is rectangular, the cross section of the water heater housing in practical application may be circular, elliptical, or quasi-circular, and the embodiment is not limited thereto. As shown in fig. 1, an embodiment of the present invention provides an energy-saving electromagnetic water heater, which includes a water tank 1, an electrical installation cavity 2 adjacent to the water tank 1, an electromagnetic heating component 3 for providing heating heat of hot water, and a temperature control system 4 for controlling the heating of the electromagnetic heating component 3; the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 specifically includes one or more electromagnetic heating units 31, each electromagnetic heating unit 31 including: an electromagnetic heating part 312 and a heat conduction part 313 for transmitting heat generated by the electromagnetic heating part 312 to water in the water tank 1, wherein the electromagnetic heating part 312 is arranged in the electric installation cavity 2, and the electromagnetic heating part 312 comprises a heating base 3121 and a coil winding 3122 annularly arranged on the outer periphery side of the heating base; the heating base 3121 is mounted on the inner wall of the electrical installation cavity 2 for generating heat energy under the alternating magnetic field of the coil winding 3122; the heat conduction portion 313 has one end mounted on the heating base 3121 or on the inner wall of the electrical installation cavity 2 in heat conduction relation with the heating base 3121 and the other end extending into the water tank 1 to conduct heat energy generated by the heating base 3121 to water in the water tank 1.
The temperature control system 4 includes: a clock circuit module 41, a microcontroller 42, a temperature sensor 43, a memory 44 and a control panel 45. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of electrical connection of a temperature control system of an energy-saving electromagnetic water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, a memory 44 is used for recording a water consumption time period and a water consumption target temperature corresponding to the water consumption time period; the control panel 45 is configured to set the water use period and/or the water use target temperature recorded in the memory 44 to a value corresponding to an external input in response to the external input; the microcontroller 42 is respectively connected with the clock circuit module 41, the control panel 45, the memory 44, the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 and the temperature sensor 43 to realize communication control; the microcontroller 42 is designed to periodically read the current time from the clock circuit module 41, read the current water temperature of the water tank from the temperature sensor 43, and read the water use time period and the water use target temperature from the memory 44, determine whether the current time reaches the water use time period recorded by the memory 44, if so, determine whether the current water temperature of the water tank reaches the water use target temperature, and control the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 to heat or keep warm the water in the water tank 1 according to the determination result.
In a specific application, as shown in fig. 1, the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 may be fixedly disposed within the electrical mounting cavity 2 by an electromagnetic mounting plate 9; the control panel 45 is arranged on one side of the electric installation cavity 2 and is separated from the electromagnetic heating component 3 through the baffle 7, so that the influence of the electromagnetic heating component 3 on a control element can be avoided, and the control circuit is prevented from being interfered by the electromagnetic heating component and the sensitivity is reduced.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor 43 may be arranged in the water tank 1, preferably in order to ensure that the temperature sensor 43 can collect the temperature of the water in the water tank 1, the temperature sensor 43 may be arranged at the bottom of the water tank 1. In addition, in order to ensure that the collected water temperature can truly represent the water temperature of the water in the water tank, a plurality of temperature sensors 43 can be arranged at different positions of the water tank 1, and the microcontroller 42 can take the average value of the temperatures collected by the temperature sensors 43 as the water temperature of the water in the current water tank 1. The specific embodiment is not limited.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the microcontroller 42 determines whether the current water temperature of the water tank reaches the water usage target temperature if it is determined that the current time reaches the water usage time period, and if so, controls the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 to keep the water in the water tank 1 warm, otherwise, controls the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 to heat the water in the water tank 1.
In the embodiment of the invention, the clock circuit module is used for timing, and in specific application, the clock circuit module can be calibrated manually, for example, a user can calibrate the clock of the clock circuit module through a key and the like. Or the clock circuit module may include an external communication interface (e.g., a bluetooth interface or a wifi interface, etc.), through which the external clock is synchronized. The specific form is not limited in this embodiment.
By adopting the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater provided by the embodiment of the invention, a user can set the water consumption time period and the water consumption target temperature through the control panel according to own water consumption requirements, and the electric water heater can heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the relationship between the water temperature in the current water tank and the water consumption target temperature in the water consumption time period according to the setting of the user.
In an alternative implementation manner of the embodiment of the present invention, the baffle 7 may be provided with tantalum sheets, where the tantalum sheets are respectively disposed on two sides of the baffle 7, so as to mainly protect the control circuit on the control panel 45 from the radiation influence of the electromagnetic heating component on the control circuit. And through adopting this tantalum piece, can play the effect of keeping apart, thermal insulation well, avoid electromagnetic heating's waste heat long-term influence control circuit. In a specific application, the control panel 45 may include a PCB 451; the PCB 451 is arranged on the other side of the baffle 7 relative to the electromagnetic heating component 3; the tantalum sheet is arranged between the baffle 7 and the PCB 451, so that a good protective effect can be achieved, and in the subsequent disassembly and maintenance, the control component is protected and prevented from being influenced by the electromagnetic heating component.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the clock circuit module 41, the microcontroller 42 and the memory 44 of the temperature control system 4 may be provided on the PCB 451.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 45 may further include a display screen, a plurality of selection keys for selecting different time periods, and a setting key for setting the water target temperature. In this alternative embodiment, the user can conveniently set the water use time period by selecting the key, set the water use target temperature by the setting key, and intuitively observe the self-set water use target temperature through the display screen.
In the above alternative embodiment, each selection key may correspond to a time period, and in a specific application, the time period may be printed on the selection key, or may be up, down, left and right, or in order to save the area of the control panel 45, or a plurality of different time periods may be displayed on the display screen, where the corresponding selection key is disposed at an edge of the display screen, and the time period corresponding to each selection key is displayed at a position of the display screen and corresponds to the position of the selection key, for example, the selection keys may be disposed on the outer sides of two left and right frames of the display screen, and the position of the time period corresponding to each selection key displayed on the display screen is horizontally aligned with the selection key. In a specific application, the display mode of the selection key and the corresponding time period can be adjusted according to the actual situation of the display screen, and the specific embodiment is not limited. Through the alternative embodiment, the user can conveniently set the water consumption time period, and the operation of the user is convenient.
In the above-described alternative embodiment, the setting key for setting the water target temperature may be set in the form of a rotation knob, and the user may increase or decrease the water target temperature by rotating in the forward or reverse direction, or the setting key for setting the water target temperature may be set as two buttons, one button being a temperature increasing button and one button being a temperature decreasing button, and the water target temperature being increased or decreased by a certain step (for example, 1 degree celsius) per press. Of course, the key for setting the target temperature of the water may take other forms during the specific application, and is not limited in the present embodiment.
In the above alternative embodiment, the plurality of different time periods may optionally include: 5:00 to 7: 00. 11:00 to 13:00, 18:00 to 20:00, 20:00 to 24:00, 0:00 to 24:00. in a specific application, the user uses water for the first 4 time periods, so the first 4 time periods can basically meet the needs of the user, but in practical application, there may be exceptions, for example, when there is an infant in the home, the water needs may be available all the day, and thus, in this alternative embodiment, the selection of all the day is further increased, so that the needs of different users can be met.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, in order to increase the heating efficiency, a keep-warm target temperature for a non-water period may be further set, and the water in the water tank is kept at the keep-warm target temperature for the non-water period, thereby enabling rapid heating to the water target temperature when the user needs the water. Thus, in this alternative embodiment, the memory 44 is also used to record the soak target temperature for periods of non-water use other than the water use period; the microcontroller 42 is further configured to determine whether the current water temperature of the water tank reaches the target temperature for heat preservation, and control the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 to heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the determination result, if the current time exceeds the water use time period recorded by the memory 44. Specifically, if the current water temperature of the water tank does not reach the heat preservation target temperature, the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 is controlled to heat the water in the water tank, and if the current water temperature of the water tank reaches the heat preservation target temperature, the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 is controlled to preserve the heat of the water in the water tank.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, in order to improve the heating efficiency, the microcontroller is further configured to control the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat or keep the water in the water tank 1 according to the relationship between the current water temperature and the target water temperature, when it is determined that the current time does not reach the water consumption time period recorded in the memory and the latest time difference between the current time and the water consumption time period (the latest time difference is the time difference between the current time and the water consumption start time, for example, the current time is 13:00, the water consumption time period is 15:00-16:00, and the latest time difference between the current time and the water consumption time period is 2 hours) is less than a predetermined value (for example, 1 hour or half hour). Specifically, if the current water temperature of the water tank does not reach the water target temperature, the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 is controlled to heat the water in the water tank, and if the current water temperature of the water tank reaches the water target temperature, the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 is controlled to keep the water in the water tank warm. According to the alternative embodiment, the water in the water tank can be heated in advance before the water using time period arrives, so that the water in the water tank can reach the temperature required by a user as soon as possible in the water using time period set by the user, and the heating efficiency is improved.
In an alternative implementation of the present embodiment, the default water usage period may be the full day, namely 0:00-24:00, and the default water target temperature may be 75 degrees celsius, and the default soak target temperature is 45 degrees celsius. That is, in the initial state, the water use period recorded by the memory may be 0:00 to 24:00, and the water target temperature can be 75 ℃ and the heat preservation target temperature is 45 ℃.
In particular applications, the water in the tank may not be full at some time, and in order to make full use of the heat, in an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature control system 4 may further include: a plurality of water level gauges arranged at different horizontal positions of the water tank 1, the water level gauges being arranged in the water tank 1 for detecting water level information of water in the water tank 1; the heat conduction parts of the electromagnetic heating units are distributed at different horizontal positions of the water tank 1; the microcontroller 42 controls the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 to heat or insulate the water in the water tank 1 in the following manner: and a control signal is sent to the electromagnetic heating assembly 3, and the electromagnetic heating unit for controlling the horizontal position of the heat conduction part to be lower than the horizontal position indicated by the water level information works to heat or preserve heat of water in the water tank 1. By the alternative embodiment, the electromagnetic heating unit which only controls the horizontal position of the heat conduction part to be lower than the horizontal position indicated by the water level information can work, thereby avoiding the waste of heat energy,
In a specific application, the specific implementation manner of controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 to heat or insulate the water in the water tank 1 by the microcontroller 42 may be to adjust the operation number of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly 3 and/or the operation power of the electromagnetic heating units. For example, if the current water temperature of the water tank does not reach the water usage target temperature during the water usage period, the microcontroller 42 may control to increase the number of solenoid operations of the solenoid heating assembly, or increase the operating power of the solenoid heating unit, or at a current water temperature of the water tank that differs from the water usage target temperature by a relatively large amount, for example, 30 degrees celsius for the current water temperature and 70 degrees celsius for the water usage target temperature, the microcontroller 42 may increase both the number of solenoid operations of the solenoid heating assembly and the operating power of the solenoid heating unit in order to quickly raise the water temperature of the water tank to the water usage target temperature. And if the current time is within the water usage period and the current water temperature of the water tank has reached the water usage target temperature, the microcontroller 42 may control to reduce the number of electromagnetic units of the electromagnetic heating assembly to operate or to reduce the operating power of the electromagnetic heating units.
Preferably, in this embodiment, the temperature control system may further include an alarm module; the warning module can be arranged on the control panel and used for giving an alarm when the water temperature of the water tank reaches the water target temperature, and the warning mode can be beeping and is provided with an indicator lamp. Through this optional implementation mode, can remind the user when the water tank temperature reaches water target temperature, make the user know, improved user experience.
In a specific application, the microcontroller 42 includes a heating logic program module, where the heating logic program module is connected with the first CPU processing module of the microcontroller 42 and the microcontroller 42 can realize effective control of heating of the electromagnetic heating component through the heating logic program module, and the heating logic program module is used as a simple program control execution unit, when it receives a start signal and starts timing, the working contact of the heating logic program module performs opening or closing action after the timing is finished, so as to push the subsequent circuit to work, and realize that the heating component starts heating; the heating logic program module has delay performance and can be adjusted in the design range, so that the delay time of the heating logic program module is convenient to adjust, and the function of segment triggering and starting is realized; specifically, the electromagnetic heating assembly heats water in the water tank by the heating logic program module in time intervals, the time-sharing heating mainly balances the electromagnetic heating value, the heating efficiency, the heating time and the time for heating water, and the electromagnetic heating component is calculated by 2000W power, and the adjustment is reasonable after two hours in the heating process; furthermore, the electromagnetic heating assembly can be started by the heating logic program module in a time-division manner to heat water in the water tank, so that the problems of quick heating, high efficiency and low heat utilization efficiency of the existing electromagnetic heating are also considered, the heating is started by the time-division manner, the heat of the first heating is fully utilized, the instant burst of the heat is avoided, various parts are damaged, and the service life is shortened; further, the electromagnetic heating assembly heats water in the water tank according to a heating mode set by a user or directly input through the heating logic program module in a time interval, so that hot water is needed in different crowds and different time intervals, the operation is convenient, and the humanized design of the product is improved.
The embodiment of the invention also provides a temperature control method of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater.
Fig. 3 is a flowchart of a temperature control method of an energy-saving electromagnetic water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3, the method mainly includes the following steps S1 to S6.
S1, monitoring whether a starting period of temperature control is reached, if so, executing a step S2, otherwise, continuing monitoring.
In the embodiment of the invention, the temperature control process may be started at intervals of a predetermined time, for example, at intervals of 5 minutes, and in a specific application, the start period may be set according to the actual application.
In addition, in an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the start-up period may be set according to a time period, for example, in a time period where water is more frequent, the start-up period may be set shorter, for example, at 5:00 to 7: 00. 11:00 to 13:00, 18:00 to 20:00, 20:00 to 22:00, the start period may be set to 5 minutes, and the start period may be set to 10 minutes or 20 minutes in other time periods, and in a specific application, the start period may be set according to the actual situation, which is not limited in this embodiment.
S2, acquiring the current time, the current water temperature of the water tank of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater and a set water consumption time period.
In the embodiment of the invention, the current time can be read from the clock circuit module of the temperature control system of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater, the current water temperature of the water tank is obtained through the temperature sensor arranged in the water tank of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater, and the set water consumption time period is read from the memory.
In a specific application, a plurality of temperature sensors may be disposed at different positions of the water tank, and the current water temperature acquired in step S2 is an average value of temperature values acquired from the plurality of temperature sensors.
And S3, judging whether the current time reaches a set water using time period, and executing step S4 when judging that the current time reaches the set water using time period.
In this embodiment, in step S3, if it is determined that the current time has not reached the set water use period, the execution of step S1 may be returned. However, in order to improve the heating efficiency, in an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3, in the case where it is determined that the current time has not reached the set water use period, step 41 is performed: judging the latest time difference between the current time and the water using time period, executing the step S411 when the latest time difference is smaller than a preset value, otherwise, returning to the step S1; step S411, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the relation between the current water temperature and the water target temperature, and returning to step S1. Specifically, if the current water temperature does not reach the water target temperature, controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly to heat the water in the water tank, otherwise, controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly to keep the temperature of the water in the water tank.
In addition, in step S3, if it is determined that the current time has exceeded the set water use period, the execution of step S1 may be returned. However, in order to further improve the heating efficiency, in an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3, in the case where it is determined that the current time has exceeded the set water use period, step S42 may be performed: judging whether the current water temperature is smaller than a preset heat preservation target temperature, if so, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat water in the water tank, returning to the step S1, otherwise, controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to preserve heat water in the water tank, and returning to the step S1.
In the above alternative embodiment, the water use period, the water use target temperature, and the heat preservation target temperature may be default or may be set by the user. For example, in the default state, the water use period may be all days, the water use target temperature may be 75 degrees celsius, and the insulation target temperature may be 45 degrees celsius. Or the user can also set according to own habits through the control panel of the water heater. Thus, in an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the method may further include: and receiving input setting of the outside of the user, and setting a water use time period and/or a water use target temperature corresponding to the water use time period. Also, in the case where the insulation target temperature is set, the input setting outside the user may also include setting of the insulation target temperature.
And S4, judging whether the current water temperature reaches the water target temperature recorded by the memory, if not, executing the step S5, otherwise, executing the step S6.
S5, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to heat water in the water tank according to the relation between the current water temperature and the water target temperature, and returning to the step S1.
And S6, controlling an electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to keep the temperature of the water in the water tank according to the difference value between the current water temperature and the water target temperature, and returning to the step S1.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the manner of controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly to heat the water in the water tank may be: and increasing the running number of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly and/or increasing the working power of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly so as to increase the temperature of water in the water tank.
In the above-described alternative embodiment, it is preferable that the operation power of the electromagnetic heating unit of the electromagnetic heating assembly be increased first, and after the start-up period after the operation power of the electromagnetic heating unit of the electromagnetic heating assembly is increased to the maximum is reached, if the current water temperature has not reached the target temperature (the water target temperature or the soak target temperature), the number of operations of the electromagnetic heating unit of the electromagnetic heating assembly may be increased.
Or in another alternative implementation manner of the embodiment of the invention, the operation number of the electromagnetic heating units and/or the operation power of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly can be determined according to the difference value of the current water temperature from the target temperature (the water target temperature or the heat preservation target temperature). For example, a plurality of thresholds may be set, in which case the difference between the target temperature and the current water temperature is smaller than a first threshold, the operating power of the electromagnetic heating unit is set to a first power, the number of operations of the electromagnetic heating unit is n1, in which case the difference between the target temperature and the current water temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold but smaller than a second threshold, the operating power of the electromagnetic heating unit is set to a second power, the number of operations of the electromagnetic heating unit is n2, in which case the difference between the target temperature and the current water temperature is greater than or equal to the second threshold, the operating power of the electromagnetic heating unit is set to a second power, and the number of operations of the electromagnetic heating unit is n3. Wherein the second power is greater than the first power, n3> n2> =n1. The specific case may be set according to the practical application, and the embodiment is not limited.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the manner of controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly of the energy-saving electromagnetic water heater to keep the water in the water tank warm may be: reducing the number of electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly and/or reducing the power of the electromagnetic heating assembly to maintain the temperature of the water in the water tank.
In the above alternative embodiment, it is preferable that the operation power of the electromagnetic heating unit of the electromagnetic heating assembly be reduced first, and the number of operations of the electromagnetic heating unit of the electromagnetic heating assembly be reduced if the current water temperature still reaches the target temperature (the water target temperature or the soak target temperature) or exceeds the target temperature after the start-up period after the operation power of the electromagnetic heating unit of the electromagnetic heating assembly is reduced to the minimum is reached.
Or in another alternative implementation manner of the embodiment of the invention, the operation number of the electromagnetic heating units and/or the operation power of the electromagnetic heating units of the electromagnetic heating assembly can be determined according to the difference value of the current water temperature from the target temperature (including the water target temperature and the heat preservation target temperature). The embodiment is not limited.
Or in another alternative implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, the operating power of the electromagnetic heating unit may also be determined according to the current time period:
When the time period is 5:00 to 7:00, controlling the electromagnetic heating unit to heat at a first power; the first power can be 3000W, 2000W, 1000W or any adjustable, and the time period mainly considers hot water used in the early morning, so that humanized design is improved; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 7:00 to 9:00, controlling the electromagnetic heating unit to heat at a second power; the second power can be 900W, 800W or 700W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the period is the period when the hot water is used up, so that gradual heating is needed; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 9:00 to 11:00, controlling the electromagnetic heating unit to heat at a third power; the third power can be 700W, 600W or 500W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the time period uses less hot water, so that the heating needs to be kept warm; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 11:00 to 13:00, controlling the electromagnetic heating unit to heat at a fourth power; the fourth power can be 500W, 400W or 300W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the time period uses less hot water, so that the heating needs to be kept warm; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 13: when the temperature of the hot water in the water tank is 00 to 16:00, the electromagnetic heating unit is controlled to heat at a fifth power, the fifth power can be 800W, 600W or 400W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the time period is the common hot water time, so that the heating is required based on the temperature and the consumption of the hot water in the water tank; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 16: when the temperature of the hot water in the water tank is 00 to 18:00, the electromagnetic heating unit is controlled to heat at a sixth power, the sixth power can be 3000W, 2000W or 1000W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the time period is the common hot water time, so that the heating is required based on the temperature and the consumption of the hot water in the water tank; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 18: 00-20:00, controlling the magneto-electromagnetic heating unit to heat at a seventh power, wherein the seventh power can be 2000W, 1500W or 1000W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the time period is the common hot water time, so that the heating is required based on the hot water temperature in the water tank; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 20:00 to 22:00, controlling the electromagnetic heating unit to heat at eighth power which can be 1000W, 800W or 600W or can be adjusted at random, wherein the time period is gradually reduced by using hot water, so that the heating is required based on the temperature of the hot water in the water tank; or alternatively, the first and second heat exchangers may be,
When the time period is 22:00, the electromagnetic heating unit is controlled to heat at the ninth power, and the ninth power can be 600W, 400W or 200W or can be adjusted arbitrarily, and the time period uses little hot water, so that the heating is needed based on the temperature of the hot water in the water tank.
In an alternative implementation of the embodiment of the invention, different heating modes can be designed to adapt the water heater to the water demands of different people. Among them, different heating modes include, but are not limited to: a child heating mode, an adult heating mode, and/or an aged person heating mode.
Wherein the child heating mode includes: the water target temperature is set to 35 ℃ to 40 ℃; when the water temperature of the water tank is heated to the lower limit of the target water temperature, namely 35 ℃, the water is kept for 60 to 120 minutes; when the water temperature of the water tank is heated to exceed the upper limit of the target water temperature, namely 40 ℃, the mode is switched off to stop water supply, and an alarm is sent; the design avoids scalding children;
the adult mode includes: the water target temperature is set to 30 ℃ to 60 ℃; when the water temperature of the water tank is heated to a temperature exceeding the upper limit of the target water temperature, namely 50 ℃, the mode is switched off to stop water supply, and an alarm is sent;
The old man heating mode includes: the water target temperature is set to 35 ℃ to 50 ℃; when the water temperature of the water tank is heated to the lower limit of the target water temperature, namely 35 ℃, the water is kept for 30 to 100 minutes; when the tank water temperature is heated to a temperature exceeding the upper limit of the target water temperature, i.e., 50 ℃, the mode turns off to stop the water supply and gives an alarm.
Preferably, in this embodiment, to further improve the humanized design of the water heater, the heating mode further includes intelligent temperature adjustment and manual temperature adjustment:
Intelligent temperature adjustment includes: a temperature sensor outside the housing detects an ambient temperature; controlling the magnetic heating assembly to heat and maintain the water temperature at 60 ℃ to 70 ℃ when the ambient temperature ST is lower than 10 ℃; controlling the magnetic heating assembly to heat and maintain the water temperature at 50 ℃ to 60 ℃ when the ambient temperature ST is 10 ℃ to 20 ℃; controlling the magnetic heating assembly to heat and maintain the water temperature at 40 ℃ to 50 ℃ when the ambient temperature ST is higher than 20 ℃;
Manual tempering includes: the temperature sensor outside the shell detects the ambient temperature and displays the ambient temperature on the control panel in real time, and a user adjusts the temperature according to the ambient temperature and the self demand.
By adopting the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the structure and the heating mode of the water heater are designed by combining the heating mode of electromagnetic heating, a user can set the water consumption time period and the water consumption target temperature according to own water consumption requirements, the electric water heater can heat or preserve heat water in the water tank according to the size relation between the water temperature in the current water tank and the water consumption target temperature in the water consumption time period, and the user can set the starting time of the water consumption time period before the actual use of the electric water heater, so that the heating efficiency is improved, and in addition, the electric water heater only needs to maintain the water consumption target temperature in the water consumption time period, so that the energy consumption can be saved.
The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Many possible variations and modifications of the disclosed technology can be made by anyone skilled in the art, or equivalent embodiments with equivalent variations can be made, without departing from the scope of the disclosed technology. Therefore, any modification, equivalent variation and modification of the above embodiments according to the technology of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.