Air cleaner, method and device for sterilizing and disinfecting air cleaner

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and discloses an air purifier, a sterilization and disinfection method and device of the air purifier, wherein the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier comprises the following steps: receiving an opening instruction of a plasma generating device; when the opening instruction of the plasma generating device is received, intermittently controlling the plasma generating device to work. That is, after the plasma generating device works for a period of time, the plasma generating device stops working, and then restarts working, and the working and stopping are repeated; when the plasma generating device stops working, not only can the plasma generating device be cooled, but also there is no dielectric loss, so that the temperature of the plasma generating device itself is reduced, and the problem that the filter screen material close to the plasma generating device is damaged can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically to an air purifier, a sterilization and disinfection method for the air purifier, and an apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Air filtration technology is a highly efficient air purification technology that uses filters to intercept dust and microorganisms in the air. However, in actual use, the intercepted microorganisms accumulate on the filter over time, multiply and grow, which in turn causes a decline in indoor air quality and harms human health.

[0003] Low-temperature plasma technology, as a safe, efficient, and convenient sterilization and disinfection technology, generates a large number of high-energy electrons and highly oxidizing active groups during the discharge process. These can quickly inactivate bacteria upon contact. By utilizing plasma technology, filters can be rapidly sterilized and disinfected in real time, which helps protect human health and reduces the frequency of filter cleaning and replacement.

[0004] However, when a plasma generator discharges, there is dielectric loss, which dissipates heat to the external environment, causing the temperature around the device to rise. Long-term operation will damage the filter material that is close to the plasma generator. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an air purifier, a sterilization and disinfection method and apparatus for the air purifier, to solve the problem that the filter material close to the plasma generator may be damaged when using a plasma generator to sterilize the filter.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier, the method comprising the following steps: receiving a command to turn on a plasma generator; and when the command to turn on a plasma generator is received, controlling the plasma generator to operate intermittently.

[0007] The sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers provided in this embodiment of the invention controls the plasma generator to work intermittently when a command to turn on the plasma generator is received; that is, the plasma generator works for a period of time, then stops working, and then starts working again, and so on in a cycle; when the plasma generator stops working, it can not only dissipate heat, but also has no dielectric loss, so the temperature of the plasma generator itself will decrease, thereby solving the problem of damage to filter materials that are close to the plasma generator.

[0008] Additionally, it should be noted that when using the substance generated by the plasma generator to disinfect the filter, the substance needs to first come into full contact with the bacteria. In the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier in this embodiment of the invention, the plasma generator operates intermittently when a start-up command is received. Even when the plasma generator stops operating, although it cannot generate plasma, this does not affect the full contact between the substance generated and the bacteria. Therefore, it does not affect the disinfection effect of the plasma on the filter. Compared to the continuous operation of the plasma generator during filter disinfection, the intermittent operation of the plasma generator in this embodiment of the invention improves the energy utilization efficiency of the plasma generator.

[0009] In one optional implementation, controlling the intermittent operation of the plasma generator includes: after the plasma generator is turned on, acquiring a first parameter value of the plasma generator; when the first parameter value reaches a preset first threshold, turning off the plasma generator; after the plasma generator is turned off, acquiring a second parameter value of the plasma generator; when the second parameter value reaches a preset second threshold, turning on the plasma generator and returning to the step of acquiring the first parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0010] This ensures that the plasma generator can operate intermittently.

[0011] In one optional implementation, the first parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator; and / or, the second parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0012] By controlling the intermittent operation of the plasma generator according to its operating time and / or the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator, it is possible to ensure that the temperature of the plasma generator does not become too high during its intermittent operation, thus better solving the problem of damage to filter materials that are close to the plasma generator.

[0013] In one alternative implementation, turning on the air purifier includes controlling the air purifier's fan to operate at a preset first speed.

[0014] This allows the air flowing through the air purifier to enter the plasma generator.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, after the plasma generator is turned off, the method further includes the following step: controlling the fan to operate at a preset second rotational speed, wherein the second rotational speed is greater than the first rotational speed.

[0016] Therefore, when the plasma generator is turned off, the fan speed will be increased to accelerate the heat dissipation of the plasma generator.

[0017] In one optional implementation, after controlling the plasma generator to operate intermittently, the method further includes: obtaining the cumulative operating time of the air purifier from the last deep disinfection of the filter to the current time; determining the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter based on the cumulative operating time; and determining the operating time threshold of the plasma generator when operating intermittently, corresponding to the disinfection mode.

[0018] This allows air purifiers to be suitable for different application scenarios.

[0019] In one optional implementation, the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier further includes the following steps: determining whether the cumulative running time is greater than a preset fourth threshold; when the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is deep disinfection; when the cumulative running time is less than the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is shallow disinfection.

[0020] This allows for the use of different disinfection methods for different filters.

[0021] In one optional implementation, determining the disinfection mode for the filter based on the cumulative runtime includes: determining whether the cumulative runtime is greater than a preset fourth threshold; when the cumulative runtime is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for the filter is deep disinfection; when the cumulative runtime is less than the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for the filter is shallow disinfection.

[0022] This allows for accurate classification of filters.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a sterilization and disinfection device for an air purifier, the device including an instruction receiving module and a plasma generator control module; the instruction receiving module is used to issue an instruction to turn on the plasma generator; when the instruction to turn on the plasma generator is received, the plasma generator control module is used to control the plasma generator to work intermittently.

[0024] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer device, including a memory and a processor, which are interconnected. The memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the computer instructions to perform the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier described in the first aspect or any of its corresponding embodiments.

[0025] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide an air purifier, including the computer device of the third aspect.

[0026] In one alternative embodiment, the air purifier further includes a fan, a filter, and a plasma generator; the fan is communicatively connected to a computer device to provide power for the flow of air within the air purifier; the filter is used to filter the air flowing through the air purifier; and the plasma generator is communicatively connected to the computer device to disinfect the air flowing through the air purifier and / or the filter.

[0027] In one alternative implementation, the plasma generator employs surface dielectric barrier discharge.

[0028] Fifthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions, which are used to cause a computer to execute the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier described in the first aspect or any corresponding embodiment. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a filter sterilization method in an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of another air purifier filter sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a filter sterilization method in an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another air purifier filter sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of an air purifier sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of deep disinfection according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of shallow disinfection according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8This is a structural block diagram of a filter sterilization device in an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection device in an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Among them, 1. Filter screen; 2. Plasma generator. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier is provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart in the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer-executable instructions. Furthermore, although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be executed in a different order than that shown here.

[0043] This embodiment provides a sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier, which can be used in computer equipment. Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a filter sterilization method in an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0044] Step S101: Receive the command to turn on the plasma generator.

[0045] Step S102: When a command to turn on the plasma generator is received, control the plasma generator to operate intermittently.

[0046] The sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers provided in this embodiment of the invention controls the plasma generator to work intermittently when a command to turn on the plasma generator is received; that is, the plasma generator works for a period of time, then stops working, and then starts working again, and so on in a cycle; when the plasma generator stops working, it can not only dissipate heat, but also has no dielectric loss, so the temperature of the plasma generator itself will decrease, thereby solving the problem of damage to filter materials that are close to the plasma generator.

[0047] Additionally, it should be noted that when using the substance generated by the plasma generator to disinfect the filter, the substance needs to first come into full contact with the bacteria. In the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier in this embodiment of the invention, the plasma generator operates intermittently when a start-up command is received. Even when the plasma generator stops operating, although it cannot generate plasma, this does not affect the full contact between the substance generated and the bacteria. Therefore, it does not affect the disinfection effect of the plasma on the filter. Compared to the continuous operation of the plasma generator during filter disinfection, the intermittent operation of the plasma generator in this embodiment of the invention improves the energy utilization efficiency of the plasma generator.

[0048] This embodiment provides a sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier, which can be used in computer equipment. Figure 2 This is a flowchart of another air purifier filter sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0049] Step S201: After the air purifier is turned on, when a command to turn on the plasma generator is received, the plasma generator in the air purifier is turned on.

[0050] Step S2021: After the plasma generator is turned on, obtain the first parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0051] Specifically, the first parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0052] For example, when a plasma generator uses surface dielectric barrier discharge (SDBD), the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator refers to the surface temperature of the ceramic dielectric in the plasma generator.

[0053] Step S2022: When the value of the first parameter reaches the preset first threshold, the plasma generator is turned off.

[0054] Specifically, the first threshold can be determined experimentally. For example, when the plasma generator is an SDBD and the first parameter is the surface temperature of the ceramic medium in the plasma generator, the first threshold can be 80°C; when the plasma generator is an SDBD and the first parameter is the operating time of the plasma generator, the first threshold can be 2.5 min.

[0055] Step S2023: After the plasma generator is turned off, obtain the second parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0056] Specifically, the second parameter values ​​include the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0057] As mentioned above, when the plasma generator uses SDBD, the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator refers to the surface temperature of the ceramic medium in the plasma generator.

[0058] Specifically, the second parameter values ​​include the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0059] Step S2024: When the value of the second parameter reaches the preset second threshold, turn on the plasma generator and return to step S2021.

[0060] Specifically, the second threshold can be determined experimentally. For example, when the plasma generator is an SDBD and the second parameter value is the surface temperature of the ceramic medium in the plasma generator, the second threshold can be room temperature. This is because when the plasma generator first operates, it operates at room temperature until the first parameter value reaches the preset first threshold. When the first parameter value is the operating time of the plasma generator, heating is performed at room temperature each time it operates, ensuring that the plasma generator reaches essentially the same temperature each time it operates.

[0061] Step S203: Obtain the actual working time of the plasma generator.

[0062] Step S204: When the actual working time reaches the preset third threshold, control the plasma generator to stop working.

[0063] In other words, during the execution of steps S2021 to S2024, the actual working time of the plasma generator is obtained, and when the actual working time reaches the preset third threshold, the plasma generator is controlled to stop working.

[0064] The sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers provided in this embodiment, after the air purifier is turned on, controls the plasma generator to operate intermittently upon receiving an activation command. The intermittent operation of the plasma generator is controlled based on its operating duration and / or the temperature of the discharge plate within the plasma generator. Since the plasma generator can dissipate heat and there is no dielectric loss when it stops operating, its temperature decreases. Therefore, it ensures that the temperature of the plasma generator does not become excessively high during its intermittent operation, effectively addressing the problem of damage to filter materials located close to the plasma generator.

[0065] This embodiment provides a sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier, which can be used in computer equipment. Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a filter sterilization method in an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0066] Step S301: Control the air purifier fan to operate at a preset first speed and turn on the plasma generator in the air purifier.

[0067] This is because the fan provides the power for air to circulate within the air purifier. Turning on the fan turns on the air purifier.

[0068] Step S3021: After the plasma generator is turned on, obtain the first parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0069] Specifically, the first parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0070] Step S3022: When the first parameter value reaches the preset first threshold, the plasma generator is turned off, and the fan is controlled to operate at a preset second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

[0071] In other words, when the plasma generator is turned off, the fan speed will be increased to accelerate the heat dissipation of the plasma generator.

[0072] Step S3023: After the plasma generator is turned off, obtain the second parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0073] Specifically, the second parameter values ​​include the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0074] Step S3024: When the value of the second parameter reaches the preset second threshold, turn on the plasma generator and return to step S3021.

[0075] It should be noted that after returning to step S3021, the fan operates at a preset first speed.

[0076] Step S303: Obtain the actual working time of the plasma generator.

[0077] Step S304: When the actual working time reaches the preset third threshold, control the plasma generator to stop working.

[0078] In other words, during the execution of steps S3021 to S3024, the actual working time of the plasma generator is obtained, and when the actual working time reaches the preset third threshold, the plasma generator is controlled to stop working.

[0079] The sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers provided in this embodiment, after the air purifier is turned on, controls the plasma generator to operate intermittently upon receiving an activation command. During these intermittent operations, the intermittent operation of the plasma generator is controlled not only based on its operating duration and / or the temperature of the discharge plate within the plasma generator, but also by increasing the fan speed to accelerate heat dissipation. Since the plasma generator not only dissipates heat when it stops operating, but also experiences no dielectric loss, its temperature decreases. This ensures that the temperature does not become excessively high during the intermittent operation of the plasma generator, effectively addressing the problem of damage to filter materials located close to the plasma generator.

[0080] This embodiment provides a sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier, which can be used in computer equipment. Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another air purifier filter sterilization method according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0081] Step S401: Control the air purifier's fan to operate at a preset first speed.

[0082] Step S4021: Obtain the cumulative running time of the air purifier from the last deep disinfection of the filter to the current moment.

[0083] Step S4022: Determine whether the cumulative runtime is greater than the preset fourth threshold;

[0084] Step S4023: When the cumulative runtime is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for the filter is deep disinfection; when the cumulative runtime is less than the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for the filter is shallow disinfection.

[0085] The fourth threshold can be determined based on the specific characteristics of the air purifier.

[0086] Step S4031: After the plasma generator is turned on, obtain the first parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0087] Specifically, the first parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0088] Step S4032: When the first parameter value reaches the preset first threshold, the plasma generator is turned off, and the fan is controlled to operate at a preset second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

[0089] Step S4033: After the plasma generator is turned off, obtain the second parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0090] Specifically, the second parameter values ​​include the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

[0091] Step S4034: When the value of the second parameter reaches the preset second threshold, turn on the plasma generator and return to step S4031.

[0092] Step S404: Obtain the actual working time of the plasma generator.

[0093] Step S405: Obtain the working duration threshold of the plasma generator during intermittent operation corresponding to the disinfection mode.

[0094] Among them, the working time threshold of the plasma generator when it operates intermittently, which corresponds to the disinfection mode, can be called the third threshold. The working time threshold of the plasma generator when it operates intermittently, which corresponds to deep disinfection, is greater than the working time threshold of the plasma generator when it operates intermittently, which corresponds to shallow disinfection.

[0095] Step S406: When the actual working time reaches the preset third threshold, control the plasma generator to stop working.

[0096] The sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers provided in this embodiment can not only solve the problem of damage to filter materials that are close to the plasma generator; but also, the working time of the plasma generator is different for different disinfection modes, thereby meeting the different needs during the use of air purifiers.

[0097] To more clearly illustrate the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier in this embodiment of the invention, a specific example is given. For example... Figures 5-7As shown, the sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers includes the following steps:

[0098] like Figure 5 As shown, the sterilization and disinfection method for air purifiers includes the following steps:

[0099] (1) Turn on the purification equipment, obtain the cumulative running time of the purification equipment since the last deep disinfection mode, determine the target operating level of the purification equipment based on the cumulative running time, and control the plasma generator to run the filter sterilization mode - shallow / deep disinfection mode based on the target operating level.

[0100] (2) When the cumulative running time since the last deep disinfection mode is less than 30 hours, the operating mode is the first operating mode corresponding to low bacterial concentration - shallow disinfection mode; when the cumulative running time is ≥30 hours, the operating mode is the second operating mode corresponding to high bacterial concentration - deep disinfection mode.

[0101] like Figure 6 As shown, the plasma generator is turned on and run at a wind speed of 600 r / min for 2.5 minutes, then turned off. The wind speed is increased to 1600 r / min for cooling. The temperature on the SDBD board in the plasma generator is monitored. When the temperature drops to room temperature, the plasma generator is turned on again and run at a wind speed of 600 r / min for 2.5 minutes. The above process is repeated. When the cumulative discharge time reaches 1 hour, the plasma generator is turned off to complete the shallow disinfection of the filter. When the cumulative discharge time reaches 3 hours, the plasma generator is turned off to complete the deep disinfection of the filter.

[0102] like Figure 7 As shown, the plasma generator was turned on and operated at a wind speed of 600 r / min for 2.5 minutes. Then, the plasma generator was turned off, and the wind speed was increased to 1600 r / min for cooling. The temperature on the SDBD board in the plasma generator was monitored. When the temperature dropped to room temperature, the plasma generator was turned on again and operated at a wind speed of 600 r / min for 2.5 minutes. This process was repeated until the cumulative discharge time reached 1 hour. Then, the plasma generator was turned off, completing the shallow disinfection of the filter.

[0103] This invention employs a discharge-cooling cyclic disinfection scheme. By program-controlled discharge disinfection time, cooling time, and operating wind speed, the surface temperature of the filter and discharge plate during operation is effectively controlled, reducing damage to the filter and other materials caused by excessive temperature and extending their service life. Simultaneously, the active substances generated during the cyclic discharge process continuously sterilize the filter during the cooling phase, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing the power required for complete disinfection.

[0104] This embodiment also provides a sterilization and disinfection device for an air purifier, which is used to implement the above embodiments and preferred embodiments; details already described will not be repeated. As used below, the term "module" can refer to a combination of software and / or hardware that implements a predetermined function. Although the device described in the following embodiments is preferably implemented in software, hardware implementation, or a combination of software and hardware, is also possible and contemplated.

[0105] This embodiment provides a sterilization and disinfection device for an air purifier, such as... Figure 8 As shown, it includes:

[0106] The instruction receiving module 801 is used to receive the instruction to start the plasma generator.

[0107] The plasma generator control module 802 is used to control the plasma generator to operate intermittently when it receives a command to start the plasma generator.

[0108] In one optional implementation, the plasma generator control module 802 is specifically configured to: after the plasma generator is turned on, acquire a first parameter value of the plasma generator; when the first parameter value reaches a preset first threshold, turn off the plasma generator; after the plasma generator is turned off, acquire a second parameter value of the plasma generator; when the second parameter value reaches a preset second threshold, turn on the plasma generator and return to the step of acquiring the first parameter value of the plasma generator.

[0109] In one optional embodiment, the sterilization and disinfection device of the air purifier further includes a fan control module. The fan control module is used to control the fan of the air purifier to operate at a preset first speed.

[0110] In one alternative implementation, when the plasma generator is turned off, the fan control module is further configured to: control the fan to operate at a preset second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

[0111] In one optional embodiment, the plasma generator control module 802 is further configured to: acquire the actual working time of the plasma generator; and control the plasma generator to stop working when the actual working time reaches a preset third threshold.

[0112] In one optional embodiment, the sterilization and disinfection device of the air purifier further includes a disinfection mode determination module. The disinfection mode determination module includes an acquisition unit and a disinfection mode determination unit. The acquisition unit is used to acquire the cumulative operating time of the air purifier from the last deep disinfection of the filter to the current time; the disinfection mode determination unit is used to: determine the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter based on the cumulative operating time, and determine the operating time threshold for the intermittent operation of the plasma generator corresponding to the disinfection mode.

[0113] In one optional implementation, the disinfection mode determination unit is used to: determine whether the cumulative running time is greater than a preset fourth threshold; when the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is deep disinfection; when the cumulative running time is less than the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is shallow disinfection.

[0114] In this embodiment, the sterilization and disinfection device of the air purifier is presented in the form of a functional unit. Here, a unit refers to an ASIC circuit, a processor and memory that execute one or more software or fixed programs, and / or other devices that can provide the above functions.

[0115] Further functional descriptions of the above modules and units are the same as those in the corresponding embodiments described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0116] This invention also provides a computer device having the above-described features. Figure 8 The sterilization and disinfection device of the air purifier shown.

[0117] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention also provide an air purifier, including the aforementioned computer device.

[0118] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 10 As shown, the air purifier also includes a fan, a filter 1, and a plasma generator 2; the fan is connected to a computer device for providing power for the air to flow in the air purifier; the filter is used to filter the air flowing through the air purifier; the plasma generator 2 is connected to a computer device for disinfecting the air flowing through the air purifier and / or the filter.

[0119] In one alternative embodiment, the plasma generator 2 employs surface dielectric barrier discharge.

[0120] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a computer device provided in an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 9As shown, the computer device includes one or more processors 10, memory 20, and interfaces for connecting the components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The components communicate with each other via different buses and can be mounted on a common motherboard or otherwise installed as needed. The processors can process instructions executed within the computer device, including instructions stored in or on memory to display graphical information of a GUI on external input / output devices (such as display devices coupled to the interfaces). In some alternative implementations, multiple processors and / or multiple buses can be used with multiple memories and multiple memory modules, if desired. Similarly, multiple computer devices can be connected, each providing some of the necessary operations (e.g., as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multiprocessor system). Figure 9 Take a processor 10 as an example.

[0121] Processor 10 may be a central processing unit, a network processor, or a combination thereof. Processor 10 may further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip may be an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device may be a complex programmable logic device (CAMP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a general-purpose array logic (GDA), or any combination thereof.

[0122] The memory 20 stores instructions executable by at least one processor 10 to cause at least one processor 10 to perform the method shown in the above embodiments.

[0123] The memory 20 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the computer device as shown by a landing page for an app. Furthermore, the memory 20 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state storage device. In some alternative embodiments, the memory 20 may optionally include memory remotely located relative to the processor 10, which can be connected to the computer device via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0124] The memory 20 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; the memory may also include non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, hard disk or solid-state drive; the memory 20 may also include a combination of the above types of memory.

[0125] The computer device also includes an input device 30 and an output device 40. The processor 10, memory 20, input device 30, and output device 40 can be connected via a bus or other means. Figure 9 Taking the example of a connection between China and Israel via a bus.

[0126] Input device 30 can receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the computer device, such as a touchscreen, keypad, mouse, trackpad, touchpad, joystick, one or more mouse buttons, trackball, joystick, etc. Output device 40 may include display devices, auxiliary lighting devices (e.g., LEDs), and haptic feedback devices (e.g., vibration motors). The aforementioned display devices include, but are not limited to, liquid crystal displays, light-emitting diodes, displays, and plasma displays. In some alternative embodiments, the display device may be a touchscreen.

[0127] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The methods described above according to embodiments of the invention can be implemented in hardware or firmware, or implemented as computer code that can be recorded on a storage medium, or implemented as computer code downloaded via a network and originally stored on a remote storage medium or a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and then stored on a local storage medium. Thus, the methods described herein can be processed by software stored on a storage medium using a general-purpose computer, a dedicated processor, or programmable or dedicated hardware. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory, random access memory, flash memory, hard disk, or solid-state drive, etc.; further, the storage medium can also include combinations of the above types of memory. It is understood that computers, processors, microprocessor controllers, or programmable hardware include storage components capable of storing or receiving software or computer code, which, when accessed and executed by the computer, processor, or hardware, implements the methods shown in the above embodiments.

[0128] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sterilization and disinfection method for an air purifier, characterized in that, The method includes: After the air purifier is turned on, it receives a command to turn on the plasma generator. When a command to turn on the plasma generator is received, the plasma generator is controlled to operate intermittently. Turning on the air purifier includes: Control the air purifier's fan to operate at a preset first speed; When the plasma generator is turned off, it also includes: The fan is controlled to operate at a preset second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the intermittent operation of the plasma generator includes: After the plasma generator is turned on, the first parameter value of the plasma generator is obtained; When the value of the first parameter reaches a preset first threshold, the plasma generator is turned off; After the plasma generator is turned off, the second parameter value of the plasma generator is obtained; When the second parameter value reaches the preset second threshold, the plasma generator is turned on, and the process returns to the step of obtaining the first parameter value of the plasma generator.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator; And / or, the second parameter value includes the operating time of the plasma generator and the temperature of the discharge plate in the plasma generator.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, After controlling the plasma generator to operate intermittently, the following is also included: Obtain the actual operating time of the plasma generator; When the actual working time reaches the preset third threshold, the plasma generator is controlled to stop working.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The cumulative runtime of the air purifier from the last deep disinfection of the filter to the current moment is obtained. The disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is determined based on the cumulative running time, and the working time threshold for the plasma generator during intermittent operation corresponding to the disinfection mode is determined.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method for determining the disinfection mode for the filter based on the cumulative runtime includes: Determine whether the cumulative runtime exceeds a preset fourth threshold; When the cumulative runtime is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is deep disinfection. When the cumulative running time is less than the fourth threshold, the disinfection mode for disinfecting the filter is shallow disinfection.

7. A sterilization and disinfection device for an air purifier, characterized in that, The device includes: The command receiving module is used to receive the command to turn on the plasma generator after the air purifier is turned on. The plasma generator control module, when receiving a plasma generator start-up command, is used to control the plasma generator to operate intermittently. The sterilization and disinfection device of an air purifier also includes a fan control module: The fan control module is used to control the fan of the air purifier to operate at a preset first speed when the air purifier is turned on. When the plasma generator is turned off, the fan control module is also used to: control the fan to operate at a preset second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

8. A computer device, characterized in that, include: The device includes a memory and a processor, which are interconnected and the memory stores computer instructions. The processor executes the computer instructions to perform the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. An air purifier, characterized in that, Includes the computer device as described in claim 8.

10. The air purifier according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A fan, communicatively connected to the computer device, is used to provide power for the air to flow within the air purifier; A filter screen is used to filter the air flowing through the air purifier; A plasma generator, communicatively connected to the computer equipment, is used to disinfect the air flowing through the air purifier and / or the filter.

11. The air purifier according to claim 10, characterized in that, The plasma generator employs surface dielectric barrier discharge.

12. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions for causing the computer to perform the sterilization and disinfection method of the air purifier according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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