Sliding door control method of air conditioner, sliding door control system of air conditioner, air conditioner, and computer-readable storage medium

Abstract

The present application provides a sliding door control method for an air conditioner, a sliding door control system for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium. The sliding door control method for an air conditioner includes: receiving a power-on / off command; if the command is a power-on command, controlling the sliding door to open the air outlet using a first driving mode; and if the command is a power-off command, controlling the sliding door to close the air outlet using a second driving mode. The speed of opening the sliding door using the first driving mode is greater than the speed of closing the sliding door using the second driving mode, and the torque of opening the sliding door using the first driving mode is less than the torque of closing the sliding door using the second driving mode. The sliding door control method of the present application can quickly open the sliding door when the air conditioner is turned on, allowing the air conditioner to enter a ready-to-use state in a timely manner, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner. Furthermore, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively closed, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a sliding door control method for an air conditioner, a sliding door control system for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of air conditioning, when purchasing air conditioners, people not only focus on the heating / cooling performance but also on factors such as the air conditioner's response time, i.e., whether it can quickly respond to user needs. In related technologies, taking floor-standing air conditioners as an example, to improve the aesthetics of the unit, a sliding door for opening and closing the air outlet is usually provided. When the air conditioner is in use, the sliding door slides down, opening the air outlet to prepare for cooling / heating. When the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door rises to close the air outlet. The following technical problems exist:

[0003] Sometimes the sliding door does not close properly, affecting the reliability of the air conditioner. In addition, when the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door takes a long time to slide down, which affects the user's ability to respond quickly to their needs and causes user complaints. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] Therefore, one objective of this application is to propose a sliding door control method for an air conditioner. This method allows the sliding door to open quickly when the air conditioner is turned on, enabling the air conditioner to promptly enter a ready-to-operate state, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, it effectively ensures the sliding door closes completely when the air conditioner is turned off, enhancing the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0006] The second objective of this application is to propose a sliding door control system for an air conditioner.

[0007] The third objective of this application is to propose an air conditioner.

[0008] The fourth objective of this application is to provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, an embodiment of the first aspect of this application discloses a sliding door control method for an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a sliding door for opening and closing the air outlet of the air conditioner, the method including: receiving a power-on / power-off command; if the command is a power-on command, controlling the sliding door to open the air outlet in a first driving mode; if the command is a power-off command, controlling the sliding door to close the air outlet in a second driving mode, wherein the speed at which the sliding door opens in the first driving mode is greater than the speed at which the sliding door closes in the second driving mode, and the torque at which the sliding door opens in the first driving mode is less than the torque at which the sliding door closes in the second driving mode.

[0010] According to the air conditioner sliding door control method of this application, when the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door can be opened quickly, so that the air conditioner can enter the working ready state in time, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner. In addition, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively closed in place, improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0011] In some examples, the sliding door is a sliding door, and controlling the sliding door to open the air outlet includes: controlling the sliding door to descend to open the air outlet; controlling the sliding door to close the air outlet includes: controlling the sliding door to rise to close the air outlet.

[0012] In some examples, the sliding door is driven by a four-phase stepper motor. The first driving method is a four-phase four-step driving method, and the second driving method is a four-phase eight-step driving method. The four-phase stepper motor drives the sliding door to descend in the four-phase four-step driving method, and drives the sliding door to rise in the four-phase eight-step driving method.

[0013] The second aspect of this application discloses a sliding door control system for an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a sliding door for opening and closing the air outlet of the air conditioner, the system including: a receiving module for receiving power-on / power-off commands; and a control module for controlling the sliding door to open the air outlet in a first driving mode when the power-on command is received, and controlling the sliding door to close the air outlet in a second driving mode when the power-off command is received, wherein the speed at which the sliding door opens in the first driving mode is greater than the speed at which the sliding door closes in the second driving mode, and the torque at which the sliding door opens in the first driving mode is less than the torque at which the sliding door closes in the second driving mode.

[0014] According to the air conditioner sliding door control system of this application, when the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door can be opened quickly, so that the air conditioner can enter the working ready state in time, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner. In addition, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively closed in place, improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0015] In some examples, the sliding door is a sliding door, and the control module is used to control the sliding door to descend in order to open the air outlet, and to control the sliding door to rise in order to close the air outlet.

[0016] In some examples, the control module drives the sliding door to move via a four-phase stepper motor. The first driving method is a four-phase four-step driving method, and the second driving method is a four-phase eight-step driving method. The four-phase stepper motor drives the sliding door to descend in the four-phase four-step driving method, and drives the sliding door to rise in the four-phase eight-step driving method.

[0017] A third aspect of this application discloses an air conditioner, including a sliding door control system according to the second aspect described above. When the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door can be opened quickly, allowing the air conditioner to enter a ready-to-operate state promptly, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively ensured to close completely, improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0018] An embodiment of the fourth aspect of this application discloses a computer-readable storage medium storing an air conditioner sliding door control program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner sliding door control method described in the first aspect above.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood in conjunction with the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit according to one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an indoor air conditioning unit according to one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an indoor air conditioning unit according to one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner from another perspective of one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a front view of an indoor air conditioning unit according to one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an air outlet mesh cover;

[0027] Figure 7 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of an indoor air conditioner unit according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of an air conditioner sliding door control method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a structural block diagram of an air conditioner sliding door control system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 10A and Figure 10BThese are schematic diagrams showing the opening and closing of the sliding door of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] The following describes, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a sliding door control method, system, and air conditioner according to embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of an air conditioner sliding door control method according to an embodiment of this application. The air conditioner includes a sliding door for opening and closing the air outlet. For a floor-standing unit, such as... Figure 10A and Figure 10B As shown, a sliding door can be a sliding door that moves up and down, allowing the air conditioner's vents to be opened and closed.

[0035] like Figure 8 As shown, an air conditioner sliding door control method according to an embodiment of this application includes:

[0036] S101: Receive power-on / power-off commands.

[0037] For example, after the air conditioner is powered on, it can receive power-on / power-off commands sent by the air conditioner's remote control. Alternatively, the air conditioner may have a power-on / power-off button, which can be triggered by the air conditioner's remote control or the power-on / power-off button when needed.

[0038] S102: If it is a power-on command, the sliding door will be controlled to open the air outlet in the first drive mode.

[0039] by Figure 10A and Figure 10BTaking the cabinet air conditioner shown as an example, if it's a power-on command, the first drive method controls the sliding door to open the air outlet, including: controlling the sliding door to descend to open the air outlet. That is: ... Figure 10A The middle sliding door is positioned where the air vent is opened.

[0040] like Figure 10A As shown, controlling the sliding door to open involves controlling its descent. Since the sliding door itself has gravity, the resistance it needs to overcome is relatively small, meaning the actual driving load is low. Therefore, in this embodiment, the speed at which the sliding door descends is greater than the speed at which it ascends, and the torque used to control the descent is less than the torque used to control the ascent. This allows for faster opening of the sliding door using a smaller torque, saving time and energy.

[0041] For example, if an air conditioner drives a sliding door using a four-phase stepper motor, the four-phase stepper motor can drive the sliding door down in a 4-phase, 4-step drive mode, thus opening the sliding door with less torque and faster speed.

[0042] S103: If it is a shutdown command, the sliding door will be controlled to close the air outlet using the second drive mode.

[0043] Wherein, the speed at which the sliding door opens under the first driving method is greater than the speed at which the sliding door closes under the second driving method, and the torque at which the sliding door opens under the first driving method is less than the torque at which the sliding door closes under the second driving method.

[0044] Combination Figure 10B As shown, controlling the sliding door to close includes: controlling the sliding door to rise to close the air outlet, wherein the speed at which the sliding door falls is greater than the speed at which the sliding door rises, and the torque at which the sliding door falls is less than the torque at which the sliding door rises.

[0045] In other words, the sliding door needs to overcome its own weight to rise, thus requiring a large force to drive it. This means the actual driving load is relatively large in order for the sliding door to close completely. In the embodiments of this application, taking a four-phase stepper motor as an example, the four-phase stepper motor can drive the sliding door to rise in a 4-phase 8-step drive mode, thereby achieving the sliding door closing completely, that is, ensuring the sliding door is reliably closed.

[0046] According to the air conditioner sliding door control method of the present application embodiment, when the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door can be opened quickly, so that the air conditioner can enter the working ready state in time, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner. In addition, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively closed in place, improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0047] Figure 9This is a structural block diagram of an air conditioner sliding door control system according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 As shown, an air conditioner sliding door control system 200 according to an embodiment of this application includes: a receiving module 210 and a control module 220.

[0048] The receiving module 210 is used to receive power-on / power-off commands. The control module 220 is used to control the sliding door to open the air outlet in a first driving mode when the power-on command is received, and to control the sliding door to close the air outlet in a second driving mode when the power-off command is received. The opening speed of the sliding door controlled by the first driving mode is greater than the closing speed of the sliding door controlled by the second driving mode, and the torque of the sliding door controlled by the first driving mode to open the sliding door is less than the torque of the sliding door controlled by the second driving mode to close the sliding door.

[0049] In one embodiment of this application, the sliding door is a sliding door, and the control module 220 is used to control the sliding door to descend in order to open the air outlet, and to control the sliding door to rise in order to close the air outlet.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, the control module 220 drives the sliding door to move via a four-phase stepper motor. The first driving method is a four-phase four-beat driving method, and the second driving method is a four-phase eight-beat driving method. The four-phase stepper motor drives the sliding door to descend in the four-phase four-beat driving method and drives the sliding door to rise in the four-phase eight-beat driving method.

[0051] In one embodiment of this application, the distance between the bottom of the air vent and the bottom of the air conditioner is, but is not limited to, 1234 mm.

[0052] According to the air conditioner sliding door control system of the present application embodiment, when the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door can be opened quickly, so that the air conditioner can enter the working ready state in time, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner. In addition, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively closed in place, improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0053] It should be noted that the specific implementation of the air conditioner sliding door control system in this application embodiment is similar to the specific implementation of the air conditioner sliding door control method in this application embodiment. Please refer to the description in the method section for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0054] Furthermore, embodiments of this application disclose an air conditioner, including: a sliding door control system for the air conditioner according to any of the above embodiments. When the air conditioner is turned on, the sliding door can be opened quickly, allowing the air conditioner to enter a ready-to-operate state promptly, thereby improving the user experience. Additionally, when the air conditioner is turned off, the sliding door can be effectively ensured to close completely, improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0055] Additionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is 1000, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, it includes: a housing A, a first air outlet A21, a second air outlet A22, and an air outlet grille L. The housing A includes a main body A6 and a front panel A8, and an air inlet A1 is formed on the housing A. The second air outlet A22 is arranged around the first air outlet A21. The front panel A8 has a front air outlet A2, and the outer edge of the front air outlet A2 corresponds to the outer edge of the second air outlet A22. The air outlet grille L covers the front end of the first air outlet A21 and the second air outlet A22 and is connected to the front air outlet A2.

[0056] The air outlet cover L is installed at the front end of the first air outlet A21 and the second air outlet A22, and is connected to the front air outlet A2. It is understandable that existing air conditioners have open air outlets, exposing the internal structure and resulting in a rather plain and unattractive appearance. This solution, by installing the air outlet cover L at the front end of the first air outlet A21 and the second air outlet A22, protects the internal structure of the air conditioner, enhancing safety, and also allows for more even airflow, thereby improving airflow performance and user experience. Furthermore, the shape of the air outlet cover L can be changed to make it more versatile and aesthetically pleasing.

[0057] It should be noted that the air after heat exchange in the air conditioner can be divided into two parts for delivery. One part of the air reaches the first air outlet A21 and is delivered outwards. After encountering the air outlet cover L, the flow rate is slowed down and the air is delivered evenly. The other part of the air passes through the second air outlet A22 and then passes through the air outlet cover L before being delivered outwards. This can increase the air outlet range of the air conditioner and improve its ability to regulate indoor air.

[0058] According to the embodiments of this application, the air conditioner indoor unit 1000 has a diverse structure by setting an air outlet cover L at the front end of the first air outlet A21 and the second air outlet A22, which can further enhance the air outlet effect and improve the user experience.

[0059] Reference below Figures 1-10B The present application describes in detail the indoor unit 1000 of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the front end of the main body A6 has an open opening A7, and the front panel A8 is located at the front end of the main body A6 and covers at least a portion of the open opening A7. This allows the air after heat exchange within the air conditioner to be discharged outwards through the uncovered open opening A7. Specifically, in addition to the front air outlet A2 on the front panel A8, the uncovered open opening A7 on the main body A6 also functions as another air outlet, thus providing multiple outlets for air distribution on the housing. The cooled or warm air after heat exchange can be discharged outwards through multiple outlets, resulting in a wider airflow range and better performance.

[0061] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the casing A also has a third air outlet A3, which is located above the front air outlet A2 and directs airflow forward. It should be noted that... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The arrows indicate the direction of airflow. In other words, the third air outlet A3 and the front air outlet A2 together expand the airflow range in front of the air conditioner, thereby further improving the airflow capacity from the front. When the air conditioner blows air outwards, it can blow air outwards from the front air outlet A2 on the front panel A8, and also blow air upwards from the third air outlet A3 on the top of the air conditioner, further improving the airflow effect. It should be noted that "front" in this application refers to the side of the air conditioner facing the user. The aforementioned third air outlet A3 can be defined by the uncovered open portion A7 on the main body A6.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first air outlet A21 is connected to the air inlet A1, and a first fan D is installed in the first air duct A4 formed by the connection; the second air outlet A22 is connected to the air inlet A1, and a second fan E is installed in the second air duct A5 formed by the connection; the first fan D and the second fan E are controlled independently. Thus, the first fan D drives air from the air inlet A1 to the front air outlet A2, meaning that air from the air inlet A1 can be driven by the first fan D and discharged from the front air outlet A2. The second fan E drives air from the air inlet A1 to the front air outlet A2 or the aforementioned uncovered open portion A7.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5As shown, a predetermined gap A71 exists between the upper edge of the front panel A8 and the upper edge of the opening A7. That is, the predetermined gap A71 defines another air outlet besides the front air outlet A2 at the front of the indoor unit 1000, and this other air outlet is located at the top of the air conditioner. The third air outlet A3 shares airflow with the front air outlet A2 located below it. When the air conditioner blows air outwards, it can blow air outwards from the front air outlet A2 of the front panel A8 and upwards from the third air outlet A3, thereby expanding the air outlet range and further improving the front air outlet capacity of the air conditioner, thus enhancing the air outlet effect. It should be noted that, in this application, "front" refers to the side of the air conditioner facing the user.

[0064] Specifically, the lower edge of the front panel A8 can be fitted with the lower edge of the opening A7, the left edge of the front panel A8 can be fitted with the left edge of the opening A7, and the right edge of the front panel A8 can be fitted with the right edge of the opening A7. This ensures that the aforementioned edges overlap, guaranteeing no gaps between them, and ensuring that the air after heat exchange within the air conditioner can only be delivered from the front air outlet A2 and the third air outlet A3.

[0065] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, in the main view of casing A, the predetermined gap A71 can range from 40mm to 150mm. It is understandable that if the predetermined gap A71 is too small, it will hinder the rapid delivery of air after heat exchange within the air conditioner, potentially causing air to accumulate inside the casing, increasing internal pressure and resulting in poor heat dissipation. Conversely, if the predetermined gap A71 is too large, the air after heat exchange will be instantly delivered from another air outlet, leading to uneven airflow and hindering air circulation within the room. Therefore, setting the predetermined gap A71 to a range of 40mm to 150mm ensures better airflow within this range.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the size of the predetermined gap A71 can be 40mm. At this time, the size difference between the top air outlet formed by the predetermined gap A71 and the air outlet on the front panel A8 is large. Under this state, the air after heat exchange by the air conditioner is mainly sent out from the front air outlet A2, and is supplemented by being sent out from the top air outlet formed by the predetermined gap A71, thereby improving the air conditioning air outlet effect.

[0067] In a specific embodiment, the size of the predetermined gap A71 can be 66mm. This can be understood as ensuring not only better air delivery from the air conditioner but also better air circulation within the room, resulting in optimal airflow from the predetermined gap A71.

[0068] In a specific embodiment, the size of the predetermined gap A71 can also be 150mm. This can be understood as the smallest size difference between the top air outlet formed by the predetermined gap A71 and the front air outlet A2 on the front panel A8. In this state, the air after heat exchange by the air conditioner mainly comes from the two air outlets. The two have basically the same function and work together to regulate the air conditioner's outward airflow.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the height of the front panel A8 can range from 1300mm to 1800mm. This makes the height of the front air outlet A2 suitable for the height of the human body, allowing the air delivered from the front air outlet A2 to blow directly towards the area where the human body is located. Simultaneously, considering the structure of the third air outlet A3, which is higher than the area where the human body is located, the air delivered from the third air outlet A3 blows above the human body and then naturally descends to the area where the human body is located. At this point, the human body will not feel a draft or will feel a very weak draft, thus improving user comfort.

[0070] The ratio between the height of the front panel A8 and the height of the air outlet grille L ranges from 2 to 5, and the ratio between the area of ​​the front panel A8 and the area of ​​the air outlet grille L ranges from 3 to 6. The following are optional embodiments:

[0071] Optionally, in some specific embodiments, the height of the front panel A820 can be 1300mm. In this case, the height of the front panel A820 is the smallest, and the height of the air outlet 21 is relatively small, so the air from the air conditioner is relatively concentrated at a lower height in the room.

[0072] In a specific embodiment, the height of the front panel A820 can also be 1800mm. At this time, the height of the front panel A820 is the largest, and the height of the air outlet 21 is relatively large, so the air from the air conditioner is concentrated at a relatively high height in the room.

[0073] In a specific embodiment, the ratio between the height of the front panel A8 and the height of the air outlet grille L can be 3.75, and the ratio between the area of ​​the front panel A8 and the area of ​​the air outlet grille L can be 4.5. This is more conducive to manufacturing.

[0074] In a specific embodiment, the height of the front panel A8 is 1582mm and the height of the main body A6 is 1879mm. At this point, the ratio of their heights is appropriate and the overall appearance is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0075] In a specific embodiment, the distance between the bottom of the air outlet grille L and the bottom of the main body A6 is 1234mm. Similarly, the position of the front air outlet A2 can be determined by the position of the air outlet grille L. Using this method, the height of the air outlet grille L and the front air outlet A2 is optimal, facilitating the airflow from the air conditioner. Furthermore, when the air outlet grille L is at this height, the air conditioner can avoid direct airflow onto children, preventing them from catching colds or other illnesses due to direct exposure to cold air.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lateral dimensions of the air outlet grille L can range from 350mm to 450mm. The air outlet grille L is attached to the front air outlet A2. If the size of the air outlet grille L is too small, it will obstruct the airflow from the front air outlet A2. Considering the actual size of the air conditioner, the size of the air outlet grille L within this range is more suitable. Similarly, the air outlet grille L of this size is easier to manufacture and facilitates production.

[0077] In a specific embodiment, the left and right dimensions of the air outlet cover L can be 350mm. At this point, the size of the air outlet cover L is the smallest, and the air outlet capacity of the front air outlet A2 is limited to a certain extent in order to achieve a stable air outlet effect of the front air outlet A2.

[0078] In a specific embodiment, the left-right dimension of the air outlet cover L can be 382mm. This makes the size of the air outlet cover L suitable and provides good air delivery.

[0079] In a specific embodiment, the left and right dimensions of the air outlet cover L can also be 450mm. At this time, the size of the air outlet cover L is the largest, and the airflow from the front air outlet A2 is the largest, which helps to further expand the air outlet range of the air conditioner.

[0080] More specifically, if Figure 5 As shown, when the left-right dimension of the air outlet cover L is 382mm, the right-top dimension of the air outlet cover L is 392mm. This ensures that the area of ​​the air outlet cover L at this dimension can completely cover the front air outlet A2.

[0081] In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet grille L has multiple evenly arranged equilateral triangular mesh holes L1, each with a side length ranging from 1mm to 20mm. Therefore, making the mesh holes L1 into equilateral triangular shapes serves a better decorative purpose, making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing. Secondly, mesh holes L1 that are too small are not conducive to airflow, while mesh holes L1 that are too large do not provide sufficient wind resistance. Therefore, setting the side length of the mesh holes L1 to a range of 1mm to 20mm is optimal, facilitating airflow while also providing some wind resistance, thus improving the airflow efficiency.

[0082] In a specific embodiment, the side length of the equilateral triangular mesh L1 on the air outlet cover L can be 1mm. That is to say, at this time, the mesh L1 of the air outlet cover L is the smallest and densest, making it difficult to observe the internal structure of the air conditioner, and it has a more decorative function and looks more beautiful.

[0083] In a specific embodiment, the side length of the equilateral triangular mesh L1 on the air outlet cover L can also be 20mm. That is to say, at this time, the mesh L1 of the air outlet cover L is the largest and loosest, which is beneficial to the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0084] In a specific embodiment, the side length of the multiple mesh openings L1 can be 13.5mm. This can facilitate manufacturing and reduce costs.

[0085] In other embodiments, the shape of the mesh L1 is not limited to an equilateral triangle, but can be set to other shapes. For example, the mesh L1 can also be a rhombus, rectangle, circle or ellipse (not shown in the figure). Similarly, when the mesh L1 is a rhombus, the side length of the rhombus can be 13.5mm, thereby ensuring that the mesh L1 has a good ventilation effect.

[0086] Of course, in other embodiments of this application, the shape of the mesh L1 can be varied and can be composed of a combination of various shapes. For example, the air outlet mesh L can be composed of multiple concentric circular areas (not shown in the figure), with the mesh L1 of the middle concentric circular area being equilateral triangles, the mesh L1 of the outer concentric circular areas being rhombuses, and the mesh L1 of the outermost concentric circular areas being oriented, thus making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing. As another example, the air outlet mesh L can be composed of multiple square ring areas (not shown in the figure), with the mesh L1 of the innermost square ring area being rhombuses, the mesh L1 of the outermost square ring areas being squares, and the mesh L1 of the outermost square ring area being equilateral triangles, which also enhances the aesthetics.

[0087] In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the ratio of the sum of the areas of multiple mesh holes L1 to the area of ​​the air outlet ranges from 0.5 to 0.8. In this way, the air outlet cover L as a whole can provide a certain degree of wind resistance. When the air from the indoor unit 1000, after heat exchange, is sent out from the front air outlet A2, it first acts on the air outlet cover L, and after being obstructed to a certain extent, it diffuses and blows outward from the mesh holes L1. This avoids the concentrated outward blowing of the heat-exchanged air. Furthermore, after the air conditioner air acts on the air outlet cover L, part of it still passes directly through the mesh holes L1 and blows outward, but the wind sensation on the human body is reduced to a certain extent, providing a more comfortable experience. The other part of the air diffuses along the circumference of the air outlet cover L and blows out from the nearest mesh hole L1, ensuring that airflow passes through all the mesh holes L1 on the remaining parts of the air outlet cover L, achieving a uniform airflow effect and improving the feel of the air conditioner's airflow.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the front surface of the front panel A8 is curved, with its left and right edges extending rearward. The bending radii of the left and right edges of the front panel A8 range from 30mm to 80mm. This curved surface gives the front panel A8 a certain depth in the front-rear direction, allowing it to partially enclose the front surface of the main body A6, making the interior of the casing A more compact and improving both the fit and ease of manufacturing. Secondly, the curved design of the front panel A8 is superior, avoiding sharp edges on the left and right edges of the casing A, reducing the risk of injury during handling and enhancing safety. Furthermore, the curved surface design is more aesthetically pleasing, improving the appearance and providing a better tactile feel to the exterior of the air conditioner.

[0089] In a specific embodiment, the bending radius of the left and right edges of the front panel A8 is 46mm. This can be understood as the optimal value for the bending radius of the left and right edges of the front panel A8, which is more conducive to the bonding of the front panel A8 to the main body A6.

[0090] Of course, in a specific example, the bending radius of the left and right edges of the front panel A8 can be 30mm. In this case, the front panel A8 is easier to manufacture, reducing manufacturing difficulty and saving manufacturing costs.

[0091] In addition, in other examples, the bending radius of the left and right edges of the front panel A8 can also be 80mm, in which case the front panel A8 is joined to the main body A6 at a deeper depth, which makes the two more firmly joined.

[0092] In other embodiments, the front panel A8 has a front-to-back dimension ranging from 60mm to 100mm. Specifically, the front panel A8 has a front-to-back dimension of 70mm. This can be understood as 70mm being the optimal size of the front panel A8 in the front-to-back direction, and similarly, as 70mm being the depth of the front panel A8 in the front-to-back direction. This allows the front panel A8 to fit snugly against and wrap around the main body A6, achieving a seamless connection between the two.

[0093] In other embodiments, the thickness of the main body A6 at its center along the front-to-back direction is 118 mm, and the thickness of the upper and lower ends of the main body A6 along the front-to-back direction is 207 mm. These values ​​can be understood as the optimal dimensions of the main body A6 in the front-to-back direction, but are not limited to this. With this design, the casing A appears thinner overall, has a stronger three-dimensional feel, and results in a more compact internal structure and smaller volume, occupying less space and facilitating placement.

[0094] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner also includes a guide ring G with a circular cross-section in the front-to-back direction. The guide ring G defines a first air duct A4, and a second air duct A5 is defined between the outer wall of the guide ring G and the inner wall of the casing A. It can be understood that a portion of the air supplied by the air inlet A1 can be guided through the second air outlet A22, thereby entering the room to regulate the air.

[0095] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner also includes an air outlet frame F with a rectangular cross-section in the front-to-back direction. The air outlet frame F is located inside the casing A, and a guide ring G is located inside the air outlet frame F. The second air outlet A22 is defined by the outer wall of the guide ring G and the inner wall of the air outlet frame F. In this way, another part of the air supplied from the air inlet A1 can be guided by the guide ring G, and the air can flow in the first air duct A4. In this way, the air inlet A1 can be guided in multiple ways, increasing the range of air flow and thus improving the air supply effect of the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner.

[0096] Part of the air entering through inlet A1 can be guided through the first air duct A4 and enter the room through the first air outlet A21. Another part of the air from inlet A1 can be guided through the area between the outlet frame F and the guide ring G and enter the room through the second air outlet A22. In this way, the air entering through inlet A1 can be guided in multiple ways, increasing the range of airflow and thus improving the air delivery effect of the air guiding mechanism J.

[0097] The first fan D and the second fan E are controlled independently, meaning that the control of the first fan D and the second fan E is independent of each other and does not affect each other. Specifically, the first fan D and the second fan E can work simultaneously or one of them can be used for air guiding. The speed of the first fan D and the second fan E can be the same or different, which makes the air supply mode of the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner more diverse and the air supply effect better.

[0098] Specifically, the first fan D can be an axial flow fan or a cross-flow fan. The second fan E can be a centrifugal fan or a cross-flow fan, which allows for greater structural diversity in the first fan D and the second fan E, resulting in better air delivery.

[0099] It should be noted that the first fan D is not limited to the axial flow fan or cross-flow fan mentioned above; the first fan D can also be a centrifugal fan, etc. Similarly, the second fan E is not limited to the centrifugal fan or cross-flow fan mentioned above; the second fan E can also be an axial flow fan or a mixed flow fan, etc.

[0100] In some embodiments, the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner includes an air guide assembly J1, which includes a longitudinal guide vane 130 and a transverse guide vane 110. The longitudinal guide vane 130 is disposed at the first air outlet A21 and is used to guide air in the left-right direction. This allows air at the second air outlet A22 to be guided by the longitudinal guide vane 130, thereby delivering air into the room.

[0101] The transverse guide vane 110 is located in front of the longitudinal guide vane 130 and is used to guide air in the vertical direction. In this way, the transverse guide vane 110 can simultaneously guide the air delivered by the first air outlet A21 and the second air outlet A22, expand the air diversion range, reduce the space occupied by the air guiding assembly J1, thereby improving the air delivery effect of the air guiding assembly J1 and enhancing the user experience.

[0102] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, a heat exchanger B is installed inside the casing A. The heat exchanger B is located on the rear side of the main body A6. An air inlet screen M is installed on the rear side of the heat exchanger B. The air inlet screen M fits onto the rear side of the main body A6 and encloses the heat exchanger B inside the casing A. Air enters the casing A through the air inlet screen M, and after heat exchange by the heat exchanger B, it forms airflow. One part flows outward from the front air outlet A2 and the air outlet screen L on the front panel A8, while the other part is blown upward through a predetermined gap A71. The front air outlet A2 and the predetermined gap A71 improve the airflow efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0103] Optionally, such as Figure 5As shown, the top of the open opening A7 has a chamfer A61, which reduces sharp changes, improves safety, and also provides a certain air guiding effect. For example, when the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner blows air outward through the open opening A7, the airflow velocity is high and the pressure is low at the chamfer A61. The air at this position will blow outward along the chamfer A61, thus making the airflow through the open opening A7 blow outward in a funnel shape, thereby expanding the airflow range, avoiding concentrated airflow, and also improving the comfort of airflow.

[0104] Furthermore, other components and functions of the air conditioner according to the embodiments of this application are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0105] Furthermore, embodiments of this application disclose a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the sliding door control method for an air conditioner according to any of the above embodiments.

[0106] The aforementioned non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be any combination of one or more computer-readable media. A computer-readable medium may be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media (a non-exhaustive list) include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), or flash memory, optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In this document, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that may be used by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0107] Computer-readable signal media may include data signals propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals may take various forms, including—but not limited to—electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. Computer-readable signal media may also be any computer-readable medium other than computer-readable storage media, capable of transmitting, propagating, or transmitting programs for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0108] The program code contained on a computer-readable medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including—but not limited to—wireless, wire, optical fiber, RF, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0109] Computer program code for performing the operations of this application can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as "C" or similar programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN), or it can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0110] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the sliding door of an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a housing, a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet, an air outlet frame, and a guide ring; the air outlet frame is disposed inside the housing, the guide ring is disposed inside the air outlet frame, and the second air outlet is defined between the outer wall of the guide ring and the inner wall of the air outlet frame; The housing includes a front panel, on which an air inlet is formed; The second air outlet is arranged around the first air outlet. The front panel is provided with a front air outlet. The outer edge of the front air outlet corresponds to the outer edge of the second air outlet. An air outlet mesh cover is provided on the front end of the first air outlet and the second air outlet and is connected to the front air outlet. The housing is provided with the third air outlet, which is located above the front air outlet; The air conditioner also includes a sliding door for opening and closing the front air outlet of the air conditioner, and the method includes: Receive power-on / power-off commands; If it is a power-on command, the sliding door is controlled to open the front air outlet in the first drive mode; If the command is to shut down, the sliding door is controlled to close the front air outlet using the second drive method; Wherein, the speed at which the sliding door opens the front air outlet under the first driving method is greater than the speed at which the sliding door closes the front air outlet under the second driving method, and the torque at which the sliding door opens the front air outlet under the first driving method is less than the torque at which the sliding door closes the front air outlet under the second driving method; the sliding door is a sliding door, and controlling the sliding door to open the front air outlet includes: controlling the sliding door to descend to open the front air outlet; controlling the sliding door to close the front air outlet includes: controlling the sliding door to rise to close the front air outlet.

2. The air conditioner sliding door control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding door is driven by a four-phase stepper motor. The first driving method is a four-phase four-step driving method, and the second driving method is a four-phase eight-step driving method. The four-phase stepper motor drives the sliding door to descend in the four-phase four-step driving method and drives the sliding door to rise in the four-phase eight-step driving method.

3. A sliding door control system for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a housing, a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet, an air outlet frame, and a guide ring; the air outlet frame is disposed inside the housing, the guide ring is disposed inside the air outlet frame, and the second air outlet is defined between the outer wall of the guide ring and the inner wall of the air outlet frame; The housing includes a front panel, on which an air inlet is formed; The second air outlet is arranged around the first air outlet. The front panel is provided with a front air outlet. The outer edge of the front air outlet corresponds to the outer edge of the second air outlet. An air outlet mesh cover is provided on the front end of the first air outlet and the second air outlet and is connected to the front air outlet. The housing is provided with the third air outlet, which is located above the front air outlet; The air conditioner also includes a sliding door for opening and closing the front air outlet of the air conditioner, and the system includes: The receiving module is used to receive power-on / power-off commands; The control module is used to control the sliding door to open the front air outlet in a first driving mode when a power-on command is given, and to control the sliding door to close the front air outlet in a second driving mode when a power-off command is given. Wherein, the speed at which the sliding door opens the front air outlet under the first driving method is greater than the speed at which the sliding door closes the front air outlet under the second driving method, and the torque at which the sliding door opens the front air outlet under the first driving method is less than the torque at which the sliding door closes the front air outlet under the second driving method; the sliding door is a sliding door, and the control module is used to control the sliding door to descend in order to open the front air outlet, and to control the sliding door to rise in order to close the front air outlet.

4. The sliding door control system for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control module drives the sliding door to move via a four-phase stepper motor. The first driving method is a four-phase four-step driving method, and the second driving method is a four-phase eight-step driving method. The four-phase stepper motor drives the sliding door to descend in the four-phase four-step driving method and drives the sliding door to rise in the four-phase eight-step driving method.

5. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a housing, a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet, an air outlet frame, and a guide ring; the air outlet frame is disposed inside the housing, the guide ring is disposed inside the air outlet frame, and the second air outlet is defined between the outer wall of the guide ring and the inner wall of the air outlet frame; The housing includes a front panel, on which an air inlet is formed; The second air outlet is arranged around the first air outlet. The front panel is provided with a front air outlet. The outer edge of the front air outlet corresponds to the outer edge of the second air outlet. An air outlet mesh cover is provided on the front end of the first air outlet and the second air outlet and is connected to the front air outlet. The housing is provided with the third air outlet, which is located above the front air outlet; The air conditioner also includes a sliding door for opening and closing the front air outlet of the air conditioner, and a sliding door control system for the air conditioner according to any one of claims 3-4.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air conditioner in question is a cabinet unit.

7. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores an air conditioner sliding door control program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner sliding door control method according to any one of claims 1-2.

Images