Lighting panel, air conditioner and its control method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a lighting panel, an air conditioner and a control method thereof. The lighting panel includes a panel, a plurality of light-emitting elements and a light-emitting control module. The panel is provided with a plurality of first through holes, the light-emitting elements are embedded in the first through holes, and the light-emitting control module is used to control the light-emitting elements to emit light dynamically to display a pattern on the panel. By arranging the light-emitting elements, providing a plurality of first through holes on the panel, embedding the light-emitting elements in the first through holes, and the light-emitting elements emitting light dynamically, a pattern is displayed on the panel by using the light-emitting elements, and the pattern changes dynamically. By implementing the present invention, it is possible to realize that the lighting panel displays a pattern and changes dynamically, enrich the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increase the added value of household appliances, and improve the visual experience of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lighting adjustment of household appliances, and particularly to a lighting panel, an air conditioner and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, various household appliances are configured in residential households, such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, etc. These household appliances provide convenience for the daily life of residents. On the premise of realizing basic functions, users' requirements for the appearance and visual experience of household appliances are also gradually increasing.

[0003] In the prior art, the appearance color patterns of household appliances mainly use luminous films or printed luminous paints and inks to display, which cannot realize pattern transformation, has a single function, and the visual experience of users is poor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a lighting panel, an air conditioner and a control method thereof, aiming to solve the problem that the appearance color patterns of household appliances in the prior art cannot be transformed.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a lighting panel, including a panel, a plurality of light-emitting elements and a light-emitting control module. The panel is provided with a plurality of first through holes, the light-emitting elements are embedded in the first through holes, and the light-emitting control module is used to control the light-emitting elements to emit light dynamically to display a pattern on the panel.

[0006] Further, the light-emitting control module controls the light-emitting elements to alternately turn on and off to make them flicker brightly and dimly.

[0007] Further, a plurality of second through holes are provided on the panel, the plurality of second through holes are linearly distributed, and a plurality of the light-emitting elements are respectively embedded in the second through holes. The light-emitting control module is used to control the light-emitting elements in the second through holes to alternately turn on and off in sequence to make them in a shooting star shape.

[0008] Further, the light-emitting elements are arranged flush with the surface of the panel.

[0009] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes the lighting panel described in the first aspect above, and further includes a middle frame and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism connects the middle frame and the panel, and the driving mechanism drives the panel to move on the front end face of the middle frame.

[0010] Further, the driving mechanism includes a lifting mechanism connected to the front end face of the middle frame and a front-back moving mechanism respectively connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel. The lifting mechanism drives the front-back moving mechanism to move up and down, and the front-back moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-back position of the panel along with the up and down movement of the lifting mechanism, or the front-back moving mechanism actively adjusts the front-back position of the panel.

[0011] Further, it further includes a second light source, which is arranged inside the air conditioner and is used to emit light to the outside of the air conditioner to display a pattern.

[0012] Further, the lifting mechanism includes a mounting plate as a fixed end and a slider as a lifting end. A third driving motor is arranged on the mounting plate, and a first rotating gear is arranged on the third driving motor. A rack meshing with the first rotating gear is arranged on the slider.

[0013] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, which further includes a controller. The controller is connected to the light-emitting component and the driving mechanism, and the controller is used to execute the control method. The control method includes the following steps: receiving a control signal; identifying the type of the control signal; independently or jointly controlling the driving mechanism and the light-emitting component according to the type of the control signal.

[0014] Further, the second light source is connected to the controller, and the control method further includes the following steps: independently or jointly controlling the driving mechanism, the light-emitting component, and the second light source according to the type of the control signal.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: By providing a light-emitting member, a plurality of first through holes are arranged on the panel, and the light-emitting member is embedded in the first through holes. The light-emitting member emits light dynamically, so as to display a pattern on the panel, and the pattern changes dynamically. By implementing the present invention, it is possible to realize that the light panel displays a pattern and changes dynamically, enrich the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increase the added value of household appliances, and improve the visual experience of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 Shows a front view of the panel;

[0018] Figure 2 Shows an exploded view of the panel and the light-emitting member;

[0019] Figure 3 Shows a connection block diagram of the light-emitting control module and the light-emitting member;

[0020] Figure 4 Shows a top view of the first light source, the optical fiber, and the panel;

[0021] Figure 5 Shows a schematic side sectional structure diagram of an air conditioner;

[0022] Figure 6 Shows a schematic front sectional structure diagram of an air conditioner;

[0023] Figure 7 Shows a schematic structure diagram of the first embodiment of the front - and - rear moving mechanism;

[0024] Figure 8 Shows an exploded structure diagram of the first embodiment of the front - and - rear moving mechanism;

[0025] Figure 9 Shows a schematic structure diagram of the second embodiment of the front - and - rear moving mechanism;

[0026] Figure 10 Shows a schematic structure diagram of the third embodiment of the front - and - rear moving mechanism;

[0027] Figure 11 Shows a schematic structure diagram of the fourth embodiment of the front - and - rear moving mechanism;

[0028] Figure 12 Shows a schematic structure diagram of the fifth embodiment of the front - and - rear moving mechanism;

[0029] Figure 13 Shows a schematic rear sectional structure diagram of the lifting mechanism;

[0030] Figure 14 Shows an exploded structure diagram of the lifting mechanism;

[0031] Figure 15 Shows a flowchart of receiving a control signal in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0032] Figure 16 Shows another flowchart of receiving a control signal in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0033] Figure 17 Shows a flowchart of identifying a first linkage control signal in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0034] Figure 18 Shows a flowchart of identifying a second linkage control signal in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0035] Figure 19 Shows a flowchart of identifying a third linkage control signal in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0036] Figure 20 Shows a flowchart of identifying a fourth linkage control signal in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0037] Figure 21 Shows the flowchart of identifying the independent control signal of the panel in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0038] Figure 22 Shows the flowchart of identifying the independent control signal of the light-emitting component in the control method of the air conditioner;

[0039] Figure 23 Shows the flowchart of identifying the independent control signal of the second light source in the control method of the air conditioner. Detailed implementation manners

[0040] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" indicate the presence of the described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations.

[0042] It should also be understood that the terms used in this specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used in this specification of the present invention and the appended claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms.

[0043] It should be further understood that the term " / and / or" used in this specification of the present invention and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0044] Refer to Figure 1-23 As shown, it is a preferred embodiment provided by the present invention.

[0045] The present invention provides a lighting panel, as Figure 1 shown, including a panel 200 and a light-emitting component. The light-emitting component is embedded in the panel 200, and the light-emitting component emits light dynamically to display a pattern on the panel 200.

[0046] By setting up a light-emitting component and embedding it in the panel 200, the light-emitting component emits light dynamically, so as to display a pattern on the panel 200 with the pattern changing dynamically. By implementing the present invention, it is possible to achieve that the lighting panel displays a pattern and changes dynamically, enrich the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increase the added value of household appliances, and improve the user's visual experience.

[0047] Specifically, there are multiple solutions for embedding the light-emitting component in the panel 200:

[0048] Solution 1, as Figure 4 shown, the light-emitting component includes a first light source 500 and a plurality of optical fibers 600. The panel 200 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 210. Both ends of the optical fiber 600 have a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first light source 500, and the second end is embedded in the first through hole 210. The first light source 500 is used to control the optical fiber 600 to make the second end emit light dynamically.

[0049] By providing a plurality of first through holes 210 on the panel 200, connecting the first end of the optical fiber 600 to the first light source 500, and embedding the second end in the first through hole 210, turning on or off the first light source 500 can achieve the dynamic light emission of the second end of the optical fiber 600 in the first through hole 210, so as to display a pattern on the panel 200 with the pattern changing dynamically. By setting the distribution position of the first through holes 210 according to actual needs, different patterns can be obtained. For example, when the plurality of first through holes 210 are randomly distributed and the first light source 500 is turned on, a starry sky pattern can be obtained on the panel 200. By implementing Solution 1, it is possible to achieve that the lighting panel 200 displays a pattern and changes dynamically, enrich the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increase the added value of household appliances, and improve the user's visual experience.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first light source 500 is used to control the second ends of the plurality of optical fibers 600 in the first through holes 210 to alternately turn on and off to make them flicker, so as to display a flickering and alternating pattern on the panel 200, such as a starry sky flickering pattern, improving the user's visual experience.

[0051] In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown in the figure, a plurality of second through holes 220 are provided on the panel 200. The plurality of second through holes 220 are arranged in a straight line. The first end portions of the plurality of optical fibers 600 are respectively connected to the first light source 500, and the second end portions are respectively embedded in the second through holes 220. The first light source 500 is used to control the second end portions of the plurality of optical fibers 600 in the second through holes 220 to alternately light and extinguish, so as to make them flicker brightly and dimly; the optical fibers 600 embedded in the second through holes 220 are connected to the first light source 500. The first light source 500 flashes sequentially like a running water lamp, so that the optical fibers 600 on the same straight line flash sequentially, thereby displaying a dynamic pattern of a meteor flying on the straight line where the panel 200 is arranged along the second through holes 220. This meteor pattern cooperates with the starry sky pattern to further enhance the user's visual experience.

[0052] In this embodiment, the second end portion of the optical fiber 600 is arranged flush with the surface of the panel 200. The second end portion of the optical fiber 600 fills the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, ensuring the flatness of the surface of the panel 200 and improving the aesthetic degree of the panel 200.

[0053] Solution two, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the light-emitting component includes a plurality of light-emitting elements 700 and a light-emitting control module 800. The panel 200 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 210. The light-emitting elements 700 are embedded in the first through holes 210. The light-emitting control module 800 is used to control the light-emitting elements 700 to emit light dynamically to display a pattern on the panel 200. The light-emitting elements 700 can be LED lamp beads. The light-emitting control module 800 is a light-emitting driving circuit. Embedding the LED lamp beads in the first through holes 210 and controlling the LED lamp beads to emit light dynamically according to the program can display different patterns on the panel 200.

[0054] In solution two, the light-emitting control module 800 controls the light-emitting elements 700 to alternately light and extinguish to make them flicker brightly and dimly, so as to display a flickering and alternating pattern on the panel 200, such as a starry sky flickering pattern, improving the user's visual experience.

[0055] In solution two, a plurality of second through holes 220 are provided on the panel 200. The plurality of second through holes 220 are arranged in a straight line. The plurality of light-emitting elements 700 are respectively embedded in the second through holes 220. The light-emitting control module 800 is used to control the light-emitting elements 700 in the second through holes 220 to alternately light and extinguish in sequence to make them in the shape of a meteor. The light-emitting elements 700 flash sequentially like a running water lamp, so that the light-emitting elements 700 on the same straight line flash sequentially, thereby displaying a dynamic pattern of a meteor flying on the straight line where the panel 200 is arranged along the second through holes 220. This meteor pattern cooperates with the starry sky pattern to further enhance the user's visual experience.

[0056] In the second solution, the light-emitting member 700 is arranged flush with the surface of the panel 200. The light-emitting member 700 fills the first through hole 210 to ensure the flatness of the surface of the panel 200 and improve the aesthetic degree of the panel 200.

[0057] In the second solution, the outer contour of the light-emitting member 700 fits the inner walls of the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, ensuring that the light-emitting member 700 completely fits and fills the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, avoiding gaps between the light-emitting member 700 and the inner walls of the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, ensuring the flatness of the surface of the panel 200 and improving the aesthetic degree of the panel 200.

[0058] It should be noted that the lighting panel described in this embodiment can be applied to electrical appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines, as long as it is an electrical device capable of installing the panel 200, the first light source 500, and the second light source, which is not limited herein.

[0059] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, which includes the lighting panel described in the above embodiment, and further includes a middle frame 100 and a driving mechanism 300. The panel 200 can move on the front end face 101 of the middle frame 100. The first light source 500 is arranged inside the air conditioner. The driving mechanism 300 includes a lifting mechanism 310 connected to the front end face 101 of the middle frame 100 and a front-back moving mechanism respectively connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200. The lifting mechanism 310 drives the front-back moving mechanism and the panel 200 to move up and down. The front-back moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-back position of the panel 200 along with the up and down movement of the lifting mechanism 310, or the front-back moving mechanism actively adjusts the front-back position of the panel 200.

[0060] The air conditioner further includes a second light source. The second light source is arranged inside the air conditioner and is used to emit light to the outside of the air conditioner to display patterns. Specifically, the second light source can be a projection lamp, which projects different patterns to enhance the user's visual experience.

[0061] Among them, a first air outlet 110 is provided on the front end surface 101 of the middle frame 100. The first air outlet 110 is an opening provided on the middle frame 100 for blowing out air. The panel 200 is movably arranged on the front end surface 101 of the middle frame 100 to form a system resistance for the air blown out from the first air outlet 110. Driven by the driving mechanism 300, when the panel 200 moves back and forth relative to the front end surface 101, even if the panel 200 moves away from or close to the front end surface 101 of the air conditioner, an air outlet passage 10 communicating with the first air outlet 110 is formed between the panel 200 and the front end surface 101, which is equivalent to the gap space formed between the panel 200 and the front end surface 101. And at least one second air outlet is formed at the four peripheral edges of the panel 200 in the air outlet passage 10, which is equivalent to the edge opening of the gap space. Part of the air blown out from the first air outlet 110 is blocked by the panel 200, enters the air outlet passage 10, and is then diverted to be blown out from the second air outlet, realizing a controllable gentle air state. The wind speed is controlled through the panel 200, the change of the internal structure is reduced, and the R & D and product costs are reduced, with strong controllability. Driven by the driving mechanism 300, the panel can move back and forth relative to the front end surface 101 to adjust the space size of the air outlet passage 10 to control the air inflow volume of the air outlet passage 10, and the change trend of the space size is the same as that of the air inflow volume; and, the panel 200 can also move up and down relative to the front end surface 101 to adjust the opening degree of the first air outlet 110 to control the air inflow volume of the air outlet passage 10, and the change trend of the opening degree is opposite to that of the air inflow volume.

[0062] The specific working mode of the driving mechanism 300 is as follows: the lifting mechanism 310 drives the front-back moving mechanism to move up and down, and the front-back moving mechanism drives the panel 200 to move up and down. At the same time, during the lifting process or in the static state of lifting, the front-back moving mechanism also drives the panel 200 to move back and forth. If the front-back moving mechanism is a passive structure and needs to cooperate with the lifting process to realize the front-back movement, during the process of the lifting mechanism 310 driving the front-back moving mechanism to move up and down, at least part of the process also drives the panel 200 to move back and forth; if the front-back moving mechanism is an active structure, whether it is lifting or stationary, the front-back moving mechanism actively drives the panel 200 to move back and forth.

[0063] As Figures 5 to 7 shown, the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of the front-back moving mechanism.

[0064] The front-back moving mechanism is essentially to adjust the front-back position of the panel 200 relative to the middle frame 100 and provides multiple solutions.

[0065] Solution 1. Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6, the front - rear moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 331. The driving mechanism 300 further includes an orbital block 332 fixed on the middle frame 100 and provided with an orbit 3321. The two ends of the connecting rod 331 are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200, and its mounting part is slidably connected to the orbit 3321 of the orbital block 332. The connecting rod 331 adjusts the front - rear position of its front end along the track of the orbit 3321 driven by the lifting of the lifting mechanism 310, so as to control the front - rear position of the panel 200 during the lifting process.

[0066] Furthermore, the orbit 3321 is an orbit groove and is arranged on one end face of the orbital block 332. One end face of the panel 200 is provided with a hole 321 or a rotating shaft. The mounting part of the connecting rod 331 is a first protrusion 3312 slidably connected to the orbit groove 3321, and its front end is provided with a second protrusion 3313 or a hole that cooperates with the hole 321 or the rotating shaft of the panel 200; wherein, the first protrusion 3312 and the second protrusion 3313 or the first protrusion 3312 and the hole of the connecting rod 331 are respectively arranged on both end faces. Preferably, the orbit 3321 of the orbital block 332 is in a multi - segment line shape, preferably in an upper - vertical and lower - curved - arc shape.

[0067] Specifically, when the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 rises, it drives the rear end of the connecting rod 331 to rise. Driven by the rising of the rear end of the connecting rod 331, the connecting rod 331 moves along the orbit 3321, such as moving along a curved - arc track, driving the connecting rod 331 to tilt and its front end to move forward, and then moving along a vertical track, driving the front end of the connection to rise, thereby driving the panel 200 to move forward and rise. Of course, in order to enable the connecting rod 331 to have a moving space for front - rear movement, a limiting structure perpendicular to the rotation direction needs to be set to achieve two - level limiting, that is, when the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 rises, it drives the rear end of the connecting rod 331 to rise, and at the same time makes the whole connecting rod 331 abut against the lower - level limiting position, thereby limiting the forward - moving distance. Therefore, the rear end of the connecting rod 331 is rotatably connected to the shaft 3121 of the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 through a vacancy 3311.

[0068] Solution two, refer to Figure 7 , the front - rear moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 341 and a first driving motor 342 arranged on the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310. The two ends of the connecting rod 341 are respectively connected to the first driving motor 342 and the panel 200. The first driving motor 342 drives the rear end of the connecting rod 341 to rotate, adjusts the front - rear position of the front end of the connecting rod 341, so as to control the front - rear position of the panel 200.

[0069] The rear end of the connecting rod 341 is driven to move relatively upward or downward by the first driving motor 342. Since the driving mode of the first driving motor 342 is a rotating mode, an offset phenomenon will occur, thereby adjusting the inclination of the connecting rod 341, so that the front end of the connecting rod 341 moves back and forth, thereby realizing the front and rear positions of the control panel 200. The specific method is as follows: A turntable is extended from the first driving motor 342, and the rear end of the connecting rod 341 is rotatably connected to a non-central position 3411 of the turntable. The first driving motor 342 drives the turntable to rotate around the central position and drives the connecting rod 341 to tilt. By rotating the turntable, the rear end of the connecting rod 341 can move back and forth relative to the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310. At the same time, through the inclination change of the connecting rod 341, the front end of the connecting rod 341 can further move back and forth relative to the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310.

[0070] Solution Three. Refer to Figure 8 , the front and rear moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 351 and a first limiting structure 352 arranged on the fixed end 311 of the lifting mechanism 310. Both ends of the connecting rod 351 are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200. The limiting part of the first limiting structure 352 is clamped at the lower end of the connecting rod 351. The connecting rod 351 rotates at a corresponding angle in cooperation with the limiting part under the lifting drive of the lifting mechanism 310 to adjust the front and rear positions of the front end of the connecting rod 351, so as to control the front and rear positions of the panel 200 during the lifting process.

[0071] The core of this solution is similar to that of Solution One. The track block 332 is mainly replaced by the first limiting structure 352. When the rear end of the connecting rod 351 rises, due to the action of the gravity at the front end and the clamping action of the middle limiting part, the connecting rod 351 tilts to realize the front and rear movement of the rear end of the connecting rod 351.

[0072] Solution Four. Refer to Figure 9 , the front and rear moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 361 and a movable ejector rod 3621. The movable ejector rod 3621 is connected to the fixed end 311 of the lifting mechanism 310 through a spring 3622, and is also rotatably connected to the mounting part of the connecting rod 361. Both ends of the connecting rod 361 are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200. The connecting rod 361 rotates in cooperation with the movable ejector rod 3621 under the lifting drive of the lifting mechanism 310, and rotates around the rotation connection with the movable ejector rod 3621 to adjust the front and rear positions of the front end of the connecting rod 361, so as to control the front and rear positions of the panel 200 during the lifting process.

[0073] A support point for the connecting rod 361 is formed by the movable ejector rod 3621, so that the connecting rod 361 tilts during the rising process. The spring 3622 is arranged on the movable ejector rod 3621 to slow down the impact force of the movement of the connecting rod 361, so that the front end of the connecting rod 361 can move forward to different degrees during the rising process to meet the movement modes that the panel 200 can provide under different requirements.

[0074] Solution Five, reference Figure 10 , the front - rear moving mechanism includes a second driving motor 371 arranged at the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 and a guiding rack 372 connected to the panel 200. A second rotating gear 3711 meshing with the guiding rack 372 is arranged on the second driving motor 371 to adjust the front - rear position of the panel 200.

[0075] This solution is similar to Solution Two. By arranging a second driving motor 371 and other supporting guiding and moving structures at the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310, the panel 200 can move back and forth relative to the lifting mechanism 310. The specific guiding and moving structure is that the second driving motor 371 drives the second rotating gear 3711 to rotate, thereby driving the horizontally arranged guiding rack 372 to move back and forth. Meanwhile, a guide rod 3731 and a guide sleeve 3732 are arranged at the upper position or the lower position for realizing the auxiliary guiding of the horizontal movement.

[0076] In this embodiment, at least two connecting rods of the front - rear moving mechanism are provided, and at least two connecting rods are arranged at the upper and lower positions, so as to improve the stability of the panel 200 relative to the lifting mechanism 310.

[0077] Reference Figures 3 to 7 , the driving mechanism 300 further includes a support frame 320 connected to the front - rear moving mechanism. The front - rear moving mechanism is connected to the panel 200 through the support frame 320 to drive the panel 200 to move by driving the support frame 320 to move.

[0078] Specifically, the panel 200 in Solutions One to Five is replaced with a support frame 320. The support frame 320 is directly fixedly arranged with the panel 200 as an intermediate conversion part to improve the installation convenience of the panel 200.

[0079] As Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of the lifting mechanism.

[0080] The lifting mechanism 310 includes a mounting plate as the fixed end 311 and a slider as the lifting end 312. A third driving motor 410 is arranged on the mounting plate, and a first rotating gear 420 is arranged on the third driving motor 410. A rack 3122 meshing with the first rotating gear 420 is arranged on the slider.

[0081] Specifically, the slider can be slid up and down on the mounting plate. The third driving motor 410 drives the first rotating gear 420 to rotate, and cooperates with the rack 3122 arranged in the up and down direction of the slider to drive the slider to move up and down. Moreover, a chute and a slide rail are respectively arranged between the mounting plate and the slider, facilitating the stable up and down movement of the slider on the mounting plate. For example, a convex slide rail 3111 is arranged on the mounting plate, and a groove 3124 that can be sleeved on the convex slide rail 3111 is arranged on the slider. Preferably, the mounting plate and the slider are arranged in the front and back direction. The first rotating gear 420 of the third driving motor 410 faces the slider, and the tooth part of the slider rack 3122 faces the left side or the right side, cooperating with the rotation direction of the first rotating gear 420 to realize the controllable sliding setting of the slider on the mounting plate.

[0082] In this embodiment, a second limiting structure 3123 is provided on the slider. The second limiting structure 3123 is a limiting groove forming an upper limiting edge and a lower limiting edge. The connecting rod is rotatably arranged in the limiting groove and swings up and down between the upper limiting edge and the lower limiting edge around the rotating shaft. Specifically, the second limiting structure 3123 is a limiting groove in a triangular shape with a narrower rear and a wider front. The rear end of the connecting rod is rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft at the rear end of the limiting groove and can swing up and down in the limiting groove until it abuts against the upper limiting edge or the lower limiting edge to limit the inclination angle of the connecting rod and improve the upward supporting force at the front end of the connecting rod, so as to support the panel 200.

[0083] In this embodiment, an elastic member 322 is provided at the bottom of the panel 200. The elastic member 322 protrudes from the bottom of the panel 200 when not under pressure and is pressed back into the panel 200 when under pressure. The elastic member 322 can provide a buffering force when the panel 200 descends to the lowest position, improve the stability of the whole structure, and prevent hard landing from damaging the structure. Specifically, a groove is provided at the bottom of the panel 200. The elastic member 322 includes a abutting member and a spring structure. The abutting member is arranged at the bottom of the groove through the spring structure. The elastic member 322 protrudes from the groove by virtue of its own gravity when the spring structure is normal and can be accommodated inside the groove.

[0084] The control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention, as Figure 13 shown, includes a panel 200, a light-emitting component, a driving mechanism 300 and a controller. The driving mechanism 300 is connected to and drives the panel 200. The controller is connected to the light-emitting component, the second light source and the driving mechanism 300. The light-emitting component is used to emit light to the panel 200 to display a pattern. The controller is used to execute the control method.

[0085] The control method includes the following steps:

[0086] S1: Receive a control signal;

[0087] S2: Identify the type of the control signal;

[0088] S3: Independently or jointly control the driving mechanism 300 and the light-emitting component according to the type of the control signal.

[0089] Further, as Figure 14 shown, it further includes a second light source, the second light source is connected to the controller, and the control method includes the following steps:

[0090] S10: Receive the control signal;

[0091] S20: Identify the type of the control signal;

[0092] S30: Independently or jointly control the driving mechanism 300, the light-emitting component, and the second light source according to the type of the control signal.

[0093] Specifically, the types of the control signals include a first joint control signal, a second joint control signal, a third joint control signal, and a fourth joint control signal. Different control signals correspond to different joint control modes. The joint control mode refers to controlling multiple components to work synchronously or alternately, where the work refers to the turning on or off of the components. The components in this embodiment are the panel 200, the light-emitting component, and the second light source. Among them, the panel 200 is the front panel 200 of the air conditioner, that is, the panel 200 facing the user. Thus, a pattern visible to the user is presented on the panel 200. The control of the driving mechanism 300 includes driving the panel 200 to open and close by the driving mechanism 300. When opening or closing, the panel 200 moves relative to the main body of the air conditioner. For example, the lifting mechanism 310 of the driving mechanism 300 drives the front-back moving mechanism and the panel 200 to move up and down, and the front-back moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-back position of the panel 200 along with the up and down movement of the lifting mechanism 310, or the front-back moving mechanism actively adjusts the front-back position of the panel 200.

[0094] In a specific implementation, the pattern displayed by the light-emitting component on the panel 200 can be any preset pattern. For example, the user sets the pattern to be displayed in the mobile terminal and sends the pattern to the controller, and the controller controls the light-emitting component to display the pattern. For example, the pattern is presented in a starry spot shape.

[0095] In addition, the pattern display mode of the second light source can be the same as that of the light-emitting component, but other modes are also included. For example, a projection lamp is used for projection. The second light source in this embodiment emits light to the outside, which can be to the top space area of the air conditioner, such as the ceiling. Of course, it can be understood that the light can also be emitted from the side of the air conditioner, such as the wall or the floor.

[0096] After receiving a control signal through the controller, after identifying the type of the control signal, the control panel 200, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are linked according to the type of the control signal, that is, the control panel 200 moves, the light-emitting component emits light to make the panel 200 display a pattern, and the second light source emits light to the outside of the air conditioner to display a pattern, so that the pattern change of the air conditioner matches the movement of the panel 200 itself, and the visual effect is richer; the second light source can be a projection lamp, and the projection lamp can be arranged on the top of the air conditioner. The opening of the second light source can project a pattern onto a plane such as a surrounding wall or ceiling. By implementing the present invention, the light emission of the light source of the air conditioner to generate a pattern can be linked with the movement of the panel 200, enriching the appearance pattern change effect of the air conditioner, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience.

[0097] In this embodiment, as Figure 15 shown, the types of control signals include the first linkage control signal. According to the determined type of control signal, the control panel 200, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linkedly controlled, including:

[0098] S11: Receive a control signal;

[0099] S21: Identify the first linkage control signal;

[0100] S31: According to the first linkage control signal, control the driving mechanism 300 to drive the panel 200 to move and the opening and closing of the light-emitting component to be synchronized; or according to the first linkage control signal, control the driving mechanism 300 to drive the panel 200 to move and the opening and closing of the light-emitting component to be alternating.

[0101] In one embodiment, the control signal can be received from multiple sending ends. For example, the sending end can be a smart phone, a remote controller, a wired controller, a user's biological signal, a controller. Among them, the user's biological signals include voice, gesture, facial expression, etc.; the control signal sent by the controller can be a signal set according to different conditions, such as a signal set according to time, ambient brightness.

[0102] After receiving the control signal, the received control signal is identified. Specifically, each control signal has a corresponding identification code, and different identification codes correspond to corresponding linkage control actions. The first linkage control signal is 001, the second linkage control signal is 002, the third linkage control signal is 003, and the fourth linkage control signal is 004. The controller calls the parsing program to parse the control signal to obtain the corresponding identification code.

[0103] In a specific implementation, after identifying that the code is 001, that is, after identifying the first linkage control signal, the linkage control action corresponding to the first linkage control signal is executed, and the linkage control action includes synchronous or alternating opening and closing. Among them, when opening synchronously, the light-emitting component emits light to generate a pattern that forms a linkage with the movement of the panel 200, and the pattern follows the movement of the panel 200 for display (the panel lights flash and / or meteors streak across), enriching the appearance pattern change effect of the air conditioner, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience. Similarly, when closing synchronously, the light-emitting component emits light to generate a pattern that forms a linkage with the reset of the panel 200, and the pattern gradually disappears following the reset of the panel 200, enriching the appearance pattern change effect of the air conditioner, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience.

[0104] In this embodiment, as Figure 16 shown, the types of control signals include the second linkage control signal, and the panel 200, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or jointly controlled according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0105] S12: Receive the control signal;

[0106] S22: Identify the second linkage control signal;

[0107] S32: According to the second linkage control signal, control the driving mechanism 300 to drive the movement of the panel 200 and the opening and closing of the second light source to be synchronized; or according to the second linkage control signal, control the driving mechanism 300 to drive the movement of the panel 200 and the opening and closing of the second light source to be alternating.

[0108] In an embodiment, similar to the method of identifying the first linkage control signal, after identifying that the code is 002, that is, after identifying the second linkage control signal, the linkage control action corresponding to the second linkage control signal is executed, and the linkage control action includes synchronous or alternating opening and closing. Among them, when opening synchronously, the second light source emits light to generate a pattern that forms a linkage with the movement of the panel 200, and the pattern follows the movement of the panel 200 for projection, enriching the appearance pattern change effect of the air conditioner, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience. Similarly, when closing synchronously, the second light source emits light to generate a pattern that forms a linkage with the reset of the panel 200, and the pattern gradually disappears following the reset of the panel 200, enriching the appearance pattern change effect of the air conditioner, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience.

[0109] In this embodiment, as Figure 17 shown, the types of control signals include the third linkage control signal, and the panel 200, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or jointly controlled according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0110] S13: Receive a control signal;

[0111] S23: Recognize a third linkage control signal;

[0112] S33: According to the third linkage control signal, control the opening and closing of the light-emitting component and the second light source to be synchronized; or according to the third linkage control signal, control the opening and closing of the light-emitting component and the second light source to be alternating.

[0113] In an embodiment, similar to the manner of recognizing the first linkage control signal, after recognizing the code 003, that is, recognizing the third linkage control signal, perform the linkage control action corresponding to the third linkage control signal, and the linkage control action includes synchronous or alternating opening and closing. Among them, when opening synchronously, the light-emitting component and the second light source are simultaneously turned on to form a linkage. While the light-emitting component displays a pattern on the panel 200 (the panel lights flash and / or meteors streak across), the second light source projects on the ceiling, wall, and floor to create a three-dimensional lighting atmosphere, increasing the added value of the air conditioner and improving the user's visual experience. Similarly, when closing synchronously, the light-emitting component and the second light source are simultaneously turned off to form a linkage. While the light-emitting component ends the pattern display on the panel 200, the second light source ends the projection on the ceiling, wall, and floor, increasing the added value of the air conditioner.

[0114] In this embodiment, as Figure 18 shown, the types of control signals include a fourth linkage control signal. Independently or in linkage, control the drive mechanism 300, the light-emitting component, and the second light source according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0115] S14: Receive a control signal;

[0116] S24: Recognize a fourth linkage control signal;

[0117] S34: According to the fourth linkage control signal, control the drive mechanism 300 to drive the panel 200 to move, and the opening and closing of the light-emitting component and the second light source to be synchronized; or according to the fourth linkage control signal, control the drive mechanism 300 to drive the panel 200 to move, and the opening and closing of the light-emitting component and the second light source to be alternating.

[0118] In one embodiment, similar to the manner of recognizing the first linkage control signal, after recognizing that the code is 004, that is, after recognizing the fourth linkage control signal, the linkage control action corresponding to the fourth linkage control signal is executed, and the linkage control action includes synchronous or alternating opening and closing. Among them, when synchronously opening, the panel 200, the light-emitting component and the second light source are simultaneously turned on to form a linkage. While the light-emitting component follows the movement of the panel 200 to display a pattern on the panel 200 (the panel lights flash and / or meteors streak across), the second light source projects on the ceiling, wall, and floor to create a three-dimensional lighting atmosphere, increasing the added value of the air conditioner and improving the user's visual experience. Similarly, when synchronously closing, the panel 200, the light-emitting component and the second light source are simultaneously turned off to form a linkage. The light-emitting component follows the reset of the panel 200 to end the pattern display on the panel 200 at the same time, and the second light source ends the projection on the ceiling, wall, and floor, increasing the added value of the air conditioner.

[0119] In this embodiment, the types of control signals further include a panel independent control signal, a light-emitting component independent control signal, and a second light source independent control signal. The air conditioner control method further includes:

[0120] As Figure 19 shown,

[0121] S15: Receive a control signal;

[0122] S25: Recognize the panel independent control signal;

[0123] S35: Control the driving mechanism 300 according to the panel independent control signal to drive the panel 200 to move or reset.

[0124] Or, as Figure 20 shown,

[0125] S16: Receive a control signal;

[0126] S26: Recognize the light-emitting component independent control signal;

[0127] S36: Control the light-emitting component to turn on or off according to the light-emitting component independent control signal.

[0128] Or, as Figure 21 shown,

[0129] S17: Receive a control signal;

[0130] S27: Recognize the second light source independent control signal;

[0131] S37: Control the second light source to turn on or off according to the second light source independent control signal.

[0132] In one embodiment, the three working states of the movement or reset of the panel 200, the turning on or off of the light-emitting component, and the turning on or off of the second light source can all be independently controlled regardless of the control signal. Each working state can work independently according to user needs, and can be turned on or off in any state or at any time, meeting the personalized needs of users for each working state.

[0133] The present invention also provides a computer storage medium. The computer storage medium stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a controller, the steps of the control method of the air conditioner in the above embodiment are implemented. The functions and effects achieved when the computer program is executed can be referred to the above embodiment for explanation.

[0134] Any process or method description shown in the flowchart or described in other ways herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or part of code including one or more executable instructions for implementing a customized logical function or process. The scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes additional implementations, where the functions can be executed in a substantially simultaneous manner or in a reverse order according to the involved functions, rather than in the order shown or discussed, which should be understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the embodiments of the present invention belong.

[0135] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or described in other ways herein, for example, can be considered as an ordered list of executable instructions for implementing a logical function, and can be specifically implemented in any computer-readable medium for use by an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a system including a controller, or other systems that can fetch and execute instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device), or in combination with these instruction execution systems, apparatuses, or devices. For the purposes of this specification, a "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium include the following: an electrical connection portion having one or more wirings (electronic device), a portable computer diskette (magnetic device), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber device, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM). Additionally, the computer-readable medium can even be paper or other suitable media on which a program can be printed, because the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other media, followed by editing, interpretation, or other appropriate processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0136] It should be understood that each part of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, any one or a combination of the following techniques well known in the art can be used: discrete logic circuits with logic gate circuits for implementing logical functions on data signals, application specific integrated circuits with appropriate combinational logic gate circuits, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0137] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps carried by the method of the above embodiments can be completed by instructing relevant hardware through a program. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0138] In addition, in each embodiment of the present invention, each functional unit can be integrated into a processing module, or each unit can exist physically alone, or two or more units can be integrated into one module. The above integrated module can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. When the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0139] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, it includes a lighting panel, and also includes a middle frame and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is connected to the middle frame and the panel, and the driving mechanism drives the panel to move on the front end face of the middle frame; the lighting panel includes a panel, a plurality of light-emitting components and a light-emitting control module. The panel is provided with a plurality of first through holes, the light-emitting components are embedded in the first through holes, and the light-emitting control module is used to control the light-emitting components to emit light dynamically to display a pattern on the panel; the driving mechanism includes a lifting mechanism connected to the front end face of the middle frame and a front-back moving mechanism respectively connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel. The lifting mechanism drives the front-back moving mechanism to move up and down, and the front-back moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-back position of the panel along with the up and down movement of the lifting mechanism; wherein, a first air outlet is provided on the front end face of the middle frame, the panel is movably arranged on the front end face of the middle frame, an air outlet passage communicating with the first air outlet is formed between the panel and the front end face, and at least one second air outlet is formed at the peripheral edge of the panel of the air outlet passage; the front-back moving mechanism includes a connecting rod and a movable ejector rod. The movable ejector rod is fixedly connected to the fixed end of the lifting mechanism through a spring, and is also rotatably connected to the mounting part of the connecting rod. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel. The connecting rod rotates in cooperation with the movable ejector rod under the drive of the lifting of the lifting mechanism, and rotates around the rotation connection with the movable ejector rod to adjust the front-back position of the front end of the connecting rod, so as to control the front-back position of the panel during the lifting process.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, it further includes a second light source, the second light source is arranged inside the air conditioner, and the second light source is used to emit light to the outside of the air conditioner to display a pattern.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, the light-emitting control module controls the light-emitting components to alternately turn on and off to make them flicker.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, a plurality of second through holes are provided on the panel, the plurality of second through holes are arranged in a straight line, and a plurality of the light-emitting components are respectively embedded in the second through holes. The light-emitting control module is used to control the light-emitting components in the second through holes to alternately turn on and off in sequence to make them in a meteor shape.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, the light-emitting components are arranged flush with the surface of the panel.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, the outer contour of the light-emitting component fits the inner walls of the first through hole and the second through hole.

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