Lighting panel, air conditioner and control method thereof, and computer storage medium

Abstract

This invention discloses a lighting panel, an air conditioner, a control method thereof, and a computer storage medium. The lighting panel includes a panel and a light-emitting component, which is embedded in the panel and dynamically emits light to display patterns on the panel. By setting the light-emitting component and embedding it in the panel, the light-emitting component dynamically emits light, thereby displaying patterns on the panel, and the patterns dynamically change. Implementing this invention enables the lighting panel to display patterns and dynamically change them, enriching the appearance and pattern variation effects of home appliances, increasing the added value of home appliances, and improving the user's visual experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliance lighting adjustment, and in particular to a lighting panel, an air conditioner and a control method thereof, and a computer storage medium. Background Art

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

[0003] However, in the prior art, the appearance color patterns of household appliances are mainly displayed by luminous films or printed luminous paints and inks, which cannot realize pattern change, have single functions, and poor visual experience for users. Summary of the invention

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

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a lighting panel, comprising a panel and a light-emitting component, wherein the light-emitting component is embedded in the panel and dynamically emits light to display a pattern on the panel.

[0006] Furthermore, the light-emitting component includes a first light source and a plurality of optical fibers, the panel is provided with a plurality of first through holes, the two ends of the optical fiber have a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the first light source, the second end is embedded in the first through hole, and the first light source is used to control the optical fiber to make the second end emit light dynamically.

[0007] Furthermore, the first light source is used to control the second ends of the plurality of optical fibers in the first through hole to light up and light down alternately so as to make them flicker.

[0008] Furthermore, the panel is provided with a plurality of second through holes, the plurality of second through holes are distributed in a straight line, the first ends of the plurality of optical fibers are respectively connected to the first light sources, the plurality of second ends are respectively embedded in the second through holes, and the first light source is used to control the second ends of the plurality of optical fibers in the second through holes to light up and go out alternately in sequence to make them present a meteor shape.

[0009] Furthermore, the second end of the optical fiber is arranged flush with the surface of the panel.

[0010] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes the lighting panel described in the first aspect, and also includes a middle frame and a driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism connects the middle frame and the panel, and the driving mechanism drives the panel to move on the front end surface of the middle frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a lifting mechanism connected to the front end surface of the middle frame and a front-and-rear moving mechanism respectively connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel, the lifting mechanism drives the front-and-rear moving mechanism to lift and move, the front-and-rear moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-and-rear position of the panel as the lifting mechanism moves, or the front-and-rear moving mechanism actively adjusts the front-and-rear position of the panel.

[0012] Furthermore, it also 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.

[0013] Furthermore, the front-to-rear moving mechanism includes a connecting rod, and the driving mechanism also includes a track block fixed on the middle frame and provided with a track. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel. The connecting rod also includes a mounting portion and is slidably connected to the track of the track block. The connecting rod adjusts the front-to-rear position of its front end along the track under the lifting and lowering drive of the lifting mechanism to control the front-to-rear position of the panel during the lifting process.

[0014] Furthermore, the rear end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lifting end of the lifting mechanism, the front end thereof is rotatably connected to the panel, and the mounting portion is slidably connected to the track. Driven by the lifting mechanism, the connecting rod adjusts the cutting inclination and height along the track, thereby realizing the back and forth movement and lifting and lowering movement of the panel relative to the front end of the middle frame.

[0015] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a mounting plate as a fixed end and a slider as a lifting end, a third drive motor is arranged on the mounting plate, a first rotating gear is arranged on the third drive motor, and a rack meshing with the first rotating gear is arranged on the slider.

[0016] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, further comprising a controller, wherein 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 comprises the following steps: receiving a control signal; identifying the type of the control signal; and independently or interlockingly controlling the driving mechanism and the light-emitting component according to the type of the control signal.

[0017] Furthermore, the second light source is connected to the controller, and the control method further comprises the following steps: independently or linkage-controlling the driving mechanism, the light-emitting component, and the second light source according to the type of the control signal.

[0018] Further, the type of the control signal includes a first linkage control signal, and the driving mechanism, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linked controlled according to the determined type of the control signal, including: controlling the driving mechanism to drive the panel to move and the light-emitting component to open and close synchronously according to the first linkage control signal; or

[0019] The driving mechanism is controlled according to the first linkage control signal to drive the panel to move and the light-emitting component to be turned on and off alternately.

[0020] Further, the type of the control signal includes a second linkage control signal, and the driving mechanism, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linked controlled according to the determined type of the control signal, including: controlling the driving mechanism to drive the panel to move and the second light source to turn on and off synchronously according to the second linkage control signal; or

[0021] The driving mechanism is controlled according to the second linkage control signal to drive the panel to move and the second light source to be turned on and off alternately.

[0022] Further, the type of the control signal includes a third linkage control signal, and the driving mechanism, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linked controlled according to the determined type of the control signal, including: controlling the start and stop of the light-emitting component and the start and stop of the second light source synchronously according to the third linkage control signal; or

[0023] The on / off of the light emitting component and the on / off of the second light source are controlled alternately according to the third linkage control signal.

[0024] Further, the type of the control signal includes a fourth linkage control signal, and the driving mechanism, the light-emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linked controlled according to the determined type of the control signal, including: controlling the driving mechanism to drive the panel to move, the light-emitting component to turn on and off, and the second light source to turn on and off synchronously according to the fourth linkage control signal; or

[0025] According to the fourth linkage control signal, the driving mechanism is controlled to drive the panel to move, the light emitting component to be turned on and off, and the second light source to be turned on and off alternately.

[0026] In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a computer storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a controller, implements the steps of the air conditioner control method described in the third aspect.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: by providing a light-emitting component, embedding the light-emitting component into a panel, and dynamically emitting light, a pattern is displayed on the panel using the light-emitting component, and the pattern changes dynamically. By implementing the present invention, the light panel can display a pattern and change dynamically, enriching the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increasing the added value of household appliances, and improving the visual experience of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying any creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 A front view of the panel is shown;

[0030] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of the panel and light-emitting parts is shown;

[0031] Figure 3 The connection diagram of the light control module and the light emitting components is shown;

[0032] Figure 4 A top view of the first light source, optical fiber, and panel is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the side cross-sectional structure of the air conditioner is shown;

[0034] Figure 6 The front cross-sectional structural diagram of the air conditioner is shown;

[0035] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a forward and backward moving mechanism is shown;

[0036] Figure 8 The exploded structural diagram of the first embodiment of the forward and backward moving mechanism is shown;

[0037] Fig. 9 A structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a forward and backward moving mechanism is shown;

[0038] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the third embodiment of the forward and backward moving mechanism is shown;

[0039] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of the structure of a fourth embodiment of a forward and backward moving mechanism is shown;

[0040] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of the structure of a fifth embodiment of a forward and backward moving mechanism is shown;

[0041] Fig.13 The back cross-sectional structural diagram of the lifting mechanism is shown;

[0042] Fig.14 The exploded structural diagram of the lifting mechanism is shown;

[0043] Fig.15 A flow chart of receiving a control signal in a method for controlling an air conditioner is shown;

[0044] Fig.16 Another flowchart of receiving a control signal in a method for controlling an air conditioner is shown;

[0045] Fig.17 A flowchart of identifying a first linkage control signal in a method for controlling an air conditioner is shown;

[0046] Fig.18 A flowchart of identifying a second linkage control signal in a method for controlling an air conditioner is shown;

[0047] Fig.19 A flowchart of identifying a third linkage control signal in a method for controlling an air conditioner is shown;

[0048] Fig. 20 A flowchart of identifying a fourth linkage control signal in a method for controlling an air conditioner is shown;

[0049] Fig.21 A flow chart of identifying panel independent control signals in a control method of an air conditioner is shown;

[0050] Fig. 22 A flowchart of identifying independent control signals of light-emitting components in a control method of an air conditioner is shown;

[0051] Fig.23 A flow chart of identifying an independent control signal of a second light source in a control method of an air conditioner is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "include" and "comprises" indicate the presence of described features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0054] 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 the 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 plural forms.

[0055] It should be further understood that the term "and / or" used in the present description and the appended claims refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0056] Reference Figure 1-23 The figure shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] The present invention provides a lighting panel, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a panel 200 and a light-emitting component, wherein the light-emitting component is embedded in the panel 200 and the light-emitting component dynamically emits light to display a pattern on the panel 200 .

[0058] By providing a light-emitting component, embedding the light-emitting component into the panel 200, and dynamically emitting light, a pattern is displayed on the panel 200 using the light-emitting component, and the pattern changes dynamically. By implementing the present invention, the light panel can display a pattern and change dynamically, enrich the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increase the added value of household appliances, and improve the visual experience of users.

[0059] Specifically, there are multiple solutions for embedding the light emitting component into the panel 200:

[0060] Option 1: Figure 4 As 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. The two 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 so that the second end can emit light dynamically.

[0061] By setting 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 of the optical fiber 600 in the first through hole 210, the first light source 500 is turned on or off to realize dynamic light emission of the second end of the optical fiber 600 in the first through hole 210, so that a pattern is displayed on the panel 200 by light, and the pattern changes dynamically. The distribution positions of the first through holes 210 are set according to actual needs to obtain different patterns, such as a plurality of first through holes 210 are randomly distributed, and a starry sky pattern can be obtained on the panel 200 when the first light source 500 is turned on. Implementation scheme 1 can realize that the light panel 200 displays patterns and changes dynamically, enriches the appearance pattern change effect of household appliances, increases the added value of household appliances, and improves the visual experience of users.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first light source 500 is used to control the second ends of the multiple optical fibers 600 in the first through hole 210 to alternately light up and darken them, thereby displaying an alternating flickering pattern on the panel 200, such as a starry sky flickering pattern, to enhance the user's visual experience.

[0063] In this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a plurality of second through holes 220 are provided on the panel 200, and the plurality of second through holes 220 are distributed in a straight line. The first ends of the plurality of optical fibers 600 are respectively connected to the first light source 500, and the second ends are respectively embedded in the second through holes 220. The first light source 500 is used to control the second ends of the plurality of optical fibers 600 in the second through holes 220 to alternately light up and darken them; the optical fibers 600 embedded in the second through holes 220 are connected to the first light source 500, and the first light source 500 flickers in sequence like a running light, so that the optical fibers 600 on the same straight line flicker in sequence, thereby displaying a dynamic pattern of flying meteors on the straight line on which the second through holes 220 of the panel 200 are arranged, and the meteor pattern is coordinated with the starry sky pattern to further enhance the user's visual experience.

[0064] In this embodiment, the second end of the optical fiber 600 is arranged flush with the surface of the panel 200 , and the second end 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 aesthetics of the panel 200 .

[0065] Option 2: Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the light-emitting assembly 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 dynamically emit light so as to display patterns on the panel 200. The light-emitting elements 700 may be LED lamp beads, and the light-emitting control module 800 is a light-emitting driving circuit. The LED lamp beads are embedded in the first through holes 210, and the light-emitting driving circuit controls the LED lamp beads to dynamically emit light according to a program, so that different patterns can be displayed on the panel 200.

[0066] In the second solution, the light control module 800 controls the light emitting element 700 to alternately light up and light down to make it flicker between light and dark, so that a flickering alternating pattern, such as a starry sky flickering pattern, is displayed on the panel 200, thereby improving the user's visual experience.

[0067] In scheme two, a plurality of second through holes 220 are provided on the panel 200, and the plurality of second through holes 220 are distributed in a straight line, and a plurality of light-emitting components 700 are respectively embedded in the second through holes 220. The light-emitting control module 800 is used to control the light-emitting components 700 in the second through holes 220 to light up and off alternately in sequence so as to make them in the shape of meteors. The light-emitting components 700 flash in sequence like running lights, so that the light-emitting components 700 on the same straight line flash in sequence, thereby displaying a dynamic pattern of flying meteors on the straight line along which the second through holes 220 of the panel 200 are arranged. The meteor pattern is coordinated with the starry sky pattern to further enhance the user's visual experience.

[0068] 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, ensures the surface of the panel 200 is flat, and improves the aesthetics of the panel 200.

[0069] In the second scheme, the outer contour of the light-emitting component 700 fits with the inner walls of the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, ensuring that the light-emitting component 700 completely fits and fills the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, avoiding the existence of gaps between the light-emitting component 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 aesthetics of the panel 200.

[0070] It should be noted that the lighting panel described in this embodiment can be applied to electrical appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, etc., as long as they are electrical devices that can install the panel 200, the first light source 500 and the second light source, and there is no limitation here.

[0071] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, it includes the lighting panel described in the above embodiment, and also includes a middle frame 100 and a driving mechanism 300. The panel 200 can move on the front end surface 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 surface 101 of the middle frame 100 and a front-and-rear moving mechanism connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200 respectively. The lifting mechanism 310 drives the front-and-rear moving mechanism and the panel 200 to move up and down. The front-and-rear moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-and-rear position of the panel 200 with the lifting and moving of the lifting mechanism 310, or the front-and-rear moving mechanism actively adjusts the front-and-rear position of the panel 200.

[0072] The air conditioner also 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. Specifically, the second light source can be a projection lamp to enhance the user's visual experience by projecting different patterns.

[0073] The front end surface 101 of the middle frame 100 is provided with a first air outlet 110, and the first air outlet 110 is an opening arranged on the middle frame 100 for blowing out air. The panel 200 can be movably arranged on the front end surface 101 of the middle frame 100 to form a system resistance for blowing out air from the first air outlet 110. When the panel 200 moves forward and backward relative to the front end surface 101 under the drive of the driving mechanism 300, even if the panel 200 is away from or close to the front end surface 101 of the air conditioner, the panel 200 and the front end surface 101 form a resistance to the first air outlet 110. 0 connected to the air outlet channel 10, which is equivalent to the gap space formed between the panel 200 and the front face 101, and the air outlet channel 10 forms at least one second air outlet at the edges of the panel 200, which is equivalent to the edge opening of the gap space. The wind blown out of the first air outlet 110 is partially blocked by the panel 200, enters the air outlet channel 10, and is then guided to the second air outlet to blow out, realizing a controllable soft wind state, and realizing wind speed control through the panel 200, reducing the change of the internal structure, reducing the R&D and product costs, and having strong controllability. Driven by the driving mechanism 300, the panel can move forward and backward relative to the front face 101, adjust the space size of the air outlet channel 10 to control the air intake of the air outlet channel 10, and the change trend of the space size and the air intake is in the same direction; and the panel 200 can also move up and down relative to the front face 101, adjust the opening and closing degree of the first air outlet 110 to control the air intake of the air outlet channel 10, and the change trend of the opening and closing degree and the air intake is opposite.

[0074] The specific working mode of the driving mechanism 300 is: 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 lifting static state, the front-back moving mechanism also drives the panel 200 to move forward and backward. If the front-back moving mechanism is a passive structure and needs to cooperate with the lifting process to achieve 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 simultaneously drives the panel 200 to move forward and backward; if the front-back moving mechanism is an active structure, no matter it is lifting or static, the front-back moving mechanism actively drives the panel 200 to move forward and backward.

[0075] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of the forward and backward moving mechanism.

[0076] The front-to-back movement mechanism is essentially used to adjust the front-to-back position of the panel 200 relative to the middle frame 100, and multiple solutions are provided.

[0077] Solution 1: Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The front-to-back moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 331, and the driving mechanism 300 also includes a track block 332 fixed on the middle frame 100 and provided with a track 3321. The two ends of the connecting rod 331 are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200, and its mounting portion is slidably connected to the track 3321. The connecting rod 331 adjusts the front end of the connecting rod along the track of the track 3321 under the lifting and lowering drive of the lifting mechanism 310 to control the front and rear position of the panel 200 during the lifting process.

[0078] Further, the track 3321 is a track 3321 groove and is arranged on one end face of the track block 332, a hole 321 or a rotating shaft is arranged on one end face of the panel 200, and the mounting portion of the connecting rod 331 is a first protrusion 3312 slidably connected to the track 3321 groove, and a second protrusion 3313 or a hole is arranged at its front end to cooperate 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 arranged on both end faces respectively. Preferably, the track 3321 of the track block 332 is in a multi-segment line shape, preferably in an upper vertical and lower curved arc shape.

[0079] Specifically, when the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 rises, the rear end of the connecting rod 331 is driven to rise, and the connecting rod 331 is driven to move along the track 3321, such as moving along the curved track, driving the connecting rod 331 to tilt and move its front end forward, and then moving along the vertical track, driving the connected front end to rise, thereby driving the panel 200 to move forward and rise. Of course, in order to allow the connecting rod 331 to have a moving space for moving forward and backward, it is necessary to set a limit structure in the vertical rotation direction to achieve upper and lower limits, that is, when the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 rises, the rear end of the connecting rod 331 is driven to rise, and at the same time, the entire connecting rod 331 is abutted against the lower limit position, thereby limiting the forward movement 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 the empty space 3311.

[0080] Solution 2: Reference Figure 7 The front-to-back 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 rear end of the driving connecting rod 341 of the first driving motor 342 rotates to adjust the front-to-back position of the front end of the connecting rod 341 to control the front-to-back position of the panel 200.

[0081] The first driving motor 342 drives the rear end of the connecting rod 341 to move up or down relatively. Since the driving mode of the first driving motor 342 is a rotation mode, an offset phenomenon will occur, thereby adjusting the cutting inclination of the connecting rod 341, so that the front end of the connecting rod 341 moves forward and backward, thereby realizing the front and rear position of the control panel 200. The specific method is: the first driving motor 342 extends to set a turntable, the rear end of the connecting rod 341 is rotatably connected with the non-center position 3411 of the turntable, the first driving motor 342 drives the turntable to rotate around the center position, and drives the connecting rod 341 to tilt, and the rear end of the connecting rod 341 can move forward and backward relative to the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 through the rotation of the turntable, and at the same time, the front end of the connecting rod 341 can further move forward and backward relative to the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 through the tilt change of the connecting rod 341.

[0082] Solution 3: Reference Figure 8 The front-to-back moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 351 and a first limiting structure 352 arranged on the fixed end 311 of the lifting mechanism 310. The two 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 cooperates with the limiting part to produce a corresponding angle rotation under the lifting and lowering drive of the lifting mechanism 310, and adjusts the front and rear position of the front end of the connecting rod 351 to control the front and rear position of the panel 200 during the lifting process.

[0083] The core of the scheme is similar to scheme one, mainly replacing the track block 332 with the first limiting structure 352, so that during the rising process of the rear end of the connecting rod 351, the connecting rod 351 is tilted through the front end gravity and the clamping action of the middle limiting part, thereby realizing the forward and backward movement of the rear end of the connecting rod 351.

[0084] Solution 4: Reference Fig. 9 The front-to-back moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 361 and a movable top rod 3621. The movable top 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 portion of the connecting rod 361. The two ends of the connecting rod 361 are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism 310 and the panel 200. The connecting rod 361 rotates with the movable top rod 3621 under the lifting and lowering drive of the lifting mechanism 310, and the front-to-back position of the front end of the connecting rod 361 is adjusted by rotating around the rotating connection with the movable top rod 3621 to control the front-to-back position of the panel 200 during the lifting process.

[0085] The support point of the connecting rod 361 is formed by the movable top rod 3621, so that the connecting rod 361 is tilted during the rising process. The spring 3622 is set on the movable top rod 3621 to reduce the impulse 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, so as to meet the movement mode that the panel 200 can provide under different requirements.

[0086] Solution 5: Reference Fig.10 The front-to-back moving mechanism includes a second driving motor 371 arranged at the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310 and a guide rack 372 connected to the panel 200. The second driving motor 371 is provided with a second rotating gear 3711 meshing with the guide rack 372 to adjust the front-to-back position of the panel 200.

[0087] This solution is similar to the second solution. By setting a second driving motor 371 and other matching guiding and moving structures on the lifting end 312 of the lifting mechanism 310, the panel 200 can move forward and backward 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 guide rack 372 to move forward and backward. At the same time, a guide rod 3731 and a guide sleeve 3732 are set at the upper position or the lower position to achieve auxiliary guidance for horizontal movement.

[0088] In this embodiment, at least two connecting rods of the forward and backward moving mechanism are provided, and at least two connecting rods are arranged at upper and lower positions, so as to improve the stability of the panel 200 relative to the lifting mechanism 310.

[0089] refer to Figures 3 to 7The driving mechanism 300 further includes a support frame 320 connected to the front-rear moving mechanism, and the front-rear moving mechanism is connected to the panel 200 through the support frame 320 to drive the support frame 320 to move, thereby driving the panel 200 to move.

[0090] Specifically, the panel 200 in schemes 1 to 5 is replaced with a support frame 320 , and the support frame 320 is directly fixed to the panel 200 as an intermediate conversion component to improve the installation convenience of the panel 200 .

[0091] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of the lifting mechanism.

[0092] The lifting mechanism 310 includes a mounting plate as a fixed end 311 and a slider as a lifting end 312, a third driving motor 410 is arranged on the mounting plate, a first rotating gear 420 is arranged on the third driving motor 410, and a rack 3122 meshing with the first rotating gear 420 is arranged on the slider.

[0093] Specifically, the slider can be slid up and down and is set on the mounting plate. The third driving motor 410 drives the first rotating gear 420 to rotate, and cooperates with the rack 3122 set in the upper and lower directions of the slider to drive the slider to move up and down; and a slide groove and a slide rail are respectively set between the mounting plate and the slider, so that the slider can stably move up and down on the mounting plate; for example, a protruding slide rail 3111 is set on the mounting plate, and a groove 3124 that can be sleeved on the protruding slide rail 3111 is set on the slider. Preferably, the mounting plate and the slider are set in the front-to-back direction, the first rotating gear 420 of the third driving motor 410 is set toward the slider, and the teeth of the slider rack 3122 face the left or right side, cooperating with the rotation direction of the first rotating gear 420, so that the slider can be controlled and slidably set on the mounting plate.

[0094] In this embodiment, the slider is provided with a second limiting structure 3123, which is a limiting groove constituting an upper limit edge and a lower limit edge, and the connecting rod is rotatably arranged in the limiting groove and swings up and down between the upper limit edge and the lower limit edge around the rotation axis. Specifically, the second limiting structure 3123 is a triangular shape with a limiting groove having a narrow rear and a front frame, and 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 limit edge or the lower limit edge, so as to limit the inclination angle of the connecting rod, improve the upward support force of the front end of the connecting rod, and support the panel 200.

[0095] 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 buffer force when the panel 200 drops to the lowest position, thereby improving the stability of the entire structure and preventing damage to the structure due to a hard landing. Specifically, a groove is provided at the bottom of the panel 200, and the elastic member 322 includes a support member and a spring structure. The support member is provided at the bottom of the groove through the spring structure. When the spring structure is normal, the elastic member 322 protrudes from the groove in cooperation with its own gravity and can be accommodated in the groove.

[0096] The control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention is as follows: Fig.13 As shown, the panel 200, the light emitting component, the driving mechanism 300 and the controller are included. 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.

[0097] The control method comprises the following steps:

[0098] S1: receiving control signal;

[0099] S2: Identify the type of control signal;

[0100] S3: Control the driving mechanism 300 and the light-emitting component independently or in conjunction with each other according to the type of the control signal.

[0101] Furthermore, if Fig.14 As shown, a second light source is also included, and the second light source is connected to the controller. The control method includes the following steps:

[0102] S10: receiving a control signal;

[0103] S20: Identify the type of control signal;

[0104] S30: Control the driving mechanism 300, the light emitting assembly, and the second light source independently or in conjunction with each other according to the type of the control signal.

[0105] Specifically, the types of control signals include a first linkage control signal, a second linkage control signal, a third linkage control signal, and a fourth linkage control signal. Different control signals correspond to different linkage control modes. The linkage control mode refers to controlling multiple components to work synchronously or alternately, wherein work refers to the opening or closing of components. The components in this embodiment are the panel 200, the light-emitting assembly, 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, thereby presenting a user-visible pattern on the panel 200. The control of the driving mechanism 300 includes the driving mechanism 300 driving the panel 200 to open and close, and the panel 200 moves relative to the main body of the air conditioner when it is opened or closed. For example, the lifting mechanism 310 of the driving mechanism 300 drives the front and rear moving mechanism and the panel 200 to move up and down, and the front and rear moving mechanism passively adjusts the front and rear position of the panel 200 with the lifting and moving of the lifting mechanism 310, or the front and rear moving mechanism actively adjusts the front and rear position of the panel 200.

[0106] In a specific implementation, the pattern displayed by the light-emitting component on the panel 200 can be any pre-set pattern. For example, the user sets the pattern to be displayed in the mobile terminal and sends the pattern to the controller, which controls the light-emitting component to display the pattern. For example, the pattern appears as starry spots.

[0107] In addition, the pattern display method of the second light source can be the same as that of the light emitting assembly, but also includes other methods. For example, a projection lamp is used for projection. The second light source in this embodiment emits light to the outside, which can be emitted to the top space area of ​​the air conditioner, such as the ceiling. Of course, it is understandable that it can also emit light from the side of the air conditioner, such as the wall or the floor.

[0108] After receiving the control signal through the controller and 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 the pattern, so that the pattern change of the air conditioner and the movement of the panel 200 itself are coordinated, and the visual effect is richer; the second light source can be a projection lamp, which can be set on the top of the air conditioner. The second light source can be turned on to project the pattern onto the surrounding wall or ceiling and other planes. By implementing the present invention, the light source of the air conditioner can generate a pattern and form a linkage 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 visual experience of the user.

[0109] In this embodiment, Fig.15As shown, the type of control signal includes a first linkage control signal, and the panel 200, the light emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linkage controlled according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0110] S11: receiving a control signal;

[0111] S21: recognizing a first linkage control signal;

[0112] S31: According to the first linkage control signal, the driving mechanism 300 is controlled to drive the panel 200 to move and the light-emitting components to open and close synchronously; or according to the first linkage control signal, the driving mechanism 300 is controlled to drive the panel 200 to move and the light-emitting components to open and close alternately.

[0113] In one embodiment, the control signal may be received from multiple sending ends, for example, the sending end may be a smart phone, a remote control, a wired controller, a user's biological signal, or a controller. The user's biological signal includes voice, gestures, facial expressions, etc. The control signal sent by the controller may be a signal set according to different conditions, such as a signal set according to time or ambient brightness.

[0114] 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.

[0115] In a specific implementation, after the code 001 is identified, that is, the first linkage control signal is identified, 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 synchronously turned on, the light-emitting component generates a pattern that is linked to 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 pass by), 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 synchronously turned off, the light-emitting component generates a pattern that is linked to 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.

[0116] In this embodiment, Fig.16 As shown, the type of control signal includes a second linkage control signal, and the panel 200, the light emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linkage controlled according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0117] S12: receiving a control signal;

[0118] S22: recognizing a second linkage control signal;

[0119] S32: Control the driving mechanism 300 to drive the panel 200 to move and the second light source to turn on and off synchronously according to the second linkage control signal; or control the driving mechanism 300 to drive the panel 200 to move and the second light source to turn on and off alternately according to the second linkage control signal.

[0120] In one embodiment, similar to the method of identifying the first linkage control signal, after identifying the code as 002, that is, 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 synchronously turned on, the second light source generates a pattern that is linked to the movement of the panel 200, and the pattern is projected following 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. Similarly, when synchronously turned off, the second light source generates a pattern that is linked to 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.

[0121] In this embodiment, Fig.17 As shown, the type of control signal includes a third linkage control signal, and the panel 200, the light emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linkage controlled according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0122] S13: receiving a control signal;

[0123] S23: recognizing the third linkage control signal;

[0124] S33: Controlling the on / off of the light emitting component and the second light source synchronously according to the third linkage control signal; or controlling the on / off of the light emitting component and the second light source alternately according to the third linkage control signal.

[0125] In one embodiment, similar to the method of identifying the first linkage control signal, after identifying the code as 003, that is, identifying the third linkage control signal, the linkage control action corresponding to the third linkage control signal is executed, and the linkage control action includes synchronous or alternating opening and closing. Among them, when synchronously turned on, the light-emitting component and the second light source are turned on at the same time to form a linkage. While the light-emitting component displays a pattern on the panel 200 (the panel light flashes and / or a meteor passes by), the second light source projects on the ceiling, wall, and floor, creating a three-dimensional lighting atmosphere, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience. Similarly, when synchronously turned off, the light-emitting component and the second light source are turned off at the same time to form a linkage. While the light-emitting component stops displaying the pattern on the panel 200, the second light source stops projecting on the ceiling, wall, and floor, increasing the added value of the air conditioner.

[0126] In this embodiment, Fig.18 As shown, the type of control signal includes a fourth linkage control signal, and the driving mechanism 300, the light emitting component, and the second light source are independently or linkage controlled according to the determined type of control signal, including:

[0127] S14: receiving a control signal;

[0128] S24: recognizing the fourth linkage control signal;

[0129] S34: According to the fourth linkage control signal, the driving mechanism 300 is controlled to drive the panel 200 to move, the light-emitting component to turn on and off, and the second light source to turn on and off synchronously; or according to the fourth linkage control signal, the driving mechanism 300 is controlled to drive the panel 200 to move, the light-emitting component to turn on and off, and the second light source to turn on and off alternately.

[0130] In one embodiment, similar to the method of identifying the first linkage control signal, after identifying the code as 004, that is, identifying 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 turned on, the panel 200, the light-emitting component and the second light source are turned on at the same time to form a linkage, and the light-emitting component follows the movement of the panel 200 to display a pattern on the panel 200 (the panel light flashes and / or a meteor passes), and the second light source projects on the ceiling, wall, and floor, creating a three-dimensional lighting atmosphere, increasing the added value of the air conditioner, and improving the user's visual experience. Similarly, when synchronously turned off, the panel 200, the light-emitting component and the second light source are turned off at the same time to form a linkage, and the light-emitting component follows the reset of the panel 200 to stop displaying the pattern on the panel 200 at the same time, and the second light source stops projecting on the ceiling, wall, and floor, increasing the added value of the air conditioner.

[0131] In this embodiment, the types of control signals also 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 also includes:

[0132] like Fig.19 As shown,

[0133] S15: receiving a control signal;

[0134] S25: The panel independent control signal is recognized;

[0135] S35: Control the driving mechanism 300 according to the panel independent control signal to drive the panel 200 to move or reset.

[0136] or, as Fig. 20 As shown,

[0137] S16: receiving a control signal;

[0138] S26: Identify the independent control signal of the light emitting component;

[0139] S36: Control the light-emitting component to turn on or off according to the independent control signal of the light-emitting component.

[0140] or, as Fig.21 As shown,

[0141] S17: receiving a control signal;

[0142] S27: recognizing a second light source independent control signal;

[0143] S37: Controlling the second light source to turn on or off according to the second light source independent control signal.

[0144] In one embodiment, the three working states of movement or resetting of the panel 200, turning on or off the light-emitting component, and turning on or off the second light source can be independently controlled independently 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 user's personalized needs for each working state.

[0145] The present invention also provides a computer storage medium, which stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a controller, the steps of the air conditioner control method in the above embodiment are implemented. The functions and effects achieved when the computer program is executed can be explained in comparison with the above embodiment.

[0146] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a custom logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes alternative implementations in which functions may not be performed in the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by technicians in the technical field to which the embodiments of the present invention belong.

[0147] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as an ordered list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by an instruction execution system, device or apparatus (such as a computer-based system, a system including a controller, or other system that can fetch instructions from an instruction execution system, device or apparatus and execute the instructions), or in conjunction with these instruction execution systems, devices or apparatuses. For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate or transmit a program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device or apparatus. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include the following: an electrical connection with one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk box (magnetic device), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber 600 device, and a portable compact disk read-only memory (CDROM). In addition, the computer-readable medium may even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program is printed, since the program may be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium and then editing, interpreting or otherwise processing in a suitable manner if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0148] It should be understood that the various parts of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above-mentioned embodiments, a plurality of 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, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or their combination: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function for a data signal, a dedicated integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0149] A person skilled in the art may understand that all or part of the steps in the above-mentioned embodiment method may be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which, when executed, includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiment.

[0150] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into a processing module, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one module. The above-mentioned integrated module may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0151] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles 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, a middle frame and a driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism drives the panel to move on the front end surface of the middle frame; The light panel comprises a panel and a light-emitting component, wherein the light-emitting component is embedded in the panel, and the light-emitting component dynamically emits light to display a pattern on the panel, and the driving mechanism connects the middle frame and the panel; The driving mechanism includes a lifting mechanism connected to the front end surface of the middle frame and a front-to-back moving mechanism connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel respectively, the lifting mechanism drives the front-to-back moving mechanism to move up and down, the front-to-back moving mechanism passively adjusts the front-to-back position of the panel along with the lifting and moving of the lifting mechanism, or the front-to-back moving mechanism actively adjusts the front-to-back position of the panel; The front end surface of the middle frame is provided with a first air outlet, the panel is movably arranged on the front end surface of the middle frame, the panel and the front end surface form an air outlet channel connected to the first air outlet, and the air outlet channel forms at least one second air outlet at the edges around the panel; The forward and backward movement mechanism includes a connecting rod, and the driving mechanism also includes a track block fixed on the middle frame and provided with a track. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the lifting mechanism and the panel. The connecting rod also includes a mounting portion and is slidably connected to the track of the track block. The connecting rod adjusts the front end of the connecting rod along the track of the track under the lifting and lowering drive of the lifting mechanism to control the front and rear position of the panel during the lifting process. The rear end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lifting end of the lifting mechanism, the front end is rotatably connected to the panel, and the mounting portion is slidably connected to the track. Driven by the lifting mechanism, the connecting rod adjusts the cutting inclination and height along the track, thereby realizing the back and forth movement and lifting and lowering movement of the panel relative to the front end of the middle frame.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner further comprises 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.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: 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, a first rotating gear is arranged on the third driving motor, and a rack meshing with the first rotating gear is arranged on the slider.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-emitting component includes a first light source and a plurality of optical fibers. The panel is provided with a plurality of first through holes. Both ends of the optical fiber have a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first light source, and the second end is embedded in the first through hole. The first light source is used to control the optical fiber so that the second end dynamically emits light.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first light source is used to control the second ends of the plurality of optical fibers in the first through hole to alternately light up and light down so as to make the second ends flicker.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The panel is provided with a plurality of second through holes, which are distributed in a straight line, the first ends of the plurality of optical fibers are respectively connected to the first light sources, and the second ends are respectively embedded in the second through holes, and the first light source is used to control the second ends of the plurality of optical fibers in the second through holes to light up and go out alternately in sequence to make them present a meteor shape.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second end of the optical fiber is arranged flush with the surface of the panel.

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