Air conditioner drain pipe blockage detection method, device, equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and specifically provides a method for detecting the blockage of an air conditioner drain pipe, aiming to solve the problem of water leakage caused by blockage of the drain pipe during the operation of the air conditioner. To this end, the air conditioner drain pipe of the present invention includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe connected through a pipe connecting device, the pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the level of condensed water in the cavity, and the blockage detection method includes: after the air conditioner is started, according to the operating mode of the air conditioner, predicting the upper and lower limits of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner has been running for a first preset time; obtaining the actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner has been running for the first preset time through the water level meter; if the actual value is between the lower and upper limits, it is determined that the air conditioner drain pipe is not blocked, otherwise it is determined that the air conditioner drain pipe is blocked. Through the above method, the blockage of the air conditioner drain pipe can be discovered in time, and water leakage of the air conditioner can be effectively prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and specifically provides a method and device for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Art

[0002] Current air conditioners generate a large amount of condensed water during use. This condensed water flows through the indoor drainpipe and then drains out through the outdoor drainpipe. However, if the drainpipe becomes clogged during this process, the condensed water cannot be drained out in time, causing internal leakage and damage to the air conditioner, thereby shortening its service life. Furthermore, if the location of the drainpipe blockage is not discovered in a timely manner, repair costs will increase for the user, seriously affecting the user experience.

[0003] Accordingly, the art needs a new method for detecting blockage of air-conditioning drain pipes to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects, the present invention is proposed to provide a method, device, equipment and storage medium for detecting blockage of an air conditioner drain pipe, which solves or at least partially solves the technical problem of water leakage caused by blockage of the drain pipe during operation of the air conditioner.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe, wherein the air-conditioning drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe, the indoor drain pipe and the outdoor drain pipe are connected through a pipe connecting device, the pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the condensed water level in the cavity, and the condensed water generated during the operation of the air-conditioning is discharged in sequence through the indoor drain pipe, the pipe connecting device and the outdoor drain pipe. The blockage detection method includes: after the air-conditioning is started, predicting the upper and lower limits of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after a first preset time of operation according to the operating mode of the air-conditioning; obtaining the actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the air-conditioning has run for the first preset time through the water level meter; comparing the actual value, upper and lower limits of the condensed water level; if the actual value is between the lower and upper limits, it is determined that the air-conditioning drain pipe is not blocked, otherwise it is determined that the air-conditioning drain pipe is blocked.

[0006] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned air-conditioning drain pipe blockage detection method, the step of "determining whether the air-conditioning drain pipe is blocked" specifically includes: if the actual value of the condensate water level is less than the lower limit value, then determining that the indoor drain pipe is blocked; if the actual value of the condensate water level is greater than the upper limit value, then determining that the outdoor drain pipe is blocked.

[0007] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned method for detecting blockage of the air-conditioning drain pipe, the step of "predicting the upper and lower limits of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device after the first preset period of operation based on the operating mode of the air-conditioning" specifically includes: predicting the amount of condensate generated by the air-conditioning after the first preset period of operation based on the operating mode of the air-conditioning; and determining the upper and lower limits of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device after the first preset period of operation based on the amount of condensate and the volume of the cavity for accommodating condensate in the pipe connecting device.

[0008] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned method for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe, the step of "determining the upper limit and lower limit of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device after running for the first preset time based on the amount of condensate water and the volume of the cavity containing condensate water in the pipe connecting device" specifically includes: determining the liquid level value when the amount of condensate water reaches a first ratio to the volume of the cavity containing condensate water in the pipe connecting device as the lower limit of the condensate level; determining the liquid level value when the amount of condensate water reaches a second ratio to the volume of the cavity containing condensate water in the pipe connecting device as the upper limit of the condensate level; wherein, the first ratio is less than the second ratio and the difference between the first ratio and the second ratio is greater than a set threshold.

[0009] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned method for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe, the first ratio is one third, and the second ratio is four fifths.

[0010] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned method for detecting blockage of the air-conditioning drain pipe, the step of "predicting the amount of condensed water generated by the air-conditioner after running for the first preset time according to the operating mode of the air-conditioner" specifically includes: predicting the temperature change and humidity change in the room where the air-conditioner is located after running for the first preset time according to the operating mode of the air-conditioner; matching the experimental value of the condensed water amount corresponding to the temperature change and the humidity change at the same time; and using the matched experimental value of the condensed water amount as the predicted amount of condensed water generated by the air-conditioner after running for the first preset time.

[0011] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned method for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe, after the step of "determining whether the air-conditioning drain pipe is blocked", the blockage detection method further includes: outputting a warning message through the human-computer interaction device of the air-conditioning and / or sending a warning message to a mobile device that is communicatively connected to the air-conditioning.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a blockage detection device for an air-conditioning drain pipe, wherein the air-conditioning drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe, the indoor drain pipe and the outdoor drain pipe are connected through a pipe connecting device, the pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the condensed water level in the cavity, and the condensed water generated during the operation of the air conditioner is discharged in sequence through the indoor drain pipe, the pipe connecting device and the outdoor drain pipe. The device includes: a prediction module, which is configured to predict, after the air conditioner is started, the upper limit and lower limit of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner has been running for a first preset time according to the operating mode of the air conditioner; an acquisition module, which is configured to obtain the actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner has been running for the first preset time through the water level meter; a comparison module, which is configured to compare the actual value, upper limit and lower limit of the condensed water level; and a judgment module, which is configured to determine that the air-conditioning drain pipe is not blocked if the actual value is between the lower limit and the upper limit, otherwise determine that the air-conditioning drain pipe is blocked.

[0013] In a third aspect, an electronic device is provided, which includes a processor and a storage device, wherein the storage device is suitable for storing multiple program codes, and the program codes are suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute the air-conditioning drain pipe blockage detection method described in any one of the technical solutions of the above-mentioned air-conditioning drain pipe blockage detection method.

[0014] In a fourth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, which stores a plurality of program codes, wherein the program codes are suitable for being loaded and run by a processor to execute the air-conditioning drain pipe blockage detection method described in any one of the technical solutions of the above-mentioned air-conditioning drain pipe blockage detection method.

[0015] The above one or more technical solutions of the present invention have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In the technical solution of the present invention, the air conditioner drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe, and the indoor drain pipe is connected to the outdoor drain pipe through a pipe connecting device. By arranging a water level meter for detecting the condensed water level in the cavity of the pipe connecting device that can accommodate condensed water, after the air conditioner is started, the actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner has run for the first preset time can be accurately and timely obtained through the water level meter, thereby improving the accuracy and timeliness of obtaining the actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device; further, by predicting the upper and lower limit values of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device after the first preset time according to the operating mode of the air conditioner, the actual value, upper and lower limit values of the condensed water level are compared; if the actual value is between the lower and upper limit values, it is determined that the air conditioner drain pipe is not blocked, otherwise it is determined that the air conditioner drain pipe is blocked, which significantly increases the accuracy of judging the blockage of the drain pipe, effectively avoids the problem of air conditioning leakage caused by drain pipe blockage during operation, extends the service life of the air conditioner, further reduces the user's maintenance cost, and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The disclosure of the present invention will be more easily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, similar numbers in the drawings represent similar components, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flow chart showing the main steps of a method for detecting blockage in an air-conditioning drain pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the main steps of a method for detecting blockage of an air conditioner drain pipe according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a blockage detection device for an air-conditioning drain pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Reference Signs List :

[0022] 11: Prediction module; 12: Acquisition module; 13: Comparison module; 14: Judgment module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, "module" and "processor" may include hardware, software, or a combination of both. A module may include hardware circuitry, various suitable sensors, communication ports, and memory. It may also include software components, such as program code, or a combination of software and hardware. A processor may be a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other suitable processor. A processor has data and / or signal processing capabilities. A processor may be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of both. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media include any suitable medium capable of storing program code, such as magnetic disks, hard disks, optical disks, flash memory, read-only memory, random access memory, and the like. The term "A and / or B" refers to all possible combinations of A and B, such as only A, only B, or both A and B. The terms "at least one of A or B" or "at least one of A and B" have similar meanings to "A and / or B" and may include only A, only B, or both A and B. The singular forms "a" and "the" may also include the plural forms.

[0025] See attached Figure 1 , Figure 1 The following is a flow chart of the main steps of a method for detecting blockage in an air conditioner drain pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe. The indoor drain pipe and the outdoor drain pipe are connected via a pipe connecting device. The pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the condensed water level in the cavity. The condensed water generated during the operation of the air conditioner is discharged in sequence through the indoor drain pipe, the pipe connecting device, and the outdoor drain pipe. Figure 1 As shown, the method for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe in an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes the following steps S101 to S105.

[0026] Step S101: After the air conditioner is started, the upper limit and lower limit of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after running for a first preset time are predicted according to the operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0027] In this embodiment, the air conditioner can be any type of air conditioner that includes an indoor drainage pipe and an outdoor drainage pipe, and the indoor drainage pipe and the outdoor drainage pipe are connected through a pipe connecting device, such as a cabinet air conditioner, a hanging air conditioner, a vertical air conditioner, a mobile air conditioner or a commercial multi-split air conditioner, etc. The embodiment of the present invention does not limit this.

[0028] The operating modes of the air conditioner may include, but are not limited to, cooling mode, heating mode, dehumidification mode, and ventilation mode.

[0029] The first preset duration is used to predict the operating time required to generate the upper and lower limits of the condensed water level within the pipe communication device during operation of the air conditioner. The first preset duration can be a duration determined by those skilled in the art based on test data, or can be a duration determined by those skilled in the art by adjusting the preset duration based on actual needs, and this is not limited in the present embodiment.

[0030] The upper and lower limits are the maximum and minimum values used to determine whether condensate blockage has occurred within the pipe communication device. Both the upper and lower limits can be values obtained by those skilled in the art based on experimental data, or can be values obtained by those skilled in the art by adjusting the already set values based on actual needs. This is not a limitation in the present invention.

[0031] In one embodiment, after the air conditioner is started, the amount of condensed water generated by the air conditioner after running for a first preset time can be predicted based on the operating mode of the air conditioner. When the amount of condensed water reaches a first ratio of the volume of the cavity containing condensed water in the pipe connecting device, the amount of condensed water is determined as the lower limit of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device. When the amount of condensed water reaches a second ratio of the volume of the cavity containing condensed water in the pipe connecting device, the amount of condensed water is determined as the upper limit of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device.

[0032] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can predict the amount of condensed water generated by the air conditioner after running in different operating modes for a first preset time based on actual experience.

[0033] It should be noted that the first ratio is less than the second ratio and the difference between the first ratio and the second ratio is greater than a set threshold. Specifically, the first ratio refers to the ratio of the lower limit of the condensate level in the pipe connection device to the amount of condensate generated by the air conditioner; the second ratio refers to the ratio of the upper limit of the condensate level in the pipe connection device to the amount of condensate generated by the air conditioner; the set threshold is used to prevent the first ratio and the second ratio from being too close, causing the upper and lower limits of the condensate level to be too close, thereby reducing the accuracy of detecting blockage in the air conditioner drain pipe. The first ratio, the second ratio, and the set threshold can all be ratios obtained by those skilled in the art based on experimental data, or can be ratios obtained by those skilled in the art after adjusting the already set ratios according to actual needs. The present embodiment is not limited in this regard. For example, the first ratio can be 1 / 3, 1 / 4, 1 / 5, 1 / 6, etc., and the second ratio can be 2 / 3, 3 / 4, 4 / 5, 5 / 6, etc. Preferably, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first ratio is 1 / 3 and the second ratio is 4 / 5.

[0034] For example, if the air conditioner is started and the cooling mode is executed, the preset first time length is 20 minutes. Then, according to the prediction that the condensed water level generated by the air conditioner in the cavity containing the condensed water in the pipe connecting device reaches 60 cm after the cooling mode has been running for 20 minutes; the first ratio is set to 1 / 3, and the second ratio is set to 4 / 5. Then, the ratio of the lower limit value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device to the level of 60 cm of the condensed water generated by the air conditioner is the first ratio 1 / 3. Therefore, the lower limit value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device = the level of the condensed water generated by the air conditioner × the first ratio = 60 × (1 / 3) = 20 cm; the upper limit value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device to the level of 60 cm of the condensed water generated by the air conditioner is the second ratio 4 / 5. Therefore, the upper limit value of the condensed water level in the pipe connecting device = the level of the condensed water generated by the air conditioner × the second ratio = 60 × (4 / 5) = 48 cm.

[0035] Step S102: obtaining, by means of a water level meter, an actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has been running for a first preset time.

[0036] In this embodiment, the water level meter can be any type of water level meter that obtains the liquid level value in the device in any manner, such as a tracking water level meter, a pressure sensing water level meter, etc., and the present invention does not impose any limitation on this.

[0037] In one embodiment, a tracking water level meter can be used to obtain the actual value of the condensate level within the pipe connection device after the air conditioner has operated for the first predetermined period of time. Specifically, the tracking water level meter utilizes an electric probe on the weight of the tracking water level meter to contact the water surface, generating an electrical signal that causes the motor of the tracking water level meter to rotate forward or reverse, constantly tracking the position of the water surface point, thereby determining the actual value of the condensate level within the connection device. As this acquisition method is already publicly available, it will not be described in detail here.

[0038] Step S103: Determine whether the actual value is greater than or equal to the lower limit and less than or equal to the upper limit. If so, execute step S104; if not, execute step S105.

[0039] Step S104: The air conditioner drain pipe is not blocked.

[0040] Step S105: The air conditioner drain pipe is clogged.

[0041] Based on the above steps S101 to S105, a water level meter for detecting the condensate level in the cavity of the pipe connecting device that can accommodate condensate is set. After the air conditioner is started, the actual value of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner has been running for the first preset time can be accurately and timely obtained through the water level meter, thereby improving the accuracy and timeliness of obtaining the actual value of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device; further, by predicting the upper and lower limit values of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device after the first preset time according to the operating mode of the air conditioner, the actual value, upper and lower limit values of the condensate level are compared. If the actual value is between the lower limit and the upper limit, it is determined that the air conditioner drain pipe is not blocked, otherwise it is determined that the air conditioner drain pipe is blocked, which significantly increases the accuracy of judging the blockage of the drain pipe, effectively avoids the problem of air conditioning leakage caused by drain pipe blockage during operation, extends the service life of the air conditioner, further reduces the user's maintenance cost, and improves the user's usage experience.

[0042] See attached Figure 2 , Figure 2 The figure is a flow chart of the main steps of a method for detecting blockage of an air conditioner drain pipe according to another embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe. The indoor drain pipe and the outdoor drain pipe are connected by a pipe connecting device. The pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the condensed water level in the cavity. The condensed water generated during the operation of the air conditioner is discharged in sequence through the indoor drain pipe, the pipe connecting device, and the outdoor drain pipe. Figure 2 As shown, the method for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe in an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes the following steps S201 to S210.

[0043] Step S201: After the air conditioner is started, the temperature change and humidity change in the room where the air conditioner is located after running for a first preset time are predicted according to the operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first preset duration is a pre-set duration for predicting the temperature change and humidity change in the room where the air conditioner is located, or it can be a duration determined based on actual demand conditions for predicting the temperature change and humidity change in the room where the air conditioner is located. The embodiment of the present invention does not limit this.

[0045] The temperature change refers to the difference between the ambient temperature in the room where the air conditioner is located before the first preset time period and the ambient temperature in the room where the air conditioner is located after the first preset time period.

[0046] The humidity change refers to the difference between the ambient humidity in the room where the air conditioner is located before the first preset time period and the ambient humidity in the room where the air conditioner is located after the first preset time period.

[0047] The operating modes of the air conditioner may include, but are not limited to, cooling mode, heating mode, dehumidification mode, and ventilation mode.

[0048] In one embodiment, after the air conditioner is started, the air conditioner's operating mode and the first ambient temperature of the room where the air conditioner is located are obtained, and a second ambient temperature of the room where the air conditioner is located is predicted after the air conditioner has been running for a first period of time, with the difference between the first and second ambient temperatures being used as the predicted temperature change. Furthermore, the air conditioner's operating mode and the first ambient humidity of the room where the air conditioner is located are obtained, and a second ambient humidity of the room where the air conditioner is located is predicted after the air conditioner has been running for the first period of time, with the difference between the first and second ambient humidity being used as the predicted humidity change. For example, if the first preset time period is set to 20 minutes, and the air conditioner is started, the operating mode is obtained to be cooling mode, and the first ambient temperature and humidity of the room where the air conditioner is located are 30°C and 25%, then the predicted second ambient temperature and humidity of the room where the air conditioner is located after 20 minutes of operation are 25°C and 28%, respectively. Therefore, the temperature change of the room where the air conditioner is located after 20 minutes of operation = 30°C - 25°C = 5°C, and the humidity change = |25% - 28%| = 3%.

[0049] Step S202: matching the experimental value of the amount of condensed water corresponding to both the temperature change and the humidity change.

[0050] In this embodiment, a correspondence table of different temperature changes and humidity changes and condensed water volume experimental values can be pre-stored, and the corresponding condensed water volume experimental value can be determined according to the temperature change and humidity change predicted in step S210 based on the correspondence table.

[0051] The experimental value of condensed water volume refers to the experimental value of the amount of condensed water generated when the air conditioner is operated under different temperature and humidity changes. The experimental value of condensed water volume is obtained by those skilled in the art based on experimental data.

[0052] Specifically, different temperature variations and humidity-temperature variations can be combined to form multiple sub-combinations. The air conditioner is operated under the environmental conditions of each sub-combination. After the air conditioner has been operated for a first preset period of time, the experimental value of the amount of condensed water generated by the air conditioner is recorded. For each temperature variation and humidity-temperature variation, the average of the experimental values of the amount of condensed water generated by all the air conditioners is used as the experimental value of the amount of condensed water corresponding to both the temperature variation and the humidity-temperature variation. Assuming the temperature variation is 0°C-2°C and the humidity variation is 30%-32%, the temperature variation and humidity variation are combined to form the following nine sub-combinations:

[0053] {0℃, 30%}, {0℃, 31%}, {0℃, 32%}, {1℃, 30%}, {1℃, 31%}, {1℃, 32%}, {2℃, 30%}, {2℃, 31%}, {2℃, 32%};

[0054] Then, after the air conditioner is operated for the first preset period of time under the conditions of the nine sub-combinations, the actual value of the condensation water level generated by the air conditioner is obtained. If the experimental values of the liquid levels of the condensation water generated by the nine sub-combinations are 60cm, 61cm, 62cm, 64cm, 68cm, 70cm, 77cm, 82cm, and 99cm, respectively, the average value of the actual values of the liquid levels of the condensation water of the nine sub-combinations is obtained as the experimental value of the liquid level of the condensation water corresponding to the temperature change of 0℃-2℃ and the humidity temperature change of 30%-32%, that is, the experimental value of the liquid level of the condensation water = (60cm+61cm+62cm+64cm+68cm+70cm+77cm+82cm+99cm)÷9=71.44cm, wherein the experimental value of the liquid level of the condensation water is retained with at least two decimal places.

[0055] Furthermore, according to the above experimental process, the corresponding relationship table of different temperature changes and humidity changes and the experimental values of the condensed water level is obtained as shown in the following table:

[0056]

[0057]

[0058] Step S203: using the matched experimental value of the condensed water volume as the predicted condensed water volume generated by the air conditioner after running for the first preset time period.

[0059] Step S204: determining the liquid level value when the amount of condensed water reaches four fifths of the volume of the cavity containing condensed water in the pipeline communication device as the upper limit value of the condensed water level.

[0060] In this embodiment, the ratio of the upper limit of the condensed water level to the experimental value of the condensed water volume is four-fifths, and the upper limit of the condensed water level is the product of the experimental value of the condensed water volume and four-fifths. Assuming that the experimental value of the condensed water volume level is 120cm, then the upper limit of the condensed water level is

[0061] Step S205: determining the liquid level value when the amount of condensed water reaches one third of the volume of the cavity containing condensed water in the pipeline communication device as the lower limit value of the condensed water level.

[0062] In this embodiment, the ratio of the lower limit of the condensed water level to the experimental value of the condensed water volume is one third, and the upper limit of the condensed water level is the product of the experimental value of the condensed water volume and one third. Assuming that the experimental value of the condensed water volume level is 120cm, then the condensed water level

[0063] Step S206: obtaining, by means of a water level meter, an actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has run for the first preset time period.

[0064] In this embodiment, the method of obtaining the actual value of the condensate level in the pipe connecting device after the air conditioner runs for the first preset time by using the water level meter is the same as the method of obtaining in the above step S102, and will not be repeated here.

[0065] Step S207: Determine whether the actual value is less than the lower limit or whether the actual value is greater than the upper limit. If so, execute step S208; if not, execute step S210.

[0066] Step S208: Determine that the air conditioner drain pipe is clogged.

[0067] In this embodiment, if the actual value is less than the lower limit value, it is considered that the condensed water in the indoor drain pipe cannot flow into the pipe connecting device and then flow through the outdoor drain pipe for drainage. Therefore, it is determined that the indoor drain pipe of the air conditioner is blocked; if the actual value is greater than the upper limit value, it is considered that the condensed water in the pipe connecting device cannot be discharged outdoors through the outdoor drain pipe. Therefore, it is determined that the outdoor drain pipe of the air conditioner is blocked.

[0068] Step S209: outputting warning information through the human-computer interaction device of the air conditioner and / or sending warning information to a mobile device connected to the air conditioner for communication.

[0069] In this embodiment, the human-computer interaction device may include a display screen for outputting a warning message indicating that the air conditioner drain pipe is clogged, a touch screen integrated with a function for outputting a warning message indicating that the air conditioner drain pipe is clogged, or an alarm, such as a buzzer, for outputting a warning message indicating that the air conditioner drain pipe is clogged. This embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.

[0070] Mobile devices include but are not limited to mobile phones, tablets, laptops, smart bracelets and smart watches, etc.

[0071] Step S210: Determine that the air conditioner drain pipe is not blocked.

[0072] In this embodiment, if the actual value is between the lower limit and the upper limit, it is considered that the condensed water in the indoor drain pipe can flow normally into the pipe connecting device and then flow through the outdoor drain pipe to be discharged outdoors. Therefore, it is determined that both the indoor and outdoor drain pipes of the air conditioner are not blocked.

[0073] It should be pointed out that although the various steps in the above embodiments are described in a specific order, those skilled in the art will understand that in order to achieve the effects of the present invention, different steps do not have to be performed in such an order. They can be performed simultaneously (in parallel) or in other orders. These changes are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0074] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a blockage detection device for an air-conditioning drain pipe.

[0075] See attached Figure 3 , Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a main structural block diagram of a device for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioner drain pipe blockage detection device in an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a prediction module 11, an acquisition module 12, a comparison module 13, and a determination module 14. In some embodiments, one or more of the prediction module 11, acquisition module 12, comparison module 13, and determination module 14 can be combined into a single module. In some embodiments, the prediction module 11 can be configured to, after the air conditioner is started, predict the upper and lower limits of the condensate level in the pipe connection device after a first preset operation duration based on the air conditioner's operating mode. The acquisition module 12 can be configured to obtain the actual value of the condensate level in the pipe connection device after the air conditioner has operated for the first preset operation duration using a water level meter. The comparison module 13 can be configured to compare the actual value, upper and lower limits of the condensate level. The determination module can be configured to determine that the air conditioner drain pipe is not blocked if the actual value is between the lower and upper limits, otherwise determine that the air conditioner drain pipe is blocked. In one embodiment, a description of the specific implementation functions can be found in steps S101 to S105.

[0076] The above-mentioned air conditioning drain pipe blockage detection device is used to perform Figures 1 to 2 The embodiment of the blockage detection method for an air-conditioning drain pipe shown in the figure has similar technical principles, technical problems solved and technical effects produced. Technicians in this technical field can clearly understand that for the convenience and conciseness of description, the specific working process and related instructions of the blockage detection device for an air-conditioning drain pipe can refer to the contents described in the embodiment of the blockage detection method for an air-conditioning drain pipe, and will not be repeated here.

[0077] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that all or part of the processes in the method for implementing the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention may also be accomplished by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program. The computer program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it may implement the steps of each of the above-mentioned method embodiments. The computer program includes computer program code, which may be in source code form, object code form, executable file, or some intermediate form. The computer-readable storage medium may include: any entity or device, medium, USB flash drive, mobile hard disk, magnetic disk, optical disk, computer memory, read-only memory, random access memory, electric carrier signal, telecommunication signal, and software distribution medium capable of carrying the computer program code. It should be noted that the content contained in the computer-readable storage medium may be appropriately increased or decreased according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice in the jurisdiction. For example, in some jurisdictions, according to legislation and patent practice, computer-readable storage media do not include electric carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0078] Furthermore, the present invention also provides an electronic device. In an electronic device embodiment according to the present invention, the electronic device includes a processor and a storage device. The storage device can be configured to store a program for executing the blockage detection method for the air-conditioning drain pipe of the above-mentioned method embodiment, and the processor can be configured to execute the program in the storage device, which includes but is not limited to the program for executing the blockage detection method for the air-conditioning drain pipe of the above-mentioned method embodiment. For ease of explanation, only the parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown. For specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the method part of the embodiment of the present invention. The control device can be a control device device formed by various electronic devices.

[0079] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium. In one embodiment of a computer-readable storage medium according to the present invention, the computer-readable storage medium can be configured to store a program for executing the blockage detection method for the air-conditioning drain pipe of the above-mentioned method embodiment, and the program can be loaded and run by the processor to implement the above-mentioned blockage detection method for the air-conditioning drain pipe. For ease of explanation, only the parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown. For specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the method part of the embodiment of the present invention. The computer-readable storage medium can be a storage device formed by various electronic devices. Optionally, the computer-readable storage medium in the embodiment of the present invention is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0080] Furthermore, it should be understood that since the configuration of each module is merely for the purpose of illustrating the functional units of the apparatus of the present invention, the physical devices corresponding to these modules may be the processor itself, or a portion of the software in the processor, a portion of the hardware, or a combination of software and hardware. Therefore, the number of modules in the figure is merely illustrative.

[0081] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various modules in the device can be adaptively split or merged. Such splitting or merging of specific modules does not cause the technical solution to deviate from the principles of the present invention. Therefore, the technical solutions after splitting or merging will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0082] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe, characterized in that: The air conditioner drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe, the indoor drain pipe and the outdoor drain pipe are connected via a pipe connecting device, the pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the level of condensed water in the cavity, and the condensed water generated during the operation of the air conditioner is discharged in sequence through the indoor drain pipe, the pipe connecting device, and the outdoor drain pipe. The blockage detection method includes: After the air conditioner is started, predicting the upper limit and lower limit of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has been running for a first preset time according to the operating mode of the air conditioner; obtaining, by the water level meter, an actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has been running for the first preset time; comparing the actual value, the upper limit, and the lower limit of the condensate level; If the actual value is between the lower limit and the upper limit, it is determined that the air conditioning drain pipe is not blocked; otherwise, it is determined that the air conditioning drain pipe is blocked; The step of "determining whether the air conditioner drain pipe is blocked" specifically includes: If the actual value of the condensed water level is less than the lower limit, it is determined that the indoor drain pipe is blocked; If the actual value of the condensed water level is greater than the upper limit, it is determined that the outdoor drain pipe is clogged.

2. The method for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The step of "predicting the upper limit and lower limit of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has been operated for a first preset time according to the operating mode of the air conditioner" specifically includes: predicting, based on the operating mode of the air conditioner, the amount of condensed water generated by the air conditioner after running for the first preset time; According to the amount of condensed water and the volume of the cavity containing condensed water in the pipe communication device, the upper limit and lower limit of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after running for the first preset time are determined respectively.

3. The method for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe according to claim 2, wherein: The step of “determining, based on the amount of condensed water and the volume of the cavity containing condensed water in the pipe communication device, an upper limit value and a lower limit value of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the first preset time period of operation” specifically includes: determining a liquid level value when the amount of the condensed water reaches a first ratio of the volume of the cavity containing the condensed water in the pipe communication device as a lower limit value of the condensed water level; determining a liquid level value when the amount of the condensed water reaches a second ratio of the volume of the cavity containing the condensed water in the pipe communication device as an upper limit value of the condensed water level; The first ratio is smaller than the second ratio, and a difference between the first ratio and the second ratio is greater than a set threshold.

4. The method for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe according to claim 3, wherein: The first ratio is one third and the second ratio is four fifths.

5. The method for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe according to claim 2, wherein: The step of "predicting the amount of condensed water generated by the air conditioner after running for the first preset time according to the operating mode of the air conditioner" specifically includes: Predicting, based on the operating mode of the air conditioner, a temperature change and a humidity change in the room where the air conditioner is located after the air conditioner has been running for the first preset time period; Matching the experimental value of the amount of condensed water corresponding to both the temperature change and the humidity change; The matched experimental value of the condensed water volume is used as the predicted condensed water volume generated by the air conditioner after running for the first preset time period.

6. The method for detecting blockage of an air conditioning drain pipe according to claim 1, wherein: After the step of "determining whether the air conditioner drain pipe is blocked", the blockage detection method further includes: The warning information is outputted through the human-computer interaction device of the air conditioner and / or sent to a mobile device communicatively connected to the air conditioner.

7. A device for detecting blockage of an air-conditioning drain pipe, characterized in that: The air conditioner drain pipe includes an indoor drain pipe and an outdoor drain pipe, the indoor drain pipe and the outdoor drain pipe are connected through a pipe connecting device, the pipe connecting device includes a cavity for accommodating condensed water and a water level meter for detecting the condensed water level in the cavity, and the condensed water generated during the operation of the air conditioner is discharged in sequence through the indoor drain pipe, the pipe connecting device and the outdoor drain pipe, and the device includes: a prediction module configured to predict, after the air conditioner is started, an upper limit value and a lower limit value of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has been operated for a first preset time period according to an operating mode of the air conditioner; an acquisition module configured to acquire, through the water level meter, an actual value of the condensed water level in the pipe communication device after the air conditioner has been running for the first preset time period; a comparison module configured to compare the actual value, the upper limit value, and the lower limit value of the condensate level; A judgment module is configured to judge that the air-conditioning drain pipe is not blocked if the actual value is between the lower limit value and the upper limit value, otherwise the air-conditioning drain pipe is blocked; if the actual value of the condensate level is less than the lower limit value, the indoor drain pipe is blocked; if the actual value of the condensate level is greater than the upper limit value, the outdoor drain pipe is blocked.

8. An electronic device comprising a processor and a storage device, wherein the storage device is adapted to store a plurality of program codes, wherein: The program code is suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute the blockage detection method for the air-conditioning drain pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of program codes, characterized in that: The program code is suitable for being loaded and run by a processor to execute the blockage detection method for an air-conditioning drain pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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