Methods, apparatus, air conditioners and storage media for air conditioning control

Abstract

This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, disclosing a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for air conditioning control. The air conditioner includes two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, wherein the first temperature detection device is positioned higher than the second temperature detection device. The method includes: acquiring a first current temperature value and a second current temperature value within the operating range of the air conditioner using the first and second temperature detection devices; determining the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as the current temperature value based on a current temperature detection device matching the current operating mode of the air conditioner; and controlling the operation of one or more components of the air conditioner based on the current temperature value and the current absolute temperature difference between the first and second current temperature values. This improves the intelligence of the air conditioner and enhances the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, such as methods, apparatus, air conditioners, and storage media for air conditioning control. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of smart technology, smart air conditioners have become an indispensable device in home life. Currently, air conditioners can be equipped with a temperature detection device, which can control the operation of the air conditioner based on the temperature difference between the detected indoor temperature and the set temperature. Therefore, the data detected by the temperature detection device directly affects the cooling and heating effect of the air conditioner.

[0003] However, due to the characteristic that cold air sinks and hot air rises, there is a significant temperature difference between the upper and lower parts of the room. If the temperature sensor is located at the top of the air conditioner, during heating operation, the detected upper air temperature quickly reaches the set temperature, causing the air conditioner to reduce its operating frequency. However, the lower air temperature remains low, resulting in a poor heating effect for the user. Conversely, if the temperature sensor is located at the bottom, during cooling operation, the detected lower air temperature quickly reaches the set temperature, causing the air conditioner to reduce its operating frequency. However, the upper air temperature remains high, resulting in a poor cooling effect for the user. Therefore, the cooling and heating performance of current air conditioners needs improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0005] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for air conditioning control to address the technical problem of poor cooling and heating performance in air conditioners. Two or more temperature detection devices are distributed from top to bottom, wherein the first temperature detection device is positioned higher than the second temperature detection device.

[0006] In some embodiments, the method includes:

[0007] The first and second current temperature values ​​within the effective range of the air conditioner are obtained through the first and second temperature detection devices.

[0008] The first current temperature value or the second current temperature value is determined as the current temperature value based on the current temperature detection device that matches the current operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0009] The operation of one or more components of the air conditioner is controlled based on the current temperature value and the current absolute temperature difference between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value.

[0010] In some embodiments, determining the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as the current temperature value includes:

[0011] When the current operating mode is heating mode, the first current temperature value is determined as the current temperature value;

[0012] When the current operating mode is the cooling operating mode, the second current temperature value is determined as the current temperature value.

[0013] In some embodiments, controlling the operation of one or more devices of the air conditioner includes:

[0014] Based on the current temperature value and the target temperature value, determine the first operating frequency value of the air conditioning compressor;

[0015] Based on the current absolute difference between the upper and lower temperatures, frequency compensation is performed on the first operating frequency value to obtain the compensated second operating frequency value.

[0016] The operation of the compressor is controlled according to the second operating frequency value.

[0017] In some embodiments, the compensated second operating frequency value includes:

[0018] Based on the correspondence between the saved absolute temperature difference range and the compensation frequency value, the current compensation frequency value that matches the current absolute temperature difference is obtained.

[0019] The sum of the first operating frequency value and the current compensation frequency value is determined as the operating frequency sum value;

[0020] If the sum of the operating frequencies is less than or equal to the preset maximum operating frequency, the sum of the operating frequencies is determined as the second operating frequency value;

[0021] If the operating frequency and value are greater than the preset maximum operating frequency, the preset maximum operating frequency is determined as the second operating frequency value.

[0022] In some embodiments, controlling the operation of one or more devices of the air conditioner includes:

[0023] Based on the current temperature value and the target temperature value, determine the first fan speed of the indoor air conditioner fan;

[0024] Based on the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower parts, the speed of the first fan is compensated to obtain the compensated speed of the second fan.

[0025] The operation of the indoor fan is controlled according to the rotational speed of the second fan.

[0026] In some embodiments, the compensated second fan speed includes:

[0027] Based on the correspondence between the saved absolute temperature difference range and the compensation speed, the current compensation speed that matches the current absolute temperature difference is obtained;

[0028] The sum of the first operating speed and the current compensated speed is determined as the fan speed sum value;

[0029] If the sum of the fan speeds is less than or equal to the preset maximum fan speed, the sum of the fan speeds is determined as the second operating speed;

[0030] If the fan speed and value are greater than the preset maximum fan speed, the preset maximum fan speed is determined as the second operating speed.

[0031] In some embodiments, the device includes:

[0032] The acquisition module is configured to acquire a first current temperature value and a second current temperature value within the effective range of the air conditioner through the first temperature detection device and the second temperature detection device.

[0033] The determining module is configured to determine the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as the current temperature value based on a current temperature detection device that matches the current operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0034] The control module is configured to control the operation of one or more components of the air conditioner based on the current temperature value and the current absolute temperature difference between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value.

[0035] In some embodiments, the apparatus for air conditioning control includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the above-described method for air conditioning control when the program instructions are executed.

[0036] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the aforementioned means for air conditioning control.

[0037] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the above-described method for air conditioning control.

[0038] The method, apparatus, and air conditioner for air conditioning control provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0039] An air conditioner includes two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom. Based on the two or more temperature values ​​collected by the temperature detection devices and the difference between the temperature values, the operation of one, two or more components of the air conditioner is controlled. This prevents problems such as poor cooling and heating effects and poor fan speed regulation caused by the position and error of the detection devices, thus improving the intelligence of air conditioner control.

[0040] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0041] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0049] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0050] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0051] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0052] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0053] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner includes two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, wherein the position of the first temperature detection device is higher than the position of the second temperature detection device. In this way, based on the two or more temperature values ​​collected by the temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, and the difference between the temperature values, the operation of one, two or more components of the air conditioner is controlled. This prevents problems such as poor cooling and heating effect and poor fan speed regulation effect caused by the position and error of the detection devices, and improves the intelligence of air conditioner control.

[0054] An air conditioner includes two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom. For example, a cabinet air conditioner may include two temperature sensors distributed from top to bottom. The first temperature sensor is located at a height of more than 150cm above the ground in the cabinet air conditioner to detect the air temperature in the upper part of the air conditioner's operating area. The second temperature sensor is located at a height of 30cm to 50cm below the ground in the lower part of the air conditioner to detect the air temperature in the lower part of the air conditioner's operating area. That is, the first temperature sensor is higher than the second temperature sensor.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning control process includes:

[0056] Step 101: Obtain the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value within the operating range of the air conditioner using the first temperature detection device and the second temperature detection device.

[0057] An air conditioner is equipped with two or more temperature detection devices. The temperature detection device located at a relatively higher position can be designated as the first temperature detection device, and the temperature detection device located at a relatively lower position can be designated as the second temperature detection device. That is, the first temperature detection device is located higher than the second temperature detection device. For example, an air conditioner is equipped with temperature sensor 1, temperature sensor 2, and temperature sensor 3. Temperature sensor 1 is located 185cm above the ground in a cabinet air conditioner, temperature sensor 2 is located 160cm above the ground, and temperature sensor 3 is located 35cm above the ground. In this way, temperature sensor 2 can be designated as the first temperature detection device, and the air temperature in the upper part of the air conditioner's operating area can be obtained through temperature sensor 2. Temperature sensor 3 can be designated as the second temperature detection device, and the air temperature in the lower part of the air conditioner's operating area, i.e., the second current temperature value, can be obtained through the second temperature detection device.

[0058] Step 102: Determine the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as the current temperature value based on the current temperature detection device that matches the current operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0059] Air conditioner operating modes include: cooling mode, heating mode, dehumidification mode, defrosting mode, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments, when the current operating mode is heating mode, a first current temperature value is determined as the current temperature value; when the current operating mode is cooling mode, a second current temperature value is determined as the current temperature value.

[0061] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, because hot air rises, the first temperature detection device can be identified as the current temperature detection device matching the cooling operation mode. Therefore, the first current temperature value obtained by the first temperature detection device can be identified as the current temperature value. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, because cold air sinks, the second temperature detection device can be identified as the current temperature detection device matching the cooling operation mode. Therefore, the second current temperature value obtained by the second temperature detection device can be identified as the current temperature value.

[0062] Step 103: Based on the current temperature value and the absolute difference between the current upper and lower temperatures between the first and second current temperature values, control the operation of one or more components of the air conditioner.

[0063] The absolute temperature difference between the first and second current temperature values ​​is determined. Then, based on the current temperature value and the target temperature value, a first operating parameter value for one or more components of the air conditioner is determined. The first operating parameter value is then compensated based on the absolute temperature difference to obtain a compensated second operating parameter value. Therefore, the operation of the corresponding components of the air conditioner can be controlled according to the second operating parameter value. The components of the air conditioner include: a compressor and an indoor fan.

[0064] In some embodiments, controlling the operation of one or more devices in an air conditioner includes: determining a first operating frequency value of the air conditioner compressor based on a current temperature value and a target temperature value; performing frequency compensation on the first operating frequency value based on the current absolute difference between the upper and lower temperatures to obtain a compensated second operating frequency value; and controlling the operation of the compressor based on the second operating frequency value.

[0065] The frequency compensation process includes: obtaining a current compensation frequency value that matches the current absolute temperature difference based on the stored correspondence between the absolute temperature difference range and the compensation frequency value; determining the sum of the first operating frequency value and the current compensation frequency value as the operating frequency sum value; determining the operating frequency sum value as the second operating frequency value when the operating frequency sum value is less than or equal to the preset maximum operating frequency; and determining the preset maximum operating frequency value as the second operating frequency value when the operating frequency sum value is greater than the preset maximum operating frequency.

[0066] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the current temperature value is the first temperature value. Therefore, based on the first temperature value and the target temperature value, the initial operating frequency value of the air conditioner compressor, i.e., the first operating frequency value, can be obtained. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the current temperature value is the second temperature value. Thus, based on the second temperature value and the target temperature value, the initial operating frequency value of the air conditioner compressor, i.e., the first operating frequency value, can be obtained. Then, frequency compensation is performed on the first operating frequency value to obtain the second operating frequency value.

[0067] Table 1 shows the correspondence between an absolute temperature difference range and a compensation frequency value in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0068] absolute temperature difference range Compensation frequency value ≥4℃ +20Hz 3℃≤ΔT<4℃ +15Hz 2℃≤ΔT<3℃ +10Hz 1℃≤ΔT<2℃ +5Hz ΔT<1℃ +0Hz

[0069] Table 1

[0070] Thus, if the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces is 2.5℃, then, as shown in Table 1, the current compensation frequency value can be determined to be +10Hz. Therefore, by adding 10Hz to the first operating frequency value, the sum of the operating frequencies can be obtained. If (first operating frequency value + 10Hz) ≤ preset maximum operating frequency, then (first operating frequency value + 10Hz) can be determined as the compensated second operating frequency value. If the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces is 5.5℃, then, as shown in Table 1, the current compensation frequency value can be determined to be +20Hz. Therefore, by adding 20Hz to the first operating frequency value, the sum of the operating frequencies can be obtained. If (first operating frequency value + 20Hz) > preset maximum operating frequency, then the preset maximum operating frequency can be determined as the compensated second operating frequency value. Of course, if the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces is 0.5℃, then, as shown in Table 1, the current compensation frequency value can be determined to be 0Hz, i.e., no compensation is performed. Therefore, the first operating frequency can be determined as the compensated second operating frequency value. Thus, the operation of the air conditioning compressor can be controlled according to the second operating frequency value.

[0071] In some embodiments, controlling the operation of one or more components of an air conditioner includes: determining a first fan speed of the indoor fan of the air conditioner based on the current temperature value and the target temperature value; compensating the first fan speed based on the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower temperatures to obtain a compensated second fan speed; and controlling the operation of the indoor fan based on the second fan speed.

[0072] The process of speed compensation includes: obtaining the current compensation speed that matches the current absolute temperature difference based on the stored correspondence between the absolute temperature difference range and the compensation speed; determining the sum of the first operating speed and the current compensation speed as the fan speed sum value; determining the fan speed sum value as the second operating speed when the fan speed sum value is less than or equal to the preset maximum fan speed; and determining the preset maximum fan speed as the second operating speed when the fan speed sum value is greater than the preset maximum fan speed.

[0073] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the current temperature is the first temperature value. Therefore, based on the first temperature value and the target temperature value, the initial fan speed of the indoor unit, i.e., the first fan speed, can be obtained. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the current temperature is the second temperature value. Thus, based on the second temperature value and the target temperature value, the initial fan speed of the indoor unit, i.e., the first fan speed, can be obtained. Then, speed compensation is applied to the first fan speed to obtain the second fan speed.

[0074] Table 2 shows the correspondence between an absolute temperature difference range and a compensation rotation speed in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0075] absolute temperature difference range Compensation speed ≥4℃ +200 RPM 3℃≤ΔT<4℃ +150 RPM 2℃≤ΔT<3℃ +100 RPM 1℃≤ΔT<2℃ +50 RPM ΔT<1℃ +0 turns

[0076] Table 2

[0077] Thus, if the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces is 1.5℃, then, as shown in Table 2, the current compensation speed can be determined to be +50 rpm, and the sum of the fan speeds (first fan speed + 50 rpm) can be obtained. If (first fan speed + 50 rpm) ≤ preset maximum fan speed, then (first fan speed + 50 rpm) can be determined as the second fan speed. If the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces is 6℃, then, as shown in Table 2, the current compensation speed can be determined to be +200 rpm, and the sum of the fan speeds (first fan speed + 200 rpm) can be obtained. If (first fan speed + 200 rpm) > preset maximum fan speed, then the preset maximum fan speed can be determined as the second fan speed. Of course, if the current absolute temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces is 0.3℃, then, as shown in Table 2, the current compensation speed can be determined to be 0 rpm, that is, no compensation is performed. Therefore, the first fan speed can be determined as the compensated second fan speed. Thus, the operation of the air conditioner fan can be controlled according to the second fan speed.

[0078] As can be seen, in this embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner includes two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom. In this way, the operation of the air conditioner compressor and / or indoor fan is controlled based on the two or more temperature values ​​collected by the temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, and the difference between the temperature values. This prevents problems such as poor cooling and heating effect and poor fan speed regulation effect caused by the position and error of the detection devices, and improves the intelligence of air conditioner control.

[0079] The following describes the operation process in a specific embodiment, illustrating the air conditioning control process provided by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0080] In this embodiment, the cabinet air conditioner includes two temperature sensors distributed from top to bottom. The first temperature sensor is located above the cabinet air conditioner, 160cm above the ground, while the second temperature sensor is located below the cabinet air conditioner, 40cm above the ground. The air conditioner is pre-configured with the corresponding relationships shown in Table 1.

[0081] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (In conjunction with...) Figure 2 The air conditioning control process includes:

[0082] Step 201: Obtain the first current temperature value T1 and the second current temperature value T2 within the operating range of the air conditioner using the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor.

[0083] Step 202: Determine if the current operating mode is heating mode. If yes, proceed to step 203; otherwise, proceed to step 204.

[0084] Step 203: Determine the first current temperature value T1 as the current temperature value T. Proceed to step 206.

[0085] Step 204: Determine if the current operating mode is cooling mode. If yes, proceed to step 205; otherwise, the current control process ends.

[0086] Step 205: Determine the second current temperature value T2 as the current temperature value T. Proceed to step 206.

[0087] Step 206: Determine the first operating frequency value f1 of the air conditioner compressor based on the current temperature value T and the target temperature value.

[0088] Step 207: Obtain the absolute difference between the current upper and lower temperatures ΔTd between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value, and determine the current compensation frequency value Δfd according to the correspondence shown in Table 1.

[0089] Step 208: Obtain the operating frequency and value (f1+Δfd).

[0090] Step 209: Determine if the running frequency and value are less than or equal to the preset maximum running frequency. If yes, proceed to step 210; otherwise, proceed to step 211.

[0091] Step 210: Determine the operating frequency and value (f1+Δfd) as the second operating frequency value f2. Proceed to step 212.

[0092] Step 211: Set the preset maximum operating frequency as the second operating frequency value f2. Proceed to step 212.

[0093] Step 212: Control the operation of the air conditioning compressor according to the second operating frequency value f2.

[0094] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the air conditioner includes two temperature sensors distributed from top to bottom. In this way, the operation of the air conditioner compressor is controlled based on two or more temperature values ​​collected by the temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, as well as the difference between the temperature values. This prevents the problem of poor cooling and heating effect caused by the position and error of the detection devices, and improves the intelligence of air conditioner control.

[0095] In this embodiment, the cabinet air conditioner includes two temperature sensors distributed from top to bottom. The first temperature sensor is located above the cabinet air conditioner, 168cm above the ground, while the second temperature sensor is located below the cabinet air conditioner, 43cm above the ground. Furthermore, the air conditioner is pre-configured with the corresponding relationships shown in Table 2.

[0096] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (In conjunction with...) Figure 3 The air conditioning control process includes:

[0097] Step 301: Obtain the first current temperature value T1 and the second current temperature value T2 within the operating range of the air conditioner using the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor.

[0098] Step 302: Determine if the current operating mode is heating mode. If yes, proceed to step 303; otherwise, proceed to step 304.

[0099] Step 303: Determine the first current temperature value T1 as the current temperature value T. Proceed to step 306.

[0100] Step 304: Determine if the current operating mode is cooling mode. If yes, proceed to step 305; otherwise, the current control process ends.

[0101] Step 305: Determine the second current temperature value T2 as the current temperature value T. Proceed to step 306.

[0102] Step 306: Determine the first fan speed r1 of the indoor air conditioner fan based on the current temperature value T and the target temperature value.

[0103] Step 307: Obtain the absolute difference between the current upper and lower temperatures ΔTd between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value, and determine the current compensation speed Δrd according to the correspondence shown in Table 2.

[0104] Step 308: Obtain the fan speed and value (r1+Δrd).

[0105] Step 309: Determine if the fan speed and value are less than or equal to the preset maximum fan speed. If yes, proceed to step 310; otherwise, proceed to step 311.

[0106] Step 310: Determine the fan speed and value (r1+Δrd) as the second fan speed r2. Proceed to step 312.

[0107] Step 311: Set the preset maximum fan speed as the second fan speed r2. Proceed to step 312.

[0108] Step 312: Control the operation of the indoor air conditioning fan according to the second fan speed r2.

[0109] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the air conditioner includes two temperature sensors distributed from top to bottom. In this way, the operation of the indoor fan of the air conditioner is controlled based on two or more temperature values ​​collected by the temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, as well as the difference between the temperature values. This prevents the problem of poor wind speed regulation effect caused by the position and error of the detection devices, and improves the intelligence of air conditioner control.

[0110] Based on the above process for air conditioning control, a device for air conditioning control can be constructed.

[0111] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioning control device includes: an acquisition module 410, a determination module 420, and a control module 430.

[0112] The acquisition module 410 is configured to acquire a first current temperature value and a second current temperature value within the effective range of the air conditioner through a first temperature detection device and a second temperature detection device.

[0113] The determination module 420 is configured to determine the current temperature detection device that matches the current user when the current population attribute information is ordinary population attribute information.

[0114] The control module 430 is configured to control the operation of one or more components of the air conditioner based on the current temperature value and the current absolute temperature difference between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value.

[0115] In some embodiments, the determining module 420 is specifically configured to determine a first current temperature value as the current temperature value when the current operating mode is a heating operating mode, and to determine a second current temperature value as the current temperature value when the current operating mode is a cooling operating mode.

[0116] In some embodiments, the control module 430 includes:

[0117] The determining unit is configured to determine the first operating frequency value of the air conditioning compressor based on the current temperature value and the target temperature value.

[0118] The compensation unit is configured to perform frequency compensation on the first operating frequency value based on the current absolute difference between the upper and lower temperatures, so as to obtain the compensated second operating frequency value.

[0119] The control unit is configured to control the operation of the compressor according to a second operating frequency value.

[0120] In some embodiments, the compensation unit is specifically configured to obtain a current compensation frequency value that matches the current absolute temperature difference based on the stored correspondence between the absolute temperature difference range and the compensation frequency value; determine the sum of the first operating frequency value and the current compensation frequency value as the operating frequency sum value; determine the operating frequency sum value as the second operating frequency value when the operating frequency sum value is less than or equal to the preset maximum operating frequency; and determine the preset maximum operating frequency as the second operating frequency value when the operating frequency sum value is greater than the preset maximum operating frequency.

[0121] In some embodiments, the control module 430 includes:

[0122] The determining unit is configured to determine the first fan speed of the indoor air conditioner fan based on the current temperature value and the target temperature value;

[0123] The compensation unit is configured to compensate the speed of the first fan based on the current absolute difference between the upper and lower temperatures, so as to obtain the compensated speed of the second fan.

[0124] The control unit is configured to control the operation of the indoor fan according to the speed of the second fan.

[0125] In some embodiments, the compensation unit is specifically configured to obtain a current compensation speed that matches the current absolute temperature difference based on the stored correspondence between the absolute temperature difference range and the compensation speed; determine the sum of the first operating speed and the current compensation speed as the fan speed sum value; determine the fan speed sum value as the second operating speed when the fan speed sum value is less than or equal to the preset maximum fan speed; and determine the preset maximum fan speed as the second operating speed when the fan speed sum value is greater than the preset maximum fan speed.

[0126] The air conditioning control process for the air conditioning control device is further described below with reference to embodiments.

[0127] In this embodiment, the cabinet air conditioner includes two temperature sensors distributed from top to bottom. The first temperature sensor is located above the cabinet air conditioner, 150cm above the ground, while the second temperature sensor is located below the cabinet air conditioner, 35cm above the ground. Furthermore, the air conditioner stores the corresponding relationships shown in Tables 1 and 2.

[0128] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioning control device includes: an acquisition module 410, a determination module 420, and a control module 430, wherein the control module 430 includes: a determination unit 431, a compensation unit 432, and a control unit 433.

[0129] Using the first and second temperature sensors, the acquisition module 410 acquires the first current temperature value T1 and the second current temperature value T2 within the operating range of the air conditioner. Furthermore, when the current operating mode is heating mode, the determination module 420 determines the first current temperature value T1 as the current temperature value T; while when the current operating mode is cooling mode, the determination module 420 determines the second current temperature value T as the current temperature value T.

[0130] Thus, based on the current temperature value T and the target temperature value, the determining unit 431 in the control module 430 can determine the first operating frequency value f1 of the air conditioner compressor and the first fan speed r1 of the indoor fan, respectively. Furthermore, after obtaining the current absolute temperature difference ΔTd between the first and second current temperature values, the compensation unit 432 can determine the current compensation frequency value Δfd and the current compensation speed Δrd, respectively, according to Tables 1 and 2. Therefore, (first operating frequency value f1 + Δfd) can be directly determined as the compensated second operating frequency value f2, and (first fan speed r1 + Δrd) can be determined as the compensated second fan speed r2.

[0131] Therefore, the control unit 433 controls the operation of the air conditioning compressor according to the second operating frequency value f2, and controls the operation of the air conditioning indoor fan according to the second fan speed r2.

[0132] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the air conditioner includes two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom. Thus, the device for controlling the air conditioner controls the operation of the air conditioner compressor and the indoor fan based on the two or more temperature values ​​collected by the temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, as well as the difference between the temperature values. This prevents problems such as poor cooling and heating effects and poor fan speed regulation effects caused by the position and error of the detection devices, thereby improving the intelligence of the air conditioner control.

[0133] This disclosure provides an apparatus for air conditioning control, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, it includes:

[0134] The processor 1000 and memory 1001 may further include a communication interface 1002 and a bus 1003. The processor 1000, communication interface 1002, and memory 1001 can communicate with each other via the bus 1003. The communication interface 1002 can be used for information transmission. The processor 1000 can call logical instructions stored in the memory 1001 to execute the air conditioning control method described in the above embodiment.

[0135] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 1001 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0136] The memory 1001, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 1000 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 1001, that is, it implements the method for air conditioning control in the above method embodiments.

[0137] The memory 1001 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 1001 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0138] This disclosure provides an air conditioning control device, including: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor is configured to execute an air conditioning control method when executing the program instructions.

[0139] This disclosure provides an air conditioner, including the above-described air conditioner control device.

[0140] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing program instructions that, when executed, perform the method for air conditioning control as described above.

[0141] This disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions, which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the above-described air conditioning control method.

[0142] The aforementioned storage medium can be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0143] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0144] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or replace parts and features of other embodiments. The scope of the embodiments of this disclosure includes the entire scope of the claims and all available equivalents of the claims. While the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used in this application to describe elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be called a second element without changing the meaning of the description, and similarly, a second element may be called a first element, provided that all occurrences of “first element” are consistently renamed and all occurrences of “second element” are consistently renamed. First and second elements are both elements, but may not be the same element. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is only for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used herein means including one or more of the associated listed elements and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used herein, the terms “comprise” and its variations “comprises” and / or “comprising” refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase “comprising an…” does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0145] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0146] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0147] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for air conditioning control, characterized by, The air conditioner comprises two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, wherein the position of a first temperature detection device is higher than the position of a second temperature detection device, and the method comprises: obtaining a first current temperature value and a second current temperature value in the range of the air conditioner through the first temperature detection device and the second temperature detection device; determining the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as a current temperature value according to a current temperature detection device matched with a current operation mode of the air conditioner; controlling the operation of one or more devices of the air conditioner according to the current temperature value and an absolute difference between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value; wherein the control of the operation of the one or more devices of the air conditioner comprises: determining a first operation parameter value of the one or more devices of the air conditioner according to the current temperature value and a target temperature value, compensating the first operation parameter value according to the absolute difference to obtain a second operation parameter value after compensation, and controlling the operation of the corresponding device of the air conditioner according to the second operation parameter value, wherein the device of the air conditioner comprises a compressor and an indoor fan; wherein the determination of the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as the current temperature value comprises: in the case that the current operation mode is a heating operation mode, determining the first current temperature value as the current temperature value; and in the case that the current operation mode is a cooling operation mode, determining the second current temperature value as the current temperature value.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, the control of the operation of the one or more devices of the air conditioner comprises: determining a first operation frequency value of the compressor of the air conditioner according to the current temperature value and the target temperature value; frequency-compensating the first operation frequency value according to the absolute difference to obtain a second operation frequency value after compensation; controlling the operation of the compressor according to the second operation frequency value.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, the obtaining of the second operation frequency value after compensation comprises: obtaining a current compensation frequency value matched with the absolute difference according to a correspondence between a saved temperature absolute difference value range and a compensation frequency value; determining a sum of the first operation frequency value and the current compensation frequency value as a running frequency sum value; in the case that the running frequency sum value is less than or equal to a preset maximum running frequency, determining the running frequency sum value as the second operation frequency value; in the case that the running frequency sum value is greater than the preset maximum running frequency, determining the preset maximum running frequency as the second operation frequency value.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the control of the operation of the one or more devices of the air conditioner comprises: determining a first fan rotating speed of the indoor fan of the air conditioner according to the current temperature value and the target temperature value; rotating speed-compensating the first fan rotating speed according to the absolute difference to obtain a second fan rotating speed after compensation; controlling the operation of the indoor fan according to the second fan rotating speed.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, the obtaining of the second fan rotating speed after compensation comprises: According to the corresponding relationship between the temperature absolute difference range and the compensation rotating speed, a current compensation rotating speed matched with the current temperature absolute difference is obtained; The sum of the first fan rotating speed and the current compensation rotating speed is determined as a fan rotating speed sum; In a case where the fan rotating speed sum is less than or equal to a preset maximum fan rotating speed, the fan rotating speed sum is determined as the second fan rotating speed; In a case where the fan rotating speed sum is greater than the preset maximum fan rotating speed, the preset maximum fan rotating speed is determined as the second fan rotating speed.

6. An apparatus for air conditioning control, characterized by, The air conditioner comprises two or more temperature detection devices distributed from top to bottom, wherein the position of a first temperature detection device is higher than the position of a second temperature detection device, and the device comprises: An acquisition module is configured to acquire a first current temperature value and a second current temperature value in the range of the air conditioner through the first temperature detection device and the second temperature detection device; A determination module is configured to determine the first current temperature value or the second current temperature value as a current temperature value according to a current temperature detection device matched with a current operating mode of the air conditioner; A control module is configured to control the operation of one or more devices of the air conditioner according to the current temperature value and a current temperature absolute difference between the first current temperature value and the second current temperature value; The control of the operation of one or more devices of the air conditioner comprises: determining a first operating parameter value of the one or more devices of the air conditioner according to the current temperature value and a target temperature value, compensating the first operating parameter value according to the current temperature absolute difference to obtain a second operating parameter value after compensation, and controlling the operation of the corresponding devices of the air conditioner according to the second operating parameter value, wherein the devices of the air conditioner include a compressor and an indoor fan; The determination module is specifically configured to determine the first current temperature value as the current temperature value in a case where the current operating mode is a heating operating mode, and determine the second current temperature value as the current temperature value in a case where the current operating mode is a cooling operating mode.

7. An apparatus for air conditioning control, the apparatus comprising a processor and a memory having stored therein program instructions, the apparatus being characterized by: The processor is configured to execute the program instructions to perform the method for air conditioner control according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The apparatus comprises: The apparatus for air conditioner control according to claim 6 or 7.

9. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions are executed to perform the method for air conditioner control according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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