Air conditioner self-cleaning control method, control system, electronic device and storage medium

Abstract

The present invention provides a method, control system, electronic device, and storage medium for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning. The method comprises: obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; and determining whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity. The method first obtains the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; and based on the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity, determines whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state, and adjusts the operating conditions of the self-cleaning mode, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner self-cleaning while ensuring the self-cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a control method, a control system, an electronic device and a storage medium for self-cleaning of an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Air conditioners are now essential appliances in homes and offices, especially during the summer and winter, when they are used for extended periods of time. Air conditioners can cool in the summer and heat in the winter, regulating indoor temperatures to create a comfortable environment.

[0003] Energy conservation in air conditioners has become an essential issue in their development. However, existing air conditioners do not require the coil temperature to be very low during self-cleaning to achieve effective cleaning results. However, existing air conditioners do not limit the operating power during self-cleaning, resulting in energy waste. However, simply reducing the power during self-cleaning can easily lead to poor self-cleaning results. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present invention provide a control method, control system, electronic device and storage medium for air conditioner self-cleaning, which solve the problem that the existing air conditioner does not limit the operating power of the air conditioner during self-cleaning, resulting in energy waste.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning, comprising:

[0006] Obtain the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located;

[0007] Based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity, it is determined whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning includes determining whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity. The method includes:

[0009] When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, if the scene is spring, summer or autumn, the self-cleaning mode is operated at energy-saving power;

[0010] When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, if the scene is winter, the self-cleaning mode is operated at rated power.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning is provided, wherein if the scene is spring, summer, or autumn, the step of operating the self-cleaning mode with energy-saving power includes:

[0012] If the scene is summer, the self-cleaning mode is run at the first energy-saving power;

[0013] If the scene is autumn, the self-cleaning mode is operated at the second energy-saving power;

[0014] If the scene is spring, the self-cleaning mode is operated at the third energy-saving power;

[0015] The first energy-saving power, the second energy-saving power and the third energy-saving power decrease in sequence.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning may further include:

[0017] When the scene is winter, spring, summer or autumn, the actual operating power when the condensed water content in the air conditioner reaches a preset value is obtained respectively;

[0018] If the scene is summer, the actual operating power is the first energy-saving power; if the scene is autumn, the actual operating power is the second energy-saving power; if the scene is spring, the actual operating power is the third energy-saving power; if the scene is winter, the actual operating power is the rated power.

[0019] According to the air conditioner self-cleaning control method provided by one embodiment of the present invention, the preset humidity is 55% to 65%.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning includes the following steps:

[0021] Get the season information and ambient temperature of the scene where the air conditioner is located;

[0022] Based on the season information and the ambient temperature, the season of the scene where the air conditioner is located is determined.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning may further include:

[0024] Get the accumulated running time of the air conditioner;

[0025] Determining whether the running time is greater than a preset cumulative running threshold;

[0026] If the running time is greater than the preset cumulative running threshold, the subsequent steps are executed.

[0027] The present invention also provides a control system for self-cleaning an air conditioner, comprising:

[0028] The acquisition module is used to obtain the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located;

[0029] A determination module is used to determine whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity.

[0030] An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the air conditioner self-cleaning control method when executing the program.

[0031] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the air conditioner self-cleaning control method is implemented.

[0032] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer can execute the air conditioner self-cleaning control method.

[0033] The control method, control system, electronic device and storage medium for air conditioner self-cleaning provided by the present invention first obtain the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; based on the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity, determine whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state, and adjust the operation of the self-cleaning mode, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner self-cleaning while ensuring the self-cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0035] Figure 1 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning provided by another embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 1 is a flow chart of obtaining seasonal conditions according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a control system for self-cleaning an air conditioner provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Reference numerals:

[0042] 510, acquisition module; 520, determination module; 610, processor; 620, communication interface; 630, memory; 640, communication bus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0047] The present invention provides a control method for self-cleaning of an air conditioner. The air conditioner controlled by the control method can be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a cabinet-type air conditioner, a window-type air conditioner, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, etc.

[0048] like Figure 1As shown, the air conditioner self-cleaning control method includes the following steps:

[0049] Step S110: Obtain the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located.

[0050] After the air conditioner is powered on, if the user chooses to turn on the self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner can detect the environmental parameters in the scene through sensors to determine the seasonal conditions of the scene where the air conditioner is located, or directly obtain the seasonal conditions of the scene through the server.

[0051] At the same time, in order to determine whether the air conditioner can guarantee the cleaning effect when cleaning in energy-saving mode under the corresponding season, the air conditioner detects the ambient humidity in the scene through the humidity sensor to obtain the ambient humidity of the scene.

[0052] Step S120: Based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity, determine whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state.

[0053] After obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located, the self-cleaning mode is adjusted according to the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity to determine whether the self-cleaning effect can be maintained when the self-cleaning mode is run in an energy-saving state, thereby determining whether to run the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state or in a normal state.

[0054] When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, it is determined based on the seasonal conditions whether to run the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state or in a normal state. That is, only when both requirements are met can the air conditioner run in the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state. Among them, the air conditioner self-cleaning mode is that the refrigerant of the air conditioner first runs in a cooling flow direction (frost stage), and increases the refrigerant output to the indoor heat exchanger, so that the moisture in the indoor air can gradually condense into frost or ice on the outer surface of the heat exchanger. In this process, the condensed frost layer can combine with the dust, thereby peeling the dust from the outer surface of the heat exchanger. After that, the refrigerant runs in a heating flow direction (defrosting stage), so that the frost layer condensed on the outer surface of the heat exchanger melts, and the dust will also be collected in the water collection tray with the melted water flow. In this way, the self-cleaning purpose of the air conditioner can be achieved.

[0055] When the self-cleaning mode is operated in an energy-saving state, the energy consumption of the air conditioner during self-cleaning can be significantly reduced. When the self-cleaning mode is operated in a normal state, self-cleaning can be performed quickly to ensure the normal operation of the air conditioner self-cleaning.

[0056] The air conditioner self-cleaning control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention first obtains the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; based on the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity, it is determined whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state, and the operation of the self-cleaning mode is adjusted, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner self-cleaning while ensuring the self-cleaning effect.

[0057] In one example, if Figure 2 As shown, based on seasonal conditions and ambient humidity, the steps of determining whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state include:

[0058] Step S210: When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, if the scene is spring, summer or autumn, the self-cleaning mode is operated with energy-saving power.

[0059] When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, for example, when the obtained ambient humidity is greater than the preset humidity, if it is determined that the air conditioner is in spring, summer or autumn, the air conditioner does not need to lower the temperature too much to perform self-cleaning, and the self-cleaning mode is operated with energy-saving power.

[0060] Specifically, when the preset humidity is generally 55% to 65%, if the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, for example, the ambient humidity is greater than 65%, and it is determined that the air conditioner is in summer, the first energy-saving power corresponding to summer is obtained, and the self-cleaning mode is operated at the first energy-saving power.

[0061] If the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, it is determined that the scene in which the air conditioner is located is autumn, the second energy-saving power corresponding to autumn is obtained, and the self-cleaning mode is operated at the second energy-saving power.

[0062] If the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, it is determined that the air conditioner is in spring, and the third energy-saving power corresponding to spring is obtained, and the self-cleaning mode is operated at the third energy-saving power. Generally, the power of the first energy-saving power, the second energy-saving power, and the third energy-saving power decrease in sequence.

[0063] That is to say, in different seasons, different operating powers are selected to run the self-cleaning mode of the air conditioner, which can reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioner's self-cleaning while ensuring the self-cleaning effect.

[0064] Step S220: When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, if the scene is winter, the self-cleaning mode is operated at rated power.

[0065] When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, for example, when the obtained ambient humidity is greater than the preset humidity, if it is determined that the air conditioner is in the autumn and winter seasons, self-cleaning in winter requires greater power. In order to ensure the normal self-cleaning of the air conditioner, the self-cleaning mode is operated at rated power.

[0066] Specifically, if the air conditioner is determined to be in summer, the self-cleaning mode is run at 80% of the rated power. If the air conditioner is determined to be in spring, the self-cleaning mode is run at 90% of the rated power. If the air conditioner is determined to be in autumn, the self-cleaning mode is run at 90% of the rated power. If the air conditioner is determined to be in winter, the self-cleaning mode is run at 100% of the rated power.

[0067] In order to determine the magnitudes of the first energy-saving power, the second energy-saving power, and the third energy-saving power, before the step of obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located, the following steps are further included:

[0068] In winter, spring, summer, or autumn, the air conditioning control sensor measures the actual operating power when the condensate content in the air conditioner reaches a preset value. The preset value can be set according to user needs.

[0069] If the scene is summer, the actual operating power is the first energy-saving power, from which the first energy-saving power can be determined. If the scene is autumn, the actual operating power is the second energy-saving power, from which the second energy-saving power can be determined. If the scene is spring, the actual operating power is the third energy-saving power, from which the third energy-saving power can be determined. If the scene is winter, the actual operating power is the rated power, from which the rated power can be determined.

[0070] Based on the above embodiments, in one embodiment provided in this application, if Figure 3 As shown, the step of obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located also includes:

[0071] Step S310: Obtain the accumulated operating time of the air conditioner.

[0072] After the air conditioner is turned on, it can automatically determine whether it meets the self-cleaning conditions and obtain the accumulated running time. The accumulated running time is the time the air conditioner works normally.

[0073] Step S320: Determine whether the running time is greater than a preset cumulative running threshold.

[0074] Step S330: If the running time is greater than the preset cumulative running threshold, the subsequent steps are executed.

[0075] After obtaining the accumulated run time, the system determines whether the accumulated run time of the air conditioner exceeds the preset cumulative run threshold to determine whether the air conditioner needs to be cleaned. If the accumulated run time exceeds the preset cumulative run threshold, it indicates that there is a lot of dust in the air conditioner and the air conditioner meets the self-cleaning conditions. The air conditioner can then proceed to the next step.

[0076] If the accumulated operating time is less than or equal to the accumulated operating threshold and the amount of dust entering the air conditioner is limited, it means that the air conditioner does not meet the self-cleaning conditions and does not need to be self-cleaned.

[0077] Furthermore, to reduce energy consumption, if the air conditioner is operating in self-cleaning mode in energy-saving mode, the self-cleaning interval can be used to adjust the air conditioner's self-cleaning time. Specifically, after the air conditioner is operating in self-cleaning mode in energy-saving mode, the interval between two self-cleaning mode cycles is obtained. After obtaining the interval between the two self-cleaning mode cycles, it is determined whether the interval exceeds the preset time.

[0078] If the interval exceeds the preset time, the self-cleaning mode will run for the first duration. For example, if the user selects the energy-saving mode to run the self-cleaning mode, if the interval exceeds the preset time of 7 days, the self-cleaning mode will run for 20 minutes. If the interval does not exceed the preset time of 7 days, the self-cleaning mode will only run for 15 minutes.

[0079] Based on the above embodiments, in one embodiment provided in this application, if Figure 4 As shown, the steps of obtaining the seasonal conditions of the scene where the air conditioner is located include:

[0080] Step S410: Obtain the season information and ambient temperature of the scene where the air conditioner is located.

[0081] After the air conditioner is powered on and the user selects self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner uses a temperature sensor to obtain the ambient temperature. It also obtains seasonal information from the server. This seasonal information includes the ambient temperature corresponding to each season.

[0082] Step S420: Based on the season information and the ambient temperature, determine the season of the scene where the air conditioner is located.

[0083] After obtaining the season information and the ambient temperature, the seasonal conditions of the scene can be determined by matching the ambient temperature with the season information.

[0084] The following describes an air conditioner self-cleaning control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner self-cleaning control system described below and the control method described above can be referenced to each other.

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, the control system for air conditioner self-cleaning includes: an acquisition module 510 and a determination module 520 .

[0086] The acquisition module 510 is used to acquire the season and ambient humidity of the scene the air conditioner is in. The determination module 520 is used to determine whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the season and ambient humidity.

[0087] Figure 6An example of a physical structure diagram of an electronic device is shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 610, a communication interface 620, a memory 630, and a communication bus 640, wherein the processor 610, the communication interface 620, and the memory 630 communicate with each other via the communication bus 640. The processor 610 may call the logic instructions in the memory 630 to execute the control method including: obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; and determining whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity.

[0088] It should be noted that the electronic device in this embodiment can be a server, a PC, or other devices in specific implementation, as long as its structure includes the following: Figure 6 The processor 610, communication interface 620, memory 630, and communication bus 640 are shown, wherein the processor 610, communication interface 620, and memory 630 communicate with each other via the communication bus 640, and the processor 610 can call the logic instructions in the memory 630 to execute the above method. This embodiment does not limit the specific implementation form of the electronic device.

[0089] In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 630 can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0090] Furthermore, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer can execute the control method provided by the above-mentioned method embodiments, and the control method includes: obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity, determining whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state.

[0091] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it is implemented to execute the control method provided by the above-mentioned embodiments. The control method includes: obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity, determining whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state.

[0092] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, i.e., they may be located in one location or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected based on actual needs to achieve the objectives of the present embodiment. Persons of ordinary skill in the art will be able to understand and implement the present invention without inventive effort.

[0093] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, or of course, by hardware. Based on this understanding, the essence of the above technical solution or the part that contributes to the existing technology can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc., and includes a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment or certain parts of the embodiments.

[0094] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the present invention only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be encompassed by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling air conditioner self-cleaning, characterized in that: include: When the scene is winter, spring, summer or autumn, the actual operating power when the condensed water content in the air conditioner reaches a preset value is obtained respectively; If the scene is summer, the actual operating power is the first energy-saving power; If the scene is autumn, the actual operating power is the second energy-saving power; if the scene is spring, the actual operating power is the third energy-saving power; if the scene is winter, the actual operating power is the rated power; Obtaining the accumulated running time of the air conditioner; determining whether the running time is greater than a preset accumulated running threshold; if the running time is greater than the preset accumulated running threshold, obtaining the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene in which the air conditioner is located; determining whether to operate a self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity; When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, if the scene is spring, summer or autumn, the self-cleaning mode is operated at the energy-saving power; if the scene is summer, the self-cleaning mode is operated at the first energy-saving power; If the scene is autumn, the self-cleaning mode is operated at the second energy-saving power; If the scene is spring, the self-cleaning mode is operated at the third energy-saving power; wherein the power of the first energy-saving power, the second energy-saving power and the third energy-saving power decreases in sequence; When the ambient humidity meets the preset humidity, if the scene is winter, the self-cleaning mode is operated at rated power.

2. The air conditioner self-cleaning control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The preset humidity is 55% to 65%.

3. The air conditioner self-cleaning control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The step of obtaining the seasonal condition of the scene where the air conditioner is located comprises: Get the season information and ambient temperature of the scene where the air conditioner is located; Based on the season information and the ambient temperature, the season of the scene where the air conditioner is located is determined.

4. An air conditioner self-cleaning control system based on the air conditioner self-cleaning control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: include: The acquisition module is used to obtain the seasonal conditions and ambient humidity of the scene where the air conditioner is located; A determination module is used to determine whether to operate the self-cleaning mode in an energy-saving state based on the seasonal conditions and the ambient humidity.

5. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein: When the processor executes the program, the air conditioner self-cleaning control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is implemented.

6. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the air conditioner self-cleaning control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is implemented.

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