Air conditioning humidification method, device, equipment and storage medium

By setting up electronic valves in the air-conditioning humidification module and controlling the working state of the compressor and electronic valves using the heat exchanger pipe temperature, the problems of complex structure and insufficient humidification effect of the air-conditioning humidification module are solved, and efficient and reliable humidification effect is achieved.

CN115264892BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202210862203.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-07-20
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2042-07-20

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Technical Problem

The existing air conditioner humidification module has a complex structure and insufficient humidification effect, resulting in reliability and safety issues.

Method used

By setting up an electronic valve at the air inlet of the air conditioner humidification module, the working state of the compressor and electronic valve is controlled by using the indoor unit's heat exchanger pipe temperature to realize the humidification function and avoid direct contact between the humidification module and water vapor.

Benefits of technology

It improves the humidification effect, ensures the reliability and safety of the humidification module, simplifies the structure of the humidification module, and reduces manufacturing costs.

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Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioner humidification method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The method includes: determining, in response to a received switching command, whether the air conditioner is in heating mode; obtaining the temperature of a heat exchange tube in the air conditioner's indoor unit; determining a control strategy for the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and a set temperature; and controlling the operating state of the compressor and electronic valve based on the control strategy to achieve humidification. Embodiments of the present application address the complex structure and insufficient humidification performance of air conditioner humidification modules in the prior art, thereby improving humidification performance and user satisfaction.
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Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of household appliance processing technology, and in particular to an air conditioning humidification method, device, equipment and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] Modern air conditioners include a humidification function to prevent the air from becoming too dry during winter or cold weather. This humidification function typically relies on a separate humidification module within the air conditioner. The humidification module receives room-temperature air as input, which is then combined with the humidifying liquid in the humidification module before being released as a cooling airflow.

[0003] Since higher air temperature leads to greater water absorption and better humidification, conventional techniques often involve installing heat exchanger pipes and electromagnetic valves in humidification modules to control their heating capacity. This results in a complex humidification module structure, high manufacturing costs, and limited reliability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioning humidification method, device, equipment and storage medium to solve the problems of complex structure and insufficient humidification effect of air conditioning humidification modules in the prior art.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioning humidification method, wherein an air inlet of an air conditioning humidification module is provided with an electronic valve, which is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet; the air conditioning humidification method includes:

[0006] In response to the received switching command, determining that the air conditioner is in a heating mode;

[0007] Get the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0008] Determine the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the set temperature;

[0009] Based on the control strategy, the working status of the compressor and the electronic valve are controlled to complete the humidification function.

[0010] Optionally, based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the set temperature, the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is determined, including: if the heat exchange tube temperature is lower than the set temperature, determining the operating frequency of the compressor; when the operating frequency of the compressor is less than the maximum frequency, determining the control strategy as follows: adjusting the compressor frequency until the heat exchange tube temperature is within the set temperature range; controlling the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet, and enabling the humidification module to start humidification.

[0011] Optionally, the compressor frequency is adjusted until the heat exchange tube temperature is within a set temperature range, including: making the operating frequency of the compressor at a first frequency value within a first set time; making the operating frequency of the compressor at a second frequency value within a second set time, the second frequency value being greater than the first frequency value and not exceeding the maximum frequency; repeating the process of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor between the first frequency value and the second frequency value until the heat exchange tube temperature is within the set temperature range.

[0012] Optionally, if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, after determining the operating frequency of the compressor, it also includes: if the operating frequency of the compressor is equal to the maximum frequency, determining the control strategy to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0013] Optionally, based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the set temperature, the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is determined, including: if the heat exchange tube temperature is higher than the set temperature, the control strategy is determined to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0014] Optionally, the method further includes: if the air conditioner is not in heating mode, determining that the control strategy of the compressor and electronic valve of the air conditioner is to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0015] Optionally, if the air conditioner is not in heating mode, after determining that the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification, it also includes: controlling the compressor and the air conditioner's external fan to the running state; controlling the air conditioner's internal fan to be in the stopped state; adjusting the compressor frequency until the heat exchange tube temperature is within the set temperature range.

[0016] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioning and humidification device, wherein an air inlet of the air conditioning and humidification module is provided with an electronic valve, which is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet;

[0017] The air conditioning and humidification device includes:

[0018] a switching module, configured to determine, in response to a received switching command, whether the air conditioner is in a heating mode;

[0019] A detection module is used to obtain the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0020] A judgment module, used to determine the control strategy of the air conditioner compressor and electronic valve based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the set temperature;

[0021] The control module is used to control the working status of the compressor and the electronic valve based on the control strategy to complete the humidification function.

[0022] Optionally, the judgment module is specifically used to determine the operating frequency of the compressor if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature; when the operating frequency of the compressor is less than the maximum frequency, the control strategy is determined as: adjusting the compressor frequency until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range; controlling the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet, and enabling the humidification module to start humidification.

[0023] Optionally, the judgment module is specifically used to make the operating frequency of the compressor at a first frequency value within a first set time; make the operating frequency of the compressor at a second frequency value within a second set time, the second frequency value is greater than the first frequency value and does not exceed the maximum frequency; repeat the process of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor between the first frequency value and the second frequency value until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range.

[0024] Optionally, the judgment module is also used to, if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, determine the operating frequency of the compressor, and if the operating frequency of the compressor is equal to the maximum frequency, determine the control strategy to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0025] Optionally, the judgment module is specifically used to, if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is higher than the set temperature, determine the control strategy to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0026] Optionally, the judgment module is also used to, if the air conditioner is not in heating mode, determine that the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0027] Optionally, the judgment module is also used to, if the air conditioner is not in heating mode, after determining that the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification, also include: controlling the compressor and the air conditioner's external fan to the running state; controlling the air conditioner's internal fan to be in the stopped state; adjusting the compressor frequency until the heat exchange tube temperature is within the set temperature range.

[0028] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a control device, the control device comprising:

[0029] at least one processor;

[0030] and a memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor;

[0031] The memory stores instructions that can be executed by at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by at least one processor to enable the control device to execute the air conditioning and humidification method corresponding to any embodiment in the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application.

[0032] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer execution instructions are stored. When the computer execution instructions are executed by a processor, they are used to implement any air conditioning humidification method as described in the first aspect of the embodiment of the present application.

[0033] The air conditioner humidification method, apparatus, device, and storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application determine whether the air conditioner is in heating mode in response to a received switching command; obtain the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the air conditioner's indoor unit; determine the control strategy for the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the set temperature; and control the operating state of the compressor and electronic valve based on the control strategy to achieve the humidification function. Thus, by effectively utilizing the indoor unit's heat exchange tube to heat the air in the indoor unit to a suitable temperature, the heated air is then used to enhance the humidification effect of the humidification module. Furthermore, the reliability of the humidification module is ensured without adding additional structure to the humidification module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 1 A diagram of an application scenario of the air conditioning humidification method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 2 A flow chart of an air conditioning humidification method provided in accordance with one embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 3a A flowchart of an air conditioning humidification method provided in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 3b for Figure 3a A flow chart showing the embodiment of controlling the compressor frequency to adjust the temperature of the heat exchange tube;

[0039] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioning and humidifying device provided in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 5 A structural diagram of a control device provided in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0041] The above drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present disclosure, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the embodiments of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0043] The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described in detail in some embodiments. The following describes the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Modern air conditioners include a humidification function to prevent the air from becoming too dry when heating in winter or cold weather. The humidification function of a general air conditioner is implemented by a separate humidification module in the air conditioner. The humidification module is provided with an air duct connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, which introduces the air in the air conditioner into the humidification module. The air mixed with water is discharged through the rotation of the fan in the humidification module to achieve a humidification effect. Since the higher the air temperature, the stronger the ability to absorb moisture, a heating element is usually provided in the humidification module to increase the air temperature. However, this will cause the structure in the humidification module to be complex, and the enhancement of the humidification effect depends on the heating element. The heating element is in contact with water vapor for a long time, which affects its reliability and safety.

[0045] In order to solve this problem, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioning humidification method, which directly heats the air in the indoor unit to a set temperature and then introduces it into a humidification module to enhance the humidification effect. Since the heating module is not in direct contact with water vapor, the humidification effect is effectively guaranteed while ensuring the reliability and safety of the humidification function during long-term use.

[0046] The following explains the application scenarios of the embodiments of the present disclosure:

[0047] Figure 1 This is an application scenario diagram of the air conditioning humidification method provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is working, the heat exchange tube 102 in the indoor unit 101 is heated by the compressor 110, and the temperature of the heat exchange tube 102 is detected by the thermometer 103 to control the heat exchange tube 102 to heat the air in the air conditioner, and when the electronic valve 104 is opened, the heated air is blown into the humidification module 105, thereby achieving a humidification effect.

[0048] It should be noted that Figure 1 In the scenario shown, the indoor unit, compressor, heat exchange tube, thermometer, electronic valve and humidification module are illustrated by taking only one as an example, but the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this. That is, the number of indoor units, compressors, heat exchange tubes, thermometers, electronic valves and humidification modules can be arbitrary.

[0049] The air conditioning humidification method provided by the embodiment of the present application is described in detail below through specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments.

[0050] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of an air conditioning humidification method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The air conditioning humidification method is applied to a processor. The air inlet of the air conditioning humidification module is provided with an electronic valve, which is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet. Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioning humidification method provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0051] Step S201: In response to a received switching command, determine whether the air conditioner is in a heating mode.

[0052] Specifically, the switching command is issued by the air conditioner control device, which may be an air conditioner remote control or a smartphone application with a control function, and the switching command is a command to humidify rather than a command to heat.

[0053] When the processor receives the switching command, it will determine whether it is in heating mode at this time (such as determining the working status of the compressor to determine whether it is heating mode), so as to use the hot air generated inside the air conditioner indoor unit in the heating mode to heat the liquid in the humidification module to ensure the humidification effect.

[0054] Step S202: Acquire the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0055] Specifically, a temperature sensor connected to the processor is provided on the heat exchange tube, and the temperature in the heat exchange tube can be monitored in real time through the temperature sensor, so as to determine the corresponding control strategy according to the different temperatures in the heat exchange tube.

[0056] Step S203: Determine the control strategy of the compressor and the electronic valve of the air conditioner based on the difference between the temperature of the heat exchange tube and the set temperature.

[0057] Specifically, when the temperature in the heat exchange tubes is low, directly using the air inside the indoor unit to heat the liquid in the humidification module is less effective. If the temperature in the heat exchange tubes is higher, the humidification effect is better. Therefore, the temperature in the heat exchange tubes must be controlled at or above the set temperature. Depending on the actual temperature of the heat exchange tubes, the air conditioner compressor and electronic valve must be controlled to adopt different operating states to ensure humidification.

[0058] Step S204: Based on the control strategy, control the working states of the compressor and the electronic valve to complete the humidification function.

[0059] Specifically, by adjusting the operating status of the compressor and the fan according to the control strategy, the temperature of the air entering the humidification module can be guaranteed, thereby improving user comfort and satisfaction.

[0060] The air conditioner humidification method provided by the disclosed embodiments determines that the air conditioner is in heating mode in response to a received switching command; obtains the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the air conditioner's indoor unit; determines a control strategy for the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve based on the difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and a set temperature; and controls the operating states of the compressor and electronic valve based on the control strategy to achieve humidification. Thus, by effectively utilizing the indoor unit's heat exchange tubes, the air in the indoor unit is heated to a suitable temperature, and the heated air is then used to enhance the humidification effect of the humidification module. Furthermore, the reliability of the humidification module is ensured without adding additional structure to the humidification module.

[0061] Figure 3a This is a flow chart of an air conditioning humidification method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3a As shown, the air conditioning humidification method provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0062] Step S301: In response to a received switching command, determine whether the air conditioner is in a heating mode.

[0063] Step S302: Obtain the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0064] Specifically, step S301 to step S302 are Figure 2 The contents of steps S201 to S202 in the illustrated embodiment are the same and will not be repeated here.

[0065] Step S303: If the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, determine the operating frequency of the compressor.

[0066] Specifically, when the temperature of the heat exchange tube is low, if the air to be humidified entering the air conditioning humidification module is heated directly through the heat exchange tube, the heating effect is poor (this heating method is essentially heat exchange, and the higher the temperature of the heat exchange tube, the better the heating effect of the air to be humidified). At this time, it is necessary to adjust the working state of the compressor to increase the temperature of the heat exchange tube, enhance the heating effect, and further ensure the humidification effect.

[0067] Step S304: When the operating frequency of the compressor is less than the maximum frequency, the control strategy is determined to be to adjust the compressor frequency until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range.

[0068] Specifically, the higher the operating frequency of the compressor, the better its heating effect. Therefore, in order to make the compressor quickly reach the optimal heating state, the operating frequency of the compressor needs to be at the highest operating frequency. If the optimal operating frequency is not reached, the operating frequency of the compressor needs to be increased to the highest frequency in the shortest time to quickly increase the temperature of the heat exchange tube until it reaches the set temperature range.

[0069] In some embodiments, the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within a set temperature range, and the higher the better, the better the air heating effect, and thus the better the humidification effect.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3b As shown, it is a flow chart of controlling the compressor frequency to adjust the temperature of the heat exchange tube. The method of adjusting the temperature of the heat exchange tube by controlling the compressor frequency includes the following situations:

[0071] Step S3041: The operating frequency of the compressor is set to a first frequency value within a first set time period.

[0072] Specifically, since the compressor is kept at the highest frequency for a long time, it will affect the service life of the compressor (at the highest frequency, all components are under high temperature and high load working pressure, and they are prone to failure if they are in this state for a long time, resulting in a decrease in service life). Therefore, if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is low, the compressor can change between a higher operating frequency (first frequency value) and a high operating frequency (second frequency value) to ensure both the heating effect and the compressor in good working condition, thereby avoiding affecting the service life.

[0073] Step S3042: The operating frequency of the compressor is set to a second frequency value within a second set time period.

[0074] The second frequency value is greater than the first frequency value and does not exceed the maximum frequency.

[0075] Specifically, the time spent at the first frequency value and the second frequency value is different because the heating effect is better at the second frequency value, but the working pressure of the compressor-related components is higher at this time, while the heating effect is relatively poor at the first frequency value, but it is more friendly to the compressor-related components.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second frequency value can be directly taken as the highest frequency value to ensure the best heating effect.

[0077] Step S3043: Repeat the process of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor between the first frequency value and the second frequency value until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range.

[0078] Specifically, according to the temperature difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the lowest value of the set temperature range, the operating frequency of the compressor can be made to reciprocate between the first frequency value and the second frequency value for n cycles. In an ideal case, the temperature difference t, the first frequency value m1, the second frequency value m2, the first set time length T1, and the second set time length T2 satisfy the following relationship:

[0079] ,

[0080] Where p is a coefficient selected according to the compressor and air conditioner model, which is generally a constant; t is the temperature difference between the heat exchange tube temperature and the lowest value of the set temperature range; k is the product of p and t.

[0081] Therefore, the greater the difference between the first frequency value and the second frequency value, the shorter the second set time length in each cycle, and the longer the first set time length.

[0082] When the heat exchange tube temperature reaches the lowest value of the set temperature range, the compressor will complete the current corresponding set time (such as the first set time or the second set time) at the current operating frequency and then switch to a lower frequency state to avoid the heat exchange tube temperature from being too high.

[0083] Step S305: Control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet, and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0084] Specifically, when the temperature of the heat exchange tube reaches the set temperature range, the heating effect of the heat exchange tube on the air in the air conditioner reaches the best, and at this time the heated air can be passed into the humidification module.

[0085] When the electronic valve is opened, since the temperature of the air heated by the heat exchange tube is significantly higher than the air temperature in the humidification module, the heated air will automatically enter the humidification module to perform humidification work.

[0086] Step S306: If the operating frequency of the compressor is equal to the maximum frequency, the control strategy is to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0087] Specifically, when the operating frequency of the compressor has reached the maximum frequency, the frequency change of the compressor can no longer be controlled, and the air heated by the heat exchange tube is directly passed into the humidification module, thereby reducing waiting time, thereby reducing energy dissipation and improving energy utilization efficiency.

[0088] This step is a parallel solution to steps S304 to S305. After completing step S303, those skilled in the art may select a corresponding step to execute according to actual conditions.

[0089] Step S307: If the temperature of the heat exchange tube is higher than the set temperature, the control strategy is determined to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0090] Specifically, when the temperature of the heat exchange tube is higher than the set temperature (or the highest value of the set dimensional range), the compressor can be turned on without starting, but the air inlet can be opened directly to start humidification, because the temperature of the air in the air conditioner has reached the required temperature at this time and no further heating is required.

[0091] This step is a solution parallel to step S303 to step S306, and those skilled in the art can choose any solution to implement the corresponding steps.

[0092] Step S308: If the air conditioner is not in the heating mode, determine that the control strategy of the compressor and the electronic valve of the air conditioner is to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet, and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0093] Specifically, when the air conditioner is not in heating mode, waiting for the heat exchange tube to increase its temperature to the set temperature range will take a long time and be inefficient. Therefore, the electronic valve is opened first to start humidification, and the temperature of the heat exchange tube is gradually increased to take into account both humidification effect and efficiency.

[0094] Step S309: Control the compressor and the outdoor fan of the air conditioner to the running state.

[0095] Specifically, the compressor works to increase the temperature of the heat exchange tube, and the air conditioner's external fan works to move the air in the air conditioner toward the humidification module.

[0096] Step S310: Control the indoor fan of the air conditioner to be in a stopped state.

[0097] Specifically, by controlling the fan in the air conditioner to stop working, the air in the air conditioner is prevented from being directly pumped out (because it is not in heating mode at this time and there is no need to spray hot air to the outside).

[0098] Step S311: Adjust the compressor frequency until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range.

[0099] Specifically, the method for adjusting the working state of the compressor can refer to the corresponding description in the aforementioned steps, which will not be repeated here.

[0100] Steps S308 to S311 are parallel to steps S301 to S307 , and those skilled in the art may select corresponding steps to execute according to actual conditions.

[0101] Step S312: Based on the control strategy, control the working states of the compressor and the electronic valve to complete the humidification function.

[0102] Specifically, this step is Figure 2 The content of step S204 in the illustrated embodiment is the same and will not be repeated here.

[0103] The air conditioning humidification method provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure responds to the received switching command and selects the corresponding control strategy according to whether the air conditioner is in heating mode, the temperature of the heat exchange tube of the air conditioner, and the operating frequency of the compressor, so as to control the humidification module to maximize the humidification effect while maintaining efficiency. At the same time, there is no need for additional configuration and modification of the humidification module, which not only improves the humidification capacity but also ensures the reliability of the humidification module.

[0104] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioning and humidification device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the air inlet of the air conditioning and humidifying device 400 is provided with an electronic valve, which is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet;

[0105] The air conditioning and humidifying device 400 includes:

[0106] a switching module 410 for determining that the air conditioner is in a heating mode in response to a received switching command;

[0107] The detection module 420 is used to obtain the temperature of the heat exchange tube in the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0108] The judgment module 430 is used to determine the control strategy of the compressor and the electronic valve of the air conditioner based on the difference between the temperature of the heat exchange tube and the set temperature;

[0109] The control module 440 is used to control the working states of the compressor and the electronic valve based on the control strategy to achieve the humidification function.

[0110] Optionally, the judgment module 430 is specifically used to determine the operating frequency of the compressor if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature; when the operating frequency of the compressor is less than the maximum frequency, determine the control strategy as: adjust the compressor frequency until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range; control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet, and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0111] Optionally, the judgment module 430 is specifically used to make the operating frequency of the compressor at a first frequency value within a first set time; make the operating frequency of the compressor at a second frequency value within a second set time, the second frequency value is greater than the first frequency value and does not exceed the maximum frequency; repeat the process of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor between the first frequency value and the second frequency value until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within the set temperature range.

[0112] Optionally, the judgment module 430 is also used to, if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, determine the operating frequency of the compressor, and if the operating frequency of the compressor is equal to the maximum frequency, determine the control strategy to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0113] Optionally, the judgment module 430 is specifically configured to, if the temperature of the heat exchange tube is higher than a set temperature, determine the control strategy to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0114] Optionally, the judgment module 430 is also used to, if the air conditioner is not in heating mode, determine that the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

[0115] Optionally, the judgment module 430 is also used to, if the air conditioner is not in heating mode, after determining that the control strategy of the air conditioner's compressor and electronic valve is to control the electronic valve to open to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification, also include: controlling the compressor and the air conditioner's external fan to the running state; controlling the air conditioner's internal fan to be in the stopped state; adjusting the compressor frequency until the heat exchange tube temperature is within the set temperature range.

[0116] In this embodiment, the air conditioning humidification device can select the corresponding control strategy according to whether the air conditioner is in heating mode, the temperature of the air conditioner's heat exchange tube, and the operating frequency of the compressor through the combination of various modules, so as to control the humidification module to maximize the humidification effect while maintaining efficiency and improve user satisfaction.

[0117] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a control device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the control device 500 includes: a memory 510 and a processor 520.

[0118] The memory 510 stores a computer program that can be executed by at least one processor 520. The computer program is executed by at least one processor 520 to enable the control device to implement the air conditioning and humidification method provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0119] The memory 510 and the processor 520 may be connected via a bus 530 .

[0120] The relevant explanations can be understood by referring to the relevant descriptions and effects corresponding to the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0121] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon. The computer program is executed by a processor to implement the air conditioning humidification method provided by any of the above method embodiments.

[0122] The computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, or the like.

[0123] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor, they are used to implement the air-conditioning humidification method provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0124] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of modules is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple modules or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or modules, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0125] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the disclosure disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application that follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered merely as exemplary, and the true scope of the present application is indicated by the claims.

[0126] It will be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact construction that has been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof.

Claims

1. An air conditioning humidification method, characterized in that: The air inlet of the air conditioning and humidification module is provided with an electronic valve, which is used to control the switch of the air inlet; The air conditioning humidification method comprises: In response to the received switching command, determining that the air conditioner is in a heating mode; Obtaining the temperature of a heat exchange tube in an indoor unit of the air conditioner; Determining a control strategy for the compressor and the electronic valve of the air conditioner based on a difference between the temperature of the heat exchange tube and a set temperature; Based on the control strategy, controlling the working states of the compressor and the electronic valve to complete the humidification function; The determining of the control strategy of the compressor and the electronic valve of the air conditioner based on the difference between the temperature of the heat exchange tube and the set temperature includes: If the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, determining the operating frequency of the compressor; When the operating frequency of the compressor is less than the maximum frequency, the control strategy is determined as follows: The operating frequency of the compressor is maintained at a first frequency value within a first set time; the operating frequency of the compressor is maintained at a second frequency value within a second set time, wherein the second frequency value is greater than the first frequency value and does not exceed the maximum frequency; the process of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor between the first frequency value and the second frequency value is repeated until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within a set temperature range; the electronic valve is controlled to open to open the air inlet, and the humidification module starts humidification.

2. The air conditioning and humidification method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, after determining the operating frequency of the compressor, the method further includes: If the operating frequency of the compressor is equal to the maximum frequency, the control strategy is determined to be controlling the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

3. The air conditioning and humidification method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method of determining a control strategy of the compressor and the electronic valve of the air conditioner based on the difference between the temperature of the heat exchange tube and the set temperature further includes: If the temperature of the heat exchange tube is higher than the set temperature, the control strategy is determined to be to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

4. The air conditioning and humidification method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The method further comprises: If the air conditioner is not in the heating mode, the control strategy of the compressor of the air conditioner and the electronic valve is determined to be to control the electronic valve to open, so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification.

5. The air conditioning and humidification method according to claim 4, characterized in that: If the air conditioner is not in the heating mode, after determining that the control strategy of the air conditioner compressor and the electronic valve is to control the electronic valve to open so as to open the air inlet and enable the humidification module to start humidification, the method further includes: Controlling the compressor and the external fan of the air conditioner to an operating state; Controlling the internal fan of the air conditioner to be in a stopped state; The compressor frequency is adjusted until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within a set temperature range.

6. An air conditioning and humidifying device, characterized in that: The air inlet of the air conditioning and humidification module is provided with an electronic valve, which is used to control the switch of the air inlet; The air conditioning and humidifying device comprises: a switching module, configured to determine, in response to a received switching command, that the air conditioner is in a heating mode; A detection module, configured to obtain the temperature of a heat exchange tube in an indoor unit of the air conditioner; a judgment module, configured to determine a control strategy for the compressor of the air conditioner and the electronic valve based on a difference between the temperature of the heat exchange tube and a set temperature; A control module, configured to control the operating states of the compressor and the electronic valve based on the control strategy to achieve a humidification function; The judgment module is specifically used to: If the temperature of the heat exchange tube is lower than the set temperature, the operating frequency of the compressor is determined; when the operating frequency of the compressor is lower than the maximum frequency, the control strategy is determined as follows: The operating frequency of the compressor is maintained at a first frequency value within a first set time; the operating frequency of the compressor is maintained at a second frequency value within a second set time, wherein the second frequency value is greater than the first frequency value and does not exceed the maximum frequency; the process of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor between the first frequency value and the second frequency value is repeated until the temperature of the heat exchange tube is within a set temperature range; the electronic valve is controlled to open to open the air inlet, and the humidification module starts humidification.

7. A control device, characterized in that: include: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor; The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the control device to perform the air conditioning and humidification method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which are used to implement the air-conditioning and humidification method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 when executed by a processor.

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