Waterproofing control methods, devices, storage media, and vehicles for air conditioners.

Abstract

This invention discloses a method, device, storage medium, and vehicle for waterproof control of a vehicle air conditioner. The method includes: acquiring the operating status of the air conditioner and weather information of the air conditioner's location; and controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information to control the waterproofing of the air conditioner. Therefore, the opening degree of the air inlet of the air conditioner can be flexibly adjusted according to the operating status and weather information of the air conditioner's location, reducing the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle control technology, and in particular to a waterproof control method, device, storage medium, and vehicle for a vehicle air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The air intake of a vehicle's air conditioner is usually located on the lower side of the windshield, making it easy for water to enter during rain. Rainwater can flow into the air conditioner. Various structural designs are used to prevent water from entering the air conditioner, but the water-proofing effect is poor, which reduces the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the first objective of this invention is to provide a waterproofing control method for vehicle air conditioners. This method can flexibly adjust the opening of the air inlet of the air conditioner according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location, reducing the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0004] The second objective of this invention is to provide a waterproof control device for an air conditioner in a vehicle.

[0005] A third objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium.

[0006] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a waterproof control method for an air conditioner in a vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with an air inlet corresponding to the air conditioner. The method includes: acquiring the operating status of the air conditioner and weather information of the location of the air conditioner; and controlling the opening of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information to control the waterproofing of the air conditioner.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a waterproof control method for a vehicle air conditioner controls the opening degree of the air inlet based on the acquired operating status of the air conditioner and weather information of the air conditioner's location, thereby achieving waterproof control of the air conditioner. Thus, the opening degree of the air inlet of the air conditioner can be flexibly adjusted according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location, reducing the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle is further provided with a water channel located below the air inlet, and the opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the operating state and weather information, including: when the operating state is open and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel; when the operating state is closed and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the humidity of the passenger compartment of the vehicle; when the operating state is open or closed and the weather information is not rainy, controlling the air inlet to be fully open.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the operation state being on and the weather information being rainy includes: the operation state being on and the weather information changing from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information being rainy and the operation state changing from off to on; the operation state being off and the weather information being rainy includes: the operation state being off and the weather information changing from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information being rainy and the operation state changing from on to off; the operation state being on or off and the weather information being non-rainy includes: the operation state being on and the weather information changing from rainy to non-rainy, or the operation state being off and the weather information changing from rainy to non-rainy, or the weather information being non-rainy and the operation state changing from on to off, or the weather information being non-rainy and the operation state changing from off to on.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille. The opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water tank, including: when the operating level is lower than a first preset level, controlling the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be fully open, and obtaining the water level of the water tank after a first preset time delay; when the water level is lower than the first preset water level, keeping the opening degree of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; when the water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to decrease, and controlling the operating level to decrease.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the opening degree of the air inlet is controlled based on the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water tank, and further includes: when the operating level is greater than or equal to a first preset level, controlling the fresh air inlet to be fully open and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to be a first opening degree; obtaining the water level of the water tank after a second preset time delay; when the water level is less than a second preset water level, keeping the opening degree of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; when the water level is greater than or equal to a second preset water level and less than a third preset water level, controlling the operating level to be reduced; when the water level is greater than or equal to a third preset water level, controlling the internal circulation of the air conditioner to be turned on, controlling the fresh air inlet to be closed, and controlling the fresh air grille to be fully open.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the air inlet includes a fresh air vent and a fresh air grille. The opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the humidity of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, including: acquiring the temperature inside the passenger compartment; when the humidity is less than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, controlling the fresh air vent and the fresh air grille to be fully open; when the humidity is greater than or equal to the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to a second opening degree, and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air vent to a third opening degree.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to a second opening degree and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air inlet to a third opening degree, the method further includes: controlling the vehicle to activate the defogging mode.

[0015] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a waterproof control device for an air conditioner in a vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with an air inlet corresponding to the air conditioner. The device includes: an acquisition module for acquiring the operating status of the air conditioner and weather information of the location of the air conditioner; and a control module for controlling the opening of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information to perform waterproof control on the air conditioner.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a waterproof control device for a vehicle air conditioner acquires the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location through an acquisition module, and controls the opening degree of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information through a control module to control the waterproofing of the air conditioner. Therefore, the opening degree of the air inlet of the air conditioner can be flexibly adjusted according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location, reducing the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0017] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a waterproof control program for an air conditioner for a vehicle, which, when executed by a processor, implements the waterproof control method for an air conditioner for a vehicle as described in the first aspect embodiment.

[0018] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, the above-described method for waterproof control of air conditioners for vehicles can flexibly adjust the opening of the air inlet of the air conditioner based on the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the location of the air conditioner, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0019] To achieve the above objectives, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, including a memory, a processor, and a waterproof control program for an air conditioner of a vehicle stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the waterproof control method for an air conditioner of a vehicle as described in the first aspect embodiment.

[0020] According to the vehicle of the present invention, the above-described air conditioner waterproof control method for vehicles can flexibly adjust the opening of the air inlet of the air conditioner according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the location of the air conditioner, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A flowchart of a waterproof control method for a vehicle air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof control device for an air conditioner in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, outlines an embodiment of the present invention for a waterproof control method, apparatus, storage medium, and vehicle for a vehicle air conditioner.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a waterproof control method for a vehicle air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the waterproofing control method for vehicle air conditioners includes the following steps:

[0028] Step S101: Obtain the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the location of the air conditioner.

[0029] Specifically, the operating status of the air conditioner is detected during vehicle operation, including whether it is on or off, and the weather information of the current location of the air conditioner is obtained, including whether it is rainy or not. The weather information can be obtained by means of sensors installed on the side of the windshield, etc., and this application does not impose specific restrictions.

[0030] Step S102: Control the opening of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information to control the waterproofing of the air conditioner.

[0031] Specifically, the air inlet opening is controlled under the following conditions: the air conditioner is in the on state and the weather information is rainy; the air conditioner is in the off state and the weather information is rainy; the air conditioner is in the on state and the weather information is not rainy; or the air conditioner is in the off state and the weather information is not rainy. This allows for flexible adjustment of the air inlet opening based on the air conditioner's operating status and the weather information at its location. For example, when the air conditioner is in the on or off state and the weather information changes from not rainy to rainy, the air inlet opening can be appropriately reduced to lower the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner, thus achieving waterproof control and improving the user experience.

[0032] In some embodiments, the vehicle is further provided with a water channel located below the air inlet, and the opening of the air inlet is controlled according to the operating status and weather information, including: when the operating status is on and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening of the air inlet according to the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel; when the operating status is off and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening of the air inlet according to the humidity of the vehicle's passenger compartment; and when the operating status is on or off and the weather information is not rainy, controlling the air inlet to be fully open.

[0033] Specifically, when controlling the air intake opening based on operating status and weather information, different operating statuses and weather conditions correspond to different control strategies. When the operating status is "on" and the weather is rainy, the system obtains the air conditioner's on / off setting and the water level in the drainage channel below the air intake to control the air intake opening accordingly. When the operating status is "off" and the weather is rainy, the humidity in the passenger compartment needs to be considered to prevent excessive humidity from affecting driving. The air intake opening is controlled based on the humidity to adjust the airflow into the passenger compartment. When the weather is not rainy, regardless of whether the operating status is "on" or "off," the air intake is kept fully open to obtain sufficient airflow. This allows for refined control of the air intake opening, making the adjustment of the air conditioner's air intake opening more flexible.

[0034] In some embodiments, the operating state being on and the weather information being rainy includes: the operating state being on and the weather information changing from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information being rainy and the operating state changing from off to on; the operating state being off and the weather information being rainy includes: the operating state being off and the weather information changing from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information being rainy and the operating state changing from on to off; the operating state being on or off and the weather information being non-rainy includes: the operating state being on and the weather information changing from rainy to non-rainy, or the operating state being off and the weather information changing from rainy to non-rainy, or the weather information being non-rainy and the operating state changing from on to off, or the weather information being non-rainy and the operating state changing from off to on.

[0035] Specifically, the operating status of the air conditioner or the weather information at its location may change during vehicle operation. When these changes occur, the control strategy is switched based on the updated operating status and weather information. For example, if the air conditioner is in the "on" state and the weather is rainy, the air conditioner may remain on while the weather changes from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather may be rainy while the air conditioner changes from "off" to "on." When the air conditioner is on and the weather changes from non-rainy to rainy, the control strategy for the air conditioner's air intake opening changes from keeping the air intake fully open to controlling the air intake opening based on the air conditioner's operating level and the water level in the condensate drain. When the weather is rainy and the air conditioner changes from "off" to "on," the control strategy for the air conditioner's air intake opening changes from controlling the air intake opening based on the humidity in the vehicle's passenger compartment to controlling the air intake opening based on the air conditioner's operating level and the water level in the condensate drain. It should be noted that this is only a partial example. Changes in the air conditioner opening control strategy due to changes in other operating states and weather conditions will not be listed here.

[0036] Therefore, the air conditioner opening control strategy can be switched according to the current operating status and weather conditions, further improving the flexibility of the air conditioner's air inlet opening adjustment.

[0037] In some embodiments, the air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille. The opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water tank, including: when the operating level is lower than a first preset level, controlling the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be fully open, and obtaining the water level of the water tank after a first preset time delay; when the water level is lower than the first preset water level, keeping the opening degree of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; when the water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to decrease, and controlling the operating level to decrease.

[0038] Furthermore, controlling the opening of the air inlet based on the air conditioner's operating setting and the water level in the water tank includes: when the operating setting is greater than or equal to a first preset setting, controlling the fresh air inlet to be fully open and controlling the opening of the fresh air grille to the first opening; obtaining the water level in the water tank after a second preset delay; when the water level is less than a second preset water level, keeping the opening of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; when the water level is greater than or equal to a second preset water level but less than a third preset water level, controlling the operating setting to be lowered; when the water level is greater than or equal to a third preset water level, controlling the air conditioner's internal circulation to start, controlling the fresh air inlet to be closed, and controlling the fresh air grille to be fully open.

[0039] Specifically, the air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille. When the air conditioner is in the on state and the weather information is rainy, the opening of the air inlet is controlled according to the air conditioner's operating level and the water level in the drainage tank. The operating level information of the air conditioner in the on state is obtained. If the operating level is less than the first preset level, it means that the air volume of the air conditioner's air inlet is small, and rainwater is not likely to flow into the air conditioner. The fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille are controlled to be fully open. After running for a first preset time, the water level in the drainage tank is detected. If the water level is less than the first preset water level, it means that the water level is within the safe range. The fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille are kept fully open. If the water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level, it means that the risk of rainwater flowing into the fresh air inlet has increased. The opening of the fresh air grille is controlled to be reduced, and the operating level is controlled to be lowered, thereby reducing the air volume and reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner.

[0040] If the operating speed is greater than or equal to the first preset speed, the fresh air vent is kept fully open, but the opening of the fresh air grille is adjusted to the first opening to reduce the amount of rainwater flowing into the drainage channel. After running for a second preset time, the water level in the drainage channel is checked. If the water level is less than the second preset water level, the fresh air vent is kept fully open and the fresh air grille is kept at the first opening. If the water level is greater than or equal to the second preset water level but less than the third preset water level, the operating speed is reduced to reduce the air intake. If the water level is greater than or equal to the third preset water level, the internal circulation of the air conditioner is turned on, and the fresh air vent is kept closed to completely prevent the possibility of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner. The fresh air grille is kept fully open to accelerate the flow of rainwater out of the drainage channel and prevent rainwater from accumulating under the windshield.

[0041] It should be noted that when controlling the opening of the air inlet according to the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water tank, the rainfall intensity on rainy days also needs to be considered. Different preset levels and various preset water levels are set for different rainfall intensities to achieve flexible adjustment of the opening of the air inlet.

[0042] Furthermore, as a specific example, a preset rainfall intensity threshold is set. When the obtained rainfall intensity is less than the preset rainfall intensity threshold, the first preset setting is set to level five. If the air conditioner's operating level is less than level five, the fresh air inlet and fresh air grille are fully opened to obtain the best air intake effect. After running for a first preset time, such as 15 seconds, the water level in the air conditioner's drain tank is detected to achieve the detection of the water level height in the drain tank.

[0043] If the water level in the drain trough is less than or equal to the first preset water level, keep the fresh air inlet and fresh air grille fully open. Assume the first preset water level is 1 / 5 of the distance between the bottom of the drain trough and the lower boundary of the fresh air inlet. This means that when the water level in the drain trough is less than or equal to 1 / 5 of the distance between the bottom of the drain trough and the lower boundary of the air inlet, the water level entering the air conditioner's drain trough is low, indicating a low risk of water ingress into the air conditioner. Therefore, keep the fresh air inlet and fresh air grille fully open. If the water level in the drain trough is greater than the first preset water level (i.e., greater than 1 / 5 of the distance between the bottom of the drain trough and the lower boundary of the air inlet), the water level in the air conditioner's drain trough is high, posing a risk of water ingress into the air conditioner. Reduce the opening of the fresh air grille, for example, to 4 / 5, and lower the operating speed, for example, from the third speed to the second speed.

[0044] If the air conditioner is set to level 5 or higher, the fresh air vents will be fully opened, and the opening of the fresh air grille will be adjusted to the first opening degree. Optionally, the first opening degree of the fresh air grille can be 2 / 3. After running for a second preset time, such as 14 seconds, the water level in the air conditioner's drain tank will be detected.

[0045] If the water level in the flow channel is less than or equal to the second preset water level, the fresh air inlet remains fully open and the fresh air grille remains at the first opening degree. Assuming the second preset water level is 1 / 6 of the distance between the bottom of the flow channel and the lower boundary of the fresh air inlet, the fresh air inlet remains fully open and the fresh air grille remains at the first opening degree. If the water level in the flow channel is greater than the second preset water level but less than the third preset water level, assuming the third preset water level is 1 / 4 of the distance between the bottom of the flow channel and the lower boundary of the fresh air inlet, the operating speed is reduced to decrease the air intake.

[0046] If the water level in the drainage channel is detected to be greater than or equal to the third preset water level (i.e., when the water level in the drainage channel is greater than or equal to 1 / 4 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the air inlet), indicating that the water level in the drainage channel is too high, the internal circulation of the air conditioner will be turned on, and the fresh air vent will be kept closed to completely prevent rainwater from flowing into the air conditioner. The fresh air grille will also be kept fully open to accelerate the flow of rainwater out of the drainage channel. If, after a period of time, such as after 30 seconds, the water level in the drainage channel is detected to be less than or equal to the second preset water level (i.e., when the water level is low), the air conditioner can be controlled to re-enter the external circulation mode. In order to obtain a better air intake effect, the fresh air vent will be kept fully open.

[0047] As another specific example, when the obtained rainfall intensity is greater than the preset rainfall intensity threshold, in order to prevent rainwater from flowing into the air conditioner, the air intake of the air conditioner can be reduced accordingly. That is, the first preset level can be set to level four. Reducing the level means reducing the air intake, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner when the rainfall is heavy.

[0048] If the air conditioner is set to a speed lower than four, the fresh air vent and fresh air grille will be fully opened to obtain the best air intake effect. After the first preset time, such as 10 seconds, the water level in the air conditioner's drain tank will be checked. By reducing the first preset time, the water level can be checked more frequently during periods of heavy rainfall, reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner.

[0049] If the water level in the drainage channel is less than or equal to the first preset water level, keep the fresh air inlet and fresh air grille fully open. Assuming the first preset water level is 1 / 4 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the fresh air inlet, when the water level in the drainage channel is less than or equal to 1 / 4 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the air inlet, keep the fresh air inlet and fresh air grille fully open. This will raise the first preset water level when there is heavy rainfall, preventing rainwater from flowing into the air conditioner while also providing sufficient preset water level height to avoid frequent adjustments to the opening. If the water level in the drainage channel is greater than the first preset water level, that is, when the water level in the drainage channel is greater than 1 / 4 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the air inlet, it indicates that the water level in the air conditioner's drainage channel is high, posing a risk of water entering the air conditioner. Reduce the opening of the fresh air grille, for example, reduce the opening of the fresh air grille to 4 / 5, and control the operating speed to be lowered, for example, reducing the original third speed to the second speed.

[0050] If the air conditioner is operating at level four or higher, the fresh air vents will be fully opened, and the opening of the fresh air grille will be adjusted to the first opening degree. Optionally, the first opening degree of the fresh air grille can be 2 / 3. After running for a second preset time, such as 8 seconds, the water level in the air conditioner's drain pan will be detected. Similarly, by reducing the second preset time, the water level can be detected more frequently when there is heavy rainfall, reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner.

[0051] If the water level in the drainage channel is less than or equal to the second preset water level, the fresh air inlet remains fully open and the fresh air grille remains at the first opening degree. Assuming the second preset water level is 1 / 5 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the fresh air inlet, the fresh air inlet remains fully open and the fresh air grille remains at the first opening degree when the water level in the drainage channel is less than or equal to 1 / 5 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the air inlet. If the water level in the drainage channel is greater than the second preset water level but less than the third preset water level, assuming the third preset water level is 1 / 3 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the fresh air inlet, the operating speed is reduced to decrease the air intake. Therefore, when rainfall is heavy, raising the second and third preset water levels prevents rainwater from flowing into the air conditioner while maintaining sufficient preset water level height to avoid frequent adjustments to the opening degree.

[0052] If the water level in the drainage channel is detected to be greater than or equal to the third preset water level (i.e., when the water level in the drainage channel is greater than or equal to 1 / 3 of the distance between the bottom of the drainage channel and the lower boundary of the air inlet), indicating that the water level in the drainage channel is too high, the internal circulation of the air conditioner will be turned on, and the fresh air vent will be kept closed to completely prevent rainwater from flowing into the air conditioner. The fresh air grille will also be kept fully open to accelerate the flow of rainwater out of the drainage channel. If, after a period of time, such as after 20 seconds, the water level in the drainage channel is detected to be less than or equal to the second preset water level (i.e., when the water level is low), the air conditioner can be controlled to re-enter the external circulation mode. In order to obtain a better air intake effect, the fresh air vent will be kept fully open.

[0053] In some embodiments, the air inlet includes a fresh air vent and a fresh air grille. The opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the humidity of the vehicle's passenger compartment, including: acquiring the temperature inside the passenger compartment; when the humidity is less than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, controlling the fresh air vent and the fresh air grille to be fully open; when the humidity is greater than or equal to the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to a second opening degree and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air vent to a third opening degree.

[0054] Specifically, when the air conditioner is off and the weather information indicates rain, the opening of the air inlet is controlled based on the humidity of the passenger compartment. The condensation humidity corresponding to the current temperature in the passenger compartment is obtained, and the opening of the air inlet is controlled based on the comparison between the humidity of the passenger compartment and the condensation humidity.

[0055] It should be noted that when controlling the opening of the air inlet based on the humidity of the passenger compartment, the intensity of rainfall during rainy days should also be considered in order to achieve flexible adjustment of the opening of the air inlet.

[0056] Furthermore, as a specific example, when the obtained rainfall intensity is less than the preset rainfall intensity threshold, if the humidity of the passenger compartment is less than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, it means that the humidity of the passenger compartment is low, so the fresh air inlet is fully closed and the fresh air grille is fully open. If the humidity of the passenger compartment is greater than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, it means that the humidity of the passenger compartment is high, and rainwater may flow into the air conditioner. Therefore, the opening degree of the fresh air grille is controlled to the second opening degree, and the opening degree of the fresh air inlet is controlled to the third opening degree. Here, it is assumed that the second opening degree is 1 / 2 and the third opening degree is 4 / 5.

[0057] When the measured rainfall intensity exceeds the preset rainfall intensity threshold, if the humidity in the passenger cabin is less than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, the fresh air vents will be fully closed and the fresh air grilles will be fully open. If the humidity in the passenger cabin is greater than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature, the second opening degree of the fresh air grille and the third opening degree of the fresh air vents will be adjusted. For example, if the second opening degree is adjusted to 1 / 3 and the third opening degree is adjusted to 1 / 2, the opening degree of the fresh air grille and the fresh air vents will be reduced when the rainfall intensity is high, so as to reduce the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner.

[0058] In some embodiments, after controlling the opening of the fresh air grille to a second opening and the opening of the fresh air vent to a third opening, the method further includes: controlling the vehicle to activate the defogging mode. That is, when the humidity in the passenger compartment is too high, the vehicle can also be controlled to activate the defogging mode to reduce the humidity inside the passenger compartment and improve the user experience.

[0059] In summary, the waterproof control method for a vehicle air conditioner according to embodiments of the present invention controls the opening degree of the air inlet based on the acquired operating status of the air conditioner and weather information of the air conditioner's location, thereby achieving waterproof control of the air conditioner. Therefore, the opening degree of the air inlet of the air conditioner can be flexibly adjusted according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location, reducing the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0060] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof control device for a vehicle air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the waterproof control device 100 for a vehicle air conditioner includes an acquisition module 110 and a control module 120.

[0061] The acquisition module 110 is used to acquire the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the location of the air conditioner; the control module 120 is used to control the opening of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information, so as to control the waterproofing of the air conditioner.

[0062] In some embodiments, the vehicle is also provided with a water channel located below the air inlet. The control module 120 is specifically used to: control the opening of the air inlet according to the operating level of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel when the operating state is on and the weather information is rainy; control the opening of the air inlet according to the humidity of the passenger compartment of the vehicle when the operating state is off and the weather information is rainy; and control the air inlet to be fully open when the operating state is on or off and the weather information is not rainy.

[0063] In some embodiments, the operating state being on and the weather information being rainy includes: the operating state being on and the weather information changing from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information being rainy and the operating state changing from off to on; the operating state being off and the weather information being rainy includes: the operating state being off and the weather information changing from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information being rainy and the operating state changing from on to off; the operating state being on or off and the weather information being non-rainy includes: the operating state being on and the weather information changing from rainy to non-rainy, or the operating state being off and the weather information changing from rainy to non-rainy, or the weather information being non-rainy and the operating state changing from on to off, or the weather information being non-rainy and the operating state changing from off to on.

[0064] In some embodiments, the air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille. The control module 120 is specifically configured to: control the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be fully open when the operating level is lower than a first preset level, and obtain the water level of the water tank after a first preset time delay; keep the opening of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged when the water level is lower than the first preset water level; and control the opening of the fresh air grille to decrease and control the operating level to decrease when the water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level.

[0065] In some embodiments, the control module 120 is specifically configured to: control the fresh air vent to be fully open and control the opening of the fresh air grille to be a first opening when the operating level is greater than or equal to a first preset level; obtain the water level of the water tank after a second preset time delay; keep the opening of the fresh air vent and the fresh air grille unchanged when the water level is less than a second preset water level; control the operating level to be reduced when the water level is greater than or equal to a second preset water level and less than a third preset water level; and control the internal circulation of the air conditioner to be turned on and control the fresh air vent to be closed and control the fresh air grille to be fully open when the water level is greater than or equal to a third preset water level.

[0066] In some embodiments, the air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille. The control module 120 is specifically used to: acquire the temperature inside the passenger compartment; control the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be fully open when the humidity is less than the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature; and control the opening degree of the fresh air grille to a second opening degree and the opening degree of the fresh air inlet to a third opening degree when the humidity is greater than or equal to the condensation humidity corresponding to the temperature.

[0067] In some embodiments, after controlling the opening of the fresh air grille to a second opening and controlling the opening of the fresh air vent to a third opening, the control module 120 is specifically used to: control the vehicle to turn on the defogging mode.

[0068] It should be noted that the description of the waterproof control device for air conditioners used in vehicles in this application is similar to the description of the waterproof control method for air conditioners used in vehicles in this application, and will not be repeated here.

[0069] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a waterproof control device for a vehicle air conditioner acquires the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location through an acquisition module, and controls the opening degree of the air inlet according to the operating status and weather information through a control module to control the waterproofing of the air conditioner. Therefore, the opening degree of the air inlet of the air conditioner can be flexibly adjusted according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the air conditioner's location, reducing the risk of rainwater entering the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0070] Figure 3 This is a schematic block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the vehicle 200 includes a memory 210 and a processor 220, wherein the waterproof control program for the air conditioner is stored in the memory 210 and can run on the processor 220. When the processor 220 executes the program, it implements the above-described waterproof control method for the air conditioner of the vehicle.

[0071] According to the vehicle of the present invention, the above-described air conditioner waterproof control method for vehicles can flexibly adjust the opening of the air inlet of the air conditioner according to the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the location of the air conditioner, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0072] In addition, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a waterproof control program for a vehicle air conditioner, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described waterproof control method for a vehicle air conditioner.

[0073] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, the above-described method for waterproof control of air conditioners for vehicles can flexibly adjust the opening of the air inlet of the air conditioner based on the operating status of the air conditioner and the weather information of the location of the air conditioner, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater flowing into the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0074] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0075] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0076] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0077] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0078] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0079] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner waterproofing control method for a vehicle, characterized by, The vehicle is provided with an air inlet corresponding to the air conditioner, and the method comprises: obtaining the running state of the air conditioner and weather information of the location where the air conditioner is located; controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running state and the weather information to control the air conditioner against water; the vehicle is also provided with a water channel located below the air inlet, and the control of the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running state and the weather information comprises: in the case that the running state is an open state and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running gear of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel; wherein the water channel has different water levels; in the case that the running state is a closed state and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the humidity of the passenger compartment of the vehicle; in the case that the running state is an open state or a closed state and the weather information is not rainy, controlling the air inlet to be in a fully open state; the air inlet comprises a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille, and the control of the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running gear of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel comprises: in the case that the running gear is less than a first preset gear, controlling the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be in a fully open state, and obtaining the water level of the water channel after a first preset time delay; in the case that the water level is less than a first preset water level, keeping the opening degree of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; in the case that the water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to decrease and controlling the running gear to decrease; in the case that the running gear is greater than or equal to the first preset gear, controlling the fresh air inlet to be in a fully open state and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to be a first opening degree; obtaining the water level of the water channel after a second preset time delay; in the case that the water level is less than a second preset water level, keeping the opening degree of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; in the case that the water level is greater than or equal to the second preset water level and less than a third preset water level, controlling the running gear to decrease; in the case that the water level is greater than or equal to the third preset water level, controlling the internal circulation of the air conditioner to be turned on, controlling the fresh air inlet to be in a closed state, and controlling the fresh air grille to be in a fully open state.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, the running state is an open state and the weather information is rainy, including: the running state is an open state and the weather information is switched from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information is rainy and the running state is switched from a closed state to an open state; the running state is a closed state and the weather information is rainy, including: the running state is a closed state and the weather information is switched from non-rainy to rainy, or the weather information is rainy and the running state is switched from an open state to a closed state; The running state is an open state or a closed state, and the weather information is non-rainy, comprising: the running state is an open state and the weather information is switched from rainy to non-rainy, or the running state is a closed state and the weather information is switched from rainy to non-rainy, or the weather information is non-rainy and the running state is switched from an open state to a closed state, or the weather information is non-rainy and the running state is switched from a closed state to an open state.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The air inlet comprises a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille, and the opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the humidity of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, comprising: acquiring the temperature in the passenger compartment; in the case that the humidity is less than the dew point humidity corresponding to the temperature, controlling the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be in a fully open state; in the case that the humidity is greater than or equal to the dew point humidity corresponding to the temperature, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to be a second opening degree, and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air inlet to be a third opening degree.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, After controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to be a second opening degree and the opening degree of the fresh air inlet to be a third opening degree, the method further comprises: controlling the vehicle to start the defogging mode.

5. An air conditioner waterproofing control device for a vehicle, characterized by comprising: The vehicle is provided with an air inlet corresponding to the air conditioner, and the device comprises: an acquisition module, configured to acquire the running state of the air conditioner and weather information of a location where the air conditioner is located; a control module, configured to control the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running state and the weather information, so as to perform waterproof control on the air conditioner; the vehicle is further provided with a water channel located below the air inlet, and the control of the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running state and the weather information comprises: in the case that the running state is an open state and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the running gear of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel; wherein the water channel has different water levels; in the case that the running state is a closed state and the weather information is rainy, controlling the opening degree of the air inlet according to the humidity of the passenger compartment of the vehicle; in the case that the running state is an open state or a closed state and the weather information is non-rainy, controlling the air inlet to be in a fully open state; the air inlet comprises a fresh air inlet and a fresh air grille, and the opening degree of the air inlet is controlled according to the running gear of the air conditioner and the water level of the water channel, comprising: in the case that the running gear is less than a first preset gear, controlling the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille to be in a fully open state, and acquiring the water level of the water channel after a first preset time delay; in the case that the water level is less than a first preset water level, keeping the opening degrees of the fresh air inlet and the fresh air grille unchanged; in the case that the water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level, controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to decrease, and controlling the running gear to decrease; in the case that the running gear is greater than or equal to the first preset gear, controlling the fresh air inlet to be in a fully open state, and controlling the opening degree of the fresh air grille to be a first opening degree; acquiring the water level of the water channel after a second preset time delay; In a case where the water level is less than a second preset water level, the opening degree of the fresh air outlet and the fresh air grille is kept unchanged; In a case where the water level is greater than or equal to the second preset water level and less than a third preset water level, the operation gear is controlled to be reduced; In a case where the water level is greater than or equal to the third preset water level, the internal circulation of the air conditioner is controlled to be turned on, the fresh air outlet is controlled to be in a closed state, and the fresh air grille is controlled to be in a fully open state.

6. A computer readable storage medium characterized by A storage medium having stored thereon an air conditioner waterproof control program for a vehicle, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner waterproof control method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-4.

7. A vehicle characterized by comprising: An air conditioner waterproof control program for a vehicle, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner waterproof control method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-4.

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