Start-up control method of air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and specifically relates to a startup control method for air conditioners, which aims to solve the problem that after an abnormal power outage in a community, when all air conditioners are started at the same time when a call comes in, it is very easy to cause damage to the community power grid and air conditioners. The control method performs an initial score on the air conditioner usage habits of each community user according to the air conditioner usage habits of each community user; and then formulates a delayed startup sequence based on the initial score of each community user. When the community abnormal power outage comes back, the air conditioners of each community user can be started according to the delayed startup sequence. The startup control method for air conditioners provided by the present invention starts the air conditioners one by one or in batches according to the delayed startup sequence, which can not only avoid the impact of starting each air conditioner at the same time on the community power grid, but also start each air conditioner in combination with the user's usage habits of the air conditioner, which can improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular relates to a startup control method for an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, air conditioners have become common household appliances in daily life. Due to the high power consumption of air conditioners, especially in the summer when electricity consumption is at its peak, multiple air conditioners working at the same time will bring a large load to the community power grid, which can easily cause a large-scale power outage in the community. However, after such an abnormal power outage, if the air conditioners in the community are started at the same time when the power comes back suddenly, it will cause a great impact on the power grid, which can easily cause damage to the community power grid and air conditioners. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem in the prior art that after an abnormal power outage in the community, when a call comes, all the air conditioners in the community start working at the same time, which easily causes damage to the community power grid and air conditioners.

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a startup control method for an air conditioner, comprising the following steps:

[0005] Obtain and analyze the initial information of users in each community to obtain the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community;

[0006] According to the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community, an initial score is given to the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community;

[0007] Based on the initial scores of air conditioner usage habits of users in each community, a delayed start sequence is developed;

[0008] When a community power outage occurs, determine whether it is an abnormal power outage; if so, start the air conditioners of each community user in a delayed start sequence; if not, start the air conditioners of each community user in a normal sequence.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the step of initially scoring the air conditioner usage habits of each community user includes:

[0010] According to the user's attention to different types of initial information, a scoring weight is set for each type of initial information.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the control method further includes: real-time monitoring of the usage status of the air conditioners of each community user to dynamically adjust the initial score and obtain the real-time score, and formulate a delayed start sequence.

[0012] In a possible implementation manner, the step of starting the air conditioners of the community users in a delayed start sequence includes:

[0013] Based on the real-time scores, the air conditioners of users in each community will be started in batches from high to low.

[0014] In a possible implementation manner, the step of starting the air conditioners of the community users in a delayed start sequence includes:

[0015] Based on the real-time scores, the air conditioners of users in each community are started one by one in descending order of scores.

[0016] In a possible implementation, when the community has a power outage, the step of determining whether it is an abnormal power outage includes:

[0017] Obtain the household bus current of users in each community;

[0018] If the number of households with community users' incoming bus current less than the set current value is ≥2 within the set time, an abnormal power outage is determined.

[0019] In a possible implementation manner, the set time range is 2 to 3S, and the set current value range is greater than 0A and less than 0.1A.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the method further includes: obtaining a time interval T1 between the abnormal power outage time and the incoming call time;

[0021] If the time interval T1 is less than the set time interval T, when the air conditioner is turned on, it operates according to the memory mode during the power outage;

[0022] On the contrary, when the air conditioner is turned on, it operates according to the recommended mode.

[0023] In a possible implementation, before the step of running the air conditioner in the recommended operating mode at startup, it also includes: deep learning the usage habits of air conditioners of users in each community, and obtaining the recommended operating mode at startup.

[0024] In a possible implementation manner, the initial information of each community user includes the number of users, age, air conditioner usage time period, set temperature, and operation mode.

[0025] Compared with the related art, the startup control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0026] The air conditioner startup control method provided by the present invention can initially score the air conditioner usage habits of each community user according to the air conditioner usage habits of each community user, and then formulate a delayed startup sequence according to the initial scores of each community user. When the community has an abnormal power outage and the power comes back, the air conditioners of each community user can be started according to the delayed startup sequence.

[0027] Compared with the solution in the related art that when a community suffers an abnormal power outage and power is restored again, the air conditioners of each user in the community are started up at the same time, which causes a greater impact on the community power grid and causes damage to the power grid and each air conditioner, the air conditioner start-up control method provided by the present invention can start the air conditioners one by one or in batches according to the delayed start sequence based on the air conditioner usage habits of community users, which not only avoids the impact on the power grid caused by starting each air conditioner at the same time, but also starts each air conditioner in combination with the user's usage habits of the air conditioner, thereby improving the user experience.

[0028] In addition to the technical problems solved by the embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the technical features that constitute the technical scheme, and the beneficial effects brought about by the technical features of the technical scheme, other technical problems that can be solved by the start-up control method of the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present invention, other technical features included in the technical scheme, and the beneficial effects brought about by these technical features will be further described in detail in the specific implementation methods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The preferred implementation of the air conditioner startup control method of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a startup control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a startup control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a startup control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] As described in the background technology, during the peak period of electricity consumption in summer, the community power grid is heavily loaded, and it is easy to have a large-scale power outage in the community. When the power comes back, it is easy to cause damage to the power grid and power-consuming equipment. The inventor has found through research that the reason for this problem is that community users usually use air conditioners for cooling in the hot summer to reduce the indoor temperature and improve the comfort of the indoor environment. Since the power of the air conditioner is relatively large, it brings a large load to the community power grid, resulting in a large-scale power outage in the community; when the power comes back, the air conditioners of the community users are started at the same time, and the instantaneous starting voltage of each air conditioner is relatively large, which has a greater impact on the community power grid and each air conditioner, and it is easy to cause damage to the power grid and the air conditioner.

[0034] In response to the above technical problems, the present invention provides an air conditioner startup control method, which performs an initial score on the air conditioner usage habits of each community user according to the air conditioner usage habits of each community user; and then formulates a delayed startup sequence based on the initial score of each community user.

[0035] When the power is restored again after an abnormal power outage in the community, the air conditioners of the users in the community can be started in the delayed start sequence. In this way, the present invention starts the air conditioners one by one or in batches in the delayed start sequence, which can not only avoid the impact of starting all the air conditioners at the same time on the community power grid, but also start each air conditioner in combination with the user's usage habits of the air conditioner, which can improve the user experience.

[0036] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] An embodiment of the present invention provides a startup control method for an air conditioner, which is implemented based on an air conditioner system. To facilitate understanding of the solution protected by the control method provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner system is first introduced.

[0038] The air conditioner system involved in the embodiment of the present invention includes air conditioners of community users connected to the community power grid and a cloud or cloud platform connected to the signals of each air conditioner. Each air conditioner is provided with a monitoring device, which is connected to the cloud; the monitoring device can record the operating status of each household air conditioner and feed back the operating status of the air conditioner to the cloud; the cloud analyzes the above data according to the operating status of each user's air conditioner and gradually simulates a more accurate user's habit of using the air conditioner.

[0039] For example, the operating status of the air conditioner recorded by the monitoring device includes but is not limited to the start time, shutdown time, common operating modes and mode switching conditions of the air conditioner, so that the cloud can obtain the operating modes, time points and time periods that users frequently use the air conditioner through analysis.

[0040] Furthermore, each community user's home bus is provided with a current detection device, which is connected to the cloud signal. The current detection device is used to detect the current on each user's home bus and send the detected current value to the cloud. The cloud determines whether the power outage in the user's home is a large-scale power outage in the community (abnormal power outage) based on the current conditions of each user's home bus.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the startup control method of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0042] Step S100: Acquire and analyze the initial information of each community user to obtain the air conditioner usage habits of each community user.

[0043] Specifically, the initial information of each community user includes the operating status information of the user's air conditioner and the user's family member information. For example, the operating status information of the air conditioner includes but is not limited to the start time, shutdown time, common operating mode, set temperature, etc. of the air conditioner, and the family member information of the user includes but is not limited to the number of people in the user's family, age, and other considerations related to the use of the air conditioner.

[0044] The operating status information of the air conditioner of the above user can be obtained by the monitoring device installed in the air conditioner terminal, and the collected operating status data of the air conditioner can be transmitted to the cloud. The family member information of the above user can be input through a mobile terminal with communication function connected to the cloud signal. The mobile terminal has software (APP) for controlling the operation of the air conditioner, and the family member information can be input or changed through the app. Of course, the cloud can also obtain the operating status information of some air conditioners from the mobile terminal.

[0045] The cloud obtains the initial information of the above-mentioned community users and analyzes the initial information to obtain the usage habits of the air conditioner, such as the operating modes, time points and time periods frequently used by users.

[0046] Step S200: performing an initial scoring of the air conditioner usage habits of the users in each community according to the air conditioner usage habits of the users in each community.

[0047] Specifically, firstly, different weight ratios are set for evaluating the acquired initial information according to the user's attention, so as to obtain a comprehensive initial score of the initial information of the community users, that is, to obtain the initial score of the air-conditioning habits of each community user.

[0048] For example, the initial information obtained includes the population, age, and time period of use of the air conditioner. Before the initial scoring of the user's air conditioning habits is performed, different weight ratios can be set according to the user's attention to each parameter. For example, compared with the time period of use of the air conditioner, it is preferred to consider parameters with a larger population, a younger age, or an older age, and assign a larger weight to it, and the initial score of the user's habit of using the air conditioner is calculated based on the weight configuration set.

[0049] Step S300: Formulate a delayed start sequence based on the initial scores of the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community.

[0050] Specifically, according to the initial scores of the air conditioner usage habits of the users in each community, the initial scores of all users in the community are sorted from large to small to formulate a delayed start sequence. The extended start procedure in the embodiment of the present invention refers to: when the community has an abnormal power outage (large-scale power outage), when the power comes back, the start procedure of the air conditioners of each user in the community is followed to avoid the impact of the air conditioners of the users in the community starting at the same time on the power grid.

[0051] Exemplarily, the delayed start procedure in the embodiment of the present invention includes starting each air conditioner one by one, wherein starting each air conditioner one by one means starting each air conditioner one by one according to the initial score of each community user from high to low.

[0052] The delayed start procedure in the embodiment of the present invention also includes starting each air conditioner in batches. The above-mentioned starting each air conditioner in batches means that the initial score of each community user can be segmented from high to low according to the number of air conditioners of community users and the load capacity of the power grid. The number of users corresponding to each score segment can be the same or different, and each score segment corresponds to a batch. Therefore, each air conditioner in each community user can be divided into multiple batches and started in batches.

[0053] Step S400: When a power outage occurs in a community, determine whether it is an abnormal power outage.

[0054] Specifically, first, the current detection device installed on the household bus of each community user is used to obtain the household bus current of each community user, and the obtained household bus current of each user is transmitted to the cloud. The cloud collects the household bus current of each user and determines whether the conditions for abnormal power outage in the community are met.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present invention, the condition for abnormal power outage in the community set by the cloud is: if the number of households whose household current of community users is less than the set current value within the set time range is ≥ 2, it is determined to be an abnormal power outage, or it is determined to be a large-scale abnormal power outage in the community.

[0056] For example, when community users use electricity normally, the current of the user's home bus that uses electricity normally will be greater than the set current value; within the set time before determining that a user's home has a power outage, if the current of other users' home buses is greater than the set current value, then the user is judged to have a normal power outage.

[0057] If within the set time before determining that a certain user has a power outage, the current of the household bus of at least two households is less than the set current value, it is determined that a large-scale power outage has occurred among community users, and therefore the power outage to the user's home is an abnormal power outage.

[0058] Furthermore, the setting time in the embodiment of the present invention ranges from 2 to 3S, and the setting current value ranges from greater than 0 and less than 0.1A. With such a setting, the shorter the setting time, the greater the possibility of abnormal power outages in the community, that is, at an instant the current value of the household bus of each user in the community is less than the set current value.

[0059] Furthermore, if the set community abnormal power outage conditions are met, step S500 is executed: the air conditioners of the users in each community are started in a delayed start sequence.

[0060] Specifically, the air conditioners in each community user can be started one by one according to the initial scores of each community user from high to low; that is, the air conditioners in the community users are started one by one.

[0061] Alternatively, the air conditioners in the community can be divided into multiple batches according to the initial scores of each community user from high to low and started in batches; that is, according to the total number of households in the community and the load capacity of the community power grid, the air conditioners of each community user can be divided into multiple batches, and each batch can start multiple air conditioners at the same time.

[0062] On the contrary, if the adjustment of the community abnormal power outage is not met, step S600 is executed: the air conditioners of each community user are started in normal order. Compared with the delayed start procedure during the community abnormal power outage, each air conditioner is started in normal order, that is, the air conditioner can be started when a call comes, without delayed start, which will not be repeated here.

[0063] Compared with the solution in the prior art that when an abnormal power outage occurs in the community and the power is restored again, the air conditioners of various users in the community are started up at the same time, causing a greater impact on the power grid and causing damage to the power grid and the air conditioners, the air conditioner start-up control method provided by the present invention can start the air conditioners one by one or in batches according to the delayed start sequence according to the air conditioner usage habits of the community users, which not only avoids the impact on the power grid caused by starting all air conditioners at the same time, but also starts each air conditioner in combination with the user's usage habits of the air conditioner, which can improve the user experience.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, a control method provided in another embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0065] Step S100': obtaining the initial information of each community user, and analyzing the air conditioner usage habits of each community user. This step is the same as step S100 and will not be repeated here.

[0066] Step S200': performing an initial scoring on the air conditioner usage status of each community user according to the air conditioner usage status of each community user. This step is the same as step S200 and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] Step S300': monitor the usage status of the air conditioners of the users in each community in real time, dynamically adjust the initial score, obtain the real-time score, and formulate a delayed start sequence.

[0068] Specifically, the usage status of the air conditioners of each community user is detected in real time, and the acquired operating status information of the air conditioners is transmitted to the cloud. The cloud adjusts the user's initial score according to the acquired operating status information, thereby obtaining the dynamic real-time score of the community user. This setting can improve the accuracy of the score of the air conditioner usage habits of each community user, and the delayed start sequence formulated accordingly is more in line with the needs of users, improving the user experience.

[0069] In this embodiment, the monitoring device installed on the air conditioner of each community user is used to monitor the operating status of the air conditioner in real time, and transmit the operating status information to the cloud. For example, when the set temperature, start time, shutdown time, etc. of the air conditioner changes, the user's habit score also changes, and the dynamic real-time score of the user can be obtained.

[0070] The delayed start sequence may be formulated based on the real-time scores of the above-mentioned community users, including: based on the real-time scores, starting the air conditioners of each community user in batches according to the rating scores from high to low; or, based on the real-time scores, starting the air conditioners of each community user one by one according to the rating scores from high to low, which will not be repeated here.

[0071] Step S400': when a power outage occurs in the community, determine whether it is an abnormal power outage. If so, execute step S500': start the air conditioners of each community user in a delayed start sequence; otherwise, execute step S600': start the air conditioners of each community user in a normal sequence.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention provides a startup control method for an air conditioner, further comprising:

[0073] Step S701: Obtain the time interval T1 between the abnormal power outage time and the power incoming time.

[0074] Specifically, when an abnormal power outage occurs in the community, the abnormal power outage time is recorded, and when the community power grid is powered again, the call time is recorded, thereby obtaining the time interval T1 between the abnormal power outage time and the call time.

[0075] Step S702: Determine whether the time interval T1 is less than or equal to the set time interval T. Specifically, the cloud has a preset time interval T. After the cloud obtains the actual time interval T1, it compares it with the set time interval T and determines whether the above time interval T1 is less than or equal to the set time interval T.

[0076] If the time interval T1 is less than or equal to the set time interval T, execute step 703: when the air conditioner is turned on, the air conditioner operates according to the memory mode during the power outage, that is, if the time interval between the abnormal power outage and the incoming call in the community is short, the air conditioner can operate in the memory mode during the power outage when it is started.

[0077] On the contrary, if the time interval T1 is greater than the set time interval T, step S704 is executed: when the air conditioner is turned on, the air conditioner operates according to the recommended mode, which will not be repeated here.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present invention, before executing step S704, the cloud needs to deeply learn the usage habits of air conditioners of users in each community and obtain the recommended operating mode when starting the air conditioner.

[0079] Specifically, the cloud obtains the initial information of users in each community and analyzes the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community. Based on deep learning, the operating modes preferred by users are analyzed and can be used as recommended operating modes when restarting the air conditioner. This way, the operating mode of the air conditioner that is restarted due to an abnormal power outage and a call will be in line with the user's habits, thereby improving the user experience.

[0080] The various embodiments or implementation methods in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0081] It should be noted that the phrases "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "an exemplary embodiment", "some embodiments", etc. mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiments may include certain features, structures or characteristics, but not every embodiment may include the certain features, structures or characteristics. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when describing certain features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly or not explicitly described.

[0082] In general, terms should be understood, at least in part, by the context in which they are used. For example, the term "one or more" as used herein may be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or may be used to describe a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense, depending, at least in part, on the context. Similarly, terms such as "a," "an," or "the" may also be understood to convey singular usage or to convey plural usage, depending, at least in part, on the context.

[0083] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A startup control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Obtain and analyze the initial information of users in each community to obtain the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community; According to the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community, different weight ratios are set for various parameters contained in the initial information of users in each community; Determine the initial score of the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community according to the weight ratio; Based on the initial scores of air conditioner usage habits of users in each community, a delayed start sequence is developed; When a community experiences a power outage, determine whether it is an abnormal power outage; If so, the air conditioners of the users in each community are started in the delayed start sequence; if not, the air conditioners of the users in each community are started in the normal sequence.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The usage status of air conditioners of users in each community is monitored in real time to dynamically adjust the initial score, obtain the real-time score, and formulate a delayed start sequence.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of starting the air conditioners of the community users in a delayed start sequence comprises: Based on the real-time scores, the air conditioners of users in each community will be started in batches from high to low.

4. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of starting the air conditioners of the community users in a delayed start sequence comprises: Based on the real-time scores, the air conditioners of users in each community are started one by one in descending order of scores.

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the community is experiencing a power outage, the steps of determining whether it is an abnormal power outage include: Obtain the household bus current of users in each community; If the number of households with community users' incoming bus current less than the set current value is ≥2 within the set time, an abnormal power outage is determined.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The setting time range is 2 to 3S, and the setting current value range is greater than 0A and less than 0.1A.

7. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: Get the time interval T1 between the abnormal power outage time and the incoming call time; If the time interval T1 is less than the set time interval T, when the air conditioner is turned on, it operates according to the memory mode during the power outage; On the contrary, when the air conditioner is turned on, it operates according to the recommended mode.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: Before the step of operating the air conditioner according to the recommended mode, the method further includes: Deeply learn the air conditioner usage habits of users in each community and obtain the recommended operating mode when starting the air conditioner.

9. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The initial information of each community user includes the number of users, age, air conditioner usage time period, set temperature, and operation mode.

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