Control method, system, electronic device and medium for rapid cooling and heating mode

By adjusting the compressor frequency and expansion valve opening in the air conditioner rapid cooling and heating mode, and correcting the exhaust temperature and refrigerant pressure, the problem of oil return conflict between the compressor is solved, rapid cooling or heating and stable operation is achieved, and user experience is improved.

CN115540309BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202210928400.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-08-03
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2042-08-03

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Technical Problem

When the existing air conditioner is started, the compressor starts up and the oil return function will conflict with the oil return function, resulting in poor oil return of lubricant and affecting the stability and service life of the air conditioner system.

Method used

By adjusting the compressor to the initial frequency and the expansion valve to the initial opening and correcting based on the exhaust temperature and refrigerant pressure, fast cooling or heating is achieved while quickly returning oil.

Benefits of technology

On the basis of quickly completing the oil return, the rapid cooling or heating of the air conditioner is achieved, which improves the user experience, avoids the compressor oil shortage, and extends the service life of the air conditioner system.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a control method, system, electronic device and medium for a rapid cooling and heating mode. The control method includes: determining that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening; based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, correcting the operating frequency of the compressor on the basis of the initial frequency; based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, correcting the opening of the expansion valve on the basis of the initial opening. The control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode provided by the present invention first adjusts the compressor to an initial frequency for operation, adjusts the expansion valve to an initial opening for operation, uses the exhaust temperature of the compressor to correct the operating frequency of the compressor, and simultaneously uses the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger to correct the opening of the expansion valve, so that the air conditioner can achieve the purpose of rapid cooling or heating on the basis of quickly completing oil return, thereby improving user experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to a control method, system, electronic equipment and medium for a rapid cooling and heating mode. Background Art

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, people's demands for quality of life are also getting higher and higher, and this demand is particularly evident in household appliances. Nowadays, almost all models of air conditioners have added a rapid cooling and heating mode function, but the adjustment of the rapid cooling and heating system is mainly controlled by the air outlet temperature and the room cooling time.

[0003] The significance of rapid cooling and heating is to achieve rapid cooling or heating within 5-10 minutes of startup. However, the activation of the rapid cooling and heating mode will conflict with the oil return function when the compressor starts. How to balance the two functional points is a problem that is difficult to solve with the existing rapid cooling mode. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system, electronic device, and medium for controlling a rapid cooling and heating mode, which are at least used to solve the problem that the activation of the rapid cooling and heating mode of an existing air conditioner conflicts with the oil return function when the compressor is started.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling a rapid cooling and heating mode, comprising:

[0006] Determining that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein the initial frequency corresponds to the maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to the minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner;

[0007] Based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency;

[0008] Based on the exhaust gas temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the opening degree of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening degree.

[0009] According to a control method for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the step of correcting the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency and the exhaust temperature of the compressor includes:

[0010] When the exhaust gas temperature is lower than a first target exhaust gas temperature, increasing the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency;

[0011] When the exhaust gas temperature is greater than or equal to the first target exhaust gas temperature, the operating frequency of the compressor is reduced or maintained based on the initial frequency.

[0012] According to a control method for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by one embodiment of the present invention, the first target exhaust temperature is the exhaust temperature corresponding to the compressor when the cooling or heating efficiency is the highest.

[0013] According to a control method for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by one embodiment of the present invention, the step of correcting the opening of the expansion valve based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger on the basis of the initial opening includes:

[0014] determining a first adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the exhaust gas temperature;

[0015] determining a second adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the refrigerant pressure;

[0016] On the basis of the initial opening degree, the opening degree of the expansion valve is determined based on the first adjustment amount and the second adjustment amount.

[0017] According to a control method for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by one embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining a first adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the exhaust gas temperature includes:

[0018] When the exhaust temperature is lower than a second target exhaust temperature, reducing the first adjustment amount;

[0019] When the exhaust temperature is greater than or equal to the second target temperature, the first adjustment amount is increased.

[0020] According to a control method for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by one embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining the second adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the refrigerant pressure includes:

[0021] When the refrigerant pressure is less than the target refrigerant pressure, increasing the second adjustment amount;

[0022] When the refrigerant pressure is greater than or equal to the target refrigerant pressure, the second adjustment amount is reduced.

[0023] According to a method for controlling a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by one embodiment of the present invention, after the step of determining that the air conditioner is in the rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening, and before the step of correcting the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the method further includes:

[0024] After a preset time after the compressor completes oil return, the subsequent steps are performed.

[0025] The present invention also provides a control system for a rapid cooling and heating mode, comprising:

[0026] an adjustment module, configured to determine that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjust the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjust the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein the initial frequency corresponds to a maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to a minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner;

[0027] a first correction module, configured to correct the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency and based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor;

[0028] The second correction module is used to correct the opening of the expansion valve based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger on the basis of the initial opening.

[0029] An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the above-mentioned control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode when executing the program.

[0030] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode is implemented.

[0031] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer can execute the above-mentioned control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode.

[0032] The control method, system, electronic device and medium for the rapid cooling and heating mode provided by the present invention determine that the air conditioner is in the rapid cooling and heating mode, first adjust the compressor to the initial frequency for operation, and adjust the expansion valve to the initial opening for operation. In the subsequent operation process, the exhaust temperature of the compressor is used to correct the operating frequency of the compressor, and at the same time, the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger are used to correct the opening of the expansion valve, so that the air conditioner can achieve the purpose of rapid cooling or heating on the basis of quickly completing oil return, thereby improving user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a rapid cooling and heating mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by another embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by another embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the entire process of the rapid cooling and heating mode provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a control system for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Reference numerals:

[0041] 510, adjustment module; 520, first correction module; 530, second correction module; 610, processor; 620, communication interface; 630, memory; 640, communication bus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0046] The present invention provides a control method for a rapid cooling and heating mode, which is used to control an air conditioner. The controlled air conditioner can be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a cabinet air conditioner, a window air conditioner, a ceiling air conditioner, etc., without limitation herein.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the rapid cooling and heating mode includes the following steps:

[0048] Step S110: Determine that the air conditioner is in the rapid cooling and heating mode, adjust the compressor to the initial frequency, and adjust the expansion valve to the initial opening.

[0049] After the air conditioner is turned on, if the user inputs a rapid cooling and heating mode, the air conditioner starts the rapid cooling and heating mode according to the rapid cooling and heating mode command. In this embodiment, the rapid cooling and heating mode includes: a rapid cooling mode and a rapid heating mode.

[0050] When the air conditioner is activated in rapid cooling or heating mode, it adjusts the compressor frequency and expansion valve opening. The compressor is adjusted to its initial frequency, and the expansion valve is simultaneously adjusted to its initial opening. The initial compressor frequency corresponds to the air conditioner's maximum oil return frequency; that is, when the compressor is at its initial frequency, the compressor's oil return rate is at its maximum at that frequency. The initial expansion valve opening corresponds to the air conditioner's minimum oil return opening, meaning the expansion valve initial opening is maintained at the valve opening that produces the lowest return oil level. This ensures the maximum oil return rate is maintained throughout the air conditioner's operation.

[0051] Specifically, when the compressor is running, the refrigerant in the compressor is quickly discharged and circulated in the piping system. During this circulation process, the lubricating oil is discharged from the compressor along with the refrigerant and enters the piping. Only when this discharged lubricating oil smoothly returns to the compressor (i.e., oil return) can the dynamic balance of the lubricating oil in the entire system be maintained. Otherwise, the compressor will be damaged due to oil shortage.

[0052] To address the above issues, when the air conditioner is activated in rapid cooling or heating mode, the frequency is rapidly adjusted to the initial frequency. After the compressor starts, the frequency is directly and rapidly increased to the maximum oil return frequency. To ensure rapid oil return during operation at the maximum oil return frequency, the expansion valve opening is simultaneously controlled and adjusted. The expansion valve opening is driven by a stepper motor, which reduces the expansion valve opening so that the initial expansion valve opening corresponds to the air conditioner's minimum oil return opening. For example, the expansion valve opening can be 500 steps when the air conditioner is off. The baseline opening is set based on the operating mode, corresponding to the outdoor temperature and compressor frequency; for example, the baseline opening can be 300 steps. That is, after the air conditioner starts normally, the expansion valve opening is first reduced from 500 steps to 300 steps. If the rapid cooling or heating mode is activated, it is further reduced from 300 steps to the minimum oil return opening. This allows the compressor and expansion valve to maintain the maximum oil return rate, allowing some discharged lubricating oil to quickly return to the compressor, maintaining the dynamic balance of lubricating oil throughout the system.

[0053] Step S120: Based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency.

[0054] The increase in the operating frequency of the compressor directly affects the cooling and heating speed of the air conditioner. However, as the operating frequency of the compressor increases, the discharge speed of the lubricating oil also becomes faster and faster. When the discharge speed of the lubricating oil exceeds the maximum oil return speed of the oil return capillary, oil shortage is likely to occur.

[0055] To this end, after adjusting the compressor and expansion valve, in order to ensure the cooling and heating speed of the air conditioner, the air conditioner obtains the exhaust temperature of the compressor through a sensor, and corrects the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency based on the exhaust temperature, so that the exhaust temperature can be maintained within a certain range while ensuring oil return, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating speed of the air conditioner.

[0056] Step S130: Based on the exhaust gas temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening.

[0057] While the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency based on the exhaust temperature, the air conditioner continues to obtain the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger through the sensor.

[0058] Specifically, during cooling, the air conditioner obtains the refrigerant pressure in the indoor heat exchanger through a sensor. Based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure in the indoor heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected based on the initial opening of the expansion valve. On the basis of ensuring that the refrigeration condition can return oil normally, the cooling speed of the air conditioner is ensured.

[0059] During heating, the air conditioner obtains the refrigerant pressure in the outdoor heat exchanger through a sensor. Based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure in the outdoor heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening of the expansion valve. On the basis of ensuring that the heating condition can return oil normally, the heating speed of the air conditioner is ensured.

[0060] The control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode provided by the present invention first adjusts the compressor to an initial frequency for operation, adjusts the expansion valve to an initial opening for operation, uses the exhaust temperature of the compressor to correct the operating frequency of the compressor, and simultaneously uses the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger to correct the opening of the expansion valve, so that the air conditioner can achieve the purpose of rapid cooling or heating on the basis of quickly completing oil return, thereby improving the user experience.

[0061] In one example, if Figure 2 As shown, step S120: based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the step of correcting the operating frequency of the compressor on the basis of the initial frequency includes:

[0062] Step S210: Determine whether the exhaust gas temperature reaches the first target exhaust gas temperature.

[0063] After the air conditioner obtains the exhaust temperature of the compressor through the sensor, it compares the exhaust temperature of the compressor with the first target exhaust temperature to determine whether the exhaust temperature reaches the first target exhaust temperature.

[0064] Step S220: when the exhaust gas temperature is lower than the first target exhaust gas temperature, increasing the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency.

[0065] Since the exhaust temperature is the temperature of the exhaust gas after the compressor works, it can be measured from the exhaust pipe with a thermometer. The exhaust temperature is proportional to the pressure ratio and the suction temperature. The greater the pressure ratio, the higher the suction temperature, and the higher the exhaust temperature. In the process of ensuring rapid cooling and heating of the air conditioner, it is necessary to ensure that the exhaust temperature is within a stable range. Therefore, a first target exhaust temperature is set. The first target exhaust temperature is generally lower than 150 degrees Celsius. Those skilled in the art can set the first target exhaust temperature to any reasonable value so that it meets more specific application scenarios. For example, the first target exhaust temperature can be set to the exhaust temperature corresponding to the highest cooling or heating efficiency.

[0066] After comparison, when it is determined that the detected exhaust temperature is lower than the first target exhaust temperature, that is, when the detected exhaust temperature is less than the first target exhaust temperature, it means that the exhaust temperature does not meet the design requirements and the exhaust temperature needs to be further increased, the operating frequency of the compressor is increased based on the initial frequency of the compressor.

[0067] Step S230: When the exhaust gas temperature is greater than or equal to the first target exhaust gas temperature, the operating frequency of the compressor is reduced or maintained based on the initial frequency.

[0068] When the exhaust temperature of the compressor is greater than or equal to the first target exhaust temperature, that is, when the detected exhaust temperature is ≥ the first target exhaust temperature, it means that the exhaust temperature has exceeded the design requirement and there is no need to further increase the exhaust temperature. In this case, the operating frequency of the compressor is reduced based on the initial frequency, or the operating frequency of the compressor is maintained to continue working.

[0069] After the adjustment, the exhaust temperature can be obtained again, and the operating frequency of the compressor can be further corrected using the first target exhaust temperature.

[0070] Based on the above embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, step S130: based on the exhaust gas temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the step of correcting the opening of the expansion valve on the basis of the initial opening includes:

[0071] Step S310: Determine a first adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the exhaust gas temperature.

[0072] After the air conditioner obtains the exhaust temperature through the sensor, it determines a first adjustment amount for the expansion valve opening based on the exhaust temperature. For example, when the exhaust temperature is low, the value of the first adjustment amount is reduced, and when the exhaust temperature is high, the value of the first adjustment amount is increased.

[0073] Specifically, before obtaining the exhaust temperature, a second target exhaust temperature is set. The second target exhaust temperature is generally lower than 150 degrees Celsius. Those skilled in the art can set the second target exhaust temperature to any reasonable value so that it meets more specific application scenarios. For example, the second target exhaust temperature can be set to the temperature corresponding to the highest cooling or heating efficiency.

[0074] After determining the second target exhaust temperature, the air conditioner obtains the exhaust temperature through a sensor, compares the detected exhaust temperature with the second target exhaust temperature, and determines whether the detected exhaust temperature reaches the second target exhaust temperature.

[0075] After comparison, if it is determined that the detected exhaust temperature is lower than the second target exhaust temperature, that is, the detected exhaust temperature is less than the second target exhaust temperature, it means that the exhaust temperature does not meet the design requirements and the exhaust temperature needs to be further increased, then the first adjustment amount is reduced to reduce the opening of the expansion valve.

[0076] When the exhaust temperature of the compressor is greater than or equal to the second target exhaust temperature, that is, when the detected exhaust temperature is ≥ the second target exhaust temperature, it means that the exhaust temperature has exceeded the design requirement and there is no need to further increase the exhaust temperature. In this case, the first adjustment amount is increased to increase the opening of the expansion valve.

[0077] Generally, when the detected exhaust temperature is less than the second target exhaust temperature, the first adjustment amount is a negative value to reduce the opening of the expansion valve. When the detected exhaust temperature is greater than or equal to the second target exhaust temperature, the first adjustment amount is a positive value to increase the opening of the expansion valve.

[0078] Step S320: Determine a second adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the refrigerant pressure.

[0079] After the air conditioner obtains the refrigerant pressure through the sensor, it determines the second adjustment amount for the expansion valve opening based on the refrigerant pressure. For example, when the refrigerant pressure is low, the value of the second adjustment amount is increased, and when the refrigerant pressure is high, the value of the second adjustment amount is decreased.

[0080] Specifically, before obtaining the refrigerant pressure in the indoor heat exchanger or the outdoor heat exchanger, a target refrigerant pressure is set first. Those skilled in the art can set the target refrigerant pressure to any reasonable value so that it meets more specific application scenarios.

[0081] After determining the target refrigerant pressure, the air conditioner obtains the refrigerant pressure through the sensor and compares the detected refrigerant pressure with the target refrigerant pressure to determine whether the detected refrigerant pressure reaches the target refrigerant pressure.

[0082] After comparison, if it is determined that the detected refrigerant pressure is less than the target refrigerant pressure, that is, when the detected refrigerant pressure is less than the target refrigerant pressure, it means that the refrigerant pressure does not meet the design requirements and the pressure needs to be further increased, then the second adjustment amount is increased to increase the opening of the expansion valve.

[0083] When the refrigerant pressure of the compressor is greater than or equal to the target refrigerant pressure, that is, when the detected refrigerant pressure ≥ the target refrigerant pressure, it means that the refrigerant pressure has exceeded the design requirement and there is no need to further increase the pressure. In this case, the second adjustment amount is reduced to reduce the opening of the expansion valve.

[0084] Generally, when the detected refrigerant pressure is less than the target refrigerant pressure, the second adjustment amount is a positive value to increase the opening of the expansion valve. When the detected refrigerant pressure is greater than or equal to the target refrigerant pressure, the second adjustment amount is a negative value to decrease the opening of the expansion valve.

[0085] Step S330: Based on the initial opening, the opening of the expansion valve is determined based on the first adjustment amount and the second adjustment amount.

[0086] After the initial opening degree, the first adjustment amount, and the second adjustment amount are determined, the opening degree of the expansion valve is determined based on the initial opening degree, the first adjustment amount, and the second adjustment amount.

[0087] Specifically, the initial opening corresponds to the air conditioner's minimum oil return opening. The first adjustment amount is determined by the detected exhaust temperature, while the second adjustment amount is determined by the detected refrigerant pressure. The actual opening of the expansion valve is determined based on the weighted impact of the first and second adjustment amounts on the opening.

[0088] In other words, actual opening = initial opening + k1 * first adjustment + k2 * second adjustment. k1 is the weight of the first adjustment's effect on the opening, and k2 is the weight of the second adjustment's effect on the opening. By adjusting these weights, the optimal actual opening can be obtained, achieving rapid cooling or heating while ensuring the fastest possible oil return.

[0089] After the adjustment, the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure can be obtained again, and the opening of the expansion valve can be further corrected using the second target exhaust temperature and the target refrigerant pressure.

[0090] In order to ensure normal oil return, after step S110 and before step S120, the process further includes: performing subsequent steps after a preset time after the compressor completes oil return.

[0091] For example, after the air conditioner detects that the compressor oil return is complete (after 3 minutes), that is, after the air conditioner determines the initial frequency and initial opening, it continues to operate at the initial frequency and initial opening for a period of time. After the oil return stabilizes, the air conditioner controls the compressor exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger to correct the compressor's operating frequency and the expansion valve opening. On the one hand, when the compressor has not completed oil return, the compressor operation is not stable. At this time, the error of using the compressor exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger to correct the air conditioner is large. On the other hand, in order to ensure rapid oil return, the compressor's operating frequency and the expansion valve opening are not corrected before the oil return is completed, so as to achieve the purpose of rapid cooling or heating.

[0092] The following describes a control system for a rapid cooling and heating mode provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The control system for the rapid cooling and heating mode described below and the control method described above can be referenced to each other.

[0093] like Figure 5 As shown, the control system of the rapid cooling and heating mode includes: an adjustment module 510 , a first correction module 520 and a second correction module 530 .

[0094] The adjustment module 510 is configured to adjust the compressor to an initial frequency and the expansion valve to an initial opening when the air conditioner is in rapid cooling mode. The initial frequency corresponds to the air conditioner's maximum oil return frequency, and the initial opening corresponds to the air conditioner's minimum oil return opening. A first correction module 520 is configured to correct the compressor's operating frequency based on the initial frequency based on the compressor's exhaust temperature. A second correction module 530 is configured to correct the expansion valve opening based on the initial opening based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger.

[0095] Figure 6 An example of a physical structure diagram of an electronic device is shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 610, a communication interface 620, a memory 630, and a communication bus 640, wherein the processor 610, the communication interface 620, and the memory 630 communicate with each other via the communication bus 640. The processor 610 may call the logic instructions in the memory 630 to execute the control method including: determining that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein the initial frequency corresponds to the maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to the minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner; based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency; based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening.

[0096] It should be noted that the electronic device in this embodiment can be a server, a PC, or other devices in specific implementation, as long as its structure includes the following: Figure 6 The processor 610, communication interface 620, memory 630, and communication bus 640 are shown, wherein the processor 610, communication interface 620, and memory 630 communicate with each other via the communication bus 640, and the processor 610 can call the logic instructions in the memory 630 to execute the above method. This embodiment does not limit the specific implementation form of the electronic device.

[0097] In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 630 can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0098] Furthermore, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer can execute the control method provided by the above-mentioned method embodiments, and the control method includes: determining that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein, the initial frequency corresponds to the maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to the minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner; based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency; based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening.

[0099] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it is implemented to execute the control method provided by the above embodiments, and the control method includes: determining that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein, the initial frequency corresponds to the maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to the minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner; based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency; based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening.

[0100] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, i.e., they may be located in one location or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected based on actual needs to achieve the objectives of the present embodiment. Persons of ordinary skill in the art will be able to understand and implement the present invention without inventive effort.

[0101] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, or of course, by hardware. Based on this understanding, the essence of the above technical solution or the part that contributes to the existing technology can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc., and includes a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment or certain parts of the embodiments.

[0102] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0103] The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the present invention only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be encompassed by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for rapid cooling and heating mode, characterized in that: include: Determining that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein the initial frequency corresponds to the maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to the minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner; Based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the operating frequency of the compressor is corrected on the basis of the initial frequency; if the exhaust temperature is less than a first target exhaust temperature, the operating frequency of the compressor is increased on the basis of the initial frequency; if the exhaust temperature is greater than or equal to the first target exhaust temperature, the operating frequency of the compressor is reduced or maintained on the basis of the initial frequency; the first target exhaust temperature is the exhaust temperature corresponding to the compressor when the cooling or heating efficiency is the highest; Based on the exhaust gas temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger, the opening of the expansion valve is corrected on the basis of the initial opening; based on the exhaust gas temperature, a first adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening is determined, including decreasing the first adjustment amount when the exhaust gas temperature is less than a second target exhaust gas temperature; and increasing the first adjustment amount when the exhaust gas temperature is greater than or equal to the second target temperature; based on the refrigerant pressure, a second adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening is determined; based on the initial opening, the opening of the expansion valve is determined based on the first adjustment amount and the second adjustment amount; During cooling, the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger is the refrigerant pressure in the indoor heat exchanger; during heating, the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger is the refrigerant pressure in the outdoor heat exchanger.

2. The control method of the rapid cooling and heating mode according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining a second adjustment amount of the expansion valve opening based on the refrigerant pressure includes: When the refrigerant pressure is less than the target refrigerant pressure, increasing the second adjustment amount; When the refrigerant pressure is greater than or equal to the target refrigerant pressure, the second adjustment amount is reduced.

3. The control method of the rapid cooling and heating mode according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of determining that the air conditioner is in the rapid cooling and heating mode, adjusting the compressor to the initial frequency, and adjusting the expansion valve to the initial opening, and before the step of correcting the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor, the method further includes: After a preset time after the compressor completes oil return, the subsequent steps are performed.

4. A control system for a rapid cooling and heating mode based on the control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: include: an adjustment module, configured to determine that the air conditioner is in a rapid cooling and heating mode, adjust the compressor to an initial frequency, and adjust the expansion valve to an initial opening; wherein the initial frequency corresponds to a maximum oil return frequency of the air conditioner, and the initial opening corresponds to a minimum oil return opening of the air conditioner; a first correction module, configured to correct the operating frequency of the compressor based on the initial frequency and based on the exhaust temperature of the compressor; The second correction module is used to correct the opening of the expansion valve based on the exhaust temperature and the refrigerant pressure of the heat exchanger on the basis of the initial opening.

5. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 is implemented.

6. A computer program product, characterized in that The computer program product includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer executes the control method for the rapid cooling and heating mode according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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