Air conditioner and control method thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to an air conditioner and a control method thereof. The air conditioner includes a shell, a display screen, and a drive assembly. The shell has an air outlet, and the display screen is movably arranged at the air outlet. The drive assembly is connected to the shell, and the output end of the drive assembly is connected to the display screen to drive the display screen to move to the air outlet or in a direction away from the air outlet. When the user needs to operate the display screen, the drive assembly drives the display screen to move toward the air outlet and be located at the air outlet, so that the user can operate the air conditioner through the display screen; when the user does not need to operate the display screen, the drive assembly drives the display screen to move away from the air outlet, so as not to affect the air outlet of the air conditioner, that is, to provide the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic information technology, and in particular to an air conditioner and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the development of smart home technology, more and more home appliances are equipped with display screens. The addition of screens facilitates the interaction between people and devices and greatly improves the user experience.

[0003] For example, most common air conditioners with screens are cabinet air conditioners, and the air outlets of existing cabinet air conditioners are all on the front. For air conditioners with screens, the screens are placed on the front, occupying the space for the air outlets. Therefore, most cabinet air conditioners with screens on the market now have air outlets on both sides or on the top, which affects the cooling or heating effect to a certain extent. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an air conditioner and a control method thereof, wherein the air conditioner can control the positions of a display screen and an air outlet of a shell according to user requirements, thereby facilitating user operation while not affecting the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner.

[0005] To this end, in a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, comprising: a shell having an air outlet; a display screen movably arranged at the air outlet; a drive component connected to the shell, and an output end of the drive component is connected to the display screen to drive the display screen to move to the air outlet or in a direction away from the air outlet.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the display screen is a flexible screen, and the driving assembly includes: a first rotating shaft, the display screen is connected to the outer peripheral side of the first rotating shaft and is wound around the outer peripheral side of the first rotating shaft; a first driving member, the output end of the first driving member is connected to the first rotating shaft, and is used to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate, so as to drive the display screen to unfold and be located at the air outlet; or, is used to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the display screen to be wound around the first rotating shaft and move in a direction away from the air outlet.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the drive assembly is disposed in the shell and corresponds to the air outlet, and the drive assembly includes: a second rotating shaft, a display screen and an air outlet portion are disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the second rotating shaft, and the air outlet portion is provided with ventilation holes; a second driving member, an output end of the second driving member is connected to the second rotating shaft, and is used to drive the second rotating shaft to rotate, so as to drive the display screen to move to be aligned with the air outlet or to move in a direction away from the air outlet.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the cross-sectional shape of the second rotating shaft is circular, and the display screen is a curved screen.

[0009] In a possible implementation manner, the area of ​​the display screen is smaller than or equal to the area of ​​the air outlet.

[0010] In a possible implementation manner, at least one of a display button, a presence detection sensor, and a distance sensor is disposed on the housing.

[0011] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, including: receiving a first electrical signal to turn on a display screen; controlling a driving component to drive the display screen to move to an air outlet; and turning on the display screen.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the receiving of the first electrical signal to turn on the display screen includes: obtaining the presence information of the target object; obtaining the position information between the target object and the air conditioner, the position information including the angle and / or distance between the target object and the air conditioner; if the position information is within a preset range, sending the first electrical signal to turn on the display screen.

[0013] In a possible implementation, receiving the electrical signal for turning on the display screen includes: receiving a first electrical signal sent by a user when a display button disposed on the air conditioner is activated.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the method further includes: receiving a second electrical signal for turning off the display screen; and controlling the driving component to drive the display screen to move in a direction away from the air outlet.

[0015] According to the air conditioner and control method thereof provided in the embodiment of the present application, the air conditioner includes a shell, a display screen and a drive assembly, the shell has an air outlet, and the display screen is movably arranged at the air outlet; the drive assembly is connected to the shell, and the output end of the drive assembly is connected to the display screen to drive the display screen to move to the air outlet or in a direction away from the air outlet. When the user needs to operate the display screen, the drive assembly drives the display screen to move toward the air outlet and be located at the air outlet, so as to facilitate the user to operate the air conditioner through the display screen; when the user does not need to operate the display screen, the drive assembly drives the display screen to move away from the air outlet, so as not to affect the air outlet of the air conditioner, that is, to provide the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the prior art descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In addition, in the drawings, the same components are marked with the same reference numerals, and the drawings are not drawn according to the actual scale.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing and a display screen provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing and a display screen provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a display screen and a first rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a display screen and a second rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0023] Figure 7 A flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Shell; 11. Air outlet; 2. Display screen; 3. First rotating shaft; 4. Second rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1 , Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 2 , Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing and a display screen provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1 , Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a housing and a display screen provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 2 .

[0028] An embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, including a shell 1, a display screen 2 and a drive component, the shell 1 has an air outlet 11, and the display screen 2 is movably arranged at the air outlet 11; the drive component is connected to the shell 1, and the output end of the drive component is connected to the display screen 2 to drive the display screen 2 to move toward the air outlet 11 or in a direction away from the air outlet 11.

[0029] It should be understood that the air conditioner is a cabinet air conditioner, and the air outlet 11 is located on the front of the shell 1, that is, the side facing the user or the center of the room. Compared with setting the air outlet 11 on the side of the shell 1, when the air outlet 11 is located on the front of the shell 1, the air conditioner has a better cooling or heating effect on the room. Among them, the air outlet 11 can be set smaller and located at the upper part of the front of the shell 1, and the air outlet 11 can also be set larger on the front of the shell 1 and extend along the height direction of the shell 1. The display screen 2 is located in the inner cavity of the shell 1 or outside the shell 1. The present application does not limit the specific position of the display screen 2. The present application takes the display screen 2 located in the inner cavity of the shell 1 as an example. The display screen 2 is movably arranged at the air outlet 11, that is, the display screen 2 can be located at the air outlet 11, or the display screen 2 may not be located at the air outlet 11. When the display screen 2 is located at the air outlet 11, the user can directly operate the display screen 2, which improves the convenience of the user in using the display screen 2; when the display screen 2 is not located at the air outlet 11, the air outlet 11 is not blocked by the display screen 2, thereby not affecting the air outlet effect of the air conditioner, thereby improving the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner on the room.

[0030] The display screen 2 is electrically connected to the main unit of the air conditioner, and the display screen 2 can display various information such as the temperature of the air conditioner, the air outlet direction, the indoor temperature, and the indoor humidity. The display screen 2 can also be provided with a control button, and the operator can operate the control button according to the information displayed on the display screen 2, thereby issuing a command to the display screen 2, and the display screen 2 transmits the command to the main unit of the air conditioner, thereby realizing the control of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the display screen 2 can be a touch screen, and the user can directly operate the display screen 2, which improves the convenience of the user.

[0031] When the display screen 2 is arranged inside the shell 1, the driving component is also arranged inside the shell 1 and connected to the shell 1. The output end of the driving component is connected to the display screen 2. The driving component can drive the display screen 2 to move. When the user needs to operate the display screen 2, the driving component drives the display screen 2 to move toward the air outlet 11 and is located at the air outlet 11, so that the user can operate the air conditioner through the display screen 2; when the user does not need to operate the display screen 2, the driving component drives the display screen 2 to move away from the air outlet 11, which does not affect the air outlet of the air conditioner, that is, improves the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner.

[0032] In some optional embodiments, the display screen 2 is a flexible screen, and the driving component includes a first rotating shaft 3 and a first driving member. The display screen 2 is connected to the outer peripheral side of the first rotating shaft 3 and is wound around the outer peripheral side of the first rotating shaft 3. The display screen 2 can be wound around the first rotating shaft 3 in several layers; the output end of the first driving member is connected to the first rotating shaft 3, and is used to drive the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate, so as to drive the display screen 2 to unfold and be located at the air outlet 11; or, it is used to drive the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the display screen 2 to be wound around the first rotating shaft 3 and move in a direction away from the air outlet 11.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 , Figure 5 The schematic diagram of the structure of a display screen and a first rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. The driving assembly includes a first rotating shaft 3 and a first driving member, the first driving member can be a motor, and the output end of the first driving member can be directly connected to the first rotating shaft 3, or can be connected to the first rotating shaft 3 through a transmission assembly, that is, the first driving member can drive the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate forward around itself or drive the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate reversely around itself.

[0034] The display screen 2 is a flexible screen, that is, the display screen 2 can be bent at any angle, and the display screen 2 can be set in any shape. In an example, the display screen 2 is set in a rectangular shape, one side of the display screen 2 is connected to the circumference of the first rotating shaft 3, and the other side of the display screen 2 can be rolled up by several layers of the first rotating shaft 3, and the other side of the display screen 2 can also be away from the first rotating shaft 3 so that the display screen 2 can be unfolded.

[0035] The central axis of the first rotating shaft 3 may be located in a horizontal plane or in a vertical plane.

[0036] In one example, when the central axis of the first rotating shaft 3 is located in a horizontal plane, the first rotating shaft 3 may be located at the upper end of the air outlet 11. When the display screen 2 needs to be used, the first driving member drives the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate forward or reversely around its own axis, driving the side of the display screen 2 that is not connected to the first rotating shaft 3 to move away from the first rotating shaft 3, and at the same time, the display screen 2 unfolds due to its own gravity, so that the display screen 2 is located at the air outlet 11, which is convenient for the operator to operate. When the display screen 2 is not needed, the first driving member drives the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate reversely or forwardly, rotating the first rotating shaft 3 around its own axis so that the display screen 2 is wound around the first rotating shaft 3, so that the display screen 2 is folded, so that the display screen 2 is not located at the air outlet 11, avoiding affecting the air outlet 11.

[0037] In one example, the central axis of the first rotating shaft 3 is located in a horizontal plane and below the air outlet 11. A traction member, such as a cylinder, a rope, or a telescopic rod, may be provided at the end of the display screen 2 that is not connected to the first rotating shaft 3. When the display screen 2 needs to be unfolded, the traction member may traction the unfolding of the display screen 2, thereby driving the display screen 2 to be located at the air outlet 11. A traction groove may also be provided at the housing 1, and a slider adapted to the traction groove may be provided on the side of the display screen 2 to guide the unfolding or folding of the display screen 2.

[0038] In one example, when the central axis of the first rotating shaft 3 is located in a vertical plane and on the left or right side of the air outlet 11, a traction member may be provided at the end of the display screen 2 that is not connected to the first rotating shaft 3, so as to drive the display screen 2 to be folded or unfolded. A traction groove may also be provided at the housing 1, and a slider adapted to the traction groove is provided on the side of the display screen 2 to guide the display screen 2 to be unfolded or folded.

[0039] In some optional examples, the display screen 2 may be a folding screen, and the driving component may be a driving component such as a linear motor or a screw slide. When the display screen 2 is needed, the driving component drives the display screen 2 to unfold at the air outlet 11, and when the display screen 2 is not needed, the driving component drives the display screen to fold and retract. The display screen 2 may also be assisted in movement by a traction member during the movement.

[0040] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 , Figure 6A schematic diagram of the structure of a display screen and a second rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. In some optional embodiments, the driving assembly is arranged in the housing 1 and corresponds to the air outlet 11, and the driving assembly includes a second rotating shaft 4 and a second driving member, and the outer peripheral surface of the second rotating shaft 4 is provided with a display screen 2 and an air outlet, and the air outlet is provided with a vent; the output end of the second driving member is connected to the second rotating shaft 4, and is used to drive the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so as to drive the display screen 2 to move to align with the air outlet 11 or move in a direction away from the air outlet 11.

[0041] The display screen 2 and the air outlet are both arranged on the circumference of the second rotating shaft 4, and the display screen 2 and the air outlet can be arranged adjacent to each other or spaced apart. Preferably, the display screen 2 and the air outlet are arranged opposite to each other so as not to interfere with each other. The second rotating shaft 4 is also provided with an air inlet, which is connected to the air outlet. The air inlet can be arranged at the top or bottom of the second rotating shaft, or at the circumference of the second rotating shaft 4. The air inlet is connected to the air inlet end of the air conditioner, so that the air of the air conditioner can be transmitted to the air outlet 11 of the air conditioner through the second rotating shaft 4.

[0042] The second rotating shaft 4 is located at the air outlet 11, and the central axis of the display screen 2 can be located in a horizontal plane or in a vertical plane. The air outlet is provided with a ventilation hole. When the air outlet of the second rotating shaft 4 corresponds to the air outlet 11, the wind enters the second rotating shaft 4 from the air inlet, and then is transmitted from the ventilation hole of the air outlet to the air outlet 11, that is, the second rotating shaft 4 is a ventilation member. The setting of the second rotating shaft 4 does not affect the air outlet effect of the air conditioner, that is, it does not affect the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner.

[0043] When the display screen 2 is located at the air outlet 11, the user faces the display screen 2 for easy operation of the display screen 2. At this time, the air outlet of the second rotating shaft 4 is not opposite to the air outlet 11, which reduces the air outlet of the air conditioner to the user and improves the user experience.

[0044] The second driving member can be a motor, and the output end of the second driving member is connected to the second rotating shaft 4, that is, the second driving member can drive the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate according to user needs, thereby determining the position of the display screen 2 and the air outlet of the second rotating shaft 4.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, the cross-section of the second rotating shaft 4 is circular, which is convenient for the rotation of the second rotating shaft 4 and also convenient for processing. Furthermore, the second rotating shaft 4 is cylindrical, and the display screen 2 is a curved screen for easy fitting with the second rotating shaft 4. The display screen 2 can be a flexible screen or a hard screen.

[0046] In some optional embodiments, the area of ​​the display screen 2 is smaller than or equal to the area of ​​the air outlet 11. When the area of ​​the display screen 2 is smaller than the area of ​​the air outlet 11, when the user uses the display screen 2, the air outlet 11 is still blowing air, the air conditioner still acts on the room, and at the same time, the material used for the display screen 2 is saved. When the area of ​​the display screen 2 is equal to the area of ​​the air outlet 11, when the user uses the display screen 2, the air outlet 11 is closed to prevent the air conditioner from working directly on the user, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0047] In some optional embodiments, at least one of a display button, a position detection sensor and a distance sensor is provided on the housing 1. The display button and / or the position detection sensor and / or the distance sensor are electrically connected to the driving assembly. Among them, the position sensor can be a PIR sensor.

[0048] When only a display button is provided on the housing 1, during use, the user presses the display button to transmit a signal to the drive assembly, thereby rotating the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11. After the operation is completed, the user continues to press the display button to transmit a signal to the drive assembly again, so that the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 rotates, so that the display screen 2 moves away from the air outlet 11.

[0049] When the housing 1 is only provided with a position detection sensor, when in use, the user moves to the housing 1, the position detection sensor senses, and transmits a signal to the drive assembly, driving the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11. After the operation is completed, the user leaves, the position detection sensor senses, and transmits a signal to the drive assembly, so that the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 rotates, so that the display screen 2 moves away from the air outlet 11.

[0050] When the housing 1 is only provided with a distance sensor, when in use, the user moves to the housing 1, the distance sensor senses, and transmits a signal to the drive assembly, so that the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 rotates, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11. After the operation is completed, the user leaves, the distance sensor senses, and transmits a signal to the drive assembly, so that the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 rotates, so that the display screen 2 moves away from the air outlet 11.

[0051] The three can also be set at the same time. In normal use, the induction setting can be performed according to the position detection sensor and / or the distance sensor. At this time, the user can set a specified distance or a specified angle between the user and the housing 1 to reduce the probability of the display screen 2 appearing incorrectly. When the position detection sensor and the distance sensor fail, auxiliary work can be performed through the display button.

[0052] Reference Figure 1-Figure 7 , Figure 7 A flow chart of a control method for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. In some optional embodiments, the present application also includes a control method for an air conditioner, including any of the air conditioners described above. The control method for the air conditioner includes receiving a first electrical signal to turn on the display screen 2; controlling a driving component to drive the display screen 2 to move to the air outlet 11; and turning on the display screen 2.

[0053] That is, when the air conditioner receives the first electrical signal to turn on the display screen 2, the first driving member drives the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate or the second driving member drives the second rotating shaft to rotate, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11 and turns on the display screen 2, which is convenient for the user to operate. When the air conditioner does not receive the first signal, the display screen 2 is still located inside the housing 1 and is not located at the air outlet 11, so as not to affect the air outlet 11.

[0054] In some optional embodiments, receiving the first electrical signal to turn on the display screen 2 includes: obtaining the presence information of the target object; obtaining the orientation information between the target object and the air conditioner, the orientation information including the angle and / or distance between the target object and the air conditioner; if the orientation information is within a preset range, sending the first electrical signal to turn on the display screen 2.

[0055] Among them, obtaining the location information of the target object, that is, the location information of the user, can be achieved through a location detection sensor and / or a distance sensor. The orientation information includes the angle and / or distance between the target object and the air conditioner. The location detection sensor and / or the distance sensor can be set with a preset distance and / or a preset angle. For example, the preset distance is 1.5 meters and the preset angle is 30°. When the user moves to the air conditioner, the location detection sensor and / or the distance sensor detects the user and compares the detection result with the preset distance and / or the preset angle. At this time, when the preset distance and / or the preset angle are met, the location detection sensor and / or the distance sensor sends a first electrical signal, and the driving component drives the display screen 2 to move and move to the air outlet 11, and turns on the display screen 2 for user operation.

[0056] In some optional embodiments, receiving the electrical signal for turning on the display screen 2 includes: receiving a first electrical signal sent by a display button set on the air conditioner when the user turns on the air conditioner. When the housing 1 is provided with a display button, the display button is electrically connected to the drive component, and the user can press the display button, and the display button sends a first electrical signal to the drive component, and the drive component drives the display screen 2 to move and move to the air outlet 11, and turns on the display screen 2 for user operation.

[0057] In some optional embodiments, the further comprising: receiving a second electrical signal for turning off the display screen 2 ; and controlling the driving component to drive the display screen 2 to move in a direction away from the air outlet 11 .

[0058] When the shell 1 is installed with a position detection sensor and / or a distance sensor, a preset distance and / or a preset angle are set. When the user is away from the air conditioner, the position detection sensor and / or the distance sensor detects the user, and the detection result is compared with the preset distance and / or the preset angle. At this time, when the preset distance and / or the preset angle are not met, the position detection sensor and / or the distance sensor sends a second electrical signal, and the driving component drives the display screen 2 to move and away from the air outlet 11, and closes the display screen 2 to facilitate air outlet 11.

[0059] When the housing 1 is provided with a display button, the user can press the display button again, and the display button sends a second electrical signal to the driving component, and the driving component drives the display screen 2 to move away from the air outlet 11, and closes the display screen 2 to facilitate air outlet 11 to discharge air.

[0060] The technical solution provided by this embodiment is described below in conjunction with specific application scenarios.

[0061] The air conditioner is provided with a display button, a position sensor and a distance sensor, and the air conditioner can also be controlled by a remote controller. A preset distance and / or a preset angle are set for the distance sensor and / or the distance sensor, the preset distance is 1.5 meters, and the preset angle is 30°.

[0062] When the air conditioner is running, if the user needs to operate the air conditioner, the remote control can send a first signal to turn on the display screen 2. The remote control is connected to the main unit of the air conditioner for communication. The first signal is transmitted to the main unit of the air conditioner, and then transmitted to the driving component through the main unit of the air conditioner, thereby driving the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11 of the shell 1 and turns on the display screen 2. At this time, the user can move to the display screen 2 and operate the display screen 2.

[0063] The first signal for turning on the display screen 2 can also be generated by the user approaching to within a preset distance of 1.5 meters and / or a preset angle of 30°. At this time, the distance sensor and / or the distance sensor detects the presence of the user, that is, the air conditioner receives the first signal and transmits the first signal to the drive component. At this time, the drive component can drive the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11 of the shell 1 and turns on the display screen 2.

[0064] The first signal for turning on the display screen 2 can also be achieved by the user pressing a display button. The display button transmits the first signal to the host of the air conditioner, and then transmits it to the drive component through the host. The drive component can drive the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 moves to the air outlet 11 of the shell 1 and turns on the display screen 2.

[0065] When the user completes operating the air conditioner, the remote control can send a second signal to close the display screen 2. The second signal is transmitted to the drive assembly, thereby driving the first shaft 3 or the second shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 is away from the air outlet 11 of the shell 1 and the display screen 2 is closed.

[0066] The second signal for turning off the display screen 2 can also be transmitted when the user walks out of a preset distance of 1.5 meters and / or a preset angle of 30°. At this time, the distance sensor and / or the distance sensor cannot detect the presence of the user, i.e., the second signal is received and transmitted to the driving component, and the driving component drives the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 is away from the air outlet 11 of the shell 1, and the display screen 2 is turned off.

[0067] The second signal for turning off the display screen 2 can also be achieved by the user pressing a display button. The display button transmits the second signal to the host of the air conditioner, and then transmits it to the drive component through the host. The drive component can drive the first rotating shaft 3 or the second rotating shaft 4 to rotate, so that the display screen 2 is away from the air outlet 11 of the shell 1 and the display screen 2 is turned off.

[0068] The user can send the first signal and the second signal through a remote control, a position sensor and / or a distance sensor, and also through a display button. The user can choose how to choose to send the first signal, which can be adapted to different needs of users.

[0069] The user can combine the three ways of sending the first signal with the three ways of sending the second signal, thereby providing the user with nine ways of controlling the display screen 2, further increasing the range of options for the customer.

[0070] The user can set the order of receiving the first signal and the second signal. For example, the signal strength of pressing the display button is greater than the signal strength of the remote control, and the signal strength of the remote control is greater than the signal strength of the position sensor and / or the distance sensor, that is, no matter whether the user is at a preset distance and / or a preset angle, as long as the remote control sends out a first signal of opening or a second signal of closing, the display screen 2 moves and responds accordingly to the signal given by the remote control. No matter when the user sends out a first signal of opening or a second signal of closing through the remote control, as long as the user sends out a first signal of opening or a second signal of closing by pressing the display button, the display screen 2 moves and responds accordingly to the signal given by the display button. The above order is for illustrative purposes only, and the specific order of receiving the signals can be set by the user.

[0071] 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.

[0072] It should be easily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in the present disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, so that “on” not only means “directly on something,” but also includes the meaning of “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” not only includes the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also may include the meaning of “above” or “over something” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0073] In addition, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "beneath," "above," "above," etc., may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly.

[0074] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0075] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application 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 application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A housing having an air outlet; A display screen, movably arranged at the air outlet; A driving assembly connected to the housing, wherein an output end of the driving assembly is connected to the display screen to drive the display screen to move toward the air outlet or in a direction away from the air outlet; The driving assembly is disposed in the housing and corresponds to the air outlet, and the driving assembly includes: a second rotating shaft, wherein a display screen and an air outlet are disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the second rotating shaft, the display screen and the air outlet are disposed adjacent to or spaced apart from each other, and the air outlet is provided with ventilation holes; a second driving member, wherein an output end of the second driving member is connected to the second rotating shaft, and is used to drive the second rotating shaft to rotate, so as to drive the display screen to move to be aligned with the air outlet or to move in a direction away from the air outlet; The second rotating shaft is provided with an air inlet, and the air inlet is connected to the air outlet. When the air outlet of the second rotating shaft corresponds to the air outlet, the air of the air conditioner enters the second rotating shaft from the air inlet, and is transmitted to the air outlet from the ventilation hole of the air outlet. When the display screen is located at the air outlet, the air outlet of the second rotating shaft is not opposite to the air outlet, so as to reduce the air output of the air conditioner to the user.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the second rotating shaft is circular, and the display screen is a curved screen.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The area of ​​the display screen is smaller than or equal to the area of ​​the air outlet.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with at least one of a display button, a position detection sensor and a distance sensor.

5. A method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: include: Receiving a first electrical signal for turning on the display screen; Control the driving component to drive the display screen to move to the air outlet; The display screen is turned on.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The receiving of the first electrical signal for turning on the display screen comprises: Get the target object's presence information; Acquire position information between the target object and the air conditioner, wherein the position information includes an angle and / or a distance between the target object and the air conditioner; If the orientation information is within a preset range, a first electrical signal is sent to turn on the display screen.

7. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The receiving of the electrical signal for turning on the display screen includes: receiving a first electrical signal sent by a user when a display button disposed on the air conditioner is activated.

8. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: receiving a second electrical signal for turning off the display screen; The control driving assembly drives the display screen to move in a direction away from the air outlet.

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