Air conditioner, control method thereof, and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a control method of an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising a heat pump module and a radiation module, the heat pump module being used for adjusting air temperature through heat exchange, and the radiation module being used for releasing radiation waves to heat indoor air or supplement heat required by a human body, the method comprising: obtaining a target operation state of the air conditioner when the air conditioner is in a heating operation; the target operation state comprising a state required to be reached by a target heating capacity or a target operation noise when the air conditioner is in the heating operation; determining a first operation parameter of the radiation module and a second operation parameter of the heat pump module according to the target operation state; and controlling the radiation module to operate according to the first operation parameter and controlling the heat pump module to operate according to the second operation parameter. The application also discloses an air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium. The application aims to meet diversified demands of a user for a large heating capacity, low noise and the like when the air conditioner is in the heating operation, and improve user comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more particularly to a control method for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of economy and technology, the application of air conditioners is becoming more and more widespread. Air conditioners use an indoor heat exchanger in a heat pump cycle to exchange heat with the air, and then send the heat-exchanged air into the indoor environment through a fan to regulate the indoor air temperature.

[0003] During the heating process of an air conditioner, the air conditioner generally regulates the air temperature solely through a heat pump cycle. Its regulation capability is limited, and it is prone to problems such as insufficient target heating capacity and excessive noise. It is difficult to meet users' diverse needs for high heating capacity and low noise, thus affecting user comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a control method for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium, which aims to meet the diverse needs of users for high heating capacity and low noise during the heating operation of the air conditioner, thereby improving user comfort.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising a heat pump module and a radiation module, the heat pump module being used to regulate air temperature through heat exchange, and the radiation module being used to release radiation waves to heat indoor air or supplement the heat required by the human body. The control method for the air conditioner includes the following steps:

[0006] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the target operating state of the air conditioner is obtained; the target operating state includes the target heating capacity or target operating noise required when the air conditioner is in heating mode.

[0007] The first operating parameters of the radiation module and the second operating parameters of the heat pump module are determined based on the target operating state.

[0008] The operation of the radiation module is controlled according to the first operating parameter, and the operation of the heat pump module is controlled according to the second operating parameter.

[0009] Optionally, the step of determining the first operating parameter of the radiation module and the second operating parameter of the heat pump module based on the target operating state includes:

[0010] When the target operating state is the first state, determining the first operating parameter includes turning on the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameter includes turning on the heat pump module;

[0011] When the target operating state is the second state, determining the first operating parameter includes turning on the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameter includes turning off the heat pump module;

[0012] When the target operating state is a state other than the first state and the second state, determining the operating parameters includes turning off the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameters includes turning on the heat pump module.

[0013] The first state is when the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the second state is when the target operating noise is less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner.

[0014] Optionally, the air conditioner is provided with an air duct and an air outlet communicating with the air duct. The heat pump module includes a fan disposed in the air duct, an air guide disposed in the air outlet, and an indoor heat exchanger disposed in the air duct. The radiant module is provided with a plurality of ventilation openings communicating with the air duct and the indoor environment. The second state is defined as the target operating noise being less than a set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner. The step of determining the first operating parameter of the radiant module and the second operating parameter of the heat pump module according to the target operating state includes:

[0015] When the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise is less than or equal to the preset noise, then the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module, and the second operating parameter is determined to include turning off the fan.

[0016] When the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise is greater than the preset noise and less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner, then the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module and opening the vent, and the second operating parameter is determined to include the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guide state, or the second operating parameter is determined to include the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed.

[0017] In the first direction, the fan drives indoor air to enter the air duct through the air outlet and blow it into the room through the ventilation opening. In the second direction, the fan drives indoor air to enter the air duct through the ventilation opening and blow it into the room through the air outlet. The target rotation speed is less than the set rotation speed, and the air intake volume of the air outlet corresponding to the target air guiding state is less than the set air volume.

[0018] Optionally, the step of determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guiding state, or determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed, includes:

[0019] Obtain the temperature difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner;

[0020] When the temperature difference value is greater than the set temperature difference, the step of determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating at the second direction and target speed is executed;

[0021] When the temperature difference is less than or equal to the set temperature difference, the step of determining the second operating parameters as follows: the fan operates in the first direction and the air guide operates in the target air guiding state is executed.

[0022] Optionally, the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner includes:

[0023] Get the current time and / or get the number of times the air conditioner's temperature rise command appears within a preset time period;

[0024] When the number of occurrences exceeds the preset number, the target operating state is determined to be the first state, where the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner.

[0025] When the current time is during a rest period, the target operating state is determined to be the second state, where the target operating noise is less than a set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner.

[0026] Optionally, the step of controlling the operation of the radiation module according to the first operating parameters further includes:

[0027] If the radiation module is in the on state, it is controlled to release radiation waves towards the lower part of the air conditioner or towards the diagonal lower part of the air conditioner to heat the indoor air or supplement the heat needed by the human body.

[0028] Optionally, the radiation module has a radiation surface, the temperature of which is defined as T, and the area of ​​which is defined as S. When the radiation module is turned on, the temperature and area of ​​the radiation surface satisfy: T / S ≥ 15 (℃ / m²). 2 );

[0029] And / or, when the radiation module is in the on state, the temperature T of the radiation surface is not less than 60°C.

[0030] Optionally, before the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner, the method further includes:

[0031] When the air conditioner starts heating, it controls both the radiant module and the heat pump module to turn on, and controls the air guide of the air outlet of the air conditioner to run at the first air guide angle.

[0032] During the operation of the air guide component at the first air guide angle, if the indoor heat exchanger temperature of the heat pump module or the air outlet temperature of the air conditioner is greater than a preset temperature threshold, the air guide component is controlled to operate at the second air guide angle.

[0033] During the operation of the air guide component at the second air guide angle, the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner is performed;

[0034] The first air guide angle corresponds to an air outlet direction of the air conditioner that is directed towards an area outside the human activity area, while the second air guide angle corresponds to an air outlet direction of the air conditioner that is directed towards the human activity area.

[0035] Optionally, after the step of controlling the air guide to operate at the second air guide angle, the method further includes:

[0036] During the operation of the air guide at the second air guide angle, the indoor ambient temperature is obtained;

[0037] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the preset ambient temperature, the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner is executed.

[0038] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising:

[0039] A heat pump module, wherein the heat pump module is used to regulate air temperature by heat exchange;

[0040] A radiation module, which is used to release radiation waves to heat indoor air or supplement the heat needed by the human body;

[0041] A control device, wherein the heat pump module and the radiation module are both connected to the control device, the control device comprising: a memory, a processor, and an air conditioner control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the air conditioner control program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the air conditioner control method as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0042] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for an air conditioner, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method for the air conditioner as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0043] This invention proposes a control method for an air conditioner. Based on an air conditioner including a heat pump module and a radiant module, the heat pump module and the radiant module can regulate the indoor air temperature by heat exchange and the release of radiant waves, respectively. Based on this, during the heating operation of the air conditioner, the corresponding operating parameters are determined according to the desired state, such as the target heating capacity or target operating noise, to regulate the operation of the radiant module and the heat pump module. Adding a radiant module to the air conditioner helps to compensate for the insufficient adjustment capability of the heat pump module in terms of high heating capacity or operating noise requirements. Through the coordinated operation of the radiant module and the heat pump module, the diverse needs of users for high target heating capacity and low noise during the heating operation of the air conditioner can be met, thereby effectively improving user comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure involved in the operation of an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0048] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the air guide position of the air guide component under different target operating states in the embodiment;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0050] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The second operating parameters involved in the Chinese embodiment include a schematic diagram of the target air guiding state of the air guide when the fan is running in a first direction and the air guide is running in a target air guiding state;

[0051] Figure 8 for Figure 6 The second operating parameters involved in the Chinese embodiment include a schematic diagram of the air guide position of the air guide when the fan is running in a second direction and at a target speed;

[0052] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0053] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the position of the air guide component when running at the first air guide angle during heating start-up in the embodiment.

[0055] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0056] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0057] The main solution of this invention is as follows: the air conditioner includes a heat pump module and a radiation module. The heat pump module is used to regulate the air temperature through heat exchange, and the radiation module is used to release radiation waves to heat the indoor air or supplement the heat required by the human body. The control method of the air conditioner includes the following steps: when the air conditioner is in heating mode, obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner; the target operating state includes the target heating capacity or target operating noise required when the air conditioner is in heating mode; determining the first operating parameter of the radiation module and the second operating parameter of the heat pump module according to the target operating state; controlling the operation of the radiation module according to the first operating parameter and controlling the operation of the heat pump module according to the second operating parameter.

[0058] Because existing air conditioners generally regulate air temperature solely through heat pump circulation, their regulation capacity is limited, which can easily lead to problems such as insufficient target heating capacity and excessive noise. This makes it difficult to meet users' diverse needs for high target heating capacity and low noise, thus affecting user comfort.

[0059] The present invention provides the above-mentioned solution, which aims to meet the diverse needs of users for large target heating capacity and low noise when the air conditioner is in heating mode, and improve user comfort.

[0060] This invention provides an air conditioner. In this embodiment, the air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner. In other embodiments, the air conditioner may also be a floor-standing air conditioner, a window air conditioner, a portable air conditioner, etc.

[0061] In this embodiment of the invention, reference is made to Figure 1 The air conditioner includes a radiation module 1. The radiation module 1 is used to release radiation waves to heat indoor air or supplement the body's heat needs. In this embodiment, the radiation module 1 is an infrared radiation module 1, which releases infrared rays to heat indoor air or supplement the body's heat needs.

[0062] The air conditioner may also include a housing 2 and a heat pump module 3, which is used to regulate air temperature through heat exchange. The heat pump module 3 includes an indoor heat exchanger 31 and an indoor fan 32 corresponding to the indoor heat exchanger 31. The housing 2 is provided with a return air inlet 21 and an air outlet 22, and the housing 2 is provided with an air duct connecting the return air inlet 21 and the air outlet 22. The indoor heat exchanger 31 and the indoor fan 32 are located in the air duct. The indoor fan 32 can drive indoor air to enter the air duct from the return air inlet 21. Liquid carrying heat or cold can enter the indoor heat exchanger 31 to exchange heat with the indoor air in the air duct. The heat-exchanged indoor air can be sent into the room through the air outlet 22.

[0063] The number of air outlets 22 can be set according to actual needs, and can be one, two or more.

[0064] The radiant module 1 can be installed on the outer wall of the housing 2 or as part of the housing 2, or it can be installed inside the air duct. When the radiant module 1 is installed on the outer wall of the housing 2 or as part of the housing 2, the radiant waves emitted by the radiant module 1 can be directly released into the indoor environment to heat the air in the indoor environment. When the radiant module 1 is installed inside the air duct, it can cooperate with the indoor heat exchanger 31 to heat the indoor air entering the air duct, and the heated air is sent into the indoor environment from the air outlet 22.

[0065] Specifically, the radiant module 1 can be equipped with multiple ventilation openings to allow air to flow through different locations within the module, increasing its heat dissipation area and improving its heating efficiency. Furthermore, the ventilation openings on the radiant module 1 can serve as return air inlets 21 for heating the return air; alternatively, they can be used as outlet air inlets 22 for heating the outlet air. The radiant module 1 may also be equipped with valves to open or close these ventilation openings.

[0066] The radiation module 1 may be equipped with a reflective layer, which can reflect the radiation generated by the radiation module 1. Specifically, the reflective layer is located on the side of the radiation module 1 close to the indoor heat exchanger 31, so as to reflect the radiation away from the indoor heat exchanger 31 (i.e., the indoor environment), thereby improving the utilization rate of the radiation and improving the heating efficiency of the radiation module 1.

[0067] The air outlet 22 may be equipped with an air guide, which can be used to regulate the air outlet direction and / or the air volume passing through the air outlet 22. When there is more than one air outlet 22, each air outlet 22 may be equipped with an air guide 4 to achieve independent regulation of the air outlet direction and / or the air volume passing through each air outlet 22.

[0068] In one embodiment of the air conditioner, such as Figure 1As shown in (a), the radiation module 1 is fixedly installed on the outside of the housing 2. The air entering the duct from the return air inlet 21 is heated by the indoor heat exchanger 31 and then sent into the indoor environment through the air outlet 22. In addition, the radiation module 1 installed on the outside of the housing 2 releases radiation waves to directly heat the air near the housing 2.

[0069] In another embodiment of the air conditioner, such as Figure 1 As shown in (b), the radiant module 1 is located inside the air duct, and multiple vents can serve as return air vents 21 for the air conditioner. Driven by the indoor fan 32, indoor air can enter the air duct through the multiple vents of the radiant module 1. The radiant module 1 can release radiation waves to heat the air entering the air duct. The heated air can be further heated by the indoor heat exchanger 31, and the heated air is sent into the indoor environment from the air outlet 22.

[0070] In another embodiment of the air conditioner, such as Figure 1 As shown in (c), the radiation module 1 is movably mounted on the housing 2. Specifically, the radiation module 1 can be mounted on the housing 2 via a rotating shaft. The radiation module 1 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the radiation module 1 is attached to the outer surface of the housing 2; in the second state, the radiation module 1 rotates away from the housing 2 so that the radiating surface faces the front of the housing 2. In this embodiment, the radiation module 1 can rotate relative to the housing 2 between the first and second states. In the first state, the radiation module 1 is not working and is moved to be attached to the outer surface of the housing 2, ensuring the compactness of the overall appearance and reducing the exposed area and dust adhesion. In the second state, the radiation module 1 is turned on, and the radiating surface faces the outside to radiate heat. At this time, the radiation module 1 is rotated away from the outer surface of the housing 2 so that the radiating surface faces the front of the housing 2, thereby realizing rapid radiative heating of the air in the front space area of ​​the housing 2. It can be understood that in the second state, the radiation module 1 can be fixed in a fixed position or can be rotated and adjusted within a certain area to further expand the range of heat radiated by the radiating surface.

[0071] The angle of rotation of the radiation module 1 relative to the outer surface of the housing 2 is defined as α, which satisfies α∈[0°, 100°].

[0072] Understandably, in the first state, the angle between the radiation module 1 and the outer surface of the housing 2 is 0°; in the second state, the radiation module 1 can rotate outward relative to the outer surface of the housing 2 to a preset position, wherein the preset position is within the range of angle α, and can be arbitrarily adjusted within α, so that the radiation surface can be fixed at a certain position within [0°, 100°] to radiate heat into the room, or the radiation position can be arbitrarily adjusted within the range of [0°, 100°] to expand the heat radiation range. Optionally, the rotation angle of the radiation module 1 relative to the outer surface of the housing 2 cannot be too large, otherwise it may cause the radiation surface to move too far and face the top or back of the housing 2, resulting in poor heat radiation effect.

[0073] To ensure better thermal radiation effect, in one embodiment of the invention, the radiation module has a radiation surface, and when the radiation module is in the on state, the temperature T of the radiation surface is not less than 60°C.

[0074] Understandably, a radiation module heats the air or structure in the desired area by emitting infrared rays. Therefore, to ensure effective thermal radiation, the module should ideally be a high-temperature module with a radiation surface temperature T ≥ 60℃. In practical applications, the preferred radiation surface temperature is [80℃, 250℃], ensuring effective thermal radiation while preventing damage to components due to excessive heat. Furthermore, a contact-type temperature sensor can be installed on the radiation surface to control the operation of the heating element and maintain the desired radiation surface temperature.

[0075] In one embodiment, when the radiation module is in the on state, the temperature T of the radiation surface and the area S of the radiation surface satisfy: T / S ≥ 15 (℃ / m²). 2 In this embodiment, the radiating surface area S and the radiating surface temperature T are configured in a certain ratio, with the ratio of radiating surface temperature T / radiating surface area S ≥ 15 (°C / m²). 2 When the radiant surface area S is greater than 0.4m², the temperature regulation effect on the air within the space covered by its radiant heat is better. Optionally, the radiant surface area S ≥ 0.4m² 2 .

[0076] Understandably, when a radiant module is used in an air conditioner indoor unit, it can be activated when the indoor unit is in heating or defrosting mode. By utilizing the relationship between the temperature T and area S of the radiant surface, the radiant module's radiant efficiency can be ensured, thereby further improving the heating efficiency of the indoor environment.

[0077] In one embodiment of the heat pump module 3, the heat pump module 3 may be a refrigerant circulation system, which includes a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger 31, a throttling device, and an outdoor heat exchanger connected in sequence by pipelines. The pipelines of the refrigerant circulation system are filled with a refrigerant such as fluoride (e.g., Freon). When the compressor is turned on, the refrigerant circulates between the compressor, the indoor heat exchanger 31, the throttling device, and the outdoor heat exchanger. The refrigerant flowing through the indoor heat exchanger 31 can exchange heat with the air in the duct to regulate the temperature of the air in the duct.

[0078] Furthermore, the refrigerant circulation system may also include a four-way valve to enable the air conditioner to switch between cooling and heating modes. Specifically, the compressor's discharge port, compressor return port, one end of the indoor heat exchanger 31, and one end of the outdoor heat exchanger are connected to the four ports of the four-way valve. The four-way valve has different valve positions, each corresponding to a different heat exchange mode of the air conditioner. When the four-way valve is in the first position, the air conditioner is in heating mode. The refrigerant from the compressor discharge port passes sequentially through the indoor heat exchanger 31, the throttling device, and the outdoor heat exchanger before returning to the compressor from the compressor's return port. The indoor heat exchanger 31 is in a condensing state, exchanging heat with the air in the duct to raise the air temperature. When the four-way valve is in the second position, the air conditioner is in cooling mode. The refrigerant from the compressor discharge port passes sequentially through the outdoor heat exchanger, the throttling device, and the indoor heat exchanger 31 before returning to the compressor from the compressor's return port. The indoor heat exchanger 31 is in an evaporating state, exchanging heat with the air in the duct to lower the air temperature.

[0079] In another embodiment of the heat pump module 3, the heat pump module 3 may include a refrigerant circulation system and a water circulation system. The water circulation system includes the aforementioned indoor heat exchanger 31 and an outdoor heat exchanger, with the outdoor heat exchanger located in the outdoor environment. The refrigerant circulation system is heat-exchange connected to the outdoor heat exchanger. The pipes in the water circulation system are filled with liquid water, while the pipes in the refrigerant circulation system are filled with a refrigerant such as a fluoride (e.g., Freon). During the refrigerant circulation system, the refrigerant circulates and exchanges heat with the water in the outdoor heat exchanger to regulate the temperature of the circulating water. When the water circulation system is turned on, water circulates between the indoor heat exchanger 31 and the outdoor heat exchanger. After exchanging heat with the refrigerant circulation system, the water enters the indoor heat exchanger 31 and exchanges heat with the air in the duct to regulate the temperature of the air in the duct. It should be noted that the heat exchange connection between the refrigerant circulation system and the outdoor heat exchanger is a non-mass transfer heat exchange connection, meaning that the water and refrigerant circulate independently, and heat is transferred between them without mixing.

[0080] The water circulation system may also include a water pump, which is located in the connecting pipe between the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger. When the water pump is turned on, it can drive liquid water to circulate between the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger.

[0081] Specifically, the refrigerant circulation system includes a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a throttling device, and a second heat exchanger connected in sequence via pipelines, wherein the first heat exchanger is connected to the outdoor heat exchanger for heat exchange. When the compressor is turned on, the refrigerant circulates between the compressor, the first heat exchanger, the throttling device, and the second heat exchanger. The refrigerant flowing through the first heat exchanger can exchange heat with the water in the outdoor heat exchanger in the water circulation system to regulate the temperature of the circulating water in the water circulation system.

[0082] Furthermore, the refrigerant circulation system may also include a four-way valve to allow the air conditioner to switch between cooling and heating modes. Specifically, the compressor's discharge port, return port, one end of the first heat exchanger, and one end of the second heat exchanger are connected to the four ports of the four-way valve. The four-way valve has different valve positions, each corresponding to a different heat exchange mode of the air conditioner. When the four-way valve is in the first position, the air conditioner is in heating mode. The refrigerant from the compressor discharge port passes sequentially through the first heat exchanger, the throttling device, and the second heat exchanger before returning to the compressor from the return port. The first heat exchanger is in a condensing state and exchanges heat with the water in the outdoor heat exchanger of the water circulation system to increase the temperature of the circulating water in the water circulation system. The high-temperature water exchanges heat with the air in the air duct to increase the air temperature. When the four-way valve is in the second position, the air conditioner is in cooling mode. The refrigerant from the compressor discharge port passes through the second heat exchanger, the throttling device and the first heat exchanger in sequence, and then flows back to the compressor from the compressor return port. The first heat exchanger is in the evaporation state. The first heat exchanger exchanges heat with the water in the outdoor heat exchanger in the water circulation system to reduce the temperature of the circulating water in the water circulation system. The low-temperature water exchanges heat with the air in the air duct to reduce the temperature of the air.

[0083] Furthermore, the air conditioner may also include a temperature detection module 5, which is used to detect the characteristic temperatures related to the operation of the radiation module 1. In this embodiment, the temperature detection module 5 includes a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a third temperature sensor. Specifically, the first temperature sensor is disposed on the surface of the radiation module 1 to detect the temperature of the radiation module 1. The second temperature sensor is disposed on the indoor heat exchanger 31 to detect the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 31. The third temperature sensor is disposed on the exterior of the indoor environment or the casing 2, or near the air inlet of the indoor unit casing, to detect the indoor ambient temperature.

[0084] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 The air conditioner may also include a control device, to which the aforementioned radiant module 1, heat pump module 3, and temperature detection module 5 are all connected. The control device can be used to control the operation of the radiant module 1 and heat pump module 3, and can also be used to acquire temperature detection data from the temperature detection module 5.

[0085] In this embodiment of the invention, reference is made to Figure 2 The control device may include a processor 1001 (e.g., CPU), a memory 1002, etc. The processor 1001 and the memory 1002 are connected via a communication bus. The memory 1002 may be a high-speed RAM or a stable memory (non-volatile memory), such as a disk storage device. Optionally, the memory 1002 may also be a storage device independent of the aforementioned processor 1001.

[0086] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 2 The device structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the device and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0087] like Figure 2 As shown, the memory 1002, which is a computer-readable storage medium, may include a control program for an air conditioner. Figure 2 In the device shown, the processor 1001 can be used to call the control program of the air conditioner stored in the memory 1002 and execute the relevant steps of the control method of the air conditioner in the following embodiments.

[0088] This invention also provides a control method for an air conditioner, used to control the operation of the air conditioner.

[0089] Reference Figure 3 This application proposes an embodiment of a control method for an air conditioner. In this embodiment, the control method for the air conditioner includes:

[0090] Step S10: When the air conditioner is in heating mode, obtain the target operating state of the air conditioner; the target operating state includes the target heating capacity or target operating noise required when the air conditioner is in heating mode.

[0091] The target operating state can be obtained by acquiring user-input commands, or by monitoring the current scene parameters of the indoor environment or the actual operating parameters of the air conditioner. The target operating state is then analyzed based on the monitored scene parameters or operating parameters. For example, if there is a first command indicating priority for heating capacity, the target operating state can be determined as the first state where the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity (i.e., the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner). If there is a second command indicating priority for quiet operation, the target operating state can be determined as the second state where the target operating noise is less than the set noise threshold (i.e., the target operating noise is less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner). If neither the first nor the second command exists, the target operating state can be determined as a state other than the first or the second state (i.e., the target heating capacity can be less than the set heating capacity, and the target operating noise can be greater than the set noise threshold). Alternatively, the system can obtain the number of times the heating command occurs within the current time and a set duration. If the number of occurrences is greater than or equal to the set number, the target operating state can be determined as the first state (i.e., the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner). If the current time period is within a preset rest period (such as nighttime or midday sleep), the target operating state can be determined as the second state (i.e., the target operating noise is less than the set noise threshold). If the number of occurrences is less than the set number and the current time is outside the preset rest period, the target operating state can be determined as a state other than the first or second state. Here, the set heating capacity can be a default parameter preset by the system or a parameter determined based on user-input setting commands.

[0092] Step S20: Determine the first operating parameters of the radiation module and the second operating parameters of the heat pump module based on the target operating state;

[0093] The first and second operating parameters here are both operating parameters related to heating capacity or noise.

[0094] The first operating parameters may specifically include the radiation power of the radiation module, the on or off status of the radiation module, and / or the on-time of the radiation module.

[0095] The second operating parameters may include the on or off state of the heat pump module, the on or off state of some components of the heat pump module (fan, compressor or water pump, etc.), the fan speed of the heat pump module and / or the compressor frequency of the heat pump module, etc.

[0096] Different target operating states correspond to different first operating parameters for the radiant module and second operating parameters for the heat pump module. The higher the heating capacity corresponding to the target operating state, the more heat the air conditioner outputs to the indoor air when the first and second operating parameters are combined. The lower the operating noise corresponding to the target operating state, the lower the operating noise generated by the air conditioner when the first and second operating parameters are combined. Conversely, the lower the heating capacity corresponding to the target operating state, the less heat the air conditioner outputs to the indoor air when the first and second operating parameters are combined. The higher the operating noise corresponding to the target operating state, the higher the operating noise generated by the air conditioner when the first and second operating parameters are combined.

[0097] The specific types of the first and second operating parameters are not limited, as long as the air conditioner can achieve the target operating state when the first and second operating parameters are used in conjunction. For example, the first operating parameter may be the radiant power, while the second operating parameter may be the compressor frequency; or the first operating parameter may be the on / off parameter of the radiant module, while the second operating parameter may be the indoor fan speed, and so on.

[0098] Step S30: Control the operation of the radiation module according to the first operating parameters, and control the operation of the heat pump module according to the second operating parameters.

[0099] This invention proposes a control method for an air conditioner. Based on an air conditioner including a heat pump module and a radiant module, the heat pump module and the radiant module can regulate the indoor air temperature by heat exchange and radiant wave release, respectively. Based on this, during the air conditioner's heating operation, the corresponding operating parameters are determined based on the desired state, such as the target heating capacity or target operating noise, to regulate the operation of the radiant module and the heat pump module. Adding a radiant module to the air conditioner helps to compensate for the insufficient adjustment capability of the heat pump module in terms of high heating capacity or operating noise requirements. Through the coordinated operation of the radiant module and the heat pump module, the diverse needs of users for high target heating capacity and low noise during the air conditioner's heating operation can be met, effectively improving user comfort.

[0100] Furthermore, based on the above embodiments, another embodiment of the control method for the air conditioner of this application is proposed. In this embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 4 Step S20 includes:

[0101] Step S21: When the target operating state is the first state, the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module, and the second operating parameter is determined to include turning on the heat pump module.

[0102] Step S22: When the target operating state is the second state, the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module, and the second operating parameter is determined to include turning off the heat pump module.

[0103] Step S23: When the target operating state is a state other than the first state and the second state, determining the operating parameters includes turning off the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameters includes turning on the heat pump module;

[0104] The first state is when the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the second state is when the target operating noise is less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner.

[0105] When the radiant module or heat pump module is turned on, it can operate according to preset fixed parameters, or it can operate based on parameters determined by the current actual operating conditions of the air conditioner. For example, the operating parameters of the radiant module or heat pump module when it is turned on can be determined based on the temperature difference between the current air outlet temperature and the target air outlet temperature, or based on the temperature difference between the current indoor temperature and the target indoor temperature.

[0106] Shutting down a heat pump module can specifically mean stopping the entire operation of the heat pump module (e.g., de-energizing the heat pump module), or it can mean shutting down the operation of some or all components of the heat pump module that generate noise. Specifically, in this embodiment, shutting down the heat pump module refers to shutting down the compressor and / or fan in the heat pump module. Since the fan is located in the indoor environment, shutting down the heat pump module mainly refers to shutting down the indoor fan.

[0107] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner's target operating state is high heating capacity (i.e., heating priority), the radiant module and heat pump module are simultaneously activated, allowing both modules to heat concurrently. Compared to heating solely through the heat pump module, this significantly increases the air conditioner's heating capacity, enabling it to meet the need for rapid temperature increases in the indoor environment and ensuring user thermal comfort. When the air conditioner's target operating state is low operating noise (e.g., quiet operation priority), activating the radiant module while deactivating the heat pump module effectively prevents excessive operating noise from the compressor and fan, ensuring a quiet environment. Furthermore, the radiant module ensures efficient heat exchange and prevents excessive noise from affecting people's health, guaranteeing user comfort during heating operation. When the air conditioner neither requires high heating capacity nor quiet operation, activating the heat pump module while deactivating the radiant module helps maintain effective indoor heating while reducing energy consumption.

[0108] In other embodiments, regardless of the first state, the second state, or other states, the radiation module and the heat pump module can be turned on synchronously, but with different operating parameters. For example, in the first state, the radiation power of the radiation module can be greater than the first set power but less than the second set power, and the indoor fan of the heat pump module can be greater than the first set speed. In the second state, the radiation power of the radiation module can be greater than the second set power, and the indoor fan of the heat pump module can be less than the first set speed. In other states, the radiation power can be less than the first set power, while the fan can be greater than the first set power.

[0109] When the heat pump module and the radiation module are operated according to the first and second operating parameters mentioned above, the air guide at the air outlet can operate at a pre-set air guide position or at an air guide position determined based on the air outlet temperature and / or the heat exchanger temperature.

[0110] Specifically, in this embodiment, based on Figure 1 (a) An air conditioner has one air outlet. In the first and third states, the air outlet area is larger than that in the second state. Specifically, when the target operating states are the first and third states, the air guide can be controlled to open the air outlet, specifically directing air downwards. The specific air guide position is as follows... Figure 5 As shown in (a), this ensures the indoor heating effect; when the target operating state is the second state, the air guide can be controlled to close the air outlet. The specific air guide position of the air guide is as follows: Figure 5 As shown in (b), this is to further improve the quietness of the air conditioner.

[0111] It should be noted that regardless of whether the radiant module is located inside or outside the air duct, and regardless of whether the radiant module has a vent, the operating parameters of the radiant module and the heat pump module can be determined by following steps S21 to S22 here.

[0112] Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, another embodiment of the control method for the air conditioner of this application is proposed. In this embodiment, the air conditioner is provided with an air duct and an air outlet communicating with the air duct. The heat pump module includes a fan disposed in the air duct, an air guide disposed in the air outlet, and an indoor heat exchanger disposed in the air duct. The radiant module is provided with a plurality of ventilation openings communicating with the air duct and the indoor environment. Specifically, when the radiant module is turned on, the ventilation openings can be opened; when the radiant module is turned off, the ventilation openings can be closed; or, when the radiant module is turned off, the ventilation openings can also be opened. The second state is defined as the target operating noise being less than a set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner, referring to... Figure 6 Step S20 includes:

[0113] Step S201: When the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise is less than or equal to the preset noise, then the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module, and the second operating parameter is determined to include turning off the fan.

[0114] Specifically, the compressor in the heat pump module can be shut down simultaneously when the fan is turned off to ensure the reliability of the heat pump module.

[0115] Step S202: When the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise is greater than the preset noise and less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner, then the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module and opening the vent, and the second operating parameter is determined to include the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guide state, or the second operating parameter is determined to include the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed.

[0116] In the first direction, the fan drives indoor air to enter the air duct through the air outlet and blow it into the room through the ventilation opening. In the second direction, the fan drives indoor air to enter the air duct through the ventilation opening and blow it into the room through the air outlet. The target rotation speed is less than the set rotation speed, and the air intake volume of the air outlet corresponding to the target air guiding state is less than the set air volume.

[0117] In this embodiment, when the fan operates in the first direction, the air return vent of the air conditioner is closed; when the fan operates in the second direction, the air return vent of the air conditioner is open. In other embodiments, when the fan operates in the first direction, the air return vent of the air conditioner may also be open.

[0118] In this embodiment, the set rotational speed can be 30% to 50% of the fan's maximum rotational speed. In other embodiments, the set rotational speed can be set to other values ​​according to actual needs. A target rotational speed less than the set rotational speed specifically means the fan is running at a low speed setting. The set airflow can be 30% to 50% of the maximum airflow at the outlet. In other embodiments, the set airflow can be set to other values ​​according to actual needs. The airflow when the air guide is fully open at the outlet is the maximum airflow.

[0119] The second operating parameter includes the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide component operating in a target air guiding state. This target air guiding state can vary depending on the number of air outlets in the air conditioner, the structure of the air guide component, and its location. The fan speed can be greater than the aforementioned set speed. Specifically, in this embodiment, based on... Figure 1 (a) For an air conditioner with only one air outlet, the target airflow state can be a state where the airflow guide obstructs the air outlet, causing the ventilation area of ​​the air outlet to be smaller than the set area, such as... Figure 7 (a); based on Figure 1 (b) For an air conditioner with more than one air outlet, the target airflow guiding state can be such that each air outlet is blocked by a guide element, resulting in the ventilation area of ​​the air outlet being smaller than the set area. Figure 7 (b)

[0120] The second operating parameter includes the fan operating at a second direction and a target speed. The target speed can be a pre-set fixed speed or a speed value determined based on the indoor heat exchanger temperature and / or the indoor ambient temperature within a speed range lower than the set speed. Furthermore, the second operating parameter includes the air guiding state of the air guide component, which can be set according to actual needs when the fan operates at the second speed and the target speed. For example, when there is only one air outlet, the air guide component can open the air outlet and direct air downwards. Figure 8 As shown in (a), the ventilation area of ​​the air outlet at this time is larger than the ventilation area corresponding to the target air guiding state mentioned above; when there is more than one air outlet, each air outlet can be opened (e.g., Figure 8 (b) or Figure 8 (c)) can also be that some air outlets are open and some are closed (e.g.) Figure 8 (c) or Figure 8 (d)).

[0121] In this embodiment, when the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise corresponding to the second state is less than or equal to the preset noise, it indicates that there is an extreme quiet requirement in the current air conditioner's operating space. Since the process of the radiation module releasing radiation waves to heat the indoor air or supplement the heat required by the human body does not generate noise, turning on the radiation module and turning off the fan at this time can ensure that the noise generated by the air conditioner is extremely low and will not exceed the preset noise, thereby ensuring that the heating operation of the air conditioner can guarantee the indoor heat exchange effect while meeting the extreme quiet requirement of the indoor users. If the target operating noise corresponding to the second state is between the preset noise level and the set noise threshold, it indicates that the current operating space of the air conditioner does not require extreme quietness. In this case, the fan remains on, which helps the indoor heat exchanger maintain heat exchange with the indoor air. The fan operates in the second direction at a low speed, ensuring low operating noise. Indoor air enters the duct from the radiant module and is delivered into the room through the air outlet. The radiant module improves the heat exchange effect of the indoor air, thus meeting the user's quietness requirement while improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor environment. Alternatively, when the current operating space of the air conditioner does not require extreme quietness, the fan reverses direction, causing indoor air to enter the duct from the air outlet and be delivered into the room through the vents on the radiant module. The limited airflow at the air outlet helps reduce noise during fan operation, and the air entering the duct is radiated and heated by the radiant module before being delivered into the room, ensuring low noise while improving the air conditioner's heat exchange efficiency. Furthermore, the operation of the air guide at the air outlet helps ensure user comfort.

[0122] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the compressor of the heat pump module remains on in the second state, that is, during the operation of the fan, the heat from the indoor heat exchanger is continuously input into the indoor air.

[0123] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the target operating state is the first state or a state other than the first and second states, the first operating parameters and the second operating parameters can be determined according to the above steps S21 and S23.

[0124] Furthermore, in this embodiment, before steps S22 and S201, when the target operating state is the second state, the structural characteristic parameters of the radiation module can be obtained. Based on the structural characteristic parameters, one of steps S22, S201, and S202 is selected as the method for determining the first and second operating parameters. Specifically, when the radiation module has a ventilation opening connecting the ventilation duct to the indoor environment, the first and second operating parameters corresponding to the second state can be determined according to steps S201 and S202; when the radiation module does not have a ventilation opening connecting the ventilation duct to the indoor environment, the second operating parameter corresponding to the second state can be determined according to step S22.

[0125] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the step of determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guiding state, or determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed, includes: obtaining the temperature difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner; when the temperature difference is greater than the set temperature difference, performing the step of determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed; when the temperature difference is less than or equal to the set temperature difference, performing the step of determining the second operating parameters as the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guiding state. The set temperature is specifically a pre-set target value for the indoor ambient temperature to be reached under the regulation of the air conditioner. The temperature difference is specifically the absolute value of the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This section describes the method for determining the second operating parameter when the requirement for extreme quiet operation is not met, based on the temperature difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. When the temperature difference is large, the fan operates at a low speed in the forward direction to maintain the heat exchange of the air conditioner with the indoor air. At this time, the resistance of the indoor air flowing through the air duct is small, the heating efficiency is high, and it is conducive to ensuring that the indoor environment is quickly heated to the set temperature. When the temperature difference is small, the fan operates in reverse and the air intake is limited, which helps to ensure that the operating noise of the air conditioner is as low as possible. In addition, the radiant module heats the air with a low air volume and then sends it into the room, which helps to maintain the indoor environment at a temperature close to the actual temperature and the set temperature, so as to ensure the comfort of the indoor users.

[0126] Among them, when the second operating parameters are that the fan is running at the second direction and the target speed, based on Figure 1 (a) For an air conditioner with only one air outlet, the air guide component opens the air outlet, specifically directing air downwards. The specific air guide component's guiding position is as follows: Figure 5 As shown in (a), this is to ensure the heating effect in the room.

[0127] Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, another embodiment of the control method for the air conditioner of this application is proposed. In this embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 9 Step S10 includes:

[0128] Step S11: Obtain the current time and / or obtain the number of times the air conditioner's heating command appears within a preset time period;

[0129] The preset duration is a pre-set parameter, which can be 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, etc. Specifically, it can obtain the number of times the heating command occurred within the preset duration period before the current moment, and use this as the occurrence count.

[0130] The current time can be obtained by reading the real-time data from the air conditioner's clock.

[0131] The heating command is specifically used to increase the air outlet temperature of the air conditioner or to increase the rate of temperature increase in the indoor environment. The specific command can be entered by the user through the air conditioner's controller.

[0132] The current time and the number of occurrences can be obtained simultaneously or separately at different times.

[0133] Step S12: When the number of occurrences exceeds the preset number, the target operating state is determined to be the first state, where the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner.

[0134] When the number of occurrences exceeds the preset number, it indicates that the user has entered heating commands multiple times in a short period of time, indicating a large demand for heating. Therefore, the target operating state is set to the first state to ensure that the heating output of the air conditioner can meet the user's actual rapid heating needs.

[0135] Step S13: When the current time is during a rest period, the target operating state is determined to be the second state, where the target operating noise is less than a set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner.

[0136] The rest period can be nighttime sleep or midday sleep, etc. The specific time interval can be set by the user or by the system's default setting. The current time is a rest period, indicating that the user is currently resting and requires a relatively quiet environment. Therefore, the target operating state can be set to the second state, which helps ensure user comfort during rest.

[0137] Furthermore, if the number of occurrences is less than the set number and the current time falls outside the rest period, the target state can be determined to be a state other than the first and second states. When the target state is a state other than the first and second states, it indicates that the air conditioner does not require high heating capacity or low noise.

[0138] In this embodiment, by acquiring the current time and the number of times the heating command appears, the system can accurately identify the current indoor user's needs without requiring the user to operate the air conditioner. This allows the air conditioner's heating operation to be matched with the user's diverse needs, such as high heating capacity and low noise, through the coordinated operation of the radiant module and the heat pump module, thereby improving user comfort.

[0139] The target operating noise corresponding to the second state can be determined by identifying the human body's state information within the space. Specifically, the distance between the human body and the air conditioner within the space can be obtained. If the distance is greater than a set distance threshold, it can be determined that the target operating noise corresponding to the second state is greater than a preset noise level; if the distance is less than the set distance threshold, it can be determined that the target operating noise corresponding to the second state is less than a preset noise level.

[0140] Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, another embodiment of the control method for the air conditioner of this application is proposed. In this embodiment, the air conditioner includes a housing, and the radiation module is disposed outside the housing. During the execution of the step of controlling the operation of the radiation module according to the first operating parameters, the method further includes: if the radiation module is in an on state, controlling the radiation module to release radiation waves toward the lower part of the air conditioner or toward the oblique lower part of the air conditioner (i.e., the second state mentioned above, such as...). Figure 1 (c) This heats the indoor air or replenishes the heat needed by the human body. Based on this, it is beneficial to ensure that the radiant module releases radiation waves towards the area where people are active, ensuring that the air in that area can be heated quickly and improving the thermal comfort of indoor users. Specifically, a downward orientation facilitates rapid heat sinking, and a slightly downward orientation helps to rapidly increase the temperature at different locations within the space, thereby improving the uniformity of indoor temperature during the air conditioner's heating process.

[0141] Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, yet another embodiment of the control method for the air conditioner of this application is proposed. In this embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 10 Before step S10, the following are also included:

[0142] Step S01: When the air conditioner starts heating, both the radiant module and the heat pump module are turned on, and the air guide of the air outlet of the air conditioner is controlled to operate at a first air guide angle; the air outlet direction of the air conditioner corresponding to the first air guide angle is directed towards the area outside the human activity area.

[0143] Step S02: During the operation of the air conditioner at the first air guide angle, if the indoor heat exchanger temperature of the heat pump module or the air outlet temperature of the air conditioner is greater than a preset temperature threshold, the air guide component is controlled to operate at the second air guide angle; the air outlet direction of the air conditioner corresponding to the second air guide angle is towards the human activity area.

[0144] Step S03: During the operation of the air guide at the second air guide angle, the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner is performed.

[0145] The human activity area here can be a pre-set fixed area or an area determined based on indoor human information monitored by the air conditioner.

[0146] In this embodiment, as Figure 1The air conditioner shown is a wall-mounted unit. It can define the area formed by a set of spatial locations with a height greater than or equal to a preset height as the area outside the human activity area; and define the area formed by a set of spatial locations with a height less than a preset height as the human activity area. The first air guide angle corresponds to an air outlet direction facing the direction of the spatial locations with a height greater than or equal to the preset height (i.e., the upper area of ​​the indoor space), and the second air guide angle corresponds to an air outlet direction facing the direction of the spatial locations with a height less than the preset height (i.e., the lower area of ​​the indoor space). Based on this, when the heating mode is activated... Figure 1 The air conditioner in the middle can be referred to Figure 11 The first airflow angle shown is used when the indoor heat exchanger temperature or the air conditioner's outlet air temperature is high. Figure 1 The air conditioner in the middle can be according to Figure 5 (a) Figure 8 (a) or Figure 8 (b) shows the second air guide angle for air delivery.

[0147] In other embodiments, human information in the indoor space can be identified, and the area where the human body is located can be determined based on the identified human body information. Based on this, the first air guiding angle and the second air guiding angle can both be directed towards the lower area of ​​the indoor space. It is only necessary that the air outlet direction corresponding to the first air guiding angle avoids the human body, and the air outlet direction corresponding to the second air guiding angle is directed towards the human body.

[0148] Specifically, when the air guide is running at the first air guide angle, the indoor fan runs in the second direction to drive indoor air from the return air inlet into the air duct of the air conditioner, and after being heated by the indoor heat exchanger of the heat pump module, it enters the indoor environment from the air outlet.

[0149] When both the radiant module and the heat pump module are turned on, a portion of the indoor air enters the duct through the return air vent and is heated by the heat pump module, while another portion of the indoor air is heated by the radiation waves released by the radiant surface of the radiant module. This allows the radiant module and the heat pump module to simultaneously release heat into the indoor air to heat the indoor air or supplement the heat needed by the human body, thereby achieving rapid heating of the indoor air.

[0150] In this embodiment, during the startup phase of the heating mode, with both the radiant module and the heat pump module activated, the air conditioner first avoids blowing air directly onto the user, and only directs air towards the user when the indoor heat exchanger temperature or the outlet air temperature is sufficiently high. This effectively prevents cold air from blowing into the user. The activation of the radiant module rapidly improves the heating efficiency of the air conditioner, which helps stabilize the indoor heat exchanger or quickly reach the preset temperature threshold for the air conditioner's outlet air temperature. This shortens the duration of the air conditioner's anti-cold air control, ensuring that hot air can be quickly delivered to the user, further improving the user's thermal comfort during heating operation. Based on ensuring the air conditioner outputs hot air, the coordinated operation of the radiant module and the hot air module is controlled according to heating or noise requirements, thereby achieving rapid heating while meeting diverse user needs.

[0151] Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the step of controlling the air guide to operate at the second air guide angle, the method further includes: acquiring the indoor ambient temperature during the operation of the air guide at the second air guide angle; and when the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a preset ambient temperature, executing the step of acquiring the target operating state of the air conditioner. Based on this, while ensuring that the rapid heating effect achieved through the cooperation of the radiant module and the heat pump module raises the indoor ambient temperature to a certain level, the operation of the radiant module and the heat pump module is further controlled to adapt to the user's heating and noise requirements. This ensures the coordination of the radiant module and the heat pump module's operation, improving the air conditioner's heating efficiency while enhancing user comfort.

[0152] Furthermore, this invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for an air conditioner. When the control program is executed by a processor, it implements the relevant steps of any of the above-described air conditioner control methods.

[0153] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or system. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0154] The sequence numbers of the above embodiments of the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0155] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, disk, optical disk) as described above, and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0156] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of the present invention, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a heat pump module and a radiation module. The heat pump module regulates air temperature through heat exchange, and the radiation module releases radiation waves to heat indoor air or supplement the body's heat needs. The air conditioner has an air duct and an air outlet connected to the air duct. The heat pump module includes a fan in the air duct, an air guide in the air outlet, and an indoor heat exchanger in the air duct. The radiation module has several ventilation openings connecting the air duct to the indoor environment. A second state is defined as a target operating noise level less than a set noise threshold or the current operating noise level of the air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner includes the following steps: When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the target operating state of the air conditioner is obtained; the target operating state includes the target heating capacity or target operating noise required when the air conditioner is in heating mode. The first operating parameters of the radiation module and the second operating parameters of the heat pump module are determined based on the target operating state. The radiation module is controlled to operate according to the first operating parameter, and the heat pump module is controlled to operate according to the second operating parameter; The step of determining the first operating parameter of the radiation module and the second operating parameter of the heat pump module based on the target operating state includes: When the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise is less than or equal to the preset noise, then the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module, and the second operating parameter is determined to include turning off the fan. When the target operating state is the second state, if the target operating noise is greater than the preset noise and less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner, then the first operating parameter is determined to include turning on the radiation module and opening the vent, and the second operating parameter is determined to include the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guide state, or the second operating parameter is determined to include the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed. In the first direction, the fan drives indoor air to enter the air duct through the air outlet and blow it into the room through the ventilation opening. In the second direction, the fan drives indoor air to enter the air duct through the ventilation opening and blow it into the room through the air outlet. The target rotation speed is less than the set rotation speed, and the air intake volume of the air outlet corresponding to the target air guiding state is less than the set air volume. Furthermore, when the target operating noise is greater than the preset noise but less than the set noise threshold, the fan continues to operate to heat the air using the radiation module while reducing noise, thereby achieving low-noise heating. The operation of the radiation module and heat pump module is controlled according to the determined parameters.

2. The control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the first operating parameter of the radiation module and the second operating parameter of the heat pump module based on the target operating state includes: When the target operating state is the first state, determining the first operating parameter includes turning on the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameter includes turning on the heat pump module; When the target operating state is the second state, determining the first operating parameter includes turning on the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameter includes turning off the heat pump module; When the target operating state is a state other than the first state and the second state, determining the first operating parameter includes turning off the radiation module, and determining the second operating parameter includes turning on the heat pump module. The first state is when the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the second state is when the target operating noise is less than the set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner.

3. The control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the second operating parameters, which includes the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guide state, or determining the second operating parameters, which includes the fan operating in a second direction and at a target speed, includes: Obtain the temperature difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner; When the temperature difference value is greater than the set temperature difference, the step of determining the second operating parameters, including the fan operating in the second direction and at the target speed, is executed. When the temperature difference is less than or equal to the set temperature difference, the step of determining the second operating parameter includes the fan operating in a first direction and the air guide operating in a target air guide state.

4. The control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner includes: Get the current time and / or get the number of times the air conditioner's temperature rise command appears within a preset time period; When the number of occurrences exceeds the preset number, the target operating state is determined to be the first state, where the target heating capacity is greater than the set heating capacity or the current heating capacity of the air conditioner. When the current time is during a rest period, the target operating state is determined to be the second state, where the target operating noise is less than a set noise threshold or the current operating noise of the air conditioner.

5. The control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the operation of the radiation module according to the first operating parameters further includes: If the radiation module is in the on state, it is controlled to release radiation waves towards the lower part of the air conditioner or towards the diagonal lower part of the air conditioner to heat the indoor air or supplement the heat required by the human body.

6. The control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The radiation module has a radiation surface, and the temperature of the radiation surface is defined as T, and the area of ​​the radiation surface is defined as S. When the radiation module is turned on, the temperature and area of ​​the radiation surface satisfy: T / S ≥ 15 (℃ / m²). 2 ); And / or, when the radiation module is in the on state, the temperature T of the radiation surface is not less than 60°C.

7. The control method for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Before the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner, the method further includes: When the air conditioner starts heating, it controls both the radiant module and the heat pump module to turn on, and controls the air guide of the air outlet of the air conditioner to run at the first air guide angle. During the operation of the air guide component at the first air guide angle, if the indoor heat exchanger temperature of the heat pump module or the air outlet temperature of the air conditioner is greater than a preset temperature threshold, the air guide component is controlled to operate at the second air guide angle. During the operation of the air guide component at the second air guide angle, the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner is performed; The first air guide angle corresponds to an air outlet direction of the air conditioner that is directed towards an area outside the human activity area, while the second air guide angle corresponds to an air outlet direction of the air conditioner that is directed towards the human activity area.

8. The control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Following the step of controlling the air guide to operate at the second air guide angle, the method further includes: During the operation of the air guide at the second air guide angle, the indoor ambient temperature is obtained; When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the preset ambient temperature, the step of obtaining the target operating state of the air conditioner is executed.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: A heat pump module, wherein the heat pump module is used to regulate air temperature by heat exchange; A radiation module, which is used to release radiation waves to heat indoor air or supplement the heat needed by the human body; A control device, wherein the heat pump module and the radiation module are both connected to the control device, the control device comprising: a memory, a processor, and an air conditioner control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the air conditioner control program, when executed by the processor, implements the steps of the air conditioner control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a control program for an air conditioner, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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