A linkage method, device and electronic device for an air conditioner and a fan

Abstract

The present invention provides a linkage method, device and electronic device for an air conditioner and a fan. The method includes: respectively obtaining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; determining a target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein under the target angle of the air deflector, the air blown out by the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan. The technical problem in the prior art that the linkage mode of the air conditioner and the fan is simple, resulting in a low speed of room temperature adjustment and poor user experience, is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electrical control, and more particularly, to a linkage method, device, and electronic device for an air conditioner and a fan. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the rise of smart homes, in order to further improve the comfort of the experience, users will additionally set up a fan at home in addition to the air conditioner. When the user starts the air conditioner, the fan will also be started simultaneously to more quickly adjust the overall temperature distribution in the room and enable the human body to enjoy the cool feeling faster.

[0003] It should be noted that the current linkage mode of the air conditioner and the fan is only to start simultaneously. After starting, since the air conditioner still operates in its inherent mode, the user still feels that the temperature adjustment speed in the room is slow. Moreover, since an additional electrical appliance is turned on, the energy consumption increases, which means an increase in the electricity bill for the user.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is specifically proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above technical deficiencies and provide a linkage method, device, and electronic device for an air conditioner and a fan to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the simple linkage method of the air conditioner and the fan results in a low temperature adjustment speed in the room and a poor user experience.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a linkage method for an air conditioner and a fan, including: respectively obtaining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; determining a target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air output from the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan.

[0007] Further, before determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, the method includes: judging whether the fan is within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, and generating a reminder instruction in the case that the fan is not within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner, where the reminder instruction is used to remind the user to move the real-time position of the fan.

[0008] Further, the method further includes: obtaining the wind speed at the fan; adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan.

[0009] Further, adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan includes: when the wind speed at the fan is less than the first preset wind speed, controlling to increase the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner; when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the first preset wind speed and less than the second preset wind speed, controlling the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner to remain unchanged; when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the second preset wind speed, controlling to decrease the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner.

[0010] Further, determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan includes: determining a first distance from the right end of the air conditioner to the center of the fan and a second distance from the left end of the air conditioner to the center of the fan according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the first distance, the second distance, the distance from the left end to the right end of the air conditioner, and the distance between the center of the air conditioner and the center of the fan in a preset direction.

[0011] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a linkage device for an air conditioner and a fan, including: a first acquisition unit for respectively acquiring the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; a determination unit for determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air output from the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan.

[0012] Further, the device includes: a judgment unit for judging whether the fan is within the maximum sweeping range of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, when the fan is not within the maximum sweeping range of the air conditioner, a reminder instruction is generated, and the reminder instruction is used to remind the user to move the real-time position of the fan.

[0013] Further, the device further includes: a second acquisition unit for acquiring the wind speed at the fan; an adjustment unit for adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan.

[0014] Further, the adjustment unit includes: a first control module for controlling to increase the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner when the wind speed at the fan is less than the first preset wind speed; a second control module for controlling the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner to remain unchanged when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the first preset wind speed and less than the second preset wind speed; a third control module for controlling to decrease the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the second preset wind speed.

[0015] According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device, including: a processor and a memory; a computer-readable program that can be executed by the processor is stored on the memory; when the processor executes the computer-readable program, the steps in the method described in any one of the above are implemented.

[0016] The present invention provides a linkage method, device and electronic device for an air conditioner and a fan. The method includes: respectively obtaining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; determining a target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air blown out by the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan. The technical problem in the prior art that the simple linkage method between the air conditioner and the fan results in a low speed of room temperature adjustment and poor user experience is solved. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the linkage method for an air conditioner and a fan according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a coordinate system for calculating the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 is a flowchart of an optional linkage method for an air conditioner and a fan according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the linkage device for an air conditioner and a fan according to an embodiment of the present application. Detailed Embodiments

[0021] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0022] Embodiment 1

[0023] The present application provides a linkage method for an air conditioner and a fan, in combination with Figure 1 , including:

[0024] Step S11, respectively obtaining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan.

[0025] Specifically, in this solution, position sensors can be respectively set on the air conditioner and the fan, and the relative position between the air conditioner and the fan can be obtained through the position sensors. Optionally, the above-mentioned air conditioner can be a round cabinet floor-standing air conditioner, and the above-mentioned fan can be a circulation fan. Both the above-mentioned air conditioner and the fan are in an Internet-connected state. In this solution, the controller of the air conditioner or other devices with data processing functions can be used as the execution entity of the method of this solution.

[0026] Step S13, determine the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan. Wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air output from the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan.

[0027] Specifically, in this solution, after determining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, this solution can determine the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, and then control the air conditioner to blow air at the target angle of the air deflector, so that the air output from the air conditioner is delivered to the position of the fan. This way can make the user feel that the temperature in the room drops rapidly from the physical sensation, improving the comfort.

[0028] It should be noted here that the linkage between the air conditioner and the fan in this solution is not merely to control the two to be in an operating state at the same time, but to purposefully adjust the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, so that the air output from the air conditioner is delivered to the position of the fan, thereby quickly adjusting the overall temperature of the room and improving the user comfort. Therefore, this solution solves the technical problem in the prior art that the simple linkage method between the air conditioner and the fan results in a low speed of temperature adjustment in the room and a poor user experience.

[0029] Optionally, before step S13 of determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, the method includes:

[0030] Step S12, judge whether the fan is within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan. Wherein, in the case that the fan is not within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner, a reminder instruction is generated, and the reminder instruction is used to remind the user to move the real-time position of the fan.

[0031] Specifically, in this solution, it can be pre-judged whether the fan is within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner according to the relative positions of the air conditioner and the fan. If the fan is within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner, this solution directly executes the method of the above step S13. If the fan is not within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner, this solution reminds the user to move the fan, and after the user moves the fan to the position within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner, this solution then executes the method of step S13.

[0032] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0033] Step S15, obtain the wind speed at the fan.

[0034] Step S17, adjust the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan.

[0035] Specifically, in this solution, a small anemometer can be installed on the fixed vertical rod below the fan impeller. The anemometer monitors the wind speed at the position of the fan impeller after the air conditioner blows out air, and adjusts the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan, so that the air blown out by the air conditioner just reaches the position of the fan at an appropriate wind speed, achieving the technical effects of energy saving and reducing energy consumption.

[0036] Optionally, step S17 of adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan includes:

[0037] Step S171, when the wind speed V_wind at the fan is less than the first preset wind speed, control to increase the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner.

[0038] Specifically, the above first preset wind speed can be 0.5 m / s. When V_wind ＜ < 0.5 m / s, then increase the fan speed of the air conditioner to increase its wind speed and air volume.

[0039] Step S172, when the wind speed V_wind at the fan is greater than or equal to the first preset wind speed and less than the second preset wind speed, control the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner to remain unchanged.

[0040] Specifically, the above second preset wind speed can be 1 m / s. When 0.5 m / s ≤ V_wind < 1 m / s, the fan speed of the air conditioner remains unchanged.

[0041] Step S173, when the wind speed V_wind at the fan is greater than or equal to the second preset wind speed, control to reduce the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner.

[0042] Specifically, when V_wind ≥ 1 m / s, then reduce the fan speed of the air conditioner. In this way, dynamically adjusting the fan speed of the air conditioner can effectively reduce the power consumption of the fan.

[0043] It should be noted that when the air conditioner is used together with the circulation fan, adopting this energy-saving control mode, adjusting the fan speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the position of the circulation fan reduces the power consumption of the fan, reduces the power consumption of the air conditioner, makes it more power-saving and environmentally friendly, and at the same time can quickly adjust the overall temperature of the room, improving user comfort.

[0044] Optionally, the position sensor of the fan is installed on the fixed vertical rod below the impeller, and the position sensors at both left and right ends of the air conditioner are installed on the same plane as the position sensor of the fan.

[0045] Optionally, step S13 determines the target angle of the air conditioner's air deflector according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, including:

[0046] Step S131: Determine a first distance L1 from the right end of the air conditioner to the center of the fan and a second distance L2 from the left end of the air conditioner to the center of the fan according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan.

[0047] Step S132: Determine the target angle α of the air conditioner's air deflector according to the first distance L1, the second distance L2, the distance b from the left end to the right end of the air conditioner, and the distance h between the center of the air conditioner and the center of the fan in a preset direction.

[0048] Specifically, the technical details of the above steps S131 to S132 are introduced below in conjunction with Figure 2 :

[0049] In conjunction with Figure 2 , in this solution, a plane rectangular coordinate system can be established with the center of the air conditioner as the coordinate origin. In Figure 2 , it can be set that the diameter of the round cabinet floor-standing air conditioner is b, that is, the distance b from the left end to the right end of the air conditioner, the distance h between the center of the air conditioner and the center of the circulation fan in the longitudinal direction, the distances from the positions at both ends of the air conditioner to the center of the circulation fan are L1 and L2, the distance from the right end of the air conditioner to the center of the circulation fan is L1, the distance from the left end of the air conditioner to the center of the circulation fan is L2, and the abscissa distance from the center of the circulation fan to the position of the nearest end of the air conditioner is L3. In conjunction with Figure 2 , according to the Pythagorean theorem equation, it can be obtained that: h 2 +(b + L3) 2 = L2 2 ; h 2 + L3 2 = L1 2 . After simplifying the two equations, the expression of the abscissa of the center of the circulation fan is obtained as: The ordinate is h, that is, the coordinates of the center of the circulation fan are Then, after determining the position of the circulation fan, set the distance from the front end of the air conditioner to the center of the circulation fan as L4, and the angle between L4 and the y-axis of the ordinate is α, and this angle is defined as the target angle of the air deflector. According to the trigonometric function tanα = , the value of tanα is obtained, and then the angle value of α is obtained.

[0050] Optionally, L1 = vt1; L2 = vt2, where t1 and t2 are determined by the time of transmission and reception between the position sensors installed on the air conditioner and the circulation fan, and v is the inherent transmission speed of the position sensor, that is, L1 and L2 can be calculated through the time of transmission and reception of the signals emitted by the position sensors on the air conditioner and the fan (i.e., the circulation fan).

[0051] The following combines Figure 3 , and introduces an optional embodiment of this solution:

[0052] First, the air conditioner turns on this mode (i.e., the linkage mode between the air conditioner and the circulation fan in this solution) and determines that the circulation fan is already connected to the network. Then, the position sensor and the algorithm determine the relative positions of the air conditioner and the circulation fan. Next, according to the algorithm, it is judged whether the circulation fan is within the maximum air-sweeping angle range of the air conditioner. If so, the angle of the air deflector is controlled and the speed of the fan is adjusted. If not, this solution reminds the user to move the circulation fan, and if there is no change after a few seconds, it automatically exits this mode.

[0053] In summary, this solution provides an energy-saving control mode for the linkage between an air conditioner and a circulation fan. When the user turns on the air conditioner and links it with the circulation fan, according to the position of the circulation fan, the speed of the air conditioner fan is controlled, reducing the power consumption of the fan, thereby reducing the power consumption of the air conditioner and making it more power-saving and environmentally friendly. At the same time, it can also quickly adjust the overall temperature of the room and improve the comfort of the user.

[0054] Embodiment Two

[0055] This application also provides a linkage device for an air conditioner and a fan. Combining Figure 4 , this device includes:

[0056] The first acquisition unit 30 is used to respectively acquire the positions of the air conditioner and the fan.

[0057] Specifically, in this solution, position sensors can be respectively set on the air conditioner and the fan, and the relative positions between the air conditioner and the fan are acquired through the position sensors. Optionally, the above air conditioner can be a round cabinet floor-standing air conditioner, and the above fan can be a circulation fan. Both the above air conditioner and the fan are in a networked state.

[0058] The determination unit 32 is used to determine the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air output from the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan.

[0059] Specifically, in this solution, after determining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, this solution can determine the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, and then control the air conditioner to blow air at the target angle of the air deflector, so that the air output from the air conditioner is delivered to the position of the fan. This way can make the user feel that the temperature in the room drops rapidly from the sense of touch and improve the comfort.

[0060] It should be noted here that the linkage between the air conditioner and the fan in this solution is not simply to control both of them to be in the running state at the same time, but to purposefully adjust the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, so that the air output from the air conditioner is delivered to the position of the fan, thereby quickly adjusting the overall temperature of the room and improving user comfort. Therefore, this solution solves the technical problems in the prior art that the simple linkage method between the air conditioner and the fan results in a low speed of temperature adjustment in the room and a poor user experience.

[0061] Optionally, the device includes:

[0062] A judgment unit, configured to judge whether the fan is within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan. Wherein, in the case that the fan is not within the maximum air-sweeping range of the air conditioner, a reminder instruction is generated, and the reminder instruction is used to remind the user to move the real-time position of the fan.

[0063] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0064] A second acquisition unit, configured to acquire the wind speed at the fan;

[0065] An adjustment unit, configured to adjust the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan.

[0066] Optionally, the adjustment unit includes:

[0067] A first control module, configured to control to increase the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner when the wind speed at the fan is less than a first preset wind speed;

[0068] A second control module, configured to control the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner to remain unchanged when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the first preset wind speed and less than a second preset wind speed;

[0069] A third control module, configured to control to decrease the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the second preset wind speed.

[0070] In summary, the present device can provide an energy-saving control mode for an air conditioner linked with a circulation fan. The use of the air conditioner with a circulation fan can not only quickly adjust the overall temperature of the room, but also can minimize the energy consumption through the energy-saving control mode.

[0071] The present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs, and the one or more programs can be executed by one or more processors to implement the steps in the method described in any one of the first embodiments.

[0072] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description, claims and the above drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that comprises a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0073] Optionally, the specific examples in this embodiment may refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated here.

[0074] Optionally, in this embodiment, the above storage medium may include, but is not limited to: various media such as USB flash drives, read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), external hard drives, magnetic disks, or optical discs that can store program codes.

[0075] The serial numbers of the above embodiments of the present application are only for description and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0076] If the integrated units in the above embodiments are implemented in the form of software function units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in the above computer-readable storage medium. Based on such an understanding, the technical solution of the present application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in the storage medium and includes several instructions for causing one or more computer devices (which may be personal computers, control terminals, or network devices, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present application.

[0077] In the above embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of the various embodiments have their own focuses. For the parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference may be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0078] In several embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed client can be implemented in other ways. Among them, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the displayed or discussed coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other can be through some interfaces. The indirect coupling or communication connection of units or modules can be in electrical or other forms.

[0079] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated. The components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place, or they can be distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0080] In addition, in each embodiment of the present application, the functional units can be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit can exist physically alone, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit. The above integrated units can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of software functional units.

[0081] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A linkage method between an air conditioner and a fan, characterized in that, Including: Respectively obtaining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; Determining a target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air output from the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan; wherein, before determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, the method includes: judging whether the fan is within the maximum sweeping range of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, in the case that the fan is not within the maximum sweeping range of the air conditioner, generating a reminder instruction for reminding the user to move the real-time position of the fan; wherein, the method further includes: obtaining the wind speed at the fan; adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan; wherein, the wind speed at the fan refers to the wind speed monitored after the air output from the air conditioner reaches the position of the fan impeller.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein Adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan includes: When the wind speed at the fan is less than a first preset wind speed, controlling to increase the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner; When the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the first preset wind speed and less than a second preset wind speed, controlling the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner to remain unchanged; When the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the second preset wind speed, controlling to decrease the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein Determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan includes: Determining a first distance from the right end of the air conditioner to the center of the fan and a second distance from the left end of the air conditioner to the center of the fan according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; Determining the target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the first distance, the second distance, the distance from the left end to the right end of the air conditioner, and the distance between the center of the air conditioner and the center of the fan in a preset direction.

4. A linkage device for an air conditioner and a fan, characterized in that, Including: A first obtaining unit for respectively obtaining the positions of the air conditioner and the fan; A determining unit for determining a target angle of the air deflector of the air conditioner according to the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, at the target angle of the air deflector, the air output from the air conditioner can be delivered to the fan; A judging unit for judging whether the fan is within the maximum sweeping range of the air conditioner based on the positions of the air conditioner and the fan, wherein, in the case that the fan is not within the maximum sweeping range of the air conditioner, generating a reminder instruction for reminding the user to move the real-time position of the fan; A second obtaining unit for obtaining the wind speed at the fan; wherein, the wind speed at the fan refers to the wind speed monitored after the air output from the air conditioner reaches the position of the fan impeller; An adjusting unit for adjusting the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner according to the wind speed at the fan.

5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that The adjusting unit includes: A first control module for controlling to increase the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner when the wind speed at the fan is less than a first preset wind speed; A second control module for controlling the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner to remain unchanged when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the first preset wind speed and less than a second preset wind speed; A third control module, configured to control the reduction of the real-time wind speed of the air conditioner when the wind speed at the fan is greater than or equal to the second preset wind speed.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, Comprising: a processor and a memory; a computer-readable program executable by the processor is stored on the memory; when the processor executes the computer-readable program, the steps in the method according to any one of claims 1-3 are implemented.

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