Control method of air conditioner

Abstract

This invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, wherein the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a housing. The housing contains independent heat exchange air ducts and non-heat exchange air ducts. A heat exchange fan is installed in the heat exchange air duct, and a non-heat exchange fan is installed in the non-heat exchange air duct. The housing has a heat exchange air outlet communicating with the heat exchange air duct and a non-heat exchange air outlet communicating with the non-heat exchange air duct. Both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are elongated, with the non-heat exchange air outlet located to one side of the heat exchange air outlet. The control method for the air conditioner includes: acquiring the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner; determining, based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, the airflow rate, air velocity, or rotational speed of the heat exchange air outlet, as well as the airflow rate, air velocity, or rotational speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the airflow direction of both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet. The air conditioner control method of the present invention makes the temperature of the mixed airflow closer to room temperature than that of the heat exchange airflow, resulting in a softer airflow and greater comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a control method for an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of air conditioning, users have increasingly higher demands for the comfort and health benefits of airflow. Traditional floor-standing air conditioners have a fixed airflow volume, blowing cold air directly at people, making "air conditioning sickness" the biggest problem for users. In the traditional floor-standing air conditioner's airflow design, due to the conflict between airflow and noise, the maximum airflow is limited to a certain range. The cold air blown out by the air conditioner is relatively low in temperature, and blowing it directly at people causes physical discomfort, affecting the user experience. Traditional solutions to address the issue of cold air blowing directly at people mainly involve the airflow at the air outlet mixing with the indoor air at the outlet. While this achieves a mixing effect of hot and cold air, the airflow volume is relatively small, and the mixing effect is not very significant. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a control method for an air conditioner that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems, which can increase the air volume and solve the problem of cold air blowing directly on people, bringing users a more comfortable air supply experience.

[0004] Specifically, the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising a housing; the housing having independent heat exchange ducts and non-heat exchange ducts; a heat exchange fan being disposed in the heat exchange ducts, and a non-heat exchange fan being disposed in the non-heat exchange ducts; the housing having a heat exchange air outlet communicating with the heat exchange ducts and a non-heat exchange air outlet communicating with the non-heat exchange ducts; both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet being elongated, with the non-heat exchange air outlet located to one side of the heat exchange air outlet; the control method for the air conditioner includes:

[0005] The indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner are obtained;

[0006] The air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet are determined based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. Additionally, the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet are determined based on the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet. Finally, the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet direction of the non-heat exchange air outlet are determined based on the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet.

[0007] Optionally, the method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes:

[0008] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to a first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is a first air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is a first rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is a second air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is a second rotation speed.

[0009] Optionally, the method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes:

[0010] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is less than the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the second preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the third air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is the third rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the fourth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the fourth rotation speed.

[0011] The second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle;

[0012] The third air volume is equal to the first air volume, the third rotation speed is equal to the first rotation speed, the fourth air volume is less than the second air volume, and the fourth rotation speed is less than the second rotation speed.

[0013] Optionally, the method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes:

[0014] When the indoor ambient temperature is less than the first preset temperature value and greater than or equal to the second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the fifth air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is the fifth rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the sixth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the sixth rotation speed.

[0015] The fifth air volume is less than the third air volume, the fifth rotation speed is less than the third rotation speed, the sixth air volume is equal to the fourth air volume, and the sixth rotation speed is equal to the fourth rotation speed.

[0016] Optionally, the method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes:

[0017] When the indoor ambient temperature is less than the first preset temperature value and greater than or equal to the second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is less than the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the seventh air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is the seventh rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the eighth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the eighth rotation speed.

[0018] The seventh air volume is less than the fifth air volume, the seventh rotation speed is less than the fifth rotation speed, the eighth air volume is less than the sixth air volume, and the eighth rotation speed is less than the sixth rotation speed.

[0019] Optionally, the method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes:

[0020] When the indoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the ninth air volume or the speed of the heat exchange fan is the ninth speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the tenth air volume or the speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the tenth speed.

[0021] The ninth air volume is less than the seventh air volume, the ninth rotation speed is less than the seventh rotation speed, the tenth air volume is equal to the eighth air volume, and the tenth rotation speed is less than the eighth rotation speed.

[0022] Optionally, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are oriented upwards by using corresponding blades; and the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are guided in the lateral direction by the continuous swing of the corresponding guide plate to achieve the corresponding lateral air outlet.

[0023] Optionally, the heat exchange air outlet is provided with a first air guide plate to guide the horizontal air outlet direction and a first swing blade to guide the vertical air outlet direction, wherein the first swing blade is disposed on the inner side of the first air guide plate.

[0024] The non-heat exchange air outlet is provided with a second air guide plate to guide the horizontal air outlet direction and a second swing blade to guide the vertical air outlet direction. The second swing blade is located on the inner side of the second air guide plate.

[0025] Optionally, an air-guiding gap is provided between the heat exchange air duct and the non-heat exchange air duct, and the air-guiding gap penetrates the housing.

[0026] Optionally, the housing includes:

[0027] The first air outlet is in the shape of a vertical column. The heat exchange air duct is disposed inside the first air outlet. The heat exchange air outlet is provided on the front side of the first air outlet and is in the shape of a vertical strip. The rear wall and side wall of the first air outlet are provided with a first air inlet that communicates with the heat exchange air outlet. A heat exchanger is disposed between the first air inlet and the heat exchange fan.

[0028] The second air outlet is a vertical column. The non-heat exchange air duct is disposed inside the second air outlet. The non-heat exchange air outlet is provided on the front side of the second air outlet. The non-heat exchange air outlet is vertically shaped. The rear wall and side wall of the second air outlet are provided with a second air inlet communicating with the non-heat exchange air outlet. The second air outlet is disposed on one side of the first air outlet. The second air outlet and the first air outlet form the air-guiding interval so that when the heat exchange air outlet and / or the non-heat exchange air outlet are vented, the air in the air-guiding interval is driven forward by the negative pressure.

[0029] In a control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention, the outflow of heat exchange airflow from the heat exchange air outlet and the outflow of non-heat exchange airflow from the non-heat exchange air outlet are determined based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. By setting parameters such as air volume, air direction, and air speed of the heat exchange airflow and the non-heat exchange airflow, the heat exchange airflow and the non-heat exchange airflow are fully mixed, resulting in a significant effect of the air conditioner blowing out cool but not cold natural air. Moreover, the total air volume is greatly increased, the room heat exchange speed is significantly accelerated, the user's airflow experience is improved, and the air supply comfort is enhanced.

[0030] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 This is an external view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 This is an external view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 11 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 12 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 13 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following reference Figures 1 to 13 The following describes the control method of the tuner according to an embodiment of the present invention. The terms "front," "rear," "up," "down," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and "lateral," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0046] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically stated, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0047] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "coupling," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, see reference. Figures 2 to 13 In the air conditioner control method of this embodiment, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a housing. The housing contains independent heat exchange air ducts and non-heat exchange air ducts. A heat exchange fan 14 is installed in the heat exchange air duct, and a non-heat exchange fan 24 is installed in the non-heat exchange air duct. The housing has a heat exchange air outlet 11 communicating with the heat exchange air duct and a non-heat exchange air outlet 21 communicating with the non-heat exchange air duct. Both the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 are elongated, with the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 located to one side of the heat exchange air outlet 11. The air conditioner control method includes: acquiring the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. The air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet 11 or the heat exchange fan 14, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 or the non-heat exchange fan 24, are determined based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. The air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the air outlet direction of the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 are also determined based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner.

[0049] The outflow of heat exchange air from the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the outflow of non-heat exchange air from the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 are determined based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. By setting parameters such as air volume, air direction, and air speed of the heat exchange air and the non-heat exchange air, the heat exchange air and the non-heat exchange air are fully mixed, resulting in a significant effect of the air conditioner blowing out cool but not cold natural air. Moreover, the total air volume is greatly increased, the room heat exchange speed is significantly accelerated, the user's air feel experience is improved, and the air supply comfort is enhanced.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2As shown, the control method of the air conditioner specifically includes: when the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 both rise upwards at a first preset angle and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 is a first air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan 14 is a first rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is a second air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24 is a second rotation speed. Here, the first preset temperature value is 28℃ to 32℃, preferably 30℃. The first preset angle is 8° to 12°, preferably 10°. The first air volume is 1200m³ / h. 3 / h to 1400m 3 / h, preferably, the first air volume is 1300m³ / h. 3 / h. The second air volume is 300m³. 3 / h to 500m 3 / h, preferably, the second air volume is 400m³ / h. 3 / h. The first speed is 800rpm to 1000rpm, preferably 960rpm. The second speed is 1500rpm to 1600rpm, preferably 1600rpm. The preset distance is 1.4m to 1.6m, preferably 1.5m. That is to say, when the indoor ambient temperature is greater than 30℃ and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to 1.5m, the indoor ambient temperature is high and the air conditioner is far from the user. In order to cool down as soon as possible, the air outlet can be set to rise 10°, and the air volume and wind speed of both the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 are large.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, corresponding oscillating blades are used to raise the airflow direction of both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet. The continuous oscillation of corresponding guide vanes guides the airflow from both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet in the lateral direction to achieve corresponding lateral airflow.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3As shown, the control method of the air conditioner specifically includes: when the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is less than a preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 both rise to a second preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 is a third air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan 14 is a third rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 is a fourth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24 is a fourth rotation speed. The second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle. The third air volume is equal to the first air volume, the third rotation speed is equal to the first rotation speed, the fourth air volume is less than the second air volume, and the fourth rotation speed is less than the second rotation speed. Here, the second preset temperature value is 26℃ to 30℃, preferably 26℃. The second preset angle is 28° to 32°, preferably 30°. The third air volume is 1200m³ / h. 3 / h to 1400m 3 / h, preferably, the third air volume is 1300m³ / h. 3 / h. The fourth air volume is 200m³. 3 / h to 400m 3 / h, preferably, the fourth air volume is 300m³ / h. 3 / h. The third speed is 800 rpm to 1000 rpm, preferably 960 rpm. The fourth speed is 1000 rpm to 1400 rpm, preferably 1200 rpm. At this time, the user is less than 1.5m away from the air conditioner. In order to prevent cold air from blowing directly on people, the upward angle of the airflow is increased, and the amount of mixed indoor air is appropriately reduced, thus reducing the speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control method of the air conditioner specifically includes: when the indoor ambient temperature is lower than a first preset temperature value and greater than or equal to a second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 both rise upwards at a first preset angle and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 is the fifth air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan 14 is the fifth rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 is the sixth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24 is the sixth rotation speed. The fifth air volume is less than the third air volume, the fifth rotation speed is less than the third rotation speed, the sixth air volume is equal to the fourth air volume, and the sixth rotation speed is equal to the fourth rotation speed. The fifth air volume is 600m³ / h. 3 / h to 1000m 3 / h, preferably, the fifth air volume is 800m³ / h. 3 / h. The sixth air volume is 200m³. 3 / h to 400m 3 / h, preferably, the sixth air volume is 300m³ / h. 3 / h. The fifth rotational speed is 600 rpm to 1000 rpm, preferably 800 rpm. The sixth rotational speed is 1000 rpm to 1400 rpm, preferably 1200 rpm. At this time, the indoor ambient temperature is between 26°C and 30°C, and correspondingly, the air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the wind speed of the heat exchange fan 14 are also reduced compared to before.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control method of the air conditioner specifically includes: when the indoor ambient temperature is lower than a first preset temperature value and greater than or equal to a second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is less than a preset distance value, the air outlets 11 and 21 of both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are both raised to a first preset angle and discharged horizontally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 is the seventh air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan 14 is the seventh rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 is the eighth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24 is the eighth rotation speed. The seventh air volume is less than the fifth air volume, the seventh rotation speed is less than the fifth rotation speed, the eighth air volume is less than the sixth air volume, and the eighth rotation speed is less than the sixth rotation speed. The seventh air volume is 550 m³ / h. 3 / h to 750m 3 / h, preferably, the seventh air volume is 650m³ / h. 3 / h. The eighth air volume is 200m³. 3 / h to 400m 3 / h, preferably, the eighth air volume is 250m³ / h. 3 / h. The seventh speed is 400rpm to 600rpm, preferably 500rpm. The eighth speed is 800rpm to 1200rpm, preferably 1000rpm. At this time, the indoor ambient temperature is between 26℃ and 30℃, which is not high. Although the user is close to the air conditioner, there is no need for the air outlet angle to be too large. It is only necessary to appropriately reduce the air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 or reduce the speed of the heat exchange fan 14 and the non-heat exchange fan 24.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control method of the air conditioner specifically includes: when the indoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to a second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 both rise upwards at a first preset angle and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the ninth air volume or the ninth rotation speed of the heat exchange fan 14, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the tenth air volume or the tenth rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24. The ninth air volume is less than the seventh air volume, the ninth rotation speed is less than the seventh rotation speed, the tenth air volume is equal to the eighth air volume, and the tenth rotation speed is less than the eighth rotation speed. The ninth air volume is 350m³ / h.3 / h to 550m 3 / h, preferably, the ninth air volume is 450m³ / h. 3 / h. The tenth air volume is 150m³. 3 / h to 300m 3 / h, preferably, the tenth air volume is 220m³ / h. 3 / h. The ninth speed is 300 rpm to 500 rpm, preferably 400 rpm. The tenth speed is 800 rpm to 1000 rpm, preferably 900 rpm. At this time, the indoor ambient temperature is below 26℃, and the air conditioner does not need to provide too much cooling capacity. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 does not need to be too large, and the heat exchange fan 14 and the non-heat exchange fan 24 do not need to have too high a wind speed.

[0056] In summary, the ultimate goal of the above control methods is to ensure that the temperature is between 23°C and 26°C and the wind speed is between 0.3m / s and 0.8m / s at a distance of 1.5m from the air conditioner, thereby ensuring gentle and comfortable airflow and providing users with a cool but not cold experience.

[0057] When the air conditioner operates the control method described above, it will again acquire the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. Based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, it will again determine the airflow rate or wind speed of the heat exchange air outlet 11, or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan 14, as well as the airflow rate or wind speed or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet 21, or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan 24, and the airflow direction of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21. In any of the preceding embodiments, during the implementation of the control method, the air conditioner will re-detect the room ambient temperature. When the room ambient temperature changes, based on the changed room ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, the air conditioner will be reset according to the aforementioned method to ensure the user's comfort.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the heat exchange air outlet 11 is provided with a first guide plate 12 guiding the horizontal airflow direction and a first swashplate 12 guiding the vertical airflow direction. The first swashplate 12 is located inside the first guide plate 12. The non-heat exchange air outlet is provided with a second guide plate 22 guiding the horizontal airflow direction and a second swashplate 22 guiding the vertical airflow direction. The second swashplate 22 is located inside the second guide plate 22. The first and second swashplates are responsible for controlling the upward angle of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21, respectively. The first guide plate 12 and the second guide plate 22 are responsible for controlling the horizontal airflow of the heat exchange air outlet 11 and the non-heat exchange air outlet 21, respectively.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, an air duct 16 is provided between the heat exchange air duct and the non-heat exchange air duct, and the air duct 16 penetrates the shell.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the housing includes a first air outlet 10 and a second air outlet 20. The first air outlet 10 is vertically columnar, and a heat exchange air duct is disposed within the first air outlet 10. A heat exchange air outlet 11 is provided on the front side of the first air outlet 10. Figure 8 As shown, the first air outlet 10 has a first air inlet 13 on its rear and side walls, communicating with the heat exchange air outlet 11. A heat exchanger 15 is provided between the first air inlet 13 and the heat exchange fan 14. The second air outlet 20 is a vertical column, with a non-heat exchange air duct disposed within it. A non-heat exchange air outlet 21 is provided on the front side of the second air outlet 20, and a second air inlet 23 communicating with the non-heat exchange air outlet 21 is provided on its rear and side walls. The second air outlet 20 is located on one side of the first air outlet 10. The second air outlet 20 and the first air outlet 10 form an air-guiding interval 16, so that when air is discharged from the heat exchange air outlet 11 and / or the non-heat exchange air outlet 21, the air within the interval 16 is driven forward by negative pressure. The above configuration enables the air conditioner to have a uniform airflow mode. When air is discharged from the heat exchange air outlet 11 and / or the non-heat exchange air outlet 21, it drives the air within the induced draft interval 16 to flow out, thereby reducing the air outlet temperature of the air conditioner. For users, this results in comfortable and gentle airflow. For example, as... Figure 10 As shown, both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet blow towards the left, and the airflow in the induced draft interval also blows towards the left, increasing the air volume to the left. Figure 12 As shown, both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet blow towards the right, and the airflow in the induced draft interval also blows towards the right, increasing the air volume to the right. Figure 11 As shown, both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet blow forward, and the air in the induced draft interval also blows forward, increasing the forward air volume. Figure 13 As shown, the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet blow towards each other, and the air in the induced draft interval is also directed forward, increasing the forward air volume. The heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet can also blow in directions away from each other, in which case the air conditioner has a large air outlet angle, which can meet the user's requirements for the air outlet angle.

[0061] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

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1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a housing; the housing contains independent heat exchange air ducts and non-heat exchange air ducts; a heat exchange fan is installed in the heat exchange air duct, and a non-heat exchange fan is installed in the non-heat exchange air duct; the housing has a heat exchange air outlet communicating with the heat exchange air duct and a non-heat exchange air outlet communicating with the non-heat exchange air duct; both the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are elongated, with the non-heat exchange air outlet located to one side of the heat exchange air outlet; the control method of the air conditioner includes: The indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner are obtained; The airflow rate, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet are determined based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner. This also includes determining the airflow rate, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, as well as the airflow direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the airflow direction of the non-heat exchange air outlet. Specifically, this includes: When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to a first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is a first air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is a first rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is a second air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is a second rotation speed. When the indoor ambient temperature is less than the first preset temperature value and greater than or equal to the second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the fifth air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is the fifth rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the sixth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the sixth rotation speed. When the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the first preset temperature value and greater than or equal to the second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is less than the preset distance value, the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the seventh air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is the seventh rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the eighth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the eighth rotation speed. The seventh air volume is less than the fifth air volume, the seventh rotation speed is less than the fifth rotation speed, the eighth air volume is less than the sixth air volume, and the eighth rotation speed is less than the sixth rotation speed.

2. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes: When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is less than the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the second preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the third air volume or the rotation speed of the heat exchange fan is the third rotation speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the fourth air volume or the rotation speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the fourth rotation speed. The second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle; The third air volume is equal to the first air volume, the third rotation speed is equal to the first rotation speed, and the fourth air volume is less than the second air volume and the fourth rotation speed is less than the second rotation speed. The fifth air volume is less than the third air volume, the fifth rotation speed is less than the third rotation speed, the sixth air volume is equal to the fourth air volume, and the sixth rotation speed is equal to the fourth rotation speed.

3. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method for determining the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the heat exchange air outlet based on the indoor ambient temperature and the distance between the user and the air conditioner, as well as the air volume, air velocity, or rotation speed of the non-heat exchange air outlet, and the air outlet direction of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet, includes: When the indoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the second preset temperature value, and the distance between the user and the air conditioner is greater than or equal to the preset distance value, the air outlet of the heat exchange air outlet and the air outlet of the non-heat exchange air outlet both rise to the first preset angle value and discharge air laterally. The air volume of the heat exchange air outlet is the ninth air volume or the speed of the heat exchange fan is the ninth speed, and the air volume of the non-heat exchange air outlet is the tenth air volume or the speed of the non-heat exchange fan is the tenth speed. The ninth air volume is less than the seventh air volume, the ninth rotation speed is less than the seventh rotation speed, the tenth air volume is equal to the eighth air volume, and the tenth rotation speed is less than the eighth rotation speed.

4. The control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 2 to 3, characterized in that, The air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are oriented upwards by using corresponding oscillating blades; the air outlets of the heat exchange air outlet and the non-heat exchange air outlet are guided in the lateral direction by the continuous oscillation of the corresponding air guide plate to achieve the corresponding lateral air outlet.

5. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchange air outlet is provided with a first air guide plate to guide the horizontal air outlet direction and a first swing blade to guide the vertical air outlet direction. The first swing blade is located inside the first air guide plate. The non-heat exchange air outlet is provided with a second air guide plate to guide the horizontal air outlet direction and a second swing blade to guide the vertical air outlet direction. The second swing blade is located inside the second air guide plate.

6. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, An air-guiding gap is provided between the heat exchange air duct and the non-heat exchange air duct, and the air-guiding gap penetrates the shell.

7. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing includes: The first air outlet is in the shape of a vertical column. The heat exchange air duct is disposed inside the first air outlet. The heat exchange air outlet is provided on the front side of the first air outlet and is in the shape of a vertical strip. The rear wall and side wall of the first air outlet are provided with a first air inlet that communicates with the heat exchange air outlet. A heat exchanger is disposed between the first air inlet and the heat exchange fan. The second air outlet is a vertical column. The non-heat exchange air duct is disposed inside the second air outlet. The non-heat exchange air outlet is provided on the front side of the second air outlet. The non-heat exchange air outlet is vertically shaped. The rear wall and side wall of the second air outlet are provided with a second air inlet communicating with the non-heat exchange air outlet. The second air outlet is disposed on one side of the first air outlet. The second air outlet and the first air outlet form the air-guiding interval so that when the heat exchange air outlet and / or the non-heat exchange air outlet are vented, the air in the air-guiding interval is driven forward by the negative pressure.

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