An air conditioner cluster control method, device, system and electronic equipment

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner cluster control method, device, system and electronic equipment. The method comprises the following steps: detecting a target Mesh network; after detecting the target Mesh network, controlling a first networking module of an indoor unit of the air conditioner device to send a first access request to a control end; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; and in response to networking confirmation information of the first access request, establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network. The application solves the problem that the installation cost of the existing air conditioner cluster is high due to the wired communication of the air conditioner cluster in the prior art.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to an air conditioner cluster control method, device, system and electronic equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, various air conditioners are connected and communicated by wired schemes, and the installation cost is high. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to overcome the above technical deficiencies, and provides an air conditioner cluster control method, device, system and electronic equipment to solve the problem of high installation cost of the existing air conditioner cluster caused by the wired communication of the air conditioner cluster.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present application, an air conditioner cluster control method is provided, applied to an air conditioner device in the air conditioner cluster, and the method comprises: detecting a target Mesh network; after detecting the target Mesh network, controlling a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device to send a first access request to a control end; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; and in response to networking confirmation information of the first access request, establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0005] Further, after detecting the target Mesh network, the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device sends a first access request to the control end, which comprises: determining installation information of the air conditioner device; wherein the installation information comprises installation height information and installation position information; generating a first access request carrying the installation information, and sending the first access request to the control end.

[0006] Further, in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network is established, which comprises: determining a target access node for accessing the target Mesh network based on the networking confirmation information; wherein the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioner cluster based on the installation information; and establishing a wireless network connection between the first networking module and a second networking module of the target access node.

[0007] Further, the method further comprises: in a case where it is detected that the first networking module disconnects the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network, controlling a third networking module of an outdoor unit of the air conditioning device to send a second access request to the control terminal; wherein the second access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0008] Further, the method further comprises: after the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network is established, detecting a target control instruction for the air conditioning device; in response to the target control instruction, controlling the air conditioning device to perform a control action corresponding to the target control instruction.

[0009] According to a second aspect of the present application, another air conditioning cluster control method is provided, applied to a control terminal of an air conditioning cluster, the method comprising: detecting a first access request sent by a first networking module of an indoor unit of an air conditioning device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and a target Mesh network; in a case where it is determined that the air conditioning device meets network access requirements based on the first access request, sending networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioning device.

[0010] Further, in a case where it is determined that the air conditioning device meets network access requirements based on the first access request, sending networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioning device comprises: obtaining installation information of the air conditioning device; wherein the installation information comprises installation height information and installation location information; generating the networking confirmation information based on the installation information, and sending the networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioning device.

[0011] Further, generating the networking confirmation information based on the installation information comprises: determining a target access node matched with the air conditioning device based on the installation information; wherein the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioning cluster based on the installation information; generating the networking confirmation information based on the target access node.

[0012] Further, after the networking confirmation information is sent to the first networking module of the air conditioning device, the method further comprises: in response to a control operation on the air conditioning cluster, determining a target control instruction; determining a target air conditioning device matched with the target control instruction based on installation information of each air conditioning device in the air conditioning cluster; wherein the installation information comprises installation height information and installation location information; based on a wireless network connection between the target air conditioning device and the target Mesh network, sending the target control instruction to the target air conditioning device.

[0013] According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided an air conditioner cluster control system, comprising: an air conditioner device and a control terminal; the air conditioner device is configured to detect a target Mesh network, and after detecting the target Mesh network, control a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device to send a first access request to the control terminal; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; the control terminal is configured to detect the first access request sent by the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; in a case where it is determined that the air conditioner device meets network access requirements based on the first access request, send networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioner device; and the air conditioner device is further configured to, in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of the present application, there is provided an air conditioner cluster control device, comprising: a first detection unit configured to detect a target Mesh network; a control unit configured to, after detecting the target Mesh network, control a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device to send a first access request to the control terminal; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; and an establishment unit configured to, in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0015] According to a fifth aspect of the present application, there is provided an air conditioner cluster control device, comprising: a second detection unit configured to detect a first access request sent by a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in an air conditioner device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; and a sending unit configured to, in a case where it is determined that the air conditioner device meets network access requirements based on the first access request, send networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioner device.

[0016] According to a sixth aspect of the present application, there is provided an electronic device, comprising: a processor and a memory; the memory has stored thereon a computer readable program which can be executed by the processor; and the processor, when executing the computer readable program, implements the steps in the method according to any one of the preceding aspects.

[0017] The application provides an air conditioner cluster control method, device, system and electronic equipment. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, first, the air conditioner equipment in the air conditioner cluster can detect a target Mesh network, and after detecting the target Mesh network, a first access request can be sent by a control end of a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner equipment. In response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network is established.

[0018] In the above embodiment, in the air conditioner cluster, networking between the air conditioner equipment is realized through the Mesh network, wireless network connection between the air conditioner equipment can be realized, so that the installation cost of the air conditioner cluster can be reduced, and centralized management of the air conditioner equipment in the air conditioner cluster can also be realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a flowchart of an air conditioner cluster control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is a networking network between air conditioner equipment according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 is a connection diagram between each air conditioner equipment and a control end according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 is a flowchart of another air conditioner cluster control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 is a flowchart of an air conditioner cluster control system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 is a flowchart of an air conditioner cluster control device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 7 is a flowchart of another air conditioner cluster control device according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable personnel in the technical field to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the 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 skilled in the art without creative labor should belong to the protection scope of the present application.

[0027] Embodiment one

[0028] The application provides an air conditioner cluster control method, which combines Figure 1 The method of the application can include:

[0029] Step S11, detecting a target Mesh network.

[0030] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 2 Each air conditioner device includes an air conditioner indoor unit (referred to as an indoor unit) and an air conditioner outdoor unit (referred to as an outdoor unit). As shown in Figure 2 A positioning instrument (for example, an altitude tester) and a Mesh module can be arranged for the air conditioner indoor unit, and a positioning instrument and a Mesh module can also be arranged for the air conditioner outdoor unit. Here, the networking priority of the air conditioner indoor unit can be set to be higher than the networking priority of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0031] In specific implementation, the Mesh module of the air conditioner indoor unit (i.e., the first networking module in the following steps) can be used to detect the target Mesh network.

[0032] Here, the target Mesh network detected by the Mesh module of the air conditioner indoor unit can be a wireless network issued by an AP (Access Point) station, or a wireless network issued by the Mesh module of another air conditioner device in the air conditioner cluster, which is not specifically limited in the present disclosure.

[0033] Step S13, after detecting the target Mesh network, controlling the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device to send a first access request to a control end; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0034] After the Mesh module of the air conditioner indoor unit detects the target Mesh network, the first access request can be generated by the Mesh module of the air conditioner indoor unit (i.e., the first networking module), and the first access request can be sent to the control end. After receiving the first access request, the control end can display the first access request. At this time, the operator can process the first access request, and generate networking confirmation information after determining to allow the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit to access the target Mesh network. Then, the control end can return the networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioner device.

[0035] Here, if multiple target Mesh networks are detected, the first access request for accessing each target Mesh network can be sent to the control end.

[0036] Step S15, in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, establishing a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0037] After receiving the network group confirmation information based on the first access request from the control end, the first network group module of the air conditioner indoor unit can establish a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network. Here, a communication connection can be established between the first network group module and the Mesh module of the target access node, so that the air conditioning device is connected to the network group network corresponding to the target Mesh network.

[0038] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, first, the air conditioning devices in the air conditioning cluster can detect a target Mesh network, and after detecting the target Mesh network, the first network group module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioning device can send a first access request to the control end. In response to the network group confirmation information of the first access request, a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network is established.

[0039] In the above embodiments, in the air conditioning cluster, the network group between the air conditioning devices is implemented through the Mesh network, and the wireless network connection between the air conditioning devices can be implemented. Here, by using the Mesh network to implement the network group between the air conditioning devices, only a small number of AP sites need to be deployed to realize the connection and access of the air conditioning devices, so that the installation cost of the air conditioning cluster can be reduced; and the centralized management of the air conditioning devices in the air conditioning cluster can also be realized.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, after detecting the target Mesh network, the first network group module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioning device sends a first access request to the control end, and the step S13 specifically includes the following steps:

[0041] Step S131: determining the installation information of the air conditioning device; wherein the installation information includes installation height information and installation position information;

[0042] Step S132: generating a first access request carrying the installation information, and sending the first access request to the control end.

[0043] As known from the above description, the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit are both provided with corresponding positioning instruments; wherein the positioning instrument can be an altitude tester. At this time, the installation height information and the installation position information of the corresponding air conditioning device can be determined based on the altitude tester. Among them, the floor information corresponding to the air conditioning device can be estimated based on the installation height information.

[0044] In specific implementation, the air conditioning device can obtain the installation information of the air conditioning device determined by the positioning instrument, and then generate a first access request based on the installation information; wherein the first access request carries the installation information, for example, carries the installation height information. Then, the first access request can be sent to the control end.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the step S15 establishes the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, and specifically includes the following steps:

[0046] Step S151: determining a target access node for accessing the target Mesh network based on the networking confirmation information; wherein the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioner cluster based on the installation information;

[0047] Step S152: establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the second networking module of the target access node.

[0048] After receiving the first access request, the control end can extract installation information based on the first access request, for example, extract installation height information, so as to estimate the installation floor of the air conditioner device based on the installation height information. Then, the networking network accessed by the air conditioner device can be determined based on the installation floor, and the networking confirmation information carrying the networking network related network information is fed back to the air conditioner device.

[0049] Next, the air conditioner device can determine a target access node for accessing the corresponding networking network based on the networking confirmation information. Here, the target access node can be an AP (Access Point) site, or other air conditioner devices in the air conditioner cluster. Then, the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the second networking module of the target access node can be established, so as to realize the establishment of the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network, thereby enabling the air conditioner device to access the corresponding networking network.

[0050] As described above, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, each air conditioner device is built-in with a Mesh module. After the air conditioner device is powered on, the Mesh module built-in in the air conditioner device discovers the target Mesh network and initiates the first access request actively.

[0051] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, each AP has a Mesh networking function, and the air conditioner device is pre-installed with a Mesh module, which can be networked with the Mesh of the AP, as shown in Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the air conditioner devices can also be networked through the Mesh modules, so as to realize the access and networking of multiple air conditioner devices. After the air conditioner devices are networked through the Mesh, the Mesh network is established between the devices. The Mesh network is a network similar to a wifi local area network, which can support multiple point connections, so the air conditioner devices can communicate with each other. As shown in Figure 3 ​

[0052] In an optional implementation, the method further includes the following steps:

[0053] In a case where it is detected that the first networking module disconnects the wireless network connection between the target Mesh network, the third networking module of the outdoor unit of the air conditioning device sends a second access request to the control end; wherein the second access request is used to request to establish the wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0054] If the air conditioning device is installed in different rooms, there is a problem of unstable cross-room signal at this time. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the wireless communication module is configured in the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner respectively. The indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner can realize the transmission of signals based on the wireless communication module, thereby increasing the signal transmission channel and enhancing the stability of the Mesh network.

[0055] Because the outdoor unit has no wall barrier and the signal attenuation is small, when the indoor unit of the air conditioner cannot be networked, the indoor unit of the air conditioner can send the access failure information through the wireless communication module. At this time, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner can request to access the target Mesh network after receiving the access failure information, thereby realizing the stable connection between the air conditioning devices.

[0056] In specific implementation, after detecting the access failure information, it can be determined that the first networking module disconnects the wireless network connection between the target access node. At this time, the third networking module (for example, the Mesh module) of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner can send a second access request to the control end to request to access the wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0057] As known from the above description, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with corresponding positioning instruments; wherein the positioning instruments can be altitude testers. At this time, the installation height information and the installation position information of the corresponding air conditioning device can be determined based on the altitude tester. Wherein, the floor information corresponding to the air conditioning device can be estimated based on the installation height information.

[0058] In specific implementation, the air conditioning device can obtain the installation information of the air conditioning device determined by the positioning instrument, thereby generating a second access request based on the installation information; wherein the installation information is carried in the second access request, for example, the installation height information. Then, the second access request can be sent to the control end.

[0059] After receiving the second access request, the control terminal can extract installation information based on the second access request, for example, extract installation height information, so as to estimate the installation floor of the air conditioning equipment based on the installation height information. Then, the networking network accessed by the air conditioning equipment can be determined based on the installation floor, and the air conditioning equipment is fed back the networking confirmation information carrying the networking network related network information.

[0060] Next, the air conditioning equipment can determine the target access node for accessing the corresponding networking network based on the networking confirmation information. Here, the target access node can be an AP (Access Point) site, or other air conditioning equipment in the air conditioning cluster. Then, a wireless network connection between the third networking module and the second networking module of the target access node can be established, so as to realize the establishment of the wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network, so that the air conditioning equipment accesses the corresponding networking network.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0062] First, after establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network, detecting the target control instruction for the air conditioning equipment;

[0063] Second, in response to the target control instruction, controlling the air conditioning equipment to perform a control action corresponding to the target control instruction.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the control terminal can realize unified control of the air conditioning equipment in the networking network, for example, can send a target control instruction to the air conditioning equipment in the same networking network. After receiving the target control instruction, the air conditioning equipment can respond to the target control instruction and control the air conditioning equipment to perform a control action corresponding to the target control instruction.

[0065] Here, the target control instruction includes at least one of the following: setting a unified temperature, turning on / off, checking status, etc.

[0066] Embodiment two

[0067] The present application provides an air conditioning cluster control method, which combines Figure 4 The method of the present application can include:

[0068] Step S41, detecting a first access request sent by a first networking module of an air conditioning indoor unit in an air conditioning equipment; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network;

[0069] Step S43, in a case where it is determined based on the first access request that the air conditioning device meets the network access requirement, sending network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioning device.

[0070] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the target Mesh network can be detected by the Mesh module (i.e., the first network grouping module) of the air conditioning indoor unit. After detecting the target Mesh network, the Mesh module of the air conditioning indoor unit can generate a first access request through the Mesh module (i.e., the first network grouping module) of the air conditioning indoor unit and send the first access request to the control terminal. After receiving the first access request, the control terminal can display the first access request. At this time, the operator can process the first access request and determine to allow the first network grouping module of the air conditioning indoor unit to access the target Mesh network, and generate network grouping confirmation information. Then, the control terminal can return the network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioning device.

[0071] After receiving the network grouping confirmation information of the control terminal based on the first access request, the first network grouping module of the air conditioning indoor unit can establish a wireless network connection between the first network grouping module and the target Mesh network. Here, a communication connection can be established between the first network grouping module and the Mesh module of the target access node, so as to realize the access of the air conditioning device to the network grouping network corresponding to the target Mesh network.

[0072] In the above embodiments, in the air conditioning cluster, the network grouping between the air conditioning devices is realized through the Mesh network, the wireless network connection between the air conditioning devices can be realized, so as to reduce the installation cost of the air conditioning cluster; and the centralized management of the air conditioning devices in the air conditioning cluster can also be realized.

[0073] In an optional embodiment, step S41, in a case where it is determined based on the first access request that the air conditioning device meets the network access requirement, sends network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioning device, specifically includes the following steps:

[0074] Step S411: obtaining installation information of the air conditioning device; wherein the installation information includes installation height information and installation position information;

[0075] Step S412: generating the network grouping confirmation information based on the installation information, and sending the network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioning device.

[0076] Here, the target access node matched with the air conditioning device can be determined based on the installation information; wherein the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioning cluster based on the installation information; and then the network grouping confirmation information is generated based on the target access node.

[0077] In this embodiment of the disclosure, as described above, both the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner are equipped with corresponding positioning instruments; these positioning instruments can be altimeters. Based on the altimeter, the installation height and location information of the corresponding air conditioning unit can be determined. Furthermore, the floor information corresponding to the air conditioning unit can be estimated based on the installation height information.

[0078] In practice, the air conditioning equipment can obtain the installation information of the air conditioning equipment determined by the positioning instrument, and then generate a first access request based on the installation information; wherein the first access request carries the installation information, for example, the installation height information. Then, the first access request can be sent to the control terminal.

[0079] After receiving the first access request, the control unit can extract installation information based on the request, such as installation height information, and then estimate the floor where the air conditioning unit is installed. Subsequently, it can determine the network to which the air conditioning unit is connected based on the installation floor and send network confirmation information carrying relevant network information back to the air conditioning unit.

[0080] Next, the air conditioning device can determine the target access node for accessing the corresponding network based on the network confirmation information. Here, the target access node may be an AP (Access Point) site, or it may be other air conditioning devices in the air conditioning cluster. Then, a wireless network connection can be established between the first network module and the second network module of the target access node, thereby establishing a wireless network connection between the first network module and the target Mesh network, enabling the air conditioning device to access the corresponding network.

[0081] In an optional implementation, after sending networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioning equipment, the method further includes the following steps:

[0082] First, in response to a control operation on the air conditioning cluster, a target control command is determined;

[0083] Secondly, based on the installation information of each air conditioning unit in the air conditioning cluster, the target air conditioning unit that matches the target control command is determined; wherein, the installation information includes installation height information and installation location information;

[0084] Finally, based on the wireless network connection between the target air conditioning device and the target Mesh network, the target control command is sent to the target air conditioning device.

[0085] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the control end can implement unified control on the air conditioning devices in the networking network, for example, can send a target control instruction to the air conditioning devices in the same networking network. After receiving the target control instruction, the air conditioning device can control the air conditioning device to perform a control action corresponding to the target control instruction in response to the target control instruction.

[0086] Here, the target control instruction includes at least one of the following: setting a unified temperature, turning on / off, checking a state, and the like.

[0087] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a corresponding networking rule can be set for each air conditioning device, for example, automatic networking and manual networking. For automatic networking, the automatic networking of the air conditioning device can be implemented by installing height information and installation position information. For manual networking, the operation and maintenance personnel need to pull the air conditioning device to a certain networking network, which can be a room, a building, or even between buildings.

[0088] Embodiment three:

[0089] The present application also provides an air conditioner cluster control system, which can be used to execute the method of the above-mentioned embodiments one and two, as shown in the following Figure 5 The system includes: an air conditioning device 51 and a control end 52.

[0090] The air conditioning device 51 is configured to detect a target Mesh network, and after detecting the target Mesh network, control a first networking module of an air conditioning indoor unit in the air conditioning device to send a first access request to a control end, wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0091] The control end 52 is configured to detect a first access request sent by a first networking module of an air conditioning indoor unit in an air conditioning device, wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; in a case where it is determined that the air conditioning device meets network access requirements based on the first access request, send networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioning device.

[0092] The air conditioning device 51 is further configured to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request.

[0093] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the target Mesh network can be detected by the Mesh module (i.e., the first networking module) of the air conditioner indoor unit. After detecting the target Mesh network, the Mesh module of the air conditioner indoor unit can generate a first access request through the Mesh module (i.e., the first networking module) of the air conditioner indoor unit, and send the first access request to the control terminal. After receiving the first access request, the control terminal can display the first access request. At this time, the operator can process the first access request, and generate networking confirmation information when it is determined that the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit is allowed to access the target Mesh network. Then, the control terminal can return the networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioner device.

[0094] After receiving the networking confirmation information of the control terminal based on the first access request, the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit can establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network. Here, a communication connection can be established between the first networking module and the Mesh module of the target access node, so as to realize the access of the air conditioner device to the networking network corresponding to the target Mesh network.

[0095] In the above-mentioned embodiments, in the air conditioner cluster, the networking between the air conditioner devices is realized through the Mesh network, the wireless network connection between the air conditioner devices can be realized, so that the installation cost of the air conditioner cluster can be reduced; and the centralized management of the air conditioner devices in the air conditioner cluster can also be realized.

[0096] Embodiment Four

[0097] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiments of the present disclosure also provide an air conditioner cluster control device corresponding to the air conditioner cluster control method. Since the principle of the device in the embodiments of the present disclosure for solving the problem is similar to the above-mentioned air conditioner cluster control method of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the device can be referred to the implementation of the method, and the repeated parts will not be described here.

[0098] Referring to Figure 6 Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner cluster control device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, which comprises a first detection unit 61, a control unit 62, and an establishment unit 63; wherein,

[0099] The first detection unit 61 is configured to detect a target Mesh network.

[0100] The control unit 62 is configured to, after detecting the target Mesh network, control the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device to send a first access request to a control terminal; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0101] The establishing unit 63 is configured to establish the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network in response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request.

[0102] In the above embodiment, the networking between the air conditioning devices is implemented through the Mesh network in the air conditioning cluster, the wireless network connection between the air conditioning devices can be realized, and thus the installation cost of the air conditioning cluster can be reduced; meanwhile, the centralized management of the air conditioning devices in the air conditioning cluster can be realized.

[0103] Optionally, the control unit is configured to determine installation information of the air conditioning device; the installation information includes installation height information and installation position information; and generate the first access request carrying the installation information and send the first access request to the control terminal.

[0104] Optionally, the establishing unit is configured to determine a target access node for accessing the target Mesh network based on the networking confirmation information; the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioning cluster based on the installation information; and establish the wireless network connection between the first networking module and a second networking module of the target access node.

[0105] Optionally, the apparatus is further configured to: in a case where it is detected that the first networking module disconnects the wireless network connection with the target Mesh network, control a third networking module of an air conditioning outdoor unit in the air conditioning device to send a second access request to the control terminal; the second access request is used to request to establish the wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0106] Optionally, the apparatus is further configured to: after establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network, detect a target control instruction for the air conditioning device; and in response to the target control instruction, control the air conditioning device to perform a control action corresponding to the target control instruction.

[0107] Referring to Figure 7 Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of another air conditioning cluster control apparatus provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, which includes a second detecting unit 71 and a sending unit 72; wherein,

[0108] The second detecting unit 71 is configured to detect a first access request sent by a first networking module of an air conditioning indoor unit in the air conditioning device; the first access request is used to request to establish the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network.

[0109] The sending unit 72 is configured to, in a case where it is determined that the air conditioner device meets the network access requirement based on the first access request, send network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioner device.

[0110] Optionally, the sending unit 72 is configured to: acquire installation information of the air conditioner device; the installation information comprises installation height information and installation position information; generate the network grouping confirmation information based on the installation information, and send the network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioner device.

[0111] Optionally, the sending unit 72 is configured to: determine a target access node matched with the air conditioner device based on the installation information; the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioner cluster based on the installation information; and generate the network grouping confirmation information based on the target access node.

[0112] Optionally, the apparatus is further configured to: after sending the network grouping confirmation information to the first network grouping module of the air conditioner device, determine a target control instruction in response to a control operation on the air conditioner cluster; determine a target air conditioner device matched with the target control instruction based on installation information of each air conditioner device in the air conditioner cluster; the installation information comprises installation height information and installation position information; and send the target control instruction to the target air conditioner device based on a wireless network connection between the target air conditioner device and the target Mesh network.

[0113] The present application also provides an electronic device, comprising: a processor and a memory; the memory stores a computer readable program which can be executed by the processor; the processor executes the computer readable program to implement the steps in the method of any one of the embodiments one and two.

[0114] The present application also provides a computer readable storage medium, which 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 of any one of the embodiments one.

[0115] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and in the claims of the present application are used to distinguish between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a specific sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the use of these terms herein is merely for distinguishing between the similar objects and the use of these terms in the description and the claims of the present application is not to be construed as implying a specific order or chronology between the steps in the embodiments described herein. Further, the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including" and the like are to be construed open-ended, that is, in the sense of describing the presence of stated features or steps but not limiting them, for example, by use of the terms "comprises" or "comprising" or "includes" or "including" or "has" or "having" or "has" or "having", particular implementing techniques have been described herein, but one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that many other techniques can also be used for im plementing the application. The application is not limited to these implementation techniques. Thus, although the application has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent that the scope of the application comprises modifications and variations of the embodiments disclosed herein, as well as other applications that can be derived from the embodiments disclosed herein without departing from the spirit or scope of the application as defined in the appended claims.

[0116] Optionally, the specific examples in the embodiments can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and the embodiments will not be described here again.

[0117] Optionally, in the embodiments, the storage medium can include, but is not limited to, a U disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a mobile hard disk, a magnetic disk or an optical disk and various storage program codes.

[0118] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the application are only for description, and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0119] The integrated units in the above embodiments, if realized in the form of software function units and sold or used as independent products, can be stored in the above computer readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solutions of the application or the whole or part of the technical solutions that make essential contributions to the prior art can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes a plurality of instructions for causing one or more computer devices (which can be personal computers, control terminals or network devices, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the embodiments of the application.

[0120] In the above embodiments of the application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0121] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed client can be implemented in other manners. Of course, the described apparatus embodiments are merely schematic, and the division of units is merely logical function division, and there can be other division manners in actual implementation. For example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the displayed or discussed mutual couplings or direct couplings or communication connections can be indirect couplings or communication connections through some interfaces, units or modules, and can be in electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0122] The units described as separated components can or can not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units can or can not be physical units, i.e., can be located in one place or can be distributed on a plurality of network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purposes of the embodiments of the present application.

[0123] In addition, each functional unit in the embodiments of the present application can be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit can exist physically, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware, or in the form of a software functional unit.

[0124] The above is merely the preferred embodiments of the present application, and it should be pointed out that, for those skilled in the art, some improvements and refinements can be made without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and refinements should be considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioning cluster, characterized in that, The method applied to the air conditioning device in the air conditioning cluster comprises: Detecting a target Mesh network; After detecting the target Mesh network, controlling a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioning device to send a first access request to a control end; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; In response to networking confirmation information of the first access request, establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network; The method further comprises: In the case of detecting that the first networking module disconnects the wireless network connection with the target Mesh network, controlling a third networking module of an air conditioner outdoor unit in the air conditioning device to send a second access request to the control end; wherein the second access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, After detecting the target Mesh network, controlling the first networking module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioning device to send the first access request to the control end, comprising: Determining installation information of the air conditioning device; wherein the installation information comprises installation height information and installation position information; Generating the first access request carrying the installation information, and sending the first access request to the control end.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, In response to the networking confirmation information of the first access request, establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network, comprising: Determining a target access node for accessing the target Mesh network based on the networking confirmation information; wherein the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioning cluster based on the installation information; Establishing a wireless network connection between the first networking module and a second networking module of the target access node.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: After establishing the wireless network connection between the first networking module and the target Mesh network, detecting a target control instruction for the air conditioning device; In response to the target control instruction, controlling the air conditioning device to perform a control action corresponding to the target control instruction.

5. An air conditioning cluster control method characterized by, The method applied to the control end of the air conditioning cluster comprises: Detecting a first access request sent by a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in an air conditioning device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and a target Mesh network; In the case of determining that the air conditioning device meets network access requirements based on the first access request, sending networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioning device; The method further comprises: In the case of detecting that the first networking module disconnects the wireless network connection with the target Mesh network, controlling a third networking module of an air conditioner outdoor unit in the air conditioning device to send a second access request to the control end; wherein the second access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the third networking module and the target Mesh network.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein, In a case where it is determined based on the first access request that the air conditioner device meets the network access requirement, network group confirmation information is sent to the first network group module of the air conditioner device, comprising: Obtaining installation information of the air conditioner device; wherein the installation information comprises installation height information and installation position information; Based on the installation information, the network group confirmation information is generated and sent to the first network group module of the air conditioner device.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein, Based on the installation information, the network group confirmation information is generated, comprising: Based on the installation information, a target access node matched with the air conditioner device is determined; wherein the target access node is an access device determined in the air conditioner cluster based on the installation information; Based on the target access node, the network group confirmation information is generated.

8. The method of claim 5, wherein, After sending the network group confirmation information to the first network group module of the air conditioner device, the method further comprises: In response to the control operation of the air conditioner cluster, a target control instruction is determined; Based on the installation information of each air conditioner device in the air conditioner cluster, a target air conditioner device matched with the target control instruction is determined; wherein the installation information comprises installation height information and installation position information; Based on the wireless network connection between the target air conditioner device and the target Mesh network, the target control instruction is sent to the target air conditioner device.

9. An air conditioning cluster control system characterized by, The system comprises an air conditioner device and a control terminal, using the method of any one of claims 5 to 8. The air conditioner device is configured to detect a target Mesh network, and after detecting the target Mesh network, a first access request is sent to the control terminal by a first network group module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network. The control terminal is configured to detect a first access request sent by the first network group module of the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network; in a case where it is determined based on the first access request that the air conditioner device meets the network access requirement, network group confirmation information is sent to the first network group module of the air conditioner device. The air conditioner device is further configured to establish a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network in response to the network group confirmation information of the first access request.

10. An air conditioning cluster control apparatus characterized by comprising: The device comprises: A first detection unit is configured to detect a target Mesh network; A control unit is configured to, after detecting the target Mesh network, send a first access request to a control terminal by a first network group module of an air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioner device; wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network; An establishment unit is configured to establish a wireless network connection between the first network group module and the target Mesh network in response to the network group confirmation information of the first access request.

11. An air conditioning cluster control apparatus characterized by comprising: The air conditioner cluster control device of claim 10 further comprises: A second detection unit is configured to detect a first access request sent by a first networking module of an air conditioner indoor unit in an air conditioner device, wherein the first access request is used to request to establish a wireless network connection between the first networking module and a target Mesh network. A sending unit is configured to send networking confirmation information to the first networking module of the air conditioner device if it is determined that the air conditioner device meets the network access requirements based on the first access request.

12. An electronic device, comprising: Comprise: A processor and a memory; The memory has stored thereon a computer readable program which can be executed by the processor; The processor executes the computer readable program to implement the steps in the method of any one of claims 1-8.

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