Air conditioner rapid starting method and device, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a quick start method and device of an air conditioner, the air conditioner and a storage medium. The method comprises: in response to a determination that a quick start is to be performed, determining an outdoor ambient temperature and an outdoor coil temperature; in response to an absolute value of a difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to a temperature difference threshold, determining that the quick start is to be performed, and determining a target quick start rate at which the quick start is to be performed; and wherein the temperature difference threshold is a maximum absolute value of a difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when an outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state. Thus, the quick start can be performed when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in the static state, providing a quick cooling and heating experience for the user, and improving the performance of the air conditioner and ensuring reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, air conditioner and storage medium for quick start of an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, after the air conditioner is powered on, it maintains a high operating rate to enable rapid startup.

[0003] However, maintaining this rapid start-up rate does not take into account whether the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is in a static state. If a rapid start-up is performed under non-static conditions, it will affect the performance of the air conditioner, which is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for rapid start-up of an air conditioner, which can perform rapid start-up when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state, providing users with a rapid cooling and heating experience, and also improving the performance and reliability of the air conditioner.

[0005] This disclosure provides a method for rapid start-up of an air conditioner, comprising: determining an outdoor ambient temperature and an outdoor coil temperature in response to a determination to perform rapid start-up; determining to perform rapid start-up in response to an absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to a temperature difference threshold; and determining a target rapid start-up rate for performing rapid start-up; wherein the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0006] In some embodiments, the method further includes: determining not to perform fast start in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold.

[0007] In some embodiments, determining the target fast startup rate for performing fast startup includes at least one of the following:

[0008] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being lower than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: first fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0009] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being lower than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the first fast start rate.

[0010] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is less than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is not equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: first fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air conditioner quick start method provided in this disclosure further includes at least one of the following:

[0012] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold, and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0013] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0014] In response to an outdoor ambient temperature greater than a temperature threshold, and an outdoor ambient temperature not equal to an outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0015] In response to an outdoor ambient temperature greater than a temperature threshold and an outdoor ambient temperature equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first fast startup rate is greater than the second fast startup rate.

[0017] This disclosure also provides an air conditioner fast start device, comprising: an information acquisition unit, configured to determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature in response to a determination to perform fast start; and a first processing unit, configured to determine to perform fast start and determine a target fast start rate in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than a temperature difference threshold; wherein the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0018] This disclosure also provides an air conditioner, including: a processor; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the above-described method.

[0019] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer instructions are used to cause the computer to perform the above-described method.

[0020] This disclosure also provides a computer program product, including a computer program / instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the method described above.

[0021] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, in response to the determination to perform a fast start, the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature are determined; in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to a temperature difference threshold, a fast start is determined, and a target fast start rate for performing the fast start is determined; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state. Therefore, fast start can be performed when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state, providing users with a rapid cooling and heating experience, and also improving the performance of the air conditioner and ensuring reliability.

[0023] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure, and are not intended to unduly limit this disclosure.

[0025] Figure 1 A flowchart of a method for quickly starting an air conditioner, provided as an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2 A flowchart of another method for quickly starting an air conditioner provided as an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 3 A flowchart of yet another method for quickly starting an air conditioner provided as an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 4 A structural diagram of an air conditioner quick-start device provided as an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0031] In related technologies, after an air conditioner is powered on, it maintains a relatively high operating rate for rapid startup. However, maintaining this rate for rapid startup does not take into account whether the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is in a static state. If rapid startup is performed under non-static conditions, it will affect the performance of the air conditioner.

[0032] Based on this, this disclosure provides a method for rapid start-up of an air conditioner. In response to a determination to perform rapid start-up, the method determines the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature; in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to a temperature difference threshold, it determines to perform rapid start-up and determines a target rapid start-up rate; wherein the temperature difference threshold is the maximum absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state. Therefore, rapid start-up can be performed when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state, providing users with a rapid cooling and heating experience, and also improving the performance of the air conditioner and ensuring reliability.

[0033] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a rapid start-up method for an air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0035] S1: In response to the decision to perform a fast start, determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature.

[0036] It should be noted that the air conditioner quick start method of this disclosure embodiment can be executed by the air conditioner quick start device of this disclosure embodiment, which can be implemented by software and / or hardware.

[0037] The quick start device for an air conditioner can be an air conditioner itself, or it can be a chip, chip system, or processor configured in the air conditioner to support the quick start method of the air conditioner.

[0038] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when it is determined that a fast start-up will be performed, the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature are determined.

[0039] The determination to execute a fast start can be based on the air conditioner switching from a power outage to a power-on state, or it can be based on the air conditioner meeting preset conditions after switching from a power outage to a power-on state.

[0040] For example, the preset conditions could be detecting that a user has triggered the quick start function, or reaching a preset time set by the user, or reaching a preset time set by the system program, and so on.

[0041] In this embodiment of the disclosure, determining the outdoor ambient temperature can be done by determining the temperature of the outdoor location where the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is placed.

[0042] It should be noted that the outdoor temperature can be the outdoor temperature corresponding to the indoor temperature that the air conditioner needs to adjust.

[0043] In this embodiment of the disclosure, one or more temperature sensors can be used to determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature.

[0044] The temperature sensor for measuring the outdoor ambient temperature can be installed on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, or it can be installed in other places besides the outdoor unit. The temperature sensor for measuring the outdoor coil temperature can be installed on the coil of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, or it can be installed in other places.

[0045] It should be noted that when using multiple temperature sensors to measure the outdoor ambient temperature, the average, maximum, or minimum value measured by the multiple sensors can be taken as the outdoor ambient temperature. Similarly, when using multiple temperature sensors to measure the outdoor coil temperature, the average, maximum, or minimum value measured by the multiple sensors can be taken as the outdoor coil temperature.

[0046] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after determining the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature, S2 can continue to be executed.

[0047] S2: In response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than the temperature difference threshold, determine to perform fast start, and determine the target fast start rate for performing fast start; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0048] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after determining the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature, the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature can be further determined, and if the absolute value of the difference is less than the temperature difference threshold, it is determined to execute fast start.

[0049] Among them, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0050] In this embodiment, a fast start is determined when the absolute value of the temperature difference is less than a temperature difference threshold. This ensures that the fast start is performed when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state, providing users with a rapid cooling and heating experience, improving the performance of the air conditioner, and ensuring reliability.

[0051] In some embodiments, the temperature difference threshold can be 3°C.

[0052] Of course, the temperature difference threshold can also be other values, and can be set arbitrarily according to the model and configuration of the air conditioner. This disclosure does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0053] In this embodiment of the disclosure, if it is determined that fast startup will be performed, the target fast startup rate can be further determined.

[0054] For example, the target fast start rate can be determined based on the outdoor ambient temperature and / or outdoor coil temperature when fast start is performed.

[0055] In some possible implementations, different fast start rates can be set for different outdoor ambient temperatures. Thus, the target fast start rate can be determined based on the outdoor ambient temperature at which fast start is performed.

[0056] It is understandable that different fast start-up rates can be set for different outdoor ambient temperatures. This can be done by setting a calculation relationship, a corresponding relationship, or an interval comparison relationship, and so on.

[0057] In some possible implementations, different fast start rates can be set for different outdoor coil temperatures. Thus, the target fast start rate can be determined based on the outdoor coil temperature at which fast start is performed.

[0058] It is understandable that different rapid start-up rates can be set for different outdoor coil temperatures. This can be done by setting a calculation relationship, a corresponding relationship, or an interval comparison relationship, etc.

[0059] In some possible implementations, different fast start rates can be set for different absolute values ​​of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature. Thus, the target fast start rate can be determined based on the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when fast start is performed.

[0060] Understandably, different fast start rates can be set for different absolute values ​​of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature. This can be done by setting a calculation relationship, a corresponding relationship, or an interval comparison relationship, etc.

[0061] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, in response to the determination to perform a fast start, the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature are determined; in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than a temperature difference threshold, a fast start is determined, and a target fast start rate for performing the fast start is determined; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state. Therefore, fast start can be performed when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state, providing users with a rapid cooling and heating experience, and also improving the performance of the air conditioner and ensuring reliability.

[0062] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating another method for rapid start-up of an air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes, but is not limited to, the following steps:

[0063] S10: In response to the decision to perform a fast start, determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature.

[0064] S20: In response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than a temperature difference threshold, determine to perform a fast start and determine the target fast start rate for performing the fast start; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0065] The relevant descriptions of S10 and S20 can be found in the relevant descriptions in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0066] S30: In response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, it is determined that fast start will not be performed.

[0067] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature, the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature can be calculated, and the absolute value of the difference can be compared with a temperature difference threshold. Specifically, if the absolute value of the difference is greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, it is determined that fast startup will not be performed.

[0068] Among them, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0069] It is understandable that when the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is in a non-static state, and performing a rapid start will affect the performance of the air conditioner.

[0070] In some embodiments, the temperature difference threshold can be 3°C.

[0071] Of course, the temperature difference threshold can also be other values, and can be set arbitrarily according to the model and configuration of the air conditioner. This disclosure does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0072] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, in response to the determination to perform a fast start, the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature are determined; in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to a temperature difference threshold, it is determined to perform a fast start, and a target fast start rate for performing the fast start is determined; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state; in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, it is determined not to perform a fast start. Therefore, fast start can be performed when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state, providing users with a rapid cooling and heating experience, and also improving the performance of the air conditioner and ensuring reliability.

[0073] In some embodiments, S20: Determining the target fast startup rate for performing fast startup includes at least one of the following:

[0074] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being lower than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: first fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0075] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being lower than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the first fast start rate.

[0076] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is less than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is not equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: first fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0077] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is less than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the first fast start rate.

[0078] In some embodiments, the temperature threshold can be 40°C, and the first fast start-up rate can be 10 Hz / s.

[0079] Of course, the temperature threshold and / or the first fast start-up rate can also be other values, and can be set arbitrarily according to the model and configuration of the air conditioner. This disclosure does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0080] In some embodiments, the air conditioner quick start method provided in this disclosure further includes at least one of the following:

[0081] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold, and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0082] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0083] In response to an outdoor ambient temperature greater than a temperature threshold, and an outdoor ambient temperature not equal to an outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0084] In response to an outdoor ambient temperature greater than a temperature threshold and an outdoor ambient temperature equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0085] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is not equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0086] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0087] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is not equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0088] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature is equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0089] In some embodiments, the temperature threshold can be 40°C, and the second fast start-up rate can be 5 Hz / s.

[0090] Of course, the temperature threshold and / or the second fast start-up rate can also be other values, and can be set arbitrarily according to the model and configuration of the air conditioner. This disclosure does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0091] In some embodiments, the first fast startup rate is greater than the second fast startup rate.

[0092] In this embodiment of the disclosure, different fast start-up rates are determined based on the outdoor ambient temperature and the temperature threshold. When the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the temperature threshold, a larger start-up rate is used, and when the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold, a smaller start-up rate is used. This allows for the use of a larger start-up rate when the air conditioner load is low and a smaller start-up rate when the air conditioner load is high, thereby improving the performance of the air conditioner and ensuring its reliability.

[0093] For ease of understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure, as follows Figure 3 As shown, this disclosure provides an exemplary embodiment.

[0094] To provide users with a better experience, air conditioners usually incorporate rapid cooling / heating functions. Under certain conditions, the compressor will run at a faster start-up rate to achieve rapid cooling / heating. Currently, the common practice is to fix the rapid start-up rate and not select different frequency ramp-up rates for different system loads, so as to provide users with the ultimate experience while ensuring reliability.

[0095] The air conditioner's quick start function assesses the current state when the indoor unit is first powered on, and only activates when the entire unit meets the load requirements. In order to provide users with the fastest possible cooling and heating experience while ensuring reliability, different quick start rates need to be selected for different loads.

[0096] After the outdoor unit is powered on, the load of the outdoor unit is distinguished by judging the outer loop (outdoor ambient temperature, the same below), and then the difference between the outer pipe (outdoor coil temperature, the same below) and the outer loop is calculated to determine whether the system is in a static state. The fast start function is only entered when the outdoor unit is in a static system state, and different fast start rates are selected under different loads.

[0097] like Figure 3As shown, the outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature are sampled. Fast start is only determined upon power-on. If T_outer_loop (outdoor ambient temperature, hereinafter the same) < [Fast start outer loop threshold (temperature threshold, hereinafter the same)], it indicates that the external load on the system is relatively light. Then, if |T_outer_loop - T_outer_pipe| < [Fast start temperature difference threshold (temperature difference threshold, hereinafter the same)], it indicates that the outdoor unit system is in a static state (fast start under non-static conditions can easily cause compressor out-of-step protection), and fast start can be performed. The fast start rate = [Low temperature fast start rate (first fast start rate, hereinafter the same)] * (|T_outer_loop - T_outer_pipe|) / [Fast start temperature difference threshold] (Note: When the outer loop equals the outer pipe, the fast start rate = [low temperature fast start rate]). Otherwise, the system load is relatively large, and the fast start rate cannot be too high. If the outer loop temperature is relatively high, then |T_outer_loop - T_outer_pipe| < [Fast start temperature difference threshold], and the fast start rate = [High temperature fast start rate (second fast start rate, hereinafter the same)] * (|T_outer_loop - T_outer_pipe|) * (|T_outer_loop - T_outer_pipe|) / [Fast start temperature difference threshold] T outer tube |) / [Fast start temperature difference threshold] (Note: When the outer ring is equal to the outer tube, the fast start rate = [high temperature fast start rate]), otherwise the fast start function will not be executed.

[0098] In this example: the [fast start outer ring threshold] is set to 40℃, the [low temperature fast start rate] is set to 10HZ / S, the [fast start temperature difference threshold] is set to 3℃, and the [high temperature fast start rate] is set to 5HZ / S.

[0099] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after the outdoor unit is powered on, the load of the current outdoor unit is distinguished by the outer loop, and the difference between the outer pipe and the outer loop is calculated to determine whether the system is in a static state. Only when the outdoor unit is in a static system state will the fast start function be entered. Different fast start rates are selected under different loads, so as to provide users with a more extreme cooling and heating experience while ensuring reliability.

[0100] The air conditioner's quick start function assesses the current status when the indoor unit is first powered on, and only activates when the entire unit meets the load requirements. In order to provide users with the fastest possible cooling and heating experience while ensuring reliability, different quick start rates need to be selected for different loads.

[0101] In this embodiment, after the outdoor unit is powered on, the load of the current outdoor unit is determined by judging the outer loop, and then the difference between the outer pipe and the outer loop is calculated to determine whether the system is in a static state. The fast start function is only activated when the outdoor unit is in a static state. Different fast start rates are selected under different loads, ensuring reliability while providing users with a more extreme cooling and heating experience. Furthermore, it requires no additional cost, is highly versatile, and is applicable to fast start control of all air conditioners.

[0102] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of an air conditioner quick-start device 10 provided as an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. (See diagram below.) Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner quick start device 10 includes: an information acquisition unit 11 and a first processing unit 12.

[0103] Information acquisition unit 11 is used to determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature in response to the determination to execute fast start.

[0104] The first processing unit 12 is configured to determine to perform a fast start in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than a temperature difference threshold, and to determine a target fast start rate for performing the fast start; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state.

[0105] Please continue reading Figure 4 In some embodiments, the air conditioner quick start device 10 further includes a second processing unit 13.

[0106] The second processing unit 13 is used to determine that fast start is not to be performed in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold.

[0107] In some embodiments, the first processing unit 12 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0108] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being lower than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: first fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0109] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being lower than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the first fast start rate.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first processing unit 12 is further configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0111] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold, and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0112] In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0113] In response to an outdoor ambient temperature greater than a temperature threshold, and an outdoor ambient temperature not equal to an outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined as: second fast start rate * absolute value of the difference between outdoor ambient temperature and outdoor coil temperature / temperature difference threshold.

[0114] In response to an outdoor ambient temperature greater than a temperature threshold and an outdoor ambient temperature equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

[0115] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0116] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the beneficial effects obtained by the air conditioner quick start device are the same as those obtained by the air conditioner quick start method described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0117] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also provides an air conditioner, comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is configured to execute instructions to implement the air conditioner quick start method as described in some of the above embodiments.

[0118] The air conditioner provided in this disclosure can perform the air conditioner quick start method as described in some of the above embodiments, and its beneficial effects are the same as those of the above-described air conditioner quick start method, which will not be repeated here.

[0119] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also proposes a storage medium.

[0120] When the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the air conditioner's processor, the air conditioner is able to perform the air conditioner quick start method as described above. For example, the storage medium can be ROM (Read Only Memory Image), RAM (Random Access Memory), CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory), magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0121] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also provides a computer program product that, when executed by the processor of an air conditioner, enables the air conditioner to perform the air conditioner quick start method as described above.

[0122] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this disclosure can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this disclosure can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this disclosure can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0123] This disclosure is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create a machine for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0124] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0125] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0126] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPU), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0127] Memory may include non-persistent storage in computer-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of computer-readable media.

[0128] Computer-readable media includes both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can store information using any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, modules of programs, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile optical disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transferable medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient computer-readable media, such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0129] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0130] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein.

[0131] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope.

Claims

1. A method for rapid start-up of an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: In response to the decision to perform a fast start, determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature; In response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than a temperature difference threshold, a fast start is determined to be performed, and a target fast start rate for performing the fast start is determined based on the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature; wherein, the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state; The determination of the target fast startup rate for performing fast startup includes at least one of the following: In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being less than a temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be = first fast start rate * (absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature) / temperature difference threshold. In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being less than a temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the first fast start rate.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, it is determined that fast start will not be performed.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes at least one of the following: In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be = second fast start rate * (absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature) / temperature difference threshold. In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate. In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being greater than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be = second fast start rate * (absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature) / temperature difference threshold. In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being greater than the temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the second fast start rate.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first fast startup rate is greater than the second fast startup rate.

5. A quick-start device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The information acquisition unit is used to determine the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature in response to the judgment that a fast start-up should be performed; The first processing unit is configured to determine to perform a fast start in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being less than a temperature difference threshold, and to determine a target fast start rate for performing the fast start based on the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature; wherein the temperature difference threshold is the maximum value of the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature when the outdoor unit system of the air conditioner is in a static state. The determination of the target fast startup rate for performing fast startup includes at least one of the following: In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being less than a temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature not being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be = first fast start rate * (absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature) / temperature difference threshold. In response to the outdoor ambient temperature being less than a temperature threshold and the outdoor ambient temperature being equal to the outdoor coil temperature, the target fast start rate is determined to be equal to the first fast start rate.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The device further includes: The second processing unit is configured to determine that fast startup should not be performed in response to the absolute value of the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the outdoor coil temperature being greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold.

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

8. A computer-readable storage medium comprising computer instructions, characterized in that, The computer instructions are used to cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

9. A computer program product comprising a computer program / instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program / instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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