Air conditioner control method, control device, and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a control method, a control device and an air conditioner. The control method comprises: obtaining the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment in which the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and obtaining the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, wherein the power supply mode of the air conditioner comprises a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode and a mixed power supply mode in which both solar energy and mains power are supplied; judging whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner based on the judgment result. The control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention can help the air conditioner start the heating function faster and more smoothly, improve the heating effect of the air conditioner and shorten the time to enter the heating function, thereby providing a better user experience. In addition, the execution method of the heat storage function of the air conditioner is refined for different power supply modes and different ambient temperatures, and the control details of the air conditioner are refined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular to a control method and a control device for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] New energy has become a new development direction in this century. Although existing air conditioners have heat storage functions, they all operate under mains power. These technologies do not improve the control of heat storage functions when powered by solar energy. The details of the heat storage function remain the same under different power supply conditions, making it impossible to achieve detailed control of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a control method, a control device and an air conditioner for an air conditioner, which are used to solve the defects in the prior art and achieve the following technical effects: helping the air conditioner to start the heating function faster and smoothly, improving the heating effect of the air conditioner and shortening the time to enter the heating function, providing a better user experience. In addition, the air conditioner's execution method of the heat storage function is refined according to different power supply modes and different ambient temperatures, and the control details of the air conditioner are refined.

[0004] A method for controlling an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] Obtain the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment where the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and obtain the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, where the power supply mode of the air conditioner includes a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode, and a hybrid power supply mode of solar power and mains power supply;

[0006] According to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode, it is determined whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function and the air conditioner is controlled based on the determination result.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining whether the air conditioner performs the heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result specifically includes:

[0008] determining that the ambient temperature is greater than a first set temperature, determining that the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function and controlling the air conditioner to maintain an original state;

[0009] It is determined that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and according to the current power supply mode, it is determined whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function and the air conditioner is controlled based on the determination result.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, judging whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the current power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner based on the judgment result specifically includes:

[0011] determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and determining that the power supply mode is a solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function;

[0012] It is determined that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and that the power supply mode is the mains power supply mode, and it is determined that the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function and controls the air conditioner to maintain the original state.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature and that the power supply mode is the solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function, the method further includes:

[0014] Obtaining a maximum solar input power of the air conditioner in the solar power supply mode, and obtaining a target temperature requirement of an indoor unit coil of the air conditioner;

[0015] An execution logic is generated according to the maximum solar energy input power and the target temperature requirement, and the actual solar energy input power of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the execution logic.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of generating execution logic according to the maximum solar input power and the target temperature requirement, and adjusting the actual solar input power of the air conditioner according to the execution logic specifically includes:

[0017] Determining that the maximum solar energy input power meets the target temperature requirement, determining the actual solar energy input power based on the target temperature requirement and adjusting the air conditioner;

[0018] It is determined that the maximum solar input power cannot meet the target temperature requirement, the actual solar input power is determined to be the maximum solar input power, and the air conditioner is adjusted.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after the step of determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature and determining that the power supply mode is the solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function, the air conditioner control method further includes:

[0020] Obtaining the target temperature requirement and actual temperature of the indoor unit coil of the air conditioner;

[0021] According to the actual temperature meeting the target temperature requirement, the air conditioner is controlled to end the heat storage function.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the target temperature requirement includes a target heat storage temperature and / or a target heat storage power of the air conditioner.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result further includes:

[0024] Determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a second set temperature, adjusting the power supply mode of the air conditioner to a hybrid power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function in the hybrid power supply mode;

[0025] Wherein, the first set temperature is greater than the second set temperature.

[0026] A control device for an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0027] a first acquisition module, configured to acquire the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment in which the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and acquire the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, wherein the power supply mode of the air conditioner includes a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode, and a hybrid power supply mode of both solar power and mains power;

[0028] The first control module is configured to determine whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and to control the air conditioner based on the determination result.

[0029] An air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0030] A controller configured to execute the air conditioner control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention, or the air conditioner control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner indoor unit.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner control method, after obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature and the air conditioner's current power supply mode, comprehensively considers the specific ambient temperature and the source of the air conditioner's power supply to determine whether the air conditioner needs to perform a heat storage function. The heat storage function is then activated under appropriate circumstances (e.g., in solar power supply mode and / or when the ambient temperature is low). This allows the air conditioner's indoor unit coil temperature to be at an appropriate level before formal heating. This helps the air conditioner initiate the heating function more quickly and smoothly, improves the air conditioner's heating effect, shortens the time it takes to enter the heating function, and provides a better user experience. Furthermore, the air conditioner's execution method for the heat storage function is refined for different power supply modes and ambient temperatures, further refining the air conditioner's control details. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction is given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 1 is a flow chart of the air conditioner control method provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the control device of the air conditioner provided by the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] The following describes the control method, control device, and air conditioner of the air conditioner proposed by the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Before describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, the entire application scenario is described first. The control method, control device, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium of the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the air conditioner locally, can be applied to the cloud platform in the Internet field, or other types of cloud platforms in the Internet field, or can also be applied to third-party devices. Among them, third-party devices may include various types such as mobile phones, tablet computers, notebooks, car computers, and other smart terminals.

[0039] The following description only takes the control method applicable to air conditioners as an example. It should be understood that the control method of the embodiment of the present invention can also be applied to cloud platforms and third-party devices.

[0040] It should also be noted that the air conditioner control method proposed in the present invention is universal, that is, the method is applicable to the air conditioner performing cooling or heating in a low-temperature environment or a high-temperature environment.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0042] Step 100: Obtain the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment in which the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and obtain the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, wherein the power supply mode of the air conditioner includes a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode, and a hybrid power supply mode of solar power and mains power supply;

[0043] Step 200 : judging whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner based on the judgment result.

[0044] It should be noted that the air conditioner has three power supply modes, namely solar power supply mode, AC power supply mode and hybrid power supply mode. Among them, the solar power supply mode is a mode in which the solar power supply device alone supplies power to the air conditioner, the AC power supply mode is a mode in which the AC power supply alone supplies power to the air conditioner, and the hybrid power supply mode is a mode in which the solar power supply device and the AC power supply simultaneously supply power to the air conditioner.

[0045] According to the control method of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, the controller is used as the execution body for explanation. The specific working process of this control method is as follows: the controller first obtains the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment where the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and further obtains the power supply mode currently running the air conditioner (that is, the current power supply mode). Then, the controller executes the judgment step of whether the air conditioner needs to run the heat storage mode according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode. After obtaining the judgment result, the controller controls the air conditioner based on the judgment structure. If the judgment result shows that the air conditioner needs to run the heat storage function, the controller controls the air conditioner to enter the heat storage function operation state; if the judgment result shows that the air conditioner does not need to run the heat storage mode, the controller controls the air conditioner to maintain the original state and does not execute the heat storage function.

[0046] According to the control method of an embodiment of the present invention, in step 200, when the ambient temperature is high, it is only necessary to determine whether the air conditioner needs to perform the heat storage function based on the specific value of the ambient temperature. For example, when the ambient temperature is greater than the first set temperature or the ambient temperature is within a higher temperature range, the air conditioner does not need to turn on the heat storage function because the outdoor environment can ensure that the temperature of the outdoor unit coil will not be too low. Therefore, the air conditioner does not need to store heat at this time, and the air conditioner can maintain its original state unchanged.

[0047] Furthermore, in step 200, when the ambient temperature is low, it is necessary to determine whether the air conditioner needs to perform the heat storage function based on the specific size of the ambient temperature and the specific type of power supply mode. For example, when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature or the ambient temperature is within a lower temperature range, if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is the solar power supply mode, then considering that the solar power supply situation will change according to the weather conditions, under the above-mentioned low temperature conditions, the controller will control the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function to assist the formal heating function of the air conditioner; if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is the AC power supply mode, then since the AC power supply is stable and its output power is high, even if the ambient temperature is low, the air conditioner does not need to turn on the heat storage function, but can increase the heating operating power to ensure the heating effect of the air conditioner under normal heating function.

[0048] In summary, according to the control method of the air conditioner in an embodiment of the present invention, after obtaining the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment and the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, the specific size of the ambient temperature and the source of power supply for the air conditioner are comprehensively considered to determine whether the air conditioner needs to perform the heat storage function, so as to turn on the heat storage function under appropriate circumstances (for example, in solar power supply mode and / or when the ambient temperature is low), so that the indoor unit coil temperature of the air conditioner can be at an appropriate temperature before the formal heating, helping the air conditioner to start the heating function faster and smoothly, improving the heating effect of the air conditioner and shortening the time to enter the heating function, providing a better user experience.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, step 200 of determining whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function based on the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result specifically includes:

[0050] Determining that the ambient temperature is greater than a first set temperature, determining that the air conditioner does not perform a heat storage function and controlling the air conditioner to maintain an original state;

[0051] It is determined that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a first set temperature, and according to the current power supply mode, it is determined whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function and the air conditioner is controlled based on the determination result.

[0052] In this embodiment, the specific execution process of step 200 is as follows: the controller first compares the acquired ambient temperature with the first set temperature preset in advance. If the ambient temperature is greater than the first set temperature, it means that the current ambient temperature is relatively high. Since the outdoor environment at this time can ensure that the temperature of the outdoor unit coil will not be too low, the air conditioner does not need to turn on the heat storage function, so the air conditioner does not need to store heat at this time, and the air conditioner can maintain its original state unchanged.

[0053] If the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, indicating that the current ambient temperature is low, the controller will further detect the current power supply mode of the air conditioner and determine whether to use the heat storage function based on the current power supply mode of the air conditioner. For example, if the air conditioner is currently in solar power mode, considering that the solar power supply situation will vary depending on weather conditions, the controller will control the air conditioner to use the heat storage function to assist the main heating function of the air conditioner in such low temperature conditions.

[0054] The first set temperature is a pre-set parameter value. The first set temperature can be set according to the system default setting or preset by the user. The first set temperature can be set to different values ​​depending on the specific scenario, such as the altitude of the environment and the user's usage. The present invention does not impose any special restrictions on this. For example, the first set temperature can be 15°C, which means that when the ambient temperature is greater than 15°C, the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function.

[0055] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the steps of determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, determining whether the air conditioner performs the heat storage function according to the current power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result specifically include:

[0056] Determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a first set temperature, and determining that the power supply mode is a solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform a heat storage function;

[0057] It is determined that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and the power supply mode is determined to be the mains power supply mode, and the air conditioner is determined not to perform the heat storage function and is controlled to maintain the original state.

[0058] In this embodiment, under the premise that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, the controller further determines the power supply mode of the air conditioner, and determines whether the heat storage function is executed based on the current power supply mode. Specifically, if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is the solar power supply mode, considering that the solar power supply situation will change according to the weather conditions, under the above-mentioned low temperature conditions, the controller will control the air conditioner to execute the heat storage function to assist the air conditioner's formal heating function; if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is the AC power supply mode, since the AC power supply is stable and its output power is high, even if the ambient temperature is low, the air conditioner does not need to turn on the heat storage function, but can increase the heating operating power to ensure the heating effect of the air conditioner under normal heating function.

[0059] Furthermore, when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is a hybrid power supply mode, the controller further determines the proportions of solar power supply and mains power supply in the hybrid power supply mode, and determines whether the heat storage function is executed based on the above proportions. Specifically, if the proportion of mains power supply is large (for example, greater than the first set proportion), the output power range of the external power supply to the air conditioner in the hybrid power supply mode is large, so the air conditioner does not need to store heat, but instead increases the heating operating power to ensure the heating effect of the air conditioner under normal heating function; if the proportion of mains power supply is small (for example, less than the second set proportion), the output power range of the external power supply to the air conditioner in the hybrid power supply mode is small, and is greatly affected by external weather conditions, so the controller will control the air conditioner to execute the heat storage function to assist the formal heating function of the air conditioner.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, after determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature and determining that the power supply mode is the solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function, the air conditioner control method further includes:

[0061] Obtain the maximum solar input power of the air conditioner in solar power supply mode and the target temperature requirement of the air conditioner's indoor unit coil;

[0062] An execution logic is generated according to the maximum solar input power and the target temperature requirement, and the actual solar input power of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the execution logic.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner begins its heat storage function and performs heat storage, the controller first obtains the maximum solar input power and target temperature requirement. The maximum solar input power refers to the maximum input power that the solar power supply device can provide to the air conditioner in solar power mode, and the target temperature requirement refers to the pre-set target temperature requirement that the outdoor unit's outdoor coil must meet. After obtaining these parameters, the controller determines whether the maximum solar input power can meet the target temperature requirement for the heat storage function. Based on this determination, the controller determines the actual solar input power of the air conditioner and adjusts the air conditioner and solar power supply device accordingly.

[0064] Furthermore, the steps of generating an execution logic according to the maximum solar input power and the target temperature requirement, and adjusting the actual solar input power of the air conditioner according to the execution logic specifically include:

[0065] Determine the maximum solar input power to meet the target temperature requirement, determine the actual solar input power based on the target temperature requirement and adjust the air conditioner;

[0066] It is determined that the maximum solar input power cannot meet the target temperature requirement, the actual solar input power is determined to be the maximum solar input power, and the air conditioner is adjusted.

[0067] For example, the target temperature requirement includes the target thermal storage power of the air conditioner. The above "the maximum solar energy input power meets the target temperature requirement" means that the maximum solar energy input power is not less than the target thermal storage power; the above "the maximum solar energy input cannot meet the target temperature requirement" means that the maximum solar energy input power is less than the target thermal storage power.

[0068] Therefore, the steps of generating an execution logic according to the maximum solar input power and the target temperature requirement, and adjusting the actual solar input power of the air conditioner according to the execution logic specifically include:

[0069] Determine that the maximum solar energy input power is not less than the target thermal storage power, and control the actual solar energy input power of the air conditioner to be adjusted to the target thermal storage power;

[0070] It is determined that the maximum solar energy input power is less than the target thermal storage power, and the actual solar energy input power of the air conditioner is controlled to be adjusted to the maximum solar energy input power.

[0071] According to some embodiments of the present invention, after the air conditioner has been operating in the heat storage function for a period of time, the controller will control the air conditioner to turn off the heat storage function. The heat storage function can be terminated by executing the following logic: for example, when the indoor unit coil temperature reaches the target heat storage temperature, the air conditioner terminates the heat storage function; for another example, when the air conditioner operates in the heat storage function for a set period of time, the air conditioner terminates the heat storage function; for another example, when the air conditioner malfunctions, the air conditioner terminates the heat storage function and turns off; for another example, when the air conditioner receives a command to enter the normal heating function, the air conditioner terminates the heat storage function and turns on the normal heating function. Of course, the heat storage function can also be terminated by a user issuing a command, etc., and the present invention does not impose any special restrictions on this.

[0072] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, after determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature and determining that the power supply mode is the solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function, the air conditioner control method further includes:

[0073] Obtain the target temperature requirement and actual temperature of the indoor unit coil of the air conditioner;

[0074] According to the actual temperature meeting the target temperature requirement, the air conditioner is controlled to end the heat storage function;

[0075] Since the actual temperature cannot meet the target temperature requirement, the air conditioner is controlled to continue to perform the heat storage function.

[0076] In this embodiment, the target temperature requirement includes the target heat storage temperature of the air conditioner. In this embodiment, the “actual temperature meets the target temperature requirement” means that the actual temperature is greater than or equal to the target heat storage temperature; and the “actual temperature cannot meet the target temperature requirement” means that the actual temperature is less than the target heat storage temperature.

[0077] Therefore, in this embodiment, the above method specifically includes: the controller obtains the target temperature requirement and the actual temperature of the indoor unit coil of the air conditioner, and then the controller compares the target heat storage temperature and the actual temperature. If it is determined that the actual temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature requirement, the air conditioner is controlled to end the heat storage function; if it is determined that the actual temperature is less than the target temperature requirement, the air conditioner is controlled to continue to perform the heat storage function.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the step of determining whether the air conditioner performs the heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result further includes:

[0079] Determine that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a second set temperature, adjust the power supply mode of the air conditioner to a hybrid power supply mode, and control the air conditioner to perform a heat storage function in the hybrid power supply mode; wherein the first set temperature is greater than the second set temperature.

[0080] In this way, when the ambient temperature is too low, the controller will adjust the air conditioner's power supply mode to a hybrid power supply mode and control the air conditioner to perform a heat storage function, thereby saving energy and being environmentally friendly, reducing the load of the mains electricity, and ensuring the normal heating effect of the air conditioner, thereby improving the user experience.

[0081] The second set temperature is a pre-set parameter value. This second set temperature can be set according to the system default setting or preset by the user. The second set temperature can be set to different values ​​depending on the specific scenario, such as the altitude of the environment and the user's usage. The present invention does not impose any special restrictions on this. For example, the second set temperature can be 9°C, which means that when the ambient temperature is less than 9°C, the air conditioner performs the heat storage function in the hybrid power supply mode.

[0082] A specific embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention is described below with reference to FIG.

[0083] When the air conditioner is initially in a silent state, the controller obtains the ambient temperature of the current environment through the temperature sensor, and executes different control steps according to different ambient temperatures. When the ambient temperature is above 15°C, the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function; when the ambient temperature is between 9°C and 15°C, the controller further obtains the current power supply mode of the air conditioner. If the air conditioner is currently in solar power supply mode, the controller controls the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function. If the air conditioner is currently in AC power supply mode, the controller controls the air conditioner not to perform the heat storage function and maintain the original state; when the ambient temperature is below 9°C, the controller adjusts the power supply mode of the air conditioner to a hybrid power supply mode with solar energy as the main power supply and AC power as the auxiliary power supply, and controls the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function in the hybrid power supply mode.

[0084] The control device of the air conditioner provided by the present invention is described below. The control device of the air conditioner described below and the control method of the air conditioner described above can be referred to each other.

[0085] like Figure 2 As shown, the control device of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0086] A first acquisition module 110 is configured to acquire the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment in which the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and to acquire the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, wherein the power supply mode of the air conditioner includes a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode, and a hybrid power supply mode of both solar power and mains power;

[0087] The first control module 120 is configured to determine whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the ambient temperature and / or the current power supply mode and to control the air conditioner based on the determination result.

[0088] The effect of the air conditioner control device according to the embodiment of the present invention is similar to that of the air conditioner control method according to the first aspect of the present invention, and will not be described in detail here.

[0089] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention includes an air conditioner outdoor unit and an air conditioner indoor unit, and also includes a controller or the air conditioner control device as described in the second aspect of the present invention, wherein the controller is used to execute the above-mentioned air conditioner control method.

[0090] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention has similar effects to the air conditioner control method of the first aspect of the present invention, and will not be described in detail here.

[0091] Figure 3 An example of a physical structure diagram of an electronic device is shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 810, a communication interface 820, a memory 830, and a communication bus 840, wherein the processor 810, the communication interface 820, and the memory 830 communicate with each other via the communication bus 840. The processor 810 may call the logic instructions in the memory 830 to execute the air conditioner control method described above.

[0092] In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 830 can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0093] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. The computer program can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the computer can execute the air conditioning control method described above.

[0094] In another aspect, the present invention further provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which is configured to execute the air conditioner control method described above when the computer program is executed by a processor.

[0095] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units. That is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected based on actual needs to achieve the objectives of the present embodiment. Persons of ordinary skill in the art will be able to understand and implement the present invention without inventive effort.

[0096] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus the necessary general hardware platform, or of course, by hardware. Based on this understanding, the essence of the above technical solution or the part that contributes to the existing technology can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc., and includes a number of instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods of each embodiment or certain parts of the embodiment.

[0097] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Obtain the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment where the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and obtain the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, where the power supply mode of the air conditioner includes a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode, and a hybrid power supply mode of solar power and mains power supply; Determining that the ambient temperature is greater than a first set temperature, determining that the air conditioner does not perform a heat storage function and controlling the air conditioner to maintain an original state; determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, determining whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the current power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result; determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and determining that the power supply mode is a solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function; determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and determining that the power supply mode is the mains power supply mode, determining that the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function and controlling the air conditioner to maintain an original state; When the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is a hybrid power supply mode, the controller further determines the proportion of solar power supply and mains power supply in the hybrid power supply mode, and determines whether to execute the heat storage function according to the above proportions; Determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a second set temperature, adjusting the power supply mode of the air conditioner to a hybrid power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function in the hybrid power supply mode; Wherein, the first set temperature is greater than the second set temperature.

2. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature and determining that the power supply mode is the solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function, the method further includes: Obtaining a maximum solar input power of the air conditioner in the solar power supply mode, and obtaining a target temperature requirement of an indoor unit coil of the air conditioner; An execution logic is generated according to the maximum solar energy input power and the target temperature requirement, and the actual solar energy input power of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the execution logic.

3. The air conditioner control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of generating execution logic according to the maximum solar input power and the target temperature requirement, and adjusting the actual solar input power of the air conditioner according to the execution logic specifically includes: Determining that the maximum solar energy input power meets the target temperature requirement, determining the actual solar energy input power based on the target temperature requirement and adjusting the air conditioner; It is determined that the maximum solar input power cannot meet the target temperature requirement, the actual solar input power is determined to be the maximum solar input power, and the air conditioner is adjusted.

4. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature and determining that the power supply mode is the solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function, the method further includes: Obtaining the target temperature requirement and actual temperature of the indoor unit coil of the air conditioner; According to the actual temperature meeting the target temperature requirement, the air conditioner is controlled to end the heat storage function.

5. The air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The target temperature requirement includes a target heat storage temperature and / or a target heat storage power of the air conditioner.

6. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: a first acquisition module, configured to acquire the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment in which the air conditioner outdoor unit is located, and acquire the current power supply mode of the air conditioner, wherein the power supply mode of the air conditioner includes a solar power supply mode, a mains power supply mode, and a hybrid power supply mode of both solar power and mains power; a first control module, configured to determine, based on the ambient temperature and the current power supply mode, whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function and control the air conditioner based on the determination result; determining that the ambient temperature is greater than a first set temperature, determining that the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function and controlling the air conditioner to maintain an original state; determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, determining whether the air conditioner performs a heat storage function according to the current power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner based on the determination result; determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and determining that the power supply mode is a solar power supply mode, and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function; determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, and determining that the power supply mode is the mains power supply mode, determining that the air conditioner does not perform the heat storage function and controlling the air conditioner to maintain an original state; When the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first set temperature, if the current power supply mode of the air conditioner is a hybrid power supply mode, the controller further determines the proportion of solar power supply and mains power supply in the hybrid power supply mode, and determines whether to execute the heat storage function according to the above proportions; Determining that the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a second set temperature, adjusting the power supply mode of the air conditioner to a hybrid power supply mode and controlling the air conditioner to perform the heat storage function in the hybrid power supply mode; Wherein, the first set temperature is greater than the second set temperature.

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A controller for executing the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, or the air conditioner control device according to claim 6; Air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner indoor unit.

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