Air conditioner indoor unit and control method

By recycling the condensed water and mixing it with a sterilizing and refreshing liquid in the air conditioner indoor unit for humidification, the problem of decreased indoor humidity after the air conditioner is running is solved, the comfort level is improved and the air is purified, and the humidification operation is simplified.

CN116221837BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202211651810.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-21
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-21

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioners cause indoor air humidity to drop significantly after long-term operation, making users uncomfortable, and existing humidification methods are cumbersome or inconvenient.

Method used

An air conditioner indoor unit is designed. By recycling condensed water mixed with a sterilizing and refreshing liquid, a humidifying mechanism is used to humidify and deodorize the indoor air. The humidification amount is controlled by an atomizer and a humidity sensor to ensure that the air humidity is within a comfortable range.

Benefits of technology

Effectively alleviate air conditioning odor, improve user comfort, simplify humidification operation, keep indoor air humidity within the human comfortable range, and purify air quality.

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Abstract

The application relates to an air conditioner indoor unit and a control method, which comprises the following parts: a shell, the shell defines a first air duct, an air inlet and an air outlet, the first air duct is communicated with the air inlet and the air outlet at the same time, a fan is arranged in the first air duct, a drain pipe is further arranged in the shell, and a movable air deflector is further arranged on the shell, the air deflector can avoid or close the air outlet; a humidifying mechanism, the humidifying mechanism comprises a mist outlet, the mist outlet is communicated with the air outlet through a second air duct, the humidifying mechanism comprises a first liquid storage bottle and a second liquid storage bottle, the first liquid storage bottle is communicated with the second liquid storage bottle, and the second liquid storage bottle is communicated with the drain pipe. According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the condensed water discharged from the drain pipe can be recycled, the condensed water is discharged into the second liquid storage bottle, mixed with the sterilizing and freshening liquid in the first liquid storage bottle, and used for humidifying and deodorizing indoor air, so that the odor generated by the air conditioner indoor unit is relieved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to an air conditioner indoor unit and a control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of the times, the refrigeration efficiency of air conditioners has reached a very high level, and the use comfort of users should also be paid more attention to. Even when purchasing goods, users are more likely to pay attention to the refrigeration efficiency, energy consumption level, and cost performance of the goods. Neither the air conditioner designers nor the users themselves pay more attention to the use comfort of the goods when designing or selecting the goods. When the air conditioner starts running for a long time, the indoor air humidity will decrease significantly, and users will be in such an environment for a long time, which will easily lead to physical fatigue and weakness. Some users will place a bucket of water in the room where the air conditioner is running to alleviate the situation, and some users will use an indoor humidifier to humidify the indoor air, which requires timely water replenishment, making the use of the air conditioner more cumbersome. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides an air conditioner indoor unit, which can recycle the condensate water discharged from the drain pipe, discharge the condensate water into a second liquid storage bottle, and mix the condensate water with a sterilizing and freshening liquid in a first liquid storage bottle to humidify and deodorize the indoor air, thereby alleviating the odor generated by the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0004] The present application also provides a control method for controlling the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor unit.

[0005] The air conditioner indoor unit according to the present application comprises a housing, the housing defining a first air duct, an air inlet, and an air outlet, the first air duct being in communication with the air inlet and the air outlet, a fan being arranged in the first air duct, a drain pipe being arranged in the housing, and a movable air deflector being arranged on the housing, the air deflector being capable of avoiding or closing the air outlet; a humidifying mechanism, the humidifying mechanism comprising a mist outlet, the mist outlet being in communication with the air outlet through a second air duct, the humidifying mechanism comprising a first liquid storage bottle and a second liquid storage bottle, the first liquid storage bottle being in communication with the second liquid storage bottle, and the second liquid storage bottle being in communication with the drain pipe.

[0006] The air conditioner indoor unit according to the present application can recycle the condensate water discharged from the drain pipe, discharge the condensate water into the second liquid storage bottle, and mix the condensate water with the sterilizing and freshening liquid in the first liquid storage bottle to humidify and deodorize the indoor air, thereby alleviating the odor generated by the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0007] The air conditioner indoor unit according to the present application comprises a humidifying mechanism, the humidifying mechanism comprising an atomizer, the atomizer defining a mist outlet, and the other end of the atomizer being in communication with the second liquid storage bottle.

[0008] Optionally, the second liquid storage bottle comprises a first inlet, a second inlet and a first outlet arranged at intervals, the first inlet and the second inlet are arranged at the top of the second liquid storage bottle, the first outlet is arranged at the bottom of the second liquid storage bottle, the first inlet is communicated with the drain pipe through a first liquid inlet pipe, the second inlet is communicated with the first liquid storage bottle, and the first outlet is communicated with the atomizer.

[0009] Optionally, the second liquid storage bottle is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber, and the second liquid storage bottle is further provided with a third inlet and a second outlet, the first inlet, the second inlet, the first outlet and the second outlet are communicated with the first chamber, the second outlet is communicated with the drain pipe through a liquid outlet pipe, the second outlet is closable, the drain pipe is communicated with the second chamber through the second liquid inlet pipe and the third inlet in sequence, a first switch valve is arranged on the second liquid inlet pipe, a gas pump and a pressure spray head connected with the gas pump are arranged in the second chamber, and the second chamber is communicated with the first chamber through the pressure spray head.

[0010] Optionally, the first inlet, the second inlet and the third inlet are each provided with a first filter screen, and / or the first outlet is provided with a second filter screen.

[0011] Optionally, a humidity sensor is further arranged in the air inlet.

[0012] According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the shell comprises a bottom shell and an inner shell, a panel body and two side plates, the inner shell is mounted on the bottom shell and forms a containing space with the bottom shell, one side plate, the panel body and the other side plate are connected and mounted outside the containing space in sequence, and the humidifying mechanism is detachably arranged between the side plate and the inner shell.

[0013] Optionally, the side plate and the inner shell are detachably connected, the outer wall of the second liquid storage bottle is provided with a first buckle structure and a second buckle structure, the side plate is provided with a third buckle structure, the inner shell is provided with a fourth buckle structure, the first buckle structure is clamped with the third buckle structure, and the second buckle structure is clamped with the fourth buckle structure.

[0014] Optionally, the first liquid storage bottle and the second liquid storage bottle are detachably connected.

[0015] According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the second liquid storage bottle is provided with a sterilization module.

[0016] According to the control method, the air conditioner indoor unit is controlled, and the control method comprises the following steps.

[0017] Starting the fan;

[0018] Detecting the air humidity and obtaining an air humidity value, and controlling the opening or closing of the humidifying mechanism according to the air humidity value.

[0019] According to the control method, the indoor air can be humidified and deodorized, the air humidity in the air conditioner indoor is kept in a comfortable range for human body, and the use comfort of users is improved.

[0020] Optionally, the control method further comprises: controlling the air outlet to be closed while the air fan and the humidifying mechanism are turned on; after the humidifying mechanism is operated for a first preset time, the humidifying mechanism is turned off; after the air fan is controlled to continue operating for a second preset time, the air fan is turned off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, the other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a partial structure of the air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 1

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the humidifying mechanism of the air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 is a side plate of the air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the control method according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the control method according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the control method according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the control method according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0031] Reference Signs:

[0032] ​​Air conditioning indoor unit 1, shell 10, inner shell 12, fourth snap-fit ​​structure 121, protrusion 1211, side panel 13, third snap-fit ​​structure 131, limiting hole 132, humidifying mechanism 20, first liquid storage bottle 21, second liquid storage bottle 22, bottle body 23, bottle cap 24, first inlet 221, second inlet 222, first outlet 223, first snap-fit ​​structure 224, limiting column 2241, second snap-fit ​​structure 225, groove 2251, quick-release connector 226. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, an air conditioner indoor unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] An air-conditioning indoor unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10 and a humidifying mechanism 20 .

[0036] Specifically, the shell 10 defines a first air duct, an air inlet and an air outlet. The first air duct is connected to the air inlet and the air outlet at the same time. A fan is provided in the first air duct. A drain pipe is also provided in the shell 10. A movable air guide plate is also provided on the shell 10, and the air guide plate can avoid or close the air outlet; the humidifying mechanism 20 includes a mist outlet, and the mist outlet is connected to the air outlet through the second air duct. The humidifying mechanism 20 includes a first liquid storage bottle 21 and a second liquid storage bottle 22. The first liquid storage bottle 21 is connected to the second liquid storage bottle 22, and the second liquid storage bottle 22 is connected to the drain pipe.

[0037] In detail, the fan is configured to drive the airflow to enter the first air duct, exchange heat, and then be blown out through the air outlet. The drain pipe is in communication with the second liquid storage bottle 22, and can be configured to drain all the condensed water generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 into the second liquid storage bottle 22, or can be configured to drain part of the condensed water generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 outside, and drain part of the condensed water into the second liquid storage bottle 22. The first liquid storage bottle 21 can be configured to store sterilization and fragrance liquid, and the condensed water can be used as the liquid supplement of the second liquid storage tank, so that water does not need to be added to the second liquid storage tank. The liquid in the second liquid storage tank is mixed with the liquid in the first liquid storage bottle 21, sprayed out through the mist outlet, and finally enters the first air duct through the second air duct, mixed with the gas, and blown out of the air outlet by the fan, so that the air conditioner indoor unit 1 finally blows out the humidified and fragrant cold air, and the air humidity in the room where the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is located is maintained in a range comfortable for human body, and the user's use comfort is improved.

[0038] It should be noted that various solutions beneficial to human body can be added to the first liquid storage bottle 21 according to user's needs, and the present application is not limited.

[0039] In some embodiments, the second liquid storage bottle 22 includes a bottle body 23 and a bottle cap 24 arranged on the bottle body 23, so that the bottle cap 24 is convenient for disconnection and periodic cleaning of the inside of the bottle body 23.

[0040] According to the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the embodiment of the present application, the condensed water drained by the drain pipe can be recycled, the condensed water is drained into the second liquid storage bottle 22, and the sterilization and freshening liquid in the first liquid storage bottle 21 is mixed to humidify and deodorize the indoor air, so as to alleviate the odor generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0041] According to the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the embodiment of the present application, the humidification mechanism 20 includes an atomizer, the atomizer defines a mist outlet, and the other end of the atomizer is in communication with the second liquid storage bottle 22. By arranging the atomizer, the mixed liquid in the first liquid storage bottle 21 can be finally atomized into water mist and enter the first air duct through the second air duct. In some embodiments, the atomizer can be configured as an ultrasonic atomizer, which can save energy. At the same time, a large amount of negative ions are released during the atomization process, which can produce electrostatic reactions with smoke, dust and other substances floating in the air, so as to precipitate the substances, effectively remove harmful substances such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and bacteria, purify the air, and reduce the occurrence of diseases.

[0042] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the second liquid storage bottle 22 comprises a first inlet 221, a second inlet 222 and a first outlet 223, the first inlet 221 and the second inlet 222 are arranged at the top of the second liquid storage bottle 22, and the first outlet 223 is arranged at the bottom of the second liquid storage bottle 22, the first inlet 221 is communicated with the drain pipe through a first liquid inlet pipe, the second inlet 222 is communicated with the first liquid storage bottle 21, and the first outlet 223 is communicated with the atomizer. The first inlet 221 and the second inlet 222 are arranged at the top of the second liquid storage bottle 22, which facilitates the condensate water to enter the second liquid storage bottle 22 by gravity, and facilitates the sterilization and fragrance enhancing liquid in the first liquid storage bottle 21 to enter the second liquid storage bottle 22 by gravity. By arranging the first outlet 223 at the bottom of the second liquid storage bottle 22, the mixed liquid in the second liquid storage bottle 22 can be discharged from the first outlet 223 into the atomizer for atomization by gravity, thereby simplifying the components and achieving the effect of simplifying the structure.

[0043] In some embodiments, the second liquid storage bottle 22 is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber, and the second liquid storage bottle 22 is further provided with a third inlet and a second outlet, the first inlet 221, the second inlet 222, the first outlet 223 and the second outlet are all communicated with the first chamber, the second outlet is communicated with the drain pipe through a liquid discharge pipe, the second outlet is closable, the drain pipe is communicated with the second chamber in sequence through a second liquid inlet pipe and the third inlet, a first switch valve is arranged on the second liquid inlet pipe, a gas pump and a pressure spray head connected with the gas pump are arranged in the second chamber, and the second chamber is communicated with the first chamber through the pressure spray head. As the use time is prolonged, in order to prevent bacteria from being generated in the first chamber, the first switch valve can be controlled to be opened, so that the water in the drain pipe can enter the second chamber, and the gas pump is used to suck and pressurize to spray into the first chamber through the pressure spray head for cleaning, thereby improving the cleanliness of the first chamber, preventing bacteria from breeding in the first chamber, and the waste liquid after cleaning the first chamber can be discharged through the second outlet. When the waste liquid does not need to be discharged, the second outlet can be kept closed.

[0044] In some embodiments, a first filter screen is arranged at each of the first inlet 221, the second inlet 222 and the third inlet, and / or a second filter screen is arranged at the first outlet 223.

[0045] That is, in some embodiments, a first filter screen is arranged at each of the first inlet 221, the second inlet 222 and the third inlet, so that the liquid entering the first chamber and the second chamber can be filtered to prevent impurities from entering the first chamber and the second chamber.

[0046] In some embodiments, a first filter is provided at the first inlet 221, the second inlet 222 and the third inlet, and a second filter is provided at the first outlet 223, so that the liquid entering the atomizer can be further filtered by the second filter, thereby preventing impurities from entering the atomizer.

[0047] In some embodiments, a humidity sensor is further provided in the air inlet, and the indoor air humidity is detected by the humidity sensor. When the humidity sensor detects that the indoor air humidity is lower than a first preset humidity value, it indicates that the indoor air is relatively dry, and the humidification mechanism 20 is controlled to turn on. When the humidity sensor detects that the indoor air humidity is higher than a second preset humidity value, it indicates that the indoor air humidity is high, and the humidification mechanism 20 is controlled to stop humidification to prevent the indoor air humidity from being too high, which may be counterproductive.

[0048] like Figures 1-5 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 has a housing 10 comprising a bottom housing, an inner housing 12, a panel body, and two side panels 13. The inner housing 12 is mounted on the bottom housing and forms a housing space therewith. One side panel 13, the panel body, and the other side panel 13 are sequentially connected and mounted outside the housing space. The humidifying mechanism 20 is detachably disposed between the side panel 13 and the inner housing 12. This eliminates the need for additional cover panels to cover the structure within the inner housing 12 of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and production line upgrades and modifications are minimal. Only structural changes between the side panels 13 and the inner housing 12 are required to install the humidifying mechanism 20.

[0049] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in some embodiments, the side panel 13 is detachably connected to the inner shell 12, a first snap-fit ​​structure 224 and a second snap-fit ​​structure 225 are provided on the outer wall of the second liquid storage bottle 22, a third snap-fit ​​structure 131 is provided on the side panel 13, and a fourth snap-fit ​​structure 121 is provided on the inner shell 12, the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 and the third snap-fit ​​structure 131 are snapped together, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 225 and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 121 are snapped together.

[0050] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 and the third snap-fit ​​structure 131 is configured as a limiting column 2241, and the other is configured as a limiting hole 132, and one of the second snap-fit ​​structure 225 and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 121 is configured as a groove 2251, and the other is configured as a protrusion 1211.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first liquid storage bottle 21 and the second liquid storage bottle 22 are detachably connected. This facilitates the installation of the first liquid storage bottle 21 on the second liquid storage bottle 22. After transporting and installing them to the corresponding positions, the side panel 13 can be disassembled to install the first liquid storage bottle 21 on the second liquid storage bottle 22. When the sterilizing and refreshing liquid in the first liquid storage bottle 21 is used up, it can be easily replaced.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first liquid storage bottle 21 and the second liquid storage bottle 22 are connected via a quick-release connector 226 , and the second inlet 222 of the first liquid storage bottle 21 can be blocked by bolts during transportation and delivery.

[0053] In some embodiments, a bottle opener is provided on the second liquid storage bottle 22, and the liquid outlet of the first liquid storage bottle 21 is sealed by sealing paper. As the first liquid storage bottle 21 is gradually rotated and installed on the second liquid storage bottle 22, the bottle opener can pierce the sealing paper, so that the liquid in the first liquid storage bottle 21 flows into the second liquid storage bottle 22 along the bottle opener.

[0054] According to the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, a sterilization module is provided in the second liquid storage bottle 22 .

[0055] According to the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid in the second liquid storage bottle 22 can be sterilized by the sterilization module, thereby enhancing the cleanliness of the aerosol sprayed by the atomizer.

[0056] like Figure 7 As shown, the control method according to an embodiment of the present invention is used to control the above-mentioned air-conditioning indoor unit 1, including:

[0057] S11: Turn on the fan;

[0058] S12: Detecting the air humidity and obtaining the air humidity value, and controlling the humidification mechanism 20 to be turned on or off according to the air humidity value.

[0059] According to the control method of an embodiment of the present invention, the air humidity in the room where the air-conditioning indoor unit 1 is located can be obtained through the humidity sensor, and the indoor air is humidified and deodorized according to the detected humidity value to ensure that the air humidity in the air-conditioning room is maintained in a range that is comfortable for the human body, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0060] For example, when the humidity sensor detects that the indoor air humidity is lower than the first preset humidity value, it means that the indoor air is relatively dry, and the humidification mechanism 20 is controlled to turn on. When the humidity sensor detects that the indoor air humidity is higher than the second preset humidity value, it means that the indoor air humidity is high, and the humidification mechanism 20 is controlled to stop humidification to prevent the indoor air humidity from being too high, which would be counterproductive.

[0061] After the air conditioner is used for a period of time, when the air conditioner is started, a peculiar smell is emitted. This situation is due to the fact that the evaporator and other components in the air conditioner indoor unit are not completely dried after operation, and a large amount of dust, bacteria, mold and mites and other microorganisms accumulate in the air conditioner indoor unit over a long period of time. Therefore, when the air conditioner is started again, the air conditioner indoor unit blows out a large amount of microorganisms, resulting in the emergence of a peculiar smell, and the peculiar smell weakens or disappears after a period of time. Even if the peculiar smell is not smelled in the room when the air conditioner is started, the microorganisms in the room are inhaled into the lungs of the user, which can cause great harm to the health of the user.

[0062] As shown in Figure 8 Therefore, in some embodiments, the control method further comprises:

[0063] S21: control the air outlet to be closed, and start the fan and the humidifying mechanism 20;

[0064] S22: after the humidifying mechanism 20 operates for a first preset time, the humidifying mechanism 20 is closed;

[0065] S23: control the fan to continue to operate for a second preset time, and then close the fan.

[0066] According to the control method of the embodiment of the application, the air outlet is closed by the air deflector, so that the air conditioner indoor unit 1 forms a relatively closed cavity. At the same time, the fan and the humidifying mechanism 20 are started, so that the mixed gas mist flows in the air conditioner indoor unit 1 along with the operation of the fan, thereby being able to flush other structures of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and effectively flushing the dust, mold and mites and other microorganisms from the above-mentioned parts and cleaning the parts. After the humidifying mechanism 20 is closed, the fan is controlled to continue to operate for a second preset time, and then the fan is closed. The fan can continue to operate to dry other parts, so that the inside of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is in a dry state as much as possible, which is beneficial to prolong the service life of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0067] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included one or more features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0068] In the description of the application, it is necessary to point out that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "linking" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through intermediate medium, can be internal communication of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0069] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: a housing, the housing defining a first air duct, an air inlet, and an air outlet, the first air duct being in communication with both the air inlet and the air outlet, a fan being disposed within the first air duct, a drain pipe being disposed within the housing, and a movable air deflector being disposed on the housing, the air deflector being capable of avoiding or closing the air outlet; a humidifying mechanism, the humidifying mechanism comprising a mist outlet and an atomizer, the mist outlet being connected to the air outlet via a second air duct, the humidifying mechanism comprising a first liquid storage bottle and a second liquid storage bottle, the first liquid storage bottle being connected to the second liquid storage bottle, and the second liquid storage bottle being connected to the drain pipe; The second liquid storage bottle includes a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet that are spaced apart; the first inlet is connected to the drain pipe via a first liquid inlet pipe, the second inlet is connected to the first liquid storage bottle, and the first outlet is connected to the atomizer; The second liquid storage bottle is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber. The second liquid storage bottle is also provided with a third inlet and a second outlet. The first inlet, the second inlet, the first outlet and the second outlet are all connected to the first chamber. The second outlet is connected to the drain pipe through the drain pipe. The second outlet can be closed. The drain pipe is connected to the second chamber via the second liquid inlet pipe and the third inlet in sequence. A first switch valve is provided on the second liquid inlet pipe. An air pump and a pressure nozzle connected to the air pump are provided in the second chamber. The second chamber is connected to the first chamber through the pressure nozzle; wherein the first switch valve is controlled to open so that water in the drain pipe enters the second chamber, and after being sucked and pressurized by the air pump, it is sprayed into the first chamber through the pressure nozzle for cleaning; a humidity sensor is also provided in the air inlet.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomizer defines the mist outlet, and the other end of the atomizer is communicated with the second liquid storage bottle.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first inlet and the second inlet are both arranged at the top of the second liquid storage bottle, and the first outlet is arranged at the bottom of the second liquid storage bottle.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first filter is provided at each of the first inlet, the second inlet, and the third inlet, and / or a second filter is provided at the first outlet.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes a bottom shell and an inner shell, a panel body and two side panels. The inner shell is installed on the bottom shell and forms a accommodating space with the bottom shell. One side panel, the panel body and the other side panel are connected in sequence and installed outside the accommodating space. The humidifying mechanism is detachably arranged between the side panel and the inner shell.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side panel is detachably connected to the inner shell, a first snap-fit ​​structure and a second snap-fit ​​structure are provided on the outer wall of the second liquid storage bottle, a third snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the side panel, and a fourth snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the inner shell, the first snap-fit ​​structure and the third snap-fit ​​structure are snap-fitted, and the second snap-fit ​​structure and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure are snap-fitted.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first liquid storage bottle is detachably connected to the second liquid storage bottle.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sterilization module is provided in the second liquid storage bottle.

9. A control method for controlling the air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: include: Turn on the fan; Detecting air humidity and obtaining an air humidity value, and controlling the humidification mechanism to be turned on or off according to the air humidity value.

10. The control method according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: Controlling the air outlet to close, and simultaneously turning on the fan and the humidifying mechanism; After the humidifying mechanism operates for a first preset time, shutting down the humidifying mechanism; After controlling the fan to continue running for a second preset time, the fan is turned off.

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