Control method of embedded air conditioner and air conditioner

By installing a distance sensor at the air outlet of the embedded air conditioner, the air volume and air guide angle are detected and adjusted, solving the problem of uneven airflow in the embedded air conditioner, achieving uniform airflow and uniform cooling/heating, and improving the user experience.

CN116399007BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +3
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
Filing Date
2023-04-23
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

The multiple air outlets of a built-in air conditioner are located at different distances from the indoor wall, resulting in uneven airflow and poor user experience.

Method used

By installing distance sensors at each air outlet, the distance between the air outlet and the indoor wall is detected, and the air volume and the air guide angle of the air guide plate are adjusted according to the distance value to ensure uniform airflow and uniform temperature distribution.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform airflow and temperature distribution from multiple air outlets within the room, enhancing the user experience.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and provides a control method of an embedded air conditioner and the air conditioner. The control method of the embedded air conditioner comprises the following steps: acquiring an indoor temperature and a set temperature; determining whether the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is greater than a preset temperature; if yes, detecting the distance between each air outlet and the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located to obtain multiple distance values; and adjusting the air outlet quantity of multiple air outlets according to the one-to-one correspondence of the multiple distance values, wherein the distance value is positively correlated with the air outlet quantity. When the embedded air conditioner is running, the distance between each air outlet and the indoor wall on the side corresponding to the air outlet is detected respectively, the air outlet quantity of the air outlet is adjusted according to the one-to-one correspondence of the distance value between the air outlet and the indoor wall, and the farther the distance between the air outlet and the corresponding indoor wall, the greater the air outlet quantity of the air outlet. After the air outlet of the air outlet and the indoor wall on the corresponding side act, the air quantity at different positions in the room can be ensured to be uniform, the cold and hot air of the air outlet is uniform, and the use experience of the user is improved.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's demands for interior aesthetics and space utilization continue to increase, built-in air conditioners are increasingly being used in interior decoration. Built-in air conditioners are characterized by their small footprint, but their cooling performance, like other air conditioners, is linked to compressor power, refrigerant, and heat dissipation. In related technologies, built-in air conditioners are typically suspended in the center of the room to ensure even airflow in all directions. However, due to practical reasons such as room structure, installation environment, and installation angle, the distance between multiple air outlets and the interior wall may vary, resulting in uneven airflow and a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a control method for an embedded air conditioner, which adjusts the air volume of the air outlet according to the distance between different indoor walls and the corresponding air outlets. After the air outlets interact with the corresponding indoor walls, it can ensure that the air outlets in the room are uniformly distributed, and that the air is both hot and cold, thereby improving the user experience.

[0004] The present invention also provides a control method for an embedded air conditioner.

[0005] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the embedded air conditioner includes a plurality of air outlets, each of which is provided with a distance sensor. The distance sensors emit detection signals in a direction away from the center of the embedded air conditioner. The control method of the embedded air conditioner includes:

[0006] Get the indoor temperature and the set temperature;

[0007] If the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, then the distance between each air outlet and the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located is detected to obtain multiple distance values;

[0008] The air volume of the multiple air outlets is adjusted according to the multiple distance values, and the distance values ​​are positively correlated with the air volume.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the air volume of the plurality of air outlets according to a one-to-one correspondence of the plurality of distance values ​​specifically includes:

[0010] The air guide angle of the air guide plate at the multiple air outlets is adjusted according to the multiple distance values, and the air guide angle corresponds to the air volume.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the air guide angle of the air guide plates at the plurality of air outlets in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of distance values ​​specifically includes:

[0012] Determine the maximum distance value among the multiple distance values, and adjust the airflow of the air outlet corresponding to the maximum distance value to the maximum;

[0013] The air guide angle of each of the remaining air outlets is adjusted according to the difference between the maximum distance value and each of the other distance values, and the difference corresponds to the air guide angle.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the air guide angle of each of the remaining air outlets according to the difference between the maximum distance value and each of the remaining distance values, wherein the difference corresponds to the air guide angle, specifically includes:

[0015] If the difference is determined to be less than a first threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at a first air guide angle;

[0016] If the difference is determined to be between the first threshold and the second threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the second air guide angle.

[0017] If the difference is determined to be between the second threshold and the third threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the third air guide angle;

[0018] If the difference is determined to be between the third threshold and the fourth threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fourth air guide angle;

[0019] If the difference is determined to be greater than the fourth threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fifth air guide angle.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of obtaining the indoor temperature and the set temperature further includes:

[0021] If the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, then each air outlet is controlled to output air at the maximum air volume, and the air guide plate at each air outlet is controlled to be in an avoidance position.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the air outlets is provided with a plurality of distance sensors, and there is a gap between adjacent distance sensors. Then, the step of adjusting the airflow of the plurality of air outlets according to a one-to-one correspondence of the plurality of distance values, wherein the distance values ​​are positively correlated with the airflow, further includes:

[0023] The tilt of the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located is detected by the distance sensor;

[0024] Adjust the airflow from the air outlet corresponding to the inclination of the interior wall.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the airflow volume of the air outlet corresponding to the inclination of the interior wall specifically includes:

[0026] If the interior wall is parallel to the long side of the air outlet, the air volume of the air outlet will remain constant.

[0027] If it is determined that there is an angle between the interior wall and the long side of the air outlet, then the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the interior wall is increased to a first preset air volume.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of increasing the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the interior wall to a first preset air volume further includes:

[0029] Based on the inclination of the interior wall, the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the downwind side of the interior wall is reduced to a second preset air volume. The sum of the first preset air volume and the second preset air volume is equal to the sum of the original air volumes of the two air outlets.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the air volume of the plurality of air outlets in a one-to-one correspondence according to the plurality of distance values, wherein the distance values ​​are positively correlated with the air volume, further includes:

[0031] The air guide plates at the multiple air outlets swing at different angles at the same time. When the multiple air guide plates swing outward or inward simultaneously relative to the center of the embedded air conditioner, the swing angles at the same time differ by a predetermined angle.

[0032] An embedded air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention is provided, wherein the embedded air conditioner executes a control method for an embedded air conditioner according to a first aspect of the present invention during operation.

[0033] The above-described one or more technical solutions of this invention have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0034] According to the control method of the embedded air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present invention, the embedded air conditioner includes multiple air outlets, each equipped with a distance sensor. The distance sensors emit detection signals in a direction away from the center of the embedded air conditioner. The control method includes: acquiring the indoor temperature and a set temperature; determining that the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is greater than the preset temperature, then detecting the distance between each air outlet and the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located, obtaining multiple distance values; and adjusting the airflow of the multiple air outlets according to the multiple distance values, wherein the distance value is positively correlated with the airflow. When the embedded air conditioner is running, the distance sensors at the air outlets detect the distance between each air outlet and the corresponding indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located, and adjust the airflow of the air outlet according to the distance values. The greater the distance between the air outlet and the corresponding indoor wall, the greater the airflow. After the airflow from the air outlet interacts with the corresponding indoor wall, it can ensure that the airflow from the multiple air outlets remains uniform indoors, with even heating and cooling, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 The flowchart of the control method for an embedded air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0037] Figure 2 The flowchart of the control method for an embedded air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of an embedded air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure label:

[0040] 10. Embedded air conditioner; 11. Air outlet; 12. Air guide plate; 13. Distance sensor; 20. Room ceiling; 21. Interior wall. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the invention clearer, the technical solutions of the invention will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0046] In related technologies, the recessed air conditioner 10 is typically suspended in the center of the room ceiling 20 to ensure uniform airflow in all directions. However, due to practical reasons such as room structure, installation environment, and installation angle, the distance between multiple air outlets and the interior wall 21 may vary. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 3 Therefore, the air from multiple air outlets 11 is uneven in terms of temperature and air volume indoors, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0047] The embedded air conditioner 10 provided in this embodiment of the invention is provided with multiple air outlets 11. The number of air outlets 11 is related to the number of interior walls 21 or the room structure. Generally, there are four interior walls 21, so there are also four air outlets 11, with each air outlet 11 corresponding to one side of the interior wall. To increase the coverage width of the air outlets 11, the air outlets 11 are rectangular, and the long side of the air outlet 11 is parallel to or has a certain angle with the interior wall 21. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 When there are multiple interior walls 21, the number of air outlets 11 of the embedded air conditioner 10 also increases accordingly, such as five or six, and the air outlets 11 are set one-to-one with the interior walls 21.

[0048] Please see Figure 3 Each air outlet 11 is equipped with one or more distance sensors 13. The distance sensors 13 emit detection signals in a direction away from the center of the embedded air conditioner. The distance sensors 13 are used to detect the distance between the air outlet 11 and the indoor wall 21 on the side where it is located.

[0049] In some cases, two or more distance sensors 13 are installed at each air outlet 11. When two distance sensors 13 work simultaneously, they can detect the angle between the interior wall 21 and the long side of the air outlet 11, or detect the tilt direction of the interior wall, i.e., tilting to the left or right. When there are three or more distance sensors 13, and the three distance sensors 13 are not on the same straight line, they can detect the tilt of the plane containing the interior wall 21, including the tilt direction and tilt angle of the interior wall 21.

[0050] An air guide plate 12 is provided at the air outlet 11. The angle of the air guide plate 12 is adjustable, and the air guide plate 12 has a blocking position that blocks the air outlet 11 and an avoidance position that completely avoids the air outlet 11. Between the blocking position and the avoidance position, the air guide plate 12 has multiple air guiding angles, or the air guiding angle of the air guide plate 12 is continuously changing.

[0051] For a control method of an embedded air conditioner provided according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 2 The control methods for embedded air conditioners include:

[0052] S100: Obtain indoor temperature and set temperature.

[0053] S200: If the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is greater than the preset temperature, then the distance between each air outlet and the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located is detected to obtain multiple distance values.

[0054] S300: Adjusts the air volume of multiple air outlets according to multiple distance values, with the distance value and air volume being positively correlated.

[0055] In step S100, the indoor temperature can be obtained through the temperature sensor built into the air conditioner, and the user's set temperature can be obtained by reading the control parameters. In some cases, the air conditioner is equipped with an independent temperature detection device on the outside, and the signal of the temperature detection device is connected to the control unit of the air conditioner. In this case, the air conditioner can obtain the indoor temperature by reading the signal from the temperature detection device.

[0056] In step S200, it is determined that the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is greater than the preset temperature. This includes both cases where the set temperature is higher than the indoor temperature and lower than the indoor temperature. A difference greater than the preset temperature indicates uneven heating and cooling of the indoor air, meaning the airflow from multiple air outlets is unevenly distributed after circulating within the room. A distance sensor 13 located at each air outlet emits a detection signal (e.g., ultrasonic, infrared, or laser signal) to the indoor wall 21 on the side of the air outlet, thus obtaining the distance between the air outlet and the indoor wall. Multiple distance sensors at different air outlets can operate simultaneously or sequentially, obtaining multiple distance values, each corresponding to a different air outlet and indoor wall.

[0057] In step S300, the airflow of multiple air outlets is adjusted one-to-one according to multiple distance values, where the distance value is positively correlated with the airflow. As the distance increases, the airflow disperses over a larger space after exiting the outlet, thus requiring a larger airflow. In this embodiment, the greater the distance between the air outlet and the corresponding indoor wall, the greater the airflow. Without changing the size of the air outlet, a larger airflow results in a higher initial wind speed. Different air outlets have different initial wind speeds, and after traveling their respective distances, they can achieve the same or similar wind speeds when reaching the indoor wall. By changing direction and state at the indoor wall, a balance in wind speed and uniform heating / cooling can be maintained.

[0058] When an embedded air conditioner is running, if the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature exceeds the preset temperature, uneven airflow and inconsistent temperature distribution occur. Distance sensors at the air outlets detect the distance between each outlet and the corresponding interior wall. Based on this distance, the airflow from each outlet is adjusted accordingly; the greater the distance, the greater the airflow. This interaction between the air outlets and the corresponding walls ensures uniform airflow throughout the room, resulting in more even temperature distribution and a better user experience.

[0059] In some embodiments, the step of adjusting the air volume of multiple air outlets according to a one-to-one correspondence of multiple distance values ​​specifically includes:

[0060] S310. Adjust the air guide angle of the air guide plate at multiple air outlets according to multiple distance values, and the air guide angle corresponds to the air volume.

[0061] It is understandable that adjusting the air guide angle of the air outlet deflector can adjust the airflow volume. In this embodiment, the embedded air conditioner has four downward-facing air outlets. When the air guide plate is in a horizontal position, it completely blocks the air outlets; when the air guide plate is in a vertical position or the angle between it and the plane of the air outlet is greater than 90°, the air guide plate completely avoids the air outlets. As the air guide plate changes from 0° to 90°, the blocking ratio gradually decreases, and the airflow volume gradually increases. As the distance between the air outlet and the interior wall increases, the air guide angle of the air guide plate increases. Of course, in other structures, there are designs where the air guide angle decreases as the distance between the air outlet and the interior wall increases, as long as the air guide angle corresponds to the airflow volume.

[0062] In some cases, while keeping the position or angle of the air guide plate unchanged, the fan power of the air outlet can be adjusted according to the distance between the indoor wall and the air outlet, which can also adjust the air volume.

[0063] In some cases, the steps of adjusting the air guide angle of multiple air outlets according to multiple distance values ​​include:

[0064] S311. Determine the maximum distance value among multiple distance values, and adjust the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the maximum distance value to the maximum.

[0065] S312. Adjust the air guide angle of each air outlet according to the difference between the maximum distance value and each of the other distance values. The difference corresponds to the air guide angle.

[0066] In steps S311 and S312, the air guide angles of different air outlets are adjusted relative to each other. Multiple distance values ​​are compared to determine the maximum distance value, and the remaining air outlets are adjusted based on this maximum distance value. After determining the maximum distance value, the airflow of the outlet corresponding to that maximum distance value is adjusted to its maximum, and the air guide plate is adjusted to a clearance position. Then, the difference between each distance value and the maximum distance value is calculated. If the difference is smaller, it indicates a larger distance between the other interior wall and the air outlet corresponding to that interior wall; in this case, the airflow of that outlet is adjusted accordingly. If the difference is larger, it indicates a smaller distance between the other interior wall and the air outlet corresponding to that interior wall; in this case, the airflow of that outlet is reduced accordingly. Through these steps, a one-to-one correspondence between distance values ​​and airflow is established.

[0067] In some embodiments, the air guide angle of the air guide plate at each of the remaining air outlets is adjusted according to the difference between the maximum distance value and each of the remaining distance values, wherein the step of the difference corresponding to the air guide angle specifically includes:

[0068] S3121. If the difference is less than the first threshold, then control the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet to be located at the first air guide angle.

[0069] S3122. If the difference is determined to be between the first threshold and the second threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the second air guide angle.

[0070] S3123. If the difference is determined to be between the second threshold and the third threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the third air guide angle.

[0071] S3124. If the difference is determined to be between the third threshold and the fourth threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fourth air guide angle.

[0072] S3125. If the difference is greater than the fourth threshold, then control the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet to be located at the fifth air guide angle.

[0073] In steps S3121 to S3125, multiple thresholds are set to divide the distance between the indoor wall and the air outlet into multiple intervals. Different control strategies are adopted in different intervals so that the air guide angle of the air guide plate corresponds one-to-one with the distance.

[0074] For example, if the first threshold is 1m, the second threshold is 2m, the third threshold is 3m, and the fourth threshold is 4m, then the control logic is as follows:

[0075] If the maximum distance is m, and the distance between any air outlet and the interior wall on its side is n, then:

[0076] If mn < 1, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the first air guide angle. At this time, the distance between the indoor wall and the air outlet is not much different from the maximum distance. The first air guide angle can be the maximum air guide angle.

[0077] If 1≤mn<2, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the second air guide angle. At this time, the difference between the distance between the indoor wall and the air outlet and the maximum distance increases, and the distance decreases.

[0078] If 2≤mn<3, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the third air guide angle. At this time, the difference between the distance between the indoor wall and the air outlet and the maximum distance increases, and the distance decreases.

[0079] If 3≤mn<4, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fourth air guide angle. At this time, the difference between the distance between the indoor wall and the air outlet and the maximum distance increases, and the distance decreases.

[0080] If mn≥4, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fifth air guide angle, and the distance value is reduced.

[0081] In some embodiments, the step of obtaining the indoor temperature and the set temperature is followed by:

[0082] S210. If the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, then control each air outlet to output air at the maximum air volume, and control the air guide plate at each air outlet to be in the avoidance position.

[0083] In step S210, if the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, it means that the airflow in the room is relatively smooth, the airflow is uniform, and the temperature of the airflow is uniform, resulting in a good user experience. Therefore, the air outlet can be set to discharge air at the maximum airflow. The built-in air conditioner has higher power and higher energy efficiency.

[0084] In some embodiments, each air outlet is provided with multiple distance sensors, and there is a gap between adjacent distance sensors. The step of adjusting the airflow of multiple air outlets according to multiple distance values, where the distance value is positively correlated with the airflow, further includes:

[0085] S400 uses a distance sensor to detect the tilt of the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located.

[0086] S410. Adjust the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the indoor wall according to the inclination of the indoor wall.

[0087] In step S400, two or more distance sensors located at the same air outlet can detect multiple distance values ​​between the same indoor wall and the air outlet. If two or more distance values ​​are the same, it indicates that the indoor wall is parallel to the long side of the air outlet; if two or more distance values ​​are different, it indicates that there is an angle between the indoor wall and the long side of the air outlet, meaning the indoor wall is tilted relative to the long side of the air outlet. A tilted indoor wall may affect the airflow direction of the air outlet. For example, if the right side of the indoor wall is closer to the air outlet and the left side is farther, the indoor wall is tilted to the left, with the left side being the downwind side and the right side the upwind side. When the airflow from the air outlet is directed towards the left-tilted indoor wall, some of the airflow flows along the wall to the left, i.e., the downwind side. In this case, the airflow from the corresponding air outlet on the indoor wall needs to be increased to balance the portion flowing to the downwind side; simultaneously, the airflow from the downwind side outlet can be appropriately reduced to avoid excessive airflow due to the superposition of airflow from both sides.

[0088] In step S410, the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the indoor wall can be adjusted according to the inclination of the indoor wall.

[0089] In some embodiments, the step of adjusting the airflow volume of the air outlet corresponding to the indoor wall based on the inclination of the indoor wall specifically includes:

[0090] S411. If the direction of the interior wall parallel to the long side of the air outlet is determined, the air volume of the air outlet will remain unchanged.

[0091] S412. If it is determined that there is an angle between the interior wall and the long side of the air outlet, the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the interior wall is increased to the first preset air volume.

[0092] In step S411, it is determined that the indoor wall is parallel to the long side of the air outlet. At this time, the indoor wall is not tilted, and the air outlet will not be affected by the angle of the wall, so the air volume of the air outlet remains unchanged.

[0093] In step S412, there is an angle between the interior wall and the long side of the air outlet. At this time, the interior wall is tilted to the left or right. The interior wall will guide the air outlet to the downwind side, thereby reducing the air volume that should be on this side. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the interior wall to the first preset air volume to make up for the loss of air volume.

[0094] In other embodiments, the step of increasing the airflow volume corresponding to the air outlet of the interior wall to a first preset airflow volume is followed by:

[0095] S413. Based on the tilt direction of the indoor wall, reduce the air volume of the air outlet on the windward side of the indoor wall to the second preset air volume. The sum of the first preset air volume and the second preset air volume is equal to the sum of the original air volumes of the two air outlets.

[0096] In step S412, the interior wall will guide the airflow from the air outlet to the downwind side. In step S413, the airflow from the air outlet on the downwind side of the interior wall needs to be reduced to balance the excess airflow coming from the wall. The sum of the first preset airflow and the second preset airflow is equal to the sum of the original airflow from the two air outlets. This ensures the balance of indoor airflow and the uniformity of airflow from different air outlets.

[0097] In some embodiments, the step of adjusting the airflow of multiple air outlets according to multiple distance values ​​in a one-to-one correspondence, wherein the distance values ​​are positively correlated with the airflow, further includes:

[0098] S500: The air guide plates at multiple air outlets swing at different angles at the same time. When multiple air guide plates swing outward or inward simultaneously relative to the center of the embedded air conditioner, the swing angles at the same time differ by a predetermined angle.

[0099] In step S500, the oscillation of the air guide vanes allows the airflow from the air conditioner to circulate, improving the air delivery effect, enhancing the uniformity of indoor airflow and the uniformity of temperature, and eliminating changes in the size of the airflow distribution range, making it more comfortable for users. In addition, because the oscillation angles of each air guide vane are different, the overall opening of the air outlet of the air conditioner is balanced, reducing air delivery noise and making the noise relatively stable, resulting in less noise pollution.

[0100] Please refer to the embedded air conditioner provided according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 When the embedded air conditioner is running, it executes the control method for the embedded air conditioner provided according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0101] When an embedded air conditioner is running, if the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature exceeds the preset temperature, uneven airflow and inconsistent temperature distribution occur. Distance sensors at the air outlets detect the distance between each outlet and the corresponding interior wall. Based on this distance, the airflow from each outlet is adjusted accordingly; the greater the distance, the greater the airflow. This interaction between the air outlets and the corresponding walls ensures uniform airflow throughout the room, resulting in more even temperature distribution and a better user experience.

[0102] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for an embedded air conditioner, characterized in that, The embedded air conditioner includes multiple air outlets, and a distance sensor is installed at each of the multiple air outlets. The distance sensor emits a detection signal in a direction away from the center of the embedded air conditioner. The control method of the embedded air conditioner includes: Get the indoor temperature and the set temperature; If the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, then the distance between each air outlet and the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located is detected to obtain multiple distance values; The air volume of the multiple air outlets is adjusted according to the multiple distance values ​​in a one-to-one correspondence, and the distance values ​​are positively correlated with the air volume; The tilt of the indoor wall on the side where the air outlet is located is detected by the distance sensor; If the interior wall is parallel to the long side of the air outlet, the air volume of the air outlet will remain constant. If it is determined that there is an angle between the interior wall and the long side of the air outlet, then the air volume of the air outlet corresponding to the interior wall is increased to a first preset air volume.

2. The control method for an embedded air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the air volume of the multiple air outlets according to the multiple distance values ​​in a one-to-one correspondence specifically includes: The air guide angle of the air guide plate at the multiple air outlets is adjusted according to the multiple distance values, and the air guide angle corresponds to the air volume.

3. The control method for an embedded air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the air guide angle of the air guide plates at the multiple air outlets according to the multiple distance values ​​specifically includes: Determine the maximum distance value among the multiple distance values, and adjust the airflow of the air outlet corresponding to the maximum distance value to the maximum; The air guide angle of each of the remaining air outlets is adjusted according to the difference between the maximum distance value and each of the other distance values, and the difference corresponds to the air guide angle.

4. The control method for an embedded air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the air guide angle of each of the remaining air outlets according to the difference between the maximum distance value and each of the other distance values, wherein the difference corresponds to the air guide angle, specifically includes: If the difference is determined to be less than a first threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at a first air guide angle; If the difference is determined to be between the first threshold and the second threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the second air guide angle. If the difference is determined to be between the second threshold and the third threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the third air guide angle; If the difference is determined to be between the third threshold and the fourth threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fourth air guide angle; If the difference is determined to be greater than the fourth threshold, then the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet is controlled to be located at the fifth air guide angle.

5. The control method for an embedded air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of obtaining the indoor temperature and the set temperature are then followed by: If the difference between the set temperature and the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, then each air outlet is controlled to output air at the maximum air volume, and the air guide plate at each air outlet is controlled to be in an avoidance position.

6. The control method for an embedded air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the air outlets is provided with multiple distance sensors, and there is a gap between adjacent distance sensors.

7. The control method for an embedded air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the airflow of multiple air outlets according to a one-to-one correspondence of multiple distance values, wherein the distance values ​​are positively correlated with the airflow, further includes: The air guide plates at the multiple air outlets swing at different angles at the same time. When the multiple air guide plates swing outward or inward simultaneously relative to the center of the embedded air conditioner, the swing angles at the same time differ by a predetermined angle.

8. An embedded air conditioner, characterized in that, The embedded air conditioner executes the control method of the embedded air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 during operation.

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