Control method of air conditioner with solution dehumidification function and air conditioner

Abstract

The present application relates to air conditioner technical field, especially to a kind of control method and air conditioner with solution dehumidification function of air conditioner, the control method of air conditioner includes: in response to the instruction of standby mode, indoor humidity and indoor temperature are continuously obtained;According to indoor temperature and indoor humidity, the dehumidification cycle of solution dehumidification device is adjusted, and the indoor fan of air conditioner is adjusted to the lowest speed;Wherein, dehumidification cycle is negatively related with indoor humidity.Air conditioner starts solution dehumidification device in standby state, reduces the influence of indoor humidity on air conditioner operation, improves the use experience of user.Lowering indoor humidity before running heating mode can improve the user's body temperature, and users can feel warmer.Lowering indoor humidity before running cooling mode can reduce the refrigeration capacity required for dehumidification, reduce indoor latent heat, help to increase the proportion of indoor sensible heat, can quickly improve indoor temperature, reduce the energy consumption of air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the widespread use of household appliances, air conditioners have become indispensable in daily life. In actual use, indoor humidity affects the cooling and heating performance of an air conditioner. For example, during cooling, most of the cooling capacity is wasted on dehumidification, resulting in slower cooling, a poorer user experience, and higher energy consumption. During heating, at the same temperature, higher indoor humidity makes the perceived temperature lower, severely impacting the 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 air conditioner with a solution dehumidification function, which can control the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to indoor temperature and humidity, thereby eliminating the impact of humidity on the air conditioner's heating or cooling operation and improving the user experience.

[0004] The present invention also provides an air conditioner.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a control method for an air conditioner with a solution dehumidification function is provided, wherein a solution dehumidification device is provided at the air inlet of the air conditioner, and the control method for the air conditioner with the solution dehumidification function includes:

[0006] In response to the command to enter standby mode, it continuously acquires indoor humidity and indoor temperature;

[0007] The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity, and the indoor fan of the air conditioner is adjusted to the lowest fan speed; wherein, the dehumidification cycle is negatively correlated with the indoor humidity.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity specifically includes:

[0009] If the indoor temperature is determined to be greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold, then the humidity level is determined based on the indoor humidity.

[0010] The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the humidity level, wherein the humidity level corresponds to the dehumidification cycle.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining the humidity level based on the indoor humidity specifically includes:

[0012] If the indoor humidity is determined to be greater than the first humidity level, then the humidity level is the first level.

[0013] If the indoor humidity is determined to be between the first humidity and the second humidity, then the humidity level is the second level.

[0014] If the indoor humidity is determined to be between the second humidity and the third humidity, then the humidity level is the third level;

[0015] The humidity levels decrease sequentially from the first humidity to the second humidity to the third humidity.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the humidity level specifically includes:

[0017] If the humidity level is determined to be the first level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time at first intervals.

[0018] If the humidity level is determined to be the second level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time at second intervals;

[0019] If the humidity level is determined to be the third level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time every third time interval;

[0020] The durations of the first duration, the second duration, and the third duration increase sequentially.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the steps of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity, and adjusting the indoor fan of the air conditioner to the lowest fan speed, further include:

[0022] In response to the operation command, the operating mode of the air conditioner and the indoor humidity are obtained;

[0023] The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the operating mode and the indoor humidity.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the operating mode and the indoor humidity specifically includes:

[0025] If the operating mode is determined to be heating mode, the hot air from the air conditioner is introduced into the solution dehumidification device as a heat source, and the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

[0026] If the operating mode is determined to be cooling mode, then electric heating is used as the heat source for the solution dehumidification device, and the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity further includes:

[0028] Obtain interior decoration information, which includes at least the area of ​​glass, the area of ​​flooring, and the area of ​​wooden furniture;

[0029] The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to at least one of the glass area, the floor area, and the wooden furniture area.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on at least one of the glass area, the floor area, and the wooden furniture area specifically includes:

[0031] The humidity correction factor is determined based on the glass area.

[0032] The corrected indoor humidity is determined based on the humidity correction factor and the indoor humidity, and the glass area is positively correlated with the humidity correction factor.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of responding to the instruction for standby mode further includes:

[0034] To obtain the amount of condensation on the glass surface;

[0035] The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the amount of condensation on the glass surface.

[0036] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements a control method for an air conditioner with a solution dehumidification function according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0037] The above-described one or more technical solutions of this invention have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0038] According to the control method of an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function provided in the embodiments of the present invention, a solution dehumidification device is provided at the air inlet of the air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner includes: continuously acquiring indoor humidity and indoor temperature in response to a standby mode command; adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the indoor temperature and indoor humidity, and adjusting the indoor fan of the air conditioner to the lowest fan speed; wherein, the dehumidification cycle is negatively correlated with the indoor humidity. When the air conditioner operates the solution dehumidification device in standby mode, it can actively reduce indoor humidity, reduce the impact of indoor humidity on the operation of the air conditioner, and improve the user experience. The higher the indoor humidity, the shorter the dehumidification cycle, and the better the dehumidification effect. Reducing indoor humidity before running the heating mode can increase the user's perceived temperature, making the user feel warmer. Reducing indoor humidity before running the cooling mode can reduce the cooling capacity required for dehumidification, reduce indoor latent heat, help increase the proportion of indoor sensible heat, quickly improve the indoor temperature, and reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioner. Attached Figure Description

[0039] 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.

[0040] Figure 1 This is one of the flowcharts for a control method of an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 The second flowchart is a control method for an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the invention is equipped with a solution dehumidification device at the air inlet. The solution dehumidification device includes a solution dehumidification unit, an evaporative cooling unit, a solution concentration and regeneration unit, a vacuum condensation unit, and a heating unit. The solution dehumidification unit dehumidifies the ambient air entering the device using a solution dehumidification method. The evaporative cooling unit cools the circulating water in the air conditioner using evaporative cooling to obtain chilled water. The solution concentration and regeneration unit concentrates the dehumidified solution (which has been reduced in concentration after dehumidification) from the solution dehumidification unit and then returns it to the solution dehumidification unit for recycling. The heating unit provides a heat source for the solution concentration and regeneration unit. It is understood that the inlet and outlet directions of the solution concentration and regeneration unit and the heating unit can be different for different heat sources. By using the heating unit in conjunction with the solution concentration and regeneration unit to reuse the dehumidified solution, solution concentration and regeneration can be achieved. Multiple low-temperature heat sources, as low as approximately 40°C, can be used, thus significantly improving the utilization range and efficiency of the heat source, enhancing the energy efficiency of solution dehumidification and evaporative cooling, and improving the chilled water output effect of the combined solution dehumidification and cooling evaporation.

[0048] It should be noted that the heating unit can be heated by electricity, by the heat dissipated by the refrigerant circulation loop, or by the hot air generated by the air conditioner.

[0049] For a control method of an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Control methods for air conditioners with solution dehumidification function include:

[0050] S100 continuously acquires indoor humidity and indoor temperature in response to standby mode commands.

[0051] S200. Adjust the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the indoor temperature and humidity, and adjust the indoor fan of the air conditioner to the lowest fan speed; wherein, the dehumidification cycle is negatively correlated with the indoor humidity.

[0052] In step S100, a solution dehumidification device is installed at the air inlet of the air conditioner. This device can share a control system with the air conditioner or have a separate control system. When the air conditioner is in standby mode, it continuously acquires indoor humidity and temperature, adjusting the humidity in advance to avoid affecting the air conditioner's heating or cooling mode. Since the air conditioner itself has humidity and temperature sensors, the solution dehumidification device can operate based on the signals from these sensors. In some cases, the solution dehumidification device itself includes both humidity and temperature sensors.

[0053] In the S200, the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is controlled according to the indoor temperature and humidity. That is, when the indoor temperature and humidity meet the corresponding preset conditions, the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted. This can adjust the indoor humidity before the air conditioner officially starts the cooling mode and heating mode, so as to avoid the indoor humidity affecting the operation of the air conditioner and improve the user's comfort.

[0054] It should be noted that the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidifier varies depending on the indoor temperature and humidity, making it more widely applicable. Furthermore, as indoor humidity increases, the dehumidification cycle shortens, improving dehumidification efficiency. In standby mode, when the air conditioner is not running, adjusting the indoor fan to its lowest speed promotes air circulation and removes moisture from the air. The indoor fan speed should not be too high to avoid re-evaporating the liquid droplets on the solution dehumidifier unit. The lowest speed ensures air circulation, improves dehumidification efficiency, and slows down the re-evaporation of already condensed droplets.

[0055] According to the control method for an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function provided in the embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner operates the solution dehumidification device in standby mode, which can reduce indoor humidity, reduce the impact of indoor humidity on the operation of the air conditioner, and improve the user experience. Reducing indoor humidity before operating the heating mode can increase the user's perceived temperature, making them feel warmer. Reducing indoor humidity before operating the cooling mode can reduce the cooling capacity required for dehumidification, reduce latent heat, help increase the proportion of sensible heat, quickly improve indoor temperature, and reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioner.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of controlling the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on indoor temperature and indoor humidity specifically includes:

[0057] S210. If the indoor temperature is determined to be greater than the first temperature threshold or less than the second temperature threshold, then the humidity level is determined based on the indoor humidity.

[0058] S220. Adjust the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the humidity level, wherein the humidity level corresponds to the dehumidification cycle.

[0059] In step S210, indoor humidity affects both the cooling and heating modes of the air conditioner. For example, when the indoor temperature is above 28 degrees Celsius, the air conditioner will soon switch to cooling mode. Lowering the indoor humidity before switching to cooling mode reduces the cooling capacity required for dehumidification, decreases latent heat, helps increase the proportion of sensible heat, quickly improves the indoor temperature, and reduces the air conditioner's energy consumption. When the indoor temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius, the air conditioner will soon switch to heating mode. Lowering the indoor humidity before switching to heating mode increases the perceived temperature for the user, making them feel warmer. The solution dehumidifier can adopt different dehumidification modes depending on the indoor humidity. Therefore, the humidity level can be determined based on the indoor humidity, and the dehumidification mode can be adjusted accordingly.

[0060] In step S220, the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the humidity level. Different humidity levels correspond to different dehumidification cycles. The higher the humidity level, the shorter the dehumidification cycle and the higher the indoor dehumidification efficiency, so as to minimize the impact of humidity.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining the humidity level based on indoor humidity specifically includes:

[0062] S211. If the indoor humidity is determined to be greater than the first humidity level, then the humidity level is the first level.

[0063] S212. If the indoor humidity is determined to be between the first humidity level and the second humidity level, then the humidity level is the second level.

[0064] S213. If the indoor humidity is determined to be between the second and third humidity levels, then the humidity level is the third level.

[0065] The humidity levels decrease sequentially from first to third, meaning the humidity levels corresponding to the first, second, and third levels gradually decrease.

[0066] For example: when the indoor humidity is >90%, the humidity level is Level 1; when the indoor humidity is ≥70% (90% > 70%), the humidity level is Level 2; when the indoor humidity is ≥50% (70% > 50%), the humidity level is Level 3; when the indoor humidity is >50%, the humidity level is Level 4. At this point, the indoor humidity has little impact on the operation of the air conditioner and no action is required.

[0067] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the humidity level specifically includes:

[0068] S221. If the humidity level is determined to be the first level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time at each first time interval;

[0069] S222. If the humidity level is determined to be the second level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time at the second interval.

[0070] S223. If the humidity level is determined to be the third level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device will be controlled to run for a preset time every third time interval.

[0071] The durations of the first, second, and third time periods increase sequentially, meaning that the higher the humidity level, the shorter the dehumidification cycle and the higher the indoor dehumidification efficiency.

[0072] In steps S221 to S223, when the humidity level is high, the cycle of the solution dehumidification device is shortened. That is, the higher the humidity, the more frequently the solution dehumidification device is activated, which improves the efficiency of indoor dehumidification and allows the air conditioner to be in a healthy indoor humidity environment before running the cooling mode and heating mode.

[0073] For example, when the indoor humidity is >90%, the humidity level is Level 1, and the electric heating of the solution dehumidifier runs for 1 minute every 10 minutes; when the indoor humidity is ≥70% (90%), the humidity level is Level 2, and the electric heating of the solution dehumidifier runs for 1 minute every 20 minutes; when the indoor humidity is ≥50% (70%), the humidity level is Level 3, and the electric heating of the solution dehumidifier runs for 1 minute every 40 minutes; when the indoor humidity is >50%, the humidity level is Level 4, and no treatment is performed.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the steps of controlling the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity, and adjusting the fan speed mode of the air conditioner to a low fan speed mode, further include:

[0075] S300: In response to the operation command, obtain the air conditioner's operating mode and indoor humidity.

[0076] S310. Adjust the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the operating mode and indoor humidity.

[0077] In steps S100 to S200, the air conditioner activates the solution dehumidification device in standby mode, which adjusts the indoor humidity before the air conditioner starts operating, reducing its impact. In steps S300 to S310, when the air conditioner is running, the operation of the solution dehumidification device is controlled according to the air conditioner's operating mode and the indoor humidity. Under different operating modes, the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

[0078] When an air conditioner operates in cooling mode, it reduces indoor humidity, which decreases the cooling capacity required for dehumidification, reduces latent heat, and helps increase the proportion of sensible heat, thus quickly improving indoor temperature and reducing the air conditioner's energy consumption. When an air conditioner operates in heating mode, it reduces indoor humidity, which increases the perceived temperature for users, making them feel warmer.

[0079] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the steps of operating the indoor humidity control solution dehumidification device, based on the operating mode and the operating procedure, specifically include:

[0080] S311. If the operating mode is determined to be heating mode, the hot air from the air conditioner is introduced into the solution dehumidification device as a heat source, and the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

[0081] S312. If the operating mode is determined to be cooling mode, then electric heating will be used as the heat source for the solution dehumidification device, and the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device will be adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

[0082] In step S311, when the air conditioner is running in heating mode, the hot air from the air conditioner is used as the heat source for the solution dehumidification device to regenerate the solution, and then the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

[0083] For example, when the indoor humidity is >90%, a portion of the hot air from the air conditioner is drawn to the solution dehumidifier for regeneration every 10 minutes for 1 minute; when the indoor humidity is ≥70% (90%), a portion of the hot air from the air conditioner is drawn to the solution dehumidifier for regeneration every 20 minutes for 1 minute; when the indoor humidity is ≥50% (70%), a portion of the hot air from the air conditioner is drawn to the solution dehumidifier for regeneration every 40 minutes for 1 minute; when the indoor humidity is >50%, no treatment is performed.

[0084] In step S312, when the air conditioner is running in cooling mode, the solution regeneration operation is achieved by electric heating.

[0085] For example, when the indoor humidity is >90%, the electric heating of the solution dehumidifier will run for 1 minute every 10 minutes; when the indoor humidity is ≥70%, the electric heating of the solution dehumidifier will run for 1 minute every 20 minutes; when the indoor humidity is ≥50%, the electric heating of the solution dehumidifier will run for 1 minute every 40 minutes; when the indoor humidity is >50%, no treatment will be performed.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of controlling the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on indoor temperature and indoor humidity further includes:

[0087] S400. Obtain interior decoration information, which shall include at least the area of ​​glass, flooring, and wooden furniture.

[0088] S410. Adjust the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to at least one of the glass area, floor area, and wooden furniture area.

[0089] In steps S400 and S410, the interior decoration information includes at least the glass area, floor area, or wooden furniture area. When the glass area and floor area are large, condensation is more likely to occur on the glass and floor, thus requiring faster dehumidification. Similarly, when the wooden furniture area is large, higher indoor humidity can lead to mold growth on the furniture, necessitating faster dehumidification as well. In this embodiment, controlling the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the interior decoration information can reduce condensation on indoor walls or floors and prevent mold growth on wooden furniture. When using this device, one or more of the glass area, floor area, and wooden furniture area can be considered as influencing factors.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, if the interior decoration information includes the glass area, then the step of controlling the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device based on the interior decoration information specifically includes:

[0091] S411. Determine the humidity correction factor based on the glass area.

[0092] S412. Determine the corrected indoor humidity based on the humidity correction factor and indoor humidity. The glass area is positively correlated with the humidity correction factor.

[0093] In steps S411 and S412, the larger the glass area, the greater the risk of indoor condensation. Therefore, dehumidification is required as soon as possible. The humidity correction coefficient is determined based on the glass area. The larger the glass area, the larger the humidity compensation coefficient. At this time, the indoor humidity is more likely to reach the humidity threshold. For example, if the indoor humidity is 60%, the humidity compensation coefficient is 1.2 when the glass area is large, and the compensated indoor humidity is 72%. When the glass area is further increased, the humidity compensation coefficient is 1.5, and the compensated indoor humidity is 90%, which has reached the first humidity threshold.

[0094] In some embodiments, the glass area, floor area, and wooden furniture area can be converted, for example, 1 square meter of floor can be converted into 0.5 square meters of glass area, and 1 square meter of wooden furniture can be converted into 1.5 square meters of glass area. Taking into account the impact of indoor humidity on interior decoration, a dehumidification strategy is then determined, and the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is controlled.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of responding to a standby mode instruction further includes:

[0096] S500: Obtain the amount of condensation on the glass surface.

[0097] S510. Adjust the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the amount of condensation on the glass surface.

[0098] In steps S500 and S510, a condensation detection device is installed on the surface of some or all of the glass in the room. The condensation detection device detects whether condensation appears on the glass surface and the amount of condensation. The amount of condensation is used to adjust the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device. If condensation appears on the glass surface, the solution dehumidification device is activated in a timely manner to reduce the indoor humidity as quickly as possible and improve the user experience.

[0099] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method of the air conditioner with solution dehumidification function according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0100] When the air conditioner is in standby mode, it continuously monitors indoor humidity and temperature. Based on these data, it adjusts the dehumidification cycle of the dehumidification device and sets the indoor fan to its lowest speed. The dehumidification cycle is negatively correlated with indoor humidity. Operating the dehumidification device in standby mode actively reduces indoor humidity, minimizing its impact on the air conditioner's operation and improving the user experience. Higher indoor humidity necessitates a shorter dehumidification cycle and better dehumidification performance. Lowering indoor humidity before operating heating mode increases the perceived temperature, making the air conditioner feel warmer. Lowering indoor humidity before operating cooling mode reduces the cooling load required for dehumidification, decreases latent heat, increases the proportion of sensible heat, quickly improves indoor temperature, and reduces the air conditioner's energy consumption.

[0101] 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 air conditioner with solution dehumidification function, characterized in that, The air conditioner is equipped with a solution dehumidification device at its air inlet, and the control method for the air conditioner with solution dehumidification function includes: In response to the command to enter standby mode, it continuously acquires indoor humidity and indoor temperature; The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity, and the indoor fan of the air conditioner is adjusted to the lowest fan speed; wherein, the dehumidification cycle is negatively correlated with the indoor humidity; The steps of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity, and adjusting the indoor fan of the air conditioner to the lowest fan speed, further include: In response to the operation command, the operating mode of the air conditioner and the indoor humidity are obtained; Adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the operating mode and the indoor humidity specifically includes: If the operating mode is determined to be heating mode, the hot air from the air conditioner is introduced into the solution dehumidification device as a heat source, and the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity. If the operating mode is determined to be cooling mode, then electric heating is used as the heat source for the solution dehumidification device, and the solution regeneration cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the indoor humidity.

2. The control method for an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity specifically includes: If the indoor temperature is determined to be greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold, then the humidity level is determined based on the indoor humidity. The dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device is adjusted according to the humidity level, wherein the humidity level corresponds to the dehumidification cycle.

3. The control method for an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining the humidity level based on the indoor humidity specifically includes: If the indoor humidity is determined to be greater than the first humidity level, then the humidity level is the first level. If the indoor humidity is determined to be between the first humidity and the second humidity, then the humidity level is the second level. If the indoor humidity is determined to be between the second humidity and the third humidity, then the humidity level is the third level; The humidity levels decrease sequentially from the first humidity to the second humidity to the third humidity.

4. The control method for an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the dehumidification cycle of the solution dehumidification device according to the humidity level specifically includes: If the humidity level is determined to be the first level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time at first intervals. If the humidity level is determined to be the second level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time at second intervals; If the humidity level is determined to be the third level, then the electric heating of the solution dehumidification device is controlled to run for a preset time every third time interval; The durations of the first duration, the second duration, and the third duration increase sequentially.

5. An air conditioner, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the steps of the control method for an air conditioner with solution dehumidification function as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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