Method and device for dust prevention of air conditioner, air conditioner and storage medium

By detecting the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner and the distance from people, the intensity of electrostatic dust removal and automatic control devices are dynamically adjusted, solving the problem of inaccurate dust removal by air conditioners in different environments, and improving the dust prevention effect of air conditioners and user experience.

CN116642252BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
Filing Date
2022-02-16
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioners cannot adjust their dust removal performance according to actual conditions in different environments, resulting in inaccurate dust removal and affecting user experience and health.

Method used

By detecting the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner, the intensity of electrostatic dust removal is dynamically adjusted. Combined with infrared image sensors or distance sensors to monitor the distance to personnel, the electrostatic elimination and drying devices are automatically controlled to remove dust and clean up dust in a timely manner.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and dust prevention effect of air conditioner dust removal, ensures user safety, reduces resource waste, and simplifies user operation.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for dust prevention of an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising an electrostatic generating device, the method comprising the following steps: obtaining the diameter of suspended particulate matters in an air outlet grille area of the air conditioner; determining the strength of electrostatic according to the diameter of the suspended particulate matters; and controlling the electrostatic generating device to apply the electrostatic of the strength to the air outlet grille area of the air conditioner. According to the method, the strength of electrostatic dust removal can be adjusted according to actual conditions, the process of electrostatic dust removal is adapted to the actual conditions, the accuracy of dust removal of the air conditioner is improved, and the dust prevention effect of the air conditioner is improved. The application further discloses a device for dust prevention of an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, such as a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for dust prevention in air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of society, air conditioners have become an essential appliance in family life. When air conditioners are not in use, dust easily accumulates. When the air conditioner is turned on again, the accumulated dust is blown out, which not only directly affects the user's experience but may also have adverse effects on the user's health.

[0003] A related technology discloses an indoor air conditioner unit, including a housing with an air inlet formed thereon. The housing has a water collection tray for collecting condensate inside. The housing also includes an electrostatic dust removal component, which is disposed between the air inlet and the water collection tray to adsorb dust in part of the air entering through the air inlet and guide it into the water collection tray.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] In real life, different environments lead to varying levels of dust, and this solution cannot be adjusted according to the actual situation, resulting in inaccurate dust removal and consequently poor dust prevention performance of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for dust prevention in air conditioners, to improve the accuracy of the dust removal process and enhance the dust prevention effect.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method includes: obtaining the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area of ​​an air conditioner; determining the intensity of static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles; and controlling a static electricity generator to apply the intensity of static electricity to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0009] Optionally, after determining the intensity of static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles, the method further includes: obtaining the distance between the air conditioner and the person; and controlling the static electricity elimination device to eliminate static electricity when the distance is less than or equal to a preset value.

[0010] Optionally, the preset value ranges from [10cm, 50cm].

[0011] Optionally, the static electricity elimination device is controlled to spray water mist onto the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0012] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a drying device. After the control electrostatic elimination device sprays water mist onto the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, it further includes: obtaining the distance between the air conditioner and the person; and if the distance is greater than a preset value, controlling the drying device to dry the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0013] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a dust removal device. After determining the intensity of static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles, the device further includes: obtaining the amount of dust in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; and controlling the dust removal device to remove dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner when the amount of dust is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.

[0014] Optionally, after the dust removal device removes dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, it further includes sending a cleaning command to the sweeping robot.

[0015] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the above-described method for dust prevention in an air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an electrostatic generator configured to controllably apply electrostatics to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; an electrostatic eliminator configured to controllably eliminate electrostatics in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; a drying device configured to controllably dry the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; a dust removal device configured to controllably remove dust; and the aforementioned dust prevention device for the air conditioner.

[0017] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the above-described method for dust prevention in an air conditioner.

[0018] The method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for dust prevention in air conditioners provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] This solution can adjust the intensity of electrostatic dust removal according to the actual conditions at the air outlet grille of the air conditioner, so that the electrostatic dust removal process is adapted to the actual situation, thereby improving the accuracy of air conditioner dust removal and thus enhancing the dust prevention effect of the air conditioner.

[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a method for dust prevention in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for dust prevention in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for dust prevention in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another method for dust prevention in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a dustproof device for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0029] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0030] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0031] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0032] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0033] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a method for dust prevention in an air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. This method can be executed either within the air conditioner or in a server communicating with the air conditioner. In this embodiment, the solution is described using the air conditioner's processor as the executing entity.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 As shown, the method for dust prevention in air conditioners includes:

[0036] S101, the processor obtains the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0037] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet grille area 20 of the air conditioner includes the air outlet grille body of the air conditioner and the gap between the air outlet grille bodies.

[0038] S102, the processor determines the strength of the static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles.

[0039] S103, the processor controls the static electricity generator to apply static electricity of this intensity to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0040] The method for dust prevention of air conditioners provided in this disclosure can achieve at least the following technical effects: This solution can adjust the intensity of electrostatic dust removal according to the actual condition of the air outlet grille of the air conditioner, so that the electrostatic dust removal process is adapted to the actual situation, thereby improving the accuracy of air conditioner dust removal and thus enhancing the dust prevention effect of the air conditioner.

[0041] Optionally, an air particle sensor can be used to detect the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner and send the detected diameter data to the air conditioner's processor. This allows for more accurate detection of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area, more precise determination of the required electrostatic intensity, and thus improves the accuracy of dust removal and enhances dust prevention.

[0042] Optionally, the processor determines the electrostatic intensity based on the diameter of the suspended particles, including: obtaining the correspondence between the electrostatic intensity and the diameter of the suspended particles that can be adsorbed through experiments; and obtaining the electrostatic intensity based on the diameter of the suspended particles and the corresponding table. This allows for a more accurate determination of the required electrostatic intensity, thereby improving the dust-proofing effect of the air conditioner. Furthermore, in practical applications, stored data can be directly accessed without complex calculations, simplifying operation.

[0043] Optionally, the method provided in this embodiment can be executed in response to a shutdown command from the air conditioner. This allows the air conditioner's dust filter to be automatically activated when the air conditioner is turned off, eliminating the need for manual settings by the user.

[0044] Alternatively, the method provided in this embodiment can also be executed in response to a user's dust removal command. This ensures that the dust removal process matches the user's actual needs, avoiding unnecessary dust removal that could lead to resource waste.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a method for dust prevention in an air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. This method can be executed either within the air conditioner or in a server communicating with the air conditioner. In this embodiment, the solution is described using the air conditioner's processor as the executing entity.

[0046] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the method for dust prevention in air conditioners includes:

[0047] S301, the processor obtains the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0048] S302, the processor determines the strength of the static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles.

[0049] S303, the processor controls the electrostatic generator to apply static electricity of this intensity to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0050] S304, the processor obtains the distance between the air conditioner and the person.

[0051] S305, when the distance is less than or equal to a preset value, the processor controls the static elimination device to eliminate static electricity.

[0052] The dust removal method for air conditioners provided in this disclosure can achieve at least the following technical effects: This solution can adjust the intensity of electrostatic dust removal according to the actual conditions at the air outlet grille of the air conditioner, making the electrostatic dust removal process adaptable to the actual situation, thereby improving the accuracy of air conditioner dust removal and thus enhancing the dust removal effect of the air conditioner. Furthermore, it can automatically eliminate static electricity when people are too close to the air conditioner, thereby avoiding discomfort caused by static electricity to users.

[0053] Optionally, the distance between the air conditioner and people can be obtained using an infrared image sensor. Specifically, after obtaining an infrared image of the space or area where the air conditioner is located using an infrared image sensor, the distance between the air conditioner and people can be determined by analyzing the image. This allows for a more accurate determination of the distance between the air conditioner and people, which in turn facilitates the timely control of the static eliminator to eliminate static electricity. This avoids adverse effects of static electricity on users, reduces misjudgments, and prevents unnecessary static elimination. Furthermore, the installation location requirements for the infrared image sensor are relatively low.

[0054] Alternatively, the distance between the air conditioner and a person can be obtained using a distance sensor. More specifically, the distance sensor can be an infrared distance sensor, a laser distance sensor, or an ultrasonic distance sensor. This allows for a more accurate determination of the distance between the air conditioner and the person, facilitating the timely control of the static eliminator to eliminate static electricity. This avoids adverse effects on the user from static electricity, reduces misjudgments, and prevents unnecessary static elimination. Furthermore, the distance sensor can directly measure the distance data without analysis, simplifying operation.

[0055] Among these factors, the distance between the air conditioner and the person can be the shortest distance between the air conditioner's air outlet grille and the person. Since the static electricity generated by the static generator is mainly concentrated in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, using the distance between the air outlet grille and the person as a criterion is more accurate and can effectively prevent people from experiencing discomfort due to being too close to static electricity.

[0056] The distance between the air conditioner and people can also be the shortest possible distance. This further prevents people from getting too close to the air conditioner, which could cause static electricity and discomfort for the user.

[0057] Optionally, the preset value ranges from [10cm, 50cm]. More specifically, it can be 10cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm, or 50cm. This limits the preset value to a suitable range, avoiding both situations where the preset value is too small, leading to insufficient static electricity elimination and causing adverse effects on the user, and situations where the preset value is too small, resulting in unnecessary static electricity elimination or frequent static electricity elimination.

[0058] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a method for dust prevention in an air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. This method can be executed either within the air conditioner or in a server communicating with the air conditioner. In this embodiment, the solution is described using the air conditioner's processor as the executing entity.

[0059] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the method for dust prevention in air conditioners includes:

[0060] S401, the processor obtains the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0061] S402, the processor determines the strength of the static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles.

[0062] S403, the processor controls the electrostatic generator to apply static electricity of this intensity to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0063] S404, the processor obtains the distance between the air conditioner and the person.

[0064] S405, when the distance is less than or equal to a preset value, the processor controls the static eliminator to spray water mist onto the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0065] The static electricity elimination device is an atomizing jet.

[0066] S406, the processor obtains the distance between the air conditioner and the person.

[0067] S407, when the distance is greater than a preset value, the processor controls the drying device to dry the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0068] The dust removal method for air conditioners provided in this disclosure can achieve at least the following technical effects: This solution can adjust the intensity of electrostatic dust removal according to the actual conditions at the air outlet grille of the air conditioner, making the electrostatic dust removal process adaptable to the actual situation, thereby improving the accuracy of air conditioner dust removal and thus enhancing the dust removal effect of the air conditioner. Furthermore, when people are too close to the air conditioner, water mist can be automatically sprayed onto the air outlet grille area to eliminate static electricity, and the area will automatically dry after the people move away, without requiring manual operation by the user.

[0069] Optionally, the processor controls the drying device to dry the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner by controlling the heating wire embedded in the grille to heat it. This dries the water mist on the surface of the grille, facilitating subsequent electrostatic dust removal.

[0070] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of a method for dust prevention in an air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. This method can be executed either within the air conditioner or in a server communicating with the air conditioner. In this embodiment, the solution is described using the air conditioner's processor as the executing entity.

[0071] Combination Figure 5 As shown, the method for dust prevention in air conditioners includes:

[0072] S501, the processor obtains the diameter of suspended particles in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0073] S502, the processor determines the strength of the static electricity based on the diameter of the suspended particles.

[0074] S503, the processor controls the electrostatic generator to apply static electricity of this intensity to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0075] S504, the processor obtains the amount of dust in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0076] S505: When the amount of dust is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, the processor controls the dust removal device to remove dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0077] The dust removal method for air conditioners provided in this disclosure can achieve at least the following technical effects: This solution can adjust the intensity of electrostatic dust removal according to the actual conditions at the air outlet grille of the air conditioner, making the electrostatic dust removal process adaptable to the actual situation, thereby improving the accuracy of air conditioner dust removal and thus enhancing the dust removal effect of the air conditioner. Furthermore, it can automatically remove dust when it accumulates to a certain level, eliminating the need for manual cleaning by the user.

[0078] Optionally, the processor obtains the amount of dust in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner by: sending a start command to a resistance sensor, controlling the resistance sensor to detect the resistance of the air outlet grille, and determining the amount of dust based on the change in the resistance of the air outlet grille. Since the amount of dust at the air outlet grille can affect the resistance of the air outlet grille, the degree of dust accumulation at the air outlet grille can be determined by detecting the resistance of the air outlet grille.

[0079] Optionally, the dust level is considered to be greater than or equal to a preset threshold if the rate of change of the outlet grille resistance is greater than or equal to a preset threshold. In this way, the degree of dust accumulation at the outlet grille can be directly determined by the rate of change of resistance, so that dust removal can be performed at the appropriate time.

[0080] Optionally, the preset threshold value range is [3%, 7%]. More specifically, it can be 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, or 7%. In this way, limiting the preset threshold to a suitable range can avoid the preset threshold being too small, which would lead to frequent dust removal operations, and also avoid the preset threshold being too large, which would lead to the inability to perform dust removal in a timely manner.

[0081] Optionally, the processor controls the dust removal device to remove dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, including: the processor sending a start command to the sound wave generator to control the sound wave generator to perform acoustic dust removal on the air outlet grille of the air conditioner. This enables automatic dust removal without manual operation by the user.

[0082] Optionally, after the processor controls the dust removal device to remove dust from the air outlet grille of the air conditioner, the process further includes: if the amount of dust is less than a preset threshold, the processor sends a shutdown command to the dust removal device. This ensures that the dust removal device is shut down in a timely manner, avoiding waste of resources.

[0083] Optionally, after the processor controls the dust removal device to remove dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, the process also includes: the processor sending a cleaning command to the robot vacuum cleaner. This allows for timely cleaning of dust blown onto the ground during the dust removal process, eliminating the need for manual cleaning by the user and simplifying the user experience.

[0084] Combination Figure 6 As shown, this disclosure provides a device for dust prevention in an air conditioner, including a processor 60 and a memory 61. Optionally, the device may further include a communication interface 62 and a bus 63. The processor 60, communication interface 62, and memory 61 can communicate with each other via the bus 63. The communication interface 62 can be used for information transmission. The processor 60 can call logical instructions in the memory 61 to execute the dust prevention method for the air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0085] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 61 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0086] The memory 61, as a storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 60 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 61, thereby implementing the dust prevention method for air conditioners described in the above embodiments.

[0087] The memory 61 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 61 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0088] This disclosure provides an air conditioner, comprising: an electrostatic generator configured to controllably apply electrostatics to an air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; an electrostatic eliminator configured to controllably eliminate electrostatics in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; a drying device configured to controllably dry the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; a dust removal device configured to controllably remove dust; and the aforementioned dust prevention device for the air conditioner.

[0089] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for dust prevention in an air conditioner.

[0090] The aforementioned storage medium can be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0091] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0092] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0093] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0094] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0095] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for dust prevention in air conditioners, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a static electricity generating device and a static electricity eliminating device, and the method includes: Obtain the diameter of suspended particulate matter in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; The strength of the electrostatic charge is determined based on the diameter of the suspended particulate matter; The electrostatic generator is controlled to apply the electrostatic charge of the specified intensity to the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner; The step of determining the electrostatic intensity based on the diameter of the suspended particles further includes: Obtain the distance between the air conditioner and people; When the distance is less than or equal to a preset value, the static electricity elimination device is controlled to eliminate static electricity.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset value ranges from [10cm, 50cm].

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The static electricity elimination device eliminates static electricity by: The static electricity elimination device is controlled to spray water mist onto the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a drying device, and after the static electricity elimination device sprays water mist onto the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, it further includes: Obtain the distance between the air conditioner and people; When the distance is greater than a preset value, the drying device is controlled to dry the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a dust removal device, and after determining the electrostatic intensity based on the diameter of the suspended particulate matter, it further includes: The amount of dust in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner is obtained; When the amount of dust is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, the dust removal device is controlled to remove dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, After the dust removal device removes dust from the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner, it also includes: Send cleaning instructions to the robot vacuum cleaner.

7. A device for dust prevention in an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to perform, when running the program instructions, the method for dust prevention of an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: An electrostatic generator is configured to apply electrostatics to the air outlet grille area of ​​an air conditioner in a controlled manner. An electrostatic eliminator is configured to controllably eliminate static electricity in the air outlet grille area of ​​the air conditioner. The drying unit is configured to dry the air outlet grille area of ​​a controlled air conditioner. The dust removal device is configured for controlled dust removal; and, The dustproof device for an air conditioner as described in claim 7.

9. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the method for dust prevention of an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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