Method for controlling air conditioner, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, an indoor unit of the air conditioner comprising a shell, a volute and a sealing baffle; the shell is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions; the volute is rotatably arranged in the shell and can rotate between a first position and a second position; the sealing baffle is rotatably arranged on the volute; the method comprises the following steps: determining a target air outlet direction and a current air outlet direction; determining a target position of the volute according to the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; and controlling the volute and the sealing baffle to rotate according to the target position of the volute, so that air is blown out from the first air outlet or the second air outlet. The rotation of the volute is utilized to change the air outlet direction. The adaptive rotation of the sealing baffle based on the target position of the volute can reduce the air leakage phenomenon. The purpose of improving the air supply effect is achieved. The application further discloses a device for controlling the air conditioner, the air conditioner and a storage medium.

Description

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 controlling an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners regulate parameters such as air temperature, humidity, and freshness, and have become an indispensable part of modern life. As user needs continue to increase, the functions of air conditioners are also constantly being enriched. For example, air conditioners generally vent air to the side. While the airflow direction can be adjusted based on this side-venting, the overall airflow remains directed to the side. This limits the flexibility of airflow direction adjustment and cannot perfectly meet users' needs for different airflow directions.

[0003] Related technologies disclose an air conditioner casing structure and a wall-mounted unit. The air conditioner casing structure includes a left side panel, a right side panel, and a bottom panel. A side air outlet is provided on the left side panel and / or the right side panel, and a bottom air outlet is provided on the bottom panel. There are at least two bottom air outlets. The wall-mounted unit includes the aforementioned air conditioner casing structure and at least two volutes. The volute air outlet of each volute is connected to both the bottom air outlet and the side air outlet on its adjacent side. The volute air outlet includes a bottom volute air outlet and a side volute air outlet, with the side volute air outlet corresponding to the side air outlet; the bottom volute air outlet corresponds to the bottom air outlet.

[0004] In the aforementioned related technologies, the air conditioner casing structure has side air outlets and bottom air outlets. To achieve bottom and side air outlets, the volute also has a bottom volute air outlet and a side volute air outlet, corresponding to the bottom and side air outlets on the air conditioner casing structure. Taking the side air outlet as an example, the first air guide plate at the bottom air outlet is closed. However, both the bottom volute air outlet and the side volute air outlet are for airflow. The air blown out from the bottom volute air outlet is blocked by the first air guide plate and cannot be blown out normally, causing it to swirl inside the casing, resulting in airflow turbulence. This, in turn, affects the stability and uniformity of the airflow from the side outlet of the air conditioner, thus affecting the air delivery effect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] 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.

[0006] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for controlling an air conditioner to improve the air delivery effect of the air conditioner.

[0007] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes: a housing, a volute, and a sealing baffle; the housing is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions; the volute is rotatably disposed within the housing and is capable of rotating between a first position and a second position; the sealing baffle is rotatably disposed on the volute; the method includes: determining a target air outlet direction and a current air outlet direction; determining a target position of the volute based on the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; and controlling the volute and the sealing baffle to rotate based on the target position of the volute, so that air is blown out from the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

[0008] In some embodiments, the device includes: a first determining module configured to determine a target air outlet direction and a current air outlet direction; a second determining module configured to determine a target position of the volute based on the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; and a control module configured to control the rotation of the volute and the sealing baffle based on the target position of the volute.

[0009] In some embodiments, the apparatus for controlling an air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the aforementioned method for controlling an air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0010] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes: a housing having a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions; a volute rotatably disposed within the housing and capable of rotating between a first position and a second position; a sealing baffle rotatably disposed on the volute; and the aforementioned device for controlling the air conditioner; wherein, by controlling the rotation of the volute and the sealing baffle, air can be blown out from the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

[0011] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the aforementioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0012] The method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0013] The housing has a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different airflow directions. Inside the housing is a volute that can reciprocate between the first and second positions. Based on the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction, the target position of the volute is determined. The volute is then controlled to rotate to the target position, allowing the air conditioner to discharge air from either the first or second air outlet. The rotation of the volute allows for a change in airflow direction. The air discharged through the volute can smoothly pass through the corresponding air outlet. Furthermore, based on the target position of the volute, the sealing baffle is adaptively rotated to reduce air leakage. This improves the stability and uniformity of the airflow, thereby enhancing the air delivery effect.

[0014] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the sealing baffle of the volute when the indoor unit is discharging air from the side, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the retraction of the sealing baffle when the indoor unit switches air outlets according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the volute rotating when the indoor unit switches air outlets according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the volute and sealing baffle when the indoor unit is discharging air downwards, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 6 This is provided by the embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 5 Enlarged view of section A;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 10. Shell; 11. First air outlet; 12. Second air outlet; 121. First edge; 122. Second edge; 20. Heat exchanger; 30. Volute; 31. Air outlet of volute; 40. Sealing baffle; 50. Transmission assembly; 51. Partition; 52. Transmission plate; 60. Drive mechanism; 61. First motor; 62. Gear assembly; 621. First gear; 622. Second gear; 70. Second motor. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] In this embodiment of the disclosure, "left", "right", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" are all relative to... Figures 1 to 4 In other words.

[0035] Combination Figures 1 to 4As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner. The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes: a housing 10, a heat exchanger 20, a volute 30, and a sealing baffle 40. A first air vent 11 and a second air vent 12 are respectively provided on two different surfaces of the housing 10. The air outlet directions of the first air vent 11 and the second air vent 12 are different. Optionally, the first air vent 11 is located on the side of the housing 10, serving as a side air vent. The second air vent 12 is located on the bottom surface of the housing 10, serving as a bottom air vent. The heat exchanger 20 is disposed inside the housing 10. Optionally, the heat exchanger 20 is disposed corresponding to the side air vent. The volute 30 is disposed inside the housing 10 and is rotatable relative to the housing 10. The volute 30 has an air outlet 31, which faces different positions as the volute 30 rotates. Within the rotatable range of the volute 30, a first position and a second position are provided. Figure 1 As shown, when the volute 30 rotates to the first position, the air outlet 31 of the volute 30 faces the first air outlet 11, thus forming a side air outlet. Figure 4 As shown, when the volute 30 rotates to the second position, the air outlet 31 of the volute 30 faces the second air outlet 12, thus forming a downward air outlet.

[0036] The second air vent 12 has a first edge 121 and a second edge 122. The first edge 121 is closer to the first air vent 11 than the second edge 122. That is, the first edge 121 is the left edge of the second air vent 12, and the second edge 122 is the right edge of the second air vent 12.

[0037] The sealing baffle 40 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the volute 30. Optionally, the rotatable connection position between the sealing baffle 40 and the volute 30 is located below the air outlet 31 of the volute 30. When the indoor unit of the air conditioner does not switch the air outlet direction, the sealing baffle 40 is in the open state. The bottom of the sealing baffle 40 abuts against the first edge 121 or the second edge 122 to form a seal and prevent air leakage. When the indoor unit of the air conditioner switches the air outlet direction, the sealing baffle 40 is controlled to rotate towards the side that is in contact with the volute 30 so that it can retract. After the sealing baffle 40 is retracted, the volute 30 is controlled to rotate. After the volute 30 is rotated to the target position, the sealing baffle 40 is controlled to open again.

[0038] Optionally, the sealing baffle 40 is an arc-shaped plate, and the curvature matches the curvature of the outer wall of the volute 30. This allows the sealing baffle 40 to fit as close as possible to the outer wall of the volute 30 when it retracts, thereby reducing the space occupied inside the housing 10.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, the indoor unit may also have multiple volutes 30, with each volute 30 arranged sequentially along the length of the housing 10.

[0040] Optionally, combined Figure 6As shown, the indoor unit also includes a transmission assembly 50 and a drive mechanism 60. The drive mechanism 60 drives the volute 30 to rotate via the transmission assembly 50.

[0041] Optionally, the transmission assembly 50 includes a partition 51 and two transmission plates 52. The partition 51 is arranged along the length of the volute 30 and is connected to the volute 30. The two transmission plates 52 are respectively disposed on both sides of the volute 30. The two sides of the partition 51 are respectively connected to the two transmission plates 52, thereby forming a whole with the two transmission plates 52 and the partition 51, and connecting the entire transmission assembly 50 to the volute 30. The partition 51 is provided with mounting holes. The air outlet 31 of the volute 30 is fitted into the mounting holes.

[0042] A drive mechanism 60 is provided on any one of the transmission plates 52. The drive mechanism 60 drives the corresponding transmission plate 52 to rotate, the transmission plate 52 drives the partition plate 51 to rotate, and the partition plate 51 drives the volute 30 to rotate. This achieves the control of the rotation of the volute 30. Optionally, the drive mechanism 60 includes: a first motor 61 and a gear assembly 62. The gear assembly 62 is connected to the transmission plate 52, and the first motor 61 is connected to the gear assembly 62. The first motor 61 drives the gear assembly 62 to rotate, and the gear assembly 62 drives the transmission plate 52 to rotate, thereby driving the partition plate 51 to rotate. The partition plate 51 then drives the volute 30 to rotate, thus achieving the control of the rotation of the volute 30. Optionally, the gear assembly 62 includes: a first gear 621 and a second gear 622. The first motor 61 drives the first gear 621 to rotate. The first gear 621 meshes with the second gear 622. The second gear 622 is connected to the transmission plate 52.

[0043] Optionally, there are two drive mechanisms 60. The two drive mechanisms 60 are respectively connected to two transmission plates 52 and drive synchronously. This ensures that the driving force on the partition plate 51 is more balanced, which is beneficial to the stable rotation of the volute 30.

[0044] Optionally, a second motor 70 is provided at either end of the sealing baffle 40. The sealing baffle 40 is driven to open or retract by the forward and reverse rotation of the second motor 70.

[0045] Optionally, a second motor 70 is provided at both ends of the sealing baffle 40, and the two second motors 70 drive the two ends of the sealing baffle 40 synchronously to ensure the stability of the rotation of the sealing baffle 40.

[0046] Optionally, a first horizontal air guide plate is provided at the first air outlet 11. A second horizontal air guide plate is provided at the second air outlet 12. The angles of the first and second horizontal air guide plates can be adjusted to achieve swinging or directional air delivery based on the air outlet direction of the first air outlet 11 or the air outlet direction of the second air outlet 12.

[0047] Combination Figure 7 As shown in the figure, this disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0048] S701, the air conditioner determines the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction.

[0049] S702, the air conditioner determines the target position of the volute based on the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction.

[0050] S703, the air conditioner controls the rotation of the volute and sealing baffle according to the target position of the volute, so that air is blown out from the first air vent or the second air vent.

[0051] The air conditioner can determine the current airflow direction based on its current operating status. It can also analyze the user's previous airflow direction command to determine the current airflow direction. Users can send airflow direction commands to the air conditioner via remote control or mobile device. Mobile devices can include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, or any combination thereof. Wearable devices include, for example, smartwatches, smart bracelets, and pedometers.

[0052] After receiving the user's command, the air conditioner parses it to determine the target airflow direction. It compares the target airflow direction with the current airflow direction to determine the target position of the volute. If the target and current airflow directions are the same, the volute's target position remains unchanged. If they are different, the target position is further determined. Then, based on the target position, the volute and sealing baffle are rotated. The volute can reciprocate between a first and a second position. The target position of the volute is either the first or the second position. Once the volute reaches the target position, airflow from the air conditioner is emitted from either the first or second air vent. Based on the volute's target position, the sealing baffle is adaptively rotated to reduce air leakage while the air conditioner is discharging air.

[0053] In this embodiment, the housing is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions. A volute capable of reciprocating between the first and second positions is disposed within the housing. A target position for the volute is determined based on the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction. The volute is then controlled to rotate to the target position, allowing the air conditioner to discharge air from either the first or second air outlet. The rotation of the volute enables a change in air outlet direction. The air discharged through the volute can smoothly pass through the corresponding air outlet. Furthermore, by controlling the adaptive rotation of the sealing baffle based on the target position of the volute, air leakage can be reduced. This improves the stability and uniformity of the airflow, thereby enhancing the air delivery effect.

[0054] Optionally, combined Figure 10 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0055] S701, the air conditioner determines the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction.

[0056] S712, the air conditioner determines the switching of airflow direction based on the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction.

[0057] S722, the air conditioner determines the target position of the volute based on the change in airflow direction.

[0058] S703, the air conditioner controls the rotation of the volute and sealing baffle according to the target position of the volute, so that air is blown out from the first air vent or the second air vent.

[0059] After determining the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction, the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction are compared. If the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction are the same, it is determined that the airflow direction will not be switched, and the volute will remain in its current position. If the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction are different, it is determined that the airflow direction will be switched. Since the air conditioner has a first air vent and a second air vent, the airflow direction switching specifically involves switching between the airflow direction of the first air vent and the airflow direction of the second air vent. Based on the specific switching direction, the target position of the volute is determined. In this way, the airflow from the volute at the target position can meet the requirements of airflow direction switching, that is, meet the target airflow direction, thereby meeting the user's requirements for airflow direction. It should be noted that the specific implementation process of steps S701 and S703 can be referred to the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0060] Optionally, S712, the air conditioner determines the airflow direction switching based on the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction, including:

[0061] If the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction are the same, the air conditioner will not switch the airflow direction.

[0062] If the target air outlet direction is downward air outlet, and the current air outlet direction of the air conditioner is side air outlet, determine to switch the air outlet direction from side air outlet to downward air outlet.

[0063] If the target air outlet direction is side air outlet, and the current air outlet direction of the air conditioner is downward air outlet, determine to switch the air outlet direction from downward air outlet to side air outlet.

[0064] When the volute rotates to the first position, its air outlet aligns with the first air vent, i.e., the side air vent, and the air conditioner outputs side air. When the volute rotates to the second position, its air outlet aligns with the second air vent, i.e., the bottom air vent, and the air conditioner outputs bottom air. If the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction are the same, the airflow direction is not changed. If the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction are different, the specific directions of the target and current airflow directions are further determined. If the target airflow direction is bottom airflow and the current airflow direction is side airflow, the airflow direction is changed from side airflow to bottom airflow. If the target airflow direction is side airflow and the current airflow direction is bottom airflow, the airflow direction is changed from bottom airflow to side airflow. Thus, based on the comparison between the target and current airflow directions, it is determined whether the airflow direction needs to be changed, and if a change is needed, the specific change direction is determined. This allows for precise control of the volute's rotation.

[0065] Optionally, in S722, the air conditioner determines the target position of the volute based on the change in airflow direction, including:

[0066] When switching from side airflow to bottom airflow, the air conditioner determines the target position of the volute as the second position.

[0067] When switching from bottom airflow to side airflow, the air conditioner determines the target position of the volute as the first position.

[0068] As mentioned earlier, when the volute is in the first position, it corresponds to the side air outlet of the air conditioner. When the volute is in the second position, it corresponds to the bottom air outlet. Since the air conditioner's vents are both side and bottom, the airflow direction also switches between side and bottom. If the airflow switches from side to bottom, the target position of the volute is determined to be the second position. If the airflow switches from bottom to side, the target position of the volute is determined to be the first position. In this way, the target position of the volute corresponds to the target airflow direction, thus achieving normal airflow from the air conditioner.

[0069] Optionally, combined Figure 9 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0070] S701, the air conditioner determines the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction.

[0071] S712, the air conditioner determines the switching of airflow direction based on the target airflow direction and the current airflow direction.

[0072] S722, the air conditioner determines the target position of the volute based on the change in airflow direction.

[0073] S713, when the target position of the volute is different from the current position, the air conditioner controls the sealing baffle to rotate in the direction of fitting the volute.

[0074] S723, the air conditioning control volute rotates to the target position of the volute.

[0075] S733, the air conditioning control sealing baffle rotates to the target position of the sealing baffle.

[0076] As mentioned earlier, the target position of the volute is either the first position or the second position. The first and second positions correspond to side and bottom air outlets, respectively. If the target air outlet direction is inconsistent with the current air outlet direction, the target position of the volute will also be inconsistent with the current position. The sealing baffle can rotate relative to the volute. When the sealing baffle rotates away from the volute, it is in the open state. When the sealing baffle rotates to a position that fits against the outer wall of the volute, it is in the retracted state. When the volute is fixed at its target position and supplying air, the sealing baffle is in the open state to seal the second air outlet and reduce air leakage. When the volute rotates, the seal needs to be retracted to avoid obstructing the rotation of the volute. Therefore, when controlling the rotation of the volute and the sealing baffle, the sealing baffle is retracted first, and then the volute is rotated. After the volute rotates to the target position, the sealing baffle is then opened to its target position. In this way, not only is the air outlet direction switched by controlling the rotation of the volute, but also by controlling the timing of the rotation of the sealing baffle and the volute, the rotation of the volute is prevented from being obstructed by the sealing baffle. This ensures effective switching of the air outlet direction. It should be noted that the specific implementation process of steps S701, S712, and S722 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0077] Optionally, the sealing baffle has two target positions. When the airflow direction is determined to change, if the target position of the volute is the first position, the target position of the sealing baffle is the third position. When the sealing baffle is in the third position, its bottom abuts against the first edge of the second air outlet. At this time, the sealing baffle separates the first and second air outlets, and also separates the second air outlet of the volute, preventing air from leaking out of the volute from the second air outlet. This ensures the air conditioning's air delivery effect.

[0078] When the target position of the volute is the second position, the target position of the sealing baffle is the fourth position. When the sealing baffle is in the fourth position, its side abuts against the second edge. At this time, the left side of the volute's air outlet abuts against the first edge. In conjunction with the sealing baffle, this ensures that as much air as possible is delivered from the volute through the second air outlet, reducing the amount of air flowing back into the casing. This guarantees the air conditioning's air delivery effect.

[0079] Optionally, during air conditioner operation, both the first and second horizontal air guide vanes are fully opened to their maximum angles to ensure maximum air intake and exhaust. The air guide vanes corresponding to the exhaust vents can be controlled to swing according to the user's air supply needs, achieving oscillating airflow or airflow in a specific direction. However, in principle, the air guide vanes corresponding to the intake vents should always be kept at their maximum angle to ensure maximum air intake volume. Optionally, the maximum angle of both the first and second horizontal air guide vanes is the angle formed by the horizontal air guide vanes when they are parallel to the air intake direction.

[0080] The process of controlling the rotation of the volute and the sealing baffle will be described in detail below:

[0081] Scenario 1: For example Figure 1 As shown, the current air outlet direction is side outlet, and the target air outlet direction is bottom outlet. At this time, the volute is in the first position; the sealing baffle is in the third position; the target position of the volute is the second position; and the target position of the sealing baffle is the fourth position.

[0082] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, first control the sealing baffle to rotate counterclockwise by a first angle α, so that the sealing baffle fits against the outer wall of the volute. Then, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, control the volute to rotate counterclockwise by a second angle β, causing the volute to rotate to the second position. At this time, the air outlet of the volute aligns with the lower air outlet, and the left side of the air outlet of the volute abuts against the first edge of the lower air outlet. Then, as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the sealing baffle is rotated clockwise by a third angle γ so that the side of the sealing baffle abuts against the second edge of the downwind opening.

[0083] Scenario 2: For example Figure 4 As shown, the current air outlet direction is downward air outlet, and the target air outlet direction is side air outlet. At this time, the volute is in the second position; the sealing baffle is in the fourth position; the target position of the volute is the first position; and the target position of the sealing baffle is the third position.

[0084] like Figure 4 and Figure 3 As shown, first control the sealing baffle to rotate counterclockwise by a third angle γ, so that the sealing baffle fits against the outer wall of the volute. Then, as... Figure 3 and Figure 2 As shown, control the volute to rotate clockwise by a second angle β, causing the volute to rotate to the first position. At this time, the air outlet of the volute aligns with the side air outlet. Then, as... Figure 2 and Figure 1 As shown, the sealing baffle is rotated clockwise by a first angle α so that the bottom of the sealing baffle abuts against the first edge of the downdraft.

[0085] Optionally, α∈[40°, 60°], β∈[69°, 89°], γ∈[5°, 25°]. The specific values ​​of α, β, and γ can be selected according to actual needs.

[0086] Combination Figure 10 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for controlling an air conditioner, including: a first determining module 101, a second determining module 102, and a control module 103. The first determining module 101 is configured to determine a target air outlet direction and a current air outlet direction; the second determining module 102 is configured to determine a target position of the volute based on the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; the control module 103 is configured to control the rotation of the volute and the sealing baffle based on the target position of the volute.

[0087] The air conditioning control device provided in this embodiment has a housing with a first air outlet and a second air outlet having different air outlet directions. A volute is disposed inside the housing, capable of reciprocating between the first and second positions. A target position for the volute is determined based on the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction. The volute is then controlled to rotate to the target position, allowing air to exit from either the first or second air outlet. The rotation of the volute allows for a change in air outlet direction. Air exiting the volute can smoothly pass through the corresponding air outlet. Furthermore, by adaptively rotating the sealing baffle based on the target position of the volute, air leakage can be reduced. This improves the stability and uniformity of the airflow, thereby enhancing the air delivery effect.

[0088] Combination Figure 11 As shown, this disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor 110 and a memory 111. Optionally, the apparatus may further include a communication interface 112 and a bus 113. The processor 110, communication interface 112, and memory 111 can communicate with each other via the bus 113. The communication interface 112 can be used for information transmission. The processor 110 can call logical instructions in the memory 111 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0089] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 111 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0090] The memory 111, as a computer-readable 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 110 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 111, that is, it implements the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0091] The memory 111 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 111 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0092] This disclosure provides an air conditioner, the indoor unit of which includes: a housing, a volute, a sealing baffle, and the aforementioned device for controlling the air conditioner. The specific implementation process of the housing, volute, and sealing baffle is detailed in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0093] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0094] The aforementioned storage medium can be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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 controlling an air conditioner, characterized by, The indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises a shell, a volute and a sealing baffle; the shell is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions; the volute is rotatably arranged in the shell and can rotate between a first position and a second position; the sealing baffle is rotatably arranged on the volute; the method comprises: determining a target air outlet direction and a current air outlet direction; determining a target position of the volute according to the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; controlling the volute and the sealing baffle to rotate according to the target position of the volute, so that air is blown out from the first air outlet or the second air outlet; wherein the controlling the volute and the sealing baffle to rotate according to the target position of the volute comprises: in the case that the target position of the volute is different from the current position, controlling the sealing baffle to rotate towards the volute; controlling the volute to rotate to the target position of the volute; controlling the sealing baffle to rotate to the target position of the sealing baffle.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determining a target position of the volute according to the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction comprises: determining a switching condition of the air direction according to the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; determining the target position of the volute according to the switching condition of the air direction.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the air outlet direction comprises side air outlet and down air outlet; in the case that the volute rotates to the first position, the air outlet direction is the side air outlet; in the case that the volute rotates to the second position, the air outlet direction is the down air outlet.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein, The determining a switching condition of the air direction according to the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction comprises: in the case that the target air outlet direction is consistent with the current air outlet direction, determining that the air direction is not switched; in the case that the target air outlet direction is down air outlet and the current air outlet direction is side air outlet, determining that the air direction is switched from side air outlet to down air outlet; in the case that the target air outlet direction is side air outlet and the current air outlet direction is down air outlet, determining that the air direction is switched from down air outlet to side air outlet.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The determining the target position of the volute according to the switching condition of the air direction comprises: in the case that the air direction is switched from side air outlet to down air outlet, determining that the target position of the volute is the second position; in the case that the air direction is switched from down air outlet to side air outlet, determining that the target position of the volute is the first position.

6. An apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, characterized by comprising: comprise: a first determining module configured to determine a target air outlet direction and a current air outlet direction; a second determining module configured to determine a target position of the volute according to the target air outlet direction and the current air outlet direction; a control module configured to control the volute and the sealing baffle to rotate according to the target position of the volute; specifically comprising: in the case that the target position of the volute is different from the current position, controlling the sealing baffle to rotate towards the volute; controlling the volute to rotate to the target position of the volute; controlling the sealing baffle to rotate to the target position of the sealing baffle.

7. An apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory having stored program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 when running the program instructions.

8. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises: a shell provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions; a volute rotatably arranged in the shell and capable of rotating between a first position and a second position; a sealing baffle rotatably arranged on the volute; and The apparatus for controlling an air conditioner as claimed in claim 6 or 7; wherein By controlling the rotation of the volute and the sealing baffle, air can be blown out from the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

9. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions, when executed, perform the method for controlling an air conditioner as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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