Home appliance linkage devices, control methods, equipment and media based on heat exchange

Abstract

This disclosure provides a home appliance linkage device, control method, equipment, and medium based on heat exchange. The home appliance linkage device includes a water heater system, an air conditioner indoor unit system, and a first water pump. The water heater system includes a heating device; the air conditioner indoor unit system includes a first heat exchanger and an air outlet component. The heating device heats the water flowing through it and outputs a first water flow. The first heat exchanger exchanges heat with the first water flow to generate first heat energy. The air outlet component outputs first hot air based on the first heat energy to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioner indoor unit system. This disclosure enables the water heater system and the air conditioner indoor unit system to work together. By utilizing the high heat production power of the heating device in the water heater system, the air conditioner indoor unit system is combined with the water heater system. When the air conditioner indoor unit system is turned on for heating, it can quickly output hot air, increasing the ambient temperature of the air conditioner indoor unit system and thus improving the rapid heating capability of the air conditioner indoor unit system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a home appliance linkage device, control method, equipment and medium based on heat exchange. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners and water heaters are common household appliances. Air conditioners are closely related to people's daily lives, especially in winter when they are important heating devices. When people turn on the air conditioner in heating mode, the air conditioner cannot heat up quickly due to its limited power, and the indoor temperature cannot be raised rapidly.

[0003] In summer, air conditioners are important cooling devices. When people turn on the air conditioner in cooling mode, the air outlet of the indoor unit can output low-temperature gas at the temperature required by people. At the same time, the air outlet of the outdoor unit will output high-temperature gas. The high-temperature gas output by the outdoor unit is a huge waste of energy and will also release high-temperature air into the environment, "polluting" the environment. At the same time, the set temperature of water heaters used by people in summer is usually very low.

[0004] How to effectively integrate and utilize the thermal energy resources of air conditioners and water heaters is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this disclosure is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art in that it cannot effectively integrate and utilize the thermal energy resources of air conditioners and water heaters, and to provide a home appliance linkage device, control method, equipment and medium based on heat exchange.

[0006] This disclosure solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, a heat exchange-based home appliance linkage device is provided, the home appliance linkage device including a water heater system, an air conditioner indoor unit system and a first water pump;

[0008] The water heater system includes a heating device;

[0009] The air conditioning indoor unit system includes a first heat exchanger and an air outlet component;

[0010] The heating device is used to heat the water flowing through it and output a first water flow;

[0011] The first water pump is used to input the first water flow into the first heat exchanger and return the second water flow output from the first heat exchanger to the heating device;

[0012] The first heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the first water flow to generate first thermal energy;

[0013] The air outlet component is used to output first hot air based on the first thermal energy.

[0014] Preferably, the appliance linkage device further includes a first pipeline disposed between the water heater system and the air conditioner indoor unit system;

[0015] The first pipeline includes a first inlet pipeline for supplying the first water flow and a first outlet pipeline for supplying the second water flow.

[0016] The first water pump is installed on the first pipeline.

[0017] Preferably, the air outlet component includes a fan, a slide rail, and a motor;

[0018] The motor is used to drive the fan to move on the slide rail;

[0019] When the fan is at the first end of the slide rail and is in working condition, the fan is used to output second hot air based on the second heat energy generated when the air conditioning indoor unit system is in heating mode.

[0020] When the fan is at the second end of the slide rail and is in operation, the heating device, the first water pump, and the first heat exchanger are in operation.

[0021] Preferably, the indoor air conditioning system further includes a heat insulation panel and a condenser;

[0022] The condenser is used to output a second heat energy when the indoor unit system of the air conditioner is in heating mode;

[0023] The heat insulation plate is disposed between the first heat exchanger and the condenser to isolate the energy exchange between the first heat exchanger and the condenser.

[0024] Preferably, the appliance linkage device further includes an air conditioner outdoor unit system and a second water pump;

[0025] The air conditioning outdoor unit system includes a second heat exchanger;

[0026] The water heater system also includes a water storage tank, which is connected to the heating device via a second pipeline. The water storage tank is used to output a fifth water flow to the heating device.

[0027] The second water pump is used to transmit the third water flow output from the water storage tank to the second heat exchanger, and to return the fourth water flow output from the second heat exchanger to the water storage tank;

[0028] The second heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the third water flow based on the third heat energy generated by the air conditioning outdoor unit system, and outputs the fourth water flow;

[0029] The temperature of the fourth water flow is higher than that of the third water flow.

[0030] Preferably, the appliance linkage device further includes a third pipeline disposed between the water heater system and the air conditioner outdoor unit system;

[0031] The third pipeline includes a third inlet pipeline for supplying the third water flow and a third outlet pipeline for supplying the fourth water flow.

[0032] The second water pump is installed on the third pipeline.

[0033] Preferably, the water heater system further includes a main water inlet pipe connected to an external water source, the main water inlet pipe is equipped with a water volume servo, and the main water inlet pipe is divided into a first branch and a second branch via the water volume servo.

[0034] The first branch is connected to the water storage tank, and the second branch is connected to the heating device;

[0035] The water flow servo is used to regulate the water flow into the first branch and the second branch.

[0036] Secondly, a control method is also provided, which is applied to the aforementioned heat exchange-based home appliance linkage device;

[0037] The control method includes:

[0038] When the indoor unit of the air conditioner is turned on for heating, determine whether the heating device of the water heater system is in working condition.

[0039] If so, then control the indoor unit system of the air conditioner to be in heating mode;

[0040] If not, the ambient temperature of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is detected, and it is determined whether the ambient temperature is higher than the preset air conditioner temperature threshold.

[0041] If so, then control the indoor unit system of the air conditioner to be in the heating mode;

[0042] If not, then control the first water pump, heating device, first heat exchanger and air outlet components to operate.

[0043] Preferably, the control method further includes: acquiring the current temperature of the water in the water storage tank and the output air temperature of the air outlet of the air conditioning outdoor unit system;

[0044] Determine whether the output air temperature is greater than the current temperature;

[0045] If so, the second water pump and the second heat exchanger are controlled to operate, so that the second heat exchanger exchanges heat with the third water flow and outputs the fourth water flow.

[0046] Preferably, the control method further includes:

[0047] When the water heater system detects a water demand, it obtains the current temperature of the water in the storage tank;

[0048] If the current temperature is higher than the target outlet water temperature, the heating device is controlled to start heating, and the water flow servo is adjusted to increase the flow rate of the fifth water flow from the water storage tank into the heating device, so that the heating device outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature.

[0049] If so, the heating device is controlled to not perform heating operation, and the water flow servo is adjusted so that the heating device outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature.

[0050] Thirdly, it also includes an electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and for running on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the control method described above.

[0051] Fourthly, there is also a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method described above.

[0052] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this disclosure.

[0053] The positive and progressive effects of this disclosure are as follows:

[0054] This disclosure discloses a heat exchange-based home appliance linkage device, control method, equipment, and medium. The home appliance linkage device includes a water heater system, an air conditioner indoor unit system, and a first water pump. The water heater system heats the water flowing through it and outputs a first water flow. The first water pump then inputs the first water flow into a first heat exchanger of the air conditioner indoor unit system, and returns a second water flow output from the first heat exchanger to the heating device. The first heat exchanger exchanges heat with the first water flow to generate first heat energy, causing the air outlet component of the air conditioner indoor unit system to output first hot air based on the first heat energy, thereby increasing the ambient temperature of the air conditioner indoor unit system. This enables the water heater system and the air conditioner indoor unit system to work together. By utilizing the high heat production power of the heating device in the water heater system, the air conditioner indoor unit system and the water heater system are combined. When the air conditioner indoor unit system is turned on for heating, it can quickly output hot air, increasing the ambient temperature of the air conditioner indoor unit system and thus improving the rapid heating capability of the air conditioner indoor unit system. Attached Figure Description

[0055] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a heat exchange-based home appliance linkage device provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0056] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of a heat exchange-based home appliance linkage device provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0057] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of hot air generation for a home appliance linkage device based on heat exchange, provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0058] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the thermal energy unit of the air conditioner indoor unit system in the home appliance linkage device based on heat exchange provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0059] Figure 5 This is a first flowchart illustrating the control method provided in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure;

[0060] Figure 6 This is a second flowchart illustrating the control method provided in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure;

[0061] Figure 7 A third flowchart illustrating the control method provided in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure;

[0062] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in Embodiment 3 of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The present disclosure is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0064] Example 1

[0065] This embodiment provides a home appliance linkage device based on heat exchange, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the home appliance linkage device includes a water heater system 1, an air conditioner indoor unit system 2, and a first water pump 3;

[0066] Water heater system 1 includes a heating device 11;

[0067] The air conditioning indoor unit system 2 includes a first heat exchanger 21 and an air outlet component 22;

[0068] The heating device 11 is used to heat the water flowing through it and output a first water flow;

[0069] The first water pump 3 is used to input the first water flow into the first heat exchanger 21 and return the second water flow output from the first heat exchanger 21 to the heating device 11;

[0070] The first heat exchanger 21 is used to exchange heat with the first water flow to generate first thermal energy;

[0071] The air outlet component 22 is used to output first hot air based on the first thermal energy to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioning indoor unit system 2.

[0072] The air conditioning indoor unit system disclosed herein can generate heat based on its own heating module, that is, it has conventional refrigerant heating function, and it can also generate heat through heat exchange of the first heat exchanger, that is, it has water flow heat exchange heating function, generating heat energy through refrigerant heating method and water flow heat exchange method respectively.

[0073] The heating device in this embodiment can heat the water flowing through it and output a first water flow. The first water flow is input into a first heat exchanger by a first water pump, and the second water flow output from the first heat exchanger is returned to the heating device. That is, the input first water flow undergoes heat exchange in the first heat exchanger and then outputs a second water flow. The temperature of the first water flow is higher than that of the second water flow. The air outlet component outputs first hot air based on the first heat energy generated by the heat exchange of the first water flow, so as to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioning indoor unit system. This realizes the coordinated operation of the water heater system and the air conditioning indoor unit system. By utilizing the high heat production power of the heating device in the water heater system, the air conditioning indoor unit system and the water heater system are combined. When the air conditioning indoor unit system is turned on for heating, it can quickly output hot air to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioning indoor unit system, thereby improving the rapid heating capability of the air conditioning indoor unit system.

[0074] In an alternative implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the home appliance linkage device also includes a first pipe 4 located between the water heater system 1 and the air conditioner indoor unit system 2;

[0075] The first pipeline 4 includes a first inlet pipeline 41 for supplying the first water flow and a first outlet pipeline 42 for supplying the second water flow.

[0076] The first water pump 3 is installed on the first pipeline 4.

[0077] Figure 2 The first water pump 3 shown is installed in the first water outlet pipe 42, but this does not limit the installation position of the first water pump in this disclosure. The first water pump can be installed in the first water inlet pipe or the first water outlet pipe. Figure 2 The direction indicated by the middle arrow is the direction of water flow.

[0078] In an alternative implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the air outlet component 22 includes a fan 221, a slide rail 222, and a motor;

[0079] The motor is used to drive the fan 221 to move on the slide rail 222;

[0080] When the fan 221 is at the first end of the slide rail 222 and is in working condition, the fan 221 is used to output second hot air based on the second heat energy generated when the air conditioning indoor unit system 2 is in heating mode, so as to increase the ambient temperature.

[0081] When the fan 221 is at the second end of the slide rail 222 and is in working condition, the heating device 11, the first water pump 3, and the first heat exchanger 21 are in working condition.

[0082] In this disclosure, the indoor unit system of the air conditioner being in heating mode refers to using the heating module of the indoor unit system itself for heating, i.e., the conventional refrigerant heating method.

[0083] The fan in this embodiment is a slidable fan. The air conditioning indoor unit system in this embodiment includes a thermal energy unit, which integrates the refrigerant heating function of the air conditioner itself and the water flow heat exchange heating function of the first heat exchanger. It generates heat energy through refrigerant heating and water flow heat exchange respectively, thereby causing hot air to be blown out of the air conditioner outlet.

[0084] When the fan is at the first end of the slide rail and in working condition, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is in heating mode. The refrigerant control unit of the indoor unit starts the air conditioning refrigerant heating, and generates secondary heat energy through the heating mode of the indoor unit itself. The fan blows out secondary hot air to increase the ambient temperature of the indoor unit.

[0085] When the fan is at the second end of the slide rail and in working condition, the heating device, the first water pump, and the first heat exchanger of the water heater system are in working condition. At this time, the first heat exchanger exchanges heat with the first water flow output by the heating device to generate first heat energy. The fan outputs first hot air based on the first heat energy to increase the ambient temperature of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0086] In another optional embodiment, the air outlet component includes two fans, one of which generates second heat energy using the heating mode of the air conditioning indoor unit system itself and blows out second hot air to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioning indoor unit system; the other fan generates first heat energy using a heat exchanger and blows out first hot air to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioning indoor unit system.

[0087] In an alternative implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the indoor air conditioning system 2 also includes a heat insulation plate 23 and a condenser 24;

[0088] Condenser 24 is used to output a second heat energy when the indoor unit system 2 of the air conditioner is in heating mode;

[0089] The heat insulation plate 23 is disposed between the first heat exchanger 21 and the condenser 24 to isolate the energy exchange between the first heat exchanger 21 and the condenser 24.

[0090] Figure 4 Detailed demonstration Figure 3 The thermal energy unit of the air conditioning indoor unit system includes a first heat exchanger, a heat insulation plate, and a condenser in the heating module of the air conditioning indoor unit system itself. The heating module also includes an air outlet component.

[0091] A condenser can also be called an evaporator. The working process of a condenser is an exothermic process. The condenser can turn the refrigerant (gas or vapor) into a liquid and quickly transfer the heat in the refrigerant pipes to the air near the refrigerant pipes. Therefore, the temperature of the condenser is relatively high.

[0092] The first heat exchanger has a high heat exchange temperature and a large power, while the internal pressure of the refrigerant changes greatly with temperature. To prevent the hot water heating in the first heat exchanger from damaging the refrigerant pipes, a partitioned structure is adopted, using insulation panels to separate the first heat exchanger and the condenser, thus isolating the energy exchange between them and ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the air conditioning indoor unit system. At the same time, the partitioned structure can reduce the heat loss of the first heat exchanger when the temperature is high in summer and the air conditioning indoor unit system is in cooling mode.

[0093] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the home appliance linkage device also includes an air conditioner outdoor unit system 5 and a second water pump 6;

[0094] The air conditioning outdoor unit system 5 includes a second heat exchanger 51;

[0095] The water heater system 1 also includes a water storage tank 12, which is connected to the heating device via a second pipe 7. The water storage tank 12 is used to output a fifth water flow to the heating device 11.

[0096] The second water pump 6 is used to transfer the third water flow output from the water storage tank 12 to the second heat exchanger 51, and to return the fourth water flow output from the second heat exchanger 51 to the water storage tank 12.

[0097] The second heat exchanger 51 is used to exchange heat with the third water flow based on the third heat energy generated by the air conditioning outdoor unit system 5, and outputs the fourth water flow;

[0098] The temperature of the fourth water flow is higher than that of the third water flow.

[0099] The second water pump inputs the third water flow into the second heat exchanger and returns the fourth water flow output from the second heat exchanger to the storage tank. That is, the input third water flow undergoes heat exchange in the second heat exchanger before outputting the fourth water flow. The temperature of the fourth water flow is higher than that of the third water flow. Through heat exchange, the temperature of the fourth water flow is increased, thereby increasing the temperature of the water in the storage tank. This realizes the coordinated operation of the water heater system and the air conditioner outdoor unit system. The third heat energy generated by the air outlet of the air conditioner outdoor unit system is used to heat the water in the storage tank. This effectively integrates and utilizes the heat energy resources of the air conditioner outdoor unit system and the water heater system, achieving energy conservation and emission reduction, and improving energy utilization efficiency.

[0100] In an optional embodiment, the appliance linkage device further includes a third pipe 9 disposed between the water heater system 1 and the air conditioner outdoor unit system 5;

[0101] The third pipeline 9 includes a third inlet pipeline 91 for supplying a third water flow and a third outlet pipeline 92 for supplying a fourth water flow.

[0102] The second water pump 6 is installed on the third pipeline 9.

[0103] Figure 2 The second water pump shown is installed in the third water inlet pipe, but this does not limit the installation location of the second water pump in this disclosure. The second water pump can be installed in the third water inlet pipe or the third water outlet pipe.

[0104] In an optional embodiment, the water heater system 1 further includes a main water inlet pipe 13 connected to an external water source, a water volume servo 14 is provided on the main water inlet pipe 13, and the main water inlet pipe 13 is divided into a first branch 15 and a second branch 16 via the water volume servo.

[0105] The first branch 15 is connected to the water storage tank 12, and the second branch 16 is connected to the heating device 11;

[0106] The water storage tank is connected to the heating device via a second pipeline. The water storage tank is used to output the fifth water flow to the heating device. The water flow servo is used to regulate the water flow into the first and second branches. The fifth water flow mixes with the water flow in the second branch to form mixed water. If the current temperature of the water in the water storage tank is not greater than the target outlet water temperature set by the user, the heating device needs to be controlled to heat the water. By adjusting the water flow servo to increase the flow rate of the fifth water flow from the water storage tank to the heating device, the temperature of the mixed water is regulated, so that the temperature difference between the mixed water temperature and the target outlet water temperature set by the user is minimized. This allows the heating device to output the sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature, while reducing the heating power of the heating device to achieve the purpose of energy saving and emission reduction.

[0107] Figure 2The second pipe and the second branch shown are used for water mixing inside the heating device, but this does not limit the implementation of this disclosure. The second branch can also be connected to the second pipe, that is, the second branch is connected to the heating device through the second pipe. The water flow in the second pipe and the water flow in the second branch are mixed before entering the heating device to form mixed water. The water flow rate of the second branch is adjusted by the water flow servo, thereby adjusting the temperature of the mixed water. This minimizes the temperature difference between the mixed water temperature and the target outlet water temperature set by the user, so that the heating device finally outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature. At the same time, the heating power of the heating device is reduced, achieving the purpose of energy saving and emission reduction.

[0108] If the current temperature of the water in the storage tank is higher than the target outlet water temperature set by the user, there is no need to use a heating device to heat the water flow. By adjusting the water flow servo, the water flow of the first and second branches is adjusted, and the temperature of the mixed water in the heating device is adjusted so that the mixed water temperature is equal to the target outlet water temperature. This allows the heating device to finally output a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature, eliminating the need for the heating function of the heating device and achieving the goal of energy saving and emission reduction.

[0109] Example 2

[0110] This embodiment provides a control method, which is applied to the heat exchange-based home appliance linkage device in Embodiment 1, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the control methods include:

[0111] S101. When the indoor unit of the air conditioner is turned on for heating, determine whether the heating device of the water heater system is in working condition.

[0112] If so, then execute S102. This indicates that the water heater system is discharging water and the air conditioner indoor unit system no longer occupies the hot water resources of the water heater system.

[0113] If not, then execute S103. This indicates that the water heater system is not in use and the heat energy of the hot water from the water heater system can be utilized.

[0114] S102. Control the indoor unit of the air conditioner to be in heating mode.

[0115] This heating mode refers to using the heating module of the air conditioner's indoor unit system for heating, which is the conventional refrigerant heating method.

[0116] S103. Detect the ambient temperature of the indoor unit of the air conditioner and determine whether the ambient temperature is higher than the preset air conditioner temperature threshold.

[0117] If yes, then execute S102; otherwise, execute S104.

[0118] S104. Control the first water pump, heating device, first heat exchanger and air outlet components to operate in order to increase the ambient temperature.

[0119] After step S104 is executed, the first water pump, heating device, first heat exchanger and air outlet components are controlled to work to increase the ambient temperature. Then, it is determined whether the ambient temperature is higher than the preset air conditioning temperature threshold. If the ambient temperature is higher than the preset air conditioning threshold, step S102 is executed. If water demand is detected in the water heater system during the execution of step S104, the execution is stopped immediately and step S102 is executed to use the heating module of the air conditioning indoor unit system to provide heating.

[0120] Specifically, the ambient temperature of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is detected by setting a first temperature sensor.

[0121] The water heater system includes a heating device, and the air conditioning indoor unit system includes a first heat exchanger and an air outlet component. The heating device heats the water flowing through it and outputs a first water flow. A first water pump inputs the first water flow to the first heat exchanger and returns a second water flow output from the first heat exchanger to the heating device. The first heat exchanger exchanges heat with the first water flow to generate first thermal energy. The air outlet component outputs first hot air based on the first thermal energy to increase the ambient temperature of the air conditioning indoor unit system. Specifically, the temperature of the first water flow output from the heating device is typically high, usually more than ten degrees Celsius higher than the air conditioning heating set temperature.

[0122] When the system detects that a user has turned on the air conditioner's heating function, it first checks the operating status of the heating element. If the heating element is active, indicating a user's need for hot water, the system switches the indoor unit to heating mode, utilizing its own heating module to produce a second layer of hot air. If the heating element is not active, the system further checks the ambient temperature and determines if it exceeds a preset air conditioner temperature threshold. This preset threshold is lower than the user-set temperature by a preset temperature difference. For example, if the preset temperature threshold is 3 degrees Celsius lower than the user-set temperature, and the ambient temperature... If the ambient temperature is higher than the preset air conditioning temperature threshold, meaning the temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the user-set temperature is small, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is controlled to enter heating mode, and the heating module of the indoor unit produces a second hot air. If the ambient temperature is not higher than the preset air conditioning temperature threshold, meaning the temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the user-set temperature is large, the first water pump, heating device, first heat exchanger, and air outlet components are activated. The high heat output of the heating device enables the indoor unit of the air conditioner to quickly produce a first hot air, raising the ambient temperature of the indoor unit and thus enhancing the rapid heating capability of the indoor unit.

[0123] In an alternative implementation, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control method also includes:

[0124] S201. Obtain the current temperature of the water in the water storage tank and the output air temperature of the air outlet of the air conditioning outdoor unit system.

[0125] S202. If the output air temperature is higher than the current temperature, control the second water pump and the second heat exchanger to work so that the second heat exchanger can exchange heat with the third water flow and output the fourth water flow.

[0126] Step S203 continues until the output air temperature is equal to or less than the current temperature of the water in the storage tank, or until the water heater system has a water demand.

[0127] Specifically, a second temperature sensor is used to detect the current temperature of the water in the water tank of the water heater system, and a third temperature sensor is used to detect the output air temperature at the air outlet of the air conditioner outdoor unit system.

[0128] The home appliance linkage device also includes an air conditioner outdoor unit system and a second water pump; the air conditioner outdoor unit system includes a second heat exchanger; the water heater system also includes a water storage tank, which is connected to the heating device through a second pipeline, and the water storage tank is used to output a fifth water flow to the heating device through the second pipeline; the second water pump is used to transmit the third water flow output from the water storage tank to the second heat exchanger, and return the fourth water flow output from the second heat exchanger to the water storage tank; the second heat exchanger is used to perform heat exchange on the third water flow based on the third heat energy generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit system, and output the fourth water flow.

[0129] When the output air temperature is detected to be higher than the current temperature, the second water pump and the second heat exchanger of the air conditioner outdoor unit system are activated. This allows the second heat exchanger to exchange heat with the third water stream and output a fourth water stream. The temperature of the fourth water stream is higher than that of the third water stream. Through heat exchange, the temperature of the fourth water stream is increased, thereby raising the temperature of the water in the storage tank. This achieves coordinated operation between the water heater system and the air conditioner outdoor unit system. By utilizing the third heat energy generated by the air outlet of the air conditioner outdoor unit system to heat the water in the storage tank, the heat energy resources of the air conditioner outdoor unit system and the water heater system are effectively integrated and utilized, achieving energy conservation and emission reduction, and improving energy utilization efficiency.

[0130] In an alternative implementation, such as Figure 7 As shown, the control method also includes:

[0131] S301. When the water heater system detects a water demand, it obtains the current temperature of the water in the storage tank.

[0132] S302. Determine whether the current temperature is higher than the target outlet water temperature.

[0133] If not, execute S303; if yes, execute S304.

[0134] S303 controls the heating device to perform heating operations and adjusts the water flow servo to increase the flow rate of the fifth water flow from the water storage tank into the heating device, so that the heating device outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature.

[0135] S304. Control the heating device to stop heating and adjust the water flow servo so that the heating device outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature.

[0136] The water heater system includes a storage tank, which is connected to a heating device via a second pipe. The storage tank is used to output a fifth water flow to the heating device. The water heater system also includes a main inlet pipe connected to an external water source. A water flow servo is installed on the main inlet pipe, which is divided into a first branch and a second branch. The first branch is connected to the storage tank, and the second branch is connected to the heating device. The water flow servo is used to regulate the water flow into the first and second branches.

[0137] When the water heater system detects a water demand, it obtains the current temperature of the water in the storage tank and determines whether the current temperature is higher than the user-set target outlet water temperature. If the current temperature is not higher than the target outlet water temperature, it controls the heating device to start heating and adjusts the water flow servo to increase the flow rate of the fifth water stream flowing from the storage tank into the heating device. The fifth water stream mixes with the water stream in the second branch to form mixed water. By adjusting the water flow servo to increase the flow rate of the fifth water stream flowing from the storage tank into the heating device, the temperature of the mixed water is adjusted, so that the temperature difference between the mixed water temperature and the user-set target outlet water temperature is minimized. This allows the heating device to finally output a sixth water stream with the target outlet water temperature, while reducing the heating power of the heating device to achieve the purpose of energy saving and emission reduction.

[0138] If the current temperature is higher than the target outlet water temperature, the heating device will not operate. By adjusting the water flow servo, the water flow of the first and second branches is adjusted, and the temperature of the mixed water in the water heater is adjusted so that the mixed water temperature is equal to the target outlet water temperature. This allows the heating device to finally output a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature, eliminating the need for the heating function of the heating device and achieving the goal of energy saving and emission reduction.

[0139] Example 3

[0140] This embodiment provides an electronic device. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in this embodiment. The electronic device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executed on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method as described in Embodiment 2 above. Figure 8The electronic device 80 shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitation on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0141] like Figure 8 As shown, the electronic device 80 can be manifested as a general-purpose computing device, such as a server device. The components of the electronic device 80 may include, but are not limited to: at least one processor 81, at least one memory 82, and a bus 83 connecting different system components (including memory 82 and processor 81).

[0142] Bus 83 includes a data bus, an address bus, and a control bus.

[0143] The memory 82 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM) 821 and / or cache memory 822, and may further include read-only memory (ROM) 823.

[0144] The memory 82 may also include a program / utility 825 having a set (at least one) of program modules 824, including but not limited to: an operating system, one or more application programs, other program modules, and program data, each or some combination of these examples may include an implementation of a network environment.

[0145] The processor 81 executes various functional applications and data processing, such as the control method in Embodiment 2 of this disclosure, by executing computer programs stored in the memory 82.

[0146] Electronic device 80 can also communicate with one or more external devices 84 (e.g., keyboard, pointing device, etc.). This communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface 85. Furthermore, the model-generated electronic device 80 can also communicate with one or more networks (e.g., local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and / or public networks, such as the Internet) via network adapter 86. Figure 8 As shown, network adapter 86 communicates with other modules of the model-generated electronic device 80 via bus 83. It should be understood that, although not shown in the figure, other hardware and / or software modules can be used in conjunction with the model-generated electronic device 80, including but not limited to: microcode, device drivers, redundant processors, external disk drive arrays, RAID (disk array) systems, tape drives, and data backup storage systems.

[0147] It should be noted that although several units / modules or sub-units / modules of the electronic device have been mentioned in the detailed description above, this division is merely exemplary and not mandatory. In fact, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the features and functions of two or more units / modules described above can be embodied in one unit / module. Conversely, the features and functions of one unit / module described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple units / modules.

[0148] Example 4

[0149] This embodiment provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored. When the program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps in the control method of the previous embodiment 2.

[0150] The readable storage medium may be more specifically adopted, including but not limited to: portable disk, hard disk, random access memory, read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0151] In a possible implementation, this disclosure can also be implemented as a program product comprising program code, which, when executed on a terminal device, causes the terminal device to perform the steps of the control method as described in Embodiment 2 above.

[0152] The program code for executing this disclosure can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on a user device, partially on a user device, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a user device and partially on a remote device, or entirely on a remote device.

[0153] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A home appliance linkage device based on heat exchange, characterized in that, The home appliance linkage device includes a water heater system, an air conditioner indoor unit system, and a first water pump; The water heater system includes a heating device; The air conditioning indoor unit system includes a first heat exchanger and an air outlet component; The heating device is used to heat the water flowing through it and output a first water flow; The first water pump is used to input the first water flow into the first heat exchanger and return the second water flow output from the first heat exchanger to the heating device; The first heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the first water flow to generate first thermal energy; The air outlet component is used to output first hot air based on the first thermal energy; The air outlet component includes a fan, a slide rail, and a motor; The motor is used to drive the fan to move on the slide rail; When the fan is at the first end of the slide rail and is in working condition, the fan is used to output second hot air based on the second heat energy generated when the air conditioning indoor unit system is in heating mode. When the fan is at the second end of the slide rail and is in working condition, the heating device, the first water pump, and the first heat exchanger are in working condition. The air conditioning indoor unit system also includes a heat insulation panel and a condenser; The condenser is used to output a second heat energy when the indoor unit system of the air conditioner is in heating mode; The heat insulation plate is disposed between the first heat exchanger and the condenser to isolate the energy exchange between the first heat exchanger and the condenser.

2. The home appliance linkage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The home appliance linkage device also includes a first pipeline located between the water heater system and the air conditioner indoor unit system; The first pipeline includes a first inlet pipeline for supplying the first water flow and a first outlet pipeline for supplying the second water flow. The first water pump is installed on the first pipeline.

3. The home appliance linkage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The home appliance linkage device also includes an air conditioner outdoor unit system and a second water pump; The air conditioning outdoor unit system includes a second heat exchanger; The water heater system also includes a water storage tank, which is connected to the heating device via a second pipeline. The water storage tank is used to output a fifth water flow to the heating device. The second water pump is used to transmit the third water flow output from the water storage tank to the second heat exchanger, and to return the fourth water flow output from the second heat exchanger to the water storage tank; The second heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the third water flow based on the third heat energy generated by the air conditioning outdoor unit system, and outputs the fourth water flow; The temperature of the fourth water flow is higher than that of the third water flow.

4. The home appliance linkage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The home appliance linkage device also includes a third pipeline located between the water heater system and the air conditioner outdoor unit system; The third pipeline includes a third inlet pipeline for supplying the third water flow and a third outlet pipeline for supplying the fourth water flow. The second water pump is installed on the third pipeline.

5. The home appliance linkage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water heater system also includes a main water inlet pipe connected to an external water source. A water volume servo is installed on the main water inlet pipe, and the main water inlet pipe is divided into a first branch and a second branch via the water volume servo. The first branch is connected to the water storage tank, and the second branch is connected to the heating device; The water flow servo is used to regulate the water flow into the first branch and the second branch.

6. A control method, characterized in that, The control method is applied to a home appliance linkage device based on heat exchange as described in any one of claims 1-5; The control method includes: When the indoor unit of the air conditioner is turned on for heating, determine whether the heating device of the water heater system is in working condition. If so, then control the indoor unit system of the air conditioner to be in heating mode; If not, the ambient temperature of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is detected, and it is determined whether the ambient temperature is higher than the preset air conditioner temperature threshold. If so, then control the indoor unit system of the air conditioner to be in the heating mode; If not, then control the first water pump, heating device, first heat exchanger and air outlet components to operate.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Obtain the current temperature of the water in the water tank and the output air temperature of the air conditioner outdoor unit system; If the output air temperature is greater than the current temperature, the second water pump and the second heat exchanger are controlled to operate, so that the second heat exchanger exchanges heat with the third water stream and outputs the fourth water stream.

8. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control method further includes: When the water heater system detects a water demand, it obtains the current temperature of the water in the storage tank; Determine whether the current temperature is higher than the target outlet water temperature; If not, the heating device is controlled to perform heating operation, and the water flow servo is adjusted to increase the flow rate of the fifth water flow from the water storage tank into the heating device, so that the heating device outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature; If so, the heating device is controlled to not perform heating operation, and the water flow servo is adjusted so that the heating device outputs a sixth water flow with the target outlet water temperature.

9. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and for running on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes a computer program, it implements the control method as described in any one of claims 6-8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method as described in any one of claims 6-8.

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