A control method and control device of an air conditioner, the air conditioner, and a storage medium

Abstract

This invention provides a control method, control device, air conditioner, and storage medium for an air conditioner. The control method includes: after the air conditioner is running, acquiring the current operating parameters of the air conditioner; wherein the current operating parameters include the air guide angle of the air deflector and the air conditioner's fan speed; determining whether the air conditioner is in a target operating mode based on the current operating parameters; if the air conditioner is not in the target operating mode, acquiring a first temperature at a first sampling point and a second temperature at a second sampling point; adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature; wherein the first sampling point and the second sampling point are sampling points at different heights in the indoor environment. This invention solves the technical problem that the air conditioner's judgment of the comfort level in a room is not intuitive enough, which can easily lead to poor indoor environmental comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a control method for an air conditioner, a control device, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, people have increasingly higher requirements for room comfort when using air conditioners. In existing technology, the temperature sensor of the air conditioner is located inside the air conditioner. During the cooling or heating operation of the air conditioner, the ambient temperature around the air conditioner changes rapidly. The temperature sensor inside the air conditioner will quickly reach the target temperature set by the user, but the actual comfort level in the room is not intuitive and the user has no perception of it.

[0003] However, the ambient temperature inside the room differs from the ambient temperature around the air conditioner. Therefore, in the existing technology, the air conditioner cannot respond quickly to changes in the ambient temperature around the user, which affects the user's comfort. In other words, the air conditioner's judgment of the comfort level in the room is not intuitive enough, which can easily lead to a poor indoor environment comfort level. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the technical problem that air conditioners are not intuitive enough in judging the comfort level of a room, which can easily lead to poor indoor environmental comfort.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, comprising: after the air conditioner is running, acquiring the current operating parameters of the air conditioner; wherein the current operating parameters include the air guide angle of the air deflector and the fan speed of the air conditioner; determining whether the air conditioner is in a target operating mode based on the current operating parameters; if the air conditioner is not in the target operating mode, acquiring a first temperature at a first sampling point and a second temperature at a second sampling point; adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the set temperature of the air conditioner; wherein the first sampling point and the second sampling point are sampling points at different heights in the indoor environment.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: Through control steps, manual and / or automatic control of the air conditioner's airflow angle and / or fan speed can be realized. The preferred approach is to determine the current operating parameters of the air conditioner, and then determine whether to acquire the first temperature at the first sampling point and the second temperature at the second sampling point. This design in the control method saves more steps. Based on the first temperature, second temperature, and set temperature, the air conditioner can promptly determine whether adjustments to its operating parameters are needed, thereby changing the airflow angle and / or fan speed to improve indoor comfort. This control method provides an intuitive condition for judging room comfort levels, allowing users to adjust the air conditioner's operating parameters promptly based on the comfort level assessment, thus improving indoor comfort and enhancing the user experience.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, adjusting the current operating parameters according to a first temperature, a second temperature, and a set temperature of the air conditioner includes: obtaining a first temperature difference, a second temperature difference, and a third temperature difference based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the set temperature; and adjusting the current operating parameters according to the values ​​of the first temperature, the second temperature, the first temperature difference, the second temperature difference, and the third temperature difference; wherein the first temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; the second temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the set temperature and the first temperature; and the third temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the set temperature and the first temperature.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: The first temperature difference determines the vertical temperature difference at different sampling points in the indoor environment, which can serve as a basis for judging whether the air temperature in the indoor environment is uniform. The smaller the value of the first temperature difference, the lower the temperature difference at different heights in the indoor environment, the more uniform the overall temperature in the room, and the higher the comfort level of the indoor environment. The second temperature difference determines the temperature difference between the air conditioner's set temperature and the temperature at low altitudes, which can determine the magnitude of the temperature difference between the low altitudes and the air conditioner's set temperature in the room. The second temperature difference determines the temperature difference between the air conditioner's set temperature and the temperature at high altitudes, which can determine the magnitude of the temperature difference between the high altitudes and the air conditioner's set temperature in the room.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, adjusting the current operating parameters according to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner further includes: in the cooling mode of the air conditioner, determining whether the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition; if the first adjustment condition is met, obtaining the first running time for the air conditioner to maintain the first adjustment condition; when the first running time is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, adjusting the air guide angle upward and / or increasing the fan speed; wherein the first adjustment condition is: simultaneously satisfying: the second temperature is greater than or equal to the second temperature threshold, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold, and the third temperature difference is greater than or equal to the third temperature difference threshold.

[0010] Compared to existing technologies, the technical advantages of this solution are: by first determining whether the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition before deciding whether to compare the first running time, this design in the control method saves more steps. In addition to increasing the fan speed, the comfort level can be improved by adjusting the airflow angle to a higher position in cooling mode.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, adjusting the current operating parameters according to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner further includes: in the heating mode of the air conditioner, determining whether the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition; if the second adjustment condition is met, obtaining the second running time for the air conditioner to maintain the second adjustment condition; when the second running time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, adjusting the air guide angle downward and / or increasing the fan speed; wherein the second adjustment condition is: simultaneously satisfying: the first temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature threshold, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the fourth temperature difference threshold, and the second temperature difference is greater than or equal to the second temperature difference threshold.

[0012] Compared to existing technologies, the technical advantages of this solution are: by first determining whether the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition before deciding whether to compare the second running time, this design in the control method saves more steps. In addition to increasing the fan speed, to improve comfort, the air guide angle can be adjusted to a lower position in heating mode.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, adjusting the current operating parameters according to the first temperature, the second temperature, and the set temperature of the air conditioner further includes: when the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition and the first operating time is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, determining whether the air conditioner receives a first operation signal from the transmitter within the first reminder duration; if so, determining the first operation duration executed by the first operation signal operating the first button; when the first operation duration is less than the first operation time threshold, adjusting the air guide angle and / or increasing the fan speed; and / or when the first operation duration is greater than or equal to the first operation time threshold, maintaining the current operating parameters; and / or when the first operation signal is an operation of a button other than the first button, maintaining the current operating parameters; and / or if not, the air conditioner enters an automatic adjustment mode; wherein the automatic adjustment mode includes an automatic air guide angle adjustment mode and / or an automatic fan speed adjustment mode.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: In cooling mode, when the indoor environment is not comfortable, there are both manual and automatic options to improve comfort. Corresponding control methods are set for each of the three operating modes to improve the feasibility of the control approach.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, adjusting the current operating parameters according to the first temperature, the second temperature, and the set temperature of the air conditioner further includes: when the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition and the second operating time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, determining whether the air conditioner receives a second operation signal from the transmitter within the second reminder duration; if so, determining the second operation duration executed by the second operation signal operating the second button; when the second operation duration is less than the second operation time threshold, lowering the air guide angle and / or increasing the fan speed; and / or when the second operation duration is greater than or equal to the second operation time threshold, maintaining the current operating parameters; and / or when the second operation signal is an operation of a button other than the second button, maintaining the current operating parameters; and / or if not, the air conditioner enters an automatic adjustment mode; wherein the automatic adjustment mode includes an automatic air guide angle adjustment mode and / or an automatic fan speed adjustment mode.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: In heating mode, when the indoor comfort level is poor, there are both manual and automatic options to improve comfort. Corresponding control methods are set for each of the three operating modes to improve the feasibility of the control approach.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, determining whether the air conditioner is in a target operating mode based on the current operating parameters includes: in cooling mode, when the air guide angle is at its highest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting, the air conditioner is determined to be in the target operating mode; and / or in heating mode, when the air guide angle is at its lowest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting, the air conditioner is determined to be in the target operating mode.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the target operating mode of the air conditioner is different when it is in different modes: when the air guide angle is at the highest position and the fan speed is at the highest setting at the same time, the air conditioner operating in cooling mode is in the optimal operating mode, i.e., the target operating mode; when the air guide angle is at the lowest position and the fan speed is at the highest setting at the same time, the air conditioner operating in heating mode is in the optimal operating mode.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, adjusting the current operating parameters according to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner further includes: in cooling mode, adjusting the air guide angle has a higher priority than adjusting the fan speed; and / or in heating mode, adjusting the fan speed has a higher priority than adjusting the air guide angle.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: In cooling mode, when the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed and the air deflector is not at its highest position, room comfort is improved primarily by adjusting the air deflector angle, i.e., by reducing the first temperature difference to improve the comfort level of the indoor environment and enhance user comfort; In heating mode, when the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed and the air deflector is not at its lowest position, room comfort is improved primarily by adjusting the fan speed, i.e., by increasing the air supply intensity to improve the comfort level of the indoor environment and enhance user comfort.

[0021] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention also provide a control device for an air conditioner, the control device comprising: a first acquisition module, configured to acquire the current operating parameters of the air conditioner after the air conditioner is running; a first judgment module, configured to determine whether the air conditioner is in a target operating mode based on the current operating parameters; a second acquisition module, configured to acquire a first temperature at a first acquisition point and a second temperature at a second acquisition point when the air conditioner is not in the target operating mode; and a control module, configured to adjust the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: The control device of the air conditioner in this embodiment is used to implement the control method of the air conditioner as in any embodiment of the present invention, and therefore it has all the beneficial effects of the control method of the air conditioner as in any embodiment of the present invention, which will not be repeated here.

[0023] In another aspect, embodiments of the present invention also provide an air conditioner, the air conditioner including: a processor, a memory, and a program or instructions stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the air conditioner as described in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: the air conditioner in this embodiment operates as the air conditioner control method of any embodiment of the present invention, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the air conditioner control method of any embodiment of the present invention, which will not be repeated here.

[0025] In another aspect, embodiments of the present invention also provide a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the air conditioner control method as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The readable storage medium in this embodiment is used to store the control method of the air conditioner as in any embodiment of the present invention, and therefore it has all the beneficial effects of the control method of the air conditioner as in any embodiment of the present invention, which will not be repeated here.

[0027] By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0028] (1) Through control steps, the air conditioner can achieve manual and / or automatic control of the air guide angle of the air deflector and / or the air conditioner's fan speed. Preferably, the current operating parameters of the air conditioner are determined first, followed by a determination of whether to acquire the first temperature at the first sampling point and the second temperature at the second sampling point. This design in the control method saves more steps. Based on the first temperature, second temperature, and set temperature, the air conditioner can promptly determine whether adjustments to its operating parameters are needed, thereby changing the air guide angle and / or fan speed to improve the comfort level of the indoor environment. This control method of the air conditioner provides an intuitive judgment condition for assessing the comfort level of the room, allowing users to adjust the air conditioner's operating parameters promptly based on the comfort level assessment results, thereby improving the comfort level of the indoor environment and enhancing the user experience.

[0029] (2) The vertical temperature difference at different sampling points in the indoor environment can be determined by the first temperature difference, which can serve as the basis for judging whether the air temperature in the indoor environment is uniform.

[0030] (3) In addition to increasing the fan speed, the air guide angle can be adjusted to a higher position in cooling mode and to a lower position in heating mode to improve comfort.

[0031] (4) When the comfort level of the indoor environment is poor, there are two options: manual and automatic to improve the comfort level.

[0032] (5) In cooling mode, when the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed and the air guide angle of the air deflector is not at its highest position, room comfort is improved by adjusting the air guide angle first, that is, the comfort level of the indoor environment is improved by reducing the first temperature difference, thereby improving the comfort of the user. In heating mode, when the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed and the air guide angle of the air deflector is not at its lowest position, room comfort is improved by adjusting the fan speed first, that is, the comfort level of the indoor environment is improved by increasing the air supply intensity, thereby improving the comfort of the user. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2This is a location diagram of the indoor environment provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner in cooling mode, provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner in heating mode, as provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a control device for an air conditioner provided in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of an air conditioner provided in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a readable storage medium provided in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 100 - Control device for air conditioner; 101 - First acquisition module; 102 - First judgment module; 103 - Second acquisition module; 104 - Control module; 200 - Air conditioner; 210 - Memory; 211 - Computer program; 220 - Processor; 300 - Readable storage medium; 310 - Computer-executable instructions. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] See Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner provided in the first embodiment of the present invention. The control method includes:

[0045] S100: After the air conditioner is started, obtain the current operating parameters of the air conditioner; the current operating parameters include the air guide angle of the air deflector and the air conditioner's fan speed.

[0046] S200: Determines whether the air conditioner is in the target operating mode based on the current operating parameters.

[0047] For example, after the air conditioner starts running, the first acquisition module can obtain the air conditioner's current operating parameters, which are some parameter values ​​during the air conditioner's operation. These current operating parameters can be used to determine the air conditioner's operating status and mode. For example, some commonly used air conditioner operating parameters include: the air guide angle of the air deflector and the air conditioner's operating fan speed.

[0048] In step S200, the primary criterion is the current operating parameters of the air conditioner. If the air conditioner's current operating parameters are optimal in cooling or heating mode, it means that the air conditioner has reached the limit achievable by its current operating parameters. In this case, even if the comfort level of the indoor environment does not meet the standard, it is impossible to improve the comfort level of the indoor environment by adjusting the current operating parameters. Therefore, after determining that the air conditioner is in the target operating mode, no further steps are required.

[0049] Specifically, the air guide angle of the air deflector is the angle between the air deflector of the air conditioner and the vertical direction.

[0050] S300: When the air conditioner is not in the target operating mode, acquire the first temperature of the first acquisition point and the second temperature of the second acquisition point; wherein the first acquisition point and the second acquisition point are acquisition points at different heights in the indoor environment.

[0051] For details, see Figure 2 If the air conditioner is not in the target operating mode, the subsequent steps can be executed. T1 and T2 are acquired through the second acquisition module, where T1 represents the first temperature at the first acquisition point in the indoor environment, and T2 represents the second temperature at the second acquisition point in the indoor environment. The first and second acquisition points are acquisition points at different heights in the indoor environment. Assume the height of the first acquisition point from the ground is the first height d1, the height of the second acquisition point from the ground is the second height d2, and the height of the air conditioner's installation location from the ground is the third height d3.

[0052] Generally, the height of the air conditioner's air outlet is higher than the user's head, and the preferred value for d3 is 2.3m. Preferably, the first height d1 and the second height d2 correspond to the low-altitude temperature and high-altitude temperature that the user can feel, respectively, with the preferred value for d2 being 1.7m (at the user's head) and the preferred value for d1 being 0.1m (at the user's ankles).

[0053] Since the first and second sampling points are sampling points at different heights in the indoor environment, the temperature at different heights in the indoor environment can be obtained, thereby determining the cooling or heating performance of the air conditioner, which serves as the basis for judging the comfort level of the indoor environment.

[0054] For example, the second acquisition module may be a thermocouple or other temperature sensor pre-positioned in the indoor environment.

[0055] S400: Adjusts the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature;

[0056] Specifically, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode and / or heating mode, after step S300, the current operating parameters of the air conditioner are adjusted according to T1, T2, and T3 obtained in step S300 to improve the comfort level of the indoor environment. Here, T3 represents the set temperature of the air conditioner, and the values ​​of T3, T1, and T2 can be used to determine the comfort level of the indoor environment. When the air conditioner is in other modes besides cooling and / or heating, such as ventilation or dehumidification, the current operating parameters are not adjusted, and the air conditioner continues to operate according to the current operating parameters in step S100.

[0057] Furthermore, the current operating parameters are adjusted based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature, including:

[0058] Based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the set temperature, obtain the first temperature difference, the second temperature difference, and the third temperature difference;

[0059] Adjust the current operating parameters based on the values ​​of the first temperature, the second temperature, the first temperature difference, the second temperature difference, and the third temperature difference;

[0060] Wherein, the first temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; the second temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the set temperature and the first temperature; and the third temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the set temperature and the first temperature.

[0061] For example, the first temperature difference, second temperature difference, and third temperature difference are obtained using the first temperature, second temperature, and set temperature: ΔT1 = |T1 - T2|, ΔT2 = |T3 - T1|, ΔT3 = |T3 - T2|, where ΔT1 represents the first temperature difference, ΔT2 represents the second temperature difference, and ΔT3 represents the third temperature difference. The specific process is as follows: the values ​​of the first temperature, second temperature, first temperature difference, second temperature difference, and third temperature difference are used as the basis for judging whether the comfort level of the indoor environment where the air conditioner is located meets the standard; if the comfort level does not meet the standard, the current operating parameters are controlled to change. The first temperature difference, which measures the vertical temperature difference at different sampling points in the indoor environment, can serve as a basis for determining whether the indoor air temperature is uniform. The smaller the value of the first temperature difference, the lower the temperature difference at different heights in the indoor environment, the more uniform the overall temperature in the room, and the higher the comfort level of the indoor environment. The second temperature difference, which measures the temperature difference between the air conditioner's set temperature and the temperature at low altitudes, can determine the magnitude of the temperature difference between the low altitudes and the air conditioner's set temperature in the room. The second temperature difference, which measures the temperature difference between the air conditioner's set temperature and the temperature at high altitudes, can determine the magnitude of the temperature difference between the high altitudes and the air conditioner's set temperature in the room.

[0062] Furthermore, adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature also includes:

[0063] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, determine whether the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition;

[0064] Under the condition that the first adjustment condition is met, obtain the first operating time during which the air conditioner maintains operation under the first adjustment condition.

[0065] When the first running length is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, the air guide angle will be adjusted upward and / or the windshield will be increased;

[0066] The first adjustment condition is: simultaneously satisfying the following conditions: the second temperature is greater than or equal to the second temperature threshold, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold, and the third temperature difference is greater than or equal to the third temperature difference threshold.

[0067] Specifically, in cooling mode, the primary judgment condition of the air conditioner is to determine whether the indoor environment detected by the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition by using the second temperature, the first temperature difference, and the third temperature difference. If the first adjustment condition is met, it indicates that the temperature difference in the room is large. If the first adjustment condition is not met, the process returns to step S100 and repeats the steps. When the first adjustment condition is met, the first running time of the air conditioner under the first adjustment condition is monitored. The comfort level of the indoor environment is judged by comparing the first running time with the first time threshold. When the first running time of the air conditioner under the first adjustment condition is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, it indicates that the first running time under the first adjustment condition is relatively long, the comfort level of the indoor environment is not up to standard, and the comfort level of the room is poor. It is necessary to improve the comfort level of the indoor environment by adjusting the air guide angle and / or increasing the fan speed. Among them, when the three conditions of the second temperature being greater than or equal to the second temperature threshold, the first temperature difference being greater than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold, and the third temperature difference being greater than or equal to the third temperature difference threshold are met simultaneously, it indicates that the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition.

[0068] Furthermore, by first determining whether the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition and then determining whether to compare the first running time, this design in the control method can save more steps, reduce unnecessary judgment and detection steps, and make the control process more efficient.

[0069] Furthermore, by comparing the first time threshold with the first runtime, the judgment criteria for whether the first runtime is longer or shorter are no longer vague. Using the first time threshold makes the judgment more accurate and scientific.

[0070] For example, users can set the values ​​of the second temperature difference threshold, the first temperature difference threshold, the third temperature difference threshold, and the first time threshold according to their personal preferences and the range of indoor environments. The preferred value for the second temperature threshold is 30℃, the preferred value for the first temperature difference threshold is 5℃, the preferred value for the third temperature difference threshold is 5℃, and the preferred value for the first time threshold is 10 minutes.

[0071] Furthermore, adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature also includes:

[0072] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, determine whether the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition;

[0073] Under the condition that the second adjustment condition is met, obtain the second operating time during which the air conditioner maintains operation under the second adjustment condition;

[0074] When the second running length is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, the wind guide angle will be lowered and / or the windshield will be raised.

[0075] The second adjustment condition is as follows: simultaneously satisfying the following conditions: the first temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature threshold, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the fourth temperature difference threshold, and the second temperature difference is greater than or equal to the second temperature difference threshold.

[0076] Specifically, in cooling mode, the primary judgment condition of the air conditioner is to determine whether the indoor environment detected by the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition based on the first temperature, the first temperature difference, and the second temperature difference. If the second adjustment condition is met, it indicates that the temperature difference in the room is large. If the second adjustment condition is not met, the process returns to step S100 and repeats the steps. If the second adjustment condition is met, the second running time of the air conditioner under the second adjustment condition is monitored. The comfort level of the indoor environment is determined by comparing the second running time with the second time threshold. When the second running time of the air conditioner under the second adjustment condition is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, it indicates that the second running time under the second adjustment condition is relatively long, the comfort level of the indoor environment is not up to standard, and the room comfort is poor. The comfort level of the indoor environment needs to be improved by lowering the air guide angle and / or increasing the fan speed. Specifically, the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition when all three conditions are met simultaneously: the first temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature threshold, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the fourth temperature difference threshold, and the second temperature difference is greater than or equal to the second temperature difference threshold.

[0077] For example, users can set the values ​​of the first temperature difference threshold, the second temperature difference threshold, the fourth temperature difference threshold, and the second time threshold according to their personal preferences and the range of indoor environments. The preferred value for the first temperature threshold is 6℃, the preferred value for the second temperature difference threshold is 5℃, the preferred value for the fourth temperature difference threshold is 5℃, and the preferred value for the second time threshold is 10 minutes.

[0078] Furthermore, adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature also includes:

[0079] When the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition and the first running time is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, it is determined whether the air conditioner receives the first operation signal from the transmitter within the first reminder time.

[0080] If so, determine the duration of the first operation executed by the first key pressed on the first operation signal;

[0081] When the duration of the first operation is less than the first operation time threshold, the air guide angle is adjusted upward and / or the windshield is increased; and / or

[0082] When the duration of the first operation is greater than or equal to the first operation time threshold, the current operating parameters remain unchanged; and / or

[0083] The first operation signal is that when any button other than the first button is pressed, the current operating parameters remain unchanged.

[0084] and / or

[0085] If not, the air conditioner enters automatic adjustment mode; the automatic adjustment mode includes automatic air guide angle adjustment mode and / or automatic fan speed adjustment mode.

[0086] Specifically, in cooling mode, when the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition and the first operating time is greater than or equal to the first time threshold: the air conditioner sends a first reminder signal to the user via an alert, reminding the user that the current indoor temperature difference is large and the comfort level is poor; further, starting from the time the air conditioner sends the first reminder signal, it is determined whether the air conditioner receives a first operation signal from the transmitter within the first reminder duration. The first operation signal is transmitted through user control, meaning the user can manually operate the transmitter to adjust the current operating parameters; if the air conditioner receives the first operation signal from the transmitter within the first reminder duration, it adjusts the current operating parameters according to the first operation signal; if the air conditioner does not receive the first operation signal from the transmitter within the first reminder duration, the air conditioner enters automatic adjustment mode and automatically adjusts the current operating parameters. The automatic adjustment mode includes an automatic air guide angle adjustment mode and / or an automatic fan speed adjustment mode: when the air conditioner's air guide angle is at its highest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting, the air guide angle of the air guide damper is automatically adjusted first to improve room comfort.

[0087] Specifically, after receiving the first alert signal, the user can manually operate the transmitter. There are three operating modes: 1) If the first button is pressed for a first duration, and this duration is less than a first operation time threshold, the air conditioner adjusts the airflow angle and / or increases the fan speed; 2) If the first button is pressed for a first duration, and this duration is greater than or equal to the first operation time threshold, the first alert signal is ignored, the current operating parameters are maintained, and no further alerts are issued within the first ignore duration; 3) If the first operation signal is an operation of a button other than the first button, the first alert signal is ignored, and the current operating parameters are maintained. Corresponding control measures are set for each of the three operating modes to improve the feasibility of the control method.

[0088] For example, the reminder can be an air conditioner indicator light or an alarm; the transmitter can be an air conditioner remote control or a mobile app remote control; the first reminder signal can be a continuously flashing air conditioner indicator light or a continuous alarm.

[0089] For example, the preferred duration for the first reminder is 5 minutes.

[0090] For example, the first button is the comfort button of the air conditioner, the preferred value of the first operation time threshold is 3 seconds, and the preferred value of the first ignore time is 2 hours.

[0091] Similarly, adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature also includes:

[0092] When the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition and the second running time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, it is determined whether the air conditioner receives the second operation signal from the transmitter within the second reminder duration.

[0093] If so, determine the duration of the second operation performed by pressing the second button on the second operation signal;

[0094] When the duration of the second operation is less than the second operation time threshold, the air guide angle is lowered and / or the windshield is raised; and / or

[0095] When the duration of the second operation is greater than or equal to the second operation time threshold, the current operating parameters remain unchanged; and / or

[0096] The second operation signal is that when other buttons besides the second button are pressed, the current operating parameters remain unchanged.

[0097] and / or

[0098] If not, the air conditioner enters automatic adjustment mode; the automatic adjustment mode includes automatic air guide angle adjustment mode and / or automatic fan speed adjustment mode.

[0099] Specifically, in heating mode, when the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition and the second operating time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold: the air conditioner sends a second reminder signal to the user via a reminder device, reminding the user that the current indoor temperature difference is large and the comfort level is poor; further, starting from the time the air conditioner sends the second reminder signal, it is determined whether the air conditioner receives a second operation signal from the transmitter within the second reminder duration. The second operation signal is transmitted through user control, meaning the user can manually operate the transmitter to adjust the current operating parameters; if the air conditioner receives the second operation signal from the transmitter within the second reminder duration, it adjusts the current operating parameters according to the second operation signal; if the air conditioner does not receive the second operation signal from the transmitter within the second reminder duration, the air conditioner enters automatic adjustment mode and automatically adjusts the current operating parameters. The automatic adjustment mode includes an automatic air guide angle adjustment mode and / or an automatic fan speed adjustment mode: when the air conditioner's air guide angle is at its lowest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting, it prioritizes automatically adjusting the fan speed to improve room comfort.

[0100] Specifically, after receiving the second alert signal, the user can manually operate the transmitter. There are three operating modes: 1) If the second button is operated for a second duration, and this duration is less than a second operation time threshold, the air conditioner lowers the airflow angle and / or increases the fan speed; 2) If the second button is operated for a second duration, and this duration is greater than or equal to the second operation time threshold, the second alert signal is ignored, the current operating parameters are maintained, and no further alerts are issued within the second ignore duration; 3) If the second operation signal is an operation of any button other than the second button, the second alert signal is ignored, and the current operating parameters are maintained. Corresponding control measures are set for each of the three operating modes to improve the feasibility of the control method.

[0101] For example, the reminder could be an air conditioner indicator light or an alarm; the transmitter could be an air conditioner remote control or a mobile app remote control; the second reminder signal could be a continuously flashing air conditioner indicator light or a continuous alarm.

[0102] For example, the preferred duration for the second reminder is 5 minutes.

[0103] For example, the second button is the comfort button of the air conditioner, the preferred value of the second operation time threshold is 3 seconds, and the preferred value of the second ignore time is 2 hours.

[0104] Furthermore, based on the current operating parameters, it is determined whether the air conditioner is in the target operating mode, including: in cooling mode, when the air guide angle is at its highest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting, the air conditioner is determined to be in the target operating mode; and / or in heating mode, when the air guide angle is at its lowest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting, the air conditioner is determined to be in the target operating mode.

[0105] Specifically, the target operating mode of an air conditioner varies depending on its mode. When the air conditioner is operating in cooling mode, the target operating mode is when the air guide angle is at its highest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting. In cooling mode, the indoor unit's outlet air temperature is much lower than the indoor air temperature. Based on the principle that hot air rises and cold air sinks, the upward air guide angle allows for full utilization of natural air convection, resulting in a more uniform indoor temperature. Therefore, when the air guide angle is at its highest position, the air circulation range in the indoor environment is maximized, the air conditioner's heat exchange capacity is maximized, and the temperature at different heights in the indoor environment is most easily achieved uniformly. When the fan speed is at its highest setting, the air conditioner's air delivery intensity is strongest. Therefore, when both the air guide angle and the fan speed are at their highest setting are simultaneously satisfied, the air conditioner operating in cooling mode is in its optimal operating mode, i.e., the target operating mode.

[0106] When an air conditioner is operating in heating mode, the target operating mode is when the air guide angle is at its lowest position and the fan speed is at its highest setting. In heating mode, the indoor unit's outlet air temperature is much higher than the indoor air temperature. Based on the principle that hot air rises and cold air sinks, a downward air guide angle allows for greater utilization of natural convection, resulting in a more uniform indoor temperature. Therefore, when the air guide angle is at its lowest position, the airflow range in the indoor environment is maximized, the air conditioner's heat exchange capacity is maximized, and the temperature at different heights within the indoor environment is most easily achieved uniformly. At the highest fan speed, the air conditioner's airflow intensity is strongest. Therefore, when both the air guide angle and the fan speed are at their lowest position, the air conditioner is operating in the optimal mode, i.e., the target operating mode, in heating mode.

[0107] Furthermore, adjusting the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the air conditioner's set temperature also includes: in cooling mode, adjusting the air guide angle has a higher priority than adjusting the fan speed; and / or in heating mode, adjusting the fan speed has a higher priority than adjusting the air guide angle.

[0108] In other words, in cooling mode, when the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed and the air deflector is not at its highest position, room comfort is improved primarily by adjusting the air deflector angle. Prioritizing the adjustment of the air deflector angle can first regulate the initial temperature difference in the indoor environment, thereby improving the comfort level of the indoor environment and enhancing user comfort by reducing the initial temperature difference.

[0109] In heating mode, when the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed and the air deflector is not at its lowest position, room comfort is improved primarily by adjusting the fan speed. Prioritizing the fan speed adjustment allows for better control of the airflow intensity within the room, thereby increasing the comfort level of the indoor environment and improving user comfort.

[0110] In one specific embodiment, see Figure 3 The specific method and process are as follows:

[0111] During the operation of the air conditioner, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the air guide angle of the air deflector and the air conditioner's fan speed are monitored first.

[0112] If the air deflector is in the top position and at the highest wind speed, then the monitoring ends.

[0113] If the air deflector is in another position, the system will begin monitoring the temperatures of two thermocouples, T1 and T2, and the air conditioner's set temperature, T3. If T2 ≥ 30℃, ΔT1 ≥ 5℃, and ΔT3 ≥ 5℃, and this temperature remains constant for at least 10 minutes, the air conditioner's indicator light will flash, alerting the user to a significant temperature difference in the room and a poor level of comfort. After receiving this notification, the user can manually operate the air conditioner remote control buttons. There are three operating methods available:

[0114] ①. Press the comfort button lightly, and the air conditioner will automatically raise the air deflector by one notch to improve comfort, regardless of the fan speed setting.

[0115] ②. Press and hold the comfort button for three seconds to ignore this reminder, and it will not remind you again for two hours;

[0116] ③. If the user presses other buttons on the remote control, this reminder will be ignored.

[0117] If the indicator light flashes continuously for 5 minutes and the user does not perform any of the above operations, the air conditioner will automatically adjust the air deflector up one notch, that is, adjust the air deflector angle upward.

[0118] If the air deflector is in the highest position and the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed, after meeting the conditions of T2≥30℃, ΔT1≥5℃, ΔT3≥5℃, and a continuous first running time≥10min, the air conditioner indicator light will flash. Upon receiving the notification, the user can manually operate the air conditioner remote control buttons. There are three operation methods at this time:

[0119] ①. Press the comfort button lightly, and the air conditioner will automatically increase the fan speed by one level to improve comfort;

[0120] ②. Press and hold the comfort button for three seconds to ignore this reminder, and it will not remind you again for two hours;

[0121] ③. If the user presses other buttons on the remote control, this reminder will be ignored.

[0122] If the indicator light flashes continuously for 5 minutes and the user does not perform any of the above operations, the air conditioner will automatically increase the fan speed by one level.

[0123] In one specific embodiment, see Figure 4 The specific method and process are as follows:

[0124] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the position of the air conditioner fan speed and air deflector should be monitored first.

[0125] If the air conditioner is set to its highest fan speed and the air deflector is at its lowest position, then the monitoring will end.

[0126] If the air conditioner is not at its highest fan speed, it will begin testing the temperatures of two thermocouples, T1 and T2. If T1 ≤ 6℃, ΔT1 ≥ 5℃, and ΔT2 ≥ 5℃, and this temperature remains for at least 10 minutes, the air conditioner indicator light will flash, alerting the user to a significant temperature difference in the room and a poor level of comfort. After receiving this notification, the user can manually operate the air conditioner remote control buttons. There are three operating methods available:

[0127] ①. Press the comfort button lightly, and the air conditioner will automatically increase the fan speed by one level to improve comfort, regardless of the position of the air conditioner air deflector.

[0128] ②. Press and hold the comfort button for three seconds to ignore this reminder, and it will not remind you again for two hours;

[0129] ③. If the user presses other buttons on the remote control, this reminder will be ignored.

[0130] If the indicator light flashes continuously for 5 minutes and the user does not perform any of the above operations, the air conditioner will automatically increase the fan speed by one level.

[0131] If the air conditioner is set to its highest fan speed and the air vent is not at its lowest position, the air conditioner indicator light will flash after T1≤6℃, ΔT1≥5℃, ΔT2≥5℃, and the duration is ≥10 minutes. After receiving the notification, the user can manually operate the air conditioner remote control buttons. There are three operation methods at this time:

[0132] ①. Press the comfort button lightly, and the air conditioner will automatically adjust the air deflector to the next lower setting to improve comfort;

[0133] ②. Press and hold the comfort button for three seconds to ignore this reminder, and it will not remind you again for two hours;

[0134] ③. If the user presses other buttons on the remote control, this reminder will be ignored.

[0135] If the indicator light flashes continuously for 5 minutes and the user does not perform any of the above operations, the air conditioner will automatically adjust the air deflector to the next lower setting, that is, lower the air deflector angle.

[0136]

Example 2

[0137] See Figure 5 This embodiment also provides a control device 100 for an air conditioner, including, for example: a first acquisition module 101, which is used to acquire the current operating parameters of the air conditioner after it is running; a first judgment module 102, which is used to judge whether the air conditioner is in a target operating mode based on the current operating parameters; a second acquisition module 103, which is used to acquire a first temperature at a first acquisition point and a second temperature at a second acquisition point when the air conditioner is not in a target operating mode; and a control module 104, which is used to adjust the current operating parameters based on the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner.

[0138] In one specific embodiment, the first acquisition module 101, the first judgment module 102, the second acquisition module 103, and the control module 104 of the air conditioner control device 100 cooperate to implement the air conditioner control method of the first embodiment as described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0139]

Example 3

[0140] See Figure 6 This embodiment provides a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner 200. The air conditioner 200 includes, for example, a processor 220 and a memory 210 electrically connected to the processor 220. The memory 210 stores a computer program 211. The processor 220 loads the computer program 211 to implement the air conditioner control method as described in the first embodiment.

[0141]

Example 4

[0142] See Figure 7 This embodiment also provides a readable storage medium 300, which stores computer-executable instructions 310. When the computer-executable instructions 310 are read and executed by the processor, the air conditioner where the readable storage medium 300 is located is controlled to implement the air conditioner control method as in the first embodiment.

[0143] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can also be implemented in other ways. The apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the functional modules in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module can exist independently, or two or more modules can be integrated to form an independent part.

[0144] If the functionality is implemented as a software module and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this invention. The aforementioned readable storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0145] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method of an air conditioner, characterized by, Comprising: After the air conditioner is running, the current running parameter of the air conditioner is acquired; wherein the current running parameter includes the air deflection angle of the air deflector and the air deflector of the air conditioner; According to the current running parameter, it is judged whether the air conditioner is in the target running mode; In the case where the air conditioner is not in the target running mode, the first temperature of the first collection point and the second temperature of the second collection point are acquired; According to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner, the current running parameter is adjusted; Wherein, the first collection point and the second collection point are collection points of different heights in the indoor environment; According to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature, the first temperature difference, the second temperature difference and the third temperature difference are acquired; According to the numerical value of the first temperature, the second temperature, the first temperature difference, the second temperature difference and the third temperature difference, the current running parameter is adjusted; Wherein, the first temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; the second temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the set temperature and the first temperature; the third temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the set temperature and the second temperature; According to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner, the current running parameter is adjusted, further comprising: In the cooling mode, the priority of adjusting the air deflection angle is higher than that of adjusting the air deflector; and / or In the heating mode, the priority of adjusting the air deflector is higher than that of adjusting the air deflection angle; According to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner, the current running parameter is adjusted, further comprising: The air conditioner is in the cooling mode, and it is judged whether the air conditioner satisfies the first adjustment condition; In the case where the first adjustment condition is satisfied, the first running time length of the air conditioner keeping the first adjustment condition is acquired; When the first running time length is greater than or equal to the first time threshold value, the air deflection angle is adjusted upward and / or the air deflector is increased; Wherein, the first adjustment condition is that the second temperature is greater than or equal to the second temperature threshold value, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold value, and the third temperature difference is greater than or equal to the third temperature difference threshold value; According to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner, the current running parameter is adjusted, further comprising: The air conditioner is in the heating mode, and it is judged whether the air conditioner satisfies the second adjustment condition; In the case where the second adjustment condition is satisfied, the second running time length of the air conditioner keeping the second adjustment condition is acquired; When the second running time length is greater than or equal to the second time threshold value, the air deflection angle is adjusted downward and / or the air deflector is increased; Wherein, the second adjustment condition is that the first temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature threshold value, the first temperature difference is greater than or equal to the fourth temperature difference threshold value, and the second temperature difference is greater than or equal to the second temperature difference threshold value. ​ 2. The control method of claim 1, wherein the adjusting the current operating parameter according to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner further comprises: when the air conditioner meets the first adjustment condition and the first operating duration is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, determining whether the air conditioner receives a first operation signal from the transmitter within a first reminding duration; if yes, determining a first operation duration of a first operation performed by the first operation signal operating a first button; when the first operation duration is less than a first operation time threshold, increasing the air deflection angle and / or the air volume; and / or when the first operation duration is greater than or equal to the first operation time threshold, the current operating parameter remains unchanged; and / or when the first operation signal is operating a button other than the first button, the current operating parameter remains unchanged; and / or if no, the air conditioner enters an automatic adjustment mode, wherein the automatic adjustment mode comprises an air deflection angle automatic adjustment mode and / or an air volume automatic adjustment mode.

3. The control method of claim 1, wherein the adjusting the current operating parameter according to the first temperature, the second temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner further comprises: when the air conditioner meets the second adjustment condition and the second operating duration is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, determining whether the air conditioner receives a second operation signal from the transmitter within a second reminding duration; if yes, determining a second operation duration of a second operation performed by the second operation signal operating a second button; when the second operation duration is less than a second operation time threshold, decreasing the air deflection angle and / or the air volume; and / or when the second operation duration is greater than or equal to the second operation time threshold, the current operating parameter remains unchanged; and / or when the second operation signal is operating a button other than the second button, the current operating parameter remains unchanged; and / or if no, the air conditioner enters an automatic adjustment mode, wherein the automatic adjustment mode comprises an air deflection angle automatic adjustment mode and / or an air volume automatic adjustment mode.

4. The control method of claim 1, wherein the determining whether the air conditioner is in the target operating mode according to the current operating parameter comprises: in the cooling mode, when the air deflection angle is in the uppermost position and the air volume is in the highest level, determining that the air conditioner is in the target operating mode; and / or in the heating mode, when the air deflection angle is in the lowermost position and the air volume is in the highest level, determining that the air conditioner is in the target operating mode. The control device adopts the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and the control device comprises: a first acquisition module, configured to acquire a current operating parameter of the air conditioner after the air conditioner is operated; a first determination module, configured to determine whether the air conditioner is in a target operating mode according to the current operating parameter. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized by comprising: ​ ​ ​ a second acquisition module, configured to acquire a first temperature of a first collection point and a second temperature of a second collection point when the air conditioner is not in the target operation mode; a control module, configured to adjust the current operation parameter according to the first temperature, the second temperature and a set temperature of the air conditioner.

6. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored in the memory and executable on the processor, and the program or instruction is executed by the processor to implement the steps of the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. A readable storage medium, characterized by, The readable storage medium stores a program or instruction, and the program or instruction is executed by the processor to implement the steps of the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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