Control method of air conditioner and air conditioner

CN117029231BActive Publication Date: 2026-10-09QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202310945537.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-28
Publication Date
2026-10-09
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-28

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Technical Problem

[0002]夏季制冷时,传统的空调吹出的制冷风直吹在身上的特别凉,感觉不舒适,尤其是对于孕妇、孩童、风湿病老人等群体更不能被空调的制冷风直吹

Benefits of technology

[0033]The air conditioner control method and air conditioner of the present invention, when the two air outlet columns respectively blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air, can determine the air outlet direction and/or air outlet speed of the two air outlet columns according to indoor environmental parameters and user position. For example, the direction of the blowing cooling air can be controlled to avoid people, or the direction of the cooling air towards people can be reduced to a very low speed, so as to achieve the effect of the cooling air not blowing directly on people, avoiding the discomfort caused to users by the direct blowing of cooling air. At the same time, the non-heat exchange air can follow people, avoid people, or oscillate freely. In particular, when oscillating freely, it can disperse the cooling air, which is conducive to the uniform temperature drop of the user space and can bring a better air supply experience to users.

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Abstract

The application provides a control method of an air conditioner and the air conditioner, the air conditioner comprises two transversely arranged air outlet columns, one of the two air outlet columns can blow at least cooling air, and the other can blow at least non-heat exchange air. The control method of the air conditioner comprises: obtaining a user position and / or an indoor environment parameter when the two air outlet columns blow cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively. The air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of the two air outlet columns are determined according to the indoor environment parameter and / or the user position. The control method of the air conditioner provided by the application controls the direction of the blown cooling air to avoid the person or reduces the speed of the blown cooling air when the direction of the blown cooling air is towards the person, so as to realize the effect that the cooling air is not directly blown to the person and avoid the discomfort of the user caused by the directly blown cooling air.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] In summer, when cooling down, the cool air blown out by traditional air conditioners is particularly cold and uncomfortable, especially for pregnant women, children, and the elderly with rheumatism. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide an air conditioner control method and air conditioner that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems, and can quickly and evenly reduce the temperature of the user's space while ensuring that the cooling air does not blow directly on the user, so as to bring the user a better air supply experience.

[0004] Specifically, the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising two horizontally arranged air outlet columns; one of the two air outlet columns can blow out at least a cooling airflow, and the other can blow out at least a non-heat exchange airflow;

[0005] The control method for the air conditioner includes:

[0006] While the two air outlet columns are blowing out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively, the user's location and / or indoor environmental parameters are obtained.

[0007] The air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of each of the two air outlet columns are determined based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location.

[0008] Optionally, determining the airflow direction and / or airflow velocity of each of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location includes:

[0009] The cooling airflow is directed away from the user, while the non-heat exchange airflow is directed to oscillate or follow the user.

[0010] Optionally, the user location includes the distance from the user to the outlet column of the non-heat exchange airflow;

[0011] The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location further includes:

[0012] The wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is determined based on the distance; the distance includes at least a first distance and a second distance, the value of the first distance is less than the value of the second distance, and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the first distance is less than the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the second distance.

[0013] Optionally, the indoor environmental parameters include at least the indoor ambient temperature;

[0014] The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location further includes:

[0015] Obtain the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature;

[0016] The wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow are determined based on the difference. The difference includes at least a first difference and a second difference. The first difference is less than the second difference. The wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the first difference are respectively less than the wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the second difference.

[0017] Optionally, the first difference is within a small difference range, the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is the first speed, and the wind speed of the cooling airflow has at least a second speed and a third speed, wherein the second speed is less than the first speed and the third speed is greater than the second speed;

[0018] The second difference is within the range of large differences. The wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is the fourth speed, which is greater than the first speed. The wind speed of the cooling airflow has at least a fifth speed and a sixth speed, where the fifth speed is equal to the fourth speed and the sixth speed is greater than the fifth speed.

[0019] Optionally, the control method for the air conditioner further includes:

[0020] Based on the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, a first target temperature is obtained. The first target temperature is the sum of the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, and the temperature compensation value is a positive value.

[0021] When the indoor ambient temperature drops to the first target temperature, the two air outlet columns respectively blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air. Optionally, the control method of the air conditioner further includes:

[0022] When the two air outlet columns blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively, the indoor ambient temperature is obtained after a preset operating time period.

[0023] The two air outlet columns are determined to blow either cooling air or non-heat exchange air based on the indoor ambient temperature.

[0024] Optionally, a first target temperature and a second target temperature are obtained based on a set temperature and a temperature compensation value. The first target temperature is the sum of the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, and the second target temperature is the difference between the set temperature and the temperature compensation value. The temperature compensation value is a positive value.

[0025] The method of determining whether the two air outlet columns blow out cooling air or non-heat exchange air based on the indoor ambient temperature includes:

[0026] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the second target temperature and less than the first target temperature, continue or make the two air outlet columns blow out cooling airflow and non-heat exchange airflow respectively.

[0027] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first target temperature, both air outlet columns will blow out cooling airflow.

[0028] When the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the second target temperature, the two air outlet columns will stop operating.

[0029] Optionally, the indoor environmental parameters include indoor humidity;

[0030] The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of each of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location includes:

[0031] The airflow speeds of the cooling airflow and the non-heat exchange airflow are determined based on the indoor ambient humidity. The humidity difference between the indoor ambient humidity and the set humidity includes at least a first humidity difference and a second humidity difference. The first humidity difference is less than the second humidity difference. The airflow speed of the cooling airflow is determined as the seventh speed and the airflow speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is determined as the eighth speed based on the first humidity difference. The airflow speed of the cooling airflow is determined as the ninth speed and the airflow speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is determined as the tenth speed based on the second humidity difference. The seventh speed is greater than the ninth speed, and the eighth speed is less than the tenth speed.

[0032] This invention also provides an air conditioner, including a control device. The control device includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the control method of the air conditioner described in any of the above embodiments.

[0033] The air conditioner control method and air conditioner of the present invention, when the two air outlet columns respectively blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air, can determine the air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of the two air outlet columns according to indoor environmental parameters and user position. For example, the direction of the blowing cooling air can be controlled to avoid people, or the direction of the cooling air towards people can be reduced to a very low speed, so as to achieve the effect of the cooling air not blowing directly on people, avoiding the discomfort caused to users by the direct blowing of cooling air. At the same time, the non-heat exchange air can follow people, avoid people, or oscillate freely. In particular, when oscillating freely, it can disperse the cooling air, which is conducive to the uniform temperature drop of the user space and can bring a better air supply experience to users.

[0034] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in a detailed manner, by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar columns or segments. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The following reference Figures 1 to 6This invention describes the control method and air conditioner of an air conditioner according to embodiments of the present invention. The terms "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and "lateral," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention.

[0043] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically stated, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0044] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "coupling," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the connection of the inner columns of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. (Reference) Figures 2 to 6 This invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, which includes two horizontally arranged air outlet columns 10. One of the two air outlet columns 10 can blow out at least a cooling airflow, and the other can blow out at least a non-heat exchange airflow. Figure 1As shown, the control method of the air conditioner in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0047] Step S1: The control method of the air conditioner includes acquiring the user's location and / or indoor environmental parameters while the two air outlet columns 10 blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively.

[0048] Step S2: Determine the air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of each of the two air outlet columns 10 based on the indoor environmental parameters and the user's location.

[0049] When the two air outlet columns 10 blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively, the air outlet direction and / or air velocity of each of the two air outlet columns 10 can be determined according to indoor environmental parameters and user position. For example, the direction of the cooling airflow can be controlled to avoid people, or the cooling airflow direction can be reduced to a very low speed when the cooling airflow is directed towards people, so as to achieve the effect of the cooling airflow not blowing directly on people and avoid discomfort caused to users by the cooling airflow blowing directly on them. At the same time, the non-heat exchange airflow can follow people, avoid people, or oscillate freely. Especially when it oscillates freely, it can disperse the cooling airflow, which helps to make the temperature of the user space drop evenly and provide users with a better air supply experience.

[0050] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of the two air outlet columns 10 can also be determined according to indoor environmental parameters.

[0051] In other embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of the two air outlet columns 10 can also be determined according to the user's location.

[0052] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, step S2 includes directing the cooling airflow away from the user, and causing the non-heat exchange airflow to oscillate or follow the user. Here, avoiding the user can mean either not facing the user, or facing the user but with the air outlet area controlled to face the user's surrounding space, or when facing the user, the speed of the cooling airflow is reduced to a very low level so that the user cannot feel it. When the cooling airflow avoids the user, in order to still provide rapid cooling to the user, the non-heat exchange airflow can oscillate and follow the user. Of course, as mentioned above, in order to make the user space temperature uniform, the non-heat exchange airflow can oscillate and follow the user.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the user location includes the distance from the user to the air outlet column that blows non-heat exchange airflow. In step S2, the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of each of the two air outlet columns 10 are determined based on indoor environmental parameters and / or the user location, such as... Figure 2 As shown, it includes the following steps:

[0054] Step S21: Determine the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow based on the distance. The distance includes at least a first distance and a second distance, where the value of the first distance is less than the value of the second distance. The wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the first distance is less than the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the second distance.

[0055] Since non-heat exchange airflow does not cause discomfort to pregnant women, children, or elderly people with rheumatism, providing a good user experience, it can be directed towards the user. Simultaneously, to ensure the non-heat exchange airflow reaches the user at a suitable speed—for example, 0.5 m / s—so the user can feel the breeze without it being too strong, the distance from the user to the outlet column 10 of the non-heat exchange airflow can be determined. As the distance increases, the airflow speed also increases to ensure the user receives the same ambient temperature airflow at the same speed. Here, the airflow speed can increase proportionally with the distance, or the distance can be divided into multiple distance segments, each corresponding to a different airflow speed, with longer distance segments corresponding to higher airflow speeds.

[0056] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the distance from the user to the outlet column 10 that blows non-heat exchange airflow can be divided into multiple distance segments. For example, 0 to 1 meter is the first distance segment, and the first distance can be within this segment; 1 to 2 meters is the second distance segment, and the second distance can be within this segment; 2 to 3 meters is the third distance segment; 3 to 4 meters is the fourth distance segment; and more than 4 meters is the fifth distance segment. Different distance segments correspond to different wind speeds, and the wind speed increases as the distance segment value increases, so that the wind speed blowing on the user remains approximately constant.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple users at different distances, and the wind speed can be adjusted according to these different distances. In other embodiments of the present invention, there is only one user, but the user may move within the room, and the wind speed can be adjusted according to the changes in distance caused by this user's movement.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance from the user to the air outlet column 10 that blows non-heat exchange airflow can be measured by a radar installed on the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, the indoor environmental parameters include at least the indoor ambient temperature. In step S2, the airflow direction and / or airflow velocity of each of the two air outlet columns 10 are determined based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location, such as... Figure 3 As shown, it includes the following steps:

[0060] Step S22: Obtain the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature.

[0061] Step S23: Determine the wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow based on the difference. The difference includes at least a first difference and a second difference. The first difference is less than the second difference. The wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the first difference are respectively less than the wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the second difference.

[0062] In these embodiments, the presence of a difference indicates that the cooling capacity brought by the cooling airflow is insufficient to lower the indoor temperature. The larger the difference, the more cooling capacity is required, the more cooling airflow is needed, and the higher the wind speed of the cooling airflow is required. At the same time, in order to accelerate the uniform diffusion of the cooling airflow into the indoor space, the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is also higher. Moreover, reducing the difference is the most important thing to reduce the indoor ambient temperature as quickly as possible. Therefore, the wind speed increase rate of the cooling airflow is higher than that of the non-heat exchange airflow.

[0063] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, when the first difference is within a small difference range, the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is a first velocity, and the wind speed of the cooling airflow has at least a second velocity and a third velocity, where the second velocity is less than the first velocity and the third velocity is greater than the second velocity. When the second difference is within a large difference range, the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is a fourth velocity, where the fourth velocity is greater than the first velocity, and the wind speed of the cooling airflow has at least a fifth velocity and a sixth velocity, where the fifth velocity is equal to the fourth velocity and the sixth velocity is greater than the fifth velocity. For example, when the first difference is within a small difference range of 0 to 3°C: when the difference is less than or equal to zero, the wind speed of the cooling airflow is low, and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is medium. When the difference is greater than zero and less than or equal to 3°C, the wind speed of the cooling airflow is medium, and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is medium. When the second difference is within a large difference range greater than 3°C: when the difference is greater than 3°C and less than or equal to 5°C, the wind speed of the cooling airflow is high, and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is high. When the temperature difference is greater than 5°C, the airflow speed of the cooling air is ultra-high, and the airflow speed of the non-heat exchange air is high.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, based on the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, the first target temperature is obtained. The first target temperature is the sum of the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, where the temperature compensation value is positive. The control method of the air conditioner includes the following steps:

[0065] Step S6: After the indoor ambient temperature drops to the first target temperature, the two air outlet columns blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively. That is, after the temperature drops to the first target temperature, uniform airflow can be used to make the user feel comfortable and maintain a constant indoor temperature for a longer period of time.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first target temperature is less than or equal to a preset value. For users who are not afraid of the cold, such as young people, since the first target temperature is already relatively low, it is necessary to blow mixed air to prevent health problems caused by the set temperature being too low in order to ensure the user's health. Of course, if the user sets a temperature higher than the preset value, it is not necessary to blow mixed air; the air conditioner can operate normally, with both air outlets cooling.

[0067] In some embodiments, the temperature compensation value can be from 0.5°C to 1.5°C, preferably 1°C. The preset temperature can be from 18°C ​​to 22°C, preferably 20°C. That is, when the indoor ambient temperature is already relatively low and close to the set temperature, one air outlet column 10 is controlled to blow a cooling airflow to provide cooling to maintain the indoor temperature. The other air outlet column 10 blows a non-heat exchange airflow to accelerate the uniform mixing of indoor air.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control method for the air conditioner includes the following steps:

[0069] Step S7: When the two air outlet columns 10 blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively, the indoor ambient temperature is obtained after a preset running time period.

[0070] Step S8: Determine whether the two air outlet columns 10 blow out cooling air or non-heat exchange air based on the indoor ambient temperature.

[0071] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, a second target temperature is obtained based on a set temperature and a temperature compensation value, wherein the second target temperature is the difference between the set temperature and the temperature compensation value. Step 8 includes:

[0072] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the second target temperature and less than the first target temperature, continue or make the two air outlet columns 10 blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively.

[0073] When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first target temperature, both air outlet columns 10 will blow out cooling airflow.

[0074] When the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the second target temperature, the two air outlet columns 10 will stop operating.

[0075] In other words, when one air outlet column 10 blows cooling air and the other air outlet column 10 blows non-heat exchange air, if the indoor ambient temperature fluctuates within a suitable range, the air outlet state of the two air outlet columns 10 will remain unchanged. If the indoor ambient temperature rises above a certain level, both air outlet columns 10 will blow cooling air to lower the temperature. If the indoor temperature drops to a relatively low level, both air outlet columns 10 will stop operating and cease blowing air.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, indoor environmental parameters include indoor humidity. The airflow direction and / or airflow velocity of each of the two air outlet columns 10 are determined based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location, including determining the wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow based on the indoor humidity. The humidity difference between the indoor humidity and the set humidity includes at least a first humidity difference and a second humidity difference, where the first humidity difference is less than the second humidity difference. The wind speed of the cooling airflow is determined as a seventh velocity and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow as an eighth velocity based on the first humidity difference. The wind speed of the cooling airflow is determined as a ninth velocity and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow as a tenth velocity based on the second humidity difference. The seventh velocity is greater than the ninth velocity. The eighth velocity is less than the tenth velocity.

[0077] When the airflow velocity of the cooling air is low, the evaporator temperature is low, resulting in good condensation and dehumidification. However, the reduced airflow velocity also decreases indoor air circulation, hindering dehumidification. When one air outlet column 10 cools and dehumidifies, while another outlet column 10 blows out non-heat exchange air, dehumidification and accelerated indoor air circulation can be achieved simultaneously, enhancing the dehumidification effect. In some embodiments, the airflow velocity of the cooling air and the non-heat exchange air can be determined based on humidity difference ranges. For example, the first humidity difference range can be less than 10%, the second humidity difference range can be 10% to 20%, the third humidity difference range can be 20% to 30%, and the fourth humidity difference range can be greater than 30%. Each humidity difference range corresponds to a different airflow velocity of the cooling air and the non-heat exchange air. As the humidity difference range decreases, the airflow velocity of the corresponding cooling air increases, and the airflow velocity of the corresponding non-heat exchange air decreases.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, two air outlet columns 10 are spaced apart to form an air intake interval 20. When the two air outlet columns 10 blow out airflow, the air in the air intake interval 20 is blown forward and mixed with the airflow blown out by the two air outlet columns 10. When both air outlet columns 10 blow out cool airflow, the cool airflow mixes with the indoor air in the air intake interval 20, so that the temperature of the blown airflow is not low and it is not harsh on the user.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, each air outlet column 10 includes an air duct and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is disposed within the air duct. A working fluid flow path is provided within the heat exchanger, and two working fluid flow paths are arranged in parallel. The air conditioner also includes a three-way control valve, with its two ports respectively connected to the two working fluid flow paths, to controllably enable the two heat exchangers to operate simultaneously or only one heat exchanger to operate. When the air conditioner is operating, the three-way control valve controls the working state of the heat exchangers by controlling the working fluid flow paths. The three-way control valve can control the two heat exchangers to operate simultaneously or only one of them to operate, thereby enabling the two air outlets to have multiple air outlet modes. For example, both air outlets can simultaneously blow out heat exchange airflow, or one air outlet can blow out heat exchange airflow while the other blows out non-heat exchange airflow. The heat exchange airflow and non-heat exchange airflow can be mixed or blown separately to their respective designated areas. Mixed airflow can make the airflow temperature close to room temperature, avoiding discomfort caused by heat exchange airflow directly blowing onto the user. Multiple air outlet modes can meet various air usage needs of users.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, each air outlet column 10 includes at least one vertical strip-shaped air outlet 12. Each air outlet column 10 is rotatably disposed, or each air outlet 12 is provided with an air guide device 18 for controlling the lateral air outlet direction of the air outlet 12.

[0081] This invention also provides an air conditioner, including a control device. The control device includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the control method of the air conditioner as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0082] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes two horizontally arranged air outlet columns; one of the two air outlet columns can blow out at least a cooling airflow, and the other can blow out at least a non-heat exchange airflow. The control method for the air conditioner includes: While the two air outlet columns are blowing out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively, the user's location and / or indoor environmental parameters are obtained. The air outlet direction and / or air outlet speed of the two air outlet columns are determined according to the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user location. The indoor environmental parameters include at least the indoor ambient temperature; The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location further includes: Obtain the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature; The wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow are determined based on the difference. The difference includes at least a first difference and a second difference. The first difference is smaller than the second difference. The wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the first difference are respectively smaller than the wind speed of the cooling airflow and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the second difference. The first difference is within a small difference range. The wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is the first speed. The wind speed of the cooling airflow has at least a second speed and a third speed. The second speed is less than the first speed, and the third speed is greater than the second speed. The second difference is within the range of large differences. The wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is the fourth speed, which is greater than the first speed. The wind speed of the cooling airflow has at least a fifth speed and a sixth speed, where the fifth speed is equal to the fourth speed and the sixth speed is greater than the fifth speed. The control method of the air conditioner further includes: when the two air outlet columns blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively, after a preset time period of operation, the indoor ambient temperature is obtained; Based on the indoor ambient temperature, determine whether the two air outlet columns blow out cooling airflow or non-heat exchange airflow; Based on the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, a first target temperature and a second target temperature are obtained. The first target temperature is the sum of the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, and the second target temperature is the difference between the set temperature and the temperature compensation value. The temperature compensation value is a positive value. The method of determining whether the two air outlet columns blow out cooling air or non-heat exchange air based on the indoor ambient temperature includes: When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the second target temperature and less than the first target temperature, continue or make the two air outlet columns blow out cooling airflow and non-heat exchange airflow respectively. When the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first target temperature, both air outlet columns will blow out cooling airflow. When the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the second target temperature, the two air outlet columns will stop operating.

2. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of each of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location includes: The cooling airflow is directed away from the user, while the non-heat exchange airflow is directed to oscillate or follow the user.

3. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The user location includes the distance from the user to the outlet column of the non-heat exchange airflow; The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location further includes: The wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is determined based on the distance; the distance includes at least a first distance and a second distance, the value of the first distance is less than the value of the second distance, and the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the first distance is less than the wind speed of the non-heat exchange airflow determined based on the second distance.

4. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Based on the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, a first target temperature is obtained. The first target temperature is the sum of the set temperature and the temperature compensation value, and the temperature compensation value is a positive value. When the indoor ambient temperature drops to the first target temperature, the two air outlet columns will blow out cooling air and non-heat exchange air respectively.

5. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The indoor environmental parameters include indoor humidity; The method of determining the air outlet direction and / or air outlet velocity of each of the two air outlet columns based on the indoor environmental parameters and / or the user's location includes: The airflow speeds of the cooling airflow and the non-heat exchange airflow are determined based on the indoor ambient humidity. The humidity difference between the indoor ambient humidity and the set humidity includes at least a first humidity difference and a second humidity difference. The first humidity difference is less than the second humidity difference. The airflow speed of the cooling airflow is determined as the seventh speed and the airflow speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is determined as the eighth speed based on the first humidity difference. The airflow speed of the cooling airflow is determined as the ninth speed and the airflow speed of the non-heat exchange airflow is determined as the tenth speed based on the second humidity difference. The seventh speed is greater than the ninth speed, and the eighth speed is less than the tenth speed.

6. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The device includes a control unit, which comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the control method for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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