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

Abstract

This invention provides a control method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium for an air conditioner. The control method includes: controlling a robotic vacuum cleaner to perform a cleaning function according to preset information set by the user, and then determining whether the air conditioner is in operation; if so, acquiring water storage information in the water tank; the water storage information includes the current water volume and the rate of water level change; if the preset information includes performing a water washing action, determining whether to send a reset cleaning command to the robotic vacuum cleaner based on the water storage information and the preset information; if so, performing a first drainage action on the water tank; if not, performing a second drainage action on the water tank. The technical problem solved by this invention is that when a robotic vacuum cleaner performs its cleaning function, it often uses its mop to wash different areas of the room, but the water source for wetting the mop does not come from the condensate collected in the drip tray, resulting in a waste of water resources and reducing the linkage efficiency between the air conditioner and the robotic vacuum cleaner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, home appliances are becoming more and more popular, such as fans, air conditioners, and robot vacuum cleaners.

[0003] In related technologies, although there are already collaborations between air conditioners and robotic vacuum cleaners, the collaboration between the two is only simple. For example, the air conditioner sends a start command to the robotic vacuum cleaner to perform cleaning operations, or the robotic vacuum cleaner is controlled to start and run based on the running time of the air conditioner.

[0004] Specifically, for example, in a floor-standing air conditioner, the bottom space is modified into an open storage compartment to accommodate a robotic vacuum cleaner. In terms of the actual cooling function of the floor-standing air conditioner, condensation generated during heat exchange is collected through its internal drip tray.

[0005] However, the relevant technology has at least one of the following problems: when a robot vacuum cleaner performs its cleaning function, it often uses its mop to wash different areas of the room. However, the water source that wets the mop does not come from the condensation collected in the water tray, which leads to the waste of water resources and reduces the efficiency of the linkage between the air conditioner and the robot vacuum cleaner. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem solved by this invention is that when a robot vacuum cleaner performs its cleaning function, it often uses its mop to wash different areas of the room. However, the water source that wets the mop does not come from the condensation collected in the water tray, resulting in a waste of water resources and thus reducing the linkage efficiency between the air conditioner and the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0007] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a control method for an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a casing and a robotic vacuum cleaner housed within an open receiving compartment of the casing. The casing contains a water tray and a water tank that are interconnected. The water tank receives liquid from the water tray via a water pipe. The control method includes: controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner to perform a cleaning function based on preset information set by the user; determining whether the air conditioner is in operation; if so, acquiring water storage information in the water tank; the water storage information includes the current water volume and the rate of water level change; if the preset information includes performing a water washing action, determining whether to send a reset cleaning command to the robotic vacuum cleaner based on the water storage information and the preset information; if so, performing a first drainage action on the water tank; if not, performing a second drainage action on the water tank; wherein the first drainage action includes directing the liquid in the water tank into a water washing station located in the open receiving compartment; the second drainage action includes discharging the liquid in the water tank to the outdoor environment.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is that when controlling the robot vacuum cleaner to perform cleaning actions on the indoor space, the water storage information is associated with preset information, thereby enabling the effective utilization of the water in the water storage tank.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the preset information includes a preset cleaning path; determining whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot based on the water storage information and the preset information includes: obtaining the return time of the sweeping robot to the water washing station in real time based on the actual cleaning path and the preset cleaning path; determining whether there is a risk of overflow in the water tray based on the return time; if so, keeping the first control valve connecting the water tray and the water tank in the open state, and determining whether the water tray is blocked based on the change in the water level in the water tray; if so, controlling the sweeping robot to clean the temporary leak area with higher priority than the cleaning priority of the preset cleaning path; wherein, the temporary leak area is the area affected by the overflow of the water tray.

[0010] Compared to existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by this solution is as follows: When the air conditioner operates its cooling function, specifically, indoor airflow is introduced through the air inlet at the rear, compressed by an internal fan, and then introduced into the indoor environment through the air outlet at the front. During this airflow process, it is unavoidable that dust and other impurities from the indoor environment will be introduced into the unit casing. Combined with condensate that collects in the drip tray, this can easily cause blockage of the drain outlet connecting the drip tray to the water tank, leading to a risk of overflow. In the event of overflow, neither the first nor the second drainage action can effectively resolve the overflow risk. Therefore, to accurately distinguish between the two overflow risks mentioned above, the water level in the drip tray can be monitored by keeping the first control valve constantly open. For example, if the water level is rising or remains unchanged, it can be determined that the drain outlet of the water tray is blocked by impurities. In this case, the robot vacuum cleaner needs to be controlled to prioritize cleaning the area corresponding to the preset cleaning path and instead perform cleaning actions on the temporary leak area. Specifically, it uses its mop to absorb the water stains caused by the overflow of the water tray, thereby effectively preventing water stains from accumulating.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, determining whether the water tray is blocked based on the change in the water level of the water tray includes: if not, determining whether the percentage of completion of the water washing action performed by the sweeping robot falls within a preset range; if not, controlling the sweeping robot to perform a preset cleaning path.

[0012] Compared to existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: During the water washing process of a robotic vacuum cleaner using a mop, it's unavoidable that the mop will accumulate more dirt. To improve the cleaning efficiency of the robotic vacuum cleaner, the mop needs to be cleaned regularly. Therefore, this solution defines a correlation between the completion percentage of the water washing action and the dirt content on the mop. A higher completion percentage indicates a higher dirt content. When the completion percentage is below a preset range, it indicates a lower dirt content. Correspondingly, considering the actual cleaning efficiency of the robotic vacuum cleaner, there's no need to return it to the water washing station; sending a reset cleaning command at this point would only reduce actual cleaning efficiency. Therefore, in this situation, if there is a risk of overflow in the drip tray, a second drainage action can be performed on the water tank to discharge the condensate in both the water tank and the drip tray into the outdoor environment, preventing overflow.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, determining whether the completion percentage of the water washing action performed by the sweeping robot falls within a preset range includes: if so, storing the current work progress information of the sweeping robot and controlling the sweeping robot to return to the water washing station according to the reset cleaning command; after the sweeping robot completes the cleaning of its water washing parts at the water washing station, controlling the sweeping robot to return to the position corresponding to the work progress information and execute the remaining work progress in the preset information.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner divides the air outlet area of ​​the indoor environment into a sweeping area and a non-sweeping area, and a preset cleaning path passes through the sweeping area and the non-sweeping area respectively; controlling the sweeping robot to execute the preset cleaning path includes: obtaining the air outlet temperature at the air outlet of the air conditioner; determining whether the air outlet temperature meets the condensation condition; if so, obtaining water splash information based on the swing angle of the air guide plate of the air conditioner; and controlling the sweeping robot to perform a first cleaning action on the sweeping area based on the water splash information.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: controlling the robot vacuum to perform the first cleaning action based on the water splash information can improve the robot vacuum's ability to clean water stains on the ground in a timely manner, thereby effectively preventing the long-term accumulation of water stains and the growth of bacteria.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, controlling a robotic vacuum cleaner to perform a first cleaning action on a sweeping area based on water splash information includes: controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner to move to the first water splash area within the sweeping area to perform the first cleaning action; determining whether the robotic vacuum cleaner's execution of the first cleaning action meets a first preset time; if so, obtaining the amount of water residue in the first water splash area after performing the first cleaning action; if the amount of water residue is greater than a preset amount, adjusting the cleaning priority of the area with the corresponding amount of water residue in the preset cleaning path; controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner to return to the water washing station to perform a dehydration action; and controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner to move to the area with water residue and then perform the first cleaning action.

[0017] Compared to existing technologies, the technical benefits of this solution are as follows: By linking the air conditioner and the robotic vacuum cleaner, not only can the cleaning efficiency of the robotic vacuum cleaner be improved, but the operating status of the air conditioner can also be adjusted in a timely manner, further enhancing the efficiency of their interaction and improving the user experience. Furthermore, due to the limited size of the robotic vacuum cleaner's mop, the amount of water it can absorb within the first preset time is limited. If the mop is not wrung out in time, its cleaning efficiency will be reduced. Therefore, the robotic vacuum cleaner can return to the washing station to wash and wring out the mop, keeping it clean and facilitating subsequent water stain removal.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, controlling the sweeping robot to return to the water washing station to perform a dehydration action includes: determining whether the current water storage capacity of the water tank is greater than the preset decontamination water requirement; if so, performing a first drainage action on the water tank, and then controlling the sweeping robot to perform a decontamination action; after the sweeping robot performs the decontamination action, controlling the drain valve located at the water washing station to open; and after a second preset time, controlling the sweeping robot to perform a dehydration action.

[0019] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a control device for an air conditioner, the control device employing the control method as described in any of the above examples; the control device includes: a control module, which controls a sweeping robot to perform a cleaning function according to preset information set by the user; a judgment module, which determines whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot based on the water storage information in the water tank and the preset information after determining that the air conditioner is in operation; and an execution module, which performs a first drainage action or a second drainage action on the water tank according to the judgment result of the judgment module.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the control methods mentioned above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0021] In another aspect, the present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and when the processor invokes the computer program in the memory, it executes the control method as described in any of the above examples.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the control methods mentioned above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0023] In another aspect, the present invention provides a storage medium for storing a computer program, which is loaded by a processor to execute a control method as described in any of the above examples.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the control methods mentioned above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0025] By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved: (1) When controlling the sweeping robot to perform cleaning actions on the indoor space, the water storage information is associated with the preset information, so that the water in the water storage tank can be effectively utilized. (2) Define the percentage of completion of the water washing action as related to the amount of dirt on the mop. The higher the completion percentage, the higher the amount of dirt. When the completion percentage is not within the preset range, it can be used to indicate that the amount of dirt is low. Correspondingly, considering the actual cleaning efficiency of the robot vacuum cleaner, it is not necessary to return it to the water washing station. That is, sending a reset cleaning command to it at this time will only reduce the actual cleaning efficiency. Therefore, in this case, if there is a risk of water overflow in the drip tray, a second drainage action can be performed on the water tank to discharge the condensate in the water tank and the drip tray into the outdoor environment to avoid water overflow. (3) By linking the air conditioner and the robot vacuum cleaner, not only can the cleaning efficiency of the robot vacuum cleaner be improved, but the operating status of the air conditioner can also be adjusted in a timely manner, further improving the efficiency of the linkage between the two and thus enhancing the user experience. In addition, due to the limited size of the robot vacuum cleaner's mop, the amount of water absorbed within the first preset time is limited. If the mop is not wrung out in time, its cleaning efficiency will be reduced. Therefore, the robot vacuum cleaner can return to the water washing station to wash and wring out the mop to keep it clean and facilitate subsequent treatment of water stains. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of an air conditioner.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the module connection of a control device for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Air conditioner; 101. Rear side; 102. Front side; 10. Housing; 11. Open-type receiving compartment; 20. Robotic vacuum cleaner; 200. Control device; 210. Control module; 220. Judgment module; 230. Execution module. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] See Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioner 100 provided in an embodiment of the present invention, combined with... Figure 2The air conditioner 100 includes a housing 10 and a robotic vacuum cleaner 20 housed in an open receiving slot 11 within the housing 10. The housing 10 contains a water tray and a water tank that are interconnected. The water tank receives liquid from the water tray via a water pipe. The control method includes: Step S1: After controlling the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to perform the cleaning function according to the preset information set by the user, determine whether the air conditioner 100 is in operation; if it is determined that the air conditioner 100 is not in operation, control the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to operate according to the normal function.

[0032] Step S2: If yes, obtain the water storage information in the water tank; the water storage information includes the current water storage volume and the rate of water level change. Step S3: If the preset information includes performing a water washing action, then determine whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot 20 based on the water storage information and the preset information. Step S41: If yes, then perform the first drainage action on the water storage tank; Step S42, if not, then perform a second drainage action on the water storage tank; wherein, the first drainage action includes introducing the liquid in the water storage tank into the water washing station provided in the open receiving tank 11; the second drainage action includes discharging the liquid in the water storage tank to the outdoor environment.

[0033] Specifically, it can be understood that a water storage tank is installed below the drip tray to facilitate the storage of larger amounts of condensate. The bottom of the water storage tank is equipped with a three-way control valve. One end of the three-way control valve is connected to the bottom of the water storage tank, and one of the remaining two ends is connected to a first drain pipe, while the other end is connected to a second drain pipe. The first drain pipe is used to direct the liquid in the water storage tank to the washing station, corresponding to the first drainage action executed by the three-way control valve, thus connecting the first drain pipe to the water storage tank. The second drain pipe is used to direct the liquid in the water storage tank to the outdoor environment, corresponding to the second drainage action executed by the three-way control valve, thus connecting the second drain pipe to the water storage tank.

[0034] Therefore, following the above, when the air conditioner 100 operates the cooling function and controls the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to perform cleaning actions on the indoor space, the water storage information is associated with the preset information, thereby enabling the effective utilization of the water in the water storage tank.

[0035] Specifically, when the robot vacuum cleaner 20 is far from the washing station, considering the current water storage volume and the rate of water level change, it is possible that even if a reset cleaning command is sent to the robot vacuum cleaner 20, it may not be able to return to the washing station smoothly before the water tank or drip tray overflows. Therefore, in this technical solution, the water storage information is combined with preset information to determine whether to send a reset cleaning command to the robot vacuum cleaner 20, effectively avoiding the robot vacuum cleaner 20 doing useless work. For example, if the air conditioner 100 overflows while waiting for the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to return to the washing station, then, by choosing not to send a reset cleaning command to the robot vacuum cleaner 20, a second drainage action can be performed on the water tank to prevent overflow.

[0036] In contrast, sending a reset cleaning command to the robot vacuum cleaner 20 can be understood as enabling it to return to the water washing station in time before water overflow occurs, thereby performing the first drainage action and providing cleaning water to the mop of the robot vacuum cleaner 20.

[0037] Preferably, the preset information includes a preset cleaning path; determining whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot 20 based on the water storage information and the preset information includes: obtaining the return time of the sweeping robot 20 to the water washing station in real time based on the actual cleaning path and the preset cleaning path; determining whether there is a risk of water overflow in the water tray based on the return time; if so, keeping the first control valve connecting the water tray and the water tank in the open state, and determining whether the water tray is blocked based on the change in the water level in the water tray; if so, controlling the sweeping robot 20 to prioritize cleaning the temporary leak area over cleaning the preset cleaning path; wherein, the temporary leak area is the area affected by the overflow of the water tray.

[0038] Specifically, when the air conditioner 100 operates in cooling mode, it draws indoor air in through the air inlet at the rear, compresses the air using an internal fan, and then releases it into the indoor environment through the air outlet at the front 102. During this airflow process, it is unavoidable that dust and other impurities from the indoor environment will be introduced into the casing 10. Combined with condensate that collects in the drip tray, this can easily clog the drain outlet of the drip tray, which connects to the water tank, leading to a risk of overflow. In the event of overflow, neither the first nor the second drainage action can effectively resolve the overflow risk.

[0039] Therefore, to accurately distinguish between the two types of overflow risks mentioned above, the water level in the drip tray can be monitored by keeping the first control valve constantly open. For example, if the water level is rising or remaining constant, it indicates that the drip tray's outlet is blocked by debris. In this case, the robot vacuum cleaner 20 should prioritize cleaning the area corresponding to the preset cleaning path and instead clean the temporarily leaking area. Specifically, its mop should absorb the water stains caused by the overflow from the drip tray, thus effectively preventing water accumulation.

[0040] Furthermore, once it is determined that the water outlet is blocked by impurities, this information can be sent to the user's associated mobile device so that the user can discover it in a timely manner.

[0041] Preferably, determining whether the water tray is blocked based on the change in the water level in the water tray includes: if not, determining whether the percentage of water washing action completed by the robot vacuum cleaner 20 falls within a preset range; if not, controlling the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to execute a preset cleaning path.

[0042] During the water washing process of the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 using the mop, it is inevitable that the mop will accumulate more dirt. To improve the cleaning efficiency of the robotic vacuum cleaner 20, the mop needs to be cleaned regularly. Therefore, according to this technical solution, the completion percentage of the water washing action is correlated with the dirt content on the mop. A higher completion percentage indicates a higher dirt content. When the completion percentage is below a preset range, it indicates a lower dirt content. Correspondingly, considering the actual cleaning efficiency of the robotic vacuum cleaner 20, it is unnecessary to return it to the water washing station. Sending a reset cleaning command at this time would only reduce the actual cleaning efficiency. Therefore, in this case, if there is a risk of overflow in the drip tray, a second drainage action can be performed on the water tank to discharge the condensate in the water tank and drip tray into the outdoor environment, preventing overflow.

[0043] Conversely, when the completion percentage falls within the preset range, the robot vacuum cleaner 20 can be controlled to return to the water washing station and clean the mop by draining the water from the water tank.

[0044] It is understandable that, following the above, if the distance between the robot vacuum cleaner 20 and the water washing station is too far and it cannot reach the station before the overflow occurs, the second drainage action will be executed. However, since the percentage falls within the preset range, it will still return to the water washing station and supply water to the water washing station through the user's domestic water supply equipment instead of the water tank, so that the robot vacuum cleaner 20 can effectively wash and clean the mop.

[0045] Preferably, determining whether the percentage of completion of the water washing action performed by the sweeping robot 20 falls within a preset range includes: if so, storing the current work progress information of the sweeping robot 20 and controlling the sweeping robot 20 to return to the water washing station according to the reset cleaning command; after the sweeping robot 20 completes the cleaning of its water washing parts at the water washing station, controlling the sweeping robot 20 to return to the position corresponding to the work progress information and execute the remaining work progress in the preset information.

[0046] Preferably, the air conditioner 100 divides the air outlet area of ​​the indoor environment into a sweeping area and a non-sweeping area, and the preset cleaning path passes through the sweeping area and the non-sweeping area respectively; controlling the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to execute the preset cleaning path includes: obtaining the air outlet temperature at the air outlet of the air conditioner 100; determining whether the air outlet temperature meets the condensation condition; if so, obtaining water splash information based on the swing angle of the air guide plate of the air conditioner 100; controlling the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to perform the first cleaning action on the sweeping area based on the water splash information.

[0047] In a specific example, if the air conditioner 100 meets the condensation conditions, it can be understood that the outlet air temperature is lower than the condensation point temperature, which is affected by the indoor ambient temperature and humidity. When condensation forms on the air guide plate, some of the condensed water splashes to the front of the air conditioner 100 under the force of the airflow, while the rest drips down the surface of the air guide plate onto the ground below it. The condensed water forms water stains on the ground below the air guide plate. The landing position of the water stains splashed to the front of the air conditioner 100 is affected by the swing angle of the air guide plate. Therefore, controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to perform the first cleaning action based on the water splash information improves the timely cleaning effect of the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 on the water stains on the ground, effectively preventing the long-term accumulation of water stains and the growth of bacteria.

[0048] Preferably, controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to perform a first cleaning action on the sweeping area based on water splash information includes: controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to move to the first water splash area within the sweeping area to perform the first cleaning action; determining whether the robotic vacuum cleaner 20's execution of the first cleaning action meets a first preset time; if so, obtaining the amount of water residue in the first water splash area after performing the first cleaning action; if the amount of water residue is greater than the preset residue amount, adjusting the cleaning priority of the area with the corresponding amount of water residue in the preset cleaning path; controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to return to the water washing station to perform a dehydration action; controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to move to the area with water residue and then perform the first cleaning action.

[0049] In a specific example, based on the above example, although the air conditioner 100 will form condensation on the air guide plate when it is actually operating its cooling function, if the robot vacuum cleaner 20 cannot completely clean the accumulated water within its set time, for example, a first preset time, it can be understood that the condensation situation of the air conditioner 100 is serious. Specifically, if the air conditioner 100 is still running while the robot vacuum cleaner 20 is performing the first cleaning action in the first water splash area, the water stains on the first water splash area will continue to accumulate. Therefore, if there is still a large amount of water stains remaining when the first preset time cleaning action is completed, the robot vacuum cleaner 20 will be unable to complete the water stain removal work. In other words, it can also be understood that the condensation situation of the air conditioner 100 is serious, thus requiring adjustment of the air outlet temperature of the air conditioner 100 to reduce the amount of condensation per unit time. This can be achieved by reducing the operating frequency of the air conditioner 100 or adjusting and reducing the swing angle of the air guide plate. Therefore, by linking the air conditioner 100 with the robot vacuum cleaner 20, not only can the cleaning efficiency of the robot vacuum cleaner 20 be improved, but the operating status of the air conditioner 100 can also be adjusted in a timely manner, further improving the efficiency of the linkage between the two and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0050] Furthermore, due to the limited size of the mop pad of the robotic vacuum cleaner 20, the amount of water absorbed within the first preset time is limited. If the mop pad is not spun dry in time, its cleaning efficiency will be reduced. Therefore, the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 can return to the water washing station to wash and spin-dry the mop pad to keep it clean and facilitate subsequent treatment of water stains.

[0051] Preferably, controlling the sweeping robot 20 to return to the water washing station to perform the dehydration action includes: determining whether the current water volume in the water tank is greater than the preset decontamination water volume; if so, performing a first drainage action on the water tank, and then controlling the sweeping robot 20 to perform the decontamination action; after the sweeping robot 20 performs the decontamination action, controlling the drain valve located at the water washing station to open; and after a second preset time, controlling the sweeping robot 20 to perform the dehydration action.

[0052] In a specific example, the air conditioner 100 is a floor-standing unit, and the opening of the open receiving slot 11 is located on the rear panel of the casing 10. Considering the installation position of the floor-standing unit in the indoor environment, the rear panel is the side against the wall, that is, the back side 101, while the front side 102 is located opposite the back side 101. Therefore, by having the robot vacuum cleaner 20 start from the side against the wall, move to the front side 102, and then move to other places in the indoor environment, on the one hand, the open receiving slot 11 is not exposed to the user's line of sight, thus avoiding affecting the actual appearance of the floor-standing unit; on the other hand, the robot vacuum cleaner 20 can better clean the corners against the wall, preventing the floor-standing unit from being close to the corner and causing dust to accumulate in that location.

[0053] Combination Figure 3 On the other hand, the present invention also provides a control device 200 for an air conditioner 100, the control device 200 employing the control method as described in any of the above examples; the control device 200 includes: a control module 210, which controls a sweeping robot 20 to perform a cleaning function according to preset information set by the user; a judgment module 220, which determines whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot 20 based on the water storage information in the water tank and the preset information after determining that the air conditioner 100 is in operation; and an execution module 230, which performs a first drainage action or a second drainage action on the water tank according to the judgment result of the judgment module 220.

[0054] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the control methods mentioned above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0055] In another aspect, the present invention also provides an air conditioner 100, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the control method as described in any of the above examples when it calls the computer program in the memory.

[0056] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the control methods mentioned above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0057] In another aspect, the present invention provides a storage medium for storing a computer program, which is loaded by a processor to execute a control method as described in any of the above examples.

[0058] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the control methods mentioned above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0059] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a housing (10) and a robotic vacuum cleaner (20) housed in an open receiving slot (11) within the housing (10). The housing (10) contains a water tray and a water tank that are interconnected. The water tank receives liquid from the water tray via a water pipe. The control method includes: After the robot vacuum cleaner (20) performs the cleaning function according to the preset information set by the user, it is determined whether the air conditioner is in operation. If so, then obtain the water storage information in the water tank; the water storage information includes the current water storage volume and the rate of water level change; If the preset information includes performing a water washing action, then it is determined whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot (20) based on the water storage information and the preset information; If so, then the first drainage action is performed on the water storage tank; If not, then perform a second drainage action on the water storage tank; The first drainage action includes directing the liquid in the water storage tank into the washing station located in the open receiving tank (11); the second drainage action includes discharging the liquid in the water storage tank to the outdoor environment. The preset information includes a preset cleaning path; the step of determining whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot (20) based on the water storage information and the preset information includes: The return time of the sweeping robot (20) to the water washing station is obtained in real time based on the actual sweeping path of the sweeping robot (20) and the preset sweeping path. The risk of water overflow in the water collection tray is determined based on the return trip time. If so, the first control valve connecting the water receiving tray and the water storage tank is kept open, and the water receiving tray is judged to be blocked based on the change in the water level in the water receiving tray. If so, the robot vacuum cleaner (20) is controlled to have a higher priority for cleaning the temporary leak area than for cleaning the preset cleaning path; The temporary leakage area is the area affected by the overflow of the water receiving pan.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the water receiving tray is blocked based on the change in the water level in the tray includes: If not, then determine whether the percentage of completion of the water washing action by the sweeping robot (20) falls within a preset range; If not, control the sweeping robot (20) to execute the preset cleaning path.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The determination of whether the percentage of completion of the water washing action by the sweeping robot (20) falls within a preset range includes: If so, the current working progress information of the sweeping robot (20) is stored, and the sweeping robot (20) is controlled to return to the water washing station according to the reset cleaning command; After the sweeping robot (20) finishes cleaning its washing parts at the water washing station, the sweeping robot (20) is controlled to return to the position corresponding to the work progress information and execute the remaining work progress in the preset information.

4. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner divides the indoor environment into a sweeping zone and a non-sweeping zone based on the air outlet area, and the preset cleaning path passes through the sweeping zone and the non-sweeping zone respectively. The control of the sweeping robot (20) to execute the preset cleaning path includes: Obtain the air outlet temperature at the air outlet of the air conditioner; Determine whether the outlet air temperature meets the condensation conditions; If so, water splash information is obtained based on the swing angle of the air guide plate of the air conditioner; The robot vacuum cleaner (20) is controlled to perform a first cleaning action on the sweeping area based on the water splash information.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control of the sweeping robot (20) to perform a first cleaning action on the sweeping area based on the water splash information includes: Control the sweeping robot (20) to move to the first water splash area within the sweeping area to perform the first cleaning action; Determine whether the first cleaning action performed by the sweeping robot (20) meets the first preset time. If so, then obtain the amount of water residue in the first water splash area after performing the first cleaning action; If the amount of water stain residue is greater than the preset amount, the cleaning priority of the area where the water stain residue is located in the preset cleaning path will be adjusted. Control the sweeping robot (20) to return to the water washing station to perform the dehydration action; Control the sweeping robot (20) to move to the area with the water stain residue, and then perform the first cleaning action.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control of the sweeping robot (20) to return to the washing station to perform the dehydration action includes: Determine whether the current water storage capacity of the water tank is greater than the preset decontamination water demand; If so, the first drainage action is performed on the water tank, and then the sweeping robot (20) is controlled to perform the cleaning action; After the sweeping robot (20) performs the cleaning action, it controls the drain valve located at the water washing station to open; After a second preset time, the sweeping robot (20) is controlled to perform the dehydration action.

7. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The control device employs the control method as described in any one of claims 1-6; the control device comprises: Control module (210), the control module (210) is used to control the sweeping robot (20) to perform cleaning functions according to the preset information set by the user; The judgment module (220) is used to determine whether to send a reset cleaning command to the sweeping robot (20) after determining that the air conditioner is in operation, based on the water storage information in the water tank and the preset information. The execution module (230) performs the first drainage action or the second drainage action on the water storage tank according to the judgment result of the judgment module (220).

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the control method as described in any one of claims 1-6 when it invokes the computer program in the memory.

9. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium is used to store a computer program, which is loaded by a processor to execute the control method according to any one of claims 1-6.

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