Air conditioner and humidification control method, device, storage medium and controller thereof

Abstract

The application discloses an air conditioner and a humidification control method and device thereof, a storage medium and a controller. The air conditioner comprises a humidification module, the humidification module comprises a water tank and an electromagnetic heating assembly, and the electromagnetic heating assembly is used for heating water in the water tank to realize humidification. The humidification control method of the air conditioner comprises the following steps: acquiring a first indoor environment humidity of the air conditioner, acquiring a second indoor environment humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to operate for a first preset time; obtaining a first humidity drop ratio according to the first indoor environment humidity and the second indoor environment humidity, and judging whether to control the humidification module to work according to the first humidity drop ratio; if yes, the electromagnetic heating assembly is controlled. Therefore, the humidification control method of the air conditioner effectively controls the humidification amount of the air conditioner to be improved, prevents the risk of dry burning of the humidification module of the air conditioner, and reduces the operation cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically to an air conditioner and its humidification control method, device, storage medium, and controller. Background Technology

[0002] When the ambient humidity is low, the humidification function needs to be turned on. If the humidification speed is slow, it will take a long time to humidify, which will seriously affect the humidification effect and user experience. Generally, the humidification module is located in the lower half of the machine, where the temperature is relatively low, affecting the humidification effect.

[0003] In related technologies, the placement of PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistors affects the fresh air and indoor air circulation. PTC heaters located at the fresh air inlet also present the following problems:

[0004] 1) Humidification is slow in winter, resulting in an uncomfortable user experience;

[0005] 2) Due to structural space limitations, the humidifier size is insufficient, resulting in inadequate humidification capacity;

[0006] 3) The cost of using semiconductor-type high-temperature and high-heat humidification is relatively high, and it is also noisy;

[0007] 4) When using a PTC heater for assisted humidification, there is a risk of dry burning of the wet film due to electric heating. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the first objective of this invention is to provide a humidification control method for an air conditioner that effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module and reducing operating costs.

[0009] A second objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium.

[0010] The third objective of this invention is to provide a controller.

[0011] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a humidification control device for an air conditioner.

[0012] The fifth objective of this invention is to provide an air conditioner.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a humidification control method for an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a humidification module, which includes a water tank and an electromagnetic heating component. The electromagnetic heating component is used to heat water in the water tank to achieve humidification. The method includes: acquiring a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner; acquiring a second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to operate for a first preset time; obtaining a first humidity decrease ratio based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity; and determining whether to control the humidification module to operate based on the first humidity decrease ratio; if so, controlling the electromagnetic heating component.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the humidification control method for an air conditioner includes a humidification module, which comprises a water tank and an electromagnetic heating component. The electromagnetic heating component heats the water in the water tank to achieve humidification. First, a first indoor ambient humidity is acquired. After the air conditioner continues to operate for a first preset time, a second indoor ambient humidity is acquired. A first humidity decrease ratio is obtained based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, and a determination is made based on the first humidity decrease ratio whether to control the humidification module to operate. If so, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled. Therefore, this humidification control method for an air conditioner effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module and reducing operating costs.

[0015] In addition, the humidification control method for an air conditioner proposed in the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, if the first humidity decrease ratio is less than a first threshold, it is determined that the humidification module is not controlled to work; if the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to a second threshold, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the water parameters in the water tank and the indoor ambient temperature; if the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the water parameters in the water tank.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, controlling the electromagnetic heating component based on the water parameters in the water tank and the indoor ambient temperature includes: determining a first target power based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature; and controlling the electromagnetic heating component to operate according to the first target power.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water parameters include water volume and / or water temperature. Determining the first target power based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature includes: if the indoor ambient temperature is greater than a first preset temperature or the water parameters meet a first preset condition, then determining the first target power as a first preset power, wherein the first preset condition includes the water volume in the water tank being less than a first preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the water tank being greater than a second preset temperature; if the indoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature and the water parameters do not meet the first preset condition, then determining the first target power as a second preset power, wherein the second preset power is greater than the first preset power.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, after controlling the electromagnetic heating component to work according to the first target power, the method further includes: acquiring real-time indoor ambient humidity; obtaining a second humidity decrease ratio based on the second indoor ambient humidity and the real-time indoor ambient humidity, and determining whether the second humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold; if so, controlling the electromagnetic heating component according to the real-time indoor ambient humidity, otherwise controlling the electromagnetic heating component to maintain the current working state.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water parameters include water volume and / or water temperature. Controlling the electromagnetic heating component based on the water parameters in the water tank includes: if the water parameters do not meet a second preset condition, determining a second target power based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature, and controlling the electromagnetic heating component to operate according to the second target power. The second preset condition includes the water volume in the water tank being less than a second preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the water tank being greater than a third preset temperature, wherein the second preset water volume is greater than or equal to the first preset water volume, and the third preset temperature is greater than or equal to the third preset temperature. If the water parameters meet the second preset condition, obtaining a third target power based on the water parameters, and controlling the electromagnetic heating component to operate according to the third target power, and controlling the indoor fan of the air conditioner to operate according to a first preset control, wherein the third target power is greater than the second target power.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, determining the second target power based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature includes: obtaining a first power based on the water parameters and obtaining a second power based on the indoor ambient temperature; and taking the smaller value between the first power and the second power as the second target power.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes: when the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to operate according to the third target power and the indoor fan is controlled to operate according to the first preset speed for a duration reaching a second preset time, obtaining a third indoor ambient humidity; obtaining a humidity change rate based on the second preset time, the second indoor ambient humidity, and the third indoor ambient humidity, and determining whether the humidity change rate meets a third preset condition; if so, controlling the electromagnetic heating component and the indoor fan according to the real-time indoor ambient humidity; otherwise, returning to the step of controlling the electromagnetic heating component according to the water parameters in the water tank.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the electromagnetic heating assembly includes an electromagnetic coil and a magnetic conductor, the electromagnetic coil being disposed around the periphery of the water tank, and the magnetic conductor being disposed within the electromagnetic coil.

[0024] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described humidification control method for an air conditioner.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it first acquires a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and then acquires a second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time. Based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, it obtains a first humidity decrease ratio, and determines whether to control the humidification module to operate based on the first humidity decrease ratio. If so, it controls the electromagnetic heating component. Therefore, this humidification control method for the air conditioner effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module and reducing operating costs.

[0026] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a controller, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory, wherein when the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the above-described humidification control method for an air conditioner.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it first acquires a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and then acquires a second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time. Based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, it obtains a first humidity decrease ratio, and determines whether to control the humidification module to operate based on the first humidity decrease ratio. If so, it controls the electromagnetic heating component. Therefore, this humidification control method for the air conditioner effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module and reducing operating costs.

[0028] To achieve the above objectives, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a humidification control device for an air conditioner, the device comprising: an acquisition module for acquiring a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner and acquiring a second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to operate for a first preset time; a judgment module for obtaining a first humidity decrease ratio based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity, and determining whether to control the humidification module to operate based on the first humidity decrease ratio; and a control module for controlling the electromagnetic heating component if the humidity decrease ratio is positive.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a humidification control device for an air conditioner includes an acquisition module for acquiring a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner and acquiring a second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to operate for a first preset time; a judgment module for determining whether to control the humidification module to operate based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity; and a control module for controlling the electromagnetic heating component if the humidity decreases. Thus, this humidification control device for an air conditioner effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module and reducing operating costs.

[0030] To achieve the above objectives, a fifth aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner including the controller described above, or the humidification control device for the air conditioner described above.

[0031] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner effectively controls the increase of humidification capacity of the air conditioner through the controller or the humidification control device of the air conditioner, while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module and reducing operating costs.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the humidification module of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a humidification control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an example of a humidification control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a humidification control device for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0039] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes an air conditioner and its humidification control method, apparatus, storage medium, and controller according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] In this embodiment of the invention, the air conditioner includes a humidification module, as shown in the reference. Figure 1 The humidification module includes a water tank and an electromagnetic heating assembly. The electromagnetic heating assembly includes an electromagnetic coil and a magnetic conductor. The electromagnetic coil is located around the periphery of the water tank, and the magnetic conductor is located within the electromagnetic coil. The electromagnetic coil can be located inside or outside the water tank; this invention does not limit its location.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a humidification control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] S101, obtain the first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and obtain the second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time.

[0043] Specifically, when the air conditioner is turned on, the first indoor ambient humidity E0 is detected and a timer is started. When the air conditioner has been running for a first preset time D, the second indoor ambient humidity E1 is detected. The first preset time D can be set according to the actual situation.

[0044] S102, obtain the first humidity decrease ratio based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity, and determine whether to control the humidification module to work based on the first humidity decrease ratio.

[0045] S103, if so, then control the electromagnetic heating component.

[0046] Specifically, the first indoor ambient humidity E0 and the second indoor ambient humidity E1 are calculated to obtain the first humidity decrease ratio, denoted as E. Based on the first humidity decrease ratio E, it is determined whether to control the humidification module to work. If it is determined to control the humidification module to work, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, determining whether to control the humidification module to operate based on a first humidity decrease ratio, and if so, controlling the electromagnetic heating component, may include:

[0048] S301, if the first humidity decrease ratio is less than the first threshold, it is determined that the humidification module will not be controlled to work.

[0049] Specifically, the first threshold can be denoted as C1. When the first humidity decrease ratio is less than the first threshold, i.e., E > C1, it is determined that the humidity decrease rate is slow and no humidification is needed. Therefore, the air conditioner continues to run and the humidification module is controlled to not work.

[0050] S302, if the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to the second threshold, then the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the water parameters in the water tank and the indoor ambient temperature.

[0051] Specifically, the second threshold can be denoted as C2. When the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to the second threshold, i.e., C1≤E≤C2, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the humidification preheating state, and the indoor ambient temperature T and water parameter N are obtained at this time. The first threshold C1 and the second threshold C2 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the electromagnetic heating component based on the water parameters in the water tank and the indoor ambient temperature may include:

[0053] S401 determines the first target power based on water parameters and indoor ambient temperature.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water parameters of the water tank may include water volume and / or water temperature. Determining the first target power based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature may include:

[0055] A1. If the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the first preset temperature or the water parameters meet the first preset conditions, then the first target power is determined to be the first preset power. The first preset conditions include the water volume in the water tank being less than the first preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the water tank being greater than the second preset temperature.

[0056] It should be noted that the water parameters of the water tank include water volume and / or water temperature, denoted as N. The first preset condition is denoted as N0, that is, N0 includes water volume in the tank being less than the first preset water volume and / or water temperature in the tank being greater than the second preset temperature. When water parameter N satisfies the first preset condition N0, it is denoted as N>N0; conversely, when water parameter N does not satisfy the first preset condition N0, it is denoted as N≤N0.

[0057] Specifically, if the indoor ambient temperature T is greater than the first preset temperature T0 or the water parameter N meets the first preset condition N0, i.e., T>T0 or N>N0, it is determined that the indoor ambient temperature T or the water parameter N is suitable and no excessive power is needed for humidification and preheating. Then, the first target power is determined to be the first preset power P1, which meets the energy consumption and product requirements.

[0058] A2. If the indoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature and the water parameters do not meet the first preset conditions, then the first target power is determined to be the second preset power, wherein the second preset power is greater than the first preset power.

[0059] Specifically, if the indoor ambient temperature T is less than or equal to the first preset temperature T0 and the water parameter N does not meet the first preset condition N0, i.e., T≥T0 and N≤N0, it is determined that the indoor ambient temperature T and the water parameter N are not suitable and a larger power is needed for humidification and preheating. Then, the first target power is determined to be the second preset power P2, and P2>P1 is satisfied.

[0060] The aforementioned first preset temperature T0, first preset power P1, second preset power P2, first preset water volume, and second preset temperature can be specifically set according to actual conditions. Both the first preset power P1 and the second preset power P2 are less than the humidification power (e.g., the second target power or the third target power). When the heating power of the electromagnetic heating component is the first preset power P1 or the second preset power P2, the water temperature in the tank will rise, but the water temperature will not exceed the preset value (e.g., the boiling point) and thus generate a large amount of steam. When the heating power of the electromagnetic heating component is the humidification power, the water temperature will exceed the preset value and generate a large amount of steam, thereby achieving the humidification effect.

[0061] S402, control the operation of the electromagnetic heating component according to the first target power.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, after controlling the electromagnetic heating component to operate according to the first target power, the following may also be included:

[0063] B1. Obtain real-time indoor humidity.

[0064] B2. Obtain the second humidity decrease ratio based on the second indoor ambient humidity and the real-time indoor ambient humidity, and determine whether the second humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold.

[0065] Specifically, the second indoor ambient humidity E1 and the real-time indoor ambient humidity E2 are calculated to obtain the second humidity decrease ratio, which can be denoted as R. It is then determined whether the second humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold, i.e. whether R > C2.

[0066] B3. If yes, then control the electromagnetic heating component according to the real-time indoor humidity; otherwise, control the electromagnetic heating component to maintain its current working state.

[0067] Specifically, when R > C2, it indicates that the humidification requirement is met, and humidification is carried out according to the existing humidification control. For example, if the indoor ambient humidity is detected to be lower than the human body's suitable humidity, humidification continues; if the indoor ambient humidity is detected to be greater than or equal to the human body's suitable humidity, humidification is stopped. The human body's suitable humidity is generally 40%-70%, and 50% can be taken as the human body's suitable humidity.

[0068] When R > C2 is not satisfied, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to maintain its current working state and continue to perform humidification and preheating.

[0069] S303, if the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the water parameters in the water tank.

[0070] Specifically, when the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold, i.e., E > C2, it is determined that the humidity decreases rapidly at this time. The water parameter N in the water tank is detected, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the water parameter N in the water tank.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the electromagnetic heating component based on the water parameters in the water tank may include:

[0072] C1. If the water parameters do not meet the second preset conditions, the second target power is determined based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the second target power. The second preset conditions include the water volume in the water tank being less than the second preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the water tank being greater than the third preset temperature, the second preset water volume being greater than or equal to the first preset water volume, and the third preset temperature being greater than or equal to the second preset temperature.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, determining the second target power based on water parameters and indoor ambient temperature may include: obtaining a first power based on water parameters and a second power based on indoor ambient temperature, and using the smaller of the first power and the second power as the second target power.

[0074] It should be noted that the second preset condition is denoted as N1, which includes the water volume in the tank being less than the second preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the tank being greater than the third preset temperature. When the water parameter N meets the second preset condition, it is denoted as N>N1; conversely, when the water parameter N does not meet the second preset condition N1, it is denoted as N≤N1.

[0075] Specifically, if the water parameters do not meet the second preset condition, i.e., N≤N1, the first power W1 is obtained based on the water parameter N, the second power W2 is obtained based on the indoor ambient temperature T, and the first power W1 and the second power W2 are compared. The smaller value is taken as the second target power, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the second target power.

[0076] C2. If the water parameters meet the second preset condition, then the third target power is obtained based on the water parameters, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the third target power, and the indoor fan of the air conditioner is controlled to work according to the first preset speed, wherein the third target power is greater than the second target power.

[0077] Specifically, if the water parameters meet the second preset condition, i.e., N > N1, the three target powers are obtained based on the water parameter N. The third target power must be greater than the second target power, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to operate according to the third target power. Simultaneously, the indoor fan of the air conditioner is controlled to run at the first preset speed. For example, the first preset speed can be the maximum speed of the indoor fan of the air conditioner.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the third target power and the indoor fan is controlled to work according to the first preset speed for a duration of the second preset time R, the third indoor ambient humidity E3 is obtained.

[0079] Furthermore, based on the second preset time R, the second indoor ambient humidity E1, and the third indoor ambient humidity E3, the humidity change rate is calculated, and it is determined whether the humidity change rate meets the third preset condition. For example, the third preset condition can be that the humidity change rate is greater than 0.

[0080] If so, the electromagnetic heating element and indoor fan are controlled according to the real-time indoor humidity. Otherwise, the process returns to the step of controlling the electromagnetic heating element based on the water parameters in the water tank. For example, if the humidity change rate is greater than 0, it indicates that the indoor humidity has increased. In this case, humidification is carried out according to the existing humidification control. If the detected indoor humidity is lower than the human body's suitable humidity, the electromagnetic heating element and indoor fan are controlled according to the real-time indoor humidity to continue humidification. If the detected indoor humidity is greater than or equal to the human body's suitable humidity, humidification is stopped. The human body's suitable humidity is generally 40%-70%, and 50% can be taken as the human body's suitable humidity.

[0081] To better understand the humidification control method of the air conditioner in this embodiment of the invention, please refer to... Figure 3 The specific examples illustrate the humidification control method of air conditioners.

[0082] like Figure 3 As shown, after the air conditioner is turned on, the current indoor ambient humidity E0 is detected. The first preset time D is started when the air conditioner is turned on. After the timer is completed, the current indoor ambient humidity E1 is detected. The first humidity reduction ratio E is obtained by calculating E0 and E1, and the humidification module or electromagnetic heating component of the air conditioner is controlled according to the first humidity reduction ratio E.

[0083] When E < C1, it is determined that the indoor humidity is decreasing slowly and humidification is not needed for the time being. The air conditioner continues to run, the humidification module does not work, and the air conditioner performs a cycle test.

[0084] When C1≤E≤C2, the air conditioner enters the humidification preheating state, detecting the current indoor ambient temperature T and water parameter N. If T>T0 or N>N0, it is determined that the indoor ambient temperature T or water parameter N is within a suitable parameter range, and no large power is needed for humidification preheating; the first target power is then determined to be the first preset power P1. Otherwise, it is determined that the indoor ambient temperature T and water parameter N are within an unsuitable parameter range, and a large power is needed for humidification preheating; the first target power is then determined to be the second preset power P2. After humidification preheating is completed, the real-time indoor ambient humidity E2 is detected. The second humidity reduction ratio R is calculated by comparing the second indoor ambient humidity E1 and the real-time indoor ambient humidity E2. It is then determined whether the second humidity reduction ratio R is greater than the second threshold C2. If not, humidification preheating continues; if so, humidification begins, and humidification is performed according to the existing humidification control.

[0085] When E > C2, the water parameter N is detected to determine if N > N1 is satisfied. If the condition is not satisfied, the first power W1 is determined based on the current water parameter N, and the second power W2 is determined based on the current indoor ambient temperature T. The smaller of W1 and W2 is determined as the second target power, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to humidify according to the second target power. When N > N1 is satisfied, the electromagnetic heating component is determined to humidify at its maximum power as the third target power based on the water parameter N, and the indoor fan of the air conditioner is controlled to run at its maximum speed as the first preset speed. After timing the second preset time R, the current third indoor ambient humidity E3 is detected. The humidity change rate is calculated based on the second preset time R, the second indoor ambient humidity E1, and the third indoor ambient humidity E3, and it is determined whether the humidity change rate is greater than 0. If the humidity change rate is detected to be greater than 0, humidification is performed according to the existing humidification control. Otherwise, the current water parameter N is detected again, and the cycle control is performed.

[0086] In summary, the humidification control method for an air conditioner according to this embodiment of the invention first acquires a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and then acquires a second indoor ambient humidity after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time. A first humidity decrease ratio is obtained based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, and a decision is made based on the first humidity decrease ratio to determine whether to control the humidification module to operate. If so, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled. Therefore, this humidification control method effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity of the air conditioner while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module. Furthermore, compared to traditional resistance heating, electromagnetic heating can significantly reduce heating time and lower operating costs.

[0087] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a computer-readable storage medium.

[0088] In this embodiment of the invention, a computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the humidification control method of the air conditioner described above.

[0089] The computer-readable storage medium of this invention, when its computer program is executed by a processor, first acquires a first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and then acquires a second indoor ambient humidity after the air conditioner has continued to run for a first preset time. A first humidity decrease ratio is obtained based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, and a determination is made based on the first humidity decrease ratio to control the humidification module to operate. If so, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled. Therefore, this humidification control method for the air conditioner effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module. Furthermore, compared to traditional resistance heating, electromagnetic heating can significantly reduce heating time and lower operating costs.

[0090] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a controller.

[0091] In this embodiment of the invention, the controller includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the humidification control method of the air conditioner described above.

[0092] In this embodiment of the invention, when the computer program on the controller is executed by the processor, it first acquires the first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and then acquires the second indoor ambient humidity after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time. Based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, it obtains a first humidity decrease ratio and determines whether to control the humidification module to operate based on the first humidity decrease ratio. If so, it controls the electromagnetic heating component. Therefore, this humidification control method for the air conditioner effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module. Furthermore, compared to traditional resistance heating, electromagnetic heating can significantly reduce heating time and lower operating costs.

[0093] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a humidification control device for an air conditioner.

[0094] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a humidification control device for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] like Figure 4 As shown, the humidification control device 100 of the air conditioner includes an acquisition module 10, a judgment module 20 and a control module 30.

[0096] Specifically, the acquisition module 10 is used to acquire the first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and acquire the second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time; the judgment module 20 is used to obtain a first humidity decrease ratio based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity, and determine whether to control the humidification module to work based on the first humidity decrease ratio; the control module 30, if so, controls the electromagnetic heating component.

[0097] It should be noted that other specific embodiments of the humidification control device for the air conditioner in this invention can be found in the humidification control method for the air conditioner described above.

[0098] The humidification control device for an air conditioner according to this invention can first acquire a first indoor ambient humidity, and then acquire a second indoor ambient humidity after the air conditioner has been running for a first preset time. A first humidity decrease ratio is obtained based on the first and second indoor ambient humidity, and a decision is made based on this ratio to control the humidification module. If so, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled. Therefore, this humidification control device effectively controls the increase in humidification capacity while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module. Furthermore, compared to traditional resistance heating, electromagnetic heating can significantly reduce heating time and lower operating costs.

[0099] Furthermore, the present invention proposes an air conditioner.

[0100] In this embodiment of the invention, the air conditioner includes the controller described above, or includes the humidification control device for the air conditioner described above.

[0101] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0102] like Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 includes a humidification control device 100.

[0103] The air conditioner of this invention, through the humidification control device or the controller described above, effectively controls the increase of humidification capacity of the air conditioner while preventing the risk of dry burning of the humidification module. Moreover, compared with traditional resistance heating, electromagnetic heating can greatly reduce heating time and lower operating costs.

[0104] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0105] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0106] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the 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.

[0107] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" 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 this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 this invention.

[0108] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one 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.

[0109] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," 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 internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0110] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0111] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A humidification control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a humidification module, which includes a water tank and an electromagnetic heating component. The electromagnetic heating component is used to heat the water in the water tank to achieve humidification. The method includes: The first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner is obtained, and the second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner is obtained after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time; A first humidity decrease ratio is obtained based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity, and it is determined whether to control the humidification module to work based on the first humidity decrease ratio; If so, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled; If the first humidity reduction ratio is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to the second threshold, the first target power is determined based on the water parameters in the water tank and the indoor ambient temperature. The water parameters include water volume and / or water temperature; If the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the first preset temperature or the water parameters meet the first preset conditions, then the first target power is determined to be the first preset power, wherein the first preset conditions include the water volume in the water tank being less than the first preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the water tank being greater than the second preset temperature. If the indoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature and the water parameters do not meet the first preset condition, then the first target power is determined to be the second preset power, wherein the second preset power is greater than the first preset power; The electromagnetic heating component is controlled to operate according to the first target power.

2. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the first humidity decrease ratio is less than the first threshold, it is determined that the humidification module will not be controlled to work. If the first humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the water parameters in the water tank.

3. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, After controlling the electromagnetic heating assembly to operate according to the first target power, the method further includes: Obtain real-time indoor humidity; The second humidity decrease ratio is obtained based on the second indoor ambient humidity and the real-time indoor ambient humidity, and it is determined whether the second humidity decrease ratio is greater than the second threshold. If so, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled according to the real-time indoor ambient humidity; otherwise, the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to maintain its current working state.

4. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the electromagnetic heating component based on the water parameters in the water tank includes: If the water parameters do not meet the second preset conditions, then the second target power is determined based on the water parameters and the indoor ambient temperature, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the second target power. The second preset conditions include the water volume in the water tank being less than the second preset water volume and / or the water temperature in the water tank being greater than the third preset temperature. The second preset water volume is greater than or equal to the first preset water volume, and the third preset temperature is greater than or equal to the second preset temperature. If the water parameters meet the second preset condition, then a third target power is obtained based on the water parameters, and the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the third target power, and the indoor fan of the air conditioner is controlled to work according to the first preset speed, wherein the third target power is greater than the second target power.

5. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of determining the second target power based on the water parameters and indoor ambient temperature includes: The first power is obtained based on the water parameters, and the second power is obtained based on the indoor ambient temperature; The smaller of the first power and the second power is taken as the second target power.

6. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the electromagnetic heating component is controlled to work according to the third target power and the indoor fan is controlled to work according to the first preset speed for a period of time that reaches the second preset time, the third indoor ambient humidity is obtained. The humidity change rate is obtained based on the second preset time, the second indoor ambient humidity, and the third indoor ambient humidity, and it is determined whether the humidity change rate meets the third preset condition. If so, the electromagnetic heating component and the indoor fan are controlled according to the real-time indoor ambient humidity; otherwise, the process returns to the step of controlling the electromagnetic heating component according to the water parameters in the water tank.

7. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electromagnetic heating assembly includes an electromagnetic coil and a magnetic conductor. The electromagnetic coil is disposed around the periphery of the water tank, and the magnetic conductor is disposed within the electromagnetic coil.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the humidification control method of the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. A controller comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the humidification control method for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A humidification control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The apparatus is used to perform the humidification control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-7, and the apparatus comprises: The acquisition module is used to acquire the first indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner, and to acquire the second indoor ambient humidity of the air conditioner after the air conditioner continues to run for a first preset time; The judgment module is used to obtain a first humidity decrease ratio based on the first indoor ambient humidity and the second indoor ambient humidity, and to determine whether to control the humidification module to work based on the first humidity decrease ratio; If so, the control module controls the electromagnetic heating assembly.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the controller as described in claim 9, or the humidification control device for an air conditioner as described in claim 10.

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