Method and apparatus for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner, floor cleaning device, storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, which is applied to the air conditioner; the method comprises the following steps: receiving a first self-cleaning instruction sent by a sweeping device at a starting sweeping moment, and executing an operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning instruction; the first self-cleaning instruction is used for triggering the air conditioner to control an evaporator to frost; receiving a second self-cleaning instruction sent by the sweeping device at an ending sweeping moment, and executing an operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning instruction; the second self-cleaning instruction is used for triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost. In this way, foreign matters attached to the evaporator can be cleaned, the probability that the evaporator produces an odor is reduced, and therefore the comfort of a user using the air conditioner is improved. The application further discloses a device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, a sweeping device and a storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioner technology, such as a method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, a sweeping device, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, air conditioners have become essential appliances for homes and offices. In summer and winter, people use air conditioners to regulate temperature and create a comfortable environment. During use, air conditioners circulate indoor and outdoor air, causing the evaporator inside to become contaminated with dust, lint, and other foreign objects. This is especially true when sweeping, as the amount of dust and lint stirred up increases, further increasing the likelihood of evaporator contamination. This can lead to unpleasant odors from the evaporator. Users may also bring this contaminated air into the room, reducing their comfort. To mitigate these issues, air conditioners typically perform self-cleaning on a regular schedule to keep the evaporator clean.

[0003] In implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, it was found that the related technology has at least the following problems: the related technology uses a timed and periodic method to clean the evaporator. However, this cleaning method cannot clean the evaporator while sweeping the floor, increasing the probability of the evaporator producing odors after sweeping. This results in poor user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, a sweeping device, and a storage medium, to reduce the probability of odors generated by the evaporator and improve user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner is applied to an air conditioner; the method includes: receiving a first self-cleaning instruction sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and executing an operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning instruction; the first self-cleaning instruction is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost; receiving a second self-cleaning instruction sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and executing an operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning instruction; the second self-cleaning instruction is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner is applied to a sweeping device; the method includes: at the start of sweeping, sending a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner to trigger the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost; at the end of sweeping, sending a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner to trigger the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0009] In some embodiments, the device for controlling an air conditioner is applied to an air conditioner; the device includes: a first execution module configured to receive a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and execute an operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost; a second execution module configured to receive a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and execute an operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0010] In some embodiments, the device for controlling an air conditioner is applied to a sweeping device; the device includes: a first sending module configured to send a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the start of sweeping, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost; a second sending module configured to send a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the end of sweeping, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes a first processor and a first memory storing program instructions, the first processor being configured to execute the above-described method for controlling the air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0012] In some embodiments, the sweeping device includes a second processor and a second memory storing program instructions, the second processor being configured to execute the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0013] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the method described above for controlling an air conditioner.

[0014] The method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, the air conditioner itself, the sweeping device, and the storage medium provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: By receiving a first self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and executing the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command, the evaporator is controlled to frost. By receiving a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and executing the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command, the evaporator is controlled to defrost. Thus, controlling the evaporator to frost at the start of sweeping and then controlling its defrosting at the end of sweeping can clean foreign matter adhering to the evaporator. This reduces the probability of the evaporator being contaminated by dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, which helps maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of the evaporator producing odors, thereby improving the user's comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0015] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner linkage system;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6This is a timing diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a sweeping device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1: Air conditioner; 2: Floor sweeping equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0030] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0031] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0032] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0033] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0034] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 The air conditioner linkage system shown includes an air conditioner 1 and a sweeping device 2. The sweeping device includes electronic devices such as robotic vacuum cleaners, sweeping machines, or combined sweeping and mopping machines for sweeping. The air conditioner 1 has a self-cleaning function. This self-cleaning function is used to clean foreign objects adhering to the evaporator in the air conditioner. At the start of sweeping, the sweeping device sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner. Upon receiving the first self-cleaning command, the air conditioner activates the self-cleaning function and executes the corresponding operation. At the end of sweeping, the sweeping device sends a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner. The air conditioner receives the second self-cleaning command and executes the corresponding operation. This effectively cleans foreign objects adhering to the evaporator, reducing the probability of dust, lint, and other foreign objects contaminating the evaporator during sweeping, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0036] Combination Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0037] Step S101: The air conditioner receives the first self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the start of sweeping and executes the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost.

[0038] In step S102, the air conditioner receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping and executes the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the defrosting of the evaporator.

[0039] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure receives a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator frosting. It also receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator defrosting. By controlling evaporator frosting at the start of sweeping and defrosting at the end of sweeping, foreign matter adhering to the evaporator can be cleaned. This reduces the probability of evaporator contamination by dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, thus helping to maintain evaporator cleanliness. It also reduces the probability of odor generation from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0040] Furthermore, the air conditioner includes a humidification module. When the self-cleaning function is activated, the air conditioner also utilizes the humidification module to humidify the air. This reduces dust in the air, thus reducing dust adhering to the evaporator. Simultaneously, while reducing dust adhering to the evaporator, it also causes dust in the air to fall to the ground, making it easier for sweeping equipment to clean the dust.

[0041] Optionally, the air conditioner executes the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command, including: the air conditioner operating in cooling mode and stopping the fan. In this way, by operating in cooling mode and stopping the fan, the air conditioner controls the evaporator to frost. This allows the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost upon receiving the second self-cleaning command from the sweeping device, thereby enabling the cleaning of foreign matter adhering to the evaporator.

[0042] Optionally, the air conditioner performs the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command, including: operating the air conditioner in cooling mode and increasing the fan speed. By operating in cooling mode and increasing the fan speed, the evaporator is defrosted. This cleans away any foreign matter adhering to the evaporator. This reduces the probability of dust, lint, and other foreign matter contaminating the evaporator when it is swept, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of unpleasant odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0043] Combination Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0044] In step S201, the air conditioner receives a first self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the start of sweeping, operates in cooling mode, and stops the fan. The first self-cleaning command triggers the air conditioner to control evaporator frosting.

[0045] In step S202, the air conditioner receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, operates in cooling mode, and increases the fan speed. The second self-cleaning command triggers the air conditioner to control the evaporator defrosting.

[0046] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure receives a first self-cleaning command from a sweeping device at the start of sweeping and operates in cooling mode, stopping the fan to control evaporator frosting. It then receives a second self-cleaning command from the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, operates in cooling mode, and increases the fan speed to control evaporator defrosting. This method, controlling evaporator frosting at the start of sweeping and defrosting at the end, effectively cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator. This reduces the probability of contamination from dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, helping to maintain evaporator cleanliness. It also reduces the probability of odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0047] Optionally, after the air conditioner executes the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command, it further includes: the air conditioner obtaining the temperature of the first coil of the evaporator's inner coil. The air conditioner stops defrosting based on the temperature of the first coil. In this way, stopping defrosting based on the temperature of the first coil can disable the self-cleaning function and save energy.

[0048] Furthermore, the air conditioner obtains the first coil temperature of the inner coil of the evaporator, including: the air conditioner collects the first coil temperature of the inner coil of the evaporator through a temperature sensor.

[0049] Furthermore, the air conditioner stops defrosting based on the temperature of the first coil, including: stopping defrosting when the temperature of the first coil is greater than a preset first temperature threshold. In some embodiments, the first temperature threshold is 2 degrees Celsius.

[0050] Furthermore, after the air conditioner stops defrosting, it also includes: the air conditioner operating in heating mode. The air conditioner obtains the temperature of the second coil of the evaporator's inner coil. If the second coil temperature is greater than or equal to a preset second temperature threshold, a first cumulative duration is obtained. This first cumulative duration is the duration for which the second coil temperature is greater than or equal to the preset second temperature threshold. If the cumulative duration is greater than or equal to the preset first duration threshold, the air conditioner stops operating in heating mode. Thus, by operating heating mode after defrosting stops, the evaporator temperature can be increased, facilitating sterilization of the evaporator using high temperature. This further improves the cleanliness of the evaporator. Simultaneously, disabling the self-cleaning function based on the first cumulative duration avoids wasting energy and saves energy. In some embodiments, the first cumulative duration is 30 minutes. The second temperature threshold is 56 degrees Celsius.

[0051] Furthermore, after the air conditioner stops defrosting, it also includes: the air conditioner running in heating mode. The air conditioner acquires a second cumulative duration of operating in heating mode. If the second cumulative duration is greater than or equal to a preset second duration threshold, the air conditioner stops operating in heating mode. In some embodiments, the second duration threshold is 50 minutes. Thus, by operating heating mode after defrosting stops, the evaporator temperature can be increased, enabling sterilization of the evaporator using high temperature. This further improves the cleanliness of the evaporator. Simultaneously, disabling the self-cleaning function based on the second cumulative duration avoids energy waste and saves energy.

[0052] Combination Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0053] In step S301, the air conditioner receives a first self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and executes the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command. The first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost.

[0054] In step S302, the air conditioner receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping and executes the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the defrosting of the evaporator.

[0055] Step S303: The air conditioner obtains the temperature of the first coil of the inner coil of the evaporator.

[0056] In step S304, the air conditioner stops defrosting based on the temperature of the first coil.

[0057] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure receives a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator frosting. It also receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator defrosting. Defrosting is stopped based on the temperature of the first coil. This process cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator, achieving evaporator self-cleaning. Defrosting stops after evaporator self-cleaning is complete. This improves the cleanliness of the evaporator while saving energy, enhancing the user experience.

[0058] Combination Figure 5 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0059] In step S401, when the sweeping device starts sweeping, it sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost.

[0060] In step S402, when the sweeping device finishes sweeping, it sends a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the defrosting of the evaporator.

[0061] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the start of sweeping, triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. Then, at the end of sweeping, a second self-cleaning command is sent to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost. This effectively cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator in the air conditioner. It reduces the probability of the evaporator being contaminated by dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of the evaporator producing odors, thereby improving the user's comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0062] Furthermore, the sweeping device determines the start time of sweeping as follows: Upon receiving a sweeping instruction from the user, the sweeping device determines the start time of sweeping based on that instruction. The sweeping instruction is used to control the sweeping robot to sweep. The sweeping instruction includes the start time of sweeping and the cleaning area. For example, the cleaning area includes one or more areas such as the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. Further, the sweeping instruction is issued by the user to the sweeping device via a button on the sweeping device or through a user terminal. The user terminal has an application corresponding to the sweeping device installed. In some embodiments, the user terminal includes a tablet, mobile phone, smartwatch, or computer, etc.

[0063] Furthermore, the sweeping equipment determines the end time of sweeping by the following method: the moment when the sweeping equipment finishes cleaning the area is determined as the end time of sweeping.

[0064] Furthermore, the sweeping device sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner, including: the sweeping device acquiring the cleaning area from the sweeping command; the sweeping device identifying the air conditioner corresponding to the cleaning area; and the sweeping device sending the first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner corresponding to the cleaning area. This allows for targeted cleaning of the evaporator of the air conditioner in the area being cleaned by the sweeping device, making the process more precise. It also eliminates the need for all air conditioners to perform self-cleaning, saving energy.

[0065] In some embodiments, the sweeping device is a robotic vacuum cleaner. The user issues sweeping commands to the robotic vacuum cleaner via a mobile application. The sweeping starts at 3:00 PM. The cleaning area is the living room. Therefore, the air conditioner corresponding to the cleaning area is the one installed in the living room. At the start of sweeping, the robotic vacuum cleaner sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner installed in the living room. The air conditioner receives the first self-cleaning command and executes the corresponding operation, namely, controlling the evaporator to frost. At the moment the robotic vacuum cleaner finishes cleaning the area, i.e., at the end of sweeping, the robotic vacuum cleaner sends a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner installed in the living room. The air conditioner receives the second self-cleaning command and executes the corresponding operation, namely, controlling the evaporator to defrost. This cleans away foreign matter adhering to the evaporator in the air conditioner, helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator and reducing the probability of odors from the evaporator.

[0066] Combination Figure 6 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0067] In step S501, the sweeping device sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the start of sweeping. The first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost.

[0068] In step S502, the air conditioner receives the first self-cleaning command and executes the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command.

[0069] In step S503, the sweeping device sends a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner when it finishes sweeping. The second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0070] In step S504, the air conditioner receives the second self-cleaning command and executes the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command.

[0071] Step S505: The air conditioner obtains the temperature of the first coil of the inner coil of the evaporator.

[0072] In step S506, the air conditioner stops defrosting based on the temperature of the first coil.

[0073] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure involves the air conditioner receiving a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and executing the corresponding operation to control evaporator frosting. It also receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator defrosting. This method, controlling evaporator frosting at the start of sweeping and defrosting at the end of sweeping, effectively cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator. This reduces the probability of contamination from dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, thus maintaining the evaporator's cleanliness. It also reduces the probability of unpleasant odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0074] Combination Figure 7 As shown in the figure, this disclosure provides a device 5 for controlling an air conditioner, applied to an air conditioner. The device includes a first execution module 3 and a second execution module 4. The first execution module 3 is configured to receive a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. The second execution module 4 is configured to receive a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and execute the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0075] The device for controlling an air conditioner provided in this embodiment receives a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator frosting. It also receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator defrosting. By controlling evaporator frosting at the start of sweeping and defrosting at the end of sweeping, foreign matter adhering to the evaporator can be cleaned. This reduces the probability of contamination of the evaporator by dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0076] Optionally, the first execution module is configured to perform the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command by running the cooling mode and stopping the fan rotation.

[0077] Optionally, the second execution module is configured to perform the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command by running the cooling mode and increasing the fan speed.

[0078] Optionally, the device for controlling the air conditioner further includes a stop module. The stop module is configured to, after executing the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command, acquire the first coil temperature of the evaporator's inner coil. Defrosting is then stopped based on the first coil temperature.

[0079] Combination Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides a device 6 for controlling an air conditioner, applied to a floor cleaning device. The device includes a first sending module 7 and a second sending module 8. The first sending module 7 is configured to send a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the start of floor cleaning, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. The second sending module 8 is configured to send a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the end of floor cleaning, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

[0080] The device for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the start of sweeping, triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. Then, at the end of sweeping, a second self-cleaning command is sent to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost. This effectively cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator in the air conditioner. It reduces the probability of the evaporator being contaminated by dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of the evaporator producing odors, thereby improving the user's comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0081] Combination Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner 9, including a first processor 10 and a first memory 11. Optionally, the device may further include a first communication interface 12 and a first bus 13. The first processor 10, the first communication interface 12, and the first memory 11 can communicate with each other via the first bus 13. The first communication interface 12 can be used for information transmission. The first processor 10 can call logical instructions in the first memory 11 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0082] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the first memory 11 described above can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0083] The first memory 11, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The first processor 10 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the first memory 11, that is, it implements the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0084] The first memory 11 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the first memory 11 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0085] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment receives a first self-cleaning command sent by a sweeping device at the start of sweeping and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator frosting. It also receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping and executes the corresponding operation to control evaporator defrosting. This control of evaporator frosting at the start of sweeping and defrosting at the end of sweeping effectively cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator. This reduces the probability of contamination of the evaporator by dust, lint, and other foreign matter stirred up during sweeping, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0086] Combination Figure 10 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a sweeping device 14, including a second processor 15 and a second memory 16. Optionally, the device may further include a second communication interface 17 and a second bus 18. The second processor 15, the second communication interface 17, and the second memory 16 can communicate with each other via the second bus 18. The second communication interface 17 can be used for information transmission. The second processor 15 can call logical instructions in the second memory 16 to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0087] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned second memory 16 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0088] The second memory 16, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The second processor 15 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the second memory 16, that is, it implements the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0089] The second memory 16 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the second memory 16 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0090] The sweeping device provided in this embodiment sends a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the start of sweeping, triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. Then, at the end of sweeping, a second self-cleaning command is sent to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost. This effectively cleans foreign matter adhering to the evaporator in the air conditioner. It reduces the probability of dust, lint, and other foreign matter contaminating the evaporator during sweeping, thus helping to maintain the cleanliness of the evaporator. It also reduces the probability of odors from the evaporator, thereby improving user comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0091] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0092] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0093] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0094] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0095] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0096] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0097] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, Applied to air conditioners; the method includes: The system receives a first self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and executes the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. The system receives a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and executes the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the defrosting of the evaporator.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning instruction includes: Run in cooling mode and stop the fan.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operations corresponding to the second self-cleaning instruction include: Run in cooling mode and increase the fan speed.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After executing the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning instruction, the process also includes: Obtain the first coil temperature of the inner coil of the evaporator; Defrosting is stopped based on the temperature of the first coil.

5. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, Applications in floor sweeping equipment; The method includes: At the start of sweeping, a first self-cleaning command is sent to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. At the end of sweeping, a second self-cleaning command is sent to the air conditioner, triggering the air conditioner to perform the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

6. A device for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, Applied to air conditioners; the device includes: The first execution module is configured to receive a first self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the start of sweeping, and execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. The second execution module is configured to receive a second self-cleaning command sent by the sweeping device at the end of sweeping, and execute the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the defrosting of the evaporator.

7. A device for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, Applications in floor sweeping equipment; The device includes: The first sending module is configured to send a first self-cleaning command to the air conditioner when sweeping begins, triggering the air conditioner to execute the operation corresponding to the first self-cleaning command; the first self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to frost. The second sending module is configured to send a second self-cleaning command to the air conditioner at the end of sweeping, triggering the air conditioner to perform the operation corresponding to the second self-cleaning command; the second self-cleaning command is used to trigger the air conditioner to control the evaporator to defrost.

8. An air conditioner, comprising a first processor and a first memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The first processor is configured to execute, when running the program instructions, the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

9. A sweeping device, comprising a second processor and a second memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The second processor is configured to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in claim 5 when running the program instructions.

10. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, or the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in claim 5.

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