Air conditioner, control method and device of air conditioner and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an air conditioner, a control method and device of the air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium, the air conditioner comprises a decoration strip assembly, and the decoration strip assembly comprises a plurality of decoration strips with different colors and / or patterns; the control method comprises the steps that one of environment state information, user setting information and an operation mode of the air conditioner is obtained; and according to one of the environment state information or the user setting information or the operation mode, a decoration strip, matched with the environment state information or the user setting information or the operation mode, in the decoration strip assembly is controlled to move to the visual position of the air conditioner. The technical problem that in the prior art, an air conditioner modification strip is single and is difficult to match with the environment state, the operation mode or the user preference of the air conditioner is solved, so that a user can quickly know the operation mode or the environment state of the air conditioner from the appearance of the air conditioner, or the aesthetic requirement of the user for the appearance is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to an air conditioner and a control method, a control device and a computer-readable storage medium thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, the functional modes of air conditioners are increasing; however, the appearance of air conditioners is relatively simple. Although air conditioners are decorated with decorative strips, the decorative strips have a simple pattern / color, which makes it difficult for their appearance to match the increasing operating modes of the air conditioner or user preferences or environmental conditions. It is difficult for users to quickly know the operating mode or environmental conditions of the air conditioner from the appearance of the air conditioner, or it is difficult to meet the user's aesthetic needs for the appearance. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application provides an air conditioner and a control method thereof, a control device and a computer-readable storage medium, aiming to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the air conditioner modification strip is single and difficult to match the air conditioner operation mode, user preference or environmental status.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a control method for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes a decorative strip assembly, wherein the decorative strip assembly includes a plurality of decorative strips of different colors and / or patterns;

[0005] The control method comprises:

[0006] Acquire one of the environmental state information, user setting information and operation mode of the air conditioner; according to one of the environmental state information, user setting information or operation mode, control the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental state information, user setting information or operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner. Optionally, the operation mode corresponds to at least two different decorative strips;

[0007] According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner comprises:

[0008] According to the operation mode, at least two decorative strips matching the operation mode are controlled to move back and forth at the visible position.

[0009] Optionally, the decorative strip assembly includes a first decorative strip and a second decorative strip; the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns;

[0010] The operation mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode;

[0011] According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner comprises:

[0012] If the operation mode is a heating mode, controlling a first decorative strip matching the heating mode to move to the visible position;

[0013] If the operation mode is the cooling mode, the second decorative strip matching the cooling mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

[0014] Optionally, the decorative strip assembly further includes a third decorative strip; the first decorative strip, the second decorative strip and the third decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; the operating mode further includes an air supply mode;

[0015] According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner further comprises:

[0016] If the operation mode is the air supply mode, the third decorative strip matching the air supply mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

[0017] Optionally, the decorative strip assembly further includes a fourth decorative strip; the first decorative strip, the second decorative strip and the fourth decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns;

[0018] The operation mode also includes a fresh air mode;

[0019] According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner further comprises:

[0020] If the operation mode is the fresh air mode, the fourth decorative strip matching the fresh air mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

[0021] Optionally, the environmental status information includes weather status information; and the control method includes:

[0022] Acquiring weather status information of the air conditioner;

[0023] According to the weather status information, the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the weather status information is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner. In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0024] A panel having a visual position thereon;

[0025] A decorative strip assembly, which is disposed on the inner side of the panel and includes a plurality of decorative strips of different colors and / or patterns; and

[0026] A controller, the controller being configured to: obtain one of the environmental state information, user setting information and operation mode of the air conditioner; and according to one of the environmental state information, the user setting information or the operation mode, control the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental state information, the user setting information or the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner. Optionally, the decorative strip assembly comprises:

[0027] A rotating mechanism, used for rotating the device mounted on the panel;

[0028] At least two decorative strips, the at least two decorative strips include a first decorative strip and a second decorative strip; the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; the first decorative strip corresponds to the heating mode of the air conditioner, and the second decorative strip corresponds to the cooling mode of the air conditioner; the at least two decorative strips are arranged on the rotating mechanism, and the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip are arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating mechanism.

[0029] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a control device for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes a decorative strip assembly, wherein the decorative strip assembly includes a plurality of decorative strips of different colors and / or patterns;

[0030] The control device comprises:

[0031] An acquisition module configured to acquire one of the environmental state information, user setting information and operation mode of the air conditioner;

[0032] The control module is configured to control the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner according to one of the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode.

[0033] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored. The computer program is loaded by a processor to execute the steps in the air conditioner control method as described above.

[0034] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, according to the environmental status information, user setting information and operating mode of the air conditioner, the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental status information, user setting information or operating mode is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner, and then when the air conditioner is operating in a certain operating mode or the environmental status information or user setting information, the appearance of the air conditioner will be modified with the decorative strip that matches the certain operating mode or the environmental status information or user setting information. While satisfying the richness and aesthetics of the appearance, the appearance of the air conditioner can be connected with the function, environment or user preference of the air conditioner, thereby improving the product competitiveness of the air conditioner, allowing users to quickly learn the operating status or environmental information of the air conditioner from the decorative strip, or satisfying the user's aesthetic needs for appearance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0036] Figure 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 is another flow chart of the air conditioner control method provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of sub-steps of step S200 in the air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 4 is another flow chart of the air conditioner control method provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of sub-steps of step S260 in the air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of sub-steps of step S260 in the air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a cross section of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the middle part;

[0044] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application (partial display);

[0045] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0046] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a control device for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0048] Reference numerals list

[0049] 10 Air Conditioner 1321 Positioning Department 100 Decorative strip components 1322 Sliding part 110 Decorative Strips 133 Positioning sleeve 111 First decorative strip 140 Driving mechanism 112 Second decorative strip 210 panel 120 Rotating mechanism 211 Limiting structure 121 Shaft 212 Visible hole 122 Cylinder 220 Wind deflector 130 Elastic positioning mechanism 300 Get Module 131 Elastic parts 400 Control Module 132 Positioning parts DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0052] In this application, the word "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, illustration, or illustration." Any embodiment described in this application as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The following description is given to enable any person skilled in the art to implement and use the invention. In the following description, details are listed for the purpose of explanation. It should be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that the invention can be implemented without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not elaborated in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the invention with unnecessary details. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0053] Air conditioners have evolved from the original cooling and heating functions to the current ones with fresh air function, defrosting function, dehumidification function and combined operation between functional modes. The appearance of air conditioners has also evolved from being single to being decorated with decorative strips. However, there is no connection between the mode and the appearance of the air conditioner, and it is difficult for users to judge the operating mode of the air conditioner from the appearance. To this end, the embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioner and a control method, a control device, and a computer-readable storage medium, which can connect the operating mode of the air conditioner with the appearance, so that users can judge the operating mode of the air conditioner by the appearance of the air conditioner, thereby improving the user experience.

[0054] The following are detailed descriptions of each.

[0055] Combination Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for an air conditioner 10, wherein the decorative strip assembly 100 includes a plurality of decorative strips 110 of different colors and / or patterns; the control method includes:

[0056] S100, obtaining one of the environmental state information, user setting information and operation mode of the air conditioner 10;

[0057] S200 , according to the operating mode, environmental status information, and user setting information, controlling the decorative strip 110 of the decorative strip assembly 100 according to the environmental status information or the user setting information or the operating mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 .

[0058] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, according to the environmental status information, user setting information and one of the operating modes of the air conditioner 10, the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the environmental status information, user setting information or operating mode is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10, and then when the air conditioner 10 is operating in a certain operating mode or the environmental status information or user setting information, the appearance of the air conditioner 10 will be modified with the decorative strip 110 that matches the certain operating mode or the environmental status information or user setting information. While satisfying the richness and aesthetics of the appearance, the appearance of the air conditioner 10 can be connected with the function, environment or user preference of the air conditioner 10, thereby improving the product competitiveness of the air conditioner 10 and allowing users to quickly learn the air conditioner operating status or environmental information from the decorative strip 110.

[0059] In an embodiment, the environmental status information may be weather information, which may be collected through sensors or collected from the cloud by an air conditioner. The weather information may be temperature information, humidity information, weather status (such as rainy, sunny or cloudy, etc.).

[0060] In an embodiment, the user setting information is information set by the user through voice, APP or remote control. For example, if the user likes cool colors, the cool-colored decorative strip can be moved to a visible position through voice control.

[0061] In an embodiment, the decorative strip 110 may be rotated to a visible position, may be moved to a visible position, or may be moved to a visible position by a combination of rotation and movement.

[0062] In the embodiment, the air conditioner 10 has a plurality of different operating modes. In the embodiment, the operating modes of the air conditioner 10 correspond to at least one decorative strip 110 on the decorative strip assembly 100. The decorative strips 110 are distinguished by color and / or pattern, so that the appearance and the operating mode can be linked, thereby improving the product competitiveness of the air conditioner 10.

[0063] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is not in operation, the decorative strip matching the environmental state information or the user setting information is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner according to one of the environmental state information or the user setting information. When the air conditioner is in operation, the decorative strip matching the operating mode is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner according to the operating mode.

[0064] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the operating mode corresponds to at least two different decorative strips 110; Figure 2As shown, S110, obtaining the operating mode of the air conditioner; according to the operating mode, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the operating mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 includes: S210, according to the operating mode, controlling at least two decorative strips 110 that match the operating mode to move back and forth at the visible position.

[0065] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner 10 is operated in an operation mode, the decorative strip 110 corresponding to the operation mode can be controlled to move back and forth at a visible position, so as to improve the dynamic variability of the appearance of the air conditioner 10 in the operation mode and meet the diversified needs of users for appearance and color. For example, in the cooling mode, the at least two decorative strips 110 corresponding thereto are designed as cool colors, and the at least two decorative strips 110 are provided with different patterns on the basis of the cool colors to distinguish them (such as different pattern shapes, different pattern setting densities, different pattern setting sizes, etc.); when the air conditioner 10 is operated in the cooling mode, the at least two decorative strips 110 are controlled to move back and forth at a visible position, so that the appearance of the air conditioner 10 has dynamic variability.

[0066] In an embodiment, the "back and forth motion" may be a continuous back and forth motion, for example, the two decorative strips 110 corresponding to the cooling mode continue to change; the "back and forth motion" may also be an intermittent back and forth motion: for example, one of the two decorative strips 110 corresponding to the cooling mode moves to a visible position and pauses for a preset period of time, and then the other is controlled to move to a visible position.

[0067] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the decorative strip assembly 100 includes a first decorative strip 111 and a second decorative strip 112; the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 have different colors and / or patterns. The operation mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode; according to the operation mode, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 includes: S220, if the operation mode is the heating mode, controlling the first decorative strip 111 that matches the heating mode to move to the visible position; S230, if the operation mode is the cooling mode, controlling the second decorative strip 112 that matches the cooling mode to move to the visible position.

[0068] In an embodiment, the first decorative strip 111 corresponding to the heating mode may be a warm color (and / or carry a pattern related to "heat", such as a flame); the second decorative strip 112 corresponding to the cooling mode may be a cold color (and / or carry a pattern related to "cold", such as ice cubes). When the air conditioner 10 is operated in the heating mode, the first decorative strip 111 is controlled to move to a visible position; when the air conditioner 10 is operated in the cooling mode, the second decorative strip 112 is controlled to move to a visible position.

[0069] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the decorative strip assembly 100 further includes a third decorative strip; the first decorative strip 111, the second decorative strip 112 and the third decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; the operation mode further includes an air supply mode; according to the operation mode, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 further includes: S240, if the operation mode is the air supply mode, controlling the third decorative strip that matches the air supply mode to move to the visible position. In an embodiment, the third decorative strip corresponding to the air supply mode can be a medium color (and / or carry a pattern related to "air supply"); when the air conditioner 10 operates in the air supply mode, the third decorative strip is controlled to move to a visible position.

[0070] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the decorative strip assembly 100 also includes a fourth decorative strip; the first decorative strip 111, the second decorative strip 112 and the fourth decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns. The operating mode also includes a fresh air mode. According to the operating mode, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the operating mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 also includes: S250, if the operating mode is the fresh air mode, controlling the fourth decorative strip that matches the fresh air mode to move to the visible position. In an embodiment, the fourth decorative strip corresponding to the air supply mode can be a medium color system (and / or carry a pattern related to "air supply", which can be the same color system as the third decorative strip); when the air conditioner 10 is operating in the fresh air mode, the fourth decorative strip is controlled to move to a visible position.

[0071] In some technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the environmental status information includes weather status information; Figure 5 As shown, the control method includes:

[0072] S120, obtaining weather status information of the air conditioner;

[0073] S260 , according to the weather status information, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the weather status information to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 .

[0074] For example, in some embodiments, if the weather status information is rainy, the cold-colored decorative strip is controlled to be in a visible position of the air conditioner 10. If the weather status information is cloudy, the medium-colored decorative strip is controlled to be in a visible position of the air conditioner 10. If the weather status information is sunny, the warm-colored decorative strip is controlled to be in a visible position of the air conditioner 10. Therefore, the user can know the weather status of the day without looking at other electronic devices.

[0075] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the weather status information includes the temperature of the current day and the temperature of the previous day; according to the weather status information, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the weather status information to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 includes:

[0076] S261, if the temperature of the current day is lower than the temperature of the previous day, control the cold-colored decorative strip to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0077] As a result, the user can know that the temperature of the day has dropped compared to the previous day without looking at other electronic devices.

[0078] S262, if the temperature of the current day is greater than the temperature of the previous day, controlling the warm-colored decorative strip to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0079] Thus, the user can know that the temperature of the day has increased compared to the previous day without looking at other electronic devices;

[0080] S263, if the temperature of the current day is equal to the temperature of the previous day, controlling the decorative strip of the medium color system to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0081] As a result, the user can know that the temperature of the day is the same as the temperature of the previous day without looking at other electronic devices.

[0082] In some embodiments, the weather status information includes the temperature of the day, the historical maximum temperature, and the historical minimum temperature; Figure 6 As shown, according to the weather status information, controlling the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the weather status information to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 includes:

[0083] S264, if the temperature of the day is lower than the historical minimum temperature, control the cold-colored decorative strip to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0084] As a result, the user can know that the temperature of the day is lower than the historical minimum temperature without looking at other electronic devices, which means that the current weather conditions have abnormally low temperatures that break the historical minimum temperature.

[0085] S265, if the temperature of the day is greater than the historical maximum temperature, controlling the warm-colored decorative strip to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0086] In this way, the user can know that the temperature of the day is higher than the historical maximum temperature without looking at other electronic devices, which means that the current weather conditions have abnormally high temperatures that exceed the historical maximum.

[0087] S266, if the temperature of the day is between the historical maximum temperature and the historical minimum temperature, controlling the decorative strip of the medium color system to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0088] In this way, the user can know that the temperature of the day is within the normal range without looking at other electronic devices.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the user can send a control instruction to the air conditioner through voice, touch or APP, and the air conditioner responds to the instruction and controls the decorative strip to the visible position of the air conditioner 10 according to the control method matching the instruction. For example, the control method corresponding to the first instruction is: controlling the decorative strip to the visible position of the air conditioner 10 according to the weather type; the control method corresponding to the second instruction is: controlling the decorative strip to the visible position of the air conditioner 10 according to the current temperature and the temperature of the previous day; the control method corresponding to the third instruction is: controlling the decorative strip to the visible position of the air conditioner 10 according to the current temperature and the historical maximum temperature and the historical minimum temperature.

[0090] Combination Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig.11 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner 10, comprising:

[0091] A panel 210, wherein a visual position is provided on the panel 210;

[0092] A decorative strip assembly 100, which is disposed inside the panel and includes a plurality of decorative strips 110 of different colors and / or patterns; and

[0093] A controller, wherein the controller is configured to: obtain an operating mode, environmental status information, and user setting information of the air conditioner 10; and according to one of the operating mode, environmental status information, and user setting information, control the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the operating mode, the environmental status information, or the user setting information to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10.

[0094] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, the controller controls the decorative strip 110 in the decorative strip assembly 100 that matches the operating mode, the environmental status information or one of the user setting information to move to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 panel according to the operating mode of the air conditioner 10, the environmental status information and one of the user setting information. Then, when the air conditioner 10 operates in a certain operating mode or is in the environmental status information or user setting information, the appearance of the air conditioner 10 will be modified with the decorative strip 110 that matches the operating mode or the environmental status information or user setting information. While satisfying the richness and aesthetics of the appearance, the appearance of the air conditioner 10 can be connected with the function, preference and environment of the air conditioner 10, thereby improving the product competitiveness of the air conditioner 10 and allowing users to quickly learn the air conditioner operating status or environmental information from the decorative strip 110.

[0095] In the embodiment, the panel is provided with a visible hole at a position close to the air guide plate of the air conditioner 10, that is, the visible position of the panel. The decorative strip assembly 100 is installed on the inner side of the panel. For example, the decorative strip assembly 100100 is provided in an area between the panel 210 and the middle frame.

[0096] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the decorative strip assembly 100 includes:

[0097] The rotating mechanism 120 is used for being rotatably mounted on the panel 210;

[0098] At least two decorative strips 110, the at least two decorative strips 110 include a first decorative strip 111 and a second decorative strip 112; the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 have different colors and / or patterns; the first decorative strip 111 corresponds to the heating mode of the air conditioner 10, and the second decorative strip 112 corresponds to the cooling mode of the air conditioner 10; the at least two decorative strips 110 are arranged on the rotating mechanism 120, and the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 are arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating mechanism 120.

[0099] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, after acquiring the operation mode, the controller controls the rotation mechanism 120 to rotate according to the operation mode to drive the decorative strip matching the operation mode to rotate to a visible position.

[0100] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, when the decorative strip assembly 100 is installed on the air conditioner 10, the rotating mechanism 120 is rotatably installed on the air conditioner 10; at least two decorative strips 110 are provided on the rotating mechanism 120, and the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 have different colors and / or patterns; when the rotating mechanism 120 rotates, the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction, and then the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 can be switched in position through the rotation of the rotating mechanism 120 to match the cooling mode or heating mode of the air conditioner.

[0101] Reference Figure 8 In the structure shown, the at least two decorative strips 110 further include a third decorative strip and a fourth decorative strip. The four decorative strips 110 are arranged in sequence along the rotation direction of the rotating mechanism 120, so that the decorative strip assembly 100 can have four different decorative strips 110 for display. In the specific implementation process, those skilled in the art can make different settings according to specific needs.

[0102] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the rotating mechanism 120 includes: a rotating shaft 121, which is used to be rotatably mounted on the air conditioner 10. In an embodiment, one end of the rotating shaft 121 can be connected to a motor, and the other end is supported by a bearing mounted on the air conditioner 10. The rotating mechanism 120 also includes a cylinder 122, which is connected to the rotating shaft 121, and the rotating shaft 121 is used to drive the cylinder 122 to rotate; the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 are arranged on the circumferential surface of the cylinder 122. The cylinder 122 is provided with a hollow hole adapted to the rotating shaft 121; the rotating shaft 121 is fixedly matched with the hollow hole, for example, by key connection, welding or interference fit. When the rotating shaft 121 drives the cylinder 122 to rotate, the first decorative strip 111 and the second decorative strip 112 change their positions in the circumferential direction, thereby switching the decorative strip 110 displayed by the air conditioner 10.

[0103] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, after acquiring the operating mode, the controller controls the rotation of the rotating shaft 121 according to the operating mode to drive the decorative strip on the cylinder 122 matching the operating mode to rotate to a visible position.

[0104] The rotating mechanism 120 is rotatably mounted on the panel 210 and / or the middle frame. In some embodiments, the motor of the rotating mechanism 120 is mounted on one side of the panel 210 in the length direction, one end of the rotating shaft 121 of the rotating mechanism 120 is connected to the motor, and the other end is matched with a bearing provided on the panel 210. When the rotating mechanism 120 rotates, one of the decorative strips 110 is opposite to the visible hole 212 on the panel 210, so that the decorative strip 110 can be displayed; when the decorative strip 110 needs to be changed, the rotating mechanism 120 rotates to switch another decorative strip 110 to be opposite to the visible hole 212.

[0105] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the decorative strip assembly 100 further includes at least two elastic positioning mechanisms 130, which are arranged on the rotating mechanism 120 and are arranged at intervals along the rotating direction. When one of the at least two decorative strips 110 is in a visible position, one of the at least two elastic positioning mechanisms 130 cooperates with the limiting structure 211 on the air conditioner 10. In an embodiment, by providing the elastic positioning mechanism 130, when one of the decorative strips 110 is in a visible position, the rotating mechanism 120 is positioned to ensure the reliability of the position of the decorative strip assembly 100.

[0106] In an embodiment, the visible position is preset on the air conditioner 10, for example, a visible hole 212 is provided on the panel 210 of the air conditioner 10. When one of the decorative strips 110 is directly opposite to the visible hole 212, the decorative strip 110 is in the visible position.

[0107] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the elastic positioning mechanism 130 includes an elastic member 131 and a positioning member 132; the opposite ends of the elastic member 131 are respectively connected to the rotating mechanism 120 and the positioning member 132; the positioning member 132 is used to cooperate with the limiting structure 211. In the embodiment, when the rotating mechanism 120 drives the decorative strips 110 to rotate, when one of the decorative strips 110 is about to be in the visible position, the limiting structure 211 applies pressure to the positioning member 132, so that the elastic member 131 is compressed and deformed, and the positioning member 132 is driven to retract; when one of the decorative strips 110 reaches the visible position, the elastic member 131 recovers its deformation, and the positioning member 132 rebounds and cooperates with the limiting structure 211, so that the position of the decorative strip assembly 100 is reliably fixed.

[0108] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8As shown, the positioning member 132 is provided with a positioning portion 1321, and the positioning portion 1321 is used to cooperate with the limiting portion on the limiting structure 211; wherein the positioning portion 1321 is one of a groove and a protrusion, and the limiting portion is the other of the groove and the protrusion. In the embodiment, when one of the decorative strips 110 reaches the visible position, the groove on the corresponding elastic positioning mechanism 130 cooperates with the protrusion on the limiting structure 211, or the protrusion on the corresponding elastic positioning mechanism 130 cooperates with the groove on the limiting structure 211, so that the position of the decorative strip assembly 100 is reliably fixed.

[0109] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the elastic positioning mechanism 130 also includes a positioning sleeve 133, which is connected to the rotating mechanism 120; the elastic member 131 is arranged in the positioning sleeve 133; and the positioning member 132 is provided with a sliding portion 1322, which is movably connected to the positioning sleeve 133 and moves in the extension direction of the elastic member 131. In the embodiment, the elastic member 131 is arranged in the positioning sleeve 133, and the sliding portion 1322 is arranged on the positioning member 132, so that the sliding portion 1322 is movably connected to the positioning sleeve 133, so that when the positioning member 132 is subjected to the pressure of the limiting structure 211, the retraction and rebound directions of the positioning member 132 do not deviate, so that the limiting member structure can firmly limit the positioning member 132.

[0110] In the embodiment, the positioning sleeve 133 is arranged to extend along the radial direction of the rotating mechanism 120, and it can be welded, clamped, or screwed to the rotating mechanism 120. A hollow cavity is arranged inside the positioning sleeve 133, and the elastic member 131 is arranged inside the hollow cavity. One end of the elastic member 131 can be fixed on the rotating mechanism 120, and the other end is connected to the positioning member 132. The positioning member 132 is provided with a sliding portion 1322 (a rod-shaped structure as shown in the figure) on the side facing the rotating mechanism 120, which is in slidable contact with the inner wall of the sleeve, and the positioning member 132 is provided with a positioning portion 1321 (a convex structure as shown in the figure) on the other side facing away from the rotating mechanism 120.

[0111] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, a decorative strip 110 is provided between any two adjacent elastic positioning mechanisms 130, and the two ends of the decorative strip 110 in the rotation direction are respectively connected to the elastic positioning mechanisms 130 at the two ends. In the embodiment, when one of the decorative strips 110 is in a visible position, one of the elastic positioning structures connected thereto cooperates with the limiting structure 211. In the embodiment, the two ends of the decorative strip 110 can be fixed to the positioning sleeve 133 by screws, or can be fixed by buckles, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the decorative strip 110.

[0112] In such Figure 8 In the structure shown, there are four decorative strips 110 and four elastic positioning mechanisms 130 in total; in the rotation direction, the decorative strips 110 and the elastic positioning mechanisms 130 are alternately arranged in sequence.

[0113] In the above embodiment, the limiting structure 211 is an elastic cantilever arm provided on the panel 210. When the elastic positioning mechanism 130 rotates to a position corresponding thereto, the positioning member 132 is matched with the groove on the elastic cantilever arm through elastic deformation of the two, thereby limiting the decorative strip assembly 100. When the rotating mechanism 120 rotates, the positioning member 132 is disengaged from the groove on the elastic cantilever arm through elastic deformation of the two, and the position of the decorative strip 110 on the decorative strip assembly 100 is changed.

[0114] In an embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the limiting structure 211 is a hidden arrangement.

[0115] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the decorative strip assembly 100 further includes a driving mechanism 140 , which is used to be installed on the air conditioner 10 and is configured to drive the rotating mechanism 120 to rotate.

[0116] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism 140 may be a separate driving mechanism 140, for example, the driving mechanism 140 includes a motor, which is mounted on the air conditioner, and the motor is controlled by the command of the controller on the air conditioner 10 to drive the rotating mechanism 120 to rotate, so that the position of the decorative strip 110 changes. In some embodiments, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating shaft 121 of the rotating mechanism 120, so as to drive the rotating shaft 121 to drive the cylinder 122 to rotate, thereby driving the position of the decorative strip 110 to change.

[0117] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, after acquiring the operating mode, the controller controls the motor according to the operating mode to drive the rotating shaft 121 to rotate so as to drive the decorative strip on the cylinder 122 matching the operating mode to rotate to a visible position.

[0118] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, Fig.10 As shown, the decorative strip 110 extends along a preset direction, and the preset direction is arranged parallel to the axial direction of the rotating mechanism 120. In an embodiment, the decorative strip 110 is usually displayed on the front side of the air conditioning panel 210. By arranging the decorative strip 110 to extend along the axial direction of the rotating mechanism 120, the decorative strip 110 and the panel 210 are matched in their length direction.

[0119] In order to better implement the control method of the air conditioner in the embodiment of the present application, based on the control method of the air conditioner, the embodiment of the present application also provides a control device for the air conditioner, such as Fig.12 As shown, the control device of the air conditioner includes:

[0120] The acquisition module 300 is configured to acquire the operation mode, the environment status information or the user setting information of the air conditioner;

[0121] The control module 400 is configured to control the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the operating mode, the environmental status information or the user setting information to move to a visible position of the air conditioner according to the operating mode, the environmental status information or the user setting information.

[0122] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0123] According to the operation mode, at least two decorative strips matching the operation mode are controlled to move back and forth at the visible position.

[0124] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0125] If the operation mode is a heating mode, controlling a first decorative strip matching the heating mode to move to the visible position;

[0126] If the operation mode is the cooling mode, the second decorative strip matching the cooling mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

[0127] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0128] If the operation mode is the air supply mode, the third decorative strip matching the air supply mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

[0129] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0130] If the operation mode is the fresh air mode, the fourth decorative strip matching the fresh air mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

[0131] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0132] Acquiring weather status information of the air conditioner;

[0133] According to the weather status information, the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the weather status information is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner.

[0134] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0135] If the temperature of the current day is lower than the temperature of the previous day, the cool-colored decorative strip is controlled to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0136] If the temperature of the current day is greater than the temperature of the previous day, the warm-colored decorative strip is controlled to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0137] If the temperature of the current day is equal to the temperature of the previous day, the decorative strip of the medium color is controlled to be at a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0138] Furthermore, the control module 400 is further configured as follows:

[0139] If the temperature of the day is lower than the historical minimum temperature, the cold-colored decorative strip is controlled to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0140] If the temperature of the day is greater than the historical maximum temperature, the warm-colored decorative strip is controlled to a visible position of the air conditioner 10;

[0141] If the temperature of the day is between the historical maximum temperature and the historical minimum temperature, the decorative strip of the medium color is controlled to a visible position of the air conditioner 10 .

[0142] An embodiment of the present application also proposes a control system for an air conditioner, comprising: one or more processors; a memory; and one or more applications, wherein the one or more applications are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the processor to implement the air conditioner control method as described above.

[0143] Generally speaking, usually, the control system of the air conditioner includes: at least one processor, at least one memory, and a control program of the air conditioner control system stored in the memory and executable on the processor, and the control program of the air conditioner control system is configured to implement the steps of the foregoing control method.

[0144] The processor may include one or more processing cores, such as a 4-core processor, an 8-core processor, etc. The processor may be implemented in at least one hardware form of DSP (Digital Signal Processing), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and PLA (Programmable Logic Array). The processor may also include a main processor and a coprocessor. The main processor is a processor for processing data in the awake state, also known as a CPU (Central Processing Unit); the coprocessor is a low-power processor for processing data in the standby state. In some embodiments, the processor may be integrated with a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), which is responsible for rendering and drawing the content to be displayed on the display screen. The processor may also include an AI (Artificial Intelligence) processor, which is used to process the control method operation of the control system of the air conditioner, so that the control method model of the control system of the air conditioner can be trained and learned autonomously to improve efficiency and accuracy.

[0145] The memory may include one or more computer-readable storage media, which may be non-transitory. The memory may also include a high-speed random access memory, and a non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices, flash memory storage devices. In some embodiments, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium in the memory is used to store at least one instruction, which is used to be executed by the processor to implement the control method of the air conditioner provided in the method embodiment of the present application.

[0146] The air conditioner and its control method, control device and computer-readable storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application are introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present invention and its core idea. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises a decorative strip assembly, wherein the decorative strip assembly comprises a plurality of decorative strips of different colors and / or patterns; The control method comprises: Acquiring one of environmental status information, user setting information and operation mode of the air conditioner; According to one of the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode, the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner.

2. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating modes correspond to at least two different decorative strips; According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner comprises: According to the operation mode, at least two decorative strips matching the operation mode are controlled to move back and forth at the visible position.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative strip assembly comprises a first decorative strip and a second decorative strip; the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; The operation mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode; According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner comprises: If the operation mode is a heating mode, controlling a first decorative strip matching the heating mode to move to the visible position; If the operation mode is the cooling mode, the second decorative strip matching the cooling mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The decorative strip assembly further includes a third decorative strip; the first decorative strip, the second decorative strip and the third decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; the operating mode further includes an air supply mode; According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner further comprises: If the operation mode is the air supply mode, the third decorative strip matching the air supply mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

5. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The decorative strip assembly further includes a fourth decorative strip; the first decorative strip, the second decorative strip and the fourth decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; The operation mode also includes a fresh air mode; According to the operation mode, controlling the decoration strip in the decoration strip assembly that matches the operation mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner further comprises: If the operation mode is the fresh air mode, the fourth decorative strip matching the fresh air mode is controlled to move to the visible position.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The environmental status information includes weather status information; the control method includes: Acquiring weather status information of the air conditioner; According to the weather status information, the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the weather status information is controlled to move to a visible position of the air conditioner.

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A panel having a visual position thereon; A decorative strip assembly, which is disposed on the inner side of the panel and includes a plurality of decorative strips of different colors and / or patterns; as well as A controller, wherein the controller is configured to: obtain environmental status information, user setting information and one of the operating modes of the air conditioner; and control the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner based on the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The decorative strip assembly comprises: A rotating mechanism, used for rotating the device mounted on the panel; At least two decorative strips, the at least two decorative strips include a first decorative strip and a second decorative strip; the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip have different colors and / or patterns; the first decorative strip corresponds to the heating mode of the air conditioner, and the second decorative strip corresponds to the cooling mode of the air conditioner; the at least two decorative strips are arranged on the rotating mechanism, and the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip are arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating mechanism.

9. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises a decorative strip assembly, wherein the decorative strip assembly comprises a plurality of decorative strips of different colors and / or patterns; The control device comprises: An acquisition module configured to acquire one of the environmental state information, user setting information and operation mode of the air conditioner; The control module is configured to control the decorative strip in the decorative strip assembly that matches the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode to move to a visible position of the air conditioner according to one of the environmental status information, the user setting information or the operating mode.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: A computer program is stored thereon, and the computer program is loaded by a processor to execute the steps in the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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