Air conditioner and sweeper interconnection control method and device and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to an interconnection control method and device for an air conditioner and a sweeper and the air conditioner. The air conditioner is provided with a first humidifying device, and the sweeper is provided with a second humidifying device. The interconnection control method comprises the following steps: receiving a humidification trigger signal; sending a humidification mode selection signal to the terminal equipment; receiving a humidification mode specifying signal fed back by the terminal equipment, wherein the humidification mode specifying signal comprises humidification mode specifying information; and selectively controlling the first humidifying device or the second humidifying device to execute humidifying operation according to the humidifying mode specifying information. Humidification scheme specifying information included in the humidification scheme specifying signal specifies a humidification scheme desired by a user. Through interconnection of the air conditioner and the sweeper, the purpose that the air conditioner and the sweeper alternatively humidify the indoor environment space is achieved, the humidity in the indoor environment space is improved in a humidifying mode expected by a user, and the comfort experience and the intelligent experience of the user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to an interconnection control method and device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, and the air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] As users' requirements for quality of life become higher and higher, more and more families will have both air conditioners and sweeping robots. Among them, air conditioners are mainly used to adjust indoor temperature and indoor humidity, and sweeping robots are mainly used to clean the floor, thereby improving the comfort of life.

[0003] In order to further enrich the functions of sweeping robots, some existing sweeping robots also have the function of humidifying air. Although some air conditioners and sweeping robots have humidification functions, the humidification of air conditioners and sweeping robots are independent of each other and have no connection. They cannot optimize the structure, let alone the indoor environment humidification plan, which may cause repeated humidification or the humidification function of a certain appliance to be shelved. Summary of the invention

[0004] An object of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one defect of the prior art and to provide an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine so as to selectively humidify the indoor environment space through the air conditioner and the sweeping machine.

[0005] A further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to enable the air conditioner and the sweeper to share a humidification water tank.

[0006] The second aspect of the present invention aims to provide an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, so as to selectively humidify the indoor environment space through the air conditioner and the sweeping machine.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention aims to provide an air conditioner having the above interconnection control device.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, wherein the air conditioner and the sweeping machine are in the same indoor environment space, the air conditioner has a first humidifying device, and the sweeping machine has a second humidifying device; and

[0009] The interconnection control method comprises:

[0010] Receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0011] Sending a humidification mode selection signal to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine; the humidification mode selection signal is used to instruct the user to select one of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space;

[0012] receiving a humidification mode specifying signal fed back by the terminal device, wherein the humidification mode specifying signal includes humidification mode specifying information; and

[0013] The first humidifying device or the second humidifying device is selectively controlled to perform a humidifying operation according to the humidification mode designation information.

[0014] Optionally, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0015] When the second humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to move randomly in the indoor environment space to randomly humidify the indoor environment space.

[0016] Optionally, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0017] Detecting whether there is a human body in the indoor environment space;

[0018] If yes, obtaining the position of the human body; and

[0019] The sweeping machine is controlled to move around the position where the human body is located, and the second humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation.

[0020] Optionally, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, and a water storage tank disposed in the indoor unit casing and used to hold water; a cavity is formed in the indoor unit casing at its lower end, and an entrance and exit communicating with the cavity are opened on the indoor unit casing to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the entrance and exit; the water storage tank is configured to be movably disposed in the indoor unit casing, and has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device, and a second state of being supported on the sweeper to provide a water source for the second humidifying device; wherein

[0021] When the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, before controlling the second humidifying device to perform the humidification operation, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0022] When the sweeping machine is in the cavity, controlling the water tank to be in the second state so that the water tank is supported on the sweeping machine; and

[0023] Control the sweeping machine to carry the water tank and move them out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing; and

[0024] When the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the air conditioner to humidify the indoor environment space, before controlling the first humidification device to perform a humidification operation, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0025] Control the water tank to be in the first state.

[0026] Optionally, before controlling the water tank to be in the first state, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0027] Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank;

[0028] If not, controlling the water storage tank to be in the first state;

[0029] If so, adjusting the water tank to the second state when the sweeper is in the cavity so that the water tank is supported on the sweeper;

[0030] Control the sweeping machine to carry the water tank and move them out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing;

[0031] The user is prompted to add water to the water storage tank.

[0032] Optionally, after the sweeping machine moves out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing and before controlling the second humidifying device to perform a humidifying operation, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0033] Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank;

[0034] If yes, prompting the user to add water to the water tank; and

[0035] If not, the second humidifying device is controlled to perform a humidifying operation.

[0036] Optionally, the step of prompting the user to add water to the water tank includes:

[0037] Acquire the position of the target human body in the indoor environment space; and

[0038] The sweeping machine is controlled to move to the position where the target person is located and then stop moving, so as to prompt the target person to add water to the water tank.

[0039] Optionally, the step of prompting the user to add water to the water tank includes:

[0040] Controlling the sweeping machine to move to a preset target position in the indoor environment space and then stop moving; and

[0041] A water adding prompt signal is sent to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine to prompt the user to move to the preset target position and add water to the water tank.

[0042] Optionally, after prompting the user to add water to the water tank, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0043] If the weight in the water tank does not change after a first preset time, controlling the sweeper to return to the cavity; and

[0044] The water storage tank is adjusted to the first state.

[0045] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, comprising:

[0046] A processor and a memory, wherein a machine executable program is stored in the memory, and when the machine executable program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method described in any of the above schemes.

[0047] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0048] A first humidifying device, for humidifying the airflow; and

[0049] An interconnection control device according to any of the above solutions.

[0050] The interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine provided by the present invention is designed on the basis of the structure that the air conditioner and the sweeping machine respectively have a first humidifying device and a second humidifying device. Specifically, when receiving a humidification trigger signal, the present invention sends a humidification mode selection signal to the terminal device to inquire about the user's desired humidification mode, and selectively controls the first humidification device of the air conditioner to perform a humidification operation or controls the second humidification device of the sweeping machine to perform a humidification operation according to the humidification mode designation information contained in the humidification mode designation signal fed back by the user through the terminal device. The humidification mode designation information contained in the humidification mode designation signal specifies the humidification mode desired by the user. It can be seen that the present invention achieves the purpose of selectively humidifying the indoor environment space by the air conditioner and the sweeping machine through the interconnection between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, improves the humidity in the indoor environment space in the humidification mode desired by the user, and improves the user's comfort experience and intelligent experience.

[0051] Furthermore, a cavity is provided in the indoor unit casing of the air conditioner, and an entrance and exit are provided on the indoor unit casing to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the entrance and exit. In addition, a movable water tank is also provided in the indoor unit casing, and the water tank has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device and a second state of providing a water source for the second humidifying device. When the user specifies humidification through the sweeper, the water tank can be controlled to be in the second state so that the water tank provides a water source for the second humidifying device, and the sweeper is controlled to move out of the cavity with the water tank, so that the sweeper directly humidifies the indoor environment space through the second humidifying device while moving in the indoor environment space. When the user specifies humidification through the air conditioner, the water tank can be controlled to be in the first state so that the water tank provides a water source for the first humidifying device, and the first humidifying device can humidify the airflow sent out by the indoor unit of the air conditioner, thereby indirectly increasing the humidity in the indoor environment space. It can be seen that the present invention can provide humidification water for both the first humidification device of the air conditioner and the second humidification device of the sweeper through the special design of the water storage tank, thereby realizing the sharing of the humidification water storage tank.

[0052] The present invention realizes intelligent humidification operation by interconnecting an air conditioner and a sweeper, and provides a scenario of interconnecting smart home appliances with a high degree of intelligence.

[0053] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0054] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0055] Figure 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 2 and Figure 3 They are schematic structural diagrams of an indoor unit of an air conditioner in different states according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 is a schematic flow chart of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 is a schematic flow chart of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 6 is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnection control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 7 is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 Schematic enlargement of part A in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The present invention firstly provides an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, which can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, provide a scenario of interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence.

[0063] Specifically, the sweeping machine and the air conditioner are in the same indoor environment space, so that the air conditioner and the sweeping machine can work together to jointly improve the intelligent experience of users in the indoor environment space.

[0064] It should be noted that the methods of the following embodiments of the present invention are all described from the side of the interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, that is, the relevant steps are executed by the control device. In addition, the premise for implementing the following embodiments of the present invention is that the air conditioner and the sweeping machine are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine can be provided between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, through which signals sent by the air conditioner and the sweeping machine can be received, and signals can be sent to the air conditioner and the sweeping machine. The control device can be provided separately or inside the air conditioner.

[0065] The sweeping machine in this embodiment has the characteristic of intelligence, precisely because it can send signals to the control device as mentioned above, and can receive signals sent by the control device. Specifically, it can be realized by setting a controller on the sweeping machine. Similarly, the air conditioner can also be provided with its own controller, so that it can send signals to the control device and receive signals sent by the control device.

[0066] The interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine provided by the present invention is designed on the basis of the structure that the air conditioner and the sweeping machine respectively have a first humidifying device and a second humidifying device.

[0067] Specifically, the air conditioner has a first humidifying device, which is configured to humidify the airflow sent out by the indoor unit of the air conditioner, thereby indirectly humidifying the indoor environment space. The sweeper has a second humidifying device, which can directly humidify the indoor environment air when the sweeper moves in the indoor environment space.

[0068] Figure 1is a schematic flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , the interconnection control method of the present invention comprises:

[0069] Step S10, receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0070] Step S20, sending a humidification mode selection signal to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine; the humidification mode selection signal is used to instruct the user to select one of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space;

[0071] Step S30, receiving a humidification mode specifying signal fed back by the terminal device, wherein the humidification mode specifying signal includes humidification mode specifying information; and

[0072] Step S40: selectively controlling the first humidifying device or the second humidifying device to perform a humidifying operation according to the humidification mode designation information.

[0073] Specifically, the humidification trigger signal may be generated when the user sends a humidification start instruction through a remote controller or a terminal device, or the humidification trigger signal may be automatically generated when the humidity of the indoor environment space is lower than a preset value.

[0074] When a humidification trigger signal is received, the present invention inquires about the user's desired humidification mode by sending a humidification mode selection signal to the terminal device, and selectively controls the first humidification device of the air conditioner to perform a humidification operation or controls the second humidification device of the sweeper to perform a humidification operation according to the humidification mode designation information contained in the humidification mode designation signal fed back by the user through the terminal device. The humidification mode designation information contained in the humidification mode designation signal specifies the humidification mode desired by the user. It can be seen that the present invention achieves the purpose of selectively humidifying the indoor environment space by the air conditioner and the sweeper through the interconnection between the air conditioner and the sweeper, improves the humidity in the indoor environment space in the humidification mode desired by the user, and improves the user's comfort experience and intelligent experience.

[0075] In some embodiments, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeper to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0076] When the second humidifying device is started to perform the humidification operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to move randomly in the indoor environment space to randomly humidify the indoor environment space.

[0077] That is, there is no special target area in the indoor environment space that needs to be humidified, and the movement of the sweeper in the indoor environment space is random, and there is no designated area. Therefore, when the second humidifying device starts humidification, it will also randomly humidify the places where the sweeper goes. This humidification method is a random humidification method.

[0078] In other embodiments, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0079] Detect whether there is a human body in the indoor environment;

[0080] If yes, then obtain the position of the human body; and

[0081] The sweeping machine is controlled to move around the position where the human body is located, and the second humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation.

[0082] That is, when there is a human body in the indoor environment, the sweeper can move near the human body and humidify the area near the human body to improve the user's comfort experience as quickly as possible. This humidification mode is a comfortable humidification mode.

[0083] Specifically, the area around the human body can be an area of ​​a preset size with the human body as the center. For example, a circular area with the human body as the center and a preset distance as the radius is the area around the human body.

[0084] In some other embodiments, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeper to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0085] obtaining a target humidification mode; and

[0086] Control the sweeper to move according to the target humidification mode.

[0087] The target humidification mode includes the random humidification mode and the comfortable humidification mode. The target humidification mode can be specified by the user or determined and selected by the sweeper according to the actual situation.

[0088] Figure 2 and Figure 3 Schematic diagrams of the indoor unit of an air conditioner in different states according to an embodiment of the present invention. For ease of understanding, Figure 2 and Figure 3The figure also shows a sweeper 2. In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes, in addition to the first humidifying device 20, an indoor unit casing 10 and a water storage tank 30 disposed in the indoor unit casing 10 and used to hold water; a cavity 12 is formed in the indoor unit casing 10 at its lower end, and an inlet and outlet 13 connected to the cavity 12 is provided on the indoor unit casing 10 to allow the sweeper 2 to enter and exit the cavity 12 through the inlet and outlet 13. In particular, the water storage tank 30 is configured to be movably disposed in the indoor unit casing 10, and has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device 20 (see Figure 2 ), and a second state supported on the sweeping machine 2 to provide a water source for the second humidifying device 201 (see Figure 3 ).

[0089] In these embodiments, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine 2 to humidify the indoor environment space, before controlling the second humidifying device 201 to perform the humidification operation, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0090] When the sweeping machine 2 is in the cavity, controlling the water tank 30 to be in its second state so that the water tank 30 is supported on the sweeping machine 2; and

[0091] The sweeping machine 2 is controlled to carry the water tank 30 and move out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10 .

[0092] In these embodiments, when the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the air conditioner to humidify the indoor environment space, before controlling the first humidification device 20 to perform the humidification operation, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0093] The water storage tank 30 is controlled to be in its first state.

[0094] When the user specifies humidification through the sweeper 2, the water tank 30 can be controlled to be in the second state, so that the water tank 30 provides a water source for the second humidifying device 201, and the sweeper 2 is controlled to carry the water tank 30 and move out of the cavity 12 together, so that as the sweeper 2 moves in the indoor environment space, the indoor environment space is directly humidified through the second humidifying device 201. The present invention uses the sweeper 2 to bring out the water tank 30, and the water tank 30 can continuously provide a water source for the second humidifying device 201 to ensure that the second humidifying device 201 can effectively humidify the indoor environment space for a long time.

[0095] When the user specifies humidification through the air conditioner, the water tank 30 can be controlled to be in the first state, so that the water tank 30 provides a water source for the first humidifying device 20. The first humidifying device 20 can humidify the airflow delivered by the indoor unit of the air conditioner, thereby indirectly increasing the humidity in the indoor environment space.

[0096] It can be seen that the present invention can provide humidification water for both the first humidification device 20 of the air conditioner and the second humidification device 201 of the sweeper 2 through the special design of the water storage tank 30, thereby realizing the sharing of the humidification water storage tank.

[0097] The present invention realizes the intelligent humidification operation by interconnecting the air conditioner and the sweeper 2, and provides a scenario of interconnecting smart home appliances with a high degree of intelligence.

[0098] Specifically, Figure 4 is a schematic flow chart of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 , the interconnection control method of the present invention comprises:

[0099] Step S10, receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0100] Step S20, sending a humidification mode selection signal to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine; the humidification mode selection signal is used to instruct the user to select one of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space;

[0101] Step S30, receiving a humidification mode specifying signal fed back by the terminal device, wherein the humidification mode specifying signal includes humidification mode specifying information; and

[0102] Step S411, determining whether the humidification mode designation information indicates that the air conditioner humidifies; if so, proceeding to step S412, if not, proceeding to step S414;

[0103] Step S412, controlling the water storage tank 30 to be in its first state;

[0104] Step S413, starting the first humidifying device 20 to perform a humidifying operation;

[0105] Step S414, when the sweeping machine 2 is in the cavity 2, the water tank 30 is controlled to be in its second state, so that the water tank 30 is supported on the sweeping machine 2;

[0106] Step S415, controlling the sweeping machine 2 to carry the water tank 30 and move them out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10; and

[0107] Step S416, starting the second humidifying device 201 to perform a humidifying operation.

[0108] In some embodiments, before controlling the water storage tank 30 to be in its first state, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0109] Detect whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank 30;

[0110] If not, the water storage tank 30 is controlled to be in its first state;

[0111] If yes, the water tank 30 is adjusted to its second state when the sweeping machine 2 is in the cavity 12, so that the water tank 30 is supported on the sweeping machine 2;

[0112] Control the sweeping machine 2 to carry the water tank 30 and move them out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10;

[0113] The user is prompted to add water to the water storage tank 30 .

[0114] The interconnection control method of the present invention does not prompt the user to manually add water when the water tank 30 is short of water as in the prior art, but first adjusts the water tank 30 to its second state when the sweeper 2 is in the cavity 12, so that the water tank 30 is supported on the sweeper 2; then the sweeper 2 is controlled to carry the water tank 30 and move out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10, cleverly utilizing the moving function of the sweeper 2 to automatically bring the water-short water tank 30 out of the indoor unit casing 10, exposing the water tank 30 to the outside, making it convenient for the user to directly add water to the water tank 30, thereby improving the convenience of adding water to the water tank 30. In addition, the present invention does not require a complex water-adding pipeline to be set on the indoor unit casing 10, and does not require the user to manually remove the water tank 30, which not only simplifies the structure, but also simplifies the user's water-adding operation, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0115] When the water tank 30 is short of water, the sweeper 2 may be in the cavity 12 or outside the cavity 12. Therefore, it is necessary to detect and determine the position of the sweeper 2. If the sweeper 2 is in the cavity 12, the state of the water tank 30 can be adjusted directly; if the sweeper 2 is outside the cavity 12, it is necessary to first force the sweeper 2 into the cavity 12 and then adjust the state of the water tank 30 to ensure that the water tank 30 can be stably supported on the sweeper 2.

[0116] Further, after prompting the user to add water to the water tank 30, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0117] If the weight in the water tank 30 does not change after the first preset time, the sweeper 2 is controlled to return to the cavity 12; and

[0118] The water storage tank 30 is adjusted to its first state.

[0119] After the sweeping machine 2 carrying the water tank 30 is moved out of the indoor unit casing 10, the interconnection control method of the present invention further prompts the user to add water to the water tank 30, and controls the sweeping machine 2 to return to the cavity 12 when the weight in the water tank 30 no longer changes after a period of time, and uses the sweeping machine 2 to send the water tank 30 back to the indoor unit casing 10, and adjusts the water tank 30 to the first state to start the first humidifying device 20 to perform the humidification operation.

[0120] During the entire process of adding water to the water tank 30, the user only needs to perform a simple water adding operation, and does not need to worry about the position change process such as taking out and resetting the water tank 30, which has a high degree of intelligence. The present invention realizes the intelligent water adding of the water tank 30 by interconnecting the air conditioner and the sweeper 2, which has a high degree of intelligence.

[0121] In some embodiments, after the sweeping machine 2 moves out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit housing 10 and before controlling the second humidifying device 201 to perform the humidification operation, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0122] Detect whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank 30;

[0123] If yes, the user is prompted to add water to the water storage tank 30; and

[0124] If not, the second humidifying device 201 is controlled to perform a humidifying operation.

[0125] That is to say, when the sweeper 2 is used to humidify the indoor environment, it is also necessary to first determine whether there is a lack of water in the water tank 30. Since the water tank 30 has been moved out of the cavity 12 along with the sweeper 2, if the water tank 30 is short of water, the user can be directly prompted to add water to the water tank 30; if the water tank 30 is not short of water, the second humidifying device 201 can be directly controlled to perform the humidification operation.

[0126] Specifically, Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 , the interconnection control method of the present invention comprises:

[0127] Step S10, receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0128] Step S20, sending a humidification mode selection signal to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine; the humidification mode selection signal is used to instruct the user to select one of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space;

[0129] Step S30, receiving a humidification mode specifying signal fed back by the terminal device, wherein the humidification mode specifying signal includes humidification mode specifying information; and

[0130] Step S421, determining whether the humidification mode designation information indicates that the air conditioner humidifies; if so, proceeding to step S422, if not, proceeding to step S431;

[0131] Step S422, determining whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank 30; if so, proceeding to step S423; if not, proceeding to step S428;

[0132] Step S423, when the sweeping machine 2 is in the cavity 12, the water tank 30 is adjusted to its second state so that the water tank 30 is supported on the sweeping machine 2;

[0133] Step S424, controlling the sweeping machine 2 to carry the water tank 30 and move out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10;

[0134] Step S425, prompting the user to add water to the water storage tank 30;

[0135] Step S426, determining whether the weight in the water storage tank 30 does not change after the first preset time; if so, proceed to step S427; if not, return to continue determination;

[0136] Step S427, controlling the sweeping machine 2 to return to the cavity 12;

[0137] Step S428, controlling the water storage tank 30 to be in its first state;

[0138] Step S429, starting the first humidifying device 20 to perform a humidifying operation;

[0139] Step S431, when the sweeping machine 2 is in the cavity 2, the water tank 30 is controlled to be in its second state, so that the water tank 30 is supported on the sweeping machine 2;

[0140] Step S432, controlling the sweeping machine 2 to carry the water tank 30 and move together out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10;

[0141] Step S433, determining whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank 30; if so, proceeding to step S434; if not, proceeding to step S436;

[0142] Step S434, prompting the user to add water to the water storage tank 30;

[0143] Step S435, determining whether the weight in the water tank 30 does not change after the first preset time period; if so, proceeding to step S436; if not, returning to continue determination; and

[0144] Step S436, starting the second humidifying device 201 to perform a humidifying operation.

[0145] In some embodiments, the step of prompting the user to add water to the water tank 30 may specifically include:

[0146] Obtaining the location of the target human body in the indoor environment space; and

[0147] The sweeping machine 2 is controlled to move to the position where the target person is located and then stop moving, so as to prompt the target person to add water to the water storage tank 30 .

[0148] That is to say, when there is a target person in the indoor environment, the target person can be reminded to add water to the water tank 30 by obtaining the position of the target person and moving the sweeper 2 to the position of the target person. This prompting method is more personified and direct, and the user has a better intelligent experience.

[0149] Specifically, the target human body is a preset user with specific identity characteristics, for example, the target human body can be an adult, so as to exclude other users who cannot understand the intention of the sweeping robot 2 or cannot independently perform the water adding operation, such as children, the elderly, etc.

[0150] In other embodiments, the step of prompting the user to add water to the water storage tank 30 includes:

[0151] Control the sweeping machine 2 to move to a preset target position in the indoor environment space and then stop moving; and

[0152] A water adding prompt signal is sent to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine 2 to prompt the user to move to a preset target position and add water to the water storage tank 30 .

[0153] That is to say, in other embodiments, a preset target location can be set in the indoor environment space in advance, and the preset target location can be selected as a location with a water source or close to a water source, such as a kitchen, a sink, a bathroom, etc., to facilitate the user to perform water adding operations.

[0154] The sweeper 2 directly moves to the preset target position and stops, waiting for the user to come and add water. In order to facilitate the user to know as soon as possible, the present invention further sends a water adding prompt signal to the terminal device, so that the user can move to the preset target position as soon as possible to add water to the water storage tank 30 to avoid affecting the humidification process.

[0155] It is understandable that the above two prompting methods can be used either one or in combination. For example, a priority order can be preset and executed according to the priority order. For another example, they can be executed alternately. Of course, they can also be used in combination in other ways.

[0156] Preferably, in a specific embodiment, if a target human body is identified in the indoor environment space where the air conditioner and the sweeper 2 are located, the target human body is prompted to add water to the water tank 30 in a first manner; if the target human body is not identified, the corresponding user is prompted to add water to the water tank 30 in a second manner.

[0157] The invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine. Figure 6 : is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnection control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interconnection control device 50 of the present invention includes a processor 51 and a memory 52, the memory 52 stores a machine executable program 53, and the machine executable program 53 is used to implement the interconnection control method described in any of the above embodiments when executed by the processor 51.

[0158] As mentioned above, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine in any of the above embodiments is described from the side of the interconnection control device 50, that is, the interconnection control device 50 executes the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the interconnection control device 50 is connected to the air conditioner and the sweeping machine data, and it can be arranged with network side devices such as servers and the cloud, obtain various data of the set space through the network, and implement relevant adjustments by remotely sending instructions to the air conditioner and the sweeping machine.

[0159] The interconnection control device 50 can also be various centralized control devices, arranged in a set space, and control the air conditioner and the sweeper. The data connection method between the interconnection control device 50 and the air conditioner and the sweeper includes but is not limited to wireless transmission, infrared transmission, ultrasonic transmission, etc.

[0160] In some embodiments, the interconnection control device 50 can also be a part of the air conditioner, set inside the air conditioner, and connected to the data of the air conditioner's own controller. For example, the air conditioner is internally provided with a dedicated interconnection control device, which works in conjunction with a controller dedicated to executing component control.

[0161] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, Figure 7 1 is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner 1 of the present invention comprises a first humidifying device 20 and an interconnection control device 50 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0162] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 A humidification air duct 11 is formed in the indoor unit housing 10 above the cavity 12. The water storage tank 30 is configured to move in a controlled manner in the up-down direction, so that it is in a first state when it moves upward into the humidification air duct 11, and in a second state when it moves downward onto the sweeper 2. That is, the water storage tank 30 only needs to move linearly up and down to realize the mutual switching between the first state and the second state, and the movement mode is simple and easy to realize.

[0163] Furthermore, the air conditioner 1 also includes a water tank driving device 40, which is used to drive the water tank 30 to move up and down in a controlled manner, so that the state of the water tank 30 can be automatically adjusted by the water tank driving device 40, which is convenient for intelligent control.

[0164] Specifically, the water tank driving device 40 is used to controllably drive the water tank 30 to move linearly in the up and down directions, so as to simplify the structure of the water tank driving device 40 .

[0165] In some embodiments, the water tank driving device 40 includes a first driving motor 41, a first gear transmission mechanism 42 and a rack 43 which are sequentially connected in transmission.

[0166] The rack 43 is formed on the outer side wall of the water tank 30 or is fixedly connected to the water tank 30 to move synchronously with the water tank 30. In addition, the rack 43 extends in the up-down direction to drive the water tank 30 to move up and down when the rack 43 moves up and down.

[0167] The first gear transmission mechanism 42 is used to transmit the driving force generated by the first driving motor 41 to the rack 43, so that the rack 43 drives the water tank 30 to move up and down.

[0168] Specifically, the first gear transmission mechanism 42 may include at least one gear.

[0169] Specifically, the first driving motor 41 and the first gear transmission mechanism 42 may be disposed inside the housing 10 and outside the water tank 30 .

[0170] In some embodiments, the first humidification device 20 includes a humidification drum 21, which is configured to rotate in a controlled manner in the water tank 30 when the water tank 30 is in a first state, and to bring out the water in the water tank 30 when it rotates, thereby using the brought out water to humidify the airflow flowing through the humidification drum 21 in the humidification air duct 11.

[0171] Furthermore, the top of the water storage tank 30 is open, and when the airflow in the humidification air duct 11 flows through the humidification drum 21 rotating in the water storage tank 30, it will contact the water brought out by the humidification drum 21, and the flowing airflow will take away part of the water, and the humidity will increase, forming a humidified airflow. In addition, the flowing airflow may contain impurities such as dust. When the airflow contacts the water, the impurities such as dust are at least partially dissolved in the water, and the water not taken away by the airflow returns to the water storage tank 30 again, achieving the purpose of airflow purification.

[0172] For the first humidifying device 20 using a drum for humidification, the humidifying drum 21 does not have the ability to store water, so the water storage tank 30 not only provides a water source for humidification, but also forms an indispensable part of the first humidifying device 20 for realizing the humidification function. That is, when the first humidifying device 20 is used to humidify the airflow in the humidification air duct 11, the water storage tank 30 must be in the first state of being located in the humidification air duct 11.

[0173] It is understandable that the humidifying drum 21 may move synchronously with the water storage tank 30 , or may not move with the water storage tank 30 .

[0174] In some embodiments, the first humidifying device 20 further includes a second driving motor 22 and a second gear transmission mechanism 23 .

[0175] The second drive motor 22 is fixedly disposed in the housing 10. That is, the second drive motor 22 will not move with the movement of the water storage tank 30, so as to facilitate the arrangement of the electrical connection wires and avoid the electrical connection wires being in a disorderly manner.

[0176] The second gear transmission mechanism 23 is in transmission connection with the second drive motor 22 to transmit the driving force generated by the second drive motor 22. The second gear transmission mechanism 23 and the second drive motor 22 always maintain a transmission connection relationship, so the second gear transmission mechanism 23 will not move with the movement of the water tank 30.

[0177] The humidifying drum 21 is arranged inside the water tank 30 and moves synchronously with the water tank 30, so that the humidifying drum 21 is transmission-connected with the second gear transmission mechanism 23 when the water tank 30 moves to its first state, and the humidifying drum 21 is separated from the second gear transmission mechanism 23 when the water tank 30 moves to its second state.

[0178] Specifically, the humidifying drum 21 is rotatably supported inside the water storage tank 30, and the wall of the water storage tank 30 provides support for the humidifying drum 21, so the humidifying drum 21 can move synchronously with the movement of the water storage tank 30. When the water storage tank 30 moves to its first state, the humidifying drum 21 is connected to the second gear transmission mechanism 23, and the driving force of the second driving motor 22 is transmitted to the humidifying drum 21 through the second gear transmission mechanism 23, thereby driving the humidifying drum 21 to rotate. When the water storage tank 30 moves to its second state, the humidifying drum 21 is separated from the second gear transmission mechanism 23, and the humidifying drum 21 no longer rotates due to the lack of driving force.

[0179] In some alternative embodiments, the humidifying drum 21 may not move synchronously with the water tank 30. In this case, the humidifying drum 21 may be supported by a supporting structure outside the water tank 30. When the water tank 30 moves to its first state, the humidifying drum 21 is accommodated therein. At this time, the second drive motor 22 is started to drive the humidifying drum 21 to rotate, and the water in the water tank 30 can be brought out. When the water tank 30 moves to its second state, the humidifying drum 21 is outside the water tank 30. Even if the humidifying drum 21 rotates, it will not bring out the water in the water tank 30 and will not play any humidification role. Therefore, the second drive motor 22 is not started at this time.

[0180] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 Schematic enlarged view of the middle part A. In some embodiments, a water replenishment port 31 is provided at the bottom of the water storage tank 30, and a water replenishment switch 32 is provided at the water replenishment port 31. The water replenishment switch 32 is configured to open the water replenishment port 31 when the water storage tank 30 is in the second state to allow the water in the water storage tank 30 to flow out through the water replenishment port 31 to the second humidification device 201 of the sweeping machine 2, and to block the water replenishment port 31 after the water storage tank 30 moves upward from the second state to prevent the water in the water storage tank 30 from flowing out through the water replenishment port 31.

[0181] It should be noted that the water replenishment switch 32 may be a mechanical switch to open or block the water replenishment port 31 through the interaction of mechanical structures. The water replenishment switch 32 may also be an electrically controlled switch to open or block the water replenishment port 31 in a controlled manner.

[0182] In some embodiments, participating Figure 8 The water replenishment switch 32 may specifically include a base 321 , a top rod 322 and a valve plate 323 .

[0183] The base 321 is disposed at the bottom of the water storage tank 30 and covers the water replenishment port 31, and a through hole 324 is opened in the middle of the base 321. Specifically, the base 321 can be located inside the water storage tank 30 to cover the water replenishment port 31 from the inner side of the water replenishment port 31. At this time, the base 321 can be tightly fitted with the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank 30 located around the water replenishment port 31 to prevent the water in the water storage tank 30 from leaking through the matching interface between the base 321 and the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank 30. In other embodiments, the base 321 can also be located outside the water storage tank 30 to cover the water replenishment port 31 from the outer side of the water replenishment port 31. At this time, the base 321 can be tightly fitted with the outer bottom wall of the water storage tank 30 located around the water replenishment port 31 to prevent the water in the water storage tank 30 from leaking through the matching interface between the base 321 and the outer bottom wall of the water storage tank 30.

[0184] The top rod 322 is configured to be movably disposed in the through hole 324 in the up-down direction. It can be understood that a gap is formed between the top rod 322 and the hole wall of the through hole 324, which not only allows the top rod 322 to move smoothly along the through hole 324, but also allows the water in the water tank 30 to flow through the gap.

[0185] The valve plate 323 is disposed on the top rod 322 and is located on the inner side of the base 321 facing the inside of the water storage tank 30 .

[0186] The top rod 322 is configured to abut against the limiting protrusion 202 on the second humidifying device 201 and move upward when the water tank 30 is switched from the first state to the second state so that the valve plate 323 opens the through hole 324, and to move downward under the action of its own gravity and the pressure of water when the water tank 30 is switched from the second state to the first state so that the valve plate 323 blocks the through hole 324.

[0187] When the water tank 30 switches from the first state to the second state, the lower end of the push rod 322 abuts against the limit protrusion 202 on the second humidifying device 201. As the water tank 30 continues to move downward, the base 321 continues to move downward with the water tank 30, and the push rod 322 stops moving downward due to the abutment of the limit protrusion 202. The push rod 322 is gradually lifted by the limit protrusion 202, and the valve plate 323 on the push rod 322 is gradually separated from the base 321, thereby opening the through hole 324. The water in the water tank 30 flows to the second humidifying device 201 through the through hole 324 and the water replenishment port 31 in turn, achieving the purpose of replenishing water for the second humidifying device 201.

[0188] When the water tank 30 switches from the second state to the first state, the lower end of the push rod 322 gradually separates from the limiting protrusion 202, and the upward pushing pressure on the push rod 322 from the limiting protrusion 202 disappears. Under the action of the gravity of the push rod 322 and the pressure of the water in the water tank 30 on the push rod 322 and the valve plate 323, the push rod 322 moves downward relative to the water tank 30 until the valve plate 323 fits against the base 321, thereby blocking the through hole 324 on the base 321 and preventing the water in the water tank 30 from continuing to flow out.

[0189] Specifically, the base 321 may be provided with a convex edge 325 that is located around the through hole 324 and protrudes upward to form a sealing ring effect. The diameter of the valve plate 323 is larger than the diameter of the convex edge 325. When the water storage tank 30 is in the first state, the valve plate 323 is tightly abutted against the convex edge 325, thereby improving the sealing effect between the valve plate 323 and the base 321.

[0190] In some embodiments, a guide plate 14 is provided at the entrance and exit 13, and the guide plate 14 is configured to open the entrance and exit 13 in a controlled manner when the sweeping machine 2 enters and exits the cavity 12. On the one hand, it ensures that the sweeping machine 2 smoothly enters and exits the indoor unit casing 10. On the other hand, it ensures that the indoor unit casing 10 has a relatively complete appearance when the sweeping machine 2 does not pass through the entrance and exit 13, thereby improving its aesthetic effect.

[0191] Further, the guide plate 14 is pivotally connected to the housing 10. The pivot shaft 15 between the guide plate 14 and the housing 10 is located at the bottom of the inlet and outlet 13, that is, the guide plate 14 pivots up and down about its pivot shaft, and the bottom of the guide plate 14 when it is in a state of blocking the inlet and outlet 13 forms a fixed end connected to the pivot shaft 15, and the top of the guide plate 14 when it is in a state of blocking the inlet and outlet 13 forms a movable pivot end. The height of the pivot shaft 15 is higher than the height of the bottom of the housing 10, so that when the guide plate 14 opens the inlet and outlet 13, the guide plate 14 is tiltedly supported on the ground, so that the sweeper 2 can enter and exit the cavity 12 along the guide plate 14.

[0192] That is, the present invention reasonably designs the opening and closing method of the guide plate 14, so that the guide plate 14 not only forms a cover plate for opening or blocking the entrance and exit 13, but also can guide the sweeper 2 to smoothly pass through the entrance and exit 13 in and out of the casing 10 when it opens the entrance and exit 13, thereby playing a better guiding role.

[0193] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0194] Those skilled in the art should also understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom" and the like used to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present invention are based on the actual use status of the air conditioner. These terms are only used to facilitate the description and understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or device referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0195] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, wherein the air conditioner and the sweeping machine are in the same indoor environment space, the air conditioner has a first humidifying device, and the sweeping machine has a second humidifying device; and The interconnection control method comprises: Receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified; Sending a humidification mode selection signal to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine; the humidification mode selection signal is used to instruct the user to select one of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space; receiving a humidification mode specifying signal fed back by the terminal device, wherein the humidification mode specifying signal includes humidification mode specifying information; and The first humidifying device or the second humidifying device is selectively controlled to perform a humidifying operation according to the humidification mode designation information.

2. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein When the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method further includes: When the second humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to move randomly in the indoor environment space to randomly humidify the indoor environment space.

3. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein When the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, the interconnection control method further includes: Detecting whether there is a human body in the indoor environment space; If yes, obtaining the position of the human body; as well as The sweeping machine is controlled to move around the position where the human body is located, and the second humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation.

4. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein The air conditioner comprises an indoor unit casing, and a water storage tank disposed in the indoor unit casing and used for storing water; a cavity is formed in the indoor unit casing at a lower end thereof, and an inlet and outlet communicated with the cavity are opened on the indoor unit casing to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the inlet and outlet; the water storage tank is configured to be movably disposed in the indoor unit casing, and has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device, and a second state of being supported on the sweeper to provide a water source for the second humidifying device; in When the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space, before controlling the second humidifying device to perform the humidification operation, the interconnection control method further includes: When the sweeping machine is in the cavity, controlling the water tank to be in the second state so that the water tank is supported on the sweeping machine; and Control the sweeping machine to carry the water tank and move them out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing; and When the humidification mode designation information is used to designate the air conditioner to humidify the indoor environment space, before controlling the first humidification device to perform a humidification operation, the interconnection control method further includes: Control the water tank to be in the first state.

5. The interconnection control method according to claim 4, wherein Before controlling the water storage tank to be in the first state, the interconnection control method further includes: Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank; If not, controlling the water storage tank to be in the first state; If so, adjusting the water tank to the second state when the sweeper is in the cavity so that the water tank is supported on the sweeper; Control the sweeping machine to carry the water tank and move them out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing; The user is prompted to add water to the water storage tank.

6. The interconnection control method according to claim 4, wherein After the sweeping machine moves out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing and before controlling the second humidifying device to perform a humidifying operation, the interconnection control method further includes: Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the water storage tank; If yes, prompt the user to add water to the water storage tank; as well as If not, the second humidifying device is controlled to perform a humidifying operation.

7. The interconnection control method according to claim 5 or 6, wherein The step of prompting the user to add water to the water storage tank comprises: Obtaining the position of the target human body in the indoor environment space; as well as The sweeping machine is controlled to move to the position where the target person is located and then stop moving, so as to prompt the target person to add water to the water tank.

8. The interconnection control method according to claim 5 or 6, wherein The step of prompting the user to add water to the water storage tank comprises: Controlling the sweeping machine to move to a preset target position in the indoor environment space and then stop moving; as well as A water adding prompt signal is sent to a terminal device interconnected with the air conditioner and / or the sweeping machine to prompt the user to move to the preset target position and add water to the water tank.

9. The interconnection control method according to claim 5, wherein After prompting the user to add water to the water tank, the interconnection control method further includes: If the weight in the water tank does not change after a first preset time, the sweeper is controlled to return to the cavity; as well as The water storage tank is adjusted to the first state.

10. An interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, comprising: A processor and a memory, wherein a machine executable program is stored in the memory, and when the machine executable program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method according to any one of claims 1-9.

11. An air conditioner, comprising: A first humidifying device, used for humidifying the airflow; as well as The interconnection control device according to claim 10.

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