Swimming pool air conditioning system and control method and device thereof, and air conditioner

By combining an air conditioning system and a pool heat storage device, and using radar modules to detect individual distribution, precise regulation of pool water temperature is achieved, solving the problem of high energy consumption in existing pool air conditioning systems and optimizing energy saving and user experience.

CN119245102BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +3
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Application Number
CN202310808361.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-03
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-03

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Technical Problem

In existing swimming pool air conditioning systems, the independent operation of the pool water heating system and the air conditioning system results in high energy consumption and a single control mode, lacking comprehensive energy utilization, and high investment and operating costs.

Method used

The pool air conditioning system combines indoor and outdoor air conditioning units. It recovers the heat generated by the outdoor air conditioning unit through a pool heat storage device, and uses a radar module to detect the distribution of individuals and activate the water pump in a specific direction to adjust the pool water temperature, thus achieving the function of heat flow following the movement of people.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces energy consumption, improves control precision, optimizes user experience, and achieves precise adjustment of pool water temperature and energy-saving effects.

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Abstract

The application provides a pool air conditioning system and a control method, device and air conditioner thereof, which comprises: an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit, wherein, in the process of heat exchange in the dehumidification mode, the heat output by the air conditioner outdoor unit is recovered by a heat exchanger in a pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool; the bottom of the pool area is provided with n water pumps, and the pool heat accumulator provides constant temperature hot water to the corresponding water pump in the pool area through n parallel water paths; the air conditioner indoor unit is provided with a radar module, the air conditioner indoor unit is used for determining the target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays through the radar module, and the target water pump is started, so that the pool heat accumulator makes the target pool sub-area increase the pool water temperature on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump. The pool air conditioning system and the control method, device and air conditioner thereof provided by the application can improve the air conditioning control precision and save energy efficiency at a relatively small constant temperature pool maintenance cost, and optimize the user experience.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, in particular to a swimming pool air conditioning system, a control method and device thereof, and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the supporting facilities of residential communities are becoming more and more perfect. In order to provide residents with exercise and leisure places, many high-end residential communities are equipped with indoor constant-temperature swimming pools. According to the specification requirements, the constant-temperature swimming pool requires the water temperature in the pool to be kept at 26-27℃ all year round, and the indoor air temperature is 1-2℃ higher than the pool water, generally 27-29℃.

[0003] In order to maintain high comfort, indoor constant-temperature swimming pools require large cooling and heating loads throughout the year to maintain the relative stability of the pool water temperature and indoor environment temperature and humidity. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the water body, the pool water also needs to be replaced regularly, which consumes a lot of energy and water. However, it also indicates that the energy recovery and utilization potential of waste heat and waste water in the indoor constant-temperature swimming pool system is also great. Currently, such swimming pools usually use separate pool water heating systems and air conditioning systems to adjust the water temperature and room temperature, which has the disadvantages of large investment, large energy consumption and high use cost. Therefore, how to use a reasonable energy comprehensive utilization system to reduce the indoor air conditioning load to achieve better energy saving and investment saving effect is an important issue that needs to be solved in the industry. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a swimming pool air conditioning system, a control method and device thereof, and an air conditioner, to solve the defects of large energy consumption and single control mode in the prior art that separate pool water heating systems and air conditioning systems are used to adjust the water temperature and room temperature.

[0005] The present application provides a swimming pool air conditioning system, which comprises an air conditioner indoor unit in the same indoor space as the swimming pool area, and an air conditioner outdoor unit and a swimming pool heat accumulator in other spaces outside the swimming pool area;

[0006] In the process of heat exchange in the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit, the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit is recovered by the heat exchanger in the swimming pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the swimming pool;

[0007] The bottom of the swimming pool area is provided with n water pumps, and the swimming pool heat accumulator provides constant-temperature hot water to the corresponding water pumps in the swimming pool area through n parallel water routes;

[0008] The air conditioner indoor unit is provided with a radar module, and the air conditioner indoor unit is used to determine the target swimming pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays through the radar module, and to start the target water pump, so that the swimming pool heat accumulator increases the pool water temperature on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump.

[0009] The target individual is any human individual in the pool area; and the target pool sub-area is a pool sub-area currently occupied by the target individual.

[0010] According to the pool air conditioning system provided by the application, the pool heat accumulator is connected with the n water pumps arranged in the pool area through a shunt pipeline system.

[0011] The shunt pipeline system comprises a converging water inlet and n shunt water outlets.

[0012] The water outlet of the pool heat accumulator is connected with the converging water inlet, and any shunt water outlet is connected with the water inlet of the corresponding water pump.

[0013] According to the pool air conditioning system provided by the application, the following steps are performed when maintaining the constant temperature state of the pool:

[0014] All the water pumps under the pool sub-areas are started to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool area after the water temperature of the pool area is increased to a first temperature value by the pool heat accumulator according to the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0015] The first temperature value is a water temperature generally suitable for a human group.

[0016] According to the pool air conditioning system provided by the application, the air conditioner indoor unit is specifically used to determine the target pool sub-area currently occupied by each target individual according to the human body distribution information monitored by the radar module in the pool area.

[0017] The target water pump is started, and other water pumps except the target water pump are stopped, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the water temperature of the target pool sub-area from the first temperature value to a second temperature value through the target water pump.

[0018] The second temperature value is a water temperature most suitable for the heat consumption state of a human individual when swimming.

[0019] According to the pool air conditioning system provided by the application, the radar module is further used to determine whether there is a human individual in the pool area before the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode.

[0020] If it is determined that there is at least one human individual in the pool area, the pool heat accumulator is further controlled to maintain the water temperature of the pool area at the first temperature value by using the heating capacity generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit after the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode.

[0021] If it is determined that the pool area does not exist any human individual, the air conditioner is controlled to start the dehumidification mode, and the pool heat accumulator is controlled to maintain the water temperature of the pool area at a third temperature value by using the heating capacity generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0022] The third temperature value is less than the first temperature value.

[0023] According to the pool air conditioning system, the air conditioner outdoor unit is further used to stop running when it is determined by the radar module that the pool area does not exist any human individual within a preset time length.

[0024] The application further provides a control method of the pool air conditioning system, which comprises the following steps:

[0025] After the air conditioner is determined to start the dehumidification mode, the heating capacity generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode is transmitted to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool.

[0026] The target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays is determined by the radar module, and the target water pump is started to make the pool heat accumulator increase the pool water temperature on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump.

[0027] The target individual is any human individual in the pool area, the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area.

[0028] The application further provides a control device of the pool air conditioning system, which comprises the following steps:

[0029] The constant temperature joint control module is used to transmit the heating capacity generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool after the air conditioner is determined to start the dehumidification mode.

[0030] The temperature increasing joint control module is used to determine the target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays by the radar module, and start the target water pump to make the pool heat accumulator increase the pool water temperature on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump.

[0031] The target individual is any human individual in the pool area, the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area.

[0032] The application further provides an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit is provided with a control processor and a radar module, the radar module is arranged on the surface of the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit, and the control processor is provided with the control device of the pool air conditioning system.

[0033] The compressor of the air conditioner outdoor unit is communicated with the pool heat exchanger in the swimming place to circulate the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant.

[0034] The radar module comprises a millimeter wave radar.

[0035] The application further provides a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to realize the control method of the pool air conditioning system.

[0036] The application further provides a computer program product, comprising a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to realize the control method of the pool air conditioning system.

[0037] The pool air conditioning system and the control method, device and air conditioner thereof provided by the application can keep the pool constant temperature by recovering the heat output by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode by the pool heat accumulator, and when the radar module arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit detects the individual distribution in the pool, the water temperature is further increased by the pool heat accumulator, and the target water pump matched with the individual distribution is opened to realize the function of heat flow following the people in the constant temperature pool. The heat energy of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be used in the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool, and the output position of the heat flow can be adjusted in real time according to the individual distribution in the pool, so that the control precision of the air conditioner is improved, the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized at a relatively small constant temperature pool maintenance cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.

[0039] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the pool air conditioning system provided by the application;

[0040] Figure 2 is the second structural schematic diagram of the pool air conditioning system provided by the application;

[0041] Figure 3is one of flow schematic diagrams of the control method of the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the present application;

[0042] Figure 4 is one of flow schematic diagrams of the control method of the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the present application;

[0043] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the control device of the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the present application;

[0044] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0046] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are usually a class, and are not limited to the number of objects, for example, the first object can be one or more.

[0047] It should be understood that the terms used in the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application. As used in the present application, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms.

[0048] The terms "include" and "contain" indicate the presence of the described features, whole, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, whole, steps, operations, elements, components and / or sets thereof.

[0049] Figure 1 is one of structural schematic diagrams of the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the present application. As shown in Figure 1 The swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application includes an air conditioner indoor unit 110 in the same indoor space as the swimming pool area, and an air conditioner outdoor unit 120 and a swimming pool heat accumulator 130 in other spaces outside the swimming pool area.

[0050] The air conditioner indoor unit 110 and the air conditioner outdoor unit 120 carry out heat exchange in the dehumidification mode, and the heat exchanger in the pool heat accumulator 130 recovers the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit 120 to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool;

[0051] The bottom of the pool area is provided with n water pumps 140, and the pool heat accumulator provides constant temperature hot water to the corresponding water pump 140 in the pool area through n parallel water paths;

[0052] The air conditioner indoor unit 110 is provided with a radar module 111, which is used to determine the target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays through the radar module 111, and to start the target water pump 140, so that the pool heat accumulator 130 increases the pool water temperature in the target pool sub-area on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump 140.

[0053] Among them, the target individual is any human individual in the pool area. The target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area.

[0054] It should be noted that the pool area can be divided into n pool sub-areas, and a water pump 140 is arranged at the bottom of each pool sub-area and connected to the pool heat accumulator 130, so that the pool heat accumulator 130 delivers water flow to the corresponding pool sub-area through the water path connected to the water pump 140.

[0055] Among them, n is the total number of water pumps, which is determined according to the equal division or unequal division of the pool area in the horizontal and vertical directions, and its value range is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2.

[0056] For example, if the pool area is rectangular, it can be divided into three equal parts in the horizontal and vertical directions to divide n = 3*3 = 9 pool sub-areas with equal areas, and a water pump is arranged at the central position of the bottom of each pool sub-area to deliver water flow in the direction opposite to the gravity direction.

[0057] For example, if the pool area is an irregular shape, it can be divided into three equal parts according to the maximum length range in the horizontal and vertical directions, so that the circumscribed rectangle of the irregular pool area can be divided into n = 3*3 = 9 virtual pool sub-areas with equal areas. If the area of a virtual pool sub-area is too small, it will be merged into an adjacent virtual pool sub-area to form a real pool sub-area, and a water pump is arranged at the central position of the bottom of each real pool sub-area to deliver water flow in the direction opposite to the gravity direction.

[0058] Specifically, in the pool air conditioning system, the temperature and humidity of the space where the pool area is located are adjusted by using the air conditioner, and the air conditioner indoor unit 110 in the air conditioner is arranged in the space where the pool area is located, so as to adjust the temperature and humidity of the space where the pool area is located by the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner. Moreover, the air conditioner outdoor unit 120 and the pool heat accumulator 130 in the air conditioner are communicated through pipelines and are jointly arranged in other spaces outside the pool area, so that in the heat exchange process in the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner, the low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant transmitted by the air conditioner indoor unit 110 is compressed into high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant by the air conditioner outdoor unit 120, and part of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant flows to the heat exchanger arranged in the air conditioner outdoor unit 120 for the next dehumidification cycle, and the other part of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant flows to the heat exchanger in the pool heat accumulator 130 to condense and release heat to the pool water flowing through the pool heat accumulator 130, so that the water temperature of the pool area is maintained at a constant value.

[0059] In the air conditioner indoor unit 110, a radar module 111 is arranged, and when the air conditioner indoor unit 110 is activated, the air conditioner indoor unit 110 is first placed in a standby state, and the position information of the target individual on the water surface of the pool area is obtained by analyzing the electromagnetic waves reflected by the individual on the water surface of the pool area (i.e. the target individual) through the radar module 111, and the target individual is positioned to the pool sub-area to which the target individual belongs (i.e. the target pool sub-area). Further, the target water pump arranged in the target pool sub-area is started, and the pool heat accumulator provides water with a water temperature higher than the constant temperature to the target pool sub-area through the target water pump.

[0060] It can be understood that the type and number of radar sensing devices in the radar module are not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0061] For example, the radar module can include a laser radar, an infrared sensor, etc.

[0062] Optionally, the horizontal detection range of the millimeter wave radar can reach ±75°, the vertical detection range can reach ±40°, the maximum detection distance can reach 8 meters, the distance output accuracy can reach 0.1 meters, the angle output accuracy can reach 1°, and there is no privacy problem and no light influence, and the response speed is also fast.

[0063] Therefore, the pool air conditioning system collects the position information of the individual on the water surface of the pool area in real time according to the millimeter wave radar, so as to analyze the distribution of the individual in the pool.

[0064] For example, the radar module can include multiple types of sensing elements such as millimeter wave radar, laser radar, infrared sensor, etc., and the pool air conditioning system integrates the position information of the individual collected by each sensing element to comprehensively depict the distribution of the individual in the pool.

[0065] The embodiment of the present application keeps the pool constant temperature by recovering the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode, and when the radar module arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit detects the individual distribution in the pool, the water temperature is further increased by the pool heat accumulator, and the target water pump matched with the individual distribution is opened to realize the function of heat flow following the people in the constant temperature pool. The heat energy of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be used in the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool, and the output position of the heat flow can be adjusted in real time according to the individual distribution in the pool, so that the control accuracy of the air conditioner is improved and the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized at a relatively small constant temperature pool maintenance cost.

[0066] Figure 2 Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the pool air conditioning system provided by the present application. As shown in the figure, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, the pool heat accumulator 130 is connected with the n water pumps 140 arranged in the pool area through the shunt pipeline system 200. Figure 2

[0067] The shunt pipeline system 200 includes one converging water inlet 210 and n shunt water outlets 220.

[0068] The water outlet of the pool heat accumulator 130 is connected with the converging water inlet 210, and any shunt water outlet 220 is connected with the water inlet of the corresponding water pump 140.

[0069] It should be noted that the pool heat accumulator 130 internally accommodates a heat exchanger, the refrigerant input port of the heat exchanger is connected with the output end of the compressor of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the refrigerant output port is connected with the input end of the compressor of the air conditioner outdoor unit. The pool heat accumulator 130 is connected with the water outlet of the pool through its own water inlet, so that the heat exchanger of the pool heat accumulator 130 acts as a condenser to release heat to the flowing pool water, achieving the purpose of heating the water.

[0070] Specifically, the shunt pipeline system 200 is composed of one converging water inlet 210 connected with the water outlet of the pool heat accumulator 130, and n shunt water outlets 220 connected with the water inlets of the n water pumps 140 one by one, to form n water paths between the pool heat accumulator 130 and the n water pumps 140.

[0071] In the whole control process, all the water pumps 140 are first opened to make the n water paths in the shunt pipeline system all connected to make the pool quickly reach the constant temperature state, and then all closed, and after positioning the target pool sub-area where the human body is located, the shunt pipeline system is partially connected by opening the target water pump to provide heat flow higher than the constant temperature state to the target pool sub-area irradiated by the target water pump.

[0072] ​The embodiment of the present application divides the water body which exchanges heat through the pool heat accumulator into water pumps at different positions in the pool through the shunt pipeline system, adjusts the full communication or partial communication of the shunt pipeline system by controlling the switch of the water pump, and simultaneously transports the water body after heat exchange to multiple pool partitions through the communicated waterway. The pipeline layout can be as few as possible, the passage formation can be maximized, the control efficiency of the pipeline switching can be improved, and the cost can be reduced.

[0073] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the following steps are performed when maintaining the constant temperature state of the pool: turning on all the water pumps under the pool sub-areas, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the water temperature of the pool area to a first temperature value according to the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit and maintains the constant temperature state.

[0074] The first temperature value is a water temperature generally suitable for a human group.

[0075] Specifically, when the pool heat accumulator 130 utilizes the air conditioner to perform the dehumidification mode, the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit is used to heat the water body through the heat exchanger of the pool heat accumulator 130 to a first temperature value, and the constant temperature state of the water body is maintained at the first temperature value. At the same time, all the water pumps 140 are turned on, so that the pool heat accumulator 130 transports the water body kept at the first temperature value to n partitions through n waterways when the shunt pipeline system is fully communicated.

[0076] The first temperature value is a constant temperature value set for a human group to perform a generally suitable intensity activity in the pool, which is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0077] For example, the first temperature value is 26℃, which is 9℃ different from the normal body temperature 37℃ of the human body, is beneficial to cold and heat relaxation, blood vessel expansion, can make people more sensitive, and the muscle exercise is more intense. At the same time, it can also prevent heatstroke when swimming. If the temperature of the pool is set too high, the swimmer cannot adjust the body temperature when swimming, which can easily cause breathing difficulties, abnormal heart function and other phenomena.

[0078] In the dehumidification process of the air conditioner, the running state of the pool heat accumulator is adjusted in the embodiment of the present application, so that the pool heat accumulator maintains the pool at a first temperature value by using the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant compressed by the air conditioner outdoor unit, and after all the water pumps are turned on, the water flow with the water temperature of the first temperature value is simultaneously transported to the partitions. The water body in the pool can be quickly brought to the initial constant temperature state in the same time and multiple points, the control efficiency of the constant temperature pool is improved, the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized.

[0079] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit is specifically used for determining a target pool sub-area where each target individual currently stays according to human body distribution information monitored by the radar module on the pool area.

[0080] The target water pump is controlled to be turned on, and other water pumps except the target water pump are controlled to be turned off, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the water temperature of the target pool sub-area from the first temperature value to a second temperature value through the target water pump.

[0081] The second temperature value is a water temperature most suitable for a human individual to consume heat when swimming.

[0082] Specifically, when the air conditioner indoor unit 110 monitors the individual distribution in the pool through the radar module 111, the following steps are specifically performed:

[0083] The air conditioner indoor unit 110 receives position information and / or orientation information of different target individuals in the pool area carried in the human body distribution information monitored by the radar module 111 on the pool area, and combines the pool sub-area division in the pool to statistically and integrate the target pool sub-area matched with the human body distribution information of the current one or more target individuals.

[0084] Subsequently, the pool heat accumulator 130 heats the water passing through the heat exchanger of the pool heat accumulator 130 from the first temperature value to the second temperature value by using the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit when the air conditioner executes the dehumidification mode. Meanwhile, the target water pump corresponding to the target pool sub-area is controlled to be turned on, and the remaining water pumps are controlled to be turned off, so that the water heated to the second temperature value is delivered to the corresponding target pool sub-area through the water path in the shunt pipeline system in a connected state at the same time.

[0085] The second temperature value is a temperature value suitable for a human individual to perform a swimming activity with a certain intensity in the pool. Since the human individual consumes a certain amount of heat at this time, the second temperature value should be slightly higher than the first temperature value to prevent heat from being lost at a high speed. The present embodiment does not make a specific limitation on this.

[0086] Exemplarily, the second temperature value is 28℃. If the second temperature value exceeds 28℃, more energy consumed cannot be taken away by the warm water, which further causes the body temperature of the human to rise. In order to dissipate heat, the skin blood vessels are more expanded, which causes insufficient blood supply to important organs in the body.

[0087] In the dehumidification process of the air conditioner, the operation state of the pool heat accumulator is adjusted, so that the pool heat accumulator uses the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant compressed by the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to raise the water temperature of the pool from a first constant temperature value to a second temperature value, and only after the target water pump is turned on, the warm flow with the second temperature value is delivered to the corresponding partition. The hot water source outlet can be ensured to be directly below the position where the person is located, the hot flow can be dynamically adjusted according to the movement of the person, the control efficiency of the constant-temperature pool is improved, the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized.

[0088] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the radar module is further configured to determine whether the pool area has a human individual before the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode.

[0089] If it is determined that the pool area has at least one human individual, the pool heat accumulator is controlled to maintain the water temperature of the pool area at the first temperature value by using the heating capacity generated by the outdoor unit of the air conditioner after the air conditioner is controlled to start the dehumidification mode.

[0090] If it is determined that the pool area has no human individual, the pool heat accumulator is controlled to maintain the water temperature of the pool area at a third temperature value by using the heating capacity generated by the outdoor unit of the air conditioner after the air conditioner is controlled to start the dehumidification mode.

[0091] The third temperature value is less than the first temperature value.

[0092] Specifically, the radar module 111 not only monitors the human body distribution of the pool during the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner, but also can sense the human body before the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, to determine whether the pool area has a human individual.

[0093] If the radar module 111 senses that the pool area has at least one human individual during the standby state of the air conditioner, i.e., the pool has a person, after the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner is started, and during the continuous operation of the dehumidification mode, the pool heat accumulator 130 uses the heating capacity output by the outdoor unit of the air conditioner during the execution of the dehumidification mode to heat the water body through the heat exchanger of the pool heat accumulator 130 to the first temperature value, and maintain the constant temperature state of the water body at the first temperature value. At the same time, all water pumps 140 are turned on, so that under the condition that the shunt pipeline system is completely connected, the pool heat accumulator 130 delivers the water body with the first temperature value to n partitions through n water paths.

[0094] If the radar module 111 senses that there is no human individual in the pool area during the standby state of the air conditioner, i.e., the pool is empty, the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner is started, and during the short-term operation of the dehumidification mode, the pool heat accumulator 130 uses the heat output by the air conditioner outdoor unit to heat the water body in the heat exchanger of the pool heat accumulator 130 to a third temperature value, and the water body is maintained at the third temperature value. At the same time, all water pumps 140 are turned on to deliver the water body maintained at the third temperature value to the n partitions through the n water paths under the condition that the shunt pipeline system is fully connected.

[0095] The third temperature value is a constant temperature value maintained when the pool is empty, and the value is less than the first temperature value. The embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitation on this.

[0096] Exemplarily, the third temperature value can be 20℃, and the value slightly lower than 26℃ is temporarily maintained for the pool when it is empty, so that when a human individual appears in the pool within a short period of time, the temperature can be directly increased from 20℃ to 26℃ for the human individual to carry out activities in the pool.

[0097] In the embodiment of the present application, the radar module is used to sense the human body in the pool area when the air conditioner is in standby, and the corresponding pool initialization strategy is executed according to the sensing result. By setting the constant temperature values close to the two states, the temperature between the two states can be converted at a faster rate when the pool changes from the empty state to the occupied state, the control efficiency of the constant temperature pool is improved, the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized.

[0098] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner outdoor unit is further configured to stop running when it is determined by the radar module that there is no human individual in the pool area within a preset time length.

[0099] Specifically, if the radar module 111 senses that there is no human individual in the pool area within a preset time length during the standby state of the air conditioner, i.e., the pool will be in an empty state for a long time (for example, the swimming pool is closed for business), the air conditioner directly closes the air conditioner outdoor unit after completing the dehumidification mode within the preset time length, and stops the operation of the entire system.

[0100] The preset time length refers to an observation period for judging the trend of human flow in the pool area. If there is an increase or decrease of personnel in the pool area within the observation period, it means that the empty state at a certain moment is temporary, which can be extended to the state that the swimming pool is in business, and the pool may have customers. If there is no increase or decrease of personnel in the pool area within the observation period and it is always maintained at 0, it means that the empty state in this period is permanent, which can be extended to the state that the swimming pool is closed for business, and the pool will not have customers.

[0101] The embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitation to its value, for example, the preset time length can be 2 hours.

[0102] The embodiment of the present application first uses the radar module to sense the human body in the pool area when the air conditioner is on standby, and stops the operation of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner when the pool is continuously unoccupied for a preset time length. The water temperature regulation and indoor temperature regulation can be stopped when the pool is unoccupied for a long time, thereby avoiding unnecessary energy consumption.

[0103] Figure 3 is one of the flowcharts of the control method of the pool air conditioning system provided by the present application. As shown in the above any embodiment, the control method of the pool air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises the following steps. Figure 3 301, after determining that the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, transmitting the heat generated by the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the dehumidification mode to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool.

[0104] It should be noted that the execution subject of the control method of the pool air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application is the control device of the pool air conditioning system arranged in the air conditioner in the pool air conditioning system.

[0105] The application scenario of the control method of the pool air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application is that the air conditioner dedicated to the pool communicates the compressor of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner with the heat exchanger of the pool heat accumulator to recover the heat energy of the outdoor unit and heat the pool water. After the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, the individual distribution is determined through the contour information fed back by the radar module in real time, the water pump suitable for the individual distribution is controlled to be started, and the heat flow follows the person.

[0106] It should be noted that before step 301, the user needs to send an activation instruction through a transmission medium to activate the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner, so that the indoor unit of the air conditioner operates at the default wind speed of the mode, and the outdoor unit operates at the default frequency of the mode.

[0107] Optionally, the user can transmit the activation instruction through the wireless communication between the control device and the air conditioning system by using the control device, so as to initialize the dehumidification mode of the air conditioning system and start the radar module.

[0108] Optionally, the user can issue the activation instruction through voice interaction, and the air conditioning system receives the activation instruction and performs voice recognition, initializes the dehumidification mode, and starts the radar module.

[0109] Specifically, in step 301, during the heat exchange process of any dehumidification mode controlled by the control device of the pool air conditioning system, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous refrigerant transmitted by the indoor unit of the air conditioner into a high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant. Part of the gaseous refrigerant flows to the heat exchanger deployed on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner for the next dehumidification cycle, while the other part flows to the heat exchanger in the pool heat storage tank to condense and release heat from the pool water flowing through the pool heat storage tank, so that the water temperature in the pool area is maintained at a constant value.

[0110] Step 302: Determine the target pool sub-area where the target individual is currently located through the radar module, and turn on the target water pump so that the pool heat storage device can raise the pool water temperature in the target pool sub-area while maintaining a constant temperature through the target water pump.

[0111] Wherein, the target individual is any human individual within the pool area; the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual is currently located; and the target water pump is the water pump located within the target pool sub-area.

[0112] Specifically, in step 302, the control device of the pool air conditioning system calculates and analyzes the electromagnetic waves reflected by an individual (i.e., a target individual) on the water surface of the pool area using a radar module. After obtaining the location information of the target individual, it locates it to its respective pool sub-area (i.e., the target pool sub-area). Then, it turns on the target water pump deployed in the target pool sub-area and controls the pool heat storage device to supply water with a temperature higher than the constant temperature to the target pool sub-area through the target water pump.

[0113] Figure 4 This is the second flowchart illustrating the control method for the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by this invention. For example... Figure 4 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a specific implementation method for a control method of a swimming pool air conditioning system:

[0114] (1) After activating the air conditioner, it first enters standby mode and uses the air conditioning radar on the indoor unit to detect human targets. If there are people in the pool, proceed to steps (2)-(5), otherwise proceed to steps (6)-(7).

[0115] (2) If there are people, the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner will be turned on continuously. While the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner are exchanging heat, the refrigerant transfer between the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and the pool heat storage unit will be used to maintain the pool at the first temperature value (i.e., 26°C).

[0116] (3) Continue to capture the location of people in real time using air conditioning radar and associate it with the division of the pool area. For example, divide the pool area into three equal parts horizontally and vertically to form a 3*3 grid (i.e., nine pool sub-areas).

[0117] (4) According to the human body position positioning to the current sub-area of the swimming pool where the human body is located, and starting the target water pump at the bottom of the area, and closing the remaining water pumps.

[0118] (5) The swimming pool heat accumulator continues to increase the water temperature to a second temperature value (i.e. 28℃) on the basis of the first temperature value, so that the target water pump delivers heat flow to the target sub-area of the swimming pool where the human body is currently located.

[0119] (6) If there is a human, the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner is started for a short period of time within a preset time period, and the swimming pool is maintained at a third temperature value (i.e. 20℃) which is relatively low by using the refrigerant transmission between the air conditioner outdoor unit and the swimming pool heat accumulator. When there is a human individual at any time within the preset time period, the swimming pool is maintained at the first temperature value.

[0120] (7) If the swimming pool area is always empty within the preset time period, the air conditioner outdoor unit automatically stops running.

[0121] The embodiment of the present application keeps the swimming pool at a constant temperature by recycling the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit when running in dehumidification mode, and when the radar module provided by the air conditioner indoor unit detects the distribution of individuals in the swimming pool, it decides to further increase the water temperature through the swimming pool heat accumulator, and directionally starts the target water pump matched with the individual distribution to realize the function of heat flow following the movement of people in the constant temperature swimming pool. The heat energy of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be used entirely or partially for the swimming pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the swimming pool, and the output position of the heat flow can be adjusted in real time according to the individual distribution in the swimming pool, thereby improving the control accuracy of the air conditioner and saving energy at a relatively small constant temperature swimming pool maintenance cost, and optimizing the user experience.

[0122] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the control device of the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the present application. As shown in Figure 5 on the basis of any of the above embodiments, the control device of the swimming pool air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a constant temperature joint control module 510 and a temperature rising joint control module 520, wherein:

[0123] The constant temperature joint control module 510 is used to transmit the heating capacity generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode to the swimming pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the swimming pool after determining that the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode.

[0124] The temperature rising joint control module 520 is used to determine the target sub-area of the swimming pool where the target individual is currently located through the radar module, and start the target water pump, so that the swimming pool heat accumulator increases the water temperature of the target sub-area of the swimming pool on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump.

[0125] The target individual is any human individual in the pool area. The target pool sub-area is a pool sub-area where the target individual is currently located, and the target water pump is a water pump in the target pool sub-area.

[0126] Specifically, the constant temperature joint control module 510 and the temperature rising joint control module 520 are sequentially electrically connected.

[0127] In the heat exchange process of the air conditioner in any one of the dehumidification modes, the low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant transmitted by the air conditioner indoor unit is compressed into high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant by the air conditioner outdoor unit, and then part of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant flows to the heat exchanger arranged in the air conditioner outdoor unit for the next dehumidification cycle, and the other part of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant flows to the heat exchanger in the pool heat accumulator to condense and release heat to the pool water flowing through the pool heat accumulator, so that the water temperature in the pool area is maintained at a constant value.

[0128] The temperature rising joint control module 520 obtains the position information of the target individual by calculating and analyzing the electromagnetic waves reflected by the individual on the water surface of the pool area (i.e., the target individual) through the radar module, and then locates the target individual to the pool sub-area (i.e., the target pool sub-area) to which the target individual belongs. Further, the target water pump corresponding to the target pool sub-area is started, and the pool heat accumulator provides water with a water temperature higher than that in the constant temperature state to the target pool sub-area through the target water pump.

[0129] The control device of the pool air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application is used to execute the control method of the pool air conditioning system of the present application, and has the same beneficial effects as the control method of the pool air conditioning system of the present application, and thus will not be described here.

[0130] The pool heat accumulator recycles the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit when the air conditioner outdoor unit operates in the dehumidification mode to maintain the constant temperature of the pool, and when the individual distribution in the pool is detected by the radar module arranged in the air conditioner indoor unit, the pool heat accumulator is further used to improve the water temperature, and the target water pump matched with the individual distribution is started to realize the function of heat flow following the movement of the individual in the constant temperature pool. The heat energy of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be fully or partially used for the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature of the pool, and the output position of the heat flow can be adjusted in real time according to the individual distribution in the pool, so that the control accuracy of the air conditioner is improved, the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized at a relatively small constant temperature pool maintenance cost.

[0131] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the present application. Figure 6As shown, the air conditioner comprises an air conditioner indoor unit 610 and an air conditioner outdoor unit 620, the control processor 611 and the radar module 612 are arranged in the air conditioner indoor unit 610, and the radar module 612 is arranged on the surface of the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit 610.

[0132] The compressor of the air conditioner outdoor unit 620 is communicated with the pool heat exchanger in the swimming place to circulate the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant.

[0133] The radar module 612 comprises a millimeter wave radar.

[0134] Specifically, the air conditioner is provided with the air conditioner indoor unit 610 and the air conditioner outdoor unit 620 connected by the coil, the radar module 612 is inlaid on the surface of the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit 610, and in the heat exchange process in the dehumidification mode, the low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant transmitted by the air conditioner indoor unit 610 is compressed into high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant by the air conditioner outdoor unit 620, part of which flows to the heat exchanger arranged in the air conditioner outdoor unit 620 for the next dehumidification cycle, and the other part flows to the heat exchanger in the pool heat accumulator to condense and release heat to the pool water flowing through the pool heat accumulator, so that the water temperature in the pool area is maintained at a constant value.

[0135] The control processor 611 further analyzes the position information of the target individual in the pool area through the radar module, and positions the target individual to the target pool sub-area (i.e. the target pool sub-area) to which the target individual belongs. Further, the target water pump corresponding to the target pool sub-area is started, and the pool heat accumulator provides water with a higher constant temperature to the target pool sub-area through the target water pump.

[0136] The embodiment of the present application keeps the pool constant temperature by recycling the heating capacity output by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode, and when the individual distribution in the pool is detected by the radar module arranged in the air conditioner indoor unit, the pool heat accumulator is further used to increase the water temperature, and the target water pump matched with the individual distribution is started to realize the function of heat flow following the individual in the constant temperature pool. The heat energy of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be fully or partially used for the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature of the pool, and the output position of the heat flow can be adjusted in real time according to the individual distribution in the pool, so that the control accuracy of the air conditioner is improved, the energy efficiency is saved, and the user experience is optimized at a relatively small constant temperature pool maintenance cost.

[0137] Moreover, the logic instructions in the memory can be implemented in the form of software functional units and sold or used as independent products, and can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solutions of the present application essentially or the parts that contribute to the prior art or parts of the technical solutions can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, and includes a number of instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes.

[0138] In another aspect, the present application also provides a computer program product, which comprises a computer program, the computer program can be stored on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, and the computer program can be executed by a processor to enable a computer to execute the control method of the pool air conditioning system provided by the above-mentioned methods. The method comprises: after determining that the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, transmitting the heat generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool; determining the target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays through a radar module, and starting the target water pump, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the pool water temperature in the target pool sub-area on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump; wherein the target individual is any human individual in the pool area; the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area.

[0139] In another aspect, the present application also provides a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to implement the control method of the pool air conditioning system provided by the above-mentioned methods. The method comprises: after determining that the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, transmitting the heat generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool; determining the target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays through a radar module, and starting the target water pump, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the pool water temperature in the target pool sub-area on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump; wherein the target individual is any human individual in the pool area; the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area.

[0140] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative, wherein the units described as separate components can or can not be physically separate, and the components displayed as units can or can not be physical units, i.e., can be located in one place, or can be distributed to multiple network units. Part or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purposes of the embodiments according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement without creative labor.

[0141] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the embodiments can be realized by means of software and the necessary general hardware platform, and of course can also be realized by hardware. Based on such understanding, the above technical solutions can be embodied in the form of a software product, which can be stored in a computer readable storage medium, such as a ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc., and includes a number of instructions to make a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) execute the methods described in each embodiment or some parts of the embodiments.

[0142] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A swimming pool air conditioning system characterized by, The air conditioner indoor unit is located in the same indoor space as the pool area, and the air conditioner outdoor unit and the pool heat accumulator are located in other spaces outside the pool area; In the process of heat exchange in the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit, the heat output by the air conditioner outdoor unit is recovered by the heat exchanger in the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool; The bottom of the pool area is provided with n water pumps, and the pool heat accumulator provides constant temperature hot water to the corresponding water pump in the pool area through n parallel water paths; The air conditioner indoor unit is provided with a radar module, which is used to determine the target pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays through the radar module, and to start the target water pump, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the pool water temperature on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump; Wherein, the target individual is any human individual in the pool area; the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area where the target individual currently stays.

2. The pool air conditioning system of claim 1, wherein, The pool heat accumulator is communicated with the n water pumps in the pool area through a shunt pipeline system; The shunt pipeline system includes one converging water inlet and n diverging water outlets; The water outlet of the pool heat accumulator is connected with the converging water inlet, and any diverging water outlet is connected with the water inlet of the corresponding water pump.

3. The pool air conditioning system of claim 2, wherein, The following steps are performed when maintaining the constant temperature state of the pool: Start all water pumps under the pool sub-areas to supply the pool heat accumulator to increase the water temperature of the pool area to a first temperature value and then maintain the constant temperature state according to the heat output by the air conditioner outdoor unit; Wherein, the first temperature value is the water temperature generally suitable for human groups.

4. The pool air conditioning system of claim 3, wherein, The air conditioner indoor unit is specifically used to determine the target pool sub-area where each target individual currently stays according to the human body distribution information monitored by the radar module in the pool area; Control the target water pump to start and close other water pumps except the target water pump, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the water temperature of the target pool sub-area from the first temperature value to a second temperature value through the target water pump; Wherein, the second temperature value is the water temperature most suitable for the heat consumption state of human individuals when swimming.

5. The pool air conditioning system of claim 4, wherein, The radar module is also used to determine whether there is any human individual in the pool area before the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode; If it is determined that there is at least one human individual in the pool area, after the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, the pool heat accumulator is also controlled to maintain the water temperature of the pool area at the first temperature value by using the heat generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit; If it is determined that there is no human individual in the pool area, after the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, the pool heat accumulator is also controlled to maintain the water temperature of the pool area at a third temperature value by using the heat generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit; Wherein, the third temperature value is less than the first temperature value.

6. The pool air conditioning system of claim 5, wherein, The air conditioner outdoor unit is also used to stop running when it is determined through the radar module that there is no human individual in the pool area within a preset time length.

7. The control method of the pool air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The application comprises: After determining that the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, the heat generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode is transmitted to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool; The target individual is any human individual in the pool area; the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area currently occupied by the target individual, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area. The control method for realizing the pool air conditioning system as claimed in claim 7 comprises:

8. A control device for a pool air conditioning system, characterized by, The constant temperature joint control module is configured to, after determining that the air conditioner starts the dehumidification mode, transmit the heat generated by the air conditioner outdoor unit in the dehumidification mode to the pool heat accumulator to maintain the constant temperature state of the pool; The temperature rising joint control module is configured to determine the target pool sub-area currently occupied by the target individual through the radar module and start the target water pump, so that the pool heat accumulator increases the pool water temperature in the target pool sub-area on the basis of the constant temperature state through the target water pump. The target individual is any human individual in the pool area; the target pool sub-area is the pool sub-area currently occupied by the target individual, and the target water pump is the water pump in the target pool sub-area. The control processor and the radar module are arranged in the air conditioner indoor unit, the radar module is arranged on the surface of the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit, and the control processor is internally provided with the control device of the pool air conditioning system as claimed in claim 8.

9. An air conditioner comprising an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized by, The compressor of the air conditioner outdoor unit is communicated with the pool heat exchanger in the swimming place to circulate the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant. The radar module comprises a millimeter wave radar. The computer program is executed by the processor to realize the control method of the pool air conditioning system as claimed in claim 8. 10.A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that, The computer program is executed by the processor to realize the control method of the pool air conditioning system as claimed in claim 8.

11. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that, ​

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