Control method and device for air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioner control, and discloses an air conditioner control method which comprises the steps that under the condition that an air conditioner receives a shower mode starting instruction, a target heating strategy of a heating piece is determined; hot water supply equipment associated with the shower device is started while the heating piece is controlled to execute the target heating strategy; and under the condition that the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply equipment meets the shower requirement of the user, the heating piece is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy. In this way, under the condition that the heating piece is controlled to execute the target heating strategy, discomfort brought to a user by the low outlet water temperature of the shower device can be avoided, and meanwhile under the conditions that the hot water supply equipment associated with the shower device is started and the outlet water temperature meets the shower requirement of the user, the heating piece is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy, so that the user experience is improved. Therefore, the shower experience of the user is improved while the zero-cold-water shower requirement of the user in the shower stage is met. The invention further discloses a control device for the air conditioner and the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air-conditioning control, for example, to a control method and device for an air-conditioning and an air-conditioning. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, smart home appliances are gradually entering users' lives. At present, the emergence of air conditioners has brought users a more comfortable indoor environment, and the linkage control of air conditioners and other smart devices in the home environment has also become the focus of users' attention.

[0003] At present, users usually install smart water heaters in their home environment to meet their shower needs at home. Due to the limited installation location of smart water heaters, once they are far away from the shower space, the time it takes for smart water heaters to provide hot water will also be longer. This also causes cold water to flow out first when users use shower devices such as shower heads to take a shower, and hot water will only flow out after the temperature slowly rises. In this process, the user's long waiting time also leads to a poor shower experience for the user.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control method and device for an air conditioner, and an air conditioner, so as to solve the technical problem of poor shower experience for users.

[0007] In some embodiments, the control method for the air conditioner includes: when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, determining the target heating strategy of the heating element; controlling the heating element to execute the target heating strategy while starting the hot water supply device associated with the shower device; when the water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs, controlling the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy.

[0008] In some embodiments, the control method for an air conditioner includes: determining a target heating power of a heating element; and controlling the heating element to operate at the target heating power as a target heating strategy for the heating element.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control method for air conditioning includes: obtaining the water temperature value and water flow rate in the water inlet pipe; determining the target water temperature value required for the user to shower; and determining the target heating power of the heating element based on the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe.

[0010] In some embodiments, the control method for air conditioning includes: obtaining an operating parameter library of a heating element, the operating parameter library storing a correlation between water temperature values, water flow rates, target water temperature values ​​and heating powers in different water inlet pipes; matching the heating power associated with the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe in the operating parameter library, and determining it as the target heating power of the heating element.

[0011] In some embodiments, the control method for air conditioning includes: obtaining the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe; calculating the difference between the target water temperature value required for the user's shower and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe; and calculating the target heating power of the heating element based on the flow rate, cross-sectional area and difference of water in the water inlet pipe.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control method for an air conditioner includes: when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, controlling the air conditioner to adjust the temperature of the shower space; when the temperature value of the shower space reaches a preset temperature, determining a target heating strategy for the heating element.

[0013] In some embodiments, the control method for an air conditioner includes: obtaining moisture information of the floor of the shower space when it is determined that the user has finished showering; determining a target control strategy for the air conditioner based on the moisture information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the target control strategy.

[0014] In some embodiments, the device for air conditioning includes: a determination module, configured to determine the target heating strategy of the heating element when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction; a first control module, configured to control the heating element to execute the target heating strategy while starting the hot water supply device associated with the shower device; and a second control module, configured to control the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy when the water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs.

[0015] In some embodiments, the device for air conditioning includes: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and the processor is configured to execute the aforementioned control method for air conditioning when running the program instructions.

[0016] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the aforementioned control device for the air conditioner.

[0017] The control method, device and air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the target heating strategy of the heating element can be accurately determined, and when the heating element is controlled to execute the target heating strategy, the discomfort caused to the user by the low water outlet temperature of the shower device can be avoided, and when the hot water supply device associated with the shower device is started and the water outlet temperature meets the user's shower needs, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy so that water can be supplied to the shower device through the hot water supply device. In this way, while saving shower water, the user's demand for zero cold water in the shower stage is met, further improving the user's shower experience.

[0018] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a method for determining a target heating strategy provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of a method for determining a target heating strategy provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a device for air conditioning provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of another device for air conditioning provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0027] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0028] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0029] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0030] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0031] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0032] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances that are formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technology, and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent perception, and intelligent application. The operation process of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet, and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage the smart home appliances.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with a wireless connection function. The terminal device can communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliances by connecting to the Internet, or can directly communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliances through Bluetooth, WiFi, etc. In some embodiments, the terminal device is, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or a vehicle-mounted device built into a hover car, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, etc., or any combination thereof, wherein wearable devices include, for example: smart watches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0034] In this solution, the air conditioner is arranged in the shower space. The shower space is a bathroom or other room where a shower can be taken. The shower space is provided with a shower device. The shower device is connected to a hot water supply device through a water inlet pipe. As an example, the shower device is a shower head, and the hot water supply device is a gas water heater. Specifically, the shower device is equipped with a heating element, and the heating element is used to increase the outlet water temperature of the shower device. For example, the heating element is an instant hot water faucet, and a heating pipe is arranged in the hot water faucet.

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control method for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0036] S11, when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the air conditioner determines a target heating strategy of the heating element.

[0037] S12, the air conditioner controls the heating element to execute the target heating strategy and simultaneously starts the hot water supply device associated with the shower device.

[0038] S13, when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower demand, the air conditioner controls the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy.

[0039] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner receives the shower mode start instruction, the air conditioner determines the target heating strategy of the heating element, including: when the air conditioner receives the shower mode start instruction, the air conditioner controls it to adjust the temperature of the shower space; when the temperature value of the shower space reaches the preset temperature, the target heating strategy of the heating element is determined. Specifically, the shower mode start instruction can be sent regularly in combination with the user's shower habits; the shower mode start instruction can also be sent to the air conditioner by the user through voice or gesture control. In this way, the air conditioner can receive the shower mode start instruction sent by the user in various forms to start the shower mode of the air conditioner, thereby accurately judging the timing of determining the target heating strategy.

[0040] Furthermore, after determining the target heating strategy of the heating element, the air conditioner can control the heating element to execute the target heating strategy while starting the hot water supply device associated with the shower device. In this way, when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device does not meet the user's shower needs, the outlet water temperature of the shower device can be accurately increased by controlling the heating element to execute the target heating strategy. At the same time, by starting the hot water supply device associated with the shower device, the hot water stored in the hot water supply device is quickly heated up. In this way, the situation where the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device rises too slowly, resulting in a low outlet water temperature of the shower device, is avoided, and the outlet water temperature of the shower device can be effectively increased by reasonably controlling the heating element.

[0041] Further, when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs, the air conditioner controls the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy. Here, it can be determined in a variety of ways that the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs. In one example, the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs by the following methods: obtaining the target water temperature value required for the user's shower; when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device is not lower than the target water temperature value required for the user's shower, it is determined that the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs. In another example, the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs by the following methods: obtaining the target water temperature value required for the user's shower; determining the target water temperature range where the target water temperature value is located; when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device is within the target water temperature range, it is determined that the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs. In this way, it can be accurately determined in a variety of ways that the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs. In this way, when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs, the air conditioner controls the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy. In this way, the heating element is accurately and effectively energy-saving controlled.

[0042] By adopting the control method for air conditioners provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the target heating strategy of the heating element can be accurately determined, and when the heating element is controlled to execute the target heating strategy, the discomfort caused to the user by the low water outlet temperature of the shower device can be avoided. At the same time, when the hot water supply device associated with the shower device is started and the water outlet temperature meets the user's shower needs, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy so that water can be supplied to the shower device through the hot water supply device. In this way, while the heating element is energy-saving controlled, the user's demand for zero cold water in the shower stage is met, further improving the user's shower experience.

[0043] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a method for determining a target heating strategy provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2As shown, optionally, in S11, the air conditioner determines a target heating strategy for the heating element, including:

[0044] S21, the air conditioner determines a target heating power of the heating element.

[0045] S22 , the air conditioner controls the heating element to operate at a target heating power as a target heating strategy for the heating element.

[0046] In this solution, the air conditioner can determine the target heating power in a variety of ways. In one example, the air conditioner obtains the water temperature value and water flow rate in the water inlet pipe; the air conditioner determines the target water temperature value required for the user to shower. The air conditioner determines the target heating power of the heating element based on the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe. In another example, the air conditioner obtains the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe. The air conditioner calculates the difference between the target water temperature value required for the user to shower and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe. The air conditioner calculates the target heating power of the heating element based on the flow rate, cross-sectional area and difference of the water in the water inlet pipe. In this way, the target heating strategy of the heating element can be accurately calculated by combining a variety of methods. Furthermore, after determining the target heating strategy, the air conditioner can control the heating element to operate at the target heating power as the target heating strategy of the heating element. In this way, the accurate determination of the target heating strategy is achieved.

[0047] Optionally, in S21, the air conditioner determines a target heating power of the heating element, including:

[0048] The air conditioner obtains the water temperature and water flow in the water inlet pipe.

[0049] The air conditioner determines the target water temperature value required for the user to take a shower.

[0050] The air conditioner determines the target heating power of the heating element according to the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipeline.

[0051] In this solution, the air conditioner can obtain the water temperature value and the water flow rate in the water inlet pipe. Specifically, the air conditioner is associated with a temperature sensor, which is arranged in the water inlet pipe connecting the hot water supply device and the shower device, and is used to detect the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe. In this way, the reading of the temperature sensor can be determined as the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe. In this way, the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe can be accurately obtained. The air conditioner can also calculate the water flow rate in the water inlet pipe in the following way: obtain the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe; and use the product of the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe as the water flow rate in the water inlet pipe. In this way, the water flow rate in the water inlet pipe can be accurately obtained.

[0052] Furthermore, the air conditioner can determine the target water temperature value required for the user to take a shower. Here, the user is a home user who has a need for a shower. The determination is made specifically through image information collected by an image sensor device associated with the air conditioner. In this way, accurate judgment of the user can be achieved. It is understandable that different users have different shower preferences. Therefore, the air conditioner also stores the water temperature values ​​required for showers corresponding to different users, and after determining the identity of the user, the target water temperature value required for the user's shower can be matched in the air conditioner. In this way, accurate acquisition of the target water temperature value is achieved.

[0053] Furthermore, after obtaining the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe, the air conditioner can determine the target heating power of the heating element in combination with the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe. In this way, the target heating power can be accurately determined so that the target heating power determined in this way meets the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe.

[0054] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the target heating power of the heating element according to the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipeline, including:

[0055] The air conditioner obtains an operation parameter library of the heating element, and the operation parameter library stores the correlation between water temperature values, water flow rates, target water temperature values ​​and heating powers in different water inlet pipes.

[0056] The air conditioner matches the heating power associated with the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe in the operating parameter library, and determines it as the target heating power of the heating element.

[0057] In this solution, the air conditioner obtains an operating parameter library of the heating element, and the operating parameter library stores the correlation between the water temperature value, water flow rate, target water temperature value and heating power in different water inlet pipes. Among them, the correlation between the water temperature value, water flow rate, target water temperature value and heating power in different water inlet pipes stored in the operating information library is determined by the historical operation information of the heating element. In this way, the result of establishing the correlation in the operating parameter library can be made consistent with the historical operation of the heating element and the water inlet pipe, which is convenient for convenient control of the heating element. In this way, the air conditioner can match the heating power associated with the water temperature value, water flow rate and target water temperature value in the water inlet pipe in the operating parameter library, and determine it as the target heating power of the heating element. In this way, the accurate determination of the target heating power is achieved.

[0058] In an optimized solution, the operating parameter library stores different water temperature ranges, water flow ranges, target water temperature ranges, and the relationship between heating power; the air conditioner can determine the water temperature range to which the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe belongs, the water flow range to which the water flow in the water inlet pipe belongs, and the target water temperature range to which the target water temperature value belongs; the air conditioner matches the heating power associated with the water temperature range, water flow range, and target water temperature range in the operating parameter library, and determines it as the target heating power of the heating element. With this solution, the target heating power can be accurately determined by combining the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe, the water flow in the water inlet pipe, and the target water temperature value while simplifying the storage memory in the operating parameter library.

[0059] Optionally, in S21, the air conditioner determines a target heating power of the heating element, including:

[0060] The air conditioner obtains the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe.

[0061] The air conditioner calculates the difference between the target water temperature value required for the user's shower and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe.

[0062] The air conditioner calculates the target heating power of the heating element according to the flow rate, cross-sectional area and difference of the water in the water inlet pipe.

[0063] In this solution, the air conditioner can obtain the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe, and calculate the difference between the target water temperature value required for the user to shower and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe, so that the target heating power of the heating element can be calculated according to the flow rate, cross-sectional area and difference of the water in the water inlet pipe. Specifically, the air conditioner calculates the target heating power of the heating element according to the flow rate, cross-sectional area and difference of the water in the water inlet pipe, including:

[0064] P=V*S*ρ*ΔT*C

[0065] Among them, P is the target heating power of the heating element, V is the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe, S is the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe, ρ is the density of water, ΔT is the difference between the target water temperature value required for the user to shower and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe, and C is the specific heat capacity of water. With this scheme, the product of the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipe, the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe, the density of water, the difference between the target water temperature value required for the user to shower and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe, and the specific heat capacity of water can be determined as the target heating power of the heating element, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the target heating power.

[0066] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of a method for determining a target heating strategy provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 As shown, in S11, when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the air conditioner determines a target heating strategy of the heating element, including:

[0067] S31, when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the air conditioner controls the air conditioner to adjust the temperature of the shower space.

[0068] S32, when the temperature value of the shower space reaches a preset temperature, determining a target heating strategy of the heating element.

[0069] In this solution, when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the air conditioner controls it to adjust the temperature of the shower space, including: when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, the temperature value of the shower space is obtained; when the temperature value of the shower space does not match the preset temperature, the air conditioner controls it to adjust the temperature of the shower space. The preset temperature is the comfortable temperature of the room when the user takes a shower. The air conditioner controls it to adjust the temperature of the shower space, including: controlling the air conditioner to run the heating mode to increase the temperature value of the shower space. Furthermore, when the temperature value of the shower space reaches the preset temperature, the target heating strategy of the heating element is determined. In this way, the timing of determining the target heating strategy is accurately determined.

[0070] In an optimized solution, when the temperature of the shower space reaches the preset temperature, a shower reminder is sent to the user while determining the target heating strategy of the heating element to remind the user that the temperature of the shower space has reached the preset temperature. In this way, the user can know the temperature of the shower space in time and enter the shower space at the appropriate time.

[0071] Optionally, after controlling the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy, the method further includes:

[0072] In the case where it is determined that the user restarts the shower device after interrupting the shower, the air conditioner determines a secondary heating strategy for the heating element.

[0073] The air conditioning controls the heating element to execute the secondary heating strategy while starting the hot water supply equipment associated with the shower device.

[0074] When the current outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the shower demand of the user, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the secondary heating strategy.

[0075] In this solution, if the user turns off the shower device during the shower process, it is determined that the user's shower is interrupted. For example, turn off the shower head. Specifically, the air conditioner determines the secondary heating strategy of the heating element, including: the air conditioner determines the secondary heating power of the heating element; the air conditioner controls the heating element to operate under the secondary heating power as the secondary heating strategy of the heating element. Among them, the method for determining the secondary heating power is the same as the method for determining the target heating power. Furthermore, the air conditioner can control the heating element to execute the secondary heating strategy while starting the hot water supply device associated with the shower device. When the current outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the user's shower needs, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the secondary heating strategy. In this way, after the user's shower is interrupted, a reasonable hot water supply method can be provided to meet the user's zero cold water supply needs during the shower process.

[0076] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 As shown, optionally, after controlling the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy, the method further includes:

[0077] S41, when it is determined that the user has finished showering, the air conditioner obtains moisture information of the floor of the shower space.

[0078] S42, the air conditioner determines a target control strategy of the air conditioner according to the moisture information.

[0079] S43, the air conditioner controls the air conditioner to execute the target control strategy.

[0080] In this solution, whether the user has finished showering can be determined in the following ways: judging the operating status of the shower equipment associated with the shower space; when the shower equipment is in the off state and continues for a preset time, determining that the user has finished showering. Here, the shower equipment includes but is not limited to a shower device, a hot water supply device, etc., and the preset time can be 1 hour. Further, when it is determined that the user has finished showering, the air conditioner obtains the moisture information of the floor of the shower space. Here, the moisture information of the floor of the shower space can be obtained by a radar sensor. Among them, the moisture information refers to the moisture content. In this way, accurate acquisition of moisture information can be achieved.

[0081] Further, after obtaining the moisture information, the air conditioner determines the target control strategy of the air conditioner in combination with the moisture information. Specifically, the air conditioner determines the target control strategy of the air conditioner based on the moisture information, including: obtaining an air conditioner information library, in which the target operating parameters corresponding to different moisture information are stored; determining the target control strategy of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner to operate under the target operating parameters. Here, the target operating parameters include the target speed of the fan and / or the target operating frequency of the compressor. It can be understood that the higher the moisture information obtained by the air conditioner, the higher the fan speed and the greater the operating frequency of the compressor. In this way, the target control strategy can be accurately determined. Further, after the air conditioner determines the target control strategy, the air conditioner is controlled to execute the target control strategy. In this way, it is convenient to accurately control the air conditioner in combination with the moisture condition of the shower space floor, so as to promote the rapid evaporation of moisture on the shower space floor and effectively avoid the user from slipping.

[0082] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a device for air conditioning provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control device for an air conditioner, comprising a determination module 51, a first control module 52, and a second control module 53. The determination module 51 is configured to determine the target heating strategy of the heating element when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction; the first control module 52 is configured to control the heating element to execute the target heating strategy while starting the hot water supply device associated with the shower device; the second control module 53 is configured to control the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the shower needs of the user.

[0083] The device for air conditioning provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is adopted. When the air conditioner receives the shower mode start instruction, the target heating strategy of the heating element is determined; the hot water supply device associated with the shower device is started while the heating element is controlled to execute the target heating strategy; when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the shower demand of the user, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy. In this way, when the air conditioner receives the shower mode start instruction, the target heating strategy of the heating element can be accurately determined, and when the heating element is controlled to execute the target heating strategy, the discomfort caused to the user by the low outlet water temperature of the shower device can be avoided. At the same time, when the hot water supply device associated with the shower device is started and the outlet water temperature meets the shower demand of the user, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy so as to supply water to the shower device through the hot water supply device. In this way, while saving shower water, the user's demand for zero cold water in the shower stage is met, and the user's shower experience is further improved.

[0084] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of another device for air conditioning provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for air conditioning, including a processor 100 and a memory 101. Optionally, the device may also include a communication interface 102 and a bus 103. The processor 100, the communication interface 102, and the memory 101 may communicate with each other through the bus 103. The communication interface 102 may be used for information transmission. The processor 100 may call the logic instructions in the memory 101 to execute the control method for air conditioning of the above embodiment.

[0085] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 101 described above may be implemented in the form of software functional units and when sold or used as independent products, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0086] The memory 101 is a computer-readable storage medium that can be used to store software programs and computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 100 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 101, that is, implementing the control method for the air conditioner in the above embodiment.

[0087] The memory 101 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system and an application required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 101 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

[0088] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, comprising the above-mentioned device for air conditioning.

[0089] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions are configured to execute the above-mentioned control method for an air conditioner.

[0090] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned control method for an air conditioner.

[0091] The computer-readable storage medium mentioned above may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0092] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for enabling a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transient storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program codes, or a transient storage medium.

[0093] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible changes. Unless explicitly required, separate components and functions are optional, and the order of operation may vary. The parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace the parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates, the singular forms of "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of listings containing one or more associated ones. In addition, when used in the present application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprising a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device comprising the elements. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments may refer to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can refer to the description of the method part.

[0094] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The technicians may use different methods for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementations should not be considered to exceed the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians may clearly understand that, for the convenience and simplicity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above may refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0095] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the units can be only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated in one unit.

[0096] The flowchart and block diagram in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, function and operation of the system, method and computer program product according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of the code, and the module, the program segment or a part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order from the order marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. In the description corresponding to the flowchart and the block diagram in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different boxes can also occur in a different order from the order disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner is arranged in a shower space, a shower device in the shower space is equipped with a heating element, and the heating element is used to increase the outlet water temperature of the shower device. The method comprises: determining a target heating strategy for the heating element when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction; Controlling the heating element to execute the target heating strategy while starting a hot water supply device associated with the shower device; When the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the shower demand of the user, the heating element is controlled to stop executing the target heating strategy.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determining the target heating strategy of the heating element includes: determining a target heating power of the heating element; Controlling the heating element to operate at the target heating power serves as a target heating strategy for the heating element.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shower device is connected to a water inlet pipeline, and the determining of the target heating power of the heating element includes: Obtaining the water temperature and water flow in the water inlet pipeline; Determine the target water temperature value required for the user to shower; The target heating power of the heating element is determined according to the water temperature value in the water inlet pipeline, the water flow rate and the target water temperature value.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The step of determining the target heating power of the heating element according to the water temperature value in the water inlet pipeline, the water flow rate and the target water temperature value comprises: Obtaining an operating parameter library of the heating element, wherein the operating parameter library stores correlations between water temperature values, water flow rates, target water temperature values, and heating powers in different water inlet pipelines; The heating power associated with the water temperature value in the water inlet pipeline, the water flow rate and the target water temperature value is matched in the operating parameter library and determined as the target heating power of the heating element.

5. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shower device is connected to a water inlet pipeline, and the determining of the target heating power of the heating element includes: Obtaining the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipeline and the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipeline; Calculating the difference between the target water temperature value required by the user for showering and the water temperature value in the water inlet pipe; The target heating power of the heating element is calculated according to the flow rate of water in the water inlet pipeline, the cross-sectional area and the difference.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, determining a target heating strategy of the heating element includes: When the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction, controlling the air conditioner to adjust the temperature of the shower space; When the temperature value of the shower space reaches a preset temperature, a target heating strategy of the heating element is determined.

7. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After controlling the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy, the method further includes: When it is determined that the user has finished showering, obtaining moisture information of the floor of the shower space; Determining a target control strategy for the air conditioner according to the moisture information; The air conditioner is controlled to execute the target control strategy.

8. A device for air conditioning, characterized in that: The air conditioner is arranged in the shower space, and the shower device of the shower space is equipped with a heating element, and the heating element is used to increase the outlet water temperature of the shower device, including: A determination module configured to determine a target heating strategy of the heating element when the air conditioner receives a shower mode start instruction; A first control module is configured to control the heating element to execute the target heating strategy and start the hot water supply device associated with the shower device; The second control module is configured to control the heating element to stop executing the target heating strategy when the outlet water temperature of the hot water supply device meets the shower demand of the user.

9. A device for air conditioning, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that: The processor is configured to execute the control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when running the program instructions.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Comprising the device for air conditioning as claimed in claim 8 or 9.

Images