Method and apparatus for air conditioner control, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent air conditioners, and discloses a method and device for air conditioner control, an air conditioner and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: taking an air conditioner as a reference point, acquiring a space horizontal distance between the air conditioner and a set end and the farthest position in the corresponding direction of the region where the air conditioner is located, and acquiring a current step number of a deflector corresponding to the air conditioner and the set end, wherein the blowing horizontal distance is the farthest horizontal distance blown by air supply of the air conditioner under the condition that the air outlet deflector of the air conditioner faces the set end and is in the maximum position; the current step number is adjusted according to the blowing horizontal distance and the space horizontal distance, so as to obtain a maximum adjustment step number of the deflector corresponding to the set end; and the corresponding deflector of the air conditioner in an automatic air swinging mode is controlled to operate according to the maximum adjustment step number of the deflector. In this way, when the air conditioner operates in the automatic air swinging mode, the air volume blowing to the front, back, left and right can be controlled, so that the air volume obtained by each corner of the room is roughly the same, and cold and heat balance of the room is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of intelligent air conditioning technology, such as methods, devices, air conditioners, and storage media for air conditioning control. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners are now essential appliances for homes and offices, especially during the summer and winter months when they are used for extended periods. The automatic swing mode of the indoor unit's guide plates involves setting a maximum and minimum number of steps for each of the left and right guide plates, corresponding to the leftmost and rightmost positions of the left and right guide plates, and the topmost and bottommost positions of the top and bottom guide plates, respectively. When the air conditioner is set to automatic swing mode, the left and right guide plates and the top and bottom guide plates reciprocate according to their maximum and minimum number of steps, respectively.

[0003] However, in automatic swing mode, the air conditioner is used and installed in various environments. The indoor unit is installed in different locations, and the length and width ratio and size of the room are different. The fixed rotation method and angle of the guide plate cannot evenly distribute the cooling and heating of the air conditioner to every corner of the room. This will eventually lead to uneven cooling and heating in the room, affecting the user experience and the efficiency of the air conditioner.

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

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

[0006] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for air conditioning control, to solve the technical problem of uneven airflow in the area where the air conditioner is located.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method includes:

[0008] Using the air conditioner as a reference point, obtain the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area, and obtain the horizontal airflow distance between the air conditioner and the setting terminal and the current step number of the air guide plate. The horizontal airflow distance is the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner blows when the air outlet air guide plate is facing the setting terminal and is in the maximum position.

[0009] Based on the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance in space, the current number of steps is adjusted to obtain the maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end;

[0010] Based on the maximum adjustment steps of the guide plate, control the operation of the corresponding guide plate of the air conditioner in automatic swing mode.

[0011] In some embodiments, the device includes:

[0012] The acquisition module is configured to take the air conditioner as a reference point, acquire the horizontal distance between the air conditioner setting end and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area, and acquire the horizontal distance of the air blowing between the air conditioner and the setting end and the current step number of the guide plate. The horizontal distance of the air blowing is the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner blows when the air outlet guide plate of the air conditioner is facing the setting end and is in the maximum position.

[0013] The adjustment module is configured to adjust the current number of steps based on the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance in space, so as to obtain the maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end;

[0014] The control module is configured to control the operation of the corresponding guide plate of the air conditioner in automatic swing mode based on the maximum adjustment step of the guide plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the apparatus for air conditioning control includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the above-described method for air conditioning control when the program instructions are executed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an air conditioner body; the aforementioned device for air conditioner control is installed on the air conditioner body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the above-described method for air conditioning control.

[0018] The method, apparatus, and air conditioner for air conditioning control provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] The air conditioner can determine the maximum number of adjustment steps of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end based on the installation location and the size of the area. This allows for adjustment of the rotation angle of the left, right, up, and down guide plates, thereby controlling the air volume blown forward, backward, left, and right by the air conditioner in automatic swing mode. This ensures that the air volume received by each corner of the room is roughly the same, achieving room cooling and heating balance, improving the user experience and the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning structure provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

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

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

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

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

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

[0034] In this embodiment, after the air conditioner is installed in the area, the horizontal spatial distances between one or more ends of the air conditioner (left, right, and front of the panel) and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area can be obtained, using the air conditioner as a reference point. These distances correspond to the left, right, and front horizontal spatial distances, respectively. After determining the air conditioner model, the farthest horizontal distance reached by the air conditioner in the corresponding direction can be obtained, corresponding to the left, right, and front horizontal airflow distances, respectively. Furthermore, the current step count corresponding to the guide plate at its maximum position in the corresponding direction can be obtained, specifically the left, right, and front current step counts. Therefore, the current step count can be adjusted based on the airflow horizontal distance and the horizontal spatial distance. The maximum adjustment steps of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end are obtained, which can be the maximum adjustment steps on the left, right, and front of the guide plate. This determines the maximum and minimum steps in the left-right and up-down directions in the automatic swing mode. When the air conditioner operates in automatic swing mode, i.e., when the air conditioner is in automatic airflow mode, the corresponding guide plate can be controlled to reciprocate based on the maximum adjustment steps on the left, right, and front of the guide plate. This achieves a more even airflow throughout the room based on the air conditioner's installation location and intelligent air supply, resulting in a more balanced room temperature, better heat exchange, and greater energy efficiency. It also improves the user experience and the overall efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning control process includes:

[0036] Step 101: Using the air conditioner as a reference point, obtain the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area, and obtain the horizontal airflow distance between the air conditioner and the setting terminal and the current step number of the air guide plate. The horizontal airflow distance is the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner blows when the air outlet air guide plate is facing the setting terminal and is in the maximum position.

[0037] After the air conditioner is installed, it can be used as a reference point. The setting point can include one or more of the following: the right end, the left end, and the front of the panel. If the setting point is the left end of the air conditioner, then the horizontal distance between the left end of the air conditioner and the leftmost side of the area needs to be obtained. Here, "left" refers to the left side of the air conditioner, and the obtained horizontal distance is the left spatial horizontal distance. If the setting point is the right end of the air conditioner, then the horizontal distance between the right end of the air conditioner and the rightmost side of the area needs to be obtained. Here, "right" refers to the right side of the air conditioner, and the obtained horizontal distance is the right spatial horizontal distance. If the setting point is the front of the air conditioner panel, then the horizontal distance between the front of the air conditioner panel and the frontmost point of the area needs to be obtained. Here, "front" refers to the front of the air conditioner, and the obtained horizontal distance is the front spatial horizontal distance.

[0038] There are several ways to obtain the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner's setting and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area. It can be obtained through a configured distance detection device, such as an ultrasonic distance sensor. Alternatively, as a smart device in a smart home, the air conditioner can obtain the horizontal spatial distance by communicating with other distance detection devices or through the Internet of Things (IoT).

[0039] In some embodiments, obtaining the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area includes: obtaining the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area using a distance detection device configured on the air conditioner setting terminal. For example, ultrasonic distance sensors can be configured on the left end, right end, and front end of the panel of the air conditioner's indoor unit, thereby obtaining the left horizontal spatial distance L between the left end of the air conditioner and the leftmost point of the area. hl The horizontal distance L between the right end of the air conditioner and the rightmost point of its area. hr The horizontal distance L between the air conditioner panel and the frontmost point of the area is... hf .

[0040] In some embodiments, obtaining the spatial horizontal distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area includes: communicating with a distance detection device to determine the location information of the air conditioner in the area, and determining the spatial horizontal distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area based on the location information and the length or thickness of the air conditioner.

[0041] For example, by communicating with a distance detection device, the position information of the left end of the air conditioner in the room can be determined as (x1, x2), and the position information of the leftmost point of the room can be determined as (x3, x4), the rightmost point as (x5, x6), and the frontmost point as (x7, x8). Therefore, the distance can be calculated based on (x1, x2) and (x3, x4) to determine the horizontal distance L in the left space. hlBased on (x5, x6) and (x3, x4), distance calculations are performed. Subtracting the length of the air conditioner from the calculated distances yields the horizontal distance L in the right space. hr Furthermore, the horizontal distance L in the front space can be determined by calculating the distances from (x1, x2) and (x7, x8). hf .

[0042] Once the air conditioner's model and performance are determined, a maximum and minimum number of steps are set for each of the left and right guide plates and the upper and lower guide plates, corresponding to the leftmost and rightmost positions of the left and right guide plates, and the uppermost and lowermost positions of the upper and lower guide plates, respectively. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the air conditioner's air outlet guide plate is facing the set end and is in its maximum position, the current number of steps corresponding to the guide plate can be obtained. For example, when the air conditioner's air outlet guide plate is facing the left end and is in its maximum position, that is, when the left and right guide plates are in their maximum leftward position, the corresponding maximum number of steps can be set as the current number of steps Z. l When the air conditioner's air outlet guide plate faces right and is in its maximum position (i.e., the left and right guide plates are in their maximum rightward position), it corresponds to a set minimum step number, which can be the current rightward step number Z. r When the air conditioner's air outlet guide vane faces forward and is in its maximum position (i.e., the upper and lower guide vanes are in their maximum upward position), it corresponds to a set maximum step number, which can be the current step number Z. f .

[0043] The horizontal distance between the air conditioner and the set point is the furthest horizontal distance the air conditioner can blow when the air outlet guide plate is facing the set point and in its maximum position. This distance can also be determined based on the performance of the air conditioner model. In some embodiments, it can be obtained by averaging multiple experiments. That is, obtaining the horizontal distance between the air conditioner and the set point and the current step number of the guide plate includes: recording the furthest horizontal distance the air conditioner can blow and the current step number of the guide plate when the air outlet guide plate is facing the set point and in its maximum position; and determining the average of two or more furthest horizontal distances as the horizontal distance between the air conditioner and the set point.

[0044] Each experiment is conducted, and the furthest horizontal distance is recorded. The average of these recorded furthest horizontal distances is then used to calculate the corresponding horizontal distance for the blowing air at the set point. This can be denoted as the left blowing horizontal distance L. cl Horizontal distance L of right-side wind cr and the horizontal distance L of the forward airflow cf .

[0045] Step 102: Adjust the current number of steps based on the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance in space to obtain the maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end.

[0046] After obtaining the horizontal distance of the airflow, the horizontal distance of the space, and the current step count, the current step count can be adjusted based on the comparison between the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance of the space to obtain the maximum adjustment step count for the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. In some embodiments, when the horizontal distance of the space is less than the horizontal distance of the airflow, the ratio of the horizontal distance of the space to the horizontal distance of the airflow is obtained; the product of the current step count and the ratio is determined as the maximum adjustment step count for the guide plate corresponding to the setting end.

[0047] Wherein, the horizontal distance L in the left space hl Less than the horizontal distance L of the left-blowing wind cl When the air conditioner reaches its furthest point on the left side of the room, the left and right guide plates can be adjusted to face the furthest point to the left, i.e., adjusted by the corresponding number of steps, to extend the horizontal distance L of the space. hl Horizontal distance L from the wind cl The ratio of the current left step Z to the left l The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. lt Z lt =(L hl / L cl )*Z l That is, the maximum leftward position of the left and right guide plates is no longer the preset position, and the corresponding step number is Z. lt .

[0048] Similarly, the horizontal distance L in right space hr Less than the horizontal distance L of the right-blowing wind cr When the air conditioner reaches its furthest point on the right side of the room, the left and right guide plates of the air conditioner can be adjusted to face the maximum rightward position, i.e., adjusted according to the current rightward step Z. r It can measure the horizontal distance L in space hr Horizontal distance L from the wind cr The ratio of the current right step Z to the current step Z r The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. rt Z rt =(L hr / L cr )*Z r That is, the maximum rightward position of the left and right guide plates is no longer the preset position, and the corresponding step number is Z. rt .

[0049] Of course, the horizontal distance L in front of the space hf Less than the horizontal distance L of the front airflow cf When the air conditioner reaches its furthest point at the front of the room, the left front guide plate of the air conditioner can be adjusted to face forward to its maximum position, i.e., the corresponding forward step Z can be adjusted. f It can measure the horizontal distance L in space hf Horizontal distance L from the windcf The ratio of the current step Z to the previous step Z f The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. ft Z ft =(L hf / L cf )*Z f That is, the maximum forward-facing position of the left front guide plate is no longer the preset position, and the corresponding step number is Z. ft .

[0050] In some embodiments, when the horizontal distance in space is greater than or equal to the horizontal distance of the airflow, the current step number is determined as the maximum adjustment step number of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. A horizontal distance in space greater than or equal to the horizontal distance of the airflow indicates that the air conditioner's airflow capacity is limited; therefore, the air conditioner's control over the guide plate can only be adjusted according to the air conditioner's maximum step number.

[0051] Wherein, the horizontal distance L in the left space hl Greater than or equal to the left-blowing horizontal distance L cl When the air conditioner's airflow cannot reach the far left side of the room, the current step Z can be moved to the left. l The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. lt Z lt =Z l .

[0052] Similarly, the horizontal distance L in right space hr Greater than or equal to the right-blowing horizontal distance L cr When the air conditioner's airflow cannot reach the farthest right side of the room, the current step Z can be moved to the right. r The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. rt Z rt =Z r .

[0053] Of course, the horizontal distance L in front of the space hf Greater than or equal to the forward airflow horizontal distance L cf When the air conditioner's airflow cannot reach the furthest point at the front of the room, the current step Z can be adjusted. f The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. ft Z ft =Z f .

[0054] Step 103: Based on the maximum adjustment steps of the guide plate, the corresponding guide plate of the air conditioner in automatic swing mode will operate.

[0055] Once the maximum adjustment steps of the guide plates are determined, the air conditioner can control the operation of the corresponding guide plates according to the maximum adjustment steps when the air conditioner is in automatic swing mode. That is, in automatic swing mode, the left and right guide plates and the upper and lower guide plates are controlled to reciprocate according to the maximum adjustment steps of the left guide plate, the right guide plate, and the front guide plate, respectively.

[0056] As can be seen, in this embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner can determine the maximum number of adjustment steps of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end according to the installation location of the air conditioner and the size of the area where it is located, thereby adjusting the rotation angle of the left and right and up and down guide plates, and thus controlling the air volume blown by the air conditioner in automatic swing mode to the front, back and left and right, so that the air volume received by each corner of the room is roughly the same, achieving room heating and cooling balance, room temperature is more uniform, the heat exchange effect of the air conditioner is better and more energy-efficient, and improving the user experience and the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0057] The following describes the operation process in a specific embodiment, illustrating the air conditioning control process provided by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0058] In one embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner is located in the room, and ultrasonic distance sensors can be installed on the right side and front of the panel of the indoor unit. Of course, an ultrasonic distance sensor is also installed on the left side of the air conditioner.

[0059] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioning control process includes:

[0060] Step 301: Using an ultrasonic distance sensor, the air conditioner obtains the horizontal distance L between the left end of the air conditioner and the leftmost point of its area. hl The horizontal distance L between the right end of the air conditioner and the rightmost point of its area. hr The horizontal distance L between the air conditioner panel and the frontmost point of the area is... hf .

[0061] Step 302: The air conditioner obtains the horizontal distance between the air conditioner and the setting terminal and the current step number of the guide plate, which are the left airflow horizontal distance L. cl Horizontal distance L of right-side wind cr Horizontal distance L of forward airflow cf And the current left step number Z l The current step number Z on the right r The current number of steps Z f .

[0062] Step 303: Determine L hl <L clIs the condition met? If yes, proceed to step 304; otherwise, proceed to step 305.

[0063] Step 304: The air conditioner will adjust the horizontal distance L of the space. hl Horizontal distance L from the wind cl The ratio of the current left step Z to the left l The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. lt Z lt =(L hl / L cl )*Z l Proceed to step 306.

[0064] Step 305: The air conditioner will move to the left, current step number Z. l The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. lt Z lt =Z l Proceed to step 306.

[0065] Step 306: Determine L hr <L cr Is it true? If yes, proceed to step 307; otherwise, proceed to step 308.

[0066] Step 307: The air conditioner will adjust the horizontal distance L of the space. hr Horizontal distance L from the wind cr The ratio of the current right step Z to the current step Z r The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. rt Z rt =(L hr / L cr )*Z r Proceed to step 309.

[0067] Step 308: The air conditioner will move to the right, current step number Z. r The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. rt Z rt =Z r Proceed to step 309.

[0068] Step 309: Determine L hf <L cf Is it true? If yes, proceed to step 310; otherwise, proceed to step 311.

[0069] Step 310: The air conditioner will adjust the horizontal distance L of the space. hf Horizontal distance L from the wind cf The ratio of the current step Z to the previous step Z f The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. ft Zft =(L hf / L cf )*Z f Proceed to step 312.

[0070] Step 311: The air conditioner will move forward by the current step number Z. f The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. ft Z ft =Z f Proceed to step 312.

[0071] The order of steps 303-305, 306-308, and 309-311 is not limited, and they can be run in parallel.

[0072] Step 312: Determine if the air conditioner is in automatic swing mode. If yes, proceed to step 313; otherwise, return to step 312.

[0073] Step 313: The air conditioner controls the corresponding guide plate to reciprocate based on the maximum adjustment steps on the left, the maximum adjustment steps on the right, and the maximum adjustment steps in front of the guide plate.

[0074] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the air conditioner can determine the maximum number of adjustment steps of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end according to the installation location of the air conditioner and the size of the area, thereby adjusting the rotation angle of the left and right and up and down guide plates, and thus controlling the air volume blown by the air conditioner in automatic swing mode to the front, back and left and right, so that the air volume received by each corner of the room is roughly the same, achieving room heating and cooling balance, more uniform room temperature, better heat exchange effect of air conditioner and more energy saving, and improving user experience and air conditioner usage efficiency.

[0075] Based on the above process for air conditioning control, a device for air conditioning control can be constructed.

[0076] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioning control device 400 includes: an acquisition module 410, an adjustment module 420, and a control module 430.

[0077] The acquisition module 410 is configured to use the air conditioner as a reference point to acquire the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting end and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area, and to acquire the horizontal air blowing distance between the air conditioner and the setting end and the current step number of the air guide plate. The horizontal air blowing distance is the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner blows when the air outlet air guide plate is facing the setting end and is in the maximum position.

[0078] The adjustment module 420 is configured to adjust the current number of steps based on the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance of the space, so as to obtain the maximum number of adjustment steps of the guide plate corresponding to the set end.

[0079] The control module 430 is configured to control the operation of the corresponding guide plate of the air conditioner in automatic swing mode according to the maximum adjustment step of the guide plate.

[0080] In some embodiments, the acquisition module 410 includes an acquisition unit or a determination unit.

[0081] The acquisition unit is configured to acquire the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioning setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area by means of a distance detection device configured on the air conditioning setting terminal.

[0082] The determining unit is configured to communicate with the distance detection device to determine the location information of the air conditioner in the area, and based on the location information and the length or thickness of the air conditioner, determine the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area.

[0083] In some embodiments, the acquisition module 410 includes: a recording and determination unit, specifically configured to record the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner can blow and the current step number of the air conditioner when the air outlet guide plate is facing the set end and is in the maximum position; and to determine the average of two or more farthest horizontal distances as the blowing horizontal distance corresponding to the set end.

[0084] In some embodiments, the adjustment module 420 includes:

[0085] The first adjustment unit is configured to obtain the ratio of the horizontal distance in space to the horizontal distance in airflow when the horizontal distance in space is less than the horizontal distance in airflow; and to determine the product of the current step number and the ratio as the maximum adjustment step number of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end.

[0086] In some embodiments, the adjustment module 420 further includes:

[0087] The second adjustment unit is configured to determine the current step number as the maximum adjustment step number of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end when the horizontal distance in space is greater than or equal to the horizontal distance of the airflow.

[0088] In some embodiments, the setting end includes one or more of the right end, left end, and front end of the panel.

[0089] The air conditioning control process for the air conditioning control device is further described below with reference to embodiments.

[0090] In this embodiment, it can be as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner is located in the room, and ultrasonic distance sensors can be installed on the left, right, and front of the panel of the indoor unit.

[0091] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for an air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioning control device 400 includes: an acquisition module 410, an adjustment module 420, and a control module 430. The acquisition module 410 includes: an acquisition unit 411 and a recording and determination unit 412. The adjustment module 420 includes: a first adjustment unit 421 and a second adjustment unit 422.

[0092] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic distance sensor is used to acquire the horizontal distance L between the left end of the air conditioner and the leftmost point of the area. The acquisition unit 411 in the acquisition module 410 acquires the horizontal distance L in the left space between the left end of the air conditioner and the leftmost point of the area. hl The horizontal distance L between the right end of the air conditioner and the rightmost point of its area. hr The horizontal distance L between the air conditioner panel and the frontmost point of the area is... hf Furthermore, the recording and determination unit 412 can obtain the horizontal distance between the air conditioner and the setting end, and the current step number of the guide plate, which are the left horizontal distance L, respectively. cl Horizontal distance L of right-side wind cr Horizontal distance L of forward airflow cf And the current left step number Z l The current step number Z on the right r The current number of steps Z f .

[0093] Thus, L hl <L cl At that time, the first adjustment unit 421 in the adjustment module 420 can adjust the horizontal distance L in space. hl Horizontal distance L from the wind cl The ratio of the current left step Z to the left l The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. lt Z lt =(L hl / L cl )*Z l And L hl ≥L cl At that time, the second adjustment unit 422 in the adjustment module 420 can adjust the current left step number Z. l The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. lt Z lt =Z l .

[0094] L hr <L cr At that time, the first adjustment unit 421 adjusts the horizontal distance L in space. hr Horizontal distance L from the windcr The ratio of the current right step Z to the current step Z r The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. rt Z rt =(L hr / L cr )*Z r And L hr ≥L cr At that time, the second adjustment unit 422 can adjust the current step number Z to the right. r The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. rt Z rt =Z r .

[0095] L hf <L cf At that time, the first adjustment unit 421 adjusts the horizontal distance L in space. hf Horizontal distance L from the wind cf The ratio of the current step Z to the previous step Z f The product is determined as the maximum adjustment step Z of the guide plate corresponding to the set end. ft Z ft =(L hf / L cf )*Z f And L hf ≥L cf At that time, the second adjustment unit 422 can adjust the previous current step number Z. f The maximum adjustment step Z is determined to be the guide plate corresponding to the setting end. ft Z ft =Z f .

[0096] Therefore, when the air conditioner is in automatic swing mode, the control module 430 can control the corresponding guide plate to reciprocate according to the maximum adjustment steps of the left guide plate, the maximum adjustment steps of the right guide plate, and the maximum adjustment steps of the front guide plate.

[0097] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the air conditioner is equipped with a distance detection device. In this way, the device used for air conditioner control can determine the maximum number of adjustment steps of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end according to the installation location of the air conditioner and the size of the area. This allows for adjustment of the rotation angle of the left and right and up and down guide plates, thereby controlling the air volume blown by the air conditioner in automatic swing mode. This ensures that the air volume received by each corner of the room is approximately the same, achieving a balanced cooling and heating of the room. The room temperature is more uniform, resulting in better heat exchange and energy saving of the air conditioner, as well as improving the user experience and the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0098] Combination Figure 6 This disclosure provides an apparatus 600 for air conditioning control, comprising:

[0099] The processor 1000 and memory 1001 may further include a communication interface 1002 and a bus 1003. The processor 1000, communication interface 1002, and memory 1001 can communicate with each other via the bus 1003. The communication interface 1002 can be used for information transmission. The processor 1000 can call logical instructions stored in the memory 1001 to execute the air conditioning control method described in the above embodiment.

[0100] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 1001 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0101] The memory 1001, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 1000 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 1001, that is, it implements the method for air conditioning control in the above method embodiments.

[0102] The memory 1001 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 1001 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0103] This disclosure provides an air conditioning control device, including: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor is configured to execute an air conditioning control method when executing the program instructions.

[0104] Combination Figure 7 This disclosure provides an air conditioner 700, including an air conditioner body and the aforementioned air conditioner control device 400 (600). The air conditioner control device 400 (600) is mounted on the air conditioner body. The mounting relationship described herein is not limited to placement inside the product, but also includes mounting connections with other components of the product, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections, or signal transmission connections. Those skilled in the art will understand that the air conditioner control device 400 (600) can be adapted to feasible air conditioner bodies to achieve other feasible embodiments.

[0105] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing program instructions that, when executed, perform the method for air conditioning control as described above.

[0106] This disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions, which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the above-described air conditioning control method.

[0107] The aforementioned storage medium can be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0108] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0109] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or replace parts and features of other embodiments. The scope of the embodiments of this disclosure includes the entire scope of the claims and all available equivalents of the claims. While the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used in this application to describe elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be called a second element without changing the meaning of the description, and similarly, a second element may be called a first element, provided that all occurrences of “first element” are consistently renamed and all occurrences of “second element” are consistently renamed. First and second elements are both elements, but may not be the same element. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is only for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used herein means including one or more of the associated listed elements and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used herein, the terms “comprise” and its variations “comprises” and / or “comprising” refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase “comprising an…” does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0110] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0111] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0112] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Using the air conditioner as a reference point, obtain the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area, and obtain the horizontal airflow distance between the air conditioner and the setting terminal and the current step number of the air guide plate. The horizontal airflow distance is the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner blows when the air outlet air guide plate is facing the setting terminal and is in the maximum position. Based on the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance in space, the current number of steps is adjusted to obtain the maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end; Based on the maximum number of adjustment steps of the guide plate, control the operation of the corresponding guide plate of the air conditioner in automatic swing mode.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioning setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area includes: By using a distance detection device configured on the air conditioner setting terminal, the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area is obtained; or, It communicates with a distance detection device to determine the location information of the air conditioner in the area, and determines the horizontal spatial distance between the air conditioner setting terminal and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area based on the location information and the length or thickness of the air conditioner.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the horizontal distance between the air conditioner and the setting terminal and the current step number of the guide plate includes: With the air conditioner's air outlet guide vane facing the set end and in its maximum position, record the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner can blow and the current step number of the guide vane. The average of two or more farthest horizontal distances is determined as the blowing horizontal distance corresponding to the set end.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end includes: When the horizontal distance in space is less than the horizontal distance in the wind, the ratio of the horizontal distance in space to the horizontal distance in the wind is obtained; The product of the current step count and the ratio is determined as the maximum adjustment step count of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method of obtaining the maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end also includes: If the horizontal distance in space is greater than or equal to the horizontal distance of the airflow, the current step number is determined as the maximum adjustment step number of the guide plate corresponding to the setting end.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The setting end includes one or more of the right end, left end, and front end of the panel.

7. A device for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The acquisition module is configured to take the air conditioner as a reference point, acquire the horizontal distance between the air conditioner setting end and the farthest point in the corresponding direction of the area, and acquire the horizontal distance of the air blowing between the air conditioner and the setting end and the current step number of the guide plate. The horizontal distance of the air blowing is the farthest horizontal distance that the air conditioner blows when the air outlet guide plate of the air conditioner is facing the setting end and is in the maximum position. The adjustment module is configured to adjust the current number of steps based on the horizontal distance of the airflow and the horizontal distance in space, so as to obtain the maximum number of adjustment steps for the guide plate corresponding to the set end; The control module is configured to control the operation of the corresponding guide plate of the air conditioner in automatic swing mode based on the maximum adjustment step of the guide plate.

8. An apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, the apparatus comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to perform the method for air conditioning control as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 when executing the program instructions.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Air conditioner unit; The device for air conditioning control as described in claim 7 or 8 is installed on the air conditioning unit.

10. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the method for air conditioning control as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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