Method and device for dust removal of air conditioner, air conditioner, storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for dust removal of an air conditioner, which comprises the following steps: acquiring the time length taken by a user to get home; starting a dust removal module; acquiring the time length taken by the air conditioner to remove dust under a preset air speed gear; and in the case that the time length taken by the air conditioner to remove dust is longer than the time length taken by the user to get home, increasing the air speed gear of the air conditioner dust removal module. The dust removal module is started before the user gets home. After the dust removal module is started, the time length taken by the air conditioner to remove dust under a preset air speed gear is acquired, and the dust removal time length is obtained. In the case that the dust removal time length is longer than the time length taken by the user to get home, the air speed gear of the air conditioner dust removal module is increased. The running time length of the dust removal function is controlled, so that the running time length of the dust removal function is less than or equal to the time when the user gets home. Therefore, the situation that the indoor dust concentration is higher than the normal concentration when the user gets home is reduced, and the user's physical health is more beneficial. The application further discloses a device for dust removal of an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, such as a method and apparatus for dust removal in air conditioners, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, people have increasingly higher demands for quality of life. More and more people are not only paying attention to indoor humidity and temperature control, but also have higher requirements for indoor air quality and purification levels. Traditional air conditioners require users to turn them on at home, and the indoor environment is not always maintained at a good level during operation. Poor air quality can affect people's health, causing many inconveniences to users' lives.

[0003] The related technology discloses an intelligent air conditioning control system and method, including a user mobile terminal, a trip processing system, and a variable frequency air conditioning system, all three being communicatively connected; it can intelligently adjust the air conditioning operation program based on user conditions. When indoor air quality is poor and outdoor air quality is good, the ventilation trigger sends a ventilation command to the duct damper. When both indoor and outdoor air quality are poor, the purification trigger sends a purification command to the air purifier. After the air purifier starts running, the purification shut-off device sends a shut-off command to the air purifier before the user arrives home.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] The technology involves turning on the air conditioner and air purifier simultaneously, then turning them off when the user arrives home. However, if the indoor dust concentration is too high, the air purifier may not have reduced it to a normal level by the time the user arrives. In this case, if the air purifier stops operating when the user arrives, the indoor dust concentration will still be high, which could harm the user's health.

[0006] 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

[0007] 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.

[0008] This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for dust removal from an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium, which reduces the situation where the indoor dust concentration is higher than normal when users arrive home, and is more beneficial to the user's health.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method includes: obtaining the time it takes for the user to get home; turning on the dust removal module; obtaining the time it takes for the air conditioner to remove dust at a preset fan speed setting; and increasing the fan speed setting of the air conditioner dust removal module if the time it takes for the air conditioner to remove dust is longer than the time it takes for the user to get home.

[0010] Before the user arrives home, the dust removal module is activated. After activation, the module obtains the dust removal time at a preset fan speed. If the dust removal time exceeds the time it takes for the user to arrive home, the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased. This controls the dust removal function's runtime to be less than or equal to the user's arrival time. This reduces the likelihood of indoor dust concentration exceeding normal levels upon arrival, thus benefiting the user's health.

[0011] In some embodiments, obtaining the time taken for air conditioner dust removal at a preset fan speed setting includes: calculating T = V / v' to obtain the time T taken for air conditioner dust removal at the preset fan speed setting; where V represents the indoor volume of the room where the air conditioner is located, and v' represents the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the preset fan speed setting.

[0012] The time taken for the air conditioner to remove dust at the preset fan speed setting is obtained as a reference value. This makes it easier to adjust the fan speed setting of the dust removal module more accurately.

[0013] In some embodiments, the dust removal module has three wind speed settings: a first setting, a second setting, and a third setting; the wind speed at the first setting is less than the wind speed at the second setting, which is less than the wind speed at the third setting; and the preset wind speed setting is set to either the first setting or the second setting.

[0014] The dust removal module offers three fan speed settings, allowing for more flexible adjustment. A preset fan speed setting (either the first or second speed) serves as a reference. This facilitates adjusting the fan speed of the dust removal module.

[0015] In some embodiments, increasing the fan speed of the air conditioning dust removal module when the time taken for air conditioning dust removal is longer than the time taken for the user to arrive home includes: adjusting the fan speed of the dust removal module to the second or third speed when the preset fan speed is set to the first speed; or, adjusting the fan speed of the dust removal module to the third speed when the preset fan speed is set to the second speed.

[0016] By increasing the fan speed of the air conditioner's dust removal module, the time required for dust removal is shortened. This ensures that the actual dust removal time is less than or equal to the time it takes for the user to arrive home. This reduces the likelihood of indoor dust concentrations exceeding normal levels upon arrival.

[0017] In some embodiments, the method further includes: detecting the current indoor dust concentration when the time taken for air conditioning dust removal is less than or equal to the time taken for the user to arrive at home; comparing the current indoor dust concentration with the concentration threshold; and selecting the fan speed setting of the dust removal module based on the comparison result; wherein the concentration threshold is 8-10 milligrams per cubic meter.

[0018] If the time taken for the air conditioner to remove dust is less than or equal to the time it takes for the user to arrive home, the air conditioner has ample time to perform the dust removal process. Different fan speed settings can be selected for dust removal depending on the concentration of dust indoors, increasing the flexibility of setting selection.

[0019] In some embodiments, selecting the wind speed setting of the dust removal module based on the comparison result includes: selecting the second wind speed setting of the dust removal module when the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the concentration threshold; or selecting the wind speed setting of the dust removal module based on the current power consumption when the current indoor dust concentration is lower than or equal to the concentration threshold.

[0020] The comparison results between the current indoor dust concentration and the concentration threshold differ, so different fan speed levels should be selected, taking into account the current electricity consumption. This makes the speed selection more precise and increases the flexibility of speed selection.

[0021] In some embodiments, selecting the fan speed setting of the dust removal module according to the current power consumption includes: when the current power consumption is in a trough period, selecting the third or second fan speed setting of the dust removal module; or when the current power consumption is in a stable period, selecting the second fan speed setting of the dust removal module; or when the current power consumption is in a peak period, selecting the first fan speed setting of the dust removal module.

[0022] Choose the appropriate fan speed setting based on current power demand. When power is tight, select the lowest setting to operate the dust removal module. This saves energy and reduces the load on the power grid. When power is not tight, select the second or third setting to operate the dust removal module. This shortens the dust removal time and improves dust removal efficiency.

[0023] In some embodiments, the device includes: an acquisition module configured to acquire the time taken to arrive home and the time taken for air conditioning dust removal at a preset fan speed setting; a comparison module configured to compare the acquired time taken to arrive home and the time taken for air conditioning dust removal at the preset fan speed setting; and an adjustment module configured to increase the fan speed setting of the air conditioning dust removal module when the time taken for air conditioning dust removal is greater than the time taken for the user to arrive home.

[0024] Multiple modules work together, and the dust removal module can quickly adjust to the appropriate level according to different situations, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the air conditioning dust removal module.

[0025] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor is configured to perform the method for dust removal from an air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0026] By storing and saving the program instructions, the dust removal module can quickly adjust to the appropriate level according to different situations, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the air conditioning dust removal module.

[0027] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an air conditioner body, and the device for dust removal of the air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body.

[0028] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, wherein the program instructions, when executed, perform the method for dust removal from an air conditioner.

[0029] The dust removal method and apparatus for air conditioners, the air conditioner, and the storage medium provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0030] Before the user arrives home, the dust removal module is activated. After activation, the module obtains the dust removal time at a preset fan speed. If the dust removal time exceeds the user's arrival time, the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased. The system controls the dust removal function's runtime to be less than or equal to the user's arrival time. Multiple fan speed settings are available based on indoor dust concentration and current electricity usage, increasing the flexibility of fan speed selection. This reduces the likelihood of indoor dust concentrations exceeding normal levels upon the user's arrival, thus benefiting the user's health.

[0031] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0032] 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:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent air conditioning control system environment;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for dust removal in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for dust removal in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of another method for dust removal in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a dust removal device for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another device for dust removal in an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0046] In the disclosed embodiments, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with wireless connectivity. The terminal device can communicate with smart home appliances by connecting to the internet or directly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other methods. In some embodiments, the terminal device may be, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or an in-vehicle device built into a hovercraft, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, or any combination thereof. Wearable devices may include, for example, smartwatches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0047] Combination Figure 1 The intelligent air conditioning control system includes a terminal device 400, a cloud server 600, and an air conditioner 500. The terminal device 400 establishes a connection with the air conditioner 500 through the cloud server 600. The terminal device 400 acquires real-time user information and analyzes and processes it. The analyzed and processed information is then transmitted to the cloud server 600. The cloud server 600 receives the analyzed and processed information and transmits it to the air conditioner 500. The cloud server 600 can retrieve data from the air conditioner 500 for calculation or analysis. Based on the calculation or analysis results, it generates program instructions and sends these instructions to the air conditioner 500. The air conditioner 500 receives the analyzed and processed information and detects various indoor and outdoor information. It analyzes and calculates the received analyzed and processed information along with the detected information. Based on the analysis and calculation results, it controls the air conditioner 500 to start and operate. The air conditioner 500 can also receive instructions sent by the cloud server 600 and control the air conditioner's operation according to these instructions.

[0048] To enable the detection and storage of indoor dust concentration, the air conditioner also includes a dust concentration sensor and a storage module. The dust concentration sensor can also be a standalone detection device that interacts with the air conditioner in the current environment, or other home appliances with similar detection capabilities that interact with the air conditioner or a cloud server.

[0049] Combination Figure 1 The intelligent air conditioning control system shown in this disclosure provides a method for dust removal in an air conditioner, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the method includes:

[0050] S201, the terminal device obtains the time it takes for the user to get home through the navigation and positioning system.

[0051] S202, the time taken for the terminal device to send the user's message to their home.

[0052] S203, the air conditioner detects the current indoor dust concentration.

[0053] S204, the air conditioner activates the dust removal module when the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the normal dust concentration.

[0054] S205, the time taken for the air conditioner to perform dust removal at the preset fan speed setting.

[0055] S206, the cloud server compares the time it takes for a user to get home with the time it takes for the air conditioner to remove dust at a preset fan speed.

[0056] S207: If the time taken for the air conditioner to remove dust is longer than the time taken for the user to get home, the cloud server sends a command to increase the level.

[0057] S208, the air conditioner's dust removal module fan speed is increased.

[0058] The air conditioner dust removal method provided in this embodiment can activate the dust removal module before the user arrives home. After activation, the dust removal module calculates the dust removal time at a preset fan speed. If the dust removal time exceeds the time it takes for the user to arrive home, the fan speed of the air conditioner dust removal module is increased. By controlling the runtime of the dust removal function, the runtime is made less than or equal to the time it takes for the user to arrive home. This reduces the likelihood of indoor dust concentration exceeding normal levels upon arrival home, which is more beneficial to the user's health.

[0059] Optionally, the terminal device obtains the user's real-time location through a navigation and positioning system. It also acquires current traffic conditions, the user's travel time, and travel speed. The terminal device analyzes and processes the acquired user information to determine the time it takes for the user to arrive home. This time is then sent to a cloud server. In this way, by obtaining the user's travel time through the terminal device, the dust removal module can be activated when the user returns home, resulting in high efficiency and reducing waste of resources and time.

[0060] Optionally, activating the dust removal module includes: detecting the current indoor dust concentration; comparing the current indoor dust concentration with the normal dust concentration; activating the dust removal module if the current indoor dust concentration is greater than the normal dust concentration; or, not activating the dust removal module if the current indoor dust concentration is less than or equal to the normal dust concentration.

[0061] The air conditioner activates its dust concentration sensor to detect the current indoor dust concentration. It compares this concentration to a normal dust concentration. If the current concentration is higher than the normal concentration, the air conditioner activates the dust removal module. If the concentration is lower than or equal to the normal concentration, the dust removal module remains off. Detecting whether the indoor dust concentration exceeds the standard serves as the condition for activating the dust removal module. This reduces the likelihood of the dust removal module operating even when the indoor dust concentration is within acceptable limits, thus minimizing unnecessary energy waste.

[0062] Optionally, obtaining the time taken for air conditioner dust removal at a preset fan speed setting includes: calculating T = V / v' to obtain the time T taken for air conditioner dust removal at the preset fan speed setting, in minutes. Where V represents the indoor volume of the room where the air conditioner is located, in cubic meters, and v' represents the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the preset fan speed setting, in cubic meters per minute. Obtaining the time taken for air conditioner dust removal at the preset fan speed setting serves as a reference value. This allows for better adjustment of the fan speed setting of the dust removal module.

[0063] Optionally, the time taken for air conditioning dust removal at the first speed setting and the time taken for air conditioning dust removal at the second speed setting can be pre-stored in the storage module. The cloud server can retrieve the time taken for air conditioning dust removal at the preset fan speed setting from the storage module.

[0064] During air conditioner installation, the indoor area and height are manually measured to calculate the indoor volume of the room where the air conditioner will be installed, and this volume is then input into the air conditioner's storage module. When the dust removal module is activated, the air conditioner directly accesses the indoor volume stored in the module to calculate the dust removal time. The purification speed of the air conditioner's dust removal module at the preset fan speed setting is a pre-configured value. Different fan speeds correspond to different purification speeds. The higher the fan speed, the faster the purification speed.

[0065] Optionally, the dust removal module has three fan speed settings: a first speed setting, a second speed setting, and a third speed setting. The fan speed at the first speed setting is less than the fan speed at the second speed setting, which is less than the fan speed at the third speed setting. The preset fan speed setting is either the first speed setting or the second speed setting.

[0066] The preset fan speed setting is either the first or second speed setting, which serves as a reference. This allows for better adjustment of the actual fan speed setting used by the dust removal module.

[0067] Optionally, if the time taken for air conditioner dust removal exceeds the time it takes for the user to arrive home, the fan speed of the air conditioner dust removal module can be increased. This includes: if the preset fan speed is set to the first level, adjusting the fan speed to the second or third level; or, if the preset fan speed is set to the second level, adjusting the fan speed to the third level. By increasing the fan speed of the air conditioner dust removal module, the time taken for air conditioner dust removal is shortened, ensuring that the actual time taken for air conditioner dust removal is less than or equal to the time it takes for the user to arrive home. This can better reduce the likelihood of indoor dust concentrations exceeding normal levels when the user arrives home.

[0068] Optionally, the air conditioner fan speed is divided into three levels: low, medium, and high. The first level includes low. The second level includes medium. The third level includes high. When the preset fan speed is set to the first level, the dust removal module's fan speed is adjusted to the second or third level. When the preset fan speed is set to the second level, the dust removal module's fan speed is adjusted to the third level.

[0069] Optionally, the air conditioner fan speed is divided into five levels: weak, relatively weak, medium, relatively strong, and strong. The first level includes weak and relatively weak settings. The second level includes medium settings. The third level includes relatively strong and strong settings. When the preset fan speed setting is the first level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the relatively weak setting, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to any one of the medium, relatively strong, or strong settings. When the preset fan speed setting is the second level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the medium setting, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to any one of the relatively strong or strong settings.

[0070] Optionally, the air conditioner fan speed is divided into five levels: weak, relatively weak, medium, relatively strong, and strong. The first level includes weak, relatively weak, and medium. The second level includes relatively strong. The third level includes strong. When the preset fan speed is set to the first level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the relatively weak level, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to either the relatively strong or strong level. When the preset fan speed is set to the second level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the relatively strong level, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to the strong level.

[0071] Optionally, the air conditioner fan speed is divided into five levels: weak, relatively weak, medium, relatively strong, and strong. The first level includes weak and relatively weak settings. The second level includes medium and relatively strong settings. The third level includes strong settings. When the preset fan speed setting is the first level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the relatively weak setting, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to any one of the medium, relatively strong, or strong settings. When the preset fan speed setting is the second level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the medium setting, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to the strong setting.

[0072] Optionally, the air conditioner fan speed is divided into four levels: weak, medium, strong, and enhanced. The first level includes a weak setting. The second level includes a medium setting. The third level includes strong and enhanced settings. When the preset fan speed is set to the first level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner's dust removal module at the weak setting, and the dust removal module's fan speed is increased to any one of the medium, strong, or enhanced levels. When the preset fan speed is set to the second level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner's dust removal module at the medium setting, and the dust removal module's fan speed is increased to any one of the strong or enhanced levels.

[0073] Optionally, the air conditioner fan speed settings are divided into four levels: low, medium, high, and high. The first level includes low and medium speeds. The second level includes high speed. The third level includes high speed. When the preset fan speed setting is the first level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the low speed setting, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to either high or high speed. When the preset fan speed setting is the second level, v' includes the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the high speed setting, and the fan speed of the dust removal module is increased to high speed.

[0074] The cloud server retrieves the preset time for air conditioner dust removal at a given fan speed from the storage module and compares it with the received time taken for the user to arrive home. If the time taken for air conditioner dust removal is longer than the time taken for the user to arrive home, the server sends a command to the air conditioner to increase the fan speed of the air conditioner dust removal module. The air conditioner receives the command and adjusts the fan speed of the dust removal module accordingly.

[0075] Optionally, the method further includes: detecting the current indoor dust concentration when the time taken for air conditioning dust removal is less than or equal to the time taken for the user to arrive home; comparing the current indoor dust concentration with a concentration threshold; and selecting the appropriate fan speed setting for the dust removal module based on the comparison result.

[0076] If the time taken for the air conditioner to clean dust is less than or equal to the time it takes for the user to arrive home, the air conditioner has ample time to perform the dust removal process. Different fan speed settings can be selected depending on the indoor dust concentration. This improves the flexibility of setting the appropriate speed.

[0077] Optionally, the concentration threshold is 8-10 mg / m³. More specifically, the concentration threshold can be 8 mg / m³, 9 mg / m³, or 10 mg / m³.

[0078] The concentration threshold is stored in the air conditioner's storage module. Setting the concentration threshold serves as a reference standard. This helps determine if the indoor dust concentration is too high, allowing for more accurate selection of the dust removal module's fan speed setting.

[0079] Optionally, based on the comparison results, the fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be selected, including: if the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the concentration threshold, the second fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be selected; or, if the current indoor dust concentration is lower than or equal to the concentration threshold, the fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be selected based on the current power consumption.

[0080] The cloud server retrieves the preset dust removal time for the air conditioner at its storage module and compares it with the received travel time from the user to their home. If the dust removal time is less than or equal to the user's travel time, the cloud server compares the current indoor dust concentration detected by the air conditioner with the concentration threshold in its storage module. If the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the concentration threshold, the cloud server sends a command to the air conditioner to adjust the dust removal module's fan speed to the second setting. If the current indoor dust concentration is lower than or equal to the concentration threshold, the cloud server obtains the current power consumption and selects the appropriate fan speed setting for the dust removal module based on that.

[0081] In this way, different fan speed settings can be selected depending on the comparison results between the current indoor dust concentration and the concentration threshold. This improves the flexibility of setting the appropriate speed.

[0082] Optionally, the fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be selected based on the current power consumption, including: if the current power consumption is at a low point, the fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be set to the third or second speed. Alternatively, if the current power consumption is during a stable period, the fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be set to the second speed. Alternatively, if the current power consumption is during a peak period, the fan speed setting of the dust removal module can be set to the first speed.

[0083] The cloud server, based on current electricity consumption, sends instructions to the air conditioner to adjust the fan speed. During off-peak hours, the cloud server instructs the air conditioner to set the dust removal module's fan speed to level 2 or 3. During periods of stable electricity consumption, the cloud server instructs the air conditioner to set the dust removal module's fan speed to level 2. During peak hours, the cloud server instructs the air conditioner to set the dust removal module's fan speed to level 1.

[0084] Under normal power conditions, the dust removal module offers multiple fan speed settings. This allows the module to quickly reduce indoor dust concentration to a normal range. When power is readily available, selecting the second speed setting minimizes energy consumption. When power is tight, selecting the first speed setting reduces the load on the power grid. Choosing the appropriate setting based on current power conditions ensures more precise selection and better meets actual needs.

[0085] Combination Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for dust removal in an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0086] S301, the terminal device obtains the time it takes for the user to get home through the navigation and positioning system.

[0087] S302, the time taken for the terminal device to send the user's message to their home.

[0088] S303, the time taken for air conditioner dust removal at preset fan speed settings.

[0089] S304, the air conditioner is detecting the current indoor dust concentration.

[0090] S305: When the indoor dust concentration is higher than the normal dust concentration, the air conditioner will activate the dust removal module.

[0091] S306, the time taken for the air conditioner to perform dust removal at the preset fan speed setting.

[0092] S307, the cloud server compares the time it takes for a user to get home with the time it takes for the air conditioner to remove dust at the preset fan speed.

[0093] S308, the cloud server sends a command to increase the fan speed if the time taken for the air conditioner to clean the dust is longer than the time taken for the user to get home.

[0094] S309, Increase the fan speed of the air conditioner's dust removal module.

[0095] S310, the cloud server obtains the current power consumption when the time taken for air conditioning dust removal is less than or equal to the time taken for the user to arrive home.

[0096] S311, the cloud server sends instructions to adjust the fan speed of the dust removal module based on power consumption.

[0097] S312, the air conditioner adjusts the fan speed of the dust removal module according to the instruction.

[0098] In a practical application scenario, a terminal device acquires the user's real-time location information, traffic light conditions along the user's route home, current morning / evening rush hour conditions, and the user's travel time and speed. Based on this information, the terminal device calculates the user's estimated travel time home, assuming it's 20 minutes. This time is then sent to a cloud server. The air conditioner activates its dust concentration sensor, detecting the current indoor dust concentration, assuming it's 6 milligrams per cubic meter. Since this concentration is higher than the normal concentration of 2 milligrams per cubic meter, the air conditioner activates its dust removal module. The cloud server retrieves the indoor volume information of the house from its storage module, assuming it's 30 cubic meters. Simultaneously, it retrieves the dust removal module's purification speed v' at the second setting, assuming it's 2 cubic meters per minute. The cloud server calculates T = V / v', determining that the dust removal time at the second setting is 15 minutes. Since this time is less than the user's estimated travel time home (20 minutes), the cloud server obtains the current electricity consumption. Assuming current electricity consumption is during a low-end period, the cloud server sends a command to the air conditioner to adjust the dust removal module's fan speed to level two. Assuming current electricity consumption is during a stable period, the cloud server sends the same command. Assuming current electricity consumption is during a peak period, the cloud server sends the same command to the air conditioner to adjust the dust removal module's fan speed to level one. The air conditioner receives the command and adjusts the dust removal module's fan speed accordingly.

[0099] Combination Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for dust removal in an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0100] S401, the terminal device obtains the time it takes for the user to get home through the navigation and positioning system.

[0101] S402, the time taken for the terminal device to send the user's message to their home.

[0102] S403, the air conditioner's storage concentration threshold and the time required for dust removal at the preset fan speed.

[0103] S404, the air conditioner is detecting the current indoor dust concentration.

[0104] S405, the air conditioner activates the dust removal module when the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the normal dust concentration.

[0105] S406, the time taken for the air conditioner to perform dust removal at the preset fan speed setting.

[0106] S407, the cloud server compares the time it takes for a user to get home with the time it takes for the air conditioner to remove dust at a preset fan speed.

[0107] S408: If the time taken for the air conditioner to clean the dust is longer than the time taken for the user to get home, the cloud server sends a command to increase the level.

[0108] S409, the air conditioner adjusts the fan speed of the air conditioning dust removal module according to the instruction.

[0109] S410, when the time taken for the air conditioner to remove dust is less than or equal to the time taken for the user to arrive home, the cloud server retrieves the current indoor dust concentration and concentration threshold.

[0110] S411, the cloud server compares the current indoor dust concentration with the concentration threshold.

[0111] S412, when the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the concentration threshold, the cloud server sends a command to adjust the fan speed.

[0112] S413, the air conditioner adjusts the fan speed of the dust removal module according to the instruction.

[0113] S414, the cloud server obtains the current power consumption when the current indoor dust concentration is lower than or equal to the concentration threshold.

[0114] S415: The cloud server sends instructions to adjust the fan speed based on power consumption.

[0115] S416, the air conditioner adjusts the fan speed of the dust removal module according to the instruction.

[0116] In another practical application scenario, the terminal device acquires the user's real-time location information, traffic light conditions along the user's route home, current morning and evening rush hour conditions, and the user's travel time and speed. Based on this information, the terminal device calculates the user's travel time home, assuming it's 20 minutes. The terminal device then sends this travel time home to the cloud server. The air conditioner activates its dust concentration sensor, assuming it detects a current indoor dust concentration of 6 mg / m³. Since this concentration is 6 mg / m³, exceeding the normal dust concentration of 2 mg / m³, the air conditioner activates its dust removal module. The cloud server retrieves a 15-minute dust removal time from its storage module, set to the second setting. This 15-minute dust removal time is less than the user's 20-minute travel time home. The cloud server then compares the current indoor dust concentration detected by the air conditioner with a concentration threshold stored in its storage module. The concentration threshold is assumed to be 8 mg / m³. The current indoor dust concentration of 9 mg / m³ is greater than the concentration threshold of 8 mg / m³. The dust removal module's fan speed setting should be set to the second setting.

[0117] In another practical application scenario, the terminal device acquires the user's real-time location information, traffic light conditions along the user's route home, current morning and evening rush hour conditions, and the user's travel time and speed. Based on this information, the terminal device calculates the user's travel time home, assuming it's 20 minutes. The terminal device then sends this travel time to the cloud server. The air conditioner activates its dust concentration sensor, assuming it detects a current indoor dust concentration of 6 mg / m³. Since this concentration is higher than the normal concentration of 2 mg / m³, the air conditioner activates its dust removal module. The cloud server retrieves the indoor volume information of the house from its storage module, assuming it's 30 cubic meters. Simultaneously, it retrieves the purification speed v' of the air conditioner's dust removal module at the second setting from its storage module, assuming a purification speed of 2 cubic meters per minute. By calculating T = V / v', the time taken for dust removal at the second setting is determined to be 15 minutes. The 15 minutes it takes for the air conditioner to remove dust is less than the 20 minutes it takes for the user to arrive home. The cloud server compares the current indoor dust concentration detected by the air conditioner with the concentration threshold stored in the module. Let's assume the concentration threshold is 10 mg / m³. The current indoor dust concentration of 6 mg / m³ is less than the concentration threshold of 10 mg / m³. The cloud server then checks the current electricity consumption. If electricity consumption is low, the cloud server sends a command to the air conditioner to adjust the dust removal module's fan speed to level three. If electricity consumption is stable, the cloud server sends a command to adjust the fan speed to level two. If electricity consumption is high, the cloud server sends a command to adjust the fan speed to level one. The air conditioner receives the commands and adjusts the fan speed of the dust removal module accordingly.

[0118] Combination Figure 5 As shown in the figure, this disclosure provides an apparatus 200 for air conditioner dust removal, including: an acquisition module 21, a comparison module 22, and an adjustment module 23. The acquisition module 21 is configured to acquire the time taken to arrive home and the time taken for air conditioner dust removal at a preset fan speed. The comparison module 22 is configured to compare the time taken to arrive home with the time taken for air conditioner dust removal at the preset fan speed. The adjustment module 23 is configured to increase the fan speed of the air conditioner dust removal module when the time taken for air conditioner dust removal is greater than the time taken to arrive home.

[0119] Using the dust removal device for air conditioners provided in this embodiment of the invention allows the dust removal module to quickly adjust to a suitable fan speed level as needed, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the air conditioner dust removal module.

[0120] Combination Figure 6As shown, this disclosure provides another device 300 for air conditioner dust removal, including a processor 100 and a memory 101. Optionally, the device may further include a communication interface 102 and a bus 103. The processor 100, communication interface 102, and memory 101 can communicate with each other via the bus 103. The communication interface 102 can be used for information transmission. The processor 100 can call logical instructions in the memory 101 to execute the air conditioner dust removal method described in the above embodiment.

[0121] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 101 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0122] The memory 101, 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 100 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 101, that is, it implements the method for dust removal in the air conditioner described above.

[0123] The memory 101 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 400. Furthermore, the memory 101 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0124] Combination Figure 7 As shown, this disclosure provides an air conditioner 500, including: an air conditioner body, and the aforementioned dust removal device 200 (300). The dust removal device 200 (300) is installed on the product body. The installation relationship described herein is not limited to placement inside the product, but also includes installation 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 dust removal device 200 (300) can be adapted to feasible product bodies to achieve other feasible embodiments.

[0125] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for dust removal in an air conditioner.

[0126] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0127] 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.

[0128] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this 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 in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "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 "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other 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.

Claims

1. A method for dust removal in an air conditioner, characterized by, The method comprises: acquiring a time length for a user to arrive home; starting a dust removal module; acquiring a time length for the air conditioner to remove dust at a preset wind speed gear; in a case where the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust is greater than the time length for the user to arrive home, increasing the wind speed gear of the air conditioner dust removal module; the wind speed gear of the dust removal module comprises a first gear, a second gear and a third gear; the wind speed of the first gear < the wind speed of the second gear < the wind speed of the third gear; the preset wind speed gear is set to the first gear or the second gear; in a case where the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust is greater than the time length for the user to arrive home, increasing the wind speed gear of the air conditioner dust removal module, comprising: in a case where the preset wind speed gear is set to the first gear, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is adjusted to the second gear or the third gear; or, in a case where the preset wind speed gear is set to the second gear, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is adjusted to the third gear.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method comprises: calculating T=V / v', to obtain the time length T for the air conditioner to remove dust at the preset wind speed gear; wherein V represents the indoor volume of a house where the air conditioner is located, and v' represents the purification speed of the air conditioner dust removal module at the preset wind speed gear.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, After acquiring the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust at the preset wind speed gear, the method further comprises: in a case where the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust is less than or equal to the time length for the user to arrive home, detecting the current indoor dust concentration; comparing the current indoor dust concentration with a concentration threshold value; selecting the wind speed gear of the dust removal module according to the comparison result; wherein the concentration threshold value is 8-10 mg / m3.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein, The method comprises: in a case where the current indoor dust concentration is higher than the concentration threshold value, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is selected to be the second gear; or, in a case where the current indoor dust concentration is less than or equal to the concentration threshold value, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is selected according to the current power consumption.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The method comprises: when the current power consumption is in a trough period, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is selected to be the third gear or the second gear; or, when the current power consumption is in a stable period, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is selected to be the second gear; or, when the current power consumption is in a peak period, the wind speed gear of the dust removal module is selected to be the first gear.

6. A device for dust removal of an air conditioner, characterized by, The method comprises: a module configured to acquire the time length for the user to arrive home and the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust at the preset wind speed gear; a comparison module configured to compare the time length for the user to arrive home and the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust at the preset wind speed gear; an adjustment module configured to, in a case where the time length for the air conditioner to remove dust is greater than the time length for the user to arrive home, increase the wind speed gear of the air conditioner dust removal module.

7. An apparatus for dust removal of an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory having program instructions stored therein, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute the method for air conditioner dust removal according to any one of claims 1 to 5 when the program instructions are executed.

8. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The method comprises: an air conditioner body; a device for air conditioner dust removal according to claim 6 or 7, installed on the air conditioner body.

9. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions are executed to perform the method for air conditioner dust removal according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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