Air conditioner linkage heating method and device with third-party heat source, equipment and medium

Abstract

The application discloses a linkage heating method, device, equipment and medium of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source. The method comprises the following steps: determining a current heating mode according to received control information; if the current heating mode is linkage heating, controlling the air conditioner equipment and the third-party heat source to perform linkage heating according to a current indoor temperature and a set temperature; and if the current heating mode is single heating, controlling the air conditioner equipment or the third-party heat source to perform single heating according to a preset balance point temperature, the current indoor temperature and an obtained outdoor temperature. The method can solve the problem that the working of a heating equipment cannot be effectively coordinated in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of smart homes, and in particular to a method, apparatus, equipment, and medium for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source. Background Technology

[0002] In low-temperature regions, the diversification of heating equipment is crucial to ensuring residents stay warm during winter. Besides common air conditioning systems, equipment such as skirting board electric heaters and gas-fired boilers are widely used due to their flexibility and ease of use. These heating devices are typically designed to operate independently to meet heating needs in different scenarios. However, in practical applications, when air conditioning heat pumps and other heating devices are operated independently simultaneously, it often leads to excessively high indoor temperatures and overheating, affecting resident comfort and potentially causing energy waste and a significant increase in electricity consumption. Furthermore, as a highly efficient and energy-saving heating method, heat pumps often fail to fully realize their superior heating performance and comfort when used simultaneously with other heating devices, reducing the overall energy efficiency ratio. This makes it difficult for current technologies to effectively coordinate the operation of these heating devices to avoid overheating. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a method, apparatus, equipment, and medium for coordinated heating between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, aiming to solve the problem of ineffective coordination of heating equipment operation in the prior art.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, comprising: determining the current heating mode based on received control information; if the current heating mode is coordinated heating, controlling the air conditioner and the third-party heat source to perform coordinated heating based on the current indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the current heating mode is independent heating, controlling the air conditioner or the third-party heat source to perform independent heating based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the acquired outdoor temperature.

[0005] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a linkage heating device for an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, comprising: a heating judgment unit, configured to determine the current heating mode based on received control information; a linkage heating unit, configured to, if the current heating mode is linkage heating, control the air conditioner and the third-party heat source to perform linkage heating based on the acquired current indoor temperature and a set temperature; and a separate heating unit, configured to, if the current heating mode is separate heating, control the air conditioner or the third-party heat source to perform separate heating based on a preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the acquired outdoor temperature.

[0006] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer device, which includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the above-described method.

[0007] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, the computer program including program instructions that, when executed by a processor, can implement the above-described method.

[0008] This invention provides a method, apparatus, device, and medium for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source. The method includes: determining the current heating mode based on received control information; if the current heating mode is coordinated heating, controlling the air conditioner and the third-party heat source to perform coordinated heating based on the acquired current indoor temperature and a set temperature; if the current heating mode is independent heating, controlling either the air conditioner or the third-party heat source to perform independent heating based on a preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the acquired outdoor temperature. This invention determines the current heating mode through control information, achieving different heating methods based on different modes. If the current heating mode is coordinated heating, controlling the air conditioner and the third-party heat source to perform coordinated heating based on the acquired current indoor temperature and a set temperature can reduce power consumption and improve user comfort. Furthermore, in independent heating mode, controlling either the air conditioner or the third-party heat source to perform independent heating based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the outdoor temperature can meet various user needs. By using different heating methods, air conditioning equipment can work in conjunction with a third-party heat source to provide heating, thereby meeting users' heating needs, improving comfort, and saving electricity. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart illustrating the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 8 A schematic block diagram of a linkage heating device between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 9 A schematic block diagram of a computer device provided for an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described 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 collections thereof.

[0021] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0022] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1This is a schematic flowchart illustrating the method for coordinated heating between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The coordinated heating method between the air conditioner and the third-party heat source in this embodiment can be applied to indoor temperature control. Specifically, the method connects the air conditioning unit and the third-party heat source via a wired controller, and the wired controller controls the coordinated operation of the air conditioner and the third-party heat source according to the method of the present invention. By adopting the method of the present invention, user heating needs can be met while improving comfort and saving electricity.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for coordinated heating between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, provided in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the method includes the following steps S110-S130.

[0025] S110. Determine the current heating mode based on the received control information.

[0026] In this embodiment, the control information determines the current heating mode. Specifically, a wired controller connects to the air conditioning unit and a third-party heat source. As a key component, the wired controller receives user commands and sends information to the air conditioning system and the third-party heat source, thereby achieving precise control of the air conditioning's operating status. The wired controller receives control information sent by the user or determines the current heating mode based on the user's preset default control information. For example, if the user defaults to using a linked heating mode when heating is turned on, the control information might be 0. Alternatively, if the user sends control information 1, the current heating mode is determined to be a standalone heating mode. By determining the current heating mode based on the received control information, the air conditioning's heating mode is intelligently controlled to meet the user's comfort needs and optimize energy efficiency.

[0027] S120. If the current heating mode is linked heating, then the air conditioning equipment and the third-party heat source are linked to heat according to the obtained current indoor temperature and the set temperature.

[0028] In this embodiment, the linked heating refers to heating through the air conditioning unit and the third-party heat source working together. The third-party heat source is a heating device other than the air conditioning unit, such as underfloor heating or an electric heater. The set temperature is the desired indoor temperature. If the current heating mode is linked heating, the air conditioning unit and the third-party heat source are controlled to perform linked heating based on the current indoor temperature and the set temperature. Specifically, the heating output of the air conditioning unit and the third-party heat source is intelligently controlled according to the current indoor temperature and actual heating demand. For example, when the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is large, indicating a large actual heating demand, both the air conditioning unit and the third-party heat source are activated simultaneously to provide a stronger heating effect. When the indoor temperature approaches the set temperature, the heating output of the air conditioning unit is reduced, while the heating output of the third-party heat source is increased to maintain a stable indoor temperature. By controlling the linked heating of the air conditioning unit and the third-party heat source based on the current indoor temperature and the set temperature, a more precise and energy-efficient heating effect is achieved, providing users with a more comfortable and efficient heating experience.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, step S120 further includes steps S121-S124.

[0030] S121. If the current heating mode is linked heating, then control the air conditioning equipment to heat;

[0031] S122. Based on the temperature difference between the current indoor temperature and the set temperature, assess the heating demand and determine the current heating demand.

[0032] S123. Match the corresponding third-party start time in the preset demand time relationship table according to the heating demand;

[0033] S124. When the air conditioning equipment heats up to the time when the third party starts, the third party heat source is turned on.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the heating mode is combined heating, first control the air conditioning equipment to heat, and evaluate the heating demand according to the temperature difference between the current indoor temperature and the set temperature to determine the current heating demand. For example, if the current indoor temperature is 15 °C and the desired temperature set by the user is 22 °C, then the temperature difference is 7 °C. According to this difference, the current heating demand is evaluated as 7 °C. Match the corresponding third-party start time in the preset demand time relationship table according to the heating demand. Specifically, the preset demand time relationship table is a relationship table of heating demand and third-party start time set in advance, where the third-party start time is the time to start the third-party heat source. The preset demand time relationship table can be set according to specific temperature information, and no limitation is imposed on this. In this embodiment, the preset demand time relationship table is: when T_inner_ring ≤ T_set - A1 °C, t = T1_min; when T_inner_ring ≤ T_set - A2 °C, t = T2_min; when T_inner_ring ≤ T_set - A3 °C, t = T3_min, where T_inner_ring is the current indoor temperature, T_set is the set temperature, A is the preset temperature difference. It can be understood that A represents the heating demand, t is the third-party start time, and T is the specific third-party start time. The specific values of A and T are not limited, as long as T3 > T2 > T1 when A1 < A2 < A3. It can be understood that if the heating demand is small, the third-party heat source can be started after a slightly longer time. On the contrary, the larger the temperature difference and the greater the demand, the faster the third-party heat source needs to be started to speed up heating. Or the third-party heat source start time can be set manually according to user needs. After reaching the preset third-party heat source start time point, start the third-party heat source to assist the air conditioner to complete the heating task and raise the indoor temperature to the set value faster. By matching the corresponding third-party start time in the preset demand time relationship table according to the heating demand and starting the third-party heat source when the air conditioning equipment heats up to the third-party start time, while ensuring that the indoor temperature reaches the user-set value, the energy consumption is minimized as much as possible.

[0035] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, after step S121, steps S125 - S126 are further included.

[0036] S125. Obtain the heating temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature;

[0037] S126. If the heating temperature difference is greater than the preset heating difference and the duration exceeds the preset duration, and the air conditioning equipment stops heating, then start the third-party heat source for heating.

[0038] In this embodiment, the preset heating difference is the difference between the preset indoor temperature and the set temperature, and the specific value is not limited. When the air conditioner first turns on heating, it obtains the heating temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature. This difference reflects the gap between the current temperature and the user's desired temperature, that is, the degree to which further heating is needed to reach the user's set temperature. If the heating temperature difference is greater than the preset heating difference and the duration exceeds the preset duration, and the air conditioner stops heating, it indicates that the air conditioner's heating is limited (e.g., reaching maximum heating capacity, malfunction, etc.). To prevent compressor malfunction, the air conditioner will activate an abnormal protection mechanism, i.e., the air conditioner stops heating. However, if the user still needs the heating function, a third-party heat source is required. The decision to activate the third-party heat source for heating is determined by data such as the heating temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature, so that heating is still provided even in the event of compressor malfunction protection, ensuring that the user is in a comfortable environment.

[0039] S130. If the current heating mode is standalone heating, then the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source shall be controlled to heat independently based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the obtained outdoor temperature.

[0040] In this embodiment, the separate heating refers to the air conditioner or the third-party device heating independently. The preset equilibrium point temperature is a preset temperature value used as a reference for heating intensity. The equilibrium point temperature is usually set based on user preferences, energy efficiency considerations, and system performance, and is not limited thereto. The outdoor temperature is the outdoor ambient temperature obtained through sensors or other means. Based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the outdoor temperature, the working state of the air conditioner or the third-party heat source is intelligently controlled to achieve the best balance in heating effect. For example, if the indoor temperature is 18℃, which is lower than the equilibrium point temperature of 22℃, and the outdoor temperature is 0℃, it indicates a high heating demand. In this case, the air conditioner alone cannot meet the demand (due to the reduced heating efficiency caused by the low outdoor temperature), and the third-party heat source will be activated for rapid heating. By controlling the air conditioner or the third-party heat source to heat independently based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the obtained outdoor temperature, the working state of the heating equipment can be intelligently controlled according to the ambient temperature and user needs, achieving efficient and comfortable heating effect.

[0041] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, step S130 includes steps S131-S133.

[0042] S131. Determine whether the current outdoor temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature;

[0043] S132. If the temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current heating demand is determined based on the indoor temperature and the set temperature.

[0044] S133. Control the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source to provide heating according to the heating demand.

[0045] In this embodiment, the equilibrium point temperature is a preset threshold temperature used to distinguish whether the outdoor temperature is high or low, and to determine whether the current outdoor temperature is suitable for direct use of the air conditioning equipment for heating. It is determined whether the current outdoor temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature, i.e., the two are compared. If it is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current heating demand is determined based on the indoor temperature and the set temperature, i.e., the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is obtained. The larger the temperature difference, the greater the heating demand. Based on the heating demand, the air conditioning equipment or a third-party heat source is controlled to provide heating independently. For example, if the outdoor temperature is too low, below the equilibrium point temperature, and the heating demand is large, directly using the air conditioning equipment for heating may be inefficient or even damage the equipment. Therefore, when the outdoor temperature is below the equilibrium point temperature, other heating methods (such as a third-party heat source) are selected. By controlling the air conditioning equipment or a third-party heat source to provide heating independently based on the heating demand, maximum energy utilization is ensured while meeting the user's heating needs.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, step S132 includes steps S1321-S1322.

[0047] S1321. Determine whether the temperature difference between the set temperature and the current indoor temperature is greater than the first preset temperature and less than the second preset temperature;

[0048] S1322. If so, the heating demand is determined to be low heating demand; if it is greater than the second preset temperature, the heating demand is determined to be high heating demand.

[0049] In this embodiment, the first preset temperature and the second preset temperature are air conditioning temperatures set according to user needs and information such as air conditioning equipment. It is understood that the first preset temperature is lower than the second preset temperature; only in this case can the temperature difference be greater than the first preset temperature and less than the second preset temperature. Low heating demand occurs when the temperature difference is between the first and second preset temperatures, indicating that the difference between the current indoor temperature and the user's desired temperature is not particularly large, thus the heating demand is relatively low. High heating demand occurs when the temperature difference is greater than or equal to the second preset temperature, indicating that the difference between the current indoor temperature and the user's desired temperature is large, requiring stronger heating capacity to quickly raise the indoor temperature, thus the heating demand is high. For example, the set temperature is 25℃; the current indoor temperature is 20℃; the first preset temperature is 3℃; the second preset temperature is 7℃; the temperature difference is calculated as: Temperature difference = Set temperature - Current indoor temperature = 25℃ - 20℃ = 5℃. The temperature difference of 5℃ is greater than the first preset temperature of 3℃ and less than the second preset temperature of 7℃, therefore the heating demand is determined to be low. If the current indoor temperature is 18℃, then the temperature difference will be 7℃, which is greater than or equal to the second preset temperature of 7℃. At this point, the heating demand will be determined as a high heating demand. By determining the heating demand based on the temperature difference between the set temperature and the current indoor temperature, the heating strategy is intelligently adjusted according to the current indoor temperature and the user's desired temperature to achieve both energy saving and comfort.

[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, step S133 includes steps S1331-S1332.

[0051] S1331. If the heating demand is low, then control the air conditioning equipment to heat only.

[0052] S1331. If the heating demand is a high heating demand, then control the third-party heat source to heat independently.

[0053] In this embodiment, "low heating demand" refers to a small difference between the indoor temperature and the user's desired temperature. If the heating demand is low, the air conditioner is controlled to heat only, as air conditioners typically have a high energy efficiency ratio, enabling them to meet heating needs at low power while maintaining good comfort. "High heating demand" refers to a large difference between the indoor temperature and the user's desired temperature. If the heating demand is high, a third-party heat source is controlled to heat only. This third-party heat source may refer to other heating devices besides the air conditioner, such as electric heaters, underfloor heating systems, or gas boilers. These devices typically have higher heating power and can quickly raise the indoor temperature in a short time. For example, if the current indoor temperature is 20°C, the difference between it and the user's desired temperature of 25°C is 5°C. Since the difference is small, the heating demand is determined to be low, and therefore the air conditioner is controlled to heat only. The air conditioner operates at low power, gradually raising the indoor temperature to 25°C. By determining the specific equipment for heating based on heating demand, we can ensure that the heating demand is met while achieving the best energy efficiency ratio and operating costs.

[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, step S131 is followed by steps S134-S135.

[0055] S134. If the current outdoor temperature is lower than the preset equilibrium point temperature, control the third-party heat source to heat independently.

[0056] S135. When the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is greater than the preset third preset temperature, control the third-party heat source to stop heating.

[0057] In this embodiment, the outdoor temperature is compared with the preset equilibrium point temperature. If the current outdoor temperature is lower than the preset equilibrium point temperature, it indicates that the air conditioning equipment (heat pump) has poor heating performance under this condition and is unlikely to reach the required heating capacity. Therefore, under this condition, only the third-party heat source is controlled for heating. Specifically, when the outdoor temperature is lower than the preset equilibrium point temperature, the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature can be compared. If the difference between the two is greater than a preset temperature difference, the third-party heat source will provide heating independently. The difference between the indoor temperature and the user-set desired temperature is continuously monitored. If this difference exceeds a third preset temperature, it indicates that the indoor temperature is close enough to or has reached the user-set temperature, and further heating is unnecessary. The third-party heat source is controlled to stop heating to avoid excessive heating leading to energy waste or excessively high indoor temperatures. By controlling the third-party heat source to provide heating independently and to stop heating, user heating needs are met while improving comfort and saving electricity.

[0058] Figure 8This is a schematic block diagram of a heating device 200 that links an air conditioner with a third-party heat source, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 As shown, corresponding to the above-described method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, this invention also provides a device for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source. This device includes a unit for executing the above-described method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, and can be configured in a desktop computer, tablet computer, laptop computer, or other terminal. For details, please refer to... Figure 8 The air conditioner and the third-party heat source linkage heating device includes a heating judgment unit 210, a linkage heating unit 220, and a separate heating unit 230.

[0059] The heating determination unit 210 is used to determine the current heating mode based on the received control information.

[0060] The linkage heating unit 220 is used to control the air conditioning equipment and the third-party heat source to perform linkage heating based on the current indoor temperature and the set temperature if the current heating mode is linkage heating.

[0061] In one embodiment, the linkage heating unit 220 includes a first control unit, a demand assessment unit, a matching unit, and a first activation unit.

[0062] The first control unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment to perform heating if the current heating mode is linkage heating;

[0063] The demand assessment unit is used to assess the heating demand based on the temperature difference between the current indoor temperature and the set temperature, and to determine the current heating demand.

[0064] The matching unit is used to match the corresponding third-party start time in a preset demand time relationship table according to the heating demand;

[0065] The first activation unit is used to activate the third-party heat source when the air conditioning equipment heats up to the third-party activation time.

[0066] In one embodiment, the linkage heating unit 220 includes a temperature difference acquisition unit and a second activation unit.

[0067] A temperature difference acquisition unit is used to acquire the heating temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature;

[0068] The second activation unit is used to activate the third-party heat source to provide heating if the heating temperature difference is greater than a preset heating difference and the duration exceeds a preset duration, and the air conditioning equipment stops heating.

[0069] The separate heating unit 230 is used to control the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source to heat independently based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the acquired outdoor temperature if the current heating mode is separate heating.

[0070] In one embodiment, the separate heating unit 230 includes a judgment unit, a determination unit, and a second control unit.

[0071] The judgment unit is used to determine whether the current outdoor temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature;

[0072] A determining unit is used to determine the current heating demand based on the indoor temperature and the set temperature if the temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature.

[0073] The second control unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source to provide heating independently according to the heating demand.

[0074] In one embodiment, the separate heating unit 230 includes a judgment subunit and a demand determination unit.

[0075] The judgment subunit is used to determine whether the temperature difference between the set temperature and the current indoor temperature is greater than a first preset temperature and less than a second preset temperature.

[0076] The demand determination unit is used to determine that the heating demand is a low heating demand if the temperature is high, and to determine that the heating demand is a high heating demand if the temperature is greater than the second preset temperature.

[0077] In one embodiment, the separate heating unit 230 includes a third control unit and a fourth control unit.

[0078] The third control unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment to heat independently if the heating demand is low.

[0079] The fourth control unit is used to control the third-party heat source to heat the system separately if the heating demand is high.

[0080] In one embodiment, the separate heating unit 230 includes a fifth control unit and a stop unit.

[0081] The fifth control unit is used to control the third-party heat source to heat independently if the current outdoor temperature is lower than the preset equilibrium point temperature.

[0082] The stop unit is used to control the third-party heat source to stop heating when the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is greater than a preset third preset temperature.

[0083] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the specific implementation process of the above-mentioned air conditioner and third-party heat source linkage heating device 200 and each unit can be referred to the corresponding description in the foregoing method embodiments. For the sake of convenience and brevity, it will not be repeated here.

[0084] The aforementioned air conditioning and third-party heat source linkage heating device can be implemented as a computer program, which can, for example... Figure 9 It runs on the computer device shown.

[0085] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a schematic block diagram of a computer device provided in an embodiment of this application. The computer device 500 can be a terminal or a server. The terminal can be an electronic device with communication functions, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, personal digital assistant, or wearable device. The server can be a standalone server or a server cluster composed of multiple servers.

[0086] See Figure 9 The computer device 500 includes a processor 502, a memory, and a network interface 505 connected via a system bus 501. The memory may include a non-volatile storage medium 503 and internal memory 504.

[0087] The non-volatile storage medium 503 may store an operating system 5031 and a computer program 5032. The computer program 5032 includes program instructions that, when executed, cause the processor 502 to perform a method for coordinated heating between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source.

[0088] The processor 502 provides computing and control capabilities to support the operation of the entire computer device 500.

[0089] The internal memory 504 provides an environment for the operation of the computer program 5032 in the non-volatile storage medium 503. When the computer program 5032 is executed by the processor 502, the processor 502 can execute a method for coordinated heating of an air conditioner and a third-party heat source.

[0090] This network interface 505 is used for network communication with other devices. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 9 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the computer device 500 to which the present application is applied. The specific computer device 500 may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0091] The processor 502 is used to run a computer program 5032 stored in a memory to implement the steps of the above method.

[0092] It should be understood that in the embodiments of this application, the processor 502 may be a central processing unit (CPU), or it may be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0093] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program includes program instructions and can be stored in a storage medium, which is a computer-readable storage medium. The program instructions are executed by at least one processor in the computer system to implement the process steps of the embodiments of the above methods.

[0094] Therefore, the present invention also provides a storage medium. This storage medium can be a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium stores a computer program, wherein the computer program includes program instructions. When executed by a processor, the program instructions cause the processor to perform the steps of the method described above.

[0095] The storage medium can be any computer-readable storage medium capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, portable hard drive, read-only memory (ROM), magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0096] 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, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. 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 implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of this invention.

[0097] In the several embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of each unit is merely a logical functional division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0098] The steps in the method of this invention can be adjusted, merged, or reduced in order according to actual needs. The units in the device of this invention can be merged, divided, or reduced according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0099] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a terminal, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0100] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for coordinated heating between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, characterized in that, include: Determine the current heating mode based on the received control information; If the current heating mode is linked heating, then the air conditioning equipment and the third-party heat source are linked for heating based on the obtained current indoor temperature and the set temperature, including: If the current heating mode is linked heating, then control the air conditioning equipment to heat; The heating demand is assessed based on the temperature difference between the current indoor temperature and the set temperature to determine the current heating demand. According to the heating demand, the corresponding third-party start time is matched with the preset demand time relationship table. The third-party heat source is activated when the air conditioning equipment heats up to the time when the third party is activated. Obtain the heating temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; If the heating temperature difference is greater than the preset heating difference and the duration exceeds the preset duration, and the air conditioning equipment stops heating, then the third-party heat source is turned on to provide heating. If the current heating mode is standalone heating, then the air conditioning unit or the third-party heat source is controlled to provide standalone heating based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the acquired outdoor temperature, including: Determine whether the current outdoor temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature; If the temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current heating demand is determined based on the indoor temperature and the set temperature. The air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source can be controlled to provide heating according to the heating demand. If the current outdoor temperature is lower than the preset equilibrium point temperature, then the third-party heat source is controlled to heat the room independently. When the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is less than a preset third temperature, the third-party heat source is controlled to stop heating.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the current heating demand based on the indoor temperature and the set temperature includes: Determine whether the temperature difference between the set temperature and the current indoor temperature is greater than the first preset temperature and less than the second preset temperature; If so, the heating demand is determined to be low heating demand; if it is greater than the second preset temperature, the heating demand is determined to be high heating demand.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source to provide heating based on the heating demand includes: If the heating demand is low, then control the air conditioning equipment to heat only; If the heating demand is high, then the third-party heat source is controlled to provide heating independently.

4. A linkage heating device between an air conditioner and a third-party heat source, characterized in that, include: The heating determination unit is used to determine the current heating mode based on the received control information. The linkage heating unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment and the third-party heat source to perform linkage heating based on the current indoor temperature and the set temperature if the current heating mode is linkage heating. The linkage heating unit includes: The first control unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment to perform heating if the current heating mode is linkage heating; The demand assessment unit is used to assess the heating demand based on the temperature difference between the current indoor temperature and the set temperature, and to determine the current heating demand. The matching unit is used to match the corresponding third-party start time in a preset demand time relationship table according to the heating demand; The first activation unit is used to activate the third-party heat source when the air conditioning equipment heats up to the third-party activation time. A temperature difference acquisition unit is used to acquire the heating temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; The second activation unit is used to activate the third-party heat source to provide heating if the heating temperature difference is greater than a preset heating difference and the duration exceeds a preset duration, and the air conditioning equipment stops heating. A separate heating unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source to heat independently based on the preset equilibrium point temperature, the current indoor temperature, and the acquired outdoor temperature if the current heating mode is separate heating. The separate heating unit includes: The judgment unit is used to determine whether the current outdoor temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature; A determining unit is used to determine the current heating demand based on the indoor temperature and the set temperature if the temperature is greater than the preset equilibrium point temperature. The second control unit is used to control the air conditioning equipment or the third-party heat source to perform heating independently according to the heating demand. The fifth control unit is used to control the third-party heat source to heat independently if the current outdoor temperature is lower than the preset equilibrium point temperature. The stop unit is used to control the third-party heat source to stop heating when the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is greater than a preset third preset temperature.

5. A computer device, characterized in that, The computer device includes a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, and the processor executing the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-3.

6. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a computer program, which includes program instructions that, when executed by a processor, can implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-3.

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