Air conditioner humidification water tank anti-freezing control method, air conditioning system and computer readable storage medium

By combining water level and temperature sensors, the freezing status of the humidification water tank is accurately identified, solving the problem of malfunction in the existing antifreeze control of air conditioning humidification water tanks. This enables rapid and accurate antifreeze treatment, improving user experience and energy efficiency.

CN119374197BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411821069.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-11

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Technical Problem

The existing air conditioner humidifier water tank antifreeze control method relies on a single temperature sensor, which is prone to misoperation, resulting in inaccurate antifreeze control and affecting user comfort and safety.

Method used

By combining water level and temperature sensors, the freezing status of the humidification tank can be accurately identified by judging changes in water level and whether the water temperature exceeds the preset freezing temperature. The heater can then be activated to thaw the tank based on the degree of freezing.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid and precise antifreeze treatment of the humidification water tank, improving user experience comfort and saving energy.

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Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner humidification water tank anti-freezing control method, an air conditioner system and a computer readable storage medium, the air conditioner humidification water tank anti-freezing control method comprises the following steps: the humidification function is started to run, and a water level sensor acquires the real-time water level of the humidification water tank; whether the real-time water level changes is judged, if not, a temperature sensor acquires the real-time water temperature of the humidification water tank; whether the real-time water temperature is greater than a preset freezing temperature is judged, if not, a heater is started and runs for a preset heating duration.The air conditioner humidification water tank anti-freezing control method can accurately identify and judge the freezing condition of the humidification water tank, so that the anti-freezing treatment of the humidification water tank can be effectively, quickly and accurately started, energy is saved, and the user experience comfort is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to an air conditioning humidifier water tank antifreeze control method, an air conditioning system implementing this method, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioning system, also known as an air conditioner, is a device that uses artificial means to regulate and control parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airflow within a building or structure. Nowadays, in addition to the basic functions of cooling and heating, the humidification performance of air conditioners is receiving increasing attention.

[0003] In cold weather, the use of air conditioning or gas heating systems can lead to a drier indoor environment. This dryness can cause dry skin and respiratory discomfort, compromising user comfort and directly impacting their health. While air conditioning humidifiers are used to maintain appropriate humidity, the cold ambient temperature may fall below the freezing point of water, causing the water in the humidifier tank to freeze and posing a safety hazard.

[0004] Existing methods for preventing freezing in air conditioner humidifier water tanks use a temperature sensor located at a specific point in the tank to detect the current temperature of the water. When the temperature reaches the anti-freezing temperature, the water is heated to prevent freezing. However, this method relies solely on the temperature sensor's location to determine freezing status. Because the sensor's position is limited, the detected temperature cannot accurately represent the temperature at various points within the tank. This leads to potential malfunctions and compromises the overall accuracy of the anti-freezing control system. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a method for controlling the antifreeze of an air conditioning humidifier water tank. This method can accurately identify and determine the freezing status of the humidifier water tank, thereby effectively and quickly activating the antifreeze treatment, saving energy, and ultimately improving user comfort.

[0006] The second objective of this invention is to provide an air conditioning system that implements the above-described air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method.

[0007] A third objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium for implementing the above-described air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method.

[0008] To achieve the first objective of this invention, the present invention provides a method for preventing freezing of an air conditioning humidifier water tank. The air conditioning system includes an air conditioner and a humidifier water tank connected to the air conditioner. The humidifier water tank is equipped with a water level sensor, a temperature sensor, and a heater. The method for preventing freezing of the air conditioning humidifier water tank includes: activating the humidification function; the water level sensor acquiring the real-time water level of the humidifier water tank; determining whether there is a change in the real-time water level; if not, the temperature sensor acquiring the real-time water temperature of the humidifier water tank. Determine real-time water temperature Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If not, the heater will turn on and run for the preset heating time.

[0009] As can be seen from the above scheme, the air conditioner humidifier water tank antifreeze control method of the present invention first preliminarily identifies whether the water in the humidifier water tank is freezing by judging whether there is a change in the real-time water level, and then judges the real-time water temperature. Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? This allows for accurate identification and judgment of the freezing status of the humidifier water tank. Based on the freezing phenomenon of the water in the humidifier water tank, the heater can be activated and run for a preset heating time. This effectively and quickly and accurately activates the antifreeze treatment for the humidifier water tank, saving energy and improving user comfort.

[0010] A preferred solution is when the following conditions are met: At that time, the heater is turned on and runs for the first preset heating time, during which... This is the first preset temperature.

[0011] A further proposed solution is to set the first preset heating time to 30 minutes; and / or, to set a preset freezing temperature. The temperature is 2°C; and / or, the first preset temperature. The temperature is -5℃.

[0012] A further solution is to, when the conditions are met... At that time, the heater is turned on and runs for the second preset heating time, during which... The second preset temperature is set to a second preset heating time that is longer than the first preset heating time.

[0013] A further proposed solution is to set the second preset heating time to 1 hour; and / or, the second preset temperature... The temperature is -10℃.

[0014] A further solution is to, when the conditions are met... When the heater is turned on, it runs for a third preset heating time, which is longer than the second preset heating time.

[0015] A further proposed solution is to preset the heating time to 2 hours.

[0016] A further approach is to use a temperature sensor to obtain the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank if a change in the real-time water level is detected. And determine the real-time water temperature Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If not, the heater will turn on and run for the preset heating time; if yes, the humidification function will be executed normally; and / or, the real-time water temperature will be determined. Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If so, a water shortage warning will be issued for the humidifier tank.

[0017] To achieve the second objective of this invention, this invention provides an air conditioning system, including an air conditioner with a circuit board and a humidifying water tank connected to the air conditioner. The circuit board is provided with a processor and a memory. The memory stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements each step of the above-mentioned air conditioning humidifying water tank antifreeze control method.

[0018] To achieve the third objective of this invention, this invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the various steps of the above-described air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of an embodiment of the air conditioner humidification water tank antifreeze control method of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the specific execution step S24 in the embodiment of the air conditioner humidification water tank antifreeze control method of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Example of an air conditioner humidifier water tank antifreeze control method:

[0023] The air conditioning system in this embodiment includes an air conditioner and a humidifying water tank connected to the air conditioner. The humidifying water tank is equipped with a water level sensor, a temperature sensor, and a heater.

[0024] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the air conditioner humidification water tank antifreeze control method in this embodiment. Figure 2 This is a detailed flowchart of steps S22 and S24 in the air conditioner humidifier water tank antifreeze control method of this embodiment. The air conditioner humidifier water tank antifreeze control method of this embodiment includes receiving signals sent by a remote control or similar device, and performing the following specific steps.

[0025] First, execute step S11 to start the air conditioning system.

[0026] Then, step S12 is executed to obtain the indoor ambient humidity.

[0027] Next, step S13 is executed, which sends an optional instruction to the user to indicate whether they are satisfied with the indoor humidity. If yes, that is, the user is satisfied with the indoor humidity, then step S14 is executed, and the humidification function is not turned on; if no, that is, the user is not satisfied with the indoor humidity, then step S15 is executed, and the humidification function is turned on.

[0028] After step S15 is executed to turn on and run the humidification function, step S16 is executed, and the water level sensor obtains the real-time water level of the humidification water tank.

[0029] Then, step S17 is executed to determine whether there is a change in the real-time water level of the humidification tank obtained by the water level sensor. If yes, it means that at least part of the water in the humidification tank has not been frozen, and step S18 is executed; if no, it means that all the water in the humidification tank may have been frozen, and step S21 is executed.

[0030] If, in step S17, it is determined that the real-time water level in the humidification tank obtained by the water level sensor is unchanged, it indicates that the water in the humidification tank may have been completely frozen. Then, step S21 is executed, and the temperature sensor obtains the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank. .

[0031] Next, step S22 is executed to determine the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank obtained by the temperature sensor. Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If so, it means that the water in the humidifying water tank is not frozen, but there is a water shortage. Then, step S23 is executed to issue a water shortage warning for the humidifying water tank. If not, it means that all the water in the humidifying water tank is indeed frozen. Then, step S24 is executed, the heater is turned on and runs for a preset heating time to heat and thaw the frozen water in the humidifying water tank. After the preset heating time is reached, the heater is turned off, and then step S20 is executed to perform the humidification function normally.

[0032] When step S17 determines that the water level sensor detects a change in the real-time water level of the humidification tank, it indicates that at least some of the water in the humidification tank is not frozen. If there is a possibility that some water may be frozen, then step S18 is executed, whereby the temperature sensor detects the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank. Then, step S19 is executed to determine the real-time water temperature of the humidification water tank obtained by the temperature sensor. Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If so, it means that the water in the humidification tank is not frozen, and step S20 is executed to perform the humidification function normally. If not, it means that some water is indeed frozen, and step S24 is executed, the heater is turned on and runs for a preset heating time to heat and thaw the frozen water in the humidification tank. After the preset heating time is reached, the heater is turned off, and then step S20 is executed to perform the humidification function normally.

[0033] In this embodiment, the heater uses a PID control algorithm to adjust its power based on the set temperature and the current temperature, ensuring the water temperature remains stable within the target range. When the water temperature exceeds the set upper limit, the heater power is automatically cut off to prevent safety hazards.

[0034] In this embodiment, the air conditioning humidifier water tank antifreeze control method, specifically, executes step S221 to determine whether the condition is met during step S24. If so, proceed to step S241; otherwise, proceed to step S222. Wherein, This is the first preset temperature.

[0035] In step S221, it is determined that the condition is satisfied. At this time, step S241 is executed, the heater is turned on and runs for a first preset heating time. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first preset heating time is 30 minutes, and the preset freezing temperature is... The first preset temperature in this embodiment is 2℃. The temperature is -5℃, thus the temperature sensor obtains the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank. In satisfying When the water temperature is set to 30 degrees Celsius, it indicates that the water in the humidifier tank is in a preliminary frozen state. The heater is turned on and operates for 30 minutes according to the set temperature and the current temperature. This will thaw the water in the humidifier tank and ensure that the water temperature is stable within the target range, thus quickly activating the antifreeze treatment for the humidifier tank and saving energy.

[0036] In step S221, it is determined that the condition is not met. If so, proceed to step S222 to determine whether the condition is met. If so, proceed to step S242; otherwise, proceed to step S223. Wherein, The second preset temperature is set to a second preset heating time that is longer than the first preset heating time.

[0037] In step S222, it is determined that the condition is satisfied. At this time, step S242 is executed, the heater is turned on and runs for the second preset heating time. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second preset heating time is 1 hour, and the second preset temperature is... The temperature is -10℃, thus the temperature sensor obtains the real-time water temperature of the humidification water tank. In satisfying When the temperature is set to 100°C, it indicates that the water in the humidifier tank is in a moderately frozen state. The heater is turned on and runs for 1 hour with the power adjusted according to the set temperature and the current temperature. This will thaw the water in the humidifier tank and ensure that the water temperature is stable within the target range, thus quickly activating the antifreeze treatment for the humidifier tank and saving energy.

[0038] In step S222, it is determined that the condition is not met. When the condition is met, proceed to step S223 to determine whether the condition is satisfied. If so, step S243 is executed, the heater is turned on and runs for a third preset heating time, wherein the third preset heating time is longer than the second preset heating time. Specifically, in this embodiment, the third preset heating time is 2 hours, so that the temperature sensor obtains the real-time water temperature of the humidification water tank. In satisfying When the temperature is set to 37 degrees Celsius, it indicates that the water in the humidifier tank is in a deep frozen state. The heater is turned on and runs for 2 hours according to the set temperature and the current temperature to thaw the water in the humidifier tank and ensure that the water temperature is stable within the target range. This quickly activates the antifreeze treatment for the humidifier tank and saves energy.

[0039] In this embodiment, the air conditioner humidifier water tank antifreeze control method first identifies whether the water in the humidifier water tank is freezing by judging whether there is a change in the real-time water level, and then judges the real-time water temperature. Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? This allows for accurate identification and judgment of the freezing status of the humidifier water tank. Based on the freezing phenomenon of the water in the humidifier water tank, the heater can be activated and run for a preset heating time. This effectively and quickly and accurately activates the antifreeze treatment for the humidifier water tank, saving energy and improving user comfort.

[0040] Air conditioning system example:

[0041] The air conditioning system in this embodiment includes an air conditioner with a circuit board and a humidifying water tank connected to the air conditioner. The circuit board is equipped with a processor and a memory. The memory stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements each step of the above-mentioned air conditioning humidifying water tank antifreeze control method.

[0042] For example, a computer program can be divided into one or more modules, one or more of which are stored in memory and executed by a processor to complete the various modules of the present invention. One or more modules can be a series of computer program instruction segments capable of performing a specific function, which describe the execution process of the computer program in a terminal device.

[0043] The processor referred to in this invention can be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or 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. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The processor is the control center of an electrical appliance, connecting all parts of the appliance through various interfaces and lines.

[0044] Memory can be used to store computer programs and / or modules. The processor implements various functions of an electrical appliance by running or executing the computer programs and / or modules stored in the memory, and by accessing data stored in the memory. Memory can mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area can store the operating system, at least one application program required for a function, etc.; the data storage area can store data created based on the use of the electrical appliance, etc. Furthermore, memory can include high-speed random access memory, and can also include non-volatile memory, such as hard disks, RAM, plug-in hard disks, smart media cards (SMC), secure digital cards (SD cards), flash cards, at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

[0045] Examples of computer-readable storage media:

[0046] If the computer program stored in the memory of the air conditioning system is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, all or part of the processes in the above-described embodiments of the present invention can also be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. This computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed by a processor, it can implement the various steps of the above-described air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method.

[0047] Computer programs include computer program code, which can be in the form of source code, object code, executable files, or certain intermediate forms. Computer-readable media can include: any entity or device capable of carrying computer program code, recording media, USB flash drives, portable hard drives, magnetic disks, optical disks, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrical carrier signals, telecommunication signals, and software distribution media, etc. It should be noted that the content included in computer-readable media can be appropriately added to or subtracted according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice in a jurisdiction. For example, in some jurisdictions, according to legislation and patent practice, computer-readable media may not include electrical carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0048] The above embodiments are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles of the present invention in accordance with the claims of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention patent application.

Claims

1. A method for preventing freezing of an air conditioning humidifier water tank, wherein the air conditioning system includes an air conditioner and a humidifier water tank connected to the air conditioner, the humidifier water tank being equipped with a water level sensor, a temperature sensor, and a heater, characterized in that, The method for preventing freezing of the air conditioning humidification water tank includes: When the humidification function is activated, the water level sensor acquires the real-time water level of the humidification water tank. The system determines whether the real-time water level has changed; if not, the temperature sensor acquires the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank. ; Determine the real-time water temperature Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If not, the heater is turned on and runs for a preset heating time.

2. The air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: When satisfied At that time, the heater is turned on and runs for a first preset heating time, wherein This is the first preset temperature.

3. The air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first preset heating time is 30 minutes; And / or, the preset freezing temperature It is 2℃; And / or, the first preset temperature The temperature is -5℃.

4. The air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: When satisfied At that time, the heater is turned on and runs for a second preset heating time, wherein The second preset temperature is greater than the first preset heating time.

5. The air conditioning humidifier water tank antifreeze control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second preset heating time is 1 hour; And / or, the second preset temperature The temperature is -10℃.

6. The air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the condition is satisfied When the heater is turned on, it operates for a third preset heating duration, which is longer than the second preset heating duration.

7. The air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The third preset heating time is 2 hours.

8. The air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: If a change in the real-time water level is detected, the temperature sensor acquires the real-time water temperature of the humidification tank. And determine the real-time water temperature Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If not, the heater will be turned on and run for the preset heating time; if yes, the humidification function will be performed normally. And / or, in determining the real-time water temperature Is it greater than the preset freezing temperature? If so, a water shortage warning will be issued for the humidifier tank.

9. An air conditioning system, characterized in that, The device includes an air conditioner with a circuit board and a humidifying water tank connected to the air conditioner. The circuit board is equipped with a processor and a memory. The memory stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements each step of the air conditioner humidifying water tank antifreeze control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements each step of the air conditioning humidification water tank antifreeze control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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