Air conditioner and sweeper interconnection control method and device and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to an interconnection control method and device for an air conditioner and a sweeper and the air conditioner. The air conditioner is provided with a first humidifying device used for humidifying airflow. The interconnection control method comprises the following steps: receiving a humidification trigger signal for indicating that an indoor environment space needs to be humidified; calculating the humidity difference between the actually measured environment humidity and the preset environment humidity of the indoor environment space; if the humidity difference is smaller than or equal to the preset humidity threshold value, the indoor environment space is humidified through a first humidifying device; and if the humidity difference is greater than a preset humidity threshold value, starting a washing and mopping mode of the sweeper so as to realize humidification of the indoor environment space by washing and mopping the ground in the indoor environment space. Through interconnection of the air conditioner and the sweeper, an appropriate humidification mode is reasonably selected to humidify the indoor environment space according to different humidification requirements, the humidification effect is better, the intelligent degree is higher, and the overall humidification scheme is more reasonable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to an interconnection control method and device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, and the air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] As users' requirements for quality of life become higher and higher, more and more families will have both air conditioners and sweeping robots. Among them, air conditioners are mainly used to adjust indoor temperature and indoor humidity, and sweeping robots are mainly used to clean the floor, thereby improving the comfort of life.

[0003] In order to further enrich the functions of sweeping robots, some existing sweeping robots also have the function of humidifying air. Although some air conditioners and sweeping robots have humidification functions, the humidification of air conditioners and sweeping robots are independent of each other and have no connection. They cannot optimize the structure, let alone the indoor environment humidification plan, which may cause repeated humidification or the humidification function of a certain appliance to be shelved. Summary of the invention

[0004] An object of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one defect of the prior art and to provide an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine so as to intelligently and reasonably select an air conditioner or a sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space.

[0005] A further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to improve the rationality of the settings of the humidification operation and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine.

[0006] The second aspect of the present invention aims to provide an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, so as to intelligently and reasonably select an air conditioner or a sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention aims to provide an air conditioner having the above interconnection control device.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, wherein the air conditioner and the sweeping machine are in the same indoor environment space, and the air conditioner has a first humidifying device for humidifying airflow; and

[0009] The interconnection control method comprises:

[0010] Receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0011] Calculating the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity;

[0012] If the humidity difference is less than or equal to a preset humidity threshold, humidifying the indoor environment space by using the first humidifying device; and

[0013] If the humidity difference is greater than the preset humidity threshold, the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine is started to humidify the indoor environment space by washing and mopping the floor in the indoor environment space.

[0014] Optionally, the sweeping machine is provided with a second water tank for storing water; and

[0015] After starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0016] Obtaining the remaining water amount in the second water storage tank;

[0017] When the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, it is judged whether the sweeping machine has completed the washing and mopping work on the ground; wherein the preset self-cleaning water volume is the water volume required for the sweeping machine to self-clean its washing and mopping mechanism;

[0018] If so, the wash-mop mode is stopped, and a self-cleaning operation for cleaning the wash-mop mechanism is performed.

[0019] Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises a first water storage tank for providing humidification water to the first humidifying device, and when the sweeper is in a preset position, the first water storage tank is used to replenish water to the second water storage tank; and

[0020] If the sweeper has not completed the floor washing and mopping operation when the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, then obtaining the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank;

[0021] If the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank is greater than or equal to the preset self-cleaning water volume, controlling the sweeper to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode;

[0022] If the remaining water amount in the first water storage tank is less than the preset self-cleaning water amount, determining the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeping machine and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine; and

[0023] The washing and mopping mode is selectively continued or stopped according to the determined priority.

[0024] Optionally, when the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank is greater than or equal to the preset self-cleaning water volume, after controlling the sweeping machine to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0025] After the water in the second water tank is used up, or after the sweeper completes the washing and mopping work on the ground, the washing and mopping mode is stopped.

[0026] Optionally, the step of selectively continuing to execute the wash and mop mode or stopping the wash and mop mode according to the determined priority includes:

[0027] If the priority of the humidification operation is higher than the priority of the self-cleaning operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode, and after the washing and mopping mode is completed, a cleaning prompt message is issued to indicate that the washing and mopping mechanism of the sweeping machine needs to be cleaned;

[0028] If the priority of the self-cleaning operation is higher than the priority of the humidification operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to stop the washing and mopping mode, and the current humidity value in the indoor environment space is obtained, and the current humidity value is displayed or sent to a terminal device connected to the air conditioner or the sweeping machine.

[0029] Optionally, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, a cavity is formed in the indoor unit casing at the lower end thereof, and an entrance and exit connected to the cavity are opened on the indoor unit casing to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the entrance and exit; the first water storage tank is configured to be movably arranged in the indoor unit casing, and has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device, and a second state of being supported on the sweeper to replenish water for the second water storage tank; wherein

[0030] After stopping the washing and mopping mode, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0031] Controlling the sweeping machine to enter the housing of the indoor unit;

[0032] adjusting the first water storage tank to the second state so as to replenish the second water storage tank with water; and

[0033] The washing and mopping mechanism is cleaned by using the water in the second water storage tank.

[0034] Optionally, the sweeper is provided with a second water tank for storing water; the air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, and a first water tank for providing humidification water for the first humidifying device, the indoor unit casing is formed with a cavity located at its lower end, and the indoor unit casing is provided with an entrance and exit connected to the cavity to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the entrance and exit; the first water tank is configured to be movably arranged in the indoor unit casing, and has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device, and a second state of being supported on the sweeper to replenish water for the second water tank; wherein

[0035] The step of humidifying the indoor environment space by the first humidifying device comprises:

[0036] The first water storage tank is controlled to be in the first state, and the first humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation.

[0037] Optionally, before controlling the first water storage tank to be in the first state, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0038] Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the first water storage tank;

[0039] If not, controlling the first water storage tank to be in the first state;

[0040] If so, adjusting the first water storage tank to the second state when the sweeping machine is in the cavity, so that the first water storage tank is supported on the sweeping machine;

[0041] Control the sweeping machine to carry the first water storage tank and move them out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing;

[0042] The user is prompted to add water to the first water storage tank.

[0043] Optionally, after prompting the user to add water to the first water tank, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0044] If the weight in the first water tank does not change after a first preset time, controlling the sweeper to return to the cavity; and

[0045] Adjust the first water storage tank to the first state.

[0046] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, comprising:

[0047] A processor and a memory, wherein a machine executable program is stored in the memory, and when the machine executable program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method described in any of the above schemes.

[0048] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0049] A first humidifying device, for humidifying the airflow; and

[0050] An interconnection control device according to any of the above solutions.

[0051] The interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine provided by the present invention is designed on the basis that the air conditioner has a first humidifying device and the sweeping machine has a washing and mopping mode. When the sweeping machine executes the washing and mopping mode, it will first spray water on the ground, and then perform operations such as sweeping and mopping. Therefore, when the sweeping machine executes the washing and mopping mode, the indoor environment space can be effectively humidified. In addition, since the movement trajectory of the sweeping machine in the indoor environment space is widely distributed and relatively uniform, the humidification efficiency of the indoor environment space using the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine is higher. To this end, when the interconnection control method of the present invention receives a humidification trigger signal, it first calculates the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity. When the humidity difference is small, it is more reasonable to choose to humidify the indoor environment space through the first humidifying device of the air conditioner. This is because the humidification degree and humidification range of the air conditioner are also subject to certain restrictions due to the position limitation of the air conditioner, so it is more suitable for the situation where the humidification degree is not required. When the humidity difference is large, choose to start the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space more efficiently. The present invention interconnects the air conditioner and the sweeper to achieve reasonable selection of appropriate humidification methods to humidify the indoor environment space when different humidification needs are met, thereby achieving better humidification effect, higher intelligence, and a more reasonable overall humidification solution.

[0052] Furthermore, since the sweeper needs water for both the washing and mopping mode and the self-cleaning of the washing and mopping mechanism due to humidification requirements, when the remaining water in the second water tank on the sweeper is small, it is necessary to arrange humidification or self-cleaning reasonably. To this end, the present application continues to monitor the remaining water in the second water tank after starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeper. When the remaining water reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, if the washing and mopping work has been completed, the washing and mopping mode is stopped immediately to leave enough water to clean the washing and mopping mechanism, which will not excessively humidify the indoor environment space and ensure that the washing and mopping mechanism can be cleaned in time.

[0053] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0054] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0055] Figure 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 2is a schematic flow chart of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 3 and Figure 4 They are schematic structural diagrams of an indoor unit of an air conditioner in different states according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic enlarged view of the middle portion A;

[0059] Figure 6 is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnection control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 7 is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The present invention firstly provides an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, which can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, provide a scenario of interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence.

[0062] Specifically, the sweeping machine and the air conditioner are in the same indoor environment space, so that the air conditioner and the sweeping machine can work together to jointly improve the intelligent experience of users in the indoor environment space.

[0063] It should be noted that the methods of the following embodiments of the present invention are all described from the side of the interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, that is, the relevant steps are executed by the control device. In addition, the premise for implementing the following embodiments of the present invention is that the air conditioner and the sweeping machine are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine can be provided between the air conditioner and the sweeping machine, through which signals sent by the air conditioner and the sweeping machine can be received, and signals can be sent to the air conditioner and the sweeping machine. The control device can be provided separately or inside the air conditioner.

[0064] The sweeping machine in this embodiment has the characteristic of intelligence, precisely because it can send signals to the control device as mentioned above, and can receive signals sent by the control device. Specifically, it can be realized by setting a controller on the sweeping machine. Similarly, the air conditioner can also be provided with its own controller, so that it can send signals to the control device and receive signals sent by the control device.

[0065] The interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine provided by the present invention is designed on the basis that the air conditioner has a first humidifying device and the sweeping machine has a washing and mopping mode.

[0066] Specifically, when the air conditioner is in humidification mode, the first humidifying device is used to humidify the airflow sent out by the indoor unit of the air conditioner, thereby indirectly humidifying the indoor environment space. When the sweeping machine is in washing and mopping mode, it will first spray water on the ground, and then perform sweeping and mopping operations. Therefore, when the sweeping machine is in washing and mopping mode, the indoor environment space can be effectively humidified.

[0067] In particular, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine of the present invention includes:

[0068] Receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0069] Calculate the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity and the preset ambient humidity of the indoor environment space;

[0070] If the humidity difference is less than or equal to a preset humidity threshold, humidifying the indoor environment space by a first humidifying device; and

[0071] If the humidity difference is greater than a preset humidity threshold, the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine is started to humidify the indoor environment space by washing and mopping the floor in the indoor environment space.

[0072] Since the position of the air conditioner is fixed, the humidification effect of the air conditioner when executing the humidification mode through the first humidification device is limited; the movement trajectory of the sweeping machine in the indoor environment space is distributed widely and evenly, so the humidification efficiency of the indoor environment space is higher using the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine.

[0073] To this end, when the interconnection control method of the present invention receives a humidification trigger signal, it first calculates the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity. When the humidity difference is small, it is more reasonable to choose to humidify the indoor environment space through the first humidification device of the air conditioner. This is because the humidification degree and humidification range of the air conditioner are also subject to certain restrictions due to the location limitation of the air conditioner. Therefore, it is more suitable for situations where the humidification degree is not required. When the humidity difference is large, it is selected to start the washing and mopping mode of the sweeper to humidify the indoor environment space more efficiently.

[0074] The present invention interconnects the air conditioner and the sweeper to achieve reasonable selection of appropriate humidification methods to humidify the indoor environment space when different humidification needs are met, thereby achieving better humidification effect, higher intelligence, and a more reasonable overall humidification solution.

[0075] Specifically, Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , the interconnection control method of the present invention comprises:

[0076] Step S10, receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0077] Step S20, calculating the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity;

[0078] Step S30, determining whether the humidity difference is greater than a preset humidity threshold; if so, proceeding to step S40; if not, proceeding to step S50;

[0079] Step S40, starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space by washing and mopping the floor in the indoor environment space; and

[0080] Step S50: humidifying the indoor environment space by using a first humidifying device.

[0081] In some embodiments, the humidification trigger signal may be generated in the following manner:

[0082] Obtain the measured ambient humidity in the indoor environment space;

[0083] If the actual measured ambient humidity is lower than the preset humidity value, a humidification trigger signal is automatically generated.

[0084] In other embodiments, the humidification trigger signal may also be generated when the user inputs a humidification start instruction via a remote controller or a touch screen.

[0085] In some other embodiments, the humidification trigger signal may also be automatically generated when the current time reaches the set humidification time set by the user.

[0086] In some embodiments, the sweeping machine is provided with a second water tank for storing water. After starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0087] Obtaining the remaining water amount in the second water storage tank;

[0088] When the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, it is determined whether the sweeping machine has completed the washing and mopping work on the ground; wherein the preset self-cleaning water volume is the water volume required for the sweeping machine to self-clean its washing and mopping mechanism;

[0089] If so, the wash-mop mode is stopped, and a self-cleaning operation for cleaning the wash-mop mechanism is performed.

[0090] It should be noted that the completion of the floor cleaning and mopping work by the sweeping machine means that the sweeping machine has completed the floor cleaning and mopping operation according to a preset path, or the measured humidity in the indoor environment space has reached a preset environment humidity.

[0091] Since the sweeper needs to use the water in the second water tank to execute the washing and mopping mode and self-clean the washing and mopping mechanism due to humidification requirements, when the remaining water in the second water tank on the sweeper is small, it is necessary to arrange humidification or self-cleaning reasonably. To this end, the present application continues to monitor the remaining water in the second water tank after starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeper. When the remaining water reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, if the washing and mopping work has been completed, the washing and mopping mode is stopped immediately to leave enough water to clean the washing and mopping mechanism, which will not excessively humidify the indoor environment space and ensure that the washing and mopping mechanism can be cleaned in time.

[0092] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further comprises a first water storage tank for providing humidification water for the first humidifying device, and when the sweeper is in a preset position, the first water storage tank is used to replenish water to the second water storage tank. That is, the first water storage tank in the air conditioner can provide humidification water for the first humidifying device and can also replenish water for the second water storage tank of the sweeper.

[0093] In these embodiments, if the sweeper has not completed the washing and mopping of the floor when the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0094] Obtaining the remaining water amount in the first water storage tank;

[0095] If the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank is greater than or equal to the preset self-cleaning water volume, the sweeping machine is controlled to continue to perform the washing and mopping mode;

[0096] If the remaining water amount in the first water storage tank is less than the preset self-cleaning water amount, determining the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeping machine and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine; and

[0097] The washing and mopping mode is selectively continued or stopped according to the determined priority.

[0098] Since the first water tank of the air conditioner can replenish water for the second water tank, when the remaining water in the second water tank is small and the washing and mopping work has not been completed, the present invention further detects the remaining water in the first water tank. If the remaining water in the first water tank is large, the sweeper can continue to execute the washing and mopping mode, and even if the water in the second water tank is consumed, the washing and mopping mechanism of the sweeper can be cleaned by the water in the first water tank. If the remaining water in the first water tank is small, it is necessary to determine the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeper and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeper according to the user's wishes or according to preset rules, and selectively give priority to continuing the washing and mopping mode or stopping the washing and mopping mode to meet the user's needs to the greatest extent.

[0099] Specifically, Figure 2is a schematic flow chart of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a sweeping machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 , the interconnection control method of the present invention comprises:

[0100] Step S10, receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified;

[0101] Step S20, calculating the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity;

[0102] Step S30, determining whether the humidity difference is greater than a preset humidity threshold; if so, proceeding to step S40; if not, proceeding to step S50;

[0103] Step S40, starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine to humidify the indoor environment space by washing and mopping the floor in the indoor environment space;

[0104] Step S50, humidifying the indoor environment space by a first humidifying device;

[0105] Step S61, obtaining the remaining water amount in the second water storage tank;

[0106] Step S62, determining whether the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume; if so, proceeding to step S63; if not, returning to step S61;

[0107] Step S63, determining whether the sweeping machine has completed the mopping and washing of the floor; if so, proceeding to step S64; if not, proceeding to step S65;

[0108] Step S64, stopping the washing and mopping mode, and performing a self-cleaning operation for cleaning the washing and mopping mechanism;

[0109] Step S65, obtaining the remaining water amount in the first water storage tank;

[0110] Step S66, determining whether the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank is less than the preset self-cleaning water volume; if so, proceeding to step S68; if not, proceeding to step S67;

[0111] Step S67, controlling the sweeping machine to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode;

[0112] Step S68, determining the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeping machine and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine; and

[0113] Step S69, selectively continuing the wash and mop mode or stopping the wash and mop mode according to the determined priority.

[0114] In some embodiments, a priority confirmation instruction can be sent to a terminal device connected to the air conditioner or the sweeping machine, and the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeping machine and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine can be determined based on the priority confirmation information fed back by the user through the terminal device.

[0115] In other embodiments, the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeping machine and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine may also be determined according to a preset rule. For example, when the humidity difference between the current ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity is less than a certain value, the priority of the humidification operation is lower than the priority of the self-cleaning operation; otherwise, the priority of the humidification operation is higher than the priority of the self-cleaning operation.

[0116] In some embodiments, when the remaining water volume in the first water tank is greater than or equal to the preset self-cleaning water volume, after controlling the sweeping machine to continue to perform the washing and mopping mode, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0117] After the water in the second water storage tank is used up, or after the sweeper completes the washing and mopping work on the ground, the washing and mopping mode is stopped.

[0118] That is, after step S67, the washing and mopping mode is stopped only when the water in the second water tank is used up or the sweeping machine completes the washing and mopping work on the ground.

[0119] In some embodiments, step S69 of selectively continuing to execute the washing and mopping mode or stopping the washing and mopping mode according to the determined priority may specifically include:

[0120] If the priority of the humidification operation is higher than the priority of the self-cleaning operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode, and after the washing and mopping mode is completed, a cleaning prompt message is issued to indicate that the washing and mopping mechanism of the sweeping machine needs to be cleaned;

[0121] If the priority of the self-cleaning operation is higher than the priority of the humidification operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to stop the washing and mopping mode, and the current humidity value in the indoor environment space is obtained, and the current humidity value is displayed or sent to a terminal device connected to the air conditioner or the sweeping machine.

[0122] If the priority of the humidification operation is higher than that of the self-cleaning operation, it means that the user prefers to continue to humidify the indoor environment space. At this time, the sweeper continues to perform the washing and mopping mode to meet the user's demand for space humidity. However, the remaining water in the first water tank and the second water tank is not enough to clean the washing and mopping mechanism of the sweeper. Therefore, the cleaning reminder message is sent at this time, which can facilitate the user to clean the washing and mopping mechanism in time through other means.

[0123] If the priority of the self-cleaning operation is higher than that of the humidification operation, it means that the user prefers to clean the washing and mopping mechanism. At this time, the sweeper stops the washing and mopping mode to leave enough water to clean the washing and mopping mechanism. However, the humidity in the indoor environment space may not meet the user's requirements at this time. Therefore, the current humidity value in the indoor environment space is conveyed to the user by displaying or pushing information so that the user can know the current humidity situation.

[0124] Figure 3 and Figure 4 Schematic diagrams of the indoor unit of an air conditioner in different states according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The figure also shows a sweeper 2. In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing 10 in addition to the first water storage tank 30 and the first humidifying device 20. A cavity 12 is formed in the indoor unit casing 10 at its lower end, and an inlet and outlet 13 connected to the cavity 12 is provided on the indoor unit casing 10 to allow the sweeper 2 to enter and exit the cavity 12 through the inlet and outlet 13. In particular, the first water storage tank 30 is configured to be movably arranged in the indoor unit casing 10, and has a first state in which it is supported inside the indoor unit casing 10 and separated from the sweeper 2 (see Figure 3 ) and a second state in which the second water tank 201 is replenished with water (see Figure 4 ).

[0125] In these embodiments, after stopping the washing and mopping mode, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0126] Control the sweeping machine 2 to enter the indoor unit casing 10;

[0127] Adjusting the first water storage tank 30 to a second state so as to replenish water for the second water storage tank 201; and

[0128] The washing and mopping mechanism is cleaned by using the water in the second water storage tank 201 .

[0129] The present invention breaks through the traditional design concept that the first water tank is fixed in the existing design. In particular, the first water tank 30 is arranged to be movable. The state switching of the first water tank 30 is realized through the movement of the first water tank 30, thereby realizing the function switching of the first water tank 30 to humidify water for the air conditioner or to replenish water for the second water tank 201. The complicated water supply pipeline is eliminated, the structure of the air conditioner is simplified, and many beneficial technical effects that surpass the existing technology are achieved.

[0130] It should be noted that the cleaning operation of the sweeping machine 2 on its washing and mopping mechanism can be performed inside the indoor unit casing 10 or outside the indoor unit casing 10 .

[0131] Further, the step S50 of humidifying the indoor environment space by the first humidifying device may specifically include:

[0132] The first water storage tank 30 is controlled to be in a first state, and the first humidifying device 20 is started to perform a humidifying operation.

[0133] In some embodiments, before controlling the first water storage tank to be in the first state, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0134] Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the first water storage tank 30;

[0135] If not, the first water storage tank 30 is controlled to be in the first state;

[0136] If yes, the first water tank 30 is adjusted to the second state when the sweeping machine 2 is in the cavity 12, so that the first water tank 30 is supported on the sweeping machine;

[0137] Control the sweeping machine 2 to carry the first water storage tank 30 and move them out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10;

[0138] The user is prompted to add water to the first water storage tank 30 .

[0139] That is to say, the sweeping machine 2 can also be moved out of the cavity 12 together with the first water tank 30 , so that it is convenient for the user to add water into the first water tank 30 .

[0140] The interconnection control method of the present invention does not prompt the user to manually add water when the first water tank 30 is short of water as in the prior art, but first adjusts the first water tank 30 to its second state when the sweeper 2 is in the cavity 12, so that the first water tank 30 is supported on the sweeper 2; then the sweeper 2 is controlled to carry the first water tank 30 and move out of the cavity 12 to the outside of the indoor unit casing 10, cleverly utilizing the moving function of the sweeper 2 to automatically bring the first water tank 30 that is short of water out of the indoor unit casing 10, exposing the first water tank 30 to the outside, making it convenient for the user to directly add water to the first water tank 30, thereby improving the convenience of adding water to the first water tank 30. In addition, the present invention does not require a complex water adding pipeline to be set on the indoor unit casing 10, and does not require the user to manually take out the first water tank 30, which not only simplifies the structure, but also simplifies the user's water adding operation, thereby improving the user's use experience.

[0141] Furthermore, after prompting the user to add water to the first water storage tank 30, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0142] If the weight in the first water storage tank 30 does not change after the first preset time, the sweeping machine 2 is controlled to return to the cavity 12; and

[0143] The first water storage tank 30 is adjusted to its first state.

[0144] After the sweeping machine 2 is equipped with the first water tank 30 and moved out of the indoor unit casing 10, the interconnection control method of the present invention further prompts the user to add water to the first water tank 30, and controls the sweeping machine 2 to return to the cavity 12 when the weight in the first water tank 30 no longer changes after a period of time, and uses the sweeping machine 2 to send the first water tank 30 back to the indoor unit casing 10, and adjusts the first water tank 30 to the first state to start the first humidifying device 20 to perform the humidification operation.

[0145] During the entire process of adding water to the first water tank 30, the user only needs to perform a simple water adding operation, and does not need to worry about the position change process such as taking out and resetting the first water tank 30, which has a high degree of intelligence. The present invention realizes the intelligent filling of the first water tank 30 by interconnecting the air conditioner and the sweeper 2, which has a high degree of intelligence.

[0146] In some embodiments, a humidification air duct 11 is formed in the indoor unit housing 10 above the cavity 12. The first water storage tank 30 is configured to move in a controlled manner in the up and down direction, so that it is in the first state when it moves upward into the humidification air duct 11, and in the second state when it moves downward onto the sweeper 2. That is, the first water storage tank 30 only needs to move linearly up and down to realize the mutual switching between its first state and the second state, and the movement mode is simple and easy to realize.

[0147] Specifically, when the first water storage tank 30 is in the first state, humidification water can be provided to the humidification air duct 11 .

[0148] Furthermore, the first humidifying device 20 is configured to humidify the airflow passing through the humidifying air duct 11 using the water in the water storage tank 30. Specifically, the specific structure and humidification method of the first humidifying device 20 can be any one of the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0149] Furthermore, the air conditioner 1 also includes a water tank driving device 40, which is used to drive the first water tank 30 to move up and down in a controlled manner, so that the state of the first water tank 30 can be automatically adjusted by the water tank driving device 40, which is convenient for intelligent control.

[0150] Specifically, the water tank driving device 40 is used to controllably drive the first water storage tank 30 to move linearly in the up and down directions, so as to simplify the structure of the water tank driving device 40 .

[0151] Figure 5 yes Figure 4Schematic enlarged view of the middle part A. In some embodiments, a water replenishment port 31 is provided at the bottom of the first water storage tank 30, and a water replenishment switch 32 is provided at the water replenishment port 31. The water replenishment switch 32 is configured to open the water replenishment port 31 when the first water storage tank 30 is in the second state to allow the water in the first water storage tank 30 to flow out to the second water storage tank 201 of the sweeping machine 2 through the water replenishment port 31, and to block the water replenishment port 31 after the first water storage tank 30 moves upward from the second state to prevent the water in the first water storage tank 30 from flowing out through the water replenishment port 31.

[0152] It should be noted that the water replenishment switch 32 may be a mechanical switch to open or block the water replenishment port 31 through the interaction of mechanical structures. The water replenishment switch 32 may also be an electrically controlled switch to open or block the water replenishment port 31 in a controlled manner.

[0153] In some embodiments, participating Figure 5 The water replenishment switch 32 may specifically include a base 321 , a top rod 322 and a valve plate 323 .

[0154] The base 321 is disposed at the bottom of the first water storage tank 30 and covers the water replenishment port 31, and a through hole 324 is opened in the middle of the base 321. Specifically, the base 321 can be located inside the first water storage tank 30 to cover the water replenishment port 31 from the inside of the water replenishment port 31. At this time, the base 321 can be tightly fitted with the inner bottom wall of the first water storage tank 30 located around the water replenishment port 31 to prevent the water in the first water storage tank 30 from leaking through the matching interface between the base 321 and the inner bottom wall of the first water storage tank 30. In other embodiments, the base 321 can also be located outside the first water storage tank 30 to cover the water replenishment port 31 from the outside of the water replenishment port 31. At this time, the base 321 can be tightly fitted with the outer bottom wall of the first water storage tank 30 located around the water replenishment port 31 to prevent the water in the first water storage tank 30 from leaking through the matching interface between the base 321 and the outer bottom wall of the first water storage tank 30.

[0155] The top rod 322 is configured to be movably disposed in the through hole 324 in the up-down direction. It can be understood that a gap is formed between the top rod 322 and the hole wall of the through hole 324, which not only allows the top rod 322 to move smoothly along the through hole 324, but also allows the water in the first water tank 30 to flow through the gap.

[0156] The valve plate 323 is disposed on the top rod 322 and is located on the inner side of the base 321 facing the inside of the first water storage tank 30 .

[0157] The top rod 322 is configured to abut against the limiting protrusion 202 on the second water tank 201 and move upward to allow the valve plate 323 to open the through hole 324 during the process of the first water tank 30 switching from the first state to the second state, and to move downward under the action of its own gravity and the pressure of water to allow the valve plate 323 to block the through hole 324 during the process of the first water tank 30 switching from the second state to the first state.

[0158] During the process of the first water tank 30 switching from the first state to the second state, the lower end of the push rod 322 abuts against the limit protrusion 202 on the second water tank 201. As the first water tank 30 continues to move downward, the base 321 continues to move downward with the first water tank 30, and the push rod 322 stops moving downward due to the abutment of the limit protrusion 202. The push rod 322 is gradually lifted by the limit protrusion 202, and the valve plate 323 on the push rod 322 is gradually separated from the base 321, thereby opening the through hole 324. The water in the first water tank 30 flows to the second water tank 201 through the through hole 324 and the water replenishment port 31 in turn, achieving the purpose of replenishing water for the second water tank 201.

[0159] During the process of the first water tank 30 switching from the second state to the first state, the lower end of the push rod 322 gradually separates from the limiting protrusion 202, and the upward pushing pressure on the push rod 322 from the limiting protrusion 202 disappears. Under the action of the gravity of the push rod 322 itself and the pressure of the water in the first water tank 30 on the push rod 322 and the valve plate 323, the push rod 322 moves downward relative to the first water tank 30 until the valve plate 323 fits with the base 321, thereby blocking the through hole 324 on the base 321 and preventing the water in the first water tank 30 from continuing to flow out.

[0160] Specifically, the base 321 may be provided with a convex edge 325 that is located around the through hole 324 and protrudes upward to form a sealing ring effect. The diameter of the valve plate 323 is larger than the diameter of the convex edge 325. When the first water storage tank 30 is in the first state, the valve plate 323 is tightly abutted against the convex edge 325, thereby improving the sealing effect between the valve plate 323 and the base 321.

[0161] In some embodiments, a guide plate 14 is provided at the entrance and exit 13, and the guide plate 14 is configured to open the entrance and exit 13 in a controlled manner when the sweeping machine 2 enters and exits the cavity 12. On the one hand, it ensures that the sweeping machine 2 smoothly enters and exits the indoor unit casing 10. On the other hand, it ensures that the indoor unit casing 10 has a relatively complete appearance when the sweeping machine 2 does not pass through the entrance and exit 13, thereby improving its aesthetic effect.

[0162] Further, the guide plate 14 is pivotally connected to the housing 10. The pivot shaft 15 between the guide plate 14 and the housing 10 is located at the bottom of the inlet and outlet 13, that is, the guide plate 14 pivots up and down about its pivot shaft, and the bottom of the guide plate 14 when it is in a state of blocking the inlet and outlet 13 forms a fixed end connected to the pivot shaft 15, and the top of the guide plate 14 when it is in a state of blocking the inlet and outlet 13 forms a movable pivot end. The height of the pivot shaft 15 is higher than the height of the bottom of the housing 10, so that when the guide plate 14 opens the inlet and outlet 13, the guide plate 14 is tiltedly supported on the ground, so that the sweeper 2 can enter and exit the cavity 12 along the guide plate 14.

[0163] That is, the present invention reasonably designs the opening and closing method of the guide plate 14, so that the guide plate 14 not only forms a cover plate for opening or blocking the entrance and exit 13, but also can guide the sweeper 2 to smoothly pass through the entrance and exit 13 in and out of the casing 10 when it opens the entrance and exit 13, thereby playing a better guiding role.

[0164] The invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine. Figure 6 : is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnection control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interconnection control device 50 of the present invention includes a processor 51 and a memory 52, the memory 52 stores a machine executable program 53, and the machine executable program 53 is used to implement the interconnection control method described in any of the above embodiments when executed by the processor 51.

[0165] As mentioned above, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the sweeping machine in any of the above embodiments is described from the side of the interconnection control device 50, that is, the interconnection control device 50 executes the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the interconnection control device 50 is connected to the air conditioner and the sweeping machine data, and it can be arranged with network side devices such as servers and the cloud, obtain various data of the set space through the network, and implement relevant adjustments by remotely sending instructions to the air conditioner and the sweeping machine.

[0166] The interconnection control device 50 can also be various centralized control devices, arranged in a set space, and control the air conditioner and the sweeper. The data connection method between the interconnection control device 50 and the air conditioner and the sweeper includes but is not limited to wireless transmission, infrared transmission, ultrasonic transmission, etc.

[0167] In some embodiments, the interconnection control device 50 can also be a part of the air conditioner, set inside the air conditioner, and connected to the data of the air conditioner's own controller. For example, the air conditioner is internally provided with a dedicated interconnection control device, which works in conjunction with a controller dedicated to executing component control.

[0168] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, Figure 71 is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner 1 of the present invention includes, in addition to the first humidifying device 20, the interconnection control device 50 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0169] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0170] Those skilled in the art should also understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom" and the like used to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present invention are based on the actual use status of the air conditioner. These terms are only used to facilitate the description and understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or device referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0171] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, wherein the air conditioner and the sweeping machine are in the same indoor environment space, and the air conditioner has a first humidifying device for humidifying airflow; and The interconnection control method comprises: Receiving a humidification trigger signal indicating that the indoor environment space needs to be humidified; Calculating the humidity difference between the measured ambient humidity of the indoor environment space and the preset ambient humidity; If the humidity difference is less than or equal to a preset humidity threshold, humidifying the indoor environment space by using the first humidifying device; and If the humidity difference is greater than the preset humidity threshold, the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine is started to humidify the indoor environment space by washing and mopping the floor in the indoor environment space.

2. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein The sweeping machine is provided with a second water tank for storing water; and After starting the washing and mopping mode of the sweeping machine, the interconnection control method further includes: Obtaining the remaining water amount in the second water storage tank; When the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, it is judged whether the sweeping machine has completed the washing and mopping work on the ground; wherein the preset self-cleaning water volume is the water volume required for the sweeping machine to self-clean its washing and mopping mechanism; If so, the wash-mop mode is stopped, and a self-cleaning operation for cleaning the wash-mop mechanism is performed.

3. The interconnection control method according to claim 2, wherein The air conditioner further comprises a first water storage tank for providing humidification water to the first humidifying device, and when the sweeper is in a preset position, the first water storage tank is used to replenish water to the second water storage tank; and If the sweeper has not completed the floor washing and mopping operation when the remaining water volume in the second water storage tank reaches the preset self-cleaning water volume, then obtaining the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank; If the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank is greater than or equal to the preset self-cleaning water volume, controlling the sweeper to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode; If the remaining water amount in the first water storage tank is less than the preset self-cleaning water amount, determining the priority between the humidification operation of the sweeping machine and the self-cleaning operation of the sweeping machine; as well as The washing and mopping mode is selectively continued or stopped according to the determined priority.

4. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein When the remaining water volume in the first water storage tank is greater than or equal to the preset self-cleaning water volume, after controlling the sweeping machine to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode, the interconnection control method further includes: After the water in the second water tank is used up, or after the sweeper completes the washing and mopping work on the ground, the washing and mopping mode is stopped.

5. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein The step of selectively continuing to execute the washing and mopping mode or stopping the washing and mopping mode according to the determined priority includes: If the priority of the humidification operation is higher than the priority of the self-cleaning operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to continue to execute the washing and mopping mode, and after the washing and mopping mode is completed, a cleaning prompt message is issued to indicate that the washing and mopping mechanism of the sweeping machine needs to be cleaned; If the priority of the self-cleaning operation is higher than the priority of the humidification operation, the sweeping machine is controlled to stop the washing and mopping mode, and the current humidity value in the indoor environment space is obtained, and the current humidity value is displayed or sent to a terminal device connected to the air conditioner or the sweeping machine.

6. The interconnection control method according to claim 3 or 4, wherein The air conditioner comprises an indoor unit casing, a cavity is formed in the indoor unit casing at the lower end thereof, and an inlet and outlet communicated with the cavity are opened on the indoor unit casing to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the inlet and outlet; the first water storage tank is configured to be movably arranged in the indoor unit casing, and has a first state of providing a water source for the first humidifying device, and a second state of being supported on the sweeper to replenish water for the second water storage tank; in After stopping the washing and mopping mode, the interconnection control method further includes: Controlling the sweeping machine to enter the housing of the indoor unit; adjusting the first water storage tank to the second state so as to replenish the second water storage tank with water; and The washing and mopping mechanism is cleaned by using the water in the second water storage tank.

7. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein The sweeper is provided with a second water tank for storing water; the air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, and a first water tank for providing humidification water for the first humidifying device, the indoor unit casing is formed with a cavity located at its lower end, the indoor unit casing is provided with an inlet and outlet connected to the cavity to allow the sweeper to enter and exit the cavity through the inlet and outlet; the first water tank is configured to be movably arranged in the indoor unit casing, and has a first state for providing a water source for the first humidifying device, and a second state for being supported on the sweeper to replenish water for the second water tank; wherein The step of humidifying the indoor environment space by the first humidifying device comprises: The first water storage tank is controlled to be in the first state, and the first humidifying device is started to perform a humidifying operation.

8. The interconnection control method according to claim 7, wherein Before controlling the first water storage tank to be in the first state, the interconnection control method further includes: Detecting whether there is a lack of water in the first water storage tank; If not, controlling the first water storage tank to be in the first state; If so, adjusting the first water storage tank to the second state when the sweeping machine is in the cavity, so that the first water storage tank is supported on the sweeping machine; Control the sweeping machine to carry the first water storage tank and move them out of the cavity to the outside of the indoor unit casing; The user is prompted to add water to the first water storage tank.

9. The interconnection control method according to claim 8, wherein After prompting the user to add water to the first water tank, the interconnection control method further includes: If the weight in the first water tank does not change after a first preset time, controlling the sweeper to return to the cavity; as well as Adjust the first water storage tank to the first state.

10. An interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a sweeping machine, comprising: A processor and a memory, wherein a machine executable program is stored in the memory, and when the machine executable program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method according to any one of claims 1-9.

11. An air conditioner, comprising: A first humidifying device, used for humidifying the airflow; as well as The interconnection control device according to claim 10.

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