Control method and device for air conditioner with water dispenser and air conditioner with water dispenser

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a control method and device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser and the air conditioner with the water dispenser. The air conditioner with the water dispenser comprises an air conditioner body, a water dispenser body and a conversion piece. The air conditioner body comprises a refrigerant loop provided with an electronic expansion valve. The water dispenser body comprises a hot water tank, a cold water tank, a first heat exchange loop and a second heat exchange loop, the first heat exchange loop is communicated with the refrigerant loop on one side of the electronic expansion valve, and the second heat exchange loop is communicated with the refrigerant loop on the other side of the electronic expansion valve; the conversion piece is arranged on the first heat exchange loop and the second heat exchange loop. The method comprises the steps of obtaining a working mode of an air conditioner body; and when the working modes are switched, the switching piece is controlled to switch the water tank which exchanges heat with the first heat exchange loop and the second heat exchange loop, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water, and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water. According to the invention, unnecessary energy waste can be reduced, and energy consumption is further reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, for example, to a control method and device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser, and an air conditioner with a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] As two common electrical appliances, existing water dispensers and air conditioners are usually set up independently. Two completely independent devices result in high investment costs and low energy efficiency.

[0003] In order to reduce the use cost and improve the energy utilization efficiency, an air conditioner with a water dispenser is proposed in the related art. The air conditioner includes an outdoor unit and an indoor cabinet. The outdoor unit is provided with a compressor and a four-way valve. The indoor cabinet mainly includes an evaporator. A water dispenser is also provided on the indoor cabinet, and the water dispenser is connected to a water source. The water dispenser mainly includes a first heat exchange chamber, a first heat exchanger, a first heat exchange pipe, a second heat exchange chamber, a second heat exchanger, and a second heat exchange pipe. When the air conditioner is cooling, the refrigerant flows from the compressor through the four-way valve into the first heat exchanger for heat exchange. The heat is absorbed by the energy storage fluid in the first heat exchange chamber and transferred to the first heat exchange tube, so that the water in the first heat exchange tube is heated. Then the refrigerant flows to the condenser for heat exchange, and then enters the first three-way valve through the throttle valve, enters the evaporator from the normally open end for refrigeration, and then enters the second three-way valve from the normally open end and flows into the second heat exchanger for heat exchange. The cold is absorbed by the energy storage fluid in the second heat exchange chamber and transferred to the second heat exchange tube, so that the water in the second heat exchange tube becomes cold. The refrigerant then flows back to the compressor from the second heat exchanger through the four-way valve, and the cycle repeats. When the air conditioner is heating, the refrigerant flows in the reverse direction.

[0004] In the process of implementing the above embodiments, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art: when the cooling and heating modes of the air conditioner in the related art are switched, the cooling and heating modes of the first heat exchange tube and the second heat exchange tube also change accordingly. The first heat exchange tube and the second heat exchange tube are used to cool or heat the water in the corresponding tubes to achieve cold water and / or hot water supply. The change between the cooling and heating modes of the first heat exchange tube and the second heat exchange tube is likely to increase energy consumption and lead to unnecessary energy waste.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control method and device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser, and the air conditioner with a water dispenser, which can reduce unnecessary energy waste and further reduce energy consumption.

[0008] In some embodiments, a control method for an air conditioner with a water dispenser is provided, the air conditioner with a water dispenser includes an air conditioner body, a water dispenser body and a conversion element, the air conditioner body includes a refrigerant circuit provided with an electronic expansion valve; the water dispenser body includes a hot water tank, a cold water tank, a first heat exchange circuit and a second heat exchange circuit, the first heat exchange circuit is connected to the refrigerant circuit on one side of the electronic expansion valve, and is used for heat exchange with one of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, the second heat exchange circuit is connected to the refrigerant circuit on the other side of the electronic expansion valve, and is used for heat exchange with the other of the hot water tank and the cold water tank; the conversion element is arranged in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit; the control method includes: obtaining the working mode of the air conditioner body; the working mode includes a cooling mode or a heating mode; when the working mode is switched, controlling the conversion element to switch the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water.

[0009] Optionally, the conversion element includes a two-position four-way reversing valve, which is arranged in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, and the two-position four-way reversing valve can switch between a first position in which the first heat exchange circuit exchanges heat with the hot water tank and the second heat exchange circuit exchanges heat with the cold water tank, and a second position in which the first heat exchange circuit exchanges heat with the cold water tank and the second heat exchange circuit exchanges heat with the hot water tank; when the working mode is switched, the conversion element is controlled to switch the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, including: when the working mode is switched from cooling mode to heating mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the first position to the second position; when the working mode is switched from heating mode to cooling mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the second position to the first position.

[0010] Optionally, the air conditioner body also includes multiple solenoid valves, which are respectively arranged at the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit; the control method also includes: obtaining a first current water temperature of the hot water tank and a second current water temperature of the cold water tank; and controlling the operating status of the multiple solenoid valves according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature.

[0011] Optionally, the operating states of multiple solenoid valves are controlled according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature, including: obtaining the heat exchange circuits that are currently performing heat exchange with the hot water tank and the cold water tank respectively; using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the hot water tank as the first solenoid valve, and using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the cold water tank as the second solenoid valve; when the first current water temperature is less than or equal to a first water temperature threshold, controlling the first solenoid valve to open; when the first current water temperature is greater than the first water temperature threshold and lasts for a first time period, controlling the first solenoid valve to close; when the second current water temperature is greater than or equal to the second water temperature threshold, controlling the second solenoid valve to open; when the second current water temperature is less than the second water temperature threshold and lasts for a second time period, controlling the second solenoid valve to close.

[0012] Optionally, the target water temperature threshold includes a first water temperature threshold and a second water temperature threshold; the target water temperature threshold is determined in the following manner: obtaining the ambient temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body; determining an initial water temperature threshold based on the ambient temperature; and correcting the initial water temperature threshold based on the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0013] Optionally, the initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold, including: obtaining the user's body temperature; calculating a first temperature difference between the user's body temperature and the set temperature; and correcting the initial water temperature threshold according to the first temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0014] Optionally, the operating states of multiple solenoid valves are controlled according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature, including: obtaining the heat exchange circuits that are currently performing heat exchange with the hot water tank and the cold water tank respectively; using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the hot water tank as the first solenoid valve, and using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the cold water tank as the second solenoid valve; obtaining the third temperature difference between the first water temperature threshold and the first current water temperature, and controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the third temperature difference; obtaining the fourth temperature difference between the second water temperature threshold and the second current water temperature, and controlling the opening of the second solenoid valve according to the fourth temperature difference.

[0015] Optionally, the water dispenser body also includes a warm water tank, and the water inlet end of the warm water tank is connected to the water outlet ends of the hot water tank and the cold water tank; the control method also includes: obtaining the user's body temperature, the set temperature of the air conditioner body and the third current water temperature of the warm water tank: determining the third water temperature threshold of the warm water tank according to the user's body temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body; determining the first water output supplied by the hot water tank to the warm water tank and the second water output supplied by the cold water tank to the warm water tank according to the third current water temperature and the third water temperature threshold; controlling the hot water tank to supply hot water to the warm water tank according to the first water output, and controlling the cold water tank to supply cold water to the warm water tank according to the second water output.

[0016] In some embodiments, a control device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser is provided, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor is configured to execute the control method for the air conditioner with a water dispenser as described in the above embodiments when running the program instructions.

[0017] In some embodiments, an air conditioner with a water dispenser is provided, comprising: an air conditioner body, including a refrigerant circuit provided with an electronic expansion valve; a water dispenser body, including a hot water tank, a cold water tank, a first heat exchange circuit and a second heat exchange circuit, the first heat exchange circuit being connected to the refrigerant circuit on one side of the electronic expansion valve, for performing heat exchange with one of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, and the second heat exchange circuit being connected to the refrigerant circuit on the other side of the electronic expansion valve, for performing heat exchange with the other of the hot water tank and the cold water tank; a conversion element being arranged in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit; and a control device of the air conditioner with a water dispenser as described in the above embodiments, being communicatively connected to the air conditioner body, the water dispenser body and the conversion element.

[0018] The control method and device of the air conditioner with a water dispenser and the air conditioner with a water dispenser provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] The control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the working mode of the air conditioner body in real time or periodically to monitor whether the working mode of the air conditioner body is switched. When the working mode is switched, the control conversion element switches the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange loop and the second heat exchange loop, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water. Compared with the related art, the heating and cooling states of the hot water tank and the cold water tank will not change with the change of the cooling or heating mode of the air conditioner body. By making the water tank constantly provide hot water or cold water, it is avoided that the water in the water tank needs to be heated from a low temperature state to a high temperature state and cooled from a high temperature state to a low temperature state after the state of the water tank changes, thereby reducing unnecessary energy waste and further reducing energy consumption. In addition, by making the water tank constantly provide hot water or cold water, it is avoided that the water tank switches between the heating state and the cooling state, which improves the service life of the water tank and the water dispenser body, as well as the stability of the water dispenser body.

[0020] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when operating in a cooling mode;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner with a water dispenser in the illustrated embodiment when operating in a heating mode;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure when operating in a cooling mode;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged structural diagram of the air conditioner with a water dispenser at X in the illustrated embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner with a water dispenser in the illustrated embodiment when operating in a heating mode;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged structural diagram of the air conditioner with a water dispenser at position Y in the illustrated embodiment;

[0028] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged structural diagram of the air conditioner with a water dispenser at P in the illustrated embodiment;

[0031] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a control device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of a control method for an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Fig.12 is a schematic diagram of a control method for an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of a control method of an air conditioner with a water dispenser provided in another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 1. Air conditioner with water dispenser;

[0037] 10 air conditioner body; 100 electronic expansion valve; 102 compressor; 104 outdoor heat exchanger; 106 indoor heat exchanger; 108 four-way valve; 110 fan; 112 bypass pipeline; 114 first electromagnetic three-way valve; 116 second electromagnetic three-way valve;

[0038] 20 water dispenser body; 200 hot water tank; 202 cold water tank; 204 first heat exchange circuit; 206 first heat exchange branch; 208 second heat exchange branch; 210 second heat exchange circuit; 212 third heat exchange branch; 216 fourth heat exchange branch; 218 first heat exchanger; 220 second heat exchanger; 222 warm water tank; 224 water storage tank;

[0039] 30 conversion piece; 300 two-position four-way reversing valve; 302 solenoid valve;

[0040] 40 a control device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser; 400 a processor; 401 a memory; 402 a communication interface; 403 a bus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0042] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0047] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A, B, A and B.

[0048] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0049] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0050] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, an air conditioner 1 with a water dispenser is provided, comprising an air conditioner body 10, a water dispenser body 20 and a conversion element 30. The air conditioner body 10 comprises a refrigerant circuit provided with an electronic expansion valve 100. The water dispenser body 20 comprises a hot water tank 200, a cold water tank 202, a first heat exchange circuit 204 and a second heat exchange circuit 210. The first heat exchange circuit 204 is communicated with the refrigerant circuit on one side of the electronic expansion valve 100, and is used to perform heat exchange with one of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202, and the second heat exchange circuit 210 is communicated with the refrigerant circuit on the other side of the electronic expansion valve 100, and is used to perform heat exchange with the other of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202. The conversion element 30 is arranged in the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210, and is configured to switch the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 in response to the switching of the air conditioner body 10 between the cooling mode and the heating mode.

[0051] The electronic expansion valve 100 is used to expand the refrigerant in a high-temperature and high-pressure state into the refrigerant in a low-temperature and low-pressure state. The air conditioner 1 with a water dispenser provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure has the refrigerant circuits on both sides of the electronic expansion valve 100 connected to the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 respectively, so as to divert the refrigerant before it enters the electronic expansion valve 100 and after it flows out of the electronic expansion valve 100, so that the refrigerant flows into the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210, and exchanges heat with the water in the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202, and utilizes the waste heat and cold generated by the air conditioner during operation to provide heat source and cold source for the water dispenser body 20, thereby reducing the power demand of the water dispenser and reducing the overall energy consumption of the system.

[0052] The air conditioner 1 with a water dispenser provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a conversion element 30 on the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 to switch the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 in response to the switching of the air conditioner body 10 between the cooling mode and the heating mode, so that the hot water tank 200 constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank 202 constantly provides cold water, so that the water dispenser body 20 can provide constant temperature drinking water.

[0053] Exemplary, combined Figure 1As shown, in the cooling mode of the air conditioner body 10, the first heat exchange circuit 204 is connected to the refrigerant circuit (refrigerant input end) on one side of the electronic expansion valve 100, and the refrigerant is shunted by the first heat exchange circuit 204 before entering the electronic expansion valve 100. The refrigerant in a high-temperature and high-pressure state exchanges heat with the water in the hot water tank 200 through the first heat exchange circuit 204. The second heat exchange circuit 210 is connected to the refrigerant circuit (refrigerant output end) on the other side of the electronic expansion valve 100. After the refrigerant flows out of the electronic expansion valve 100, it is shunted by the second heat exchange circuit 210, and the refrigerant in a low-temperature and low-pressure state exchanges heat with the water in the cold water tank 202 through the second heat exchange circuit 210.

[0054] Combination Figure 2 As shown, after the air conditioner body 10 is switched from the cooling mode to the heating mode, the refrigerant flows in the reverse direction. Since the connection positions between the first heat exchange loop 204, the electronic expansion valve 100 and the second heat exchange loop 210 are fixed, the refrigerant flowing through the first heat exchange loop 204 becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure state, and the refrigerant flowing through the second heat exchange loop 210 becomes a high-temperature and high-pressure state. The conversion element 30 responds to the mode switching of the air conditioner body 10, and switches the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210, so that the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit 204 becomes the cold water tank 202, and the water tank that performs heat exchange with the second heat exchange circuit 210 becomes the hot water tank 200. The refrigerant in the low-temperature and low-pressure state flowing through the first heat exchange circuit 204 performs heat exchange with the water in the cold water tank 202, and the refrigerant in the high-temperature and high-pressure state flowing through the second heat exchange circuit 210 performs heat exchange with the water in the hot water tank 200, thereby realizing that the hot water tank 200 constantly provides hot water, and the cold water tank 202 constantly provides cold water.

[0055] Compared with the related art, the heating and cooling states of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202 will not change with the cooling or heating mode of the air conditioner body 10, thereby improving the stability of the water dispenser body 20. By making the water tank constantly provide hot water or cold water, it is avoided that the water in the water tank needs to be heated from a low temperature state to a high temperature state and cooled from a high temperature state to a low temperature state after the state of the water tank changes, thereby reducing unnecessary energy waste and further reducing energy consumption. In addition, by making the water tank constantly provide hot water or cold water, it is avoided that the water tank switches between the heating state and the cooling state, thereby improving the service life of the water tank and the water dispenser body 20.

[0056] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the water dispenser body 20 further includes a first heat exchanger 218 and a second heat exchanger 220. The first heat exchanger 218 is disposed in the hot water tank 200 for heat exchange with the hot water tank 200. The second heat exchanger 220 is disposed in the cold water tank 202 for heat exchange with the cold water tank 202. The first heat exchange loop 204 is connected to one of the first heat exchanger 218 and the second heat exchanger 220, and the second heat exchange loop 210 is connected to the other of the first heat exchanger 218 and the second heat exchanger 220. The conversion element 30 is configured to switch the heat exchanger connected to the first heat exchange loop 204 and the second heat exchange loop 210 in response to the switching of the air conditioner body 10 between the cooling mode or the heating mode.

[0057] In this embodiment, the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202 are respectively provided with a first heat exchanger 218 and a second heat exchanger 220. The first heat exchanger 218 is used to transfer the carried heat to the water in the hot water tank 200, thereby heating the water body. The second heat exchanger 220 is used to absorb the heat in the cold water tank 202, so that the water temperature drops, thereby producing cold water. The first heat exchange loop 204 is connected to one of the first heat exchanger 218 and the second heat exchanger 220, and the second heat exchange loop 210 is connected to the other of the first heat exchanger 218 and the second heat exchanger 220, so as to transmit the refrigerant in the high temperature and high pressure state and the low temperature and low pressure state to the first heat exchanger 218 and the second heat exchanger 220 when the air conditioner operates in the cooling mode or the heating mode, so as to provide a heat source and a cold source for the water dispenser body 20, thereby reducing the power demand of the water dispenser body 20. In this embodiment, the conversion element 30 switches the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 in response to the switching of the air conditioner body 10 between the cooling mode and the heating mode, which refers to switching the heat exchanger connected to the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210.

[0058] In this embodiment, when the first heat exchange circuit 204 is connected with the first heat exchanger 218, the refrigerant enters the first heat exchange circuit 204 from the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant input end of the first heat exchange circuit 204, flows into the first heat exchanger 218 through the first heat exchange circuit 204 for heat exchange, flows out of the first heat exchanger 218, and then flows back into the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange circuit 204. At the same time, the second heat exchange circuit 210 is connected with the second heat exchanger 220, and the refrigerant enters the second heat exchange circuit 210 from the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant input end of the second heat exchange circuit 210, flows into the second heat exchanger 220 through the second heat exchange circuit 210 for heat exchange, flows out of the second heat exchanger 220, and then flows back into the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant output end of the second heat exchange circuit 210.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the first heat exchange circuit 204 is connected with the second heat exchanger 220, the refrigerant enters the first heat exchange circuit 204 from the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant input end of the first heat exchange circuit 204, flows into the second heat exchanger 220 through the first heat exchange circuit 204 for heat exchange, flows out of the second heat exchanger 220, and then flows back into the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange circuit 204. At the same time, the second heat exchange circuit 210 is connected with the first heat exchanger 218, and the refrigerant enters the first heat exchange circuit 204 from the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant input end of the second heat exchange circuit 210, flows into the first heat exchanger 218 through the second heat exchange circuit 210 for heat exchange, flows out of the first heat exchanger 218, and then flows back into the refrigerant circuit through the refrigerant output end of the second heat exchange circuit 210.

[0060] In this embodiment, the first heat exchanger 218 is disposed in the hot water tank 200, and the second heat exchanger 220 is disposed in the cold water tank 202. The heat exchanger 218 may be placed inside the water tank or installed outside the water tank adjacent to the water tank. The specific positional relationship between the heat exchanger and the water tank is not limited in this application, as long as heat exchange can be performed and the desired heat exchange efficiency is met.

[0061] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the conversion member 30 includes a two-position four-way reversing valve 300. The two-position four-way reversing valve is set in the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210. The two-position four-way reversing valve 300 can respond to the switching of the air conditioner body 10 between the cooling mode and the heating mode, and switch between a first position in which the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the hot water tank 200 perform heat exchange and the second heat exchange circuit 210 and the cold water tank 202 perform heat exchange, and a second position in which the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the cold water tank 202 perform heat exchange and the second heat exchange circuit 210 and the hot water tank 200 perform heat exchange.

[0062] The working principle of the two-position four-way reversing valve 300 is to change the connection state of the fluid channel based on the movement of its valve core. When the valve core is in a certain position, a specific channel is opened to allow the fluid to pass through; when the valve core moves to another position, the original channel is closed and a new channel is opened to change the flow direction of the fluid. The position switching of the valve core can be achieved by an external control signal (such as an electromagnetic signal, a pneumatic signal or a mechanical signal).

[0063] In this embodiment, a two-position four-way reversing valve 300 is introduced as a conversion element 30 to ensure rapid conversion of the heat exchange path, improve the response speed and heat exchange efficiency of the system. In the first position, the two-position four-way reversing valve 300 enables the first heat exchange loop 204 to exchange heat with the hot water tank 200, and the second heat exchange loop 210 to exchange heat with the cold water tank 202. When the air conditioner body 10 switches the working mode (such as switching from the cooling mode to the heating mode), the two-position four-way reversing valve 300 will move to the second position, at which time the first heat exchange loop 204 exchanges heat with the cold water tank 202, and the second heat exchange loop 210 exchanges heat with the hot water tank 200. The two-position four-way reversing valve 300 is used to flexibly switch the heat exchange path, so as to make full use of the waste heat or cold generated by the air conditioner during the cooling or heating process, reduce unnecessary energy consumption, and make the system more energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0064] Optionally, combined Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the first heat exchange circuit 204 includes a first heat exchange branch 206 and a second heat exchange branch 208, the first heat exchange branch 206 is configured to perform heat exchange with the hot water tank 200, and the second heat exchange branch 208 is configured to perform heat exchange with the cold water tank 202. The second heat exchange circuit 210 includes a third heat exchange branch 212 and a fourth heat exchange branch 216, the third heat exchange branch 212 is configured to perform heat exchange with the hot water tank 200, and the fourth heat exchange branch 216 is configured to perform heat exchange with the cold water tank 202. The conversion element 30 includes a plurality of solenoid valves 302, which are respectively arranged at the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange branch 206, the second heat exchange branch 208, the third heat exchange branch 212, and the fourth heat exchange branch 216.

[0065] In this embodiment, the first heat exchange loop 204 includes a first heat exchange branch 206 and a second heat exchange branch 208, and the second heat exchange loop 210 includes a third heat exchange branch 212 and a fourth heat exchange branch 216 (see Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the solid line with arrows indicates the flow direction of the refrigerant in the heat exchange circuit, and the dotted line with arrows indicates the flow direction of the refrigerant in the heat exchange branch. The first heat exchange branch 206 and the third heat exchange branch 212 are both used for heat exchange with the hot water tank 200, and the second heat exchange branch 208 and the fourth heat exchange branch 216 are both used for heat exchange with the cold water tank 202. Solenoid valves 302 are provided on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange branch 206, the second heat exchange branch 208, the third heat exchange branch 212 and the fourth heat exchange branch 216 to form a conversion element 30, so as to open or close a specific heat exchange branch as needed, control the flow direction and flow rate of the refrigerant, thereby realizing the switching of the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 in response to the switching between the cooling mode and the heating mode of the air conditioner body 10, and realizing effective control of the water tank temperature.

[0066] Specifically, the first heat exchange circuit 204 is connected to the refrigerant circuit (refrigerant input end) on one side of the electronic expansion valve 100, and the refrigerant is shunted by the first heat exchange circuit 204 before entering the electronic expansion valve 100. The second heat exchange circuit 210 is connected to the refrigerant circuit (refrigerant output end) on the other side of the electronic expansion valve 100, and the refrigerant is shunted by the second heat exchange circuit 210 after flowing out of the electronic expansion valve 100. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the air conditioner body 10 is in the cooling mode, the solenoid valve 302 on the first heat exchange branch 206 is opened, the solenoid valve 302 on the second heat exchange branch 208 is closed, the solenoid valve 302 on the third heat exchange branch 212 is closed, and the solenoid valve 302 on the fourth heat exchange branch 216 is opened. The refrigerant in the high temperature and high pressure state exchanges heat with the water in the hot water tank 200 through the first heat exchange branch 206. The refrigerant in the low temperature and low pressure state exchanges heat with the water in the cold water tank 202 through the fourth heat exchange branch 216.

[0067] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, after the air conditioner body 10 switches from the cooling mode to the heating mode, the refrigerant flows in the reverse direction. In response to the mode switching of the air conditioner body 10, the solenoid valve 302 on the first heat exchange branch 206 is closed, the solenoid valve 302 on the second heat exchange branch 208 is opened, the solenoid valve 302 on the third heat exchange branch 212 is opened, and the solenoid valve 302 on the fourth heat exchange branch 216 is closed. The refrigerant in the high temperature and high pressure state exchanges heat with the water in the hot water tank 200 through the third heat exchange branch 212. The refrigerant in the low temperature and low pressure state exchanges heat with the water in the cold water tank 202 through the second heat exchange branch 208, so that the hot water tank 200 constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank 202 constantly provides cold water.

[0068] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner body 10 further includes a compressor 102, an outdoor heat exchanger 104 and an indoor heat exchanger 106. The compressor 102, the outdoor heat exchanger 104, the electronic expansion valve 100 and the indoor heat exchanger 106 are sequentially connected to form a refrigerant circuit.

[0069] In this embodiment, the compressor 102, the outdoor heat exchanger 104, the electronic expansion valve 100 and the indoor heat exchanger 106 are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit, so that the air conditioner body 10 can efficiently realize the cooling or heating function and meet the user's demand for indoor temperature. In the cooling process, the indoor heat exchanger 106 serves as an evaporator and the outdoor heat exchanger 104 serves as a condenser. The compressor 102, as the power source of the refrigerant circulation, is responsible for compressing the low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant, providing power for the flow and circulation of the refrigerant. The high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas exchanges heat with air or water in the outdoor heat exchanger 104, releases heat and condenses into a high-pressure liquid. The electronic expansion valve 100 is located between the outdoor heat exchanger 104 and the indoor heat exchanger 106, and plays a role in throttling and reducing pressure, so that the high-pressure liquid refrigerant becomes a low-pressure wet steam after passing through the expansion valve and enters the indoor heat exchanger 106. The low-pressure wet steam exchanges heat with the indoor air in the indoor heat exchanger 106, absorbs heat and evaporates into low-temperature and low-pressure gas, thereby reducing the indoor temperature. The low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant returns to the compressor 102 again to perform a refrigeration cycle. During the heating process, the outdoor heat exchanger 104 acts as an evaporator, the indoor heat exchanger 106 acts as a condenser, and the refrigerant circulates in reverse, which will not be described in detail here.

[0070] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, one end of the first heat exchange loop 204 is connected to the pipeline between the compressor 102 and the outdoor heat exchanger 104 , and the other end of the first heat exchange loop 204 is connected to the pipeline between the outdoor heat exchanger 104 and the electronic expansion valve 100 .

[0071] In this embodiment, one end of the first heat exchange loop 204 is connected to the pipeline between the compressor 102 and the outdoor heat exchanger 104, and the other end of the first heat exchange loop 204 is connected to the pipeline between the outdoor heat exchanger 104 and the electronic expansion valve 100, so that during the cooling process, the refrigerant flows out of the compressor 102, and before entering the outdoor heat exchanger 104, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the first heat exchange loop 204. After completing the heat exchange in the first heat exchange loop 204, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the electronic expansion valve 100. During the heating process, the refrigerant flows out of the electronic expansion valve 100, and before entering the outdoor heat exchanger 104, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the first heat exchange loop 204. After completing the heat exchange in the first heat exchange loop 204, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the compressor 102.

[0072] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, both ends of the first heat exchange loop 204 are connected to the pipeline between the outdoor heat exchanger 104 and the electronic expansion valve 100 in sequence.

[0073] In this embodiment, the two ends of the first heat exchange loop 204 are connected to the pipeline between the outdoor heat exchanger 104 and the electronic expansion valve 100 in sequence, so that during the cooling process, the refrigerant flows out of the outdoor heat exchanger 104, and before entering the electronic expansion valve 100, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the first heat exchange loop 204. After completing the heat exchange in the first heat exchange loop 204, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the electronic expansion valve 100. During the heating process, the refrigerant flows out of the electronic expansion valve 100, and before entering the outdoor heat exchanger 104, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the first heat exchange loop 204. After completing the heat exchange in the first heat exchange loop 204, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the outdoor heat exchanger 104.

[0074] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 7 As shown, one end of the second heat exchange loop 210 is connected to the pipeline between the electronic expansion valve 100 and the indoor heat exchanger 106 , and the other end of the second heat exchange loop 210 is connected to the pipeline between the indoor heat exchanger 106 and the compressor 102 .

[0075] In this embodiment, one end of the second heat exchange loop 210 is connected to the pipeline between the electronic expansion valve 100 and the indoor heat exchanger 106, and the other end of the second heat exchange loop 210 is connected to the pipeline between the indoor heat exchanger 106 and the compressor 102, so that during the cooling process, the refrigerant flows out of the electronic expansion valve 100, and before entering the indoor heat exchanger 106, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the second heat exchange loop 210. After completing the heat exchange in the second heat exchange loop 210, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the compressor 102. During the heating process, the refrigerant flows out of the compressor 102, and before entering the indoor heat exchanger 106, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the second heat exchange loop 210. After completing the heat exchange in the second heat exchange loop 210, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the electronic expansion valve 100.

[0076] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, both ends of the second heat exchange loop 210 are connected to the pipelines between the indoor heat exchanger 106 and the compressor 102 in sequence.

[0077] In this embodiment, both ends of the second heat exchange loop 210 are connected to the pipeline between the indoor heat exchanger 106 and the compressor 102 in sequence, so that during the cooling process, the refrigerant flows out of the indoor heat exchanger 106, and before entering the compressor 102, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the second heat exchange loop 210. After completing the heat exchange in the second heat exchange loop 210, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the compressor 102. During the heating process, the refrigerant flows out of the compressor 102, and before entering the indoor heat exchanger 106, part of the refrigerant is diverted into the second heat exchange loop 210. After completing the heat exchange in the second heat exchange loop 210, the refrigerant re-enters the main flow (refrigerant loop) and enters the indoor heat exchanger 106.

[0078] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner body 10 further includes a four-way valve 108. Four ports of the four-way valve 108 are connected to the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the indoor heat exchanger 106, the outdoor heat exchanger 104, and the compressor 102, respectively.

[0079] The four-way valve 108 is a control valve with four ports. In this embodiment, the four ports of the four-way valve 108 are respectively connected to the refrigerant output end of the indoor heat exchanger 106, the refrigerant input end of the outdoor heat exchanger 104, the refrigerant input end of the compressor 102, and the refrigerant output end of the compressor 102. The four-way valve 108 changes the flow direction of the refrigerant to switch between the cooling and heating functions of the air conditioner body 10.

[0080] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner body 10 further includes a fan 110. The fan 110 is located around the outdoor heat exchanger 104.

[0081] In this embodiment, a fan 110 is arranged around the outdoor heat exchanger 104 to accelerate the air flow around the outdoor heat exchanger 104, increase the air flow rate on the surface of the outdoor heat exchanger 104, speed up the transfer and dissipation of heat, reduce the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger 104, improve the condensation efficiency, enhance the heat dissipation effect of the outdoor heat exchanger 104, so that the refrigerant can release heat faster during the condensation process, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire cycle.

[0082] Optionally, combined Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the air conditioner body 10 also includes a bypass pipeline 112, a first electromagnetic three-way valve 114 and a second electromagnetic three-way valve 116. The bypass pipeline 112 is connected in parallel with the indoor heat exchanger 106. The three ports of the first electromagnetic three-way valve 114 are respectively connected to one end of the bypass pipeline 112, the electronic expansion valve 100 and the indoor heat exchanger 106 pipeline. The three ports of the second electromagnetic three-way valve 116 are respectively connected to the other end of the bypass pipeline 112, the indoor heat exchanger 106 and the compressor 102 pipeline.

[0083] In this embodiment, the start and stop of the air conditioner body 10 is independently controlled without affecting the water dispenser body 20 by setting the first electromagnetic three-way valve 114, the second electromagnetic three-way valve 116 and the bypass pipeline 112. Specifically, by controlling the switch state of the first electromagnetic three-way valve 114 and the second electromagnetic three-way valve 116, it is determined whether the refrigerant enters the indoor heat exchanger 106 or bypasses the indoor heat exchanger 106 through the bypass pipeline 112. By setting the bypass pipeline 112 in parallel with the indoor heat exchanger 106, the refrigerant is allowed to flow directly to the next part of the system when it does not need to pass through the indoor heat exchanger 106 for heat exchange. When the first electromagnetic three-way valve 114 and the second electromagnetic three-way valve 116 guide the refrigerant to the bypass pipeline 112, the indoor heat exchanger 106 will stop working, that is, the air conditioner body 10 stops working. When the first electromagnetic three-way valve 114 and the second electromagnetic three-way valve 116 guide the refrigerant to the indoor heat exchanger 106, the indoor heat exchanger 106 operates, that is, the air conditioner body 10 operates.

[0084] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the air conditioner body 10 further includes a plurality of solenoid valves 302. The plurality of solenoid valves 302 are respectively disposed at the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange loop 204 and the second heat exchange loop 210.

[0085] In this embodiment, the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 are both provided with solenoid valves 302 so as to open or close the heat exchange circuit as needed, or adjust the refrigerant flow through the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210, thereby controlling the start and stop of the water tank of the water dispenser body 20, or the temperature of the water tank, without affecting the air conditioner body 10.

[0086] Optionally, combined Figure 8 As shown, the water dispenser body 20 further includes a warm water tank 222. The warm water tank 222 is spaced apart from the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202.

[0087] In this embodiment, a warm water tank 222 is added to store warm water. Warm water refers to water with a temperature between cold water and hot water, and the specific temperature can be set according to user needs, such as between 20-45°C. By setting the warm water tank 222 and the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202 at intervals, the heat exchange between water bodies of different temperatures is reduced, and the respective water temperatures are kept stable. In addition, by providing the warm water tank 222, the user can directly obtain warm water of a suitable temperature without waiting for the hot water to cool down or mixing cold water and hot water, thereby meeting the needs of instant drinking and improving the user's experience. By adding the warm water tank 222, the water dispenser body 20 can provide water of three different temperatures: cold water, warm water, and hot water, meeting the drinking water preferences and scene requirements of different users, further improving the user's experience.

[0088] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 8 As shown, the first heat exchange loop 204 and the second heat exchange loop 210 are located on opposite sides of the warm water tank 222 for performing heat exchange with the warm water tank 222 .

[0089] In this embodiment, high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant and low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant flow through the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210, respectively. By arranging the first heat exchange circuit 204 and the second heat exchange circuit 210 on opposite sides of the warm water tank 222, respectively, when the refrigerant flows through each heat exchange circuit, it can exchange heat with the water in the warm water tank 222, thereby realizing the regulation of the water temperature in the warm water tank 222.

[0090] In some embodiments, the water inlet of the warm water tank 222 is connected to the water outlets of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202 .

[0091] In this embodiment, the water inlet end of the warm water tank 222 is connected with the water outlet ends of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202, so that the warm water tank 222 can simultaneously receive the water output from the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202, so that the warm water tank 222 can mix hot water and cold water in different proportions as needed to achieve the required warm water temperature, thereby quickly responding to user needs and improving the user's drinking experience.

[0092] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the water dispenser body 20 also includes a water storage barrel 224. The water outlet of the water storage barrel 224 is communicated with the water inlet of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202.

[0093] In this embodiment, the water storage barrel 224 is used to store water. The water outlet of the water storage barrel 224 is connected with the water inlet of the hot water tank 200 and the cold water tank 202. When the water level of the hot water tank 200 and / or the cold water tank 202 drops to a water level threshold preset by the user and technician, the water in the water storage barrel 224 will automatically flow into the hot water tank 200 and / or the cold water tank 202 for replenishment, so as to ensure the continuous water supply capacity of the water dispenser body 20.

[0094] Optionally, the air conditioner with a water dispenser 1 further comprises a control device 40 of the air conditioner with a water dispenser. The control device 40 of the air conditioner with a water dispenser is communicatively connected with the air conditioner body 10, the water dispenser body 20 and the conversion element 30.

[0095] In this embodiment, the control device 40 of the air conditioner with a water dispenser can be installed on the air conditioner body 10 or the water dispenser body 20, and is connected to the air conditioner body 10, the water dispenser body 20 and the conversion member 30. The installation relationship described here is not limited to being placed inside the air conditioner body 10 or the water dispenser body 20, but also includes the installation connection with other components of the air conditioner body 10 or the water dispenser body 20, including but not limited to physical connection, electrical connection or signal transmission connection. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the control device 40 of the air conditioner with a water dispenser can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner 1 with a water dispenser, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments. In this embodiment, the control device 40 of the air conditioner with a water dispenser can also be independently set up from the air conditioner body 10 or the water dispenser body 20, and is connected to the air conditioner body 10, the water dispenser body 20 and the conversion member 30. The separate and independent arrangement mentioned here means that it is not placed inside the air conditioner body 10 or the water dispenser body 20, and is physically or electrically connected to other components of the air conditioner body 10 or the water dispenser body 20.

[0096] Optionally, combined Fig.10 As shown, the control device 40 of the air conditioner with a water dispenser includes a processor 400. The processor 400 can obtain the working mode of the air conditioner body; when the working mode is switched, the conversion element can be controlled to switch the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit.

[0097] Combination Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control method for an air conditioner with a water dispenser, such as Fig.11 As shown, the control method includes:

[0098] S111, the processor obtains the working mode of the air conditioner body.

[0099] The working mode includes a cooling mode or a heating mode.

[0100] In this step, the working mode of the air conditioner body can be determined by obtaining the operating status of each component in the air conditioner body. For example, when the outdoor heat exchanger is used as a condenser and the indoor heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, the working mode of the air conditioner body is a cooling mode; when the outdoor heat exchanger is used as an evaporator and the indoor heat exchanger is used as a condenser, the working mode of the air conditioner body is a heating mode. The specific situation of the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger as one of the condenser and the evaporator can be determined based on the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger. When the first heat exchange circuit circulates a high-temperature refrigerant and the second heat exchange circuit circulates a low-temperature refrigerant, the working mode of the air conditioner body is a cooling mode; when the first heat exchange circuit circulates a low-temperature refrigerant and the second heat exchange circuit circulates a high-temperature refrigerant, the working mode of the air conditioner body is a heating mode.

[0101] S112, when the working mode is switched, the processor controls the conversion element to switch the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water.

[0102] The control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the working mode of the air conditioner body in real time or periodically to monitor whether the working mode of the air conditioner body is switched. When the working mode is switched, the control conversion element switches the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange loop and the second heat exchange loop, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water. Compared with the related art, the heating and cooling states of the hot water tank and the cold water tank will not change with the change of the cooling or heating mode of the air conditioner body. By making the water tank constantly provide hot water or cold water, it is avoided that the water in the water tank needs to be heated from a low temperature state to a high temperature state and cooled from a high temperature state to a low temperature state after the state of the water tank changes, thereby reducing unnecessary energy waste and further reducing energy consumption. In addition, by making the water tank constantly provide hot water or cold water, it is avoided that the water tank switches between the heating state and the cooling state, which improves the service life of the water tank and the water dispenser body, as well as the stability of the water dispenser body.

[0103] In some embodiments, the conversion element includes a two-position four-way reversing valve, which is disposed in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, and can be switched between a first position in which the first heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the hot water tank and the second heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the cold water tank, and a second position in which the first heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the cold water tank and the second heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the hot water tank. When the working mode is switched, the conversion element is controlled to switch the water tanks that perform heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, including: when the working mode is switched from the cooling mode to the heating mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the first position to the second position; when the working mode is switched from the heating mode to the cooling mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the second position to the first position.

[0104] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner body operates in cooling mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is located in the first position. At this time, high-temperature refrigerant circulates in the first heat exchange circuit, the first heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the hot water tank, and the high-temperature refrigerant releases heat to the hot water tank in the first heat exchange circuit; low-temperature refrigerant circulates in the second heat exchange circuit, the second heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the cold water tank, and the low-temperature refrigerant releases cold to the cold water tank in the second heat exchange circuit. When the air conditioner body operates in heating mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is located in the second position. At this time, low-temperature refrigerant circulates in the first heat exchange circuit, the first heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the cold water tank, and the low-temperature refrigerant releases cold to the cold water tank in the first heat exchange circuit; high-temperature refrigerant circulates in the second heat exchange circuit, the second heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the hot water tank, and the high-temperature refrigerant releases heat to the hot water tank in the second heat exchange circuit.

[0105] In this embodiment, when it is detected that the working mode of the air conditioner body switches from the cooling mode to the heating mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the first position to the second position; when it is detected that the working mode of the air conditioner body switches from the heating mode to the cooling mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the second position to the first position, so as to always provide heat to the hot water tank and cold water to the cold water tank, so as to avoid the switching of the water tank between the heating state and the cooling state. In this embodiment, the waste heat or cold of the refrigerant circuit is used to provide hot water and cold water to the water dispenser, which reduces the extra energy consumption, and automatically adjusts the position of the two-position four-way reversing valve according to the working mode of the air conditioner, so as to realize intelligent management.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first heat exchange circuit includes a first heat exchange branch and a second heat exchange branch, the first heat exchange branch is configured to perform heat exchange with a hot water tank, and the second heat exchange branch is configured to perform heat exchange with a cold water tank. The second heat exchange circuit includes a third heat exchange branch and a fourth heat exchange branch, the third heat exchange branch is configured to perform heat exchange with a hot water tank, and the fourth heat exchange branch is configured to perform heat exchange with a cold water tank. The conversion element includes a plurality of solenoid valves, which are respectively arranged at the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange branch, the second heat exchange branch, the third heat exchange branch, and the fourth heat exchange branch. When the working mode is switched, the conversion component is controlled to switch the water tank for heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, including: when the working mode is switched from the cooling mode to the heating mode, the solenoid valve on the first heat exchange branch is controlled to be closed, the solenoid valve on the second heat exchange branch is controlled to be opened, the solenoid valve on the third heat exchange branch is controlled to be opened, and the solenoid valve on the fourth heat exchange branch is controlled to be closed; when the working mode is switched from the heating mode to the cooling mode, the solenoid valve on the first heat exchange branch is controlled to be opened, the solenoid valve on the second heat exchange branch is controlled to be closed, the solenoid valve on the third heat exchange branch is controlled to be closed, and the solenoid valve on the fourth heat exchange branch is controlled to be opened.

[0107] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner body operates in cooling mode, the solenoid valve on the first heat exchange branch is opened, the solenoid valve on the second heat exchange branch is closed, the solenoid valve on the third heat exchange branch is closed, and the solenoid valve on the fourth heat exchange branch is opened, so as to ensure that the refrigerant in the high temperature and high pressure state can pass through the first heat exchange branch to perform heat exchange with the water in the hot water tank, and the refrigerant in the low temperature and low pressure state can pass through the fourth heat exchange branch to perform heat exchange with the water in the cold water tank. When the air conditioner body operates in heating mode, the solenoid valve on the first heat exchange branch is closed, the solenoid valve on the second heat exchange branch is opened, the solenoid valve on the third heat exchange branch is opened, and the solenoid valve on the fourth heat exchange branch is closed, so as to ensure that the refrigerant in the low temperature and low pressure state can pass through the first heat exchange branch to perform heat exchange with the water in the cold water tank, and the refrigerant in the high temperature and high pressure state can pass through the fourth heat exchange branch to perform heat exchange with the water in the hot water tank.

[0108] In this embodiment, when the working mode of the air conditioner body is detected to be switched, the switch state of the solenoid valve on the heat exchange branch is controlled to always provide heat to the hot water tank and cold water to the cold water tank, thereby avoiding the switching of the water tank between the heating state and the cooling state. In this embodiment, the waste heat or cold of the refrigerant circuit is used to provide hot water and cold water to the water dispenser, which reduces the extra energy consumption and automatically adjusts the switch state of the solenoid valve according to the working mode of the air conditioner, thereby realizing intelligent management.

[0109] In some embodiments, the air conditioner body further comprises a plurality of solenoid valves, which are respectively arranged at the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit. The disclosed embodiment provides another control method of an air conditioner with a water dispenser, such as Fig.12 As shown, the control method includes:

[0110] S121, the processor obtains the working mode of the air conditioner body.

[0111] The working mode includes a cooling mode or a heating mode.

[0112] S122, when the working mode is switched, the processor controls the conversion element to switch the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water.

[0113] S123, the processor obtains a first current water temperature of the hot water tank and a second current water temperature of the cold water tank.

[0114] S124, the processor controls the operating states of the plurality of solenoid valves according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature.

[0115] The control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can achieve precise control of the water temperature of the hot water tank and the cold water tank by acquiring the current water temperature of the water tank in real time (i.e., the first current water temperature of the hot water tank and the second current water temperature of the cold water tank) and controlling the opening and closing of the solenoid valve according to the current water temperature, so as to ensure that the water dispenser body can provide constant temperature drinking water, including constant temperature hot water and constant temperature cold water.

[0116] In some embodiments, the operating states of multiple solenoid valves are controlled according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature, including: obtaining the heat exchange circuits that are currently performing heat exchange with the hot water tank and the cold water tank respectively; using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the hot water tank as the first solenoid valve, and using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the cold water tank as the second solenoid valve; when the first current water temperature is less than or equal to the first water temperature threshold, controlling the first solenoid valve to open; when the first current water temperature is greater than the first water temperature threshold and lasts for a first time period, controlling the first solenoid valve to close; when the second current water temperature is greater than or equal to the second water temperature threshold, controlling the second solenoid valve to open; when the second current water temperature is less than the second water temperature threshold and lasts for a second time period, controlling the second solenoid valve to close.

[0117] In this embodiment, the heat exchange circuit information can be obtained first, that is, the heat exchange circuits that are currently performing heat exchange with the hot water tank and the cold water tank respectively. Then, according to the obtained heat exchange circuit information, the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the hot water tank are defined as the first solenoid valve, and the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the cold water tank are defined as the second solenoid valve. For the hot water tank: when the first current water temperature is less than or equal to the first water temperature threshold, it means that the water temperature of the hot water tank is low and needs to be heated. At this time, the first solenoid valve is controlled to open, allowing the refrigerant to enter the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the hot water tank and release heat to the hot water tank. When the first current water temperature is greater than the first water temperature threshold and lasts for the first time, the first solenoid valve is controlled to close, and the flow of the refrigerant in the heat exchange circuit is stopped to avoid overheating. For the cold water tank: when the second current water temperature is greater than or equal to the second water temperature threshold, it means that the water temperature of the cold water tank is high and needs to be cooled. At this time, the second solenoid valve is controlled to open, allowing the refrigerant to enter the heat exchange circuit for heat exchange with the cold water tank, absorbing heat to cool the cold water tank. When the second current water temperature is less than the second water temperature threshold and lasts for a second time, the second solenoid valve is controlled to close, stopping the flow of the refrigerant in the heat exchange circuit to avoid overcooling.

[0118] In this embodiment, the first water temperature threshold and the second water temperature threshold can be set according to the actual needs of the user. The first duration and the second duration are used to avoid frequent opening and closing of the solenoid valve due to short-term fluctuations in water temperature, thereby improving the stability and service life of the air conditioner with a water dispenser, and further reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner with a water dispenser. The specific values ​​of the first duration and the second duration need to be pre-set by a technician or user based on the product equipment or user needs. The specific values ​​of the first duration and the second duration may be the same or different. Exemplarily, the specific values ​​of the first duration and the second duration are both 30 seconds.

[0119] In this embodiment, by continuously monitoring the current water temperature of the hot water tank and the cold water tank and adjusting the operating status of the solenoid valve as needed, precise control of the water temperature of the hot water tank and the cold water tank is achieved, ensuring that users can obtain drinking water at an appropriate temperature, while improving the energy efficiency and user experience of the air conditioner with a water dispenser.

[0120] Optionally, the target water temperature threshold includes a first water temperature threshold and a second water temperature threshold; the target water temperature threshold is determined in the following manner: obtaining the ambient temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body; determining an initial water temperature threshold based on the ambient temperature; and correcting the initial water temperature threshold based on the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0121] In this embodiment, the ambient temperature refers to the temperature of the environment in the area where the air conditioner body is located, which can be obtained by a temperature sensor. The set temperature of the air conditioner body refers to the operating temperature of the air conditioner body input or preset by the user, that is, the ambient temperature that the user expects to reach through the operation of the air conditioner body. The initial water temperature threshold refers to the hot water temperature and cold water temperature suitable for the user to drink under the current ambient temperature. There is a corresponding relationship between the initial water temperature threshold and the ambient temperature. The corresponding relationship between the initial water temperature threshold and the ambient temperature can be obtained by connecting to the Internet for query, or by pre-implementing a survey test. Exemplarily, there is an inverse relationship between the initial water temperature threshold and the ambient temperature. When the ambient temperature is high, people tend to drink water at a lower temperature, so the initial water temperature thresholds (the second water temperature threshold and the first water temperature threshold) of the cold water tank and the hot water tank are both low; conversely, when the ambient temperature is low, people tend to drink water at a higher temperature, so the initial water temperature thresholds (the second water temperature threshold and the first water temperature threshold) of the cold water tank and the hot water tank are both high.

[0122] In this embodiment, the initial water temperature threshold that meets people's preferences is determined based on the corresponding relationship between the initial water temperature threshold and the ambient temperature by first obtaining the ambient temperature. Further, the initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature of the air conditioner body. The set temperature of the air conditioner body is set by the user and meets the personalized needs of the user. The initial water temperature threshold is corrected by using the set temperature to ensure that the target water temperature threshold (i.e., the first water temperature threshold and the second water temperature threshold) obtained after correction can also meet the personalized needs of the user, as the basis for the subsequent control of the operating state of the solenoid valve. This embodiment can intelligently and dynamically adjust the target water temperature threshold according to the ambient temperature and the user's set temperature, i.e., the actual situation, to ensure that the water temperature is always maintained within the range expected by the user, and to achieve more accurate and intelligent control of the water temperature of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, while improving energy efficiency and user experience, and enhancing the flexibility, environmental adaptability and user adaptability of the system.

[0123] Optionally, the initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold, including: obtaining the user's body temperature; calculating a first temperature difference between the user's body temperature and the set temperature; and correcting the initial water temperature threshold according to the first temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0124] In this embodiment, the user's body temperature can be obtained through a body temperature sensor (such as a wearable device, a smart bracelet, etc.), and the first temperature difference between the user's body temperature and the set temperature can be further calculated, and the first temperature difference = user body temperature - set temperature. The initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the first temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold. Specifically: when the first temperature difference is greater than the first temperature difference threshold, the user's body temperature is greatly different from the set temperature, and the initial water temperature threshold is adjusted accordingly to provide a more comfortable and suitable drinking water temperature; when the first temperature difference is less than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold, the user's body temperature is less different from the set temperature, and the correction value of the initial water temperature threshold is set to 0 to maintain the current initial water temperature threshold. The first temperature difference threshold can be specifically set by a technician or a user according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited.

[0125] Specifically, the first temperature difference (T y -T s ) is greater than the first temperature difference threshold, the target water temperature threshold Among them, T a0 represents the initial water temperature threshold, T s Indicates the set temperature, T h Indicates the ambient temperature, T y represents the user's body temperature, k represents the adjustment coefficient, which is used to control the increment (in this embodiment, the increment is ). The specific value of the adjustment coefficient k can be obtained by a technician in advance through experimental determination, and this application does not limit it. In this embodiment, the target water temperature threshold can be intelligently determined according to the set temperature and the user's body temperature, so as to achieve more accurate and personalized control of the water temperature of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, thereby improving the user experience and user friendliness.

[0126] Optionally, the initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold, including: determining the theoretical temperature according to the ambient temperature; calculating the second temperature difference between the theoretical temperature and the set temperature; and correcting the initial water temperature threshold according to the second temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0127] In this embodiment, the theoretical temperature refers to the ambient temperature that theoretically makes the user feel comfortable under the current ambient temperature. There is a corresponding relationship between the theoretical temperature and the ambient temperature. The corresponding relationship between the theoretical temperature and the ambient temperature can be obtained by connecting to the Internet for inquiry, or by pre-implementing a survey test. Exemplarily, there is an inversely proportional relationship between the theoretical temperature and the ambient temperature. In this embodiment, the theoretical temperature can be determined based on the corresponding relationship between the theoretical temperature and the ambient temperature. Further, the second temperature difference between the theoretical temperature and the set temperature is calculated, and the second temperature difference = theoretical temperature - set temperature. The initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the second temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0128] Specifically, the target water temperature threshold Among them, T a0 represents the initial water temperature threshold, T s Indicates the set temperature, T h Indicates the ambient temperature, T m represents the theoretical temperature, k represents the adjustment coefficient, which is used to control the increment (in this embodiment, the increment is ) size, the second temperature difference is (T m -T s ). In this embodiment, the target water temperature threshold can be intelligently determined according to the set temperature and the theoretical temperature, so as to achieve more precise control of the water temperature of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, thereby improving the user experience.

[0129] Optionally, the initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold, including: obtaining the user's body temperature; calculating the first temperature difference between the user's body temperature and the set temperature; determining the theoretical temperature according to the ambient temperature; calculating the second temperature difference between the theoretical temperature and the set temperature; and correcting the initial water temperature threshold according to the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

[0130] In this embodiment, the initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference to obtain the target water temperature threshold, including: when the first temperature difference is less than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold, the target water temperature threshold The first temperature difference (T y -T s ) is greater than the first temperature difference threshold, the target water temperature threshold

[0131] In some embodiments, the operating states of multiple solenoid valves are controlled according to a first current water temperature and a second current water temperature, including: obtaining heat exchange circuits that are currently performing heat exchange with a hot water tank and a cold water tank respectively; using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the hot water tank as first solenoid valves, and using the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input and refrigerant output ends of the heat exchange circuit that performs heat exchange with the cold water tank as second solenoid valves; obtaining a third temperature difference between a first water temperature threshold and a first current water temperature, and controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the third temperature difference; obtaining a fourth temperature difference between a second water temperature threshold and a second current water temperature, and controlling the opening of the second solenoid valve according to the fourth temperature difference.

[0132] In this embodiment, the third temperature difference reflects the difference between the current water temperature in the hot water tank and the corresponding target water temperature (the first water temperature threshold), and the fourth temperature difference reflects the difference between the current water temperature in the cold water tank and the corresponding target water temperature (the second water temperature threshold). According to the magnitude of the third temperature difference and the fourth temperature difference, the openings of the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are adjusted respectively to achieve precise control of the water temperature, thereby providing constant temperature cold water or hot water.

[0133] Optionally, controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the third temperature difference includes: comparing the third temperature difference with a plurality of preset second temperature difference thresholds; and controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the comparison result.

[0134] For example, the third temperature difference ΔT3=T r -T a1 , where T r Indicates the current water temperature of the hot water tank, T a1 Indicates the first water temperature threshold. Multiple second temperature difference thresholds include -2℃, 10℃, 20℃, 30℃ and 50℃. When ΔT3≤-2℃, the first solenoid valve is opened to 0 steps; when -2℃<ΔT3≤10℃, the first solenoid valve is opened to 100 steps; when 10℃<ΔT3≤20℃, the first solenoid valve is opened to 200 steps; when 20℃<ΔT3≤30℃, the first solenoid valve is opened to 300 steps; when 30℃<ΔT3≤50℃, the first solenoid valve is opened to 400 steps; when 50℃<ΔT3, the first solenoid valve is opened to 500 steps (fully open state).

[0135] Optionally, controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the third temperature difference includes: obtaining the change rate of the third temperature difference; comparing the change rate of the third temperature difference with a plurality of pre-set first change rate thresholds; and controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the comparison result.

[0136] Optionally, controlling the opening of the second solenoid valve according to the fourth temperature difference includes: comparing the fourth temperature difference with a plurality of preset third temperature difference thresholds; and controlling the opening of the second solenoid valve according to the comparison result.

[0137] Exemplarily, the fourth temperature difference ΔT4=T l -T a2 , where T l Indicates the current water temperature of the cold water tank, T a2 Indicates the second water temperature threshold. Multiple third temperature difference thresholds include -2℃, 10℃, 20℃, 30℃ and 50℃. When ΔT4≤-2℃, the second solenoid valve opening is 0 steps; when -2℃<ΔT4≤10℃, the second solenoid valve opening is 100 steps; when 10℃<ΔT4≤20℃, the second solenoid valve opening is 200 steps; when 20℃<ΔT4≤30℃, the second solenoid valve opening is 300 steps; when 30℃<ΔT4≤50℃, the second solenoid valve opening is 400 steps; when 50℃<ΔT4, the second solenoid valve opening is 500 steps (fully open state).

[0138] Optionally, controlling the opening of the second solenoid valve according to the fourth temperature difference includes: obtaining the change rate of the fourth temperature difference; comparing the change rate of the fourth temperature difference with a plurality of pre-set second change rate thresholds; and controlling the opening of the second solenoid valve according to the comparison result.

[0139] It should be noted that the specific values ​​of the second temperature difference threshold, the third temperature difference threshold, the first change rate threshold and the second change rate threshold involved in this application can be set by technical personnel based on preliminary experiments on actual product equipment, and this application does not limit them.

[0140] In some embodiments, the water dispenser body further comprises a warm water tank, the water inlet of the warm water tank being connected to the water outlets of the hot water tank and the cold water tank. Fig.13 As shown, the control method includes:

[0141] S131, the processor obtains the working mode of the air conditioner body.

[0142] The working mode includes a cooling mode or a heating mode.

[0143] S132, when the working mode is switched, the processor controls the conversion element to switch the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water.

[0144] S133, the processor obtains the user's body temperature, the set temperature of the air conditioner body, and the third current water temperature of the warm water tank.

[0145] S134, the processor determines a third water temperature threshold of the warm water tank according to the user's body temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body.

[0146] S135, the processor determines a first water output volume supplied by the hot water tank to the warm water tank and a second water output volume supplied by the cold water tank to the warm water tank according to the third current water temperature and the third water temperature threshold.

[0147] S136, the processor controls the hot water tank to supply hot water to the warm water tank according to the first water output, and controls the cold water tank to supply cold water to the warm water tank according to the second water output.

[0148] In the control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the third water temperature threshold refers to the water temperature that the warm water tank is expected to eventually reach, so that the user can drink directly and comfortably to meet the user's drinking water needs. Among them, the first water temperature threshold> the third water temperature threshold> the second water temperature threshold. The embodiment of the present disclosure can determine the third water temperature threshold of the warm water tank that meets the personalized needs of the user according to the user's body temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body. Then, according to the third current water temperature of the warm water tank and the third water temperature threshold, the first water output that the hot water tank needs to supply to the warm water tank and the second water output that the cold water tank needs to supply to the warm water tank are calculated to ensure that the water temperature of the warm water tank after mixing can reach the third water temperature threshold. The embodiment of the present disclosure can dynamically adjust the water temperature of the warm water tank according to the actual needs of the user and the current environmental conditions (such as the user's body temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body), thereby providing a more personalized drinking experience. At the same time, by accurately controlling the water output of hot water and cold water, it can be ensured that the water temperature in the warm water tank can quickly and accurately reach the target value (i.e., the third water temperature threshold).

[0149] In some embodiments, the water dispenser body further includes a water storage barrel, and a water outlet of the water storage barrel is connected to a water inlet of a hot water tank and a cold water tank. The control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser further includes: obtaining the water level heights in the hot water tank and the cold water tank; when the water level height in either the hot water tank or the cold water tank is lower than a water level threshold, controlling the water storage barrel to supply water to the water tank whose water level height is lower than the water level threshold.

[0150] In this embodiment, a water level sensor can be used to obtain the water level height in the hot water tank and the cold water tank. When the water level in the hot water tank and / or the cold water tank drops to the water level threshold preset by the user and technician, the water in the water storage barrel is controlled to automatically flow into the hot water tank and / or the cold water tank for replenishment, thereby ensuring the continuous water supply capacity of the water dispenser body.

[0151] In some embodiments, the air conditioner body further includes a bypass pipeline, a first electromagnetic three-way valve and a second electromagnetic three-way valve. The bypass pipeline is connected in parallel with the indoor heat exchanger. The three ports of the first electromagnetic three-way valve are respectively connected to one end of the bypass pipeline, the electronic expansion valve and the indoor heat exchanger pipeline. The three ports of the second electromagnetic three-way valve are respectively connected to the other end of the bypass pipeline, the indoor heat exchanger and the compressor pipeline. The control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser also includes: responding to the switch instructions of the air conditioner body and the water dispenser body, controlling the switch state of the compressor, the first electromagnetic valve, the second electromagnetic valve, the first electromagnetic three-way valve and the second electromagnetic three-way valve.

[0152] In this embodiment, by responding to the switching instructions of the air conditioner body and the water dispenser body, the switching states of the compressor, the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, the first solenoid three-way valve and the second solenoid three-way valve are controlled, thereby achieving independent start and stop of the air conditioner body and the water dispenser body.

[0153] Specifically, in response to the switch instructions of the air conditioner body and the water dispenser body, the switch states of the compressor, the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, the first solenoid three-way valve and the second solenoid three-way valve are controlled, including: in response to the air conditioner body turning on and the water dispenser body turning off instructions, the compressor is controlled to turn on, the first solenoid three-way valve and the second solenoid three-way valve are controlled to connect to the indoor heat exchanger, and the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are controlled to close; in response to the air conditioner body turning off and the water dispenser body turning on instructions, the compressor is controlled to turn on, the first solenoid three-way valve and the second solenoid three-way valve are controlled to connect to the bypass pipeline, and the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are controlled to open; in response to the air conditioner body and the water dispenser body turning on instructions, the compressor is controlled to turn on, the first solenoid three-way valve and the second solenoid three-way valve are controlled to connect to the indoor heat exchanger, and the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are controlled to open; in response to the air conditioner body and the water dispenser body turning off instructions, the compressor is controlled to turn off.

[0154] Combination Fig.10As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control device 40 for an air conditioner with a water dispenser, including a processor (processor) 400 and a memory (memory) 401. Optionally, the device 40 may also include a communication interface (Communication Interface) 402 and a bus 403. Among them, the processor 400, the communication interface 402, and the memory 401 can communicate with each other through the bus 403. The communication interface 402 can be used for information transmission. The processor 400 can call the logic instructions in the memory 401 to execute the control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser of the above embodiment.

[0155] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 401 described above may be implemented in the form of software functional units and when sold or used as independent products, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0156] The memory 401 is a computer-readable storage medium that can be used to store software programs and computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 400 executes the function application and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 401, that is, the control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser in the above embodiment is realized.

[0157] The memory 401 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system and an application required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 401 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

[0158] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions are configured to execute the control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser.

[0159] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transient storage medium, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program codes.

[0160] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible changes. Unless explicitly required, separate components and functions are optional, and the order of operation may vary. The parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace the parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates, the singular forms of "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of listings containing one or more associated ones. In addition, when used in the present application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprising a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device comprising the elements. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments may refer to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can refer to the description of the method part.

[0161] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

[0162] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The technicians may use different methods for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementations should not be considered to exceed the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians may clearly understand that, for the convenience and simplicity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above may refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0163] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the units can be only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated in one unit.

[0164] The flowchart and block diagram in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, function and operation of the system, method and computer program product according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of the code, and the module, the program segment or a part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order from the order marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. In the description corresponding to the flowchart and the block diagram in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different boxes can also occur in a different order from the order disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner with a water dispenser, characterized in that: The air conditioner with a water dispenser comprises an air conditioner body, a water dispenser body and a conversion element, wherein the air conditioner body comprises a refrigerant circuit provided with an electronic expansion valve; the water dispenser body comprises a hot water tank, a cold water tank, a first heat exchange circuit and a second heat exchange circuit, wherein the first heat exchange circuit is connected to the refrigerant circuit on one side of the electronic expansion valve and is used for heat exchange with one of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, and the second heat exchange circuit is connected to the refrigerant circuit on the other side of the electronic expansion valve and is used for heat exchange with the other of the hot water tank and the cold water tank; the conversion element is provided in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit; and the control method comprises: Obtaining the working mode of the air conditioner body; the working mode includes cooling mode or heating mode; When the working mode is switched, the control conversion element switches the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, so that the hot water tank constantly provides hot water and the cold water tank constantly provides cold water.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion element includes a two-position four-way reversing valve, which is arranged in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit. The two-position four-way reversing valve can be switched between a first position in which the first heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the hot water tank and the second heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the cold water tank, and a second position in which the first heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the cold water tank and the second heat exchange circuit performs heat exchange with the hot water tank; when the working mode is switched, the conversion element is controlled to switch the water tank that performs heat exchange with the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit, including: When the working mode is switched from the cooling mode to the heating mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the first position to the second position; When the working mode is switched from the heating mode to the cooling mode, the two-position four-way reversing valve is controlled to move from the second position to the first position.

3. The control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The air conditioner body further includes a plurality of solenoid valves, which are respectively arranged at the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit; the control method further includes: Get the first current water temperature of the hot water tank and the second current water temperature of the cold water tank; The operating states of the plurality of solenoid valves are controlled according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: Controlling the operating states of the plurality of solenoid valves according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature includes: Obtain the heat exchange circuits currently performing heat exchange with the hot water tank and the cold water tank respectively; The solenoid valves on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the heat exchange circuit for heat exchange with the hot water tank are used as the first solenoid valve, and the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the heat exchange circuit for heat exchange with the cold water tank are used as the second solenoid valve; When the first current water temperature is less than or equal to the first water temperature threshold, the first solenoid valve is controlled to be opened; when the first current water temperature is greater than the first water temperature threshold and lasts for a first time period, the first solenoid valve is controlled to be closed; When the second current water temperature is greater than or equal to the second water temperature threshold, the second solenoid valve is controlled to be opened; when the second current water temperature is less than the second water temperature threshold and lasts for a second time period, the second solenoid valve is controlled to be closed.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The target water temperature threshold includes a first water temperature threshold and a second water temperature threshold; The target water temperature threshold is determined as follows: Obtaining the ambient temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body; Determine the initial water temperature threshold according to the ambient temperature; The initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the set temperature to obtain the target water temperature threshold, including: Get the user's body temperature; Calculating a first temperature difference between the user's body temperature and the set temperature; The initial water temperature threshold is corrected according to the first temperature difference to obtain a target water temperature threshold.

7. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: Controlling the operating states of the plurality of solenoid valves according to the first current water temperature and the second current water temperature includes: Obtain the heat exchange circuits currently performing heat exchange with the hot water tank and the cold water tank respectively; The solenoid valves on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the heat exchange circuit for heat exchange with the hot water tank are used as the first solenoid valve, and the solenoid valves on the refrigerant input end and the refrigerant output end of the heat exchange circuit for heat exchange with the cold water tank are used as the second solenoid valve; Obtaining a third temperature difference between the first water temperature threshold and the first current water temperature, and controlling the opening of the first solenoid valve according to the third temperature difference; A fourth temperature difference between the second water temperature threshold and the second current water temperature is obtained, and the opening of the second solenoid valve is controlled according to the fourth temperature difference.

8. The control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water dispenser body also includes a warm water tank, the water inlet of the warm water tank is connected to the water outlets of the hot water tank and the cold water tank; the control method also includes: Get the user's body temperature, the set temperature of the air conditioner body, and the third current water temperature of the warm water tank: Determine a third water temperature threshold of the warm water tank according to the user's body temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner body; Determine a first water output amount supplied from the hot water tank to the warm water tank and a second water output amount supplied from the cold water tank to the warm water tank according to a third current water temperature and a third water temperature threshold; The hot water tank is controlled to supply hot water to the warm water tank according to the first water output, and the cold water tank is controlled to supply cold water to the warm water tank according to the second water output.

9. A control device for an air conditioner with a water dispenser, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that: The processor is configured to execute the control method of the air conditioner with a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 8 when running the program instructions.

10. An air conditioner with a water dispenser, characterized in that: include: The air conditioner body includes a refrigerant circuit provided with an electronic expansion valve; The water dispenser body includes a hot water tank, a cold water tank, a first heat exchange circuit and a second heat exchange circuit, wherein the first heat exchange circuit is connected to a refrigerant circuit on one side of the electronic expansion valve and is used to perform heat exchange with one of the hot water tank and the cold water tank, and the second heat exchange circuit is connected to a refrigerant circuit on the other side of the electronic expansion valve and is used to perform heat exchange with the other of the hot water tank and the cold water tank; A conversion element, arranged in the first heat exchange circuit and the second heat exchange circuit; The control device of the air conditioner with a water dispenser as claimed in claim 9 is communicatively connected to the air conditioner body, the water dispenser body and the conversion element.

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