Ejection air conditioner, monitoring device for exhaust device of outdoor unit of ejection air conditioner, method and storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a monitoring device for a top-out air type air conditioner outdoor unit exhaust device, wherein the top-out air type air conditioner outdoor unit comprises a vertically arranged air guide pipe and a horizontally arranged exhaust channel; an air inlet of the air guide pipe is communicated with an air outlet at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and an air outlet of the air guide pipe is communicated with an air inlet of the exhaust channel; the monitoring device for the top-out air type air conditioner outdoor unit exhaust device comprises: an infrared detection module arranged in the interior of the air guide pipe and / or the exhaust channel, used for emitting and receiving infrared signals; and an electric control processing module arranged in the air conditioner outdoor unit and electrically connected with the infrared detection module, used for determining an abnormality response instruction for the exhaust device according to signal data of the infrared detection module. The infrared detection module can be used for detecting abnormal conditions in the exhaust channel and the air guide pipe. The application further discloses a monitoring method for the top-out air type air conditioner outdoor unit exhaust device, a top-out air type air conditioner and a storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, such as a top-discharge air conditioner, a monitoring device, method, and storage medium for its outdoor unit exhaust device. Background Technology

[0002] When the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner is installed on the equipment floor, in order to avoid affecting the performance of the equipment and improve the exhaust effect, the exhaust device is usually connected to the exhaust duct and the protective net of the outdoor unit itself is removed. When foreign objects enter the exhaust duct and ductwork, or when the ductwork itself is damaged or leaks air, the high-speed rotating fan can easily suffer mechanical damage or affect the operation of the exhaust fan. Therefore, abnormal monitoring of the exhaust device is essential.

[0003] To effectively monitor exhaust systems, a method for monitoring exhaust duct anomalies has been disclosed, comprising: installing a wind pressure sensor or a negative pressure sensor at the air outlet; adjusting the speed of the fan and sending a fault signal to the management terminal to prompt for maintenance when the wind pressure monitoring data is outside a preset range; or stabilizing the airflow at the air inlet through an airflow control valve.

[0004] In implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related technology: the related technology monitors the exhaust situation using wind pressure sensors. However, when small organisms or solid objects with minimal impact on wind pressure enter the duct, the wind pressure sensor cannot detect or issue an alarm. Once such objects enter the vertical air duct, they may collide with the high-speed rotating fan blades and cause damage.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] This disclosure provides a top-discharge air conditioner, a monitoring device, method, and storage medium for its outdoor unit exhaust device, so as to detect foreign objects in the outdoor unit exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner.

[0008] In some embodiments, the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit includes a vertically arranged air guide duct and a horizontally arranged exhaust duct; the air inlet of the air guide duct is connected to the air outlet at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the air outlet of the air guide duct is connected to the air inlet of the exhaust duct; the monitoring device for the exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit includes: an infrared detection module, disposed inside the air guide duct and / or exhaust duct, for emitting and receiving infrared signals; and an electronic control processing module, disposed in the air conditioner outdoor unit and electrically connected to the infrared detection module, for determining abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device based on the signal data from the infrared detection module.

[0009] Optionally, the infrared detection module includes:

[0010] The first infrared detection module is installed inside the air duct near the air inlet of the air duct; the distance between the first infrared detection module and the shaft of the exhaust fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is a first preset value;

[0011] The second infrared detection module is installed inside the air duct near the air outlet of the air duct; the distance between the second infrared detection module and the shaft of the exhaust fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is a second preset value;

[0012] The second preset value is greater than the first preset value.

[0013] Optionally, the infrared detection module also includes:

[0014] The third infrared detection module is located at one end of the exhaust duct near the air inlet.

[0015] Optionally, the infrared signal transmission and reception directions of the infrared detection module are both perpendicular to the exhaust direction of the exhaust device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner is applied to the monitoring device described above, and includes: acquiring signal data from an infrared detection module; determining an abnormal response command corresponding to the exhaust device based on the attributes of the infrared detection module when the signal data meets the triggering conditions; and executing the abnormal response command.

[0017] Optionally, the abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device determined based on the attributes of the infrared detection module include:

[0018] Obtain the attributes of the infrared detection module whose signal data meets the triggering conditions to determine the corresponding anomaly handling priority;

[0019] Based on the priority of abnormal handling, determine the corresponding abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device.

[0020] Optionally, the higher the exception handling priority, the higher the warning intensity of the corresponding exception response instruction.

[0021] Optionally, the attributes of the infrared detection module include the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft; the determination of the anomaly handling priority includes:

[0022] The priority of anomaly handling among multiple infrared detection modules is determined based on the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft.

[0023] The smaller the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft, the higher the priority of the infrared detection module in handling abnormalities.

[0024] Optionally, the triggering condition includes:

[0025] Within a set time after the infrared detection module emits an infrared signal, |Rn-Ra|>Rx is satisfied;

[0026] Where Rn is the infrared signal radiation threshold; Ra is the real-time received infrared signal radiation value; and Rx is the radiation trigger value.

[0027] In some embodiments, the top-discharge air conditioner includes: a product body; and the aforementioned monitoring device for the exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit is installed on the product body.

[0028] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the monitoring method for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit as described above.

[0029] The top-discharge air conditioner, the monitoring device, method, and storage medium for its outdoor unit exhaust device provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0030] By installing an infrared detection module in the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, abnormalities in the exhaust duct and air guide pipe can be detected. Through analysis of the infrared signal data by the electronic control processing module, foreign objects with minimal impact on air pressure, such as small organisms or solid objects, can be detected entering the exhaust system. By executing corresponding abnormality response commands, the exhaust system can be adjusted, preventing mechanical damage to the operating exhaust fan blades from foreign objects and reducing the possibility of deterioration in the operating condition of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

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

[0032] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a connection diagram of a monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of a monitoring method for the exhaust device of an outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of another monitoring method for the exhaust device of an outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of another monitoring method for the exhaust device of an outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart of another monitoring method for the exhaust device of an outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a top-discharge air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0042] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0043] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0044] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0045] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0046] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0047] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0048] An air conditioner outdoor unit typically includes a compressor, condenser, fan, and electronic control unit. The electronic control unit includes a processor, which controls the compressor, condenser, exhaust fan, and other electronic components to achieve the various functions of the outdoor unit. The main difference between a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit and a regular air conditioner outdoor unit is that the exhaust fan and airflow direction are upwards, and a protective mesh is usually installed on the top side of the exhaust fan.

[0049] When the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner is connected to the exhaust duct via a duct, the protective mesh on the top side of the exhaust fan is usually removed to improve the fan's heat dissipation efficiency. However, if the exhaust system cracks or small organisms or solid foreign objects enter the exhaust system during prolonged use, it can cause mechanical damage to the operating exhaust fan. Therefore, monitoring for foreign objects in the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit is essential. Current technologies typically use wind pressure sensors or negative pressure sensors to monitor the exhaust fan's operating condition and adjust its speed accordingly. However, these technologies do not consider the hazards caused by small organisms or solid foreign objects entering the exhaust system and cannot effectively monitor foreign objects entering the exhaust duct.

[0050] This disclosure provides a monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, so as to detect foreign objects in the exhaust system of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0051] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0052] Figure 2 This is a connection diagram of a monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0053] like Figure 1 ,2 As shown, the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit 110 includes a vertically arranged air guide duct 120 and a horizontally arranged exhaust duct 130; the air inlet of the air guide duct 120 is connected to the air outlet at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit 110, and the air outlet of the air guide duct 120 is connected to the air inlet of the exhaust duct 130.

[0054] The monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit includes an infrared detection module 180 and an electronic control processing module 190. The infrared detection module 180 is located inside the air duct 120 and / or exhaust duct 130, and is used to emit and receive infrared signals. The electronic control processing module 190 is located in the air conditioner outdoor unit 110 and is electrically connected to the infrared detection module 180, and is used to determine abnormal response commands for the exhaust system based on the signal data from the infrared detection module 190.

[0055] In this embodiment, the infrared detection module 180 can detect small organisms or solid foreign objects entering the exhaust duct 130 and the air guide duct 120. The electronic control processing module 190 can determine the corresponding abnormal response command by judging the infrared signal data, thereby realizing the monitoring of small organisms or solid foreign objects and avoiding damage to the fan blades of the exhaust fan 140 and deterioration of the outdoor unit's operating conditions.

[0056] Optionally, the infrared detection module 180 is disposed inside the air duct 120 for safety monitoring of the air duct 120.

[0057] Furthermore, the infrared detection module 180 includes a first infrared detection module 150 and a second infrared detection module 160. The first infrared detection module 150 is disposed inside the air duct 120 near the air inlet of the air duct 120; the distance between the first infrared detection module 150 and the axis of the exhaust fan 140 of the outdoor unit 110 is a first preset value D1; the second infrared detection module 160 is disposed inside the air duct 120 near the air outlet of the air duct 120; the distance between the second infrared detection module 160 and the axis of the exhaust fan 140 of the outdoor unit 110 is a second preset value D2; D2 > D1.

[0058] That is, the first infrared detection module 150 and the second infrared detection module 160 are installed inside the air duct 120 along the airflow direction of the exhaust path. They can determine whether there are foreign objects passing through the air inlet of the air duct 120 and the air inlet of the exhaust duct 130, and can monitor the abnormal conditions of the entire exhaust device.

[0059] Optionally, the value range of D1 is [50, 70] mm, more specifically, D1 = 60 mm; the value range of D2 is [250, 350] mm, more specifically, D2 = 300 mm.

[0060] Optionally, the infrared detection module 180 is installed inside the exhaust duct 130 to enable safety monitoring of the exhaust duct 130.

[0061] Furthermore, the infrared detection module 180 also includes a third infrared detection module 170, which is located inside the exhaust duct 130 near the air inlet of the exhaust duct 130. It can determine whether there are foreign objects passing through the air inlet of the exhaust duct 130, the air inlet of the duct 120, and the air outlet of the duct 120, and can more comprehensively monitor abnormal conditions of the exhaust device.

[0062] Thus, by setting up multiple infrared detection modules 180, multi-point monitoring of the exhaust system can be achieved, realizing a multi-layer monitoring mechanism. This further improves the reliability of detecting foreign objects that have little impact on air pressure, such as small organisms or solid objects, entering the exhaust system. This reduces the occurrence of equipment malfunctions caused by foreign objects entering the exhaust system.

[0063] The infrared detection module 180 in this embodiment is an active alarm, unaffected by abnormal temperature changes that could trigger a false alarm. Because air conditioning involves cooling or heating, causing significant temperature changes in the air duct, this avoids the false alarms that can occur with passive infrared detection modules, which are easily affected by temperature fluctuations. The infrared detection module 180 includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter emits infrared light, and the receiver receives it, detecting the infrared signal radiation value using a built-in sensing probe.

[0064] Optionally, the infrared signal transmission and reception directions of the infrared detection module 180 are both perpendicular to the exhaust direction of the exhaust device.

[0065] In this way, by transmitting and receiving signals perpendicular to the exhaust direction, it is possible to detect whether there are foreign objects passing through the air duct 120 and exhaust duct 130.

[0066] Figure 3 This disclosure provides a monitoring method for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, applicable to the aforementioned monitoring device for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit. It can be executed in the air conditioner processor, in the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, or by the electronic control processing module of the monitoring device. In this disclosure, the solution is described with the processor as the execution entity.

[0067] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner includes:

[0068] Step S301: The processor acquires the signal data from the infrared detection module.

[0069] The signal data of the infrared detection module includes one or more of the following: signal transmission data, signal reception data, signal transmission time, and signal reception time.

[0070] In step S302, if the signal data meets the triggering conditions, the processor determines the corresponding abnormal response command for the exhaust device based on the attributes of the infrared detection module.

[0071] The triggering condition refers to the situation where the acquired signal data indicates an abnormal event that may occur, such as the entry of foreign objects into the exhaust system.

[0072] The attributes of the infrared detection module are used to indicate the abnormal event situation corresponding to the location detected by the infrared detection module.

[0073] In step S303, the processor executes an exception handling instruction.

[0074] Anomaly response instructions refer to the actions that can be taken to reduce the possibility of component failure when an abnormal event occurs in the exhaust system.

[0075] Optionally, abnormal response instructions include reducing the exhaust fan speed, triggering audible and visual alarms, and sending notification messages to the user.

[0076] Optionally, acquiring signal data from the infrared detection module includes: acquiring signal data from the infrared detection module at frequency F; and acquiring signal data from the infrared detection module at frequency F1 within a set time period after executing the abnormal response command.

[0077] Where F1>F, when the infrared detection unit detects a foreign object, increasing the acquisition frequency can enable real-time monitoring of the foreign object situation, and the default low frequency can save energy and extend the device life.

[0078] Optionally, the value of F is in the range of [0.5, 1.5] times / second, more specifically, F = 1 time / second; the value of F1 is in the range of [2, 4] times / second, more specifically, F = 3 times / second.

[0079] Thus, the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit provided in this embodiment can detect abnormalities in the exhaust duct and air guide pipe, detect foreign objects that have little impact on air pressure, such as small organisms or solids, and adjust the exhaust device by executing corresponding abnormal response commands. This can prevent foreign objects entering the exhaust device from causing mechanical damage to the fan blades of the operating exhaust fan and reduce the possibility of deterioration of the operating condition of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0080] The following explains how to determine the abnormal response instruction when multiple infrared detection modules are involved and the signal data from multiple points meet the triggering conditions.

[0081] Figure 4 This disclosure provides another monitoring method for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, applied to the aforementioned monitoring device for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit. In this disclosure, the solution is described using a processor as the execution entity.

[0082] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner includes:

[0083] Step S401: The processor acquires the signal data from the infrared detection module.

[0084] In step S402, if the signal data meets the triggering conditions, the processor obtains the attributes of the infrared detection module whose signal data meets the triggering conditions in order to determine the corresponding exception handling priority.

[0085] In step S403, the processor determines the corresponding exception response instruction for the exhaust device based on the exception handling priority.

[0086] In step S404, the processor executes exception handling instructions.

[0087] Anomaly handling priority refers to the processing priority when multiple anomalies occur. In the case of multiple anomalies, the anomaly response instructions corresponding to the infrared detection module with higher anomaly handling priority will be executed first.

[0088] Optionally, the higher the exception handling priority, the higher the warning intensity of the corresponding exception response instruction.

[0089] The alert intensity of an anomaly response command refers to the different levels of enforcement when performing the same action. For example, when the anomaly response command is to reduce the exhaust fan speed, the alert intensity is highest when the exhaust fan speed is reduced to 0; when the rotation speed N1 is greater than the rotation speed N2, the alert intensity is higher when the exhaust fan speed is reduced by N1 than when the exhaust fan speed is reduced by N2.

[0090] Furthermore, the priority of exception handling can be determined by setting the location in the infrared detection module's properties. This location setting can be stored in the processor and sent along with the signal data received from the infrared detection module.

[0091] For example, when the properties of the infrared detection module include the setting location of the infrared detection module, the determination of the exception handling priority includes:

[0092] The system acquires the setting position of the infrared detection module that meets the triggering conditions based on the signal data; and determines the current exception handling priority based on the correspondence between the setting position and the exception handling priority.

[0093] The correspondence between the setting location and the priority of abnormal handling can be stored in the database in the form of a one-to-one correspondence data table. After obtaining the setting location of the infrared detection module that meets the triggering conditions for the current signal data, the current priority of abnormal handling can be determined by querying the database.

[0094] Here, the correspondence between the location and the priority of exception handling is set as follows:

[0095] The abnormality priority of the infrared detection module in the exhaust duct is higher than that of the infrared detection module in the air duct.

[0096] The infrared detection module that is closer to the exhaust fan shaft inside the air duct has a higher anomaly priority than the infrared detection module that is farther away from the exhaust fan shaft inside the air duct.

[0097] For example, when the properties of the infrared detection module include the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft, the determination of the exception handling priority includes:

[0098] Acquire signal data to determine the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft that meets the triggering conditions;

[0099] The priority of anomaly handling among multiple infrared detection modules is determined based on the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft.

[0100] The closer the infrared detection module is to the exhaust fan shaft, the higher the priority of its anomaly handling. The closer the infrared detection module is to the exhaust fan shaft, the greater the probability that the triggered foreign object will cause mechanical damage to the exhaust fan.

[0101] The following explains how to determine if signal data meets the triggering conditions.

[0102] Figure 5 This disclosure provides another monitoring method for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, applied to the aforementioned monitoring device for the exhaust device of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit. In this disclosure, the solution is described using a processor as the execution entity.

[0103] Combination Figure 5 As shown, the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner includes:

[0104] Step S501: The processor acquires the signal data from the infrared detection module.

[0105] Step S502: Within a set time after the infrared detection module emits an infrared signal, if |Rn-Ra|>Rx, the signal data meets the trigger condition. Here, Rn is the infrared signal radiation threshold; Ra is the real-time received infrared signal radiation value; and Rx is the radiation trigger value.

[0106] Step S503: Determine the corresponding abnormal response command for the exhaust device based on the properties of the infrared detection module.

[0107] In step S504, the processor executes exception handling instructions.

[0108] Here, |Rn-Ra|>Rx includes at least one of the following abnormal conditions.

[0109] The infrared signal radiation threshold Rn refers to the energy value of the infrared signal received after the infrared signal emitted by the infrared detection module has undergone normal energy loss during transmission within the pipeline under normal conditions.

[0110] The radiation trigger value Rx represents the reasonable range of signal radiation energy loss.

[0111] Rn-Ra>Rx, meaning the difference between the received infrared signal radiation value and the infrared signal radiation threshold is greater than the radiation trigger value. In this case, foreign objects in the pipeline may cause multiple infrared signals emitted by the infrared detection module to refract or bounce, resulting in the received infrared signal radiation value exceeding the infrared signal radiation threshold.

[0112] Rn-Ra<-Rx, meaning the received infrared signal radiation value is less than the infrared signal radiation threshold, and the absolute value of the difference between the two is greater than the radiation trigger value. In this case, there may be foreign objects in the pipeline that cause the infrared signal radiation value received by the infrared detection module to be interrupted or bounced, and the received value is much lower than the normal value.

[0113] If the probe detects that the infrared light is stationary when the signal data does not meet the triggering conditions, that is, the infrared light emitted by the generator is continuous and does not bounce, then it is determined that there is no foreign object moving and it is normal.

[0114] When the signal data meets the triggering conditions, it means that if a small animal or person enters the monitoring range, it will cause the emitted infrared signal to disconnect or bounce, resulting in a change in the continuous static state of the infrared light. The receiver will determine that a foreign object has entered and will send signal data to the processor. When the processor determines that the triggering conditions are met, it will execute the corresponding abnormal response instructions.

[0115] In practical applications, when the monitoring device for the exhaust system of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit includes the aforementioned first infrared detection module, second infrared detection module, and third infrared detection module, such as Figure 6As shown, the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner includes:

[0116] Step S601: The processor acquires the signal data from the infrared detection module.

[0117] Step S602: If the signal data meets the triggering conditions, obtain the attributes of the infrared detection module whose signal data meets the triggering conditions.

[0118] Step S603: If the infrared detection module that meets the triggering conditions includes the first infrared detection module, determine that the abnormal response command corresponding to the exhaust device is the first command.

[0119] Step S604: If the infrared detection modules that meet the triggering conditions include a second infrared detection module, determine that the abnormal response command corresponding to the exhaust device is the second command. The warning intensity of the first command is greater than the warning intensity of the second command.

[0120] Step S605: If the infrared detection module that meets the triggering conditions is the third infrared detection module, determine that the abnormal response command corresponding to the exhaust device is the third command. The warning intensity of the second command is greater than that of the third command.

[0121] Step S606: Execute the corresponding exception handling instructions.

[0122] Here, the first instruction includes stopping the exhaust fan and providing a warning. The second instruction includes reducing the exhaust fan speed and providing a warning. The third instruction includes an audible and visual alarm to urge the fan to stop. The warning refers to sending alert messages to after-sales personnel or users via SMS or software.

[0123] Combination Figure 7 As shown, this disclosure provides a monitoring device 710 for the exhaust fan of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, including a processor 700 and a memory 701. Optionally, the device may further include a communication interface 702 and a bus 703. The processor 700, communication interface 702, and memory 701 can communicate with each other via the bus 703. The communication interface 702 can be used for information transmission. The processor 700 can call logical instructions in the memory 701 to execute the monitoring method for the exhaust fan of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit described in the above embodiment.

[0124] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 701 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0125] The memory 701, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 700 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 701, thereby implementing the monitoring method for the exhaust fan of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit in the above embodiments.

[0126] The memory 701 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and application programs required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 701 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0127] Combination Figure 8 As shown, this disclosure provides a top-discharge air conditioner 100, including: a product body, and the aforementioned monitoring device 710 for the exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit. The monitoring device 710 for the exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit is installed on the product body. The installation relationship described herein is not limited to placement inside the product, but also includes installation connections with other components of the product, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections, or signal transmission connections. Those skilled in the art will understand that the monitoring device 700 for the exhaust device of the top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit can be adapted to feasible product bodies to achieve other feasible embodiments.

[0128] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described monitoring method for the exhaust fan of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0129] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0130] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0131] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0132] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0133] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0134] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A monitoring device for the exhaust fan of a top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that, The top-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit includes a vertically arranged air duct and a horizontally arranged exhaust duct; the air inlet of the air duct is connected to the air outlet at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the air outlet of the air duct is connected to the air inlet of the exhaust duct. The monitoring device includes: An infrared detection module, installed inside the air duct and / or exhaust duct, is used to emit and receive infrared signals; The electronic control processing module is located in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and is electrically connected to the infrared detection module. It is used to determine abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device based on the signal data of the infrared detection module. The process of determining abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device based on signal data from the infrared detection module includes: obtaining the attributes of the infrared detection module whose signal data meets the triggering conditions to determine the corresponding abnormal handling priority; determining the corresponding abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device based on the abnormal handling priority; the attributes of the infrared detection module include the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft; the smaller the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft, the higher the abnormal handling priority of the infrared detection module.

2. The monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The infrared detection module includes: The first infrared detection module is installed inside the air duct near the air inlet of the air duct; the distance between the first infrared detection module and the shaft of the exhaust fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is a first preset value; The second infrared detection module is installed inside the air duct near the air outlet of the air duct; the distance between the second infrared detection module and the shaft of the exhaust fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is a second preset value; The second preset value is greater than the first preset value.

3. The monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The infrared detection module also includes: The third infrared detection module is located at one end of the exhaust duct near the air inlet.

4. The monitoring device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that, The infrared signal transmission and reception directions of the infrared detection module are both perpendicular to the exhaust direction of the exhaust device.

5. A monitoring method for the exhaust device of an outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner, applied to the monitoring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, include: Acquire signal data from the infrared detection module; If the signal data meets the triggering conditions, the corresponding abnormal response command for the exhaust device is determined based on the properties of the infrared detection module. Execute exception handling instructions; Among them, the abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device determined based on the properties of the infrared detection module include: The attributes of the infrared detection module that meet the triggering conditions are obtained to determine the corresponding abnormal handling priority; the attributes of the infrared detection module include the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft; the smaller the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft, the higher the abnormal handling priority of the infrared detection module. Based on the priority of abnormal handling, determine the corresponding abnormal response instructions for the exhaust device.

6. The monitoring method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The higher the priority of exception handling, the stronger the warning intensity of the corresponding exception response instruction.

7. The monitoring method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The determination of the exception handling priority includes: The priority of anomaly handling among multiple infrared detection modules is determined based on the distance between the infrared detection module and the exhaust fan shaft.

8. The monitoring method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that, The triggering conditions include: Within a set time after the infrared detection module emits an infrared signal, |Rn-Ra|>Rx is satisfied; Where Rn is the infrared signal radiation threshold; Ra is the real-time received infrared signal radiation value; and Rx is the radiation trigger value.

9. A top-discharge air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Product itself; The monitoring device for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 is installed on the product body.

10. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the monitoring method for the exhaust device of the outdoor unit of a top-discharge air conditioner as described in any one of claims 5 to 8.

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