Air supply device control method and apparatus, air supply device, and readable storage medium

Abstract

This application relates to a control method, apparatus, air supply equipment, computer-readable storage medium, and computer program product for an air supply device. By detecting the outlet air temperature using a temperature detection device located at the outlet grille, the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment can be determined, and the corresponding operating parameters can be matched to achieve automatic control of the air supply equipment. Compared to air supply equipment that requires additional ambient temperature detection devices or temperature detection devices at the air inlet, the single-sensor approach reduces overall costs. Furthermore, when the target air supply mode is a heating mode, the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode can be adjusted based on the outlet air temperature and a high-temperature threshold to achieve high-temperature protection of the outlet grille, preventing discoloration and aging of the plastic outlet grille due to prolonged high-temperature air supply.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air supply equipment technology, and in particular to an air supply equipment control method, apparatus, air supply equipment, computer-readable storage medium, and computer program product. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of home appliance technology, in order to enhance their usability, home appliances are integrating more and more functions. For example, traditional electric fans, due to their single function of only providing natural wind, have gradually faded from people's view. Related technologies include cooling and heating air supply devices, which can provide not only cool air in hot weather but also warm air in cold weather, meeting the needs of various usage scenarios.

[0003] Currently, due to diverse user demands for the appearance of air supply equipment, plastic air outlet grilles have evolved into a wide variety of styles and color combinations, which are widely popular. However, at the same time, in order to ensure the user's heating experience, increasing the heating power of the air supply equipment has become an important design choice, which has also accelerated the discoloration and aging of the plastic air outlet grilles. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a control method, device, air supply equipment, computer-readable storage medium, and computer program product for air supply equipment to address the technical problem of discoloration and aging of plastic air outlet grilles caused by the increase in heating power of the aforementioned air supply equipment.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a method for controlling an air supply device, the method comprising:

[0006] After the air supply equipment is started and running, the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille of the air supply equipment is continuously acquired;

[0007] The target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined based on the outlet air temperature, and the corresponding operating parameters are obtained by matching the target air supply mode.

[0008] When the target air supply mode is the heating mode, the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode are adjusted based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet air grille.

[0009] In one embodiment, after the air supply device is started and running, the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille of the air supply device is continuously acquired, including:

[0010] After the air supply equipment starts up and operates for a preset start-up time, the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille of the air supply equipment is continuously acquired.

[0011] In one embodiment, the operating parameters include the air supply level; adjusting the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold includes:

[0012] If the outlet air temperature reaches the high temperature threshold, the air supply level of the heating mode is gradually reduced until the outlet air temperature is lower than the high temperature threshold.

[0013] Otherwise, keep the current air supply level of the heating mode unchanged.

[0014] In one embodiment, the step of progressively reducing the air supply level of the heating mode if the outlet air temperature reaches a high-temperature threshold, until the outlet air temperature is below the high-temperature threshold, includes:

[0015] If the outlet air temperature reaches the high temperature threshold, the air supply level of the heating mode will be reduced by one level.

[0016] If the air outlet temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold after a preset duration, return to the step of lowering the air supply level of the heating mode by one level; otherwise, keep the current air supply level of the heating mode unchanged.

[0017] In one embodiment, determining the target air supply mode of the air supply device based on the outlet air temperature includes:

[0018] When the outlet air temperature is less than or equal to the heating threshold, the target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined to be the heating mode.

[0019] When the outlet air temperature is greater than or equal to the cooling threshold, the target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined to be the cooling mode.

[0020] When the outlet air temperature is between the cooling threshold and the heating threshold, the target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined to be the natural wind mode.

[0021] In one embodiment, the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode are matched and obtained, including:

[0022] When the outlet air temperature is within the first outlet air temperature range, the air supply level of the target air supply mode is matched to the high air supply level.

[0023] When the outlet air temperature is within the second outlet air temperature range, the air supply level of the target air supply mode is matched to the low air supply level.

[0024] Secondly, this application also provides a control device for an air supply equipment, the device comprising:

[0025] The acquisition module is used to continuously acquire the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille of the air supply equipment after the air supply equipment is started and running.

[0026] The determination module is used to determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device based on the outlet air temperature, and to match the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode.

[0027] The adjustment module is used to adjust the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold when the target air supply mode is the heating mode, so as to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet air grille.

[0028] Thirdly, this application also provides an air supply device, including an air supply device body, the air supply device body being provided with an air outlet grille, and further including a controller, an air outlet device, a temperature regulating device, and a temperature detection device; the temperature detection device is disposed on the air outlet grille and is used to detect the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille; the controller is used to control the operation of the air outlet device and the temperature regulating device based on the above-mentioned air supply device control method, so as to achieve high temperature protection for the air outlet grille.

[0029] Fourthly, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described method.

[0030] Fifthly, this application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described method.

[0031] The aforementioned air supply equipment control method, device, air supply equipment, computer-readable storage medium, and computer program product continuously acquire the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille of the air supply equipment after the air supply equipment is started and operated. Based on the outlet air temperature, the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment is determined, and the corresponding operating parameters are matched to obtain the target air supply mode. When the target air supply mode is the heating mode, the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode are adjusted based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet grille and prevent the plastic outlet grille from discoloring and aging due to prolonged high temperature air supply. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the air supply device in one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an air supply device in one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps for implementing high-temperature protection of the air outlet grille in one embodiment;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps for achieving high-temperature protection of the air outlet grille in another embodiment;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps for determining the target air supply mode in one embodiment;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps for matching the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode in one embodiment.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the air supply equipment control method in another embodiment;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a structural block diagram of the air supply equipment control device in one embodiment;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a diagram of the internal structure of an electronic device in one embodiment;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a diagram of the internal structure of an electronic device in another embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0044] The air supply equipment control method provided in this application embodiment can be applied to, for example, Figure 1The air supply equipment shown includes an air supply equipment body 110 with an air outlet grille 111. It also includes a controller 120, an air outlet device 130, a temperature regulating device 140, and a temperature detection device 150, which is located at the air outlet grille 111. Specifically, the controller 120 can communicate with the air outlet device 130, the temperature regulating device 140, and the temperature detection device 150 via a network. After the air supply equipment starts operating, the controller 120 continuously acquires the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille detected by the temperature detection device 150, determines the target air supply mode based on the air outlet temperature, and matches the corresponding operating parameters to control the operation of the air outlet device 130 and the temperature regulating device 140. When the target air supply mode is a heating mode, the controller adjusts the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the air outlet temperature and a high-temperature threshold to achieve high-temperature protection for the air outlet grille.

[0045] It is understood that the data storage system can store the data that the controller 120 needs to process. The data storage system can be integrated into the controller 120 or placed in the cloud or on other network servers. The controller 120 can be a control chip or control circuit board installed within the air supply device itself, or it can be an external control system implemented based on wireless communication. The external control system can be implemented through devices such as terminals or servers. Terminals can be, but are not limited to, various personal computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and portable wearable devices. IoT devices can be smart speakers, smart TVs, smart air conditioners, smart vehicle devices, projection devices, etc. Portable wearable devices can be smartwatches, smart bracelets, head-mounted devices, etc. Head-mounted devices can be virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, smart glasses, etc. The server can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server providing cloud computing services.

[0046] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, a control method for an air supply device is provided, which is applied to... Figure 1 Taking controller 120 as an example, the explanation includes the following steps 202 to 206. Wherein:

[0047] Step 202: After the air supply equipment is started and running, the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille of the air supply equipment is continuously acquired.

[0048] The start-up of the air supply equipment can be achieved by the controller controlling the air supply equipment to start up after receiving the start command issued by the user through the interactive device.

[0049] Specifically, after the air supply equipment is started, the controller can control only the air outlet to operate, drawing in ambient air through the air inlet and blowing it out from the air outlet. A temperature detection device is installed at the air outlet grille. When the temperature regulation device is not in operation, the air outlet temperature detected by the temperature detection device after the air outlet is running and airflow is generated is equivalent to the ambient temperature of the environment where the air supply equipment is located.

[0050] Furthermore, after the air supply equipment is started and running, the temperature detection device can continuously obtain the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille, providing a data basis for further control and real-time adjustment of the air supply equipment.

[0051] For example, a temperature detection device is a device that senses temperature and converts it into a measurable and transmittable signal. Based on different working principles, embodiments of this application may use different types of temperature sensors as temperature detection devices, such as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) or thermocouples.

[0052] Step 204: Determine the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment based on the outlet air temperature, and obtain the corresponding operating parameters of the target air supply mode.

[0053] Specifically, after the ambient temperature is indirectly detected by the temperature detection device installed at the air outlet grille, the air supply equipment can be controlled to automatically select the appropriate air supply mode and operating parameters based on the detected ambient temperature.

[0054] For example, regarding the air supply device provided in this application, based on a temperature regulating device that can simultaneously raise and lower the temperature, the air supply mode may include a heating mode and a cooling mode. Additionally, when the temperature regulating device is not operating, the air supply mode may also include a natural wind mode without temperature adjustment. For the above different air supply modes, the operating parameters may include operating parameters for controlling the operation of the temperature regulating device and operating parameters for controlling the operation of the air outlet device. In another embodiment, if the air supply device further includes other auxiliary devices, such as a humidifier, the operating parameters may also include operating parameters for controlling the operation of the humidifier. If the air supply device further includes an oscillating mechanism for angular rotation, the operating parameters may also include operating parameters for controlling the operation of the oscillating mechanism.

[0055] Taking the operating parameters for controlling the temperature regulating device as an example, these parameters may include the temperature setting, the corresponding heating power, and the target temperature. Similarly, the operating parameters for controlling the air outlet device may include the air supply setting and the corresponding fan speed. Of course, to simplify control, the air supply setting can be used uniformly for control. That is, the corresponding heating power, target temperature, and fan speed are determined by the air supply setting, thus controlling both the temperature regulating device and the air outlet device separately.

[0056] Furthermore, this application can determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device by pre-setting the outlet air temperature range or judgment threshold corresponding to each air supply mode, and then comparing the real-time detected outlet air temperature with the preset outlet air temperature range or judgment threshold. Simultaneously, the correspondence between outlet air temperature and operating parameters can be pre-set to match the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode based on the real-time detected outlet air temperature.

[0057] It is understandable that after the air supply equipment is turned on and the initial outlet air temperature is detected by the temperature detection device, the target air supply mode and its corresponding operating parameters can be determined. Subsequently, during operation, if the target air supply mode is heating or cooling, the operation of the air supply equipment can be controlled by preset running times for each mode. This can be understood as follows: when the air supply equipment operates in the target air supply mode for the preset running time, it can be controlled to actively switch to a lower air supply level, or stop operation for a preset pause time before proceeding to step 204.

[0058] Step 206: When the target air supply mode is heating mode, adjust the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet air grille.

[0059] The air outlet grille can be a frame structure installed at the air outlet to divide the outlet into multiple smaller openings for air circulation. It also prevents debris such as dust, bacteria, and insects from entering the system, thus ensuring the normal operation of the air supply equipment and the cleanliness of the indoor air. In this application, the shape of the air outlet grille is not limited and can be set according to the specific technical requirements of the air supply equipment. Common shapes include square, rectangular, and circular, suitable for air supply equipment in different occasions to meet different design and usage requirements. Furthermore, the material of the air outlet grille can also be diverse, with common materials including plastic, aluminum alloy, and stainless steel. However, metallic materials such as aluminum alloy and stainless steel have higher thermal conductivity than plastic. Therefore, to avoid the high-temperature airflow causing the air outlet grille to become excessively hot and burn users, air supply equipment often uses PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) plastic to make the air outlet grille.

[0060] Therefore, it can be understood that when the target air supply mode is heating mode, in order to ensure the user's heating experience, increasing the heating power of the air supply equipment becomes an important design choice, which may also lead to the discoloration and aging of the plastic air outlet grille.

[0061] Specifically, during operation in heating mode, the controller continuously monitors the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille, compares the air outlet temperature with a high temperature threshold, and adjusts the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the comparison results to reduce the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille, thereby achieving high temperature protection for the air outlet grille and preventing the plastic air outlet grille from discoloring due to prolonged high air temperature.

[0062] The aforementioned air supply equipment control method determines the target air supply mode simply by detecting the outlet air temperature using a temperature detection device installed at the outlet grille. It then matches the corresponding operating parameters to achieve automatic control of the air supply equipment. Compared to air supply equipment requiring additional ambient temperature detection devices or inlet temperature detection devices, this single-sensor approach reduces overall costs. Furthermore, when the target air supply mode is heating mode, the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode can be adjusted based on the outlet air temperature and a high-temperature threshold to provide high-temperature protection for the outlet grille, preventing discoloration and aging of the plastic outlet grille due to prolonged high-temperature air supply.

[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, step 202 includes: after the air supply device starts running for a preset start-up time, continuously acquiring the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille of the air supply device.

[0064] Specifically, in order to make the outlet air temperature closer to the real ambient temperature, this application can also, after the air supply equipment is turned on, control the outlet air device to run for a preset start-up time, first supply natural air to reach the preset start-up time, and then, based on the obtained outlet air temperature at the outlet air grille, further control and real-time adjustment of the air supply equipment.

[0065] The specific value of the preset start-up time is not limited. It can be determined based on previous experiments, taking the time until the detected outlet air temperature matches the ambient temperature after natural wind is supplied, and this experimental time can be used as the preset start-up time. For example, in this embodiment, the preset start-up time can be set to 15~25 seconds, specifically, for example, 20 seconds.

[0066] In this embodiment, when the user accidentally turns off the air supply equipment or for other reasons, but the user immediately turns it back on, step 202 will be entered to detect the outlet air temperature at the air outlet grille. The controller will use this outlet air temperature as the basis for controlling and adjusting the air supply equipment in real time. However, in the above situation, due to the effect of the temperature regulating device at the previous moment, the outlet air temperature detected at the air outlet grille will differ significantly from the ambient temperature. For example, in heating mode, there will be a large amount of residual heat at the air outlet grille, causing the detected outlet air temperature to be much higher than the ambient temperature. If the controller controls and adjusts the air supply equipment in real time based on this outlet air temperature, it will result in an incorrect selection of the air supply mode and operating parameters, thus affecting the use of the air supply equipment. Therefore, this application, by first supplying air in natural wind mode for a preset start-up time after the air supply equipment is turned on, and then entering step 202 to detect the outlet air temperature at the air outlet grille, and using this outlet air temperature as the basis for controlling and adjusting the air supply equipment in real time, is an important means to ensure the accuracy of the automatic selection of the air supply mode and its operating parameters.

[0067] It is understood that the air supply equipment involved in this application may be a small air supply device with a small air supply temperature radiation range, such as a desktop or floor-standing air supply device. Such devices can adjust the user's perceived temperature within a small range, but have little impact on the overall temperature of the environment. Therefore, this application considers obtaining the outlet air temperature solely through a temperature detection device installed at the outlet grille, using it as the ambient temperature for control. Combined with a pre-set start-up time in natural wind mode before proceeding to step 202, this approach effectively reduces the cost of the air supply equipment while ensuring automatic and precise control.

[0068] In one exemplary embodiment, the operating parameters include the airflow level. For example, as... Figure 3 As shown, step 206, which adjusts the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold, includes steps 302 to 304, wherein:

[0069] Step 302: If the air outlet temperature reaches the high temperature threshold, gradually reduce the air supply level of the heating mode until the air outlet temperature is lower than the high temperature threshold.

[0070] Specifically, the high temperature threshold characterizes the temperature threshold that affects the discoloration and aging of the air outlet grille. It can be obtained based on the temperature aging test conducted on the material used in the air outlet grille. For example, in the embodiments of this application, the high temperature threshold can be in the range of 130 to 150°C. Specifically, in this application, it can be set to 140°C or 150°C.

[0071] Furthermore, if the outlet air temperature reaches the high-temperature threshold and continues to be emitted at that temperature, it will significantly accelerate the appearance of discoloration and whitening of the air outlet grille. Therefore, if the outlet air temperature reaches the high-temperature threshold, the airflow level in the heating mode should be gradually reduced until the outlet air temperature is lower than the high-temperature threshold. This gradual reduction can be achieved by first running the system at a lower airflow level (at least one level below the current level) for a period of time. If the outlet air temperature is still higher than the high-temperature threshold, it can continue running at an even lower airflow level for a period of time, or heating can be stopped for a period of time, until the outlet air temperature is lower than the high-temperature threshold.

[0072] Step 304, otherwise, maintain the current air supply level of the heating mode. If the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille does not reach the high temperature threshold, the impact on the discoloration and aging of the air outlet grille is relatively small, and the current air supply level of the heating mode can be maintained to ensure the user's normal heating needs.

[0073] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, step 302 includes steps 402 to 404, wherein:

[0074] Step 402: If the air outlet temperature reaches the high temperature threshold, the air supply level of the heating mode will be lowered by one level.

[0075] Specifically, when the detected outlet air temperature reaches or exceeds the high-temperature threshold, the air supply level in the heating mode needs to be adjusted to a lower level than the current air supply level. Adjusting to a lower air supply level means that the heating power, target temperature, and fan speed corresponding to the lower air supply level are used to control both the temperature regulation device and the outlet air supply device.

[0076] It is understandable that if the current air supply setting is already the lowest, heating can be stopped for a period of time. That is, the temperature regulation device will stop operating, and only the air outlet will blow natural air to reduce the air temperature at the air outlet grille.

[0077] If the air outlet temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold after the preset duration, return to the step of lowering the air supply level of the heating mode by one level; otherwise, keep the current air supply level of the heating mode unchanged.

[0078] Step 404: After a preset duration, if the air outlet temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold, return to step 402; otherwise, keep the current air supply level of the heating mode unchanged.

[0079] Specifically, the preset duration indicates the time it takes for the temperature to decrease after the setting is lowered. This can be set according to actual technical requirements, for example, to 30 seconds or 1 minute. After the preset duration, the air outlet temperature will generally decrease below the high-temperature threshold. At this point, the current air supply setting in heating mode can be maintained to ensure the user's normal heating needs.

[0080] Furthermore, if the outlet air temperature remains above the high-temperature threshold after the preset duration, the process returns to step 402, and the airflow level in the heating mode is lowered by one level. Alternatively, if the current airflow level is already the lowest, the heating mode can be stopped for the preset stop time directly. When the temperature control device stops operating, the outlet air temperature at the air grille generally drops quickly after natural airflow, so the preset stop time can be shorter than the preset duration, for example, 20 seconds. Further, if the outlet air temperature remains above the high-temperature threshold after stopping the preset stop time, the heating mode can be stopped again, and this cycle continues until the outlet air temperature drops below the high-temperature threshold. Conversely, if the outlet air temperature has dropped below the high-temperature threshold after stopping the preset stop time, the heating mode can be controlled to operate at the lowest airflow level to ensure the user's heating needs are met.

[0081] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, step 204, determining the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment based on the outlet air temperature, includes steps 502 to 506, wherein:

[0082] Step 502: If the outlet air temperature is less than or equal to the heating threshold, determine the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment as the heating mode.

[0083] Specifically, the heating threshold is the temperature threshold at which heating is required, such as 15-20℃. When the outlet air temperature is less than or equal to the heating threshold, it indicates that the environment is relatively cold, and the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment needs to be set to heating mode to output warm air to meet the user's heating needs.

[0084] Step 504: If the outlet air temperature is greater than or equal to the cooling threshold, determine the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment as the cooling mode.

[0085] Specifically, the cooling threshold is the temperature threshold at which heat dissipation is required, such as 25-28℃. When the outlet air temperature is greater than or equal to the cooling threshold, it indicates that the environment is relatively hot and humid, and the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment needs to be set to cooling mode to output cool air to meet the user's heat dissipation needs.

[0086] Step 506: When the outlet air temperature is between the cooling threshold and the heating threshold, determine the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment as natural wind mode.

[0087] Specifically, when the outlet air temperature is between the cooling and heating thresholds, it indicates that the ambient temperature is relatively suitable and comfortable. Therefore, the target air supply mode for the air supply equipment can be determined as natural wind mode, to output natural air to meet the user's ventilation needs.

[0088] It is understandable that after determining the target air supply mode, the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode can be matched based on the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille. One method for determining the operating parameters is to divide the outlet air temperature into multiple outlet air temperature ranges and preset the corresponding air supply speed and operating parameter combinations for each outlet air temperature range. The determined operating parameters are then matched based on the actual detected outlet air temperature at the outlet grille. The following explanation uses the example of dividing each air supply mode into two outlet air temperature ranges and then determining whether to use a high or low air supply speed based on these two ranges.

[0089] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the matching in step 204 obtains the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode, including the following steps 602 to 604, wherein:

[0090] Step 602: When the outlet air temperature is within the first outlet air temperature range, the air supply level of the target air supply mode is matched as the high air supply level.

[0091] Step 604: When the outlet air temperature is in the second outlet air temperature range, the air supply level of the target air supply mode is matched to the low air supply level.

[0092] Specifically, in heating mode, the temperature range below the heating threshold can be divided into two outlet air temperature ranges: a first outlet air temperature range and a second outlet air temperature range. The outlet air temperature value in the first outlet air temperature range can be lower than the outlet air temperature value in the second outlet air temperature range. Therefore, if the outlet air temperature is in the first outlet air temperature range, indicating a colder environment, the target air supply mode can be matched with a high air supply level to deliver warmer air with higher temperature and higher airflow to meet the user's heating needs. Conversely, if the outlet air temperature is in the second outlet air temperature range, indicating a less cold environment, the target air supply mode can be matched with a low air supply level to deliver warmer air with moderate temperature and airflow to meet the user's heating needs.

[0093] Furthermore, in cooling mode, the temperature range above the cooling threshold can be divided into two outlet air temperature ranges: a first outlet air temperature range and a second outlet air temperature range. The outlet air temperature value within the first outlet air temperature range can be greater than the outlet air temperature value within the second outlet air temperature range. Therefore, if the outlet air temperature is within the first outlet air temperature range, indicating a more stuffy environment, the target air supply mode can be set to a high air supply level to deliver cooler air at a lower temperature and higher airflow rate to meet the user's cooling needs. Conversely, if the outlet air temperature is within the second outlet air temperature range, indicating a less stuffy environment, the target air supply mode can be set to a low air supply level to deliver cool air at a moderate temperature and airflow rate to meet the user's cooling needs.

[0094] Taking the determination of the air supply level in heating mode as an example, two outlet air temperature ranges can be defined: [0~10℃] and [10~20℃]. When the outlet air temperature is within [0~10℃], the target air supply mode can be matched with a high air supply level to deliver warmer air with higher temperature and greater airflow to meet the user's heating needs. Conversely, when the outlet air temperature is within [10~20℃], the target air supply mode can be matched with a low air supply level to deliver warmer air with moderate temperature and airflow to meet the user's heating needs.

[0095] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, taking the air supply equipment as a heater as an example, a control method for the air supply equipment in heating mode is provided. The temperature sensor is located at the air outlet grille of the air supply equipment.

[0096] Specifically, when the user turns on the air supply device, the controller will first control the heater to supply natural air for a period of time (e.g., 20 seconds). After the air supply ends, the temperature sensor immediately activates to detect the outlet air temperature, which is then the ambient temperature. The reason for setting a 20-second natural air supply period after startup is to prevent inaccurate ambient temperature readings caused by accidental shutdown followed by immediate restart. Without this 20-second initial air supply period, if the user accidentally shuts down the heater or for other reasons and then immediately restarts it, the heating module will retain a significant amount of residual heat. This would cause the temperature sensor to detect a temperature that is not the ambient temperature, leading to incorrect program decisions and incorrect speed settings when transmitted to the controller. Therefore, setting a 20-second natural air supply period after startup is crucial for ensuring accurate automatic speed selection.

[0097] Furthermore, once the temperature sensor detects the ambient temperature, it immediately transmits the temperature data to the controller. The controller then determines, based on pre-installed data, whether to select a high or low fan speed for that temperature. For example, when the temperature sensor detects an ambient temperature of 20°C or higher, it will select a low fan speed; when it detects an ambient temperature of 20°C or lower, it will select a high fan speed to meet the user's heating needs at different temperatures.

[0098] Furthermore, as the heater continues to run, its heat generation becomes increasingly efficient, and the output temperature of the warm air increases. When the temperature sensor detects that the air temperature has reached a preset value (e.g., 150℃), the controller will immediately reduce the heating level by one level and run it for a period of time (e.g., 1 minute). If only one heating level is available, heating can be stopped for a short period (e.g., 20 seconds). This provides high-temperature protection for the plastic air outlet grille, preventing discoloration, whitening, or other cosmetic risks.

[0099] In this embodiment, by detecting the ambient temperature for a period of time after the device is started and automatically selecting the most suitable operating level based on the temperature data, the user experience is improved. Simultaneously, to prevent discoloration of the plastic air outlet grille due to prolonged high-temperature operation, the system also includes an automatic high-temperature level switching function.

[0100] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages of other steps.

[0101] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides an air supply equipment control device for implementing the air supply equipment control method described above. The solution provided by this device is similar to the solution described in the above method. Therefore, the specific limitations of one or more air supply equipment control device embodiments provided below can be found in the limitations of the air supply equipment control method above, and will not be repeated here.

[0102] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, a control device for an air supply equipment is provided, comprising: an acquisition module 810, a determination module 820, and an adjustment module 830, wherein:

[0103] The acquisition module 810 is used to continuously acquire the outlet air temperature at the outlet grille of the air supply equipment after the air supply equipment is started and running.

[0104] The determination module 820 is used to determine the target air supply mode of the air supply equipment based on the outlet air temperature, and to match the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode.

[0105] The adjustment module 830 is used to adjust the operating parameters corresponding to the heating mode based on the outlet air temperature and the high temperature threshold when the target air supply mode is the heating mode, so as to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet air grille.

[0106] In an exemplary embodiment, the acquisition module 810 is further configured to continuously acquire the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille of the air supply equipment after the air supply equipment has been started and operated for a preset start-up time.

[0107] In one exemplary embodiment, the operating parameters include the air supply level;

[0108] The adjustment module 830 is also used to gradually reduce the air supply level of the heating mode when the outlet air temperature reaches the high temperature threshold, until the outlet air temperature is lower than the high temperature threshold; otherwise, the current air supply level of the heating mode remains unchanged.

[0109] In an exemplary embodiment, the adjustment module 830 is further configured to lower the air supply level of the heating mode by one level when the outlet air temperature reaches the high temperature threshold; after a preset duration, if the outlet air temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold, the adjustment module 830 is invoked to re-execute the step of lowering the air supply level of the heating mode by one level; otherwise, the current air supply level of the heating mode remains unchanged.

[0110] In an exemplary embodiment, the determining module 820 is further configured to determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device as a heating mode when the outlet air temperature is less than or equal to the heating threshold; determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device as a cooling mode when the outlet air temperature is greater than or equal to the cooling threshold; and determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device as a natural wind mode when the outlet air temperature is between the cooling threshold and the heating threshold.

[0111] In an exemplary embodiment, the determining module 820 is further configured to match the air supply level of the target air supply mode as a high air supply level when the air outlet temperature is in the first air outlet temperature range; and to match the air supply level of the target air supply mode as a low air supply level when the air outlet temperature is in the second air outlet temperature range.

[0112] Each module in the aforementioned air supply equipment control device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in the processor of the electronic device in hardware form or independent of it, or stored in the memory of the electronic device in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each module.

[0113] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, an air supply device is provided, including an air supply device body 110, an air outlet grille 111 disposed on the air supply device body 110, and a controller 120, an air outlet device 130, a temperature regulating device 140, and a temperature detection device 150. The temperature detection device 150 is disposed on the air outlet grille 111 and is used to detect the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille 111. The controller 120 is used to control the operation of the air outlet device 130 and the temperature regulating device 140 based on the air supply device control method described in any of the above embodiments, so as to achieve high temperature protection for the air outlet grille 111.

[0114] The solution provided by this air supply device is similar to the solution described in the above-mentioned air supply device control method. Therefore, the specific limitations of one or more air supply device embodiments provided above can be found in the limitations of the air supply device control method above, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] In one exemplary embodiment, an electronic device is provided, which may be a server, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows: Figure 9 As shown, this electronic device includes a processor, memory, input / output (I / O) interfaces, and a communication interface. The processor, memory, and I / O interfaces are connected via a system bus, and the communication interface is also connected to the system bus via the I / O interfaces. The processor provides computational and control capabilities. The memory includes non-volatile storage media and internal memory. The non-volatile storage media stores the operating system, computer programs, and a database. The internal memory provides the environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs stored in the non-volatile storage media. The database stores data such as outlet air temperature and target airflow mode. The I / O interfaces are used for information exchange between the processor and external devices. The communication interface is used for communication with external terminals via a network connection. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a method for controlling an airflow device.

[0116] In one exemplary embodiment, an electronic device is provided, which may be a terminal, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows: Figure 10 As shown, the electronic device includes a processor, memory, input / output interface, communication interface, display unit, and input device. The processor, memory, and input / output interface are connected via a system bus, and the communication interface, display unit, and input device are also connected to the system bus via the input / output interface. The processor provides computing and control capabilities. The memory includes a non-volatile storage medium and internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores the operating system and computer programs. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage medium. The input / output interface is used for exchanging information between the processor and external devices. The communication interface is used for wired or wireless communication with external terminals; wireless communication can be achieved through Wi-Fi, mobile cellular networks, Near Field Communication (NFC), or other technologies. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a method for controlling an air supply device. The display unit is used to form a visually visible image and can be a display screen, a projection device, or a virtual reality imaging device. The display screen can be an LCD screen or an e-ink screen. The input device of the electronic device can be a touch layer covering the display screen, or buttons, trackballs, or touchpads set on the casing of the electronic device, or external keyboards, touchpads, or mice, etc.

[0117] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 9 and Figure 10 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device to which the present application is applied. The specific electronic device may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0118] In one exemplary embodiment, an electronic device is provided, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of the method described above.

[0119] In one exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps in the above-described method embodiments.

[0120] In one exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps in the above-described method embodiments.

[0121] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can take many forms, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). The databases involved in the embodiments provided in this application may include at least one type of relational database and non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include, but are not limited to, blockchain-based distributed databases. The processors involved in the embodiments provided in this application may be general-purpose processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, digital signal processors, programmable logic devices, quantum computing-based data processing logic devices, artificial intelligence (AI) processors, etc., and are not limited to these.

[0122] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this application.

[0123] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control method for an air supply device, applied to a small air supply device with a narrow air supply temperature radiation range, characterized in that, The method includes: After the air supply equipment is started and operates in natural wind mode for a preset start-up time, the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille of the air supply equipment is continuously acquired; the air outlet temperature during startup indirectly represents the ambient temperature of the environment where the air supply equipment is located. When the outlet air temperature is less than or equal to the heating threshold, the target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined to be the heating mode; when the outlet air temperature is greater than or equal to the cooling threshold, the target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined to be the cooling mode; when the outlet air temperature is between the cooling threshold and the heating threshold, the target air supply mode of the air supply device is determined to be the natural wind mode. The operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode are obtained based on the outlet air temperature; the operating parameters include the air supply level. When the target air supply mode is heating mode, if the outlet air temperature reaches the high temperature threshold, the air supply level of the heating mode will be lowered by one level. The heating power, target temperature and fan speed corresponding to the lower air supply level will be used to control the temperature regulation device and the outlet air device respectively; otherwise, the current air supply level of the heating mode will remain unchanged. If the outlet air temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold after a preset duration, the process returns to the step of lowering the air supply level of the heating mode by one level; otherwise, the current air supply level of the heating mode remains unchanged. If the current air supply level of the heating mode is the lowest air supply level, the temperature regulation device stops operating for a preset stop time, which is less than the preset duration, to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet grille, which is made of PVC plastic.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the outlet air temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold after the temperature regulating device has been stopped for a preset stop time, the process returns to the step of stopping the temperature regulating device for the preset stop time until the outlet air temperature drops below the high temperature threshold.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the temperature regulating device stops operating for a preset stop time, and the outlet air temperature drops below the high temperature threshold, the temperature regulating device and the outlet air device will be controlled to operate at the lowest air supply level in the heating mode.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating threshold is set to a range of 15-20℃, and the cooling threshold is set to a range of 25-28℃.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high temperature threshold was obtained based on a temperature aging test conducted on the PVC plastic material used in the air outlet grille.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode are obtained by matching, including: When the outlet air temperature is within the first outlet air temperature range, the air supply level of the target air supply mode is matched to the high air supply level. When the outlet air temperature is within the second outlet air temperature range, the air supply level of the target air supply mode is matched to the low air supply level.

7. A control device for an air supply equipment, applied to a small air supply equipment with a narrow air supply temperature radiation range, characterized in that, The device includes: The acquisition module is used to continuously acquire the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille of the air supply equipment after the air supply equipment is started and operated in natural wind mode for a preset start-up time; the air outlet temperature during start-up indirectly represents the ambient temperature of the environment where the air supply equipment is located. The determination module is used to determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device as a heating mode when the outlet air temperature is less than or equal to a heating threshold; to determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device as a cooling mode when the outlet air temperature is greater than or equal to a cooling threshold; and to determine the target air supply mode of the air supply device as a natural wind mode when the outlet air temperature is between the cooling threshold and the heating threshold. The module also determines the operating parameters corresponding to the target air supply mode based on the outlet air temperature; the operating parameters include the air supply level. The adjustment module is used to, when the target air supply mode is heating mode, if the outlet air temperature reaches a high temperature threshold, lower the air supply level of the heating mode by one level. The lower air supply level corresponds to a lower heating power, target temperature, and fan speed, which control the temperature regulation device and the outlet air device respectively. Otherwise, the current air supply level of the heating mode remains unchanged. After a preset duration, if the outlet air temperature still reaches the high temperature threshold, the module returns to the step of lowering the air supply level of the heating mode by one level; otherwise, the current air supply level of the heating mode remains unchanged. If the current air supply level of the heating mode is the lowest air supply level, the temperature regulation device is stopped for a preset stop time, which is less than the preset duration, to achieve high temperature protection for the outlet grille, which is made of PVC plastic.

8. An air supply device, characterized in that, The device includes a main body for supplying air, which is provided with an air outlet grille, and also includes a controller, an air outlet device, a temperature regulating device, and a temperature detection device; the temperature detection device is located at the air outlet grille and is used to detect the air outlet temperature at the air outlet grille. The controller is used to control the operation of the air outlet device and the temperature regulation device based on the air supply equipment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, so as to achieve high temperature protection for the air outlet grille.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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