Air conditioner and air outlet control method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and provides an air conditioner and an air outlet control method.The air conditioner comprises a machine shell, a flow guide cover assembly, an air guide plate assembly and a controller; a first air outlet is formed in the front side of the machine shell, and second air outlets are formed in the left side and the right side of the machine shell The flow guide cover assembly is arranged at the first air outlet; the air deflector assembly is arranged at the second air outlet; the controller is electrically connected with the air guide cover assembly and the air guide plate assembly, and the controller is configured to control opening and closing of the air guide cover assembly and the air guide plate assembly based on the operation mode of the air conditioner. The air conditioner can achieve air outlet in different directions such as the front side, the left side and the right side, has multiple air outlet modes, meets different requirements of different user crowds when the air conditioner is used, can prevent direct blowing, and effectively improves the use experience of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioner and an air outlet control method. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the popularization of air conditioners and the promotion of health concepts, users have higher and higher requirements for the comfort of air supply from air conditioners. However, existing air conditioners have problems such as a single air supply mode and the air is easily blown directly onto people, which cannot meet the different needs of users and result in poor user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides an air conditioner and an air outlet control method, which can realize air outlet in different directions such as the front side and the left and right sides, and has multiple air outlet modes to meet the different needs of different user groups when using the air conditioner, and can prevent direct blowing, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0004] The present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0005] A casing, wherein a first air outlet is provided on the front side of the casing, and second air outlets are provided on the left and right sides of the casing respectively;

[0006] A deflector assembly, disposed at the first air outlet, and used to control the air volume of the first air outlet;

[0007] an air guide plate assembly, disposed at the second air outlet, and used to control the air volume of the second air outlet;

[0008] A controller is electrically connected to the air deflector assembly and the air deflector assembly, respectively, and the controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector assembly based on an operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0009] According to an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the air guide cover assembly comprises:

[0010] Two deflector covers are nested in each other;

[0011] Each of the air guide covers comprises a cover body, a first end of the cover body is provided with an end cover, a second end of the cover body is provided with a third air outlet, the cover body comprises a plurality of annular guide blades, two ends of the guide blades are respectively connected to the end cover and the third air outlet, and a guide channel is provided between adjacent guide blades;

[0012] The two deflector covers are rotatably connected to adjust the opening of the deflector channel.

[0013] According to an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the air deflector assembly further comprises: a driving mechanism for driving the inner air deflector to rotate relative to the outer air deflector;

[0014] The driving mechanism comprises:

[0015] A first gear, disposed on the inner side of the end cover of the internal shroud;

[0016] The first drive motor is electrically connected to the controller and connected to the inner side of the end cover of the external air duct. The output shaft of the first drive motor is provided with a second gear, and the second gear is meshed and connected with the first gear.

[0017] According to an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the end cover of the external air deflector is provided with a connecting hole, the first gear is provided with a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the end cover of the internal air deflector, and the first rotating shaft passes through the end cover of the internal air deflector and is rotatably connected to the connecting hole.

[0018] According to an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the air guide cover is in a hemispherical or hemispherical shape.

[0019] According to an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the air guide plate assembly comprises:

[0020] An air guide plate, wherein connecting ear plates are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the inner side of the air guide plate;

[0021] A connecting shaft, disposed at the bottom of the second air outlet, and rotatably connected to the connecting ear plate at the lower end of the air guide plate;

[0022] The second drive motor is arranged at the top of the second air outlet and is electrically connected to the controller. The output shaft of the second drive motor is fixedly connected to the connecting ear plate at the upper end of the air guide plate to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

[0023] The present invention also provides an air outlet control method for the above air conditioner, comprising:

[0024] Get the indoor temperature;

[0025] According to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature, the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector plate assembly are controlled to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner.

[0026] According to an air outlet control method of an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the steps of controlling the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector plate assembly according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner include:

[0027] Determining that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is greater than or equal to a set value, controlling the air guide cover assembly to fully open the first air outlet, and the air guide plate assembly to fully open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a wide-area multi-air outlet mode;

[0028] Determine that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is less than a set value, and obtain the indoor user position;

[0029] Determine that the indoor user is within a preset angle range in front of the air conditioner, control the air deflector assembly to close the first air outlet, and control the air guide plate assembly to open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a mode of avoiding people.

[0030] According to the present invention, a method for controlling air flow of an air conditioner further comprises:

[0031] Determine that the indoor user is outside a preset angle range in front of the air conditioner, and obtain the distance between the indoor user and the front of the air conditioner;

[0032] Determining that the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is less than or equal to a preset distance, controlling the air guide cover assembly to not fully open the first air outlet, and the air guide plate assembly to close the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to an energy-saving air outlet mode;

[0033] Determine that the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is greater than a preset distance, control the deflector assembly to fully open the first air outlet, and the deflector plate assembly to close the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a constant temperature air outlet mode.

[0034] According to an air outlet control method of an air conditioner provided by the present invention, the steps of controlling the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector plate assembly according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner include:

[0035] Determining that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is greater than or equal to a set value, controlling the air guide cover assembly to fully open the first air outlet, and the air guide plate assembly to fully open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a wide-area multi-air outlet mode;

[0036] Determine that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is less than the set value, automatically control the opening of the deflector assembly according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature, and control the air guide plate assembly not to fully open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to the automatic air outlet mode.

[0037] The air conditioner and air outlet control method provided by the present invention are characterized in that a first air outlet is provided on the front side of a casing, and second air outlets are provided on the left and right sides of the casing respectively. An air deflector assembly is provided at the first air outlet to control the air outlet volume of the first air outlet, and an air guide plate assembly is provided at the second air outlet to control the air outlet volume of the second air outlet. A controller is electrically connected to the air deflector assembly and the air guide plate assembly respectively. The controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air guide plate assembly based on the operating mode of the air conditioner, so as to realize air outlet in different directions such as the front side and the left and right sides. The controller has a plurality of air outlet modes to meet the different needs of different user groups when using the air conditioner, and can prevent direct blowing, thereby effectively improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0039] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the present invention in a front air outlet state;

[0041] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the present invention in a state of air outlet on both sides;

[0042] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the present invention in a multi-side air outlet state;

[0043] Figure 5 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the air deflector assembly provided by the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the air deflector assembly provided by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of an external air guide cover provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the internal air guide cover and the driving mechanism provided by the present invention;

[0047] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A local enlarged view of point A;

[0048] Fig.10is a structural schematic diagram of the air guide plate assembly provided by the present invention;

[0049] Fig.11 This is one of the flow charts of the air outlet control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention;

[0050] Fig.12 This is a second flow chart of the air outlet control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention;

[0051] Fig.13 This is the third flow chart of the air outlet control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention.

[0052] Reference numerals:

[0053] 100: housing; 101: first air outlet; 102: second air outlet; 103: air inlet;

[0054] 200: air deflector assembly; 201: air deflector; 202: end cover; 203: third air outlet;

[0055] 204: guide blade; 205: guide channel; 206: driving mechanism;

[0056] 207: first gear; 208: first drive motor; 209: second gear;

[0057] 210: connecting hole; 211: first rotating shaft; 212: avoidance gap; 213: positioning groove;

[0058] 214: second rotating shaft; 215: fixing column; 216: air outlet grille;

[0059] 300: air guide plate assembly; 301: air guide plate; 302: connecting shaft;

[0060] 303: second driving motor; 304: connecting ear plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0062] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0063] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0066] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 13 The air conditioner and the air outlet control method of the present invention are described.

[0067] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, referring to Figure 1-Figure 10 As shown, the air conditioner provided by the present invention may be a cabinet air conditioner, which mainly includes: a casing 100, an air guide cover assembly 200, an air guide plate assembly 300, a controller and other components.

[0068] Among them, a first air outlet 101 is provided on the upper front side of the casing 100, and the shape of the first air outlet 101 can be circular; second air outlets 102 are respectively provided on the upper left and right sides of the casing 100, and the shape of the second air outlet 102 can be a vertically arranged long strip.

[0069] The air deflector assembly 200 is arranged at the first air outlet 101 of the casing 100, and the air outlet volume of the first air outlet 101 can be controlled by the air deflector assembly 200; the air deflector plate assembly 300 is arranged at the second air outlet 102 of the casing 100, and the air outlet volume of the second air outlet 102 can be controlled by the air deflector plate assembly 300; the controller is electrically connected to the air deflector assembly 200 and the air deflector plate assembly 300 respectively, and the controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly 200 and the air deflector plate assembly 300 based on the operating mode of the air conditioner, thereby controlling the air outlet volume of the corresponding air outlet.

[0070] For example, Figure 2 As shown, when the user needs air to flow out from the front, the air deflector assembly 200 can be controlled to open the first air outlet 101, and the air guide plate assembly 300 can be controlled to close the second air outlet 102. At this time, the air after heat exchange by the air conditioner can be discharged through the first air outlet 101 to achieve direct blowing from the front.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, when the user needs air to be discharged from the left and right sides, the air deflector assembly 200 can be controlled to close the first air outlet 101, and the air guide plate assembly 300 can be controlled to open the second air outlet 102. At this time, the air after heat exchange by the air conditioner can be discharged through the second air outlet 102 on both sides, realizing the surround-type air outlet on both sides, and direct blowing can be prevented at this time.

[0072] like Figure 4 As shown, when the user needs multi-side air outlet, the air deflector assembly 200 can be controlled to open the first air outlet 101, and the air deflector assembly 300 can be controlled to open the second air outlet 102. At this time, the air after heat exchange by the air conditioner can be discharged through the first air outlet 101 on the front side and the second air outlet 102 on both sides at the same time, realizing wide-area air outlet. At this time, the air supply area and the air outlet volume are large, which can achieve the purpose of quickly adjusting the indoor temperature.

[0073] Therefore, the air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present invention can achieve air outlet in different directions such as the front and left and right sides, and has multiple air outlet modes to meet the different needs of different user groups when using the air conditioner, and can prevent direct blowing, effectively improving the user experience.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 5-Figure 9 As shown, the air guide cover assembly 200 mainly includes: two air guide covers 201, and the two air guide covers 201 are nested inside and outside each other; each air guide cover 201 includes a cover body, a first end of the cover body is provided with an end cover 202, and a second end of the cover body is provided with a third air outlet 203, the cover body includes a plurality of annular guide blades 204, and the two ends of the guide blades 204 are respectively connected to the end cover 202 and the third air outlet 203, and a guide channel 205 is provided between adjacent guide blades 204, and the air after heat exchange inside the air conditioner can flow into the cover body of the air guide cover 201 through the guide channel 205, and then be discharged through the third air outlet 203; and the two air guide covers 201 are rotatably connected to adjust the opening of the guide channel 205.

[0075] For example, the number and shape of the guide blades 204 of the two guide covers 201 may be the same, and accordingly, the number and shape of the formed guide channels 205 are also the same.

[0076] When the inner air guide cover 201 rotates relative to the outer air guide cover 201, it has three positions. When the inner air guide cover 201 rotates to the first position, the guide blades 204 of the inner air guide cover 201 are completely overlapped and aligned with the guide blades 204 of the outer air guide cover 201. At this time, the guide channel 205 of the inner air guide cover 201 is completely aligned with the guide channel 205 of the outer air guide cover 201, and each guide channel 205 of the two air guide covers 201 is fully connected. The air guide cover assembly 200 is in a fully open state and the air output is maximum.

[0077] When the internal air guide cover 201 rotates to the second position, the guide blades 204 of the internal air guide cover 201 block part of the guide channel 205 of the external air guide cover 201, and the guide blades 204 of the external air guide cover 201 block part of the guide channel 205 of the internal air guide cover 201. Each guide channel 205 of the two air guide covers 201 is not fully conductive, and the air guide cover assembly 200 is in an incompletely conductive state. The specific degree of conductivity can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0078] When the internal air guide cover 201 rotates to the third position, the guide blades 204 of the internal air guide cover 201 completely block the guide channels 205 of the external air guide cover 201, and the guide blades 204 of the external air guide cover 201 completely block the guide channels 205 of the internal air guide cover 201, and each guide channel 205 of the two air guide covers 201 is completely closed, and the air guide cover assembly 200 is in a closed state.

[0079] Therefore, the air deflector assembly 200 provided in the embodiment of the present invention can adjust the air output according to user needs, and compared with the traditional air deflector form, when the air output is changed by the guide channel 205 designed with a ring cloth, the air output direction changes very little, thereby ensuring the user experience.

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the external air deflector 201 can be fixedly installed in the first air outlet 101 of the casing 100 by bolt connection or clamping, so as to realize the detachable assembly of the air deflector assembly 200, so as to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the air deflector assembly 200.

[0081] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shielding area of ​​the guide blades 204 of the guide cover 201 may be equal to or greater than the flow area of ​​the guide channel 205. Such a design can effectively improve the adjustment accuracy of the air volume.

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the air deflector assembly 200 also includes: a driving mechanism 206, which is electrically connected to the controller and drivingly connected to the internal air deflector 201, and is used to drive the internal air deflector 201 to rotate relative to the external air deflector 201 to adjust the opening of the guide channel 205, thereby achieving the adjustment of the air output.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Fig. 9 As shown, the driving mechanism 206 includes: a first gear 207, a first driving motor 208 and a second gear 209. The first gear 207 is arranged on the inner side of the end cover 202 of the internal air duct 201; the first driving motor 208 is electrically connected to the controller and connected to the inner side of the end cover 202 of the external air duct 201, and the output shaft of the first driving motor 208 is provided with a second gear 209, and the second gear 209 is meshed and connected with the first gear 207.

[0084] Specifically, when the first drive motor 208 rotates, it drives the second gear 209 to rotate, driving the first gear 207 and the internal air guide cover 201 to rotate together; and by controlling the rotation angle of the first drive motor 208, the opening of the air guide channel 205 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the amount of air output.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 7 and Fig. 9As shown, the end cover 202 of the external air guide cover 201 is provided with a connecting hole 210, and the first gear 207 is provided with a first rotating shaft 211, the first rotating shaft 211 is fixedly connected to the end cover 202 of the internal air guide cover 201, and the first rotating shaft 211 passes through the end cover 202 of the internal air guide cover 201 and is rotatably connected to the connecting hole 210.

[0086] Furthermore, the connection hole 210 is disposed at the center of the end cover 202 of the outer air deflector 201 , and the first rotation shaft 211 is disposed at the center of the end cover 202 of the inner air deflector 201 , thereby improving the rotation stability of the inner air deflector 201 .

[0087] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the end cover 202 of the internal air duct 201 is provided with an avoidance gap 212 for avoiding the second gear 209, thereby avoiding interference with the rotation of the second gear 209 and ensuring the rotation effect.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a positioning groove 213 is provided inside the end cover 202 of the external air duct 201, and the second gear 209 is provided with a second rotating shaft 214, which is connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor 208, and the second rotating shaft 214 is arranged in the positioning groove 213. With such a design, the second gear 209 can be quickly positioned and installed, and the rotation stability of the second gear 209 can be ensured.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fixing columns 215 are provided on the inner side of the end cover 202 of the external air duct 201, and a plurality of fixing holes are provided on the outer shell of the first drive motor 208, each fixing hole is correspondingly connected to each fixing column 215, thereby achieving fixed installation of the first drive motor 208.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the third air outlet 203 of the external air guide cover 201 is provided with an air outlet grille 216, and the air outlet grille 216 covers the third air outlet 203 of the internal air guide cover 201. By providing the air outlet grille 216, the air supply comfort can be effectively improved.

[0091] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the air guide cover 201 can be hemispherical or hemispherical. Such a design can effectively reduce wind resistance and improve the air guide and air supply effect.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Fig.10As shown, the air deflector assembly 300 mainly includes: an air deflector 301, a connecting shaft 302 and a second drive motor 303. Among them, connecting ear plates 304 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the inner side of the air deflector 301; the connecting shaft 302 is arranged at the bottom of the second air outlet 102, and the connecting shaft 302 is rotatably connected to the connecting ear plate 304 at the lower end of the air deflector 301; the second drive motor 303 is arranged at the top of the second air outlet 102 and is electrically connected to the controller, and the output shaft of the second drive motor 303 is fixedly connected to the connecting ear plate 304 at the upper end of the air deflector 301, which is used to drive the air deflector 301 to rotate, thereby adjusting the opening of the second air outlet 102.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 As shown, air inlets 103 may be respectively provided on the left side, the right side and the rear side of the lower portion of the housing 100 of the air conditioner to increase the air intake volume.

[0094] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fan and a heat exchanger are further provided in the housing 100 of the air conditioner. The fan is provided at the air inlet 103, and the heat exchanger is located between the fan and each air outlet for exchanging heat with the air.

[0095] The air outlet control method of the air conditioner provided by the present invention is described below. The air outlet control method of the air conditioner described below can be referred to in correspondence with the air conditioner described above.

[0096] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, referring to Fig.11 As shown, the present invention also provides an air outlet control method of the air conditioner in the above embodiment, which mainly includes the following steps:

[0097] S100, obtaining indoor temperature;

[0098] S200, according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature, control the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly 200 and the air deflector assembly 300 to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner.

[0099] Therefore, the air outlet control method of the air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present invention can control the air deflector assembly 200 and the air guide plate assembly 300 in real time according to the ambient temperature difference, thereby controlling the operation mode of the air conditioner to meet the user's usage requirements.

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Fig.12 As shown, the present invention also provides an air outlet control method of the air conditioner in the above embodiment, which mainly includes the following steps:

[0101] S100: Obtain indoor temperature.

[0102] S201. Determine whether the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is greater than or equal to the set value. If so, execute step S202; if not, execute step S203.

[0103] S202. When it is determined that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is greater than or equal to the set value, it means that the temperature difference is large. At this time, the air deflector assembly 200 is controlled to fully open the first air outlet 101, and the air deflector assembly 300 is controlled to fully open the second air outlet 102, so that the air conditioner switches to the wide-area multi-air outlet mode. In this mode, the air outlet reaches the maximum, so that the indoor temperature quickly reaches the target set temperature, achieving the purpose of rapid temperature adjustment, and effectively improving the user experience.

[0104] S203. When it is determined that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is less than the set value, it means that the temperature difference is small. At this time, the indoor user position is further obtained, and it is determined whether the indoor user is located within the preset angle range on the front side of the air conditioner. If so, execute step S204, if not, execute step S205.

[0105] S204. When it is determined that the indoor user is within the preset angle range on the front side of the air conditioner, it means that the user is in front of the air conditioner. At this time, the air deflector assembly 200 is controlled to close the first air outlet 101, and the air guide plate assembly 300 is controlled to open the second air outlet 102, so that the air conditioner is switched to the avoid-people air outlet mode. In this mode, the front air outlet is closed and the air outlets on both sides are opened. On the one hand, direct blowing can be prevented, and on the other hand, the indoor temperature can be maintained, thereby ensuring the user experience.

[0106] S205. When it is determined that the indoor user is outside the preset angle range of the front side of the air conditioner, the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is further obtained, and it is determined whether the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is less than or equal to the preset distance. If so, execute step S206, if not, execute step S207.

[0107] S206. When it is determined that the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is less than or equal to the preset distance, the air deflector assembly 200 is controlled not to fully open the first air outlet 101, but to reduce the opening, and the air guide plate assembly 300 closes the second air outlet 102, so that the air conditioner switches to the energy-saving air outlet mode. In this mode, a close-range and soft air supply effect can be achieved, and the temperature in a small range can be maintained constant, thereby achieving the purpose of energy saving.

[0108] S207. When it is determined that the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is greater than the preset distance, the air deflector assembly 200 is controlled to fully open the first air outlet 101, and the air guide plate assembly 300 is controlled to close the second air outlet 102, so that the air conditioner switches to the constant temperature air outlet mode. In this mode, air supply can be provided over a large area to maintain a constant temperature.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Fig.13 As shown, the present invention also provides an air outlet control method of the air conditioner in the above embodiment, which mainly includes the following steps:

[0110] S100: Obtain indoor temperature.

[0111] S201. Compare the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature with the set value. If the difference is greater than or equal to the set value, execute step S202; if it is less than, execute step S208.

[0112] The specific content of step S202 is as mentioned above and will not be repeated here.

[0113] S208. When it is determined that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is less than the set value, the opening of the air deflector assembly 200 is automatically controlled according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature. The larger the difference, the larger the opening. The air guide plate assembly 300 is controlled not to fully open the second air outlet 102. For example, the second air outlet 102 is half opened, so that the air conditioner switches to the automatic air outlet mode. In this mode, the front air outlet can be adaptively adjusted, and the wind speed and air volume change dynamically, thereby improving the air supply comfort. In addition, the air outlets on both sides are not fully opened, which can maintain the indoor temperature stable and ensure the user experience.

[0114] Therefore, the air outlet control method of the air conditioner provided in the above embodiment of the present invention can realize air outlet in different directions such as the front and left and right sides, and can adjust the air outlet volume. It has multiple air outlet modes, thereby meeting the different needs of different user groups when using the air conditioner and effectively improving the user experience.

[0115] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A casing, wherein a first air outlet is provided on the front side of the casing, and second air outlets are provided on the left and right sides of the casing respectively; A deflector assembly, disposed at the first air outlet, and used to control the air volume of the first air outlet; an air guide plate assembly, disposed at the second air outlet, and used to control the air volume of the second air outlet; A controller is electrically connected to the air deflector assembly and the air deflector assembly, respectively, and the controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector assembly based on an operating mode of the air conditioner.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deflector assembly comprises: Two deflector covers are nested in each other; Each of the air guide covers comprises a cover body, a first end of the cover body is provided with an end cover, a second end of the cover body is provided with a third air outlet, the cover body comprises a plurality of annular guide blades, two ends of the guide blades are respectively connected to the end cover and the third air outlet, and a guide channel is provided between adjacent guide blades; The two deflector covers are rotatably connected to adjust the opening of the deflector channel.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The deflector assembly further includes: a driving mechanism for driving the internal deflector to rotate relative to the external deflector; The driving mechanism comprises: A first gear, disposed on the inner side of the end cover of the internal shroud; The first drive motor is electrically connected to the controller and connected to the inner side of the end cover of the external air duct. The output shaft of the first drive motor is provided with a second gear, and the second gear is meshed and connected with the first gear.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end cover of the outer air deflector is provided with a connecting hole, the first gear is provided with a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the end cover of the inner air deflector, and the first rotating shaft passes through the end cover of the inner air deflector and is rotatably connected to the connecting hole.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shape of the deflector is hemispherical or hemispherical.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The air deflector assembly comprises: An air guide plate, wherein connecting ear plates are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the inner side of the air guide plate; A connecting shaft, disposed at the bottom of the second air outlet, and rotatably connected to the connecting ear plate at the lower end of the air guide plate; The second drive motor is arranged at the top of the second air outlet and is electrically connected to the controller. The output shaft of the second drive motor is fixedly connected to the connecting ear plate at the upper end of the air guide plate to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

7. An air outlet control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: include: Get the indoor temperature; According to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature, the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector plate assembly are controlled to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner.

8. The air outlet control method of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The step of controlling the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector plate assembly according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner comprises: Determining that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is greater than or equal to a set value, controlling the air guide cover assembly to fully open the first air outlet, and the air guide plate assembly to fully open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a wide-area multi-air outlet mode; Determine that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is less than a set value, and obtain the indoor user position; Determine that the indoor user is within a preset angle range in front of the air conditioner, control the air deflector assembly to close the first air outlet, and control the air guide plate assembly to open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a mode of avoiding people.

9. The air outlet control method of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: Determine that the indoor user is outside a preset angle range in front of the air conditioner, and obtain the distance between the indoor user and the front of the air conditioner; Determining that the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is less than or equal to a preset distance, controlling the air guide cover assembly to not fully open the first air outlet, and the air guide plate assembly to close the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to an energy-saving air outlet mode; Determine that the distance between the indoor user and the front side of the air conditioner is greater than a preset distance, control the deflector assembly to fully open the first air outlet, and the deflector plate assembly to close the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a constant temperature air outlet mode.

10. The air outlet control method of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The step of controlling the opening and closing of the air deflector assembly and the air deflector plate assembly according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature to switch the operation mode of the air conditioner comprises: Determining that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is greater than or equal to a set value, controlling the air guide cover assembly to fully open the first air outlet, and the air guide plate assembly to fully open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to a wide-area multi-air outlet mode; Determine that the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature is less than the set value, automatically control the opening of the deflector assembly according to the difference between the indoor temperature and the target set temperature, and control the air guide plate assembly not to fully open the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner switches to the automatic air outlet mode.

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