An air conditioner control method and device for partitioning air outlet and an air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and provides an air conditioner control method and device for up-down partition air supply and an air conditioner. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring an indoor temperature, determining an operation mode of the air conditioner; calculating a temperature difference value of the indoor temperature from a target temperature; according to a threshold range where the temperature difference value is located and a type of the operation mode, determining a control strategy for a first air supply component and / or a second air supply component, and determining a target color displayed by a first vertical swing leaf and a second vertical swing leaf; controlling the first air supply component and the second air supply component according to the control strategy, and controlling color display of the first vertical swing leaf and the second vertical swing leaf according to the target color. The application not only can realize diversified up-down partition air supply in the indoor, but also can intuitively display the air supply state of the air conditioner, so that the user can timely adjust the operation state of the air conditioner according to actual demands, and the diversified use demands of the user are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to an air conditioner control method, device and air conditioner with upper and lower zone air outlet. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners are a widely used electrical appliance in people's lives. They play an important role in regulating indoor temperature, providing users with a healthy and comfortable indoor environment to meet their normal study, work and life needs.

[0003] In practical applications, existing air conditioning units mainly rely on the cooperation of horizontal and vertical louvers to deliver air to different areas of the room through a single air outlet. However, due to the limited structure of existing air conditioning units, this air delivery method is too simplistic. It is difficult to achieve vertical air delivery within the room, and users cannot intuitively understand the vertical air delivery status of the air conditioner. Consequently, they cannot adjust the operating status of the air conditioner in a timely manner according to actual needs, making it difficult to meet the diverse usage requirements of users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a method, device, and air conditioner control system with upper and lower zone air outlets, which at least solves the problem that existing air conditioners have a single air supply mode and cannot intuitively display the air supply status of the air conditioner, making it difficult to meet the diverse usage needs of users.

[0005] This invention provides a control method for an air conditioner with vertically zoned airflow. The air conditioner includes a first air supply assembly and a second air supply assembly, which are arranged vertically. The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical oscillating blade arranged along the airflow direction. The second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical oscillating blade arranged along the airflow direction. The first and second vertical oscillating blades are capable of color display. The method includes:

[0006] Obtain the indoor temperature and determine the operating mode of the air conditioner;

[0007] Calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature;

[0008] Based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and determine the target color displayed by the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade;

[0009] The first air supply component and the second air supply component are controlled according to the control strategy, and the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade are color-controlled according to the target color.

[0010] According to the present invention, a control method for an air conditioner with upper and lower air distribution zones includes the steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillation blades, comprising:

[0011] When the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component to start operation, and the target color displayed by the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade is the first color.

[0012] When the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component to start operation, and the target color displayed by the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade is the second color.

[0013] According to the present invention, a control method for an air conditioner with upper and lower air distribution zones includes the steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillation blades, comprising:

[0014] When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component to start operating, control the second air supply component to stop operating, and the target color displayed by the first vertical blade is the first color.

[0015] When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component to stop operating, control the second air supply component to start operating, and the target color displayed by the second vertical blade is the second color.

[0016] Wherein, the second preset temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature.

[0017] According to the present invention, an air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets is provided, wherein the air conditioner further includes a first human-machine interaction module and a second human-machine interaction module, wherein the first human-machine interaction module and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other.

[0018] The method further includes: receiving a first input to the first human-computer interaction module;

[0019] In response to the first input, a control strategy for the first air supply component is determined based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and the target color of the first vertical blade is determined.

[0020] The first air supply component is controlled according to the control strategy, and the first vertical blade is color-controlled according to the target color.

[0021] According to the present invention, an air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets is provided, wherein the air conditioner further includes a first human-machine interaction module and a second human-machine interaction module, wherein the first human-machine interaction module and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other.

[0022] The method further includes: receiving a second input to the second human-computer interaction module;

[0023] In response to the second input, a control strategy for the second air supply component is determined based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and the target color displayed by the second vertical blade is determined.

[0024] The second air supply component is controlled according to the control strategy, and the second vertical oscillating blade is color-controlled according to the target color.

[0025] According to the present invention, an air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets is provided, wherein the air conditioner further includes a first human-machine interaction module and a second human-machine interaction module, wherein the first human-machine interaction module and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other.

[0026] The method further includes: receiving a third input to the first human-computer interaction module and a fourth input to the second human-computer interaction module within a preset time period;

[0027] In response to the third and fourth inputs, the first and second air supply components are controlled to start operation, ensuring that the first evaporator operates in a cooling state, the second evaporator operates in a heating state, and the first vertical blade displays a first color and the second vertical blade displays a second color.

[0028] The present invention also provides an air conditioner control device with upper and lower zone air outlets. The air conditioner includes a first air supply assembly and a second air supply assembly, which are arranged vertically. The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical oscillating blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical oscillating blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The first and second vertical oscillating blades are respectively capable of color display. The device includes:

[0029] An acquisition module is used to acquire the indoor temperature and determine the operating mode of the air conditioner;

[0030] The calculation module is used to calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature;

[0031] The determination module is used to determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and to determine the target color displayed by the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade.

[0032] The control module is used to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component according to the control strategy, and to control the color display of the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade according to the target color.

[0033] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising: a first air supply assembly, a second air supply assembly, and a controller;

[0034] The first air supply component and the second air supply component are arranged vertically, and the first air supply component and the second air supply component are respectively connected to the controller;

[0035] The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction; the second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction.

[0036] The controller stores a computer program, which, when executed by the controller, implements the air conditioner control method for upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0037] The present invention also provides an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the air conditioner control method for upper and lower zone air outlet as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0038] The present invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner control method for upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0039] The present invention also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner control method for upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0040] The present invention provides an air conditioner control method, device, and air conditioner with upper and lower zone air outlets. By collecting indoor temperature and determining the operating mode of the air conditioner, it can selectively control the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component according to the threshold range of the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and in combination with the current operating state of the air conditioner. This enables the air conditioner to achieve various forms of upper and lower zone air outlets, and can adaptively control the color display of the first and second vertical sway blades according to the current operating state of the air conditioner.

[0041] As can be seen from the above, the present invention can not only provide diverse vertical and horizontal air supply in the room, but also intuitively display the air supply status of the air conditioner, making it convenient for users to adjust the operating status of the air conditioner in a timely manner according to actual needs, thus meeting the diverse usage needs of users. Attached Figure Description

[0042] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner provided by the present invention;

[0044] Figure 2 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets provided by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 This is the second flowchart of the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlet provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 This is the third flowchart of the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlet provided by the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5 This is the fourth flowchart of the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlet provided by the present invention;

[0048] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner control device with upper and lower zone air outlet provided by the present invention;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided by the present invention.

[0050] Figure label:

[0051] 1. Housing; 11. First air outlet; 12. Second air outlet;

[0052] 2. First air supply component; 3. Second air supply component; 4. First human-machine interaction module; 5. Second human-machine interaction module. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0054] The following is combined Figures 1-7 The present invention will provide a detailed description of the air conditioner control method, device and air conditioner with upper and lower air outlet provided by the present invention through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0055] In practical applications, the air conditioner shown in this embodiment includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, which are connected by refrigerant pipes. The indoor unit can be configured as a cabinet air conditioner.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner cabinet unit has a housing 1, the housing 1 is provided with a receiving cavity and a first air outlet 11 and a second air outlet 12 communicating with the receiving cavity, the first air outlet 11 and the second air outlet 12 are arranged vertically opposite each other.

[0057] The first air supply component 2 and the second air supply component 3 are disposed in the receiving cavity. The first air supply component 2 and the first air outlet 11 are disposed opposite to each other, and the second air supply component 3 and the second air outlet 12 are disposed opposite to each other. The receiving cavity is provided with air ducts that are disposed opposite to the first air supply component 2 and the second air supply component 3.

[0058] The first air supply assembly 2 includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical oscillating blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The second air supply assembly 3 includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical oscillating blade arranged along the air outlet direction.

[0059] The first air supply assembly 2 may also be configured to include a first horizontal sway vane, which is disposed between the first evaporator and the first vertical sway vane. The second air supply assembly 3 may also be configured to include a second horizontal sway vane, which is disposed between the second evaporator and the second vertical sway vane. Since the first vertical sway vane is exposed at the first air outlet 11 and the second vertical sway vane is exposed at the second air outlet 12, this embodiment performs color display control on the first and second vertical sway vanes respectively, so as to intuitively show the user the current operating status of the air conditioner based on the colors displayed by the first and second vertical sway vanes.

[0060] At least two color-changing elements can be configured on both the first and second vertical sway blades, and these elements can be arranged side-by-side along the extension direction of either the first or second vertical sway blade. This embodiment integrates the air conditioner's controller with these at least two color-changing elements, enabling both the first and second vertical sway blades to display at least two colors according to control requirements.

[0061] Optionally, the color-changing element can be an electrochromic element, such as electrochromic glass. Optionally, the color-changing element can also be an LED light strip.

[0062] Meanwhile, in addition to the aforementioned first air supply assembly 2 and second air supply assembly 3, the air conditioner also includes a compressor, a four-way valve, an expansion valve, and a condenser. The first evaporator in the first air supply assembly 2 can cooperate with the compressor, four-way valve, expansion valve, and condenser to form an air conditioning refrigeration system known in the art. Similarly, the second evaporator in the second air supply assembly 3 can also cooperate with the compressor, four-way valve, expansion valve, and condenser to form another air conditioning refrigeration system known in the art.

[0063] The first evaporator has a first control valve at each end. By controlling the opening and closing of the first control valve, the first evaporator can be started or stopped. Correspondingly, the second evaporator has a second control valve at each end. By controlling the opening and closing of the second control valve, the second evaporator can be started or stopped.

[0064] Based on the above-described air conditioner, this embodiment of the invention provides a control method for an air conditioner with upper and lower zone airflow. The executing entity of this method can be a server or a controller built into the air conditioner. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0065] Step 210: Obtain the indoor temperature and determine the operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0066] Understandably, in this embodiment, a temperature sensor can be installed in the room where the air conditioner is located to collect the indoor temperature. Multiple temperature sensors can be configured, and the indoor temperature can be the average of the temperature values ​​collected by the multiple temperature sensors.

[0067] At the same time, since the indoor unit of an air conditioner is usually equipped with a remote control that communicates with it, the operating mode of the air conditioner can be determined according to the control commands input by the remote control.

[0068] Step 220: Calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature.

[0069] Understandably, when determining that the air conditioner is running in cooling mode, it is usually assumed that the user is in summer and the indoor temperature is relatively high. It is necessary to lower the indoor temperature to the target temperature. At this time, the indoor temperature is higher than the target temperature, and the temperature difference is the difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature.

[0070] When determining that the air conditioner is operating in heating mode, it is usually assumed that the user is in winter and the indoor temperature is relatively low. It is necessary to raise the indoor temperature to the target temperature. At this time, the indoor temperature is lower than the target temperature, and the temperature difference is the absolute value of the difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature.

[0071] Step 230: Determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operation mode, and determine the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades.

[0072] It is understood that in this embodiment, the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component is determined based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the current operating mode of the air conditioner; and the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades is determined based on the type of the current operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0073] For example, when the temperature difference is large and the air conditioner is operating in cooling mode, an air outlet control strategy can be selectively set for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and the corresponding display color can be matched for the first vertical sway blade and / or the second vertical sway blade that perform the air outlet control according to the cooling mode of the air conditioner.

[0074] When the temperature difference is small and the air conditioner is operating in cooling mode, another air outlet control strategy can be selectively set for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and the corresponding display color can be matched for the first vertical sway blade and / or the second vertical sway blade that perform the air outlet control according to the cooling mode of the air conditioner.

[0075] Of course, when the temperature difference is large and the air conditioner is operating in heating mode, or when the temperature difference is small and the air conditioner is operating in heating mode, corresponding air outlet control strategies can be set for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and corresponding display colors can be matched for the first vertical sway blade and / or the second vertical sway blade that perform air outlet control in heating mode.

[0076] Step 240: Control the first air supply component and the second air supply component according to the control strategy, and control the color display of the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade according to the target color.

[0077] Understandably, since the first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction, the control operations performed on the first air supply assembly include controlling the first fan to operate at a set speed, controlling the first evaporator to operate in a cooling or heating state, and controlling the air guide angle of the first vertical swivel blade.

[0078] Accordingly, since the second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction, the control operations performed on the second air supply assembly include controlling the second fan to operate at a set speed, controlling the second evaporator to operate in a cooling or heating state, and controlling the air guide angle of the second vertical swivel blade.

[0079] In controlling the color display of the first and second vertical swing blades, power can be selectively supplied to the color-changing element on the first or second vertical swing blade, or the power supply voltage to the color-changing element can be adjusted to control the color-changing element to display the desired color.

[0080] The air conditioner control method with upper and lower partition air outlets shown in this invention collects indoor temperature and determines the air conditioner's operating mode. Based on the threshold range of the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and combined with the current operating state of the air conditioner, it selectively controls the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component to achieve various forms of upper and lower partition air outlets. It can also adaptively control the color display of the first and second vertical sway blades according to the current operating state of the air conditioner.

[0081] As can be seen from the above, the present invention can not only provide diverse vertical and horizontal air supply in the room, but also intuitively display the air supply status of the air conditioner, making it convenient for users to adjust the operating status of the air conditioner in a timely manner according to actual needs, thus meeting the diverse usage needs of users.

[0082] In some embodiments, the steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades, include:

[0083] When the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component to start operation, and the target color displayed by the first vertical swing blade and the second vertical swing blade is the first color.

[0084] Understandably, when the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the air conditioner is set to cooling mode, in order to achieve rapid cooling of the indoor environment, the first air supply component and the second air supply component can be started and operated simultaneously. At this time, both the first evaporator and the second evaporator are in cooling mode, and both the first fan and the second fan are running at the highest speed. The first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade can be set to guide the airflow angle according to the location of the target distribution area.

[0085] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the first color can be set to blue so that the user can identify the current cooling mode of the air conditioner.

[0086] When the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component to start operation, and the target color displayed by the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade is the second color.

[0087] Understandably, when the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the air conditioner is set to heating mode, in order to achieve rapid heating of the indoor environment, the first air supply component and the second air supply component can be started and operated simultaneously. At this time, both the first evaporator and the second evaporator are in heating mode, and both the first fan and the second fan are running at the highest speed. The first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade can be set to guide the airflow angle according to the location of the target distribution area.

[0088] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the first color can be set to red so that the user can identify the current heating mode of the air conditioner.

[0089] It should be noted that, in order to increase the air conditioner's sensitivity to indoor temperature and ensure effective temperature regulation of the indoor environment, the first preset temperature can be set to 3-5℃. For example, the first preset temperature can be 3℃, 4℃, 5℃, etc., without specific limitations.

[0090] In some embodiments, the steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades, include:

[0091] When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component to start running, control the second air supply component to stop running, and the target color displayed by the first vertical blade is the first color.

[0092] Understandably, when the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the first air supply component can be started and operated independently. At this time, the first evaporator is in cooling mode, the first fan can operate at its lowest setting, and the first vertical oscillating blades can adjust their airflow angle according to the location of the target distribution area. This control strategy not only ensures users receive a shower-like cooling effect but also reduces the power consumption of the air conditioner, achieving energy savings.

[0093] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the first color displayed by the first vertical blade can be set to blue so that the user can identify the current cooling mode of the air conditioner.

[0094] When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component to stop operating, control the second air supply component to start operating, and the target color displayed by the second vertical blade is the second color.

[0095] Understandably, when the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the air conditioner is in heating mode, the second air supply component can be started independently. At this time, the second evaporator is in heating mode, the second fan can operate at its lowest setting, and the second vertical oscillating blades can adjust their airflow angle according to the location of the target distribution area. This control strategy not only ensures users receive underfloor heating-like heating but also reduces the air conditioner's power consumption, achieving energy savings.

[0096] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the second color displayed by the second vertical blade can be set to red so that the user can identify the current heating mode of the air conditioner.

[0097] It should be noted that the second preset temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature, and the second preset temperature can be set to 1 to 3℃. For example, the second preset temperature can be 1℃, 2℃, 3℃, etc., without specific limitations.

[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner also includes a first human-machine interaction module 4 and a second human-machine interaction module 5. The first human-machine interaction module 4 and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module 5 and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other.

[0099] The first human-computer interaction module 4 and the second human-computer interaction module 5 can be touch screen controllers known in the art. The first human-computer interaction module 4 and the second human-computer interaction module 5 are respectively connected to the controller built into the air conditioner.

[0100] like Figure 1As shown, the first human-computer interaction module 4 is located above the first air outlet, and the second human-computer interaction module 5 is located above the second air outlet, in the area between the first and second air outlets.

[0101] Based on the above air conditioners, such as Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets in this embodiment further includes the following steps:

[0102] Step 310: Receive the first input to the first human-computer interaction module.

[0103] Step 320: In response to the first input, determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and the target color of the first vertical blades based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operating mode.

[0104] Step 330: Control the first air supply component according to the control strategy, and control the color display of the first vertical blade according to the target color.

[0105] Understandably, the first input can be represented in at least one of the following ways:

[0106] Firstly, the first input can be represented by physical button input.

[0107] In this embodiment, the first human-machine interaction module is equipped with physical buttons for controlling the start-up and operation of the first air supply component and setting the relevant operating parameters of the first fan, the first evaporator and the first vertical swing blades corresponding to the first air supply component. The first input from the user can be expressed as receiving the first input from the user pressing or sliding the corresponding physical button.

[0108] Secondly, the first type of input can be touch input, including but not limited to click input, swipe input, and press input.

[0109] In this embodiment, the first human-computer interaction module is equipped with a touch screen, which is connected to the controller of the air conditioner and receives the user's first input, which can be expressed as receiving the user's touch operation in the touch area of ​​the touch screen.

[0110] Third, the first input can be voice input.

[0111] In this embodiment, a microphone may also be configured on the first human-machine interaction module, and the microphone is connected to the controller of the air conditioner. When the microphone receives a voice command such as "start control operation on the first air supply component", the controller of the air conditioner can respond to the voice command to control the first air supply component.

[0112] Of course, in other embodiments, the first input may also take other forms, including but not limited to character input, etc., which can be determined according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present invention do not limit this.

[0113] Thus, when the user performs the first input to the first human-machine interaction module, the first human-machine interaction module sends the instruction information corresponding to the first input to the air conditioner's controller. The controller will determine the control strategy for the first air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operating mode, control the first air supply component separately, and control the first vertical blade to display a color corresponding to the current operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0114] When controlling the first air supply component based on the first input to the first human-machine interaction module, the control strategy set for the first air supply component includes controlling the first evaporator to be in heating or cooling mode, controlling the first fan to run at a speed adapted to the threshold range of the temperature difference value, and controlling the first vertical blades to guide air according to the location of the target distribution area.

[0115] Based on the above air conditioners, such as Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets in this embodiment further includes the following steps:

[0116] Step 410: Receive the second input to the second human-computer interaction module.

[0117] Step 420: In response to the second input, determine the control strategy for the second air supply component and the target color of the second vertical blades based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operating mode.

[0118] Step 430: Control the second air supply component according to the control strategy, and control the color display of the second vertical oscillating blade according to the target color.

[0119] It is understandable that when performing the second input on the second human-computer interaction module, it can be done in a similar manner to performing the first input on the first human-computer interaction module as described above, and will not be elaborated on here.

[0120] Similarly, when the user performs the second input to the second human-machine interaction module, the second human-machine interaction module sends the instruction information corresponding to the second input to the air conditioner's controller. The controller will determine the control strategy for the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operating mode, control the second air supply component separately, and control the second vertical blades to display a color corresponding to the current operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0121] When controlling the second air supply component based on the second input to the second human-machine interaction module, the control strategy set for the second air supply component includes controlling the second evaporator to be in heating or cooling mode, controlling the second fan to run at a speed adapted to the threshold range of the temperature difference value, and controlling the second vertical blades to guide air according to the location of the target distribution area.

[0122] Based on the above air conditioners, such as Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets in this embodiment further includes the following steps:

[0123] Step 510: Receive the third input to the first human-computer interaction module and the fourth input to the second human-computer interaction module within a preset time period;

[0124] Step 520: In response to the third and fourth inputs, control the first and second air supply components to start operation, ensuring that the first evaporator operates in cooling mode, the second evaporator operates in heating mode, and the first vertical blade displays the first color and the second vertical blade displays the second color.

[0125] It is understood that the preset time shown in this embodiment can be 3-5 seconds.

[0126] In actual operation, users can first perform the third input on the first human-computer interaction module and then perform the fourth input on the second human-computer interaction module within a preset time, or they can first perform the fourth input on the second human-computer interaction module and then perform the third input on the first human-computer interaction module within a preset time. Both of these input methods can trigger the air conditioner to run in dehumidification mode.

[0127] The specific input methods for the third and fourth inputs can be referred to in the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated here.

[0128] In dehumidification mode, both the first and second air supply components are activated. However, the first evaporator corresponding to the first air supply component operates in cooling mode to dehumidify the air in the indoor environment, while the second evaporator corresponding to the second air supply component operates in heating mode to deliver warm air to the indoor environment. This prevents the air in the room from being too dry and cold when the air conditioner is dehumidifying, which would affect the user experience.

[0129] When the air conditioner is running in dehumidification mode, the first vertical blade can display a blue color, while the second vertical blade can display a red color.

[0130] like Figure 6As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides an air conditioner control device with upper and lower zone air outlets. The air conditioner includes a first air supply assembly and a second air supply assembly, which are arranged vertically. The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The first and second vertical swivel blades are respectively capable of color display. The device includes the following modules:

[0131] The acquisition module 610 is used to acquire the indoor temperature and determine the operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0132] The calculation module 620 is used to calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature.

[0133] The determination module 630 is used to determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operation mode, and to determine the target color displayed by the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade.

[0134] The control module 640 is used to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component according to the control strategy, and to control the color display of the first vertical swing blade and the second vertical swing blade according to the target color.

[0135] Specifically, the air conditioner control device with upper and lower air outlets shown in this embodiment of the invention collects the indoor temperature and determines the operating mode of the air conditioner. It can selectively control the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and in combination with the current operating state of the air conditioner. This enables the air conditioner to achieve various forms of upper and lower air outlets, and can adaptively control the color display of the first and second vertical sway blades according to the current operating state of the air conditioner.

[0136] As can be seen from the above, the present invention can not only provide diverse vertical and horizontal air supply in the room, but also intuitively display the air supply status of the air conditioner, making it convenient for users to adjust the operating status of the air conditioner in a timely manner according to actual needs, thus meeting the diverse usage needs of users.

[0137] In some embodiments, the present invention also provides an air conditioner, including: a first air supply assembly, a second air supply assembly, and a controller.

[0138] The first air supply component and the second air supply component are arranged vertically, and the first air supply component and the second air supply component are respectively connected to the controller.

[0139] The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical sway blade arranged along the air outlet direction; the second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical sway blade arranged along the air outlet direction.

[0140] The controller stores a computer program, which, when executed by the controller, implements the air conditioner control method for upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any of the preceding items.

[0141] It is understood that since the air conditioner of this embodiment can realize the air conditioner control method of upper and lower zone air outlet, and the specific scheme of the air conditioner control method of upper and lower zone air outlet refers to the above embodiment, the air conditioner of this embodiment includes all the technical solutions of the above embodiment, and therefore has at least all the beneficial effects obtained by all the technical solutions of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0142] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device can be a smartphone, an industrial control computer, a laptop computer, etc.

[0143] like Figure 7 As shown, the electronic device may include a processor 710, a communications interface 720, a memory 730, and a communication bus 740, wherein the processor 710, the communications interface 720, and the memory 730 communicate with each other via the communication bus 740. The processor 710 can call logical commands stored in the memory 730 to execute the following methods:

[0144] Obtain the indoor temperature to determine the air conditioner's operating mode;

[0145] Calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature;

[0146] Based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operation mode, determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and determine the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades;

[0147] The first and second air supply components are controlled according to the control strategy, and the first and second vertical swing blades are controlled by color display according to the target color.

[0148] Furthermore, the logical commands in the aforementioned memory 730 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, essentially, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several commands to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0149] This invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, is implemented to perform the methods provided in the above embodiments, including, for example:

[0150] Obtain the indoor temperature to determine the air conditioner's operating mode;

[0151] Calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature;

[0152] Based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of operation mode, determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and determine the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades;

[0153] The first and second air supply components are controlled according to the control strategy, and the first and second vertical swing blades are controlled by color display according to the target color.

[0154] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0155] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner with upper and lower zone air outlets, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a first air supply assembly and a second air supply assembly, which are arranged vertically. The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical oscillating blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical oscillating blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The first and second vertical oscillating blades are capable of color display. The method includes: Obtain the indoor temperature and determine the operating mode of the air conditioner; Calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature; Based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component, and determine the target color displayed by the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade; The first air supply component and the second air supply component are controlled according to the control strategy, and the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade are color display controlled according to the target color; The steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades, include: When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first fan of the first air supply component to operate at the lowest setting, the first evaporator of the first air supply component to be in cooling state, control the second air supply component to stop operating, the target color displayed by the first vertical blade is the first color, and the first vertical blade is configured to set the air guiding angle according to the location of the target air supply area. When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component to stop operating, control the second fan of the second air supply component to operate at the lowest setting, the second evaporator of the second air supply component to be in heating mode, the target color displayed by the second vertical blade is the second color, and the second vertical blade is configured to set the air guiding angle according to the location of the target air supply area.

2. The air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades, include: When the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component to start operation, and the target color displayed by the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade is the first color. When the temperature difference is greater than the first preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component to start operation, and the target color displayed by the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade is the second color.

3. The air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second preset temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature.

4. The air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a first human-machine interaction module and a second human-machine interaction module, wherein the first human-machine interaction module and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other. The method further includes: receiving a first input to the first human-computer interaction module; In response to the first input, a control strategy for the first air supply component is determined based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and the target color of the first vertical blade is determined. The first air supply component is controlled according to the control strategy, and the first vertical blade is color-controlled according to the target color.

5. The air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a first human-machine interaction module and a second human-machine interaction module, wherein the first human-machine interaction module and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other. The method further includes: receiving a second input to the second human-computer interaction module; In response to the second input, a control strategy for the second air supply component is determined based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and the target color displayed by the second vertical blade is determined. The second air supply component is controlled according to the control strategy, and the second vertical oscillating blade is color-controlled according to the target color.

6. The air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a first human-machine interaction module and a second human-machine interaction module, wherein the first human-machine interaction module and the first air supply component are arranged opposite to each other, and the second human-machine interaction module and the second air supply component are arranged opposite to each other. The method further includes: receiving a third input to the first human-computer interaction module and a fourth input to the second human-computer interaction module within a preset time period; In response to the third and fourth inputs, the first and second air supply components are controlled to start operation, ensuring that the first evaporator operates in a cooling state, the second evaporator operates in a heating state, and the first vertical blade displays a first color and the second vertical blade displays a second color.

7. A control device for an air conditioner with upper and lower zone air outlets, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a first air supply assembly and a second air supply assembly, which are arranged vertically. The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The first vertical swivel blade and the second vertical swivel blade are respectively capable of color display. The device includes: An acquisition module is used to acquire the indoor temperature and determine the operating mode of the air conditioner; The calculation module is used to calculate the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature; The determination module is used to determine the control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and to determine the target color displayed by the first vertical oscillating blade and the second vertical oscillating blade. The control module is used to control the first air supply component and the second air supply component according to the control strategy, and to control the color display of the first vertical sway blade and the second vertical sway blade according to the target color. The steps of determining a control strategy for the first air supply component and / or the second air supply component based on the threshold range of the temperature difference value and the type of the operating mode, and determining the target color displayed by the first and second vertical oscillating blades, include: When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is cooling mode, the control strategy is to control the first fan of the first air supply component to operate at the lowest setting, the first evaporator of the first air supply component to be in cooling state, control the second air supply component to stop operating, the target color displayed by the first vertical blade is the first color, and the first vertical blade is configured to set the air guiding angle according to the location of the target air supply area. When the temperature difference is less than the second preset temperature and the operating mode is heating mode, the control strategy is to control the first air supply component to stop operating, control the second fan of the second air supply component to operate at the lowest setting, the second evaporator of the second air supply component to be in heating mode, the target color displayed by the second vertical blade is the second color, and the second vertical blade is configured to set the air guiding angle according to the location of the target air supply area.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: First air supply assembly, second air supply assembly, and controller; The first air supply component and the second air supply component are arranged vertically, and the first air supply component and the second air supply component are respectively connected to the controller; The first air supply assembly includes a first fan, a first evaporator, and a first vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction; the second air supply assembly includes a second fan, a second evaporator, and a second vertical swivel blade arranged along the air outlet direction. The controller stores a computer program, which, when executed by the controller, implements the air conditioner control method for upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, The device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the air conditioner control method with upper and lower zone air outlets as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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