Method and device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, and cabinet air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of cabinet air conditioner control, and discloses a method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, which comprises the following steps: acquiring the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner and the operation duration of the compressor of the cabinet air conditioner; in the case that the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner and the operation duration of the compressor of the cabinet air conditioner all satisfy defrosting starting conditions, determining a target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner; and controlling the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in a defrosting mode. According to the scheme, the defrosting efficiency of the cabinet air conditioner during defrosting can be effectively improved in the case that the cabinet air conditioner executes the target defrosting strategy in the defrosting mode, the indoor temperature is not greatly reduced during defrosting of the cabinet air conditioner, the use experience of the cabinet air conditioner is improved, and the reliability of the cabinet air conditioner is improved. The application further discloses a device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner and a cabinet air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cabinet air conditioner control technology, such as a method, device and cabinet air conditioner for controlling cabinet air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, smart home appliances are gradually becoming a part of users' lives. Currently, the emergence of floor-standing air conditioners has brought users a more comfortable indoor environment, and how to more rationally control the airflow of floor-standing air conditioners has become a focus of user attention.

[0003] Currently, floor-standing air conditioners typically employ a dual air supply system. This system, with its two independent fans in separate ducts, allows for zoned airflow within the room, meeting users' personalized and diverse airflow needs. However, because this differentiation is controlled from the heat source's downstream end, it doesn't fully utilize the heat exchanger's efficiency, resulting in poor energy efficiency, especially when the floor-standing air conditioner is operating in defrost mode, where it fails to effectively improve defrosting efficiency.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and air conditioner for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, which can effectively improve the defrosting efficiency of the cabinet air conditioner.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: acquiring the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor; determining a target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner when the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor all meet the defrosting start conditions; and controlling the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: using the ratio of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to a heat reference value as a first ratio; and determining that the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located is lower than a target temperature threshold, the first ratio is not higher than the first threshold, and the running time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor is greater than a target duration threshold, all of which meet the defrost start conditions.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: using the ratio of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to a heat reference value as a first ratio; and determining a target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner based on the first ratio.

[0010] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner as a micro-frost treatment strategy when the first ratio is not higher than a first threshold and is higher than a second threshold; and determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner as a thick frost treatment strategy when the first ratio is lower than the second threshold.

[0011] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: determining the target air outlet farthest from the user among a plurality of air outlets; controlling the cabinet air conditioner to shut down the air supply module and throttling device inside the target air outlet; and, when the throttling device on the outdoor side of the cabinet air conditioner is turned on and it is determined that the micro-frost treatment conditions are met, controlling the air supply module inside the target air outlet to restart at a low fan speed.

[0012] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: controlling the cabinet air conditioner to close the throttling device inside any air outlet while simultaneously closing the air supply module inside each air outlet.

[0013] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: obtaining the execution duration of the air conditioner executing the target defrosting strategy and the ratio of the current heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heat reference value; if the execution duration is greater than a preset duration threshold and / or the ratio of the current heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heat reference value is greater than a first threshold, controlling the cabinet air conditioner to stop running the defrosting mode and stopping the execution of the target defrosting strategy.

[0014] In some embodiments, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes: an acquisition module configured to acquire the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor; a determination module configured to determine a target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner when the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor all meet the defrosting start conditions; and a control module configured to control the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode.

[0015] In some embodiments, the apparatus for controlling a cabinet air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the aforementioned method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cabinet air conditioner includes: a cabinet air conditioner body; and the aforementioned device for controlling the cabinet air conditioner, which is installed on the cabinet air conditioner body.

[0017] The method, apparatus, and air conditioner for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: By acquiring the outdoor ambient temperature, heating capacity, and compressor operating time of the cabinet air conditioner, and when all these conditions meet the defrosting start conditions, a target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner is determined; thereby controlling the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode. This solution effectively improves the defrosting efficiency of the cabinet air conditioner while controlling it to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode, and also mitigates the significant drop in indoor temperature during defrosting, enhancing the user experience and reliability of the cabinet air conditioner.

[0018] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0020] Figure 1-1 This is a schematic diagram of a cabinet air conditioner's heating and defrosting cycle provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 1-2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling cycle of a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 1-3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating cycle of a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a method for determining defrosting start conditions provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a method for determining a target defrosting strategy provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a micro-frost treatment strategy according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1: Outdoor side; 2: Indoor side; 31: First indoor evaporator; 32: Second indoor evaporator; 4: Compressor; 5: Outdoor condenser; 6: Four-way reversing valve; 71: First indoor air supply module; 72: Second indoor air supply module; 8: Heat storage module; 9: Shut-off valve; 10: Outdoor air supply module; 111: First throttling device; 112: Second throttling device; 113: Third throttling device; 114: Fourth throttling device; 115: Fifth throttling device; 116: Sixth throttling device; 117: Seventh throttling device. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0034] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0035] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0036] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0037] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0038] In this embodiment of the disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technology and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent sensing and intelligent application. The operation of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage smart home appliances.

[0039] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with wireless connectivity. The terminal device can communicate with the aforementioned smart home appliances by connecting to the internet, or directly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other methods. In some embodiments, the terminal device may be, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or an in-vehicle device built into a hovercraft, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, or any combination thereof. Wearable devices may include, for example, smartwatches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0040] In this embodiment, combined with Figures 1-1 to 1-3 As shown, the cabinet air conditioner comprises an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor condenser 5, a compressor 4, a four-way reversing valve 6, multiple throttling devices, a heat storage module 8, and an air supply module. Specifically, the dual air supply system of the cabinet air conditioner consists of two motors, two fans, and two sets of air guides. The first indoor air supply module 71 and the second indoor air supply module 72 are independently controlled. The indoor heat exchanger consists of a first indoor evaporator 31 and a second indoor evaporator 32 connected in parallel. A second throttling device 112 and a third throttling device 113 are respectively installed before the inlet of the first indoor evaporator 31 and the second indoor evaporator 32. The cabinet air conditioner can achieve differentiated control of cooling and heating in the same space area and at the same time by independently controlling the inlet flow of the first indoor evaporator 31 and the second indoor evaporator 32.

[0041] Figure 1-1 This is a schematic diagram of a cabinet air conditioner's heating and defrosting cycle provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 1-1As shown, optionally, when the cabinet air conditioner is running in defrost mode, the cabinet air conditioner will close the second throttling device 112 or the third throttling device 113 while running in heating mode, and at the same time open the first throttling device 111 on the outdoor side 1, so that the high-temperature refrigerant compressed from the compressor 4 flows through only one indoor evaporator, reducing the consumption of high-temperature refrigerant on the indoor side 2 and effectively increasing the residual heat of the outdoor condenser 5 during defrosting; at the same time, the fourth throttling device 114 located on the exhaust pipe of the compressor 4 and the fifth throttling device 115 located at the outlet will be opened, so that the bypass refrigerant flows through the heat storage module 8 and then merges into the main exhaust pipe to participate in the circulation. At this time, the heat storage module 8 can perform heat storage operation, and the refrigerant participates in defrosting and flows out from the outdoor heat exchanger (outdoor condenser) 5, and controls the shut-off valve 9 to close. At the same time, the sixth throttling device 116 and the seventh throttling device 117 will be activated so that the refrigerant flows into the heat storage module 8 to absorb the heat of the heat storage module 8 and evaporate back to the return port of the compressor 4, thereby forming a heating defrosting circuit.

[0042] Figure 1-2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling cycle of a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 1-2 As shown, when the cabinet air conditioner is in cooling mode, the refrigerant flows through the compressor 4 and is compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas. The high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant transfers heat to the outside through the outdoor condenser 5 and becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure liquid refrigerant. The liquid refrigerant enters the indoor side 2 after being throttled and depressurized by the throttling device. The cabinet air conditioner automatically controls the opening of the second throttling device 112 and the third throttling device 113 according to the user's needs, thereby realizing differentiated heat exchange requirements.

[0043] Figure 1-3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating cycle of a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 1-3 As shown, when the cabinet air conditioner is operating in heating mode, the low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous refrigerant is compressed into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas by the compressor 4. The high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant enters the first indoor evaporator 31 and / or the second indoor evaporator 32 on the indoor side 2. The cabinet air conditioner can automatically control the opening of the second throttling device 112 and the third throttling device 113 according to user needs, thereby adjusting the refrigerant flow to meet differentiated heat exchange requirements. Specifically, when the cabinet air conditioner is operating in heating mode, it closes the fourth throttling device 114, the fifth throttling device 115, the sixth throttling device 116, and the seventh throttling device 117 on the outdoor side, and opens the first throttling device 111, the second throttling device 112, and the third throttling device 113, and opens the shut-off valve 9.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 2 As shown, optionally, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, comprising:

[0045] S21, the cabinet air conditioner obtains the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor.

[0046] S22, when the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit where the air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the running time of the air conditioner compressor all meet the defrosting start conditions, the air conditioner determines the target defrosting strategy.

[0047] S23, the cabinet air conditioner controls the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode.

[0048] In this solution, the floor-standing air conditioner can collect the ambient temperature of its location outdoors through its associated outdoor temperature sensor. The floor-standing air conditioner obtains its heating capacity by: acquiring the real-time coil temperature and the ambient temperature of the room where it is located; and using the difference between the real-time coil temperature and the ambient temperature as its heating capacity. The floor-standing air conditioner can also calculate the compressor's operating time by combining the compressor's start-up time and the current time. In this way, accurate acquisition of the outdoor ambient temperature, heating capacity, and compressor operating time can be achieved.

[0049] Furthermore, the floor-standing air conditioner can determine whether the defrost start conditions are met in the following way: The floor-standing air conditioner uses the ratio of its heating capacity to a reference heating value as a first ratio. If the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the target temperature threshold, the first ratio is not higher than the first threshold, and the compressor's operating time exceeds the target duration threshold, then the floor-standing air conditioner determines that the outdoor ambient temperature, heating capacity, and compressor operating time all meet the defrost start conditions. In this way, when the outdoor ambient temperature, heating capacity, and compressor operating time all meet the defrost start conditions, the floor-standing air conditioner can determine its target defrost strategy. Here, the target defrost strategy includes a light frost handling strategy or a heavy frost handling strategy. After determining the target defrost strategy, the floor-standing air conditioner can control itself to execute the target defrost strategy in defrost mode.

[0050] The method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in this disclosure acquires the outdoor ambient temperature, the heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the operating time of the compressor. When these conditions are met, a target defrosting strategy is determined, and the air conditioner is controlled to execute this strategy in defrosting mode. This approach effectively improves defrosting efficiency and mitigates the significant temperature drop during defrosting, enhancing both the user experience and reliability of the air conditioner.

[0051] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a method for determining defrosting start conditions provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor are all determined to meet the defrost start conditions by means of the following methods:

[0052] S31, the ratio of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the reference value of the heating capacity is used as the first ratio.

[0053] S32, when the ambient temperature outside the cabinet air conditioner is lower than the target temperature threshold, the first ratio is not higher than the first threshold, and the running time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor is greater than the target duration threshold, the cabinet air conditioner determines that the ambient temperature outside the cabinet air conditioner, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the running time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor all meet the defrost start conditions.

[0054] In this solution, after the floor-standing air conditioner calculates a heat reference value, the ratio of its heating capacity to the heat reference value can be calculated and used as the first ratio. If the outdoor ambient temperature is below the target temperature threshold, the first ratio is not higher than the first threshold, and the compressor's operating time exceeds the target duration threshold, then the floor-standing air conditioner determines that the outdoor ambient temperature, heating capacity, and compressor operating time all meet the defrost start conditions. The target temperature threshold is the initial ambient temperature at which frost forms at the location of the air conditioner; the first threshold is 0.8; and the target duration threshold is the user-preset duration after startup before defrosting. This method allows for accurate determination of whether the defrost start conditions are met.

[0055] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a method for determining a target defrosting strategy provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 4 As shown, optionally, in step S22, the cabinet air conditioner determines the target defrosting strategy, including:

[0056] S41, the cabinet air conditioner calculates the heat reference value based on the standard indoor coil temperature and the standard indoor ambient temperature.

[0057] S42, the ratio of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the reference value of the heating capacity is used as the first ratio.

[0058] S43, the cabinet air conditioner determines the target defrosting strategy based on the first ratio.

[0059] In this solution, the floor-standing air conditioner can obtain the standard indoor coil temperature and the standard indoor ambient temperature. Here, the standard indoor coil temperature is the average of the coil temperature over five consecutive cycles in a non-frosting state. As an example, each cycle is 1 minute. The standard indoor ambient temperature is the average of the indoor ambient temperature over five consecutive cycles in a non-frosting state. Thus, after obtaining the standard indoor coil temperature and the standard indoor ambient temperature, the difference between the two can be used as a heat reference value. In this way, the heat reference value can be accurately calculated.

[0060] Furthermore, the floor-standing air conditioner can use the calculated quotient of its heating capacity and a reference heating value as a first ratio. Based on this first ratio, the target defrosting strategy for the floor-standing air conditioner is determined. Specifically, the target defrosting strategy for the floor-standing air conditioner is determined according to the first ratio, including: if the first ratio is not higher than a first threshold but higher than a second threshold, the target defrosting strategy is a light frost treatment strategy; if the first ratio is lower than the second threshold, the target defrosting strategy is a heavy frost treatment strategy. In this way, the target defrosting strategy can be accurately determined by combining the calculated first ratio.

[0061] Optionally, S43, the cabinet air conditioner determines the target defrosting strategy based on the first ratio, including:

[0062] If the first ratio is not higher than the first threshold and is higher than the second threshold, the cabinet air conditioner determines that the target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner is the micro-frost treatment strategy.

[0063] If the first ratio is lower than the second threshold, the cabinet air conditioner determines that the target defrosting strategy is the thick frost treatment strategy.

[0064] In this scheme, the first threshold is 0.8, and the second threshold is 0.6. This allows the target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner to be determined as a light frost treatment strategy when the first ratio is no higher than 0.8 but higher than 0.6; and the target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner to be determined as a heavy frost treatment strategy when the first ratio is lower than 0.6. This method, combined with the calculated first ratio, enables precise determination of the target defrosting strategy.

[0065] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a micro-frost treatment strategy according to an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 5 As shown, optionally, the microfrost treatment strategy includes:

[0066] S51, the cabinet air conditioner determines the target air outlet that is farthest from the user among multiple air outlets.

[0067] S52, Cabinet Air Conditioner Control: The cabinet air conditioner controls the air supply module and throttling device inside the target air outlet to shut off.

[0068] S53, when the throttling device on the outdoor side of the cabinet air conditioner is activated and the conditions for micro-frost treatment are met, the cabinet air conditioner restarts the air supply module inside the target air outlet at a low fan speed.

[0069] In this solution, the cabinet air conditioner can acquire the user's location information through radar sensors and determine the target air outlet farthest from the user among multiple air outlets. Furthermore, the cabinet air conditioner controls the air supply module and throttling device inside the target air outlet to shut off. This facilitates the indoor side entering single-evaporator heat exchange mode.

[0070] Furthermore, if the outdoor throttling device of the floor-standing air conditioner is activated and the conditions for micro-frost treatment are met, the air conditioner can restart the air supply module inside the target air outlet at a low fan speed. For example, if the floor-standing air conditioner determines that less heat is needed for defrosting, it confirms that the micro-frost treatment conditions are met. This solution ensures rapid defrosting while simultaneously activating the air conditioner's "following the user" mode, improving user comfort.

[0071] Alternatively, thick cream treatment strategies include:

[0072] The cabinet air conditioner control system shuts down the throttling device inside any air outlet while simultaneously shutting down the air supply module inside each air outlet.

[0073] In this solution, the cabinet air conditioner can control the throttling device inside any air outlet to shut down the air supply module inside each air outlet simultaneously. This allows the heat exchanger to avoid absorbing indoor heat and instead transfer higher heat to the outside, thus enabling rapid defrosting of the outdoor unit of the cabinet air conditioner.

[0074] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in this disclosure embodiment; combined with Figure 6 As shown, optionally, after the control unit air conditioner executes the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode, it further includes:

[0075] S61, the cabinet air conditioner obtains the execution time of the air conditioner's target defrosting strategy and the ratio of the current heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heating reference value;

[0076] S62, if the execution time exceeds the preset time threshold and / or the ratio of the current heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heat reference value is greater than the first threshold, the cabinet air conditioner controls the cabinet air conditioner to stop running the defrost mode and stops executing the target defrost strategy.

[0077] In this solution, the floor-standing air conditioner can obtain its current heating capacity and calculate the quotient between the current heating capacity and a reference heating value. Additionally, the floor-standing air conditioner can obtain the execution duration of the target defrosting strategy through its associated timing module. This method enables accurate data acquisition.

[0078] Furthermore, if the execution time exceeds a preset time threshold and / or the ratio of the current heating capacity of the floor-standing air conditioner to the heat reference value is greater than a first threshold, the floor-standing air conditioner will stop operating the defrost mode and simultaneously cease executing the target defrost strategy. The preset time threshold is a defrost time limit set by the user, and the first threshold is 0.8. This method accurately determines the timing of stopping the target defrost strategy, providing a precise data foundation for the energy-saving control of the floor-standing air conditioner.

[0079] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 200 for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, including an acquisition module 71, a determination module 72, and a control module 73. The acquisition module 71 is configured to acquire the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor; the determination module 72 is configured to determine a target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner when the outdoor ambient temperature, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor all meet the defrosting start conditions; the control module 73 is configured to execute the target defrosting strategy when the cabinet air conditioner is in defrosting mode.

[0080] The device 200 for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in this embodiment acquires the outdoor ambient temperature, the heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the operating time of the compressor. When these conditions are met for defrosting to start, a target defrosting strategy is determined, and the air conditioner is controlled to execute this strategy in defrosting mode. This solution effectively improves defrosting efficiency and reduces the significant drop in indoor temperature during defrosting, enhancing both the user experience and reliability of the air conditioner.

[0081] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner provided in this disclosure embodiment; combined with Figure 8 As shown, this disclosure provides a device 200 for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, including a processor 201 and a memory 202. Optionally, the device may further include a communication interface 203 and a bus 204. The processor 201, communication interface 203, and memory 202 can communicate with each other via the bus 204. The communication interface 203 can be used for information transmission. The processor 201 can call logical instructions in the memory 202 to execute the method for controlling the cabinet air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0082] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 202 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0083] The memory 202, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 201 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 202, that is, it implements the method for controlling the cabinet air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0084] The memory 202 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 202 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0085] This disclosure provides a cabinet air conditioner, including: a cabinet air conditioner body, and the aforementioned device 200 for controlling the cabinet air conditioner. The device 200 for controlling the cabinet air conditioner is installed on the cabinet air conditioner body. The installation relationship described herein is not limited to placement inside the cabinet air conditioner, but also includes installation connections with other components of the cabinet air conditioner, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections, or signal transmission connections. Those skilled in the art will understand that the device 200 for controlling the cabinet air conditioner can be adapted to feasible cabinet air conditioner bodies, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments.

[0086] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner.

[0087] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0088] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, such as a USB flash drive, external hard drive, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk, etc., and other media capable of storing program code.

[0089] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0090] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0091] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0092] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The ambient temperature of the outdoor unit where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor are obtained. When the outdoor ambient temperature, heating capacity, and compressor operating time of the cabinet air conditioner all meet the defrosting start conditions, the target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner is determined, including: calculating a heat reference value based on the standard indoor coil temperature and standard indoor ambient temperature of the cabinet air conditioner; using the quotient of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner and the heat reference value as a first ratio; and determining the target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner based on the first ratio. Control the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode; The step of determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner based on the first ratio includes: if the first ratio is not higher than a first threshold but higher than a second threshold, determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner as a micro-frost treatment strategy; and if the first ratio is lower than the second threshold, determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner as a thick frost treatment strategy.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The following methods were used to determine that the outdoor ambient temperature, the heating capacity of the air conditioner, and the operating time of the compressor all met the defrost start conditions: The ratio of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heat reference value is taken as the first ratio. If the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located is lower than the target temperature threshold, the first ratio is not higher than the first threshold, and the running time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor is greater than the target duration threshold, then the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the running time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor all meet the defrost start conditions.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet air conditioner is equipped with multiple air outlets. Each air outlet has an indoor heat exchanger, a throttling device, and an air supply module inside. Each indoor heat exchanger and throttling device are connected by a pipe. The micro-frost treatment strategy includes: Identify the target air outlet that is furthest from the user among multiple air outlets; Control the cabinet air conditioner to shut down the air supply module and throttling device inside the target air outlet; When the throttling device on the outdoor side of the cabinet air conditioner is activated and the conditions for micro-frost treatment are met, the air supply module inside the target air outlet is restarted at a low fan speed.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet air conditioner is equipped with multiple air outlets. Each air outlet has an indoor heat exchanger, a throttling device, and an air supply module installed inside. Each indoor heat exchanger and throttling device are connected by a pipe. The thick frost handling strategy includes: The control unit shuts down the throttling device inside any air outlet of the cabinet air conditioner, and simultaneously shuts down the air supply module inside each air outlet.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After controlling the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode, the method further includes: Obtain the execution time of the air conditioner executing the target defrosting strategy and the ratio of the current heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heating reference value; If the execution duration exceeds a preset duration threshold and / or the ratio of the current heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner to the heat reference value is greater than a first threshold, the cabinet air conditioner is controlled to stop running the defrost mode and the target defrost strategy is stopped.

6. A device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The acquisition module is configured to acquire the outdoor ambient temperature where the cabinet air conditioner is located, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the running time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor. The determination module is configured to determine a target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner when the outdoor ambient temperature, the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner, and the operating time of the cabinet air conditioner compressor all meet the defrosting start conditions. This includes: calculating a heat reference value based on the standard indoor coil temperature and the standard indoor ambient temperature of the cabinet air conditioner; using the quotient of the heating capacity of the cabinet air conditioner and the heat reference value as a first ratio; and determining the target defrosting strategy for the cabinet air conditioner based on the first ratio. The control module is configured to control the cabinet air conditioner to execute the target defrosting strategy in defrosting mode; The step of determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner based on the first ratio includes: if the first ratio is not higher than a first threshold but higher than a second threshold, determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner as a micro-frost treatment strategy; and if the first ratio is lower than the second threshold, determining the target defrosting strategy of the cabinet air conditioner as a thick frost treatment strategy.

7. A device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute, when running the program instructions, the method for controlling a cabinet air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A cabinet air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The main body of the cabinet air conditioner; The device for controlling a cabinet air conditioner as described in claim 6 or 7 is installed on the cabinet air conditioner body.

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