Method and device for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses an air conditioner which comprises a magnetic control heat pipe module arranged on blades of an outdoor unit fan and used for heating and melting ice for the blades of the outdoor unit fan; the alternating coil module is connected with the processor, is arranged on a motor base of the outdoor unit fan and is used for providing an alternating magnetic field for the magnetic control heat pipe module after being electrified, so that the magnetic control heat pipe module generates induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat; and the image detection device is used for detecting weather conditions and freezing conditions of blades of the outdoor unit fan. The invention further discloses a method for controlling the air conditioner, and the method is applied to the air conditioner and comprises the steps that on-off and / or the rotating speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan are / is controlled according to the snowing grade; and under the condition that the motor of the outdoor unit fan is not electrified, the on-off of the alternating coil module is controlled according to the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan. In a low-temperature and cold use environment, snow accumulation and icing are avoided, damage to components of the outdoor unit air supply system is reduced, and the use experience of a user in winter is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of smart home appliances, and for example, relates to a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Art

[0002] Currently, with the widespread use of air conditioners, more and more regions have started to install air conditioners. However, for regions with snowy and windy weather, it is very likely that snow will accumulate on the blades of the outdoor fan of the air conditioner in the standby state, resulting in abnormal use of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0003] The related art discloses a control method for preventing snow on an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, including: obtaining the current total energy demand of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the environmental information of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner meeting a preset condition; controlling the fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to start to clean the snow stored on the fan blades according to the zero total energy demand; controlling the fan to run at a preset speed for at least a first preset duration; detecting the real-time current of the running fan; and controlling the fan to stop or return to the step of controlling the fan to run at a preset speed for at least a first preset duration according to the range where the real-time current is located.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

[0005] The rotation speed of the outdoor fan of the air conditioner is fixed. If the snow is heavy, it still cannot be discharged in time, which will cause snow to fall on the fan. In a low-temperature and cold use environment, the accumulated snow is easy to freeze, which will still cause damage to the components of the outdoor air supply system and affect the user experience in winter.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simple summary is given below. The summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to identify key / important constituent elements or delineate the protection scope of these embodiments, but rather serves as a preface to the subsequent detailed description.

[0008] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium to avoid snow accumulation and icing, reduce damage to components of the outdoor air supply system, and improve the user experience in winter in a low-temperature and cold use environment.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: a magneto-controlled heat pipe module disposed on the blades of the outdoor unit fan for heating and de-icing the blades of the outdoor unit fan; an alternating current coil module connected to the processor and disposed on the motor base of the outdoor unit fan for providing an alternating magnetic field to the magneto-controlled heat pipe module after being powered on, so that the magneto-controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat; and an image detection device for detecting the weather condition and the icing condition of the blades of the outdoor unit fan.

[0010] Optionally, the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is positively correlated with the diameter of the outdoor unit fan.

[0011] Optionally, when the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is in the first number-of-turns range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan is in the first diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is in the second number-of-turns range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan is in the second diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is in the third number-of-turns range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan is in the third diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is in the fourth number-of-turns range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan is in the fourth diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is in the fifth number-of-turns range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan is in the fifth diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating current coil module is in the sixth number-of-turns range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan is in the sixth diameter range. Wherein, the first number-of-turns range is greater than the second number-of-turns range, the second number-of-turns range is greater than the third number-of-turns range, the third number-of-turns range is greater than the fourth number-of-turns range, the fourth number-of-turns range is greater than the fifth number-of-turns range, the fifth number-of-turns range is greater than the sixth number-of-turns range. The first diameter range is greater than the second diameter range, the second diameter range is greater than the third diameter range, the third diameter range is greater than the fourth diameter range, the fourth diameter range is greater than the fifth diameter range, the fifth diameter range is greater than the sixth diameter range.

[0012] Specifically, the value range of the first number-of-turns range can be [55, 65]. The value range of the second number-of-turns range can be [75, 85]. The value range of the third number-of-turns range can be [95, 105]. The value range of the fourth number-of-turns range can be [115, 125]. The value range of the fifth number-of-turns range can be [135, 145]. The value range of the sixth number-of-turns range can be [155, 165]. The value range of the first diameter range can be [0, 400 mm). The value range of the second diameter range can be [400 mm, 600 mm]. The value range of the third diameter range can be [601 mm, 700 mm]. The value range of the fourth diameter range can be [701 mm, 800 mm]. The value range of the fifth diameter range can be [801 mm, 1000 mm]. The value range of the sixth diameter range can be [1000 mm, +∞).

[0013] Optionally, the magnetically controlled heat pipe module includes: a plurality of magnetically controlled heat pipe units, which are embedded in the blades of the outdoor unit fan and formed equidistantly according to the blade shape, and are closed at the hub of the outdoor unit fan.

[0014] Optionally, the magnetically controlled heat pipe unit includes: a metal pipe, which is in the shape of a hollow cylinder; a magnetic filling material, which is arranged inside the metal pipe.

[0015] Optionally, the material of the metal pipe is manganese steel.

[0016] Optionally, the material of the outdoor unit fan is AS + 20% GF material.

[0017] Optionally, a magnetically controlled heat pipe module is arranged on each blade of the outdoor unit fan.

[0018] Optionally, the number of blades of the outdoor unit fan can be 3, 4 or 5.

[0019] Optionally, the alternating coil module surrounds the motor base and is in the shape of a "hui" character.

[0020] Optionally, the inner diameter of the alternating coil module is larger than the outer shape of the motor body of the outdoor unit fan.

[0021] Optionally, the alternating coil module is fixed to the motor base of the outdoor unit fan by screws.

[0022] Optionally, the distribution mode of the image detection device is: non-single-point and non-exposed distribution in the air supply system of the air conditioner.

[0023] Optionally, the processor is connected to the server and can communicate with the server to receive the weather conditions of the server.

[0024] In some embodiments, the method is applied to the air conditioner, including: controlling the on / off and / or speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level; when the motor of the outdoor unit fan is not powered on, controlling the on / off of the alternating coil module according to the ice state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan.

[0025] Optionally, controlling the on / off and / or speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level includes: controlling the power off or on of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level; when the motor is powered on, determining the warning state according to the snow level; controlling the speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the warning state.

[0026] Optionally, controlling the power off or on of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level includes: when the snow level is no snow, controlling the power off of the motor of the outdoor unit fan; or, when the snow level is snowing, controlling the power on of the motor of the outdoor unit fan; where snowing includes: light snow and below, moderate snow or heavy snow and above.

[0027] Optionally, determine the warning status according to the snow level, including: when the snow level is light snow or less, determine the warning status as normal without warning; or, when the snow level is moderate snow, determine the warning status as ordinary warning; or, when the snow level is heavy snow or more, determine the warning status as high-level warning.

[0028] Optionally, control the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan according to the warning status, including: when the warning status is normal without warning, control the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan to zero; or, when the warning status is ordinary warning, control the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan to be within the first speed range; or, when the warning status is high-level warning, control the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan to be within the second speed range.

[0029] Specifically, the value range of the first speed range can be [80 rpm, 120 rpm]. The value range of the second speed range can be [180 rpm, 220 rpm].

[0030] Optionally, control the on / off of the alternating coil module according to the icing state of the outdoor unit fan blades, including: when the icing state of the outdoor unit fan blades is no icing, control the alternating coil module to be powered off; or, when the icing state of the outdoor unit fan blades is icing, control the alternating coil module to be powered on.

[0031] Optionally, when the icing state of the outdoor unit fan blades is icing, it further includes: controlling the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module according to the icing thickness of the outdoor unit fan blades.

[0032] Optionally, control the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module according to the icing thickness of the outdoor unit fan blades, including: when the icing thickness of the outdoor unit fan blades is within the first thickness range, control the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module to be within the first current range; or, when the icing thickness of the outdoor unit fan blades is within the second thickness range, control the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module to be within the second current range; or, when the icing thickness of the outdoor unit fan blades is within the third thickness range, control the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module to be within the third current range; where the first thickness range is less than the second thickness range, the second thickness range is less than the third thickness range, the first current range is less than the second current range, and the second current range is less than the third current range.

[0033] Specifically, the value range of the first thickness interval can be (0, 1 mm), the value range of the second thickness interval can be [1 mm, 3 mm], and the value range of the third thickness interval can be (3 mm, +∞). The value range of the first current interval can be [10 A, 15 A), the value range of the second current interval can be [15 A, 20 A], and the value range of the third current interval can be (20 A, 25 A].

[0034] In some embodiments, the device is applied to the air conditioner described above and includes: a first control module configured to control the on / off and / or speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level; a second control module configured to control the on / off of the alternating current coil module according to the ice state of the outdoor unit fan blades when the motor of the outdoor unit fan is not powered on.

[0035] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an air conditioner body including: a magneto-controlled heat pipe module disposed on the blades of the outdoor unit fan for heating and deicing the blades of the outdoor unit fan; an alternating current coil module connected to a processor and disposed on the motor base of the outdoor unit fan for providing an alternating magnetic field to the magneto-controlled heat pipe module after being powered on, so that the magneto-controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat; an image detection device for detecting the weather condition and the ice condition of the outdoor unit fan blades; and the device for controlling the air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body.

[0036] In some embodiments, the computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are running, they are used to cause a computer to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner described above.

[0037] The method, device, air conditioner, and computer-readable storage medium for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0038] A magneto-controlled heat pipe module is disposed on the blades of the outdoor unit fan, and an alternating current coil module is disposed on the motor base of the outdoor unit fan. After being powered on, an alternating magnetic field is provided to the magneto-controlled heat pipe module, so that the magneto-controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat. The image detection device can detect the weather condition, the weather condition of the outdoor unit fan blades, and the ice condition, which is beneficial to timely detecting snow or ice, thereby controlling the alternating current coil module to be powered on and the magneto-controlled heat pipe module to generate heat. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing are avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system is reduced, and the user experience in winter is improved.

[0039] The above general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not used to limit the present application. Description of the Drawings

[0040] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0041] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an outdoor fan and a magnetically controlled heat pipe module of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the position of an alternating current coil module of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed implementation manners

[0049] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The attached drawings are for reference and illustration only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of explanation, multiple details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be shown in a simplified manner.

[0050] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification, claims and above-mentioned drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and do not have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to implement the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0051] Unless otherwise specified, the term "plural" means two or more than two.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0053] The term "and / or" is an associative relationship describing an object, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, the three relationships of A and B.

[0054] The term "corresponding" may refer to an associative relationship or a binding relationship. A corresponding to B means that there is an associative relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0055] Combined with Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an air conditioner, including: a magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1, an alternating current coil module 3, and an image detection device. The magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 is arranged on the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 and is used to heat and melt ice on the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2. The alternating current coil module 3 is connected to a processor and is arranged on the motor base 22 of the outdoor unit fan 2 and is used to provide an alternating magnetic field for the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 after being powered on, so that the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat. The image detection device is used to detect the weather condition and the icing condition of the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2.

[0056] By using the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 is arranged on the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2, and an alternating current coil module 3 is arranged on the motor base 22 of the outdoor unit fan 2. After being powered on, an alternating magnetic field is provided for the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1, so that the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat. The image detection device can detect the weather condition, the weather condition of the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2, and the icing condition, which is beneficial to detecting snow or ice in time, so as to control the alternating current coil module 3 to be powered on and the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 to generate heat. In a low-temperature and cold use environment, snow accumulation and icing are avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system is reduced, and the user experience in winter is improved.

[0057] Optionally, the number of turns of the alternating current coil module 3 is positively correlated with the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2.

[0058] In this way, the larger the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2, the more heat is required for defrosting. To achieve better defrosting, the alternating magnetic field generated by the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 needs to be larger, so the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is set to be larger. The smaller the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2, the less heat is required for defrosting. To achieve better defrosting, the alternating magnetic field generated by the magnetically controlled heat pipe module 1 needs to be smaller, so the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is set to be smaller. In this way, the defrosting heat can be better adapted to the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2, thereby avoiding frost residue on the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 and making the defrosting more thorough. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing can be avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system can be reduced, and the user experience in winter can be improved.

[0059] Optionally, when the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is within the first turn number range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2 is within the first diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is within the second turn number range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2 is within the second diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is within the third turn number range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2 is within the third diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is within the fourth turn number range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2 is within the fourth diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is within the fifth turn number range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2 is within the fifth diameter range. When the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is within the sixth turn number range, the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2 is within the sixth diameter range. Among them, the first turn number range is greater than the second turn number range, the second turn number range is greater than the third turn number range, the third turn number range is greater than the fourth turn number range, the fourth turn number range is greater than the fifth turn number range, the fifth turn number range is greater than the sixth turn number range. The first diameter range is greater than the second diameter range, the second diameter range is greater than the third diameter range, the third diameter range is greater than the fourth diameter range, the fourth diameter range is greater than the fifth diameter range, the fifth diameter range is greater than the sixth diameter range.

[0060] Specifically, the value range of the first turn number range can be [55, 65]. The value range of the second turn number range can be [75, 85]. The value range of the third turn number range can be [95, 105]. The value range of the fourth turn number range can be [115, 125]. The value range of the fifth turn number range can be [135, 145]. The value range of the sixth turn number range can be [155, 165]. The value range of the first diameter range can be [0, 400mm). The value range of the second diameter range can be [400mm, 600mm]. The value range of the third diameter range can be [601mm, 700mm]. The value range of the fourth diameter range can be [701mm, 800mm]. The value range of the fifth diameter range can be [801mm, 1000mm]. The value range of the sixth diameter range can be [1000mm, +∞).

[0061] In this way, the larger the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2, the more heat is required for defrosting. To better defrost, a larger alternating magnetic field generated by the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 is needed, so the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is set to be larger. The smaller the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2, the less heat is required for defrosting. To better defrost, a smaller alternating magnetic field generated by the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 is needed, so the number of turns of the alternating coil module 3 is set to be smaller. In this way, the defrosting heat can be better adapted to the diameter of the outdoor unit fan 2, thereby avoiding frost residue on the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 and making the defrosting more thorough. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing can be avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system can be reduced, and the user experience in winter can be improved.

[0062] Optionally, the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 includes: a plurality of magneto-controlled heat pipe units. The plurality of magneto-controlled heat pipe units are embedded on the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 and are formed at equal intervals according to the shape of the blades 21, and are closed at the hub of the outdoor unit fan 2.

[0063] In this way, the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 is embedded on the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 and is formed at equal intervals according to the shape of the blades 21, which is beneficial to making the heat conduction efficiency between the magneto-controlled heat pipe and the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 higher, thereby better defrosting, avoiding frost residue on the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2, and making the defrosting more thorough. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing can be avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system can be reduced, and the user experience in winter can be improved.

[0064] Optionally, the magneto-controlled heat pipe unit includes: a metal tube and a magnetic filling material. The metal tube is in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The magnetic filling material is arranged inside the metal tube.

[0065] Optionally, the material of the metal tube is manganese steel. The material of the outdoor unit fan 2 is AS + 20% GF material.

[0066] In this way, the material stability and heat-resistant and low-temperature-resistant performance of the magneto-controlled heat pipe unit are excellent, which is beneficial to better defrosting, avoiding frost residue on the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2, and making the defrosting more thorough. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing can be avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system can be reduced, and the user experience in winter can be improved.

[0067] Optionally, the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 is provided on each blade 21 of the blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2.

[0068] Specifically, the number of blades 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2 can be 3, 4 or 5.

[0069] In this way, the magnetron heat pipe module 1 is embedded in the blade 21 of the outdoor fan 2, and the magnetron heat pipe unit is formed equidistantly according to the shape of the blade 21, which is conducive to better ice melting, avoiding frost residue on the blade 21 of the outdoor fan 2, and making ice melting more thorough. In a low-temperature and cold use environment, snow accumulation and ice formation are avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor air supply system is reduced, and the user's winter use experience is improved.

[0070] Optionally, the alternating coil module 3 surrounds the motor base 22 in a “U” shape.

[0071] In this way, the alternating coil module 3 is better fixed on the motor base 22, and ice is better melted, and frost residue is avoided on the blades 21 of the outdoor fan 2, so that ice is melted more thoroughly. In a low-temperature and cold use environment, snow and ice are avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor air supply system is reduced, and the user's winter use experience is improved.

[0072] Optionally, the inner diameter of the alternating coil module 3 is larger than the outer shape of the motor body of the external fan 2 .

[0073] In this way, the alternating coil module 3 can be better wrapped around the motor base 22 .

[0074] Optionally, the alternating coil module 3 is fixed to the motor base 22 of the external fan 2 by screws.

[0075] In this way, the alternating coil module 3 can be better wrapped around the motor base 22 .

[0076] Optionally, the image detection device is distributed in a non-single-point and non-exposed manner in an air supply system of an air conditioner.

[0077] In this way, it is helpful to better detect outdoor weather conditions and icing conditions, so as to detect snow or ice in time, thereby controlling the alternating coil module 3 to be energized and the magnetron heat pipe module 1 to generate heat. In a low-temperature and cold use environment, snow and ice accumulation can be avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor air supply system can be reduced, and the user's winter use experience can be improved.

[0078] Optionally, the processor is connected to the server and can communicate with the server to receive weather conditions from the server.

[0079] This will help to obtain weather conditions more timely, avoid snow and ice accumulation in low-temperature and cold operating environments, reduce damage to the components of the outdoor unit's air supply system, and improve the user's winter experience.

[0080] Using the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 is arranged on the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2, and an alternating current coil module 3 is arranged on the motor base 22 of the outdoor unit fan 2. After being powered on, an alternating magnetic field is provided for the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1, so that the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat. The image detection device can detect the weather conditions, the weather conditions of the blade 21 of the outdoor unit fan 2, and the icing conditions, which is beneficial to timely detect snowing or icing, so as to control the alternating current coil module 3 to be powered on and the magneto-controlled heat pipe module 1 to generate heat. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing are avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system is reduced, and the user experience in winter is improved.

[0081] Combined with Figure 4 As shown, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0082] S401, the air conditioner controls the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level.

[0083] S402, when the motor of the outdoor unit fan is not powered on, the air conditioner controls the on / off of the alternating current coil module according to the icing state of the blade of the outdoor unit fan.

[0084] Using the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, controlling the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level is beneficial to both improving the speed of snow removal and reducing energy consumption. And controlling the on / off of the alternating current coil module according to the icing state of the blade of the outdoor unit fan, so as to control the alternating current coil to provide an alternating magnetic field for the magneto-controlled heat pipe module after being powered on, so that the magneto-controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat, or not to provide an alternating magnetic field for the magneto-controlled heat pipe module, so that the magneto-controlled heat pipe module does not generate an induced current and a magnetic field and thus does not generate heat. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow accumulation and icing are avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system is reduced, and the user experience in winter is improved.

[0085] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level, including: the air conditioner controls the power off or on of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level. When the motor is powered on, the air conditioner determines the warning state according to the snow level. The air conditioner controls the rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the warning state.

[0086] In this way, it is beneficial to control the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level, so as to both improve the speed of snow removal and reduce energy consumption.

[0087] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the power-off or power-on of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level, including: when the snow level is no snow, the air conditioner controls the motor of the outdoor unit fan to power off. Or, when the snow level is snowing, the air conditioner controls the motor of the outdoor unit fan to power on. Among them, snowing includes: light snow and below, moderate snow, or heavy snow and above.

[0088] In this way, if there is no snow, the motor of the outdoor unit fan stops to reduce the energy consumption in the standby state. If it is snowing, the motor of the outdoor unit fan is powered on so that the outdoor unit fan can rotate at any time to blow away the accumulated snow. It is beneficial to balance the speed of clearing the snow and reducing the energy consumption.

[0089] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the warning state according to the snow level, including: when the snow level is light snow and below, the air conditioner determines the warning state as the normal non-warning state. Or, when the snow level is moderate snow, the air conditioner determines the warning state as the general warning state. Or, when the snow level is heavy snow and above, the air conditioner determines the warning state as the high-level warning state.

[0090] In this way, it is beneficial to determine the warning state indicating the probability of snow accumulation according to the amount of snow. Thus, it is beneficial to control the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan according to the warning state, and further beneficial to improve the speed of clearing the snow and avoid snow accumulation.

[0091] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan according to the warning state, including: when the warning state is the normal non-warning state, the air conditioner controls the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan to be zero. Or, when the warning state is the general warning state, the air conditioner controls the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan to be in the first speed range. Or, when the warning state is the high-level warning state, the air conditioner controls the motor speed of the outdoor unit fan to be in the second speed range.

[0092] Specifically, the value range of the first speed range can be [80 rpm, 120 rpm]. The value range of the second speed range can be [180 rpm, 220 rpm].

[0093] In this way, if it is in the normal non-warning state, it means that the probability of snow accumulation is small, and the motor speed is zero at this time. If it is in the general warning state, it means that the probability of snow accumulation is large, and the motor speed is in the lower first speed range at this time, thus improving the efficiency of clearing the snow. If it is in the high-level warning state, it means that the probability of snow accumulation is the largest, and the motor speed is in the higher second speed range at this time, improving the efficiency of clearing the snow. The probability of snow accumulation is adapted to the motor speed, avoiding the situation of high probability of snow accumulation with low speed and low probability of snow accumulation with high speed, thus being beneficial to balance the speed of clearing the snow and reducing the energy consumption.

[0094] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the on / off of the alternating coil module according to the icing state of the outdoor fan blades, including: when the icing state of the outdoor fan blades is ice-free, the air conditioner controls the alternating coil module to cut off the power. Or, when the icing state of the outdoor fan blades is icing, the air conditioner controls the alternating coil module to be powered on.

[0095] In this way, if there is no ice on the outdoor fan blades, there is no need for the magnetically controlled heat pipe module to generate induced current and magnetic field, nor is it necessary for the alternating coil module to cut off the power to save energy consumption. If there is ice on the outdoor fan blades, it is necessary for the magnetically controlled heat pipe module to generate induced current and magnetic field, and the alternating coil module is powered on to increase the speed of ice removal. This is conducive to both increasing the speed of ice removal and saving energy consumption.

[0096] Optionally, when the icing state of the outdoor fan blades is icing, the air conditioner further includes: the air conditioner controls the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module according to the icing thickness of the outdoor fan blades.

[0097] In this way, if there is ice on the outdoor fan blades, at this time, according to the icing thickness of the outdoor fan blades, the magnetically controlled heat pipe module generates induced current and magnetic field, so that the alternating current of the alternating coil module, thus taking into account both increasing the speed of ice removal and saving energy consumption.

[0098] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module according to the icing thickness of the outdoor fan blades, including: when the icing thickness of the outdoor fan blades is in the first thickness range, the air conditioner controls the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module to be in the first current range. Or, when the icing thickness of the outdoor fan blades is in the second thickness range, the air conditioner controls the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module to be in the second current range. Or, when the icing thickness of the outdoor fan blades is in the third thickness range, the air conditioner controls the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module to be in the third current range. Wherein, the first thickness range is less than the second thickness range, the second thickness range is less than the third thickness range, the first current range is less than the second current range, and the second current range is less than the third current range.

[0099] Specifically, the value range of the first thickness range can be (0, 1 mm), the value range of the second thickness range can be [1 mm, 3 mm], and the value range of the third thickness range can be (3 mm, +∞). The value range of the first current range can be [10 A, 15 A), the value range of the second current range can be [15 A, 20 A], and the value range of the third current range can be (20 A, 25 A].

[0100] In this way, if ice forms on the outer fan blades of the air conditioner, at this time, according to the ice thickness on the outer fan blades, the magneto-controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field, so that the alternating current of the alternating coil module adapts to the ice formation situation, thus taking into account improving the ice removal speed and saving energy consumption.

[0101] Combined with Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0102] S501, the air conditioner controls the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outer fan according to the snow level.

[0103] S502, the air conditioner controls the on / off of the alternating coil module according to the ice formation state of the outer fan blades. When the motor of the outer fan is not powered on, the air conditioner determines the ice formation state of the outer fan blades.

[0104] S503, when the ice formation state of the outer fan blades is ice-free, the air conditioner controls the alternating coil module to be powered off. Or,

[0105] S504, when the ice formation state of the outer fan blades is with ice, the air conditioner controls the alternating coil module to be powered on.

[0106] S505, the air conditioner controls the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module according to the ice thickness on the outer fan blades.

[0107] By using the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, controlling the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outer fan according to the snow level is beneficial to taking into account improving the snow removal speed and reducing energy consumption. If there is no ice on the outer fan blades, there is no need for the magneto-controlled heat pipe module to generate an induced current and a magnetic field, nor is it necessary to power off the alternating coil module to save energy consumption. If there is ice on the outer fan blades, it is necessary for the magneto-controlled heat pipe module to generate an induced current and a magnetic field, and the alternating coil module is powered on to improve the ice removal speed. Then, according to the ice thickness on the outer fan blades, the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating coil module is controlled. It is beneficial to taking into account improving the ice removal speed and saving energy consumption. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, it can avoid snow accumulation and ice formation, reduce damage to the components of the outer fan air supply system, and improve the user's winter usage experience.

[0108] Combined with Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 200 for controlling an air conditioner, including a first control module 601 and a second control module 602. The first control module 601 is configured to control the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outer fan according to the snow level. The second control module 602 is configured to control the on / off of the alternating coil module according to the ice formation state of the outer fan blades when the motor of the outer fan is not powered on.

[0109] Using the device 200 for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure and the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, controlling the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level is beneficial to both improving the snow removal speed and reducing energy consumption. And controlling the on / off of the alternating coil module according to the icing state of the outdoor unit fan blades, so as to control the alternating coil to provide an alternating magnetic field for the magneto-thermal pipe module after being powered on, so that the magneto-thermal pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat, or not providing an alternating magnetic field for the magneto-thermal pipe module, so that the magneto-thermal pipe module does not generate an induced current and a magnetic field and thus does not generate heat. In a low-temperature and cold usage environment, snow and ice accumulation can be avoided, damage to the components of the outdoor unit air supply system can be reduced, and the user experience in winter can be improved.

[0110] As shown in combination with Figure 7 An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 200 for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor 701 and a memory 702. Optionally, the device 200 may further include a communication interface 702 and a bus 703. Among them, the processor 700, the communication interface 702, and the memory 701 can communicate with each other through the bus 703. The communication interface 702 can be used for information transmission. The processor 700 can call the logical instructions in the memory 701 to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner in the above embodiment.

[0111] In addition, when the logical instructions in the above-mentioned memory 701 are implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0112] The memory 701, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 700 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 701, that is, implements the method for controlling an air conditioner in the above embodiment.

[0113] The memory 701 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. Among them, the program storage area can store an operating system and application programs required for at least one function; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 701 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

[0114] As shown in combination with Figure 8As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner 100, including: an air conditioner body, and the above-mentioned device 200(300) for controlling the air conditioner. The device 200(300) for controlling the air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described here is not limited to being placed inside the product body, but also includes the installation connection with other components of the air conditioner 100, including but not limited to physical connection, electrical connection, or signal transmission connection, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand that the device 200(300) for controlling the air conditioner can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner body, thereby implementing other feasible embodiments.

[0115] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are set to execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0116] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The foregoing storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, for example: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), a magnetic disk, or an optical disc, etc., which are various media that can store program codes.

[0117] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. Embodiments merely represent possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terms used in this application are only for describing embodiments and do not limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms. Similarly, as used in this application, the term "and / or" refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or "comprising" etc. mean the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or device comprising the element. Herein, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts among the embodiments may be referred to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method parts disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts may refer to the description of the method parts.

[0118] Those skilled in the art can realize that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are executed in a hardware or software manner may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person may use different methods for each specific application to achieve the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered to exceed the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The skilled person can clearly understand that for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments and will not be elaborated herein.

[0119] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units can be merely a logical function division. In actual implementation, there can be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Additionally, the couplings or direct couplings or communication connections shown or discussed among each other can be through some interfaces. The indirect couplings or communication connections of devices or units can be in electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components can be or can not be physically separated. The components shown as units can be or can not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place or can be distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. Additionally, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the various functional units can be integrated in one processing unit, or each unit can physically exist alone, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit.

[0120] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the possible architectures, functions, and operations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment, or a part of code that contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks can occur in a different order than that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the reverse order, which can depend 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 can also occur in a different order than that disclosed in the description. Sometimes, there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the reverse order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagram and / or flowchart, as well as the combination of blocks in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system for performing the specified functions or actions, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: A magnetically controlled heat pipe module, which is arranged on the blades of the outdoor unit fan and is used to heat and melt ice on the blades of the outdoor unit fan; An alternating current coil module, which is connected to the processor and is arranged on the motor base of the outdoor unit fan, and is used to provide an alternating magnetic field for the magnetically controlled heat pipe module after being powered on, so that the magnetically controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat; An image detection device, which is used to detect the weather condition and the icing condition of the blades of the outdoor unit fan.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, The magnetically controlled heat pipe module comprises: A plurality of magnetically controlled heat pipe units, which are embedded in the blades of the outdoor unit fan and are formed at equal intervals according to the blade shape, and are closed at the hub of the outdoor unit fan.

3. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, Applied to the air conditioner as described in claim 1 or 2, comprising: Controlling the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level; When the motor of the outdoor unit fan is not powered on, controlling the on / off of the alternating current coil module according to the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, Controlling the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level, comprising: Controlling the power-off or power-on of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level; When the motor is powered on, determining the warning state according to the snow level; Controlling the rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the warning state.

5. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, Controlling the on / off of the alternating current coil module according to the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan, comprising: When the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan is no icing, controlling the alternating current coil module to be powered off; or When the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan is icing, controlling the alternating current coil module to be powered on.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein When the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan is icing, further comprising: Controlling the magnitude of the alternating current of the alternating current coil module according to the icing thickness of the blades of the outdoor unit fan.

7. A device for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, Applied to the air conditioner as described in claim 1 or 2, comprising: A first control module, which is configured to control the on / off and / or rotation speed of the motor of the outdoor unit fan according to the snow level; A second control module, which is configured to control the on / off of the alternating current coil module according to the icing state of the blades of the outdoor unit fan when the motor of the outdoor unit fan is not powered on.

8. A device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 3 to 6 when running the program instructions.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: An air conditioner body, comprising: a magnetically controlled heat pipe module, which is arranged on the blades of the outdoor unit fan and is used to heat and melt ice on the blades of the outdoor unit fan; an alternating current coil module, which is connected to the processor and is arranged on the motor base of the outdoor unit fan, and is used to provide an alternating magnetic field for the magnetically controlled heat pipe module after being powered on, so that the magnetically controlled heat pipe module generates an induced current and a magnetic field to generate heat; an image detection device, which is used to detect the weather condition and the icing condition of the blades of the outdoor unit fan; The device for controlling the air conditioner as described in claim 7 or 8 is installed on the air conditioner body.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are running, they are used to make the computer execute the method for controlling the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 3 to 6.

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