Intelligent air conditioner controller and air conditioner system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioner controllers, in particular to an intelligent air conditioner controller and an air conditioner system. The intelligent air conditioner controller is applied to the air conditioner system, the air conditioner system comprises a first air conditioner corresponding to a first space and a second air conditioner corresponding to a second space, and the intelligent air conditioner controller comprises a storage, a processor and a program instruction stored in the storage. The method comprises the following steps that in response to a received starting instruction for the second air conditioner, a second operation parameter of the second air conditioner is determined according to the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and a current first operation parameter of the first air conditioner; and the second air conditioner is made to operate according to the second operation parameter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air-conditioning controllers, and in particular to an intelligent air-conditioning controller and an air-conditioning system. Background Art

[0002] When constructing tower buildings such as 5G communication base stations, it is usually necessary to build temporary houses nearby for use by construction site workers, and the houses are generally divided into multiple rooms separated from each other, each room is equipped with an independent air conditioner. When the workers on the construction site turn on the air conditioner to adjust the temperature of the room, they need to manually or use language commands to select the working mode, target temperature and air speed (gear) of the air conditioner. Although some air conditioners can automatically adjust the air speed according to the target temperature set by the user and the degree of difference between the target temperature and the outdoor temperature, this automatic wind speed adjustment strategy is a fixed strategy set by the manufacturer before the air conditioner leaves the factory, which may not be particularly suitable for tower construction sites with harsh conditions. In addition, although the wind speed of the air conditioner can be set without user operation, the target temperature and working mode must be confirmed by the user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, the present application proposes an intelligent air-conditioning controller and an air-conditioning system.

[0004] In a first aspect, an intelligent air conditioning controller is provided for use in an air conditioning system. The air conditioning system includes a first air conditioner corresponding to a first space and a second air conditioner corresponding to a second space, the first space being adjacent to but separated from the second space. The intelligent air conditioning controller includes a memory, a processor, and program instructions stored in the memory. When the program instructions are executed by the processor, the following operations are performed:

[0005] In response to receiving a power-on instruction for the second air conditioner, determining a second operating parameter of the second air conditioner based on a characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and a current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner;

[0006] The second air conditioner is operated with the second operating parameters.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the characteristic difference includes a difference in spatial size between the second space and the first space.

[0008] In some possible implementations, determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner based on the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes:

[0009] If the second space is smaller than the first space, determining the air volume in the second operating parameter to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter;

[0010] If the second space is larger than the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0011] In some possible implementations, determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner based on the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes:

[0012] If the second space is smaller than the first space, determining the compressor speed in the second operating parameter to be lower than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter;

[0013] If the second space is larger than the first space, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter.

[0014] In some possible implementations, determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner based on the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes:

[0015] determining whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode;

[0016] If it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode; and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter;

[0017] If it is determined that the working mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the working mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0018] In some possible implementations, determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner includes:

[0019] The target temperature in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the target temperature in the first operating parameter.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the characteristic difference includes a difference in space size and a difference in the amount of sunlight received between the second space and the first space.

[0021] In some possible implementations, determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner based on the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes:

[0022] determining whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode;

[0023] If it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode, and: if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1>0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the air volume in the first operating parameter;

[0024] If it is determined that the working mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the working mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1>0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the air volume in the first operating parameter;.

[0025] Wherein, V1 is the size of the first space, V2 is the size of the second space, Q1 is the amount of sunlight received by the first space in one day, Q2 is the amount of sunlight received by the second space in one day, and K is a constant greater than zero.

[0026] In some possible implementations, determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner includes:

[0027] The target temperature in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the target temperature in the first operating parameter.

[0028] In a second aspect, an air-conditioning system is proposed, comprising the intelligent air-conditioning controller as described in the first aspect.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the intelligent air conditioning controller includes a first controller and a second controller communicatively connected to each other, wherein the first controller is installed in the indoor unit of the first air conditioner, and the second controller is installed in the indoor unit of the second air conditioner.

[0030] According to the intelligent air conditioning controller and air conditioning system equipped with the intelligent air conditioning controller provided in the present application, upon receiving a user's instruction to power on a second air conditioner, the controller determines the second air conditioner's second operating parameters based not only on the first air conditioner's current first operating parameters but also on the characteristic differences between the second space and the first space. Because the second operating parameters are determined based on the first operating parameters and the characteristic differences between the second space and the first space, operating the second air conditioner with the second operating parameters ensures that the tower construction site worker, who is the user, experiences substantially the same air conditioning in the second space as in the first space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of the present application, and are not limitations to the present application.

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application applied in a building;

[0033] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application applied in a building;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a flow chart of a control method for an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of a control method for an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a flow chart of a control method for an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 6This is a flow chart of a control method for an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a flow chart of a control method for an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a flow chart of a control method for an air-conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a structural block diagram of the intelligent air-conditioning controller provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Description of reference numerals:

[0042] Bu-building, Sp1-first space, Sp2-second space;

[0043] 1-First air conditioner;

[0044] 2- Second air conditioner;

[0045] 3-First indoor unit;

[0046] 4-First outdoor unit;

[0047] 5-Second indoor unit;

[0048] 6-Second outdoor unit;

[0049] 7-Intelligent air conditioning controller;

[0050] 8- first controller;

[0051] 9- Second controller;

[0052] 10- first compressor;

[0053] 11- Second compressor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application. It is understood that, in the absence of conflict, some technical means of the various embodiments described herein can be replaced or combined with each other.

[0055] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., if used, are used solely to distinguish the objects being described and do not convey any order or technical meaning. Thus, an object defined as "first," "second," etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such objects. Furthermore, for example, the term "first element" alone does not imply the presence of a "second element," nor does the term "second element" alone imply the presence of a "first element." Furthermore, the terms "a" or "an," and the like, do not denote a limitation on quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one, and "plurality" means at least two.

[0056] In the description of this application, the terms "including" and "having" indicate the existence of the stated features, numbers, operations, elements and / or their combinations, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, operations, elements and / or their combinations.

[0057] In the description of this application, reference to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment is included in one or more embodiments of the application. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in other embodiments," etc. that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more but not all embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0058] Figure 1 and Figure 2 Schematic diagrams of an air conditioning system provided in an embodiment of the present application applied in a building Bu. The air conditioning system includes at least a first air conditioner 1 and a second air conditioner 2, which correspond to a first space Sp1 and a second space Sp2 of the building Bu, respectively. That is, the first air conditioner 1 is used to adjust the temperature of the first space Sp1, and the second air conditioner 2 is used to adjust the temperature of the second space Sp2. The first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 are adjacent to but separated from each other. Figure 1 In the example, building Bu is a temporary house built at the tower construction site, the first space Sp1 is a north room of the temporary house, and the second space Sp2 is a south room of the temporary house. Figure 2 In the example, building Bu is also a temporary house built on the tower construction site, and the first space Sp1 is a south room of the temporary house, and the second space Sp2 is a north room of the temporary house. Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is not marked, but it is indicated: Figure 1 and Figure 2The building Bu also includes other spaces (rooms) in addition to the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2, and each room is equipped with its own air conditioner.

[0059] The first air conditioner 1 includes a first indoor unit 3 mounted on an inner wall of a first space Sp1 and a first outdoor unit 4 mounted on an outer wall of the first space Sp1. The first outdoor unit 4 is connected to the first indoor unit 3 via piping. The first outdoor unit 4 includes a first compressor 10 that operates under electrical power. The first indoor unit 3 has a first air outlet (not shown) that can be selectively opened or closed, and the opening area of the first air outlet can be controlled.

[0060] The second air conditioner 2 includes a second indoor unit 5 mounted on an inner wall of the second space Sp2 and a second outdoor unit 6 mounted on an outer wall of the second space Sp2. The second outdoor unit 6 is connected to the second indoor unit 5 via piping. The second outdoor unit 6 includes a second compressor 11 that operates under electrical power. The second indoor unit has a second air outlet (not shown) that can be selectively opened or closed, and the opening area of the second air outlet can be controlled.

[0061] The air-conditioning system also includes an intelligent air-conditioning controller 7, which includes a first controller 8 installed in the first indoor unit 3 and a second controller 9 installed in the second indoor unit 5. The first controller 8 can control the operating status of the first air conditioner 1, and the second controller 9 can control the operating status of the second air conditioner 2. The first controller 8 and the second controller 9 are communicatively connected to each other so that each controller can obtain information from the other controller. For example, the second controller 9 can obtain the current operating parameter information of the first air conditioner 1 from the first controller 8.

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also provides Figure 1 and Figure 2 A control method for an air conditioning system in an embodiment of the present invention can be performed by an intelligent air conditioning controller 7 and includes the following steps S301 to S302:

[0063] S301 , in response to receiving a power-on instruction for the second air conditioner 2 , determining a second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 according to the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner 1 .

[0064] When the first air conditioner 1 is turned on by a user (perhaps a worker at the tower construction site), the user generally sets the operating parameters of the first air conditioner 1 to values that are compatible with the current weather to provide a high-quality air conditioning experience. Since the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 are located in the same building Bu and are adjacent to each other, they are in the same weather environment. Therefore, the air conditioning requirements of the user or another user for the second space Sp2 are basically the same as those for the first space Sp1. Therefore, when the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 receives a user's power-on command for the second air conditioner 2 (for example, the user presses the power button on the remote control in the second space Sp2), the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 can determine the second operating parameters of the second air conditioner 2 based on the current first operating parameters of the first air conditioner 1. However, if every aspect of the second operating parameters (for example, air volume, target temperature, etc.) is simply set to be exactly the same as the first operating parameters, it is possible that the air-conditioning experience (comfort) of the second space Sp2 will be significantly worse than that of the first space Sp1 due to the characteristic differences between the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2. Therefore, in an embodiment of the present application, when the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 receives the user's power-on command for the second air conditioner 2, the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 determines the second operating parameters of the second air conditioner 2 not only based on the current first operating parameters of the first air conditioner 1, but also based on the characteristic differences between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1.

[0065] S302: The second air conditioner 2 is operated with the second operating parameters.

[0066] When the second operating parameters of the second air conditioner 2 are determined, the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 operates the second air conditioner 2 according to the determined second operating parameters. Since the second operating parameters are determined based on the first operating parameters and the characteristic differences between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1, the second air conditioner 2 operating with the second operating parameters provides the user with a substantially consistent air conditioning experience in the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1.

[0067] In some embodiments, the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 includes a difference in space size between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1, and as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 3 The step S301 of determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 according to the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner 1 specifically includes the following steps S401 to S402:

[0068] S401: If the second space Sp2 is smaller than the first space Sp1, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0069] S402: If the second space Sp2 is larger than the first space Sp1, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0070] The size values of the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 can be pre-entered by the user into the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 of the air conditioning system using a smart terminal device (e.g., a mobile phone, a PDA, or a remote control of the air conditioning system), and stored in a memory included in the intelligent air conditioning controller 7. It is understood that the size values of the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 entered by the user into the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 can be the user's estimated values of the sizes of the two spaces.

[0071] In the case of a large space, a higher air volume is usually required to maintain the space temperature at the desired value. In contrast, in the case of a small space, a lower air volume can maintain the space temperature at the desired value. Therefore, if the second space Sp2 is smaller than the first space Sp1 (such as Figure 1 The application scenario shown), the air volume for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter is determined to be a lower value than the air volume for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter; if the second space Sp2 is larger than the first space Sp1 (such as Figure 2 In the application scenario shown in the figure, the air volume for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter is determined to be a higher value than the air volume for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter. Furthermore, the specific value by which the air volume in the second operating parameter is lower or higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter can be determined based on the degree of difference in size between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1. The greater the difference in size between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1, the greater the difference in the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be.

[0072] In some other embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, Figure 3 The step S301 of determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 according to the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner 1 specifically includes the following steps S501 to S502:

[0073] S501 : If the second space Sp2 is smaller than the first space Sp1 , the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter.

[0074] S502: If the second space Sp2 is larger than the first space Sp1, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter.

[0075] In larger spaces, a higher compressor speed is typically required to adjust and maintain the desired space temperature. Conversely, in smaller spaces, a lower compressor speed can be used to adjust and maintain the desired space temperature. Therefore, if the second space Sp2 is smaller than the first space Sp1, the compressor speed for the first compressor 10 in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the compressor speed for the second compressor 11 in the first operating parameter. If the second space Sp2 is larger than the first space Sp1, the compressor speed for the second compressor 11 in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the compressor speed for the first compressor 10 in the first operating parameter. Furthermore, the specific value by which the air volume in the second operating parameter should be lower or higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter can be determined based on the size difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1. The greater the size difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1, the greater the difference between the compressor speed in the second operating parameter and the compressor speed in the first operating parameter.

[0076] The first air conditioner 1 is relatively close to the time it is turned on. In addition, after the intelligent air conditioner controller 7 determines the compressor speed for the first compressor 10 in the second operating parameter to be a higher or lower value than the compressor speed for the second compressor 11 in the first operating parameter,

[0077] In some embodiments, the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 includes a difference in the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1, and as Figure 6 As shown, Figure 3 The step S301 of determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 according to the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner 1 specifically includes the following steps S601 to S603:

[0078] S601: Determine whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode.

[0079] The intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 can determine whether the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the cooling mode or the heating mode according to the operating mode information in the first operating parameter.

[0080] S602, if it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode, and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0081] S603, if it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0082] For example, in Figure 1 In the illustrated application scenario, the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 correspond to a north room and a south room, respectively, of a building Bu (in the northern hemisphere). Therefore, the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than that received by the first space Sp1. If the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in cooling mode, indicating that the user requires an indoor temperature lower than the outdoor temperature, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in cooling mode. Therefore, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is also determined to be cooling mode. Furthermore, since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than that received by the first space Sp1, assuming that neither air conditioner is turned on, the temperature of the second space Sp2 is generally higher than that of the first space Sp1. Therefore, the airflow (cold air) output for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be determined to be a higher value than the airflow output for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter. If the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the heating mode, it means that the user requires an indoor temperature higher than the outdoor temperature. Therefore, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in the heating mode. Therefore, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is also determined to be the heating mode. Since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the air output (warm air) for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be determined to be a lower value than the air output for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter.

[0083] For example, in Figure 2In the illustrated application scenario, the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 correspond to a south room and a north room, respectively, of a building Bu (in the northern hemisphere). Therefore, the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than that received by the first space Sp1. If the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in cooling mode, indicating that the user requires an indoor temperature lower than the outdoor temperature, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in cooling mode. Therefore, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is also determined to be cooling mode. Furthermore, since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than that received by the first space Sp1, assuming that neither air conditioner is turned on, the temperature of the second space Sp2 is generally lower than that of the first space Sp1. Therefore, the airflow (cold air) output for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be determined to be a lower value than the airflow output for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter. If the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the heating mode, it means that the user requires an indoor temperature higher than the outdoor temperature. Therefore, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in the heating mode. Therefore, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is also determined to be the heating mode. Since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the air output (warm air) for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be determined to be a higher value than the air output for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter.

[0084] The amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 can be calculated by the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 of the air conditioning system based on relevant information input by the user and a preset algorithm. For example, the user can input information related to the amount of sunlight received by the two spaces Sp1 and Sp2 into the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 in advance under the guidance of the interactive interface of the smart terminal device. This information may include, for example, whether the space has exterior walls, whether the exterior walls of the space have a south-facing portion, the area of the south-facing portion of the exterior walls of the space, and the area of the non-south-facing portion of the exterior walls of the space. It is understood that the aforementioned area values input by the user into the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 may be the user's estimated values.

[0085] In some other embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, Figure 3 The step S301 of determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 according to the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner 1 specifically includes the following steps S701 to S703:

[0086] S701: Determine whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode.

[0087] As mentioned above, the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 can determine whether the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the cooling mode or the heating mode according to the operating mode information in the first operating parameter.

[0088] S702: If it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode, and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter;

[0089] S703. If it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the compressor speed in the first operating parameter.

[0090] For example, in Figure 1 In the application scenario shown, if the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the cooling mode, it means that the user requires an indoor temperature lower than the outdoor temperature. Therefore, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in the cooling mode. Moreover, since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, assuming that neither of the air conditioners is turned on, the temperature of the second space Sp2 is usually higher than the temperature of the first space Sp1. Therefore, a higher compressor speed is required to maintain the temperature of the second space Sp2 at the desired value. Therefore, the air output (cold air) for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be determined to be a higher value than the air output for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter. If the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the heating mode, it means that the user requires an indoor temperature higher than the outdoor temperature. Therefore, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in the heating mode. Since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space Sp1, the temperature of the second space Sp2 can be maintained at the desired value by using a low compressor speed. Therefore, the air output (hot air) for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be determined to be a lower value than the air output for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter.

[0091] For example, in Figure 2In the illustrated application scenario, if the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in cooling mode, this indicates that the user has requested an indoor temperature lower than the outdoor temperature. Therefore, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in cooling mode. Since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than that received by the first space Sp1, the airflow rate (cold air) for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be set to a lower value than the airflow rate for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter. If the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in heating mode, this indicates that the user has requested an indoor temperature higher than the outdoor temperature. Therefore, the second air conditioner 2 corresponding to the second space Sp2 should also operate in heating mode. Since the amount of sunlight received by the second space Sp2 is less than that received by the first space Sp1, the airflow rate (hot air) for the second indoor unit 5 in the second operating parameter can be set to a higher value than the airflow rate for the first indoor unit 3 in the first operating parameter.

[0092] Generally speaking, users usually have the same room temperature requirements for the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2. Therefore, in some embodiments, Figure 2 Determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 in step S202 may specifically include determining the target temperature in the second operating parameter to be the same as the target temperature in the first operating parameter. It is understood that the target temperature in the first operating parameter is the temperature value that the first air conditioner 1 is expected to maintain in the first space Sp1, and the target temperature in the second operating parameter is the temperature value that the second air conditioner 2 is expected to maintain in the second space Sp2.

[0093] It is necessary to explain that Figure 5 and Figure 7 The technical means shown are particularly suitable for execution in this situation: after the second air conditioner 2 has been turned on and run for a period of time so that the temperature of the second space Sp2 reaches the aforementioned target temperature, because after this, the compressor of the air conditioner will alternately start and stop according to the relationship between the actual temperature in the space and the target temperature. After the second compressor 11 stops running for a relatively short period of time, if it is monitored that the temperature of the second space Sp2 drops below the target temperature, the second compressor 11 will be controlled to start again. The speed of the second compressor 11 when it starts again (that is, the compressor speed in the second operating parameter) can be based on the speed of the first compressor 10 in a similar situation (that is, the speed of the first compressor 10 when it is intermittently running, that is, the compressor speed in the first operating parameter) according to Figure 5 and Figure 7 Determine by following the steps shown.

[0094] In the above, through Figure 4 and Figure 5The invention separately introduces how to determine the second operating parameter according to the first operating parameter when the characteristic difference is the difference in space size between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1, and how to determine the second operating parameter according to the first operating parameter. Figure 6 and Figure 7 This section describes how to determine the second operating parameter based on the first operating parameter when the characteristic difference is the difference in the amount of sunlight received between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1. Figure 8 , Figure 8 It is described how to determine the second operating parameter based on the first operating parameter when the characteristic difference includes both the difference in space size and the difference in the amount of received sunlight between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1.

[0095] exist Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, Figure 3 The step S301 of determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner 2 according to the characteristic difference between the second space Sp2 and the first space Sp1 and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner 1 specifically includes the following steps S801 to S803:

[0096] S801: Determine whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode.

[0097] As mentioned above, the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 can determine whether the first air conditioner 1 is currently operating in the cooling mode or the heating mode according to the operating mode information in the first operating parameter.

[0098] S802. If it is determined that the working mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the working mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode, and: if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1>0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0099] S803. If it is determined that the working mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the working mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1>0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0100] Wherein, V1 is the size of the first space, V2 is the size of the second space, Q1 is the amount of sunlight received by the first space in one day, Q2 is the amount of sunlight received by the second space in one day, and K is a constant greater than zero.

[0101] The size V1 of the first space Sp1 and the size V2 of the second space Sp2 can be relative values estimated by the smart air-conditioning controller 7 simply based on the floor area of each space input into the smart air-conditioning controller 7 by the user. For example, in example A, the user inputs the area of the first space Sp1 as 10 m2 and the area of the second space Sp2 as 17 m2 to the smart air-conditioning controller 7 through a smart phone connected to the local area network of the air-conditioning system. Then the smart air-conditioning controller 7 can estimate the size (volume) of the first space Sp1 as 10v and the size of the second space Sp2 as 17v, and K*(V2-V1) / V1=0.7*K.

[0102] The amount of sunlight received Q1 by the first space Sp1 in a day and the amount of sunlight received Q2 by the second space Sp2 in a day can be relative values estimated by the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 based on the information related to the amount of sunlight received by the space input into the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 by the user. For example, in the aforementioned example A, the user inputs information about whether the first space Sp1 and the second space Sp2 respectively have exterior walls, and the area of the south-facing part and the area of the non-south-facing part of the exterior wall to the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 through a smart phone connected to the local area network of the air-conditioning system under the guidance of the interactive interface. Then, the intelligent air-conditioning controller 7 estimates the amount of sunlight received Q1 by the first space Sp1 in a day to be 10q, and estimates the amount of sunlight received Q2 by the second space Sp2 in a day to be 2q based on a preset algorithm. Then, (Q2-Q1) / Q1=-0.8. In this way, in the heating mode, K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0.7*K+0.8>0, and the air volume in the second operating parameter can be determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; but in the cooling mode, K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0.7*K-0.8, and the relationship between this value and 0 depends on the K value. If K=1, 0.7-0.8<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter can be determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

[0103] The value of K can be written into the memory of the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 before the air conditioning system leaves the factory. The value of K is determined by the air conditioning manufacturer's technicians based on theoretical calculations and experimental testing. Furthermore, the value of K can be set to multiple values depending on the external temperature range. If the current external temperature is within a first range (e.g., -5°C to 0°C), the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 determines the value of K to be the first value; if the current external temperature is within a second range (e.g., 35°C to 40°C), the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 determines the value of K to be the second value. It can be understood that K represents the degree of influence of room size on the target air conditioning parameters. When K is greater than 1, it indicates that the influence of room size on the target air conditioning parameters is stronger than the influence of sunlight reception on the target air conditioning parameters, i.e., the influence of room size on the target air conditioning parameters is more significant than that of sunlight reception. When K is less than 1, it indicates that the influence of room size on the target air conditioning parameters is weaker than the influence of sunlight reception on the target air conditioning parameters, i.e., the influence of sunlight reception on the target air conditioning parameters is more significant than that of room size.

[0104] In the embodiments of this application, Figure 9As shown, the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 includes a memory, a processor, and program instructions stored in the memory. When the program instructions are executed by the processor, the above-mentioned control method can be implemented. More specifically, the first controller 8 of the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 includes a first memory and a first processor connected to each other, and the second controller 9 of the intelligent air conditioning controller 7 includes a second memory and a second processor connected to each other. The first memory and the second memory respectively store program instructions, and the above-mentioned control method is mainly executed by the second processor.

Claims

1. An intelligent air conditioning controller, applied to an air conditioning system, the air conditioning system comprising a first air conditioner corresponding to a first space and a second air conditioner corresponding to a second space, the first space and the second space being adjacent to but separated from each other, characterized in that: The intelligent air conditioning controller includes a memory, a processor, and program instructions stored in the memory. When the program instructions are executed by the processor, the following operations are implemented: In response to receiving a power-on instruction for the second air conditioner, determining a second operating parameter of the second air conditioner based on a characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and a current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner; The second air conditioner is operated with the second operating parameters.

2. The intelligent air conditioning controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The characteristic difference includes a difference in space size between the second space and the first space.

3. The intelligent air conditioning controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner according to the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes: If the second space is smaller than the first space, determining the air volume in the second operating parameter to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; If the second space is larger than the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

4. The intelligent air conditioning controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The characteristic difference includes a difference in the amount of sunlight received by the second space and the first space.

5. The intelligent air-conditioning controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: The determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner according to the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes: determining whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode; If it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode; and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; If it is determined that the working mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the working mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is greater than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if the amount of sunlight received by the second space is less than the amount of sunlight received by the first space, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter.

6. The intelligent air conditioning controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The determining of the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner includes: The target temperature in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the target temperature in the first operating parameter.

7. The intelligent air-conditioning controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The characteristic differences include a difference in space size and a difference in sunlight received between the second space and the first space.

8. The intelligent air-conditioning controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The determining the second operating parameter of the second air conditioner according to the characteristic difference between the second space and the first space and the current first operating parameter of the first air conditioner includes: determining whether the operating mode in the first operating parameter is a cooling mode or a heating mode; If it is determined that the operating mode in the first operating parameter is the cooling mode, the operating mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the cooling mode, and: if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1>0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1+(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the air volume in the first operating parameter; When it is determined that the working mode in the first operating parameter is the heating mode, the working mode in the second operating parameter is determined to be the heating mode, and: if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1>0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be higher than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1<0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be lower than the air volume in the first operating parameter; if K*(V2-V1) / V1-(Q2-Q1) / Q1=0, the air volume in the second operating parameter is determined to be the same as the air volume in the first operating parameter. Wherein, V1 is the size of the first space, V2 is the size of the second space, Q1 is the amount of sunlight received by the first space in one day, Q2 is the amount of sunlight received by the second space in one day, and K is a constant greater than zero.

9. An air conditioning system, characterized in that: The intelligent air-conditioning controller comprises the intelligent air-conditioning controller as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The air conditioning system according to claim 9, characterized in that The intelligent air conditioning controller includes a first controller and a second controller communicatively connected to each other, wherein the first controller is installed in the indoor unit of the first air conditioner, and the second controller is installed in the indoor unit of the second air conditioner.

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