Control method and device for air conditioner, air conditioner and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a control method for an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprises an air conditioner master unit and an air conditioner slave unit, and a slave cabin is arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner master unit; the method comprises the steps that in response to an instruction of a cooperative work mode, current indoor environment parameters and current operation parameters of an air conditioner mother unit are obtained; in the cooperative working mode, the air conditioner son unit is fixedly arranged in a son cabin of the air conditioner mother unit to operate; and according to the current indoor environment parameters and the current operation parameters of the air conditioner master unit, controlling the load of the air conditioner slave unit to supply power. According to the application, the air conditioner sub-unit can utilize the load of the air conditioner sub-unit to complement the working requirement when the working capacity of the air conditioner main unit is poor, and the invalid operation of the load of the air conditioner sub-unit is avoided when the air conditioner main unit is enough to improve the indoor environment working condition, so that the energy waste of the whole unit is reduced, and a more comfortable indoor environment can be created; and the user experience is improved. The invention further discloses a control device for the air conditioner, the air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, for example, to a control method and device for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the improvement of people's living standards, the popularity of air-conditioning equipment is increasing. However, the working mode of conventional air-conditioning equipment is relatively simple and can only realize air conditioning operations in local areas. Due to the limited scope of use, it is difficult for the above-mentioned air-conditioning equipment to meet people's higher requirements for indoor air quality. Based on this, the relevant technology provides a control method for an air-conditioning device, which includes a main unit and a sub-unit. The main unit is provided with a sub-cabin, wherein the sub-cabin is used to place the sub-unit. The control method includes: when receiving a sub-unit return cabin instruction, controlling the sub-unit to move to the target position; opening the cabin door of the sub-cabin; controlling the sub-unit to enter the sub-cabin; and closing the cabin door of the sub-cabin after the sub-unit enters the sub-cabin.

[0003] During the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it was found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

[0004] While related technologies allow for the insertion of a slave unit into the main unit's storage compartment, allowing for both storage and charging, operating the main unit alone may not effectively improve the indoor environment if the indoor air quality is poor while the slave unit is charging, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, if the indoor air quality is good while the slave unit is operating, this may lead to over-regulation of the indoor environment, resulting in energy waste for the entire unit.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control method and device for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium, which can reduce energy waste of the entire machine and avoid fluctuations in indoor temperature and humidity that may be caused by the regulation of the air conditioner mother machine, so as to create a more comfortable indoor environment and help improve the user's actual usage experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an air-conditioning mother unit and an air-conditioning sub-unit, and a sub-cabin is provided at the bottom of the air-conditioning mother unit for accommodating the air-conditioning sub-unit; the control method includes: responding to the instructions of the collaborative working mode, obtaining the current environmental parameters in the room and the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit; in the collaborative working mode, the air-conditioning sub-unit is fixed in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning mother unit for operation; according to the current environmental parameters in the room and the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit, the power supply to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit is controlled.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control device includes: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and the processor is configured to execute the above-mentioned control method for the air conditioner when running the program instructions.

[0010] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an air conditioning mother unit with a sub-cabin provided at the bottom; an air conditioning sub-unit, which can be accommodated in the sub-cabin of the air conditioning mother unit or moved and operated away from the air conditioning mother unit; the above-mentioned control device for air conditioning is installed in the air conditioning sub-unit.

[0011] In some embodiments, the computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed, the computer is used to execute the above-mentioned control method for the air conditioner.

[0012] The control method, device, air conditioner, and computer-readable storage medium for an air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0013] When receiving the instruction of the collaborative working mode, the embodiment of the present disclosure controls the air-conditioning sub-unit fixed in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning mother unit to operate, so as to perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air for the area where the air-conditioning mother unit is located. And when the air-conditioning mother unit is running, the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the current environmental parameters of the room and the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit to determine whether the current working capacity of the air-conditioning mother unit meets the requirements for effectively improving the indoor environmental conditions, and then controls whether to supply power to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit. This allows the air-conditioning sub-unit to use its corresponding load to make up for this part of the working demand when the working capacity of the air-conditioning mother unit is insufficient, and avoids its load from running ineffectively when the air-conditioning mother unit is sufficient to improve the indoor environmental conditions, thereby reducing the energy waste of the entire machine, and avoiding the ups and downs of indoor temperature and humidity caused by the regulation of the air-conditioning mother unit, so as to create a more comfortable indoor environment, which is conducive to improving the actual use experience of users.

[0014] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings. These exemplary descriptions and drawings do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation. In addition,

[0016] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of another air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the P portion;

[0019] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of an air conditioner sub-unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of another air conditioner sub-unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of calibrating the charging position of an air conditioner slave unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of power supply management for an air conditioner slave unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of power supply management for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a working scenario of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of another control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of another control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of another control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of another control method for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of a control device for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 1: Air conditioning main unit; 10: Sub-compartment; 11: First charging template; 12: First positioning module; 121: Infrared transmitting device; 2: Air conditioning sub-unit; 20: Chassis; 21: Second charging template; 22: Second positioning module; 221: Infrared receiving device; 23: Battery; 24: Circuit board; 25: Power control board; 3: Control device; 31: Processor; 32: Memory; 33: Communication interface; 34: Bus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] 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 is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0034] In the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as in the accompanying drawings, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to distinguish similar items and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure herein. In addition, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0035] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0037] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0038] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0039] Combine Figure 1-2As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, comprising: a mother air conditioner 1 and a slave air conditioner 2. The mother air conditioner 1 has a sub-chassis 10 at its bottom. The slave air conditioner 2 can be accommodated in the sub-chassis 10 of the mother air conditioner 1 or can be moved and operated separately from the mother air conditioner 1.

[0040] The air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can be referred to Figure 1 , so that the air conditioner sub-unit 2 is embedded in the sub-unit compartment 10 of the air conditioner main unit 1, thereby realizing the storage and charging functions of the air conditioner sub-unit 2. Figure 2 , so that the slave air conditioner 2 is moved outside the sub-compartment 10 of the master air conditioner 1, thereby separating it from the master air conditioner 1 and enabling independent and coordinated operation of the master air conditioner 1 and the slave air conditioner 2. As a result, the disclosed embodiment is no longer limited to a limited scope of use and can significantly expand the effective operating area of ​​the air conditioner, thereby meeting people's higher requirements for indoor air quality and creating a more comfortable indoor environment.

[0041] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the sub-cabin 10 is equipped with a first charging module 11 and a first positioning module 12. The first charging module 11 is used to provide power to the air conditioner sub-unit 2. The first positioning module 12 is used to assist the air conditioner sub-unit 2 in moving to the charging position within the sub-cabin 10. Thus, when the air conditioner sub-unit 2 returns to the sub-cabin 10, the first positioning module 12 provided within the sub-cabin 10 assists the air conditioner sub-unit 2 in entering the charging position. The first charging module 11 then provides power to the air conditioner sub-unit 2, enabling both storage and charging of the air conditioner sub-unit 2.

[0042] Optionally, the sub-cabin 10 is provided with a door that can be controlled to open or close. This allows the door to be controlled to open when the sub-cabin 2 leaves or returns to the sub-cabin 10, facilitating movement of the sub-cabin 2 to its operating or charging position. Furthermore, when the sub-cabin 2 reaches its designated position, the door can be controlled to close, preventing potential safety hazards such as pets or children from entering the sub-cabin 10.

[0043] Optionally, combined Figure 4-5 As shown, the AC slave unit 2 includes a chassis 20, within which are located a second charging template 21 and a second positioning module 22. The second charging template 21 is configured to receive power from the first charging template 11. The second positioning module 22 assists in moving the AC slave unit 2 to the charging position within the sub-compartment 10. Thus, when the AC slave unit 2 returns to the sub-compartment 10, the first and second positioning modules 12 and 22 are used to calibrate the position of the AC slave unit 2 to the pre-set charging position. Power is then transferred from the first charging template 11 to the second charging template 21, thereby enabling the AC slave unit 2 to be stored and charged.

[0044] Optionally, the slave air conditioner 2 further includes a battery 23, which is housed within the chassis 20. Thus, when the slave air conditioner 2 is charging, the battery 23 converts electrical energy into stored chemical energy. When the slave air conditioner 2 is separated from the main air conditioner 1 and operated, the chemical energy stored in the battery 23 is converted into electrical energy to power its load, thereby performing air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air.

[0045] Optionally, the air conditioner sub-unit 2 further includes a circuit board 24, which is disposed in the chassis 20. In this way, the air conditioner sub-unit 2 can be electrically connected to its various loads through the circuit board 24, thereby performing air processing functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air.

[0046] Optionally, the air conditioner slave 2 further includes a power control board 25, which is disposed within the chassis 20. Thus, the air conditioner slave 2 can implement an appropriate power supply scheme through the power control board 25 to achieve reasonable power supply to the battery 23 and the circuit board 24, thereby facilitating coordination of the air conditioner slave 2's charging function and air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air, in accordance with actual needs.

[0047] Optionally, the slave air conditioner 2 further includes a drive wheel 26 disposed at the lower portion of the chassis 20. Thus, the slave air conditioner 2 can be moved away from the main air conditioner 1 via the drive wheel 26, thereby significantly expanding the effective operating area of ​​the air conditioner and meeting people's higher requirements for indoor air quality.

[0048] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a control device 3 for the air conditioner, which is installed in the air conditioner sub-unit 2. Specifically, the control device 3 for the air conditioner is located in the chassis 20 and is electrically connected to the second charging template 21, the second positioning module 22, the battery 23, the circuit board 24, the power control board 25, and the drive wheel 26. Thus, the disclosed embodiments can execute corresponding control methods through the control device 3, thereby responsive to user instructions to operate in the appropriate operating mode.

[0049] Optionally, the first positioning module 12 and the second positioning module 22 are cooperatively operated infrared detection modules. Preferably, the first positioning module 12 is an infrared transmitter, and the second positioning module 22 is an infrared receiver. In this way, the disclosed embodiment can utilize cooperatively operated infrared transmitters and receivers to calibrate the position of the air conditioner slave 2, placing it in a preset charging position. This allows the first charging module 11 and the second charging module 21 to correspond with each other, facilitating charging of the air conditioner slave 2.

[0050] Specifically, when the AC slave 2 returns to the sub-chassis 10, the multiple infrared emitting devices 121 within the sub-chassis 10 emit infrared signals. These signals are received by the multiple infrared receiving devices 221 mounted on the back of the AC slave 2, which then sense the deviation of the AC slave 2 from the charging position. Furthermore, the AC slave 2 automatically adjusts its current position based on the deviation, returning it to the pre-set charging position. This ensures that the first charging module 11 and the second charging module 21 align with each other, facilitating charging of the AC slave 2.

[0051] Optionally, combined Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a schematic diagram of calibrating the charging position of an air conditioner slave unit. The first positioning module 12 of the main air conditioner unit 1 is composed of four infrared emitting devices 121, and the second positioning module 22 of the slave unit 2 is composed of two infrared receiving devices 221. The four infrared emitting devices 121 emit infrared signals of a preset frequency at preset angles, forming six preset areas near the slave compartment 10: Area A, Area B, Area C, Area D, Area E, and Area F. The two infrared receiving devices 221 of the slave unit correspond to two identifiable areas, Area X and Area Y, respectively. By receiving the infrared signals emitted by the infrared emitting devices 121, the infrared receiving devices 221 can detect the deviation of the current position of the slave unit 2 from the charging position. For example, when the slave unit 2 recognizes the infrared signal from Area E, it can determine that its current position is deviated to the right. At this time, a correction signal can be sent to the drive wheel of the slave unit 2, causing it to rotate leftward to adjust its position. Similarly, when slave unit 2 recognizes an infrared signal from area F, it can be determined that its current position is off to the left. A correction signal can then be sent to the drive wheel of slave unit 2, causing it to rotate rightward to adjust its position. Calibration is successful until slave unit 2 recognizes only infrared signals from areas A, B, C, and D. At this point, the first charging module 11 of the main unit 1 and the second charging module 21 of the slave unit 2 are aligned. A further backward signal can be sent to the drive wheel of the slave unit 2, causing it to enter the charging position within the sub-compartment 10, thereby enabling storage and charging of the slave unit 2.

[0052] Optionally, the first charging module 11 and the second charging module 21 are wireless charging modules that can work together. Specifically, the first charging module 11 is a wireless charging transmitter, and the second charging module 21 is a wireless charging receiver. In this way, the wireless charging transmitter and the wireless charging receiver can transmit power through magnetic coupling or magnetic resonance, thereby realizing contactless charging of the air conditioner sub-unit 2.

[0053] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the first charging module 11 is a socket and the second charging module 21 is a plug. In this way, both the socket and the plug can be used to transmit power, similarly enabling charging of the air conditioner slave 2. However, this method requires more precise calibration of the charging position and is therefore not as convenient as wireless charging.

[0054] Optionally, combined Figure 7 As shown in FIG, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a schematic diagram of power supply management of an air conditioner sub-unit. The power input terminal is used to provide power to the air conditioner sub-unit, which can be specifically Figure 5 The controller is used to determine the power supply scheme of the air conditioner sub-unit, which can be Figure 5 The power management module is used to control the load and / or battery of the air conditioner sub-unit to supply power according to the power supply plan, which can be specifically Figure 5 The power control board 25 in the slave unit is used to convert the electrical energy allocated by the power management module into chemical energy and store it, and to use the stored chemical energy to power the slave unit load when work is needed. Figure 5 The battery 23 in the slave unit is used to transmit the power allocated by the power management module to the load of the air conditioner slave unit, which can be specifically Figure 5 Furthermore, the load of the air conditioner sub-unit includes a driving load, an air handling load, a sensor load, and the like.

[0055] Optionally, a first electronic switch is provided on the input side of the slave battery to control whether the power management module transmits power to the slave battery. A second electronic switch is provided on the output side of the slave battery to control whether the slave battery transmits power to the slave circuit board. In this way, the states of the first and second electronic switches can be controlled separately based on the operating mode of the air conditioner slave, thereby determining the power transmission path.

[0056] Specifically, when a slave air conditioner is operating independently of the main air conditioner, the second electronic switch can be turned on and the first electronic switch turned off, allowing the slave battery to transfer power to the slave circuit board to power the various loads in the slave. When the slave air conditioner is operating at an indoor charging station or within the slave compartment of the main air conditioner, the second electronic switch can be turned off, preventing the slave battery from transferring power to the slave circuit board. Instead, the power management module directly transfers power to the slave circuit board, thereby preventing the lifespan of the slave battery from being shortened due to frequent charging and discharging. Furthermore, the state of the first electronic switch can be controlled based on the actual battery charge level of the slave. When the actual battery charge level of the slave is high, the first electronic switch can be turned off, preventing the power management module from transferring power to the slave battery and instead transferring more power to the slave circuit board, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the various loads in the slave. When the actual battery charge level of the slave is low, the first electronic switch can be turned on, allowing the power management module to transfer power to the slave battery as well. This allows the slave air conditioner to operate while charging, facilitating a quick transition to another operating mode.

[0057] Optionally, combined Figure 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a schematic diagram of power supply management of an air conditioner. The power input terminal is used to provide electrical energy to the air conditioner mother unit and the air conditioner slave unit respectively. The mother unit circuit board is used to distribute the electrical energy transmitted from the power input terminal to the load of the air conditioner mother unit. The controller is used to determine the power supply scheme of the air conditioner slave unit. The power management module is used to control the power supply to the load and / or battery of the air conditioner slave unit according to the power supply scheme. The slave unit battery is used to convert the electrical energy distributed by the power management module into chemical energy and store it, and to use the above-mentioned stored chemical energy to power the slave unit load when work requires it. The slave unit circuit board is used to transmit the electrical energy distributed by the power management module to the load of the air conditioner slave unit. Furthermore, the load of the air conditioner slave unit includes a driving load, an air handling load, a sensor load, etc. The load of the air conditioner mother unit includes an external unit load and an internal unit load, etc.

[0058] Optionally, a first electronic switch is provided on the input side of the slave battery to control whether the power management module transmits power to the slave battery. A second electronic switch is provided on the output side of the slave battery to control whether the slave battery transmits power to the slave circuit board. In this way, the states of the first and second electronic switches can be controlled separately based on the operating mode of the air conditioner slave, thereby determining the power transmission path.

[0059] Optionally, a transformer is further provided on the output side of the power input terminal corresponding to the air conditioner slave unit, for converting the voltage of the power input terminal into a voltage suitable for the load requirements of each air conditioner slave unit, which is conducive to ensuring power supply safety.

[0060] Optionally, combined Figure 9As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a schematic diagram of an air conditioner operating scenario. This operating scenario can include multiple work areas, such as the living room, kitchen, bedroom 1, and bedroom 2. The installation location of the main air conditioner unit can be appropriately set, taking into account the differences in the area of ​​each work area and the length of time users stay in the room. Specifically, since the living room work area is relatively large and users stay longer, the main air conditioner unit can be installed in this area to better ensure a comfortable user experience in the living room.

[0061] Furthermore, considering that users spend relatively long periods of time in their bedrooms, especially at night, when they spend most of their time sleeping, a separate charging station can be installed in the bedroom area to ensure that the air conditioner can operate continuously throughout the night. This charging station can radiate the entire bedroom area, meeting the long-term operation requirements of the air conditioner, which is conducive to improving the user's nighttime sleep experience.

[0062] It should be understood that Figure 9 The number of air-conditioning sub-units, air-conditioning main units and charging piles is only indicative. According to actual needs, there can be any number of air-conditioning sub-units, air-conditioning main units and charging piles. For example, one air-conditioning sub-unit can correspond to multiple air-conditioning main units or charging piles.

[0063] Based on the above-mentioned working scenarios, the air-conditioning sub-unit in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be set to a variety of working modes. Among them, the working modes of the air-conditioning sub-unit may include cruise working mode, fixed-point working mode or collaborative working mode, etc. Specifically, when the air-conditioning sub-unit enters the cruise working mode, it can be separated from the air-conditioning mother unit and continue to move and operate according to a suitable cruise route to cover the whole house to perform humidification, purification, sterilization, fresh air and other air treatment functions. When the air-conditioning sub-unit enters the fixed-point working mode, it can be separated from the air-conditioning mother unit and moved to the charging point indoors to operate, so as to perform humidification, purification, sterilization, fresh air and other air treatment functions for specific areas. And when the air-conditioning sub-unit enters the collaborative working mode, it can be located in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning mother unit and operate to perform humidification, purification, sterilization, fresh air and other air treatment functions for the area where the air-conditioning mother unit is located.

[0064] Based on the above air conditioning, combined with Figure 10 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control method for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0065] S101: The control device obtains current indoor environmental parameters and current operating parameters of the main air-conditioning unit in response to an instruction of the collaborative working mode.

[0066] Among them, in the collaborative working mode, the air-conditioning sub-unit is fixedly installed in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning main unit for operation.

[0067] S102: The control device controls the power supply to the load of the air conditioner slave unit according to the current indoor environmental parameters and the current operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit.

[0068] Using the control method for air conditioning provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, when receiving the instruction of the collaborative working mode, the embodiment of the present disclosure controls the air-conditioning sub-unit fixed in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning mother unit to operate, so as to perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air for the area where the air-conditioning mother unit is located. And when the air-conditioning mother unit is running, the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the current environmental parameters of the room and the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit to determine whether the current working capacity of the air-conditioning mother unit meets the requirements for effectively improving the indoor environmental conditions, and then controls whether to supply power to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit. When the working capacity of the air-conditioning mother unit is insufficient, the air-conditioning sub-unit can use its corresponding load to make up for this part of the working demand, and avoid its load from running ineffectively when the air-conditioning mother unit is sufficient to improve the indoor environmental conditions, thereby reducing the energy waste of the whole machine, and avoiding the ups and downs of indoor temperature and humidity caused by the regulation of the air-conditioning mother unit, so as to create a more comfortable indoor environment, which is conducive to improving the actual use experience of the user.

[0069] Optionally, the current indoor environmental parameters include one or more of the current indoor ambient humidity, the current concentration of air pollutants, the current bacterial concentration, and the current carbon dioxide concentration. Thus, by monitoring the aforementioned environmental parameters, the disclosed embodiments can determine the severity of the indoor environmental conditions, thereby analyzing current operating requirements and facilitating proper operation of the air conditioner.

[0070] Optionally, the control device controls the power supply to the load of the air conditioner sub-unit according to the current indoor environmental parameters and the current operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit, including: the control device determines the target operating parameters corresponding to the air conditioner master unit according to the current indoor environmental parameters; the control device controls the power supply to the load of the air conditioner sub-unit according to the current operating parameters and the target operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit. In this way, the embodiment of the present disclosure can obtain the current indoor environmental parameters to determine the working requirements corresponding to the indoor environmental conditions, and then match the target operating parameters corresponding to the air conditioner master unit. Then, based on the difference between the target operating parameters and the current operating parameters used for temperature control, the embodiment of the present disclosure can determine whether the current working capacity of the air conditioner master unit meets the requirements for effectively improving the indoor environmental conditions, and then control whether to power the load of the air conditioner sub-unit, so as to use the load of the air conditioner sub-unit to make up for this part of the working demand when the working capacity of the air conditioner master unit is insufficient, thereby helping to create a more comfortable indoor environment.

[0071] Optionally, the control device controls the power supply to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit according to the current operating parameters and target operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit, including: when the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit are less than the target operating parameters, the control device controls the power supply to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit; or, when the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit are greater than or equal to the target operating parameters, the control device controls not to supply power to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit.

[0072] Thus, when the current operating parameters of the master air conditioner are less than the target operating parameters, this indicates that the master air conditioner's operating capacity is insufficient and is temporarily insufficient to improve the current harsh indoor environmental conditions. Directly increasing the compressor frequency or fan speed of the master air conditioner to improve its operating capacity at this time can easily cause fluctuations in the indoor ambient temperature, which it primarily regulates, and thus cause user discomfort. Therefore, the disclosed embodiment controls the supply of power to the slave air conditioner's load, allowing it to supplement the operating demand when the master air conditioner's operating capacity is insufficient, thereby ensuring the actual operating performance of the air conditioner. This solution also avoids the fluctuations in indoor temperature and humidity that may be caused by the master air conditioner's regulation, creating a more comfortable indoor environment and improving the user's actual user experience. When the current operating parameters of the master air conditioner are greater than or equal to the target operating parameters, this indicates that the master air conditioner's operating capacity is sufficient to improve the indoor environmental conditions. Therefore, the disclosed embodiment controls the supply of power to the slave air conditioner's load, thereby preventing its ineffective operation, reducing energy waste across the entire unit, and preventing user discomfort caused by excessive regulation.

[0073] Based on the above air conditioning, combined with Figure 11 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides another control method for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0074] S201: The control device obtains current indoor environmental parameters and current operating parameters of the main air-conditioning unit in response to an instruction of the collaborative working mode.

[0075] Among them, in the collaborative working mode, the air-conditioning sub-unit is fixedly installed in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning main unit for operation.

[0076] S202: The control device determines target operating parameters corresponding to the main air-conditioning unit according to current indoor environmental parameters.

[0077] S203: The control device controls the power supply to the load of the air conditioner slave unit according to the current operating parameters and target operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit.

[0078] S204: The control device controls the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit to supply power according to the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit.

[0079] The control method for air conditioning provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is used to obtain the current indoor environmental parameters to determine the working requirements corresponding to the indoor environmental conditions, and then match the target operating parameters corresponding to the air conditioning mother unit. Then, based on the difference between the target operating parameters and the current operating parameters used for temperature control, the embodiment of the present disclosure can determine whether the current working capacity of the air conditioning mother unit meets the requirements for effectively improving the indoor environmental conditions, and can then control whether to supply power to the load of the air conditioning daughter unit, so that when the working capacity of the air conditioning mother unit is insufficient, the load of the air conditioning daughter unit can be used to supplement this part of the working demand, thereby creating a more comfortable indoor environment. At the same time, the embodiment of the present disclosure can also combine the battery power of the air conditioning daughter unit to determine whether the current power meets the working requirements of the air conditioning daughter unit, and then control whether to supply power to the battery of the air conditioning daughter unit. This allows the air conditioning daughter unit to charge and operate at the same time, which is beneficial to improving its charging efficiency.

[0080] Optionally, the control device controls the power supply to the battery of the air-conditioning sub-unit according to the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit, including: when the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is less than a first preset battery power, the control device controls the power supply to the battery of the air-conditioning sub-unit; or, when the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is greater than or equal to the first preset battery power, the control device controls not to supply power to the battery of the air-conditioning sub-unit.

[0081] In this way, when the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is less than the first preset battery power, it indicates that its current power is at a low level. At this time, the air-conditioning sub-unit fails to store enough electric energy and is difficult to meet most of the requirements for calling other working modes. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can control the battery of the air-conditioning sub-unit to supply power to ensure the charging efficiency of the air-conditioning sub-unit, so that it gradually replenishes the power until the working requirements of the air-conditioning sub-unit are met. When the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is greater than or equal to the first preset battery power, it indicates that its current power is at a high level. At this time, the air-conditioning sub-unit stores enough electric energy to meet most of the requirements for calling other working modes. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can control not to supply power to the battery of the air-conditioning sub-unit, but to allocate more electric energy to the load of the air-conditioning sub-unit, thereby improving the actual working effect of the air-conditioning sub-unit, which is beneficial for it to cooperate with the air-conditioning main unit to create a more comfortable indoor environment.

[0082] Optionally, the first preset battery level can be set based on the operating requirements of other operating modes. Preferably, the first preset battery level can be set to 80% to allow the air conditioner sub-unit to complete the entire cruise route in cruise mode. The first preset battery level can also be adjusted based on actual user needs and can be set to 70%, 90%, or any other reasonable value.

[0083] Based on the above air conditioning, combined with Figure 12As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides another control method for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0084] S301: The control device obtains current indoor environmental parameters and current operating parameters of the main air-conditioning unit in response to an instruction of the collaborative working mode.

[0085] Among them, in the collaborative working mode, the air-conditioning sub-unit is fixedly installed in the sub-cabin of the air-conditioning main unit for operation.

[0086] S302: The control device determines target operating parameters corresponding to the main air-conditioning unit according to current indoor environmental parameters.

[0087] S303: The control device controls the power supply to the load of the air conditioner slave unit according to the current operating parameters and target operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit.

[0088] S304: The control device controls the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit to supply power according to the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit.

[0089] S305 , when the load of the slave air conditioner and the battery are powered simultaneously, the control device determines the target power ratio of the load of the slave air conditioner according to the difference between the target operating parameter and the current operating parameter of the main air conditioner.

[0090] S306 , the control device adjusts the loads of the air conditioner sub-units and the power supply corresponding to the batteries respectively according to the target power ratio of the loads.

[0091] When simultaneously powering the load and battery of a slave air conditioner using the control method provided by the disclosed embodiments, the disclosed embodiments can determine the extent of the master air conditioner's operating capacity by combining the difference between the target operating parameters and the current operating parameters of the master air conditioner. Based on this difference, an appropriate target power ratio is set for the slave air conditioner's corresponding load, thereby rationally adjusting the power supply corresponding to the slave air conditioner's load and the battery. This can further improve the actual operating performance of the slave air conditioner's load operation in response to indoor environmental conditions without significantly affecting the charging efficiency of the slave air conditioner, thereby improving the user's actual usage experience.

[0092] Specifically, the target power ratio of the load is positively correlated with the difference between the target operating parameters of the main air-conditioning unit and the current operating parameters. In this way, the greater the difference between the target operating parameters of the main air-conditioning unit and the current operating parameters, the lower the efficiency of the main air-conditioning unit in improving the indoor environmental conditions, and the worse the improvement effect. At this time, in order to ensure the actual working effect of the air-conditioning unit, a relatively larger target power ratio can be set for the load of the sub-air-conditioning unit, so that more electric energy can be allocated to the load of the sub-air-conditioning unit, so as to appropriately increase the power supply corresponding to the load of the sub-air-conditioning unit, so that it can better make up for the lack of working capacity of the main air-conditioning unit, so as to meet the working needs under harsh environmental conditions, which is conducive to improving the actual user experience.

[0093] Based on the above air conditioning, combined with Figure 13 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides another control method for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0094] S401 , in response to a command of a cruise working mode, the control device obtains the location of indoor charging points and the battery power of the air conditioner slave.

[0095] Among them, in the cruise working mode, the air conditioner slave unit is separated from the air conditioner master unit and continues to move and operate.

[0096] S402: The control device determines a target cruising route for the air conditioner slave unit according to the indoor charging points and the battery level of the air conditioner slave unit.

[0097] S403: The control device controls the air conditioner slave to move and operate according to the target cruising route.

[0098] Using the control method for air conditioning provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, when receiving the instruction of the cruise working mode, the embodiment of the present disclosure controls the air conditioner slave to separate from the air conditioner mother unit and continue to move and operate to cover the whole house to perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air. Before the air conditioner slave is operated, the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the indoor charging point and the battery power of the air conditioner slave to determine whether the current battery power meets the subsequent cruise requirements of the air conditioner slave, and then formulates the most reasonable target cruise route in combination with the indoor charging point. When the air conditioner slave has sufficient power, it can go to a nearby work area to operate the corresponding air treatment function, and when the power is insufficient, it can go to a nearby charging point to automatically replenish the power, thereby reducing the time it takes for the air conditioner slave to go back and forth to charge, thereby increasing the effective working time of the air conditioner slave, which is conducive to improving the actual user experience.

[0099] Optionally, the control device determines a target cruising route of the air-conditioning sub-unit based on the indoor charging point positions and the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit, including: the control device determines an indoor working area without a charging point and a working area with a charging point based on the indoor charging point positions; when the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is greater than or equal to a second preset battery power, the control device determines the target cruising route as the air-conditioning sub-unit moving from the working area without a charging point to the working area with a charging point; or, when the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is less than the second preset battery power, the control device determines the target cruising route as the air-conditioning sub-unit moving from the working area with a charging point to the working area without a charging point.

[0100] In this way, by obtaining the location of indoor charging points, the disclosed embodiment can pre-divide the indoor working area into areas without charging points and areas with charging points. This allows the order in which the air conditioner sub-units pass through to be optimized by comprehensively considering the endurance of each working area. When the battery level of the air conditioner sub-unit is greater than or equal to the second preset battery level, it indicates that the current battery level of the air conditioner sub-unit is relatively sufficient and can meet the air conditioner sub-unit's subsequent cruise requirements. Therefore, the disclosed embodiment sets the target cruise route to first move to the working area without charging points, and then gradually move to the working area with charging points. Therefore, based on the above target cruise route, the battery level of the air conditioner sub-unit is relatively sufficient in the first half of the journey. The disclosed embodiment prioritizes the air conditioner sub-unit to perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air in the nearby working area. However, in the second half of the journey, the battery level of the air conditioner sub-unit may be insufficient. In this case, the disclosed embodiment causes the air conditioner sub-unit to automatically replenish its battery level at a nearby charging point and simultaneously operate the corresponding air treatment functions.

[0101] When the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit is less than the second preset battery power, it indicates that the current battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit is relatively insufficient and it is difficult to meet the subsequent cruising requirements of the air conditioner sub-unit. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure sets the target cruising route to first move to the working area with a charging point, and then gradually move to the working area without a charging point. Therefore, based on the above-mentioned target cruising route, the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit in the first half is relatively insufficient. The embodiment of the present disclosure enables the air conditioner sub-unit to go to a nearby charging point to gradually replenish the power, and simultaneously perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air. In the second half, the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit may have been replenished. At this time, the embodiment of the present disclosure enables the air conditioner sub-unit to go directly to a nearby working area to perform the corresponding air treatment function. In summary, the embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the time it takes for the air conditioner sub-unit to go back and forth to charge, thereby increasing the effective working time of the air conditioner sub-unit, which is beneficial to improving the actual user experience.

[0102] Optionally, the second preset battery level can be set based on the type, number, and / or area of ​​the work area. Preferably, the second preset battery level can be set to 60% to ensure cruising and operation in two work areas without charging points. The second preset battery level can also be adjusted based on actual user needs and can be set to 50%, 80%, or any other reasonable value.

[0103] Optionally, the control device determines the target cruising route as the air conditioner slave unit moving from an operating area without a charging point to an operating area with a charging point, including: the control device determines the target cruising route as the air conditioner slave unit first moving from an operating area without a charging point, away from an operating area with a charging point, to an operating area without a charging point, near an operating area with a charging point, and then moving from an operating area with a charging point, away from the main air conditioner unit, to an operating area with a charging point, near the main air conditioner unit. In this way, the disclosed embodiment can set the target cruising route for the air conditioner slave unit when the battery is fully charged based on the shortest path principle, thereby avoiding wasting power due to repeated paths.

[0104] Optionally, the control device determines the target cruising route as the air conditioner slave unit moving from an operating area with a charging point to an operating area without a charging point, including: the control device determines the target cruising route as the air conditioner slave unit first moving from an operating area with a charging point near the air conditioner master unit to an operating area with a charging point farther from the air conditioner master unit, and then moving from an operating area without a charging point near an operating area with a charging point to an operating area without a charging point farther from an operating area with a charging point. In this way, the disclosed embodiment can set the target cruising route for the air conditioner slave unit when the battery is low based on the shortest path principle, thereby avoiding wasted energy due to repeated paths.

[0105] Optionally, after the control device controls the air-conditioning sub-unit to move and operate according to the target cruise route, it also includes: when the battery power of the air-conditioning sub-unit is less than or equal to the third preset battery power, the control device obtains the nearest charging point; the control device controls the air-conditioning sub-unit to move from the current working area to the nearest charging point.

[0106] As the AC sub-unit moves and operates along the target cruise route, further considering the impact of actual environmental conditions, it is possible that certain operating areas may experience relatively harsh environmental conditions, leading to a significant increase in actual operating intensity. In such cases, the battery charge of the AC sub-unit may decrease rapidly, making it difficult to meet subsequent or current cruise requirements. Therefore, the disclosed embodiment can set a third preset battery charge as a minimum. When the battery charge of the AC sub-unit is less than or equal to the third preset battery charge, the AC sub-unit is controlled to quickly move from its current operating area to the nearest charging point. This allows the AC sub-unit to be recharged in a timely manner, preventing the battery from running out prematurely and preventing it from successfully reaching the charging point. This helps improve the reliability of its cruise mode operation.

[0107] Optionally, the third preset battery level can be set based on the current operating area. Preferably, the third preset battery level can be set to 20% to ensure that the AC slave unit has sufficient power to drive the load regardless of its location in the house, allowing it to reach the charging point smoothly. The third preset battery level can also be adjusted based on actual user needs and can be set to 10%, 30%, or any other reasonable value.

[0108] Optionally, after the control device controls the air conditioner sub-unit to move from the current working area to the nearest charging point, it also includes: the control device determines the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area; the control device determines the target power supply scheme of the air conditioner sub-unit based on the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area; the control device controls the power supply to the load and battery of the air conditioner sub-unit according to the target power supply scheme.

[0109] Thus, when the AC slave runs low on power and moves from its current operating area to the nearest charging point, the disclosed embodiment can obtain the distance between the nearest charging point and the current operating area to determine whether the current operating area is within the range of the nearest charging point, and then formulate a target power supply plan for the AC slave accordingly. This allows the AC slave to operate while charging, thereby increasing its effective operating time and improving the user experience.

[0110] Optionally, the control device determines the target power supply scheme of the air conditioner sub-unit based on the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area, including: when the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area is greater than or equal to a preset distance, the control device determines the target power supply scheme to only supply power to the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit; or, when the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area is less than a preset distance, the control device determines the target power supply scheme to simultaneously supply power to the load and battery of the air conditioner sub-unit.

[0111] In this way, when the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area is greater than or equal to the preset distance, it indicates that the nearest charging point is far away from the current working area, and it is difficult for the air conditioner sub-unit to radiate to the current working area when it is running at the nearest charging point. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure determines the target power supply scheme to only supply power to the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit, so that its battery can be powered first to improve the charging efficiency of the air conditioner sub-unit. When the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area is less than the preset distance, it indicates that the nearest charging point is close to the current working area, and the air conditioner sub-unit can radiate to the current working area when it is running at the nearest charging point. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure determines the target power supply scheme to simultaneously supply power to the load and battery of the air conditioner sub-unit, so that the air conditioner sub-unit can run while charging, thereby increasing the effective working time of the air conditioner sub-unit, which is beneficial to improving the actual usage experience of the user.

[0112] Optionally, when only the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit is powered, the control method further includes: if the battery level of the air conditioner sub-unit is greater than or equal to a fourth preset battery level, the control device controls the air conditioner sub-unit to return to its current operating area for operation. Thus, when only the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit is powered, if the battery level of the air conditioner sub-unit is greater than or equal to the fourth preset battery level, it indicates that the battery level has been replenished to a high level, sufficient to meet the air conditioner sub-unit's subsequent cruising requirements. Therefore, in the disclosed embodiment, the air conditioner sub-unit is controlled to return to its current operating area for operation, thereby enabling it to continue moving and operating along the target cruising route.

[0113] Optionally, the fourth preset battery level can be set based on the type, number, and / or area of ​​the remaining work areas. Preferably, the fourth preset battery level can be set to 60% to ensure cruising and operation in two work areas without charging points. The fourth preset battery level can also be adjusted based on actual user needs and can be set to 50%, 80%, or any other reasonable value.

[0114] Optionally, when powering the load and battery of the air conditioner sub-unit at the same time, the control method for the air conditioner also includes: the control device determines the target power ratio of the load of the air conditioner sub-unit based on the distance between the nearest charging point and the current working area; the control device adjusts the power supply corresponding to the load of the air conditioner sub-unit and the battery respectively according to the target power ratio of the load.

[0115] Thus, when simultaneously powering the air conditioner's load and the battery, the disclosed embodiment can consider the impact of the distance between the nearest charging point and the current operating area on the load's actual operating performance, and accordingly determine an appropriate target power ratio for the air conditioner's load, thereby rationally adjusting the power supply to the air conditioner's load and the battery's respective power levels. This can further improve the actual operating performance of the load in the current operating area without significantly impacting the air conditioner's charging efficiency, thereby enhancing the user's actual experience.

[0116] Specifically, the load's target power percentage is positively correlated with the distance between the nearest charging point and the current operating area. As the distance between the nearest charging point and the current operating area increases, the load's actual operating performance is affected by distance and becomes less effective. To mitigate the negative impact of distance on the load's operating performance, a relatively larger target power percentage can be set for the load. This appropriately increases the corresponding power supply to the load, improving the load's actual operating performance in the current operating area and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

[0117] Based on the above air conditioning, combined with Figure 14 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides another control method for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0118] S501: The control device obtains the battery power of the air conditioner slave in response to an instruction of the fixed-point working mode.

[0119] Among them, in the fixed-point working mode, the air-conditioning slave unit is separated from the air-conditioning master unit and moved to the indoor charging point for operation.

[0120] S502: The control device determines a target power supply scheme for the air conditioner slave according to the battery power of the air conditioner slave.

[0121] S503: The control device controls the load of the air conditioner sub-unit and / or the battery to supply power according to the target power supply plan.

[0122] Using the control method for air conditioners provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, when receiving an instruction for a fixed-point working mode, the embodiment of the present disclosure controls the air conditioner slave to separate from the air conditioner mother unit and move to a charging point indoors to operate, so as to perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air for a specific area. When the air conditioner slave is running, the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the battery power of the air conditioner slave to determine whether the current battery power meets the working requirements of the air conditioner slave, and then formulates the most reasonable target power supply plan accordingly. This allows the air conditioner slave to prioritize powering its load when the power is sufficient, and prioritize powering its battery when the power is insufficient, so that the air conditioner slave can operate while charging, thereby increasing the effective working time of the air conditioner slave, which is conducive to improving the user's actual usage experience.

[0123] Optionally, the control device determines a target power supply scheme for the air conditioner sub-unit based on the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit, including: when the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit is greater than or equal to a fifth preset battery power, the control device determines the target power supply scheme to supply power only to the load of the air conditioner sub-unit; or, when the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit is less than the fifth preset battery power and greater than or equal to a sixth preset battery power, the control device determines the target power supply scheme to supply power to both the load and the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit; or, when the battery power of the air conditioner sub-unit is less than a sixth preset battery power, the control device determines the target power supply scheme to supply power only to the battery of the air conditioner sub-unit. The fifth preset battery power is greater than the sixth preset battery power.

[0124] Thus, when the battery level of the air conditioner slave is greater than or equal to the fifth preset battery level, it indicates that its current power level is high. At this point, the air conditioner slave has sufficient stored energy to meet most requirements for invoking other operating modes. Therefore, embodiments of the present disclosure can determine the target power supply scheme to power only the load of the air conditioner slave, prioritizing powering the load when sufficient power is available, thereby improving the actual operating efficiency of the load. When the battery level of the air conditioner slave is less than the fifth preset battery level and greater than or equal to the sixth preset battery level, it indicates that its current power level is medium. The air conditioner slave has a certain amount of stored energy, meeting some requirements for invoking other operating modes. Therefore, embodiments of the present disclosure can determine the target power supply scheme to power both the load and the battery of the air conditioner slave simultaneously, allowing the air conditioner slave to operate while charging, thereby increasing the effective operating time of the air conditioner slave and improving the actual user experience. When the battery level of the air conditioner slave is less than the sixth preset battery level, it indicates that its current power level is low. At this point, the air conditioner slave does not have sufficient stored energy, making it difficult to meet most requirements for invoking other operating modes. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can determine the target power supply scheme as supplying power only to the battery of the air conditioner slave, so as to give priority to supplying power to the battery when the power is insufficient, thereby improving the charging efficiency of the air conditioner slave.

[0125] Optionally, the fifth preset battery level can be set based on the operating requirements of other operating modes. Preferably, the fifth preset battery level can be set to 80% to ensure that the air conditioner sub-unit completes the entire cruise route in cruise mode. The fifth preset battery level can also be adjusted based on actual user needs and can be set to 70%, 90%, or any other reasonable value.

[0126] Optionally, the sixth preset battery level can be set based on the operating requirements of other operating modes. Preferably, the sixth preset battery level can be set to 20% to allow the air conditioner sub-unit to reach the nearest charging point in cruise mode. The sixth preset battery level can also be adjusted based on actual user needs and can be set to 10%, 30%, or any other reasonable value.

[0127] Optionally, when powering the load and battery of the air conditioner sub-unit at the same time, the control method for the air conditioner also includes: the control device obtains the current environmental parameters in the room; the control device determines the target power ratio of the load of the air conditioner sub-unit based on the current environmental parameters in the room; the control device adjusts the power supply corresponding to the load of the air conditioner sub-unit and the battery respectively according to the target power ratio of the load.

[0128] Thus, when simultaneously powering the air conditioner's load and the battery, the disclosed embodiment can obtain current indoor environmental parameters to determine the operating requirements corresponding to the indoor environmental conditions. Based on these parameters, the appropriate target power ratio for the air conditioner's load is determined, allowing for reasonable adjustments to the power supply corresponding to the air conditioner's load and the battery. This improves the actual operating performance of the air conditioner's load in response to the indoor environmental conditions without significantly impacting the unit's charging efficiency, thereby enhancing the user's actual experience.

[0129] Optionally, the current indoor environmental parameters include one or more of the current indoor ambient humidity, the current concentration of air pollutants, the current bacterial concentration, and the current carbon dioxide concentration. Thus, by monitoring the aforementioned environmental parameters, the disclosed embodiments can determine the severity of the indoor environmental conditions, thereby analyzing current operating requirements and facilitating proper operation control of the air conditioner sub-units.

[0130] Optionally, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner slave load based on current indoor environmental parameters, including: when the current indoor ambient humidity is less than or equal to a preset ambient humidity, the control device determines the target power ratio of the humidification load of the air conditioner slave to be a first power ratio; or when the current indoor ambient humidity is greater than the preset ambient humidity, the control device determines the target power ratio of the humidification load of the air conditioner slave to be a second power ratio. The first power ratio is greater than the second power ratio.

[0131] Thus, when the current ambient humidity in the room is less than or equal to the preset ambient humidity, it indicates that the current indoor environment is extremely dry. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively larger first power ratio for the humidification load of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby appropriately increasing the power supply corresponding to the humidification load, thereby improving the actual humidification effect of the air conditioner slave unit on the current environment, which is conducive to improving the actual user experience. When the current ambient humidity in the room is greater than the preset ambient humidity, it indicates that the current indoor environment is relatively humid. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively smaller first power ratio for the humidification load of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby appropriately reducing the power supply corresponding to the humidification load, thereby simultaneously improving the charging efficiency of the air conditioner slave unit battery.

[0132] Optionally, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner sub-unit's load based on current indoor environmental parameters, including: when the current indoor air pollutant concentration is greater than or equal to a preset air pollutant concentration, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner sub-unit's purification load to be a third power ratio; or when the current indoor air pollutant concentration is less than the preset air pollutant concentration, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner sub-unit's purification load to be a fourth power ratio. The third power ratio is greater than the fourth power ratio.

[0133] Thus, when the current indoor air pollutant concentration is greater than or equal to the preset indoor air pollutant concentration, it indicates that the current indoor pollutants are relatively high. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively larger third power ratio for the purification load of the air conditioner sub-unit, thereby appropriately increasing the power supply corresponding to the purification load to improve the actual purification effect of the air conditioner sub-unit for the current environment, which is conducive to improving the actual user experience. When the current indoor air pollutant concentration is less than the preset indoor air pollutant concentration, it indicates that the current indoor pollutants are not high. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively smaller fourth power ratio for the purification load of the air conditioner sub-unit, thereby appropriately reducing the power supply corresponding to the purification load to simultaneously improve the charging efficiency of the air conditioner sub-unit battery.

[0134] Optionally, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner slave load based on current indoor environmental parameters, including: when the current indoor bacterial concentration is greater than or equal to a preset bacterial concentration, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner slave sterilization load to be a fifth power ratio; or when the current indoor bacterial concentration is less than the preset bacterial concentration, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner slave sterilization load to be a sixth power ratio. The fifth power ratio is greater than the sixth power ratio.

[0135] Thus, when the current indoor bacterial concentration is greater than or equal to the preset bacterial concentration, it indicates that there are many bacteria in the room. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively larger fifth power ratio for the sterilization load of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby appropriately increasing the power supply corresponding to the sterilization load, thereby improving the actual sterilization effect of the air conditioner slave unit in the current environment, which is conducive to improving the actual user experience. When the current indoor bacterial concentration is less than the preset bacterial concentration, it indicates that there are not many bacteria in the room. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively smaller sixth power ratio for the sterilization load of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby appropriately reducing the power supply corresponding to the sterilization load, thereby simultaneously improving the charging efficiency of the air conditioner slave unit's battery.

[0136] Optionally, the control device determines the target power ratio of the air conditioner slave load based on current indoor environmental parameters, including: when the current indoor carbon dioxide concentration is greater than or equal to a preset carbon dioxide concentration, the control device determines the target power ratio of the fresh air load of the air conditioner slave to be a seventh power ratio; or when the current indoor carbon dioxide concentration is less than the preset carbon dioxide concentration, the control device determines the target power ratio of the fresh air load of the air conditioner slave to be an eighth power ratio. The seventh power ratio is greater than the eighth power ratio.

[0137] Thus, when the current indoor carbon dioxide concentration is greater than or equal to the preset carbon dioxide concentration, it indicates that the current indoor carbon dioxide content is high. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively larger seventh power ratio for the fresh air load of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby appropriately increasing the power supply corresponding to the fresh air load to improve the actual fresh air effect of the air conditioner slave unit in the current environment, which is conducive to improving the actual user experience. When the current indoor carbon dioxide concentration is less than the preset carbon dioxide concentration, it indicates that the current indoor carbon dioxide content is not high. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set a relatively smaller eighth power ratio for the fresh air load of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby appropriately reducing the power supply corresponding to the fresh air load to simultaneously improve the charging efficiency of the air conditioner slave unit's battery.

[0138] It is understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure may include more loads and are not limited to the aforementioned loads. The target power ratio of the loads may also be reasonably set based on the corresponding current indoor environmental parameters, which are not listed here. At the same time, based on the target power ratio corresponding to one or more of the aforementioned loads, the air conditioner slave unit may make corresponding functional adjustments to separately adjust the power supply corresponding to each load of the air conditioner slave unit and the battery.

[0139] Optionally, the air conditioner control method further includes: the control device acquiring indoor user information; and the control device determining the operating mode of the air conditioner slave unit based on the indoor user information. In this way, the disclosed embodiment can analyze the actual user needs based on the indoor user information and automatically adjust the operating mode of the air conditioner slave unit, thereby improving the user's actual usage experience.

[0140] Optionally, the control device determines the working mode of the air-conditioning sub-unit based on the user information in the room, including: when there is no user in the room, the control device determines that the working mode of the air-conditioning sub-unit is a cruise working mode; or, when there is a user in the room and the user is located in the working area corresponding to the charging point, the control device determines that the working mode of the air-conditioning sub-unit is a fixed-point working mode; or, when there is a user in the room and the user is located in the working area corresponding to the air-conditioning main unit, the control device determines that the working mode of the air-conditioning sub-unit is a collaborative working mode.

[0141] In this way, when there is no user indoors, indicating that the user may be working outside, the slave air conditioner can be controlled to activate cruise mode and execute the control methods corresponding to steps S401, S402, and S403, thereby covering the entire house with air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air. When a user is indoors and located in the work area corresponding to the charging point, indicating that the user may be resting in an area such as a bedroom equipped with a charging point, the slave air conditioner can be controlled to activate fixed-point mode and execute the control methods corresponding to steps S501, S502, and S503, thereby performing air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air in a specific area. When a user is indoors and located in the work area corresponding to the master air conditioner, indicating that the user may be resting in the area where the master air conditioner is located, the slave air conditioner can be controlled to activate collaborative mode and execute the control methods corresponding to steps S101 and S102 to cooperate with the master air conditioner and perform air treatment functions such as humidification, purification, sterilization, and fresh air.

[0142] Combine Figure 15 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control device 3 for an air conditioner, comprising a processor 31 and a memory 32. Optionally, the control device 3 may further comprise a communication interface 33 and a bus 34. The processor 31, the communication interface 33, and the memory 32 may communicate with each other via the bus 34. The communication interface 33 may be used for information transmission. The processor 31 may call the logic instructions in the memory 32 to execute the control method for the air conditioner of the above embodiment.

[0143] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 32 can be implemented in the form of software functional units and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product.

[0144] Memory 32, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Processor 31 executes the program instructions / modules stored in memory 32 to execute functional applications and process data, thereby implementing the air conditioner control method in the above-described embodiments.

[0145] The memory 32 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store an operating system and at least one application required for a function; the data storage area may store data generated based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 32 may include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory.

[0146] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions are configured to execute the above-mentioned control method for an air conditioner.

[0147] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be embodied in the form of a software product, which 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 embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, among other media capable of storing program code.

[0148] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes. The embodiments represent only 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 words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more associated listings. In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of 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 of these. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device that includes the element. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can be found in the description of the method part.

[0149] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The technicians may use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to be beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians will 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 aforementioned method embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0150] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and 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 functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. In addition, the functional units in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be integrated into a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0151] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible implementation architectures, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment or part of the code, and the module, program segment or part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical functions. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in an order different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, or they can sometimes be executed in the opposite 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 boxes can also occur in an order different from that disclosed in the description, and 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, or they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner includes a main air conditioner and a sub-air conditioner. A sub-cabin is provided at the bottom of the main air conditioner for accommodating the sub-air conditioner. The control method includes: In response to the collaborative working mode instruction, the current indoor environmental parameters and the current operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit are obtained; in the collaborative working mode, the air conditioner slave unit is fixedly installed in the slave compartment of the air conditioner master unit and operates; According to the current indoor environmental parameters and the current operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit, the power supply to the load of the air conditioner slave unit is controlled.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Control the power supply to the slave air conditioner loads based on the current indoor environmental parameters and the current operating parameters of the master air conditioner, including: Determine the target operating parameters corresponding to the air-conditioning master unit based on the current indoor environmental parameters; According to the current operating parameters and target operating parameters of the air conditioner master unit, the power supply to the load of the air conditioner slave unit is controlled.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: Control the power supply to the slave air conditioner loads based on the current and target operating parameters of the master air conditioner, including: When the current operating parameter of the main air conditioner is less than the target operating parameter, the load of the sub-air conditioner is controlled to be powered; or When the current operating parameter of the main air conditioner is greater than or equal to the target operating parameter, the load of the sub-air conditioner is controlled not to be powered.

4. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: After controlling the power supply to the loads of the slave air conditioners according to the current operating parameters and target operating parameters of the master air conditioner, the following steps are further included: According to the battery power of the air conditioner slave, the battery of the air conditioner slave is controlled to supply power.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: Control the power supply to the battery of the air conditioner slave according to the battery power of the air conditioner slave, including: When the battery power of the air conditioner slave is less than a first preset battery power, controlling the battery of the air conditioner slave to supply power; or When the battery power of the air conditioner slave is greater than or equal to the first preset battery power, the battery of the air conditioner slave is controlled not to be powered.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the case of simultaneously supplying power to the load of the air conditioner sub-unit and the battery, the control method further includes: Determine the target power ratio of the load of the slave air conditioner based on the difference between the target operating parameters of the master air conditioner and the current operating parameters; According to the target power ratio of the load, the load of the air conditioner sub-unit and the corresponding power supply of the battery are adjusted respectively; Among them, the target power ratio of the load is positively correlated with the difference between the target operating parameters and the current operating parameters of the air-conditioning mother unit.

7. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: In response to the cruise mode command, the indoor charging point and the battery level of the air conditioner slave unit are obtained; in the cruise mode, the air conditioner slave unit is separated from the air conditioner master unit and continues to move and operate; Determine the target cruising route of the air conditioner slave unit based on the indoor charging point and the battery level of the air conditioner slave unit; Control the air conditioner sub-unit to move and operate according to the target cruise route.

8. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: In response to a command of a fixed-point working mode, the battery power of the air conditioner slave unit is obtained; in the fixed-point working mode, the air conditioner slave unit is separated from the air conditioner master unit and moved to a charging point indoors for operation; Determine the target power supply plan for the air conditioner slave unit according to the battery power of the air conditioner slave unit; According to the target power supply plan, the load of the air conditioner sub-unit and / or the battery are controlled to supply power.

9. A control device for an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that: The processor is configured to execute the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 when running the program instructions.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: The air-conditioning mother unit has a sub-cabin at the bottom; The air conditioner slave unit can be accommodated in the slave compartment of the air conditioner master unit or can be moved and operated separately from the air conditioner master unit; The control device for an air conditioner according to claim 9 is installed in a sub-unit of the air conditioner.

11. A computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that: When the program instructions are executed, the computer is configured to execute the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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