Air conditioner system, air conditioner control method and related products

Abstract

An air conditioning system, an air conditioning control method and related products are applied to the technical field of vehicle-mounted air conditioners. The air conditioning system comprises a first air outlet assembly, a second air outlet assembly and a ventilation pipeline. The first air outlet assembly is provided with a first air outlet, and the second air outlet assembly is provided with a second air outlet. The ventilation pipeline is used for communicating the first air outlet with the air conditioner box and communicating the second air outlet with the air conditioner box, and airflow from the air conditioner box flows to the first air outlet and the second air outlet through the ventilation pipeline. The second air outlet faces a passenger riding area of the vehicle, and the first air outlet faces a ceiling of the vehicle. The air conditioning system can achieve non-inductive air outlet, the temperature adjusting efficiency in the vehicle can be improved, and the use experience of a user on the vehicle-mounted air conditioner is improved. The invention further provides a control method for controlling the air conditioning system and related products.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application applies to the technical field of vehicle air conditioners, and in particular relates to an air conditioning system, an air conditioning control method and related products. BACKGROUND

[0002] Vehicle air conditioners are usually arranged at the feet of users or face the faces of users, and provide air flow to users in a manner of blowing air directly to the faces of users or obliquely upwards. In this air outlet design, cold air directly blows on the body, and hot air is difficult to reach the top of the vehicle, resulting in a large temperature difference in the vehicle and poor circulation, and low temperature regulation efficiency. In the field of vehicle air conditioners, there is an urgent need for a more reasonable air outlet design to improve these problems. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides an air conditioning system, an air conditioning control method and related products, which can realize air blowing without feeling and improve the temperature regulation efficiency in the vehicle and the user experience of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides an air conditioning system arranged in a vehicle. The air conditioning system comprises a first air outlet assembly, a second air outlet assembly and a ventilation duct. The first air outlet assembly is provided with a first air outlet, and the second air outlet assembly is provided with a second air outlet. The ventilation duct is used to connect the first air outlet and an air conditioning box, and is used to connect the second air outlet and the air conditioning box. Air flow from the air conditioning box flows to the first air outlet and the second air outlet through the ventilation duct. The second air outlet faces a passenger seating area of the vehicle, and the first air outlet faces a roof of the vehicle.

[0005] The above scheme forms a three-dimensional air circulation in the vehicle by arranging the first air outlet facing the roof and the second air outlet facing the passenger seating area, reduces the direct blowing of air flow on the human body, realizes air blowing without feeling, improves the temperature regulation efficiency in the vehicle and the user experience of the vehicle air conditioner. Specifically, the second air outlet faces the passenger seating area of the vehicle, which can quickly cool the passengers. The first air outlet avoids facing the passenger seating area and faces the roof of the vehicle. The air flow blown out of the first air outlet can flow along the roof, on the one hand, avoiding the direct blowing of multiple air outlets on the passengers, reducing the wind feeling of the body, and realizing the top air blowing without feeling. On the other hand, the air outlet facing the roof of the vehicle can cooperate with the air outlet facing the top of the cabin. The flow mode of the air flow facing the roof helps to drive the air circulation of the entire cabin, makes the temperature distribution more uniform, enhances the air conditioning efficiency, improves the air circulation and the temperature regulation efficiency.

[0006] Optionally, the first air outlet is used to achieve inaudible air supply. Since the first air outlet faces the ceiling, the airflow can be blown towards the ceiling and then naturally spread, and the spaciousness of the top space enables the airflow to flow in the cabin, achieving the effect of temperature regulation. This design facing the ceiling can avoid generating strong directional airflow directly blowing to the human body, and utilizes the natural advantage of the ceiling as an airflow buffer, weakening the impact of the airflow, so that temperature regulation can be achieved without the passengers feeling the wind, forming a comfortable experience of "wind effect, no wind feeling".

[0007] In some cases, the air volume of the first air outlet is less than that of the second air outlet, or the air speed of the first air outlet is less than that of the second air outlet. By reducing the air volume and air speed, the wind noise can be further reduced to achieve the comfortable experience of "inaudible air supply".

[0008] In another possible implementation of the first aspect, the first air outlet is arranged on the ceiling of the vehicle. In this way, the airflow blown from the first air outlet can be more directly blown to the ceiling, and the airflow is quickly in contact with the top air and then diffused, and then naturally sinks to the top space of the cabin, thereby more efficiently participating in the air circulation in the cabin and enhancing the air conditioning efficiency.

[0009] In another possible implementation of the first aspect, the first air outlet is arranged on a longitudinal beam of the ceiling or a transverse beam of the ceiling. The longitudinal beam is a part of the ceiling of the vehicle close to the side window of the vehicle, and the transverse beam is connected at an angle with the longitudinal beam of the vehicle.

[0010] In the above implementation, the first air outlet is arranged on the longitudinal beam or the transverse beam of the ceiling, which meets the requirement of the air outlet direction of the first air outlet, and enables the airflow to act more accurately on the ceiling area, reducing the loss of the airflow during transmission. As structural components of the ceiling, the longitudinal beam and the transverse beam enable the air outlet to be arranged in the existing structure layout, avoiding the additional arrangement of the air outlet in the passenger seating area to occupy space or affect the appearance of the interior decoration, and enabling the arrangement of the ventilation duct to be more consistent with the internal structure of the vehicle, which is helpful to optimize the air duct path.

[0011] In another possible implementation of the first aspect, the second air outlet is arranged on the ceiling of the vehicle, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are arranged in a stacking manner along the height direction of the vehicle. In the above implementation, the second air outlet is also arranged on the ceiling of the vehicle, and is stacked with the first air outlet along the height direction, which can optimize the airflow cooperation effect while making full use of the ceiling space, avoid occupying the space of the passenger area, and make the layout in the vehicle more simple.

[0012] In a further possible implementation form of the first aspect, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are arranged in a vertical direction of the vehicle. This implementation form can avoid the air flow of the two air outlets interfering with each other in the same horizontal area, so that the air flow of the first air outlet can be diffused in a wider top space, and the air flow of the second air outlet can cover the passenger area more accurately, thereby forming a complementary air flow distribution area in the horizontal direction and reducing the situation of over- or under- air flow in a local area.

[0013] In a further possible implementation form of the first aspect, the first air outlet is arranged on a pillar of the vehicle. In this implementation form, the first air outlet is arranged on the pillar of the vehicle, and the air flow can be diffused along the extension direction of the pillar to form a more three-dimensional air flow circulation.

[0014] Further, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are arranged in a vertical direction of the vehicle, or the first air outlet and the second air outlet are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the vehicle. For example, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are both arranged on the longitudinal beam of the vehicle and arranged in a length direction of the vehicle. For example, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are both arranged on the transverse beam of the vehicle and arranged in a width direction of the vehicle. For example, the first air outlet is arranged on the transverse beam of the vehicle, and the second air outlet is arranged on the longitudinal beam of the vehicle.

[0015] In a further possible implementation form of the first aspect, the first air outlet assembly comprises a first air deflector, the first air deflector being configured to adjust a direction of the air flow blown out of the first air outlet. In this implementation form, the direction of the air flow of the first air outlet can be flexibly adjusted by the first air deflector, thereby further optimizing the accurate control of the air flow in the vehicle. This adjustability allows the first air outlet to adapt to the use requirements in different seasons, different number of passengers, and different use scenarios, for example, the air flow coverage range can be adjusted by the air deflector when a plurality of passengers are in the vehicle.

[0016] Further, the first air deflector is movable, and a moving direction of the first air deflector is manually controlled. In this way, the cost of the motor, the circuit, and the sensor required for electric control is saved, and the procurement and assembly costs of the components are reduced. From the top structure, the electric control assembly does not need to be arranged, and the simplicity of the top area structure can be maintained. In addition, the first air outlet is not directly facing the user, and the air flow adjustment requirement of the first air outlet is not high, so that the adjustment requirement and the cost can be considered.

[0017] In a further possible implementation form of the first aspect, the second air outlet assembly further comprises a second air deflector and a driving motor, the second air deflector being movable, and the second air deflector being configured to adjust a direction of the air flow blown out of the second air outlet. The driving motor is configured to drive the second air deflector to move in response to a driving signal.

[0018] In a further possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the first air outlet assembly further comprises a spoiler, and a plurality of air outlet holes are arranged on the spoiler. The air flow blown from the first air outlet passes through the plurality of air outlet holes to blow air into the cabin of the vehicle. The air flow blown from the first air outlet assembly is dispersed through the small holes, so that the air flow is not concentrated to blow to the passenger, and the air flow intensity can be further reduced to achieve the air supply without feeling.

[0019] In a further possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the vehicle comprises at least two rows of seats. The passenger seating area of the vehicle is the passenger seating area close to the rear row of the vehicle.

[0020] In a further possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the first air outlet and the second air outlet share a part of the air duct. In the above implementation manner, the first air outlet and the second air outlet share a part of the air duct, which can simplify the overall structure of the air conditioning system. Without the need to design independent and complete ducts for the two air outlets, the use amount of duct materials can be reduced, the manufacturing and assembly costs are reduced, and the installation space in the cabin is saved. Especially in the space-constrained area such as the roof, the problem that the interior design is limited due to the too complex layout of the ducts can be avoided.

[0021] In a further possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the air duct comprises a first air duct, a second air duct, a third air duct, and a first flow distribution assembly. One end of the first air duct is in communication with the air conditioning box, and the other end of the first air duct is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly. One end of the second air duct is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly, and the other end of the second air duct is in communication with the first air outlet. One end of the third air duct is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly, and the other end of the third air duct is in communication with the second air outlet. The air flow from the air conditioning box passes through the first air duct and is distributed into the second air duct and / or the third air duct through the first flow distribution assembly.

[0022] In a further possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the length of the first air duct is smaller than the length of the second air duct and the length of the third air duct. In this way, the first air outlet assembly and the second air outlet assembly share a longer air duct, so as to save the layout cost of the air duct and reduce the occupied space.

[0023] In a further possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the air duct further comprises a first side plate, and the second air duct and the third air duct are isolated by the first side plate. In other words, the second air duct and the third air duct are not two completely independent ducts, but are formed into two air ducts by being isolated by the same side wall. In this way, the second air duct and the third air duct share a side wall, which can reduce the amount of materials for separately manufacturing the side wall, reduce the production cost, save the space occupied by the air duct, make the overall layout more compact, and adapt to the limited installation environment in the vehicle interior. For example, the second air duct and the third air duct are isolated by a partition piece, and the two spaces isolated by the partition piece guide the air to the two air outlets respectively.

[0024] In a further possible implementation form of the first aspect, the air conditioning system further comprises a third air outlet assembly comprising a third air outlet, the third air outlet facing the passenger seating area. The ventilation duct further comprises a fourth air duct, one end of the fourth air duct being in communication with the first flow distribution assembly, and the other end of the fourth air duct being in communication with the third air outlet.

[0025] In a further possible implementation form of the first aspect, the air conditioning system further comprises a third air outlet assembly comprising a third air outlet, the third air outlet facing the passenger seating area. The first air duct comprises a fifth air duct, a sixth air duct and a seventh air duct, one end of the fifth air duct being in communication with the air conditioning box, and the other end of the fifth air duct being in communication with the second flow distribution assembly. One end of the sixth air duct is in communication with the second flow distribution assembly, and the other end of the sixth air duct is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly. One end of the seventh air duct is in communication with the second flow distribution assembly, and the other end of the seventh air duct is in communication with the third air outlet. The airflow from the air conditioning passes through the fifth air duct, and is distributed by the second flow distribution assembly into the sixth air duct and the seventh air duct.

[0026] Optionally, the third air outlet faces in a different direction from the second air outlet. For example, the second air outlet assembly is a face blowing assembly, the second air outlet facing the face of the passenger in the passenger seating area, and the third air outlet assembly is a foot blowing assembly, the third air outlet facing the feet of the passenger in the passenger seating area.

[0027] In a second aspect, the application provides an air conditioning control method. For ease of description, an air conditioning control device is taken as an exemplary execution subject below. The control device can be a device with control and / or computing capability, or a software and / or hardware module in a standalone device. It should be understood that the air conditioning control device herein is an exemplary execution subject name, and the subject executing the method can also be referred to as a controller, a control circuit, or a control platform, etc. in some scenarios.

[0028] The air conditioning control method comprises: an air conditioning control device acquiring indication information of a first air outlet mode, the first air outlet mode being used to indicate air outlet of a first air outlet of an air conditioning system. The air conditioning control device controls the air conditioning system to air outlet in the first air outlet mode based on the indication information of the first air outlet mode. The air conditioning system is arranged in a vehicle, and the first air outlet faces a roof of the vehicle.

[0029] In the above scheme, the air conditioning control device can accurately control the first air outlet to air outlet towards the roof based on the indication information of the first air outlet mode. Since the first air outlet is away from the passenger seating area of the vehicle, an airflow diffusion path can be formed for the airflow to naturally settle through the top space, thereby improving the user's experience of non-perceptible air supply.

[0030] Further, the mode control improves the scene adaptability of the air conditioning system. For example, the user can quickly switch to a scene suitable for resting, baby riding, etc. that is sensitive to air feeling by triggering the first air outlet mode, without manually adjusting the air outlet angle, simplifying the operation process. For another example, the air conditioning control device can automatically adjust to the first air outlet mode to adapt to the current environment, achieving the effect of top buffering and natural settling, improving the comfort of cabin temperature regulation.

[0031] Optionally, the air conditioning system is the air conditioning system of the first aspect or any one of the first aspect.

[0032] In a possible implementation of the second aspect, the air conditioning system further comprises at least one direct blowing assembly, and the air outlet of each direct blowing air outlet assembly is directed to the passenger seating area of the vehicle.

[0033] In another possible implementation of the second aspect, the first air outlet mode is further used to indicate that one or more direct blowing air outlets are closed. In the above implementation, closing the direct blowing air outlet reduces the direct blowing of the directional airflow to the user, avoiding the sensitive areas such as the face and torso from being directly affected by the wind feeling, which is particularly suitable for groups such as babies and resting people who are sensitive to wind feeling. In addition, the closing of the direct blowing air outlet provides a fixed system operation logic, which can meet the complex control needs of the user and improve the accuracy and reliability of the mode adjustment of the air conditioning system.

[0034] In another possible implementation of the second aspect, the at least one direct blowing assembly comprises a second air outlet assembly, the second air outlet assembly comprises a second air deflector and a second air outlet, the second air outlet is directed to the passenger seating area, the second air deflector is used to adjust the direction of the airflow blown from the second air outlet, and the movement of the second air deflector is electrically controllable. The first air outlet mode is further used to indicate that the direction of the airflow blown from the second air outlet is adjusted to a direction away from the passenger seating area.

[0035] In the above manner, the first air outlet mode can be a "blow away from people" mode. At this time, part of the direct blowing assembly, such as the second air outlet assembly, can also be in an open state, but the direction of the airflow blown by the second air outlet assembly can be adjusted to avoid the passenger area by electrically controlling the second air deflector, which not only retains the airflow circulation function of the second air outlet, but also avoids direct blowing interference. At the same time, the electric control supports quick response mode switching, and when the first air outlet mode is activated, the air deflector can automatically complete the angle adjustment without manual operation of the passenger, balancing the non-sensing experience and operation convenience.

[0036] In a further possible implementation form of the second aspect, the at least one direct blowing assembly comprises a face blowing assembly and a foot blowing assembly, the air outlet of the face blowing assembly is directed to a region in the passenger seating area corresponding to the face of the passenger, and the air outlet of the foot blowing assembly is directed to a region in the passenger seating area corresponding to the foot of the passenger. The air conditioning system supports a plurality of air outlet modes, each of the plurality of air outlet modes is used to indicate one or more of the first air outlet, the air outlet of the face blowing assembly, and the air outlet of the foot blowing assembly. The first air outlet mode belongs to the plurality of air outlet modes.

[0037] In a further possible implementation form of the second aspect, the method further comprises: the air conditioning control device presents a first interface through the display device, the first interface comprising a display icon of the first air outlet mode. The air conditioning control device obtains the indication information of the first air outlet mode, comprising: the air conditioning control device obtains the indication information of the first air outlet mode in response to an input selection operation on the icon of the first air outlet mode.

[0038] In a further possible implementation form of the second aspect, the air conditioning control device obtains the indication information of the air conditioning mode, comprising: the air conditioning control device obtains scene data, the scene data comprising state data of the vehicle and / or perception data of the environment, and obtains the indication information of the air conditioning mode based on the scene data. The state data of the vehicle comprises one or more of the following: a load of the air conditioning system, a trigger starting mode of the air conditioning system, an electric quantity of the vehicle, weather information obtained by the vehicle, etc. The perception data of the environment comprises one or more of the following: an in-cabin temperature of the vehicle, an out-cabin temperature of the vehicle, a sunlight intensity, etc.

[0039] In a further possible implementation form of the second aspect, the air conditioning mode is related to a load of the air conditioning system, and the first air outlet mode corresponds to a first load range of the air conditioning system.

[0040] In a third aspect, the present application provides a control device, or an air conditioning control device, comprising an obtaining unit and a control unit, the control device is used to implement the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation form of the first aspect. The obtaining unit is used to obtain information, such as receiving information or calculating information, and the control unit is used to implement control operations based on the information obtained by the obtaining unit. In some cases, the control unit can output a control signal, which can reflect the control operation or instruct other devices to perform operations.

[0041] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides a controller, comprising a processor and a memory, the memory is used to store computer instructions, and the processor is used to call the computer instructions to implement the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation form of the first aspect. The controller can be regarded as an air conditioning control device.

[0042] In a fifth aspect, the present application provides a chip, comprising a processor and an interface circuit, the interface circuit being configured to input and output data, and the processor being configured to invoke computer instructions to implement the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation manner of the first aspect. The chip can be regarded as an air conditioner control device.

[0043] In a sixth aspect, the present application provides an air conditioner control system, also referred to as an air conditioner management system, comprising the air conditioner system of any one of the first aspect, and further comprising one or more of the control device of the third aspect, the controller of the fourth aspect and the chip of the fifth aspect.

[0044] In a seventh aspect, the present application provides a terminal, which further comprises the control device of the third aspect, or comprises the controller of the fourth aspect, or comprises the chip of the fifth aspect, or comprises the air conditioner control system of the sixth aspect.

[0045] In an eighth aspect, the present application provides a computer readable storage medium, configured to store computer program instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause an apparatus comprising the processor to implement the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation manner of the first aspect.

[0046] In a ninth aspect, the present application provides a computer program product comprising computer program instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause an apparatus comprising the processor to implement the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation manner of the first aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0047] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner system architecture provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an air outlet assembly structure provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a division of a cabin space into regions provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an air outlet position provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an air outlet orientation provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of another air outlet position provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 7 FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of another air outlet orientation provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of another air outlet assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a ventilation duct design provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of another ventilation duct design provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 11 is a flow schematic diagram of an air conditioner control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of a user interface provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0059] Figure 13 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner control device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0060] Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of a controller provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The following first introduces technical terms that may be used in embodiments of the present application.

[0062] The occupant seating area refers to the space range occupied by each part of the body of a standard human body when sitting on a seat, the boundary of which is naturally defined by the occupant body contour, and covers a three-dimensional area from the top of the head to the hips (or feet) and from the back to the legs, which is the core space directly occupied by the occupant during the seating process. The standard human body refers to a human body that meets the average height and / or sitting posture parameters of ergonomics. Alternatively, the standard human body is a dummy used for testing automobile occupants, such as a three-dimensional H-point dummy. The occupant dummy is a benchmark reference model for scenarios such as vehicle cabin space design, seat comfort test, and air conditioning airflow distribution verification. In some schemes, when defining the occupant seating area, the automobile seat occupant dummy can provide quantifiable boundary basis for the “occupant seating area” through standardized body dimensions (such as height, shoulder width, sitting posture H-point, etc.).

[0063] The cabin top space refers to the longitudinal gap between the top boundary of the occupant seating area (i.e., the top of the head of a standard human body) and the vehicle roof (the vehicle body structure at the top of the cabin), which is a three-dimensional space above the occupant. The space is connected to the inside of the roof above and the excess area above the head of the occupant, which constitutes the main action area of the first air outlet, and its height is determined by the vehicle seat adjustment range and the roof design, ensuring that even when the occupant adjusts the sitting posture (such as looking up and standing up), there is still a buffer space between the roof.

[0064] Alternatively, the seat riding area in some solutions is the entire cabin space, such as the space between the cabin bottom and the cabin ceiling. At this time, the aforementioned cabin top space also belongs to the occupant riding area.

[0065] The ceiling refers to the decorative and functional components covering the inside of the top of the vehicle cabin. The main structure is usually composed of a base material (such as a foamed layer, a fiber plate) and a skin layer (fabric, leather, etc.), which is directly connected to the frame structure such as longitudinal beams and transverse beams inside the vehicle body roof, forming a closed interface at the upper part of the cabin.

[0066] The ceiling longitudinal beam and the ceiling transverse beam are the support framework of the vehicle ceiling, which belongs to part of the top structure of the vehicle body, mainly used for enhancing the rigidity of the ceiling and bearing the ceiling components. The ceiling longitudinal beam is a strip-shaped structure arranged along the length direction of the vehicle, which is the part of the ceiling close to the side window of the vehicle. The ceiling transverse beam is a strip-shaped structure arranged along the width direction of the vehicle, and the two ends are connected to the side frame of the vehicle body (such as the upper part of A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar).

[0067] The above explanations of the terms can be applied in the embodiments below.

[0068] The air outlet of the air conditioning system of the vehicle is usually designed as a face blowing air outlet and a foot blowing air outlet, and the direction of the air flow blown out is adjusted by the air deflector grid at the air outlet. The air flow blown out by such air outlet is often directly towards the user's riding area, i.e. directly blowing the passengers. Moreover, the temperature of the air flow blown out by the air conditioning system is concentrated, and the temperature in the places where the air flow does not blow cannot be adjusted in time, resulting in uneven air temperature in the vehicle and affecting the user's experience.

[0069] Therefore, the present application provides a vehicle-mounted air conditioning system, an air conditioning control method and related products, which can realize non-inductive air outlet and improve the temperature regulation efficiency in the vehicle and the user's experience of using the vehicle-mounted air conditioning.

[0070] The air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application will be introduced first.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of an air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application. The air conditioning system 100 is arranged in a vehicle and includes a first air outlet assembly 11, a second air outlet assembly 12 and a ventilation duct 13. Among them:

[0072] Combined with Figure 2 , the first air outlet assembly 11 is provided with a first air outlet 111, and the direction of the first air outlet 111 is towards the top space of the cabin of the vehicle. Here, the space in the cabin of the vehicle is introduced first, combined with Figure 3The space occupied by a standard human body sitting on the seat is the occupant seating area. In other words, the occupant seating area is the area occupied by a standard human body sitting on the seat, and a certain amount of redundancy can be provided around the human body occupying area. There is a gap between the head of the standard human body and the roof of the vehicle cabin, which is the roof space of the vehicle cabin. For more information, please refer to the aforementioned term introduction. In some cases, there is also a gap between the occupant seating area and the front seat (or front vehicle parts such as the instrument panel and center console), which is the front gap as shown in Figure 3 The front gap is a non-occupant area in the vehicle cabin and is independent of the occupant seating area.

[0073] As mentioned earlier, the first air outlet 111 is directed towards the roof space of the vehicle cabin. In one case, the first air outlet 111 is directed towards the roof of the vehicle. In another case, the first air outlet 111 is provided on the roof of the vehicle and parallel to the bottom surface of the roof.

[0074] As one possible design, the first air outlet 111 is located in the roof space of the vehicle cabin, and the first air outlet is directed towards the roof space of the vehicle cabin without directly blowing towards the occupant seating area. As shown in Figure 4 The first air outlet 111 is provided on the roof longitudinal beam 31 and directed towards the roof of the vehicle.

[0075] As another possible design, the first air outlet 111 is located outside the roof space of the vehicle cabin, but faces the roof space of the vehicle cabin and avoids the occupant seating area. For example, in combination with Figure 6 , there is a gap between the occupant seating area and the front seat (or the front vehicle parts), and the first air outlet can be provided on the front seat or on the front vehicle parts in front of the seat for the occupant to sit on, and directly towards the roof of the vehicle. The air flow from the first air outlet passes through the front gap and blows towards the roof space of the vehicle cabin without directly blowing towards the occupant seating area.

[0076] In some cases, the orientation of the air outlet is fixed, but the orientation of the air outlet does not necessarily represent the direction of the air flow from the air outlet. For example, the air flow from the air outlet can be adjusted to different directions by a deflector (described below).

[0077] The second air outlet assembly 12 is provided with a second air outlet, which is directed towards the occupant seating area of the vehicle.

[0078] The ventilation duct 13 is used to connect the first air outlet 111 and the air conditioning box 200, and to connect the second air outlet and the air conditioning box 200. The air flow from the air conditioning box 200 flows to the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet through the ventilation duct 13. In one case, in combination with Figure 2In some cases, the ventilation duct 13 can be connected to the air conditioner box 200 by a centralized air inlet, and the air flow output by the air conditioner box 200 can be introduced into the ventilation duct through the centralized air inlet, and then be divided into two flows to the first air outlet 111 and / or the second air outlet. In another case, the ventilation duct 13 includes at least two ducts, one of which is connected to the first air outlet 111 and the air conditioner box 200, and the other is connected to the second air outlet and the air conditioner box 200.

[0079] In the above scheme, the first air outlet facing the cabin top space and the second air outlet facing the passenger seating area are provided, forming a three-dimensional air circulation in the vehicle, which brings multiple optimization effects. In terms of temperature regulation, the design of multiple air outlets can promote natural convection of air in the vehicle. For example, when cooling, the cold air sent from the top can gradually sink to cover the entire cabin, and when heating, the hot air can be more evenly distributed after spreading from the top, reducing the problem of obvious stratification of cold and hot air in traditional designs, which helps to reduce the temperature difference between different areas in the vehicle and alleviate the difficulty in increasing the temperature of the top space when heating and the direct blowing of cold air when cooling. In terms of comfort, by designing the orientation of the first air outlet to avoid the passenger seating area, the direct blowing of air flow on the human body is reduced, providing a softer air flow environment. The second air outlet is directed to the passenger area, which can quickly cool the passengers when needed. In addition, by designing multiple different air outlets, natural convection can be used to reduce the dependence on mechanical strong wind, which helps to reduce the air conditioning load and thus reduce energy consumption. In some cases, the dual-air-outlet layout also facilitates the integration of the vehicle's air conditioning and interior, which helps to optimize the space utilization and aesthetic appearance of the cabin.

[0080] Further, the first air outlet is arranged to face the roof of the vehicle, so that the air flow blown from the first air outlet can flow along the roof. The flow pattern of the air flow towards the roof helps to drive the air circulation in the entire cabin, making the temperature distribution more uniform and enhancing the efficiency of the air conditioner. The roof has a natural advantage of air flow buffering, which weakens the impact of the air flow, and temperature regulation can be achieved without the passengers feeling the wind, forming a comfortable experience of "wind effect, no wind feeling". For ease of illustration, the following examples take the first air outlet facing the roof as an example.

[0081] For ease of understanding, the following introduces several position designs of the first air outlet and the second air outlet.

[0082] Design 1, see Figure 4 The first air outlet assembly 11 is arranged on the roof of the vehicle, i.e., the first air outlet is arranged on the roof of the vehicle. For example, the first air outlet assembly 11 is arranged on the roof longitudinal beam 31 or the roof transverse beam 32. At this time, the first air outlet 111 is located in the cabin top space of the vehicle, and the first air outlet faces the cabin top space of the vehicle for air outlet, without directly air outlet to the passenger seating area. The boundary between the cabin top space and the passenger seating area is shown inFigure 4 The boundary design shown in the dashed portion is only an example. Alternatively, the second air outlet assembly 12 is also arranged on the roof of the vehicle, but the second air outlet is oriented towards the passenger seating area.

[0083] An example of the orientation angle design is described below, referring to Figure 5 , Figure 5 In a cross section perpendicular to the length direction (e.g. y direction, i.e. the front-rear direction of the vehicle), the first air outlet is oriented parallel to the roof of the vehicle, or the included angle a1 between the first air outlet and the roof of the vehicle is a small angle. For example, taking the direction close to the roof of the vehicle as the negative direction, and the direction away from the roof as the positive direction, and taking 0° as the case of being parallel to the lower surface of the roof as an example, the included angle a1 of the first air outlet is within the range of [th1, 0°], where th1 is for example -15°. In other words, the first air outlet is oriented towards the direction close to the roof.

[0084] Similarly, the second air outlet is oriented away from the roof of the vehicle. In combination with Figure 5 , the included angle between the second air outlet and the roof of the vehicle is b1, b1 > 0°, in other words, the angle direction of b1 is the positive direction. This angle design makes the second air outlet more deviated from the roof of the vehicle, so that the airflow blown out of the second air outlet can directly blow on the passenger seating area.

[0085] In a possible implementation, in combination with Figure 4 , the first air outlet assembly 11 and the second air outlet assembly 12 are arranged in a stacked manner along the height direction (e.g. z direction) of the vehicle. For example, the first air outlet assembly 11 is arranged close to the roof of the vehicle, and the second air outlet assembly 12 is arranged away from the roof of the vehicle.

[0086] In another possible implementation, the first air outlet assembly 11 and the second air outlet assembly 12 can be arranged separately. For example, the first air outlet assembly and the second air outlet assembly are both arranged on the roof longitudinal beam 31 or the roof transverse beam 32 of the vehicle, and are arranged along the length direction of the vehicle, so that the thickness of the roof longitudinal beam and the roof transverse beam of the vehicle can be designed to be smaller. For another example, the first air outlet assembly 11 is arranged on the roof longitudinal beam 31 of the vehicle, and the second air outlet assembly is arranged on the roof transverse beam 32 of the vehicle.

[0087] In Figure 4 , the roof transverse beam 32 is arranged close to the front window of the roof of the vehicle, which is only an example. Alternatively, the roof transverse beam 32 can be replaced by a transverse beam close to the rear window of the roof of the vehicle.

[0088] Design 2, referring to Figure 6In some embodiments, the first air outlet assembly 11 is disposed on a pillar of the vehicle. The pillar of the vehicle refers to a structural pillar connecting the bottom frame of the vehicle and the roof of the vehicle. In this case, the first air outlet assembly 11 is not located in the head space of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, but can directly face the head space of the passenger compartment of the vehicle (or the roof) through the gap between the rear seat and the pillar, avoiding the passenger seating area.

[0089] An example design of the orientation angle is described below, referring to Figure 7 , Figure 7 For a cross section perpendicular to the width direction of the vehicle (e.g., the z direction, i.e., the left-right direction of the vehicle), the orientation of the first air outlet is the direction towards the roof of the vehicle. For example, taking the direction close to the roof of the vehicle as the negative direction and the direction away from the roof as the positive direction, the included angle a2 between the first air outlet and the roof is less than or equal to a first angle threshold, for example, the first angle threshold is -30°, -45°, -60°, or -70°, etc.

[0090] In some cases, the second air outlet assembly 12 is also disposed on the pillar of the vehicle. The second air outlet of the second air outlet assembly faces the passenger seating area. In some cases, taking the direction close to the roof of the vehicle as the negative direction and the direction away from the roof as the positive direction, the included angle b2 between the second air outlet assembly and the roof of the passenger compartment is b1, and |b1| < |a2|.

[0091] In some cases, when calculating the angle, the included angle between the orientation and the roof is calculated based on the lower surface of the roof or a horizontal plane close to the lower surface of the roof. The horizontal plane is perpendicular to the plane in the height direction of the vehicle, such as the XY plane.

[0092] The above two designs are only examples, and other designs may exist in the specific embodiments to make the first air outlet face the head space of the passenger compartment (or the roof) and the second air outlet face the passenger seating area.

[0093] Some possible embodiments of the present application are described below.

[0094] In one possible embodiment, referring to Figure 3 The first air outlet assembly 11 includes a first air deflector 112 for adjusting the direction of the airflow blown out of the first air outlet 111. Further, the first air deflector is movable, and the moving direction of the first air deflector is manually controlled.

[0095] Optionally, the moving direction of the first air deflector can be one-dimensional or two-dimensional. For example, it can move in the height direction of the vehicle and / or in the length direction of the vehicle.

[0096] In one possible implementation, the second air outlet assembly further comprises a second air deflector and a driving motor. The second air deflector is movable, and is configured to adjust the direction of the air flow blown out of the second air outlet. The driving motor is configured to drive the second air deflector to move in response to a driving signal. In other words, the direction of the air flow blown out of the second air outlet can be electrically adjusted. Similarly, the moving direction of the first air deflector can be one-dimensional or two-dimensional. For example, the first air deflector can move in the height direction of the vehicle and / or in the length direction of the vehicle. Alternatively, the moving direction of the second air deflector can also be manually controlled.

[0097] In one possible implementation, referring to (a) in Figure 8 and (b) in Figure 8 , the first air outlet assembly 11 further comprises a spoiler 113 provided with a plurality of air outlet holes. The air flow blown out of the first air outlet 111 passes through the plurality of air outlet holes to be blown out, i.e., the air flow blown out of the first air outlet is blown into the cabin of the vehicle after passing through the plurality of air outlet holes. The dispersion through the small holes makes the air flow blown out of the first air outlet assembly not concentrated to form a flow blowing to the occupant, and can further reduce the air flow intensity to achieve a non-sensing air supply.

[0098] In one possible implementation, the vehicle comprises at least two rows of seats. The seating area of the vehicle is the seating area of the vehicle close to the rear row of seats. For example, the vehicle is a four-door passenger vehicle, the aforementioned pillar is the B-pillar of the vehicle, and the aforementioned seating area is the seating area corresponding to the seats of the second row or the third row (if any).

[0099] In one possible implementation, the first air outlet and the second air outlet share part of the air duct. In combination with Figure 9 , the air duct 13 comprises a first air passage 131, a second air passage 132, a third air passage 133, and a first flow distribution assembly 134. One end of the first air passage 131 is in communication with the air conditioning box 200, and the other end of the first air passage 131 is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly 134. One end of the second air passage 132 is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly 134, and the other end of the second air passage 132 is in communication with the first air outlet 111. One end of the third air passage 133 is in communication with the first flow distribution assembly 134, and the other end of the third air passage 133 is in communication with the second air outlet. The air flow from the air conditioning box passes through the first air passage 131 and is distributed into the second air passage 132 and / or the third air passage 133 through the first flow distribution assembly 134.

[0100] In some cases, the air duct 13 is provided with an air door 15 configured to open or close the air flow passing through one or more air outlets. Alternatively, the air door 15 can be integrated with the first flow distribution assembly 134, or the two can be separately provided.

[0101] Further, the length of the first air duct is less than the length of the second air duct and the length of the first air duct is less than the length of the third air duct. In this way, the first air vent assembly shares a longer air duct with the second air vent assembly, so as to save the cost of air duct arrangement and reduce the occupied space.

[0102] In one possible implementation, in combination with Figure 1 , the air conditioning system further comprises a third air outlet assembly 14, the third air outlet assembly 14 comprising a third air outlet, the third air outlet facing the passenger seating area. Illustratively, in combination with Figure 9 , the air duct further comprises a fourth air duct 135, one end of the fourth air duct 135 being in communication with the first air distribution assembly 134, the other end of the fourth air duct 135 being in communication with the third air outlet.

[0103] In yet another possible implementation, in combination with Figure 10 , the air conditioning system further comprises a third air outlet assembly 14, the third air outlet assembly 14 comprising a third air outlet, the third air outlet facing the passenger seating area. The first air duct 131 comprises a fifth air duct 137, a sixth air duct 138 and a seventh air duct 139, one end of the fifth air duct 137 being in communication with the air conditioning box, the other end of the fifth air duct 137 being in communication with the second air distribution assembly 136. One end of the sixth air duct 138 is in communication with the second air distribution assembly 136, the other end of the sixth air duct 138 being in communication with the first air distribution assembly 134. One end of the seventh air duct 139 is in communication with the second air distribution assembly 136, the other end of the seventh air duct 139 being in communication with the third air outlet. The airflow from the air conditioning box passes through the fifth air duct 137 and is distributed by the second air distribution assembly 136 into the sixth air duct 138 and the seventh air duct 139.

[0104] Optionally, the third air outlet of the third air blowing assembly faces a different direction from the second air outlet of the second air blowing assembly. Illustratively, the second air outlet assembly is a face blowing assembly, the second air outlet facing the face of the passenger in the passenger seating area, while the third air outlet assembly is a foot blowing assembly, the third air outlet facing the feet of the passenger in the passenger seating area.

[0105] In some cases, the air duct 13 is provided with a first sub-air door and a second sub-air door. The first sub-air door is arranged in the fifth air duct, and the second sub-air door is arranged in the sixth air duct. The first sub-air door and the second sub-air door are used to open or close the airflow passing through one or more air outlets. Optionally, the first sub-air door can be integrated with the second air distribution assembly 136, or the two can be separately arranged. Similarly, the second sub-air door can be integrated with the first air distribution assembly 134, or the two can be separately arranged. Of course, in the specific implementation process, the air conditioning system 100 can set more or less air doors according to the cost, adjustment granularity, structure adaptation and other needs, and the position and number can be designed in other ways.

[0106] In the two aforementioned air duct designs, the third air outlet assembly shares part of the air duct with the first air outlet assembly and the second air outlet assembly. However, the application is also applicable to the case where the third air outlet assembly uses an independent air duct. For example Figure 1 The air duct of the third air outlet assembly can also be independent, i.e., not shared with the second air outlet assembly and the first air outlet assembly. In addition, the air duct designs illustrated in the present application are only examples and are not strictly limited to the positions of the split points, the specific lengths and sizes of the air ducts, and the arrangement positions of the air ducts.

[0107] In some possible implementations, in combination with Figure 1 , the air conditioning system 100 or the vehicle further comprises an air conditioning box 200, which is a device for generating airflow. For example, the air conditioning box 200 is a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which can control one or more of the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and airflow circulation in the vehicle cabin, and can adjust the air temperature and humidity by one or more means such as heating, refrigeration, dehumidification, humidification, or achieve air circulation and purification. The air conditioning box 200 can include one or more components such as a blower, a mode motor, a temperature motor, a compressor, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor, etc., which can be controlled by the controller 300.

[0108] In some possible implementations, in combination with Figure 1 , the air conditioning system 100 or the vehicle further comprises a controller 300. The controller 300 is a device with control and / or computing capabilities, which can control components in the air conditioning box 200 or the vehicle, such as controlling the air conditioning box 200, controlling the damper, controlling the drive motor in the second air outlet assembly 12, etc.

[0109] In some cases, the controller 300 includes a hardware module with computing capabilities and / or includes a software module with computing capabilities. The following examples are introduced respectively in the case of hardware implementation and software implementation.

[0110] As an example of a hardware implementation, the controller 300 can include at least one processor, which is a processing unit having processing capability. In one implementation, the processor includes circuitry having instruction reading and execution capability, such as an arithmetic logic unit, a processor core, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller unit (MCU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), or the like. In another implementation, the processor implements certain functionality through a fixed or reconfigurable logical relationship of hardware circuitry, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD) such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA). In a reconfigurable hardware circuitry, the processor loads a configuration document to implement a configuration of the hardware circuitry, which can be understood as a process of loading instructions by the processor to implement a corresponding function. In addition, the processor can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), or the like. In some implementations, the controller 300 includes at least one processor integrated together in the form of a system-on-chip (SOC), which is commonly referred to by those skilled in the art as an SOC. The SOC can include at least one processor, and when the SOC includes multiple processors, the types of the multiple processors can be different, such as including a CPU and an NPU, and the like.

[0111] Exemplarily, the controller 300 can be a controller in a vehicle, such as an ECU. Exemplarily, the controller 300 includes, but is not limited to, a domain controller (DC), a mobile data center (MDC), an electronic control unit (ECU), a vehicle integrated / integration unit (VIU), etc. Among them, the DC can include a cockpit domain controller (CDC).

[0112] As an example of a software implementation, the controller 300 can include a software functional unit. As an example of a software functional unit, the controller 300 includes one or more of a computer program, computer code, or computer instructions, which can be executed on a processor or computing instance. As another example of a software functional unit, the controller 300 includes a computing instance, which includes a virtual machine, or a container, etc. Among them, the virtual machine is a computer system that is simulated by software, has complete hardware system functions, and runs in an isolated environment. The container is an isolated environment obtained by packaging an application and application dependency package.

[0113] The air conditioning system of the present application is introduced above, and the method provided by the present application is introduced below.

[0114] Referring to Figure 11 , Figure 11 is a flowchart of an air conditioning control method provided by an embodiment of the present application. Optionally, the air conditioning control method can be used to control the air conditioning system described above. As shown in Figure 11 , the air conditioning control method can include steps S1101-S1102. The order of the steps here is only an example, and the embodiments of the present application are also applicable to other step execution orders, multiple executions of a certain step, etc. S1101-S1102 are as follows:

[0115] Step S1101, the air conditioning control device obtains indication information of a first air outlet mode.

[0116] Among them, the air conditioning control device is a device with computing and control capabilities, such as a CDC, an ECU, etc. Optionally, the air conditioning control device is the controller 300 or a module in the controller 300 described above.

[0117] The first air outlet mode is used to indicate air outlet of the first air outlet of the air conditioning system. The air conditioning system is arranged in the vehicle, and the first air outlet faces the roof or the head space of the vehicle. The head space is the space between the passenger seating area and the roof of the vehicle. The relevant description can be referred to the introduction of the air conditioning system 100 and the first air outlet 111. The following is described by taking the first air outlet facing the roof as an example.

[0118] In some possible implementation manners, the air conditioning system further comprises at least one direct blowing assembly, and the air outlet of each direct blowing assembly faces the passenger seating area of the vehicle. For example, the direct blowing assembly is the second air outlet assembly 12, the third air outlet assembly 14, etc.

[0119] In some possible implementation manners, the at least one direct blowing assembly comprises a face air outlet assembly (such as the second air outlet assembly 12) and a foot air outlet assembly (such as the third air outlet assembly 14), the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly faces the area corresponding to the face of the passenger in the passenger seating area, and the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly faces the area corresponding to the foot of the passenger in the passenger seating area. The air conditioning system supports multiple air outlet modes, and each air outlet mode in the multiple air outlet modes is used to indicate air outlet of one or more of the first air outlet, the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly, and the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly. The first air outlet mode belongs to the multiple air outlet modes.

[0120] For example, the multiple air outlet modes are one or more of the following: a top air outlet mode, a face air outlet mode, a foot air outlet mode, a first combined air outlet mode, a second combined air outlet mode, a third combined air outlet mode, and a fourth combined air outlet mode. The top air outlet mode is air outlet of the first air outlet, the face air outlet mode is air outlet of the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly, the foot air outlet mode is air outlet of the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly, the first combined air outlet mode is combined air outlet of the first air outlet and the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly, the second combined air outlet mode is combined air outlet of the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly and the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly, the third combined air outlet mode is combined air outlet of the first air outlet and the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly, and the fourth combined air outlet mode is combined air outlet of the first air outlet, the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly, and the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly. For example, the first air outlet mode is the top air outlet mode, the first combined air outlet mode, the third combined air outlet mode, or the fourth combined air outlet mode.

[0121] Of course, in the specific implementation, the air conditioning system further supports more air outlet modes. For example, the air conditioning system further supports a rapid heating mode, a rapid cooling mode, and a person-avoiding blowing mode. The person-avoiding blowing mode is air outlet of the first air outlet, and the at least one direct blowing assembly is closed or adjusted to avoid air flow blowing direction of the passenger seating area.

[0122] As a possible implementation, the first air outlet mode is further configured to instruct the one or more direct blowing air outlets to be closed.

[0123] As yet another possible implementation, the at least one direct blowing assembly comprises a second air outlet assembly, the second air outlet assembly comprising a second air deflector and a second air outlet, the second air outlet facing the occupant seating area, the second air deflector being configured to adjust a direction of air flow blown out of the second air outlet, the second air deflector being electrically controllable. The first air outlet mode is further configured to instruct the direction of air flow blown out of the second air outlet to be adjusted to a direction avoiding the occupant seating area.

[0124] The foregoing describes the first air outlet mode, and the following describes a manner of obtaining the indication information of the first air outlet mode.

[0125] In a first manner, the indication information of the first air outlet mode is input by a user. The manner of obtaining the user input includes, but is not limited to, interface interaction input, voice interaction input, key interaction input, etc.

[0126] As a possible example, in combination with Figure 12 , the air conditioning control device can present a first interface 101 as shown in Figure 12 through the display device, the first interface 101 comprising a display icon of the first air outlet mode, such as a “blow top” icon or a “avoid people” icon as shown in Figure 12 . The user can click the icon of the air conditioning mode to be set, so that the air conditioning control device obtains the indication information of the corresponding air conditioning mode. Exemplarily, the air conditioning control device obtains the indication information of the first air outlet mode in response to the selection operation of the input icon of the first air outlet mode (such as the blow top mode). Optionally, the first interface 101 further comprises icons of other blowing modes in the plurality of blowing modes, such as icons of the blow face mode, the blow foot mode, etc.

[0127] In the foregoing description, the vehicle further comprises a display device connected with the air conditioning control device. Exemplarily, the display device is one or more of display screens such as a digital instrument display screen, a central control screen, a co-driver screen, a streaming rearview mirror display screen, a long display screen connected between the main driver IP station and the additional IP station, etc. In some possible implementations, one or more of the above-mentioned vehicle display screens can be a human machine interface (HMI), for example, the central control screen can be an HMI. In some cases, the HMI interface can comprise an HMI interface for controlling the air conditioning system, such as the foregoing first interface 101, which can realize on-off control, air volume control, temperature control, mode control, automatic control (as described below in the second manner), etc. of the air conditioning system.

[0128] As a possible example, the user can input voice commands so that the air conditioning control device obtains the indication information of the air outlet mode based on the voice commands input by the user. The voice commands are, for example, "turn on the ceiling blowing mode", "turn on the human-avoiding blowing mode", "air conditioner air does not blow on me", and the like.

[0129] In the second mode, the indication information of the first air outlet mode is adaptively determined by the air conditioning control device based on relevant information. The relevant information herein refers to information that affects the air outlet mode of the air conditioning.

[0130] As a possible implementation, the air conditioning control device obtains scene data and obtains the indication information of the air conditioning mode based on the scene data. The scene data includes vehicle state data and / or environmental perception data. The vehicle state data includes one or more of the following: air conditioning system load, air conditioning system trigger start mode, vehicle power, weather information, and the like. The environmental perception data includes one or more of the following: vehicle cabin temperature, vehicle cabin temperature, sunlight intensity, and the like.

[0131] For example, taking the air conditioning load as the basis for adjusting the air outlet of the air conditioning as an example, the air conditioning mode is related to the load of the air conditioning system, and the first air outlet mode corresponds to the first load range of the air conditioning system.

[0132] Referring to Table 1, Table 1 lists an air conditioning load and air outlet mode diagram. When the air conditioning load is in the first load range, the air outlet mode of the air conditioning system is the ceiling air outlet mode, i.e., the first air outlet is on and the other air outlets are off. When the load of the air conditioning system is in the second load range, the air outlet mode of the air conditioning system is the combination of the face and ceiling air outlet modes. When the load of the air conditioning system is in the third load range, the air outlet mode of the air conditioning system is the face air outlet mode. The first load range, the second load range, and the third load range are different.

[0133]

[0134] In this way, through the intelligent control strategy, the cooling performance of the air conditioning is ensured, and the vehicle interior flow field is optimized and the comfort of the air conditioning is improved. As a possible example, when the load of the air conditioning system is in the high load stage, only the face blowing outlet is turned on, and the air is concentrated to blow the face, which helps the passengers to cool down quickly. For another example, when the load of the air conditioning system is in the medium load stage, the air conditioning control device simultaneously turns on the face blowing outlet and the ceiling blowing outlet, which takes into account the rapid cooling while increasing the top air outlet to improve the vehicle interior flow field and help the whole vehicle to cool down quickly. For another example, when the load of the air conditioning system is in the low load stage, the air conditioning control device only turns on the ceiling blowing outlet, the air conditioning does not blow on people, and the air conditioning air naturally settles from the ceiling to realize the inductive air outlet (or central air conditioning) mode, and improve the comfort of the passengers.

[0135] Of course, Table 1 is an exemplary illustration for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the adaptive adjustment scheme of the air conditioner air outlet mode. In the specific implementation, the load range setting, the number of air outlet modes, the factors affecting the air outlet mode, etc. can be designed in other ways.

[0136] In some cases, the above two modes can be combined. As an example of combination, the air conditioning system can support both manual control and automatic control.

[0137] As an example of combination, taking an air conditioning system including at least a first air outlet assembly (i.e. a top blowing air outlet assembly), a face blowing air outlet assembly and a foot blowing air outlet assembly as an example. In the manual control mode, the user selects any one of the top blowing, face blowing or foot blowing air outlet mode and their combinations through the mode button (and / or physical button) in the HMI interface, which can realize the expansion of the air conditioning air outlet mode from the traditional three modes to at least seven modes, and further realize the person-avoiding blowing and person-targeting blowing modes, thereby improving the freedom and flexibility of air conditioning adjustment. In the automatic control mode, the air conditioning control device automatically adjusts the air outlet mode according to the scene information, adaptively adjusts the temperature, and improves the intelligent experience of the user.

[0138] In step S1102, the air conditioning control device controls the air conditioning system to blow air in the first air outlet mode based on the indication information of the first air outlet mode.

[0139] Specifically, the air conditioning control system can obtain the indication information (or air conditioning setting signal) of the air conditioning air outlet mode, and control the components in the corresponding air conditioning system. The air conditioning system can refer to the air conditioning system 100 described above. Exemplarily, the air conditioning system includes an air conditioner box, and the on-off state of the air conditioner box can be controlled by the air conditioning control device.

[0140] Exemplarily, the air conditioning system includes a damper, which can be used to control the on-off of the airflow through one or more air outlets. The damper can support electric control, and the air conditioning control device can control the on-off of the airflow through one or more air outlets by controlling the damper.

[0141] Exemplarily, the air outlet assembly of the air conditioning system further includes a deflector, and the deflector of part or all of the air outlet assembly supports electric control direction. The air conditioning control device can control the activity of the deflector to realize the direction control of the airflow blown out of the air outlet.

[0142] In Figure 11 In the embodiment shown, the air conditioning control device can accurately control the first air outlet to blow air towards the top based on the indication information of the first air outlet mode. Since the first air outlet avoids the occupant seating area of the vehicle, it can form an airflow diffusion path for the airflow to naturally settle in the top space, thereby improving the user's experience of non-sensing air supply.

[0143] The above describes the method of the embodiments of the present application in detail. The apparatus of the embodiments of the present application is provided below.

[0144] It should be understood that the apparatus provided in the embodiments of the present application is logically divided into units, and the units can be integrated into one physical entity in whole or in part, or can be physically separated. In addition, the units in the apparatus can be implemented in the form of processor calling software. For example, the apparatus includes a processor, the processor is connected with a memory, the memory stores instructions, and the processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units of the apparatus, where the processor is, for example, a general processor such as a CPU or an MPU, and the memory is an internal memory of the apparatus or an external memory of the apparatus.

[0145] Alternatively, the units in the apparatus can be implemented in the form of hardware circuit, and the functions of part or all of the units can be implemented by designing the hardware circuit, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an ASIC, and the functions of part or all of the units are implemented by designing the logical relationship of elements in the circuit. For another example, in another implementation, the hardware circuit is a PLD, and taking an FPGA as an example, the FPGA can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by a configuration file, so as to implement the functions of part or all of the units.

[0146] In the embodiments of the present application, each unit in the apparatus can be one or more processors (or processing circuitry) configured to implement the above methods, such as a CPU, a GPU, an NPU, a TPU, a DPU, an MPU, a digital signal processor (DSP), an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination of at least two of these processor forms.

[0147] In addition, each unit in the above apparatus can be integrated together in whole or in part, or can be independently implemented. In one implementation, the units are integrated together to implement in the form of SOC. The SOC can include at least one processor for implementing any of the above methods or implementing the functions of the units of the apparatus, and the types of the at least one processor can be different, such as including a CPU and an FPGA, or including a CPU and an MCU, or including a CPU and a GPU, etc.

[0148] The following lists several possible apparatuses.

[0149] Please refer to Figure 13 , Figure 13is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner control apparatus provided by an embodiment of the present application. Optionally, the air conditioner control apparatus 130 can be a stand-alone device, such as a controller, a computing device, etc. Alternatively, the air conditioner control apparatus 130 can be a component in a stand-alone device, such as a chip or an integrated circuit, etc. The air conditioner control apparatus 130 is configured to implement the foregoing method, such as the air conditioner control method shown in Figure 11 .

[0150] The air conditioner control apparatus 130 includes an obtaining unit 1301 and a control unit 1302. The obtaining unit 1301 is configured to implement one or more operations of receiving, obtaining, or reading, etc. The control unit 1302 is configured to implement one or more operations of processing, controlling, outputting a control signal, etc. It should be understood that the division and naming of the units here are merely illustrative, and in specific implementations, some units can be combined together, or one unit can be split into multiple units.

[0151] In one possible design, the air conditioner control apparatus 130 is configured to implement the air conditioner control method described in the embodiments shown in Figure 11 .

[0152] In one possible implementation, the obtaining unit 1301 is configured to obtain indication information of a first air outlet mode, the first air outlet mode being used to indicate air outlet of a first air outlet of an air conditioner system. The control unit 1302 is configured to control the air conditioner system to air outlet in the first air outlet mode based on the indication information of the first air outlet mode. The air conditioner system is arranged in a vehicle, and the first air outlet faces a head space of a cabin of the vehicle, the head space being a space between a passenger seating area and a roof of the vehicle.

[0153] In another possible implementation, the control unit 1302 is further configured to present a first interface through a display device, the first interface including a display icon of the first air outlet mode. The obtaining unit 1301 is configured to obtain the indication information of the first air outlet mode in response to an input selection operation on the icon of the first air outlet mode.

[0154] In another possible implementation, the obtaining unit 1301 is configured to obtain scene data, and obtain the indication information of the air conditioner mode based on the scene data.

[0155] See Figure 14 , Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of a controller provided by an embodiment of the present application, such as the controller 300 shown in Figure 14 . The controller 300 can be a stand-alone device, such as a vehicle, a SOC, etc. Alternatively, the controller 300 can be a component in a stand-alone device, such as a chip or an integrated circuit, etc. The controller 300 is configured to implement the foregoing method, such as the air conditioner control method shown in Figure 11 .

[0156] The controller 300 can include at least one processor 3001 and at least one memory 3003. Optionally, the controller 300 can further include a communication interface 3002. Further optionally, the controller 300 can further include a connection line 3004, wherein the processor 3001, the communication interface 3002 and / or the memory 3003 are connected by the connection line 3004, and / or communicate with each other through the connection line 3004 to transfer control signals and / or data signals.

[0157] Wherein:

[0158] The processor 3001 is a module for performing arithmetic operations and / or logical operations, and can specifically include one or more of the following modules: a CPU, an application processor (AP), an MCU, an ECU, a GPU, an MPU, an ASIC, an image signal processor (ISP), a DSP, an FPGA, a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), or a co-processor, etc.

[0159] The communication interface 3002 can be used to provide information input or output for at least one processor, or to receive externally transmitted signals and / or transmit signals to the outside. For example, the communication interface 3002 can include an interface circuit. For example, the communication interface 3002 can include a data transmission interface such as an Ethernet interface, a serial data interface, a parallel data interface, etc., and can also be a wireless link (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, universal wireless transmission, vehicle-mounted short-range communication technology, and other short-range wireless communication technologies, etc.) interface.

[0160] As one possible design, the controller 300 is a chip or a circuit, and the communication interface 3002 includes an input interface and an output interface, which can be the same interface, or can be different interfaces respectively. Optionally, the functions of the communication interface 3002 can be realized by a transceiver circuit or a dedicated chip for transceiving.

[0161] The memory 3003 is used to provide a storage space, in which an operating system and computer programs and other data can be stored. The memory 3003 can be one or a combination of a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), or a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), etc.

[0162] The functions and actions of the modules or units in the controller 300 listed above are only exemplary.

[0163] The functional units in the controller 300 can be used to implement the foregoing methods, such as the air conditioner control method shown in Figure 11 The processor 3001 can be a processor specially used for executing the foregoing methods (conveniently distinguished as a special-purpose processor), or a processor that executes the foregoing methods by calling computer programs (conveniently distinguished as a special-purpose processor). Alternatively, the at least one processor can include both a special-purpose processor and a general-purpose processor. Alternatively, in the case where the controller 300 includes at least one memory 3003, if the processor 3001 implements the foregoing control method by calling a computer program, the computer program can be stored in the memory 3003.

[0164] The chip provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a logic circuit and a communication interface. The communication interface is used for receiving and / or sending information, or for inputting and / or outputting information. The logic circuit is used for processing information. The chip is used for implementing the foregoing methods, such as the air conditioner control method shown in Figure 11 .

[0165] The computer readable storage medium provided by the embodiment of the present application stores instructions. When the instructions are run on at least one processor, the foregoing methods, such as the air conditioner control method shown in Figure 11 , are implemented.

[0166] The computer program product provided by the embodiment of the present application includes computer instructions. The computer instructions are used for implementing the foregoing methods, such as the air conditioner control method shown in Figure 11 .

[0167] The terminal provided by the embodiment of the present application includes the foregoing air conditioner system 100. Further, the terminal further includes one or more of the foregoing air conditioner control apparatus 130, the controller 300, the chip, the computer readable storage medium, or the computer program product.

[0168] It should be understood that the terminal herein is not limited to the end node in the communication system, but refers to a mobile platform, which refers to an autonomous or semi-autonomous mobile vehicle or device, such as a vehicle, an aircraft (such as a drone), a ship, or a robot.

[0169] The vehicle is a vehicle in a broad sense, which can be a vehicle (such as a commercial vehicle, a passenger vehicle, a motorcycle, a flying vehicle, a train, etc.), an industrial vehicle (such as a forklift, a trailer, a tractor, etc.), an engineering vehicle (such as an excavator, a bulldozer, a crane, etc.), an agricultural device (such as a mower, a harvester, etc.), etc.

[0170] Exemplarily, the vehicle can be a sedan, a sport utility vehicle (SUV), a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), etc. Exemplarily, the vehicle includes at least two rows of seats, for example, a four-door four-seat passenger vehicle, a four-door five-seat passenger vehicle, a four-door six-seat passenger vehicle, a two-door four-seat passenger vehicle, etc.

[0171] In addition, the following points need to be additionally explained:

[0172] I. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some technical features. These modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0173] II. Unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0174] III. If there is no special description and logical conflict, the terms and / or descriptions of different embodiments of the present application are consistent and can be mutually referred to. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments according to their inherent logical relationship.

[0175] IV. The various numerical numbers involved in the present application are only used for differentiation for convenience of description, and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present application. The size of the serial numbers involved in the present application does not mean the execution order. The execution order of each process should be determined according to its function and inherent logic. For example, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" and other various term labels (if any) in the specification and claims and drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. For example, the first mileage and the second mileage are used to describe the segments in different embodiments. Some different serial numbered mileages can be the same mileage, for example, the fifth mileage can be regarded as the first mileage. Among them, the above objects can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0176] Meanwhile, any embodiment or design scheme described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present application should not be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or design schemes. Rather, the use of "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a concrete manner, facilitating understanding.

[0177] Five, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or modules does not have to be limited to those steps or modules clearly listed, but can include other steps or modules not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0178] Six, unless otherwise specified, " / " represents that the objects before and after are in an "or" relationship, for example, A / B can represent A or B; "and / or" in the present application is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone, where A and B can be singular or plural.

[0179] Seven, unless otherwise specified, the names of devices, equipment, modules and other information in the embodiments of the present application are only examples, and the devices, equipment and modules are used to represent the possible bodies that realize a certain function, and the meanings of the three can be replaced with each other.

Claims

1. An air conditioning system, characterized in that: The air conditioning system is provided in a vehicle, and the air conditioning system comprises: A first air outlet component, a second air outlet component, and a ventilation duct; The first air outlet component is provided with a first air outlet, and the second air outlet component is provided with a second air outlet; The ventilation duct is used to connect the first air outlet and the air conditioning box, and to connect the second air outlet and the air conditioning box, and the air flow from the air conditioning box flows to the first air outlet and the second air outlet through the ventilation duct; The second air outlet faces the passenger seating area of ​​the vehicle; The first air outlet faces the roof of the vehicle.

2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that The first air outlet is arranged on the roof of the vehicle.

3. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, characterized in that The first air outlet is provided in the longitudinal beam of the ceiling or in the transverse beam of the ceiling, Wherein, the longitudinal beam is the portion of the roof of the vehicle close to the side window of the vehicle; The cross beam is connected to the longitudinal beam at an angle.

4. The air conditioning system according to claim 3, characterized in that The second air outlet is provided on the roof of the vehicle; The first air outlet and the second air outlet are stacked along the height direction of the vehicle. Alternatively, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are spaced apart from each other along a height direction perpendicular to the vehicle.

5. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that The first air outlet is arranged on a pillar of the vehicle.

6. The air conditioning system according to claim 5, wherein the second air outlet is provided on the column; The first air outlet and the second air outlet are stacked along the height direction of the vehicle. Alternatively, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are spaced apart from each other along a height direction perpendicular to the vehicle.

7. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first air outlet component includes a first air guide plate, The first air guide plate is used to adjust the direction of the airflow blown out from the first air outlet.

8. The air conditioning system according to claim 7, characterized in that The first air deflector is movable, and the movement direction of the first air deflector is manually controlled; The second air outlet assembly further includes a second air guide plate and a drive motor, wherein the second air guide plate is movable and is used to adjust the direction of the airflow blown out from the second air outlet; The driving motor is used to drive the second air guide plate to move in response to a driving signal.

9. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The first air outlet component further includes a spoiler, and the spoiler is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes. The airflow blown out from the first air outlet passes through the plurality of air outlet holes and then blows into the cabin of the vehicle.

10. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises at least two rows of seats, The seating area of ​​the vehicle is a passenger seating area near the rear row of the vehicle.

11. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The first air outlet and the second air outlet share part of the ventilation duct.

12. The air conditioning system according to claim 11, characterized in that The ventilation duct includes a first air duct, a second air duct, a third air duct and a first diversion component, one end of the first air duct is connected to the air conditioning box, and the other end of the first air duct is connected to the first diversion component; One end of the second air duct is connected to the first diversion component, and the other end of the second air duct is connected to the first air outlet; One end of the third air duct is connected to the first diversion component, and the other end of the third air duct is connected to the second air outlet; The air flow from the air conditioner passes through the first air duct and is diverted by the first diversion component into the second air duct and / or the third air duct.

13. The air conditioning system according to claim 12, characterized in that The length of the first air duct is shorter than the length of the second air duct, Moreover, the length of the first air duct is shorter than the length of the third air duct.

14. The air conditioning system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The ventilation duct further includes a first side panel, The second air duct and the third air duct are separated by a first side plate.

15. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: The air conditioning system further includes a third air outlet assembly, the third air outlet assembly including a third air outlet, the third air outlet facing the passenger seating area, and the direction of the third air outlet is different from the direction of the second air outlet; The ventilation duct further includes a fourth air duct, one end of the fourth air duct is communicated with the first diversion component, and the other end of the fourth air duct is communicated with the third air outlet.

16. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: The air conditioning system further includes a third air outlet assembly, the third air outlet assembly includes a third air outlet, and the third air outlet faces the passenger seating area; The first air duct includes a fifth air duct, a sixth air duct and a seventh air duct, one end of the fifth air duct is connected to the air conditioning box, and the other end of the fifth air duct is connected to the second diversion component; One end of the sixth air duct is connected to the second flow diversion component, and the other end of the sixth air duct is connected to the first flow diversion component; One end of the seventh air duct is connected to the second diverter assembly, and the other end of the seventh air duct is connected to the third air outlet; The air flow from the air conditioner passes through the fifth air duct and is divided into the sixth air duct and the seventh air duct by the second diversion component.

17. An air conditioning control method, characterized in that: The method comprises: Acquire instruction information of a first air outlet mode, where the first air outlet mode is used to instruct the first air outlet of the air conditioning system to discharge air; Based on the indication information of the first air outlet mode, controlling the air conditioning system to discharge air in the first air outlet mode; The air conditioning system is arranged in a vehicle, and the first air outlet faces the roof of the vehicle.

18. The air conditioning control method according to claim 17, wherein: The air conditioning system further includes at least one direct blowing assembly, and the air outlet of each direct blowing assembly faces the passenger seating area of ​​the vehicle.

19. The air conditioning control method according to claim 18, characterized in that: The first air outlet mode is also used to instruct one or more air outlets of the direct-blowing air outlet components to be closed.

20. The air conditioning control method according to claim 18, wherein: The at least one direct blowing component includes a second air outlet component, The second air outlet assembly includes a second air guide plate and a second air outlet, the second air outlet facing the passenger seating area, the second air guide plate being used to adjust the direction of the airflow blown out from the second air outlet, the second air guide plate being movable and the movement of the second air guide plate being electrically controllable; The second air outlet mode is further used to adjust the direction of the airflow blown out from the second air outlet to avoid the passenger seating area.

21. The method according to claim 18, wherein The at least one direct-blowing assembly includes a face air outlet assembly and a foot air outlet assembly, wherein the air outlet of the face air outlet assembly is directed toward an area corresponding to the face of the passenger in the passenger seating area, and the air outlet of the foot air outlet assembly is directed toward an area corresponding to the feet of the passenger in the passenger seating area; The air conditioning system supports multiple air outlet modes, each of the multiple air outlet modes is used to indicate one or more air outlets of the first air outlet, the air outlet of the face air outlet component, and the air outlet of the foot air outlet component; The first air outlet mode belongs to the multiple air outlet modes.

22. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that The method further comprises: Presenting a first interface through a display device, wherein the first interface includes a display icon for the first air outlet mode; The obtaining of the instruction information of the first air outlet mode includes: In response to an input selection operation of the icon of the first air outlet mode, indication information of the first air outlet mode is obtained.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that The obtaining of the instruction information of the air-conditioning mode includes: Acquiring scene data, wherein the scene data includes vehicle status data and / or environmental perception data; Based on the scene data, indication information of the air-conditioning mode is obtained.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein In the case where the scenario data includes vehicle status data, the vehicle status data includes one or more of the following: a load of an air-conditioning system, a triggering start-up method of the air-conditioning system, and a power level of the vehicle; And / or, in a case where the scene data includes perception information of the environment, the perception information of the environment includes one or more of the following: the temperature inside the cabin of the vehicle, the temperature outside the cabin of the vehicle.

25. The method according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that The air conditioning mode is related to the load of the air conditioning system. The first air outlet mode corresponds to a first load range of the air conditioning system.

26. An air conditioning control device, characterized in that: The air conditioning control device includes an acquisition unit and a processing unit. The air conditioning control device is used to implement the method described in any one of claims 17-25.

27. A controller, characterized in that: The controller comprises a processor and a memory, wherein the memory is used to store computer instructions, and the processor is used to call the computer instructions stored in the memory so that the controller implements the method described in any one of claims 17 to 25.

28. A chip, characterized in that: The method comprises a processor and an interface circuit, wherein the interface circuit is used to input and output data, and the processor is used to call computer instructions to implement the method according to any one of claims 17 to 25.

29. An air conditioning management system, characterized in that: The air conditioning management system comprises the air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 16, in, The air conditioning management system further includes the air conditioning control device according to claim 26, or includes the controller according to claim 27, or includes the chip according to claim 28.

30. A terminal, characterized in that: The terminal includes the air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 15; or comprising the air conditioning control device according to claim 26; or comprising the controller of claim 27; or, comprising the chip according to claim 28; or Including the air conditioning management system as described in claim 29.

31. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium is used to store computer program instructions. When the computer program instructions are executed by a processor, the device including the processor implements the method according to any one of claims 17 to 25.

32. A computer program product comprising computer program instructions, characterized in that When the computer program instructions are executed by a processor, a device including the processor is caused to implement the method according to any one of claims 17 to 25.

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