Clothes drying control method for air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a clothes drying control method for an air conditioner and the air conditioner, and aims to solve the problem that when the air conditioner is used for drying clothes, the drying efficiency and the environmental comfort cannot be considered at the same time. In order to achieve the purpose, the clothes drying control method for the air conditioner comprises the steps that in the process that the air conditioner executes a clothes drying program, the environment temperature T1 and the environment humidity H1 in an action area of the air conditioner are obtained; and the air conditioner is controlled to enter different clothes drying modes according to the magnitude of the environment temperature T1 and the preset environment temperature X and the magnitude of the environment humidity H1 and the preset environment humidity Y. By means of the control method, the air conditioner can operate in the most appropriate clothes drying mode under different environment conditions so as to deal with drying operation under different environment conditions, and the drying efficiency is ensured; in addition, the environment comfort level can be considered, a comfortable indoor environment can be provided for a user when clothes are dried, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically providing a clothes drying control method for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Current air conditioners lack a dedicated function for drying clothes. When users use air conditioners to dry clothes, they often directly use either heating or cooling mode. During the drying process, the air conditioner continuously operates in heating or cooling mode, significantly impacting the indoor environment and resulting in poor comfort, severely affecting the user experience. Furthermore, the inability to select the most appropriate drying mode can also cause damage to clothes and poor drying results.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, the problem that when using an air conditioner to dry clothes, it is impossible to simultaneously achieve both drying efficiency and environmental comfort.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a clothes drying control method for an air conditioner, the clothes drying control method comprising the following steps:

[0006] When the air conditioner is running in the initial drying mode, the ambient temperature T1 and ambient humidity H1 in the area where the air conditioner is in operation are obtained;

[0007] Compare the ambient temperature T1 with the preset ambient temperature X, and simultaneously compare the ambient humidity H1 with the preset ambient humidity Y.

[0008] Based on different comparison results, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding drying mode;

[0009] The initial drying mode is the mode in which the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned method for controlling clothes drying in an air conditioner, the step of "controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding clothes drying mode according to different comparison results" specifically includes:

[0011] If T1 > X and H1 > Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the dehumidification and drying mode;

[0012] If T1 > X and H1 ≤ Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the cooling and drying mode;

[0013] If T1≤X and H1>Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the first heating and drying mode;

[0014] If T1≤X and H1≤Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the second heating and drying mode;

[0015] The dehumidification drying mode controls the air conditioner to first run in dehumidification mode and then in heating mode; the cooling drying mode controls the air conditioner to first run in cooling mode and then in heating mode; the first heating drying mode controls the air conditioner to adjust its setting to run in heating mode; and the second heating drying mode controls the air conditioner to maintain its current setting in heating mode.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned method for controlling clothes drying in an air conditioner, the step of "the air conditioner operating in an initial drying mode" further includes:

[0017] Upon receiving the drying command, obtain the humidity H2 of the clothing;

[0018] The operating level of the air conditioner is determined based on the humidity H2 of the clothing.

[0019] Adjust the operating parameters of the air conditioner according to the determined operating level.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned method for controlling the drying of clothes in an air conditioner, the step of "determining the operating level of the air conditioner based on the humidity H2 of the clothes" specifically includes:

[0021] If H2≥A, then control the air conditioner to operate at the first speed setting;

[0022] If B≤H2<A, then control the air conditioner to operate at the second speed setting;

[0023] If C≤H2<B, then control the air conditioner to operate at the third speed setting;

[0024] If D≤H2<C, then control the air conditioner to operate at the fourth speed setting;

[0025] Where A is the first preset clothing humidity, B is the second preset clothing humidity, C is the third preset clothing humidity, and D is the fourth preset clothing humidity; A > B > C > D.

[0026] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned method for controlling clothes drying in an air conditioner, the operating parameters include the indoor fan speed and the air guide vane opening angle; the step of "adjusting the operating parameters of the air conditioner according to the determined operating level" specifically includes:

[0027] When the air conditioner is running at the first speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n1 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α1.

[0028] When the air conditioner is running at the second speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n2 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α2.

[0029] When the air conditioner is running at the third speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n3 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α3.

[0030] When the air conditioner is running at the fourth speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n4 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α4.

[0031] Where n1 is the maximum speed of the internal fan, n4 is the minimum speed of the internal fan; α1 is the maximum opening angle of the air guide plate, α4 is the minimum opening angle of the air guide plate; and n1>n2>n3>n4, α1>α2>α3>α4.

[0032] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes drying control method for air conditioners, the clothes drying control method further includes:

[0033] If H2 < D, then control the air conditioner to exit the drying program.

[0034] In the preferred embodiment of the above-described method for controlling the drying of clothes in an air conditioner, after the step of "controlling the air conditioner to exit the drying program", the method further includes:

[0035] Control the air conditioner to issue an alarm message.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned method for controlling the drying of clothes in an air conditioner, before the step of "obtaining the humidity H2 of the clothes", the method further includes:

[0037] Get the clothing material;

[0038] Depending on the different fabric materials, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode at the corresponding drying temperature.

[0039] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned method for controlling the drying of clothes in an air conditioner, the step of "controlling the air conditioner to operate in heating mode at a corresponding drying temperature according to different clothing materials" further includes:

[0040] If the clothing is made of synthetic fiber, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode with the first drying temperature M as the set temperature.

[0041] If the clothing material is natural fiber material, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode with the second drying temperature N as the set temperature;

[0042] Where M > N.

[0043] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides an air conditioner including a controller configured to perform the clothes drying control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

[0044] Those skilled in the art will understand that the clothes drying control method for air conditioners of the present invention acquires the ambient temperature T1 and ambient humidity H1 within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner during the clothes drying process; and controls the air conditioner to enter different clothes drying modes based on the magnitudes of ambient temperature T1 and preset ambient temperature X, and ambient humidity H1 and preset ambient humidity Y. Through the above control method, the air conditioner can operate the most appropriate clothes drying mode under different environmental conditions to cope with drying operations under different environmental conditions, ensuring drying efficiency; and it can also take into account environmental comfort, providing users with a more comfortable indoor environment while drying clothes, thus improving the user experience.

[0045] Furthermore, based on the relationship between the clothing humidity H2 and the first preset clothing humidity A, the second preset clothing humidity B, the third preset clothing humidity C, and the fourth preset clothing humidity D, the operating parameters of the air conditioner are divided into multiple levels. Under different clothing humidity H2 conditions, the air conditioner can operate at the most suitable level to ensure drying efficiency, prevent clothing damage, and to a certain extent, save energy.

[0046] Furthermore, after the air conditioner exits the drying program, it issues an alarm to remind the user to collect the clothes, preventing them from being damaged due to prolonged hanging. This also avoids the problem of clothes being hung near the air conditioner's vent for extended periods, which could affect the heating or cooling performance.

[0047] Furthermore, depending on the material of the clothing, select the appropriate drying temperature to achieve the best drying effect and ensure that the clothing is not damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0049] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a logic diagram of one possible implementation of the clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0053] First see Figure 1 The present invention describes a clothes drying control method for an air conditioner. Wherein, Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention.

[0054] It's worth noting that the air conditioner includes an indoor unit and a mounting bracket, which is detachably mounted on the indoor unit's panel. The indoor unit panel has a sensing area, and the bracket contains a chip; when the bracket is hung on the indoor unit panel, the sensing area detects the chip. This mounting bracket design prevents clothing from directly hanging on the air deflector, which could cause deformation of the deflector.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the clothes drying control method for an air conditioner in the embodiments of the present invention mainly includes:

[0056] S101. When the air conditioner is running in the initial drying mode, obtain the ambient temperature T1 and ambient humidity H1 in the area where the air conditioner is in operation.

[0057] The initial drying mode controls the air conditioner's operation in heating mode. For example, when the air conditioner executes a drying program, it operates in the initial drying mode, which means it dries the clothes in heating mode. Specifically, a temperature and humidity sensor is installed in the indoor unit of the air conditioner to detect the ambient temperature T1 and ambient humidity H1 within the area where the air conditioner operates, facilitating accurate detection of these two parameters.

[0058] S102. Compare the ambient temperature T1 with the preset ambient temperature X, and simultaneously compare the ambient humidity H1 with the preset ambient humidity Y.

[0059] For example, after obtaining the ambient temperature T1, compare the ambient temperature T1 with the preset ambient temperature X; after obtaining the ambient humidity H1, compare the ambient humidity H1 with the preset ambient humidity Y.

[0060] S103. Based on different comparison results, control the air conditioner to enter the corresponding drying mode.

[0061] For example, air conditioners have multiple drying modes, such as dehumidifying drying mode, cooling drying mode, and heating drying mode. When an air conditioner enters a different drying mode, the corresponding operating mode and operating parameters are different. After comparing the ambient temperature T1 with the preset ambient temperature X and the ambient humidity H1 with the preset ambient humidity Y, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding drying mode based on the different comparison results.

[0062] It should be noted that the preset ambient temperature X in this application is not fixed, and those skilled in the art can adjust it flexibly according to actual conditions. For example, the preset ambient temperature X is 24℃.

[0063] It should also be noted that the preset ambient humidity Y in this application is not fixed, and those skilled in the art can adjust it flexibly according to actual conditions. For example, the preset ambient humidity Y is 60%rh.

[0064] In one implementation, the step of "controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding drying mode based on different comparison results" specifically includes:

[0065] If T1 > X and H1 > Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the dehumidification and clothes drying mode;

[0066] If T1 > X and H1 ≤ Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the cooling and drying mode;

[0067] If T1≤X and H1>Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the first heating and drying mode;

[0068] If T1≤X and H1≤Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the second heating and drying mode;

[0069] Among them, the dehumidification drying mode controls the air conditioner to first run the dehumidification mode for a first set time t1, and then run the heating mode; the cooling drying mode controls the air conditioner to first run the cooling mode for a second set time t2, and then run the heating mode; the first heating drying mode controls the air conditioner to adjust the setting to run the heating mode; and the second heating drying mode controls the air conditioner to maintain the current setting to run the heating mode.

[0070] It should be noted that the values ​​of the first set time t1 and the second set time t2 in this application are not fixed, and those skilled in the art can adjust them flexibly according to the actual situation. For example, the first set time t1 is 10 minutes and the second set time t2 is 10 minutes.

[0071] Furthermore, when the air conditioner is controlled to enter the first heating and drying mode, the drying control method also includes:

[0072] Get the current operating level of the air conditioner;

[0073] Determine if the current gear is the highest gear;

[0074] If so, control the air conditioner to maintain the current setting in heating mode;

[0075] If not, the air conditioner will be switched to a higher heating mode.

[0076] For example, taking X = 24℃, Y = 60% RH, t1 = 10 min, and t2 = 10 min as an example, during the air conditioner's drying program, if the obtained T1 = 30℃ and H1 = 70% RH, it indicates that the environment is hot and humid, with poor comfort and unfavorable conditions for drying clothes. In this case, both cooling and dehumidification are needed, so the air conditioner is controlled to enter the dehumidification drying mode, which runs for 10 minutes before resuming the current heating mode. If the obtained T1 = 30℃ and H1 = 45% RH, it indicates that the ambient temperature is high, resulting in poor comfort. In this case, to balance drying efficiency and environmental comfort, a method that can cool without significantly reducing humidity needs to be selected, so the air conditioner is controlled to enter the cooling mode. The drying mode involves running in cooling mode for 10 minutes, then reverting to heating mode at the current setting. If the obtained T1 = 20℃ and H1 = 70% RH, and the current setting is not the maximum, it indicates that the environment is cold and damp, resulting in poor comfort and hindering clothing drying. In this case, both heating and dehumidification are needed, so the air conditioner is controlled to enter the first heating drying mode, i.e., operating at a higher heating setting. If the obtained T1 = 20℃ and H1 = 45% RH, it indicates that the ambient temperature is low, leading to poor comfort. In this case, to balance drying efficiency and environmental comfort, a method that can raise the temperature without significantly reducing humidity is needed, so the air conditioner is controlled to enter the second heating drying mode, i.e., maintaining the current heating setting.

[0077] In one embodiment, the step of "the air conditioner operating in initial drying mode" further includes:

[0078] Upon receiving the drying command, obtain the humidity H2 of the clothing;

[0079] Determine the operating level of the air conditioner based on the humidity H2 of the clothing;

[0080] Adjust the air conditioner's operating parameters according to the determined operating level.

[0081] Specifically, a humidity sensor is installed on the clothes to be dried to detect the humidity H2 of the clothes. The number of humidity sensors is not fixed. When the number of humidity sensors is greater than or equal to 2, the humidity H2 of the clothes is the average value of the data measured by multiple humidity sensors, which is beneficial for accurate detection of the humidity H2 of the clothes. Alternatively, a temperature and humidity sensor can be installed, which can detect both the ambient temperature T1 of the clothes to be dried and the humidity H2 of the clothes.

[0082] It should be noted that the specific method of "determining the operating level of the air conditioner based on the humidity H2 of the clothing" in this application is not fixed, and those skilled in the art can adjust it flexibly according to the actual situation. For example, the operating level of the air conditioner can be determined by the relationship between the humidity H2 of the clothing and a preset value; or, the operating level of the air conditioner can be determined by the changing trend of the humidity H2 of the clothing.

[0083] Specifically, in one embodiment, the step of "determining the operating level of the air conditioner based on the humidity H2 of the clothing" includes:

[0084] If H2≥A, then control the air conditioner to operate at the first speed setting;

[0085] If B≤H2<A, then control the air conditioner to operate at the second speed setting;

[0086] If C≤H2<B, then control the air conditioner to operate at the third speed setting;

[0087] If D≤H2<C, then control the air conditioner to operate at the fourth speed setting;

[0088] Where A is the first preset clothing humidity, B is the second preset clothing humidity, C is the third preset clothing humidity, and D is the fourth preset clothing humidity; A > B > C > D.

[0089] It should be noted that the values ​​of the first preset clothing humidity A, the second preset clothing humidity B, the third preset clothing humidity C, and the third preset clothing humidity D in this application are not fixed. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust them according to the actual situation, as long as A > B > C > D. For example, the first preset clothing humidity A is 85% RH, the second preset clothing humidity B is 75% RH, the third preset clothing humidity C is 65% RH, and the third preset clothing humidity D is 50% RH.

[0090] For example, taking A=85% RH, B=75% RH, C=65% RH, and D=50% RH as examples, after the air conditioner receives the drying command, if the obtained H2=90% RH, it means that the humidity of the clothes is very high, so the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the first level; if the obtained H2=80% RH, it means that the humidity of the clothes is relatively high, so the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the second level; if the obtained H2=70% RH, it means that the humidity of the clothes is relatively low, so the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the third level; if the obtained H2=60% RH, it means that the humidity of the clothes is very low, so the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the fourth level.

[0091] In one implementation, the operating parameters include the indoor fan speed and the air guide vane opening angle; the step of "adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters according to the determined operating level" specifically includes:

[0092] When the air conditioner is running at the first speed, adjust the indoor fan speed to n1 and the air guide vane opening angle to α1.

[0093] When the air conditioner is running at the second speed, adjust the indoor fan speed to n2 and the air guide vane opening angle to α2.

[0094] When the air conditioner is running at the third speed, adjust the indoor fan speed to n3 and the air guide vane opening angle to α3.

[0095] When the air conditioner is running at the fourth speed, adjust the indoor fan speed to n4 and the air guide vane opening angle to α4.

[0096] Where n1 is the maximum speed of the internal fan, n4 is the minimum speed of the internal fan; α1 is the maximum opening angle of the air guide plate, α4 is the minimum opening angle of the air guide plate; and n1>n2>n3>n4, α1>α2>α3>α4.

[0097] It should be noted that the values ​​of the internal fan speeds n1, n2, n3, and n4 are not fixed in this application. Those skilled in the art can adjust them flexibly according to the actual situation, as long as the condition n1 > n2 > n3 > n4 is met. For example, the maximum internal fan speed n1 is 1200 rpm, n2 is 1150 rpm, n3 is 1100 rpm, and the minimum internal fan speed n4 is 1050 rpm.

[0098] It should also be noted that the values ​​of the opening angles α1, α2, α3, and α4 of the air guide plate are not fixed in this application. Those skilled in the art can adjust them flexibly according to the actual situation, as long as α1 > α2 > α3 > α4 is satisfied. For example, the maximum opening angle of the air guide plate is α1 = 110°, α2 = 82.5°, α3 = 55°, and the minimum opening angle of the air guide plate is α4 = 27.5°.

[0099] For example, using n1 = 1200 rpm, n2 = 1150 rpm, n3 = 1100 rpm, n4 = 1050 rpm, α1 = 110°, α2 = 82.5°, α3 = 55°, and α4 = 27.5° as an example, after the air conditioner receives the drying command, if the obtained H2 = 90% RH, it indicates that the humidity of the clothes is very high. Therefore, the indoor fan speed is adjusted to n1 = 1200 rpm, the air deflector opening angle is adjusted to α1 = 110°, and the air conditioner is controlled to execute the drying program with the first-level operating parameters. If the obtained H2 = 80% RH, it indicates that the humidity of the clothes is relatively high. Therefore, the indoor fan speed is adjusted... If n2 = 1150 rpm and the air deflector opening angle is α2 = 82.5°, the air conditioner is controlled to run the drying program with the second-level operating parameters. If the obtained H2 = 70% RH, it indicates that the humidity of the clothes is low. Then, the indoor fan speed is adjusted to n3 = 1100 rpm and the air deflector opening angle is α3 = 55°, and the air conditioner is controlled to run the drying program with the third-level operating parameters. If the obtained H2 = 60% RH, it indicates that the humidity of the clothes is very low. Then, the indoor fan speed is adjusted to n4 = 1050 rpm and the air deflector opening angle is α4 = 27.5°, and the air conditioner is controlled to run the drying program with the fourth-level operating parameters.

[0100] In one embodiment, the clothes drying control method further includes:

[0101] If H2 < D, then control the air conditioner to exit the drying program.

[0102] For example, taking D=50%rh as an example, if H2=45%rh is obtained during the drying program of the air conditioner, it means that the clothes have been dried, and the air conditioner is controlled to exit the drying program.

[0103] Furthermore, in one embodiment, after the step of "controlling the air conditioner to exit the drying program," the method further includes:

[0104] Control the air conditioner to issue an alarm message.

[0105] It should be noted that the type of alarm notification information in this application is not fixed, and those skilled in the art can flexibly set it according to the actual product situation. For example, the alarm notification information may be a buzzer sound, voice prompt, or light prompt emitted by the air conditioner; or, the alarm notification information may also be a buzzer sound, voice prompt, or SMS prompt received by the user terminal.

[0106] For example, if the system detects that the clothes have dried, it will control the air conditioner to exit the drying program and issue an alarm to remind the user to collect the clothes in time.

[0107] In one embodiment, prior to the step of "obtaining the humidity H2 of the clothing", the method further includes:

[0108] Get the clothing material;

[0109] Depending on the material of the clothing, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode at the corresponding drying temperature.

[0110] For example, different materials of clothing have different sensitivities to temperature, and their heat resistance, moisture content, etc. are also different. Therefore, when drying clothes of different materials, it is necessary to select the appropriate drying temperature according to the material to achieve the best drying effect and ensure that the clothes are not damaged.

[0111] Specifically, in one embodiment, the step of "controlling the air conditioner to operate in heating mode at the corresponding drying temperature according to different clothing materials" further includes:

[0112] If the clothing is made of synthetic fiber, the air conditioner will be controlled to operate in heating mode with the first drying temperature M as the set temperature.

[0113] If the clothing is made of natural fiber, the air conditioner will be controlled to operate in heating mode with the second drying temperature N as the set temperature.

[0114] Where M > N.

[0115] It should be noted that the values ​​of the first drying temperature M and the second drying temperature N in this application are not fixed. Those skilled in the art can adjust them flexibly according to the actual situation, as long as M > N. For example, the first drying temperature M is 30°C and the second drying temperature N is 20°C.

[0116] For example, taking M=30℃ and N=20℃ as an example, if the obtained clothing material is synthetic fiber, it means that the clothing to be dried has high thermal stability and is not easily deformed, so the air conditioner is controlled to run in heating mode at 30℃; if the obtained clothing material is natural fiber, it means that the clothing to be dried is relatively soft and easily deformed, so the air conditioner is controlled to run in heating mode at 20℃.

[0117] The following is combined Figure 2 A brief description of one possible operating process of the air conditioner of the present invention will be provided. Figure 2 This is a logic diagram of one possible implementation of the clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to the present invention.

[0118] like Figure 2 As shown, in one possible operation:

[0119] S201. After receiving the drying command, obtain the clothing material and then execute S202.

[0120] S202. Determine whether the clothing material is synthetic fiber;

[0121] If so, then execute S203;

[0122] If not, then execute S204.

[0123] S203. Control the air conditioner to operate in heating mode with a set temperature of 30℃, and then execute S205.

[0124] S204. Control the air conditioner to operate in heating mode with a set temperature of 20℃, and then execute S205.

[0125] S205. Obtain the humidity of the clothing H2, and then execute S206.

[0126] S206. Determine the relative values ​​of clothing humidity H2 and 85% RH, 75% RH, 65% RH, and 50% RH;

[0127] If H2 ≥ 85%rh, then execute S207;

[0128] If 75%rh≤H2<85%rh, then execute S208;

[0129] If 65%rh≤H2<75%rh, then execute S209;

[0130] If 50%rh≤H2<65%rh, then execute S210;

[0131] If H2 < 50%rh, then execute S211.

[0132] S207. Control the air conditioner's internal fan speed to 1200 rpm and the air guide vane opening angle to 110° to operate in heating mode, and then execute S212.

[0133] S208. Control the air conditioner's internal fan speed to 1150 rpm and the air guide vane opening angle to 82.5° to operate in heating mode, and then execute S212.

[0134] S209. Control the air conditioner's internal fan speed to 1100 rpm and the air guide vane opening angle to 55° to operate in heating mode, and then execute S212.

[0135] S210, control the air conditioner's internal fan speed to 1050 rpm and the air guide vane opening angle to 27.5° to operate in heating mode, and then execute S212.

[0136] S211, Control the air conditioner to exit the drying program, and then execute S219.

[0137] S212. Obtain the ambient temperature T1 and ambient humidity H1 within the area where the air conditioner operates, and then execute S213.

[0138] S213. Determine the relative values ​​of ambient temperature T1 and 24℃, and simultaneously determine the relative values ​​of ambient humidity H1 and 60%rh.

[0139] If T1 > 24℃ and H1 > 60%rh, then execute S214;

[0140] If T1 > 24℃ and H1 ≤ 60%rh, then execute S215;

[0141] If T1≤24℃ and H1>60%rh, then execute S216;

[0142] If T1≤24℃ and H1≤60%rh, then execute S217.

[0143] S214. Control the air conditioner to run in dehumidification mode for 10 minutes, and then execute S217.

[0144] S215, Control the air conditioner to run in cooling mode for 10 minutes, and then execute S217.

[0145] S216. Determine whether the current internal fan speed and the air guide plate opening angle are at their maximum.

[0146] If so, then execute S217;

[0147] If not, then execute S218.

[0148] S217. Control the air conditioner to operate in heating mode with the current indoor fan speed and air guide vane opening angle, and then return to execute S205.

[0149] S218, control the air conditioner to increase the speed of the indoor fan and the opening angle of the air guide plate to operate in heating mode, and then return to execute S205.

[0150] S219. Control the air conditioner to issue an alarm notification.

[0151] In addition, the present invention also provides an air conditioner including a controller configured to perform the clothes drying control method in the above embodiments.

[0152] Those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, any of the claimed embodiments in the claims of this application can be used in any combination.

[0153] It should be noted that although the detailed steps of the method of this application have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art can combine, split and rearrange the above steps without departing from the basic principles of this application. Such modified technical solutions do not change the basic concept of this application and therefore fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0154] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling clothes drying in an air conditioner, characterized in that, The clothes drying control method includes the following steps: When the air conditioner is running in the initial drying mode, the ambient temperature T1 and ambient humidity H1 in the area where the air conditioner is in operation are obtained; Compare the ambient temperature T1 with the preset ambient temperature X, and simultaneously compare the ambient humidity H1 with the preset ambient humidity Y. Based on different comparison results, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding drying mode; The initial drying mode is the mode in which the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode.

2. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding drying mode based on different comparison results" specifically includes: If T1 > X and H1 > Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the dehumidification and drying mode; If T1 > X and H1 ≤ Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the cooling and drying mode; If T1≤X and H1>Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the first heating and drying mode; If T1≤X and H1≤Y, then control the air conditioner to enter the second heating and drying mode; The dehumidification drying mode controls the air conditioner to first run in dehumidification mode and then in heating mode; the cooling drying mode controls the air conditioner to first run in cooling mode and then in heating mode; the first heating drying mode controls the air conditioner to adjust its setting to run in heating mode; and the second heating drying mode controls the air conditioner to maintain its current setting in heating mode.

3. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "the air conditioner operating in initial drying mode" further includes: Upon receiving the drying command, obtain the humidity H2 of the clothing; The operating level of the air conditioner is determined based on the humidity H2 of the clothing. Adjust the operating parameters of the air conditioner according to the determined operating level.

4. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of "determining the operating level of the air conditioner based on the humidity H2 of the clothing" specifically includes: If H2≥A, then control the air conditioner to operate at the first speed setting; If B≤H2<A, then control the air conditioner to operate at the second speed setting; If C≤H2<B, then control the air conditioner to operate at the third speed setting; If D≤H2<C, then control the air conditioner to operate at the fourth speed setting; Where A is the first preset clothing humidity, B is the second preset clothing humidity, C is the third preset clothing humidity, and D is the fourth preset clothing humidity; A > B > C > D.

5. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operating parameters include the indoor fan speed and the air guide vane opening angle; the step of "adjusting the operating parameters of the air conditioner according to the determined operating level" specifically includes: When the air conditioner is running at the first speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n1 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α1. When the air conditioner is running at the second speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n2 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α2. When the air conditioner is running at the third speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n3 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α3. When the air conditioner is running at the fourth speed, the speed of the indoor fan is adjusted to n4 and the opening angle of the air guide plate is α4. Where n1 is the maximum speed of the internal fan, n4 is the minimum speed of the internal fan; α1 is the maximum opening angle of the air guide plate, α4 is the minimum opening angle of the air guide plate; and n1>n2>n3>n4, α1>α2>α3>α4.

6. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clothes drying control method further includes: If H2 < D, then control the air conditioner to exit the drying program.

7. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, Following the step of "controlling the air conditioner to exit the drying program", the following is also included: Control the air conditioner to issue an alarm message.

8. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Before the step of "obtaining the humidity H2 of the clothing", the following steps are also included: Get the clothing material; Depending on the different fabric materials, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode at the corresponding drying temperature.

9. The clothes drying control method for an air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The step of "controlling the air conditioner to operate in heating mode at a corresponding drying temperature according to the different fabric materials" further includes: If the clothing is made of synthetic fiber, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode with the first drying temperature M as the set temperature. If the clothing material is natural fiber material, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in heating mode with the second drying temperature N as the set temperature; Where M > N.

10. An air conditioner, comprising a controller, characterized in that, The controller is configured to perform the clothes drying control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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