Air conditioner self-cleaning control method and device, air conditioner and medium

Abstract

The invention discloses an air conditioner self-cleaning control method and device, an air conditioner and a medium, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the method is applied to the air conditioner, and the method comprises the steps that the operation duration of a self-cleaning function is determined by responding to a received self-cleaning function starting instruction; according to the self-cleaning function operation duration, a self-cleaning function operation mode is selected or determined, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode, so that a user can customize the self-cleaning function operation duration according to actual requirements; according to the self-cleaning function operation duration, the self-cleaning function operation mode matched with the self-cleaning function operation duration is determined, then the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode, a user can judge when self-cleaning of the air conditioner is completed according to the self-cleaning function operation duration, and the use experience of the user can be improved. In addition, through selection of multiple self-cleaning function operation modes, the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a control method, device, air conditioner and medium for self-cleaning of an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The self-cleaning function of existing air conditioners includes several different stages, with a cumulative running time of a long time, often exceeding one or even two hours. This seriously affects the normal use of the air conditioner by users, and the self-cleaning process is difficult to interrupt. Users cannot perceive or anticipate the self-cleaning operation, which easily leads to user complaints.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a solution to improve the user experience of the self-cleaning function of air conditioners.

[0004] The above content is only used to help understand the technical solution of this application and does not represent an admission that the above content is prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide a control method, device, air conditioner and medium for self-cleaning of air conditioners, which aims to improve the user experience of the self-cleaning function of air conditioners.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a control method for self-cleaning an air conditioner, the method comprising:

[0007] In response to receiving a self-cleaning function start command, determine the duration of the self-cleaning function.

[0008] Based on the self-cleaning function's operating time, select or determine the self-cleaning function's operating mode, and control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function's operating mode.

[0009] In one embodiment, the step of selecting or determining the self-cleaning function operating mode based on the self-cleaning function's runtime includes:

[0010] Determine the time interval in which the self-cleaning function operates, wherein the time interval includes at least one of a first time interval, a second time interval, and a third time interval;

[0011] If the self-cleaning function runs within the first time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a fast self-cleaning mode.

[0012] If the self-cleaning function runs within the second time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in high-temperature self-cleaning mode.

[0013] If the self-cleaning function runs within the third time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in full self-cleaning mode.

[0014] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, and the step of controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the rapid self-cleaning mode includes:

[0015] Entering cooling mode, the indoor unit is controlled to operate at a low fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the indoor unit to frost, thus performing a drying defrosting process;

[0016] Entering heating mode, the outdoor unit is stopped, and the indoor unit is set to high fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit to frost, thus performing air supply or tangential defrosting.

[0017] In one embodiment, the step of controlling the air conditioner to operate in the high-temperature self-cleaning mode includes:

[0018] Enter heating mode and control the indoor unit to run at low fan speed to keep the heat exchanger of the indoor unit at a high temperature.

[0019] In one embodiment, the step of controlling the air conditioner to operate in the comprehensive self-cleaning mode includes:

[0020] Entering cooling mode, the indoor unit is controlled to operate at a low fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the indoor unit to frost, thus performing a drying defrosting process;

[0021] Enter heating mode and control the indoor unit to run at low fan speed to keep the heat exchanger of the indoor unit at a high temperature.

[0022] Maintain heating mode, stop the outdoor unit from operating, and control the indoor unit to run at high fan speed to frost the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit, and perform air supply or tangential defrosting.

[0023] In one embodiment, the time interval further includes a fourth time interval and / or a fifth time interval, and the step of determining the time interval in which the self-cleaning function operates further includes:

[0024] If the self-cleaning function runs within the fourth time interval, the self-cleaning function is turned off, and / or a prompt message indicating insufficient cleaning time is generated.

[0025] If the self-cleaning function runs within the fifth time interval, the self-cleaning function is determined to be in the full self-cleaning mode, and the running time of the cooling mode and / or heating mode in the full self-cleaning mode is adaptively adjusted according to the self-cleaning function running time.

[0026] In one embodiment, the step of responding to receiving the self-cleaning function activation command further includes:

[0027] The self-cleaning function operation mode is determined according to the self-cleaning function start command, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

[0028] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a self-cleaning control device for an air conditioner, the device being applied to an air conditioner and comprising:

[0029] The response module is used to determine the runtime of the self-cleaning function in response to receiving the self-cleaning function start command;

[0030] The control module is used to select or determine the self-cleaning function operation mode based on the self-cleaning function's runtime, and control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

[0031] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes an air conditioner comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the computer program being configured to implement the steps of the self-cleaning control method for the air conditioner as described above.

[0032] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a storage medium, which is a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the self-cleaning control method for air conditioners as described above.

[0033] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the self-cleaning control method for air conditioners as described above.

[0034] One or more technical solutions proposed in this application have at least the following technical effects:

[0035] In response to a received self-cleaning function activation command, the self-cleaning function's runtime is determined. Based on this runtime, a self-cleaning function operating mode is selected or determined, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to this mode. Users can customize the self-cleaning function's runtime according to their actual needs, determine a suitable self-cleaning function operating mode based on the runtime, and then control the air conditioner to operate according to that mode. Users can determine when the air conditioner's self-cleaning process is complete based on the runtime, thus improving the user experience. Furthermore, selecting from multiple self-cleaning function operating modes can effectively improve the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the self-cleaning control method for an air conditioner according to this application;

[0039] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating Embodiment 2 of the self-cleaning control method for air conditioners in this application;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the judgment process according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating Embodiment 3 of the control method for self-cleaning air conditioners in this application;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of the self-cleaning control device for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the equipment structure of the hardware operating environment involved in the air conditioner self-cleaning control method in the embodiments of this application.

[0044] The purpose, features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0045] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0046] To better understand the technical solution of this application, a detailed description will be provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0047] The main solution of this application embodiment is as follows: Upon receiving a self-cleaning function start command, the self-cleaning function runtime is determined; based on the self-cleaning function runtime, a self-cleaning function operating mode is selected or determined, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the self-cleaning function operating mode. Users can customize the self-cleaning function runtime according to their actual needs, determine a corresponding self-cleaning function operating mode based on the runtime, and then control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operating mode. Users can determine when the air conditioner's self-cleaning is complete based on the self-cleaning function runtime, which helps improve the user experience. Furthermore, by selecting multiple self-cleaning function operating modes, the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function can be effectively improved.

[0048] In existing technologies, the self-cleaning function of air conditioners includes several different stages, with a relatively long cumulative operating time. Users cannot perceive or anticipate the self-cleaning action, which can easily lead to user complaints. This application proposes three self-cleaning modes, providing intelligent feedback on reasonable self-cleaning methods within different time ranges, such as half an hour / one hour / one and a half hours / two hours. This more humanely addresses user needs and allows for customizable time settings, creating interaction between the air conditioner and the user, enabling user-controlled self-cleaning response.

[0049] This application proposes a solution that, by controlling different stages of the self-cleaning process, forms a personalized and customizable time operation mode, reducing unnecessary self-cleaning function runtime and helping to improve the utilization rate of the air conditioner's self-cleaning function.

[0050] In this embodiment, for ease of description, the self-cleaning control device of the air conditioner will be used as the main execution subject in the following description.

[0051] It should be noted that the executing entity in this embodiment can be a computing service device with data processing, network communication, and program execution functions, such as a tablet computer, personal computer, or mobile phone, or an electronic device capable of performing the above functions, such as a self-cleaning control device for an air conditioner. The following description uses a self-cleaning control device for an air conditioner as an example to illustrate this embodiment and the subsequent embodiments.

[0052] Based on this, the embodiments of this application provide a control method for the self-cleaning of an air conditioner, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the self-cleaning control method for air conditioners according to this application.

[0053] In this embodiment, the self-cleaning control method for the air conditioner includes steps S10 to S20:

[0054] Step S10: In response to receiving the self-cleaning function start command, determine the self-cleaning function runtime;

[0055] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the air conditioner's self-cleaning function can be activated by the user through the air conditioner's control panel and / or remote control, or the air conditioner can automatically activate the self-cleaning function based on at least one of the user's usage habits, preset timed tasks, and the degree of pollution of the air conditioner.

[0056] Optionally, during the self-cleaning function of the air conditioner, users can customize the running time of the self-cleaning function according to their usage needs. For example, if it has been a long time since the last self-cleaning of the air conditioner, and the user believes that the air conditioner needs a more thorough cleaning, then a longer self-cleaning function running time can be set. If the air conditioner needs to be used in a short period of time, the user can set the self-cleaning function running time according to the interval before the next use.

[0057] Optionally, during the activation of the air conditioner's self-cleaning function, the air conditioner can automatically set the self-cleaning function's runtime based on at least one of the following: user habits, preset timed tasks, and the degree of pollution of the air conditioner. For example, by collecting data such as the air conditioner's running time and self-cleaning time to gather user habits, a self-cleaning plan can be developed based on these habits. This plan may include the activation timing and / or runtime of the self-cleaning function, which can be fed back to the user through associated devices for confirmation or awareness. Optionally, the user and / or the system can set timed tasks for the air conditioner's self-cleaning according to actual needs, such as performing a quick self-cleaning and / or high-temperature self-cleaning once a week, or a full self-cleaning once a month. Optionally, the user and / or the system can further determine the specific activation timing and / or runtime of the self-cleaning function based on the degree of pollution of the air conditioner.

[0058] Step S20: Select or determine the self-cleaning function operation mode according to the self-cleaning function operation duration, and control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

[0059] Furthermore, after the air conditioner starts its self-cleaning function, the self-cleaning function operation mode can be selected or determined based on the determined self-cleaning function running time, or the self-cleaning function operation mode can be directly determined based on the user's selection, thereby controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the determined self-cleaning function operation mode.

[0060] Optionally, the self-cleaning function operation mode in the embodiments of this application includes at least one of a rapid self-cleaning mode, a high-temperature self-cleaning mode, and a comprehensive self-cleaning mode.

[0061] Optionally, the rapid self-cleaning mode mainly achieves self-cleaning of both indoor and outdoor heat exchangers in a short time through frosting and defrosting; the high-temperature self-cleaning mode uses the air conditioner to operate in heating mode and controls it to keep the indoor unit heat exchanger at a high temperature to achieve a high-temperature sterilization effect; the comprehensive self-cleaning mode combines the rapid self-cleaning and high-temperature self-cleaning methods to achieve a comprehensive and powerful cleaning effect, and this mode has a longer operating time.

[0062] Optionally, the step of responding to receiving the self-cleaning function activation command further includes:

[0063] The self-cleaning function operation mode is determined according to the self-cleaning function start command, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

[0064] Optionally, in this embodiment, the user can directly select a self-cleaning mode. If the user selects a quick self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to cooling mode, and the indoor unit operates at an ultra-low fan speed, causing the indoor unit heat exchanger to frost and then perform drying defrosting. Then, it switches to heating mode, controlling the outdoor unit fan to stop running while the indoor unit operates at a high fan speed, causing the outdoor unit heat exchanger to frost and then perform air supply or tangential defrosting. If the user selects a high-temperature self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to heating mode, and the indoor fan remains at a low fan speed, causing the indoor unit heat exchanger to maintain a high temperature. If the user selects a full self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to cooling mode, and the indoor unit operates at an ultra-low fan speed, causing the indoor unit heat exchanger to frost and then perform drying defrosting. Then, it switches to heating mode, and the indoor fan remains at a low fan speed, causing the indoor unit heat exchanger to maintain a high temperature. In the heating mode, the outdoor unit fan stops running while the indoor unit operates at a high fan speed, causing the outdoor unit heat exchanger to frost and then perform air supply or tangential defrosting.

[0065] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the user can set the self-cleaning function running time. Based on the self-cleaning function running time, the air conditioner can select or determine the corresponding self-cleaning function operating mode and control the air conditioner to operate according to the corresponding self-cleaning function operating mode.

[0066] This embodiment, through the above-described scheme, specifically determines the self-cleaning function's runtime duration in response to a received self-cleaning function activation command; based on the self-cleaning function's runtime duration, it selects or determines the self-cleaning function's operating mode and controls the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function's operating mode. Users can customize the self-cleaning function's runtime duration according to their actual needs, determine a corresponding self-cleaning function operating mode based on the runtime duration, and then control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function's operating mode. Users can determine when the air conditioner's self-cleaning is complete based on the self-cleaning function's runtime duration, which helps improve the user experience. Furthermore, by selecting multiple self-cleaning function operating modes, the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function can be effectively improved.

[0067] Based on the first embodiment of this application, a second embodiment of this application is proposed. In this second embodiment, content that is the same as or similar to that in the first embodiment described above can be referred to the above description and will not be repeated hereafter. Based on this, please refer to... Figure 2 Step S20 also includes steps S201 to S204:

[0068] Step S201: Determine the time interval in which the self-cleaning function runs, wherein the time interval includes at least one of a first time interval, a second time interval, and a third time interval;

[0069] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the judgment process according to the second embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the runtime of the self-cleaning function is denoted as T, and the minimum runtime of the self-cleaning function in the fast self-cleaning mode is denoted as T0. min1 The minimum self-cleaning runtime in high-temperature self-cleaning mode is denoted as T. min2 Let T be the minimum self-cleaning runtime in full self-cleaning mode. min3 The maximum self-cleaning runtime in the fast self-cleaning mode is denoted as T. max1 The maximum self-cleaning runtime in high-temperature self-cleaning mode is denoted as T. max2 The maximum self-cleaning runtime in full self-cleaning mode is denoted as T. max3 .

[0070] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, T min1 With T max1 The time range between T and T is taken as the first time interval. min2 With T max2 The time range between T and T is used as the second time interval. min3 With T max3 The time range between these points is considered the third time interval.

[0071] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, for T min1 T min2 And T min3 The recommended values ​​given are 30 min, 35 min, and 80 min, for T max1 T max2 And T max3 The recommended values ​​given are 35 min, 80 min, and 120 min. In other embodiments, T can be determined according to the actual situation. min1 T min2 T min3 T max1 T max2 And T max3 The value of is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0072] Step S202: If the self-cleaning function runs within the first time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a fast self-cleaning mode.

[0073] Optionally, if the self-cleaning function's runtime T falls within the first time interval, for example, T is 33 minutes, T min1 <T<T max1 If so, the self-cleaning function is determined to operate in a fast self-cleaning mode.

[0074] Optionally, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, and the steps of controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the rapid self-cleaning mode include:

[0075] Entering cooling mode, the indoor unit is controlled to operate at a low fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the indoor unit to frost, thus performing a drying defrosting process;

[0076] Entering heating mode, the outdoor unit is stopped, and the indoor unit is set to high fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit to frost, thus performing air supply or tangential defrosting.

[0077] Optionally, if the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a fast self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to a cooling mode and the indoor unit operates at an ultra-low fan speed, causing the indoor unit heat exchanger to frost and then perform drying defrosting; then it switches to a heating mode, controlling the outdoor unit fan to stop running while the indoor unit operates at a high fan speed, causing the outdoor unit heat exchanger to frost and then perform air supply or tangential defrosting.

[0078] Step S203: If the self-cleaning function runs within the second time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in high-temperature self-cleaning mode.

[0079] Optionally, if the self-cleaning function's runtime T falls within the second time interval, for example, T is 60 minutes, Tmin2 <T<T max2 If so, the self-cleaning function is determined to operate in high-temperature self-cleaning mode.

[0080] Optionally, the step of controlling the air conditioner to operate in the high-temperature self-cleaning mode includes:

[0081] Enter heating mode and control the indoor unit to run at low fan speed to keep the heat exchanger of the indoor unit at a high temperature.

[0082] Optionally, if the self-cleaning function is determined to be operating in a high-temperature self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to heating mode, and the indoor fan operates at a low speed, causing the indoor unit heat exchanger to maintain a high temperature, thereby achieving high-temperature sterilization.

[0083] Step S204: If the self-cleaning function runs within the third time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in full self-cleaning mode.

[0084] Optionally, if the self-cleaning function's runtime T falls within a third time interval, for example, T is 100 minutes, T min3 <T<T max3 If so, the self-cleaning function is determined to operate in high-temperature self-cleaning mode.

[0085] Optionally, the step of controlling the air conditioner to operate in the comprehensive self-cleaning mode includes:

[0086] Entering cooling mode, the indoor unit is controlled to operate at a low fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the indoor unit to frost, thus performing a drying defrosting process;

[0087] Enter heating mode and control the indoor unit to run at low fan speed to keep the heat exchanger of the indoor unit at a high temperature.

[0088] Maintain heating mode, stop the outdoor unit from operating, and control the indoor unit to run at high fan speed to frost the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit, and perform air supply or tangential defrosting.

[0089] Optionally, if the self-cleaning function is determined to be in full self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to cooling mode, and the indoor unit operates at an ultra-low fan speed to induce frost formation on the indoor unit heat exchanger, followed by drying and defrosting. Then, it switches to heating mode, with the indoor fan operating at a low fan speed to maintain a high temperature for the indoor unit heat exchanger. In heating mode, the outdoor unit fan stops operating while the indoor unit operates at a high fan speed, inducing frost formation on the outdoor unit heat exchanger and then performing either forced airflow or tangential defrosting. In full self-cleaning mode, the air conditioner switches to cooling mode, and the indoor unit operates at an ultra-low fan speed to induce frost formation on the indoor unit heat exchanger, followed by drying and defrosting. Then, it switches to heating mode, with the indoor fan operating at a low fan speed to maintain a high temperature for the indoor unit heat exchanger. In heating mode, the outdoor unit fan stops operating while the indoor unit operates at a high fan speed, inducing frost formation on the outdoor unit heat exchanger and then performing either forced airflow or tangential defrosting.

[0090] This embodiment, through the above-described scheme, specifically determines the time interval in which the self-cleaning function operates. This time interval includes at least one of a first time interval, a second time interval, and a third time interval. If the self-cleaning function's operating time falls within the first time interval, the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a fast self-cleaning mode. If the self-cleaning function's operating time falls within the second time interval, the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a high-temperature self-cleaning mode. If the self-cleaning function's operating time falls within the third time interval, the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a full self-cleaning mode. Users can customize the self-cleaning function's operating time according to their actual needs, determine the appropriate self-cleaning function operating mode based on the operating time, and then control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function's operating mode. Users can determine when the air conditioner's self-cleaning is complete based on the self-cleaning function's operating time, which helps improve the user experience. Furthermore, by selecting multiple self-cleaning function operating modes, the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function can be effectively improved.

[0091] Based on any of the above embodiments of this application, a third embodiment of this application is proposed. In this third embodiment, content that is the same as or similar to any of the above embodiments can be referred to the above description, and will not be repeated hereafter. Based on this, please refer to... Figure 4 Step S20 further includes steps S205 and / or S206:

[0092] Step S205: If the self-cleaning function runs within the fourth time interval, then the self-cleaning function is turned off, and / or a prompt message indicating insufficient cleaning time is generated.

[0093] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, less than T min1 (i.e., 0-T) min1The time range between these intervals is designated as the fourth time interval. Optionally, if the self-cleaning function's runtime T falls within the fourth time interval, for example, T is 10 minutes, then 0 < T < T min1 If the self-cleaning function cannot be executed due to insufficient runtime, it needs to be turned off, and / or, relevant prompts such as "Insufficient self-cleaning function runtime, please reset the self-cleaning function runtime" are generated so that users know the reason why the self-cleaning function cannot be executed, and then restart the air conditioner's self-cleaning function by adjusting the self-cleaning function runtime.

[0094] Step S206: If the self-cleaning function's runtime is within the fifth time interval, then the self-cleaning function's operating mode is determined to be the full self-cleaning mode, and the runtime of the cooling mode and / or heating mode in the full self-cleaning mode is adaptively adjusted according to the self-cleaning function's runtime.

[0095] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the value greater than T is... max3 The time range is designated as the fifth time interval. Optionally, if the self-cleaning function's runtime T falls within the fifth time interval, for example, T is 150 minutes, then T > T5. max3 It has a relatively sufficient self-cleaning operation time, and the duration of rapid self-cleaning and / or high-temperature self-cleaning can be appropriately extended according to actual needs during comprehensive self-cleaning, so as to achieve the effects of high-temperature sterilization and / or dust removal of the air conditioner, and further realize the comprehensive self-cleaning of the air conditioner.

[0096] In this embodiment, the self-cleaning function is turned off if its runtime is within the fourth time interval, and / or a prompt message indicating insufficient cleaning time is generated, allowing the user to promptly understand the reason why the self-cleaning function cannot be performed. The user can then restart the air conditioner's self-cleaning function by adjusting its runtime. If the self-cleaning function runtime is within the fifth time interval, the self-cleaning function is determined to operate in the full self-cleaning mode. The runtime of the cooling mode and / or heating mode within the full self-cleaning mode is adaptively adjusted based on the self-cleaning function runtime, achieving high-temperature sterilization and / or dust removal effects, thus significantly improving the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function.

[0097] It should be noted that the above examples are only for understanding this application and do not constitute a limitation on the self-cleaning control method of the air conditioner in this application. Any simple modifications based on this technical concept are within the protection scope of this application.

[0098] This application also provides a control device for self-cleaning of an air conditioner; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 5 The self-cleaning control device for the air conditioner is applied to the air conditioner and includes:

[0099] The response module is used to determine the runtime of the self-cleaning function in response to receiving the self-cleaning function start command;

[0100] The control module is used to select or determine the self-cleaning function operation mode based on the self-cleaning function's runtime, and control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

[0101] The air conditioner self-cleaning control device provided in this application adopts the air conditioner self-cleaning control method in the above embodiments, which can solve the technical problem of air conditioner self-cleaning control. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the air conditioner self-cleaning control device provided in this application are the same as the beneficial effects of the air conditioner self-cleaning control method provided in the above embodiments, and other technical features in the air conditioner self-cleaning control device are the same as the features disclosed in the methods of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0102] This application provides an air conditioner, which includes: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, the instructions being executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the air conditioner self-cleaning control method of the above embodiment 1.

[0103] The following is for reference. Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a structural schematic of an air conditioner suitable for implementing embodiments of this application. The air conditioner in these embodiments may include, but is not limited to, mobile terminals such as mobile phones, laptops, digital broadcast receivers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), PADs (Portable Application Descriptions), PMPs (Portable Media Players), in-vehicle terminals (e.g., in-vehicle navigation terminals), and fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers. Figure 6 The air conditioner shown is merely an example and should not be construed as limiting the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments of this application.

[0104] like Figure 6As shown, the air conditioner may include a processing device 1001 (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processor, etc.) that can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 1002 or a program loaded from a storage device 1003 into a random access memory (RAM) 1004. The RAM 1004 also stores various programs and data required for the operation of the air conditioner. The processing device 1001, ROM 1002, and RAM 1004 are interconnected via a bus 1005. An input / output (I / O) interface 1006 is also connected to the bus. Typically, the following systems can be connected to the I / O interface 1006: input devices 1007 including, for example, a touchscreen, touchpad, keyboard, mouse, image sensor, microphone, accelerometer, gyroscope, etc.; output devices 1008 including, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), speaker, vibrator, etc.; storage devices 1003 including, for example, magnetic tape, hard disk, etc.; and communication devices 1009. The communication device 1009 allows the air conditioner to communicate wirelessly or wiredly with other devices to exchange data. Although the figure shows an air conditioner with various systems, it should be understood that it is not required to implement or have all of the systems shown. More or fewer systems may be implemented alternatively.

[0105] Specifically, according to the embodiments disclosed in this application, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments disclosed in this application include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via a communication device, or installed from storage device 1003, or installed from ROM 1002. When the computer program is executed by processing device 1001, it performs the functions defined in the methods of the embodiments disclosed in this application.

[0106] The air conditioner provided in this application, employing the self-cleaning control method of the air conditioner in the above embodiments, can solve the technical problem of controlling the self-cleaning of air conditioners. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided in this application are the same as those of the self-cleaning control method of the air conditioner provided in the above embodiments, and other technical features of this air conditioner are the same as those disclosed in the method of the previous embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0107] It should be understood that the various parts disclosed in this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0108] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

[0109] This application provides a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program instructions (i.e., a computer program) stored thereon, the computer-readable program instructions being used to execute the air conditioner self-cleaning control method in the above embodiments.

[0110] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this application may be, for example, a USB flash drive, but is not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, system, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable storage medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wires, optical cables, RF (Radio Frequency), etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0111] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be included in the air conditioner; or it may exist independently and not be installed in the air conditioner.

[0112] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium carries one or more programs. When these programs are executed by the air conditioner, the air conditioner: in response to receiving a self-cleaning function start command, determines the self-cleaning function runtime; based on the self-cleaning function runtime, selects or determines a self-cleaning function operating mode, and controls the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operating mode. Users can customize the self-cleaning function runtime according to their actual needs, determine a corresponding self-cleaning function operating mode based on the runtime, and then control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operating mode. Users can determine when the air conditioner's self-cleaning is complete based on the self-cleaning function runtime, which helps improve the user experience. Furthermore, by selecting multiple self-cleaning function operating modes, the utilization rate of the self-cleaning function can be effectively improved.

[0113] Computer program code for performing the operations of this application can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0114] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0115] The modules described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented in software or hardware. The names of the modules do not necessarily limit the functionality of the unit itself.

[0116] The readable storage medium provided in this application is a computer-readable storage medium that stores computer-readable program instructions (i.e., a computer program) for executing the above-described air conditioner self-cleaning control method, thereby solving the technical problem of air conditioner self-cleaning control. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the computer-readable storage medium provided in this application are the same as the beneficial effects of the air conditioner self-cleaning control method provided in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0117] This application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the self-cleaning control method for an air conditioner as described above.

[0118] The computer program product provided in this application can solve the technical problem of controlling the self-cleaning of air conditioners. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the computer program product provided in this application are the same as the beneficial effects of the self-cleaning control method for air conditioners provided in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0119] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. All equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of this application and using the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The method is applied to an air conditioner and includes: In response to receiving a self-cleaning function start command, determine the duration of the self-cleaning function. Based on the self-cleaning function's operating time, select or determine the self-cleaning function's operating mode, and control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function's operating mode.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of selecting or determining the self-cleaning function operating mode based on the self-cleaning function's runtime includes: Determine the time interval in which the self-cleaning function operates, wherein the time interval includes at least one of a first time interval, a second time interval, and a third time interval; If the self-cleaning function runs within the first time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in a fast self-cleaning mode. If the self-cleaning function runs within the second time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in high-temperature self-cleaning mode. If the self-cleaning function runs within the third time interval, then the self-cleaning function is determined to be in full self-cleaning mode.

3. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, and the steps for controlling the air conditioner to operate in the rapid self-cleaning mode include: Entering cooling mode, the indoor unit is controlled to operate at a low fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the indoor unit to frost, thus performing a drying defrosting process; Entering heating mode, the outdoor unit is stopped, and the indoor unit is set to high fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit to frost, thus performing air supply or tangential defrosting.

4. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The steps for controlling the air conditioner to operate in the high-temperature self-cleaning mode include: Enter heating mode and control the indoor unit to run at low fan speed to keep the heat exchanger of the indoor unit at a high temperature.

5. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The steps for controlling the air conditioner to operate in the comprehensive self-cleaning mode include: Entering cooling mode, the indoor unit is controlled to operate at a low fan speed to cause the heat exchanger of the indoor unit to frost, thus performing a drying defrosting process; Enter heating mode and control the indoor unit to run at low fan speed to keep the heat exchanger of the indoor unit at a high temperature. Maintain heating mode, stop the outdoor unit from operating, and control the indoor unit to run at high fan speed to frost the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit, and perform air supply or tangential defrosting.

6. The method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The time interval further includes a fourth time interval and / or a fifth time interval, and after the step of determining the time interval in which the self-cleaning function operates, the following is also included: If the self-cleaning function runs within the fourth time interval, the self-cleaning function is turned off, and / or a prompt message indicating insufficient cleaning time is generated. If the self-cleaning function runs within the fifth time interval, the self-cleaning function is determined to be in the full self-cleaning mode, and the running time of the cooling mode and / or heating mode in the full self-cleaning mode is adaptively adjusted according to the self-cleaning function running time.

7. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of responding to receiving the self-cleaning function activation command further includes: The self-cleaning function operation mode is determined according to the self-cleaning function start command, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

8. A self-cleaning control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The device is applied to an air conditioner and includes: The response module is used to determine the runtime of the self-cleaning function in response to receiving the self-cleaning function start command; The control module is used to select or determine the self-cleaning function operation mode based on the self-cleaning function's runtime, and control the air conditioner to operate according to the self-cleaning function operation mode.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the computer program being configured to implement the steps of the self-cleaning control method for the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program is stored on the storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the air conditioner self-cleaning control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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