Embedded air conditioner capable of achieving left-right air inlet and control method of embedded air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to a left-right air inlet embedded air conditioner and a control method thereof. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises an air conditioner room, a machine shell of the air conditioner room comprises a front panel, and an air outlet, a first air inlet and a second air inlet are formed in the front panel and located in the left side and the right side of the air outlet respectively. The control method comprises the steps that the set operation mode and the indoor environment temperature of the air conditioner are obtained; and the air supply direction of the air outlet is controlled according to the set operation mode, and the air inlet amount of the first air inlet and the air inlet amount of the second air inlet are controlled according to the set operation mode and the indoor environment temperature, so that the air conditioner operates in the set operation mode. According to the air conditioner, the air supply direction of the air outlet and the air inlet amount of the left air inlet and the right air inlet are adjusted, the problem that the heat exchange participation degree of indoor air is insufficient due to the single air inlet and outlet form is solved, the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air is improved, the uniformity of the indoor temperature is improved, and then the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an embedded air conditioner with left and right air intakes and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] In the trend of integrated home furnishing, appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers have already been installed as built-in units. Air conditioners, as major living room appliances, also need to follow this trend, allowing floor-standing air conditioner units to be "hidden" within the home environment. Through built-in design, floor-standing air conditioners can be "hidden" in the home environment, not only improving overall aesthetics and enhancing the harmony and comfort of the home, but also optimizing space utilization, thus better meeting the needs of modern families for a simple and clean space. Since built-in air conditioners are obscured by furniture and / or walls on all sides except the front, existing built-in air conditioners typically have both an air inlet and an air outlet on the front to ensure smooth airflow.

[0003] However, currently available built-in air conditioners typically only have one air inlet on the lower front side of the indoor unit and one air outlet on the upper front side of the indoor unit. This single air intake and exhaust method cannot achieve a variety of air delivery functions and can easily lead to uneven indoor temperature due to poor left and right air delivery capabilities. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention proposes an embedded air conditioner with left and right air intake that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems and its control method.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention aims to provide a control method for an air conditioner that enables adjustable left and right air intake, thereby improving indoor temperature uniformity and enhancing the user experience.

[0006] A further objective of this invention is to ensure the accuracy of air intake regulation, thereby ensuring improved air intake efficiency.

[0007] Another further objective of this invention is to improve the accuracy of adjusting the airflow direction of the air outlet, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0008] The second objective of this invention is to provide an air conditioner using the above-described control method to improve the user experience.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention specifically provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes an indoor unit, which includes a housing, the housing including a front panel, the front panel having an air outlet and a first air inlet and a second air inlet respectively located on the left and right sides of the air outlet, and the control method includes:

[0010] Obtain the air conditioner's set operating mode and indoor ambient temperature;

[0011] The air outlet direction is controlled according to the set operating mode, and the air intake volume of the first air inlet and the second air inlet are controlled according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, so that the air conditioner operates in the set operating mode.

[0012] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes multiple first air intake fans and multiple second air intake fans. The multiple first air intake fans are located at the first air inlet to regulate the airflow through the first air inlet, and the multiple second air intake fans are located at the second air inlet to regulate the airflow through the second air inlet. Each air intake fan guides the airflow within its designated area into the unit casing.

[0013] The air intake volume of the first air inlet and the air intake volume of the second air inlet are controlled according to the set operating mode and indoor ambient temperature, including:

[0014] The target heat exchange area of ​​the air conditioner is determined based on the set operating mode and indoor ambient temperature.

[0015] Start the air intake fan located in the target heat exchange area to control the air intake volume of the first air inlet and the air intake volume of the second air inlet.

[0016] Furthermore, the target heat exchange area is at least one of multiple sub-regions spatially divided based on the orientation of the indoor air conditioning unit, and the indoor ambient temperature includes the temperatures within these sub-regions; and

[0017] Based on the set operating mode and indoor ambient temperature, the target heat exchange area is determined to include:

[0018] Determine the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner based on the set operating mode;

[0019] Determine whether the temperature difference between the temperature in each sub-region within the target heat exchange direction and the set temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold.

[0020] If so, the sub-region with a difference greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold is determined as the target heat exchange region.

[0021] Furthermore, the operating modes include direct blowing mode, left-blowing mode, and right-blowing mode; and

[0022] Determining the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner based on the set operating mode includes:

[0023] When the operating mode is set to front-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined to be the front left and front right of the indoor unit.

[0024] With the operating mode set to left-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined to be the front left of the indoor unit; and

[0025] When the operating mode is set to right-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined to be the front right side of the indoor unit.

[0026] Furthermore, both the first air inlet and the second air inlet are rectangular openings extending vertically, and multiple first air inlet fans are spaced apart vertically at the first air inlet, and second air inlet fans are spaced apart vertically at the second air inlet.

[0027] The multiple sub-regions include: the upper left and lower left areas of the indoor unit located to the left front of the air conditioner's indoor unit, and the upper right and lower right areas of the indoor unit located to the left front of the air conditioner's indoor unit; and

[0028] Starting the intake fan located within the target heat exchange area includes:

[0029] If the target heat exchange area includes the upper left area of ​​the room, start at least one first air inlet fan located above the first air inlet;

[0030] If the target heat exchange area includes the lower left area of ​​the room, at least one first air intake fan located below the first air inlet is activated.

[0031] If the target heat exchange area includes the upper right side of the room, start at least one second air inlet fan located above the second air inlet.

[0032] If the target heat exchange area includes the lower right side of the room, start at least one second air intake fan located below the second air intake.

[0033] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a first air inlet cover and a second air inlet cover, which are configured to be located in front of the air outlet when open, so as to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet; and

[0034] Controlling the airflow direction of the air outlet according to the set operating mode includes:

[0035] The rotation direction of the first and second air inlet covers is controlled according to the set operating mode.

[0036] Furthermore, controlling the rotation direction of the first and second air inlet covers according to the set operating mode includes:

[0037] When the operating mode is set to front blowing mode, the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are rotated to a position perpendicular to the front panel so that the airflow from the air outlet flows forward.

[0038] When the operating mode is set to left-blowing mode, the first and second air inlet covers are rotated to the left to direct the airflow from the outlet to the left front; and

[0039] When the operating mode is set to right-blowing mode, the first and second air inlet covers are rotated to the right so that the airflow from the outlet flows to the right front.

[0040] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0041] An air conditioning indoor unit includes a casing, the casing including a front panel, the front panel having an air outlet and a first air inlet and a second air inlet located on the left and right sides of the air outlet, respectively; and

[0042] The system includes a processing module and a storage module. The storage module stores a machine-executable program. When the machine-executable program is executed by the processing module, it is used to implement any of the control methods mentioned above.

[0043] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes:

[0044] First air inlet cover and second air inlet cover, configured to be located in front of the air outlet when open, so as to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet.

[0045] Multiple first air intake fans are installed at the first air intake to regulate the air volume entering the first air intake; and

[0046] Multiple secondary air intake fans are installed at the secondary air intake to regulate the air intake volume of the secondary air intake.

[0047] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes:

[0048] A first temperature detection device and a second temperature detection device are vertically spaced apart at the first air inlet. The first temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the upper left area of ​​the room, and the second temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the lower left area of ​​the room.

[0049] The third and fourth temperature detection devices are vertically spaced at the second air inlet. The third temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the upper right area of ​​the room, and the fourth temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the lower right area of ​​the room.

[0050] Furthermore, both the first and second air inlets are rectangular openings extending vertically; and

[0051] Multiple first air intake fans are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the first air intake, and second air intake fans are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the second air intake.

[0052] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is placed inside the cavity that houses the household appliance.

[0053] The air conditioner control method of the present invention includes an indoor unit casing comprising a front panel. The front panel has an air outlet and a first air inlet and a second air inlet located on the left and right sides of the air outlet, respectively, thus forming a left-right air intake and center air outlet configuration where air can enter from both sides of the air outlet. Furthermore, the air conditioner control method of the present invention acquires the set operating mode of the air conditioner and the indoor ambient temperature, controls the airflow direction of the air outlet according to the set operating mode, and controls the air intake volume of the first and second air inlets according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, so that the air conditioner operates in the set operating mode, thereby forming an adjustable air intake and exhaust configuration. By setting a left-right air intake and exhaust configuration, the present invention effectively avoids the problem of poor airflow that easily occurs in a bottom-only air intake configuration. Meanwhile, in the air conditioning control method of the present invention, both the air outlet direction and the air inlet direction of the air conditioner can be adjusted, which avoids the problem of insufficient heat exchange of indoor air caused by setting a single air inlet on one side of the air outlet, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of indoor air, improving the uniformity of indoor temperature, and thus improving the user experience.

[0054] Furthermore, in the air conditioning control method of the present invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner may also be provided with a plurality of first air intake fans and a plurality of second air intake fans. The plurality of first air intake fans are located at the first air inlet and are used to adjust the air intake volume of the first air inlet. The plurality of second air intake fans are located at the second air inlet and are used to adjust the air intake volume of the second air inlet. Each air intake fan is used to guide the airflow in its area into the casing, thereby realizing the control of whether air enters the first air inlet and the second air inlet and the adjustment of the air intake volume of the first air inlet and the second air inlet. Furthermore, the air conditioning control method of the present invention determines the target heat exchange area of ​​the air conditioner according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, and starts the air intake fan located in the target heat exchange area to control the air intake volume of the first air intake and the second air intake. This achieves effective control of the air intake volume of the first air intake and the second air intake, greatly improving the accuracy and convenience of controlling whether air enters the first air intake and the second air intake and adjusting the air intake volume of the first air intake and the second air intake. This improves the overall air intake efficiency of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and further improves the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0055] Furthermore, in the air conditioner control method of the present invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner may further include a first air inlet cover and a second air inlet cover. The first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are configured to be located in front of the air outlet in the open state to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet. Thus, the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover can separate the space in front of the air outlet from the space in front of the first air inlet and the space in front of the second air inlet, allowing the airflow in the space in front of the first air inlet and the space in front of the second air inlet to enter the air inlet cavity in an orderly and sequential manner, without being disturbed by the airflow from the air outlet, thereby improving the smoothness of airflow. In addition, the air conditioner control method of the present invention, by controlling the rotation direction of the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover according to a set operating mode, achieves effective control of the airflow direction of the air outlet, improves the accuracy of adjusting the airflow direction of the air outlet, increases the airflow head of the air outlet, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0056] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0057] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0058] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit in an embedded installation state according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are in the closed position;

[0059] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit in direct-blowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit in left-blowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit in right-blowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 8 This is a control flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0066] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0067] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit in an embedded installation state according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are in the closed position. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit in direct-blowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit in left-blowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit in right-blowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner in this embodiment of the invention can be embedded in a household appliance 2. Specifically, the indoor unit 1 is placed inside the receiving cavity (not shown in the figure) of the household appliance 2. It should be noted that the indoor unit 1 is installed and fixed in the household appliance 2 and connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner through a refrigerant pipe, ensuring the stable operation of the air conditioning system and efficient cooling or heating effect. In addition, the household appliance 2 can be a freestanding piece of furniture, a set of integrated furniture, or furniture integrated with the building. The indoor unit 1 is embedded in the household appliance 2, and the indoor unit 1 is completely accommodated inside the household appliance 2, which improves the space utilization of the user's room and makes the air conditioner perfectly integrated with the home environment, enhancing the overall aesthetics.

[0069] In one specific embodiment, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is placed within the receiving cavity of the household appliance 2, and the front panel 11 of the casing 10 and the front panel 21 of the household appliance 2 are located on the same plane. After the indoor unit 1 is embedded in the household appliance 2, only the front panel 11 of the indoor unit is visible from the outside of the household appliance 2. Therefore, setting the front panel 11 of the indoor unit 1 to be on the same plane as the front panel 21 of the household appliance 2 not only improves the overall aesthetics of the home environment but also reduces visual obstruction.

[0070] Specifically, the front panel 11 can use materials and colors that match the household appliance 2 to coordinate with the overall home style, making the air conditioner a part of the home environment, further enhancing the overall aesthetics of the home environment, and thus improving the user experience.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner in this embodiment of the invention generally includes a housing 10.

[0072] The casing 10 includes a front panel 11, on which an air outlet 12 and a first air inlet 13 and a second air inlet 14 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the air outlet 12. The air outlet 12 is used to discharge the regulated airflow inside the casing 10 to the indoor environment to regulate the indoor air. The regulated airflow can be heat exchange airflow, humidification airflow, water washing airflow, fresh airflow, etc.

[0073] The air conditioner indoor unit 1 of this embodiment has an air outlet 12 and a first air inlet 13 and a second air inlet 14 located on the left and right sides of the air outlet 12, respectively. This allows indoor airflow to flow into the casing 10 through the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 and out through the air outlet 12, forming a left-right air intake and center air outlet configuration where air can enter from both sides of the air outlet 12. This left-right air intake configuration of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of this embodiment effectively avoids the problem of poor airflow that easily occurs in bottom-intake configurations. Furthermore, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of this embodiment allows air to enter from both sides of the air outlet 12, avoiding the problem of insufficient heat exchange on one side of the room due to a single air inlet on one side of the air outlet 12. This improves the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air, thereby improving the uniformity of the indoor temperature and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner in this embodiment of the invention may further include a first air inlet cover 15, a second air inlet cover 16, and an air outlet cover 17. The first air inlet cover 15 is rotatably disposed at the first air inlet 13 and is used to open or close the first air inlet 13. The second air inlet cover 16 is rotatably disposed at the second air inlet 14 and is used to open or close the second air inlet 14. The air outlet cover 17 is rotatably disposed at the air outlet 12 and is used to open or close the air outlet 12.

[0075] Specifically, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are configured to be located in front of the air outlet 12 in the open state to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet 12.

[0076] Furthermore, both the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are rectangular openings extending vertically. That is, the air outlet 12 can be a rectangular opening with its length parallel to the vertical direction of the front panel 11, and both the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 can be rectangular openings with their length parallel to the horizontal direction of the front panel 11. Correspondingly, the air outlet cover 17, the first air inlet cover 15, and the second air inlet cover 16 can all be rectangular plates with their length parallel to the vertical direction of the front panel 11. Further, the number of first air inlet covers 15, second air inlet covers 16, and air outlet covers 17 can be one or more. In one specific embodiment, multiple first air inlet covers 15 are arranged along the horizontal direction of the front panel 11 at the first air inlet 13, multiple second air inlet covers 16 are arranged along the horizontal direction of the front panel 11 at the second air inlet 14, and multiple air outlet covers 17 are arranged along the horizontal direction of the front panel 11 at the air outlet 12.

[0077] When the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is started, the first air inlet cover 15, the second air inlet cover 16, and the air outlet cover 17 are all open to allow indoor airflow to flow into the casing 10 from the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 and be discharged through the air outlet 12. When the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is not running, the first air inlet cover 15, the second air inlet cover 16, and the air outlet cover 17 are all closed to avoid the problems of unsightly appearance of the front panel 11 and poor safety due to the opening of the first air inlet 13, the second air inlet 14, and the air outlet 12, thereby improving the user experience.

[0078] Furthermore, the first air inlet cover 15, the second air inlet cover 16, and the air outlet cover 17 can all be made of materials and colors that match the household appliance 2, ensuring consistency with the overall home style and allowing the air conditioner's first air inlet 13, second air inlet 14, and air outlet 12 to blend into the overall home environment. Specifically, when the indoor unit of the air conditioner is off, the first air inlet cover 15, the second air inlet cover 16, and the air outlet cover 17, together with the front panel 11, form a full grille appearance, further enhancing the overall aesthetics of the home environment and thus improving the user experience.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are also configured to be located on the front side of the air outlet 12 when in the open state, so as to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet 12. Specifically, when the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is turned on, the air outlet cover 17 is hidden inside the front panel 11, and the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are rotated and folded inward to prevent the air blown out of the middle air outlet 12 from being re-inhaled into the housing 10. At the same time, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 located on both sides of the air outlet 12 can also serve as air outlet guide plates, forming an extended air duct outside the housing 10 body to guide the airflow.

[0080] The indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner of the present invention has a casing 10 including a front panel 11. The front panel 11 has an air outlet 12 and a first air inlet 13 and a second air inlet 14 located on the left and right sides of the air outlet 12, respectively, thereby forming an air inlet and outlet pattern in which air can enter from both the left and right sides of the air outlet 12 and exit from the center. In addition, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner of the present invention is also provided with a first air inlet cover 15 and a second air inlet cover 16. The first air inlet cover 15 is rotatably disposed at the first air inlet 13 for opening or closing the first air inlet 13. The second air inlet cover 16 is rotatably disposed at the second air inlet 14 for opening or closing the second air inlet 14. The first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are also configured to be located in front of the air outlet 12 in the open state to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet 12, thereby forming an air outlet pattern in which the air outlet direction can be adjusted to achieve left and right air outlet.

[0081] Therefore, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner of the present invention can achieve left and right air intake and exhaust, effectively avoiding the problem of poor air intake that is prone to occur in the single-sided air intake. At the same time, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner of the present invention can achieve air intake on both the left and right sides of the air outlet 12, avoiding the problem of insufficient indoor air heat exchange caused by setting a single air inlet on one side of the air outlet 12, improving the heat exchange efficiency of indoor air, thereby improving the uniformity of indoor temperature and thus improving the user experience.

[0082] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rotation axes of both the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are vertically arranged. Specifically, as... Figures 3-5 As shown, the rotation axis of the first air inlet cover 15 is located on the side of the first air inlet 13 adjacent to the air outlet 12, and the rotation axis of the second air inlet cover 16 is located on the side of the second air inlet 14 adjacent to the air outlet 12.

[0083] Therefore, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 can separate the space in front of the air outlet 12 from the space in front of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14, so that the airflow in the space in front of the first air inlet 13 and the airflow in the space in front of the second air inlet 14 can enter the air inlet cavity 110 in an orderly and sequential manner without being disturbed by the airflow flowing out of the air outlet 12, thus improving the smoothness of airflow. In addition, the exhaust airflow can be directly drawn into the casing 10 as little as possible, improving the heat exchange effect and further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0084] Furthermore, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner of the present invention may also include a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is used to drive the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 to rotate respectively, so that the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 respectively have a closed position that closes the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14, a first open position that opens the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 and restricts the airflow from the outlet 12 to flow forward, a second open position that opens the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 and restricts the airflow from the outlet 12 to flow to the left, and a third open position that opens the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 and restricts the airflow from the outlet 12 to flow to the right.

[0085] like Figure 1 As shown, when the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is turned off, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are in the closed position, and the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are simultaneously in the closed state, so as to avoid the problem of the front panel 11 being untidy and the safety of use being poor due to the front being open, thereby improving the user experience.

[0086] like Figure 3 As shown, when the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is started and in direct blowing mode, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are in the first open position, the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are both open, and the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are both located on the front side of the front panel 11 and are set perpendicular to the front panel 11 to guide the airflow from the outlet 12 to flow forward.

[0087] like Figure 4As shown, when the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is started and in the left-blowing mode, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are in the second open position, the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are both open, and the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are both tilted to the left and set on the front side of the front panel 11 to guide the airflow from the outlet 12 to flow to the left front.

[0088] like Figure 5 As shown, when the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is started and in the right-blowing mode, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are in the third open position, the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are both open, and the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 are both tilted to the right and set on the front side of the front panel 11 to guide the airflow from the outlet 12 to flow to the right front.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner may also include multiple swivel blades. These multiple swivel blades are rotatably disposed within the air outlet cavity 120 near the air outlet 12. Figure 2 As shown, multiple louvers are evenly spaced along the vertical direction. The louvers can be rotated in a controlled manner to further adjust the air outlet direction of the air outlet 12. Thus, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner can outlet air in multiple directions, effectively increasing the air outlet range and giving the indoor unit 1 a wide air supply range.

[0090] In one specific embodiment, the rotation axis of the oscillating blades can be set vertically. Therefore, the air outlet 12 can be adjusted left and right, allowing the indoor unit 1 to outlet air forward, left, or right.

[0091] In another specific embodiment, the rotation axis of the oscillating blades can also be set horizontally. Therefore, the air outlet 12 can be adjusted vertically, allowing the indoor unit 1 to outlet air forward, upward, or downward.

[0092] Therefore, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of this embodiment can realize diverse air supply methods, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, both the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 can be flat plates extending vertically. Correspondingly, both the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are rectangular openings extending vertically.

[0094] In this embodiment, the dimensions of the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 in the left-right direction of the front panel 11 are the same as the dimensions of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 in the left-right direction of the front panel 11. Therefore, without affecting the neatness of the appearance, the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 can completely cover the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 respectively when closed, thereby improving safety in use.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dimensions of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 in the left and right directions of the front panel 11 are the same as those of the front panel 11 in the left and right directions, which improves the neatness of the appearance of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 on the front panel 11.

[0096] Furthermore, the dimensions of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 in the left-right direction of the front panel 11 can both be 0.2 to 0.3 times the dimensions of the front panel 11 in the left-right direction. Specifically, the dimensions of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 in the left-right direction of the front panel 11 are both 0.22 to 0.28 times the dimensions of the front panel 11 in the left-right direction. In one specific embodiment, the dimensions of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 in the left-right direction of the front panel 11 are both 0.25 times the dimensions of the front panel 11 in the left-right direction.

[0097] Therefore, the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 can occupy a sufficiently large area on the front panel 11, thereby increasing the air intake area of ​​the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and further improving the overall air intake efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, so as to improve the heat exchange efficiency of indoor air.

[0098] In addition, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dimension of the first air inlet 13 in the vertical direction of the front panel 11 is 1 to 3 times the dimension of the second air inlet 14 in the vertical direction of the front panel 11. Specifically, the dimension of the first air inlet 13 in the vertical direction of the front panel 11 is 2 to 3 times the dimension of the second air inlet 14 in the vertical direction of the front panel 11. In one specific embodiment, the dimension of the first air inlet 13 in the vertical direction of the front panel 11 is 2.5 times the dimension of the second air inlet 14 in the vertical direction of the front panel 11.

[0099] Therefore, the first air inlet 13 located above the air outlet 12 can have a sufficiently large area, effectively ensuring air intake efficiency even when air intake below is obstructed due to ground obstacles. At the same time, more airflow from the upper space of the room can enter the casing 10 for heat exchange, further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air, thereby improving the uniformity of indoor temperature and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0100] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention may further include an air duct component 100 and an air outlet fan 200.

[0101] like Figure 3 As shown, the air duct component 100 is disposed inside the housing 10 near the air outlet 12, dividing the space inside the housing 10 into an air inlet chamber 110 communicating with the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14, and an air outlet chamber 120 communicating with the air outlet 12. The air duct component 100 has multiple openings to allow communication between the air inlet chamber 110 and the air outlet chamber 120. The air outlet fan 200 is located inside the air outlet chamber 120, guiding the airflow in the air inlet chamber 110 into the air outlet chamber 120 and out through the air outlet 12.

[0102] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner may also include a heat exchanger 20, which is disposed on the air duct 100 and located in the air inlet cavity 110, for exchanging heat with the airflow flowing into the air inlet cavity 110. That is, the heat exchanger 20 is located upstream of the air outlet fan 200, and the airflow after heat exchange by the heat exchanger 20 flows into the air outlet cavity 120 under the action of the air outlet fan 200, and is sent out through the air outlet 12 to regulate the indoor temperature.

[0103] The indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner in this embodiment of the invention is provided with an air duct component 100 and an air outlet fan 200. The air duct component 100 is located inside the casing 10 near the air outlet 12, and is used to divide the space inside the casing 10 into an air inlet cavity 110 communicating with the air inlet and an air outlet cavity 120 communicating with the air outlet 12. The air outlet fan 200 is located in the air outlet cavity 120 and is used to guide the airflow in the air inlet cavity 110 into the air outlet cavity 120 and send it out through the air outlet 12. The heat exchanger 20 of the indoor unit 1 is provided on the air duct component 100 and located in the air inlet cavity 110, and is used to exchange heat with the airflow flowing into the air inlet cavity 110. Therefore, the airflow entering the casing 10 from the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 can enter the air inlet cavity 110 and the air outlet cavity 120 in an orderly manner under the guidance of the air duct component 100, which improves the smoothness of airflow. In addition, the airflow can fully contact the heat exchanger 20 in the air inlet cavity 110, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the air inlet and further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the heat exchanger 20 is arranged around a portion of the outer periphery of the outlet fan 200. Specifically, as... Figures 3-5 As shown, the heat exchanger 20 can be a U-shaped plate structure with its opening facing the outlet fan 200, forming a semi-closed annular structure. Therefore, the airflow in the inlet chamber 110 must pass over the surface of the heat exchanger 20 before flowing to the outlet fan 200, ensuring sufficient contact between the airflow in the inlet chamber 110 and the heat exchanger 20. This increases the contact area between the airflow in the inlet chamber 110 and the surface of the heat exchanger 20, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency and enhancing the cooling or heating effect.

[0105] Furthermore, the outlet fan 200 is a cross-flow fan, and its rotation axis is vertically oriented. Therefore, the outlet fan 200 can attract airflow located on its outer periphery, which flows in radially and is then blown out radially. For example... Figures 3-5 As shown, the air inlet cavity 110 is arranged around the outer periphery of the air outlet cavity 120 at least on the left and right sides and at the rear.

[0106] In this embodiment, the heat exchanger 20 is arranged around the outer periphery of the outlet fan 200 away from the air outlet. Under the action of the outlet fan 200, the airflow flowing into the inlet cavity 110 from the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14, after making full contact with the heat exchanger 20, flows into the outlet cavity 120 in the radial direction of the outlet fan 200, and is blown out of the outlet cavity 120 in the radial direction of the outlet fan 200.

[0107] In the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner in this embodiment of the invention, the outlet fan 200 is configured as a cross-flow fan, which reduces the space occupied while ensuring the largest possible air volume, improving the air outlet efficiency and thus improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air. In addition, the heat exchanger 20 is arranged around the outer periphery of the outlet fan 200 away from the air outlet, further ensuring sufficient contact between the airflow in the air inlet cavity 110 and the heat exchanger 20, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency and further improving the cooling or heating effect.

[0108] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the left and right sides and the rear side of the air duct component 100 are spaced apart from the housing 10 to form an air intake channel. Based on this, the spaces on the left and right sides of the air duct component 100 and the spaces on the left and right sides and the rear side of the air duct component 100 inside the housing 10 are connected as a whole, forming part of the air intake cavity 110. That is to say, the air intake cavity 110 is arranged around the outer periphery of the air outlet cavity 120 on the left and right sides and the rear side.

[0109] Therefore, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of this embodiment has sufficient air intake space in the casing 10, thereby ensuring air intake efficiency. Furthermore, the surrounding air intake method improves the heat exchange efficiency between the airflow in the air intake cavity 110 and the heat exchanger 20, thereby further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 and thus improving the user experience.

[0110] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner of the present invention may further include at least one first air intake fan 300 and at least one second air intake fan 400.

[0111] The first air intake fan 300 is located inside the housing 10 near the first air inlet 13, and is used to guide indoor airflow from the first air inlet 13 into the housing 10. The second air intake fan 400 is located inside the housing 10 near the second air inlet 14, and is used to guide indoor airflow from the second air inlet 14 into the housing 10.

[0112] The indoor unit 1 of this invention is equipped with a first air intake fan 300 and a second air intake fan 400. The first air intake fan 300 is positioned inside the casing 10 near the first air inlet 13 to guide indoor airflow from the first air inlet 13 into the casing 10. The second air intake fan 400 is positioned inside the casing 10 near the second air inlet 14 to guide indoor airflow from the second air inlet 14 into the casing 10. Thus, air intake fans are provided at both the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14, greatly improving the air intake efficiency of both air inlets 13 and 14, thereby improving the overall air intake efficiency of the indoor unit 1 and further enhancing the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0113] In some embodiments, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner may include a plurality of first air intake fans 300 and a plurality of second air intake fans 400. The plurality of first air intake fans 300 are disposed at a first air inlet 13 for adjusting the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13. The plurality of second air intake fans 400 are disposed at a second air inlet 14 for adjusting the air intake volume of the second air inlet 14.

[0114] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, multiple first air intake fans 300 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the first air intake 13, and multiple second air intake fans 400 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the second air intake 14. That is, multiple first air intake fans 300 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the front panel 11 at the first air intake 13, and multiple second air intake fans 400 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the front panel 11 at the second air intake 14.

[0115] Therefore, when the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is started, multiple first air intake fans 300 and multiple second air intake fans 400 can be partially turned on as needed to adjust the air intake volume in all directions (up, down, left, and right).

[0116] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner may further include a first temperature detection device 31, a second temperature detection device 32, a third temperature detection device 33, and a fourth temperature detection device 34. Specifically, the first temperature detection device 31 and the second temperature detection device 32 are vertically spaced apart at the first air inlet 13. The third temperature detection device 33 and the fourth temperature detection device 34 are vertically spaced apart at the second air inlet 14. The first temperature detection device 31 is located at the upper part of the first air inlet 13, the second temperature detection device 32 is located at the lower part of the first air inlet 13, the third temperature detection device 33 is located at the upper part of the second air inlet 14, and the fourth temperature detection device 34 is located at the lower part of the second air inlet 14.

[0117] Therefore, the first temperature detection device 31 is used to detect the temperature TL1 in the upper left area of ​​the room, the second temperature detection device 32 is used to detect the temperature TL2 in the lower left area of ​​the room, the third temperature detection device 33 is used to detect the temperature TR1 in the upper right area of ​​the room, and the fourth temperature detection device 34 is used to detect the temperature TR2 in the lower right area of ​​the room.

[0118] Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 As shown, the air conditioner 1 of the present invention may further include a processing module 40 and a storage module 50.

[0119] A collection of at least some functional modules in processing module 40 and storage module 50, used for storing data.

[0120] The storage module 50 and the processing module 40 can form part of the main control board of the air conditioner 1. The processing module 40 can be a central processing unit (CPU) or a digital processing unit (DSP), etc. The storage module 50 is used to store the program executed by the processing module 40. The storage module 50 stores a machine-executable program 51, which, when executed by the processing module 40, is used to implement the control method of the air conditioner 1 according to any of the following embodiments.

[0121] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the present invention also provides a control method for an air conditioner, which generally includes:

[0122] Step S702: Obtain the set operating mode of air conditioner 4 and the indoor ambient temperature. It should be noted that the indoor ambient temperature can be detected and obtained by the first temperature detection device 31, the second temperature detection device 32, the third temperature detection device 33, and the fourth temperature detection device 34.

[0123] In step S704, the air outlet 12 is controlled according to the set operating mode, and the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 are controlled according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, so that the air conditioner 4 operates in the set operating mode.

[0124] The air conditioner 4 control method of this embodiment of the invention obtains the set operating mode of the air conditioner 4 and the indoor ambient temperature, controls the air supply direction of the air outlet 12 according to the set operating mode, and controls the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13 and the air intake volume of the second air inlet 14 according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, so that the air conditioner 4 operates in the set operating mode, thereby forming an air intake and exhaust pattern with adjustable air outlet direction and adjustable air intake direction.

[0125] Meanwhile, in the control method of the air conditioner 4 in this embodiment of the invention, both the air outlet direction and the air inlet direction of the air conditioner 4 can be adjusted, which avoids the problem of insufficient heat exchange of indoor air caused by setting a single air inlet on one side of the air outlet 12, improves the heat exchange efficiency of indoor air, thereby improving the uniformity of indoor temperature and thus improving the user experience.

[0126] In some embodiments, the step of controlling the air supply direction of the air outlet 12 according to the set operating mode in step S704 above may include the following steps: controlling the rotation direction of the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 according to the set operating mode.

[0127] Therefore, the control method of the air conditioner 4 in this embodiment of the invention controls the rotation direction of the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 according to the set operating mode, thereby achieving effective control of the air supply direction of the air outlet 12, improving the accuracy of adjusting the air supply direction of the air outlet 12, increasing the air supply head of the air outlet 12, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0128] In some embodiments, the step of controlling the rotation direction of the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 according to the set operating mode may include the following steps: when the set operating mode is the front blowing mode, controlling the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 to rotate to a position perpendicular to the front panel 11 so that the airflow from the outlet 12 flows forward; when the set operating mode is the left blowing mode, controlling the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 to rotate to the left so that the airflow from the outlet 12 flows to the left front; and when the set operating mode is the right blowing mode, controlling the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 to rotate to the right so that the airflow from the outlet 12 flows to the right front.

[0129] Therefore, the control method of the air conditioner 4 in this embodiment of the invention further improves the accuracy of adjusting the air supply direction of the air outlet 12, thereby further improving the heat exchange efficiency of indoor air.

[0130] In some embodiments, each of the plurality of first air intake fans 300 and the plurality of second air intake fans 400 is used to guide airflow in its area into the casing 10. Accordingly, the step of controlling the air intake volume of the first air intake 13 and the second air intake 14 according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature in step S704 above may include the following steps: determining the target heat exchange area of ​​the air conditioner 4 according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature; starting the air intake fans located in the target heat exchange area to control the air intake volume of the first air intake 13 and the second air intake 14.

[0131] The control method of the air conditioner 4 in this embodiment of the invention determines the target heat exchange area of ​​the air conditioner 4 based on the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, and starts the intake fan located within the target heat exchange area to control the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14. This achieves effective control of the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14. Therefore, the control method of the air conditioner 4 in this embodiment of the invention greatly improves the accuracy and convenience of controlling whether air enters through the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 and adjusting the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14, thereby improving the overall air intake efficiency of the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner, and further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the indoor air.

[0132] In some embodiments, the target heat exchange area can be at least one of multiple sub-regions spatially divided based on the orientation of the indoor unit 1, and the indoor ambient temperature can include the temperatures within the multiple sub-regions. Specifically, the multiple sub-regions can include: an upper left area and a lower left area located to the left front of the indoor unit 1, and an upper right area and a lower right area located to the left front of the indoor unit 1. The indoor ambient temperature can include the temperature TL1 of the upper left area, the temperature TL2 of the lower left area, the temperature TR1 of the upper right area, and the temperature TR2 of the lower right area.

[0133] Accordingly, the steps for determining the target heat exchange area based on the set operating mode and indoor ambient temperature may include the following steps: determining the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner 4 based on the set operating mode; determining whether the temperature difference between each sub-region within the target heat exchange direction and the set temperature is greater than or equal to a preset temperature threshold; if so, determining the sub-region with the difference greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold as the target heat exchange area. It should be noted that both the set temperature T and the preset temperature threshold can be set by the user or preset and stored in the storage module 50.

[0134] For example, the preset temperature threshold is set to 5℃. If the difference between the temperature TL1 detected by the first temperature detection device 31 in the upper left area of ​​the room and the set temperature T, |T-TL1|≥5, then the upper left area of ​​the room is determined to be the target heat exchange area.

[0135] In some embodiments, the set operating mode may include a direct blowing mode, a left-blowing mode, and a right-blowing mode. Accordingly, the step of determining the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner 4 according to the set operating mode may include the following steps: when the set operating mode is a front-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner 4 is determined to be the front left and front right of the air conditioner indoor unit 1; when the set operating mode is a left-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner 4 is determined to be the front left of the air conditioner indoor unit 1; and when the set operating mode is a right-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner 4 is determined to be the front right of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0136] Furthermore, the step of activating the air intake fan located within the target heat exchange area may include the following steps: if the target heat exchange area includes the upper left area of ​​the room, activate at least one first air intake fan 300 located above the first air inlet 13; if the target heat exchange area includes the lower left area of ​​the room, activate at least one first air intake fan 300 located below the first air inlet 13; if the target heat exchange area includes the upper right area of ​​the room, activate at least one second air intake fan 400 located above the second air inlet 14; if the target heat exchange area includes the lower right area of ​​the room, activate at least one second air intake fan 400 located below the second air inlet 14.

[0137] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, eight first air intake fans 300 are evenly spaced vertically at the first air inlet 13, and eight second air intake fans 400 are evenly spaced vertically at the second air inlet 14. When the target heat exchange area includes the upper left area of ​​the room, the four first air intake fans 300 located above the first air inlet 13 are activated.

[0138] Figure 8 This is a control flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control flowchart... Figure 1 Generally, it may include:

[0139] Step S802: Obtain the set operating mode of air conditioner 4 and the indoor ambient temperature.

[0140] Step S804: Control the rotation direction of the first air inlet cover 15 and the second air inlet cover 16 according to the set operating mode.

[0141] Step S806: Determine the target heat exchange direction of air conditioner 4 according to the set operating mode.

[0142] Step S808: Determine whether the difference between the temperature in each sub-region within the target heat exchange direction and the set temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold. If yes, proceed to step S810; otherwise, return to step S802.

[0143] Step S810: Start the air intake fan located within the target heat exchange area. This concludes the process.

[0144] The control method of the air conditioner 4 in this embodiment of the invention obtains the set operating mode of the air conditioner 4 and the indoor ambient temperature, controls the air supply direction of the air outlet 12 according to the set operating mode, and controls the air intake volume of the first air inlet 13 and the second air inlet 14 according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, so that the air conditioner 4 operates in the set operating mode, thereby forming an air intake and exhaust pattern with adjustable air outlet direction and adjustable air intake direction. This avoids the problem of insufficient indoor air heat exchange caused by a single air intake and exhaust pattern, improves the heat exchange efficiency of indoor air, thereby improving the uniformity of indoor temperature and thus improving the user experience.

[0145] Those skilled in the art should understand that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" etc. in the embodiments of the present invention is based on the actual usage posture of the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner. The orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings can be referred to. This is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0146] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically stated, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0147] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein, The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, which includes a housing. The housing includes a front panel, on which an air outlet and a first air inlet and a second air inlet are respectively located on the left and right sides of the air outlet. The control method includes: Obtain the set operating mode of the air conditioner and the indoor ambient temperature; The air outlet direction is controlled according to the set operating mode, and the air intake volume of the first air inlet and the second air inlet are controlled according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, so that the air conditioner operates in the set operating mode.

2. The control method according to claim 1, wherein, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes multiple first air intake fans and multiple second air intake fans. The multiple first air intake fans are disposed at the first air inlet and are used to adjust the air intake volume of the first air inlet. The multiple second air intake fans are disposed at the second air inlet and are used to adjust the air intake volume of the second air inlet. Each air intake fan is used to guide the airflow in its area into the unit casing. Controlling the air intake volume of the first air inlet and the second air inlet according to the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature includes: The target heat exchange area of ​​the air conditioner is determined based on the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature. Start the air intake fan located in the target heat exchange area to control the air intake volume of the first air inlet and the air intake volume of the second air inlet.

3. The control method according to claim 2, wherein, The target heat exchange area is at least one of multiple sub-regions in which the indoor environment is spatially divided based on the orientation of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the indoor environment temperature includes the temperature within the multiple sub-regions. and Based on the set operating mode and the indoor ambient temperature, the target heat exchange area is determined as follows: The target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined according to the set operating mode; Determine whether the temperature difference between the temperature in each sub-region located within the target heat exchange direction and the set temperature is greater than or equal to a preset temperature threshold. If so, the sub-region with the difference greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold is determined as the target heat exchange region.

4. The control method according to claim 3, wherein, The set operating modes include direct blowing mode, left blowing mode, and right blowing mode; and Determining the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner based on the set operating mode includes: When the operating mode is set to front-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined to be the front left and front right of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. When the operating mode is set to left-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined to be the front left of the indoor unit; and When the operating mode is set to right-blowing mode, the target heat exchange direction of the air conditioner is determined to be the front right side of the indoor unit.

5. The control method according to claim 4, wherein, Both the first air inlet and the second air inlet are rectangular openings extending vertically. The plurality of first air inlet fans are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the first air inlet, and the second air inlet fans are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the second air inlet. The plurality of sub-regions include: an upper left-side region and a lower left-side region located in front of the air conditioner indoor unit; and an upper right-side region and a lower right-side region located in front of the air conditioner indoor unit. Starting the air intake fan located within the target heat exchange area includes: If the target heat exchange area includes the upper left area of ​​the room, at least one of the first air intake fans located above the first air inlet is activated. If the target heat exchange area includes the lower left area of ​​the room, at least one of the first air intake fans located below the first air inlet is activated. If the target heat exchange area includes the upper right side area of ​​the room, at least one second air inlet fan located above the second air inlet is activated; If the target heat exchange area includes the lower right side of the room, at least one of the second air intake fans located below the second air inlet is activated.

6. The control method according to claim 1, wherein, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a first air inlet cover and a second air inlet cover. The first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are configured to be located in front of the air outlet when in the open state, so as to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet. and Controlling the airflow direction of the air outlet according to the set operating mode includes: The rotation direction of the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover is controlled according to the set operating mode.

7. The control method according to claim 6, wherein, Controlling the rotation direction of the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover according to the set operating mode includes: When the set operating mode is the front blowing mode, the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are controlled to rotate to a position perpendicular to the front panel so that the airflow from the air outlet flows forward. When the operating mode is set to left-blowing mode, the first and second air inlet covers are rotated to the left to direct the airflow from the outlet to the left front; and When the operating mode is set to right-blowing mode, the first air inlet cover and the second air inlet cover are controlled to rotate to the right so that the airflow from the air outlet flows to the right front.

8. An air conditioner, comprising: An indoor air conditioning unit includes a housing, the housing including a front panel, the front panel having an air outlet and a first air inlet and a second air inlet located on the left and right sides of the air outlet, respectively. as well as The system includes a processing module and a storage module, wherein the storage module stores a machine-executable program, which, when executed by the processing module, is used to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes: A first air inlet cover and a second air inlet cover are configured to be located in front of the air outlet when in the open state, so as to guide the flow direction of the airflow from the air outlet. Multiple first air intake fans are installed at the first air inlet to regulate the airflow through the first air inlet; and Multiple second air intake fans are installed at the second air intake to adjust the air intake volume of the second air intake.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes: A first temperature detection device and a second temperature detection device are vertically spaced apart at the first air inlet. The first temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature in the upper left area of ​​the room, and the second temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature in the lower left area of ​​the room. The third and fourth temperature detection devices are vertically spaced at the second air inlet. The third temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the upper right area of ​​the room, and the fourth temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the lower right area of ​​the room.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein, Both the first air inlet and the second air inlet are rectangular openings extending vertically; and The plurality of first air intake fans are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the first air inlet, and the second air intake fans are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the second air inlet.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein, The indoor unit of the air conditioner is placed inside the cavity of the household appliance.

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