Air conditioner control method and device, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to an air conditioner control method and device, an air conditioner and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that whether the air conditioner meets the triggering condition for switching to a self-cleaning mode or not is detected; and under the condition that it is detected that the air conditioner meets the triggering condition for switching to the self-cleaning mode, the working state of an indoor fan and the working state of at least one air guide plate are controlled, so that the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner is completed in an auxiliary mode through the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate. In this way, when the air conditioner conducts self-cleaning, the working states of the indoor draught fan and the air guide plate can be controlled, so that airflow is formed in the indoor unit, the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner is completed in an auxiliary mode, and it is guaranteed that removed dust cannot be left in air of the indoor unit or attached to other components; therefore, the self-cleaning capacity of the air conditioner is improved, and cleaning is more thorough.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, in addition to paying attention to the comfort and intelligence of air conditioners, people are also paying more and more attention to the cleanliness of air conditioners. As a result, more and more air conditioners are now adding self-cleaning functions.

[0003] However, existing air conditioners typically rely solely on mechanical brushes to remove dust from the filters during self-cleaning. This results in incomplete cleaning, as some dust remains in the indoor unit's air or adheres to other components. Therefore, improving the self-cleaning capability of air conditioners has become a pressing technical challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium to solve the problem of incomplete cleaning in existing air conditioners during self-cleaning.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an air conditioner control method, the air conditioner including an indoor fan disposed inside an indoor unit and at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit, the method including: Detect whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode; When the air conditioner is detected to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the working state of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled so as to use the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

[0006] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a filter cleaning device and a dust collection device disposed inside the indoor unit; Controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to utilize the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner includes: Control the at least one air guide plate to close, so as to form a sealed clean chamber in the indoor unit using the at least one air guide plate; The filter cleaning device is turned on, and the indoor fan is operated at a first speed to guide the dust cleaned by the filter cleaning device to the dust collection device using the airflow provided by the indoor fan.

[0007] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a water collection device and a water spraying device disposed inside the indoor unit; After the control filter cleaning device and the indoor fan are turned on to guide the dust in the sealed cleaning chamber to the dust collection device using the airflow provided by the indoor fan, the method further includes: Control the water spray device to turn on, so as to spray the water in the water collection device onto the filter screen to clean the filter screen again; After the filter screen is cleaned, the indoor fan is controlled to run at a second speed to dry the sealed cleaning chamber using the airflow provided by the indoor fan. The second speed is higher than the first speed. Once the sealed clean chamber has dried, control the at least one air guide plate to reset and control the indoor fan to stop running.

[0008] Optionally, the triggering condition includes at least one of the following: Currently, a self-cleaning command triggered by the user has been received; The air conditioner is in the off state and the air conditioner has its off self-cleaning function activated. The cumulative running time since the last cleaning of the air conditioner has reached a preset time.

[0009] Optionally, after detecting whether the air conditioner meets the trigger condition for switching to self-cleaning mode, the method further includes: If the air conditioner does not meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled to intelligently deliver air using the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate.

[0010] Optionally, the at least one air guide plate includes a first air guide plate disposed at the bottom of the indoor unit and a second air guide plate disposed on the side of the indoor unit; Controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to achieve intelligent air delivery using the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate includes: Determine if a target object exists in the target area; If no target object is found in the target area, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are opened, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the third speed, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to provide air to the entire target area. If a target object exists in the target area, obtain the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner; Based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner, the working status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled to intelligently deliver air using the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate.

[0011] Optionally, controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner includes: When the air conditioner is in cooling or dehumidification mode, the first air guide plate is closed, the second air guide plate is opened, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the fourth speed, so as to use the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area far away from the target object. When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are turned on, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the fifth speed, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area near the target object.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an air conditioner control device, the air conditioner including an indoor fan disposed inside an indoor unit and at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit, the device including: The detection module is used to detect whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode; The first control module is used to control the working state of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate when the air conditioner is detected to meet the trigger conditions for switching to the self-cleaning mode, so as to use the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

[0013] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide an air conditioner, the air conditioner including an indoor fan disposed inside an indoor unit, at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit, and the air conditioner control device described in the second aspect.

[0014] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner control method described in the first aspect.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following advantages: The method provided in this application detects whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to the self-cleaning mode; when the trigger conditions for switching to the self-cleaning mode are met, the working state of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled to utilize the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner. Through the above method, the working state of the indoor fan and the air guide plate can be controlled during the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner to form airflow inside the indoor unit, assisting in completing the self-cleaning process and ensuring that the removed dust does not remain in the air of the indoor unit or adhere to other components, thereby improving the self-cleaning ability of the air conditioner and making the cleaning more thorough. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0019] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position distribution of an air guide plate provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a self-cleaning mode processing flow provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the processing flow of an intelligent air supply mode provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner control device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application. Attached image description: 110. First air guide plate; 120. Second air guide plate; 130. Filter cleaning device; 140. Dust collection device; 150. Water spray device; 160. Filter screen; 170. Indoor fan; 701. Indoor fan; 702. Air guide plate; 703. Air conditioner control device; 700. Air conditioner. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0023] To address the problem of incomplete self-cleaning in existing air conditioners, this application provides an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium that can improve the self-cleaning capability of the air conditioner.

[0024] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner control method may include the following steps: Step S101: Check whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode.

[0025] It should be noted that the air conditioner control method provided in this application embodiment can be applied to an air conditioner, which may include an indoor fan disposed inside the indoor unit and at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit. The indoor fan provides airflow, and the air guide plate directs the airflow. When the air conditioner is in intelligent air supply mode, the indoor fan and air guide plate can be controlled to open, thereby controlling the number and angle of the air guide plates to supply air into the room. When the air conditioner is in self-cleaning mode, the air guide plate can be controlled to close, and the indoor fan can be controlled to open, thereby forming airflow inside the indoor unit to direct the flow of dust inside the indoor unit and dry related components inside the indoor unit.

[0026] Specifically, the aforementioned self-cleaning mode refers to the mode in which the air conditioner cleans the filter inside the indoor unit when it stops cooling, heating, or defrosting. The triggering conditions for the aforementioned self-cleaning mode can be any one or more combinations of the following: receiving a self-cleaning command from the user (such as a self-cleaning command issued by the user via remote control or mobile terminal), the air conditioner being in a powered-off state and the air conditioner having its self-cleaning function enabled, and the cumulative running time since the last cleaning reaching a preset time.

[0027] If the air conditioner is detected to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, then step S102 is executed; if the air conditioner is detected not to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, then the intelligent air supply mode is entered.

[0028] Step S102: When the air conditioner is detected to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the working status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate is controlled so as to use the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

[0029] Specifically, the number of air guide plates can be one or more, and this application embodiment does not make a specific limitation. When there is one air guide plate, the air guide plate is located at the bottom of the indoor unit; when there are multiple air guide plates, the air guide plates are located at the bottom and at least one side of the indoor unit.

[0030] In this way, when the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode are met, the air conditioner can be controlled to enter self-cleaning mode. This controls the operation of the indoor fan and air guide plate to create airflow inside the indoor unit, assisting in the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner. This ensures that the removed dust does not remain in the air inside the indoor unit or adhere to other components, thereby improving the self-cleaning ability of the air conditioner and making the cleaning more thorough.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, step S102, controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner using the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate, includes: Control at least one air guide plate to close, so as to form a sealed clean chamber inside the indoor unit using at least one air guide plate; Turn on the filter cleaning device and control the indoor fan to run at the first speed, so as to use the airflow provided by the indoor fan to guide the dust cleaned by the filter cleaning device to the dust collection device.

[0032] Specifically, the air conditioner may also include a filter cleaning device (such as a brush, and a drive device for driving the brush to rotate and the filter to move) and a dust collection device (such as a dust collection box) disposed inside the indoor unit.

[0033] When controlling the operation of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate to assist in the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner, all air guide plates can be closed first to form a sealed cleaning chamber inside the indoor unit, isolating it from the outside environment. Next, the filter cleaning device can be activated to clean the filter, such as by driving a brush to rotate and moving the filter relative to the brush to remove dust. Simultaneously, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at a first speed, using a small airflow to guide the dust cleaned by the filter cleaning device to a dust collection device. This first speed can be set according to actual needs, such as 300 r / min, and is not specifically limited in this application.

[0034] In this way, the airflow provided by the indoor fan can be used to direct the dust, ensuring that the removed dust does not remain in the air of the indoor unit or adhere to other parts, thereby improving the self-cleaning ability of the air conditioner and making the cleaning more thorough.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, after the above steps, including controlling the filter cleaning device and turning on the indoor fan to guide the dust in the sealed cleaning chamber to the dust collection device using the airflow provided by the indoor fan, the method further includes: Turn on the water spray device to spray water from the water collection device onto the filter screen to clean the filter screen again. After the filter screen is cleaned, the indoor fan is controlled to run at the second speed to dry the sealed cleaning chamber using the airflow provided by the indoor fan. The second speed is higher than the first speed. After the sealed clean chamber has dried, control at least one air guide plate to reset and control the indoor fan to stop running.

[0036] Specifically, the air conditioner may also include a water collection device and a water spraying device installed inside the indoor unit. The water collection device can be used to collect condensate or connect to other water sources outside the indoor unit, such as a drip tray below the indoor heat exchanger. The water spraying device can be used to spray water from the water collection device onto the filter screen.

[0037] After controlling the filter cleaning device and indoor fan to turn on, using the airflow provided by the indoor fan to guide the dust in the sealed cleaning chamber to the dust collection device, the water spray device can also be turned on to spray water from the water collection device onto the filter screen for a second cleaning. Then, after the filter screen is cleaned, the indoor fan can be controlled to run at a second speed to dry the sealed cleaning chamber using the airflow provided by the indoor fan. This second speed can be any speed higher than the first speed, and can be set according to actual needs, such as 1000 r / min, etc., which is not specifically limited in this application. Furthermore, after the sealed cleaning chamber is dried, the indoor fan can be stopped, and all air guide vanes can be reset (i.e., reset to their initial state), thereby exiting the self-cleaning mode.

[0038] In this way, the airflow provided by the indoor fan can be used to dry the sealed cleaning chamber, preventing moisture residue from causing bacteria to grow inside the indoor unit, thereby further improving the self-cleaning ability of the air conditioner and making the cleaning more thorough.

[0039] In one alternative embodiment, the triggering condition includes at least one of the following: Currently, a self-cleaning command triggered by the user has been received; The air conditioner is turned off and its self-cleaning function is activated. The cumulative running time since the last cleaning of the air conditioner has reached the preset time.

[0040] Specifically, when the air conditioner is not in self-cleaning mode, the system can determine whether a user-triggered self-cleaning command has been received, whether the air conditioner is in a powered-off state and the self-cleaning function is enabled, or whether the cumulative running time since the last cleaning has reached a preset time. If any one or more of the above conditions are met, the air conditioner can be determined to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, and can then switch to self-cleaning mode. If none of the above conditions are met, the air conditioner can be determined not to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, and will remain in its original state.

[0041] In this way, it is possible to accurately determine whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, thereby facilitating the subsequent control of the working status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate, so as to use the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, after step S101 above, which checks whether the air conditioner meets the triggering condition for switching to self-cleaning mode, the method further includes: If the air conditioner does not meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the operating status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate is controlled to intelligently deliver air using the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate.

[0043] Specifically, when the air conditioner is detected to not meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the working status of the indoor fan and air guide plate can be controlled to intelligently deliver air using the indoor fan and air guide plate.

[0044] This allows for dynamic adjustment of the airflow direction, thereby improving user comfort.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the above steps, including controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate to achieve intelligent air delivery using the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate, include: Determine if a target object exists in the target area; If there is no target object in the target area, control the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate to open, and control the indoor fan to run at the third speed, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to provide air to the target area. If a target object exists in the target area, obtain the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner; Based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner, the working status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate is controlled to achieve intelligent air delivery using the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate.

[0046] Specifically, the aforementioned target area can refer to the indoor area of ​​the room where the air conditioner is located. The aforementioned target object can refer to people, animals, etc. The object information of the aforementioned target object can include, but is not limited to, information such as the location, quantity, and movement trajectory of the target object. The aforementioned operating mode of the air conditioner can include, but is not limited to, cooling mode, heating mode, defrosting mode, etc. The aforementioned third speed can be set according to actual needs, such as 1000 r / min.

[0047] As an optional implementation, such as Figure 2As shown, at least one air guide plate in the air conditioner includes a first air guide plate 110 disposed at the bottom of the indoor unit and a second air guide plate 120 disposed on the side of the indoor unit. When using the indoor fan and air guide plates for intelligent air delivery, it can first be determined whether a target object exists in the target area. If no target object exists, the first air guide plate 110 and the second air guide plate 120 can be turned on, and the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at a third speed (i.e., high-speed operation) to provide uniform air delivery to the target area using the first air guide plate 110, the second air guide plate 120, and the indoor fan, thereby raising or lowering the room temperature as quickly as possible. If a target object exists in the target area, the object information and the air conditioner's operating mode can be obtained. Then, based on the object information and the air conditioner's operating mode, the operating status of the indoor fan and air guide plates can be controlled to provide intelligent air delivery using the indoor fan and air guide plates.

[0048] In this way, different air supply methods can be determined based on whether the target object exists in the target area, thereby improving user comfort.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the above steps, controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner, include: When the air conditioner is in cooling or dehumidification mode, the first air guide plate is closed and the second air guide plate is opened, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the fourth speed, so as to use the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area far away from the target object. When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the first and second air guide vanes are opened, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the fifth speed, so as to use the first air guide vane, the second air guide vane and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area near the target object.

[0050] Specifically, both the fourth and fifth rotational speeds are less than the third rotational speed, and the fourth rotational speed is less than the fifth rotational speed.

[0051] When the air conditioner is in cooling or dehumidifying mode, the first air guide vane can be closed, the second air guide vane opened, and the indoor fan operated at the fourth speed. This utilizes the second air guide vane and the indoor fan to deliver air to areas far from the target object. In other words, if a target object is detected in the target area, the real-time location of all target objects can be obtained, and the minimum coverage area for all target objects can be calculated, thus identifying the largest unoccupied area outside the target object's coverage area. If multiple target objects are relatively dispersed, the point farthest from the target object can be dynamically selected as the guiding target. Cool air is directed to unoccupied areas such as walls or ceilings. If multiple target objects are evenly distributed, the airflow can be directed to the unoccupied area in the center of the room, ensuring that the airflow coverage avoids all target objects. If the target object moves, the minimum coverage area of ​​the target object can be updated in real time, and the direction of the air guide vane can be dynamically adjusted to ensure that the airflow direction always avoids the target object's location.

[0052] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the first and second air guide vanes can be activated, and the indoor fan can be controlled to run at speed five. This utilizes the first and second air guide vanes and the indoor fan to deliver airflow to the area near the target object. In other words, in heating mode, the location of all target objects can be analyzed to determine the area with high activity levels. The second air outlet on the side can then be adjusted to direct hot air above the target object's activity area, utilizing the natural sinking characteristic of hot air to warm the target object. If multiple target objects are concentrated in one area, the airflow can be directed directly above that area. If multiple target objects are scattered, the airflow direction can be intelligently distributed through segmented adjustment of the air guide vanes, or priority can be given to covering the main activity areas (e.g., focusing on areas with many people, such as the living room).

[0053] In this way, when a target object exists in the target area, different air supply methods can be determined based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner, thereby improving user comfort.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, the internal structure of the indoor unit of the air conditioner can be as follows: Figure 3 As shown, it includes a filter cleaning device 130, a dust collection device 140, a water collection device (not shown), and a water spraying device 150. When the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode are met, the air conditioner can be controlled to switch to self-cleaning mode. The processing flow of this self-cleaning mode is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, specifically: (1) Preparation and Isolation Stage: The control module in the air conditioner can send a "cleaning start" signal to all actuators. Subsequently, the first air guide plate at the bottom air outlet and the second air guide plate at the side air outlet are closed. This step creates a sealed cleaning chamber inside the indoor unit that is isolated from the room.

[0055] (2) Cleaning and Dust Removal Stage: Activate the filter cleaning device 130 (e.g., roller brush), and the filter 160 moves along the roller brush to scrape off dust. Simultaneously, control the indoor fan 170 to run at a low speed (e.g., 300 r / min). The indoor fan 170 generates a weak airflow, not for directing airflow, but as a guide gas to help scrape off the dust suspended in the air from the roller brush, precisely guiding it to the preset dust collection device 140 (e.g., dust collection box), effectively preventing dust from flying around and adhering to the evaporator. After the roller brush stops dust removal, to further clean the filter 160, the condensate generated during air conditioning operation can be used as a cleaning water source, and water can be sprayed onto the filter 160 through the water collection device and the water spray device 150 to wash off the dust.

[0056] (3) Internal circulation drying stage: After the cleaning action is completed, the roller brush stops rolling. The control module increases the speed of the indoor fan 170 to high speed (e.g., 1000 r / min). At this time, all air guides remain closed. Due to the blockage of the air outlet, the powerful airflow generated by the high-speed fan 170 cannot escape and can only form a high-speed internal circulation air duct inside the sealed cleaning chamber. This airflow repeatedly blows over the damp filter 160 and the evaporator that may be splashed with moisture, quickly removing the moisture and achieving efficient drying. Throughout the process, dust and moisture are sealed inside the machine and treated through the dust collection box and drainage system, completely avoiding secondary pollution.

[0057] (4) Reset Phase: After the drying process is completed, the indoor fan 170 stops running, and each air guide plate resets to the standby angle. The control module records the cleaning time and, based on the feedback from the dust collection box sensor, determines whether to remind the user to clean the dust collection box.

[0058] When the air conditioner is detected to not meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, it can be controlled to enter intelligent air supply mode. The processing flow of this intelligent air supply mode is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, specifically: (1) The control module continuously scans the indoor environment (equivalent to the target area mentioned above) through the infrared human body sensing module to determine whether there are people (equivalent to the target objects mentioned above) in the room.

[0059] (2) If no human body is detected, the “full range mode” will be executed, the bottom and side air outlets will be turned on, and the indoor fan will run at medium to high speed of 170 to quickly and evenly increase or decrease the room temperature.

[0060] (3) If a human body is detected, the human body data (location, number, movement trajectory) is analyzed to determine the air conditioner's operating mode. If it is a cooling / dehumidifying mode, the "avoiding human mode" is executed; if it is a heating mode, the "following human mode" is executed.

[0061] The system acquires the real-time coordinates of all human bodies using an infrared human body sensor module and calculates the minimum coverage area for each body position, prioritizing the identification of the largest unoccupied area outside the human body coverage area. If multiple people are dispersed, the system dynamically selects the point farthest from each person as the guiding target. The system then makes decisions based on the current cooling or heating mode. In cooling mode, it implements a "human avoidance mode," closing the bottom air vents (to prevent cold air from blowing directly downwards) and adjusting the louvered air guides on the side air vents (i.e., the second air guide mentioned above) to direct the cold air to unoccupied areas such as walls or ceilings. If multiple people are evenly distributed, the airflow can be directed to an unoccupied area in the center of the room, ensuring that the airflow coverage area avoids all human bodies. If a person moves, the system updates the minimum coverage area in real time and dynamically adjusts the direction of the air guides to ensure that the airflow always avoids the person's location.

[0062] In heating mode, the "Follow-the-Person Mode" is activated, prioritizing the opening of the bottom air outlets (to promote the downward flow of hot air). By analyzing the coordinates of all people, the system identifies areas of high human activity and adjusts the second side air deflector to direct hot air above these areas, utilizing the natural downward flow of hot air to warm the body. If multiple people are gathered together, the airflow can be directed directly above that area; if multiple people are dispersed, the airflow direction can be intelligently distributed in segments using the air deflectors, or priority can be given to covering the main activity areas (such as focusing on areas with many people, like the living room).

[0063] In this way, based on human body sensing data, dynamic airflow distribution can be achieved by controlling the coordinated operation of the multi-dimensional air outlet channels at the bottom and sides, thereby improving comfort. The coordinated coverage of the entire space by the multi-dimensional air outlet channels (bottom + side) enhances the uniformity of temperature regulation. The corresponding air outlets are automatically closed when people leave the area, reducing the energy efficiency of the air conditioner. At the same time, the air supply logic is innovatively deeply integrated with the self-cleaning process. In self-cleaning mode, the control module intelligently coordinates the indoor fan speed of 170 and the opening and closing state of the air guide plate to build a specific internal air duct during the self-cleaning process. This achieves directional airflow of dust, rapid drying of components, and avoidance of secondary pollution. It also reduces the complexity of the air conditioner and improves the reliability and intelligence level of the whole unit.

[0064] See Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner control device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 As shown, the air conditioner control device 600 includes: The detection module 601 is used to detect whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode; The first control module 602 is used to control the working state of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate when the trigger condition for switching to the self-cleaning mode is detected, so as to use the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

[0065] Furthermore, the air conditioner also includes a filter cleaning device and a dust collection device disposed inside the indoor unit; the first control module 602 includes: The first control submodule is used to control at least one air guide plate to close, so as to form a sealed cleaning chamber in the indoor unit using at least one air guide plate; The second control submodule is used to control the filter cleaning device to turn on and to control the indoor fan to run at the first speed, so as to use the airflow provided by the indoor fan to guide the dust cleaned by the filter cleaning device to the dust collection device.

[0066] Furthermore, the air conditioner also includes a water collection device and a water spray device installed inside the indoor unit; the first control module 602 also includes: The third control submodule is used to control the water spray device to turn on, so that the water in the water collection device can be sprayed onto the filter screen to clean the filter screen again. The fourth control submodule is used to control the indoor fan to run at the second speed after the filter screen has been cleaned, so as to use the airflow provided by the indoor fan to dry the sealed cleaning chamber. The second speed is higher than the first speed. The fifth control submodule is used to control at least one air guide plate to reset and control the indoor fan to stop running after the sealed clean chamber has been dried.

[0067] Furthermore, the triggering conditions include at least one of the following: Currently, a self-cleaning command triggered by the user has been received; The air conditioner is turned off and its self-cleaning function is activated. The cumulative running time since the last cleaning of the air conditioner has reached the preset time.

[0068] Furthermore, the air conditioner control device 600 also includes: The second control module is used to control the working status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate when the air conditioner does not meet the trigger conditions for switching to the self-cleaning mode, so as to use the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate for intelligent air delivery.

[0069] Furthermore, at least one air guide plate includes a first air guide plate disposed at the bottom of the indoor unit and a second air guide plate disposed on the side of the indoor unit; the second control module includes: The judgment submodule is used to determine whether a target object exists in the target area; The sixth control submodule is used to control the opening of the first and second air guide plates and to control the indoor fan to run at the third speed when there is no target object in the target area, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to provide air to the target area. The acquisition submodule is used to acquire object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner when the target object exists in the target area; The seventh control submodule is used to control the working status of the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate according to the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner, so as to use the indoor fan and at least one air guide plate for intelligent air supply.

[0070] Furthermore, the seventh control submodule includes: The first control unit is used to control the first air guide plate to close and the second air guide plate to open when the air conditioner is in cooling or dehumidification mode, and to control the indoor fan to run at the fourth speed so as to use the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area far away from the target object. The second control unit is used to control the opening of the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate when the air conditioner is in heating mode, and to control the indoor fan to run at the fifth speed, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area near the target object.

[0071] It should be noted that the air conditioner control device 600 can implement the steps of the air conditioner control method provided in any of the aforementioned method embodiments and achieve the same technical effect, which will not be described in detail here.

[0072] See Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application. The air conditioner 700 includes an indoor fan 701 disposed inside the indoor unit, at least one air guide plate 702 disposed on the indoor unit, and an air conditioner control device 703.

[0073] It should be noted that the air conditioner control device 703 can implement the steps of the air conditioner control method provided in any of the aforementioned method embodiments and achieve the same technical effect, which will not be described in detail here.

[0074] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner control method provided in any of the foregoing method embodiments.

[0075] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0076] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented using software plus a general-purpose hardware platform, or of course, using hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the parts that contribute to the related technology, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0077] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0078] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An air conditioner control method, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor fan disposed inside the indoor unit and at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit, the method comprising: Detect whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode; When the air conditioner is detected to meet the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the working state of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled so as to use the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a filter cleaning device and a dust collection device installed inside the indoor unit; Controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to utilize the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner includes: Control the at least one air guide plate to close, so as to form a sealed clean chamber in the indoor unit using the at least one air guide plate; The filter cleaning device is turned on, and the indoor fan is operated at a first speed to guide the dust cleaned by the filter cleaning device to the dust collection device using the airflow provided by the indoor fan.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a water collection device and a water spraying device disposed inside the indoor unit; After the control filter cleaning device and the indoor fan are turned on to guide the dust in the sealed cleaning chamber to the dust collection device using the airflow provided by the indoor fan, the method further includes: Control the water spray device to turn on, so as to spray the water in the water collection device onto the filter screen to clean the filter screen again; After the filter screen is cleaned, the indoor fan is controlled to run at a second speed to dry the sealed cleaning chamber using the airflow provided by the indoor fan. The second speed is higher than the first speed. Once the sealed clean chamber has dried, control the at least one air guide plate to reset and control the indoor fan to stop operating.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering condition includes at least one of the following: Currently, a self-cleaning command triggered by the user has been received; The air conditioner is in the off state and the air conditioner has its off self-cleaning function activated. The cumulative running time since the last cleaning of the air conditioner has reached a preset time.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After detecting whether the air conditioner meets the trigger condition for switching to self-cleaning mode, the method further includes: If the air conditioner does not meet the triggering conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode, the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled to intelligently deliver air using the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The at least one air guide plate includes a first air guide plate disposed at the bottom of the indoor unit and a second air guide plate disposed on the side of the indoor unit; Controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to achieve intelligent air delivery using the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate includes: Determine if a target object exists in the target area; If no target object is found in the target area, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are opened, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the third speed, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to provide air to the entire target area. If a target object exists in the target area, obtain the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner; Based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner, the working status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate is controlled to intelligently deliver air using the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The step of controlling the operating status of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide vane based on the object information of the target object and the operating mode of the air conditioner includes: When the air conditioner is in cooling or dehumidification mode, the first air guide plate is closed, the second air guide plate is opened, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the fourth speed, so as to use the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area far away from the target object. When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are turned on, and the indoor fan is controlled to run at the fifth speed, so as to use the first air guide plate, the second air guide plate and the indoor fan to deliver air to the area near the target object.

8. An air conditioner control device, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor fan disposed inside the indoor unit and at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit, the device comprising: The detection module is used to detect whether the air conditioner meets the trigger conditions for switching to self-cleaning mode; The first control module is used to control the working state of the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate when the air conditioner is detected to meet the trigger conditions for switching to the self-cleaning mode, so as to use the indoor fan and the at least one air guide plate to assist in completing the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor fan disposed inside the indoor unit, at least one air guide plate disposed on the indoor unit, and the air conditioner control device as described in claim 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1-7.

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