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 air conditioner has a target mode, the operation power of the air conditioner in the target mode is larger than or equal to a preset power threshold value, and the air conditioner control method comprises the steps that in the target mode operation process, in response to the condition that the air conditioner meets overload protection conditions, second power is determined based on first power; the first power is current operation power of the air conditioner, and the second power is smaller than the first power; and controlling the air conditioner to operate the target mode according to the second power. The safety and comfort of air conditioner use can be both considered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to air conditioning control methods, devices, air conditioners, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of air conditioning technology, air conditioners have become an indispensable appliance in people's daily lives. Related technologies include features such as sleep mode, energy-saving mode, and "rapid cooling" or "rapid heating" operating modes designed to meet rapid temperature control needs.

[0003] The aforementioned "rapid cooling" or "rapid heating" operating modes achieve rapid temperature control by significantly increasing parameters such as compressor frequency and indoor / outdoor fan speed. However, in these modes, air conditioning components are typically under high load, which can reduce the safety of air conditioning operation. How to balance the safety and comfort of air conditioning use is a problem that urgently needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, the present invention provides an air conditioning control method, device, air conditioner and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning control method is provided. The air conditioner includes: a compressor and a fan. The air conditioner has a target mode, wherein in the target mode, the operating frequency of the compressor is greater than a preset frequency, and / or the operating speed of the fan is greater than a preset speed. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the operating frequency of the compressor in other modes, and the preset speed is the maximum operating speed of the fan in the other modes. The other modes are modes other than the target mode. The method includes:

[0006] During the operation of the target mode, in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, a second power is determined based on a first power; the first power is the current operating power of the air conditioner, and the second power is less than the first power;

[0007] Control the air conditioner to operate in the target mode at the second power level.

[0008] Optionally, the power decrease of the second power compared to the first power is less than the target power step size, where the target power step size is half the power of the first power.

[0009] Optionally, determining the second power based on the first power includes:

[0010] The second power is determined based on the product of the first power and a preset coefficient; or,

[0011] The power reduction magnitude is determined based on the first power and the preset reduction coefficient, and the second power is determined based on the difference between the first power and the power reduction magnitude.

[0012] Optionally, the air conditioner includes: a heat dissipation assembly, and an actuator, the actuator including at least one of: a compressor and a control assembly. Before determining a second power based on a first power in response to the air conditioner meeting an overload protection condition, the method further includes:

[0013] In response to the instruction to enter the target mode, the heat dissipation component is activated; after activation, the heat dissipation component is used to dissipate heat from the actuator.

[0014] Optionally, the air conditioner includes: a plurality of the heat dissipation components, and activating the heat dissipation components includes:

[0015] Activate a predetermined number of the heat dissipation components;

[0016] During the execution of the target mode, the method further includes:

[0017] The number of heat dissipation components activated is dynamically adjusted based on the temperature of the actuator.

[0018] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0019] Based on the first power, the operating power of the heat dissipation component is determined;

[0020] The activation of the heat dissipation component includes:

[0021] The heat dissipation component is controlled to start according to the operating power.

[0022] Optionally, before determining the second power based on the first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, the method further includes:

[0023] When the air conditioner meets at least one of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition, it is determined that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition; the first condition is that the duration of operation of the target mode is greater than or equal to a preset duration; the second condition is that the temperature of the actuator of the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset temperature; the third condition is that the current flowing through the actuator is within a preset current neighborhood.

[0024] Optionally, the air conditioner includes: an indoor unit, the indoor unit including: an air guide plate, and before determining the second power based on the first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, the method further includes:

[0025] In response to the instruction to enter the target mode, the position of the human body within the target space is determined;

[0026] Based on the position of the human body, the angle of the air guide plate is controlled to the target angle; when the angle of the air guide plate is the target angle, the air outlet area of ​​the indoor unit is the target area, and the position of the human body is outside the target area.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning control device is provided. The air conditioner includes a compressor and a fan. The air conditioner has a target mode in which the operating frequency of the compressor is greater than a preset frequency, and / or the operating speed of the fan is greater than a preset speed. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the operating frequency of the compressor in other modes, and the preset speed is the maximum operating speed of the fan in the other modes. The other modes are modes other than the target mode. The device includes:

[0028] The processing module is configured to, during the operation of the target mode, determine a second power based on a first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition; the first power is the current operating power of the air conditioner, and the second power is less than the first power;

[0029] The control module is used to control the air conditioner to operate in the target mode according to the second power.

[0030] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner comprising: a compressor and a fan, the air conditioner having a target mode, wherein in the target mode, the operating frequency of the compressor is greater than a preset frequency, and / or the operating speed of the fan is greater than a preset speed, the preset frequency being the maximum value of the operating frequency of the compressor in other modes, and the preset speed being the maximum operating speed of the fan in the other modes; the other modes being modes other than the target mode, the air conditioner further comprising: a processor, and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; the processor being configured to execute the executable instructions to implement the air conditioner control method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0031] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioning control method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0032] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product comprising a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0033] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention can include the following beneficial effects: When the air conditioner operates at a first power in the target mode to meet the rapid adjustment requirement, the air conditioner can monitor its operating status in real time. When the air conditioner is detected to meet the overload protection conditions, it indicates that the current high-power operation is approaching the safety threshold. Therefore, a relatively lower second power can be determined based on the current first power, and the air conditioner can be controlled to continue operating in the target mode at this second power, thus realizing a graded exit mechanism under overload conditions. This method avoids the problem of direct shutdown due to protection triggering in the prior art, which leads to interruption of the temperature control process. Through the air conditioner control method provided by the present invention, the target mode can still maintain some rapid temperature control effect under overload protection, achieving improved stability and comfort of the air conditioner's target operating mode while ensuring the safety of air conditioner use, thereby improving the user experience.

[0034] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of an air conditioning control device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device 400 according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device 500 according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of a chip system for air conditioning control according to some embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Some embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. Various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding the invention. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but can be changed as will become apparent upon understanding the invention, except for operations that must be performed in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0043] Currently, most air conditioning control methods rely on overload shutdown protection mechanisms to ensure the safety of air conditioning operation. For example, when the compressor exhaust temperature exceeds a set threshold or the outdoor unit's control board temperature is abnormal, the compressor frequency is directly reduced or a shutdown is triggered to protect the safety of air conditioning components and prevent damage.

[0044] However, the overload-stop protection mechanism will cause the control operation mode to be interrupted, which will affect the temperature control efficiency and thus result in poor comfort when using the air conditioner.

[0045] Therefore, how to balance the safety and comfort of air conditioning use is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0046] Considering the aforementioned problems with existing air conditioning control methods, this invention proposes a method for graded overload shutdown of the air conditioner during target mode operation. This method avoids the problem of direct shutdown due to overload protection in related technologies, which interrupts the temperature control process. It allows the target mode to maintain some rapid temperature control effect even under overload protection, thus improving the stability and comfort of the target mode while ensuring the safety of air conditioning use, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0047] The embodiments described in the following examples of the present invention do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to some embodiments of the present invention. The air conditioner includes a compressor and a fan. The air conditioner has a target mode. In the target mode, the compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency, and / or the fan operates at a speed greater than a preset speed. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes. The preset speed is the maximum speed of the fan operating in other modes. Other modes are modes other than the target mode.

[0049] Optionally, the target mode can be, for example, the operating mode of the air conditioner under cooling or heating conditions. In some embodiments, the target mode can be an operating mode with an output intensity higher than the normal mode. This target mode can be, for example, a "power mode," or a rapid cooling or heating mode, or a strong mode. In some embodiments, the aforementioned power mode can also be called an enhanced mode. This enhanced mode can be used to control the air conditioner's actuator (e.g., the compressor) to operate based on a first frequency. Taking an actuator including a compressor as an example, the first frequency can be greater than a preset upper frequency limit for the compressor. For example, taking an upper frequency limit of 120 Hz as an example, after activating the enhanced mode, the compressor can operate based on a frequency of 135 Hz.

[0050] Taking the target mode as the "Extreme Mode" as an example, other modes can be modes that meet noise requirements. For example, other modes may include "Gentle Wind Mode," "Normal Cooling / Heating Mode," and "Highest Fan Speed." When the air conditioner is in these modes, the noise generated by the air conditioner needs to be lower than the preset noise level. For example, if the preset noise level of the indoor unit is 42 decibels and the preset noise level of the outdoor unit is 52 decibels, when the air conditioner is in these modes, the compressor and the indoor and outdoor fans will generate noise, but the noise levels of the indoor and outdoor units will still be within the preset noise levels of the indoor and outdoor units, respectively.

[0051] The preset noise levels of the indoor and outdoor units refer to the noise values ​​of the indoor and outdoor units as indicated on the nameplates, based on national standard testing.

[0052] In some embodiments, when the compressor's operating frequency is greater than a preset frequency, it indicates that the present invention targets the air conditioner's "extreme" mode. Specifically, the preset frequency is not the physical limit frequency that the compressor's hardware structure can withstand, but rather the maximum frequency among the normal frequencies set by the air conditioner in other modes to balance daily energy efficiency, equipment wear and tear, and operating noise. This normal frequency is based on scenarios of stable operation rather than extreme performance.

[0053] The core characteristic of the "Rampage Mode" is that the compressor operates at a frequency higher than the preset frequency. This is because the primary requirement of Rampage Mode is to rapidly reduce indoor temperature differences, thus exceeding the frequency limitations of normal mode. The compressor operates at a higher frequency to maximize cooling / heating capacity. In other words, Rampage Mode overcomes noise limitations to achieve maximum cooling or heating effects. This ensures that while the compressor's operating frequency exceeds the conventional upper limit, it remains below the compressor's hardware limits, achieving a balance between high-frequency efficiency and operational safety, precisely matching the usage scenarios of Rampage Mode.

[0054] In all operating modes except for the "Rampage" mode, the compressor's highest operating frequency at maximum load is n1. In Rampage mode, the compressor's operating frequency is n2. Under the same operating conditions, n2 > n1, where n1 is less than the upper frequency limit indicated on the compressor's nameplate, and n2 is less than or equal to the upper frequency limit indicated on the compressor's nameplate. For example, in all operating modes except for Rampage mode, taking a certain model of air conditioner as an example, in cooling mode, n1 is (80-90) Hz, and in heating mode, n1 is (100-110) Hz. In Rampage mode, in cooling mode, n2 is (91-140) Hz, and in heating mode, n2 is (111-140) Hz.

[0055] Taking a 1.5 horsepower air conditioner as an example, in all operating modes except for the "Raging Mode", the compressor operates at a maximum frequency of 108 Hz when at maximum load, reaching 77% of the upper limit of the compressor nameplate frequency. In "Raging Mode", the compressor is allowed to operate at a frequency exceeding 108 Hz, but less than or equal to 140 Hz. That is, in "Raging Mode", the compressor's maximum operating frequency can reach 100% of the upper limit of the compressor nameplate frequency.

[0056] The "Rampage Mode" can overcome the limitations of other modes, with at least one of the operating frequency and fan speed exceeding the preset values, or both simultaneously. However, compared to other modes, it also approaches the hardware limits of the compressor and fan. Prolonged operation may cause the temperature of electrical components and control systems to exceed their limits. Therefore, within the design margin, Rampage Mode is allowed to run for 5-60 minutes before exiting. The duration of Rampage Mode can be set by the user or left as a default value.

[0057] The aforementioned target space can be, for example, an indoor space where the air conditioner is installed, such as a room or living room. The phrase "adjusting the environment within the target space" can refer, for example, to adjusting the temperature and / or humidity within the target space.

[0058] This air conditioning control method can be used in an air conditioner. In some embodiments, the air conditioner may include a processing module (also referred to as a processor, controller, or the main control board of the air conditioner, etc.). The executing entity of the air conditioning control method can be the processing module (or in some embodiments, the executing entity of the air conditioning control method can also be referred to as the air conditioner). The processing module can be, for example, any electronic module with processing capabilities, such as a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), etc. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning control method may include the following steps:

[0059] In step S11, during the operation of the target mode, in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, the second power is determined based on the first power.

[0060] The first power is the current operating power of the air conditioner.

[0061] For example, overload protection conditions can refer to triggering conditions set to exit the target mode in order to protect the safe operation of critical internal components of the air conditioner (such as the compressor, outdoor unit control board, etc.). For example, when the air conditioner is running at high power in the target mode, if parameters such as temperature, current, or pressure of the aforementioned critical internal components such as the compressor and outdoor unit control board exceed preset thresholds, the air conditioner can determine that it meets the overload protection conditions.

[0062] The operating power of the air conditioner in the aforementioned target mode can be the first power. Taking the aforementioned "violent mode" as an example, the first power corresponding to the violent mode can be higher than the power of the air conditioner in its normal operating mode.

[0063] The aforementioned second power can be less than the first power. As one possible implementation, the power reduction of the second power relative to the first power can be less than the first power. That is, when the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition, the power reduction is smaller. For example, in some embodiments, the power reduction of the second power relative to the first power can be less than a target power step size, and this target power step size is half the first power (i.e., one-half of the first power). For example, the second power can be, for instance, 80%-90% of the first power, so that when the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition, it does not directly exit the target mode (e.g., the aforementioned "violent mode"), but instead slightly reduces the power by 10%-20% to maintain some of the rapid temperature control effect.

[0064] Alternatively, as another possible implementation, the second power can be half of the first power. That is, the power reduction of the second power compared to the first power can be equal to the second power.

[0065] Optionally, both the first power and the second power mentioned above can refer to the total operating power (i.e., the overall operating power) of the air conditioner in the target mode. The first power can refer to the high power state achieved by the combined operation of all its components (such as the compressor, indoor and outdoor fans, and electronic control system) when the air conditioner enters and stabilizes in the target mode (such as the "violent mode") to quickly adjust the environment. The second power can refer to the new, lower, stable operating power state achieved by the air conditioner after adjusting the operating parameters of one or more components when the air conditioner meets the overload protection conditions during the operation of the target mode.

[0066] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first power and the second power can also be characterized by the operating power of a specific component of the air conditioner (e.g., the compressor). For example, the first power can be the operating power of the compressor when it is operating in the target mode and the air conditioner has not reached the overload protection condition. The second power can be the operating power that decreases from the first power when the compressor is operating in the target mode and the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition.

[0067] As one possible implementation, the air conditioner can, for example, calculate the second power based on a preset power reduction ratio or reduction amount, given a first power. For instance, if the first power is P1 and the preset reduction ratio is 20%, then the second power P2 = P1. (1-20%)=0.8 P1.

[0068] It should be understood that this invention does not limit how the air conditioner obtains the aforementioned first power. The method for obtaining the aforementioned first power can refer to any existing method for determining the overall operating power or the operating power of individual components in an air conditioner, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0069] In step S12, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in the target mode with the second power.

[0070] For example, after determining the second power, the air conditioner can generate corresponding control commands to control it to continue operating in the target mode according to the second power. For instance, the air conditioner can adjust the operating parameters of one or more actuators (such as the aforementioned compressor, indoor fan, and outdoor fan) according to the second power. For example, based on the second power, the air conditioner can reduce the compressor's operating frequency, reduce the speed of the indoor and outdoor fans, etc., thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the air conditioner from the first power to the second power.

[0071] It should be understood that this invention does not limit how the air conditioner operates in the second power target mode. The method for controlling the air conditioner to operate in the second power target mode can refer to any existing method for an air conditioner to operate in any mode based on a specific power, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0072] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner operates at a first power in the target mode to meet the rapid adjustment requirement, the air conditioner can monitor its operating status in real time. When the air conditioner is detected to meet overload protection conditions, it indicates that the current high-power operation is approaching a safety threshold. Therefore, a relatively lower second power can be determined based on the current first power, and the air conditioner can be controlled to continue operating in the target mode at this second power, thus realizing a tiered exit mechanism under overload conditions. This method avoids the problem of direct shutdown due to protection triggering in existing technologies, which interrupts the temperature control process. The air conditioner control method provided by this invention enables the target mode to maintain some rapid temperature control effect even under overload protection, achieving improved stability and comfort of the target mode operation while ensuring the safety of air conditioner use, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0073] The following is a detailed explanation of how an air conditioner determines its second power based on its first power rating:

[0074] As one possible implementation, the electronic device can determine the second power based on the product of the first power and a preset coefficient.

[0075] For example, the preset coefficient can be a value greater than 0 and less than 1, such as 0.9, 0.8, or 0.7. Optionally, the preset coefficient can be greater than 0.5 to make the second power decrease slightly compared to the first power. The preset coefficient can be used to characterize the power ratio that needs to be maintained after the first power is reduced. The electronic device can multiply the first power by the preset coefficient, and the product obtained is used as the second power.

[0076] Optionally, the aforementioned preset coefficient can be pre-stored in the electronic device. Alternatively, the electronic device can also dynamically calculate the preset coefficient. For example, the preset coefficient can be related to the severity of the air conditioner's overload. For example, the electronic device can determine the preset coefficient based on the temperature difference between the compressor temperature and the preset temperature threshold, or the proportion by which the current exceeds the rated current value. For example, when the overload is mild (e.g., the smaller the temperature difference between the compressor temperature and the preset temperature threshold, or the smaller the proportion by which the current exceeds the rated current value), the preset coefficient can be larger, for example, 0.9. When the overload is severe (e.g., the larger the temperature difference between the compressor temperature and the preset temperature threshold, or the larger the proportion by which the current exceeds the rated current value), the preset coefficient can be smaller, for example, 0.75.

[0077] As another possible implementation, the electronic device can determine the power reduction magnitude based on the product of the first power and a preset reduction coefficient. Then, the electronic device can determine the second power based on the difference between the first power and the power reduction magnitude.

[0078] The preset reduction coefficient can be a value greater than 0 and less than 0.5. This preset reduction coefficient can be less than the aforementioned preset coefficient. The preset reduction coefficient represents the amount of power reduction, and the preset coefficient can be used to represent the remaining amount after the power reduction.

[0079] The electronic device can multiply the first power by a preset reduction factor to obtain the power reduction magnitude. Then, the electronic device can subtract the power reduction magnitude from the first power to obtain the second power (that is, the difference between the first power and the power reduction magnitude can be used as the second power).

[0080] For example, assuming the first power is 1000 watts (W), and using the aforementioned preset coefficient of 0.85, then 1000W 0.85 is used as the second power, which is 850W. Assuming the first power is 1000W, and using a preset descent factor of 0.15 as an example, the power reduction can be calculated as 1000W. 0.15 = 150W. Then, subtract the power decrease from the first power to get the second power, which is 850W.

[0081] By employing the above method, a preset coefficient or a preset reduction coefficient is used to calculate the first power to determine the second power or the power reduction magnitude, thus achieving quantitative power reduction. The first data or the preset reduction coefficient makes the power adjustment process controllable and flexible, ensuring that the reduced second power remains within a controllable range and improving the stability of the overload grading mechanism.

[0082] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, in one possible implementation, the air conditioner may further include: a heat dissipation assembly, and an actuator. The actuator may include at least one of: a compressor and a control assembly.

[0083] For example, the heat dissipation component described above can be any existing device capable of dissipating heat for an air conditioning actuator, such as a cooling fan.

[0084] For example, the actuator described above may also include power or regulating components that affect the operating state of the air conditioning system, such as indoor fans, outdoor fans, etc. The actuator described above may operate under high load in the target mode.

[0085] For example, the compressor described above can be a core power component of an air conditioner's cooling or heating cycle. The compressor transfers energy by compressing the refrigerant. In a target mode (such as a high-power mode), the compressor can operate at a higher power than in a normal mode, enabling the air conditioner to achieve rapid temperature control. In target mode, the compressor's motor coils heat up more intensely, and the exhaust temperature rises.

[0086] For example, the control component described above may be a processor as described in any of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here. In some embodiments, the control component may also be referred to as an outdoor unit electrical control board.

[0087] The electronic device can also activate the heat dissipation component before determining the second power based on the first power, in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection conditions.

[0088] For example, an electronic device can activate the heat dissipation component in response to a command to enter a target mode. Once activated, the heat dissipation component can be used to cool the aforementioned actuator.

[0089] Optionally, the instruction to enter the target mode can be manually triggered by the user. For example, the air conditioner can receive an instruction from the user to select the target mode via a remote control, mobile application, smart speaker, etc. Alternatively, the instruction to enter the target mode can also be automatically triggered by the air conditioner based on specific conditions (e.g., detecting a large difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature). It should be understood that the present invention does not limit the source of the instruction to enter the target mode.

[0090] Optionally, the electronic device can activate the aforementioned heat dissipation component via a start signal. Alternatively, the electronic device can also power on the heat dissipation component in response to a command to enter a target mode, thereby activating the heat dissipation component. Furthermore, the method by which the electronic device activates the heat dissipation component can refer to any existing control method for heat dissipation components, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0091] Furthermore, it should be understood that the present invention does not limit the installation location or method of the heat dissipation component in the air conditioner. For example, the heat dissipation component can be installed anywhere capable of dissipating heat from any of the aforementioned actuators.

[0092] By using the above method, the heat dissipation components are activated to cool the compressor or control components and other actuators when entering the target mode. This achieves proactive and preventative thermal management in the target mode, improves the heat dissipation capacity of the air conditioner in the target mode, reduces the rate of temperature rise of the actuators, and thus extends the running time of the target mode and avoids exiting the target mode too quickly.

[0093] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may include a plurality of heat dissipation components. For example, in response to a command to enter a target mode, the air conditioner may first activate a preset number of heat dissipation components. This preset number is less than the total number of heat dissipation components. Then, during the operation of the target mode, the air conditioner may dynamically adjust the number of activated heat dissipation components based on the temperature of the aforementioned actuator.

[0094] Optionally, in response to a command to enter the target mode, the air conditioner first activates a preset number of heat dissipation components. This preset number can be, for example, pre-stored in the air conditioner. Taking a total of N heat dissipation components as an example, this preset number can be, for example, N... 1 / 2. Alternatively, this preset quantity can be the total number of heat dissipation components.

[0095] Alternatively, the electronic device may also respond to a command to enter a target mode, determine the preset quantity based on the ambient temperature (indoor or outdoor temperature) of the environment where the air conditioner is located, and then activate the preset quantity of heat dissipation components. This preset quantity may, for example, be positively correlated with the ambient temperature of the environment where the air conditioner is located. For instance, the air conditioner may determine the preset quantity based on the ambient temperature of the environment where the air conditioner is located, and the mapping relationship between ambient temperature and quantity.

[0096] Electronic devices can, for example, detect the temperature of the aforementioned actuator using a temperature sensor. The number of dynamically activated heat dissipation components can, for example, be positively correlated with the actuator temperature. That is, the higher the actuator temperature, the more heat dissipation components can be activated; the lower the actuator temperature, the fewer heat dissipation components can be activated. For example, an air conditioner can determine the number of dynamically activated heat dissipation components based on the actuator temperature and the mapping relationship between actuator temperature and quantity.

[0097] In this embodiment, upon entering the target mode, a preset number of heat dissipation components are activated. During the operation of the target mode, the number of activated heat dissipation components is dynamically adjusted based on the actuator temperature, achieving intelligent on-demand allocation of heat dissipation resources. Through this method, while ensuring basic heat dissipation needs, the heat dissipation intensity can be flexibly increased or decreased according to real-time heat load, improving the flexibility of air conditioning control.

[0098] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may also determine the operating power of the heat dissipation component based on the aforementioned first power. The air conditioner may then control the heat dissipation component to start at that operating power.

[0099] For example, an electronic device may determine the operating power of a heat dissipation component based on a first power and a mapping relationship between the first power and the operating power of the heat dissipation component. The operating power of the heat dissipation component may be positively correlated with the first power. That is, the higher the first power, the greater the expected heat generation, and therefore the higher the operating power of the heat dissipation component can be. Conversely, the lower the first power, the smaller the expected heat generation, and therefore the lower the operating power of the heat dissipation component can be.

[0100] For example, if the heat dissipation component is an adjustable speed cooling fan, the speed of the cooling fan can be different under different operating power.

[0101] In this embodiment, the operating power of the heat dissipation component is determined by a first power level, achieving a linkage match between heat dissipation intensity and air conditioning load. This method ensures that when the air conditioner operates at high power, the heat dissipation component can also operate at a correspondingly high power level, providing a powerful and effective heat dissipation capability. When the air conditioner operates at low power, the heat dissipation component can operate at a correspondingly lower power level, saving heat dissipation resources and improving the accuracy and flexibility of heat dissipation control.

[0102] The overload protection conditions described above are explained in detail below:

[0103] In some embodiments, before determining the second power based on the first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, the air conditioner may also determine that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition when the air conditioner meets at least one of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition.

[0104] The first condition mentioned above can be that the duration of the target mode is greater than or equal to the preset duration.

[0105] Optionally, the aforementioned preset duration can be calibrated by technicians based on factors such as the design operating limits and heat dissipation capacity of the target mode. This preset duration can be pre-stored in the electronic device. For example, the preset duration can be set to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 15 minutes. When the duration of the target mode operation is greater than or equal to the preset duration, it indicates that the air conditioner has been running under high load for too long, and the actuator is more likely to be damaged if it continues to operate. Therefore, when the air conditioner meets the first condition, it is determined that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition, reducing the probability of the air conditioner malfunctioning in the target mode operation.

[0106] If the duration of the above-mentioned target operating mode is less than the preset duration, it means that the probability of damage to the actuator is low if it continues to operate under the target operating mode duration, and the air conditioner can continue to operate the target mode at the first power.

[0107] The second condition mentioned above can be that the temperature of the actuator (refer to the description of the actuator in the foregoing embodiment, which will not be repeated here) is greater than or equal to a preset temperature.

[0108] For example, the temperature of the actuator could be the compressor's exhaust temperature or casing temperature, or the temperature of the power devices on the outdoor unit's electronic control board (control assembly). The preset temperature could be calibrated by a technician based on factors such as the design operating limits and heat dissipation capacity of the target mode. This preset temperature could be pre-stored in the electronic device. In some embodiments, the preset temperature could be a safety threshold, for example, below the maximum temperature the actuator can withstand. When the actuator temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, it indicates that the air conditioner is operating under high load, causing the actuator temperature to be too high. Therefore, when the air conditioner meets this second condition, it is determined that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition, reducing the probability of damage due to excessive temperature in the air conditioner's target operating mode.

[0109] If the temperature of the actuator is lower than the preset temperature, it means that the probability of damage to the actuator from continued operation is low, and the air conditioner can continue to operate in the target mode at the first power.

[0110] The third condition mentioned above can be that the current flowing through the actuator is within a preset current neighborhood.

[0111] Optionally, being within the preset current neighborhood range can refer to the current value flowing through the actuator (such as a compressor motor or control component power circuit) being close to but not exceeding its maximum allowable current (or rated current, peak current). For example, if the compressor's rated current is I, the aforementioned preset current neighborhood range can be defined as [0.9...]. (I, I). When the monitored current enters this range (e.g., reaching 95% of the rated current), the air conditioner can be considered to meet the third condition. When the current flowing through the actuator is within the preset current neighborhood, it indicates that the current flowing through the actuator is too high, leading to a higher probability of actuator damage. Therefore, when the air conditioner meets this third condition, it is determined that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition, reducing the probability of damage to the air conditioner's target operating mode due to excessive current.

[0112] If the current flowing through the actuator is no longer within the preset current range, it means that under this current condition, the probability of damage to the actuator is low if it continues to operate, and the air conditioner can continue to operate in the target mode at the first power.

[0113] Optionally, the first, second, and third conditions mentioned above can be used individually or in combination using an "OR" logic (i.e., satisfying any one of them is sufficient to determine that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition). For example, if the air conditioner operates in the target mode for a duration shorter than a preset duration, and either the second or third condition corresponding to the actuator temperature or the current flowing through the actuator is satisfied, then the air conditioner is determined to meet the overload protection condition.

[0114] In this embodiment, by using three key parameters—the duration of the target operating mode, the temperature of the actuator, and the current flowing through the actuator—as the basis for judging the overload protection conditions, a multi-dimensional and more accurate overload monitoring mechanism is established, reducing the risk of false triggering or missed triggering of the overload graded exit mechanism, thus improving the accuracy of air conditioning control.

[0115] As one possible implementation, the air conditioner described above may further include an indoor unit. This indoor unit may include an air deflector. The air conditioner may also control the air deflector to achieve an anti-blowing function in the target mode.

[0116] For example, before determining the second power based on the first power in response to the air conditioner meeting overload protection conditions, the electronic device can also determine the position of a human body within the target space in response to a command to enter the target mode. Then, based on the position of the human body, the electronic device can control the angle of the air guide vane to the target angle. When the angle of the air guide vane is the target angle, the air outlet area of ​​the indoor unit is the target area. The position of the human body is outside the aforementioned target area.

[0117] Optionally, the instruction to enter the target mode can refer to the instruction to enter the target mode in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0118] For example, an air conditioner can locate a person in a target space by detecting the infrared heat emitted by the human body using an infrared thermal imaging sensor installed on the indoor unit. Alternatively, the air conditioner can also identify the location of a person in the target space by emitting and receiving electromagnetic waves using a millimeter-wave radar sensor built into the indoor unit to detect the distance and movement of objects in the room. Furthermore, the air conditioner can also identify the location of a person in the target space using a camera and any existing human body positioning visual recognition algorithm. It should be understood that this invention does not limit how the air conditioner determines the location of a person in the target space.

[0119] For example, after the air conditioner enters the target mode, if a person is located on the left side of the target space, the air conditioner can control the target angle of the air guide vane to rotate to the right by a preset angle, so that the air outlet of the indoor unit faces the right side of the target space. Taking the person being located in the center of the target space (or if there are people in every direction within the target space) as an example, the air conditioner can, for instance, control the target angle of the air guide vane to the maximum upward angle to avoid strong airflow blowing directly on the person. Alternatively, if it is determined that there are no people in the target space, the air conditioner can, for instance, control the target angle of the air guide vane to any preset angle.

[0120] In this embodiment, when entering the target mode, the position of the human body in the target space is first determined and the angle of the air guide plate is controlled so that the air outlet area avoids the human body, reducing the discomfort caused by high-speed cold / hot air blowing directly on the human body during the operation of the target mode, and improving the user experience during the operation of the target mode.

[0121] The following example, using the aforementioned "frenzy mode" as the target mode, illustrates the air conditioning control method provided by this invention:

[0122] When an air conditioner enters its "violent" mode, the compressor frequency, the speed of the indoor and outdoor fans can increase significantly, and the temperature of the compressor exhaust and the outdoor unit's electronic control board can rise rapidly.

[0123] By implementing short-term overload protection for the compressor and outdoor unit control board, the air conditioner is allowed to operate beyond its normal power limits for 5-15 minutes in "Rapid Mode." A dedicated short-term cooling component (such as an additional cooling fan) is designed for the compressor and outdoor unit control board. This cooling component activates immediately upon entering "Rapid Mode" to prevent overheating. Considering the high compressor frequency and increased power of the outdoor unit control board in "Rapid Mode," resulting in significantly increased heat generation, existing cooling components cannot meet the short-term high heat dissipation demands. This can easily trigger the compressor overheat shutdown protection, and excessively high temperatures can burn out the outdoor unit control board, interrupting the rapid temperature control process. The newly designed cooling component solves the problem of component overheating caused by short-term high-power operation and the impact of existing protection mechanisms on temperature control efficiency.

[0124] Through a graded overload exit mechanism, when the system detects that the component temperature, current and other parameters are close to the critical value, it does not exit the rage mode directly, but first reduces the power by 10%-20% to maintain part of the rage effect, thus achieving a rapid temperature control effect that ensures equipment safety without interrupting the rage mode.

[0125] Considering that the indoor fan volume is much larger in the "violent mode" than in the normal mode, which can easily lead to cold air blowing directly on people and causing them to catch a cold, or hot air blowing directly on people and causing their skin to dry out, the system uses anti-cold air or hot air direct control. In response to the large air volume in the "violent mode", the air guide plate is linked to swing intelligently to avoid cold air blowing directly on people (such as automatically deflecting upwards) and ensure that the indoor temperature rises or falls rapidly.

[0126] It should be understood that this invention does not limit the application scenarios of this air conditioner. For example, during seasonal transitions, such as the first use of the air conditioner in summer or on a winter morning, when the indoor temperature differs significantly from the set temperature, the "violent mode" can quickly control the temperature while preventing overheating of the compressor and control board, and preventing cold air from blowing directly on people (such as in children's play areas in the living room or rest areas in the bedroom). In temporary multi-person activity scenarios, such as family gatherings or dinners with friends, where the living room is crowded and requires rapid cooling or heating, the "violent mode" can ensure a large airflow to accelerate temperature control, while the air deflector prevents direct airflow onto people, improving comfort.

[0127] In this embodiment, the air conditioner operates safely and stably in the typhoon mode by means of compressor and outdoor unit control board heat dissipation, overload graded exit mechanism, and wind avoidance for people, so as to ensure human comfort and improve user experience.

[0128] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of an air conditioning control device according to some embodiments of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 3 The air conditioning control device 30 includes a processing module 31 and a control module 32.

[0129] The processing module 31 is used to determine the second power based on the first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition during the operation of the target mode; the first power is the current operating power of the air conditioner, and the second power is less than the first power.

[0130] The control module 32 is used to control the air conditioner to operate in the second power target mode.

[0131] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0132] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device 400 according to some embodiments of the present invention. For example, device 400 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, air conditioner, etc.

[0133] Reference Figure 4 The device 400 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 402, a memory 404, a power component 406, a multimedia component 408, an audio component 410, an input / output (I / O) interface 412, a sensor component 414, and a communication component 416.

[0134] Processing component 402 typically controls the overall operation of device 400, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 402 may include one or more processors 420 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 402 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 402 and other components. For example, processing component 402 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 408 and processing component 402.

[0135] Memory 404 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 400. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 400, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 404 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0136] The power supply component 406 provides power to the various components of the device 400. The power supply component 406 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the device 400.

[0137] Multimedia component 408 includes a screen that provides an output interface between device 400 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 408 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When device 400 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0138] Audio component 410 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 410 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 400 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 404 or transmitted via communication component 416. In some embodiments, audio component 410 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0139] I / O interface 412 provides an interface between processing component 402 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0140] Sensor assembly 414 includes one or more sensors for providing state assessments of various aspects of device 400. For example, sensor assembly 414 may detect the on / off state of device 400, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 400, changes in the position of device 400 or a component of device 400, the presence or absence of user contact with device 400, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 400, and temperature changes of device 400. Sensor assembly 414 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 414 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 414 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0141] Communication component 416 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 400 and other devices. Device 400 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 3G, 4G, 5G, other communication standards, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments of the invention, communication component 416 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In some embodiments of the invention, communication component 416 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0142] In some embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus 400 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0143] In some embodiments of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 404 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 420 of the device 400 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0144] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of an air conditioner, enables the air conditioner to perform an air conditioner control method, the method including the air conditioner control method described in any of the foregoing embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0145] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 500 for air conditioning control according to some embodiments of the present invention. For example, apparatus 500 may be provided as a server. (Refer to...) Figure 5 The apparatus 500 includes a processing component 522, which further includes one or more processors, and memory resources represented by memory 532 for storing instructions executable by the processing component 522, such as application programs. The application programs stored in memory 532 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 522 is configured to execute instructions to perform the air conditioning control method described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0146] Device 500 may also include a power supply component 526 configured to perform power management of device 500, a wired or wireless network interface 550 configured to connect device 500 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 558. Device 500 may operate on an operating system stored in memory 532, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, or similar.

[0147] Some embodiments of the present invention also provide a chip system, such as Figure 6 As shown, the chip system includes at least one processor 601 and at least one interface circuit 602. The processor 601 and the interface circuit 602 are interconnected via lines. For example, the interface circuit 602 can be used to receive signals from other devices (e.g., the memory of an electronic device). As another example, the interface circuit 602 can be used to send signals to other devices (e.g., the processor 601). Exemplarily, the interface circuit 602 can read instructions stored in memory and send those instructions to the processor 601. When the instructions are executed by the processor 601, the air conditioning control device can perform the steps in the above embodiments. Of course, the chip system may also include other discrete components, and some embodiments of the present invention do not specifically limit this.

[0148] In some embodiments of the present invention, the interface circuit 602 can obtain data, program instructions and / or information from the internal storage area of ​​the chip system; it can also obtain data, program instructions and / or information from outside the chip system.

[0149] Optionally, the chip system also includes a memory 603 for storing necessary computer programs and data.

[0150] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functionality is implemented through hardware or software depends on the specific application and the overall system design requirements. Those skilled in the art can implement the functionality using various methods for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0151] The present invention also provides a program product including executable instructions stored in a readable storage medium. At least one processor of an electronic device can read the executable instructions from the readable storage medium, and the at least one processor executes the executable instructions to cause the electronic device to implement the air conditioning control methods provided in the various embodiments described above.

[0152] In the above detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific aspects in which the invention can be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating direction or positional relationship, such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential,” can be used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Since components of the described device can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. It should be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the concept of the invention. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0153] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of the invention described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0154] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "joining," "attaching," "installing," "connecting," "linking," and "fixing," as used in the embodiments of the present invention, should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein according to the specific circumstances.

[0155] Furthermore, the term "above" as used herein with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may be used to indicate that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "above" as used with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may also optionally have a specific meaning: that the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, for example, in direct contact with the surface.

[0156] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0157] It should be understood that spatial relative terms, such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower,” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, these spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “above” or “upper” relative to another element would be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term “above” encompasses both above and below orientations. Devices may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0158] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0159] Similarly, although the invention has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The invention includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of the invention may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0160] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0161] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioning control method, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a compressor and a fan. The air conditioner has a target mode in which the compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency, and / or the fan operates at a speed greater than a preset speed. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes, and the preset speed is the maximum speed of the fan in those other modes. The other modes are modes other than the target mode. The method includes: During the operation of the target mode, in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, a second power is determined based on a first power; the first power is the current operating power of the air conditioner, and the second power is less than the first power; Control the air conditioner to operate in the target mode at the second power level.

2. The air conditioning control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power decrease of the second power compared to the first power is less than the target power step size, which is half the power of the first power.

3. The air conditioning control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The determination of the second power based on the first power includes: The second power is determined based on the product of the first power and a preset coefficient; or, The power reduction magnitude is determined based on the first power and the preset reduction coefficient, and the second power is determined based on the difference between the first power and the power reduction magnitude.

4. The air conditioning control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a heat dissipation assembly, and an actuator, the actuator including at least one of: a compressor and a control assembly. Before determining a second power based on a first power in response to the air conditioner meeting an overload protection condition, the method further includes: In response to the instruction to enter the target mode, the heat dissipation component is activated; after activation, the heat dissipation component is used to dissipate heat from the actuator.

5. The air conditioning control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a plurality of heat dissipation components, and activating the heat dissipation components includes: Activate a predetermined number of the heat dissipation components; During the execution of the target mode, the method further includes: The number of heat dissipation components activated is dynamically adjusted based on the temperature of the actuator.

6. The air conditioning control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: Based on the first power, the operating power of the heat dissipation component is determined; The activation of the heat dissipation component includes: The heat dissipation component is controlled to start according to the operating power.

7. The air conditioning control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Before determining the second power based on the first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition, the method further includes: When the air conditioner meets at least one of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition, it is determined that the air conditioner meets the overload protection condition; the first condition is that the duration of operation of the target mode is greater than or equal to a preset duration; the second condition is that the temperature of the actuator of the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset temperature; the third condition is that the current flowing through the actuator is within a preset current neighborhood.

8. The air conditioning control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, the indoor unit including an air guide plate, and before determining a second power based on a first power in response to the air conditioner meeting overload protection conditions, the method further includes: In response to the instruction to enter the target mode, the position of the human body within the target space is determined; Based on the position of the human body, the angle of the air guide plate is controlled to the target angle; when the angle of the air guide plate is the target angle, the air outlet area of ​​the indoor unit is the target area, and the position of the human body is outside the target area.

9. An air conditioning control device, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a compressor and a fan. The air conditioner has a target mode in which the compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency, and / or the fan operates at a speed greater than a preset speed. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes, and the preset speed is the maximum speed of the fan in those other modes. The other modes are modes other than the target mode. The device includes: The processing module is configured to, during the operation of the target mode, determine a second power based on a first power in response to the air conditioner meeting the overload protection condition; the first power is the current operating power of the air conditioner, and the second power is less than the first power; The control module is used to control the air conditioner to operate in the target mode according to the second power.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a compressor and a fan. The air conditioner has a target mode in which the compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency, and / or the fan operates at a speed greater than a preset speed. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes, and the preset speed is the maximum speed of the fan in the other modes. The other modes are modes other than the target mode. The air conditioner further includes a processor and a memory for storing executable instructions. The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions to implement the air conditioner control method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

11. A non-transitory 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 conditioning control method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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