Air outlet device, control method of air outlet device, and related apparatus

Abstract

This application relates to an air outlet device, a control method for the air outlet device, and related apparatus. One embodiment of the air outlet device includes: an air outlet body with an air outlet; a first support, the air outlet body being rotatably connected to the first support, the air outlet body being able to rotate radially around the first support to adjust the air outlet direction; and a controller for determining a target operating mode of the air outlet device and controlling the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode. Specifically, when the target operating mode of the air outlet device is a first mode, the air outlet direction is along a first direction of the first support; when the target operating mode of the air outlet device is a second mode, the air outlet direction is along a second direction of the first support, and the angle between the first and second directions is greater than or equal to a preset angle. Using the solution of this embodiment can help balance the vertical temperature difference in the space where the air outlet device is located, thereby improving comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to an air outlet device, a control method for the air outlet device, and related devices, wherein the related devices include: a control device for the air outlet device, electronic equipment, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program product. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demand for comfort and living standards improve, excessively high or low indoor temperatures in summer or winter can affect people's comfort and even health. Therefore, people often use household appliances to regulate indoor temperature and improve the comfort of the indoor environment, such as air conditioners, electric heaters, air coolers, and electric fans.

[0003] Taking electric heaters as an example, the heating element converts electrical energy into heat energy. Simultaneously, a fan blows the heated air outside the heater, heating the air in the corresponding space and raising the ambient temperature. This allows users in the space to experience a comfortable temperature and achieve a warming effect. In related technologies, electric heaters typically have the air outlet facing upwards, allowing the heated air to rise and gradually increase the temperature of the room. However, while this method effectively raises the room temperature, it can easily lead to a temperature difference between the top and bottom, where hot air accumulates at the top and the bottom remains cold, resulting in a feeling of warmth above and cold below, affecting comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an air outlet device, a control method for the air outlet device, and related devices that can help balance the temperature difference between the top and bottom of the space where the air outlet device is located, thereby helping to improve comfort, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems. The related devices include: a control device for the air outlet device, electronic equipment, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program product.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides an air outlet device, which includes:

[0006] Air outlet main body with air vent;

[0007] The first bracket has an air outlet body that is rotatably connected to it. The air outlet body can rotate radially around the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction.

[0008] The controller is used to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device and control the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode. When the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first support. When the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first support. The angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes: a position sensor disposed on the air outlet body;

[0010] The controller also communicates with the position sensor and determines the target operating mode of the air outlet based on the position signal output by the position sensor.

[0011] In one embodiment, the position sensor includes a first position sensor and a second position sensor;

[0012] When the air outlet body rotates radially around the first bracket until the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, the first position sensor outputs a first position signal; when the air outlet body rotates radially around the first bracket until the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, the second position sensor outputs a second position signal.

[0013] The controller is configured to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a first mode upon receiving a first position signal from a first position sensor, and to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a second mode upon receiving a second position signal from a second position sensor.

[0014] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes a second bracket;

[0015] The controller is mounted on the second bracket and connected to the air outlet body via a motor;

[0016] The controller is used to control the rotation of the motor, so as to drive the air outlet body to rotate radially around the first bracket and the second bracket, so as to adjust the air outlet direction.

[0017] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes: a third position sensor and a fourth position sensor disposed on the first bracket, and a connecting contact point disposed on the second bracket, the connecting contact point being connected to the controller;

[0018] When the motor rotates and drives the air outlet body to rotate until the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, the third position sensor is connected to the connecting contact point. When the motor rotates and drives the air outlet body to rotate until the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, the fourth position sensor is connected to the connecting contact point.

[0019] The controller is configured to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a first mode when it receives a third position signal from a third position sensor via a connection contact point, and to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a second mode when it receives a fourth position signal from a fourth position sensor via a connection contact point.

[0020] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes: a foot pedal, and a temperature sensor disposed in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal; the temperature sensor is communicatively connected to the controller;

[0021] The controller is configured to control the operating status of the air outlet based on the target operating mode of the air outlet and the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor.

[0022] In one embodiment, the temperature sensor includes a first temperature sensor disposed in a first position region of the foot pedal and a second temperature sensor disposed in a second position region of the foot pedal.

[0023] The controller is configured to control the operating state of the air outlet in the second mode based on the target operating mode of the air outlet, the first foot temperature output by the first temperature sensor, and the second foot temperature output by the second temperature sensor.

[0024] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes:

[0025] A foot pedal sensor is installed on the main air outlet body; the foot pedal sensor is connected to the controller.

[0026] The controller is also configured to control the air outlet to enter the second mode when it is determined that the target operating mode of the air outlet is the second mode and the foot pedal is placed in place based on the detection signal output by the foot pedal sensor.

[0027] In one embodiment, the foot pedal sensor includes a first foot pedal sensor and a second foot pedal sensor;

[0028] The controller is configured to determine that the foot piece is in place upon receiving a first detection signal from the first foot piece sensor and a second detection signal from the second foot piece sensor.

[0029] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes: a touch detection module disposed in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal, the touch detection module being communicatively connected to the controller;

[0030] The controller is configured to control the operating status of the air outlet based on the target operating mode of the air outlet, the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor, and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module.

[0031] In one embodiment, the touch detection module includes: a first touch detection module disposed in a first position area of ​​the foot pedal, and a second touch detection module disposed in a second position area of ​​the foot pedal.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first touch detection module includes: a first touch button located in a first boundary sub-region of a first location region, and a second touch button located in a second boundary sub-region of the first location region opposite to the first boundary sub-region;

[0033] The second touch detection module includes: a third touch button located in the first boundary sub-region of the second position area, and a fourth touch button located in the second boundary sub-region of the second position area opposite to the first boundary sub-region.

[0034] Secondly, this application also provides a control method for an air outlet device, the air outlet device comprising: an air outlet body with an air outlet; a first support, the air outlet body being rotatably connected to the first support, the air outlet body being rotatable about the radial direction of the first support to adjust the air outlet direction; the method comprising:

[0035] Determine the target operating mode of the air outlet equipment; wherein, when the target operating mode of the air outlet equipment is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first support; when the target operating mode of the air outlet equipment is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first support; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

[0036] Control the operating status of the air outlet equipment based on the target operating mode.

[0037] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes: a foot pedal and a temperature sensor disposed in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal;

[0038] The method also includes:

[0039] Obtain the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor;

[0040] Based on the foot pedal temperature, the operating status of the air outlet equipment in the second mode is controlled.

[0041] In one embodiment, the foot pedal temperature includes: a first foot pedal temperature output by a first temperature sensor located in a first position region of the foot pedal, and a second foot pedal temperature output by a second temperature sensor located in a second position region of the foot pedal.

[0042] Based on the foot pedal temperature, the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled, including:

[0043] Based on the temperature of the first and second foot pedals, the operating status of the air outlet equipment in the second mode is controlled.

[0044] In one embodiment, the air outlet device further includes a touch detection module disposed in a preset position area of ​​the footrest.

[0045] Based on the foot pedal temperature, the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled, including:

[0046] Based on the foot temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

[0047] In one embodiment, the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled based on the foot temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, including:

[0048] Based on the comparison between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, it is determined whether there is a limb placement state on the footboard;

[0049] Based on whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the bare skin state of the limb part located on the footrest is determined;

[0050] Based on the limb placement and bare skin status, the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

[0051] In one embodiment, determining whether the footrest has a limb placement state based on a comparison between the footrest temperature and a first footrest temperature threshold includes:

[0052] If the foot temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot temperature threshold, it is determined that the footboard is in a limb placement state.

[0053] If the footplate temperature is lower than the first footplate temperature threshold, it is determined that the footplate is in a limb-positioned state without limbs.

[0054] In one embodiment, the foot pedal temperature includes: a first foot pedal temperature output by a first temperature sensor located in a first position region of the foot pedal, and a second foot pedal temperature output by a second temperature sensor located in a second position region of the foot pedal.

[0055] When the foot pedal temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot pedal temperature threshold, it is determined that the foot pedal is in a limb placement state, including:

[0056] If the temperature of the first foot pedal is greater than or equal to the first foot pedal temperature threshold, and the temperature of the second foot pedal is greater than or equal to the first foot pedal temperature threshold, the foot pedal is determined to be in a limb placement state.

[0057] In one embodiment, determining the bare skin state of a limb located on the footrest based on whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module includes:

[0058] Upon receiving a touch signal from the touch detection module, the system determines that the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is a bare skin state.

[0059] If no touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the bare skin state of the footrest is determined to be the wearing state.

[0060] In one embodiment, upon receiving a touch signal from the touch detection module, determining that the bare skin state of the footrest's limb portion is in a bare skin state includes:

[0061] When a first touch signal is received from a first touch button located in the first boundary sub-region of the first position area of ​​the footrest, and a second touch signal is received from a second touch button located in the second boundary sub-region of the first position area of ​​the footrest, which is opposite to the first boundary sub-region, and a third touch signal is received from a third touch button located in the first boundary sub-region of the second position area of ​​the footrest, and a fourth touch signal is received from a fourth touch button located in the second boundary sub-region of the second position area, which is opposite to the first boundary sub-region, the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is determined to be a bare skin state.

[0062] In one embodiment, the air outlet device is an electric heater. Based on the limb placement and bare skin status, the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled, including:

[0063] When the limb placement state is the limb placement state with limbs placed, and the bare skin state is the wearing state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the first power, and the speed of the fan of the air outlet device is controlled to be the first speed.

[0064] When the limb placement state is the limb placement state and the skin exposure state is the skin exposure state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the third power and the speed of the fan of the air outlet device is controlled to be the third speed.

[0065] In one embodiment, controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the limb placement state and the bare skin state further includes:

[0066] If the foot pedal temperature exceeds the second foot pedal temperature threshold, reduce the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet equipment and reduce the speed of the fan of the air outlet equipment.

[0067] In one embodiment, reducing the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device and reducing the speed of the fan of the air outlet device includes:

[0068] When the limb placement state is the limb placement state and the bare skin state is the wearing state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum power in the wearing state, and the fan speed of the air outlet device is the minimum speed in the wearing state.

[0069] When the limbs are in a limb-positioned state and the skin is exposed, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum power under the skin-exposed state, and the fan speed of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum speed under the skin-exposed state.

[0070] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0071] Based on the comparison between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, if the limb placement state is determined to be a limb placement state without limb placement, the air outlet device is controlled to exit the second mode.

[0072] Thirdly, this application also provides a control device for an air outlet device, the air outlet device comprising: an air outlet body with an air outlet; a first bracket, the air outlet body being rotatably connected to the first bracket, the air outlet body being rotatable about the radial direction of the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction; the device comprising:

[0073] The mode determination module is used to determine the target working mode of the air outlet device; wherein, when the target working mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first support; when the target working mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first support; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

[0074] The control module is used to control the working status of the air outlet equipment based on the target working mode.

[0075] Fourthly, this application also provides a controller. The computer device includes a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, and the processor executing the computer program to implement the steps of the control method for the air outlet device in any of the embodiments described above.

[0076] Fifthly, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method for the air outlet device in any of the embodiments described above.

[0077] Sixthly, this application also provides a computer program product. The computer program product includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method for the air outlet device in any of the embodiments described above.

[0078] The aforementioned air outlet device, air outlet control method, apparatus, controller, storage medium, and computer program product are equipped with a first bracket rotatably connected to the air outlet body, allowing the air outlet body to rotate radially around the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction. Furthermore, when the air outlet body is rotated so that the air outlet direction is along a first direction of the first bracket, and when it is rotated so that the air outlet direction is along a second direction of the first bracket, the air outlet device operates in different modes. The angle between the air outlet directions in the two modes is greater than or equal to a preset angle. In other words, the air outlet device can provide two operating modes, each with different air outlet directions. This allows the air outlet device to vent air in different directions as needed, and simultaneously, when venting air in different directions, it can employ corresponding operating modes for air outlet control. This helps balance the temperature difference between the upper and lower parts of the space where the air outlet device is located, thereby improving comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0079] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0080] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of the air outlet device in a first mode in one embodiment;

[0081] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of the air outlet device in a second mode in one embodiment;

[0082] Figures 3 to 13 A schematic diagram of the state structure of the air outlet equipment in each example;

[0083] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of an air outlet device in an application example.

[0084] Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of an air outlet device in an application example.

[0085] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the system framework of an air outlet device in an application example.

[0086] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method of the air outlet device in one embodiment;

[0087] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method of an air outlet device in the first mode, as shown in an application example.

[0088] Figure 19 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method of an air outlet device in the second mode, as shown in an application example.

[0089] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the control device for an air outlet in one embodiment.

[0090] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0091] 10: Main air outlet;

[0092] 101: Air outlet; 102: Position sensor; 1021: First position sensor; 1022: Second position sensor; 103: Third position sensor; 104: Fourth position sensor; 105: Foot pedal sensor; 1051: First foot pedal sensor; 1052: Second foot pedal sensor; 106: Heating element; 107: Fan;

[0093] 20: First support;

[0094] 30: Second support; 301: Connecting contact point;

[0095] 40: Electric motor;

[0096] 50: Foot pedal; 501: Preset position area; 5011: First position area; 5012: Second position area; 502: Temperature sensor; 5021: First temperature sensor; 5022: Second temperature sensor; 503: Touch detection module; 5031: First touch detection module; 50311: First touch button; 50312: Second touch button; 5032: Second touch detection module; 50321: Third touch button; 50322: Fourth touch button;

[0097] 601: First direction; 602: Second direction;

[0098] 70: Temperature detection module; 80: Controller; 90: Display module. Detailed Implementation

[0099] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0100] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application.

[0101] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0102] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. The term "multiple" as used in this application means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, as used in this application, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating one of the solutions or any combination of multiple solutions. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0103] As mentioned above, taking an electric heater as an example of an air-dissipating device, while electric heaters in related technologies can raise the temperature of the indoor environment, there is a temperature difference between the top and bottom where hot air accumulates at the top and the bottom temperature is difficult to raise. This causes users to experience discomfort due to the difference between a hot top and a cold bottom, such as a hot head and cold feet, significantly reducing comfort. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an air-dissipating device, such as an electric heater, that can help balance the temperature difference between the top and bottom to improve comfort.

[0104] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an air outlet device is provided, wherein the air outlet device includes:

[0105] Air outlet body 10 with air outlet 101;

[0106] The first bracket 20 is rotatably connected to the air outlet body 10. The air outlet body 10 can rotate radially around the first bracket 20 to adjust the air outlet direction of the air outlet 101.

[0107] The controller is used to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device and control the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode. When the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet 101 is oriented along the first direction 601 of the first support 20. When the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet 101 is oriented along the second direction 602 of the first support 20. The angle between the first direction 601 and the second direction 602 is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

[0108] The specific connection method between the air outlet body 10 and the first support 20 is not limited, as long as it allows the air outlet body 10 to rotate radially around the first support 20, so that the air outlet 101 of the air outlet body 10 faces different air outlet directions, such as in... Figure 1 The air outlet 101 shown faces upwards and Figure 2 The air outlet 101 shown should face to the side (i.e., the direction from inside the paper to the outside in the illustration).

[0109] The first direction 601 and the second direction 602 can be set according to the position and needs of the first bracket 20. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example shown, the first direction 601 can be a direction parallel to the axial direction of the first bracket 20, and the second direction 602 can be a direction perpendicular to the first direction 601, such as... Figure 2 The direction shown is from inside the paper to outside the paper. At this time, the angle between the first direction 601 and the second direction 602 is 90 degrees.

[0110] Accordingly, when the air outlet of the air outlet device faces the first direction of the first bracket, such as upwards, the air outlet device blows air upwards, just like the warm air from an electric heater blows upwards. At this time, the hot air moves upwards, which can help reach the entire indoor space where the electric heater is located, thereby achieving rapid heating of the indoor space. When the air outlet of the air outlet device faces the second direction of the first bracket, such as to the side, the user can place the corresponding limb, such as the foot, at the position corresponding to the air outlet of the air outlet device. At this time, the hot air from the air outlet of the air outlet device can blow towards the user's feet, achieving the foot warming function.

[0111] Among them, when the air outlet 101 of the air outlet device faces different air outlet directions, different working modes can be set for it, so that targeted control can be carried out in different working modes to better adapt to the air outlet needs when different air outlet directions are present.

[0112] The air outlet device based on the above-described embodiment of this application is provided with a first bracket rotatably connected to the air outlet body, so that the air outlet body can rotate radially around the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction. Furthermore, when the air outlet body is rotated so that the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, and when it is rotated so that the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, the air outlet device is in different working modes. The angle between the air outlet directions in the two working modes is greater than or equal to a preset angle. That is, the air outlet device can provide two working modes, and can face different air outlet directions in the two working modes. This allows the air outlet device to face different air outlet directions as needed, and when facing different air outlet directions, it can also use the corresponding working mode for air outlet control. This helps to balance the temperature difference between the upper and lower parts of the space where the air outlet device is located, thereby helping to improve comfort.

[0113] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 As shown, the air outlet device also includes: a position sensor 102 disposed on the air outlet body 10;

[0114] The controller is also connected in communication with the position sensor 102 and determines the target operating mode of the air outlet device based on the position signal output by the position sensor 102.

[0115] Therefore, by installing a position sensor on the air outlet body, different states of the air outlet body can be detected by the position sensor. This allows the controller to determine the air outlet direction of the air outlet body based on the position signal output by the position sensor, and thus determine the target working mode of the air outlet equipment. This helps to improve the convenience and accuracy of determining the target working mode of the air outlet equipment.

[0116] The specific type of position sensor 102 varies, as long as it can sense different position states of the air outlet body and output different signals to identify different positions of the air outlet body. It can include, but is not limited to, a three-axis accelerometer and a ball-bearing switch.

[0117] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 As shown, the position sensor 102 includes a first position sensor 1021 and a second position sensor 1022;

[0118] When the air outlet body 10 rotates radially around the first support 20 until the air outlet 101 is in the first direction 601 of the first support 20, the first position sensor 1021 outputs a first position signal. When the air outlet body 10 rotates radially around the first support 20 until the air outlet 101 is in the second direction 602 of the first support 20, the second position sensor 1022 outputs a second position signal.

[0119] The controller is configured to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a first mode upon receiving a first position signal from the first position sensor 1021, and to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a second mode upon receiving a second position signal from the second position sensor 1022.

[0120] Taking a position sensor implemented via a ball-bearing switch as an example, the first position sensor 1021 can be a ball-bearing switch that is activated in a vertical position, and the second position sensor 1022 can be a ball-bearing switch that is activated in a horizontal position. When the air outlet body 10 rotates radially around the first support 20 so that the air outlet 101's airflow direction is along the first direction 601 of the first support 20, the opening of the air outlet 101 of the air outlet body 10 faces upward, the first position sensor 1021 stands vertically, and the ball falls onto the bottom electrode, thereby outputting a first position signal. In other states, the ball rolls away and cannot contact the bottom electrode, thus cutting off the signal. When the air outlet body 10 rotates radially around the first support 20 so that the air outlet 101's airflow direction is along the second direction 602 of the first support 20, the opening of the air outlet 101 of the air outlet body 10 faces to the side, the second position sensor 1022 is placed horizontally, and the ball rests on the electrode, thereby outputting a second position signal. In other states, the ball rolls away and cannot contact the electrode, thus switching the signal. It is understandable that the structure of the first position sensor 1021 and the second position sensor 1022 can be set based on actual technical needs.

[0121] Accordingly, by setting two position sensors, when the air outlet body rotates radially around the first bracket until the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, the first position sensor outputs a first position signal to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the first mode. When the air outlet body rotates radially around the first bracket until the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, the second position sensor outputs a second position signal to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the second mode. This helps to further improve the convenience and accuracy of determining the target operating mode of the air outlet device.

[0122] In some alternative embodiments, the air outlet device further includes a second bracket 30;

[0123] The air outlet body 10 is also rotatably connected to the second bracket 30. The air outlet body 10 can rotate around the radial direction of the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 30 to adjust the air outlet direction of the air outlet 101.

[0124] The first bracket 20 and the second bracket 30 can be arranged in parallel, so that the air outlet body 10 can rotate between the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 30, and rotate around the radial direction of the first bracket 20 and the radial direction of the second bracket 30, thereby adjusting the air outlet direction of the air outlet 101.

[0125] Accordingly, by providing a second support, and thereby allowing the air outlet body to rotate about the radial direction of the first support and the radial direction of the second support, the air outlet direction can be adjusted, so that the air outlet body rotates between the first support and the second support, which helps to improve the stability of the air outlet equipment during the rotation of the air outlet body.

[0126] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5 As shown, the air outlet device also includes a second bracket 30;

[0127] The controller is mounted on the second bracket 30 and connected to the air outlet body 10 via the motor 40;

[0128] The controller is used to control the rotation of the motor 40 to drive the air outlet body 10 to rotate radially around the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 30, so as to adjust the air outlet 101 air outlet direction.

[0129] Accordingly, by setting a second bracket and placing the controller on the second bracket, and the controller being connected to the air outlet body via a motor, the controller can control the motor to rotate, thereby driving the air outlet body to rotate radially around the first bracket and the second bracket, thus adjusting the air outlet direction. This allows the air outlet direction of the air outlet body to be controlled by the controller, improving the intelligence of the mode switching of the air outlet equipment. Furthermore, the air outlet body rotates between the first and second brackets, which helps to improve the stability of the air outlet equipment during the rotation of the air outlet body.

[0130] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet device also includes: a third position sensor 103 and a fourth position sensor 104 disposed on the first bracket 20, and a connecting contact point 301 disposed on the second bracket 30, which is connected to the controller.

[0131] When the motor 40 rotates and drives the air outlet body 10 to rotate to the point where the air outlet 101 is in the first direction 601 of the first bracket 20, the third position sensor 103 is connected to the contact point 301. When the motor 40 rotates and drives the air outlet body 10 to rotate to the point where the air outlet 101 is in the second direction 602 of the first bracket 20, the fourth position sensor 104 is connected to the contact point 301.

[0132] The controller is configured to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a first mode when it receives a third position signal from the third position sensor 103 via the connection contact 301, and to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as a second mode when it receives a fourth position signal from the fourth position sensor 104 via the connection contact 301.

[0133] The specific types of the third position sensor 103 and the fourth position sensor 104 are not limited, and they can be ball switches, etc., as described above.

[0134] Accordingly, by setting a third position sensor and a fourth position sensor on the first bracket, and setting a connecting contact point on the second bracket, and when the air outlet body rotates to different air outlet directions, the connecting contact point contacts different position sensors, thereby outputting different position signals from the position sensors. Based on the position signals from the different position sensors output by the connecting contact point, the rotation position of the air outlet body and the rotation status can be determined, thereby determining the target operating mode of the air outlet equipment, which helps to improve the accuracy of the determined target operating mode of the air outlet equipment.

[0135] When the air outlet body 10 rotates to the point where the air outlet 101's airflow direction is along the second direction of the first bracket 20, the user can place a corresponding limb part (such as the foot) at the air outlet 101 position, thereby achieving heating of that limb part. Taking the foot as an example, this achieves a foot warming function. In this embodiment, a footrest can also be provided for the user to place their foot or other limb parts to achieve more precise foot warming and other functions.

[0136] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 7 As shown, the air outlet device also includes: a foot pedal, and a temperature sensor 502 disposed in a preset position area 501 of the foot pedal; the temperature sensor 502 is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0137] The controller is configured to control the operating status of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode of the air outlet device and the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor 502.

[0138] The specific location of the preset position area 501 can be set according to actual needs. It can usually be determined based on the area where the user places their feet on the footrest. That is, the preset position area 501 is a pre-set area where the user can place their feet, thereby enabling accurate detection of foot temperature.

[0139] Accordingly, by setting a footrest with a temperature sensor in a preset location area, the operating state of the air outlet device can be comprehensively controlled by combining the footrest temperature (e.g., foot) detected by the footrest. This makes the control of the air outlet device's operating state based on the detected footrest temperature, which helps to further improve the accuracy of the control of the air outlet device's operating state and thus further improve comfort.

[0140] The temperature sensor 502 mounted on the foot pedal can be single or more than one. In some optional embodiments, refer to... Figure 8 As shown, the temperature sensor 502 includes a first temperature sensor 5021 disposed in the first position region 5011 of the foot pedal 50, and a second temperature sensor 5022 disposed in the second position region 5012 of the foot pedal 50.

[0141] The controller is configured to control the operating state of the air outlet in the second mode based on the target operating mode of the air outlet, the first foot temperature output by the first temperature sensor 5021, and the second foot temperature output by the second temperature sensor 5022.

[0142] The first temperature sensor 5021 can be used to detect the temperature of one of the user's feet (e.g., the left foot), that is, the first foot temperature is the detected temperature of the user's left foot, and the second temperature sensor 5022 can be used to detect the temperature of the user's other foot (e.g., the right foot), that is, the second foot temperature is the detected temperature of the user's right foot.

[0143] Accordingly, the temperature sensor installed on the footrest can include different temperature sensors installed in different locations, thereby enabling the detection of the temperature of different limb parts (e.g., left and right feet) or different users' limb parts (e.g., different users' feet) placed on the footrest. Based on the footrest temperature detected by different temperature sensors, the operating status of the air outlet device can be controlled, which helps to further improve the accuracy of the control of the operating status of the air outlet device.

[0144] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 9 As shown, the air outlet equipment also includes:

[0145] A foot pedal sensor 105 is installed on the air outlet body 10; the foot pedal sensor 105 is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0146] The controller is also configured to control the air outlet to enter the second mode when it is determined that the target operating mode of the air outlet is the second mode and the foot piece 50 is placed in place according to the detection signal output by the foot piece sensor 105.

[0147] The foot pedal sensor 105 is used to detect whether the foot pedal 50 is in place. The specific type of sensor is not limited, including but not limited to Hall sensors and other devices, as long as they can detect whether the foot pedal 50 is in place.

[0148] Accordingly, by installing a foot pedal sensor on the air outlet body, the detection signal of the foot pedal sensor can be used to determine whether the foot pedal is in place. This helps the controller to control the air outlet based on whether the foot pedal is in place, and only when the foot pedal is determined to be in place can the air outlet be controlled to enter the second mode, which helps to further improve the control accuracy of the air outlet.

[0149] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 10 As shown, the foot pedal sensor 105 includes a first foot pedal sensor 1051 and a second foot pedal sensor 1052;

[0150] The controller is configured to determine that the foot piece 50 is in place upon receiving a first detection signal from the first foot piece sensor 1051 and a second detection signal from the second foot piece sensor 1052.

[0151] Accordingly, the foot pedal sensor includes a first foot pedal sensor and a second foot pedal sensor, so that the controller can simultaneously determine the foot pedal placement status based on the first detection signal of the first foot pedal sensor and the second detection signal of the second foot pedal sensor. This helps to reduce false detections caused by setting a single foot pedal sensor, improves the accuracy of determining whether the foot pedal is in place, and further improves the accuracy of the control of the air outlet equipment.

[0152] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 11 As shown, the air outlet device also includes: a touch detection module 503 disposed in the preset position area 501 of the foot pedal 50, and the touch detection module 503 is communicatively connected to the controller;

[0153] The controller is configured to control the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode of the air outlet device, the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor 502, and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module 503.

[0154] The touch detection module 503 is a detection module capable of detecting whether there is any exposed skin touching the surface. The specific implementation of the touch detection module 503 is not limited. In some feasible embodiments, the touch detection module 503 can be a capacitive touch detection module. Since the human body is a conductor, when human skin approaches the sensing electrode, the capacitance value of the sensing electrode changes. When the difference in capacitance value reaches a certain threshold, the capacitive touch detection module can output a high level. When the controller receives a high level, it can consider that it has received a touch signal output by the touch detection module, and therefore considers that exposed skin has been touched. In other feasible embodiments, the touch detection module 503 can also be an impedance-type touch detection module. Since human skin has bioresistance, when human skin is touched, the sensor inputs a weak low-frequency AC signal to the electrode to measure the contact impedance. If the contact impedance falls within the range of human skin's bioresistance, it can be determined that the touch is exposed skin. If the contact impedance is infinite, with no conductive path, it can be considered that there is no signal or no exposed skin touching the surface. Understandably, any other feasible principle can be used to implement the touch detection module, as long as it can distinguish whether the touch is from a bare skin state based on the signal from the touch detection module.

[0155] Accordingly, by setting a touch detection module in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal to detect touch, it is possible to determine whether a limb is touching the preset position area of ​​the foot pedal based on whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module. This allows for the determination of whether the limb is exposed or covered, and further helps to combine the exposure or coverage of the limb placed on the foot pedal to achieve targeted control of the working status of the air outlet equipment, thereby improving the accuracy of the control of the working status of the air outlet equipment.

[0156] The specific number of touch detection modules 503 is not limited; in some optional embodiments, refer to... Figure 12 As shown, the touch detection module 503 includes: a first touch detection module 5031 disposed in the first position area 5011 of the foot pedal 50, and a second touch detection module 5032 disposed in the second position area 5012 of the foot pedal 50.

[0157] Accordingly, the touch detection module installed on the footrest can include different touch detection modules located in different areas. This allows for the detection of skin exposure or coverage on different limb parts (e.g., left and right feet) or different users' limb parts (e.g., different users' feet) placed on the footrest. Based on the touch signals from different touch detection modules, the operating status of the air outlet device can be controlled, which helps to further improve the accuracy of controlling the operating status of the air outlet device.

[0158] In some of these alternative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 13 As shown, the first touch detection module 5031 includes: a first touch button 50311 located in the first boundary sub-region of the first position region 5011, and a second touch button 50312 located in the second boundary sub-region of the first position region 5011 opposite to the first boundary sub-region.

[0159] The second touch detection module 5032 includes: a third touch button 50321 located in the first boundary sub-region of the second position region 5012, and a fourth touch button 50322 located in the second boundary sub-region of the second position region 5012 opposite to the first boundary sub-region.

[0160] It is understandable that the implementation principle of the first touch button 50311, the second touch button 50312, the third touch button 50321 and the fourth touch button 50322 can be the same as the implementation principle of the touch detection module mentioned above, and thus can be capacitive touch buttons or impedance touch buttons, etc., but not limited to these.

[0161] Accordingly, the touch detection module includes two touch buttons located in the corresponding area, so that the skin exposure or coverage of the limb can be determined by the touch signals of the two touch buttons, without the need for a large area of ​​touch components in the corresponding location and area. This simplifies the design of the touch detection module and helps to reduce the cost of the air outlet equipment.

[0162] Based on the air outlet device of the above-described embodiment, taking an electric heater as an example, refer to... Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figure 16 As shown, an air outlet device in a specific example may include:

[0163] The air outlet body 10 includes an air outlet 101; a first bracket 20; a second bracket 30; a motor 40; a foot pedal 50; and a controller. The controller can control the motor 40 to rotate, thereby driving the air outlet body 10 to rotate radially around the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 30, so as to adjust the air outlet direction of the air outlet 101.

[0164] The air outlet body 10 may contain a fan 107, a heating element 106, a first position sensor 1021, a second position sensor 1022, a first footrest sensor 1051, and a second footrest sensor 1052. The footrest 50 may contain a first temperature sensor 5021, a second temperature sensor 5022, a first touch button 50311, a second touch button 50312, a third touch button 50321, and a fourth touch button 50322. The main control unit may be associated with the second bracket 30. The main control unit may include the aforementioned controller 80, a display module 90, and a temperature detection module 70. The temperature detection module 70 can detect the ambient temperature, and the display module 90 can display relevant information. It is understood that a power board may also be provided for connecting to a power source.

[0165] The controller 80 is communicatively connected to the power board, fan 107, heating element 106, temperature detection module 70, first position sensor 1021, second position sensor 1022, first temperature sensor 5021, second temperature sensor 5022, first foot pedal sensor 1051, second foot pedal sensor 1052, first touch button 50311, second touch button 50312, third touch button 50321, fourth touch button 50322, motor 40, and display module 90.

[0166] When the air outlet device is operating, the heating element 106 works and generates heat, and the fan 107 can blow the heat generated by the heating element 106 into the air through the air outlet 101. The air outlet device provides two operating modes: a first mode (also known as the normal operating mode) and a second mode (also known as the foot warming mode). The controller can rotate the motor 40 to drive the air outlet body 10 to rotate radially around the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 30, thereby switching between the two operating modes. In the normal operating mode, the air outlet 101 of the air outlet body 10 faces upward, so that the fan 107 can blow the heat generated by the heating element 106 upward, so that the heat energy can be efficiently dispersed throughout the room, achieving rapid heating of the whole room. In the foot warming mode, the air outlet 101 of the air outlet body 10 faces to the side, and the fan 107 can accurately blow the heat generated by the heating element 106 from the side. At this time, by placing the footrest 50 in the corresponding position, the user can place both feet on the footrest 50 to achieve directional foot heating. During this process, the touch detection module 503 installed on the footrest 50 can detect whether the limb parts of the user are exposed (e.g., whether they are barefoot). Different control modes can be used in the barefoot state (bare skin state) and the non-barefoot state (wearing state) to further improve the user experience and comfort. Based on this, the working mode of the electric heater can be intelligently adjusted, realizing two functions in one machine: it can warm the whole room while focusing on caring for the feet, solving the pain point of traditional heating where the head is hot and the feet are cold.

[0167] Based on the air outlet devices provided in the embodiments described above, this application also provides a control method for the air outlet device. This control method can be executed by the controller of the air outlet device described above. (Refer to...) Figure 17 As shown, the control method for the air outlet device includes steps 1701 to 1702:

[0168] Step 1701: Determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device; wherein, when the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first support; when the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first support; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

[0169] The method for determining the target operating mode of the air outlet device is not limited. In some examples, the target operating mode can be determined based on the mode control command input by the user. For example, upon receiving a control command for a first mode (or normal mode) input by the user via voice or display module, the target operating mode can be determined to be the first mode. Then, the motor can be controlled to rotate the air outlet body until the air outlet's airflow direction aligns with the first direction of the first bracket. In conjunction with the air outlet device described above, upon receiving the first position signal from the first position sensor, it can be determined that the air outlet has rotated to the position corresponding to the first mode, i.e., the air outlet body has rotated to the position corresponding to the first mode. Upon receiving a control command for a second mode (or foot warming mode) input by the user via voice or display module, the target operating mode can be determined to be the second mode (or foot warming mode). Then, the motor can be controlled to rotate the air outlet body until the air outlet's airflow direction aligns with the second direction of the first bracket. In this way, when the second position signal of the second position sensor is received, it can be determined that the air outlet has been rotated to the second direction of the first bracket, that is, the air outlet body has been rotated to the position corresponding to the second mode.

[0170] In other feasible implementations, the air outlet body can be rotated manually or by a motor. When the air outlet body rotates to the point where the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, i.e., when the first position signal of the first position sensor is received, the target working mode is considered to be the first mode. When the air outlet body rotates to the point where the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, i.e., when the second position signal of the second position sensor is received, the target working mode is considered to be the second mode.

[0171] Step 1702: Control the working status of the air outlet equipment based on the target working mode.

[0172] Once the target operating mode of the air outlet equipment is determined, its operating status can be controlled based on that target operating mode. It can be understood that, after determining the target operating mode of the air outlet equipment based on received mode control commands, control of the air outlet equipment's operating status can be performed based on the target operating mode only after confirming that the air outlet body has rotated into position.

[0173] As described above, the air outlet device further includes: a footrest and a temperature sensor disposed in a predetermined position area of ​​the footrest. Accordingly, in some feasible embodiments, the method further includes:

[0174] Obtain the foot temperature output from the temperature sensor; based on the foot temperature, control the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode.

[0175] The foot pedal temperature can include: a first foot pedal temperature output by a first temperature sensor located in a first position area of ​​the foot pedal, and a second foot pedal temperature output by a second temperature sensor located in a second position area of ​​the foot pedal. In this case, controlling the operation of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the foot pedal temperature includes: controlling the operation of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the first foot pedal temperature and the second foot pedal temperature.

[0176] As described above, the air outlet device also includes a touch detection module located in a preset position area of ​​the footrest. In this case, controlling the operation of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the footrest temperature may include:

[0177] Based on the foot temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

[0178] The specific method of controlling the air outlet's operating state in the second mode based on the foot pedal temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module is not limited. In some feasible embodiments, controlling the air outlet's operating state in the second mode based on the foot pedal temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module includes:

[0179] Based on the comparison between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, it is determined whether there is a limb placement state on the footboard;

[0180] Based on whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the bare skin state of the limb part located on the footrest is determined;

[0181] Based on the limb placement and bare skin status, the operating status of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

[0182] The determination of whether a limb is placed on the footrest based on a comparison between the footrest temperature and a first footrest temperature threshold may include:

[0183] If the foot pedal temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot pedal temperature threshold, it is determined that the foot pedal is in a limb placement state.

[0184] If the footplate temperature is lower than the first footplate temperature threshold, it is determined that the footplate is in a limb-positioned state without limbs.

[0185] The first foot temperature threshold is a temperature threshold used to detect whether a foot is placed on the foot. If the detected foot temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot temperature threshold, it can be considered that a foot is placed on the foot, that is, the footboard is in a limb placement state. Otherwise, no foot is placed on the foot, that is, the footboard is in a limb placement state.

[0186] Wherein, when the aforementioned foot temperature includes: the first foot temperature output by the first temperature sensor located in the first position area of ​​the foot piece, and the second foot temperature output by the second temperature sensor located in the second position area of ​​the foot piece, then, when the aforementioned determination that the footboard is in a limb-placed state when the foot temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot temperature threshold can be determined when the first foot temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot temperature threshold and the second foot temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot temperature threshold, which will not be elaborated here.

[0187] The method for determining the bare skin state of the limb part located on the footrest based on whether a touch signal from the touch detection module is received is not limited. In some examples, it may include: if a touch signal from the touch detection module is received, determining that the bare skin state of the limb part on the footrest is a bare skin state; if a touch signal from the touch detection module is not received, determining that the bare skin state of the limb part on the footrest is a worn state.

[0188] Taking the aforementioned touch detection module, which includes a first touch button, a second touch button, a third touch button, and a fourth touch button, as an example, upon receiving a touch signal from the touch detection module, determining that the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is a bare skin state can include:

[0189] When a first touch signal is received from a first touch button located in the first boundary sub-region of the first position area of ​​the footrest, and a second touch signal is received from a second touch button located in the second boundary sub-region of the first position area of ​​the footrest, which is opposite to the first boundary sub-region, and a third touch signal is received from a third touch button located in the first boundary sub-region of the second position area of ​​the footrest, and a fourth touch signal is received from a fourth touch button located in the second boundary sub-region of the second position area, which is opposite to the first boundary sub-region, the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is determined to be a bare skin state.

[0190] The control of the air outlet device's operating state based on the target operating mode can include controlling the device's operating power and fan speed. In some exemplary embodiments, taking an electric heater as an example, the control of the air outlet device's operating state in the second mode based on limb placement and bare skin status can include:

[0191] When the limb placement state is the limb placement state with limbs placed, and the bare skin state is the wearing state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the first power, and the speed of the fan of the air outlet device is controlled to be the first speed.

[0192] When the limb placement state is the limb placement state and the skin exposure state is the skin exposure state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the third power and the speed of the fan of the air outlet device is controlled to be the third speed.

[0193] Wherein, the first power is the maximum power of the heating element in the skin-wearing state of the second mode, the first speed is the maximum speed of the fan in the skin-wearing state of the second mode, the third power is the maximum power of the heating element in the skin-exposed state of the second mode, and the third speed is the maximum speed of the fan in the skin-exposed state of the second mode.

[0194] In some examples, the above-mentioned control of the air outlet's operating state in the second mode based on limb placement and bare skin status may also include:

[0195] If the foot pedal temperature exceeds the second foot pedal temperature threshold, reduce the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet equipment and reduce the speed of the fan of the air outlet equipment.

[0196] The second foot temperature threshold is the highest foot temperature set in warm foot mode. In other words, the foot temperature in warm foot mode cannot exceed this second foot temperature threshold, thereby enabling foot protection settings.

[0197] The specific methods for reducing the heating power of the heat-generating element of the air outlet equipment and reducing the speed of the air outlet equipment fan are not limited. In some examples, reducing the heating power of the heat-generating element of the air outlet equipment and reducing the speed of the air outlet equipment fan include:

[0198] When the limb placement state is the limb placement state and the bare skin state is the wearing state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum power in the wearing state, and the fan speed of the air outlet device is the minimum speed in the wearing state.

[0199] When the limbs are in a limb-positioned state and the skin is exposed, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum power under the skin-exposed state, and the fan speed of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum speed under the skin-exposed state.

[0200] Therefore, when the foot temperature exceeds the second foot temperature threshold, the heating power of the heating element can be directly reduced to the minimum power corresponding to the corresponding state (exposed skin state or skin state), and the fan speed can be adjusted to the corresponding minimum speed to avoid excessive foot temperature and further improve comfort.

[0201] In some feasible embodiments, the method may further include:

[0202] Based on the comparison between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, if the limb placement state is determined to be a limb placement state without limb placement, the air outlet device is controlled to exit the second mode.

[0203] Therefore, based on the comparison between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, if the limb placement state is determined to be a limb-free placement state, the second mode operation mechanism can be directly exited. The method of exiting the second mode is not limited; in some examples, it can be a direct shutdown of the second mode. In other examples, it can be a switch to the first mode. In this case, the motor can be automatically controlled to rotate the air outlet to the corresponding position in the first mode, for example, rotating it so that the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, thus achieving an adaptive switch from the second mode to the first mode.

[0204] In some feasible embodiments, the method may further include: when the foot temperature is detected to be greater than or equal to a first foot temperature threshold, determining that the footboard is in a limb placement state and determining that the target working mode of the air outlet device is a second mode; if the air outlet direction of the air outlet of the air outlet body is not along the second direction of the first bracket and the air outlet body is not located in the position corresponding to the second mode, controlling the motor to rotate so as to drive the air outlet body to rotate to a position where the air outlet direction is not along the second direction of the first bracket, thereby realizing adaptive switching between the first mode and the second mode.

[0205] It is understood that when the target working mode is the first mode, the working status of the air outlet equipment can be controlled based on the difference between the detected ambient temperature and the set target temperature. The specific control method is not limited in this application embodiment.

[0206] Based on the embodiments described above, the control process of an air outlet device will be illustrated below with a specific example.

[0207] In one exemplary embodiment, reference is made to Figure 18 As shown, when the target operating mode is the first mode (normal operating mode), the control method for the air outlet equipment may include the following steps 1801 to 1809:

[0208] Step 1801: Determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the first mode. Specifically, the method for determining the target operating mode can be the same as described in the above embodiment.

[0209] Step 1802: Obtain the target temperature value T1, which is the target ambient temperature expected to be achieved under this normal working mode;

[0210] Step 1803: Control the motor to work so that the rotation of the motor drives the air outlet body to rotate around the first bracket and the second bracket;

[0211] Step 1804: Determine whether the first position signal of the first position sensor is detected. If not, continue to control the motor to work. If yes, it means that the air outlet body has reached the position corresponding to the first mode, and proceed to step 1805.

[0212] Step 1805: Control the motor to stop working and proceed to step 1806;

[0213] Step 1806: Control the operation of the heating element and the fan so that the fan blows the heat generated by the heating element into the air;

[0214] Step 1807: Continuously monitor the real-time ambient temperature T2 and determine whether the difference between the ambient temperature T2 and the target ambient temperature T1 is greater than or equal to the first temperature difference threshold ΔT1. If not, continue to control the heating element and the fan to work. If yes, proceed to step 1808. Taking a target ambient temperature T1 of 25° and a first temperature difference threshold ΔT1 of 2° as an example, when the ambient temperature T2 is detected to be greater than or equal to 27°, proceed to step 1808.

[0215] Step 1808: Control the heating element and fan to stop working;

[0216] Step 1809: Continuously monitor the real-time ambient temperature T2 and determine whether the difference between ambient temperature T2 and the target ambient temperature T1 is greater than or equal to the second temperature difference threshold ΔT2. If not, continue to control the heating element and fan to work; if so, return to step 1806 and restart the operation of the heating element and fan. For example, if the target ambient temperature T1 is 25°C and the second temperature difference threshold ΔT2 is 2°C, then when the ambient temperature T2 is detected to be less than 23°C, return to step 1806.

[0217] In one exemplary embodiment, reference is made to Figure 19 As shown, when the target operating mode is the second mode (foot warming), the control method for the air outlet device may include the following steps 1901 to 1922:

[0218] Step 1901: Determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the second mode. Specifically, the method for determining the target operating mode can be the same as described in the above embodiment.

[0219] Step 1902: Obtain the target temperature value T3, which is the expected foot warming target temperature to be achieved in the second mode (foot warming mode);

[0220] Step 1903: Control the motor to work so that the rotation of the motor drives the air outlet body to rotate around the first bracket and the second bracket;

[0221] Step 1904: Determine whether the second position signal of the second position sensor is detected. If not, continue to control the motor to work. If yes, it means that the air outlet body has reached the position corresponding to the second mode, and proceed to step 1905.

[0222] Step 1905: Control the motor to stop working and proceed to step 1906;

[0223] Step 1906: The user places the foot pedal in the corresponding position of the foot warming mode. It is understood that this step can be performed at any time before this step. For example, before determining that the target working mode of the air outlet is the second mode, the user can also perform the work of placing the foot pedal in the corresponding position of the foot warming mode. In this case, after the control motor stops working, the judgment process of step 1907 can be directly entered.

[0224] Step 1907: Determine whether the first detection signal of the first foot sensor and the second detection signal of the second foot sensor have been received. If not, prompt the foot to be placed in the corresponding position. If yes, proceed to step 1908.

[0225] Step 1908: Output a prompt message indicating that the foot piece has been placed in place, and proceed to step 1909;

[0226] Step 1909: Obtain the temperature of the first foot pedal detected by the first temperature sensor. The second foot temperature detected by the second temperature sensor And determine the temperature of the first foot pedal. Is the temperature greater than the first foot pedal temperature threshold Th1, and the second foot pedal temperature? If the temperature exceeds the first foot temperature threshold Th1, it indicates that a foot is placed on the foot piece. If no foot is detected at the same time, proceed to step 1910. If both feet are detected at the same time, it indicates that both feet are placed in the corresponding positions, and proceed to step 1916. The first foot temperature threshold Th1 is the temperature threshold used to detect whether a foot is placed on the foot piece.

[0227] Step 1910: Determine if this is the first pedal temperature The temperature is greater than the first footplate temperature threshold Th1, while the second footplate temperature... If the temperature is less than the first foot temperature threshold Th1, proceed to step 1911; otherwise, proceed to step 1912.

[0228] Step 1911: Output a message indicating that the right foot is not in place, then proceed to step 1915;

[0229] Step 1912: Determine if this is the first pedal temperature The temperature is less than the first footplate temperature threshold Th1, while the second footplate temperature... If the temperature exceeds the first foot temperature threshold Th1, proceed to step 1913; otherwise, proceed to step 1914.

[0230] Step 1913: Output a message indicating that the left foot is not in place, then proceed to step 1915;

[0231] Step 1914: Output a message indicating that neither the left nor right foot is in place, then proceed to step 1915;

[0232] Step 1915: The user can reposition the left and right feet, and then return to step 1909.

[0233] Step 1916: Determine whether the first touch signal of the first touch button, the first touch signal of the second touch button, the third touch signal of the third touch button, and the fourth touch signal of the fourth touch button are received, and determine the bare skin state accordingly. If the first touch signal, the second touch signal, the third touch signal, and the fourth touch signal are not received at the same time, it is determined that it is not a bare skin state, that is, not a bare foot state, and proceed to step 1917. If the first touch signal, the second touch signal, the third touch signal, and the fourth touch signal are received at the same time, it is determined that it is a bare skin state, that is, a bare foot state, and proceed to step 1920.

[0234] Step 1917: Control the heating element and the fan to work, and the power of the heating element is the first power P1, and the speed of the fan is the first speed N1. The first power P1 can be the maximum heating power of the heating element in the non-barefoot warming mode, and the first speed N1 can be the maximum speed of the fan in the non-barefoot warming mode. This allows the fan to quickly blow the heat generated by the heating element to the feet when entering the warming mode, thus warming the feet, and then proceed to step 1918.

[0235] Step 1918: Continuously monitor the real-time temperature of the first foot pedal. Second foot temperature And determine the temperature of the first foot pedal. Is it greater than the second foot temperature threshold Th2? Second foot temperature If the temperature exceeds the second foot temperature threshold Th2, then continue to control the heating element and fan to work. If it does, then it means that the foot temperature is too hot and proceed to step 1919. The second foot temperature threshold Th2 is the highest foot temperature threshold set in the non-barefoot warm foot mode, which can be used to protect the feet and avoid overheating.

[0236] Step 1919: Reduce the power of the heating element and the speed of the fan. For example, reduce the power of the heating element to a second power P2 and the speed of the fan to a second speed N2. The second power P2 can be the minimum heating power of the heating element in the non-barefoot warming mode, and the second speed N2 can be the minimum speed of the fan in the non-barefoot warming mode.

[0237] Step 1920: Control the heating element and the fan to work, with the heating element power being the third power P3 and the fan speed being the third speed N3. The third power P3 can be the maximum heating power of the heating element in the barefoot warming mode, and the third speed N3 can be the maximum speed of the fan in the barefoot warming mode. This allows the fan to quickly blow the heat generated by the heating element to the feet when entering the warming mode, thus warming the feet. Proceed to step 1921.

[0238] Step 1921: Continuously monitor the real-time temperature of the first foot pedal. Second foot temperature And determine the temperature of the first foot pedal. Is it greater than the third foot temperature threshold Th3, and the second foot temperature? If the temperature exceeds the third foot warmer temperature threshold Th3, then continue to control the heating element and fan. If it does, then the foot temperature is overheated, and proceed to step 1922. The third foot warmer temperature threshold Th3 is the highest foot temperature threshold set in the barefoot warming mode, which can be used to protect the feet and prevent them from overheating. The second foot warmer temperature threshold Th2 and the third foot warmer temperature threshold Th3 can be the same or different.

[0239] Step 1922: Reduce the power of the heating element and the speed of the fan. For example, reduce the power of the heating element to the fourth power P4 and the speed of the fan to the fourth speed N4. Here, the fourth power P4 can be the minimum heating power of the heating element in the barefoot warming mode, and the fourth speed N4 can be the minimum speed of the fan in the barefoot warming mode.

[0240] During the above-mentioned process, if the temperature of the first foot pedal is continuously detected... The second foot temperature is greater than the first foot temperature threshold Th1. If the temperature exceeds the first foot pedal temperature threshold Th1, it indicates that the foot is placed on the foot pedal, meaning the foot is on the foot pedal. In this case, the ongoing foot warming mode continues. If the first foot pedal temperature is detected... Less than the first foot temperature threshold Th1, and / or, the second foot temperature If the temperature is less than the first foot warmer temperature threshold Th1, it means that the person's foot has left the foot warmer, thus exiting the running foot warmer mode. For example, the air outlet equipment can be controlled to stop working or switch to the first mode.

[0241] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages in other steps. It is understood that the steps in different embodiments can be freely combined as needed, and all non-contradictory solutions formed by such combinations are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0242] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a control device for an air outlet device to implement the control method for the air outlet device described above. The solution provided by this device is similar to the solution described in the above method. Therefore, the specific limitations of one or more control device embodiments of the air outlet device provided below can be found in the limitations of the control method for the air outlet device above, and will not be repeated here.

[0243] In one embodiment, such as Figure 20 As shown, a control device for an air outlet is provided, including: a mode determination module 2001 and a control module 2002, wherein:

[0244] The mode determination module 2001 is used to determine the target working mode of the air outlet device; wherein, when the target working mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first support; when the target working mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first support; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

[0245] Control module 2002 is used to control the working status of the air outlet equipment based on the target working mode.

[0246] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is used to acquire the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor; based on the foot temperature, it controls the working state of the air outlet device in the second mode.

[0247] In some feasible embodiments, the foot pedal temperature includes: a first foot pedal temperature output by a first temperature sensor located in a first position area of ​​the foot pedal, and a second foot pedal temperature output by a second temperature sensor located in a second position area of ​​the foot pedal; the control module 2002 is used to control the working state of the air outlet device in a second mode based on the first foot pedal temperature and the second foot pedal temperature.

[0248] In some feasible embodiments, the air outlet device further includes: a touch detection module disposed in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal; and a control module 2002, used to control the working state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the foot pedal temperature and whether a touch signal output by the touch detection module is received.

[0249] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is used to determine whether there is a limb placement state on the footrest based on the comparison result between the footrest temperature and the first footrest temperature threshold; to determine the bare skin state of the limb part located on the footrest based on whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module; and to control the working state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the limb placement state and the bare skin state.

[0250] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is used to determine that the footboard is in a limb placement state when the footboard temperature is greater than or equal to a first footboard temperature threshold, and to determine that the footboard is in a limb placement state when the footboard temperature is less than the first footboard temperature threshold.

[0251] In some feasible embodiments, the foot pedal temperature includes: a first foot pedal temperature output by a first temperature sensor located in a first position area of ​​the foot pedal, and a second foot pedal temperature output by a second temperature sensor located in a second position area of ​​the foot pedal; the control module 2002 is used to determine that the foot pedal is in a limb placement state when the first foot pedal temperature is greater than or equal to a first foot pedal temperature threshold and the second foot pedal temperature is greater than or equal to the first foot pedal temperature threshold.

[0252] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is used to determine that the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is a bare skin state when a touch signal is received from the touch detection module; and to determine that the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is a worn state when no touch signal is received from the touch detection module.

[0253] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is configured to determine that the bare skin state of the limb part of the footrest is a bare skin state when it receives a first touch signal output by a first touch button located in a first boundary sub-region of a first position area of ​​the footrest, and a second touch signal output by a second touch button located in a second boundary sub-region of a first position area of ​​the footrest opposite to the first boundary sub-region, and receives a third touch signal output by a third touch button located in a first boundary sub-region of a second position area of ​​the footrest, and a fourth touch signal output by a fourth touch button located in a second boundary sub-region of a second position area opposite to the first boundary sub-region.

[0254] In some feasible embodiments, the air outlet device is an electric heater, and the control module 2002 is used to control the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device to a first power and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device to a first rotation speed when the limb placement state is a limb placement state with limbs placed and the skin exposure state is a wearing state; and when the limb placement state is a limb placement state with limbs placed and the skin exposure state is a skin exposure state, to control the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device to a third power and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device to a third rotation speed.

[0255] In some feasible embodiments, the air outlet device is an electric heater, and the control module 2002 is used to reduce the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device and reduce the speed of the fan of the air outlet device if the foot temperature is greater than the second foot temperature threshold.

[0256] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is used to control the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device to the minimum power in the wearing state and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device to the minimum rotation speed in the wearing state when the limb placement state is the limb placement state with limbs placed and the skin exposure state is the skin exposure state.

[0257] In some feasible embodiments, the control module 2002 is used to control the air outlet device to exit the second mode when the limb placement state is determined to be a limb placement state without limb placement based on the comparison result between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold.

[0258] Each module in the control device of the aforementioned air outlet equipment can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in the processor of the air outlet equipment in hardware form or independent of it, or stored in the memory of the air outlet equipment in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each module.

[0259] In one embodiment, a controller is provided, including a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, the processor executing the computer program to implement the steps of the method in any of the above embodiments.

[0260] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method in any of the above embodiments.

[0261] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method in any of the above embodiments.

[0262] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can take many forms, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). The databases involved in the embodiments provided in this application may include at least one type of relational database and non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include, but are not limited to, blockchain-based distributed databases. The processors involved in the embodiments provided in this application may be general-purpose processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, digital signal processors, programmable logic devices, quantum computing-based data processing logic devices, artificial intelligence (AI) processors, etc., and are not limited to these.

[0263] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0264] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet device, characterized in that, The air outlet device includes: Air outlet main body with air vent; The first bracket, the air outlet body is rotatably connected to the first bracket, and the air outlet body can rotate radially around the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction; The controller is used to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device and control the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode. When the target operating mode of the air outlet device is a first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket. When the target operating mode of the air outlet device is a second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket. The angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle.

2. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet device further includes: a position sensor disposed on the air outlet body; The controller is also communicatively connected to the position sensor and determines the target operating mode of the air outlet device based on the position signal output by the position sensor.

3. The air outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The position sensor includes a first position sensor and a second position sensor; When the air outlet body rotates radially around the first bracket until the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, the first position sensor outputs a first position signal; when the air outlet body rotates radially around the first bracket until the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, the second position sensor outputs a second position signal. The controller is configured to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the first mode when receiving a first position signal from the first position sensor, and to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the second mode when receiving a second position signal from the second position sensor.

4. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet device also includes a second bracket; The controller is mounted on the second bracket and connected to the air outlet body via a motor; The controller is used to control the rotation of the motor to drive the air outlet body to rotate around the radial direction of the first bracket and the radial direction of the second bracket, so as to adjust the air outlet direction.

5. The air outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air outlet device further includes: a third position sensor and a fourth position sensor disposed on the first bracket, and a connection contact point disposed on the second bracket, the connection contact point being connected to the controller; When the motor rotates and drives the air outlet body to rotate until the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket, the third position sensor is connected to the connecting contact point; when the motor rotates and drives the air outlet body to rotate until the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket, the fourth position sensor is connected to the connecting contact point. The controller is configured to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the first mode when it receives the third position signal from the third position sensor through the connection contact point, and to determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device as the second mode when it receives the fourth position signal from the fourth position sensor through the connection contact point.

6. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The air outlet device further includes: a foot pedal, and a temperature sensor disposed in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal; the temperature sensor is communicatively connected to the controller; The controller is configured to control the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode of the air outlet device and the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor.

7. The air outlet device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The temperature sensor includes a first temperature sensor disposed in a first position area of ​​the foot pedal and a second temperature sensor disposed in a second position area of ​​the foot pedal. The controller is configured to control the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the target operating mode of the air outlet device, the first foot temperature output by the first temperature sensor, and the second foot temperature output by the second temperature sensor.

8. The air outlet device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air outlet device also includes: A foot pedal sensor is installed on the air outlet body; the foot pedal sensor is communicatively connected to the controller; The controller is further configured to control the air outlet device to enter the second mode when it is determined that the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the second mode and the foot pedal is placed in place according to the detection signal output by the foot pedal sensor.

9. The air outlet device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The foot pedal sensor includes a first foot pedal sensor and a second foot pedal sensor; The controller is configured to determine that the foot piece is in place upon receiving a first detection signal from the first foot piece sensor and a second detection signal from the second foot piece sensor.

10. The air outlet device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air outlet device further includes: a touch detection module disposed in the preset position area of ​​the foot pedal, the touch detection module being communicatively connected to the controller; The controller is configured to control the operating state of the air outlet device based on the target operating mode of the air outlet device, the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor, and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module.

11. The air outlet device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The touch detection module includes: a first touch detection module disposed in a first position area of ​​the foot pedal, and a second touch detection module disposed in a second position area of ​​the foot pedal.

12. The air outlet device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first touch detection module includes: a first touch button located in a first boundary sub-region of the first position area, and a second touch button located in a second boundary sub-region of the first position area opposite to the first boundary sub-region; The second touch detection module includes: a third touch button located in the first boundary sub-region of the second position area, and a fourth touch button located in the second boundary sub-region of the second position area opposite to the first boundary sub-region.

13. A control method for an air outlet device, characterized in that, The air outlet device includes: an air outlet body with an air outlet; a first bracket, wherein the air outlet body is rotatably connected to the first bracket, and the air outlet body can rotate radially around the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction; the method includes: Determine the target operating mode of the air outlet device; wherein, when the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket; when the target operating mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle. The operating status of the air outlet device is controlled based on the target operating mode.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The air outlet device also includes: a foot pedal and a temperature sensor disposed in a preset position area of ​​the foot pedal; The method further includes: Obtain the foot temperature output by the temperature sensor; Based on the foot pedal temperature, the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The air outlet device further includes a touch detection module disposed in the preset position area of ​​the foot pedal. The method of controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the foot pedal temperature includes: Based on the foot temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the working state of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The method of controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the foot pedal temperature and whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module includes: Based on the comparison result between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, it is determined whether there is a limb placement state on the footboard; Based on whether a touch signal is received from the touch detection module, the bare skin state of the limb part located on the footrest is determined; Based on the limb placement and the bare skin state, the working state of the air outlet device in the second mode is controlled.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The air outlet device is an electric heater. The control of the air outlet device's operating state in the second mode based on the limb placement and the bare skin state includes: When the limb placement state is a limb placement state and the bare skin state is a wearing state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be a first power and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device is a first rotation speed. When the limb placement state is a limb placement state and the bare skin state is a skin exposure state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to the third power and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device is controlled to the third rotation speed.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The method of controlling the working state of the air outlet device in the second mode based on the limb placement state and the bare skin state further includes: If the foot temperature is greater than the second foot temperature threshold, reduce the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device and reduce the speed of the fan of the air outlet device.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, Reducing the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device and reducing the speed of the fan of the air outlet device include: When the limb placement state is a limb placement state and the bare skin state is a wearing state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum power in the wearing state, and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device is the minimum rotation speed in the wearing state. When the limb placement state is a limb placement state and the bare skin state is a skin-exposed state, the heating power of the heating element of the air outlet device is controlled to be the minimum power under the skin-exposed state, and the rotation speed of the fan of the air outlet device is the minimum rotation speed under the skin-exposed state.

20. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The method further includes: Based on the comparison result between the foot temperature and the first foot temperature threshold, if it is determined that the limb placement state is a limb placement state without limb placement, the air outlet device is controlled to exit the second mode.

21. A control device for an air outlet, characterized in that, The air outlet device includes: an air outlet body with an air outlet; a first bracket, wherein the air outlet body is rotatably connected to the first bracket, and the air outlet body can rotate radially around the first bracket to adjust the air outlet direction; the device includes: The mode determination module is used to determine the target working mode of the air outlet device; wherein, when the target working mode of the air outlet device is the first mode, the air outlet direction is along the first direction of the first bracket; when the target working mode of the air outlet device is the second mode, the air outlet direction is along the second direction of the first bracket; and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to a preset angle. The control module is used to control the working state of the air outlet device based on the target working mode.

22. A controller comprising a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 13 to 20.

23. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 13 to 20.

24. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 13 to 20.

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