Power consumption control device and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a power consumption control device and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioning units. The power consumption control device comprises a controller used for sending a control signal corresponding to a working mode setting instruction according to the working mode setting instruction of the air conditioner, and the working mode setting instruction comprises a first standby mode or a second standby mode; and the power supply control circuit is used for stopping supplying power to the first load circuit and supplying power to the second load circuit according to the control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, and stopping supplying power to the first load circuit and the second load circuit according to the control signal corresponding to the second standby mode. Through the device, the energy consumption of the air conditioner in the standby mode can be reduced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air-conditioning units, and in particular to a power consumption control device and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of air-conditioning technology, users have higher and higher requirements on the power consumption of air-conditioning when it is in standby mode.

[0003] When the air conditioner is in standby mode, the internal load is still powered, resulting in higher power consumption.

[0004] In the related art, in order to reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioner when in standby mode, a low power consumption mode is adopted. Since the low power consumption mode is single, the user experience is not good. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present disclosure provides a power consumption control device and an air conditioner.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a power consumption control device is proposed, comprising: a controller, for sending a control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction according to the working mode setting instruction of the air conditioner, wherein the working mode setting instruction includes a first standby mode or a second standby mode; a power supply control circuit, for stopping power supply to a first load circuit and power supply to a second load circuit according to the control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, and stopping power supply to the first load circuit and the second load circuit according to the control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

[0007] In some embodiments, the power supply control circuit includes a first sub-control circuit and a second sub-control circuit, and the control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction includes a first control signal and a second control signal; the first sub-control circuit is used to control the power supply to the first load circuit according to the first control signal; the second sub-control circuit is used to control the power supply to the second load circuit according to the second control signal.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first sub-control circuit includes a first switch circuit; the first switch circuit is used to disconnect upon receiving a first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode or a first control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first switching circuit includes a first relay and a first transistor; the first end of the switch part of the first relay is used to input a first voltage signal, and the second end of the switch part of the first relay is connected to the first load circuit; the base of the first transistor is used to input the first control signal, and the collector of the first transistor is connected to the spring part of the first relay, for controlling the opening and closing of the first relay according to the first control signal.

[0010] In some embodiments, the control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction also includes a third control signal, and the first sub-control circuit controls the power supply to the first load circuit according to the first control signal, including: the first sub-control circuit stops powering the first load circuit according to the first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, and stops powering the first load circuit and the third load circuit according to the third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first sub-control circuit further includes a second switch circuit; the second switch circuit is configured to be disconnected upon receiving a third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and the third load circuit.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second switching circuit includes a second relay and a second transistor; the first end of the switch part of the second relay is used to input a second voltage signal, and the second end of the switch part of the second relay is connected to the first end of the switch part of the first relay and the third load circuit; the base of the second transistor is used to input a third control signal, and the collector of the second transistor is connected to the spring part of the second relay, and is used to control the opening and closing of the second relay according to the third control signal.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first switching circuit further includes a first diode and a first resistor, and the second switching circuit further includes a second diode and a second resistor; the first diode is connected in parallel between the two ends of the spring portion of the first relay to protect the first relay; the first resistor is arranged between the base of the first transistor and the input end of the first control signal; the second diode is connected in parallel between the two ends of the spring portion of the second relay to protect the second relay; the second resistor is arranged between the base of the second transistor and the input end of the third control signal.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second sub-control circuit includes a first power conversion circuit; a voltage input terminal of the first power conversion circuit is used to input a third voltage signal, and a voltage output terminal of the first power conversion circuit is connected to the second load circuit, and is used to disconnect the enable terminal of the first power conversion circuit from ground according to a second control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to supply power to the second load circuit, and is also used to ground the enable terminal of the first power conversion circuit according to a second control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the second load circuit.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second sub-control circuit also includes a photocoupler; one end of the light emitting diode portion of the photocoupler is used to input the second control signal, and one end of the phototransistor portion of the photocoupler is connected to the enable end of the first power conversion circuit to control the enable end of the first power conversion circuit to be grounded or not grounded according to the second control signal.

[0016] In some embodiments, the power consumption control apparatus further includes: an instruction input device for inputting an operating mode setting instruction of the air conditioner.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first load circuit is a driving circuit of an air conditioner, and the second load circuit is a communication circuit of the air conditioner.

[0018] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, comprising: the power consumption control device as described above.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0021] The present disclosure may be more clearly understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power consumption control device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a power supply control circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a first sub-control circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4is a structural schematic diagram of a first switch circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a second switch circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a second sub-control circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power supply control circuit according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a microprocessor according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0030] Fig. 9 is a flowchart of a power consumption control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0031] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power consumption controller according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0032] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power consumption controller according to other embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0033] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0035] At the same time, it should be understood that for the convenience of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship.

[0036] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses.

[0037] Technologies, methods, and apparatus known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such technologies, methods, and apparatus should be considered part of the authorization specification.

[0038] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0039] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0040] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clearly understood, the present disclosure is further described in detail below in combination with specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a power consumption control device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the power consumption control device includes a controller 1 and a power supply control circuit 2.

[0042] The controller 1 is used for sending a control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction according to the working mode setting instruction of the air conditioner.

[0043] In some embodiments, the controller 1 is a microprocessor (MCU). In addition, the controller 1 can also be other devices such as a central processing unit (CPU).

[0044] In some embodiments, the operating mode setting instruction includes a first standby mode or a second standby mode.

[0045] In some embodiments, the control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction includes a first control signal and a second control signal.

[0046] In some examples, the first control signal is represented as Signal 1. In the first standby mode, Signal 1 is a low level signal; in the second standby mode, Signal 1 is a low level signal.

[0047] In some examples, the second control signal is represented as Signal 2. In the first standby mode, Signal 2 is at a low level; in the second standby mode, Signal 2 is at a high level.

[0048] In some embodiments, the control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction includes a first control signal, a second control signal, and a third control signal.

[0049] In some examples, the first control signal is represented as Signal 1, the second control signal is represented as Signal 2, and the third control signal is represented as Signal 3. In the first standby mode, Signal 3 is at a high level; in the second standby mode, Signal 3 is at a low level.

[0050] The power supply control circuit 2 is used to stop powering the first load circuit and the second load circuit according to a control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, and to stop powering the first load circuit and the second load circuit according to a control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

[0051] In some embodiments, the power consumption of the first load circuit is greater than the power consumption of the second load circuit.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first load circuit is a driving circuit of the air conditioner, and the second load circuit is a communication circuit of the air conditioner.

[0053] In some embodiments, the power consumption control apparatus further includes an instruction input device for inputting an operating mode setting instruction of the air conditioner.

[0054] For example, the command input device includes a first button and a second button. When the user presses the first button, the air conditioner enters the first standby mode; when the user presses the second button, the air conditioner enters the second standby mode.

[0055] In the disclosed embodiment, the above device can enter two different low power consumption modes according to user selection when the air conditioner is in standby mode. Compared with a single low power consumption mode, it can not only further reduce the power consumption of the air conditioner, but also bring a better user experience.

[0056] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a power supply control circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the power supply control circuit 2 includes a first sub-control circuit 21 and a second sub-control circuit 22 .

[0057] The first sub-control circuit 21 is connected to the first load circuit, and is used to control the power supply to the first load circuit 31 according to the first control signal.

[0058] In some examples, the first sub-control circuit 21 is used to stop supplying power to the first load circuit after receiving a first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode; and is also used to stop supplying power to the first load circuit after receiving a first control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

[0059] In other examples, the first sub-control circuit 21 is used to stop supplying power to the first load circuit after receiving a first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode; and is also used to stop supplying power to the first load circuit after receiving a third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first sub-control circuit 21 is used to control the power supply to the first load circuit and the third load circuit. For example, after receiving the first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, the first sub-control circuit 21 stops supplying power to the first load circuit; after receiving the third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode, the first sub-control circuit 21 stops supplying power to the first load circuit and the third load circuit.

[0061] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by making the first sub-control circuit 21 stop supplying power not only to the first load circuit but also to the third load circuit in the second standby mode, energy consumption is further reduced compared to the first standby mode. Moreover, making the first sub-control circuit cut off power to different numbers of load circuits in different standby modes helps to provide a better user experience.

[0062] The second sub-control circuit 22 is connected to the second load circuit, and is used to control the power supply to the second load circuit 32 according to the second control signal.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second sub-control circuit 22 is used to supply power to the second load circuit after receiving a second control signal corresponding to the first standby mode; and is also used to stop supplying power to the second load circuit after receiving a second control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

[0064] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing two sub-control circuits, the power supply control of the first load circuit and the second load circuit can be performed more independently, flexibly and reliably, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the power consumption control device.

[0065] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first sub-control circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the first sub-control circuit 21 includes a first switch circuit 211 .

[0066] In some embodiments, the first switch circuit 211 is used to disconnect when receiving a first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit 31; and is also used to disconnect when receiving a first control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit 31.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first sub-control circuit 21 includes not only the first switch circuit 211 but also the second switch circuit 212. The first switch circuit 211 is used to disconnect when receiving the first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit 31; the second switch circuit 212 is connected to the first switch circuit 211 and the third load circuit 33 and is used to close when receiving the third control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to supply power to the third load circuit; the second switch circuit 212 is also used to disconnect when receiving the third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit 31 and the third load circuit 33.

[0068] In some examples, the second switch circuit 212 is connected to the fourth load circuit 34 in addition to the first switch circuit 211 and the third load circuit 33. The second switch circuit 212 is also used to close when receiving a third control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to supply power to the third load circuit and the fourth load circuit; the second switch circuit 212 is also used to open when receiving a third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the first load circuit 31, the third load circuit 33, and the fourth load circuit 34.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting the first switching circuit and the second switching circuit, not only the power supply control of the first load circuit in the two standby modes is realized, but also the power supply control of the third load circuit and the fourth load circuit in the two standby modes is realized, which helps to further reduce the energy consumption in the air conditioner standby mode and improve the user experience.

[0070] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first switch circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the first switch circuit 211 includes a first relay 2111 and a first transistor 2112 .

[0071] A first end of the switch portion of the first relay 2111 is used to input a first voltage signal (for example, the first voltage signal is represented as VCC2 ), and a second end of the switch portion of the first relay 2111 is connected to the first load circuit 31 .

[0072] The base of the first transistor 2112 is used to input a first control signal (for example, the first control signal is represented as LOWPOWER1), the collector of the first transistor 2112 is connected to the spring portion of the first relay 2111, and the emitter of the first transistor 2112 is grounded. The first transistor 2112 is used to control the opening and closing of the first relay 2111 according to the first control signal.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first switch circuit 211 further includes a first diode 2113 and a first resistor 2114 .

[0074] The first diode 2113 is connected in parallel between two ends of the spring portion of the first relay 2111 to protect the first relay.

[0075] The first resistor 2114 is disposed between the base of the first transistor 2112 and the input terminal of the first control signal.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a safe and reliable first switch circuit is implemented through the above structure, which facilitates better power supply control of the first load circuit and improves the safety and reliability of the power consumption control device.

[0077] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second switch circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, the second switch circuit 212 includes a second relay 2121 and a second transistor 2122 .

[0078] The first end of the switch part of the second relay 2121 is used to input a second voltage signal (for example, the second voltage signal is represented as VCC2-IN), and the second end of the switch part of the second relay 2121 is connected to the first end of the switch part of the first relay 2111 and the third load circuit 33.

[0079] The base of the second transistor 2122 is used to input a third control signal (for example, the third control signal is represented as LOWPOWER2), the collector of the second transistor 2122 is connected to the spring portion of the second relay 2121, and the emitter of the second transistor 2122 is grounded. The second transistor 2122 is used to control the opening and closing of the second relay 2121 according to the third control signal.

[0080] In some embodiments, the second switch circuit 212 further includes a second diode 2123 and a second resistor 2124 .

[0081] The second diode 2123 is connected in parallel between two ends of the spring portion of the second relay 2121 to protect the second relay.

[0082] The second resistor 2124 is disposed between the base of the second transistor 2123 and the input terminal of the third control signal.

[0083] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a safe and reliable second switch circuit is implemented through the above structure, which facilitates better power supply control of the first load circuit, the third load circuit, and the fourth load circuit, and improves the safety and reliability of the power consumption control device.

[0084] Figure 6FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second sub-control circuit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 As shown, the second sub-control circuit 22 includes a first power conversion circuit 221 .

[0085] The voltage input terminal of the first power conversion circuit 221 is used to input a third voltage signal (for example, the third voltage signal is represented by VCC1), and the voltage output terminal of the first power conversion circuit is connected to the second load circuit 32, and is used to disconnect the enable terminal of the first power conversion circuit 221 from ground according to a second control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to supply power to the second load circuit 32, and is also used to disconnect the enable terminal of the first power conversion circuit 221 from ground according to a second control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the second load circuit 32.

[0086] In some embodiments, the second sub-control circuit 22 further includes a photocoupler 222. One end of the light emitting diode portion of the photocoupler 222 is used to input a second control signal (for example, the second control signal is represented as LOWPOWER1), and one end of the phototransistor portion of the photocoupler 222 is connected to the enable end of the first power conversion circuit 221 to control the enable end of the first power conversion circuit 221 to be grounded or not grounded according to the second control signal.

[0087] In some embodiments, a third resistor 223 is further provided between one end of the light emitting diode portion of the photocoupler 222 and the input end of the second control signal.

[0088] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a safe and reliable second sub-control circuit is implemented through the above structure, which facilitates better power supply control of the second load circuit and improves the safety and reliability of the power consumption control device.

[0089] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a power supply control circuit according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7 As shown, the power supply control circuit includes an AC-to-DC power supply 45, a first sub-control circuit, and a second sub-control circuit.

[0090] The AC-to-DC power supply 45 is used to output a voltage VCC1 and a voltage VCC2-IN.

[0091] The first sub-control circuit includes a first relay 2111 and a second relay 2121 .

[0092] The first end of the switch part of the first relay 2111 is used to input the voltage signal VCC2; the second end of the switch part of the first relay 2111 is connected to the first load circuit 31. The first end of the switch part of the second relay 2121 is connected to the AC-DC power supply 45, and is used to input the voltage signal VCC2-I; the second end of the switch part of the second relay 2121 is connected to the first end of the switch part of the first relay 211 and the third load circuit 33. In addition, the second end of the switch part of the second relay 2121 is also connected to the third power conversion circuit 42 and the fourth load circuit 34 in sequence.

[0093] In some embodiments, the first load circuit 31 is a driving circuit.

[0094] The second sub-control circuit includes a first power conversion circuit 221 . The voltage input terminal of the first power conversion circuit 221 is connected to the AC-DC power supply 45 for inputting the voltage VCC1 ; the voltage output terminal of the first power conversion circuit 221 is connected to the second load circuit 32 .

[0095] In some embodiments, the second load circuit 32 is a controller area network (CAN) communication circuit. In these embodiments, when the first power conversion circuit is in the first standby mode, its enable terminal is not grounded, the first power conversion circuit works normally, converts the voltage VCC1 into the voltage VCC_CAN, and supplies power to the CAN communication circuit; when the first power conversion circuit is in the second standby mode, its enable terminal is grounded, the first power conversion circuit cannot work, cannot output the voltage VCC_CAN, and thus stops supplying power to the CAN communication circuit.

[0096] The power supply control circuit also includes a second power conversion circuit 43. The voltage input end of the second power conversion circuit 43 is connected to the AC-DC power supply 45, and the voltage output end of the second power conversion circuit 43 is connected to the microprocessor 41 and the fifth load circuit 35. The second power conversion circuit 43 is used to convert the voltage VCC2-IN provided by the AC-DC power supply 45 into a voltage VCC3 to supply power to the microprocessor 41 and the fifth load circuit.

[0097] Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a microprocessor according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8 As shown, the microprocessor 41 is connected to a first key (for example, represented as KEY1) and a second key (for example, represented as KEY2), and is used to send a first control signal, a second control signal, and a third control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction according to the working mode setting instruction input by the first key or the second key. For example, the first control signal is represented as LOWPOWER3, the second control signal is represented as LOWPOWER1, and the third control signal is represented as LOWPOWER2.

[0098] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a power consumption control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 As shown, the power consumption control method includes steps S901 to S903.

[0099] In step S901, an operating mode setting instruction of an air conditioner is received.

[0100] In some embodiments, the power consumption control method is executed by a power consumption controller, such as a microprocessor.

[0101] In some embodiments, the user inputs the working mode setting instruction through an instruction input device (such as a key), wherein the working mode setting instruction includes a first standby mode and a second standby mode.

[0102] In step S902 , when the operation mode setting instruction is the first standby mode, the power supply control circuit is controlled to stop supplying power to the first load circuit, and the power supply control circuit is controlled to stop supplying power to the second load circuit.

[0103] In some embodiments, the power supply control circuit adopts the structure as described above.

[0104] In step S903 , when the operation mode setting instruction is the second standby mode, the power supply control circuit is controlled to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and the second load circuit.

[0105] In some embodiments, the power consumption control method also includes: when the working mode setting instruction is a first standby mode, controlling the power supply control circuit to supply power to at least one of the third load circuit and the fourth load circuit; when the working mode setting instruction is a second standby mode, controlling the power supply control circuit to stop supplying power to the third load circuit and the fourth load circuit.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first load circuit is a driving circuit, the second load circuit is a communication circuit, the third load circuit includes circuits where loads such as electronic expansion valves and solenoid valves are located, and the fourth load circuit includes circuits where loads such as high-pressure sensors and low-pressure sensors are located.

[0107] In some embodiments, the power consumption control method further includes: after the air conditioner enters the first standby mode, if an instruction to exit the first standby mode is received, power is supplied to the load circuit according to the working mode; after the air conditioner enters the second standby mode, if an instruction to exit the second standby mode is received, power is supplied to the load circuit according to the working mode. For example, in the working mode, the control Figure 7 All load circuits shown are powered.

[0108] In the disclosed embodiment, the above method can enter two different low power consumption modes according to user selection when the air conditioner is in standby mode. Compared with a single low power consumption mode, it can not only further reduce the power consumption of the air conditioner, but also bring a better user experience.

[0109] Fig.10 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a power consumption controller according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.10 As shown, the power consumption controller 100 includes a receiving module 101 , a first control module 102 , and a second control module 103 .

[0110] The receiving module 101 is configured to receive a setting instruction for the working mode of the air conditioner.

[0111] The first control module 102 is configured to control the power supply control circuit to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and control the power supply control circuit to supply power to the second load circuit when the working mode setting instruction is the first standby mode.

[0112] The second control module 103 is configured to control the power supply control circuit to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and the second load circuit when the working mode setting instruction is the second standby mode.

[0113] In the disclosed embodiment, the power consumption controller can enter two different low power consumption modes according to user selection when the air conditioner is in standby mode. Compared with a single low power consumption mode, it can not only further reduce the power consumption of the air conditioner, but also bring a better user experience.

[0114] Fig.11 Schematic diagram of the structure of a power consumption controller according to other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0115] like Fig.11 As shown, the power consumption controller 110 includes a memory 111; and a processor 112 coupled to the memory 111. The memory 111 is used to store instructions for executing the corresponding embodiments of the power consumption control method. The processor 112 is configured to execute the power consumption control method in any of the embodiments of the present disclosure based on the instructions stored in the memory 111.

[0116] Fig.12 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.12 As shown, the air conditioner 120 includes a power consumption control device 121 .

[0117] In some embodiments, the power consumption control device 121 adopts the structure as described above.

[0118] In other embodiments, the air conditioner 120 includes a power consumption controller as described above.

[0119] In the disclosed embodiment, the above air conditioner can enter two different low power consumption modes according to user selection when the air conditioner is in standby mode. Compared with a single low power consumption mode, it can not only further reduce the power consumption of the air conditioner, but also bring a better user experience.

[0120] Here, various aspects of the present disclosure are described with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the power consumption control method, device and computer program product according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be understood that each frame and combination of frames of the flowchart and / or block diagram can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0121] These computer-readable program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer or other programmable device to produce a machine, so that the processor executes the instructions to produce means for implementing the functions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0122] These computer-readable program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory, which cause the computer to work in a specific manner to produce an article of manufacture, including instructions for implementing the functions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0123] The present disclosure can take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects.

[0124] Through the above embodiments, a power consumption control device, method, power consumption controller and air conditioner are realized, which can not only further reduce the power loss of the air conditioner, but also bring a better user experience.

[0125] So far, the power consumption control device, method, power consumption controller and air conditioner according to the present disclosure have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art are not described. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solution disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A power consumption control device, It is characterized in that include: A controller, configured to send a control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction according to the working mode setting instruction of the air conditioner, wherein the working mode setting instruction includes a first standby mode or a second standby mode; The power supply control circuit is used to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and supplying power to the second load circuit according to a control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, and to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and the second load circuit according to a control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

2. The power consumption control device according to claim 1, in, The power supply control circuit includes a first sub-control circuit and a second sub-control circuit, and the control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction includes a first control signal and a second control signal; The first sub-control circuit is used to control the power supply to the first load circuit according to the first control signal; The second sub-control circuit is used to control the power supply to the second load circuit according to the second control signal.

3. The power consumption control device according to claim 2, in, The first sub-control circuit includes a first switch circuit; The first switch circuit is configured to be disconnected upon receiving a first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode or a first control signal corresponding to the second standby mode, so as to stop supplying power to the first load circuit.

4. The power consumption control device according to claim 3, in, The first switch circuit includes a first relay and a first transistor; The first end of the switch part of the first relay is used to input a first voltage signal, and the second end of the switch part of the first relay is connected to the first load circuit; The base of the first transistor is used to input the first control signal, and the collector of the first transistor is connected to the spring portion of the first relay, and is used to control the opening and closing of the first relay according to the first control signal.

5. The power consumption control device according to claim 4, in, The control signal corresponding to the working mode setting instruction further includes a third control signal, and the first sub-control circuit controls the power supply to the first load circuit according to the first control signal, including: The first sub-control circuit stops supplying power to the first load circuit according to a first control signal corresponding to the first standby mode, and stops supplying power to the first load circuit and the third load circuit according to a third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode.

6. The power consumption control device according to claim 5, in, The first sub-control circuit also includes a second switch circuit; The second switch circuit is configured to be disconnected upon receiving a third control signal corresponding to the second standby mode, so as to stop supplying power to the first load circuit and the third load circuit.

7. The power consumption control device according to claim 6, in, The second switch circuit includes a second relay and a second triode; The first end of the switch part of the second relay is used to input a second voltage signal, and the second end of the switch part of the second relay is connected to the first end of the switch part of the first relay and the third load circuit; The base of the second transistor is used to input a third control signal, and the collector of the second transistor is connected to the spring portion of the second relay, and is used to control the opening and closing of the second relay according to the third control signal.

8. The power consumption control device according to claim 7, in, The first switch circuit further includes a first diode and a first resistor, and the second switch circuit further includes a second diode and a second resistor; The first diode is connected in parallel between two ends of the spring portion of the first relay, and is used to protect the first relay; The first resistor is arranged between the base of the first transistor and the input terminal of the first control signal; The second diode is connected in parallel between two ends of the spring portion of the second relay, and is used to protect the second relay; The second resistor is arranged between the base of the second transistor and the input terminal of the third control signal.

9. The power consumption control device according to claim 2, in, The second sub-control circuit includes a first power conversion circuit; The voltage input terminal of the first power conversion circuit is used to input a third voltage signal, and the voltage output terminal of the first power conversion circuit is connected to the second load circuit, and is used to disconnect the enable terminal of the first power conversion circuit from ground according to a second control signal corresponding to the first standby mode to supply power to the second load circuit, and is also used to ground the enable terminal of the first power conversion circuit according to a second control signal corresponding to the second standby mode to stop supplying power to the second load circuit.

10. The power consumption control device according to claim 9, in, The second sub-control circuit also includes a photocoupler; One end of the light emitting diode part of the photocoupler is used to input the second control signal, and one end of the phototransistor part of the photocoupler is connected to the enable end of the first power conversion circuit to control the enable end of the first power conversion circuit to be grounded or not grounded according to the second control signal.

11. The power consumption control device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that Also includes: The command input device is used to input the working mode setting command of the air conditioner.

12. The power consumption control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in, The first load circuit is a driving circuit of the air conditioner, and the second load circuit is a communication circuit of the air conditioner.

13. An air conditioner, It is characterized in that include: A power consumption control device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12.

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