Air conditioner control device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air conditioner control device which comprises an input module used for receiving an air conditioner adjusting instruction and converting the air conditioner adjusting instruction into an electric signal; the first communication module is in communication connection with the first air conditioner equipment, and the first air conditioner and the first communication module are connected through the same communication protocol; the second communication module is in communication connection with second air conditioning equipment; the conversion module is connected with the input module, the first communication module and the second communication module; and the conversion module receives the electric signal, converts the electric signal into a control instruction, and controls and adjusts the first air conditioner through the first communication module and / or controls and adjusts the second air conditioner through the second communication module. According to the technical scheme of the utility model, different communication modules are arranged, so that the intelligent switch device can quickly control air conditioners of different models, and the problem that the air conditioners of different models cannot be quickly controlled is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of smart home, in particular to an air conditioning control device. Background Art

[0002] Each brand in the existing multi-split air conditioner market uses its own closed communication protocol (between indoor and outdoor units, and between indoor units and handheld operators), making brand switching in the market's demand for updated units an impossible task. For example, the control device of brand A cannot control the air conditioning equipment of brand B. However, as of now, the number of multi-split air conditioners in the Chinese market is nearly 200 billion, of which 50% are in urgent need of replacement. However, many projects do not have the construction conditions and the air conditioning equipment cannot be disassembled and replaced at the same time. Therefore, cross-brand combinations have become the mainstream in the market. However, if cross-brands are used, corresponding communication methods need to be replaced, which has high construction costs and complex solutions. In addition, air conditioning equipment of different brands needs to switch communication protocols when controlling, resulting in control time delays and inability to control simultaneously. It is not replicable on a large scale, and different brands cannot be mixed. The hardware and labor costs for transformation are very high. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that air conditioners of different brands cannot be controlled simultaneously and quickly.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: to provide an air conditioning control device, comprising:

[0005] An input module for receiving air conditioning adjustment instructions and converting them into electrical signals;

[0006] A first communication module connected to a first air conditioner for communication, wherein the first air conditioner and the first communication module are connected via the same communication protocol;

[0007] A second communication module communicatively connected to a second air conditioner; and

[0008] A conversion module connected to the input module, the first communication module and the second communication module; the conversion module receives the electrical signal and converts the electrical signal into a control instruction, and controls and adjusts the first air conditioner through the first communication module and / or controls and adjusts the second air conditioner through the second communication module, the first communication module is a wired communication module, and the second communication module is a wireless communication module.

[0009] Preferably, the second communication module comprises: an infrared unit for sending the control instruction to the second air-conditioning device; and an infrared unit for sending the control instruction to the first air-conditioning device.

[0010] Preferably, the first communication module includes at least one of the following: an RS-485 communication unit, an RS-232 communication unit, and an Ethernet communication unit.

[0011] Preferably, the air conditioning control device further comprises: a protocol conversion device, and the protocol conversion device is connected to the second air conditioning equipment in a wired manner.

[0012] Preferably, the protocol conversion device is connected between the second communication module and the second air-conditioning device, and is used to receive the control instruction forwarded by the second communication module, and convert it into second control instruction information recognizable by the second air-conditioning device, and send it to the second air-conditioning device.

[0013] Preferably, the second communication module is connected to the protocol conversion device in a wireless manner, and the second communication module includes at least one of the following: a zigbee communication unit, a WiFi communication unit, and a Bluetooth communication unit.

[0014] Preferably, the air conditioning control device further comprises: a voice recognition module for recognizing and receiving voice signals and transmitting the voice signals to the input module.

[0015] Preferably, the air conditioning control device further comprises: a touch screen module for identifying and receiving touch signals and transmitting the touch signals to the input module.

[0016] Preferably, the air conditioning control device further includes: a cloud communication module, and the cloud communication module is connected to the input module in a wired manner.

[0017] Preferably, the cloud communication module includes at least one of the following: a WiFi communication unit, a LoRa unit, a NB-IoT unit, a LTE / 4G unit, and a 5G unit.

[0018] The implementation of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: by setting different communication modules, the intelligent switch device can quickly control air-conditioning devices of different models, thus avoiding the problem that air-conditioning devices of different models cannot be quickly controlled. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an air conditioning control device according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an air conditioning control system according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3It is a structural diagram of the air conditioning control device of the third embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present utility model, the specific implementation methods of the present utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are only for the convenience of describing the present technical solution, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the following description, specific details such as specific system structures and technologies are provided for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation, so as to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that the present invention can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted to avoid unnecessary details that hinder the description of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an air-conditioning control device of an embodiment of the utility model. The air-conditioning control device of this embodiment includes: an input module for receiving air-conditioning adjustment instructions and converting them into electrical signals; a first communication module connected to the first air-conditioning device for communication; a second communication module connected to the second air-conditioning device for communication; and a conversion module connected to the input module, the first communication module and the second communication module; the conversion module receives the electrical signal and converts the electrical signal into a control instruction, and controls and adjusts the first air-conditioning through the first communication module and / or controls and adjusts the second air-conditioning through the second communication module, the first communication module is a wired communication module, and the second communication module is a wireless communication module.

[0026] In this embodiment, a second communication module is introduced, and different communication modules are used to control the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device. Specifically, the first air-conditioning device refers to an air-conditioning device that is directly adapted to the air-conditioning control device. Because it uses the same communication protocol as the first communication module, it can be directly controlled by the first communication module. Correspondingly, the second air-conditioning device refers to an air-conditioning device that uses a different communication protocol from the first communication module, so that the air-conditioning control device cannot control it through the first communication module. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce a second communication module, and the communication protocol used by the second communication module is different from that of the first communication module. After the input module of the air-conditioning control device receives the adjustment instruction for a certain air-conditioning device or several air-conditioning devices, it transmits the corresponding electrical signal to the conversion module. The conversion module sends the control instruction data packet after format conversion to the communication module corresponding to the air-conditioning device selected by the user and requiring adjustment according to the instruction information, and controls the air-conditioning device selected by the user. By setting communication modules with different communication protocols, the intelligent switch device can quickly control air-conditioning devices of different models, avoiding the problem that air-conditioning devices of different models cannot be controlled simultaneously and quickly.

[0027] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the first communication module includes at least one of the following: an RS-485 communication unit, an RS-232 communication unit, and an Ethernet communication unit. In this embodiment, the air conditioning control device can control the first air conditioning device through a wired connection between the first communication module and the first air conditioning device, and a variety of communication methods can be adapted to ensure that effective air conditioning device control can be achieved in different application scenarios. Users can choose different wired connection methods according to actual conditions, and the application scenarios are more extensive.

[0028] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the air conditioning control device also includes: a cloud communication module, and the cloud communication module is connected to the input module by wire. Specifically, after the input module receives the on or off command, the air conditioning equipment information and the command information are sent to the cloud communication module, and the cloud communication module uploads the equipment information and the command information to the cloud, and the cloud records the information. Alternatively, the user can also operate the software program to send instructions to the cloud communication module through the cloud, and the cloud communication module transmits the instructions sent by the user to the input module, thereby realizing remote control of the first air conditioning device and / or the second air conditioning device. The technical solution of this embodiment can realize remote control of the air conditioning equipment, and store the operation log of the air conditioning equipment, so that the user can query the use of the air conditioning equipment.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the cloud communication module includes at least one of the following:

[0030] WiFi communication unit: used to connect the air conditioner control device to the Wi-Fi network; LoRa unit: long-distance wireless communication technology, suitable for low-power wide area network (LPWAN); B-IoT unit: narrowband Internet of Things technology, a communication technology based on cellular networks, suitable for Internet of Things devices; LTE / 4G unit: a module that supports the fourth generation of mobile communication technology and provides high-speed data transmission; 5G unit: a module that supports the fifth generation of mobile communication technology and provides higher data transmission speed and lower latency. This air conditioner control device is equipped with a variety of cloud communication units to ensure that the air conditioner control device can select the appropriate network connection method according to the application scenario, and has a wide range of applications.

[0031] Figure 2 : is a structural diagram of the air conditioning control system of the second embodiment of the utility model. In this embodiment, the air conditioning control device also includes: a protocol conversion device, which is connected to the second air conditioning device by wire. The protocol conversion device is connected between the second communication module and the second air conditioning device, and is used to receive the control instruction forwarded by the second communication module, and convert it into the second control instruction information that can be recognized by the second air conditioning device, and send it to the second air conditioning device.

[0032] Specifically, the protocol conversion device supports the conversion of multiple communication protocols including CAN protocol, HBS protocol, and RS-485 protocol. It can convert the control instruction data packets sent by the second communication module into data instructions that can be recognized by the second air-conditioning device, so that the control instructions issued by the intelligent switch can be converted into control signals of multiple different communication protocols, thereby controlling multiple air-conditioning devices of different brands.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the air-conditioning control system of embodiment three of the utility model. In this embodiment, the air-conditioning control device also includes: a protocol conversion module connected between the second communication module and the second air-conditioning equipment, for receiving the control instructions forwarded by the second communication module, and converting them into second control instruction information that can be recognized by the second air-conditioning equipment, and sending them to the second air-conditioning equipment.

[0034] In this embodiment, the protocol conversion module is integrated with the input module, the conversion module, the first communication module, and the second communication module in the same device. There is no need to configure an additional protocol converter. Various types of air-conditioning equipment can be controlled by one device. It has the advantages of advanced architecture, high integration, low power consumption, and excellent performance.

[0035] Further, in an optional embodiment, the second communication module is connected to the protocol conversion device in a wireless manner, and the second communication module includes at least one of the following: a zigbee communication unit, a WiFi communication unit, and a Bluetooth communication unit.

[0036] In this embodiment, the second communication module of the air conditioning control device is provided with a wireless communication unit. After the second communication module receives the control instruction sent by the conversion module, the control instruction is sent to the protocol conversion device by wireless means. The protocol conversion device includes a communication module adapted to the second communication module to ensure the reception of the control instruction. The technical solution of this embodiment can enable the protocol conversion device to be connected to the air conditioning control device by wireless means, saving installation and modification costs.

[0037] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the protocol conversion device can be wired to the neutral and live wire connection port of the indoor unit of the second air-conditioning equipment. This connection method can greatly reduce the difficulty of installation and modification and save costs.

[0038] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the air conditioning control device further includes: a voice recognition module for identifying and receiving voice signals and transmitting them to the input module. This embodiment can realize voice control of the air conditioning equipment, which is more intelligent and quick, and effectively improves the user experience. The voice module parses and converts the user's voice instructions locally, and then transmits them to the input module, or transmits them to the cloud through the cloud communication module for voice analysis. The cloud gives the parsed instructions to the cloud communication module, and then to the input module to control the device.

[0039] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the air conditioning control device also includes a touch screen module for identifying and receiving touch signals and transmitting them to the input module. This solution visualizes the air conditioning control process and improves the human-computer interaction experience.

[0040] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device of the present scheme can be connected to a protocol conversion module or a protocol conversion device, that is, various different models of air-conditioning devices are controlled through the input module, the conversion module, the communication module, the protocol conversion module or the protocol conversion device, so that the air-conditioning control system does not need to distinguish between the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device, and does not need to configure a special connection line for the first air-conditioning device, thereby reducing the cost of modification and reducing the difficulty of modification.

[0041] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the second communication module includes: an infrared unit for sending a control instruction to the second air-conditioning device. In this embodiment, the second communication module is connected to the protocol conversion device by wireless means, and the protocol conversion device is connected to the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device by wired means, so that the second communication module can control the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device at the same time, and the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device can also be controlled at the same time through the built-in infrared unit. The two control methods are combined to ensure that effective air-conditioning device control can be achieved in different application scenarios.

[0042] The utility model also provides an air-conditioning control switch, which is provided with a bottom shell module and a panel module. A 485 communication module is provided in the bottom shell module, which is used to connect the air-conditioning equipment of the same communication protocol as the air-conditioning control switch, and the connection method is a wired connection. The air-conditioning control device can directly and quickly control the air-conditioning equipment of the own brand manufacturer through the first communication module, and can quickly control the air-conditioning equipment of other different brand manufacturers through the second communication module and the conversion module. The panel module is provided with a WiFi communication module, a zigbee communication module, a main control module, a voice recognition module, and a touch screen module, wherein the WiFi communication module, the voice recognition module, and the touch screen module are used to trigger the air-conditioning control command through a remote APP, voice triggering, and touch screen triggering, and transmit it to the main control module, and the main control module sends a control command to the air-conditioning equipment through a 485 communication unit, a WiFi communication unit, a zigbee communication unit, etc., and then adjusts the air-conditioning equipment. In some devices, the zigbee communication unit may not be provided, and its communication function is realized by the WiFi communication unit.

[0043] The process of adjusting the air conditioning equipment by the air conditioning control device provided by the utility model is as follows: the user sends the air conditioning adjustment instruction to the air conditioning control device through language, touch or remote APP, and after receiving the instruction, the voice recognition module, the touch screen module or the cloud communication module transmits the instruction to the input module, and the input module transmits the instruction to the conversion module in the form of an electrical signal, and the conversion module converts the received adjustment instruction into a data packet containing the adjustment instruction and the air conditioning equipment selection, and sends it to the first communication module and / or the second communication module, and the first communication module transmits the parsed adjustment instruction to the first air conditioning equipment through a wired connection, and the second communication module transmits the parsed adjustment instruction to the protocol conversion device through a wireless connection, and the protocol converter converts the adjustment instruction into a communication protocol type recognizable by the second air conditioning equipment, and transmits it to the second air conditioning equipment through a wired manner, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling multiple air conditioning equipment with different communication protocols at the same time. It should be noted that if the user chooses to adjust a part of the air conditioning equipment, the conversion module only forwards the corresponding data packet to the communication module connected to the air conditioning equipment to be adjusted. For example, if the user only chooses to adjust the No. 1 air conditioner in the first air conditioning equipment, the converter only transmits the instruction to adjust the No. 1 air conditioner to the first communication module.

[0044] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express the preferred implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the patent scope of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, without departing from the concept of the utility model, the above-mentioned technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the utility model should belong to the scope covered by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioning control device, characterized in that: include: An input module for receiving air conditioning adjustment instructions and converting them into electrical signals; A first communication module connected to a first air conditioner for communication, wherein the first air conditioner and the first communication module are connected via the same communication protocol; A second communication module communicatively connected to a second air conditioner; and A conversion module connected to the input module, the first communication module and the second communication module; the conversion module receives the electrical signal and converts the electrical signal into a control instruction, and controls and adjusts the first air conditioner through the first communication module and / or controls and adjusts the second air conditioner through the second communication module, the first communication module is a wired communication module, and the second communication module is a wireless communication module.

2. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second communication module includes: an infrared unit for sending the control instruction to the second air-conditioning device.

3. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first communication module includes at least one of the following: an RS-485 communication unit, an RS-232 communication unit, and an Ethernet communication unit.

4. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioning control device further includes: a protocol conversion device, and the protocol conversion device is connected to the second air conditioning equipment in a wired manner.

5. The air conditioning control device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protocol conversion device is connected between the second communication module and the second air-conditioning device, and is used to receive the control instruction forwarded by the second communication module, convert it into second control instruction information recognizable by the second air-conditioning device, and send it to the second air-conditioning device.

6. The air conditioning control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second communication module is connected to the protocol conversion device in a wireless manner, and the second communication module includes at least one of the following: a zigbee communication unit, a WiFi communication unit, and a Bluetooth communication unit.

7. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioning control device further includes: a voice recognition module for recognizing and receiving voice signals and transmitting the voice signals to the input module.

8. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioning control device further includes: a touch screen module for identifying and receiving touch signals and transmitting the touch signals to the input module.

9. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioning control device further includes: a cloud communication module, and the cloud communication module is connected to the input module in a wired manner.

10. The air conditioning control device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cloud communication module includes at least one of the following: a WiFi communication unit, a LoRa unit, a NB-IoT unit, a LTE / 4G unit, and a 5G unit.

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