Method for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner and computer-readable storage medium

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional air conditioner energy-saving methods based on operating frequency adjustments lead to fluctuations in cooling capacity and overheating due to their backward feedback principle, resulting in poor user experience and ineffective energy savings.

Innovation Solution

A predictive energy efficiency and capacity model is constructed to adjust operating parameters before overheating or frequency fluctuations occur, determining a target parameter combination that meets energy efficiency and capacity targets, thereby avoiding overheating and stabilizing temperature.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If traditional backward feedback control based on Genetic Algorithm is used to adjust operating frequency for energy saving, then energy consumption is reduced, but cooling capacity fluctuates and overheating occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidcooling capacity stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by using a predictive model to forecast future cooling capacity and energy efficiency before actually adjusting operating parameters. The system predicts the outcomes of potential parameter adjustments and selects the optimal adjustment in advance, rather than reacting after overheating or capacity fluctuation occurs. This proactive approach prevents cooling capacity instability and overheating while achieving energy savings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Use of energy by moving object

If operating frequency is adjusted backwardly based on detected temperature deviations, then energy saving is achieved, but temperature control precision deteriorates and overheating occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidtemperature control precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements an improved feedback mechanism where the predictive model continuously monitors current operating parameters and environmental conditions, forecasts future system state, and adjusts operating parameters proactively to maintain temperature within the target range. This closed-loop predictive feedback system prevents temperature deviations before they occur, achieving both energy savings and precise temperature control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If reactive control based on detected temperature deviations is used, then system complexity is reduced, but response time to prevent overheating increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol system complexityVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The predictive model performs preliminary calculations to forecast future cooling capacity and energy efficiency outcomes before parameter adjustments are needed. By predicting the consequences of potential operating parameter changes in advance, the system can proactively select and apply optimal adjustments, preventing overheating before it occurs rather than reacting after temperature deviations are detected.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250237400A1Method for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.07.24 GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a method for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes: obtaining uncontrollable operating parameters of the air conditioner; predicting, based on the uncontrollable operating parameters, the operating energy efficiency and/or output capacity corresponding to each parameter combination of controllable operating parameters of the air conditioner; determining a target operating parameter combination that meets the target operating energy efficiency and/or output capacity; and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target operating parameter combination.