Air conditioner, control method for air conditioner, and computer-readable storage medium
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Air conditioners in existing technologies direct air flow directly towards the user, leading to poor user experience due to excessive airflow.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioner design incorporating a first air deflector and an air-scattering assembly that can open or close the air outlet, allowing for different operational modes, including windless air discharge and normal air supply, by adjusting airflow direction and volume through movable components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If air is supplied directly through a fixed air outlet, then cooling or heating efficiency is improved, but user comfort deteriorates due to excessive airflow directly blowing on the user
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the air outlet structure movable rather than fixed. The air-scattering assembly can move between a first position (opening the air outlet for direct airflow) and a second position (closing the air outlet for windless operation). This dynamic adjustment allows the system to switch between high efficiency mode and user comfort mode based on operational requirements, resolving the contradiction between productivity and harmful effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the air outlet into two separate pathways: a first air outlet defined by the first air deflector and shell opening portion, and a second air outlet through the air-scattering assembly. This segmentation allows independent control of direct airflow (for efficiency) and scattered airflow (for comfort), enabling the system to address both the productivity and harmful effects requirements simultaneously.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If an air-scattering assembly is added to enable windless operation, then user comfort is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the air-scattering assembly with the existing air outlet structure of the air conditioner. The air-scattering assembly is integrated into the shell and works in conjunction with the first air deflector, rather than being a completely separate component. This merging approach adds the windless functionality while minimizing the increase in device complexity by utilizing and coordinating with existing structural elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The air-scattering assembly serves multiple functions: it acts as a closure for the first air outlet, provides a second air outlet for windless operation, and can be controlled to switch between positions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving the comfort improvement goal.
3Shape
If the air outlet is closed when the air conditioner is not in use, then appearance grade is improved, but operational versatility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the air outlet closure state controllable rather than fixed. The air-scattering assembly can be positioned to close the air outlet when the air conditioner is not in use, improving appearance, or positioned to open it when operation is needed, maintaining versatility. This dynamic controllability resolves the contradiction between shape and adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
An air conditioner, a control method for the air conditioner and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The air conditioner has a shell provided with an opening portion, a first air deflector connected to the shell, an air outlet defined by the first air deflector and the opening portion, and an air-scattering assembly having an air-scattering component. The air-scattering component allows an airflow to pass through and diffuses the passing airflow. The air-scattering assembly is movable relative to the shell for opening and closing the air outlet. When the air conditioner is closed, the air-scattering assembly and the shell form the exterior of the air conditioner. Meanwhile, various forms of windless air discharges can be provided by the air-scattering assembly.