US2022282887A1PendingUtilityA1

Control method and apparatus for air conditioner, air conditioner and computer-readable storage medium

Assignee: GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO LTDPriority: Nov 29, 2019Filed: May 23, 2022Published: Sep 8, 2022
Est. expiryNov 29, 2039(~13.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
F24F 2110/10F24F 11/65F24F 1/0033F24F 11/77F24F 11/79F24F 1/005F24F 1/0014F24F 11/86F24F 13/142
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Abstract

A control method for an air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner has a retractable top air output mechanism provided at a top thereof. The control method includes: controlling, in response to a specified wind shower instruction in a cooling mode, the top air output mechanism to stretch towards an outside of the air conditioner to open an air outlet of the top air output mechanism; adjusting, based on the specified wind shower instruction, an air-out included angle of the top air output mechanism to be within a first angle range; and adjusting, based on the specified wind shower instruction, a supply air speed of the top air output mechanism to be within a first air speed range.

Claims

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         1 . A control method for an air conditioner, the air conditioner having a retractable top air output mechanism provided at a top thereof, the control method comprising:
 controlling, in response to a predetermined wind shower instruction in a cooling mode, the top air output mechanism to stretch towards an outside of the air conditioner to open an air outlet of the top air output mechanism;   adjusting, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, an air-out included angle of the top air output mechanism to be within a first angle range; and   adjusting, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, a supply air speed of the top air output mechanism to be within a first air speed range.   
     
     
         2 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , wherein a first driving mechanism is provided between the top air output mechanism and a main body of the air conditioner, the first driving mechanism being horizontally rotatable, the control method further comprising:
 triggering, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, the first driving mechanism to control the top air output mechanism to swing or rotate in a horizontal direction, so as to control the top air output mechanism to swing and supply air in the horizontal direction.   
     
     
         3 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , wherein a second driving mechanism is provided between the top air output mechanism and a main body of the air conditioner, the second driving mechanism being vertically rotatable, and
 wherein said adjusting, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, the air-out included angle of the top air output mechanism to be within the first angle range comprises:   triggering, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, the second driving mechanism to control the top air output mechanism to swing in a vertical direction until the air-out included angle of the top air output mechanism falls into the first angle range.   
     
     
         4 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , wherein the air conditioner has a side air output mechanism provided at a side portion of the air conditioner, the side air output mechanism comprising a first air guide assembly capable of swinging in a horizontal direction and a second air guide assembly capable of swinging in a vertical direction, the control method comprising:
 opening an air outlet of the side air output mechanism based on the predetermined wind shower instruction; and   controlling the first air guide assembly to swing horizontally until an air-out angle of the first air guide assembly is smaller than or equal to a second angle.   
     
     
         5 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , wherein the air conditioner has a side air output mechanism provided at a side portion of the air conditioner, the side air output mechanism comprising a first air guide assembly capable of swinging in a horizontal direction and a second air guide assembly capable of swinging in a vertical direction, the control method comprising:
 opening an air outlet of the side air output mechanism based on the predetermined wind shower instruction; and   controlling, by taking a horizontal plane as a reference plane, the second air guide assembly to swing vertically upwards to the second angle.   
     
     
         6 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , wherein the air conditioner has a side air output mechanism provided at a side portion thereof, the side air output mechanism comprising a first air guide assembly capable of swinging in a horizontal direction and a second air guide assembly capable of swinging in a vertical direction, the control method comprising:
 opening, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, an air outlet of the side air output mechanism; and   controlling the first air guide assembly to swing horizontally back and forth within a third angle, the third angle being a maximum value of an air-out angle of the first air guide assembly.   
     
     
         7 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , wherein the air conditioner has a side air output mechanism provided at a side portion thereof, the side air output mechanism comprising a first air guide assembly capable of swinging in a horizontal direction and a second air guide assembly capable of swinging in a vertical direction, the control method comprising:
 opening, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction, an air outlet of the side air output mechanism; and   controlling, by taking a horizontal plane as a reference plane, the second air guide assembly to swing vertically upwards to a fourth angle.   
     
     
         8 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 detecting a temperature of an environment where the air conditioner is located, and recording the temperature as an environment temperature; and   adjusting, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction and the environment temperature, a maximum operating frequency of a compressor of the air conditioner.   
     
     
         9 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 adjusting, based on the predetermined wind shower instruction and the environment temperature, a target operating temperature of the air conditioner.   
     
     
         10 . A control method for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner comprises a compressor, a first fan, a second fan, an air guide mechanism, and a top air output mechanism, the top air output mechanism being disposed at a top of an indoor unit of the air conditioner and is capable of moving up and down, the air guide mechanism comprising a horizontal air guide strip and a vertical air guide strip, the control method comprising:
 receiving, in a cooling mode, a start instruction of a wind shower mode; and   controlling, based on the start instruction, the first fan, the second fan, the top air output mechanism, the horizontal air guide strip, the vertical air guide strip, and the compressor to enter and operate in the wind shower mode.   
     
     
         11 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 10 , wherein said controlling the first fan, the second fan, the top air output mechanism, the horizontal air guide strip, the vertical air guide strip, and the compressor comprises:
 controlling the vertical air guide strip to be opened to a first opening angle;   controlling the horizontal air guide strip to be opened to a second opening angle;   controlling the top air output mechanism to rise to a first height;   controlling the first fan to operate at a first rotation speed, and controlling the second fan to operate at a second rotation speed; and   controlling the compressor to operate at a limited frequency.   
     
     
         12 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 11 , satisfying at least one of following conditions:
 condition 1: the first opening angle is a maximum opening angle of the vertical air guide strip, and the second opening angle is a maximum opening angle of the horizontal air guide strip;   condition 2: the first rotation speed is a maximum rotation speed of the first fan, and the second rotation speed is a maximum rotation speed of the second fan;   condition 3: the maximum opening angle of the horizontal air guide strip and the maximum opening angle of the vertical air guide strip both range from 40° to 60°;   condition 4: the first rotation speed ranges from 500 r/min to 1000 r/min; and the second rotation speed ranges from 200 r/min to 450 r/min; or   condition 5: the limited frequency of the compressor is within a maximum range of 45 Hz to 55 Hz.   
     
     
         13 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 11 , further comprising:
 receiving a wind gear signal, and controlling rotation speeds of the first fan and the second fan to be adjusted to match the wind gear signal;   controlling, based on the wind gear signal, a rising height of the top air output mechanism to be adjusted to match the wind gear signal;   controlling, based on the wind gear signal, opening angles of the horizontal air guide strip and the vertical air guide strip to be adjusted to match the wind gear signal; and   controlling, based on the wind gear signal, the compressor to operate at a limited frequency that matches the wind gear signal.   
     
     
         14 . The control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 12 , further comprising:
 receiving a wind gear signal, and controlling rotation speeds of the first fan and the second fan to be adjusted to match the wind gear signal;   controlling, based on the wind gear signal, a rising height of the top air output mechanism to be adjusted to match the wind gear signal;   controlling, based on the wind gear signal, opening angles of the horizontal air guide strip and the vertical air guide strip to be adjusted to match the wind gear signal; and   controlling, based on the wind gear signal, the compressor to operate at a limited frequency that matches the wind gear signal.   
     
     
         15 . A control apparatus for an air conditioner, comprising:
 a memory having a computer program stored thereon; and   a processor,   wherein the computer program, when being executed by the processor, implements steps of the control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 .   
     
     
         16 . A control apparatus for an air conditioner, comprising:
 a memory having a computer program stored thereon; and   a processor,   wherein the computer program, when being executed by the processor, implements steps of the control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 10 .   
     
     
         17 . An air conditioner comprising:
 a top air output mechanism retractably arranged at a top of the air conditioner; and   a control apparatus connected to the top air output mechanism and comprising:
 a memory having a computer program stored thereon; and 
 a processor configured to execute the computer program to implement steps of the control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 . 
   
     
     
         18 . An air conditioner, comprising:
 a compressor;   a first fan;   a second fan;   an air guide mechanism comprising a horizontal air guide strip and a vertical air guide strip;   a top air output mechanism disposed at a top of an indoor unit of the air conditioner and being capable of moving up and down; and   a control apparatus comprising a memory and a processor, the memory having a computer program stored thereon, the processor being configured to execute the computer program to implement steps of the control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 10 .   
     
     
         19 . A computer-readable storage medium, having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when being executed, implements the control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         20 . A computer-readable storage medium, having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when being executed, implements the control method for the air conditioner according to  claim 10 .

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