CN101004283B - Apparatus and method for controlling sleep mode of airconditioner - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for controlling sleep mode of airconditioner Download PDF

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CN101004283B
CN101004283B CN2006100801556A CN200610080155A CN101004283B CN 101004283 B CN101004283 B CN 101004283B CN 2006100801556 A CN2006100801556 A CN 2006100801556A CN 200610080155 A CN200610080155 A CN 200610080155A CN 101004283 B CN101004283 B CN 101004283B
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An air-conditioner and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The apparatus and method for controlling the sleep mode of the air-conditioner provides an optimum air-conditioning effect suitable for individual sleep stages in consideration of temperature characteristics of the sleep stages of a sleeping human being, such that it can provide the sleeping human being with an optimum sleep mode. The apparatus includes a room temperature sensor for detecting a room temperature; and a controller for controlling the sleep mode when the sleep mode begins, such that it executes a sleep-entrance stage for a rapid cooling mode during which the room temperature is quickly reduced to a first temperature less than a setup temperature, executes a deep-sleep stage for gradually increasing the room temperature to a second temperature higher than the setup temperature, and executes a wake-up stage for increasing the room temperature to a third temperature higher than the second temperature.

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Be used to control the apparatus and method of the sleep pattern of air-conditioner
The application requires the rights and interests at the 2006-0005524 korean patent application of Korea S Department of Intellectual Property submission on January 18th, 2006, and its disclosed content is contained in this by reference.
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of air-conditioner, more particularly, relate to and a kind ofly be used to control the sleep pattern of air-conditioner when the user expects to sleep so that the apparatus and method of sleep environment to be provided.
Background technology
Usually, air-conditioner is widely used for reducing or the rising indoor temperature, and comprises that various automatic operation modes are to realize optimum temperature or humidity according to indoor conditions or user's condition.
The representative example of above-mentioned automatic operation mode is sleep pattern (sleep mode is also referred to as sleepingmode).Because sleep pattern is represented the operator scheme that the user that can be supposed to sleep selects,, make it can carry out best air-conditioning operation of the people who is suitable for sleeping so air-conditioner must be considered the feature that the motionless people who is sleeping causes fully.
Summary of the invention
Therefore, an aspect of of the present present invention is to provide a kind of apparatus and method that are used to control the sleep pattern of air-conditioner, and it considers that the temperature profile of the people's who is sleeping sleep stage provides the best air-conditioning operation that is suitable for each sleep stage.
Will be in ensuing description part illustrate the present invention other aspect and/or advantage, some will be clearly by describing, and perhaps can learn by enforcement of the present invention.
According to the present invention, above-mentioned and/or others of the present invention can realize that this device comprises by a kind of device that is used to control the sleep pattern of air-conditioner is provided: indoor temperature transmitter is used to detect indoor temperature; Controller, when beginning, sleep pattern is used to control sleep pattern, make it carry out sleep and enter the stage, be used for the fast-refrigerating pattern, during the fast-refrigerating pattern, indoor temperature is reduced to first temperature lower than design temperature fast, carry out the deep sleep stage, be used for indoor temperature little by little is increased to second temperature higher than design temperature, carry out awakening phase, be used for indoor temperature is increased to three temperature higher than second temperature.
Preferably, during sleep entered the stage, when indoor temperature was reduced to first temperature, controller remained on first temperature with indoor temperature in predetermined a period of time.
Preferably, during the deep sleep stage, when indoor temperature was increased to second temperature, controller remained on second temperature with indoor temperature in predetermined a period of time.
Preferably, during the deep sleep stage, when indoor temperature was increased to second temperature, controller was repeatedly raising indoor temperature in the predetermined temperature range of design temperature to the second temperature or is reducing.
Preferably, during awakening phase, when indoor temperature was increased to the 3rd temperature, controller remained on the 3rd temperature with indoor temperature.
Preferably,, remain under the condition of the 3rd temperature in predetermined a period of time, if passed through predetermined sleep pattern time, then control unit end sleep pattern in indoor temperature at awakening phase.
Preferably, air-conditioner also comprises user input unit, and the total operating time of sleep pattern is determined by user input unit by the user.
Preferably, controller is distributed in predetermined set time in the total operating time of sleep pattern and carries out sleep and enter stage and awakening phase, and will remove the operating time that is distributed into the deep sleep stage remaining time the operating time that enters stage and awakening phase of sleeping.
Preferably, the deep sleep stage comprises: if a) indoor temperature is increased to second temperature, then during predetermined a period of time indoor temperature is remained on second temperature; B) indoor temperature is repeatedly being raise in the specific range of temperatures of design temperature to the second temperature or reducing; C) if distributing to the operating time in deep sleep stage is can not execution in step (a) and time of one section weak point of step (b), then omit at least one step in step (a), step (b) and the awakening phase.
Preferably, the deep sleep stage comprises: if d) indoor temperature is increased to second temperature, then during predetermined a period of time indoor temperature is remained on second temperature; E) indoor temperature is repeatedly being raise in the specific range of temperatures of design temperature to the second temperature or reducing; F) if distribute to the operating time ratio in deep sleep stage can execution in step (d) and the special time of step (e) long, at least one step in execution in step (d) and the step (e) repeatedly then.
Preferably, air-conditioner also comprises: variable displacement compressor (variable capacity compressor), the outlet that is used to change the indoor unit fan of revolution and is used to change emission direction and discharge areas, the controller function compressor is under the minimum capacity, Unit fans is under the minimum revolution in the operating room, the control outlet provides cold air to the user indirectly, fast-refrigerating pattern if desired, then controller increases refrigeration capacity, the revolution of indoor unit fan and at least one in the cold air drainage zone of compressor.
Preferably, during sleep pattern, controller control indoor temperature with per 30 minutes 0.5 ℃ be unit.
Preferably, during sleep pattern, controller control indoor temperature with per 1 hour 1 ℃ be unit.
According to a further aspect in the invention, a kind of method that is used to control the sleep pattern of air-conditioner is provided, this method comprises: if a) sleep pattern begins, then carry out sleep and enter the stage, be used for the fast-refrigerating pattern, during the fast-refrigerating pattern, indoor temperature is reduced to first temperature lower than design temperature fast; B) carry out the deep sleep stage, indoor temperature little by little is increased to second temperature higher than design temperature; C) carry out awakening phase, indoor temperature is increased to the 3rd temperature higher than second temperature.
Preferably, when indoor temperature was reduced to first temperature, the stage that enters of sleeping remained on first temperature with indoor temperature in predetermined a period of time.
Preferably, when indoor temperature was increased to second temperature, the deep sleep stage remained on second temperature with indoor temperature in predetermined a period of time.
Preferably, when indoor temperature was increased to second temperature, the deep sleep stage was repeatedly raising indoor temperature in the predetermined temperature range of design temperature to the second temperature or is reducing.
Preferably, when indoor temperature was increased to the 3rd temperature, awakening phase remained on the 3rd temperature with indoor temperature.
Preferably, control method also comprises: at awakening phase, remain under the condition of the 3rd temperature in predetermined a period of time in indoor temperature, if passed through the predetermined sleep pattern time, then finish sleep pattern.
Preferably, the total operating time of sleep pattern is determined by the user.
Preferably, control method also comprises: being distributed in predetermined set time in the total operating time of sleep pattern carries out sleep and enters stage and awakening phase; Will be except that the operating time that is distributed into the deep sleep stage remaining time the operating time that enters stage and awakening phase of sleeping.
Preferably, the deep sleep stage, (b) comprising: if b1) indoor temperature is increased to second temperature, then during predetermined a period of time indoor temperature is remained on second temperature; B2) indoor temperature is repeatedly raise or reduction in the specific range of temperatures of design temperature to the second temperature; B3) if distributing to the operating time in deep sleep stage is can not execution in step (a) and time of one section weak point of step (b), then omit at least one step in step (a), step (b) and the awakening phase.
Preferably, the deep sleep stage, (b) comprising: if b4) indoor temperature is increased to second temperature, then during predetermined a period of time indoor temperature is remained on second temperature; B5) indoor temperature is repeatedly being raise in the specific range of temperatures of design temperature to the second temperature or reducing; B6) if distribute to the operating time ratio in deep sleep stage can execution in step (b4) and the special time of step (b5) long, execution in step (b4) at least one step to the step (b5) repeatedly then.
Preferably, control method also comprises: operate compressor is under the minimum capacity; Unit fans is under the minimum revolution in the operating room, the cold air drainage direction is arranged to the top always provides cold air to the user indirectly; The fast-refrigerating pattern then increases the refrigeration capacity of compressor, the revolution of indoor unit fan and at least one in the cold air drainage zone if desired.
Preferably, control method also comprises: during sleep pattern, control indoor temperature with per 30 minutes 0.5 ℃ be unit.
Preferably, control method also comprises: during sleep pattern, control indoor temperature with per 1 hour 1 ℃ be unit.
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Fig. 1 is the block diagram that is used in the controller in the air-conditioner that illustrates according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2 is the curve map that the temperature profile that is used in the sleep pattern in the air-conditioner according to a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown;
Fig. 3 is the flow chart of method of sleep pattern that is used to control air-conditioner that illustrates according to the temperature profile of the sleep pattern shown in Fig. 2 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 4 is the curve map that the temperature profile that is used in the sleep pattern in the air-conditioner according to another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown;
Fig. 5 is the flow chart of method of sleep pattern that is used to control air-conditioner that illustrates according to the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 4 according to another preferred embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 6 is the curve map that illustrates according to the temperature profile that is used in the sleep pattern in the air-conditioner of another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is the flow chart of method of sleep pattern that is used to control air-conditioner that illustrates according to according to the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 6 of another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 8 is the curve map that illustrates according to the time control feature and the temperature control feature of the method that is used for controlling air-conditioner sleep mode according to being used in of the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 2 of the present invention;
Fig. 9 is the curve map that illustrates according to another time control feature and the temperature control feature of the method that is used for controlling air-conditioner sleep mode according to being used in of the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 2 of the present invention.
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To describe embodiments of the invention in detail now, its example shows that in the accompanying drawings wherein, identical label is represented components identical all the time.Below by describing embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings to explain the present invention.
Fig. 1 is the block diagram that is used in the controller in the air-conditioner that illustrates according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
With reference to Fig. 1, user input unit 104 and indoor temperature transmitter 106 are connected to the input of controller 102, and described controller 102 is used to control whole operations of air-conditioner.Compressor 108, indoor unit fan 110 and discharging blade 112 are connected to the output of controller 102.In controller 102, include timer.
User input unit 104 allows the user to enter the operator scheme of expectation or is used for the desired temperatures of air-conditioner, thereby operator scheme that enters or temperature can be set up.Indoor temperature transmitter 106 detects indoor temperature.Preferably, can be according to inverter control scheme (inverter control scheme) or tandem scheme (tandem scheme) compressor 108 by form design with variable displacement compressor.Preferably, indoor unit fan 110 can be designed to have variable rotary speed.Discharging blade 112 is installed in the exit, and wherein, cold air is discharged from indoor unit by described outlet, makes it regulate emission direction or discharge areas changeably.
If the operator scheme that the user selects is a sleep pattern, then controller 102 basically operate compressor 108 be under the minimum capacity, and Unit fans 110 is under the minimum revolution in the operating room, makes it keep minimum refrigeration capacity.Controller 102 is regulated the emission direction and the open area thereof of discharging blades 112, makes it carry cold air to give the user indirectly rather than directly carries cold air.Yet fast-refrigerating operation if desired increases the refrigeration capacity of compressor 108, the revolution of indoor unit fan 110 and at least one in the cold air drainage zone, makes the refrigeration capacity of compressor 108 improve greatly.Preferably, if the revolution of the refrigeration capacity of compressor 108, indoor unit fan 110 and cold air drainage zone have all increased, then the above-mentioned refrigeration capacity of compressor 108 improves bigger than the refrigeration capacity under the afore-mentioned.
Fig. 2 is the curve map that the temperature profile that is used in the sleep pattern in the air-conditioner according to a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.Fig. 3 is the flow chart of method of sleep pattern that is used to control air-conditioner that illustrates according to the temperature profile of the sleep pattern shown in Fig. 2 according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.
As can be seen from Figures 2 and 3, according to the sleep pattern of air-conditioner of the present invention comprise that sleep enters the stage 202, deep sleep stage 204 and awakening phase 206.With 8 hours standard times of implementation as total time of implementation, set up the sleep pattern shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.
Predetermined a period of time of the very first time of sleep pattern to second time that the user falls asleep is selected in the stages that enter 202 expression of sleeping from the user, in step 302, carry out the fast-refrigerating operation and reach than design temperature T up to indoor temperature iThe first low temperature T I-zIn other words, sleep enters stages 202 execution fast-refrigerating pattern, and described fast-refrigerating pattern can be with indoor temperature from Current Temperatures t 20Reduce to fast and specified temp t 21First temperature T that equates I-z, make user's skin temperature reduce to suitable temperature, and the activity of the central nervous system relevant with human body temperature control minimized.With t 20To t 21Fast-refrigerating time of equating time can be located at from minimum a few minutes to maximum 1 hour scopes in.During the fast-refrigerating pattern, increase the refrigeration capacity of compressor 108 and the revolution of indoor unit fan 110, and control discharging blade 112 and regulate discharge areas and emission direction, make that room air is easy to mix.In step 304, (be t the remaining time that enters the stage 202 in sleep 21To t 22Time) in, indoor temperature remains on first temperature T that equates with the fast-refrigerating temperature I-z, make that the temperature of user's skin is lower constantly.Enter in the stage 202 temperature in sleep and reduce scope " z " in 1 ℃ to 4 ℃ scope, the total operating time that sleep enters the stage 202 from minimum 30 minutes to maximum 3 hours scopes.
Be illustrated in that the user enters predetermined a period of time of deep sleep during it the deep sleep stage 204, in step 306, indoor temperature be increased to than design temperature T iThe second high temperature T I+x, in step 308, with second temperature T I+xKeep predetermined a period of time, in step 310 and step 312, with indoor temperature at design temperature T iTo second temperature T I+xPredetermined temperature range in repeatedly raise or reduce.In other words, the deep sleep stage 204 is at t 22To t 23Scheduled period indoor temperature is raise constantly, make indoor temperature reach second temperature T I+xAs a result, the deep sleep stage 204 prevents that the excessive temperature ground of user's skin from reducing, thereby realizes energy-saving effect.From t 22Temperature to t 23Time of temperature in 3 hours to 5 hours scope.At t 23To t 24Time durations, the deep sleep stage 204 keeps second temperature T unchangeably I+xAfter this, the deep sleep stage 204 is from design temperature T iTo second temperature T I+xPredetermined temperature range in indoor temperature repeatedly raise or the reason that reduces is to prevent that the excessive temperature ground of user's skin from raising or reduce.In addition, if the temperature of user's skin reaches normal or stable state, then the deep sleep stage 204 is increased to second temperature T with indoor temperature I+xThereby, realize energy-saving effect.Under the situation of standard time of implementation as shown in Figure 2, t 23To t 24Time be located at from minimum 1 hour to maximum 3 hours scopes.Be equal to or less than 2 hours altogether from the repetition time of rising time to reduction time of indoor temperature of indoor temperature.
Awakening phase 206 raises user's temperature to promote user's physiological activity.More specifically, in step 314, awakening phase 206 little by little is increased to indoor temperature than second temperature T I+xThe 3rd high temperature T I+y, and with the 3rd temperature T I+yKeep predetermined a period of time.t 26To t 27Time be located at from minimum 30 minutes to maximum 2 hours scopes, wherein, at t 26To t 27Time durations, carry out awakening phase 206.In step 316, during awakening phase 206,, then finish awakening mode if passed through the sleep pattern setting-up time.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the user can utilize user input unit 104 directly to enter total time of implementation of sleep pattern.For example, if total time of implementation that the user determines sleep pattern is 8 hours of equating with the standard time of implementation, then the sleep of Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 enters the stage 202, deep sleep stage 204 and awakening phase 206 carry out preset time separately respectively.In this case, sleep time of implementation of entering the stage 202 is located at minimum 30 minutes to maximum 3 hours scopes.The time of implementation of awakening phase 206 is in 30 minutes to 2 hours scope.The deep sleep stage 204 enters between stage 202 and the awakening phase 206 in sleep.
If the user determines total time of implementation of sleep pattern and for the special time (for example, 4 hour) shorter than the standard time of implementation, then omits a part and the awakening phase 206 in deep sleep stage 204.In addition, be the special time (for example, 12 hour) longer, then repeat the t in deep sleep stage 204 at the above-mentioned time durations longer than the standard time of implementation than the standard time of implementation if the user determines total time of implementation of sleep pattern 23To t 26Time.Above-mentioned each preferred embodiment is illustrated among Fig. 4 to Fig. 7.
Fig. 4 is the curve map that the temperature profile that is used in the sleep pattern in the air-conditioner according to another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.Fig. 5 is the flow chart of method of sleep pattern that is used to control air-conditioner that illustrates according to the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 4 of another preferred embodiment according to the present invention.
As can be seen from Figure 4 and Figure 5, if total time of implementation of sleep pattern be defined as than the standard time of implementation (promptly, 8 hours) few about 4 hours, then carry out sleep and enter the stage 402, in the remaining time except that sleep enters the stage 402, only carry out the part in deep sleep stage 404 then.
In other words, in step 502, enter the t in stage 402 in sleep 40To t 41Special time during air-conditioner carry out the fast-refrigerating pattern, reach than design temperature T up to Current Temperatures iThe first low temperature T I-zAfter this, in step 504, at t 41To t 42Special time during air-conditioner keep first temperature T equate with the fast-refrigerating temperature I-z, make that the temperature of user's skin is lower constantly.
In step 506 and step 508, deep sleep stage 404 is increased to indoor temperature than design temperature T iThe second high temperature T I+x, and keep second temperature T unchangeably I+xAccording to the preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, total time of implementation of sleep pattern is short, makes preferred embodiment not only can not carry out awakening phase but also can not carry out the part in deep sleep stage 404.Therefore, in the step 510, when carrying out the t that sleeps after entering the stage 402 42To t 44Remaining time during preferred embodiment carry out 404 o'clock deep sleep stages, if passed through sleep pattern setting-up time (for example, 4 hours), then finish sleep pattern.
Fig. 6 is the curve map that illustrates according to the temperature profile that is used in the sleep pattern in the air-conditioner of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.Fig. 7 is the flow chart of method of sleep pattern that is used to control air-conditioner that illustrates according to according to the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 6 of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
As can be seen from Figures 6 and 7, if the user sets total time of implementation of sleep pattern for than long about 12 hours of standard time of implementation, then repeat the t in deep sleep stage 604 at the time durations longer than the standard time of implementation 63To t 66Special time.
In other words, in step 702, enter the t in stage 602 in sleep 60To t 61Special time during air-conditioner carry out the fast-refrigerating pattern, reach than design temperature T up to Current Temperatures iThe first low temperature T I-zAfter this, in step 704, at t 61To t 62Special time during air-conditioner keep first temperature T equate with the fast-refrigerating temperature I-z, make that the temperature of user's skin is lower constantly.
In step 706, deep sleep stage 604 is increased to indoor temperature than design temperature T iThe second high temperature T I+xIn step 708, during predetermined a period of time, the deep sleep stage 604 keeps indoor temperature and second temperature T I+xEquate, and in step 710, indoor temperature is reduced to design temperature T again i
Under the situation of the preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, total time of implementation of the sleep pattern that the user selects made the deep sleep stage 604 compare with the deep sleep stage of standard time of implementation and prolongs 4 hours than long 4 hours of standard time of implementation.From the step 712,714 and 716 of the step 608 of Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 as can be seen, at the time durations of above-mentioned prolongation, indoor temperature is from design temperature T iTo second temperature T I+xScope in repeatedly raise or reduce, thereby keep being suitable for the best indoor temperature of user's deep sleep.
In step 718, awakening phase 606 little by little is increased to indoor temperature than second temperature T in the same mode among Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 I+xThe 3rd high temperature T I+y, during predetermined a period of time, keep the 3rd temperature T then I+yIn step 720, when carrying out awakening phase 606,, then finish sleep pattern if passed through all sleep pattern setting-up times.
Fig. 8 is the curve map that illustrates according to the time control feature and the temperature control feature of the method that is used for controlling air-conditioner sleep mode according to being used in of the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 2 of the present invention.Fig. 8 exemplarily illustrates the standard time of implementation of the sleep pattern shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.As can be seen from Figure 8, the sleep pattern that is used for air-conditioner comprise that sleep enters the stage 202, deep sleep stage 204 and awakening phase 206.Each stage 202, stage 204 and stage 206 are controlled at per 30 minutes 0.5 ℃ of units.Yet, when time of implementation in each stage to enter mode identical in the stage 202 when being less than 30 minutes with the sleep of Fig. 8, each stage is controlled in the necessary chronomere (for example, 10 minutes), wherein, indoor temperature is reduced to the first temperature (T fast during sleep enters the stage 202 i-2.5 ℃).
Fig. 9 is the curve map that illustrates according to another time control feature and the temperature control feature of the method that is used for controlling air-conditioner sleep mode according to being used in of the sleep pattern temperature profile shown in Fig. 2 of the present invention.Fig. 9 exemplarily illustrates the standard time of implementation of the sleep pattern shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.As can be seen from Figure 9, the sleep pattern that is used for air-conditioner comprise that sleep enters the stage 202, deep sleep stage 204 and awakening phase 206.Each stage 202, stage 204 and stage 206 are controlled at per 1 hour 1 ℃ of unit.More specifically, air-conditioner detection in per 1 hour indoor temperature suitably raises or reduces indoor temperature.The rising scope of indoor temperature or reduction scope are controlled at 1 ℃ of unit, make the example of Fig. 9 compare the operand that has greatly reduced compressor 108, the operand of indoor unit fan 110 and the operand of discharging blade 112 with the example of Fig. 8, thereby realize energy-saving effect.
Be apparent that from top description, the apparatus and method that are used to control the sleep pattern of air-conditioner according to the present invention are considered the temperature profile of the people's who is sleeping sleep stage, the best air-conditioning effect that is suitable for each sleep stage is provided, has made it that best sleep pattern can be provided for the people who is sleeping.
Though illustrated and described several embodiments of the present invention, but those skilled in the art should understand that, without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, can change these embodiment of the present invention, scope of the present invention is limited by claim and equivalent thereof.

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1. device that is used to control the sleep pattern of air-conditioner, described device comprises:
Indoor temperature transmitter is used to detect indoor temperature;
Controller, when beginning, sleep pattern is used to control sleep pattern, make it when sleep pattern begins, carry out sleep and enter the stage, be used for the fast-refrigerating pattern, during described fast-refrigerating pattern, indoor temperature is reduced to first temperature lower than design temperature fast, carry out the deep sleep stage, be used for indoor temperature little by little is increased to second temperature higher than described design temperature, carry out awakening phase, be used for indoor temperature is increased to three temperature higher than described second temperature;
Wherein, the described deep sleep stage comprises step:
If a) indoor temperature is increased to described second temperature, then during predetermined a period of time, indoor temperature is remained on described second temperature;
B) from described design temperature to the specific range of temperatures of described second temperature, indoor temperature repeatedly raise or reduce.
2. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, when indoor temperature was reduced to described first temperature, described controller remained on described first temperature with indoor temperature in predetermined a period of time during described sleep enters the stage.
3. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, during the described awakening phase when indoor temperature is increased to described the 3rd temperature, described controller remains on described the 3rd temperature with indoor temperature.
4. device as claimed in claim 3 wherein, at described awakening phase, remains under the condition of described the 3rd temperature in predetermined a period of time in indoor temperature, if passed through predetermined sleep pattern time, the described sleep pattern of then described control unit end.
5. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described air-conditioner also comprises user input unit, the total operating time of described sleep pattern is determined by described user input unit by the user.
6. device as claimed in claim 5, wherein, described controller is distributed in predetermined set time in the total operating time of described sleep pattern and carries out described sleep and enter stage and described awakening phase, and described controller will be except that the operating time that is distributed into the described deep sleep stage remaining time described sleep enters operating time of stage and described awakening phase.
7. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, can not execution in step (a) and time of the weak point of step (b) if distribute to the operating time in described deep sleep stage and be one section, then omit at least one step in step (a), step (b) and the awakening phase.
8. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, if distribute to the operating time ratio in described deep sleep stage can execution in step (a) and the special time of step (b) long, at least one step in repeated execution of steps (a) and the step (b) then.
9. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
The outlet that described air-conditioner also comprises variable displacement compressor, is used to change the indoor unit fan of revolution and is used to change emission direction and discharge areas;
The described compressor of described controller function is under the minimum capacity, operating described indoor unit fan is under the minimum revolution, control described outlet and provide cold air to the user indirectly, described if desired fast-refrigerating pattern then increases the revolution of the refrigeration capacity of described compressor, described indoor unit fan and at least one in the described cold air drainage zone.
10. device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described air-conditioner detection in per 1 hour indoor temperature suitably raises or reduces indoor temperature, and the rising scope of indoor temperature or reduction scope are controlled at 1 ℃ of unit.
11. a method of controlling the sleep pattern of air-conditioner, described method comprises step:
If a) described sleep pattern begins, then carry out sleep and enter the stage, be used for the fast-refrigerating pattern, during described fast-refrigerating pattern, indoor temperature is reduced to first temperature lower than design temperature fast;
B) carry out the deep sleep stage, be used for indoor temperature little by little is increased to second temperature higher than described design temperature;
C) carry out awakening phase, be used for indoor temperature is increased to the 3rd temperature higher than described second temperature;
Wherein, the described deep sleep stage (b) comprises step:
B1), then during predetermined a period of time, indoor temperature is remained on described second temperature if indoor temperature is increased to described second temperature;
B2) from described design temperature to the specific range of temperatures of described second temperature, indoor temperature repeatedly raise or reduce.
12. method as claimed in claim 11, wherein, when indoor temperature was reduced to described first temperature, described sleep entered the stage indoor temperature is remained on described first temperature in predetermined a period of time.
13. method as claimed in claim 11, wherein, when indoor temperature was increased to described the 3rd temperature, described awakening phase remained on described the 3rd temperature with indoor temperature.
14. method as claimed in claim 13, described method also comprises:
At described awakening phase, remain under the condition of described the 3rd temperature in predetermined a period of time in indoor temperature, if passed through the predetermined sleep pattern time, then finish described sleep pattern.
15. method as claimed in claim 11, wherein, the total operating time of described sleep pattern is determined by the user.
16. method as claimed in claim 15 also comprises:
Being distributed in predetermined set time in the total operating time of described sleep pattern carries out described sleep and enters stage and described awakening phase;
Will be except that the operating time that is distributed into the described deep sleep stage remaining time described sleep enters operating time of stage and described awakening phase.
17. method as claimed in claim 11, wherein, can not execution in step (b1) and time of the weak point of step (b2) if distribute to the operating time in described deep sleep stage and be one section, then omit at least one step in step (b1), step (b2) and the described awakening phase.
18. method as claimed in claim 11, wherein, if distribute to the operating time ratio in described deep sleep stage can execution in step (b1) and the special time of step (b2) long, at least one step in repeated execution of steps (b1) and the step (b2) then.
19. method as claimed in claim 11 also comprises:
Operate compressor is under the minimum capacity, and Unit fans is under the minimum revolution in the operating room, and the cold air drainage direction is set as direction to provide cold air to the user indirectly;
Described if desired fast-refrigerating pattern then increases the revolution of the refrigeration capacity of described compressor, described indoor unit fan and at least one in the described cold air drainage zone.
20. method as claimed in claim 11 also comprises:
During described sleep pattern, detected indoor temperature in per 1 hour and suitably raise or reduce indoor temperature, the rising scope of indoor temperature or reduction scope are controlled at 1 ℃ of unit.
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