WO2019196459A1

WO2019196459A1 - Wire controller and air conditioning system having same

Info

Publication number: WO2019196459A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/120378
Authority: WO
Inventors: 彭闯; 谢有富; 邓朝胜; 张亚国
Original assignee: 珠海格力电器股份有限公司
Priority date: 2018-04-13
Filing date: 2018-12-11
Publication date: 2019-10-17
Also published as: CN208238149U

Abstract

A wire controller and an air conditioning system having same, the wire controller comprising: a wire controller body; a plug, the plug being connected to the wire controller body; the plug is used to connect to a power supply network that supplies power to an electrical appliance such that a communication connection is formed between the wired controller body and the electrical appliance. The wire controller solves the problem wherein there are many limitations on installation position.

Description

Wire controller and air conditioning system therewith

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of air conditioners, and in particular to a wire controller and an air conditioning system therewith.

Background technique

In the field of air-conditioning multi-connection, usually every indoor unit will be equipped with a line controller to control the operation of the unit. It is necessary to connect the line controller to the indoor unit through the signal line, which increases the workload of the installation line controller. It also limits the position of the remote controller that cannot be moved at will during the later use.

Summary of the invention

The main object of the present invention is to provide a wire controller and an air conditioning system therewith, which solves the problem of more limited installation positions of the wire controller in the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, a wire controller is provided, comprising: a wire controller body; a plug connector, the plug connector being connected to the wire controller body; wherein the plug connector is used for powering the appliance The power supply network is connected to form a communication connection between the line controller body and the electrical appliance.

Further, the plug connector is disposed on the body of the line controller.

Further, the plug connector is disposed in the middle of the body of the line controller.

Further, the wire controller body comprises: a panel member; a cover member, the cover member being detachably connected to the panel member; wherein the plug connector is disposed on the cover member.

Further, the cover member is snapped, bonded or connected by a fastener.

Further, the plug end of the plug connector is located outside the cover member.

Further, the plug end of the plug connector is located on a side of the cover member that faces away from the panel member.

Further, the cover member includes: a connecting portion connected to the panel member; and a mounting portion disposed at a middle portion of the connecting portion, at least a portion of the plug connector being disposed on the mounting portion.

Further, the connecting portion is integrally formed with the mounting portion.

Further, the plug end of the plug connector is located on a side of the mounting portion that faces away from the connecting portion.

Further, the electric appliance is an air conditioning unit, and the air conditioning unit adopts a power line carrier communication PLC for wireless communication, and the air conditioning unit includes a plurality of air conditioner indoor units and a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units, and controls a plurality of air conditioner indoor units and a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units through a line controller. The communication connection between the machines, the plug connector is inserted into the socket in the preset PLC communication network; the wire controller body is used for receiving the communication signal of the target device, and sending the communication signal to the device matching the target device, wherein the target The equipment includes one of the following: an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning system is provided, including an air conditioner and a wire controller, wherein the wire controller is the wire controller described above, wherein the plug connector of the wire controller is connected to a power supply network that supplies power to the air conditioner. .

The wire controller of the present invention can realize wireless communication between the wire controller and the air conditioner through the wire controller body and the plug connector. Wherein, the plug connector is connected to the wire controller body, and the plug connector is connected with a power supply network for supplying power to the air conditioner. In the specific use process, the wire controller and the air conditioner are two separate structures. When the communication connection is required, the plug connector of the wire controller is inserted into the power supply network for supplying power to the air conditioner, so that the wire control is performed. The air conditioner and the air conditioner form a communication control loop through the power supply network, thereby controlling the air conditioner through the line controller. The wire controller of the present invention can be plugged into any position connected to the power supply network for powering the air conditioner through the plug connector, thereby being not limited to the connection between the wire controller and the air conditioner through the communication line, thereby solving the existing The position of the wire controller in the technology is limited.

DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in the claims of the claims In the drawing:

Figure 1 shows an exploded schematic view of an embodiment of a wire controller in accordance with the present invention;

2 is a first perspective structural view of a panel member of a wire controller according to the present invention;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the panel member of the wire controller according to the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the second perspective structure of the panel member of the wire controller according to the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a view showing the internal structure of the panel member of the wire controller of Fig. 4.

Wherein, the above figures include the following reference numerals:

10, wire controller body; 11, panel components; 12, cover member; 121, connecting portion; 122, mounting portion; 20, plug connector; 30, microphone; 40, speaker; 50, microphone sound cavity; Sound chamber; 70, gasket; 80, liquid crystal wiring; 90, indicator light; 100, infrared receiver; 110, liquid crystal display module; 120, membrane button; 130, membrane button wiring; 140, light guide column.

detailed description

It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. The invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings in conjunction with the embodiments.

It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and is intended to provide a further description of the application. All technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise indicated.

It is to be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments, and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the singular " " " " " " There are features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof.

The present invention provides a wire controller. Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, the wire controller includes: a wire controller body 10; a plug connector 20, and the plug connector 20 is connected to the wire controller body 10; wherein, the plug connector 20 It is used to connect with a power supply network for supplying electrical power to form a communication connection between the line controller body 10 and the electrical appliance.

The wire controller of the present invention can realize wireless communication between the wire controller and the electric appliance through the wire controller body 10 and the plug connector 20. The plug connector 20 is connected to the wire controller body 10, and the plug connector 20 is used for connecting to a power supply network for supplying electrical power. In the specific use process, the wire controller and the electric appliance are two separate structures. When the communication connection needs to be realized, the plug connector 20 of the wire controller is inserted into the power supply network for powering the electric appliance, so that the wire controller and the wire controller The electrical appliance forms a communication connection through the power supply network, thereby realizing the control of the electrical appliance through the wire controller. The wire controller of the present invention can be plugged into any position connected to the power supply network for powering the electric appliance through the plug connector 20, thereby being not limited to the connection between the wire controller and the electric appliance through the communication line, and the prior art is solved. The position of the wire controller in the installation is limited.

For the specific mounting position of the plug connector 20, the plug connector 20 is disposed on the line controller body 10.

In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the overall structure of the wire controller, by inserting the plug connector 20 on the line controller body 10, the structural integrity of the overall wire controller is high, which is advantageous for simplifying the overall structure.

In order to conveniently insert the plug connector 20 into the socket, the plug connector 20 is disposed in the middle of the line controller body 10.

For the specific appearance structure of the wire controller body 10, as shown in FIG. 1, the wire controller body 10 includes: a panel member 11; a cover member 12, and the cover member 12 is detachably connected to the panel member 11; The joint 20 is disposed on the cover member 12.

In the present embodiment, the wire controller body 10 includes a panel member 11 and a cover member 12, wherein the cover member 12 is detachably coupled to the panel member 11, and the plug connector 20 is disposed on the cover member 12, and is remotely controlled. The control system of the device is disposed on the panel member 11 or the cover member 12.

For the specific connection of the cover member 12 and the panel member 11, the cover member 12 is engaged with the panel member 11, bonded or joined by fasteners.

In the present embodiment, optionally, the cover member 12 is engaged with the panel member 11.

Optionally, the cover member 12 is bonded to the panel member 11.

Optionally, the cover member 12 and the panel member 11 are connected by fasteners.

Preferably, the plug end of the plug connector 20 is located outside the cover member 12.

In order to conveniently insert the plug connector 20 into the socket, as shown in FIG. 1, the plug end of the plug connector 20 is located on the side of the cover member 12 facing away from the panel member 11.

For the specific structure of the cover member 12, as shown in FIG. 1, the cover member 12 includes a connecting portion 121, and the connecting portion 121 is connected to the panel member 11. The mounting portion 122 is disposed at the middle of the connecting portion 121. At least a portion of the plug connector 20 is threaded through the mounting portion 122.

In the present embodiment, the cover member 12 includes a connecting portion 121 and a mounting portion 122, wherein the connecting portion 121 is connected to the panel member 11, the mounting portion 122 is disposed at a central portion of the connecting portion 121, and at least a portion of the plug connector 20 is disposed. On the mounting portion 122, the plug connector 20 can be more conveniently inserted into the socket.

The connection portion 121 and the attachment portion 122 are integrally formed with respect to a specific molding method of the connection portion 121 and the attachment portion 122.

Preferably, the plug end of the plug connector 20 is located on a side of the mounting portion 122 that faces away from the connecting portion 121.

In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 121 and the mounting portion 122 are both rectangular blocks, and the area of the rectangle formed by the outer edge of the mounting portion 122 is smaller than the area of the rectangle formed by the outer surface of the connecting portion 121.

Power Line Communication (PLC): It is a unique communication method for power systems. Power carrier communication refers to a technology that uses an existing power line to transmit analog or digital signals at high speed through carrier waves.

The following embodiments of the present invention can be applied to a multi-connected air conditioning system, which can include an air conditioner outdoor unit, an air conditioner indoor unit, a line controller, and the like. In the related art, networking is performed in a multi-connected air conditioning system. At the same time, it is necessary to specially arrange communication lines for networking, but these communication methods require the installation personnel to lay out dedicated communication lines, which leads to a decrease in networking efficiency, and some multi-connected air conditioning systems use controllers (such as lines) when networking. The controller and the centralized controller are used for networking. The controller is fixed to the wall by screws and cannot be moved freely. This will result in the installation being unchanged. It is necessary to specially set the mounting box to install the controller. The dedicated controller is used for networking, the controller can be directly plugged into any socket, and the installation position can be easily changed, and the cable controller is more flexible to install.

In this embodiment, the electric appliance is an air conditioning unit, and the air conditioning unit uses a power line carrier communication PLC for wireless communication, and the air conditioning unit includes a plurality of air conditioning indoor units and a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units, and controls a plurality of air conditioner indoor units and a plurality of lines through the line controller. The communication connection between the air conditioner outdoor units, the plug connector 20 is inserted into the socket in the preset PLC communication network; the line controller body 10 is configured to receive the communication signal of the target device, and send the communication signal to match the target device. The device, wherein the target device comprises one of the following: an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit.

In this embodiment, the air conditioning unit uses a power line carrier communication PLC for wireless communication, and the air conditioning unit includes: a plurality of air conditioner indoor units and a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units, and controls a plurality of air conditioner indoor units and a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units through the line controller. Communication connection between.

The plug connector 20 is for insertion into a socket in a preset PLC communication network. Wherein, the plug connector 20 can be directly inserted into any socket in the PLC communication network, and the installation box is not required to be installed to install the wire controller, thereby reducing the cost of installing the device, and by means of the plug-in method, the wire controller can be freely To change the installation position, it is only necessary to use the plug connector 20 to change the position of the wire controller. It is not necessary to move the wire controller's mounting box, and the wire controller can be quickly moved to the target position.

Alternatively, the plug connector 20 may include at least one of the following: a two-pin connector 20 and a delta connector 20. The plug connector 20 of the present invention can be applied to each socket, and can not only meet the socket of the two-leg power supply, but also can satisfy the socket of the triangular power source, and has wider application range.

Preferably, the plug connector 20 in the embodiment of the present invention can be moved arbitrarily to realize up and down movement. When the wire controller needs to be moved to the target position, the wire controller can be manually moved to the target position, and the mobile plug connector is moved. After the 20 reaches the target position, the plug connector 20 can be fixed by the limit module. The plug connector 20 in the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to different socket jacks, so that the air conditioner wire controller can be used for practicality after being inserted into the socket. For example, if the socket of the socket is up, the plug connector 20 of the air conditioner can be moved up to the target position, and then inserted into the socket. If the socket of the socket is lower, the connector 20 of the controller can be lowered. Move to the target position and insert the socket to keep the position of the remote control beautiful.

The line controller body 10 is connected to the plug connector 20 for receiving a communication signal of the target device, and transmitting the communication signal to the device matching the target device, wherein the target device includes one of the following: an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit .

The above-mentioned wire controller body 10 can be a communication networking main component as a wire controller. After the wire controller is moved to the target socket by using the plug connector 20, the wire controller body 10 can be used for PLC communication networking in the PLC. After the communication network is established, data exchange between network information can be realized by the line controller.

Through the above air conditioner wire controller, the wire controller can directly access any socket in the PLC communication network by using the plug connector 20. After the networking is completed, the position of the wire controller can be moved, and the wire controller is inserted into the next socket. The wire controller body 10 is used to establish a communication connection between the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit, and after the air conditioner indoor unit or the air conditioner outdoor unit transmits the communication information, the line controller body 10 can be used to transmit the communication information. In another air conditioner in which the communication information is matched, the plug connector 20 of the wire controller and the wire controller body 10 can be used to freely move the wire controller, and the air conditioner is used to establish an air conditioner indoor unit and the outdoor corresponding to the socket. Communication network between machines. In this embodiment, the line controller can be used as a network relay component to establish a communication network. The air conditioner wire controller is directly inserted into any socket in the PLC communication network by means of plug-in, and does not require a special installation box. Feel free to change the installation position of the remote controller, and quickly move it to the place where you want to perform air conditioning control. When solving the wired communication network of the air conditioning unit, the installation of the air conditioner wire controller is complicated and requires additional space.

Optionally, the wire controller body 10 includes: a power line carrier communication module, and receives a communication signal of the target device through the power line; and the processor module and the power line carrier communication module are configured to: after receiving the communication signal of the air conditioner indoor unit, searching Go to the target air conditioner outdoor unit that matches the air conditioner indoor unit, or, after receiving the communication signal of the air conditioner outdoor unit, find the target air conditioner indoor unit that matches the air conditioner outdoor unit, in which the target air conditioner outdoor unit is found or After the target air conditioner indoor unit, the communication signal is sent to the target air conditioner outdoor unit or the target air conditioner indoor unit.

The line controller body 10 may include a power line carrier communication module, a processor module, and the like, and the line controller body 10 may further include: a display module, configured to display a device model of the target device to be matched; and a button module, Receive button operation information.

Through the above various modules in the line controller body 10, a network between the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit can be established, and when receiving the communication information or the control command corresponding to the button operation by the button module, The corresponding information is processed by the processor module and the information can then be sent to the corresponding target device.

It should be noted that the types of the line controllers in the embodiments of the present invention include multiple types. As long as the device for controlling the networking of the air conditioning unit can be an online controller, the first type of line controller can be a line. After determining the model of the air conditioner indoor unit to be matched, the controller searches for the target air conditioner outdoor unit corresponding to the air conditioner indoor unit to be matched, and establishes a communication connection between the air conditioner indoor unit to be matched and the target air conditioner outdoor unit, or After determining the model of the air conditioner outdoor unit to be matched, the line controller searches for the target air conditioner indoor unit corresponding to the air conditioner outdoor unit to be matched, and establishes a communication connection between the air conditioner outdoor unit to be matched and the target air conditioner indoor unit. Through the line controller, networking between the air conditioner indoor unit to be matched or the air conditioner outdoor unit can be realized.

In addition, the type of the line controller may further include a centralized wire controller and a gateway, wherein the centralized wire controller is configured to centrally control a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units and/or a plurality of air conditioning indoors according to the control command after receiving the control command. The machine performs the target action; the gateway is used for communication conversion between the air conditioner outdoor unit and the air conditioner indoor unit. The centralized line controller can realize the communication connection between each air conditioner indoor unit or the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the gateway can realize the communication connection between the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the gateway can be used as a communication interface. Exchange of communication data.

Optionally, a plurality of air conditioner outdoor units may include a central outdoor unit for providing a network IP address for each network device in the PLC communication network, and the network IP address is used to identify each network device, wherein the central outdoor unit is After receiving the communication data sent by the air conditioner outdoor unit or the air conditioner indoor unit, the communication data is forwarded to the target communication device.

The central outdoor unit in the above embodiment may provide a network IP address for each network device in the PLC communication network. The PLC communication network in the embodiment of the present invention may include multiple devices, such as multiple air conditioner outdoor units and multiple Air conditioner indoor unit, multiple line controllers, centralized line controllers, gateways, etc. These devices can be connected to the power line for PLC network communication. Each device can have an independent MAC address, and all devices pass the PLC networking mechanism. Form a network of PLC communication multi-line system. The central outdoor unit can be used as a communication main body, as a connected intermediate outdoor unit, receiving information sent by preset devices (air conditioner outdoor unit, air conditioner indoor unit, multiple line controllers, centralized line controllers, gateways), and presets The information sent by the device is sent to the target device.

Preferably, after the wire controller in the embodiment of the present invention is plugged into a socket in the PLC communication network, a communication connection between the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit connected to the socket is established, so that the communication network of the socket is completed. After completing the communication network, the wire controller is transferred to the next socket connected to the PLC communication network to establish a communication connection between the air conditioner indoor unit of the next outlet and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

That is, any movement of the wire controller can be realized. By plugging the connector 20, the air conditioner wire controller can be directly inserted into the socket of the room to participate in the networking, and communicate with other devices in the network. After the networking is completed, The air conditioner wire controller can be moved to other sockets connected to the original PLC network at will, and can still communicate normally with other devices.

The wire controller of the present invention is mainly composed of a panel member 11 and a cover member 12, as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of microphones 30 on the panel member 11 are symmetrically distributed with respect to the speaker 40, and the line controller can be controlled by voice. The microphone 30 and the speaker 40 of the line controller have independent completely closed sound chambers, and the speaker 40 The closure is achieved by a close fit with the speaker cavity 60, and the microphone 30 is disposed within the microphone cavity 50. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the panel member 11 and the cover member 12 are attached to each other at a position where the gasket 70 is secondarily sealed and moisture-proof.

As shown in FIG. 4, the key panel of the wire controller is attached to the panel component 11 by using the membrane button 120, and the membrane button wiring 130 of the membrane button 120 is disposed on the panel component 11, and the membrane button 120 and the remote controller can be firstly designed. The touch display panels are attached together and attached to the panel member 11 together. The liquid crystal display module 110 of the wire controller is provided with a notch, and the notch position is used for placing the infrared receiving head 100, which saves space. The liquid crystal wiring 80 of the liquid crystal display module 110 is disposed on the panel member 11, and a plurality of light guiding columns 140 are disposed under the thin film button 120.

An indicator light 90 is provided on the surface of the panel to indicate the working state of the line controller. The cover member 12 is provided with a power plug (plug connector 20), and the controller can be directly inserted into the power socket to control the air conditioner internal unit through the power source.

The invention also provides an air conditioning system comprising an air conditioner and a wire controller, wherein the wire controller is the above-mentioned wire controller, wherein the plug connector 20 of the wire controller is connected to a power supply network for supplying power to the air conditioner.

From the above description, it can be seen that the above-described embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

In the wire controller of the present invention, the position of the wire controller is no longer limited to the length of the communication line, and the position can be moved at will.

It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged as appropriate, such that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented, for example, in a sequence other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprises" and "comprises" and "the" and "the" are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to Those steps or units may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products or devices.

For convenience of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on top", "above", etc., may be used herein to describe as in the drawings. The spatial positional relationship of one device or feature to other devices or features. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation of the device described. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or configurations" or "above other devices or configurations" will be positioned "below other devices or configurations" or "at Under other devices or configurations." Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "over" and "under". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the corresponding description of the space used herein is interpreted accordingly.

The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A wire controller, comprising:

Wire controller body (10);

a plug connector (20), the plug connector (20) being connected to the wire controller body (10);

The plug connector (20) is configured to be connected to a power supply network that supplies power to the appliance to form a communication connection between the line controller body (10) and the electrical appliance.
The wire controller according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug connector (20) is provided on the line controller body (10).
The wire controller according to claim 2, characterized in that the plug connector (20) is arranged in the middle of the line controller body (10).
The wire controller according to claim 1, wherein the wire controller body (10) comprises:

Panel component (11);

a cover member (12), the cover member (12) being detachably connected to the panel member (11);

Wherein, the plug connector (20) is disposed on the cover member (12).
The wire controller according to claim 4, characterized in that the cover member (12) is snapped, bonded or connected by a fastener to the panel member (11).
A wire controller according to claim 4, characterized in that the plug end of the plug connector (20) is located outside the cover member (12).
The wire controller according to claim 4, characterized in that the plug end of the plug connector (20) is located on a side of the cover member (12) facing away from the panel member (11).
The wire controller of claim 4 wherein said cover member (12) comprises:

a connecting portion (121), the connecting portion (121) being connected to the panel member (11);

a mounting portion (122), the mounting portion (122) is disposed at a middle portion of the connecting portion (121), and at least a portion of the plug connector (20) is disposed on the mounting portion (122).
The wire controller according to claim 8, wherein the connecting portion (121) is integrally formed with the mounting portion (122).
The wire controller according to claim 8, characterized in that the insertion end of the plug connector (20) is located on a side of the mounting portion (122) facing away from the connecting portion (121).
The wire controller according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the electric appliance is an air conditioning unit, the air conditioning unit uses a power line carrier communication PLC for wireless communication, and the air conditioning unit includes a plurality of air conditioners. The indoor unit and the plurality of air conditioner outdoor units control the communication connection between the plurality of air conditioner indoor units and the plurality of air conditioner outdoor units through the line controller, and the plug connector (20) is inserted into the socket in the preset PLC communication network; The line controller body (10) is configured to receive a communication signal of the target device, and send the communication signal to a device that matches the target device, where the target device includes one of: the air conditioning indoor And the air conditioner outdoor unit.
An air conditioning system, comprising an air conditioner and a wire controller, wherein the wire controller is the wire controller according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the wire controller has a plug connector ( 20) Connected to a power supply network that supplies the air conditioner.