WO2021056882A1

WO2021056882A1 - Controller, electric control device, and control method for controller

Info

Publication number: WO2021056882A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/127429
Authority: WO
Inventors: 苏玉海; 刘亚平; 薛寒冬; 张亚国; 郭跃新; 庞俊刚
Original assignee: 珠海格力电器股份有限公司
Priority date: 2019-09-23
Filing date: 2019-12-23
Publication date: 2021-04-01
Also published as: CN110631167A; CN110631167B

Abstract

Disclosed are a controller, an electric control device, and a control method for the controller. The controller comprises: an annular member (1) that is rotatably arranged, wherein the annular member (1) is internally provided with a first touch part (11); an annunciator (2) arranged in the annular member (1), wherein the annunciator (2) is configured to make contact with the first touch part (11) and send a signal when the first touch part (11) rotates to the position where the annunciator (2) is located together with the annular member (1); and a control panel (3) electrically connected to the annunciator (2), wherein the control panel (3) is configured to receive a signal sent by the annunciator (2) and send a signal used for controlling the electric control device.

Description

Controller, electric control equipment and controller control method

Cross-references to related applications

This application is based on the application with the CN application number 201910899280.7 and the filing date of September 23, 2019, and claims its priority. The disclosure of the CN application is hereby incorporated into this application as a whole.

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to the field of control equipment, and in particular to a controller, an electronic control equipment, and a control method of the controller.

Background technique

In the field of multi-line air conditioners, the standard wired controller or hand-operated controller of the indoor unit may have problems of complicated control principles, low control accuracy and reliability, or a single function. With the younger generation of the consumer market, more and more people need personalized and multifunctional controllers. It is very necessary to develop a multifunctional controller that is both beautiful and easy to operate.

Summary of the invention

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller includes:

A ring piece, rotatably arranged, and a first contact portion is provided in the ring piece;

An annunciator arranged in the ring member, and the annunciator is configured to interact with the first contact portion when the first contact portion rotates with the ring member to the position of the signal device Touch and send a signal; and

The control board is electrically connected to the annunciator, and the control board is configured to receive the signal sent by the annunciator and send out a signal for controlling the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes a pressing component that is configured to move or deform relative to the ring member to touch the control board, causing the control board to emit for controlling the electronic control The signal of the device.

In some embodiments, the pressing component is provided in the ring member;

The pressing component is configured to move or deform in the axial direction of the ring member to touch the control board.

In some embodiments, the pressing assembly includes a bracket, a portion of the bracket close to the control board is provided with a second contact portion, and the bracket is configured to move or deform axially along the ring member, So that the second touching part touches the control board.

In some embodiments, the annunciator is provided in the bracket, and the annunciator includes a touch piece, the touch piece extends out of the bracket, and the touch piece is used to interact with the first The touch part has been touched.

In some embodiments, the control board includes a first control board and a second control board, and the first control board is electrically connected to the second control board;

The pressing component is configured to move or deform relative to the ring member to touch the second control board, and the second control board is configured to send a signal to the second control board after being touched by the pressing component. The first control board, the first control board is configured to send out signals for controlling the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes an environment detection module, the environment detection module is electrically connected to the control board, and the environment detection module is configured to send a signal to the control board.

In some embodiments, the environment detection module includes at least one of a temperature and humidity detection element, a PM2.5 detection element, a formaldehyde detection element, and a noise detection element.

In some embodiments, the control board includes a first control board and a third control board, the third control board is electrically connected to the first control board, and the third control board is arranged in the ring member , The annunciator is provided on the third control board, the annunciator is configured to send a signal to the third control board, and the third control board is configured to send a signal to the first control board, The first control board is configured to send out a signal for controlling the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, the control board further includes a second control board, and the second control board is electrically connected to the first control board;

The controller further includes a pressing component configured to move or deform relative to the ring member to touch the second control board, and the second control board is configured to move toward the second control board. A control board sends signals.

In some embodiments, the pressing assembly includes a bracket, the bracket is arranged in the ring member, and the signal and the third control board are arranged in the bracket.

In some embodiments, the support includes a ring frame and a bottom frame, the outer peripheral shape of the ring frame is adapted to the inner peripheral shape of the ring member, and the bottom frame is installed at the end of the ring frame, so The bottom frame is provided with a second contact portion, and the second contact portion is used for contact with the second control board.

In some embodiments, the controller includes a support, the support is provided in the ring, the support is movably connected to the support, and the second control board is provided on the support.

In some embodiments, the pressing assembly includes a display screen, the display screen is arranged at an end of the ring member in the axial direction, and the display screen is electrically connected to a control board for displaying the operation mode of the electronic control device and Operating parameters.

In some embodiments, the controller includes a mounting portion, the ring member is rotatably disposed on the mounting portion, the pressing component is detachably disposed on the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used for mounting on a wall. Or electronic control equipment.

In some embodiments, the controller includes a mounting part, the ring member is rotatably disposed on the mounting part, the mounting part is used to be disposed on a wall or an electric control device, and the first control board is disposed on the mounting part.述Installation Department.

In some embodiments, the second control board and the first control board are electrically connected in a plug-in form.

In some embodiments, the inner wall of the ring member is provided with a plurality of the first contact portions at intervals along the rotation direction of the ring member.

In some embodiments, the first contact portion extends along the radial direction of the ring member.

In some embodiments, the ring member is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and the heat dissipation holes are arranged in the form of braille sentences for providing operation prompts.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic control device, which includes the above-mentioned controller.

In some embodiments, the electronic control device includes an air conditioner.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control method of a controller, which includes:

When it is necessary to adjust the operating mode or operating parameters of electronic control equipment,

Rotate the ring to make the first contact part touch the signal device;

The annunciator sends a signal to the control board;

The control board sends out signals to control the electronic control equipment;

Wherein, a contact between the annunciator and the first contact part will trigger a switching of the operating mode of the electronic control device, or trigger an increase or decrease of the operating parameter value of the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes a pressing component; the control method further includes:

After determining the operating mode or operating parameters of the electronic control device, press the pressing component to confirm, and the control board will send a signal to make the electronic control device operate according to the selected operating mode or operating parameter.

In some embodiments, the control method of the controller further includes:

Before rotating the ring, if the controller is in a standby state, press the pressing component to activate the controller, and then rotate the ring.

Based on the above technical solutions, the present disclosure has at least the following beneficial effects:

In some embodiments, the controller includes a ring, an annunciator, and a control board. By providing a first contact part in the ring, the first contact part mechanically touches the annunciator, and the annunciator sends a signal to the controller. The form of the board determines the switching of the operating mode of the electronic control equipment and the increase or decrease of the operating parameter value. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient. The signal is sent through the form of mechanical touch, and the control principle is simple and reliable.

Description of the drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a controller provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a controller provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a mating part of a first component for mating with a second component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first component provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first component provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a second control board provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Fig. 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of an annunciator provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of an annular member provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Figure 9 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a first component provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Fig. 10 is an exploded schematic diagram of a second component provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

The signs in the attached drawings are explained as follows:

1-ring; 11-first contact part; 12-heat dissipation hole;

2- annunciator; 21-touch; 21a-first position; 21b-second position;

3-control board; 31-first control board; 311-first connection part; 32-second control board; 321-signal receiving part; 322-second connection part; 33-third control board;

4-Pressing component; 41-display screen; 42-ring frame; 43-base frame; 431-buckle; 432-positioning column; 44-support; 45-second contact part; 40-bracket;

5-Environmental detection module; 51-temperature and humidity detection element; 52-PM2.5 detection element; 53-formaldehyde detection element;

6-Mounting part; 61-First housing; 62-Second housing;

100-first part; 200-second part.

detailed description

The technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying The referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Some embodiments provide a controller for alleviating the problem of low control reliability. The controller includes a ring 1 (as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 5), an annunciator 2 (as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6) and a control board 3.

The ring member 1 is rotatably arranged, and the ring member 1 is provided with a first contact portion 11, as shown in FIG. 8.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the inner wall of the ring member 1 is provided with a plurality of first contact portions 11 at intervals along the rotation direction of the ring member 1. The control accuracy can be improved by providing a plurality of first touch parts 11.

Optionally, the first contact portion 11 extends along the radial direction of the ring member 1.

Optionally, the first contact portion 11 includes a convex portion provided on the inner wall of the ring member 1. Of course, the first contact portion 11 may also include a contact member provided on the inner wall of the ring member 1.

In some embodiments, the ring member 1 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 12, and the heat dissipation holes 12 are used to dissipate heat from the controller.

Optionally, the heat dissipation holes 12 are arranged in the form of braille sentences for providing operation prompts, so as to facilitate the operation and use of people with visual impairment.

As shown in Figure 5, the annunciator 2 is provided in the ring member 1, and the annunciator 2 is configured to interact with the first contact portion 11 when the first contact portion 11 rotates with the ring member 1 to the position where the signal device 2 is located. Touch and send a signal.

When a plurality of first contact parts 11 are arranged on the inner wall of the ring member 1, each first contact part 11 and the annunciator 2 make one contact, and the annunciator 2 sends a signal to the control board 3.

The control board 3 is electrically connected to the annunciator 2, the control board 3 is configured to receive the signal sent by the annunciator 2, and the control board 3 is also configured to send out signals for controlling the electronic control device.

The control board 3 judges the operating mode and/or operating parameters of the electronic control device according to the number of times the annunciator 2 sends signals, and according to whether the ring 1 touches the annunciator 2 in the form of forward rotation or reverse rotation.

In some embodiments, the controller is provided with a first contact portion 11 in the ring member 1, and the first contact portion 11 mechanically touches the annunciator 2, and the annunciator 2 sends a signal to the control board 3. To determine the switching of the operating mode of the electronic control equipment and the increase or decrease of the operating parameter value, the product structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the signal is sent through the form of mechanical touch, the control principle is simple and reliable, and the accuracy is high.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes an environment detection module 5, which is electrically connected to the control board 3, and the environment detection module 5 is configured to send a signal to the control board 3. The environmental detection module 5 is responsible for detecting air quality, such as detecting temperature and humidity, formaldehyde concentration, PM2.5 and noise, etc., so that the controller has multiple functions and improves product competitiveness.

In some embodiments, the environment detection module 5 is provided in the ring 1.

In some embodiments, the environment detection module 5 includes at least one of a temperature and humidity detection element 51, a PM2.5 detection element 52, a formaldehyde detection element 53, and a noise detection element.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes a pressing component 4 configured to move or deform relative to the ring 1 to touch the control board 3, and the control board 3 sends out a signal for controlling the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, the first contact portion 11 and the annunciator 2 are contacted by rotating the ring member 1, and the annunciator 2 sends a signal to the control board 3 to select the operating mode of the electronic control device or the operating parameter value. The increase or decrease is achieved by the movement or deformation of the pressing component 4 relative to the ring 1 and touches the control board 3 to determine the operating mode or operating parameters. The mode switching of the controller and the increase or decrease of parameter values are all in the form of mechanical touch. Realization, simple structure, convenient operation and high reliability.

In some embodiments, the pressing component 4 is provided in the ring 1. Optionally, the pressing component 4 is configured to move or deform in the axial direction of the ring 1 to touch the control board 3.

In some embodiments, the pressing assembly 4 includes a bracket 40. The bracket 40 is provided with a second contact portion 45 at a position close to the control board 3. The bracket 40 is configured to move or deform in the axial direction of the ring member 1 to make The second touching portion 45 touches the control board 3.

In some embodiments, the annunciator 2 is provided in the bracket 40, and the annunciator 2 includes a touch piece 21, which extends out of the bracket 40, and the touch piece 21 is used to touch the first touch portion 11 .

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the contact member 21 has an initial position, and also has a first position 21a and a second position 21b. The ring member 1 rotates to enable the contact member 21 to move from the initial position to the first position. 21a or the second position 21b is converted, and the first position 21a and the second position 21b are generated because the ring member 1 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise.

Optionally, the touch member 21 includes an elastic sheet.

In some embodiments, the control board 3 includes a first control board 31 (as shown in FIG. 10) and a second control board 32 (as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5). The first control board 31 and the second control board 32 Electric connection.

The pressing component 4 is configured to move or deform relative to the ring member 1 to touch the second control board 32, and the second control board 32 is configured to send a signal to the first control board 31 after being touched by the pressing component 4, The first control board 31 is configured to send out signals for controlling the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the pressing component 4 is provided at one end of the ring member 1 in the axial direction, and the second control plate 32 is provided in the ring member 1 and located in the axial direction of the ring member 1. another side. The pressing component 4 is configured to move or deform in the axial direction of the ring 1 so as to touch the second control board 32.

In some embodiments, the first contact portion 11 provided on the inner wall of the ring member 1 is in mechanical contact with the contact member 21 of the signal device 2, and the second contact portion 45 provided on the bracket 40 of the pressing assembly 4 is in contact with the second contact portion 45. The control board 32 mechanically touches, transmits signals, realizes various functions such as detection and control, and has high reliability.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9, the second control board 32 is provided with a signal receiving part 321, and the second touching part 45 and the signal receiving part 321 touch and squeeze to generate a signal.

Optionally, the signal receiving part 321 includes a signal receiving film.

In some embodiments, the control board 3 includes a first control board 31 (as shown in FIG. 10) and a third control board 33 (as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5). The third control board 33 and the first control board 31 Electric connection.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the third control board 33 is provided in the ring member 1, and the annunciator 2 is provided in the third control board 33, as shown in FIG.

The annunciator 2 is configured to send a signal to the third control board 33.

The third control board 33 is configured to send a signal to the first control board 31.

The first control board 31 is configured to send out signals for controlling the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the environment detection module 5 is provided on the third control board 33 and is electrically connected to the third control board 33, and the environment detection module 5 is configured to send a signal to the third control board 33.

In some embodiments, the control board 3 includes a first control board 31, a second control board 32, and a third control board 33. The first control board 31 is electrically connected to the second control board 32 and the third control board 33. The second control board The board 32 is also electrically connected with the third control board 33.

The controller further includes a pressing component 4 configured to move or deform relative to the ring 1 to touch the second control board 32, and the second control board 32 is configured to send a signal to the first control board 31.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the pressing assembly 4 includes a bracket 40, and the annunciator 2 and the third control board 33 are provided in the bracket 40.

The environment detection module 5 is installed in the third control board 33, and the environment detection module 5 is also installed in the bracket 40.

As shown in FIG. 6, a temperature and humidity detection element 51, a PM2.5 detection element 52, a formaldehyde detection element 53, a noise detection element, and an annunciator 2 are integrated on the third control board 33. Of course, the environment detection module 5 is not limited to the above detection elements, and the environment detection module 5 may also include a heat recovery control component and/or a self-cleaning control component.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the bracket 40 includes a ring frame 42 and a bottom frame 43. The outer circumference of the ring frame 42 matches the shape of the inner circumference of the ring member 1, and the bottom frame 43 is arranged in the ring. At the end of the frame 42, the bottom frame 43 is provided with a second contact portion 45, and the second contact portion 45 is used to contact the second control board 32.

The third control board 33 is placed between the bottom frame 43 and the ring frame 42.

Optionally, the bottom frame 43 and the ring frame 42 are connected and fixed by screws.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes a support 44. The second control board 32 is provided on the support 44. The support 44 and the support 40 are movably connected. For example, an elastic member is used between the support 44 and the support 40. Or, the support 44 and the bracket 40 are connected by a guide rail.

In some embodiments, the bracket 40 is made of elastic material and can be elastically deformed. The bracket 40 is fixedly connected to the support 44, and the bracket 40 is elastically deformed to drive the second contact portion 45 to collide with the second control board 32. touch.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, heat dissipation holes or heat dissipation grooves may be provided on the ring frame 42, the bottom frame 43 and the support 44.

As shown in Figure 5, the bottom frame 43 is configured as a groove shape, the circumferential edge of the bottom frame 43 is circumferentially connected to the end of the ring frame 42, the middle area of the bottom frame 43 is recessed toward the support 44, and the bottom frame 43 is connected to the The ring frame 42 cooperates to form a space for accommodating the third control board 33 and the environment detection module 5.

As shown in Figure 5, the support 44 is configured as a groove shape, the peripheral edge of the support 44 is connected with the peripheral edge of the base frame 43, the middle area of the support 44 is recessed in the direction away from the base frame 43, the support A space for accommodating the second control board 32 is formed between the bottom frame 44 and the bottom frame 43.

In some embodiments, the ring frame 42 is connected to the support 44 by a buckle provided circumferentially at its end.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pressing assembly 4 includes a display screen 41, which is arranged at the axial end of the ring member 1, and the display screen 41 is electrically connected to the control board 3 for displaying The operating mode and operating parameters of the electronic control equipment.

Optionally, the display screen 41 includes an LED display screen.

Optionally, the display screen 41 is pasted on the end of the ring frame 42 by double-sided tape.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the controller includes a mounting portion 6, and the ring member 1 is rotatably provided on the mounting portion 6. The pressing component 4 is detachably arranged on the installation part 6, and the installation part 6 is used for installing on a wall or an electric control device.

In some embodiments, the controller includes a mounting part 6, the ring member 1 is rotatably disposed on the mounting part 6, the mounting part 6 is used to be mounted on a wall or an electric control device, and the first control board 31 is disposed on the mounting part 6, such as Shown in Figure 10.

In some embodiments, the ring member 1 is rotatably disposed on the mounting portion 6 and is clamped on the outer periphery of the bottom frame 43 and the ring frame 42.

The installation part 6 can be installed on a wall or an electric control device. When the installation part 6 is installed on the electric control device, the first control board 31 may be a control board that comes with the electric control device.

In some embodiments, the second control board 32 and the first control board 31 are electrically connected by plugging and unplugging.

As shown in FIG. 2, the ring 1, the annunciator 2, the pressing assembly 4, the second control board 32 and the third control board 33 are integrated as the first component 100. The mounting part 6 and the first control board 31 are integrated as the second component 200.

The second component 200 may be provided on a wall, or the second component 200 is a component on an electronic control device. The second component 200 is connected to the first component 100 in a detachable connection form, and the second control board 32 in the first component 100 is electrically connected to the first control board 31 in the first component 100 in a plug-and-pull form, which is modular The design, the structure is simple, and the connection is convenient. The applicability of the first component 100 is strong.

The electrical connection between the third control board 33 and the second control board 32 in the first component 100 may be realized by wire connection.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10, a side of the first control board 31 close to the second control board 32 is provided with a first connecting portion 311. As shown in FIG. 9, the second control board 32 is provided with a second connecting portion 322 on the side close to the first control board 31; the first control board 31 and the second control board 31 are combined with the first connecting portion 311 through the cooperation of the second connecting portion 322 and the first connecting portion 311. The connection communication of the control board 32.

Optionally, the first connecting portion 311 includes a socket or a socket. Correspondingly, the second connecting portion 322 includes a socket or a socket. The first control board 31 is realized by the plug-in cooperation of the socket and the socket. Connect and communicate with the second control board 32.

In some embodiments, the ring member 1 is rotatably disposed on the mounting portion 6. The bracket 40 in the pressing assembly 4 is detachably provided on the mounting part 6.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 40 is provided with a buckle 431 or a slot. Correspondingly, the mounting portion 6 is provided with a slot or a buckle to realize the detachable connection between the bracket 40 and the mounting portion 6.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 40 is provided with a positioning post 432 or a positioning hole. Correspondingly, the mounting portion 6 is provided with a positioning hole or a positioning post to realize the positioning of the bracket 40 and the mounting portion 6, thereby realizing the bracket 40 Removable connection with the mounting part 6.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10, the mounting portion 6 includes a first housing 61 and a second housing 62, the ring member 1 is rotatably connected to the first housing 61, and the second housing 62 is used for mounting on the For walls or electronic control equipment, the first control board 31 is arranged between the first housing 61 and the second housing 62.

The first housing 61, the second housing 62, and the first control board 31 are integrated as the second component 200. The second component 200 may be installed on a wall, or the second component 200 is a component on an electronic control device. When the second component 200 is a component on an electronic control device, the first control board 31 may be a main board for controlling the electronic control device, and is used to receive and transmit signals to the electronic control device.

In some embodiments, the second housing 62 is fixed in the junction box on the wall or the electric control device during installation, the first control board 31 is fixed in the second housing 62 by screws, and the first housing 61 is connected to the The second housing 62 is connected by a circumferential buckle. The first component 100 and the second component 200 are detachably connected to the ring member 1, the signal device 2, the pressing assembly 4, the second control board 32 and the third control board 33. The second control board 32 is electrically connected to the first control board 31 in a pluggable manner.

The first housing 61 is provided with a through hole for realizing the plug connection between the first connection portion 311 of the first control board 31 and the second connection portion 322 of the second control board 32.

Some embodiments provide an electronic control device, which includes the above-mentioned controller.

When the electronic control device is turned on, the operating information of the electronic control device can be transmitted to the display screen 41 through the first control board 31.

In some embodiments, the electronic control device includes an air conditioner. That is, the controller provided by the present disclosure is at least a controller suitable for air conditioners.

Some embodiments provide a method for controlling the above-mentioned controller, which includes:

Rotate the ring 1 so that the first contact portion 11 touches the annunciator 2;

The annunciator 2 sends a signal to the control board 3;

The control board 3 sends out a signal to control the electric control equipment;

Wherein, a contact between the annunciator 2 and the first contact portion 11 will trigger a switching of the operating mode of the electronic control device, or trigger an increase or decrease of the operating parameters of the electronic control device.

In some implementations, the ring 1 is provided with a plurality of first contact portions 11, and it can be set that each time the annunciator 2 is touched, the value of the operating parameter is increased by a value less than 1 once to improve the control accuracy.

For example: every time the annunciator 2 touches the first touch part 11, the value of the set temperature parameter increases by 0.1°C to 0.5°C to improve the temperature control accuracy.

In some embodiments, the controller further includes a pressing component 4; the control method of the controller further includes:

After determining the operating mode or operating parameters of the electronic control device, press the pressing component 4 to confirm, and the control board 3 will send a signal to make the electronic control device operate according to the selected operating mode or operating parameter.

In some embodiments, the control method of the controller further includes:

Before rotating the ring 1, if the controller is in a standby state, press the pressing assembly 4 to activate the controller, and then rotate the ring 1.

In some embodiments, the electronic control device is an air conditioner, and the control method suitable for the controller of the air conditioner includes:

When the user needs to adjust the operating mode of the air conditioner, such as: cooling, heating, dehumidification, air supply, sleep and other operating modes, or when the user needs to adjust the operating parameters of the air conditioner, such as: temperature, wind speed, sweep angle operating parameters Wait;

If the controller is in the standby state, first press the display screen 41 once, the bottom frame 43 moves downward along with the movement of the display screen 41, so that the second touch portion 45 of the bottom frame 43 and the signal on the second control board 32 are received The part 321 contacts, the change signal is transmitted to the third control board 33 through the electrical connection between the boards, and the third control board 33 transmits the signal to the display screen 41 to enter the adjustable mode.

By turning the ring 1 clockwise or counterclockwise, you can switch back and forth among multiple setting modes such as wind speed, temperature, scene setting mode, control mode, fresh air mode, clock, function keys, etc. The selected mode flashes, and then press the display again 41 Enter the setting interface of this mode.

Set the value of the operating parameter by turning the ring 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. After setting, press the display 41 to confirm the setting.

When the ring member 1 is rotated, the first contact portion 11 on the ring member 1 contacts the contact member 21 on the annunciator 2 on the third control board 33, and the annunciator 2 sends a change signal to the third control board 33.

When the ring member 1 is rotated clockwise, the contact member 21 of the annunciator 2 is in the first position 21a, and the annunciator 2 is in constant contact with the plurality of first contact portions 11 on the ring member 1, and each clockwise rotation is It touches a first touch part 11 and advances once.

When the ring member 1 is rotated counterclockwise, the contact member 21 of the annunciator 2 is in the second position 21b, and the annunciator 2 is in constant contact with the plurality of first contact parts 11 on the ring member 1, and each counterclockwise rotation is Touch a first contact part 11 and move back once.

The parameter to be increased or decreased for one revolution depends on the number of the first touch portions 11, and the forward or backward accuracy can be controlled by a program built into the third control board 33.

After the user confirms the adjustment, press the display screen 41, and the received confirmation signal is transmitted to the second control board 32. The second control board 32 transmits the received signal to the first control board 31 through a plug-in electrical connection to change the air conditioner. Health status.

In some embodiments, after the air conditioner is powered on, the controller is turned on. The controller displays the indoor PM2.5 value, formaldehyde concentration, temperature and humidity through the PM2.5 detection element 52, the formaldehyde detection element 53, and the temperature and humidity detection element 51 on the third control board 33.

The first control board 31 has a built-in safety upper limit of PM2.5 and formaldehyde concentration set according to the national standard. When the controller detects that the indoor air quality exceeds this safety upper limit, the controller will send a signal to the indoor unit to make It opens the indoor fresh air system to exchange fresh air.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "first", "second", and "third" to define parts is only for the convenience of distinguishing the above-mentioned parts. If not otherwise stated, The above words have no special meaning, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

In addition, if there is no explicit denial, the technical features of one embodiment can be beneficially combined with one or more other embodiments.

Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present disclosure and not to limit them; although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: The disclosed specific implementations are modified or equivalent replacements of some technical features; without departing from the spirit of the technical solutions of the present disclosure, they should all be covered in the scope of the technical solutions claimed by the present disclosure.

Claims

A controller including:

The ring member (1) is rotatably arranged, and a first contact portion (11) is provided in the ring member (1);

The annunciator (2) is arranged in the ring (1), and the annunciator (2) is configured to rotate with the ring (1) at the first contact portion (11) to the When the annunciator (2) is at its position, it touches the first contact portion (11) and sends a signal; and

The control board (3) is electrically connected to the annunciator (2), and the control board (3) is configured to receive the signal sent by the annunciator (2) and send out a signal for controlling the electronic control device.
The controller according to claim 1, further comprising a pressing component (4) configured to move or deform relative to the ring member (1) to touch the control board ( 3) Make the control board (3) send out a signal for controlling the electronic control device.
The controller according to claim 2, wherein the pressing component (4) is arranged in the ring piece (1);

The pressing component (4) is configured to move or deform axially along the ring member (1) to touch the control board (3).
The controller according to claim 3, wherein the pressing component (4) comprises a bracket (40), and a portion of the bracket (40) close to the control board (3) is provided with a second contact portion (45). ), the bracket (40) is configured to move or deform in the axial direction of the ring member (1), so that the second contact portion (45) touches the control board (3).
The controller according to claim 4, wherein the annunciator (2) is arranged in the bracket (40), and the annunciator (2) includes a touch element (21), and the touch element (21) Extend the bracket (40), and the touch member (21) is used to touch the first touch portion (11).
The controller according to claim 2, wherein the control board (3) comprises a first control board (31) and a second control board (32), the first control board (31) and the second control board (31) The control board (32) is electrically connected;

The pressing component (4) is configured to move or deform relative to the ring (1) to touch the second control board (32), and the second control board (32) is configured to After being touched by the pressing component (4), a signal is sent to the first control board (31), and the first control board (31) is configured to send a signal for controlling an electronic control device.
The controller according to claim 1, further comprising an environment detection module (5), the environment detection module (5) is electrically connected to the control board (3), and the environment detection module (5) is configured to The control board (3) sends a signal.
The controller according to claim 7, wherein the environmental detection module (5) comprises at least one of a temperature and humidity detection element (51), a PM2.5 detection element (52), a formaldehyde detection element (53) and a noise detection element one.
The controller according to claim 1, wherein the control board (3) comprises a first control board (31) and a third control board (33), the third control board (33) and the first control board (33) The control board (31) is electrically connected, the third control board (33) is arranged in the ring (1), the signal device (2) is arranged in the third control board (33), and the signal The device (2) is configured to send a signal to the third control board (33), the third control board (33) is configured to send a signal to the first control board (31), the first control The board (31) is configured to send out signals for controlling electronic control equipment.
The controller according to claim 9, wherein the control board (3) further comprises a second control board (32), and the second control board (32) is electrically connected to the first control board (31);

The controller also includes a pressing component (4), the pressing component (4) is configured to move or deform relative to the ring (1) to touch the second control board (32), so The second control board (32) is configured to send a signal to the first control board (31).
The controller according to claim 10, wherein the pressing component (4) comprises a bracket (40), the bracket (40) is arranged in the ring member (1), and the annunciator (2) and The third control board (33) is arranged in the bracket (40).
The controller according to claim 11, wherein the bracket (40) comprises a ring frame (42) and a bottom frame (43), and the outer peripheral shape of the ring frame (42) is the same as that of the ring member (1). The shape of the inner circumference is matched, the bottom frame (43) is provided at the end of the ring frame (42), the bottom frame (43) is provided with a second contact portion (45), and the second contact The contact portion (45) is used to touch the second control board (32).
The controller according to claim 11, further comprising a support (44), the support (44) is provided in the ring (1), the support (44) and the bracket (40) It is movably connected, and the second control board (32) is arranged on the support (44).
The controller according to claim 2 or 10, wherein the pressing component (4) comprises a display screen (41), and the display screen (41) is arranged at an axial end of the ring member (1) The display screen (41) is electrically connected to the control board (3), and is used to display the operating mode and operating parameters of the electronic control device.
The controller according to claim 2, further comprising a mounting portion (6), the ring member (1) is rotatably arranged on the mounting portion (6), and the pressing component (4) is detachably arranged on The installation part (6), the installation part (6) is used to be installed on a wall or an electric control device.
The controller according to claim 6, further comprising a mounting portion (6), the ring member (1) is rotatably arranged on the mounting portion (6), and the mounting portion (6) is used for mounting on a wall Body or electronic control equipment, the first control board (31) is arranged on the mounting part (6).
The controller according to claim 16, wherein the second control board (32) and the first control board (31) are electrically connected by plugging and unplugging.
The controller according to claim 1, wherein the inner wall of the ring member (1) is provided with a plurality of the first contact portions (11) at intervals along the rotation direction of the ring member (1).
The controller according to claim 18, wherein the first contact portion (11) extends along the radial direction of the ring member (1).
The controller according to claim 1, wherein the ring member (1) is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes (12), and the heat dissipation holes (12) are arranged in the form of braille sentences for providing operation prompts.
An electric control device comprising the controller according to any one of claims 1-20.
The electric control device according to claim 21, wherein the electric control device comprises an air conditioner.
A method for controlling a controller according to claim 1, comprising:

When it is necessary to adjust the operating mode or operating parameters of electronic control equipment,

Rotate the ring (1) to make the first contact part (11) touch the annunciator (2);

The annunciator (2) sends a signal to the control board (3);

The control board (3) sends out signals to control the electric control equipment;

Wherein, a contact between the annunciator (2) and the first contact part (11) will trigger a switching of the operating mode of the electronic control device, or trigger an increase or decrease of the operating parameter value of the electronic control device.
The control method of the controller according to claim 23, wherein the controller further comprises a pressing component (4); the control method further comprises:

After determining the operating mode or operating parameters of the electronic control device, press the pressing component (4) to confirm, and the control board (3) sends a signal to make the electronic control device operate according to the selected operating mode or operating parameter.
The control method of the controller according to claim 24, further comprising:

Before rotating the ring (1), if the controller is in a standby state, press the pressing component (4) to activate the controller, and then rotate the ring (1).