WO2022068405A1

WO2022068405A1 - Sterilization control method for air conditioner, and air conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2022068405A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/111642
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘光朋; 樊明敬
Original assignee: 青岛海尔空调器有限总公司; 青岛海尔空调电子有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2021-01-29
Filing date: 2021-08-10
Publication date: 2022-04-07
Also published as: CN112856758A

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of electrical equipment. Specifically provided are a sterilization control method for an air conditioner, and an air conditioner. An indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises: a shell, which has an air outlet; a fan, which is arranged in the shell; and a sterilization apparatus, which is mounted on the shell and is arranged close to the air outlet, wherein the sterilization apparatus can spray a sterilizing agent in the form of a mist. The sterilization control method comprises: when there is nobody in a room, running a fan and a sterilization apparatus, so as to sterilize the room; and after the sterilization of the room is completed, performing ventilation and air exchange on the room. A sterilization apparatus can spray a sterilizing agent in the form of a mist, and after a fan of an indoor unit starts, the sterilizing agent in the form of a mist can flow to various positions of a room along with air blown from an air outlet, so as to sterilize the room; in addition, after the sterilization of the room is completed, the room is subjected to ventilation and air exchange, such that the smell of the sterilizing agent in the room is eliminated, and the usage experience of a user can be improved.

Description

Sterilization control method of air conditioner and air conditioner

technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of electrical equipment, and specifically provides a sterilization control method for an air conditioner and an air conditioner.

Background technique

An air conditioner is a device that can cool or heat a room. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people pay more and more attention to healthy home appliances.

The family environment is one of the most intimate environments for human beings, and its quality is closely related to the health of family members. However, there are a large number of pathogenic microorganisms in the home environment, which can be transmitted to the human body through various ways, which can easily lead to related diseases.

Accordingly, a new technical solution is needed in the art to solve the above problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, in order to solve the problem that there are a large number of pathogenic microorganisms in the family environment, which easily causes family members to get sick, the present invention provides a sterilization control method for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes an indoor unit , the indoor unit includes: a casing, which has an air outlet; a fan, which is arranged in the casing; A mist-like sterilant; the sterilization control method comprises: operating the fan and the sterilizing device to sterilize the room when there is no one in the room; after completing the sterilization of the room, sterilizing the room The room is ventilated.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the sterilization control method further includes: in the process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that the electronic lock of the door of the room is unlocked, then The sterilization device stops operation and selectively allows the door to open according to the sterilization progress or the concentration of the sterilant in the room.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the step of "selectively allowing the door to open according to the sterilization process" specifically includes: comparing the operating time of the sterilization device with a preset time; if If the running time is less than the preset time, the door is allowed to open.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the step of "selectively allowing the door to open according to the sterilization process" further includes: if the running time is greater than or equal to the preset time, not The door is allowed to open.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the sterilization control method further includes: in the case where the door is not allowed to be opened, ventilating the room to reduce the sterilization in the room the concentration of the agent, and at the same time inform the user when the room can be entered.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the sterilization control method further includes: in the case where the door is not allowed to be opened, when the number of times the electronic lock is unlocked reaches a preset number of times, allowing the door to be unlocked. The door is opened.

In a preferred technical solution of the above sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the room has a smart window, and the step of "ventilating the room" specifically includes: opening the smart window to a certain angle.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the room has a ventilation fan, and the step of "ventilating and ventilating the room" specifically includes: operating the ventilation fan.

In a preferred technical solution of the above sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the sterilization control method further includes: after ventilating the room for a period of time, stopping the ventilation of the room.

In another aspect, the present invention also provides an air conditioner including a controller configured to enable the above-mentioned sterilization control method for the air conditioner.

Those skilled in the art can understand that, in the preferred technical solution of the present invention, by disposing the sterilizing device on the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and arranging the sterilizing device at the air outlet of the casing, the sterilizing device can spray mist sterilization After the fan of the indoor unit is started, the mist-like sterilant can flow to various parts of the room with the wind blown from the air outlet to sterilize the room; Ventilation and ventilation, specifically, the smart window or ventilation fan in the room can communicate with the controller of the air conditioner. After the room is sterilized, the air conditioner can control the smart window of the room to open at a certain angle to ventilate the room. air, eliminate the smell of germicides in the room, or control the operation of the ventilation fan in the room to ventilate the room. Through such settings, the user experience can be further improved.

Further, the sterilization control method of the present invention further comprises: in the process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that the electronic lock of the door of the room is unlocked, stopping the operation of the sterilization device, and according to the sterilization process or the sterilization in the room The concentration of the agent selectively allows the door to open. Through such an arrangement, it is possible to avoid the situation that the user suddenly enters the room during the sterilization process, avoid causing harm to the user's body, and improve the safety.

Still further, the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: in the case that the door is not allowed to be opened, ventilating the room to reduce the concentration of the sterilant in the room, and at the same time informing the user of the time when the user can enter the room. Through such a setting, by ventilating the room, the user can be allowed to enter the room as soon as possible, and by informing the user of the time when the user can enter the room, it is more intelligent and user-friendly, and the user experience is greatly improved.

Still further, the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: in a situation where the door is not allowed to be opened, when the number of times the electronic lock is unlocked reaches a preset number of times, allowing the door to be opened. Through such a setting, the user can smoothly enter the room when the user urgently needs to enter the room, which is more intelligent and user-friendly, and improves the user experience.

In addition, the air conditioner further provided by the present invention on the basis of the above-mentioned technical solution adopts the above-mentioned sterilization control method, and further has the technical effect of the above-mentioned sterilization control method, and compared with the air conditioner before the improvement, the present invention has The air conditioner can sterilize the room and kill the pathogenic microorganisms in the room, making the home environment more comfortable and safe, and the user experience is better.

Description of drawings

The technical scheme of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the air conditioner, wherein,

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a partial enlarged view in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is the flow chart of the sterilization control method of the air conditioner of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a sterilization control method for an air conditioner of the present invention.

List of reference numbers:

1. Shell; 11. Air outlet;

2. Liquid storage tank;

3. Sprayer; 31. Nozzle; 32. Regulating valve;

4. The first pressure sensor;

5. The second pressure sensor.

Detailed ways

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described below are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships The terminology is based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a Invention limitations. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed to indicate or imply relative importance.

In addition, it should also be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a It is a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

Referring first to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a sterilization control method for an air conditioner of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged view of FIG. 1 .

The air conditioner of the present invention includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the indoor unit includes a casing 1 and a fan (not shown in the figure) and a heat exchanger (not shown in the figure) arranged in the casing 1 shown), the housing 1 has an air outlet 11 and an air inlet (not shown in the figure), when the air conditioner is in cooling operation, the fan is started, and the hot air in the room enters the housing 1 from the air inlet of the housing 1, Heat exchange is carried out when passing through the heat exchanger, the heat of the hot air is absorbed and then becomes cold air, and then re-discharged into the room from the air outlet 11 of the shell 1 to reduce the temperature of the room; During operation, the fan is started, and the cold air in the room enters the casing 1 from the air inlet of the casing 1, and exchanges heat when passing through the heat exchanger. The air outlet 11 is re-discharged into the room to raise the temperature of the room.

It can be known from the background art that there are a large number of pathogenic microorganisms in the home environment, which can be transmitted to the human body through various ways, and are likely to cause related diseases. To this end, the sterilization control method of the air conditioner of the present invention further includes a sterilization device, which is installed on the casing 1 and is arranged close to the air outlet 11 of the casing 1. The sterilization device can spray mist-like sterilant. The mist-like sterilizer can flow to various positions in the room along with the wind blown from the air outlet 11 to sterilize the room.

The number of sterilization devices is preferably two, which are respectively located at the left and right ends of the air outlet 11 .

When the air conditioner is in the sterilization mode, it is only necessary to operate the fan and the sterilization device, and the mist-like sterilant sprayed from the sterilization device can flow with the wind blown out from the air outlet 11 and spread to various positions in the room , to fully sterilize the room.

The user can time the air conditioner to enter the sterilization mode to sterilize the room. In this way, during the working day, the air conditioner can automatically execute the sterilization mode according to the time set by the user to sterilize the room. Greatly improve the user experience.

Alternatively, the user can also control the air conditioner to enter the sterilization mode through the mobile phone APP, and the user does not need to spray the sterilizing liquid into the room by himself, which greatly saves the user's time. The APP controls the air conditioner to enter the sterilization mode. Only the fan and the sterilization device are operated to sterilize the room. When the user returns home from get off work at night, the pathogenic microorganisms in the room are killed, and the room has no smell of the sterilant.

1 and 2, the sterilization device of the present invention includes a liquid storage tank 2 and a sprayer 3, wherein the liquid storage tank 2 is used for storing sterilizing liquid, such as sodium hypochlorite, etc., and the sprayer 3 is communicated with the liquid storage tank 2, and the sprayer 3 The nozzle 31 is arranged at the air outlet 11 .

When the sterilization device is running, the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank 2 enters the sprayer 3, and then sprays the mist-like sterilant through the nozzle 31 of the sprayer 3. Various locations in the room to fully sterilize the room.

Preferably, the nebulizer 3 is an aerosol nebulizer. Aerosol spray can be sprayed through an aerosol sprayer. Aerosol has the advantages of long floating time and strong penetration. Therefore, the use of aerosol spray for sterilization can effectively sterilize both the air and the surface, and has high efficiency and good effect.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the sprayer 3 is provided with a regulating valve 32 , and the spray amount of the sprayer 3 can be adjusted by the regulating valve 32 . By setting the regulating valve 32 on the sprayer 3, the user can adjust the spray amount of the sprayer 3 according to the specific situation.

For example, if the user's time is tight and the room needs to be sterilized in a short time, the spray volume of the sprayer 3 can be adjusted to the maximum spray volume through the regulating valve 32, so as to not complete the room disinfection in the shortest time; If the user has plenty of time, in order to improve the sterilization effect, the spray amount of the sprayer 3 can be adjusted to the minimum spray amount through the regulating valve 32, so as to prolong the sterilization time and improve the sterilization effect.

Among them, the regulating valve 32 is preferably an electronic regulating valve.

Three sterilization modes can be set for the air conditioner: fast sterilization mode, standard sterilization mode and slow sterilization mode. When the user selects the fast sterilization mode, the spray volume of the sprayer 3 is automatically adjusted to the maximum spray volume through the electronic control valve; When the standard sterilization mode is selected, the spray volume of the sprayer 3 is automatically adjusted to the standard spray volume through the electronic control valve; when the user selects the slow sterilization mode, the spray volume of the sprayer 3 is automatically adjusted to the minimum spray volume through the electronic control valve.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the sterilization device further includes a first pressure sensor 4 , the first pressure sensor 4 is located between the liquid storage tank 2 and the housing 1 , and the value of the first pressure sensor 4 can reflect the value of the liquid storage tank 2 . installation status.

Exemplarily, the first pressure sensor 4 is installed on the housing 1, and the liquid storage tank 2 is arranged horizontally. When the installation is completed, the front end of the liquid storage tank 2 (the left end of the liquid storage tank 2 as seen from the figure) is just right. Stand on the first pressure sensor 4, and take the value of the first pressure sensor 4 as the preset value at this time. When the value of the first pressure sensor 4 is greater than or equal to the preset value, it can be determined that the liquid storage tank 2 is installed. In this case, the sterilization device can operate normally; on the contrary, when the value of the first pressure sensor 4 is less than the preset value, it can be judged that the liquid storage tank 2 is not installed properly, in this case, it can be prohibited The sterilization device operates, and sends a message to the user that the liquid storage tank 2 is not installed, so as to remind the user to reinstall the liquid storage tank 2 . By arranging the first pressure sensor 4 between the liquid storage tank 2 and the housing 1 to reflect the installation state of the liquid storage tank 2 , the air conditioner is made more intelligent and the user experience is better.

1 and 2, the sterilization device further includes a second pressure sensor 5, the second pressure sensor 5 is located between the liquid storage tank 2 and the housing 1, and the value of the second pressure sensor 5 can reflect the liquid storage tank 2. quantity of bactericidal solution.

By arranging the second pressure sensor 5 between the liquid storage tank 2 and the housing 1 to reflect the quantity of the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank 2, when the liquid storage tank 2 is short of liquid, the user can be reminded in time to send the liquid to the liquid storage tank 2. Add bactericidal solution.

Exemplarily, the second pressure sensor 5 is installed on the housing 1, and the liquid storage tank 2 is arranged horizontally. When the installation is completed, the liquid storage tank 2 is just pressed on the second pressure sensor 5, and the liquid storage tank 2 is placed in the liquid storage tank 2. The value of the second pressure sensor 5 when the sterilizing liquid is only enough for one sterilization is taken as the preset value. When the value of the second pressure sensor 5 is less than the preset value, it means that the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank 2 is insufficient. The user sends the prompt information of lack of liquid, so that the user can replenish the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank 2 in time to avoid affecting the next sterilization.

Based on the above air conditioner, the present invention also provides a sterilization control method for the air conditioner.

The sterilization control method of the air conditioner of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 . 3 is a flowchart of the sterilization control method of the air conditioner of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the sterilization control method of the air conditioner of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the sterilization control method of the present invention includes: operating a fan and a sterilization device to sterilize the room when there is no one in the room; and ventilating the room after the room is sterilized.

The user can set the sterilization time for the air conditioner. When the time reaches the time set by the user, the air conditioner automatically enters the sterilization mode. Alternatively, the user can issue an instruction to the air conditioner to execute the sterilization mode through the mobile APP. The instruction executes the sterilization mode, however, before the air conditioner executes the sterilization mode, even before the fan and the sterilization device are running, it is necessary to determine whether there is a person in the room, for example, a camera can be installed in the room to make the camera communicate with the controller of the air conditioner, The image of the room is collected by the camera to determine whether there is someone in the room. Only when there is no one in the room, the fan and the sterilization device are operated to sterilize the room. This setting can avoid the sterilization of the user. In addition, after the sterilization of the room is completed, the room should be ventilated to reduce the concentration of the bactericide in the room and eliminate the odor of the bactericide. After the user returns to the room, he will not be affected by the bactericide. .

In a preferred embodiment, the room has a smart window, and the smart window communicates with the controller of the air conditioner. The step of "ventilating the room" specifically includes: opening the smart window to a certain angle.

After the room is sterilized, the controller of the air conditioner can control the smart window of the room to open at a certain angle to ventilate the room, reduce the concentration of the germicide in the room, and eliminate the odor of the germicide. Preferably, after the room is ventilated for a period of time, the smart window is closed, and the ventilation of the room is stopped.

In another preferred embodiment, the room has a ventilation fan, the ventilation fan communicates with the controller of the air conditioner, and the step of "ventilating the room" specifically includes: operating the ventilation fan.

After the room is sterilized, the controller of the air conditioner can control the operation of the ventilation fan in the room to ventilate the room, reduce the concentration of the germicide in the room, and eliminate the odor of the germicide. Preferably, after the room is ventilated for a period of time, the ventilation fan is stopped to stop the ventilation of the room.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4 , the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: in the process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that the electronic lock of the door of the room is unlocked, stopping the sterilization device, and according to the sterilization process, optionally allowing the door to open.

In the process of sterilizing the room, a large amount of sterilant needs to be sprayed into the room. Therefore, in the process of sterilizing the room, the user is not suitable to stay in the room. During the process of sterilizing the room, however, during the process of sterilizing the room, the user may suddenly return home, and if the user is allowed to enter the room rashly, it may cause certain damage to the user's body.

Therefore, the electronic lock of the door is made to communicate with the controller of the air conditioner. During the process of sterilizing the room, if the electronic lock of the door is unlocked, it means that the user has returned, and the electronic lock sends a signal to the controller, and the controller First control the sterilization device to stop running, no longer spray the sterilant, and selectively allow the door to open according to the sterilization process.

It should be noted that two unlocking commands can be set for the electronic lock of the door. The user can unlock the first unlocking command through fingerprint or password, and the second unlocking command is controlled by the controller of the air conditioner. The lock only activates one unlocking command, that is, the first unlocking command. In this case, as long as the user enters the correct fingerprint or password, the electronic lock can be unlocked and the door can be opened; however, in the process of sterilizing the room In this case, the user can only unlock the first unlock command by entering the correct fingerprint or password, but the electronic lock cannot be fully unlocked. The controller of the air conditioner needs to send the second unlock command. The unlocking instruction can completely unlock the electronic lock to open the door, so that during the process of sterilizing the room, the controller of the air conditioner can selectively allow the door to be opened according to the sterilization process.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4 , the step of “selectively allowing the door to open according to the sterilization process” specifically includes: comparing the running time of the sterilization device with a preset time; if the running time is less than the preset time, allowing The door is opened; if the running time is greater than or equal to the preset time, the door is not allowed to open.

When the running time of the sterilization device is less than the preset time, it means that the running time of the sterilization device is short, and the sterilant sprayed into the room is not much. In this case, the door can be allowed to open to allow the user to enter the room; otherwise, When the operation time of the sterilization device is greater than or equal to the preset time, it means that the operation time of the sterilization device is relatively long, and more sterilant is sprayed into the room. In this case, the door is not allowed to open, and users are not allowed to enter the room. , to prevent users from entering the room and causing damage to their bodies.

It should be noted that in practical applications, those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific value of the preset time according to experiments or experience, as long as the critical point determined by the preset time can determine that the sterilant sprayed by the sterilization device will not be effective. The user can cause damage. In addition, when the air conditioner is provided with multiple sterilization modes, the specific value of the preset time corresponding to each sterilization mode can be set according to the injection speed of the sterilization device in each sterilization mode.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4 , when the door is not allowed to be opened, the room is ventilated to reduce the concentration of the sterilant in the room, and at the same time, the user is informed of the time when the user can enter the room. Exemplarily, the smart window of the room can be opened, and the room can be ventilated to reduce the concentration of the sterilant in the room, so as to allow the user to enter the room as soon as possible, and at the same time, according to the operation time of the sterilization device. to determine the approximate time required for ventilation to reduce the concentration of the biocide in the room to a safe concentration, and inform the user of this time.

It should be noted that the required ventilation time can be obtained through experiments. For example, the total operation time of the sterilization device is 10 minutes. After the sterilization device runs for 3 minutes, the door is not allowed to open. In order to obtain the corresponding ventilation time, make the sterilization device. After running for 3 minutes, stop the operation, then open the smart window of the room for ventilation, and at the same time detect the concentration of the germicide in the room, when the concentration of the germicide in the room is reduced to a safe concentration, record the ventilation time, if the ventilation time is 3 to 4 Between minutes, set the ventilation time corresponding to 3 minutes of operation of the sterilization device to 4 minutes, and reserve a certain safety margin. Similarly, stop the operation of the sterilization device after 4 minutes of operation, and then open the smart window of the room for ventilation. Record the ventilation time for the bactericide in the room to drop to a safe concentration, test and record the ventilation time corresponding to the sterilization device running for 3 to 10 minutes, and pre-store it in the controller of the air conditioner. The operating time of the unit is used to obtain the ventilation time in order to inform the user when it is possible to enter the room.

Preferably, the sterilization control method of the present invention further comprises: in the case that the door is not allowed to be opened, when the number of times the electronic lock is unlocked reaches a preset number of times, allowing the door to be opened. Exemplarily, the preset number of times is 3. In the case where the door is not allowed to be opened, if the user unlocks the electronic lock 3 times through fingerprints or passwords, it means that the user may have to enter the room in an emergency. The device sends a second unlock command to the electronic lock, allowing the door to open.

It should be noted that after the user is allowed to enter the room, the air conditioner can be made to issue a voice prompt to inform the user that the room is being sterilized, and the user is requested to leave the room as soon as possible. And, after the user leaves the room, the air conditioner may continue to perform the sterilization mode.

It should also be noted that in the process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that the electronic lock of the door of the room is unlocked, the door can also be selectively allowed to open according to the concentration of the sterilant in the room.

Specifically, the step of “selectively allowing the door to open according to the concentration of the bactericide in the room” specifically includes: obtaining the concentration value of the bactericide in the room; comparing the concentration value with a preset value; if the concentration value If the concentration is less than the preset value, the door is allowed to open; if the concentration value is greater than or equal to the preset value, the door is not allowed to open.

A biocide concentration detection sensor can be set up in the room, and the biocide concentration detection sensor can communicate with the controller of the air conditioner. Set the value for comparison. When the concentration value is less than the preset value, it means that the concentration of the bactericide in the room is low. In this case, the door can be allowed to open to allow the user to enter the room; on the contrary, when the concentration value is greater than or equal to the preset value. When the value is set, it means that the concentration of the bactericide in the room is high. In this case, the door is not allowed to be opened, and the user is not allowed to enter the room.

It should be noted that in practical applications, those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific value of the preset value according to experiments or experience, as long as the critical point determined by the preset value can determine that the bactericide in the room will not affect the user. Inflict damage.

Preferably, the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: in the process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that there is a person in the room, stopping the sterilization device from running. A camera can be installed in the room, and the camera can communicate with the controller of the air conditioner. When the camera detects someone in the room, the controller controls the sterilization device to stop running immediately. Through such setting, the safety can be further improved, and the harm to the user can be avoided or reduced.

So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, however, those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

A sterilization control method for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes an indoor unit, wherein the indoor unit includes:

a housing having an air outlet;

a fan disposed within the housing; and

a sterilization device, which is installed on the casing and is arranged close to the air outlet, and the sterilization device can spray a mist-like sterilant;

The sterilization control method includes:

operating the fan and the sterilizing device to sterilize the room in the absence of a person in the room;

After the sterilization of the room is completed, the room is ventilated.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

During the process of sterilizing the room,

if it is detected that the electronic lock of the door of the room is unlocked, the sterilization device is stopped,

The door is selectively allowed to open according to the sterilization progress or the concentration of the sterilant in the room.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the step of "selectively allowing the door to open according to the sterilization process" specifically comprises:

comparing the operating time of the sterilization device with a preset time;

If the operating time is less than the preset time, the door is allowed to open.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the step of "selectively allowing the door to open according to the sterilization process" further comprises:

If the running time is greater than or equal to the preset time, the door is not allowed to open.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

Without allowing the door to be opened, the room is ventilated to reduce the concentration of the sterilant in the room, and the user is informed of the time when the room can be entered.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

In the case that the door is not allowed to be opened, when the number of times the electronic lock is unlocked reaches a preset number of times, the door is allowed to be opened.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the room has a smart window, and the step of "ventilating the room" specifically includes:

The smart window is opened to a certain angle.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the room has a ventilation fan, and the step of "ventilating the room" specifically includes:

The ventilation fan is operated.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

After the room is ventilated for a period of time, the ventilation of the room is stopped.
An air conditioner, characterized in that the air conditioner includes a controller configured to be able to execute the sterilization control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9 .