WO2022068406A1

WO2022068406A1 - Sterilization control method for air conditioner, and air conditioner

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Publication number: WO2022068406A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/111643
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘光朋; 徐贝贝; 郝本华
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: CN112856754A

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, a fan, a sterilization apparatus, a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, wherein the sterilization apparatus is arranged close to an air outlet of the shell, and numerical values of the two pressure sensors are respectively used for reflecting the installation state of a liquid storage tank and the amount of sterilization liquid in the liquid storage tank. The sterilization control method comprises: after receiving a sterilization instruction, acquiring a numerical value of a first pressure sensor and a numerical value of a second pressure sensor; and according to the numerical value of the first pressure sensor and the numerical value of the second pressure sensor, selectively running a fan and a sterilization apparatus, so as to sterilize a room. A sterilization apparatus can spray a sterilizing agent in the form of a mist, and after a fan 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; and the normal running of the sterilization apparatus is guaranteed by means of the numerical values of two pressure sensors.

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; Mist-like sterilant, the sterilization device includes a liquid storage tank for storing sterilization liquid; a first pressure sensor is located between the liquid storage tank and the housing, and the value of the first pressure sensor is used. to reflect the installation state of the liquid storage tank; and a second pressure sensor, which is located between the liquid storage tank and the housing, and the value of the second pressure sensor is used to reflect the pressure in the liquid storage tank. The quantity of sterilizing liquid; the sterilization control method includes: after receiving the sterilization instruction, acquiring the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor; according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the The value of the second pressure sensor selectively operates the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, "according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor, the fan and the sterilization device are selectively operated to sterilize the room. The step of “sterilizing” specifically includes: comparing the value of the first pressure sensor with a first preset value; comparing the value of the second pressure sensor with a second preset value; according to the comparison result, select The fan and the sterilization device are operated to sterilize the room.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the step of “selectively operating the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room according to the comparison result” specifically includes: if the first The value of the pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and the value of the second pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the second preset value, then the fan and the sterilization device are operated to clean the room Sterilize.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the step of “selectively operating the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room according to the comparison result” specifically includes: if the first If the value of the pressure sensor is smaller than the first preset value or the value of the second pressure sensor is smaller than the second preset value, the fan and the sterilization device are not allowed to operate.

In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the sterilization control method further includes: if the value of the first pressure sensor is less than the first preset value, causing the air conditioner to send the information to the user. The liquid storage tank is not installed prompt message.

In a preferred technical solution of the above sterilization control method for an air conditioner, the sterilization control method further includes: if the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and the value of the second pressure sensor If the value is less than the second preset value, the air conditioner is made to send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank lacks liquid to the user.

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; if the running time is greater than or equal to the preset time, the door is not 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 process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that there is a person in the room, stopping the execution of the sterilization device run.

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 sterilant can flow to various positions of the room with the wind blown from the air outlet to sterilize the room; in addition, between the liquid storage tank and the shell of the sterilization device A first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor are also provided. The value of the first pressure sensor is used to reflect the installation state of the liquid storage tank, and the value of the second pressure sensor is used to reflect the quantity of sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank. After receiving the sterilization instruction, the device first obtains the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor, and then selectively operates the fan and the sterilization device according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor. The room is sterilized. Specifically, the value of the first pressure sensor is compared with the first preset value to determine whether the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is installed properly, and the value of the second pressure sensor is compared with the second preset value. Make a comparison to judge whether the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank of the sterilizing device is sufficient, and then selectively operate the fan and the sterilizing device according to the judgment result. Through this setting, it can be avoided that the sterilizing device is not installed in the liquid storage tank. Or run when the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank is not enough, so as to avoid affecting the sterilization effect.

Further, the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: if the value of the first pressure sensor is smaller than the first preset value, causing the air conditioner to send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is not installed to the user. With this arrangement, when the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is not installed properly, the air conditioner can send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is not installed to the user, so that the user can reinstall the liquid storage tank and make the sterilization device return to normal as soon as possible. operation to avoid affecting the sterilization work.

Further, the sterilization control method of the present invention further comprises: if the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the second preset value, causing the air conditioner to send a stored storage battery to the user. The prompt message that the tank is low in liquid. With this arrangement, when the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is insufficient, the air conditioner can send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is short of liquid to the user, so that the user can add the sterilizing liquid into the liquid storage tank to make the sterilization The device should resume normal operation as soon as possible to avoid affecting the sterilization work.

Still further, the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: 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 from running, and the sterilization process is performed or the sterilization process in the room is executed. The concentration of the biocide that 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 process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that there is someone in the room, stopping the sterilization device from running. Through such setting, the safety can be further improved, and the harm to the user can be avoided or reduced.

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 Figure 3, the sterilization control method of the present invention comprises the following steps:

After receiving the sterilization instruction,

S1: obtain the value of the first pressure sensor;

S2: Obtain the value of the second pressure sensor;

S3: Selectively operate the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor.

Before the air conditioner executes the sterilization mode, the values of the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor are obtained first, and the values of the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor can be obtained at the same time, or the values of the first pressure sensor Then the value of the second pressure sensor is obtained, or alternatively, the value of the second pressure sensor can be obtained first and then the value of the first pressure sensor is obtained. The value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor can reflect the sterilization respectively. The installation state of the liquid storage tank of the device and the quantity of the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank, and then according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor, the fan and the sterilization device are selectively operated to clean the room. Sterilize.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4 , the step of “selectively operating the fan and the sterilizing device to sterilize the room according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor” specifically includes: connecting the first pressure sensor to The value of the pressure sensor is compared with the first preset value; the value of the second pressure sensor is compared with the second preset value; according to the comparison result, the fan and the sterilization device are selectively operated to sterilize the room.

The first preset value and the second preset value are pre-stored in the controller of the air conditioner. Both the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor communicate with the controller of the air conditioner, and their values can be transmitted to the controller in real time. , the air conditioner can compare the value of the first pressure sensor with the first preset value to determine whether the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is installed properly, and the air conditioner can also compare the value of the second pressure sensor with the second preset value. The comparison is performed to determine whether the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank of the sterilizing device is sufficient, and then the fan and the sterilizing device are selectively operated according to the judgment result.

It should be noted that those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values of the first preset value and the second preset value through experiments, as long as the critical point determined by the first preset value can determine whether the liquid storage tank is installed or not. It can be determined whether the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank is sufficient or not by the critical point determined by the second preset value.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4 , the step of “selectively operating the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room according to the comparison result” specifically includes: if the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and If the value of the second pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the second preset value, the fan and the sterilization device are operated to sterilize the room; if the value of the first pressure sensor is less than the first preset value or the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the first value If the default value is 2, the fan and sterilization device will not be operated.

When the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value, it means that the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is installed, and when the value of the second pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the second preset value, it means that the liquid storage tank is The sterilizing liquid in the tank is also sufficient. In this case, it means that the liquid storage tank can work normally, and the air conditioner can perform the sterilization mode, even if the fan and the sterilization device are running, to sterilize the room.

Conversely, when the value of the first pressure sensor is less than the first preset value, it means that the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is not installed properly, or, when the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the second preset value, it means that the liquid storage tank is in the The sterilizing liquid is not enough. As long as one of the above two situations occurs, it means that the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device cannot work normally. In this case, the air conditioner cannot be made to execute the sterilization mode, that is, the fan and the sterilization device cannot be operated.

Preferably, the sterilization control method of the present invention further includes: if the value of the first pressure sensor is smaller than the first preset value, causing the air conditioner to send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is not installed to the user.

When the value of the first pressure sensor is less than the first preset value, it means that the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is not installed properly. The liquid storage tank is not installed with prompt information, so that the user can reinstall the liquid storage tank, so that the sterilization device can resume normal operation as soon as possible to avoid affecting the sterilization work.

Preferably, the sterilization control method of the present invention further comprises: if the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the second preset value, causing the air conditioner to send the stored liquid to the user A message indicating that the tank is low in liquid.

When the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value, it indicates that the liquid storage tank of the sterilization device is installed. However, the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the second preset value, indicating that the sterilization in the liquid storage tank is If the liquid is not enough, in this case, the air conditioner cannot be made to execute the sterilization mode, and at the same time, the air conditioner must send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is lacking, so that the user can add the bactericidal liquid to the liquid storage tank. Make the sterilization device return to normal operation as soon as possible to avoid affecting the sterilization work.

It should be noted that only when the liquid storage tank is installed, when the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the second preset value, will the air conditioner send the user a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is lacking. If the tank is not installed properly, even if the value of the second pressure sensor is smaller than the second preset value, the air conditioner will not send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is lacking to the user, so as to avoid misjudgment and send a wrong prompt message to the user.

Preferably, 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 selectively allowing the sterilization process according to the sterilization process. The door opens.

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, 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 to open; If the 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, 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.

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 open, 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, which is arranged in the casing;

a sterilization device, which is installed on the casing and is arranged close to the air outlet, the sterilization device can spray a mist-like sterilant, and the sterilization device includes a liquid storage tank for storing the sterilization liquid;

a first pressure sensor, which is located between the liquid storage tank and the housing, and the value of the first pressure sensor is used to reflect the installation state of the liquid storage tank; and

a second pressure sensor, which is located between the liquid storage tank and the housing, and the value of the second pressure sensor is used to reflect the quantity of the sterilizing liquid in the liquid storage tank;

The sterilization control method includes:

After receiving the sterilization instruction, obtain the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor;

The fan and the sterilizing device are selectively operated to sterilize the room based on the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that "selectively make the fan and the sterilization device according to the value of the first pressure sensor and the value of the second pressure sensor. The steps to run to sterilize the room include:

comparing the value of the first pressure sensor with a first preset value;

comparing the value of the second pressure sensor with a second preset value;

According to the comparison result, the fan and the sterilization device are selectively operated to sterilize the room.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the step of "selectively operating the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room according to the comparison result" specifically comprises:

If the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and the value of the second pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the second preset value, the fan and the sterilization device are operated to sterilize the room.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the step of "selectively operating the fan and the sterilization device to sterilize the room according to the comparison result" specifically comprises:

If the value of the first pressure sensor is smaller than the first preset value or the value of the second pressure sensor is smaller than the second preset value, the fan and the sterilization device are not operated.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

If the value of the first pressure sensor is smaller than the first preset value, the air conditioner is made to send a prompt message that the liquid storage tank is not installed to the user.
The sterilization control method of an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

If the value of the first pressure sensor is greater than or equal to the first preset value and the value of the second pressure sensor is less than the second preset value, make the air conditioner send the stored liquid to the user A message indicating that the tank is low in liquid.
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 7, wherein the step of "selectively allowing the door to be opened according to the sterilization process" specifically comprises:

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

if the running time is less than the preset time, allowing the door to open;

If the running time is greater than or equal to the preset time, the door is not allowed to open.
The sterilization control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the sterilization control method further comprises:

During the process of sterilizing the room, if it is detected that there is a person in the room, the sterilizing device is stopped from running.
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 .