JP5103310B2 - Indoor use ingredient supply equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an indoor-use ingredient supply device that supplies an ingredient to a user.

In order to maintain a good indoor environment, a supply device that supplies a fragrance component, a moisture component or the like (hereinafter referred to as an effect component) to the room has been proposed. However, filling the room with a large amount of the active ingredient did not effectively supply the active ingredient to the user. Therefore, a supply device has been proposed in which an effect component is included in a vortex ring launched toward a user (see, for example, Patent Document 1). By using this supply device, the active ingredient can be supplied locally, so that the active ingredient can be supplied effectively to the user.
JP 2004-81851 A

  By the way, if the vortex ring is directly applied to the user, there is a possibility that a sense of incongruity due to wind pressure may be given. In view of this, it has been considered to eliminate a sense of incongruity for the user by causing a plurality of vortex rings to collide and disappear. However, the structure in which a plurality of vortex rings are launched in order to collide with each other has been a factor that leads to an increase in the size of the supply device.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the size of a room-use active ingredient supply apparatus.

The indoor efficacy ingredient supply device of the present invention launches a first air vortex and a second air vortex that collides with the first air vortex toward a predetermined position, and is at least one of the first air vortex and the second air vortex. The main unit has a main unit for diffusing the efficacy component contained in one side at a predetermined position, and the main unit includes a first launching unit for launching the first air vortex and a second launching unit for launching the second air vortex. And component supply means for supplying an active ingredient to at least one of the first launch means and the second launch means, and the component supply means includes the first launch means and the second launch means. It is installed between the emitting means and said Rukoto.

  The indoor efficacy ingredient supply device of the present invention is characterized in that the component supply means includes an aroma supply section for supplying an aromatic component and an ozone supply section for supplying ozone.

  In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device of the present invention, the ozone supply unit includes a first deodorization mode for supplying ozone to the fragrance supply unit, and a second deodorization mode for releasing ozone into the room. And

  In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device of the present invention, the main unit is rotatably provided at a plurality of launch positions.

  In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device of the present invention, at least one of the first launching means and the second launching means is provided to be rotatable with respect to a base member of the main unit, and the first launching means The flight distance until the first air vortex collides with the second air vortex is varied by rotating at least one of the means and the second launching means.

  The indoor efficacy ingredient supply device of the present invention has a position detection means for detecting the position of a user, and at least one of the first launching means and the second launching means is from the position detection means. It is characterized by being rotated based on the position information.

  According to the present invention, at least one of the first launching means for launching the first air vortex, the second launching means for launching the second air vortex, the first launching means and the second launching means on the main unit. On the other hand, since the component supply means for supplying the active ingredient is provided integrally, it is possible to achieve downsizing of the indoor effective ingredient supply apparatus.

  In addition, since the component supply means is installed between the first launching means and the second launching means that need to be arranged at an interval, it is possible to reduce the size of the indoor effective ingredient supply apparatus by effectively using the space. It becomes possible to do.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a use situation of an indoor efficacy ingredient supply device 10 (hereinafter referred to as a supply device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the supply device 10, and FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory views showing the internal structure of the air cannons 11 and 12 provided in the supply device 10. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a supply device 10 that supplies a fragrance component to an operator (user) W is installed on a desk 13 disposed in a room such as an office room. As shown in FIG. 2, the supply device 10 is provided with a main unit 14, and an air gun 11 as a first firing means is fixed to one end of the main unit 14, and the other end of the main unit 14 is fixed to the main unit 14. Is fixed with an air gun 12 as a second launching means. An air vortex ring (first air vortex) V1 containing an aromatic component is emitted from the air cannon 11, and an air vortex ring (second air vortex) V2 is emitted from the air cannon 12. These vortex rings V1 and V2 are fired so as to collide with each other in the effect area A set at the nose tip of the worker W, and the fragrance component can be diffused in the effect area A. In this way, by causing the pair of vortex rings V1 and V2 to collide and canceling the vortex rings V1 and V2, it becomes possible to supply the fragrance component to the operator W without giving a sense of incongruity due to wind pressure.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the air cannons 11 and 12 include bellows-shaped pump bodies 11a and 12a that are extendable and pump drive portions 11b and 12b that extend and contract the pump bodies 11a and 12a. The cylindrical gun barrel portions 11c and 12c are configured. Further, rod members 11d and 12d that are driven forward and backward are incorporated in the pump drive portions 11b and 12b, and the rod members 11d and 12d are driven by an electric motor (not shown) in the pump drive portions 11b and 12b. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, the rod members 11d and 12d are moved forward to rapidly contract the pump bodies 11a and 12a, whereby the air in the pump bodies 11a and 12a is discharged as vortex rings V1 and V2. It becomes possible. In addition, the vortex ring V1 containing the fragrance component is fired from the air gun 11 by filling the barrel portion 12c of the air gun 11 with the fragrance component.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main unit 14 is provided with a fragrance supply unit (component supply means, fragrance supply unit) 16 for supplying a fragrance component to the air cannon 11. The fragrance component generating portion 17 for generating the fragrance component and the fragrance component filling portion 18 for sending the fragrance component to the gun barrel portion 11c. The fragrance component generation unit 17 includes a plurality of fragrance containers (not shown) in which different fragrance components are stored, electromagnetic valves (not shown) that control the open / closed state of the fragrance containers, and the like. Further, the fragrance component filling unit 18 is constituted by a pumping pump (not shown) that pumps the fragrance component to the gun barrel portion 11c. Then, by executing switching control of the electromagnetic valve and drive control of the pressure feed pump, the selected fragrance component can be supplied to the gun barrel portion 11 c together with the air taken in from the air intake port 19. Further, the main unit 14 is provided with an air gun drive circuit 20 connected to both pump drive units 11b and 12b, and the air gun drive circuit 20 is driven based on a control signal from a control unit 34 described later. Is controlling. By supplying this drive current to the pump drive units 11b and 12b, the vortex rings V1 and V2 can be fired from the air cannons 11 and 12.

Furthermore, ozone (O ₃ ) as an active ingredient is supplied to the main unit 14 in order to deodorize the fragrance supply unit 16 when switching the fragrance component or to deodorize the fragrance component remaining in the room. An ozone supply unit (component supply means, ozone supply unit) 21 is incorporated. The ozone supply unit 21 includes a discharge unit 22 including a needle-like discharge electrode 22 a and an annular counter electrode 22 b, and a blower fan 23 that supplies air to the discharge unit 22. A flow path switching unit 25 is connected to the ozone supply unit 21 via an ozone supply path 24. A first supply path 26 that communicates with the fragrance supply unit 16 and a second supply path 28 that communicates with the discharge port 27 of the main unit 14 are connected to the flow path switching unit 25.

  When generating ozone using such an ozone supply unit 21, a high voltage is applied to the discharge unit 22 while driving the blower fan 23 to supply air to the discharge unit 22. As a result, it is possible to generate ozone by generating a silent discharge near the tip of the discharge electrode 22a. And it becomes possible to perform the 1st deodorizing mode which supplies ozone in the aroma supply unit 16 by switching the flow-path switching part 25 and making the ozone supply path 24 and the 1st supply path 26 connect. . In addition, by switching the flow path switching unit 25 to connect the ozone supply path 24 and the second supply path 28, it is possible to execute the second deodorization mode in which ozone is released into the room. In order to supply a driving current to the blower fan 23, the main unit 14 is provided with a fan driving circuit 30 for controlling the driving current. In order to apply a high voltage to the discharge unit 22, the main unit 14 is provided with a high voltage generation circuit 31 for controlling the applied voltage.

  Further, a rotation motor 32 is assembled to the main unit 14, and by driving the rotation motor 32, the main unit 14 can be rotated to a plurality of launch positions. Further, in order to supply a drive current to the rotary motor 32, the main unit 14 is provided with a motor drive circuit 33 for controlling the drive current. The motor drive circuit 33 controls the drive current based on a control signal from a control unit 34 described later.

  In order to control the air cannons 11 and 12, the aroma supply unit 16, the ozone supply unit 21, the rotary motor 32, and the like, a control unit 34 is provided in the main unit 14. The control unit 34 includes a microprocessor (CPU) (not shown), and a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port are connected to the CPU via a bus line. The ROM stores control programs and various map data, and the RAM temporarily stores data calculated by the CPU. Further, the control unit 34 is connected to a switch 35 that is operated when setting the operation modes of the air cannons 11 and 12, a camera 36 as a position detection unit that detects the position of the worker W, and the like. The control unit 34 calculates various control signals based on the operation signal of the switch 35 and the position information from the camera 36, and controls the operating state and the rotational position of the air cannons 11 and 12. The camera 36 is provided with an infrared camera that detects the position by visualizing the amount of heat generated from the worker W, and the air guns 11 and 12 are pointed toward the nose based on the position information of the infrared camera. However, the position of the worker W may be detected by another method without being limited to the infrared camera.

  Next, the launch status of the vortex rings V1, V2 by the main unit 14 will be described. Here, FIG. 4 (A) is an explanatory view showing a launching situation when supplying a fragrance component toward the worker W1 working on one end side of the desk 13. FIG. FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing a launching situation when supplying the fragrance component toward the worker W2 working on the other end side of the desk 13. In FIGS. 4A and 4B, only the heads of the workers W1 and W2 are shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, when supplying the fragrance component to the worker W1, the rotation motor 32 is driven and controlled based on the control signal from the control unit 34, and FIG. As shown, the main unit 14 rotates to the first launch position in which the air cannons 11 and 12 are directed toward the worker W1. Then, by firing the vortex rings V1 and V2 from both the air cannons 11 and 12, it becomes possible to diffuse the fragrance component in the efficacy area A1 set at the nose of the worker W1. On the other hand, when supplying the fragrance component to the worker W2, the rotation motor 32 is driven and controlled based on the control signal from the control unit 34, and as shown in FIG. 4B, air is supplied to the worker W2. The main unit 14 rotates to the second launch position where the guns 11 and 12 are directed. Then, by firing the vortex rings V1 and V2 from both the air cannons 11 and 12, it becomes possible to diffuse the fragrance component in the efficacy region A2 set at the nose of the worker W2.

  Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the setting range of the efficacy region by the supply device 10. As shown in FIG. 5, since the main unit 14 is rotated, even if one supply device 10 is provided, a wide range of efficacy can be set, and the fragrance component can be set in a wide range α. It becomes possible to supply. In addition, since the air cannons 11 and 12 are fixed to the main unit 14 and are integrally rotated, the rotation mechanism can be simplified, and the cost of the supply device 10 can be reduced. Can be achieved. In the illustrated case, the main unit 14 is rotated between the first launch position and the second launch position, but the main unit 14 is rotated beyond the first launch position and the second launch position. You may make it let it.

  As described above, the fragrance supply unit 16 and the ozone supply unit 21 are integrated into the main unit 14 and the air cannons 11 and 12 are provided integrally with the main unit 14. It is possible to achieve 10 miniaturization. Thereby, it becomes possible to install the supply apparatus 10 in the limited space of the desk 13 without difficulty. Further, in order to cause the vortex rings V1 and V2 to collide with each other, it is necessary to install the air cannons 11 and 12 at a predetermined interval. Since it did in this way, it becomes possible to achieve size reduction of the supply apparatus 10 using space effectively.

  In addition, when the type of fragrance component is switched by the operator's W switch operation, the first odor eliminating mode is executed to supply ozone to the fragrance supply unit 16. Thereby, since the fragrance component before switching can be deodorized and the fragrance component before switching and after switching are not mixed, it becomes possible to switch the fragrance component without giving the worker W a sense of incongruity. . Furthermore, when the second deodorization mode is set by the operator's switch operation, ozone from the ozone supply unit 21 is released from the discharge port 27 of the main unit 14. Thereby, since deodorizing and sterilization can be performed indoors, it is possible to maintain a favorable indoor environment.

  In the case shown in the figure, the supply device 10 is installed on the desk 13, but the present invention is not limited to this position, and the supply device 10 can also be installed on a wall or ceiling. Further, the supply device may be assembled to an air conditioner installed on a wall or ceiling. In this case, you may connect the discharge port 27 of the main unit 14 to the ventilation path of an air conditioner. Thereby, ozone can be supplied with respect to the ventilation path | route of an air conditioner, and it becomes possible to deodorize and disinfect in an air conditioner.

  Next, an indoor efficacy ingredient supply device 40 (hereinafter referred to as a supply device), which is another embodiment of the present invention, will be described. 6 (A) and 6 (B) are explanatory views showing a supply device 40 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A shows a launching situation when supplying the fragrance component toward the worker W1 working on one end side of the desk 13, and FIG. 6B shows working on the other end side of the desk 13. The launch situation when supplying the fragrance component toward the worker W2 is shown. In addition, about the same component as the component shown in FIG. 4, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the supply device 40 installed on the desk 13 such as an office has a main unit 41 fixed to the desk 13. The main unit 41 incorporates the aroma supply unit 16 and the ozone supply unit 21 shown in FIG. In addition, air cannons 11 and 12 are rotatably provided in a casing 41a which is a base member of the main unit 41, and these air cannons 11 and 12 are rotated by a rotation motor (not shown). And each air cannon 11 and 12 rotates to the launch position which goes to worker W1 as shown in Drawing 6 (A), and the launch position which goes to worker W2 as shown in Drawing 6 (B). It is like that.

  When supplying the fragrance component to the worker W1, the rotary motor is driven and controlled based on the control signal from the control unit 34, and as shown in FIG. Rotate towards W1. Then, by emitting the vortex rings V1 and V2 from both the air cannons 11 and 12, it becomes possible to diffuse the fragrance component into the efficacy area A1 set at the nose of the worker W1. On the other hand, when supplying the fragrance component to the worker W2, the rotary motor is driven and controlled based on the control signal from the control unit 34, and as shown in FIG. It turns toward the worker W2. Then, by emitting the vortex rings V1 and V2 from both the air cannons 11 and 12, it becomes possible to diffuse the fragrance component into the efficacy region A2 set at the nose tip of the worker W2.

  As described above, since the air cannons 11 and 12 are provided integrally with the main unit 41 including the fragrance supply unit 16 and the like, the size of the supply device 40 can be reduced. In addition, since the fragrance supply unit 16 and the like are disposed between the air cannons 11 and 12 that are spaced apart from each other, it is possible to effectively reduce the size of the supply device 40 by using space. Further, since the air cannons 11 and 12 are separately rotated, it is possible to set the efficacy region while changing the distance until the vortex rings V1 and V2 collide with each other. Here, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the setting range of the efficacy area by the supply device 40. As shown in FIG. 7, when the air cannons 11 and 12 are separately rotated, the movement trajectory of the vortex ring V1 and the movement trajectory of the vortex ring V2 can intersect at an arbitrary position. Thus, it is possible to set the efficacy area within a wide range.

  Next, an indoor efficacy ingredient supply device 50 (hereinafter referred to as a supply device), which is another embodiment of the present invention, will be described. FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory views showing a supply device 50 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8A shows a launching situation when supplying the fragrance component toward the worker W1 working on one end side of the desk 13, and FIG. 8B shows working on the other end side of the desk 13. The launch situation when supplying the fragrance component toward the worker W2 is shown. In addition, about the same component as the component shown in FIG. 4, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the supply device 50 installed on the desk 13 such as an office has a main unit 51 fixed to the desk 13. The main unit 51 incorporates the aroma supply unit 16 and the ozone supply unit 21 shown in FIG. Air guns 11 and 12 are rotatably provided on a base member 51a extending from the main unit 51, and these air guns 11 and 12 are rotated by a rotation motor (not shown). And each air cannon 11 and 12 rotates to the launch position which goes to worker W1 as shown in Drawing 8 (A), and the launch position which goes to worker W2 as shown in Drawing 8 (B). It is like that.

  When supplying the fragrance component to the worker W1, the rotary motor is driven and controlled based on the control signal from the control unit 34, and as shown in FIG. Rotate towards W1. Then, by emitting the vortex rings V1 and V2 from both the air cannons 11 and 12, it becomes possible to diffuse the fragrance component into the efficacy area A1 set at the nose of the worker W1. On the other hand, when supplying the fragrance component to the worker W2, the rotation motor 32 is driven and controlled based on the control signal from the control unit 34, and as shown in FIG. Rotates toward the worker W2. Then, by emitting the vortex rings V1 and V2 from both the air cannons 11 and 12, it becomes possible to diffuse the fragrance component into the efficacy region A2 set at the nose tip of the worker W2.

  As described above, since the air cannons 11 and 12 are provided integrally with the main unit 51 including the fragrance supply unit 16 and the like, it is possible to reduce the size of the supply device 50. In addition, since the fragrance supply unit 16 and the like are disposed between the air cannons 11 and 12 that are spaced apart from each other, it is possible to effectively reduce the size of the supply device 50 by using space. Further, since the air cannons 11 and 12 are separately rotated, it is possible to set the efficacy region while changing the distance until the vortex rings V1 and V2 collide with each other. Here, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the setting range of the efficacy area by the supply device 50. As shown in FIG. 9, when the air cannons 11 and 12 are separately rotated, the movement trajectory of the vortex ring V1 and the movement trajectory of the vortex ring V2 can intersect at an arbitrary position. Thus, it is possible to set the efficacy area within a wide range.

  6 and 8, both the air cannons 11 and 12 are rotated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the air cannons 11 and 12 is used. You may make it rotate. Thus, even when only one of the air cannons 11 and 12 is rotated, it is possible to set the efficacy area while varying the distance from the main unit 14. Further, the air cannons 11 and 12 may be rotated beyond the positions shown in FIGS. 6A and 8A, and the air cannons 11 and 12 may be rotated as shown in FIGS. 6B and 8B. ) May be rotated beyond the position shown in FIG. Even in the supply devices 40 and 50 shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the ozone supply unit 21 is incorporated in the main units 41 and 51. Therefore, the first deodorization mode is executed when the fragrance component is switched. It is possible to deodorize the inside of the aroma supply unit 16 or execute the second deodorization mode to deodorize the aroma component remaining in the room.

  It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, in the above description, the supply device 10 is installed in the office. However, the supply device 10 is not limited to this, and can be installed in various environments where a refreshing effect or a relaxing effect by an effect ingredient is desired. is there. For example, the supply device 10 may be installed in a control room, a conference room, a classroom, a home, or the like.

  In the above description, an aromatic component or ozone is used as an effective component, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and micromist (moisture particles suspended in the air) or oxygen is generated as an effective component, These efficacy components may be supplied to the worker W. Further, since ozone is generated by the ozone supply unit 21, air is supplied to the discharge unit 22. However, oxygen may be supplied to the discharge unit 22, and the discharge unit 22 may be dried. You may make it supply the made air.

  In the case shown in FIG. 3, the electric motor is driven to project the rod members 11d and 12d so that the vortex rings V1 and V2 are fired from the air cannons 11 and 12. However, by incorporating an electromagnetic coil and a movable iron core into the air cannons 11 and 12, the vortex rings V1 and V2 may be fired from the air cannon using electromagnetic force. Furthermore, although the air cannons 11 and 12 include bellows-shaped pump bodies 11a and 12a, air may be pushed out using a diaphragm. Although the annular vortex rings V1 and V2 are fired from the air cannons 11 and 12, the shape of the air vortex is not limited to the annular shape, and it is possible to fly a predetermined distance with a unified shape. Any shape air vortex may be used.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the utilization condition of the indoor active ingredient supply apparatus which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an indoor use effect ingredient supply apparatus. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the air cannon with which an indoor active ingredient supply apparatus is provided. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the launch condition at the time of supplying a fragrance component toward the operator who works on the one end side of a desk, (B) is fragrance toward the worker who works on the other end side of a desk. It is explanatory drawing which shows the discharge condition at the time of supplying a component. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting range of the effect area | region by an indoor effect ingredient supply apparatus. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the indoor efficacy component supply apparatus which is other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting range of the effect area | region by an indoor effect ingredient supply apparatus. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the indoor efficacy component supply apparatus which is other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting range of the effect area | region by an indoor effect ingredient supply apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 Supply device (Indoor use ingredient supply device)
11 Air cannon (first launching means)
12 Air cannon (second launching means)
14 Main unit 16 Fragrance supply unit (component supply means, fragrance supply unit)
21 Ozone supply unit (component supply means, ozone supply unit)
36 Camera (Position detection means)
40 Supply Device (Indoor use ingredient supply device)
41 Main unit 41a Housing (base member)
50 supply device (indoor use ingredient supply device)
51 Main unit 51a Base member V1 vortex ring (first air vortex)
V2 vortex ring (second air vortex)

Claims (6)

The first air vortex and the second air vortex that collides with the first air vortex are launched toward a predetermined position, and the efficacy component contained in at least one of the first air vortex and the second air vortex is diffused at the predetermined position. Have a main unit
The main unit includes at least one of a first launching unit that launches the first air vortex, a second launching unit that launches the second air vortex, the first launching unit, and the second launching unit. The component supply means for supplying the active ingredient to one side is provided integrally ,
It said supply means is installed at the indoor efficacy component supply device according to claim Rukoto between said second firing means and the first ejecting means. In indoor efficacy component supply device according to claim 1 Symbol placement,
The indoor ingredient supply device, wherein the component supply means includes an aroma supply unit that supplies an aroma component and an ozone supply unit that supplies ozone. In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device according to claim 2 ,
The said ozone supply part is equipped with the 1st deodorization mode which supplies ozone to the said fragrance supply part, and the 2nd deodorization mode which discharge | releases ozone indoors, The indoor active ingredient supply apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The main ingredient supply device for indoor use, wherein the main unit is rotatably provided at a plurality of launch positions. In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
At least one of the first launching means and the second launching means is provided rotatably with respect to the base member of the main unit,
The flight distance until the first air vortex collides with the second air vortex is varied by rotating at least one of the first launching means and the second launching means. A room-use ingredient supply device. In the indoor efficacy ingredient supply device according to claim 5 ,
It has a position detecting means for detecting the position of the user, and at least one of the first emitting means and the second emitting means is rotated based on position information from the position detecting means. A device for supplying an effective ingredient for indoor use.

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