JP7269461B2 - Air conditioning unit and air quality measuring device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an air conditioning unit and an air quality measuring device installed on the ceiling.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there are air quality measuring devices that measure air quality.

For example, the air quality measurement device disclosed in Patent Document 1 (International Publication No. 2015/151414) includes a child device installed in each room that measures the air quality and a master device that collects the measurement results. Prepare.

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in air quality in offices, schools, commercial facilities, and the like. It is an object of the present disclosure to enable air quality measurements without having to bring the device from outside the building.

The air conditioning unit of the first aspect is an air conditioning unit installed on the ceiling in a building. This air conditioning unit includes a main body, an air quality measuring section, and an elevating section. The main body draws in the air in the space to be air-conditioned to perform air conditioning. The air quality measurement unit measures the air quality of the space to be air-conditioned by receiving electricity supplied from the main body. The raising/lowering part raises/lowers the air quality measurement part.

As described above, this air conditioning unit receives electricity from the main body and measures the air quality. Furthermore, the air quality measuring unit is lowered by the lifting unit electrically or manually to measure the air quality. As a result, the air quality can be measured without having to bring the device from outside the building.

The air conditioning unit according to the second aspect is the air conditioning unit according to the first aspect, wherein the elevating section receives electricity supplied from the main body to elevate the air quality measuring section. This makes it possible to measure air quality without using human power.

An air conditioning unit according to a third aspect is the air conditioning unit according to either the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein the air quality measuring unit measures at least one of the carbon dioxide concentration and the amount of suspended dust to determine the air quality. Measure as

The air conditioning unit according to the fourth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to the third aspect, wherein the air quality measuring section further measures at least one of temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide concentration, and airflow speed to measure the air quality. Measure as

An air conditioning unit according to a fifth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the fourth aspect, further comprising a first controller that sends an instruction to measure air quality. The first control section sends an instruction to the air quality measurement section in a state where the air quality measurement section descends to a predetermined height position. As a result, for example, the air quality can be measured at a predetermined height position in the height from the floor to the ceiling of the room.

An air conditioning unit according to a sixth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the fifth aspect, wherein the air quality measuring section has a battery. The battery is charged when it is in the first height position close to the main body. Furthermore, when it is at a second height position lower than the first height position, it becomes a power source and supplies electricity to the air quality measurement unit.

An air conditioning unit according to a seventh aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the sixth aspect, further comprising a measurement schedule input section. The measurement schedule input unit inputs the time for the air quality measurement unit to measure the air quality.

By inputting the time, the air quality measurement unit will automatically start measuring the air quality at the set time.

An air conditioning unit according to an eighth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the seventh aspect, further comprising a measurement result reporting section. The measurement result notification unit notifies the person in the air-conditioned space of the measurement result of the air quality measurement unit, for example, visually or aurally.

An air conditioning unit according to a ninth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the eighth aspect, further comprising a height determination section. The height determination unit determines the height position of the air quality measurement unit.

This makes it possible to more reliably measure the air quality at the set second height position.

An air conditioning unit according to a tenth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the ninth aspect, further comprising a lifting motion notification section. The ascending/descending motion notification unit uses at least one of sound and light to notify people in the air-conditioned space of the ascending/descending motion of the air quality measurement unit.

This allows a person in the air-conditioned space to recognize the up-and-down motion of the air quality measuring unit.

An air conditioning unit according to an eleventh aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the tenth aspect, and has a second control section that controls air conditioning. The second control unit performs another control different from normal air conditioning control while the air quality measurement unit is measuring the air quality.

For example, if the normal air conditioning operation during air quality measurement adversely affects the air quality measurement, another control is performed such as weakening the air flow or not directing the air to the air quality measurement section. This can reduce adverse effects on air quality measurements.

An air conditioning unit according to a twelfth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the eleventh aspect, further comprising an audio output section. The audio output unit provides audio output related to air quality measurement. This voice output unit notifies the person in the air-conditioned space of the measurement status and the like.

An air conditioning unit according to a thirteenth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the twelfth aspect, further comprising a decorative panel closing a gap between the opening in the ceiling and the main body. The air quality measurement unit is located near the corner of the decorative panel when viewed from above.

An air conditioning unit according to a fourteenth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to the thirteenth aspect, wherein the decorative panel has a fixed portion fixed to the ceiling and a moving portion movable with respect to the fixed portion. The moving part is the bottom surface of the air quality measuring device.

The air conditioning unit according to the fifteenth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to the sixth aspect, wherein the air quality measuring section is detachable from the lifting section. Furthermore, the air quality measurement unit has a wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit wirelessly transmits the air quality measurement result.

An air conditioning unit according to a sixteenth aspect is the air conditioning unit according to any one of the first aspect to the fifteenth aspect, wherein the air quality measuring section changes its height position and measures the air quality a plurality of times. Thereby, the main body can perform air conditioning using the air quality measurement results obtained a plurality of times.

An air quality measuring device according to a seventeenth aspect is an air quality measuring device installed on the ceiling of a building. This air quality measuring device includes an air quality measuring section and an elevating section. The air quality measurement unit receives electricity from the air conditioning unit and measures the air quality of the air-conditioned space. The raising/lowering part raises/lowers the air quality measurement part.

The perspective view which shows the outline of an air conditioning unit. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioning unit and an upper network; A block diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioning unit. The bottom view which looked at the air conditioning unit from the bottom. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing the arrangement of each part of the air conditioning unit. The block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioning unit which concerns on the modification A. FIG. The figure which shows the outline of the air-quality measuring apparatus based on the modification B. FIG.

The air conditioning unit 100 including the air quality measuring device 20 will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(1) Overall Configuration of Air Conditioning Unit The air conditioning unit 100 is installed on the ceiling 90 (see FIG. 5). Specifically, from a beam existing in the space S2 above the ceiling 90, as shown in FIG. The air conditioning unit 100 may be arranged so as to be embedded in the ceiling 90 as shown in FIG. Here, a case where the air conditioning unit 100 is installed as shown in FIG. 5 will be described as an example.

The air conditioning unit 100 constitutes a refrigeration system (refrigerant cycle system) having a refrigerant circuit together with an outdoor unit (not shown) installed outside a building. A refrigerant is sealed in a refrigerant circuit, and a refrigeration cycle operation is performed in a refrigeration system in which the refrigerant is compressed, cooled/condensed, decompressed, heated/evaporated, and then compressed again.

The air conditioning unit 100 mainly includes a main body 10 and an air quality measuring device 20 (see FIG. 1). The air conditioning unit 100 further includes a decorative panel 12, a remote control 80, and a communication section 60 (see FIGS. 1 to 3). Main unit 10 and air quality measuring device 20 are connected via power line 51 and signal line 52 , and air quality measuring device 20 is supplied with electricity from main unit 10 .

(2) Detailed Configuration of Air Conditioning Unit (2-1) Main Body The main body 10 of the air conditioning unit 100 sucks air from the air-conditioned space S1 and performs air conditioning by refrigerating cycle operation. When the main body 10 is installed on the ceiling 90, the intake grille 13 and the air outlet 14 are exposed on the bottom surface. Air in the air-conditioned space S1 is sucked from the intake grille 13, heat-exchanged with a refrigerant in a heat exchanger (not shown) inside the main body 10, and then blown out from the outlet 14 into the air-conditioned space S1. be.

Further, the body portion 10 has a second control portion 11 , an LED lamp 15 and a speaker 16 .

The second control unit 11 includes a memory such as a CPU and a RAM, and is connected to the first control unit 40 of the air quality measuring device 20 via a power line 51 and a signal line 52 .

The LED lamp 15 makes a person in the air-conditioned space S1 perceive information by light, and the speaker 16 makes a person in the air-conditioned space S1 perceive information by sound.

(2-2) Air Quality Measuring Device The air quality measuring device 20 mainly includes an air quality measuring section 30 , an elevating section 21 and a first control section 40 .

The air quality measuring device 20 is attached to the side surface of the main body 10, as shown in FIG. That is, the air quality measuring device 20 is placed in a work space for installing the main body 10 on the ceiling 90 . A mounting hole 73 for mounting a branch duct is formed on the side surface of the main body 10 , and the air quality measuring device 20 is fixed to the main body 10 using this mounting hole 73 . Specifically, an attachment member 74 having an L-shaped cross section is fixed to the side surface of the main body 10 by an attachment screw 75 , and the air quality measuring device 20 is fixed to the attachment member 74 .

(2-2-1) Air Quality Measurement Section The air quality measurement section 30 has a sensor section 31 for measuring the air quality of the air-conditioned space S1. The air quality measurement unit 30 is supplied with electricity from the main unit 10 via the power lines 51 and 56 in order to perform the measurement operation.

The air quality measuring unit 30 is moved up and down by the elevating unit 21, and switches between a state at the same height position as the main body unit 10 and a state at a height position near the center of the air-conditioned space S1. As shown in FIG. 1, the air quality measuring unit 30 is fixed to the tip of the wire 55 of the lifting unit 21, and moves up and down according to the wire 55 feeding/winding operation of the lifting unit 21. .

The sensor unit 31 of the air quality measurement unit 30 has a first sensor that measures the carbon dioxide concentration and a second sensor that measures the amount of floating dust. Further, the sensor section 31 of the air quality measuring section 30 further has third to sixth sensors for measuring temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide concentration, and airflow speed.

(2-2-2) Lifting Unit As described above, the lifting unit 21 includes the wire 55 for raising and lowering the air quality measuring unit 30, and the roller (not shown) for feeding and winding the wire 55. have. The elevating unit 21 draws out the wire 55 to lower the air quality measuring unit 30, which is located at the first height position h1 in FIG. 1, to the second height position h2. In addition, the lifting unit 21 winds up the wire 55, thereby moving the air quality measuring unit 30, which has been lowered to the second height position h2, which is the height position near the center of the air-conditioned space S1, to the first height position again. Increase to h1.

In addition, the second height position h2 is often set to an appropriate value between 75 cm and 150 cm above the floor. For example, if the ceiling height is 250 cm, the first height position h1 is a value close to that.

(2-2-3) First Control Unit The first control unit 40 comprises a memory such as a CPU and a RAM, and is connected to the second control unit 11 of the main unit 10 via a power line 51 and a signal line 52. there is

The first control unit 40 issues a command to the lifting unit 21 and controls the lifting operation of the air quality measurement unit 30 . That is, the first control unit 40 moves the air quality measurement unit 30 up and down.

The first control unit 40 has a plurality of functions related to air quality measurement. fulfill the function of Specifically, the first control unit 40 has an air quality measurement instructing unit 41 , a measurement result reporting unit 42 , a lifting operation reporting unit 43 , an audio output unit 44 and a height determination unit 45 .

The air quality measurement instruction unit 41 sends an instruction to measure the air quality to the air quality measurement unit 30 . Specifically, when there is a request for air quality measurement, the air quality measurement instruction unit 41 lowers the air quality measurement unit 30 from the first height position h1 to the second height position h2. The first height position h<b>1 is the accommodation position of the air quality measurement unit 30 and the height position of the main body 10 . The second height position h2 is lower than the first height position h1. The second height position h2 may be a position predetermined by initial setting, or may be determined by the user of the air conditioning unit 100 depending on the situation. After the air quality measurement unit 30 is lowered from the first height position h1 to the second height position h2, the air quality measurement instruction unit 41 instructs each sensor of the sensor unit 31 of the air quality measurement unit 30 to start measurement. send instructions to do so. After that, when the air quality measurement is completed, the air quality measurement instructing section 41 sends an instruction to the lifting section 21 to lift the air quality measuring section 30 from the second height position h2 to the first height position h1 and move to the storage position. back to

The measurement result reporting unit 42 sends the air quality measurement result to the remote management server 65 via the communication unit 60, which will be described later. Further, the measurement result notification unit 42 aurally notifies the person in the air-conditioned space S1 of the measurement result of the air quality measurement unit 30 via the speaker 16 of the main body 10 described above. For example, the person in the air-conditioned space S1 is notified by voice that the air quality is within the normal range or that ventilation is required because the air quality is outside the normal range. The measurement result notification unit 42 sends audio data to the speaker 16 of the main unit 10 via the audio output unit 44 .

The ascending/descending motion notification unit 43 notifies the person in the air-conditioned space S1 of the ascending/descending motion of the air quality measurement unit 30 using sound and light. If a person approaches the air quality measurement unit 30 while the air quality measurement unit 30 is being raised and lowered, a collision between the person and the air quality measurement unit 30 may occur. Using the LED lamp 15 and speaker 16 of the main body 10 described above, the raising/lowering operation notification unit 43 performs notification. Specifically, the raising/lowering operation notification unit 43 flashes the LED lamp 15 and emits a warning sound from the speaker 16 while the raising/lowering operation is being performed shortly before the raising/lowering operation of the air quality measurement unit 30 starts. . Accordingly, a person in the air-conditioned space S<b>1 can recognize the up-and-down motion of the air quality measurement unit 30 .

The height determination unit 45 determines the height position of the air quality measurement unit 30 from the amount of extension of the wire 55 of the lifting unit 21 . This makes it possible to more reliably measure the air quality at the set second height position h2. Further, the amount of feeding out the wire 55, that is, the second height position h2 can be appropriately set. As a result, even when the air conditioning unit 100 is installed in different spaces with different heights from the floor to the ceiling 90, the wire 55 can be fed out by different amounts, and the air quality measuring device 20 can be installed on the floor. It can be lowered to a height position where the height from the surface is about the same. This makes it possible to measure the air quality near the same floor height even in spaces with different ceiling heights.

(2-3) Decorative Panel The decorative panel 12 closes the gap G between the opening 91 provided in the ceiling 90 and the main body 10 when the main body 10 is installed on the ceiling 90, as shown in FIG. is installed as follows. The decorative panel 12 has a fixed portion 12a fixed to the ceiling 90 and a movable portion 12b not fixed to the ceiling 90, as shown in FIG. The moving portion 12b is located near the corner portion 12c. The corner portion 12 c is one of the vertices of the four corners of the decorative panel 12 . And here, the moving part 12 b of the decorative panel 12 is the bottom surface of the air quality measuring part 30 . That is, the bottom surface of the air quality measurement unit 30 constitutes a part of the decorative panel 12 in bottom view.

(2-4) Remote Controller The remote controller 80 is an operating device for the user to set the air conditioning temperature and adjust the air volume in the air conditioned space S1. The remote control 80 and the receiving section 17 of the main body section 10 are capable of wireless transmission and reception. The remote controller 80 has operation buttons related to air quality measurement in addition to operation buttons related to air conditioning. The remote control 80 is also provided with a measurement schedule input section 18 for manually inputting an air quality measurement schedule, in addition to an operation button for commanding the start of air quality measurement. By operating the measurement schedule input unit 18, it is possible to input the time at which the air quality measuring device 20 starts measuring the air quality. By setting the air quality measurement time in advance, the measurement is performed at a fixed time, which facilitates management of the air quality in the air-conditioned space S1.

It should be noted that the main unit 10 and the remote controller 80 may be connected by a wire (signal line) instead of wirelessly connecting the remote controller 80 and the main unit 10 .

(2-5) Communication Unit The communication unit 60 transmits the results of air quality measurement performed by the air quality measurement unit 30 to the remote management server 65 via a public line such as the Internet or an intranet (communication line 69). . The remote management server 65 centrally manages the air quality data of buildings and houses to be managed, and when the user accesses via the communication line 69, the user's terminal 66 receives information on the air quality measurement results. present.

In addition, when the air quality exceeds the allowable range, the remote control server 65 sends an alarm to the building management company or maintenance company to call for correction. Furthermore, the remote management server 65 also sends to the user a notification of changes in air conditioning control (wind speed conditions, etc.) based on the air quality measurement results.

(3) Operation of the air conditioning unit (3-1) Measurement of air quality As described above, when there is a request for air quality measurement based on a command from the remote controller 80 or schedule setting, the request is 2 control unit 11 receives. The second controller 11 transmits the request to the first controller 40 of the air quality measuring device 20 via the signal line 52 . The first control unit 40 of the air quality measurement device 20 that has received the request causes the air quality measurement unit 30 to measure the air quality through the air quality measurement instructing unit 41 . Then, a series of operations such as lowering the air quality measuring unit 30, measuring the air quality, and raising the air quality measuring unit 30 are performed. At that time, as described above, the LED lamp 15 and the speaker 16 of the main body 10 are used to notify the user of the ascending/descending operation, and to notify the user of the measurement result of the air quality.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, when the air quality measurement unit 30 is lowered to the second height position h2 to measure the air quality, the lifting unit 21 fixed to the main body unit 10 and the first control unit The wire 55 and the electric wire 56 are extended from 40 to the air quality measurement unit 30 .

(3-2) Air-conditioning control The second control unit 11 that controls air-conditioning in the main unit 10 performs normal air-conditioning control when the air quality measurement device 20 is not measuring the air quality. In normal air conditioning control, the fans and expansion valves are controlled so that the set room temperature and air volume set by the remote controller 80 or the like are achieved.

On the other hand, when the air quality is measured by the air quality measuring device 20, the second control unit 11 switches from normal air conditioning operation to air quality measurement operation. That is, the second control unit switches from normal air conditioning control to air quality measurement priority air conditioning control suitable for air quality measurement when measuring air quality. The air quality measurement operation by the air quality measurement priority air conditioning control may temporarily interrupt the blowing of air from the main body 10 or may weaken the wind blowing from the main body 10 . Also, the air quality measurement operation may change the direction of the air blown out from the main body 10 . The air quality measurement operation is an operation for reducing adverse effects on air quality measurement by the air quality measurement unit 30 .

(4) Features (4-1)
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in air quality in buildings such as offices, schools, and commercial facilities. Therefore, in some buildings (facilities) where air quality is considered important, air quality is periodically measured manually. However, it is desirable to measure the air quality in the central part of the room with people in the room as usual. Therefore, in the current air quality measurement, measurement companies bring in measuring instruments from the outside and take care not to affect normal activities.

On the other hand, in the air conditioning unit 100 described above, electricity is supplied from the main body 10, and the air quality measurement device 20 measures the air quality. Then, the air quality measuring unit 30 descends by the lifting unit 21 to measure the air quality. As a result, in a building where the air conditioning unit 100 is installed on the ceiling 90, the air quality can be measured without bringing in the device from the outside of the building. In addition, it can be expected to reduce the cost of air quality measurement and reduce the risk of confidentiality leaks caused by outsiders entering the building.

(4-2)
In the air conditioning unit 100 , the elevating section 21 receives electricity from the main body section 10 and elevates the air quality measuring section 30 . Therefore, the air quality measurement unit 30 can be lowered from the vicinity of the ceiling to measure the air quality without using human power.

(4-3)
In the air conditioning unit 100, the first control unit 40 of the air quality measuring device 20 controls the air quality measuring unit 30 in a state where the air quality measuring unit 30 is lowered to a predetermined height position (second height position h2). Sending instructions for air quality measurement. As a result, the air quality can be measured at a predetermined height position (second height position h2) among the height positions from the floor surface to the ceiling 90 of the air-conditioned space S1.

(4-4)
In the air conditioning unit 100 , the communication section 60 transmits the air quality measurement result to the remote control server 65 via the communication line 69 . As a result, it is possible to manage air quality measurement results in the remote management server 65, which has sufficient storage capacity and aggregation capability. It has become.

(4-5)
In the air conditioning unit 100, the second control unit 11 of the main unit 10, which controls air conditioning, performs another control different from normal air conditioning control (normal air conditioning control) during air quality measurement by the air quality measuring device 20. Control (air quality measurement priority air conditioning control) is being performed. Specifically, control prioritizing air quality measurement is performed by, for example, weakening the air volume and preventing direct blowing of air to the air quality measurement unit 30 during air quality measurement. As a result, adverse effects on air quality measurement can be reduced.

(4-6)
The air conditioning unit 100 has a measurement schedule input section 18 . The measurement schedule input unit 18 allows the user to input the time (time) at which the air quality measurement device 20 is to perform air quality measurement. As a result, air quality measurement can be automatically started at the set time.

(5) Modification (5-1) Modification A
In the above embodiment, the air quality measuring section 30 is connected to the lifting section 21 via the wire 55 . The tip of the wire 55 and the air quality measuring section 30 are fixed. However, the air quality measurement unit 30 may be detachable from the wire 55 . For example, a person in the air-conditioned space S1 removes the air quality measuring unit lowered to the second height position h2 by the lifting unit 21 from the wire 55, places the air quality measuring unit at an arbitrary position in the room, and measures the air quality. may be measured.

In this case, it is preferable that the air quality measuring section is configured like the air quality measuring section 130 shown in FIG. Air quality measurement unit 130 has battery 136 and wireless communication unit 138 . The battery 136 is charged when the air quality measuring unit 130 is housed at the first height position h1. On the other hand, the air quality measurement unit 130 removed from the tip of the wire 55 is supplied with power from the battery 136 to measure the air quality. 2 does not exist in the air quality measuring device 120 including the air quality measuring unit 130. As shown in FIG.

The wireless communication unit 138 of the air quality measuring device 120 shown in FIG. 6 wirelessly transmits the measurement result of the air quality measuring unit 130 to the first control unit 40 . Information transmitted by the wireless communication unit 138 is processed in the same manner as described above in the first control unit 40 . Since the wireless communication unit 138 is provided, the signal line connecting the first control unit 40 and the air quality measurement unit 30 that exists in the air quality measurement device 20 does not exist in the air quality measurement device 120 .

As described above, in the air conditioning unit according to Modification A, the air quality measurement unit 130 is detachable from the wire 55 of the lifting unit 21, and the wireless communication unit 138 transmits the air quality measurement result. is possible. As a result, in the air-conditioned space S1, the air quality can be measured using the air quality measurement unit 130 at a position slightly away from the elevation unit 21 and the main unit 10 in plan view, rather than at a position directly below the elevation unit 21. It is possible.

(5-2) Modification B
In the above embodiment, the air quality measuring device 20 is attached to the side surface of the main body 10, but it is also possible to arrange the air quality measuring device 220 as shown in FIG.

The air quality measuring device 220 shown in FIG. 7 has the air quality measuring unit 30, the lifting unit 21, and the first control unit 40 as in the air quality measuring device 20 described above, but they are the air conditioner 210 ( It is installed on the ceiling 90 at a location away from the main body 10 shown in FIG. 1 and the like. Therefore, although the power supply line 51 is longer than that of the air conditioning unit 100 described above, the degree of freedom of the installation location of the air quality measuring device 220 is increased. For example, it is possible to install the air quality measuring device 220 in the center of the ceiling 90 of the room while arranging the air conditioners 210 on the left and right sides of the ceiling 90 of the room, respectively. will be able to

(5-3) Modification C
In the above embodiment, the LED lamp 15 of the main body 10 and the speaker 16 are used to notify the lifting operation of the air quality measurement unit 30 and to notify the measurement result of the air quality. I do not care. For example, the display screen of the remote controller 80 or a liquid crystal panel separately installed on the side wall of the room may be used for notification.

(5-4) Modification D
In the above embodiment, the elevating section 21 uses the wire 55 to elevate the air quality measuring section 30, but other means may be used to elevate it. For example, a mechanism that meshes a rod and a gear, or an electric cylinder mechanism that uses a ball screw may be used. Further, the feeding of the wire 55 of the elevating unit 21 is not limited to electric power, and for example, a manual handle may be provided.

(5-5) Modification E
In the above embodiment, the sensor section 31 of the air quality measuring section 30 has a plurality of sensors for measuring carbon dioxide concentration, airborne dust amount, temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide concentration and airflow speed. However, measurement items are not necessarily limited to these. For example, it may additionally have a sensor for measuring the amount of formaldehyde.

(5-6) Modification F
In the above embodiment, the communication unit 60 transmits the air quality measurement results to the remote management server 65, but the transmission destination may be the computer of the administrator in the building. Alternatively, the air quality measurement results may be stored in the memory of the air quality measurement device 20, and the measurement data may be retrieved therefrom.

(5-7) Modification G
In the above embodiment, one second height position h2 is assumed, but if a plurality of second height positions h2 are set, it is possible to measure air quality at a plurality of height positions. .

In this case, temperature data can be obtained at a plurality of height positions in the air-conditioned space S1, and the data can be used to perform air-conditioning control.

For example, during the heating season, the difference between the temperature near the floor surface and the temperature 75 cm to 100 cm above the floor is measured to determine whether the feet are cold. It is possible to try to eliminate the temperature by increasing the blowing wind speed of the conditioned air from 10 and operating. Also, when there is an increase in the amount of dust around the floor surface, it is possible to notify the user to increase the frequency of cleaning.

(5-8) Modification H
In the above embodiment, the remote controller 80 is provided with the measurement schedule input section 18 . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the measurement schedule can be input on the screen on the terminal 66 presented by the remote control server 65, for example. In this case, the measurement schedule input unit 18 is provided in the remote control server 65. FIG. It is also possible to employ a configuration in which the measurement schedule input unit 18 is downloaded to the user's portable terminal or the like instead of the remote controller 80 .

(5-9) Modification I
In the above embodiment, the measurement result notification unit 42 emits sound from the speaker 16 in order to notify the user of the air-conditioned space of the measurement result of the air quality measurement unit 30 . However, if a separate display is provided, it is also possible to display the expected result on the display and visually notify the results. In either method, a person in the air-conditioned space S1 can improve the air quality environment of the air-conditioned space S1 by perceiving the measurement results.

(5-10) Modification J
In the above embodiment, the measurement information of the air quality measurement unit 30 flows from the audio output unit 44 to the speaker 16, but it is not limited to the measurement result, and for example, it is also conceivable to flow the measurement progress. As a result, the person in the air-conditioned space S1 can also know the progress of the measurement.

(5-11) Modification K
In the above embodiment, the height determination unit 45 counts the amount of wire 55 extended, thereby determining whether or not the air quality measurement unit 30 has reached the second height position h2. This determination does not depend on the amount of extension of the wire 55. For example, it is also possible to use a distance sensor (ultrasonic sensor capable of measuring the distance to the floor surface) that measures the height position of the air quality measurement unit 30. is.

Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it will be appreciated that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. .

(5-12) Modification L
In the above embodiment, the LED lamp 15 and the speaker 16 of the main unit 10 are used to notify the lifting operation of the air quality measuring unit 30 and to notify the air quality measurement result. However, the speaker or lamp for reporting may be provided in the air quality measuring device 20 instead of the main body 10 . For example, when a speaker is provided in the air quality measurement unit 30 that moves up and down, the source of the sound will also come down as the air quality measurement unit 30 descends, and the person will not be able to move the air quality measurement unit 30 down. easier to notice.

10 Main unit 11 Second control unit 12 Decorative panel 12a Fixing unit 12b Moving unit 12c Corner 18 Measurement schedule input unit 20 Air quality measuring device 21 Lifting unit 30 Air quality measuring unit 40 First control unit 41 Air quality measurement instruction unit 42 Measurement result notification unit 43 Lifting operation notification unit 44 Audio output unit 45 Height determination unit 90 Ceiling 91 Opening 100 Air conditioning unit 120 Air quality measurement device 130 Air quality measurement unit 136 Battery 138 Wireless communication unit 220 Air quality measurement device G Gap h1 First height position h2 Second height position S1 Air-conditioned space

International Publication No. 2015/151414

Claims (17)

An air conditioning unit (100) installed on a ceiling (90) in a building,
a main body (10) for air conditioning by sucking air in the air-conditioned space (S1);
an air quality measurement unit (30, 130) that receives electricity from the main body (10) and measures the air quality of the air-conditioned space (S1);
an elevating unit (21) for elevating the air quality measuring unit (30, 130);
with
The air quality measurement unit (130)
It is charged when it is at a first height position (h1) close to the main body (10), and is powered when it is at a second height position (h2) lower than the first height position (h1). , battery (136),
have,
air conditioning unit. The elevating unit (21) is supplied with electricity from the main body (10) and elevates the air quality measuring unit (30, 130).
The air conditioning unit according to claim 1. The air quality measurement unit (30, 130) measures at least one of a carbon dioxide concentration and an amount of suspended dust as the air quality.
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 and 2. The air quality measurement unit (30, 130) further measures at least one of temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide concentration and airflow speed as the air quality.
The air conditioning unit according to claim 3. a first control unit (40) for sending an instruction to measure the air quality to the air quality measurement unit (30, 130);
further comprising
The first control unit (40) sends the instruction to the air quality measurement unit (30, 130) in a state where the air quality measurement unit (30, 130) descends to a predetermined height position.
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4. a measurement schedule input unit (18) for inputting a time to cause the air quality measurement unit (30, 130) to measure the air quality;
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a measurement result reporting unit (42) for reporting the measurement result of the air quality measurement unit (30, 130);
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: a height determination unit (45) for determining a height position of the air quality measurement unit (30, 130);
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: an elevating motion notification unit (43) that uses at least one of sound and light to notify an elevating motion of the air quality measurement unit (30, 130);
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising: An air conditioning unit (100) installed on a ceiling (90) in a building,
a main body (10) for air conditioning by sucking air in the air-conditioned space (S1);
an air quality measurement unit (30, 130) that receives electricity from the main body (10) and measures the air quality of the air-conditioned space (S1);
an elevating unit (21) for elevating the air quality measuring unit (30, 130);
with
The main body (10) has a second control unit (11) for controlling the air conditioning,
The second control unit (11) performs another control different from the normal control of the air conditioning while the air quality measurement unit (30) is measuring the air quality.
air conditioning unit. an audio output unit (44) for outputting audio regarding the air quality measurement;
The air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: An air conditioning unit (100) installed on a ceiling (90) in a building,
a main body (10) for air conditioning by sucking air in the air-conditioned space (S1);
an air quality measurement unit (30, 130) that receives electricity from the main body (10) and measures the air quality of the air-conditioned space (S1);
an elevating unit (21) for elevating the air quality measuring unit (30, 130);
a decorative panel (12) closing a gap (G) between an opening (91) opened in the ceiling (90) and the main body (10);
with
The air quality measuring unit (30) is positioned near a corner (12c) of the decorative panel (12) in bottom view,
The decorative panel (12) has a fixed part (12a) fixed to the ceiling and a moving part (12b) that moves with respect to the fixed part,
The moving part (12b) is the bottom surface of the air quality measuring part (30, 130),
Air conditioning unit with. The air quality measurement unit (130)
It is detachable with respect to the lifting part (21),
A wireless communication unit (138) that wirelessly transmits the measurement result of the air quality,
The air conditioning unit according to claim 1. The air quality measurement unit (30) changes its height position and measures the air quality a plurality of times,
The main body (10) performs the air conditioning using the air quality measurement results obtained a plurality of times.
An air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 13. An air quality measuring device (20, 120, 220) installed on a ceiling (90) in a building,
an air quality measurement unit (30, 130) that receives electricity from an air conditioner (10, 110) and measures the air quality of an air-conditioned space (S1) of the air conditioner (10, 110);
an elevating unit (21) for elevating the air quality measuring unit;
with
The air quality measurement unit (130)
It is charged when it is at a first height position (h1) close to the main body (10), and is powered when it is at a second height position (h2) lower than the first height position (h1). , battery (136),
have,
Air quality measuring device. An air quality measuring device (20, 120, 220) installed on a ceiling (90) in a building,
an air quality measurement unit (30, 130) that receives electricity from an air conditioner (10, 110) and measures the air quality of an air-conditioned space (S1) of the air conditioner (10, 110);
an elevating unit (21) for elevating the air quality measuring unit;
with
The main body (10) has a second control unit (11) for controlling air conditioning,
The second control unit (11) performs another control different from the normal control of the air conditioning while the air quality measurement unit (30) is measuring the air quality.
Air quality measuring device. An air quality measuring device (20, 120, 220) installed on a ceiling (90) in a building,
an air quality measurement unit (30, 130) that receives electricity from an air conditioner (10, 110) and measures the air quality of an air-conditioned space (S1) of the air conditioner (10, 110);
an elevating unit (21) for elevating the air quality measuring unit;
a decorative panel (12) that closes the gap (G) between the opening (91) opened in the ceiling (90) and the main body (10);
with
The air quality measuring unit (30) is positioned near a corner (12c) of the decorative panel (12) in bottom view,
The decorative panel (12) has a fixed part (12a) fixed to the ceiling and a moving part (12b) that moves with respect to the fixed part,
The moving part (12b) is the bottom surface of the air quality measuring part (30, 130),
Air quality measuring device.

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