WO2020235098A1

WO2020235098A1 - Air conditioning system

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Publication number: WO2020235098A1
Application number: PCT/JP2019/020524
Authority: WO
Inventors: 雅美萩原; 真理子飛田; 聡司峯澤; 古橋　拓也; 奈穗白川; 悠文黒川
Original assignee: 三菱電機株式会社
Priority date: 2019-05-23
Filing date: 2019-05-23
Publication date: 2020-11-26
Also published as: JP7056802B2; JPWO2020235098A1

Abstract

This air conditioning system comprises a storage unit (91) and an air conditioning control unit (94). The storage unit (91) stores a route used to move to a bathroom (10) in a building (1). When a specific initiation condition is met, the air conditioning control unit (94) initiates air conditioning control for sending, to a first zone on the route, warm air from a second zone adjacent to the first zone. For example, a heater (72) is provided in the second zone on the route. In addition, a fan (52) for sending air from the second zone to the first zone is provided. The air conditioning control unit (94) drives the fan (52) when the initiation condition is met.

Description

Air conditioning system

The present invention relates to an air conditioning system in a building.

Patent Document 1 describes a system for controlling a heating device in a bathroom. In the system described in Patent Document 1, a temperature sensor is provided in the living room. When the operation mode for preventing heat shock is selected, the heating device is controlled so that the temperature of the bathroom becomes the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-293847

In the system described in Patent Document 1, only the temperature of the bathroom is taken into consideration. However, in winter, it gets cold in places other than the bathroom. In the past, there was a problem that heat shock symptoms were likely to occur because a cold place had to be passed when going to the bathroom.

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems. An object of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioning system capable of reducing a temperature difference in a place passing through when heading to a bathroom and suppressing heat shock symptoms.

The air-conditioning system according to the present invention has a storage means in which a route for moving to a bathroom in a building is stored, and when a specific start condition is satisfied, a first section on the route and a second section adjacent to the first section are established. It is provided with an air conditioning control means for initiating air conditioning control for sending warm air from the compartment.

In the air conditioning system according to the present invention, the storage means stores the route for moving to the bathroom in the building. When a specific start condition is satisfied, the air conditioning control means starts air conditioning control for sending warm air of the second section adjacent to the first section to the first section on the route. With the air conditioning system according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the temperature difference in the place where the bath passes and suppress heat shock.

It is a figure which shows the example of the air-conditioning system in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the function of the air conditioning system shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example of the air-conditioning system in Embodiment 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of each device provided in an air conditioning system. It is a figure which shows the state which the control for bathing preparation is performed. It is a figure which shows the state which the air-conditioning control is performed according to the movement of a person. It is a figure for demonstrating other functions which a control device has. It is a figure for demonstrating other functions of an air conditioning system. It is a figure for demonstrating other functions of an air conditioning system. It is a figure for demonstrating other functions of an air conditioning system. It is a figure for demonstrating another method of warming a bathroom. It is a figure for demonstrating another method of warming a bathroom. It is a figure which shows the example of the hardware resource of a control device. It is a figure which shows another example of the hardware resource of a control device.

The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Overlapping description will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same parts or corresponding parts.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an air conditioning system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the function of the air conditioning system shown in FIG.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which the notification system is provided in the building 1. A plurality of sections are formed in the building 1. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a bathroom 10, a dressing room 20, a corridor 30, a living room 40, a staircase 50, a toilet 60, a private room 70, and a closet 80 are formed in the building 1.

The bathroom 10, the dressing room 20, the corridor 30, and the living room 40 are examples of sections formed on the first floor of the building 1. A part of the staircase 50, the toilet 60, the private room 70, and the closet 80 are examples of sections formed on the second floor of the building 1. A section other than the section shown in FIG. 1 may be formed in the building 1. A part of the section shown in FIG. 1 may not be formed in the building 1. Building 1 may be a one-story building.

A bathtub 11 is provided in the bathroom 10. Hot water is supplied to the bathtub 11 from the water heater 13 provided outside the building 1. Further, the heating device 12 is provided in the bathroom 10. The heating device 12 may be provided as one function of the air conditioner provided in the bathroom 10. The air conditioner provided in the bathroom 10 may perform other operations such as a dehumidifying operation, a blowing operation, and a cooling operation in addition to the heating operation. The heating device 12 supplies warm air to the bathroom 10. The heating device 12 may have a ventilation function. The heating device 12 is controlled by the control device 90.

The dressing room 20 is adjacent to the bathroom 10. The dressing room 20 and the bathroom 10 are separated by a door 14. A heating device 21 and a ventilation fan 22 are provided in the dressing room 20. The heating device 21 may be provided as one function of the air conditioner provided in the dressing room 20. The air conditioner provided in the dressing room 20 may perform other operations such as a dehumidifying operation, a blowing operation, and a cooling operation in addition to the heating operation. The heating device 21 supplies warm air to the dressing room 20. The heating device 21 may have a ventilation function. The heating device 21 is controlled by the control device 90.

The ventilation fan 22 is an example of a blower provided in the dressing room 20. When the ventilation fan 22 is driven, the air in the dressing room 20 is discharged to the outside of the building 1. The ventilation fan 22 is controlled by the control device 90.

The corridor 30 is adjacent to the dressing room 20. The corridor 30 and the dressing room 20 are separated by a door 23. A blower 31 is provided between the corridor 30 and the dressing room 20. For example, when the blower 31 is driven, air is sent from the dressing room 20 to the corridor 30. The blowing direction of the blower 31 may be switchable. When the blowing direction of the blower 31 is switched, air is sent from the corridor 30 to the dressing room 20 if the blower 31 is driven.

The corridor 30 is also adjacent to the living room 40. The corridor 30 and the living room 40 are separated by a door 42. A blower 32 is provided between the corridor 30 and the living room 40. For example, when the blower 32 is driven, air is sent from the living room 40 to the corridor 30. The blowing direction of the blower 32 may be switchable. When the blowing direction of the blower 32 is switched, air is sent from the corridor 30 to the living room 40 if the blower 32 is driven.

The corridor 30 is connected to the staircase room 50 on the second floor via the staircase 51.

A heating device 41 is provided in the living room 40. The heating device 41 may be provided as one function of the air conditioner provided in the living room 40. The air conditioner provided in the living room 40 may perform other operations such as a cooling operation and a dehumidifying operation in addition to the heating operation. The heating device 41 supplies warm air to the living room 40. As another example, the heating device 41 may be floor heating provided in the living room 40. The heating device 41 is controlled by the control device 90.

As mentioned above, the staircase room 50 is connected to the corridor 30 on the first floor. Therefore, the staircase 50 is formed so as to extend to the lower floor.

The toilet 60 is adjacent to the staircase 50. A ventilation fan 61 is provided in the toilet 60. The ventilation fan 61 is an example of a blower provided in the toilet 60. When the ventilation fan 61 is driven, the air in the toilet 60 is discharged to the outside of the building 1. The ventilation fan 61 is controlled by the control device 90.

The staircase room 50 is also adjacent to the private room 70. The staircase 50 and the private room 70 are separated by a door 71. A blower 52 is provided between the staircase 50 and the private room 70. For example, when the blower 52 is driven, air is sent from the private room 70 to the staircase room 50. The blowing direction of the blower 52 may be switchable. When the blowing direction of the blower 52 is switched, air is sent from the staircase 50 to the private room 70 if the blower 52 is driven.

A heating device 72 is provided in the private room 70. The heating device 72 may be provided as one function of the air conditioner provided in the private room 70. The air conditioner provided in the private room 70 may perform other operations such as a cooling operation and a dehumidifying operation in addition to the heating operation. The heating device 72 supplies warm air to the private room 70. As another example, the heating device 72 may be floor heating provided in the private room 70. The heating device 72 is controlled by the control device 90.

The closet 80 is adjacent to the private room 70. A ventilation fan 81 is provided in the closet 80. The ventilation fan 81 is an example of a blower provided in the closet 80. When the ventilation fan 81 is driven, the air in the closet 80 is discharged to the outside of the building 1. The ventilation fan 81 is controlled by the control device 90.

In the example shown in this embodiment, a motion sensor is provided in each section formed in the building 1. For example, the motion sensor 2a detects that there is a person in the bathroom 10. When the motion sensor 2a detects that there is a person, the motion sensor 2a inputs a detection signal to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2a is provided in the heating device 12. The motion sensor 2b detects that there is a person in the dressing room 20. When the motion sensor 2b detects that there is a person, the motion sensor 2b inputs a detection signal to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2b is provided in the heating device 21. The motion sensor 2b may be provided on the ventilation fan 22.

The motion sensor 2c detects that there is a person in the corridor 30. When the motion sensor 2c detects that there is a person, the detection signal is input from the motion sensor 2c to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2c is provided in the blower 31. The motion sensor 2c may be provided on the blower 32. The motion sensor 2d detects that there is a person in the living room 40. When the motion sensor 2d detects that there is a person, the motion sensor 2d inputs a detection signal to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2d is provided in the heating device 41.

The motion sensor 2e detects that there is a person in the staircase 50. When the motion sensor 2e detects that there is a person, the motion sensor 2e inputs a detection signal to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2e is provided in the blower 52. The motion sensor 2f detects that there is a person in the toilet 60. When the motion sensor 2f detects that there is a person, the detection signal is input from the motion sensor 2f to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2f is provided on the ventilation fan 61.

The motion sensor 2g detects that there is a person in the private room 70. When the motion sensor 2g detects that there is a person, the detection signal is input from the motion sensor 2g to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2g is provided in the heating device 72. The motion sensor 2h detects that there is a person in the closet 80. When the motion sensor 2h detects that there is a person, the detection signal is input from the motion sensor 2h to the control device 90. For example, the motion sensor 2h is provided on the ventilation fan 81.

In the example shown in this embodiment, a temperature sensor is provided in each section formed in the building 1. For example, the temperature sensor 3a detects the temperature of the bathroom 10. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3a is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3a is provided in the heating device 12. The temperature sensor 3b detects the temperature of the dressing room 20. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3b is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3b is provided in the heating device 21. The temperature sensor 3b may be provided on the ventilation fan 22.

The temperature sensor 3c detects the temperature of the corridor 30. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3c is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3c is provided in the blower 31. The temperature sensor 3c may be provided on the blower 32. The temperature sensor 3d detects the temperature of the living room 40. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3d is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3d is provided in the heating device 41.

The temperature sensor 3e detects the temperature of the staircase 50. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3e is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3e is provided in the blower 52. The temperature sensor 3f detects the temperature of the toilet 60. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3f is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3f is provided on the ventilation fan 61.

The temperature sensor 3g detects the temperature of the private room 70. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3g is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3g is provided in the heating device 72. The temperature sensor 3h detects the temperature of the closet 80. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 3h is input to the control device 90. For example, the temperature sensor 3h is provided on the ventilation fan 81.

A non-contact vital sensor may be provided instead of the motion sensor and the temperature sensor. For example, a vital sensor is provided in the bathroom 10 instead of the motion sensor 2a and the temperature sensor 3a. Vital sensors are also provided in each of the other compartments.

The control device 90 includes, for example, a storage unit 91, a condition determination unit 92, a hot water supply control unit 93, and an air conditioning control unit 94. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the control device 90 is provided in the living room 40. The control device 90 may be provided anywhere in the building 1.

The movement route A is stored in the storage unit 91. The movement route A is a route for a person to move from a specific section to the bathroom 10 in the building 1. The travel route A is preset based on the lifestyle of the resident X and the like. For example, if the resident X has a habit of entering the toilet 60 before taking a bath, the movement route A includes the toilet 60. If Resident X has a habit of entering the closet 80 to change clothes before taking a bath, the travel route A includes the closet 80. If it is customary for Resident X not to enter the closet 80 before bathing in order to wear a bathrobe and return to the private room 70 after bathing, the travel route A does not include the closet 80.

The functions of this system will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the air conditioning system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of each device provided in the air conditioning system. In FIG. 4, the closet 80 is referred to as WIC.

In the following, the route in which a person moves in the order of the private room 70, the closet 80, the private room 70, the staircase 50, the toilet 60, the staircase 50, the corridor 30, the dressing room 20, and the bathroom 10 is stored in the storage unit 91 as the movement route A. An example of this will be described. In this example, of the sections on the movement route A, the closet 80, the staircase 50, the toilet 60, and the corridor 30 are not provided with heating equipment. Of the sections on the movement route A, the private room 70, the dressing room 20, and the bathroom 10 are provided with heating equipment. Further, a heating device is also provided in the living room 40 which is not on the moving route A.

In S101, individual control is performed in each device. For example, if the resident X is in the private room 70, the heating operation is performed in the heating device 72. The control of the heating device 72 is not linked to the control of other devices. The ventilation fan 22, the ventilation fan 61, and the ventilation fan 81 are controlled for 24-hour ventilation. The water heater 13 is controlled to prepare for hot water supply. If the heating device 12 has a ventilation function, the heating device 12 may be controlled for 24-hour ventilation.

While the individual control is being performed in S101, the condition determination unit 92 determines whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied (S102). The start condition is a condition for starting a specific cooperative control. The cooperative control is a control for warming the section on the movement route A stored in the storage unit 91 for the purpose of suppressing the heat shock symptom.

For example, the resident X in the private room 70 transmits a specific start signal from his / her smartphone before taking a bath. The start signal transmitted from the smart phone is input to the control device 90. When the start signal is input from the smart phone of the resident X, the condition determination unit 92 determines that the start condition is satisfied. As another example, the start condition may be satisfied by inputting a start signal from a specific other terminal. For example, the condition determination unit 92 determines that the start condition is satisfied when the start signal is input from the specific AI speaker. As another example, the start condition may be satisfied when the current time becomes a preset start time.

When the start condition is satisfied, the cooperative control for suppressing the heat shock symptom is started (S103). In the coordinated control, first, control for bathing preparation is performed (S104).

In S104, the hot water supply control unit 93 starts supplying hot water from the water heater 13 to the bathtub 11. In the section on the movement route A where the heating device is provided, the heating operation is started in the heating device. For example, if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3a is lower than the reference value, the air conditioning control unit 94 starts the heating operation in the heating device 12. As a result, warm air is supplied from the heating device 12 to the bathroom 10. If the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3b is lower than the reference value, the air conditioning control unit 94 starts the heating operation in the heating device 21. As a result, warm air is supplied from the heating device 21 to the dressing room 20. The air conditioning control unit 94 stops the ventilation fan 22 in the dressing room 20.

In S104, air conditioning control is performed to send warm air from the adjacent section to the section on the movement route A in which the heating device is not provided. The term "warm air" as used herein means that the temperature of the air in the adjacent section is higher than the temperature of the air in the section in which the heating device is not provided. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which control for bathing preparation is performed.

For example, the closet 80 is a section on the movement route A, but the closet 80 is not provided with a heating device. On the other hand, a heating device 72 is provided in the private room 70 adjacent to the closet 80. Therefore, in S104, air conditioning control is performed to guide the warm air of the private room 70 to the closet 80. Specifically, the air conditioning control unit 94 drives the ventilation fan 81 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3h is lower than the reference value. When the ventilation fan 81 is driven, the air in the closet 80 is sent out of the building 1. At this time, the air conditioning control unit 94 may increase the amount of air blown by increasing the rotation speed of the ventilation fan 81. As a result, the warm air of the private room 70 is taken into the closet 80, and the temperature difference between the private room 70 and the closet 80 can be reduced.

Similarly, the staircase room 50 is a section on the movement route A, but the staircase room 50 is not provided with a heating device. Therefore, in S104, air conditioning control is performed to guide the warm air of the private room 70 to the staircase 50. The air conditioning control unit 94 drives the blower 52 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3e is lower than the reference value. When the blower 52 is driven, the air in the private room 70 is sent to the staircase 50. As a result, the warm air of the private room 70 is taken into the staircase 50, and the temperature difference between the private room 70 and the staircase 50 can be reduced.

As mentioned above, the staircase room 50 extends downstairs. Therefore, the blower 52 is set to blow the warm air of the private room 70 diagonally downward with respect to the staircase 50. Since the warm air collects upward, the temperature difference in the staircase 50 can be efficiently reduced by sending air diagonally downward from the upper floor to the lower floor.

Similarly, the toilet 60 is a section on the movement route A, but the toilet 60 is not provided with a heating device. A heating device is not provided in the staircase 50 adjacent to the toilet 60, but the warm air of the private room 70 is taken into the staircase 50. Therefore, in S104, air conditioning control is performed to guide the warm air of the staircase 50 to the toilet 60. The air conditioning control unit 94 drives the ventilation fan 61 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3f is lower than the reference value. When the ventilation fan 61 is driven, the air in the toilet 60 is sent out of the building 1. At this time, the air conditioning control unit 94 may increase the amount of air blown by increasing the rotation speed of the ventilation fan 61. As a result, the warm air of the staircase 50 is taken into the toilet 60, and the temperature difference between the staircase 50 and the toilet 60 can be reduced.

Similarly, the corridor 30 is a section on the movement route A, but the corridor 30 is not provided with a heating device. On the other hand, a heating device 21 is provided in the dressing room 20 adjacent to the corridor 30. Therefore, in S104, air conditioning control is performed to guide the warm air of the dressing room 20 to the corridor 30. The air conditioning control unit 94 drives the blower 31 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3c is lower than the reference value. When the blower 31 is driven, the air in the dressing room 20 is sent to the corridor 30. As a result, the warm air of the dressing room 20 is taken into the corridor 30, and the temperature difference between the dressing room 20 and the corridor 30 can be reduced.

When the control of S104 is started, the control device 90 determines whether or not the resident X has started moving (S105). The control device 90 may give a notification to encourage bathing at a specific timing. For example, when a certain period of time has elapsed since the control of S104 was started, the above notification is performed. As another example, when a certain amount of hot water is supplied to the bathtub 11 and the temperature exceeds the reference value in all the sections on the movement route A, the above notification is performed.

When the resident X who was in the private room 70 moves to the closet 80, it is determined as Yes in S105. That is, when the motion sensor 2h detects that there is a person in the closet 80, S105 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S105, air conditioning control is performed according to the movement of the resident X (S106). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which air conditioning control is performed according to the movement of a person.

As an example, in S106, each device is controlled so as to prevent the wind from directly hitting the moving resident X. In particular, since the dressing room 20 takes off clothes, the resident X tends to feel uncomfortable due to the flow of air. For example, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the ventilation fan 81 when the motion sensor 2h detects that there is a person in the closet 80. After that, when the motion sensor 2f detects that there is a person in the toilet 60, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the ventilation fan 61. After that, when the motion sensor 2e detects that there is a person in the staircase 50, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the blower 52.

After that, when the motion sensor 2c detects that there is a person in the corridor 30, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the blower 31. After that, when the motion sensor 2b detects that there is a person in the dressing room 20, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the heating device 21.

In S106, when the detection signal is input from the motion sensor 2g after the ventilation fan 81 is stopped, the air conditioning control unit 94 may start the control for the ventilation fan 81 for 24-hour ventilation. Similarly, when the detection signal is input from the motion sensor 2e after the ventilation fan 61 is stopped, the air conditioning control unit 94 may start the control for 24-hour ventilation on the ventilation fan 61.

When the control of S106 is started, the control device 90 determines whether or not the resident X has entered the bathroom 10 (S107). When the motion sensor 2a detects that there is a person in the bathroom 10, S107 determines Yes. If Yes is determined in S107, air conditioning control is performed to reduce the burden on the bather (S108).

In S108, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the heating device 12 of the bathroom 10. Further, the air conditioning control unit 94 starts the heating operation in the heating device 21 of the dressing room 20 in order to prevent the resident X from getting cold when he / she leaves the bathroom 10.

In the example shown in this embodiment, the movement route B is further stored in the storage unit 91 in addition to the movement route A. The movement route B is a route for the resident X to move in the building 1 after leaving the bathroom 10. The travel route B is preset based on the lifestyle of the resident X and the like. For example, if the resident X has a habit of relaxing in the living room 40 after leaving the bathroom 10, the moving route B includes the living room 40. In the following, the route in which a person moves in the order of the dressing room 20, the corridor 30, the living room 40, the corridor 30, the staircase 50, and the private room 70 after exiting the bathroom 10 is stored in the storage unit 91 as the movement route B. An example will be described. The time to relax in the living room 40 may be stored in the storage unit 91 in association with the movement route B.

When the control of S108 is started, the control device 90 determines whether or not the resident X has left the bathroom 10 (S109). When the motion sensor 2b detects that there is a person in the dressing room 20 after the control of S108 is started, it is determined as Yes in S109. If it is determined to be Yes in S109, air conditioning control is performed for preparation after the bath (S110).

In S110, the air conditioning control unit 94 stops the heating device 21 in the dressing room 20. In the section other than the dressing room 20 on the movement route B where the heating device is provided, the heating operation is started in the heating device. For example, if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3d is lower than the reference value, the air conditioning control unit 94 starts the heating operation in the heating device 41. As a result, warm air is supplied from the heating device 41 to the living room 40.

In S110, air conditioning control is performed to send warm air from the adjacent section to the section on the movement route B where the heating device is not provided. For example, the air conditioning control unit 94 drives the blower 31 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3c is lower than the reference value. As a result, the warm air of the dressing room 20 is sent to the corridor 30, and the temperature difference between the dressing room 20 and the corridor 30 is reduced. Further, the air conditioning control unit 94 drives the blower 52 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3e is lower than the reference value. As a result, the warm air of the private room 70 is sent to the staircase room 50, and the temperature difference between the private room 70 and the staircase room 50 is reduced.

When the control of S110 is started, the control device 90 determines whether or not the resident X has left the dressing room 20 (S111). When the motion sensor 2c detects that there is a person in the corridor 30 after the control of S110 is started, it is determined as Yes in S111. If it is determined to be Yes in S111, air conditioning control is performed according to the movement of the resident X (S112). For example, in S112, each device is controlled so as to prevent the wind from directly hitting the moving resident X, similar to the control performed in S106.

In the example shown in the present embodiment, the temperature difference of the place where the resident X passes when heading to the bathroom 10 can be reduced, and the heat shock symptom can be suppressed. In particular, in the example shown in the present embodiment, warm air can be sent to a section where a heating device is not provided. Therefore, the air conditioning system shown in the present embodiment can be applied to an existing building in which the entire building is not air-conditioned. In addition, even in an air-conditioned building, the temperature of some sections may be lower than the temperature of other sections. Therefore, a certain effect can be expected even if the air-conditioning system shown in the present embodiment is applied to a building in which the entire building is air-conditioned.

In the example shown in the present embodiment, cooperative control for suppressing heat shock symptoms is performed based on the movement route A stored in the storage unit 91. The travel route A is set based on, for example, the lifestyle of the resident X. Therefore, in the example shown in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately control the air conditioning according to the lifestyle of the resident X.

Regarding the movement route A, the staying time of the resident X may be associated with the section and stored. For example, when the resident X who has left the private room 70 has a habit of relaxing in the living room 40 for about 15 minutes before taking a bath, the air conditioning control unit 94 considers that the resident X stays in the living room 40 for 15 minutes in S104. To control.

By applying the example shown in this embodiment, it is possible to realize coordinated control for the purpose of increasing heat shock protein in addition to suppressing heat shock symptoms.

In the present embodiment, an example in which cooperative control is performed when the resident X takes a bath has been described. As another example, when the resident X cleans the bathtub and when the resident X cleans his face in the early morning, the above-mentioned cooperative control may be performed.

The other functions that can be adopted by this system will be explained below. This system may be adopted by combining a plurality of functions shown below.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 90 may further include a door detection unit 95. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining other functions of the control device 90. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the blower 31 is not provided between the corridor 30 and the dressing room 20, as in the example shown in FIG. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, in S104, the warm air of the dressing room 20 cannot be sent to the corridor 30 by the blower 31.

The door detection unit 95 detects that the door 23 provided at the entrance / exit between the corridor 30 and the dressing room 20 is open. When the door detection unit 95 detects that the door 23 is open in S104, the air conditioning control unit 94 of the heating device 21 so that warm air is sent from the heating device 21 of the dressing room 20 toward the doorway. Control the air volume and direction. As a result, warm air can be sent from the dressing room 20 to the corridor 30, and the temperature difference between the dressing room 20 and the corridor 30 can be reduced.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining other functions of the air conditioning system. In the example shown in FIG. 8, unlike the example shown in FIG. 5, there is a resident Y in the living room 40. Therefore, in S101, the heating operation is performed in the heating device 41.

FIG. 8 shows an example in S104 in which the warm air of the living room 40, which is not a section on the movement route A, is sent to the corridor 30, which is a section on the movement route A. That is, in S104, the air conditioning control unit 94 drives the blower 32 if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3c is lower than the reference value. When the blower 32 is driven, the air in the living room 40 is sent to the corridor 30. As a result, the warm air of the living room 40 can be taken into the corridor 30, and the temperature difference between the dressing room 20 and the corridor 30 can be reduced.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the function of the door detection unit 95 may be used. For example, the door detection unit 95 detects that the door 42 provided at the entrance / exit between the living room 40 and the corridor 30 is open. When the door detection unit 95 detects that the door 42 is open in S104, the air conditioning control unit 94 has an air volume of the heating device 41 so that warm air is sent from the heating device 41 of the living room 40 toward the doorway. And control the wind direction. As a result, even if the blower 32 is not provided between the corridor 30 and the living room 40, the warm air of the living room 40 can be sent to the corridor 30.

As another example, consider the case where resident Y takes a bath after resident X. For example, Resident Y transmits a specific start signal from his smartphone when Resident X is taking a bath. As a result, the start condition is satisfied in S102 for the resident Y. The movement route A regarding the resident Y is stored in advance in the storage unit 91. In such a case, when the resident X exits the dressing room 20 and is determined to be Yes in S111, the control device 90 starts the coordinated control for suppressing the heat shock symptom with respect to the resident Y (S103). At this time, the hot water supply control unit 93 may carry out additional cooking by the water heater 13 in S104.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 90 may further include a position detection unit 96 and a correction unit 97. The position detection unit 96 detects the position of a person based on the detection signals input from the motion sensors 2a to 2h. For example, when the start condition is satisfied in S102, the position detection unit 96 starts position detection. The position detection function of the position detection unit 96 makes it possible to specify how a person actually moved after the start condition was satisfied. The correction unit 97 corrects the movement route A stored in the storage unit 91 based on the position detected by the position detection unit 96.

In this example, the movement route A stored in the storage unit 91 can be corrected according to the route actually moved by the person. When the movement route B is stored in the storage unit 91, the correction unit 97 may correct the movement route B based on the position detected by the position detection unit 96 after S111.

As another example, a plurality of movement routes A may be stored in the storage unit 91. For example, when the start condition is satisfied in S102, the control device 90 selects an appropriate one from the plurality of movement routes A stored in the storage unit 91. Then, based on the selected movement route A, coordinated control for suppressing the heat shock symptom is started. For example, when the start condition is satisfied by inputting the start signal from a specific terminal, one movement route A is selected based on the position of the terminal that transmitted the start signal. As an example, the movement route A whose starting point is the section including the position of the terminal is selected.

By applying this function, it is possible to establish the start condition, for example, by transmitting a start signal from outside. When the terminal that has transmitted the start signal is outside the building 1, the control device 90 selects the movement route A whose starting point is the section including the entrance. Then, based on the selected movement route A, coordinated control for suppressing the heat shock symptom is started.

In the present embodiment, an example of performing air conditioning control using the temperature detected by the temperature sensors 3a to 3h has been described. When this system does not have a temperature sensor, for example, coordinated control for suppressing heat shock symptoms may be performed according to the season. As another example, the cooperative control for suppressing the heat shock symptom may be performed unless specific information for stopping the cooperative control is input.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the warm air of the staircase 50 is taken into the toilet 60 by driving the ventilation fan 61 has been described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining other functions of the air conditioning system. In the example shown in FIG. 9, a blower 53 is provided between the staircase 50 and the toilet 60. An example is shown. The blower 53 is controlled by the control device 90. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the blower 53 is driven in order to take in the warm air of the staircase 50 into the toilet 60. As a result, the warm air of the staircase 50 can be efficiently taken into the toilet 60.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the blowing direction of the blower 31 can be switched has been described. The blower angle of the blower 31 may be adjustable up and down. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining other functions of the air conditioning system. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the direction of the wind from the blower 31 can be switched between upward, sideways, and downward.

For example, if the motion sensor 2c does not detect that there is a person in S104, the air conditioning control unit 94 sends the wind downward from the blower 31. When the motion sensor 2c detects that there is a person before the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 3c reaches the reference value, the air conditioning control unit 94 sends the wind sideways or upward from the blower 31. This prevents the wind from directly hitting the person. The air conditioning control unit 94 does not have to stop the blower 31 immediately after the motion sensor 2c detects that there is a person in S106.

Similarly, the blower angle of the blower 32 may be adjustable up and down. The blower angle of the blower 52 may be adjustable up and down. For example, when the warm air of the living room 40 is sent to the corridor 30, the same control as the above control may be performed on the blower 32.

Note that the blowing direction of the blower 32 or the like may be switched according to the season. For example, when the corridor 30 is not exposed to sunlight, the cool air in the corridor 30 may be sent to the dressing room 20 by the blower 32 in the summer. The wind direction from the blower 32 may be set upward in the summer and downward in the winter.

In the present embodiment, an example in which only the heating device 12 is used to heat the bathroom 10 has been described. This is just an example. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another method of heating the bathroom 10. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the bathroom 10 itself has a specific heat insulating performance. When the bathroom 10 has a specific heat insulating performance, the bathroom 10 may be warmed by supplying hot water without covering the bathtub 11.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining another method of warming the bathroom 10. In the example shown in FIG. 12, hot water is supplied from the shower head 15 to the bathtub 11. In the example shown in FIG. 12, hot water may be supplementarily supplied from the shower head 15 to the bathtub 11 while performing normal hot water supply. The hot water may be supplied to the bathtub 11 only from the shower head 15 without performing the normal hot water supply. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the steam filled in the bathroom 10 can be expected to have a relaxing effect and a moisturizing effect on the skin. Therefore, the example shown in FIG. 12 is suitable for a half-body bath.

As another example, when a device for supplying mist to the bathroom 10 is provided, the mist may be supplied from the device when the bathroom 10 is heated by the heating device 12. The mist may be supplied to the bathroom 10 in the example shown in FIG. 11 and the example shown in FIG. In this example, the mist filled in the bathroom 10 can be expected to have a relaxing effect and a moisturizing effect on the skin. Therefore, this example is suitable for a half-body bath.

In the present embodiment, each part shown by reference numerals 91 to 97 indicates a function of the control device 90. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of the control device 90. The control device 90 includes a processing circuit 100 including, for example, a processor 101 and a memory 102 as hardware resources. The function of the storage unit 91 is realized by, for example, the memory 102. The control device 90 realizes the functions of the respective parts shown by reference numerals 22 to 97 by executing the program stored in the memory 102 by the processor 101.

The processor 101 is also referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a central processing unit, a processing unit, an arithmetic unit, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, or a DSP. As the memory 102, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, a mini disk, or a DVD may be adopted. The semiconductor memory that can be adopted includes RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, EEPROM, and the like.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another example of the hardware resource of the control device 90. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the control device 90 includes, for example, a processing circuit 100 including a processor 101, a memory 102, and dedicated hardware 103. FIG. 14 shows an example in which a part of the functions of the control device 90 is realized by the dedicated hardware 103. All the functions of the control device 90 may be realized by the dedicated hardware 103. As the dedicated hardware 103, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof can be adopted.

The air conditioning system according to the present invention can be used to suppress heat shock symptoms. Further, the air conditioning system according to the present invention can be used for improving the heat shock protein effect, suppressing heat stroke, saving electricity, or improving comfort. If the heat insulation performance of the existing building is not sufficient, or if the heating performance of the existing equipment installed in the building is not sufficient, even if this air conditioning system is constructed by adding new heating equipment to the building. good.

1 building, 2a-2h human sensor, 3a-3h temperature sensor, 10 bathroom, 11 bathtub, 12 heating equipment, 13 water heater, 14 door, 15 shower head, 20 undressing room, 21 heating equipment, 22 ventilation fan, 23 door , 30 corridors, 31 blowers, 32 blowers, 40 living rooms, 41 heating equipment, 42 doors, 50 staircases, 51 stairs, 52 blowers, 53 blowers, 60 toilets, 61 ventilation fans, 70 private rooms, 71 doors, 72 heating equipment, 80 Closet, 81 ventilation fan, 90 control device, 91 storage unit, 92 condition judgment unit, 93 hot water supply control unit, 94 air conditioning control unit, 95 door detection unit, 96 position detection unit, 97 correction unit, 100 processing circuit, 101 processor, 102 Memory, 103 dedicated hardware

Claims

A storage means that stores the route to move to the bathroom in the building,
When a specific start condition is satisfied, the air conditioning control means for starting the air conditioning control for sending the warm air of the second section adjacent to the first section to the first section on the route, and
Air conditioning system equipped with.
The first heating equipment provided in the second section on the route and
A first blower for sending air from the second compartment to the first compartment,
With more
The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioning control means drives the first blower when the start condition is satisfied.
The first section extends downstairs in the building
The air conditioning system according to claim 2, wherein the first blower sends air diagonally downward to the first section.
Further equipped with a second blower for sending the air of the third section on the route to the outside of the building.
The third section is adjacent to the first section.
The air conditioning system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the air conditioning control means drives the second blower when the start condition is satisfied.
Further equipped with a third blower for sending the air of the fourth section on the route to the outside of the building.
The fourth section is adjacent to the second section.
The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the air conditioning control means drives the third blower when the start condition is satisfied.
The first heating equipment provided in the second section on the route and
A first blower for sending the air in the first section to the outside of the building,
With more
The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioning control means drives the first blower when the start condition is satisfied.
The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is the second section, is the starting point of the route.
The second heating equipment provided in the fifth section not on the route, and
A fourth blower for sending air from the fifth compartment to the sixth compartment on the route,
With more
The sixth section is adjacent to the fifth section.
The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the air conditioning control means drives the fourth blower when the start condition is satisfied.
A first heating device provided in the second section that is not on the route, and
A first blower for sending air from the second compartment to the first compartment,
With more
The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioning control means drives the first blower when the start condition is satisfied.
The second heating equipment provided in the fifth section and
Doors provided at the doorway between the fifth section and the sixth section on the route,
The first detecting means for detecting that the door is open, and
With more
The sixth section is adjacent to the fifth section.
From claim 2, the air conditioning control means sends warm air from the second heating device toward the doorway when the start condition is satisfied and the first detection means detects that the door is open. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 7.
The first heating equipment provided in the second section and
Doors provided at the doorway between the first section and the second section,
The first detecting means for detecting that the door is open, and
With more
According to claim 1, the air conditioning control means sends warm air from the first heating device toward the doorway when the start condition is satisfied and the first detection means detects that the door is open. Described air conditioning system.
After the start condition is satisfied, the second detection means for detecting the position where a person is present and
A correction means for correcting the route stored in the storage means based on the position detected by the second detection means, and a correction means.
The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising.
A plurality of movement routes are stored in the storage means as the route for moving to the bathroom.
The start condition is satisfied when a start signal is received from a specific terminal.
Claims 1 to 12 that the air conditioning control means selects one from the plurality of movement routes based on the position of the terminal that has transmitted the start signal, and performs air conditioning control based on the selected movement routes. The air conditioning system according to any one of the above.
The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a hot water supply control means for starting hot water supply to the bathtub in the bathroom when the start condition is satisfied.