JP2001317761A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air conditioner which can be arranged with high flexibility and can be readily constructed. SOLUTION: In an air conditioner 1, an indoor unit is divided into two units 2, 3 for suction and diffusion, respectively, both of which are connected through a connecting box 5. A decorative panel 11 of the suction unit 2 and a decorative panel 21 of the diffusion unit 3 are the same, and a decorative panel 31 of the box 5 has a square shape whose dimension of the side equals to the dimension of the short side of both units 2, 3. Accordingly, the long sides of the three panels 11, 21, 31 continue straight in series. These panels 11, 21, 31 are arranged on one same flat surface. The individual body portions of the air conditioner 1 are embedded in a ceiling. Although the panels 11, 21, 31 are exposed to the interior from the ceiling surface, they give an impression of one integrated body of the air conditioner 1 because the long sides of the panels 11, 21, 31 are arranged straight in series on one same flat surface. As the panel 31 is also provided to the box 5, there is no necessity of restoring the ceiling board in construction.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner having a cooling function and a heating function, or an air conditioner having both functions. The air conditioner of the present invention is particularly suitable as a structure of an air conditioner in which a main body portion is embedded in a ceiling or a wall and only a part of the surface is exposed indoors, like an air conditioner of an embedded ceiling type.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, air conditioners have become widespread, and are installed almost in shops, restaurants, offices, and the like. In the stores, restaurants, offices, and the like described above, air conditioners in which a main body is embedded in a wall or a ceiling are frequently used so as not to narrow the indoor space. Here, a conventional air conditioner of this type has an inlet and an outlet provided in one box. That is, in the conventional air conditioner, in addition to a built-in cooling device and a fan, a suction port, a discharge port, and other members exposed to the outside are all attached to one box.

[0003] The conventional air conditioner has a problem that the air intake and exhaust ports are provided in one box, and since both are close to each other, a short circuit is liable to occur and efficient air conditioning cannot be performed. In addition, the traditional air conditioner
Since all the members were attached to one box, there was a complaint that the overall shape was large and bulky, so that the degree of freedom in arrangement layout was low. That is, stores, restaurants, offices, and the like are individually made in accordance with the land, so that the spatial shapes are various, such as square or elongated. Therefore, the arrangement position where air conditioning can be performed most efficiently differs for each room. However, the air conditioner of the prior art has a large overall shape because all the members are mounted in one box as described above, and it may not always be possible to install the air conditioner in the most efficient place. I was dissatisfied. In addition, since the arrangement of the inlet and outlet has a significant effect on the beauty of the ceiling and walls, the shape of the ceiling and other equipment,
In some cases, it is desirable to arrange them in a straight line or in a side-by-side configuration, depending on the relationship with decorations.However, conventional air conditioners have a fixed shape, so the suction port and The mouth could not be arranged freely.

To solve this problem, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-42022 has been proposed. 7-4
In the device disclosed in No. 2022, the suction port and the blower are formed as one unit, and the discharge port and the heat exchanger are formed as another unit, and both are connected by a duct.

[0005]

Problems to be Solved by the Invention
In the prior art air conditioner disclosed in the above publication, since the suction port and the discharge port are separate units, each unit is small, and these units can be arranged in a narrow place. In addition, since the inlet and the outlet are separate from each other and are connected by a duct, the arrangement of both can be determined according to the situation of the room. As described above, the air conditioner of the related art can be evaluated in terms of a high degree of freedom in arrangement, but has a problem that installation work is difficult or work period is unreasonable. Further, the conventional air conditioner has a problem that the installation cost is high.

That is, in the air conditioner of the prior art, since two units are connected by a duct, the duct must be arranged in the ceiling. However, the duct connecting the suction side and the discharge side of the air conditioner needs to have a large cross-sectional shape, and it is difficult to insert the duct into the ceiling while the ceiling plate remains attached. Therefore, in the air conditioner of the prior art, the unit must be installed and the duct work must be completed before the ceiling plate is attached, and the work period is unreasonable. Further, when installing a conventional air conditioner on an existing ceiling, the ceiling plate must be peeled off once, units and ducts must be installed, and then the ceiling plate must be re-attached to restore. Therefore, the air conditioner of the related art requires complicated and expensive construction.

An object of the present invention is to develop an air conditioner which pays attention to the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, has a high degree of freedom in arrangement, is easy to install, and has little occurrence of short circuits. It is.

[0008]

The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems has a suction unit provided with a suction port, a blowout unit provided with a blowout port, and a connection box for connecting the two. , The suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box are all partially disposed in a wall or a ceiling, one surface is exposed from the wall or the ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially flush with the wall or the ceiling surface. An air conditioner characterized by being inside.

Another aspect of the present invention has a suction unit provided with a suction port and a blowout unit provided with a blowout port, and each of the suction unit and the blowout unit is partially provided in a wall or a ceiling. An air conditioner is provided, wherein one surface is exposed from a wall or a ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially flush with the wall or the ceiling surface.

Thus, the degree of freedom in arrangement is high, and the installation work is also easy. Short circuit is less likely to occur.

[0011]

The invention according to claim 1 comprises a suction unit provided with a suction port, a blowout unit provided with a blowout port, and a connection box for connecting the two. , The blowout unit and the connection box are partially arranged in the wall or ceiling, one surface is exposed from the wall or ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially in the same plane as the wall or ceiling surface. An air conditioner characterized by the following.

The air conditioner of the present invention comprises a suction unit provided with a suction port, a blowout unit provided with a blowout port, and a connection box connecting the two. Therefore, the blowing unit and the suction unit can be freely arranged, and the degree of freedom of arrangement is high. In addition, the two units and the connection box for connecting both are partially disposed in the wall or the ceiling, but one surface thereof is exposed from the wall or the ceiling, and each of the exposed surfaces is substantially omitted. They are in the same plane. Therefore, since the exposed surface of each unit and the exposed surface of the connection box constitute a part of the ceiling or the wall, there is no need to restore the ceiling. Therefore, even after the ceiling is completed, the installation work of the air conditioner can be performed relatively easily. Further, in the air conditioner of the present invention, since the suction port and the discharge port are provided in separate units, a short circuit is unlikely to occur.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the connection box is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cubic, and has a specific surface and an opening on a surface parallel to the one surface, and the other surface is closed. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein:

The connection box used in the air conditioner of the present invention is suitable for use in which the suction unit and the blowout unit are linearly arranged. That is, the connection box adopted in the air conditioner of the present invention has a specific surface and a surface parallel to the one surface is open, so that the suction unit is connected to one surface and the blowout unit is connected to the other surface. Are connected, they are arranged linearly.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the connection box is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cubic, and has a specific surface and an opening in a surface perpendicular to the one surface, and the other surface is closed. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein:

The connection box employed in the air conditioner of the present invention is suitable for applications in which a suction unit and a blowing unit are arranged at an angle such as a right angle. That is, in the connection box adopted in the air conditioner of the present invention, a specific surface and a surface at a position perpendicular to the one surface are open, and the other surface is closed, so that the suction unit is mounted on one surface. When they are connected and the blowing unit is connected to the other surface, they are arranged at an angle.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the connection box is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cubic, and has a specific surface, a surface parallel to the one surface, and one or more surfaces perpendicular to the one surface. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that an opening is provided in the air conditioner, the other surface is closed, and a closing plate for closing any of the openings is provided.

The connection box used in the air conditioner of the present invention allows the suction unit and the blowout unit to be selected at a construction site to be arranged in a straight line or at a right angle. That is, the connection box employed in the air conditioner of the present invention is provided with an opening on one specific surface and one or more surfaces parallel to the one surface and at one or more surfaces perpendicular thereto. Depending on whether the suction unit is connected to one surface and the blow-out unit is connected to the other surface, both can be arranged linearly or at right angles. The surfaces not connected are closed by the closing plate.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a suction unit provided with a substantially rectangular decorative panel having a suction port and exposed on a ceiling surface, and a substantially rectangular decorative panel having a blowout port and exposed on a ceiling surface. A blowing unit with
It has a decorative panel exposed on the ceiling surface, has a connection box connecting the blow-out unit and the suction unit, and has a short side of the decorative panel of the suction unit and a short side of the decorative panel of the blow-off unit. Are the same, and the connection box is attached to the short side of the suction unit and the blowout unit, and the respective decorative panels are continuous at each connection part. .

[0020] The air conditioner of the present invention comprises a suction unit provided with a suction port, a blowing unit provided with a blowing port, and a connection box connecting the two. Therefore, the suction unit and the blowing unit can be freely arranged, and the degree of freedom of arrangement is high. Furthermore, since the suction unit, the blowing unit, and the connection box each have a decorative panel and constitute a part of a wall or a ceiling, there is no need to restore the ceiling. Therefore, construction is easy even after the ceiling is completed. Further, in the air conditioner of the present invention, the dimensions of the short side of the decorative panel and the short side of the decorative panel of the blowing unit are the same, and the connection box is attached to the short side of the suction unit and the blowing unit. The decorative panel is continuous at each connection. Therefore, the suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box look as if they are integrated.

Further, the invention according to claim 6 has a suction unit provided with a suction port and a blowout unit provided with a blowout port, and each of the suction unit and the blowout unit has a wall or a part. The air conditioner is arranged in a ceiling, one surface of which is exposed from a wall or a ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially flush with the wall or the ceiling surface.

The air conditioner of the present invention is entirely divided into a suction unit provided with a suction port and a blowout unit provided with a blowout port. Therefore, the blowing unit and the suction unit can be freely arranged, and the degree of freedom of arrangement is high. Also, the two units
A part is disposed in the wall or the ceiling, but one surface thereof is exposed from the wall or the ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially in the same plane. Therefore, the exposed surface of both units and the exposed surface of the connection box constitute part of the ceiling or wall,
There is no need to restore the ceiling. Therefore, even after the ceiling is completed, the installation work of the air conditioner can be performed relatively easily. Further, in the air conditioner of the present invention, since the suction port and the discharge port are provided in separate units, a short circuit hardly occurs.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the suction unit and the blowing unit are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, both of which have an opening at an end face, and the suction unit and the blowing unit are connected through the opening. An air conditioner according to claim 6. Here, "connection through the opening" includes not only a configuration in which the openings are directly joined to each other, but also a case in which the openings are connected through another member such as a duct. The same applies to the following claims.

The air conditioner of the present invention is suitable for use in which the suction unit and the blowing unit are linearly arranged. That is, in the air conditioner of the present invention, both have an opening on the end face, and the suction unit and the blowing unit are connected through the opening, so that both are arranged linearly.

The suction unit and the blowing unit are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, one of which has an opening at an end and the other has an opening at a side surface. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein the air conditioner is connected through the opening.

The air conditioner of the present invention is suitable for an application in which a suction unit and a blowing unit are arranged at an angle. That is, in the air conditioner of the present invention, one of the units has an opening at an end and the other has an opening at a side surface. Since both are connected through the opening, they are arranged at an angle.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the suction unit and the blowing unit are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, one of which has an opening at an end and the other has an opening at an end and a side surface. 7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein the air conditioner and the blowout unit are connected through the opening, and a closing plate that closes one of the openings is provided. 8.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, whether to arrange both units linearly or at an angle can be selected at the construction site. That is, in the air conditioner of the present invention, an opening is provided at one end of the unit, and the other unit is provided with openings at at least two places of the end and the side surface. Therefore, depending on whether one unit is connected to two openings of the other unit, both units can be arranged linearly or at right angles. The surfaces not connected are closed by the closing plate.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the exposed surfaces of the suction unit and the blow-out unit or the three exposed surfaces of the suction unit, the blow-out unit and the connection box are in the same plane. An air conditioner according to any one of 1 to 9.

[0030] In the air conditioner of the present invention, when the connection box is not provided, the exposed surfaces of the suction unit and the blowout unit are in the same plane. In a configuration having a connection box, the respective exposed surfaces of the suction unit, the blowout unit, and the connection box are in the same plane. Therefore, in the air conditioner of the present invention, when a person in the room looks at the ceiling or the wall, it looks as if the suction unit and the blowout unit are integrated.

Further, the invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that the lines constituting the side surfaces of the exposed surfaces of the suction unit and the blowing unit are connected directly or via the exposed surface of the connection box. Item 11. The air conditioner according to any one of Items 1 to 10.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, since the lines forming the side surfaces of the respective exposed surfaces of the suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box are continuous, it is as if the suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box are integrated. Looks like.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the suction unit and the blowing unit, or the suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box each have a corresponding decorative panel, and the decorative panel is a wall. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein each of the decorative panels is exposed from a ceiling and presents a continuous external shape.

[0034] In the air conditioner of the present invention, in a configuration having no connection box, the suction unit and the blowout unit have corresponding decorative panels. In a configuration having a connection box, a suction panel, a blowout unit, and a connection box are provided with corresponding decorative panels. And in the air conditioner of the present invention, since each decorative panel has a continuous external shape, it looks as if the blowout unit and the connection box are integrated.

[0035]

EXAMPLES (Example 1) Hereinafter, specific examples of the present invention will be further described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the air conditioner of FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the air conditioner of FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a connection box of the air conditioner of FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a modification of the connection box. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another modification of the connection box. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the arrangement of the air conditioner of the present invention. 8 to 10 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the arrangement of the air conditioner of the present invention on the ceiling.

1, 2 and 3, reference numeral 1 denotes an air conditioner according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. In the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, an indoor unit is divided into two units 2 and 3 for suction and blowing, and both are connected by a connection box 5. That is, the suction unit 2 has a rectangular parallelepiped main body 10 and a rectangular decorative panel 11 as shown in FIG. Then, the heat exchanger 1 as shown in FIG.
2 are built-in. Further, a rectangular opening 52 is provided on one short side surface 18 of the main body 10, and one short side surface 18 is open. In other words, the main body 10
Is provided with an opening 52 at the end face of the opening. The shape of the opening 52 is substantially square in FIGS. 2 and 4, but may be rectangular or circular.

The decorative panel 11 is attached to the bottom of the main body 10. The decorative panel 11 is provided with five suction ports 15 in a straight line. Suction port 1
5 are all circular. A louver 19 (shown only in FIG. 3) is attached to the suction port 15. The shape of the decorative panel 11 is rectangular as described above. The decorative panel 11 is generally larger than the planar shape of the main body 10, and when the decorative panel 11 is attached to the bottom of the main body 10, as shown in FIG. The end of the overhang.

On the other hand, the blow-out unit 3 has the fan 22 built therein, but the external shape is exactly the same as the suction unit 2 described above. That is, the blow-out unit 3 has a rectangular parallelepiped main body 20.
And a decorative panel 21 having a rectangular shape. The decorative panel 21 is attached to the bottom surface of the main body 20, and an opening 55 is provided in the side surface 28 on one short side of the main body 20 and is open. The decorative panel 21 is provided with five circular outlets 25 linearly arranged in a line, and the outlets 25 are provided with louvers 29 (shown only in FIG. 3). As described above, the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 have the same shape, so that the decorative panel 1
The lengths of the long sides 16, 26 of 1,21 are equal. Similarly, the lengths of the short sides 17 and 27 are also equal. Decorative panel 1
1, 21 are given the same color or pattern.

The connection box 5 has a main body 30 and a decorative panel 31 attached to the bottom surface thereof.
The main body 30 of the connection box 5 is a cube. The vertical cross-sectional shape of the main body 30 of the connection box 5 is equal to that of the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 described above. The connection box 5 has one side surface 32 and a side surface 33 parallel to the side surface. In other words, connection box 5
The pair of side surfaces 32 and 33 are linearly opened, and the opening 3
6, 37 are formed. Openings 3 on side surfaces 32 and 33
The opening shapes of the openings 6 and 37 are substantially equal to the openings 52 and 55 of the suction unit 2 and the blowout unit 3. The openings 36 and 37 of the connection box 5 are formed with protrusions 50 and 51 all around. Projection 5
Reference numerals 0 and 51 denote peripheral walls provided perpendicular to the side surfaces 32 and 33 of the connection box 5. The inside of the connection box 5 is hollow.

The decorative panel 31 of the connection box 5 has a substantially square shape, and both sides have the decorative panels 11 and 12 described above.
Equal to the length of the short side of 1. The decorative panel 31 of the connection box 5 is also given the same color or pattern as the decorative panels 11 and 21 of the suction unit 2 and the like.

In the air conditioner 1 of this embodiment, the suction unit 2, the connection box 5, and the blowing unit 3 are linearly arranged in this order.
They are integrally connected via 55 and 37. That is, the protruding portion 50 of the opening 36 of the side surface 32 of the connection box 5 is inserted into the opening 52 of the side surface 18 on the short side of the suction unit 2, and both are connected while maintaining airtightness. On the other side surface 33 of the connection box 5, the protrusion 51 is formed by the opening 5 of the short side surface 28 of the blowing unit 3.
5 are connected to each other while maintaining airtightness. Therefore, the suction unit 2, the connection box 5, and the blowing unit 3 form a single space.

On the other hand, the decorative panels 11, 21, 31 are located linearly as shown in FIG. That is, the makeup panel 31 of the connection box 5 is continuous with the short side of the makeup panel 11 of the suction unit 2, and the makeup panel 21 of the blowout unit 3 is connected to the makeup panel 31 of the connection box 5. Here, since the short side of the decorative panel 11 of the suction unit 2 and the side of the decorative panel 31 of the connection box 5 are equal in length, both are continuous at the connection portion. Similarly, the short side of the decorative panel 21 of the blowing unit 3 and the side of the decorative panel 31 of the connection box 5 have the same length, and therefore both are continuous at the connection portion.

Further, the decorative panel 11 of the suction unit 2 and the decorative panel 21 of the blow-out unit 3 provided at both ends are the same, and the decorative panel 31 of the connection box 5 connecting the units 2 and 3 is square. Since the dimensions of the sides are equal to the dimensions of the short sides of the units 2 and 3, the long sides 16 and 26 of the decorative panels 11 and 21 of the units 2 and 3 are the same as those of the decorative panel 31 of the connection box 5. It continues linearly including the side. That is, the lines constituting the side surfaces of the exposed surfaces of the suction unit 2, the blowing unit 3, and the connection box 5 are continuous. The external shapes of the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are as follows.
Connection unit 5 which is completely identical and further connects the two
Since the cross-sectional shape of the main body 30 is equal to that of the suction unit 2 and the like, when the suction unit 2, the connection unit 5, and the blowing unit 3 are connected, these decorative panels 11, 21, 31 are all on the same plane. I get it.

The air conditioner 1 of this embodiment has
0, 20, 30 are arranged in the ceiling, and the decorative panels 11, 21, 31, respectively, are exposed indoors from the ceiling surface 38 as shown in FIG. The plane formed by the decorative panels 11, 21, 31 is a step of about 30 mm or less from the surrounding ceiling, and is substantially the same as the ceiling surface. As described above, the three decorative panels 11, 21 and 31 have long sides that are linearly continuous, and are aligned on the same plane, so that the impression that the air conditioner 1 is integrated with a person in the room is obtained. give.

At the time of installation work, a part of the ceiling plate is broken, the main bodies 10, 20, and 30 are arranged in the ceiling, and the decorative panels 11, 21 and 31 are attached. In the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, since the decorative panel 31 is also provided in the connection box 5, it is not necessary to restore the ceiling plate. Therefore, the installation work of the air conditioner 1 can be performed after the completion of the ceiling work, so that not only the work period can be afforded but also the work cost is low.

In the embodiment described above, the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are linearly arranged as shown in FIG. 7A, but are arranged in an "L" shape as shown in FIG. 7B. Is also good. When the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are arranged in an “L” shape as shown in FIG. 7B, the connection box 5 ′ has a specific side surface 32 as shown in FIG. The one having an opening on the side surface 35 at the vertical position is used. Also, as shown in a connection box 40 shown in FIG. 6, a specific side surface 32, a side surface 33 at a position parallel to the one side and a side surface 35 at a vertical position are opened, and one side is closed with a closing plate 41 as necessary. It is also possible to adopt a structure that closes off. Although the connection box 40 has three side surfaces 32, 33, and 35 opened, it is a matter of course that all four side surfaces may be opened and closed by the closing plate 41 as needed. When the connection box has a structure in which three or more side surfaces are opened, one connection box can be used for both the linear arrangement and the “L” -shaped arrangement.

The arrangement of the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 may be such that both are arranged in parallel as shown in FIG. 7C. Since the suction unit 2 and the blow-out unit 3 employed in this embodiment have the same length on the long sides, the decorative panels 11 and 21 constitute one rectangle as a whole. When the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are arranged side by side, it is recommended to use two connection boxes 5 'for the above-mentioned "L" shape, but even if a special rectangular connection box is manufactured, Good.

FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 show examples of combinations of the shape of the ceiling and the air conditioner 1. FIG. That is, FIG. 8 shows an example in which the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are arranged in parallel at the corner of the ceiling. The layout as shown in FIG. 8 is recommended because the construction is easy. FIG.
Shows an example in which the suction unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are arranged in an “L” shape in a carved portion such as indirect lighting. More specifically, when a peripheral portion of a room is carved upward for illumination to form a groove, the suction unit 2 and the blow-out unit 3 are arranged in the groove.
The layout shown in FIG. 9 is recommended for effectively utilizing the narrow space. Further, FIG. 10 shows an example in which the unit 2 and the blowing unit 3 are linearly arranged on a plane portion at the end of an arched ceiling.

In the above description, three examples are shown: a suction unit 2 and a blowing unit 3 arranged linearly, an L-shaped arrangement, and a parallel arrangement. This is merely an example, and there are two types of connection boxes, those that transmit the wind straight and those that bend the wind direction at a right angle. By combining or using them properly, it is possible to correspond to various installation shapes.

In the above-described embodiment, the heat exchanger 12 is provided on the suction unit 2 side, and the fan 22 is provided on the blowout unit 3 side. The configuration in which the heat exchanger 12 is provided on the suction side and the fan 22 is provided on the blowout 3 side is excellent in the efficiency of the air blowing surface and is recommended in the configuration of the present invention.

(Embodiment 2) In the above embodiment, the indoor unit is divided into two units 2 and 3 for suction and blowout.
Although both are connected by the connection box 5, the connection box 5 can be omitted by giving the function of the connection box 5 to one of the two units.
Hereinafter, as a second embodiment, a configuration in which the connection box 5 is omitted will be described. In the embodiments described below, the same components as those in the previous embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view when the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention is linearly arranged. FIG.
It is a perspective view at the time of arrange | positioning the air conditioner of FIG. 11 in L shape. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the air conditioner of FIG. The air conditioner 60 of the present embodiment includes the suction unit 6
1 and the blowing unit 62, and the blowing unit 6
2 also functions as a connection box. The suction unit 61 is substantially the same as the suction unit 2 employed in the previous embodiment, a rectangular decorative panel 63 is attached to the bottom surface of the rectangular parallelepiped main body 10, and a heat exchanger is built in the main body 10. Have been. Further, a rectangular opening 52 is provided on one short side surface 18 of the main body 10, and one short side surface (end surface) 18 is open. However, the suction unit 61 employed in the present embodiment includes a decorative panel 63
Is different from the previous example in that the suction port 65 provided in the nozzle is linear and extends in the longitudinal direction. Inlet 6
5 is provided over the entire length of the decorative panel 63 from one end to the other end of the decorative panel 63.

On the other hand, the blowing unit 62 has a shape and structure in which the blowing unit 3 of the previous embodiment and the connection box 5 are integrated. That is, the blowing unit 62
Is longer than the main body 10 of the suction unit 61, and its total length is substantially equal to the total length of the main body 20 of the blow-out unit 3 and the main body 30 of the connection box 5 in the previous embodiment. Body part 6 of blowout unit 62
An opening 70 is provided in the end face of the sixth. Openings 71 and 72 are provided on both side surfaces of the end of the main body 66. However, in this embodiment, the side openings 71 and 72 are
It is closed by the closing plate 41.

In the blowing unit 62, the decorative panel 67 is divided into two long and short partial panels 67a and 67b. That is, the blowing unit 62 includes the long partial panel 67a having the same length as the decorative panel 21 mounted on the main body 20 of the blowing unit of the previous embodiment, and the makeup mounted on the connection box 5 of the previous embodiment. Panel 31
It has a short part panel 67b of the same length as. Here, the long partial panel 67a is connected to the suction unit 61 described above.
And the outlet 73 extends from one end of the decorative panel 67a to the other end thereof.
It is provided over the entire length of a. Short panel 67
b is provided linearly from the one end of the decorative panel 67b to the other end of the outlet 75. However, the short panel 67b is provided with a replacement panel 69 according to the layout. As shown in FIG. 13, the replacement panel 69 has an outlet 77 having a shape bent in a vertical direction from one end to an adjacent side.

When the air conditioner 60 of this embodiment is linearly arranged, the suction unit 61 and the blowout unit 62 are linearly arranged, and the space therebetween is connected by, for example, a bellows-like member 80. That is, both the suction unit 61 and the blowing unit 62 have openings 52 and 70 on the end faces, and both are connected through the openings 52 and 70 to form a single space. The opening on the side surface of the blowing unit 62 is closed by the closing plate 41. In addition, the suction unit 61 and the blowing unit 6
In the case where 2 are arranged linearly, a short partial panel 67b in which the shape of the outlet 75 is linear is used.

In the air conditioner 60 of this embodiment, when the suction unit 61 and the blowing unit 62 are arranged linearly, the suction ports 65 and the blowing ports 73 and 75 of the units 61 and 62 are aligned, and each decorative panel is It has a continuous appearance. Therefore, it looks as if the whole is one.

Further, as shown in FIG.
When arranging the blowing unit 62 in an “L” shape,
The suction unit 61 is attached to the opening 71 on the side surface of the blowing unit 62, and the other openings are closed by the closing plate 41. When the suction unit 61 and the blowing unit 62 are arranged in an “L” shape, a replacement panel 69 in which the shape of the blowing port 77 is a right angle is used. Also in this case, the suction ports 65 and the blowout ports 73 and 77 of the units 61 and 62 are aligned, and each decorative panel has a continuous appearance and looks as if they are integrated.

In the above description, the configuration having the circular inlet 15 and the outlet 25 in the first embodiment is introduced.
In the second embodiment, the configuration having the inlet 65 and the outlet 73 extending linearly has been introduced. However, the shapes of the inlet and the outlet are arbitrary, and for example, a linear inlet may be adopted in the configuration of the first embodiment,
Conversely, a circular suction port or the like may be employed in the configuration of the second embodiment. Further, it is possible to use a suction port having another shape such as a quadrangle or a triangle.

[0059]

As described above, the air conditioner of the present invention has a high degree of freedom in arrangement and is excellent in design. In addition, the air conditioner of the present invention has an effect that installation work is easy because labor for restoring a ceiling can be omitted. Furthermore, in the air conditioner of the present invention, a short circuit hardly occurs.

In particular, the inventions according to the second, third and fourth aspects have the effect that the installation work of the suction unit and the blowout unit can be made easier. Claim 7,
The same applies to 8 and 9, and there is an effect that installation work of the suction unit and the blowing unit can be made easier.

In the air conditioner according to the fifth aspect, the suction port and the suction unit can be freely arranged, so that the degree of freedom of arrangement is high, the construction is simple, and the appearance is excellent. Has an effect.

In the air conditioner according to the tenth aspect,
Since the respective exposed surfaces of the suction unit, the blowout unit and the connection box are in the same plane, the suction unit, the blowout unit and the connection box look as if they are integrated, and the design effect is high.

In the air conditioner according to the eleventh aspect, since the lines forming the side surfaces of the exposed surfaces of the suction unit and the blowing unit and the connection box or the suction unit and the blowing unit are continuous, the suction unit The blow-out unit and the connection box look as if they are integrated, and the design effect is high.

Further, in the air conditioner according to the twelfth aspect, since the decorative panel has a continuous appearance, there is an effect that the sense of unity becomes stronger.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the air conditioner of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the air conditioner of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a connection box of the air conditioner of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a modification of the connection box.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another modification of the connection box.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example of the arrangement of the air conditioner of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of disposing the air conditioner of the present invention on a ceiling.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of disposing an air conditioner of the present invention on a ceiling.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of disposing an air conditioner of the present invention on a ceiling.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view when the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention is linearly arranged.

12 is a perspective view when the air conditioner of FIG. 11 is arranged in an L shape.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the air conditioner of FIG. 11;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,60 Air conditioner 2,61 Suction unit 3,62 Blow-out unit 5,5 ', 40 Connection box 10,20,30,66 Main body 11,21,31 Decorative panel 15,65 Suction port 16,26 Long side 18, 28 Short side 25, 73, 75, 77 Outlet 32 One side 33 Parallel side 35 Vertical side 41 Closure plate 63, 67 Makeup panel 69 Replacement panel

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A suction unit provided with a suction port, a blowout unit provided with a blowout port, and a connection box connecting the two, wherein the suction unit, the blowout unit and the connection box are partially The air conditioner is disposed in a wall or a ceiling, and one surface is exposed from the wall or the ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially in the same plane as the wall or the ceiling surface. 2. The connection box is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cubic shape, and has a specific surface and an opening in a surface parallel to the one surface, and the other surface is closed. The air conditioner according to claim 1. 3. The connection box is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cubic shape, and has a specific surface and an opening in a surface perpendicular to the one surface, and the other surface is closed. The air conditioner according to claim 1. 4. The connection box has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape or a substantially cubic shape, and has an opening on a specific surface, a surface in a position parallel to the one surface and one or more surfaces in a vertical position, and another surface. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a surface is closed, and a closing plate that closes any one of the openings is provided. 5. A suction unit provided with a substantially rectangular decorative panel having a suction port and exposed on a ceiling surface, a blowout unit provided with a substantially rectangular decorative panel having a blowout port and exposed on a ceiling surface, and a ceiling. It has a decorative panel exposed on the surface and has a connection box for connecting the blow-out unit and the suction unit, and has a short side of the decorative panel of the suction unit and a short side of the decorative panel of the blow-out unit. An air conditioner having the same dimensions, wherein the connection box is attached to a short side of the suction unit and the blowout unit, and each of the decorative panels is continuous at each connection portion. 6. A suction unit provided with a suction port, and a blowing unit provided with a blowing port, wherein each of the suction unit and the blowing unit is partially disposed in a wall or a ceiling, and one surface is provided. An air conditioner which is exposed from a wall or a ceiling, and each exposed surface is substantially flush with the wall or the ceiling surface. 7. The air according to claim 6, wherein the suction unit and the blowing unit are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, and both have an opening on an end face, and the suction unit and the blowing unit are connected through the opening. Harmony machine. 8. The suction unit and the blowing unit are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, one of which has an opening at an end and the other has an opening at a side surface, and the suction unit and the blowing unit are connected through the opening. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein: 9. The suction unit and the blowing unit are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, one of which has an opening at an end and the other has an opening at an end and a side surface, and the suction unit and the blowing unit are connected through the opening. The air conditioner according to claim 6, further comprising a closing plate that closes one of the openings. 10. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the two exposed surfaces of the suction unit and the blowing unit or the three exposed surfaces of the suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box are in the same plane. Air conditioner. 11. A line according to claim 1, wherein the lines forming the side surfaces of the exposed surfaces of the suction unit and the blow-out unit are connected directly or through the exposed surface of the connection box. The air conditioner as described. 12. The suction unit and the blowing unit or the suction unit, the blowing unit and the connection box each have a corresponding decorative panel, and the decorative panel is exposed from a wall or a ceiling. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the panel has a continuous external shape.