JP2001317800A - Air outlet structure of air conditioning facility - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air outlet structure of air conditioning facility in which labor required for wiring work is saved, wiring material is reduced and the work schedule is shortened while contributing to reduction of work miss and energy saving. SOLUTION: The air outlet structure comprises a damper 14 for varying the volume of conditioned air being supplied from an air conditioner 10 into a living space 12, a motor 15 for operating the damper 14, a battery 16 for supplying power to the motor 15, a photovoltaic power generator 18 for charging the battery 16, and a circuit 17 for controlling the motor 15, and the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air outlet structure of an air conditioner installed in a part of a building such as an office building equipped with the air conditioner, which sends conditioned air supplied from the air conditioner into a room.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a technique for keeping the interior space of a building equipped with air conditioning equipment more comfortable, a motor damper or a VAV is attached to each conditioned air outlet disposed on a ceiling or the like in a room, and the amount of air blown out of each of the air conditioners is adjusted. Is controlled. These motor dampers, VAVs, and the like are operated by a commercial power supply provided in a building, and the operation state is controlled by an electrical box, a control panel, and the like disposed indoors.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-182889 discloses a technique of supplying control power to an electrical box during operation stoppage by a solar power generator arranged on the surface of an indoor unit of an air conditioner. .

[0004]

A method of operating a motor damper, a VAV, or the like attached to each air outlet with a commercial power supply and controlling it with an electrical box or the like is a method of controlling power supply wiring to each air outlet at the time of construction. In addition, since wiring for control must be performed, wiring work is very complicated, requires a great deal of labor and time, and requires a large amount of wiring materials. In air conditioning equipment such as a large-scale building, a large number of air outlets are arranged, so that the above problem becomes more serious.

[0005] In addition, if erroneous wiring or the like occurs due to a work error, a great deal of time and labor is required for finding and repairing the erroneous wiring part, which hinders the trial operation adjustment work and causes a delay in the construction period. Such a problem is disclosed in
It cannot be solved even by the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-182889.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to reduce the labor for wiring work, reduce the amount of wiring materials and shorten the construction period, and reduce the amount of work mistakes and blow air-conditioning equipment that can also contribute to energy saving. It is to provide an exit structure.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an air outlet structure of an air conditioner installed at a portion where conditioned air supplied from an air conditioner is sent into a room, wherein the air flow rate and the wind direction of the conditioned air sent into the room are determined. A blower adjustment mechanism that changes at least one, and an electric drive unit that operates the blower adjustment mechanism,
Power storage means having a function of supplying power to the electric drive means, power generation means for charging the power storage means, and control means for controlling the electric drive means are provided.

[0008] With this configuration, it is possible to operate the blower adjusting mechanism to adjust the air volume and direction of the conditioned air without relying on a commercial power supply or the like. It becomes unnecessary, labor saving of wiring work,
Wiring materials can be reduced and the construction period can be shortened, and work errors can be reduced and energy can be saved.

By providing a storage battery or a capacitor as the power storage means, it becomes possible to efficiently store the electric power required for the operation of the electric drive means in the vicinity of the outlet having a limited installation space.

[0010] As the power generation means, a wind power generation device operated by a conditioned air flow supplied from a solar power generation device or an air conditioner can be provided. The photovoltaic power generator operates by sunlight entering the room or the light of indoor lighting equipment, and the wind power generator operates by conditioned airflow.
Electric power required for the operation of the electric driving means can be efficiently generated.

[0011] By arranging the solar power generation device in an irradiation area of a lighting fixture provided in a room into which conditioned air is blown, it is possible to generate necessary power without relying on sunlight entering the room. Therefore, power shortage due to insufficient sunshine can be prevented.

[0012] As the control means, one or both of a temperature sensor for detecting the indoor air temperature and a manual transmission device and a signal from the temperature sensor or the manual transmission device are received to operate the electric drive means, By providing a control circuit to stop, automatic control by the temperature sensor,
Since the control based on the command from the occupant can be performed by the manual transmission device, the air-conditioning state in the living room space can be maintained more comfortably.

By using any one of a rotary motor, a linear motor (both include an electromagnetic type and an ultrasonic type) and a solenoid as the electric driving means, the air volume and air direction adjusting mechanism can be operated accurately. It becomes possible. Here, the selection of the motor and the solenoid, and the selection of the type of the motor are desirably used properly according to the installation location and size of the outlet, in particular, the air volume, the structure of the wind direction adjustment mechanism, the force required for operation, the operation speed, and the like. .

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view showing the outlet structure of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the outlet structure shown in FIG. 1,
FIG. 3 is a circuit configuration diagram of the outlet structure shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, an air outlet unit 13 is provided at a portion where the conditioned air supplied from the air conditioner 10 via the duct 11 is sent into the living room space 12. A damper 14 that changes the degree of opening of the blades is provided above the outlet unit 13 as a blowing adjustment mechanism that changes the amount of conditioned air that is sent. Further, a motor 15 which is an electric driving means for operating the damper 14, a storage battery 16 which is a power storage means for supplying power to the motor 15, a solar power generation device 18 which is a power generation means for charging the storage battery 16, a motor 15 Control circuit 17 for controlling the air outlet unit 13
Are arranged in the vicinity.

Further, a temperature sensor 19 for detecting the indoor air temperature is arranged in the living room space 12, and a remote controller 20 which is a manual transmission device which can be operated by the occupants, and a receiving unit 21 which receives a signal from the remote controller 20. And so on.

With such a configuration, the motor 15 is operated to change the opening of the damper 14 which is a blower adjusting mechanism without relying on a commercial power supply or the like. It is possible to adjust the air volume of the conditioned air to be blown.

[0018] This eliminates the need for wiring work of a commercial power supply at the time of construction, so that labor saving of wiring work, reduction of wiring materials, and shortening of construction period can be achieved, which contributes to reduction of work errors and energy saving. can do.

Since the storage battery 16 is provided as power storage means, it is possible to efficiently store the electric power required for the operation of the motor 15 in the vicinity of the outlet unit 13 where the installation space is limited. The motor 15 operates intermittently based on a signal from the temperature sensor 19 or the remote controller 20 as described later, so that the capacity of the storage battery 16 is sufficient.

Since the photovoltaic power generator 18 is disposed as a power generating means so as to be exposed so as to be substantially flush with the ceiling surface 22 of the living room space 12, the sunlight entering the living room space 12 and the living room space 12 By the light of the luminaire disposed in the interior, the electric power required to operate the motor 16 that operates intermittently can be efficiently generated. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, it is also possible to provide a structure in which the storage battery 16 is charged by providing a wind power generator 23 that operates by the conditioned air flow supplied from the air conditioner 10.

As described above, the temperature sensor 1 for detecting the air temperature in the living room space 12 is used as the control means of the motor 15.
9, remote control 20, temperature sensor 19 or remote control 20
Is provided with a control circuit 17 that receives and receives a signal from the controller 15 to operate and stop the motor 15, so that automatic control by the temperature sensor 19 and control based on commands from occupants by the remote controller 20 are possible. 12 can be kept more comfortable.

In this embodiment, since the motor 15 is used as the electric driving means, the damper 14 can be operated accurately. In this embodiment, an electromagnetic rotary motor is used as the motor 15. However, the installation location and size of the outlet unit 13, particularly, the air volume, the structure of the wind direction adjustment mechanism, the force required for operation, the operation speed, and the like. Any one of a linear motor, an ultrasonic motor, and a solenoid can also be used.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, an outlet unit 25 having the same structure and function as the outlet unit 13 described above is integrally arranged with a lighting fixture 27 arranged on a ceiling surface 28 of a living room space.

Since the photovoltaic power generation device 26 is located in the vicinity of the lighting equipment 27 and in a region where the irradiation amount is relatively large, it is possible to generate the required electric power without depending on the sunlight entering the room. Therefore, it is possible to prevent power shortage caused by insufficient sunshine. The structure and function of the other parts are the same as in the first embodiment.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, an outlet unit 30 for sending conditioned air supplied from an air conditioner into a living room space is disposed on a ceiling surface, and a damper 32 that changes an air volume from an outlet 31 and a damper 32 above the outlet unit 30.
33 for urging the damper in the closing direction, a wire 34 for rotating the damper 32 in the opening direction, and a wire 34
, A storage battery 37 for operating the motor 35, and a control circuit 36 for controlling the motor 35
And so on. A photovoltaic power generator 38 for charging the storage battery 37 is provided at the center of the outlet 31.

When the motor 35 is energized, the winding drum 3
9 rotates and winds up the wire 34, so that the damper 32 rotates in the opening direction, and when no power is supplied, the damper 32 rotates in the closing direction due to the elastic force of the spring 33 to close the air flow path. The structure and function of the other parts are the same as in the first embodiment.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the outlet unit 40 for sending the conditioned air supplied from the air conditioner into the living room space is installed on the floor surface 42 in the living room space, and the solar power generation device 41 is arranged at the center of the outlet 43. Have been. With such a configuration, the sunlight and the light of the lighting fixture that enter the interior of the living room space are
1 is efficiently irradiated, so that a necessary and sufficient power generation amount can be secured. Other structures and functions are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0028]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) A ventilation control mechanism for changing at least one of the flow rate and the direction of the conditioned air sent into the room, an electric driving means for operating the ventilation control mechanism, and a power storage means having a function of supplying power to the electric driving means. And a power generation means for charging the power storage means, and a control means for controlling the electric drive means. Can be adjusted, so that wiring with a commercial power supply is not required at all, making it possible to save labor for wiring work, reduce wiring materials and shorten the construction period, and contribute to reduction of work mistakes and energy saving. be able to.

(2) By providing a storage battery or a capacitor as the power storage means, it becomes possible to efficiently store the power required for the operation of the electric drive means in the vicinity of the air outlet having a limited installation space.

(3) By providing a wind power generation device that operates with a conditioned air flow supplied from a solar power generation device or an air conditioner as the power generation means, sunlight entering the room or light from indoor lighting equipment, or By using the conditioned air flow, it is possible to efficiently generate electric power required for the operation of the electric drive means.

(4) By arranging the solar power generation device in an illumination area of a lighting fixture provided in a room into which conditioned air is blown, required power can be generated without relying on sunlight entering the room. Therefore, power shortage due to insufficient sunshine can be prevented.

(5) As the control means, at least one of a temperature sensor for detecting the indoor air temperature and a manual transmission device, and a signal from the temperature sensor or the manual transmission device are received to operate the electric driving means, By providing a control circuit for stopping, the automatic control by the temperature sensor and the control based on the command from the occupant by the manual transmission device can be performed, so that the air-conditioning state in the living room space can be kept more comfortable. Become like

(6) By using an electromagnetic or ultrasonic rotary motor, linear motor or solenoid as the electric drive means, the air volume and wind direction adjusting mechanism can be operated accurately.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an outlet structure of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the outlet structure shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a circuit configuration diagram of the outlet structure shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing an outlet structure of a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an outlet structure of a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an air outlet structure according to a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 air conditioner 11 duct 12 living room space 13, 25, 30, 40 outlet unit 14, 32 damper 15, 35 motor 16, 37 storage battery 17, 36 control circuit 18, 26, 38, 41 solar power generator 19 temperature sensor 20 Remote controller 21 Receiver 22, 28 Ceiling surface 23 Wind power generator 27 Lighting equipment 31, 43 Air outlet 33 Spring 34 Wire 39 Winding drum 42 Floor surface

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Takeshi Ueno 1034-4, Wada, Sasaguri-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka F-term in Kyoritsu Airtech Co., Ltd. (Reference) 3L061 BE03 BF03 3L081 AA10 AB04 FC01 5F051 BA05 BA11 JA09 JA17

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An air outlet structure of an air conditioner installed in a portion for sending conditioned air supplied from an air conditioner into a room, wherein the blast control mechanism changes at least one of a flow rate and a wind direction of the conditioned air sent into the room. An electric drive unit for operating the blower adjusting mechanism; a power storage unit having a function of supplying power to the electric drive unit; a power generation unit for charging the power storage unit; and controlling the electric drive unit. An air outlet structure for an air conditioner, comprising a control means. 2. The air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a storage battery or a capacitor is provided as said power storage means. 3. The air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a wind power generator operated by a conditioned air flow supplied from a solar power generator or an air conditioner is provided as the power generating means. 4. The air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein said photovoltaic power generation device is disposed in an irradiation area of a lighting fixture provided in a room into which conditioned air is blown. 5. The electric drive unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit receives one or both of a temperature sensor for detecting an indoor air temperature and a manual transmission device and a signal from the temperature sensor or the manual transmission device. The air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a control circuit for operating and stopping the air outlet. 6. The air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein said electric drive means comprises one of a rotary motor, a linear motor, and a solenoid.