JP2005112119A - Oxygen enriching machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oxygen enriching machine having high usability by conducting the control interlocking with functional parts of a moving vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: This oxygen enriching machine includes: a body 1 carried in a riding part 27a of the moving vehicle 27 or permanently set in the moving vehicle 7 and having an oxygen enriching means for raising the oxygen content in the air; and an oxygen enriched air discharge part 7 for discharging the oxygen enriched air to the interior of the riding part of the moving vehicle, wherein the state of discharging the oxygen enriched air is changed interlocking with the operation of functional parts of the moving vehicle 27. It is not necessary for a user to arbitrarily perform switch operation as the separate oxygen enriching machine, so it is possible to provide a user-friendly oxygen enriching machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an oxygen enricher that provides so-called oxygen enriched air obtained using an oxygen enrichment means to a user in a mobile vehicle.

Conventional oxygen enrichers include an oxygen enrichment module that generates oxygen enriched air, a path for supplying indoor or outdoor air to the module, an air feed means provided in the path, and the module. The apparatus is provided with a path for supplying oxygen-enriched air into the room and a path for releasing the nitrogen-enriched air obtained by the module to the outside of the room, and is intended for use in a house or a vehicle interior. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 59-212632 A

  However, in the conventional oxygen enricher having such a configuration, in order to stabilize the indoor oxygen concentration at a predetermined value, the compressor is only ON / OFF controlled, and is most suitable for use in a mobile vehicle. It was difficult to say that it was an oxygen enrichment machine that was not properly controlled and easy to use.

  This invention solves the said conventional subject, and it aims at providing an oxygen enrichment machine with high usability by performing the control linked with the functional component which a mobile vehicle has.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a main body that is carried into a riding part of a moving vehicle or is permanently installed in the moving vehicle and has oxygen enriching means for increasing the oxygen concentration in the air, and the oxygen-enriched air is moved to the vehicle. An oxygen-enriched air discharge part that discharges into the vehicle riding part, and is configured to change the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with the operation of the functional parts of the mobile vehicle. However, it is not necessary to arbitrarily operate a switch as an oxygen enricher alone, and an oxygen enricher more convenient to use can be provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the oxygen enrichment machine with high usability can be provided by performing the control linked with the functional component which a mobile vehicle has.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main body having oxygen-enriching means that is carried into a riding part of a mobile vehicle or is permanently installed in the mobile car and increases oxygen concentration in the air, and the oxygen-enriched air is placed in the riding part of the mobile car. An oxygen-enriched air discharge unit for discharging, and configured to change the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with the operation of the functional parts of the mobile vehicle. Therefore, it is not necessary to operate the switch as a single unit, and it is possible to provide an oxygen enricher that is more convenient to use.

  In the second invention, the moving vehicle is an automobile having an engine, and the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed in conjunction with the ON / OFF of the engine or the ON / OFF of the ACC switch. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to arbitrarily switch on and off as an oxygen enricher alone, and an oxygen enricher that is more convenient to use can be provided.

  In the third invention, the mobile vehicle has an air conditioner, and is configured to change the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with the operation of the air conditioner. Needless to say, since it is linked to the air conditioning operation in the interior of the moving vehicle, it is possible to accelerate the circulation into the room and make the indoor concentration uniform.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the mobile vehicle has outside air introduction switching means, and the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed in conjunction with the operation of the outside air introduction switching means. The oxygen-enriching means is more efficient because it can supply the most suitable oxygen-enriched air depending on whether it is in communication or not, that is, whether the room is sealed or open. It becomes possible to drive.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a mobile vehicle is a vehicle having a power window function that automatically opens and closes, and is configured to change the discharge state of oxygen-enriched air based on the power window open / closed state. Oxygen-enriched air can be automatically compensated for a decrease in indoor concentration due to opening, and the indoor oxygen concentration can be improved.

  The sixth invention is configured to change the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air based on the moving distance from the start of movement of the moving vehicle, and the oxygen is based on the time and distance at which the driver begins to feel sleepy. Since the discharge state of the enriched air can be controlled, it is possible to prevent the driver's sleepiness more efficiently and accurately.

  The seventh invention is configured to change the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air when the traveling speed of the moving vehicle continues at a predetermined speed for a predetermined time or more, and is flat and causes sleepiness to the driver. Since it is possible to determine whether or not it is a road and control the discharge state of oxygen-enriched air, it is possible to more efficiently and accurately prevent the driver's sleepiness.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the mobile vehicle is an automobile, measures the rotation angle of the handle, and changes the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air when the rotation angle of the handle continues within a predetermined angle for a predetermined time or more. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the road has a lot of straight lines and cause drowsiness to the driver and to control the discharge state of oxygen-enriched air. Can be done.

  9th invention has the structure which has a cigarette detection means which detects the smoking state in the boarding part of a moving vehicle, and changed the discharge state of oxygen-enriched air based on the information from the said cigarette detection means Thus, the oxygen-enriched air can be automatically supplemented to reduce the indoor concentration due to fire in the cigarette, and the indoor oxygen concentration can be improved.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the moving vehicle is an automobile having an automatic fee payment system function, and the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed in conjunction with the vehicle detector provided on the road recognizing the passage of the automobile. Because it can detect that you have entered an expressway that is susceptible to drowsiness and can control the discharge state of oxygen-enriched air, the driver's sleepiness can be prevented more efficiently and accurately. Is possible.

  An eleventh aspect of the invention is an automobile having a power window function for automatically opening and closing a mobile vehicle, comprising oxygen concentration detection means capable of measuring the oxygen concentration in a riding part of the mobile vehicle, and information from the oxygen concentration detection means. On the basis of the above, it is configured to change the open / closed state of the power window, and it is possible to more simply perform the constant control of the oxygen concentration in the riding section.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the moving vehicle has outside air introduction switching means and oxygen concentration detecting means capable of measuring the oxygen concentration in the riding section of the moving vehicle, and the outside air is based on information from the oxygen concentration detecting means. It is configured to change the operation of the introduction switching means, and it is possible to easily perform constant control of the oxygen concentration, and to perform constant control of the oxygen concentration without blowing the outside air directly into the room. It becomes possible.

  The thirteenth invention has a passenger number detecting means for detecting the number of passengers in the moving vehicle, and changes the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air based on the information from the passenger number detecting means. It becomes possible to supply oxygen-enriched air according to the number of passengers.

  In a fourteenth aspect of the invention, vibration detecting means for detecting vibration of the moving vehicle is provided, and the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed based on information from the vibration detecting means. It is possible to detect the vibration that has started or the engine is driven and automatically supply oxygen-enriched air.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 1, the oxygen enricher main body (hereinafter referred to as the main body) 1 has oxygen enrichment means for increasing the concentration of oxygen in the air sucked into the main body 1 and generating so-called oxygen enriched air. An oxygen-enriched membrane unit 2 is installed inside. By passing through the oxygen-enriched membrane unit 2, the oxygen concentration of air is increased from 21% (about 79% nitrogen) before passing to about 30% (about 70% nitrogen).

  Also, inside the main body 1, outside air is sucked into the main body 1 from the intake port 3 provided on the back surface of the main body 1 by the intake means 26, and sent to the oxygen-enriched membrane unit 2. Air that does not pass through an oxygen-enriched film (not shown) is discharged to the outside from an exhaust port 4 provided on the side surface of the main body 1. 5 is a pump which is a suction means for passing a part of the air sucked into the main body 1 through an oxygen-enriched film (not shown) of the oxygen-enriched film unit 2 and is provided on the side surface of the main body 1. The oxygen-enriched air is fed into the oxygen-enriched air discharge unit 7 connected to the discharge port 6 and connected to the discharge port 6.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1 (d), the main body 1 is controlled by a pump 5 which is a suction means, and the intake means 26 is controlled by a control means (not shown). The control means is connected via a connection cable 10. The moving vehicle 27 is connected to the moving vehicle drive key insertion switch 9.

  FIG. 2 shows an example in which the main body 1 shown in FIG. 1 is installed in an automobile 27 among mobile vehicles. The main body 1 is disposed in the hood of the automobile 27. As described above, the control means (not shown) of the main body 1 is a moving vehicle driving key disposed in front of the driver's seat of the automobile 27 via the connection cable 10. Connected to the insertion switch 9.

  About the oxygen enricher comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, when driving the automobile 27, the driver inserts a key into the moving vehicle drive key insertion switch 9 disposed in front of the driver's seat, and starts the engine or rotates the key to the position of the ACC switch. At this time, in conjunction with starting the engine or starting the ACC switch, the main body 1 disposed in the hood is driven, and the intake 3 of the main body 1 sucks air (outside air) outside the riding section 27b. In addition, since oxygen-enriched air is supplied to the passenger compartment 27a through the oxygen-enriched air discharge unit 7, it is not necessary for the driver or a person other than the driver to perform any switch operation. Machine can be provided. In the description of FIG. 2, the main body 1 is installed in the hood of the automobile 27, but it may be installed in a trunk or a room.

  Further, instead of starting the engine or interlocking with the activation of the ACC switch as shown in FIG. 2, it is arranged in the air conditioner operation section 60 of the air conditioner (air conditioner or air purifier) as shown in FIG. The air conditioner operation switch 61, for example, an air conditioner operation switch may be linked. In this case, since the supply of the oxygen-enriched air to the passenger compartment 27a and the air conditioning operation of the passenger compartment 27a are linked, the circulation of the oxygen-enriched air to the passenger compartment 27a is promoted, and the oxygen concentration in the passenger compartment 27a is made uniform. It is possible to Further, by interlocking with the operation of the outside air introduction switching means 62 of the air conditioning operation unit 60, whether or not the inside 27a of the riding part communicates with the outside air, that is, whether the inside 27a of the riding part is in a sealed state with the outside air. Since the discharge state (flow rate, flow rate, oxygen concentration) of the oxygen-enriched air can be controlled depending on whether it is in the open state, the most suitable oxygen-enriched air can be supplied to the inside 27a. That is, when the passenger compartment 27a communicates with the outside air, the oxygen concentration in the passenger compartment 27a is increased to increase the flow rate, flow velocity, and oxygen concentration of the oxygen-enriched air, and the passenger compartment 27a is not in communication with the outside air. In this case, the flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration of the oxygen-enriched air are reduced as compared with the case where the inside 27a is in communication with the outside air.

  In addition, since the inside 27a is a large space, even if oxygen-enriched air is supplied to the inside 27a, it is difficult for the user to visually check the supply status of the oxygen-enriched air. By providing and lighting the section 64, it is very effective for making the user recognize the supply status of the oxygen-enriched air.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a piezoelectric element 11 for detecting that the power window 14 of the automobile 27 is completely closed is arranged on the upper portion of the power window 14, and the signal of the piezoelectric element 11 and the control of the main body 1 are arranged. Means (not shown) are interlocked. If it is the said structure, the moment when the power window 14 was closed will be detected, the main body 1 will be driven, and it will start supplying oxygen-enriched air to the inside 27a, or when the power window 14 is open. The flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration of oxygen-enriched air are increased. This can make up for the decrease in oxygen concentration in the passenger compartment 27a due to the opening of the power window 14, and is very effective.

  Further, in conjunction with the time from the start of the engine of the automobile 27, the activation of the ACC switch, or the movement distance from the start of the movement of the automobile, the main body 1 is driven when the predetermined time or the predetermined distance is reached, and the oxygen-enriched air Or the flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration of the oxygen-enriched air are made higher than those supplied for a predetermined time or until reaching a predetermined distance. As a result, the driver collects data about the time and distance when he / she starts to feel drowsy after starting driving the vehicle, and the control is performed based on this data, so that the drowsiness of the driver can be prevented more efficiently and accurately. Can be performed.

  Further, when the driving speed of the automobile 27 is measured and the predetermined speed continues for a predetermined time, the main body 1 is driven to discharge the oxygen-enriched air, or it is supplied until the predetermined time is reached. The flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration of oxygen-enriched air are set higher than the state. As a result, it is possible to determine whether the road is flat and low in traffic (for example, an expressway) and to control whether the road is drowsy to the driver, so that the driver can be controlled more efficiently and accurately. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, when the steering wheel rotation angle of the automobile 27 is measured and handling within a predetermined angular width continues for a predetermined time, the main body 1 is driven to discharge oxygen-enriched air, or has been supplied until then. The flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration of the oxygen-enriched air are set higher than the above state. As a result, it is possible to control the drowsiness of the driver more efficiently and accurately because it is possible to control whether the road has few curves and many straight lines, and whether the road is drowsy to the driver or not. Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a light / light used for igniting cigarettes smoked in the passenger compartment 27a, a flame such as a match, or a flame / smoke detection sensor 12 that reacts to the cigarette smoke itself is provided in the passenger compartment 27a. If the cigarette smoking is detected by the flame / smoke detection sensor 12, the main body 1 is driven to discharge oxygen-enriched air, or the oxygen-enriched state is higher than the state supplied up to that point. Increase the air flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration. As a result, the oxygen-enriched air can be automatically supplemented to reduce the oxygen concentration in the riding portion 27a due to the fire of cigarettes, and the oxygen concentration in the riding portion 27a can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the automobile 27 equipped with the automatic fee payment system 13, the automobile 27 is driven to pass through and recognize the vehicle detector provided on the road, thereby driving the main body 1 and oxygen. The enriched air is discharged, or the flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration of the oxygen-enriched air are set higher than the state that has been supplied. As a result, it is possible to detect and control the driving of an expressway that is susceptible to drowsiness, and thus it is possible to more efficiently and accurately prevent the driver from drowsiness.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an oxygen concentration sensor 17 capable of measuring the oxygen concentration is provided in the passenger compartment 27a, and when the oxygen concentration in the passenger compartment 27a exceeds a predetermined concentration, the power window 14 is linked to the oxygen concentration sensor 17. Is automatically opened, and constant control of the concentration can be performed more simply by controlling the control means (not shown) of the main body 1 so that the oxygen concentration in the passenger compartment 27a does not exceed a predetermined concentration. It becomes. Further, the main body has a control for automatically switching by a motor or the like so that outside air is introduced from the air conditioner discharge port 18 of the automobile 27 in conjunction with the oxygen concentration sensor 17 when the oxygen concentration in the passenger compartment 27a exceeds a predetermined concentration. By using one control means (not shown), it is possible to perform constant density control without opening and closing the power window 14.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, a passenger number detection means 15 that can grasp the number of passengers in the automobile 27 is provided, and the main body 1 is controlled in conjunction with the number information obtained by the passenger number detection means 15. That is, when the number of passengers exceeds a predetermined number, the main body 1 is driven to discharge oxygen-enriched air, or the oxygen-enriched air flow rate, flow rate, and oxygen concentration are higher than in the state of being supplied until then. To increase.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, vibration detection means 16 capable of detecting vibration of the automobile 27 is provided, and in conjunction with the vibration detection means 16, the main body 1 is driven to discharge oxygen-enriched air. As a result, it is possible to sense the vibration that the automobile 27 has started to drive or the engine has driven, and automatically supply oxygen-enriched air.

  The oxygen enricher according to the present invention is particularly useful for an oxygen enricher that is used in a sealed space because it can control oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with functional parts of a mobile vehicle.

(A) Left side view of the oxygen enricher according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention (b) Front view of the oxygen enricher (c) Right side view of the oxygen enricher (d) Oxygen enricher Cross section of Schematic configuration diagram of the oxygen enricher when a mobile vehicle is installed (A) Schematic of the driver's seat of the mobile vehicle (b) Schematic of the air conditioning operation unit of the mobile vehicle Detailed configuration diagram of the oxygen enricher when a mobile vehicle is installed

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Oxygen-enriched membrane unit 7 Oxygen-enriched air discharge part 9 Mobile vehicle drive key insertion switch 12 Flame / smoke detection sensor 14 Power window 15 Passenger number detection means 16 Vibration detection means 17 Oxygen concentration sensor 27 Automobile 27a Inside the ride section

Claims (14)

Oxygen-enriched air that is carried into a riding part of a moving vehicle or is permanently installed in the moving vehicle, and has a main body having oxygen enriching means for increasing oxygen concentration in the air, and discharges the oxygen-enriched air into the riding part of the moving vehicle And an oxygen enricher configured to change a discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with an operation of a functional component included in the mobile vehicle. The oxygen enrichment according to claim 1, wherein the mobile vehicle is an automobile having an engine, and the discharge state of the oxygen enriched air is changed in conjunction with the ON / OFF of the engine or the ON / OFF of the ACC switch. Machine. The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, wherein the mobile vehicle has an air conditioner, and is configured to change a discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with an operation of the air conditioner. 2. The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, wherein the mobile vehicle has an outside air introduction switching unit, and the discharge state of the oxygen enriched air is changed in conjunction with the operation of the outside air introduction switching unit. The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, wherein the mobile vehicle is a vehicle having a power window function that automatically opens and closes, and the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed based on the power window open / closed state. The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, wherein the oxygen enriched air discharge state is changed based on a travel distance from the start of movement of the mobile vehicle. The oxygen-enriching machine according to claim 1, wherein when the traveling speed of the moving vehicle continues for a predetermined time or longer, the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed. The mobile vehicle is an automobile and measures the rotation angle of the handle, and when the rotation angle of the handle continues within a predetermined angle for a predetermined time or more, the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed. Oxygen enricher. 2. The oxygen-enriched structure according to claim 1, further comprising: a cigarette detection unit that detects a smoking state in a riding part of a moving vehicle, wherein the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed based on information from the cigarette detection unit. Machine. The mobile vehicle is an automobile having an automatic fee payment system function, wherein the vehicle detector provided on the road changes the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air in conjunction with the recognition of the passage of the automobile. 1. The oxygen enricher according to 1. The moving vehicle is an automobile having a power window function that automatically opens and closes, and has an oxygen concentration detection means that can measure the oxygen concentration in the riding part of the moving vehicle, and based on information from the oxygen concentration detection means, a power window The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, wherein the open / close state is changed. The moving vehicle has an outside air introduction switching means and an oxygen concentration detection means capable of measuring the oxygen concentration in the riding part of the moving vehicle, and the operation of the outside air introduction switching means is performed based on information from the oxygen concentration detection means. The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, which is configured to be changed. 2. The oxygen enrichment according to claim 1, further comprising a passenger number detection means for detecting the number of passengers in the moving vehicle, wherein the discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air is changed based on information from the passenger number detection means. Machine. The oxygen enricher according to claim 1, further comprising: a vibration detection unit configured to detect vibration of the moving vehicle, and configured to change a discharge state of the oxygen-enriched air based on information from the vibration detection unit.

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