JP2005188885A - Compound unit system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To install a system having functions of many variations by combining a plurality of units without restriction on an installation site in a building. <P>SOLUTION: A compound unit system is structured by combining a fan unit 1 having a fan 7 inside and provided with a blowout opening 5 and suction opening 6 of air blown by the fan 7, and at least one other unit out of a heat exchanger unit 2 provided with a heat exchanger 8 inside, a filter unit 3 having a filter 9 for air purification inside, and a control unit 4 for controlling the fan unit 1, and coupling and connecting between each of the units to integrate in a free form. Thereby, the system having the functions of many variations can be installed without restriction on the installation site in the building. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a composite unit system that is installed in a building and has a plurality of functions by combining units having functions of air blowing, heat exchange air, or air cleaning.

  As a conventional composite unit system, there is known a system in which a plurality of units are inserted and installed in a box from the same direction and integrated in an air conditioner such as a building (for example, see Patent Document 1).

In addition, the basic unit including the heat exchanger can be connected in series with multiple units other than the electrostatic precipitator unit, so that the installation location can be consolidated in one place regardless of the increase or decrease of the unit due to the function change. Is also known.
JP-A-6-213492

  However, in this type of complex unit system, when installed in a building, the height of the back of the ceiling, the arrangement of structures such as beams, the shed, etc. Depending on the size, there was a problem that it was difficult to secure a place for inserting and installing each unit in a preset box and collecting and installing them in one place. The difficulty increases as the number of functions required for the system increases and a high-function composite unit system in which many units are connected.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems, and provides a composite unit system that is not limited by the installation location in a building.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a control unit that can flexibly cope with the difference in required air carrying capacity that occurs when units are connected and directly connected to each other. It is.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a composite unit system of the present invention includes a fan unit having a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, and a heat exchanger having a heat exchanger inside. Combining the fan unit and at least one other unit among the control units that control the fan unit and a filter unit having a filter for cleaning the air inside the air unit, and connecting the units together Thus, it can be integrated freely.

  By this means, by combining a plurality of units, a composite unit system can be obtained in which a system having various functions can be installed without being limited by the installation location in the building.

  In addition, the other configuration includes a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and an air purifier inside. Of the control unit for controlling the fan unit and the filter unit having the filter, the fan unit and at least one other unit are combined, and the units are connected and directly connected.

  By this means, a composite unit system that can reduce the space required for installing the composite unit system can be obtained.

  In addition, the other configuration includes a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and an air purifier inside. Among the control unit for controlling the fan unit and the filter unit having a filter for combining the fan unit and at least one other unit, each unit is separated and connected via a connecting member. is there.

  By installing each unit separately by this means, the number of connectable units can be increased without being influenced by the layout or the arrangement of structures, so that a highly functional system can be constructed and the installation location within the building is limited. A composite unit system that is not subject to this is obtained.

  In addition, the other configuration includes a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and an air purifier inside. A filter unit having a filter for the above and a control unit for controlling the fan unit are combined with the fan unit and at least one other unit, and the units are connected directly to each other or separated. It is possible to freely select whether to connect via a connecting member.

  By this means, it is possible to perform construction that can accommodate any building structure or installation space of the building where the composite unit system of the present invention is installed, and flexibly respond to the addition or replacement of system functions A composite unit system can be obtained.

  Moreover, as for another structure, each unit of a fan unit, a heat exchange air unit, a filter unit, and a control unit is provided with at least 1 connection part for connecting with another unit.

  By this means, the installation direction of each unit can be changed in various ways, and a composite unit system that can cope with various installation conditions can be configured.

  In another configuration, the connecting portions are formed in the same size.

  By this means, the compatibility of each unit is increased, and a composite unit system having various functions, capabilities, and specifications can be configured.

  Another means is that each unit is housed in a box of substantially the same size.

  By this means, by sharing the dimensions of the box in which each unit is stored, a composite unit system is obtained in which each unit can be configured in units of modules. In addition, a composite unit system that can share the size of the inspection port for maintenance can be obtained.

  In another configuration, a DC motor is mounted on the fan unit, and the control output of the DC motor is varied by changing the software of the microcomputer of the control unit.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a composite unit system capable of adjusting the ventilation / air flow rate of the composite unit system to an optimum air volume in order to exhibit the function of the system.

  In another configuration, an air conditioning unit or a dehumidifying / humidifying unit for air conditioning is connected and connected to the composite unit system.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a high-function composite unit system that is not limited by the installation location in the building.

  The composite unit system of the present invention can install a system having various functions by combining a plurality of units without being restricted by the installation location in the building.

The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a fan unit having a fan inside and having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, A filter unit having a filter for cleaning air and a control unit for controlling the fan unit are combined with the fan unit and at least one other unit, and the units are connected and connected to be freely configured. It is a composite unit system characterized by being integrated, and when each unit is connected and connected, for example, it is compactly configured in various forms such as a linear shape, a U-shape, an L-shape, a curved shape, etc. A complex unit that can be adapted to the shape of the building space in which the complex unit system can be installed, and is not limited by the installation location in the building. It is possible to provide a stem.

  The invention according to claim 2 includes a fan unit having a fan therein, a fan outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, Combining a filter unit having a filter for air cleaning and a control unit for controlling the fan unit with the fan unit and at least one other unit, and connecting the units directly to each other. The composite unit system is characterized by the fact that each unit group constitutes the composite unit system as one lump, so that the space required for installing the composite unit system can be reduced.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fan unit having a fan therein, the fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger therein, and Of the control unit for controlling the fan unit and a filter unit having a filter for cleaning air, the fan unit and at least one other unit are combined, and each unit is separated and connected via a connecting member. This is a composite unit system characterized in that each unit can be installed by utilizing an empty space in the building, so that it has an effect of not being restricted by the installation location in the building.

  The invention according to claim 4 uses a duct as the connecting member in the composite unit according to claim 3, and each unit can be freely installed in a distant place in the building. It is also possible to intentionally arrange a filter unit or the like having a high maintenance frequency at a position where it can always be reached.

  The invention according to claim 5 includes a fan unit having a fan therein, a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air by the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger therein, and Combining a filter unit having a filter for cleaning air and a control unit for controlling the fan unit with the fan unit and at least one other unit, and connecting the units directly to each other, or It is a composite unit system characterized in that it can be freely selected via a connection member by separating it, regardless of the building structure, installation space, etc. of the building where the composite unit system is installed It is possible to perform construction that can cope with them, and flexibly respond to the addition and replacement of system functions.

  Further, the invention according to claim 6 is the composite unit system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each unit of the fan unit, the heat exchange air unit, the filter unit, and the control unit is connected to another unit. By providing at least one connecting portion for connecting each unit, the installation direction of each unit when connecting and connecting the units can be freely set. For example, various types such as a straight shape, a U shape, an L shape, a curved shape, etc. Since it can be configured in any form, or the system can be configured in a planar shape or a three-dimensional shape, it has the effect that construction can be performed without being restricted by the installation location in the building.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the composite unit system according to the sixth aspect, since the connecting portions have the same size, the connecting portions for connecting the units have the same size. Units having such functions can be combined and connected, and the frame forming each unit can be shared.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the composite unit system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein each unit is stored in a box of substantially the same size, whereby the unit is stored. By sharing the dimensions, it is possible to provide a composite unit system in which each unit can be configured in units of modules. Moreover, it has the effect | action that the magnitude | size of the inspection port for a maintenance can be made shared.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the composite unit system according to any of the first to eighth aspects, a DC motor is mounted on the fan unit, and the control of the DC motor is performed by changing the software of the microcomputer of the control unit. Ventilation required for the building where the air flow is affected by the pressure loss of the connecting members such as the air pressure loss of each unit connected and connected, the duct length, the number of bends of the duct, etc. by varying the output Moreover, it has the effect | action that it can adjust to air-conditioning air volume.

  The invention according to claim 10 is an installation place in a building by connecting and connecting an air conditioning unit or a dehumidifying / humidifying unit for air conditioning to the composite unit system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. High-performance composite unit system that is not subject to these restrictions.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
1 and 2 show a composite unit system illustrating an example of the present invention.

  The composite unit system of the present invention has a fan 7 inside, a fan unit 1 having a blower outlet 5 and a suction opening 6 for blowing air by the fan 7, and a heat exchange air unit 2 having a heat exchanger 8 inside. In addition, among the filter unit 3 having an air cleaning filter 9 inside and the control unit 4 for controlling the fan unit 1, the fan unit 1 and at least one other unit are combined, and the units are connected. It is connected and integrated in a formable manner. Also, the units are connected directly to each other.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which isolate | separates and connects each unit via a connection member. A duct is used as an example of the connecting member.

  With these configurations, each unit can be easily retrofitted, so that functions can be added to existing systems, performance can be improved, or units can be replaced at the time of failure and repair, according to the user's request.

  Further, it is also characterized in that each unit can be connected and connected directly or can be separated and connected via a connecting member.

  Each unit of the fan unit 1, the heat exchange air unit 2, the filter unit 3, and the control unit 4 includes at least one connection unit for connecting to other units. In other words, one or more connecting portions are formed on the side surface of the box constituting each unit, and the units can be directly connected to each other or connected via a connecting member using any side surface where the connection is provided. Is possible.

  Further, when the connecting portions are configured with the same size, the connecting members can be shared, and the units can be directly connected.

  Further, when each unit is stored in a box of approximately the same size, the dimensions of the box in which each unit is stored can be made common, and each unit can be configured in units of modules. In addition, the size of the inspection port for maintenance can be made common.

  Next, the structure of each part is demonstrated based on FIG. 1 and FIG.

  Note that the heat exchanger unit 2 and the exhaust fan unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 are shown with their top surfaces open for convenience of explanation so that the internal configuration can be seen.

  The heat exchange air unit 2 has a heat exchanger 8 for exchanging heat between the air from the outside and the exhaust from the room, and connection openings 11 for forming an air passage with other units are provided at four positions on the side surface. It has been. The fan unit 1 includes a fan 7 and a DC motor 10, and is provided with a blow-out port 5 that sends out sucked air and a suction port 6 that sucks air into a different surface from the blow-out port 5. The filter unit 3 has a filter 9 for cleaning air therein, and is provided with an opening for connecting to other units. The control unit 4 is electrically connected to the fan unit 1 and controls the operation of the fan unit 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outlet 5 of the exhaust fan unit 11 is directly connected to the connection opening 15a of the heat exchange air unit 2, and the suction port 6 of the air supply fan unit 12 is directly connected to the adjacent connection opening 15b. To do. The exhaust filter unit 13 is directly connected to the suction port 6 of the exhaust fan unit 11, and the air supply filter unit 14 is directly connected to the connection opening 15 c formed diagonally to the connection opening 15 b. A duct 17 is connected to the remaining connection opening 15d, the air supply filter unit 14, the air outlet 5 of the air supply fan unit 12, and the exhaust filter unit 13 via a duct adapter 12 having a mounting flange.

  In the above configuration, room air flows from the RA side into the heat exchange unit 2 by the exhaust fan unit 11 through the exhaust filter unit 13. On the other hand, outdoor air is sucked from the OA side by the air supply fan unit 12 and flows into the heat exchange air unit 2 through the air supply filter unit 14. The indoor air and the outdoor air respectively flowing into the heat exchange air unit 2 are heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 8 in the heat exchange air unit 2, the indoor air is discharged to the EA side, and the outdoor air is supplied indoors from the SA side. Is done. Here, since the connecting opening of each unit has the same size, each unit attaches the duct adapter 16 by attaching the duct adapter 16 corresponding to the opening size to both the inlet side and the outlet side of the air flow. It is connected with the duct 17 through the air passage, and the air path similar to the direct connection can be formed, and the same heat exchange air can be performed.

  In addition, what is necessary is just to change the duct adapter 16 to a dedicated member according to duct diameters, such as (phi) 100, (phi) 150, and duct shapes, such as a round duct and a square duct, like a round duct. Since each unit can be connected to a duct, for example, it is possible to install only the exhaust filter unit 12 at a remote location. Further, the exhaust fan unit 11 and the air supply fan unit 12 can be used in the same unit or the exhaust filter unit 13 by making the connecting portions the same size or making the box housing each unit substantially the same size. It is also possible to use the same unit as the air supply filter unit 14.

  The filter unit 3 is a unit having an air cleaning function, such as a coarse dust filter, a high dust collection type such as HEPA, a Nox, antiviral dust collection type, an electrostatic dust collection type, etc. Used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, by providing the suction ports 20, 21, and 22 on the side surface of the fan unit 1, the suction direction can be changed in any of three directions, and the degree of freedom of installation of the unit is increased. Become. For example, when the suction port 22 is not used, it may be blocked by the stop plate 23.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a schematic connection diagram of the fan unit 1 and the control unit 4. The fan unit 1 is equipped with a DC motor 10, and the control output of the DC motor 10 is variable by changing the software of the microcomputer 4 b of the control unit 4. The control unit 4 includes a motor drive board 4a and a power supply terminal 4e. The motor drive board 4a is provided with a microcomputer 4b, a motor connection terminal 4c, and an external connection terminal 4d. The DC motor 10 in the fan unit 1 is connected to a motor connection terminal 4c by a motor lead wire 25, and a power source is connected to a power supply terminal 4e. Then, the motor output is controlled by the DC motor output parameter stored in the microcomputer 4b, and the fan 7 is rotated at a predetermined rotational speed to blow air.

  Here, the DC motor output parameter can be changed on the software of the personal computer 27 by connecting the external connection terminal 4d and the personal computer 27 with the connection cord 26. Thus, for example, after each unit is connected via the duct 17 and actually installed in the building, the air volume is measured. If the air volume is less than the required air volume, the DC motor output parameter is set on the software of the personal computer 27. And can be adjusted to the required air volume, and can flexibly respond to various installation conditions. In the present embodiment, an example in which the microcomputer 4b on the motor drive board 4a is directly rewritten has been described. However, the microcomputer 4b can be attached and detached separately, and can be exchanged for several types of microcomputers that can obtain a predetermined air volume. The same effect can be obtained with a simple configuration.

(Embodiment 2)
The composite unit system of the present invention has a fan 7 inside, a fan unit 1 having a blower outlet 5 and a suction opening 6 for blowing air by the fan 7, and a heat exchange air unit 2 having a heat exchanger 8 inside. In addition, among the filter unit 3 having a filter 9 for cleaning air and the control unit 4 for controlling the fan unit 1, the fan unit 1 and at least one other unit are combined to separate each unit. And connecting via a connecting member. Furthermore, it is set as the structure which connects and connects the air conditioning unit 31 for air-conditioning, or a dehumidification / humidification unit.

  FIG. 5 shows a system in which an air conditioning function is added to the combined unit system shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the air supply fan unit 12 is provided with a suction port 22 on the side surface, and is configured to be connectable to an air conditioning unit 31 having a cold / hot water heat exchanger 32 inside. The air conditioning unit 31 is connected to the cold / hot water heat source 33 via the cold / hot water pipe 34, and cools / heats by supplying and circulating cold / hot water from the cold / hot water heat source 33. The connection opening 35b of the cooling / heating unit 31 is connected to the duct 17 via the duct adapter 16, and can suck indoor air from a path different from that for ventilation, cool it, and supply it to the room from the SA side. The specific method of the cold / hot water heat source 33 may be any heat source generation method such as a chiller, boiler, or electric water heater, or a heat source medium such as water or refrigerant. Note that the heat exchanger unit 2, the air conditioning unit 31, and the exhaust fan unit 11 shown in FIG. 5 are shown with their top surfaces open for convenience of explanation so that the internal configuration can be seen.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a composite unit system in which each unit is arranged in a building by duct connection.

  In the wall 50, the heat exchange air unit 2 and the filter unit 3 are arranged on the second floor, and the air conditioning unit 31 is arranged on the first floor. A multi-branch chamber 42 that distributes wind to the fan unit 1 and each room is installed in the shed 52, and a two-branch chamber 41 that constitutes a branch and confluence of supply air flow and exhaust flow is disposed in the ceiling back 55 of each floor. It is installed. All the units installed in each space are connected by a duct 17.

  In the above configuration, by driving the fan unit 1, the air taken in from the outdoor intake port 51 installed on the wall surface is purified by the filter unit 3, and passes through the heat exchange air unit 2 and then the fan unit 1. And are supplied to the living rooms 54 a, 54 b, 54 c, and 54 d by the multi-branch chamber 42 and the two-branch chamber 41. On the other hand, the return air from each room 54 a, 54 b, 54 c, 54 d joins and is collected by the two-branch chamber 41 and reaches the air conditioning unit 31. The cooling / heating unit 31 cools or warms the air with the cool / warm water sent from the cool / warm water heat source 33 and returns to the fan unit 1 to form a supply / exhaust air path and a circulation air path for ventilation and cooling / heating.

  In recent residences, a blowout 53 or the like is often used as a loft space due to ceiling heat insulation or the like, and as a result, there are many cases where the back of the hut 52 where conventional air-conditioning equipment has been installed collectively becomes narrow. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, among the air conditioners, the heat exchange air unit 2 and the filter unit 3 are installed in the wall 50 and connected to the duct, so that the fan unit is installed in a limited space in the hut 52. 1 and the multi-branch chamber 42 can be installed. Further, by installing the heat exchange air unit 2 and the filter unit 3 in the wall 50, the filter 9 and the heat exchanger 8 that are maintenance parts can be easily taken out from the inspection port on the wall surface. Many parts of the ventilation system that require frequent maintenance have traditionally used a stepladder on the ceiling surface and work while facing upwards, but it has been a heavy burden on the worker, but this way it can be removed from the wall. By doing so, maintenance work can be reduced.

  In addition, as shown in the figure, the cooling / heating unit 31 can be installed at a distant position. Therefore, by shortening the chilled / hot water pipe 34 adjacent to the chilled / hot water heat source 33, the heat loss during circulation of the chilled / hot water can be reduced. In addition, what is installed in the hut 52 or ceiling 55 at the time of direct connection can be installed safely even in the case of water leaks such as sanitary water or outdoors.

  The complex unit system of the present invention is a system installed in a building for the purpose of ventilation or air conditioning, and is useful as a complex facility device that requires addition and reduction of functions and replacement of devices.

The top view which shows the structure of the composite unit system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. Exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the composite unit system The perspective view which shows the structure of the fan unit of the composite unit system Schematic diagram showing the connection between the fan unit and control unit of the complex unit system The disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the composite unit system of Embodiment 2 of this invention. Sectional view showing the state of the complex unit system installed in the building

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fan unit 2 Heat exchange air unit 3 Filter unit 4 Control unit 4b Microcomputer 5 Air outlet 6 Suction port 7 Fan 8 Heat exchanger 9 Filter 10 DC motor 17 Duct 31 Air conditioning unit

Claims (10)

A filter having a fan inside, a fan unit having a blowout port and a suction port for blowing air from the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and a filter for cleaning air inside A combined unit system comprising a unit and a control unit for controlling the fan unit, wherein the fan unit and at least one other unit are combined, and the units are connected and connected to form a single unit. . A filter having a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air from the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and a filter for cleaning air inside A combined unit system comprising a unit and a control unit for controlling the fan unit, wherein the fan unit and at least one other unit are combined and the units are connected and directly connected. A filter having a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air from the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and a filter for cleaning air inside A combined unit system comprising: a unit and a control unit that controls the fan unit; the fan unit and at least one other unit are combined, and each unit is separated and connected via a connecting member. The composite unit system according to claim 3, wherein a duct is used as the connection member. A filter having a fan inside, a fan unit having a blower outlet and a suction port for blowing air from the fan, a heat exchange air unit having a heat exchanger inside, and a filter for cleaning air inside Among the units and the control unit that controls the fan unit, the fan unit and at least one other unit are combined, and the units are connected and directly connected, or separated and connected via a connecting member. A compound unit system that can be selected freely. Each unit of a fan unit, a heat exchange air unit, a filter unit, and a control unit is provided with at least 1 connection part for connecting with another unit, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Complex unit system. The composite unit system according to claim 6, wherein the connecting portions have the same size. The composite unit system according to claim 1, wherein each unit is stored in a box having substantially the same size. The composite unit system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a DC motor is mounted on the fan unit, and the control output of the DC motor is varied by changing software of a microcomputer of the control unit. The combined unit system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an air conditioning unit or a dehumidifying / humidifying unit for air conditioning is connected and connected.

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