JP2007218560A - Humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To set up fine target humidity as desired by a user. <P>SOLUTION: This humidifier comprises a humidity setting means 2 for set up target humidity, a humidity detection means 5 for detecting current humidity, a mode switching means 3 for switching between an automatic operation mode to change the amount of humidification inside a room according to the difference between the target humidity set by the humidity setting means 2 and the current humidity detected by the humidity detection means 5 and a plurality of operation modes, and a control part 9 for controlling operations. A continuous humidification operation mode to perform forced humidification regardless of the humidity set by the humidity setting means 2 is also prepared. A memory switch 6 is provided for storing the current humidity by pressing during the continuous humidification operation or the automatic operation and for setting the current humidity as the target humidity. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

    The present invention relates to humidity control of a humidifier that performs humidification control according to indoor humidity.

  A conventional humidifier will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a configuration block diagram of a conventional humidifier. In the figure, an operation switch A for turning on / off the operation of the humidifier, a humidity setting means B for setting a target humidity, a mode switching means C for switching a plurality of operation modes, and a timer for setting operation stop and start times. The operation unit is constituted by means D. Each of these four means is formed by one switch.

  The humidity setting means B can set the humidity in three stages of 40%, 50% and 60%, and the mode switching means C can switch between three operation modes: automatic, strong and weak.

  E is a humidity detecting means for detecting the current humidity in the room, a display means F is for displaying the current humidity detected by the humidity detecting means E and a set humidity set by the humidity setting means B, and a humidifying means G is for humidifying the room. To do. The control unit H is formed by a microcomputer or the like and controls the operation of all the means. The control unit H stores therein an automatic mode as an initial value of the operation mode and 50% as an initial value of the set humidity.

  The overall operation of the above configuration will be described. When a power source (not shown) is supplied to the humidifier and the operation switch A is pressed, an operation signal is input from the operation switch A to the control unit H. When the operation signal is input, the control unit H automatically sets the operation mode as the initial value, sets the set humidity as 50% as the initial value, and displays the current humidity detected by the humidity detecting means E. The lighting is displayed on the means F, the difference between the current humidity and the set humidity is calculated, and whether or not the humidifying means G is operated is determined based on the difference.

  Thereafter, the control unit H sequentially detects the current humidity by the humidity detection means E, and controls the humidification means G so that the current humidity and the set humidity are the same. That is, the control unit H operates the humidifying unit G when the current humidity is lower than the set humidity to humidify the room, and stops the operation of the humidifying unit G when the current humidity becomes higher than the set humidity.

  During the operation, when the set humidity is changed, an operation of pressing the humidity setting means B is performed. Each time the humidity setting means B is pressed, the display of the set humidity displayed on the display means F changes from 50% → 60% → 40% → 50%... And this change is repeated, so that the desired humidity is obtained. Stop the operation at the moment.

Further, during operation, when switching the operation mode, an operation of pressing the mode switching means C is performed. Each time the mode switching means C is pressed once, the operation mode changes from automatic → strong → weak → automatic ... and this change is repeated, so that the operation is stopped when the desired operation mode is reached. (For example, see Patent Document 1)
JP 2002-81717 A

  However, since the humidifier of this conventional example can automatically operate only at a preset humidity such as a target humidity of 40%, 50%, 60%, etc., the fine target humidity desired by the user can be set. Because it was not possible, the user could not be satisfied enough.

  The present invention pays attention to this point, and in order to solve the above-described drawbacks, in particular, the configuration thereof includes a humidity setting means for setting a target humidity, a humidity detection means for detecting the current humidity, and the humidity setting means. Automatic operation mode that changes the amount of humidification in the room according to the difference between the set target humidity and the current humidity detected by the humidity detection means, mode switching means that switches between multiple operation modes, and operation control In a humidifier equipped with a control unit to perform, a continuous humidification operation mode for forcibly humidifying regardless of the set humidity of the humidity setting means is provided, and the current humidity is set by pressing during continuous humidification operation or automatic operation. A memory switch for storing the current humidity and setting the current humidity as the target humidity is provided.

  According to the present invention, depending on the user's preference, when the user feels the most comfortable humidity, the user can simply press the memory switch, store the humidity at that time, and read it out in the next and subsequent driving. Since the humidity can be set, the humidifier can be easily operated at a humidity that suits the user.

  Next, a humidifier according to the present invention will be described with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes an operation switch, which is formed by one switch, and turns on / off the operation of the humidifier.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a humidity setting unit that is formed by one switch and sets a target humidity to three levels of humidity of 40%, 50%, and 60% according to the number of times of pressing.
Reference numeral 3 denotes a mode switching means for switching a plurality of operation modes, which can be switched between three operation modes according to the number of pressings: an automatic operation mode, a strong continuous humidification operation mode, and a weak continuous humidification operation mode.

4 is a timer means, which is formed of one switch, and has a function of starting and stopping operation at an arbitrary time such as 2 hours or 4 hours later. Reference numeral 5 denotes humidity detection means for detecting the current humidity in the room with a humidity sensor.
A memory switch 6 stores the current humidity by pressing during continuous humidification operation or automatic operation, and sets the current humidity as the target humidity in the automatic operation mode.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes humidifying means including a blower fan and a heater, which humidifies the room. A display unit 8 displays the current humidity detected by the humidity detection unit 5 and the set humidity set by the humidity setting unit 2. The current humidity is displayed as dry, 40%, 50%, 60%, or humid.

  A control unit 9 is formed by a microcomputer or the like and controls all operations. The control unit 9 includes therein a storage device 10 that stores a set value such as an operation mode and a target humidity when the memory switch is pressed.

The overall operation of the above configuration will be described.
When a power source (not shown) is supplied to the humidifier and the operation switch 1 is pressed, an operation signal is input from the operation switch 1 to the control unit 9. When the operation signal is input, the control unit 9 sets the operation mode to automatic storing the initial value, sets the set humidity to 50% stored as the initial value, and displays the current humidity detected by the humidity detecting means 5. The lighting is displayed on the means 8, and the difference between the current humidity and the set humidity is calculated, and whether or not the humidifying means 7 is operated is determined based on the difference.

  Thereafter, the control unit 9 sequentially detects the current humidity by the humidity detection means 5 and controls the humidification means 7 so that the current humidity and the set humidity are the same. That is, the control unit 9 operates the humidifying unit 7 to humidify the room when the current humidity is lower than the set humidity, and stops the operation of the humidifying unit 7 when the current humidity becomes higher than the set humidity. However, when the operation mode is strong or weak, the control unit 9 operates the humidifying unit 7 regardless of the current humidity or the set humidity detected by the humidity detecting unit 5.

  During the operation, when the set humidity is changed, an operation of pressing the humidity setting means 2 is performed. Each time the humidity setting unit 2 is pressed, the display of the set humidity displayed on the display unit 8 changes from 50% → 60% → 40% → 50%... And this change is repeated, so that the desired humidity is obtained. Stop the operation at the moment.

  Further, when the operation mode is switched during the operation, an operation of pushing the mode switching means 3 is performed. Each time the mode switching means 3 is pressed once, the operation mode changes as follows: automatic operation mode → strong continuous humidification operation mode → weak continuous humidification operation mode → automatic operation mode. The operation stops when

  If the flowchart of FIG. 2 is demonstrated, if the operation switch 1 is pushed in st1, the humidification operation will be started by the humidification means 7. FIG. Next, the operation mode and operation humidity are selected at st2, and the current humidity is displayed on the display means 8 such as a lamp at st3. Next, the memory switch 6 when the user feels that the current humidity is a comfortable humidity in the state where the target humidity in the continuous humidification operation or the automatic operation is changed and the current humidity is changed in st4. Is pressed, the humidity at that time is stored in the storage device 10 provided in the control unit 9 at st5. In st6, the current humidity is set as the target humidity in the automatic operation mode, and the operation is continued in the automatic operation mode.

The operation of re-operation when the operation is stopped will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3. If the memory switch 6 is pressed when the operation is stopped, the target humidity stored by the user stored in the storage device 10 is read, and the humidifying means 7 To start automatic operation. (St7)
Next, the current humidity is displayed on the display means 8 such as a lamp at st8. Even after reaching the target humidity preferred by the user at st9, the automatic operation is continued at this target humidity. (St10)

  In this way, depending on the user's preference, when the user feels the most comfortable humidity, simply press the memory switch, store the humidity at that time, and read it at the next and subsequent driving to the target humidity Since it can be set, the humidifier can be easily operated at a humidity that suits the user.

1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart. The flowchart. The block diagram of a prior art example.

Explanation of symbols

2 Humidity setting means 3 Mode switching means 5 Humidity detection means 6 Memory switch 7 Humidification means 9 Control unit

Claims (1)

  Depending on the difference between the humidity setting means for setting the target humidity, the humidity detection means for detecting the current humidity, and the target humidity set by the humidity setting means and the current humidity detected by the humidity detection means In a humidifier equipped with an automatic operation mode for changing the amount of humidification indoors, a mode switching means for switching between a plurality of operation modes, and a control unit for controlling the operation, the humidity set by the humidity setting means Features a continuous humidifying operation mode that forcibly humidifies regardless of whether the current humidity is memorized by pressing during continuous humidifying operation or automatic operation, and a memory switch that uses this current humidity as a target humidity is provided Humidifier.

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