JP2009039144A - Ventilation device equipped with lighting fixture - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that when a person enters a bathroom in the half-awakened state in the dark environment, he/she is awaken with the light in the bathroom and can not fall asleep after leaving the bathroom because the person is wide-awake. <P>SOLUTION: The ventilation device equipped with lighting fixtures includes: a lighting fixture composed of first lighting means 10; a lighting fixture composed of second lighting means 11 with different illuminance; and a clock function 16. Accordingly, the ventilation device equipped with lighting fixtures, can select the brightness of the bathroom 1 according to the hour, can securely prevent awakening with the light in the middle of the night, etc., and can retain the half-awaken state of the person to allow the person to swiftly and comfortably fall asleep. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a toilet ventilator that detects a person entering and leaving a room in a toilet room by detecting a heat ray radiated from a human body, and controls a lighting load and a ventilation fan arranged in the toilet room.

  Conventionally, this type of ventilation device with an illumination function has a structure in which a human sensor and a switch element are provided on a body that can be attached to a wall surface in a toilet room. For example, see Patent Document 1). Hereinafter, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture will be described.

A human sensor that detects the presence or absence of a person by detecting heat rays radiated from the human body, and detects the person entering and leaving the toilet room by the output of the human sensor and illuminates according to the person entering and leaving the room A control means 4 for outputting a lighting control signal for controlling the load and a ventilation fan control signal for controlling the ventilation fan, and a first switch and a second switch that are controlled to be opened and closed by the lighting control signal and the ventilation fan control signal, respectively. It was the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture characterized by providing in the vessel body attached to a wall surface.
JP 2001-087170 A

  In such a conventional ventilator with lighting equipment, the light is turned on by detecting it near the entrance of the toilet room, so that when the room is dark, the toilet light is visible when entering the toilet in a semi-awake state. I woke up, and after leaving the toilet, I had a problem that I couldn't sleep because of my eyes. In addition, the ventilator with a lighting fixture has a problem that maintenance is very difficult because the lighting, the fan, and the load are separately present and wiring work must be performed separately.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem. When a person needs illuminance, the light is turned on at a normal brightness, and when the illuminance is not so necessary such as at night, the illumination is turned on. Provided is a ventilator with a luminaire that can be lit at the minimum required illuminance and can expect an optimal nighttime awakening prevention effect and discharge dirty air.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide a low-priced ventilator with a lighting fixture that can simplify maintenance by integrating a lighting and a fan and eliminates the need for construction costs.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a ventilator with a lighting fixture according to the present invention includes a fan that exhausts dirty air in a toilet room, a first illumination unit that illuminates the toilet room, and a second variable brightness. An illuminating unit is provided, and a switching unit that switches between the first illuminating unit and the second illuminating unit is provided.

  In the ventilator with a lighting fixture of the present invention, the motor for driving the fan is a DC motor.

  Moreover, the ventilator with lighting equipment of the present invention has a clock function and is characterized in that the first lighting means and the second lighting means are switched at a set time.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture of the present invention is characterized by installing human detection means.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture of the present invention is characterized by installing illuminance detection means.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture according to the present invention is characterized by installing human detection means and illuminance detection means.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture according to the present invention is characterized in that the first illumination means and the second illumination means are realized by one illumination.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture of the present invention uses a white LED.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture of this invention is equipped with the brightness adjustment means which adjusts the brightness of white LED, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture of this invention is equipped with two types of white LED, and is switched according to time, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Moreover, the ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture of this invention is equipped with an interlocking terminal.

  As described above, according to the ventilator with a lighting device of the present invention, when the illuminance is not so necessary, such as at night, the illumination can be turned on at the necessary minimum illuminance. At the same time, since the load of lighting and fan is integrated, wiring work for the load becomes unnecessary, and even if the fan or lighting etc. breaks down, maintenance can be done without worrying about wiring, so it is a low-priced and easy-to-install product Can be provided.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 1 is a fan for exhausting dirty air in a toilet room, a first illumination means for illuminating the toilet room, and a second illumination means capable of changing the brightness. And comprising a switching means for switching between the first lighting means and the second lighting means, and the first lighting means and the second lighting means can be switched, and therefore used. Since the person can select the illuminance of the illumination means, it is possible to provide a ventilator with a luminaire that can reliably prevent awakening due to illumination such as at night.

  The invention of the ventilator with a lighting device according to claim 2 is characterized in that the motor for driving the fan is a DC motor, and the output efficiency can be improved, so that the power consumption is reduced. it can.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 3 has a clock function, and is characterized by switching between the first lighting means and the second lighting means at a set time, and uses the clock function. Since the lighting is switched automatically, the user can switch between the first lighting means and the second lighting means without worrying about it, so that ventilation with lighting equipment that can reliably prevent awakening due to lighting such as at night An apparatus can be provided.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 4 is characterized in that a human detection means is installed, and when the person is detected, the first lighting means or the second lighting means is turned on. Therefore, the user can complete the business in a semi-awake state, and can automatically ventilate even after the business is completed, so there is always an unpleasant smell without leaving it to the subsequent user. It is possible to provide a ventilator with a luminaire that can be used cleanly.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 5 is characterized in that an illuminance detecting means is installed, and since the illuminance detecting means is provided, the illuminance in the toilet is detected and the illumination is turned on / off. Therefore, it is possible to provide a ventilator with a luminaire that can prevent forgetting to turn off the lighting during the daytime or the like because of the control.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 6 is characterized in that a human detection means and an illuminance detection means are installed, and since it includes the human detection means and the illuminance detection means, Because it can detect entry / exit and detect the illuminance in the toilet, it can always be used cleanly without leaving an unpleasant odor to the later user, preventing forgetting to turn off lights during the daytime etc. It is possible to provide a ventilator with a luminaire that can be used.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 7 is characterized in that the first illumination means and the second illumination means are realized by one illumination, and can be realized by one illumination. Therefore, it is possible to provide a user with a ventilator with a lighting device at a low price.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 8 is characterized in that a white LED is used. Since the white LED is provided, the white LED can be used semipermanently. Therefore, it is possible to provide a ventilation device with a lighting device that can eliminate the need to perform the operation.

  The invention of the ventilator with a lighting device according to claim 9 is characterized by including a brightness adjusting unit that adjusts the brightness of the white LED, and includes an adjusting unit that adjusts the illuminance of the white LED. It is possible to provide a ventilator with lighting equipment that can be adjusted to illuminance according to the living environment of the user.

  The invention of the ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 10 is characterized in that two types of white LEDs are provided and switched according to time. It is possible to provide a ventilator with a luminaire that can switch between two types of LEDs.

  The invention of the ventilator with a lighting device according to claim 11 is characterized by including an interlocking terminal. Since the interlocking terminal is provided, another ventilator can be attached, so that it is inexpensive for the user. It is possible to provide a ventilator with a luminaire that can constitute the system.

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

(Embodiment 1)
As an example of the ventilator with lighting fixture of the present invention, a ventilator with lighting fixture provided on the ceiling in the toilet will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ventilator with lighting fixture according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is installed, for example, on the ceiling 2 in the toilet 1, and has a suction port below the main body 3. The adapter 4 provided on the side surface of the main body 3 exhausts the outside air through the exhaust duct 5 from the exhaust port 6 provided on the toilet wall surface.

  The main body 3 includes a ventilation device including a fan 7 and a motor 8 for rotating the fan 7 (for example, the motor 8 is a DC motor having high output efficiency), and a louver having a vent provided so as to cover the suction port. 9 and the louver 9 includes a luminaire comprising a first illumination means 10 (for example, the first illumination means 10 is an incandescent lamp) and a second illumination means 11 (for example, the second illumination means 11 is A lighting device composed of a white LED), a human detection unit 12 (for example, a human detection sensor) that can detect the movement of the human body, and an illuminance detection unit 13 (for example, a photodiode) that determines day and night. A setting volume 14 (for example, a variable resistor (not shown)) that allows the user to set the illuminance in the toilet is provided, controls the human detection means 12, the illuminance detection means 13, and the motor 8, and serves as a switching means. The control circuit 15 is provided on the top surface of the main body 3, the control circuit 15 is provided with a clock function 16, and the human detection means 12, the illuminance detection means 13, and the control circuit 15 for controlling the motor 8 are lines (not shown). It is configured to be connected with. The illuminance and brightness of the first illumination means 10 and the second illumination means 11 are different.

  The structure of the human detection means 12 is a combination of a heat ray that detects a heat ray emitted from the human body, an amplifier (for example, an operational amplifier) that amplifies the signal of the heat ray, and a light receiving lens that condenses the heat ray from the detection region to the heat ray. ), When the heat ray emitted from the human body is detected by the light receiving lens that collects the heat ray, the signal of the heat ray is expressed as a voltage change, and the subtle change is amplified by the operational amplifier, and the change is electrically output. To do.

  The configuration of the illuminance detection means 13 is a device that outputs a photocurrent proportional to ambient brightness, and is an element having sensitivity characteristics close to human visual sensitivity by incorporating an optical filter.

  The configuration of the timepiece function 16 includes a crystal resonator and a microcomputer in the control circuit 15.

  The structure of the 1st illumination means 10 shall be the structure which lights up illumination using an incandescent bulb. The structure of the 2nd illumination means 11 shall be the structure which lights illumination using white LED.

  However, the illuminance and brightness of the first illuminating means 10 and the second illuminating means 11 are different, and comparing the brightness of both, the first illuminating means 10 is, for example, 10000 Lx or more, and the second illuminating means. 11 is, for example, 300 Lx.

  In the above configuration, the operation of the ventilator with lighting equipment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the user turns on the ventilator with the luminaire to operate the ventilator with the luminaire, the power is applied to the control circuit 15. When power is applied to the control circuit 15, a program of a microcomputer (not shown) arranged in the control circuit 15 starts processing. The time set by the user, reading of the human detection means 12 and the illuminance detection means 13 is started, and the user uses the first illumination means 10 until, for example, 7 to 23:00, for example, about 100 to 200 Lx If the second illumination means 11 is used from 23:00 to 7:00, and the brightness is set to about 30 to 80 Lx, for example, the microcomputer recognizes the current time and the current time is 22:00. In some cases, when the user enters the toilet, the human detection means 12 starts detection, and confirms the illuminance in the toilet room. If the illuminance is in the toilet room (for example, 10 Lx or less), the first illumination is turned on and ventilation is performed. Operate the device. When a person leaves the toilet and no human detection signal is input to the human detection means 12, the first illumination is turned off and the ventilator is stopped. When time has passed and the current time is 1 o'clock, when a person enters the toilet, the human detection means 12 detects the person, turns on the second illumination, and operates the ventilator.

  When a person leaves the toilet and no human detection signal is input to the human detection means 12, the second illumination is turned off and the ventilator is stopped.

  The ventilator with lighting equipment configured as described above can switch the brightness to the first illuminating means or the second illuminating means to different illuminance, so when the person is awake, the normal light, For example, it is possible to provide brightness of about 100 to 200 Lx, and when waking up from a sleeping state and using the toilet in a semi-awake state, the dazzling is suppressed and the user does not wake up. Brightness to maintain the state, for example, about 30-80Lx, and the ventilator can be operated without bothering the user's hands. It does not wake up, it can quickly enter a comfortable sleep in a semi-wake state, can provide a comfortable sleep, and can ensure the operation of the ventilator. It can also provide a ventilator with comfortable luminaires without leaving unpleasant odor after using the toilet.

(Embodiment 2)
The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  The ventilator with lighting fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a clock function 16, a louver 9 includes an illuminating unit 18, and the illuminating unit 18 includes a brightness adjusting unit 17 that adjusts the brightness of the illumination. The means 13 is provided.

  The configuration of the illuminating means 18 is a combination of the first illuminating means 10 and the second illuminating means 11, and is realized using, for example, a white LED. For example, the illumination means 18 of this time is configured by using six white LED elements, and the white LED elements are also three white white (strong blue) and three light bulb colors (strong orange). Used.

  In the above configuration, the operation of the ventilator with lighting equipment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When power is turned on to the ventilator with lighting equipment, power is applied to the control circuit 15. When power is applied to the control circuit 15, a program of a microcomputer (not shown) arranged in the control circuit 15 starts processing. Reading of the time set by the user, the motion detection means 12, the illuminance detection means 13, and the brightness adjustment means 17 is started. For example, from 7 to 23:00, the user starts 100% lighting (10000 Lx or more) from 23:00. If it is set to 3% lighting (300Lx) until 7 o'clock, the microcomputer recognizes the current time, and if the current time is 22:00 and enters the toilet, the human detection means 12 will detect it. Start, confirm the illuminance in the toilet room, and if the illuminance is in the toilet room (for example, 10 Lx or less), the light bulb color of three white LEDs is turned on at 100% to ensure the brightness, and the ventilation device is operated. When a person leaves the toilet and no human detection signal is input to the human detection means 12, the white LED is turned off and the ventilation device is stopped.

  If time passes and the current time is 1 o'clock, when a person enters the toilet, the human detection means 12 detects the person and adjusts the light bulb color output of the white LED, for example, 3% output The white LED is turned on and the ventilation device is operated.

  Further, when a person leaves the toilet and no human detection signal is input to the human detection means 12, the illumination is turned off and the ventilation device is stopped.

  When the time has passed and the current time is close to 7 o'clock, the time for the user to wake up is approaching, so when a person enters the toilet, the human detection means 12 detects the person, and the white LED's daylight white The output is adjusted, for example, the white LED is turned on at an output of 3%, and the ventilation device is operated.

  If the time has passed and the current time is close to 12:00, check the illuminance in the toilet room, and if the illuminance in the toilet room (for example, 10 Lx or less), for example, three white LEDs are turned on at 100% brightness. Ensuring safety and operating the ventilator. As described above, brightness adjustment, variable brightness, in other words, illuminance switching, that is, illuminance adjustment is performed. When a person leaves the toilet and no human detection signal is input to the human detection means 12, the white LED is turned off and the ventilation device is stopped.

  Since the ventilation device with lighting equipment configured as described above can change the color and brightness of the white LED in the time zone, it provides outside light (day white) when a person is awake. If you wake up from a sleeping state and use the toilet in a half-awake state, adjust the brightness with the color of the light bulb so that you do not wake up and bother the user. Since the ventilation device can be operated without using the toilet, it is possible to provide a comfortable sleep without waking up with the brightness of the lighting even after using the toilet, and to ensure the operation of the ventilation device. If you use the toilet in a half-awake state without leaving an unpleasant odor after using the toilet, or when you use the toilet during the time period when it is awakened from the half-awake state, use day white to increase the brightness. User to adjust It is possible to provide a comfortable with lighting fixtures ventilation system that matches the life style that does not feel uncomfortable.

(Embodiment 3)
A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  The interlocking terminal 19 is provided in the control circuit 15.

  In the above configuration, for example, the ventilator 20 with only illumination is connected to the interlocking terminal 19. (Not shown) Since the state of the main body 3 is controlled by the interlocking terminal 19, it is not necessary to have a number of the human detection means 12, the illuminance detection means 13, and the clock function 16, so that it is inexpensive for the user. A ventilator with a luminaire that can constitute the system can be provided.

  The ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture attached to a toilet according to the present invention is widely useful in lighting products in the toilet.

The attachment state figure of the ventilation system of Embodiment 1 of this invention Installation drawing showing the ventilation device installed on the ceiling Flow chart showing operation of the ventilator The attachment state figure of the ventilation system of Embodiment 2 of this invention Flow chart showing operation of the ventilator The attachment state figure of the ventilator with the lighting fixture of Embodiment 3 of this invention

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet 2 Ceiling back 3 Main body 4 Adapter 5 Exhaust duct 6 Exhaust port 7 Fan 8 Motor 9 Louver 10 First illumination means 11 Second illumination means 12 Human detection means 13 Illuminance detection means 14 Setting volume 15 Control circuit 16 Clock Function 17 Brightness adjustment means 18 Illumination means 19 Interlocking terminal

Claims (11)

A fan for exhausting dirty air in the toilet room; first illumination means for illuminating the toilet room; and second illumination means capable of varying brightness, wherein the first illumination means and the second illumination A ventilating apparatus with a lighting fixture, comprising switching means for switching means. The ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 1, wherein the motor for driving the fan is a DC motor. A ventilator with a luminaire having a clock function and switching between the first illumination means and the second illumination means at a set time. 3. A ventilation apparatus with a lighting device according to claim 1, wherein a human detection means is installed. The illuminator-equipped ventilator according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an illuminance detecting means. The ventilation apparatus with lighting equipment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a human detection means and an illuminance detection means are installed. 5. The ventilation apparatus with a lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the first illumination means and the second illumination means are realized by one illumination. A white LED is used, The ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture according to claim 6. The ventilation apparatus with a luminaire according to claim 7, further comprising brightness adjusting means for adjusting the brightness of the white LED. The ventilator with lighting equipment according to claim 1, wherein two types of white LEDs are provided and switched according to time. The ventilation apparatus with a lighting fixture according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising an interlocking terminal.

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