JP2014224619A - Air conditioner controller and air conditioner control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air conditioner controller and an air conditioner control method capable of appropriately exerting an air conditioning control based on user's hot/cold feeling while inhibiting complicated operation of equipment.SOLUTION: This controller 100 (air conditioner controller) comprises: a comfortability operation panel 20 receiving user's hot/cold feeling such as "hot" and "cold" for an air-conditioned environment 2 to which predicted mean votes (PMV values) are set; and an air conditioner operation control unit 11 controlling an air conditioner 1 to operate in a state in which a controlled valuable P based on a predicted mean vote is temporarily corrected for a time Ta in response to the user's hot/cold feeling received by the comfortability operation panel 20.

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an air conditioner control device and an air conditioner control method, and more particularly, to an air conditioner control device and an air conditioner control method provided with a comfort input unit that accepts a user's thermal sensation. .

  Conventionally, an air conditioner including a comfort input unit that receives a user's thermal sensation is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the above-mentioned patent document 1, the feeling (hot / cold sensation) of the user (resident) in the air-conditioning environment received through the air-conditioning unit that performs air conditioning and the remote control body (comfort input unit). ), An air conditioner provided with air conditioning control means (air conditioner control device) that performs operation control of the air conditioning means is disclosed. In the air conditioner described in Patent Document 1, the comfort level of the current air conditioning environment is always grasped based on the detection results of sensors installed in the indoor space, and the current comfort level is set in the indoor space. The cooling / heating means is automatically controlled so as to be in a neutral (comfortable) state in the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) value).

  Here, the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) is one index for evaluating the comfort of the thermal environment (air conditioning environment), and is described in the international standard ISO-7730 established by the International Organization for Standardization. An index value calculated by an arithmetic expression is shown. The PMV value of the thermal environment to be evaluated is quantified as a numerical value from “−3” (cold) to “+3” (hot), and the central “0” (neutral) is neither hot nor cold. Shows comfort without thermal discomfort. Further, in the ISO standard, the PMV value = 0 corresponds to a state in which about 95% of the users (residents) feel comfortable with respect to the thermal environment. Therefore, theoretically, in an indoor space where the PMV value = 0 is maintained, the majority of the users (about 95%) who are present in the place are satisfied with the air conditioning environment without feeling uncomfortable. Is interpreted.

  In the above-mentioned patent document 1, the comfort that becomes the standard of the indoor space based on the senses (thermal feeling) such as “hot” and “cold” received from the user (resident) during the operation control of the air-conditioning means. The degree (PMV value) is corrected. Therefore, when a user's thermal sensation is received via the remote control body, the cooling / heating control means sets the new comfort level that reflects the received user's thermal sensation as a new standard. It is configured to continue the operation control of the cooling and heating means toward the neutral state in the comfort level standard.

JP 7-83480 A

  However, in the air conditioner described in Patent Document 1, the operation control of the cooling and heating means is continued with the comfort level (PMV value) based on the thermal sensation of the user received via the remote control body as a new reference. Therefore, for example, in a state where the air conditioning environment is adjusted based on the comfort level based on the thermal sensation of the previous user, the previous user leaves the indoor space and has a temperature different from that of the previous user. When a cool user enters this room, and the subsequent user does not feel comfortable with the current air-conditioning environment, the subsequent user also operates the remote control body to make his own “hot”・ It is considered necessary to redesignate the feeling of warmth such as “cold”. In addition, such remote control operation for each user to designate a thermal sensation may occur every time the user enters and leaves the room. For this reason, even though automatic operation control based on the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) is performed for the purpose of providing comfort to the majority of users, There is a problem in that the operation of the device by the user becomes complicated because the remote control operation for designating the hot and cold feeling of each person is necessary.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to control air conditioning based on a user's thermal sensation while suppressing complicated operation of the device. It is an object to provide an air conditioner control device and an air conditioner control method that can be appropriately performed.

  In order to achieve the above object, a control device for an air conditioner according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a comfort input unit that receives a user's thermal sensation for an air-conditioning environment in which a predetermined comfort index is set, An air conditioner control unit that controls the operation of the air conditioner in a state where the control amount based on the comfort index is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time according to the thermal sensation of the user received by the sex input unit.

  In the control device for an air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, the control amount based on the comfort index is temporarily set for a predetermined time according to the thermal sensation of the user received by the comfort input unit. By providing an air conditioner control unit that controls the operation of the air conditioner in the corrected state, the operation control of the air conditioner based on the control amount corrected according to the thermal sensation of a specific user is temporarily In addition, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the operation control based on the corrected control amount up to that time is canceled and the air conditioner operation control based on the comfort index originally set in the air-conditioning environment is performed. It can be continued. That is, the operation control of the air conditioner that takes into account the thermal sensation of each individual user is temporary, and thereafter, the operational control based on the average thermal sensation of the majority of users is continued. Therefore, it is not necessary for the majority of users to specify the thermal feeling through the comfort input unit. Thereby, air-conditioning control based on a user's thermal sensation can be appropriately performed while suppressing device operation via the comfort input unit from being complicated.

  In the air conditioner control device according to the first aspect, preferably, the operation control of the air conditioner is configured to continue for a predetermined time in a state where the control amount is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time, The air conditioner control unit changes the control amount temporarily corrected for a predetermined time after the predetermined time has elapsed to a control amount based on a state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort input unit. It is comprised so that operation control of an air conditioner may be performed. With this configuration, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the air conditioner control unit controls the operation of the air conditioner in a state where the control amount based on the comfort index is corrected according to the thermal sensation of a specific user. While being completely canceled, it is possible to easily return to the operation control of the air conditioner based on the comfort index originally set in the air-conditioning environment before the specific user's thermal sensation is accepted.

  In the configuration in which the operation control of the air conditioner is continued for a predetermined time in a state where the control amount is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time, preferably the air conditioner control unit is based on the temporarily corrected control amount. When the user's thermal sensation for the air conditioning environment is received by the comfort input unit while the operation control of the air conditioner is ongoing, the control amount is further corrected according to the received thermal sensation, Furthermore, it is configured to perform control for continuing the operation control of the air conditioner for a predetermined time based on the corrected control amount. If comprised in this way, the thermal sensation of a specific user can be received repeatedly and it can be effectively reflected in the operation control of an air conditioner. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the device operation last received by the specific user via the comfort input unit, air conditioning based on the average thermal sensation of the majority of other users It is possible to return to the operation control of the machine. Thereby, the complexity of device operation via the comfort input unit for the majority of other users can be easily suppressed without impairing the comfort of a specific user with respect to the air-conditioning environment.

  In the configuration in which the operation control of the air conditioner is continued for a predetermined time in a state where the control amount is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time, preferably, the air conditioner control unit temporarily stores the air conditioner for a predetermined time after elapse of the predetermined time. It is configured to control the operation of the air conditioner while gradually returning the corrected control amount to the control amount based on the state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort input unit. Yes. If constituted in this way, after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to avoid suddenly changing the control content for the air conditioner operation control based on the comfort index originally set in the air-conditioning environment. It is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable with fluctuations in the air-conditioning environment due to a sudden change in operation control.

  In the control device for an air conditioner according to the first aspect, preferably, the control amount is configured to be corrected based on a correction amount corresponding to the thermal sensation of the user received by the comfort input unit. And a setting unit configured to allow the user to set the correction amount in advance. If comprised in this way, since the correction amount with respect to the control amount based on a comfort parameter | index can be preset to a desired magnitude | size via a setting part, a user's thermal sensation can be digitized in detail. it can. Therefore, based on a preset correction amount, the user's thermal sensation received by the comfort input unit can be appropriately reflected in the operation control of the air conditioner. In addition, since the correction amount for the control amount based on the comfort index can be set in advance to a desired size via the setting unit, it is possible to reduce the number of times the user's thermal sensation is input to the comfort input unit. it can. This also makes it possible to avoid the complexity of device operation via the comfort input unit.

  In the configuration further including the setting unit, preferably, the operation control of the air conditioner is configured to be continued for a predetermined time in a state where the control amount is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time. In addition to setting the correction amount for the amount, the predetermined time can be set in advance. If comprised in this way, the continuation time which continues operation control of the air conditioner reflecting the thermal sensation of a specific user temporarily can be preset to a desired length via a setting part. Therefore, the ratio of the operation control time of the air conditioner reflecting the specific user's thermal sensation to the operation control time of the air conditioner based on the average thermal sensation of the majority of users is appropriately set. be able to. Therefore, the comfort of a specific user can be satisfied as long as the current air-conditioning environment does not become uncomfortable for the majority of users (does not impair comfort).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method for an air conditioner according to a step of receiving a user's thermal sensation with respect to an air-conditioning environment in which a predetermined comfort index is set, and the received user's thermal sensation. And a step of controlling the operation of the air conditioner in a state where the control amount based on the comfort index is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time.

  In the control method of the air conditioner according to the second aspect of the present invention, as described above, the step of accepting the user's thermal sensation and the control amount based on the comfort index according to the accepted thermal sensation of the user The operation control of the air conditioner based on the control amount corrected in accordance with the thermal sensation of a specific user is provided with the step of performing the operation control of the air conditioner in a state where is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time. Since it is temporary and only continues for a predetermined time, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the operation control based on the corrected control amount up to that time is canceled and the air conditioner based on the comfort index originally set in the air-conditioning environment is released. Operation control can be continued. That is, the operation control of the air conditioner that takes into account the thermal sensation of each individual user is temporary, and thereafter, the operational control based on the average thermal sensation of the majority of users is continued. Therefore, it is not necessary for the majority of users to specify the thermal feeling through the comfort input unit. Thereby, air-conditioning control based on a user's thermal sensation can be appropriately performed while suppressing device operation via the comfort input unit from being complicated.

  According to the present invention, as described above, it is possible to appropriately perform air conditioning control based on a user's thermal sensation while suppressing the complexity of device operation.

It is the block diagram which showed the whole structure of the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic for demonstrating the PMV value (predicted average thermal feeling report) set to the air-conditioning environment maintained by the control apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the screen structure of the comfort operation panel provided in the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the screen structure of the correction amount setting panel provided in the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the operation control pattern of the air conditioner by the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the operation control pattern of the air conditioner by the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the operation control pattern of the air conditioner by the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the processing flow when an air conditioner is operation-controlled by the air-conditioner operation control part provided in the control apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 1-7, the structure of the control apparatus 100 by one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The control device 100 is an example of the “air conditioner control device” in the present invention.

  The control apparatus 100 by this embodiment has the function to perform operation control of the air conditioner 1, as shown in FIG. In addition, by controlling the operation of the air conditioner 1 while the control device 100 outputs a predetermined control amount P, an air conditioning environment 2 (indicated by a two-dot chain line) in a building such as an office building or a commercial facility is It is configured to be maintained in a predetermined temperature / humidity state (temperature / humidity condition). Note that the control device 100 is configured as a control device that is separate from the air conditioner 1, and internally operates an air conditioner that calculates (calculates) and outputs a control amount P related to operation control of the air conditioner 1. A control circuit including the control unit 11 is incorporated. The control device 100 is housed in a box-shaped housing (not shown), and an operation unit 14 that can be operated by a user or an administrator is provided on the front of the housing. The control device 100 is connected to the air conditioner 1 via a dedicated communication line 1a. The air conditioner operation control unit 11 is an example of the “air conditioner control unit” in the present invention.

  The air conditioner 1 includes a so-called vapor compression refrigeration cycle apparatus. That is, the air conditioner 1 is connected so that a compressor, a four-way valve, a condenser (outdoor heat exchanger), an expansion valve, and an evaporator (indoor heat exchanger) (not shown) make a round through the refrigerant pipe. It is configured as a refrigeration cycle apparatus. The air conditioner 1 is configured to be operated in the cooling operation or the heating operation by switching the four-way valve to the cooling cycle side or the heating cycle side based on a command from the control device 100. In such a refrigeration cycle apparatus, a natural refrigerant such as a carbon dioxide refrigerant or an alternative chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant having an ozone depletion coefficient of zero can be used.

  Here, the present embodiment is configured such that the temperature and humidity state of the air-conditioning environment 2 is controlled based on the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) described in the international standard ISO-7730 defined by the International Organization for Standardization. ing. The predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) is an example of the “predetermined comfort index” in the present invention.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the comfort level of the air-conditioned environment 2 (see FIG. 1) in which air conditioning is performed is “cold” (= PMV) as a user's sense (warmth and coolness). From “equivalent to“ −3 ”in terms of value) to“ cool ”,“ slightly cool ”and“ neutral (comfortable) ”(= equivalent to“ 0 ”in terms of PMV value), In the case of any numerical value in the numerical range of “warm” and “hot” (= corresponding to “+3” in terms of PMV value), the control device 100 (see FIG. 1) has the comfort that is currently known. The air conditioner 1 (see FIG. 1) is controlled to operate so that the air-conditioning environment 2 always goes to the “neutral” state from the level of the above.

  For example, when the comfort level currently grasped on the control device 100 side is a cool state corresponding to “−2” in terms of PMV value, the control device 100 displays “−2” which is the current PMV value. The operation of the air conditioner 1 is controlled on the basis of a control amount P (see FIG. 1) that shifts the air-conditioning environment 2 from a state "" to a state "0" corresponding to neutrality. In this case, air conditioning control is performed such that the air conditioner 1 is operated in the heating operation mode to increase the temperature (or humidity) of the air conditioning environment 2. When the temperature (or humidity) of the air-conditioning environment 2 is increased and the PMV value at the time after a predetermined time has elapsed is detected as a value near “0”, the control device 100 sets the PMV value to approximately zero. The operation control of the air conditioner 1 is continued so as to maintain the corresponding temperature and humidity state as much as possible.

  On the other hand, when the comfort level currently grasped on the control device 100 side is a hot state corresponding to “+3” in terms of PMV value, the control device 100 is the current PMV value “ Operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed based on a control amount P (see FIG. 1) that shifts the air-conditioning environment 2 from the “+3” state to the “0” state corresponding to neutrality. In this case, air conditioning control is performed in which the air conditioner 1 is operated in the cooling operation mode to reduce the temperature (or humidity) of the air conditioning environment 2. When the temperature (or humidity) of the air-conditioning environment 2 is decreased and the PMV value at the time after a predetermined time has elapsed is detected as a value near “0”, the control device 100 sets the PMV value to approximately zero. The operation control of the air conditioner 1 is continued so as to maintain the corresponding temperature and humidity state as much as possible.

  In the air-conditioning environment 2 (see FIG. 1), temperature and humidity conditions corresponding to the predicted average temperature / cool feeling report (PMV value) are set in advance as air conditioning reference values. In addition, the fact that the PMV value of the air conditioning environment 2 in which air conditioning is performed is “0”, which means neutral (comfortable), theoretically, about 95% of the users (occupants) with respect to the air conditioning environment 2 It corresponds to the state where you feel comfortable. Therefore, the air-conditioning environment 2 in which the PMV value is maintained at approximately 0 is considered to be in a state in which the majority (about 95%) of the users who are present are almost satisfied without feeling uncomfortable with the air-conditioning environment 2. ing.

  Therefore, in order to realize the above control method, the control device 100 includes a PMV value calculation unit 10, an air conditioner operation control unit 11, a correction amount calculation unit 12, and a storage unit 13, as shown in FIG. And an operation unit 14. The air conditioning environment 2 is provided with a plurality of sensors 3 (enclosed by broken lines) for detecting the environmental state (temperature and humidity state) of the air conditioning environment 2 at predetermined locations. Here, the sensors 3 include an indoor temperature sensor 4, an indoor humidity sensor 5, an indoor radiation temperature sensor 6, an airflow sensor 7, and the like, and the PMV value of the air conditioning environment 2 is grasped (calculated) by the sensors 3. ) Is configured so that the environment-side elements for obtaining are acquired. Moreover, as a human side element for grasping | ascertaining (calculating) the PMV value of the air-conditioning environment 2, the amount of clothes and activity amount of a user (resident) are mentioned. Regarding the amount of clothes and the amount of activity of the user, the control device 100 is separately provided based on the size (area) of the air-conditioning environment 2, the number of users (average value or capacity), information on the user's age group, and the like. Is set against.

  The PMV value calculation unit 10 calculates the PMV value of the current air-conditioning environment 2 based on the detection results of the environmental state of the air-conditioning environment 2 by the sensors 3 and the amount of clothes and activity (setting values) of the user. have. The calculation formula for the PMV value is described in the international standard ISO-7730, and the description is omitted here. Further, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 calculates the control amount P for performing the operation control on the air conditioner 1 based on the current PMV value calculated by the PMV value calculation unit 10 and is calculated. Based on the control amount P, it has a role of outputting an operation command (operation signal) to the air conditioner 1. The contents of the operation command include an operation mode (cooling operation / heating operation / blower operation / dry operation), a target temperature (dry bulb temperature), a target humidity (relative humidity), a blower air volume, and the like. In addition, the operation unit 14 is configured to be able to accept a predetermined device operation by an administrator (user) of the air conditioning environment 2, and the air conditioner 1 can be operated and controlled by device operation from the operation unit 14. It is configured to be.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the operation unit 14 includes a comfort operation panel 20 and a correction amount setting panel 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the comfort operation panel 20 provides a user (with respect to the air conditioning environment 2 in which the temperature and humidity conditions corresponding to the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) are set as air conditioning reference values. It has a function of accepting a thermal sensation such as “hot” or “cold” of the user). Specifically, the comfort operation panel 20 as a display unit has an operation screen 21, and the operation screen 21 has a warm feeling for evaluating the current air conditioning environment 2 based on the warm feeling of the user. As buttons, a button image 22 that is pressed when inputting a thermal feeling of “hot” and a button image 23 that is pressed when inputting a thermal feeling of “cold” are provided. The comfort operation panel 20 (operation screen 21) is of a touch panel type, and the user touches the button image 22 or the button image 23 with a finger or the like to lightly press the button image 22 or 23. Is configured to be accepted. The comfort operation panel 20 is an example of the “comfort input unit” in the present invention, and the correction amount setting panel 30 is an example of the “setting unit” in the present invention.

  In addition, the operation screen 21 is provided with a button image 24 in which “ON” is described. The button image 24 is pressed in advance when reflecting the control content based on pressing of the button image 22 or 23 (correction operation control based on the correction amount Q of the PMV value described later) on the operation control of the air conditioner 1. It is configured. Therefore, on the operation screen 21, when the button image 22 or 23 is pressed while the button image 24 is pressed in advance, the control content corresponding to the button image 22 or 23 is reflected in the operation control of the air conditioner 1. It is comprised so that. The operation screen 21 is provided with a button image 25 described as “setting screen”. When the button image 25 is pressed, the correction amount setting panel 30 (see FIG. 4) is displayed from the operation screen 21. The display content is switched to the setting screen 31 (see FIG. 4) to be configured.

  The correction amount setting panel 30 has a setting screen 31 as shown in FIG. The setting screen 31 is a control content based on the pressing of the above-described button image 22 or 23 (see FIG. 3) (PMV value correction amount Q, which will be described later, and duration of correction operation control in consideration of the correction amount Q (time Ta)) ) Can be set in advance.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the correction amount calculation unit 12 is configured to calculate the current PMV value calculated by the PMV value calculation unit 10 based on the user's thermal sensation received via the comfort operation panel 20. It has a role of calculating a correction amount Q with respect to. Further, the control content preset in the storage unit 13 via the correction amount setting panel 30 (correction operation control duration time (time Ta) including a correction amount Q and a correction amount Q of a PMV value described later) is added. Is remembered.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the user who has entered the air-conditioning environment 2 presses the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) or the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) on the comfort operation panel 20, the air conditioner. 1 is configured such that the following operation control (correction operation control) is temporarily performed. As a premise that operation control (correction operation control) described below is performed, predetermined operation control for the air conditioner 1 is performed and the air-conditioning environment 2 is maintained in a temperature and humidity state corresponding to a PMV value≈0. Suppose.

  When the user presses the button image 22 or the button image 23 (see FIG. 3), the air conditioner operation control unit 11 in the control device 100 receives the user's information received from the comfort operation panel 20 (see FIG. 3). The control amount P based on the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) set in the air-conditioning environment 2 according to the thermal sensation such as “hot” or “cold” is temporarily set for the time Ta (for example, 10 minutes). The correction operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed in the corrected state. In other words, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 continues the correction operation control of the air conditioner 1 for the time Ta while the control amount P is temporarily corrected for the time Ta, and after the time Ta elapses, the time Ta Only the control amount P corrected temporarily is changed to the control amount P based on the state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort operation panel 20, and the operation control of the air conditioner 1 is continued. It is configured as follows. The time Ta is an example of the “predetermined time” in the present invention.

  Therefore, the operation control (correction operation control) of the air conditioner 1 by the air conditioner operation control unit 11 based on the new control amount P corrected according to the thermal sensation of a specific user is temporary and only for the time Ta. Since the operation is not continued, after the time Ta has elapsed, the correction operation control based on the new control amount P temporarily corrected until then is canceled and the PMV value originally set for the air-conditioning environment 2 is used as a reference. The operation control (normal operation control) of the air conditioner 1 is continued.

  This will be described with a specific example. For example, it is assumed that the air conditioning environment 2 is currently maintained in a temperature and humidity state corresponding to a PMV value≈0. That is, in this state, the normal operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed based on the control amount P corresponding to the PMV value≈0. Then, when the user A (see FIG. 5) enters the air conditioning environment 2, it is assumed that the air conditioning environment 2 feels hot for the user A. For this reason, it is assumed that the user A presses the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) twice in order to designate his / her feeling of “hot”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the correction amount Q corresponding to the case where the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) indicating “hot” is pressed twice at time t1 is added to the current PMV value (= 0). Is done. In this embodiment, since the correction amount Q is set to be added by “+0.2” for each press of the button image 22, the correction amount Q is set to the current PMV value in the two press operations. Then, “+0.4” is added. As a result, the PMV value at the time t1 when the user A presses the button image 22 twice is changed from “0” to “+0.4”. Therefore, the control device 100 recognizes that the current PMV value of the air-conditioning environment 2 is in the state of “+0.4”.

  Thereby, in the correction amount calculation part 12 (refer FIG. 1), the new control amount P at the time of performing operation control with respect to the air conditioner 1 based on changed PMV value = + 0.4 is calculated. At the same time, an operation command (operation signal) for the air conditioner 1 is output from the air conditioner operation control unit 11 based on the calculated new control amount P. Therefore, when the button image 22 indicating “hot” is pressed twice, the control device 100 is neutral from the state of “+0.4” that is the corrected PMV value (time t1). Temporary correction operation control is performed on the air conditioner 1 under a new control amount P that shifts the air-conditioning environment 2 to the state of “0”. In this case, air conditioning control for setting the air conditioner 1 to the cooling operation mode and reducing the temperature (or humidity) of the air-conditioning environment 2 is performed for a time Ta (in this case, 10 minutes). As described above, in the present embodiment, the new control amount P necessary for transitioning the PMV value from “+0.4” to “0” is the temperature of the user received by the comfort operation panel 20. The correction is made based on the correction value Q (= 0.4) corresponding to the cool feeling.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, at the time t2 when the time Ta (10 minutes) has elapsed from the time t1, the corrected operation control based on the new control amount P temporarily corrected is released, and the comfort operation is performed. Control amount P based on the state before the thermal sensation of the user is accepted by panel 20 (PMV value acquired at time t2 when the PMV value originally set for air conditioning environment 2 is used as a reference) To the control amount P) corresponding to. Note that during the period of time Ta, the PMV value gradually approaches “0” from “+0.4” as the correction operation control proceeds. When the correction operation control is canceled at time t2 after 10 minutes, the correction amount calculation unit 12 (see FIG. 1) calculates the PMV value of the air-conditioning environment 2 at that time without being corrected. . Therefore, after time t2, the operation control of the air conditioner 1 is continued with the control amount P based on the original PMV value as a starting point toward the neutral state. In addition, after time t2, operation control is performed so as to ensure comfort for the majority of users in the air-conditioning environment 2.

  In contrast to the above, when the user B (see FIG. 5) enters the air conditioning environment 2, it is assumed that the user B feels that the air conditioning environment 2 is cold. For this reason, it is assumed that the user B presses the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) twice for his / her feeling of “cold”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the correction amount Q corresponding to the case where the button image 23 indicating “cold” is pressed twice at time t3 is added to the current PMV value (= 0). In the present embodiment, since the correction amount Q is set to be added by “−0.3” for each pressing of the button image 23, the correction amount Q is set to the current PMV value by two pressing operations. On the other hand, only “−0.6” is added. As a result, the PMV value when the user B presses the button image 23 twice is changed from “0” to “−0.6”. Therefore, the control device 100 recognizes that the current PMV value of the air conditioning environment 2 is in a state of “−0.6”.

  Thereby, in the correction amount calculation part 12 (refer FIG. 1), the new control amount P at the time of performing operation control with respect to the air conditioner 1 based on the changed PMV value = -0.6 is calculated. At the same time, an operation command (operation signal) for the air conditioner 1 is output from the air conditioner operation control unit 11 based on the calculated new control amount P. Therefore, when the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) indicating “cold” is pressed twice, the control device 100 determines “−0.6” which is the current PMV value (time t3) after correction. Temporary correction operation control is performed on the air conditioner 1 under a new control amount P that shifts the air-conditioning environment 2 from the current state to the neutral “0” state. In this case, air conditioning control for setting the air conditioner 1 to the heating operation mode and increasing the temperature (or humidity) of the air-conditioning environment 2 is performed for a time Ta (in this case, 15 minutes). In other words, in the present embodiment, the new control amount P necessary for transitioning the PMV value from “−0.6” to “0” is the temperature of the user received by the comfort operation panel 20. The correction is made based on a correction value Q (= −0.6) corresponding to the feeling.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, at the time t4 when the time Ta (15 minutes) has elapsed from the time t3, the corrected operation control based on the new control amount P temporarily corrected is released, and the comfort operation is performed. Control amount P based on the state before the thermal sensation of the user is accepted by panel 20 (PMV value acquired at time t4 when the PMV value originally set for air conditioning environment 2 is used as a reference) To the control amount P) corresponding to. Note that during the period of time Ta, the PMV value gradually approaches “0” from “−0.6” as the correction operation control proceeds. When the correction operation control is canceled at time t4 after 10 minutes, the correction amount calculation unit 12 (see FIG. 1) calculates the PMV value of the air-conditioning environment 2 at that time without being corrected. . Therefore, after time t4, the operation control of the air conditioner 1 toward the neutral state is continued with the control amount P based on the original PMV value as a starting point. In addition, after time t4, operation control is performed so as to ensure comfort for the majority of users in the air-conditioning environment 2.

  Thus, in the operation control of the air conditioner 1 by the control device 100, the temperature / humidity state of the air-conditioning environment 2 is temporarily changed according to individual differences regarding the user's thermal sensation (comfort of thermal sensation). ) Air conditioning control is performed so as to match.

  In this embodiment, the air-conditioning environment 2 is maintained in a state where the corrected operation control of the air conditioner 1 based on the temporarily corrected control amount P is continued within the range of the time Ta (for example, the first 10 minutes). If the user's feeling of heat such as “hot” or “cold” is received again by the button image 22 or the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) on the comfort operation panel 20, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 The control amount P that is currently being output is further corrected according to the received thermal sensation, and the corrected operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed based on the new corrected control amount P for a new time Ta (for example, 10 It is configured to continue only for minutes).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the correction operation control that takes into account the correction amount Q that accompanies that the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) indicating “hot” is pressed once by the user C at time t <b> 5. When the user C still feels heat in the air-conditioning environment 2, the button image 22 is pressed once again by the user C at a time t6 less than the time Ta (less than 10 minutes). Further, it is assumed that the user C presses the button image 22 once again at a time t7 that is less than the time Ta from the time t6. In such a case, the correction operation control is continued for the time Ta (in this case, 10 minutes) starting from the time t7 when the button image 22 was last pressed. And it is comprised so that this correction | amendment driving | operation control may be cancelled | released in time t8 when 10 minutes passed since time t7. In addition, after time t8, operation control is performed so as to ensure comfort for the majority of users in the air-conditioning environment 2. Thus, in the control apparatus 100, the device which receives a user's thermal sensation repeatedly and reflects a user's thermal sensation effectively in the operation control of the air conditioner 1 is achieved.

  In the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 4, the button image 22 and the button image 23 are pressed when the comfort operation panel 20 is used to input a thermal feeling such as “hot” or “cold”. The PMV value correction amount Q and the duration of the corrected operation control (time Ta) in consideration of the correction amount Q are configured to be set in advance. That is, the setting screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed from the state of the operation screen 21 (comfort operation panel 20) shown in FIG. 3 by pressing the button image 25 (see FIG. 3) described as “setting” on the operation screen 21. By switching the display state of the operation unit 14 to 31 (correction amount setting panel 30), in the setting screen 31, the correction amount Q of the PMV value and the time Ta as the duration of the correction operation control are respectively set to the administrator ( It is configured to be set on the user) side.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, when the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) indicating “hot” is pressed once when feeling hot, the PMV value is changed by “+0.2” as the correction amount Q. In this state, the setting content is such that the time Ta is designated as “10 minutes” and the correction operation control is performed. When the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) indicating “cold” is pressed once when feeling cold, the PMV value is changed by “−0.3” as the correction amount Q. In this state, the time Ta Is set to “15 minutes” and the correction operation control is performed.

  The setting screen 31 is provided with a button image 32 with “OK” and a button image 33 with “Return”. The button image 32 is configured to be pressed when reflecting the setting contents regarding the correction amount Q of the PMV value and the duration (time Ta) of the corrected operation control in the operation control of the air conditioner 1. Therefore, on the operation screen 31, when the button image 32 is pressed in a state where the PMV value correction amount Q and the corrected operation control duration (time Ta) are input, each setting content is stored in the storage unit 13 (FIG. 1). Reference) is stored. Further, when the button image 33 is pressed, the display contents are switched from the operation screen 31 to the operation screen 21 (see FIG. 3) constituting the comfort operation panel 20 (see FIG. 3). .

  In the present embodiment, the following control method is also applied when the control content is returned from the state in which the corrected operation control is performed after the time Ta has elapsed to the state in which the corrected operation control is not performed (normal operation control). It is configured to be.

  That is, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 uses the control amount P temporarily corrected by the time Ta after the time Ta has elapsed as a reference before the user's thermal feeling is received by the comfort operation panel 20. The operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed while returning to the control amount P in a stepwise manner. Further, at this time, the control amount P in the correction operation control is set to the temperature of the user according to the magnitude of the correction amount Q (cumulative value) when the button image 22 or 23 is pressed once or a plurality of times. Operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed while returning in stages toward the control amount P based on the state before the feeling is received.

  For example, when the user D (see FIG. 7) enters the air conditioning environment 2, it is assumed that the air conditioning environment 2 feels very hot for the user D. For this reason, it is assumed that the user D presses the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) ten times in order to designate his / her feeling of “hot”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the correction amount Q corresponding to the case where the button image 22 indicating “hot” is pressed 10 times at time t9 is added to the current PMV value (= 0). In this case, “+2.0 (= 0.2 × 10)” is added to the current PMV value as the correction amount Q. Therefore, in the air conditioner operation control unit 11, a new control amount P that shifts the air-conditioning environment 2 from the PMV value changed at time t9 = + 2.0 to the neutral “0” state. The correction operation control is performed for the air conditioner 1 for a time Ta (10 minutes). In this case, air conditioning control is performed such that the air conditioner 1 is operated in the cooling operation mode to lower the temperature (or humidity) of the air-conditioning environment 2. However, the correction operation control that cools the air-conditioning environment 2 more strongly than the cooling operation when the previous user A (see FIG. 5) presses the button image 22 twice is performed for the time Ta. During the period of time Ta, the PMV value gradually approaches “0” as the correction operation control proceeds.

  Then, at the time t10 when the time Ta (10 minutes) has elapsed from the time t9, the corrected operation control based on the new control amount P temporarily corrected is released. Here, in the present embodiment, the cooling operation under the correction operation control based on the new control amount P with the correction added is not immediately stopped. That is, the operation control that gradually relaxes the degree of cooling from the state where the air-conditioning environment 2 is strongly cooled so as to transition from “+2.0” to “0” is time-consuming. It is performed in a period from t10 to time t11. For example, control is performed in which the temperature of air blown from the air conditioner 1 is gradually reduced or the air volume is gradually reduced. Thereby, it is avoided for the user D to experience a feeling that the temperature (cooled state) of the air-conditioning environment 2 that has been cooled comfortably after the time Ta has passed is rapidly relaxed. Further, the air conditioning environment 2 is brought into a neutral state (PMV value≈0) that is originally set based on the operation control of the air conditioner 1 that gradually reduces (relaxes) the degree of cooling. It is configured to return to the corresponding temperature and humidity state.

  Thereby, when the correction amount Q is relatively large (for example, when the button image 22 or 23 is pressed down more than six times), the time Ta reflecting the thermal sensation of the specific user D From the corrected operation control of the air conditioner 1 over the above, it is possible to return the control content in stages to the normal operation control based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) set as the original reference value. On the other hand, when the correction amount Q corresponding to the thermal sensation by another user A to C (see FIGS. 5 and 6) is relatively small (for example, the button image 22 or 23 is about 1 to 5 times). Normal operation based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) originally set in the air-conditioning environment 2 without gradually returning the control contents over time after the time Ta has elapsed. It is configured to be able to immediately switch to control. Also in FIG. 7, after time t <b> 11, operation control is performed so as to ensure comfort for the majority of users who are present in the air conditioning environment 2.

  6 and 7, when the users C and D press the button image 22 (see FIG. 3) indicating “hot” intermittently or continuously, the air conditioner by the control device 100 after that is pressed. Although only the operation control content of 1 is shown, the air conditioner 1 by the subsequent control device 100 when the user presses the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) indicating “cold” intermittently or continuously. The correction amount Q having a negative value is added to the PMV value each time to perform the correction operation control, and after the correction operation control is canceled, the temperature is increased according to the magnitude of the correction amount Q ( Operation control is performed such that the degree of heating is gradually (stepwise) alleviated. Even when the same user presses the button images 22 and 23 together, the correction amount Q of a positive value or a negative value corresponding to each thermal sensation is determined at the timing when the thermal sensation is input. It is added to the PMV value at the time. The control device 100 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above.

  Next, a processing flow of the air conditioner operation control unit 11 when the operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed by the control device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, when the air conditioner 1 (see FIG. 1) is operated and controlled based on the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) set in the air-conditioning environment 2 (see FIG. 1), the user The processing operation of the air conditioner operation control unit 11 when the thermal sensation is received will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, in step S1, a button image 22 (see FIG. 3) as a warm sensation button on the comfort operation panel 20 (see FIG. 3) by the air conditioner operation control unit 11 (see FIG. 1). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the button image 23 (see FIG. 3) has been pressed by the user (user), and the determination in step S1 is performed until it is determined that the button image 22 or the button image 23 has been pressed by the user. Is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S1 that the button image 22 or the button image 23 has been pressed by the user, in step S2, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 causes the PMV value calculation unit 10 (see FIG. 1) to display the current (button image). The comfort level (PMV value (see FIG. 2)) of the air-conditioning environment 2 grasped at the time when the user 22 or the button image 23 is pressed by the user is acquired from the PMV value calculation unit 10.

  In step S3, the PMV value corresponding to the button image 22 or button image 23 pressed in step S1 is corrected with respect to the PMV value of the current air conditioning environment 2 acquired from the PMV value calculation unit 10 in step S2. The quantity Q is added. For example, when the PMV value acquired in step S2 is “0” and the button image 22 indicating “hot” as the thermal sensation of the user is pressed three times, the correction amount Q corresponding to “+0. 6 (= 0.2 × 3) ”, the PMV value is changed from the current“ 0 ”to“ +0.6 ”. Further, for example, the correction amount Q corresponding to the case where the PMV value acquired in step S <b> 2 is “0” and the button image 23 indicating “hot” as the thermal sensation of the user is pressed six times is “ In the case of “−1.8 (= −0.3 × 6)”, the PMV value is changed from the current “0” to “−1.8”.

  In step S4, based on the command from the air conditioner operation control unit 11, the correction amount calculation unit 12 calculates a new control amount P for the air conditioner 1 (see FIG. 1) based on the changed PMV value. . Thereafter, in step S5, the correction operation control for the air conditioner 1 is started based on the new control amount P calculated in step S4.

  In step S6, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 determines whether or not a time Ta (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed, and this determination is repeated until it is determined that the time Ta has elapsed. That is, in the present embodiment, while the determination in step S6 is repeated, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 determines that the user is “hot” or “cold” received by the comfort operation panel 20 (see FIG. 3). Correction of the air conditioner 1 in a state where the control amount P based on the predicted average thermal sensation report (PMV value) set in the air conditioning environment 2 according to the thermal sensation is temporarily corrected for the time Ta (10 minutes). Operation control will be continued.

  In step S6, when it is determined by the air conditioner operation control unit 11 that the time Ta (10 minutes) has elapsed, in step S7, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 causes the PMV value calculation unit 10 (see FIG. 1). Thus, the comfort level (PMV value) of the air-conditioning environment 2 (see FIG. 1) that is grasped at the present time (the time immediately after the correction operation control is performed for the time Ta in step S6) is obtained from the PMV value calculation unit 10. Get again.

  In step S8, based on the command from the air conditioner operation control unit 11, the correction amount calculation unit 12 calculates (recalculates) a new control amount P for the air conditioner 1 based on the re-acquired PMV value. . Thereafter, in step S9, the normal operation control for the air conditioner 1 is performed based on the new control amount P calculated (recalculated) in step S8.

  That is, in the present embodiment, after the time Ta has elapsed, a new state based on the state before the user's thermal feeling is received by the comfort operation panel 20 from the control amount P temporarily corrected by the time Ta. The control amount P is changed to a variable control amount P, and the operation control of the air conditioner 1 is continued, and this control flow is ended. In the process of steps S7 to S9, how to return the operation control to the normal operation control based on the original PMV value is based on the magnitude of the correction amount Q added to the correction operation control in steps S3 to S5. It includes a control process that varies depending on the case. That is, when the correction amount Q is relatively large, a process of returning the control content in stages from the correction operation control to the normal operation control is performed. Further, when the correction amount Q is relatively small, a process is performed in which the control content is not returned in steps from the correction operation control to the normal operation control. Further, after the end of the control flow, the control flow shown in FIG. 8 is executed again after a predetermined control cycle has elapsed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the air conditioning environment 2 is changed according to the thermal sensation such as “hot” or “cold” received by the button image 22 or the button image 23 on the comfort operation panel 20. An air conditioner operation control unit 11 that performs operation control of the air conditioner 1 in a state where the control amount P based on a preset predicted average temperature / cool feeling report (PMV value) is temporarily corrected for a time Ta is provided. Thereby, since the operation control (correction operation control) of the air conditioner 1 based on the control amount P corrected according to the thermal sensation of the specific users A to D is temporary and only the time Ta is continued, After the time Ta has elapsed, the operation control based on the corrected control amount P is canceled, and the air conditioner 1 is operated based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) originally set in the air conditioning environment 2. Control (normal operation control) can be continued. In other words, the operation control of the air conditioner 1 taking into account the thermal sensation of one individual user is temporary, and thereafter the average thermal sensation (predicted average thermal sensation declaration) possessed by the majority of users. The operation control based on () is continued, so that it is not necessary for the majority of users to specify the thermal sensation via the comfort operation panel 20. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform the air conditioning control based on the thermal sensation of the user with respect to the air conditioning environment 2 while suppressing the operation of the comfort operation panel 20 from being complicated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation control (correction operation control) of the air conditioner 1 is configured so that the time Ta continues in a state where the control amount P is temporarily corrected by the time Ta, and after the time Ta has elapsed, The control amount P temporarily corrected by the time Ta is changed to the control amount P based on the state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort operation panel 20 (button image 22 or button image 23). Thus, the air conditioner operation control unit 11 is configured to perform operation control (normal operation control) of the air conditioner 1. Thereby, after the time Ta has elapsed, the control amount P based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) of the air conditioner 1 in a state where the control amount P is corrected according to the thermal sensation of the specific users A to D. The operation control is completely canceled by the air conditioner operation control unit 11, and the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) originally set in the air conditioning environment 2 before the thermal sensation of a specific user is accepted. The operation control of the air conditioner 1 can be easily restored.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, in the state in which the operation control of the air conditioner 1 based on the temporarily corrected control amount P is continuing, the thermal feeling of the user C with respect to the air-conditioning environment 2 is the comfort operation panel 20 ( When the button image 22 or the button image 23) is repeatedly received, the control amount P is further corrected according to the received thermal sensation, and the air conditioner 1 is further corrected based on the corrected new control amount P. The air conditioner operation control unit 11 is configured to perform control for continuing the operation control for a time Ta. Thereby, the thermal sensation of the specific user C can be repeatedly received and effectively reflected in the operation control of the air conditioner 1. Then, after the time Ta has elapsed from the last device operation received by the specific user C via the comfort operation panel 20, it is based on the average thermal sensation of the majority of other users. The operation control of the air conditioner 1 can be restored. Therefore, the complexity of operation of the comfort operation panel 20 for the majority of other users can be easily suppressed without impairing the comfort of the specific user C with respect to the air-conditioning environment 2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the time Ta has elapsed, the control amount P temporarily corrected for the time Ta is set to the control amount P based on the state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort operation panel 20. The air conditioner operation control unit 11 is configured to control the operation of the air conditioner 1 while returning it stepwise. Thereby, after the time Ta has elapsed, it is avoided that the control content is suddenly changed for the operation control of the air conditioner 1 based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) originally set in the air conditioning environment 2. Therefore, it can be suppressed that the majority of users other than the user D feel uncomfortable with the fluctuations in the air-conditioning environment 2 caused by the sudden change in operation control.

  In the present embodiment, the new control amount P in the correction operation control is corrected based on the correction value Q according to the thermal sensation of the users A to D received by the comfort operation panel 20. It is configured. Then, according to the magnitude of the correction amount Q (the number of times the “hot” or “cold” thermal sensation is received), the operation control of the air conditioner 1 is performed while the new control amount P is gradually returned. The air conditioner operation control unit 11 is configured as follows. Thereby, when the correction amount Q (the number of times the thermal sensation is received) is relatively large, the operation control (correction operation control) of the air conditioner 1 reflecting the thermal sensation of the specific users A to D. Therefore, the control content can be returned in stages to the operation control based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) originally set in the air conditioning environment 2. In addition, when the correction amount Q (the number of times the “hot” or “cold” thermal sensation is received) is relatively small, the control content is originally set in the air-conditioning environment 2 without gradually returning the control contents over time. Because it is possible to immediately switch to the operation control (normal operation control) based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report), the air conditioning environment 2 that is comfortable for the majority of other users can be quickly provided. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the new control amount P in the correction operation control is configured to be corrected based on the correction value Q corresponding to the user's thermal sensation received by the comfort operation panel 20. Yes. And the correction amount setting panel 30 comprised so that the correction amount Q can be preset by the user (administrator) is provided. Thus, the correction amount Q for the control amount P based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) can be set in advance to a desired size via the correction amount setting panel 30. The feeling can be quantified in detail. Therefore, based on the preset correction amount Q, the user's thermal sensation received by the comfort operation panel 20 can be appropriately reflected in the operation control of the air conditioner 1. Further, since the correction amount Q for the control amount P based on the PMV value (predicted average thermal sensation report) can be set in advance to a desired size via the correction amount setting panel 30, the comfort operation panel 20 It is also possible to reduce the number of times of inputting the user's thermal sensation. Also by this, the complexity of operation of the comfort operation panel 20 can be avoided.

  In this embodiment, in addition to setting the correction amount Q for the control amount P, the correction amount setting panel 30 is configured so that the time Ta can be set in advance. Thus, the duration (time Ta) for temporarily continuing the operation control (correction operation control) of the air conditioner 1 reflecting the thermal sensation of the specific users A to D is set via the correction amount setting panel 30. Therefore, the air reflecting the thermal sensation of a specific user with respect to the operation control time of the air conditioner 1 based on the average thermal sensation of the majority of users. The ratio of the operation control time of the harmony machine 1 can be set appropriately. Therefore, the comfort of specific users A to D can be satisfied as long as the current air-conditioning environment 2 is not uncomfortable for most users (does not impair comfort).

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the control amount P when the button image 22 is pressed to input a hot feeling of “hot” is temporarily corrected for 10 minutes, and the button image 23 is pressed to “cold”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the control amount P in the case of inputting the thermal sensation is temporarily corrected for 15 minutes. The “predetermined time” of the present invention may be other than 10 minutes or 15 minutes. In addition, although an example in which the “predetermined time” of the present invention is made different between the “hot” case and the “cold” case is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the control amount P may be temporarily corrected by the same time Ta in the “hot” case and the “cold” case.

  In the above embodiment, the PMV correction amount Q when the button image 22 is pressed and a thermal feeling of “hot” is input is set to “+0.2”, and the button image 23 is pressed. Although an example is shown in which the PMV correction amount Q is set to “−0.3” when a thermal sensation of “cold” is input, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the correction amount Q is other than “+0.2” when the above-described hot feeling of “hot” is inputted, and “−0.3” when the cold feeling of “cold” is inputted. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, after the time Ta has elapsed, the control amount P temporarily corrected by the time Ta is gradually returned to the state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort operation panel 20. Although an example in which the air conditioner operation control unit 11 is configured to perform operation control of the conditioner 1 has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the present invention, regardless of the number of operations of the comfort operation panel 20 (the number of times the button image 22 or 23 is pressed), the control amount P temporarily corrected by the time Ta is set by the comfort operation panel 20 after the time Ta has elapsed. You may comprise so that it may return to the control amount P on the basis of the state before the user's thermal sensation is received directly and in a short time.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the comfort operation panel 20 was shown about the example comprised using the touchscreen type operation screen 21, this invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the “comfort” of the present invention is achieved by using a remote control device having a physical thermal button for inputting a thermal sensation such as “hot” or “cold” of the user (user). An “input unit” may be configured. In this case, the remote control device also includes a comfort input area for accepting a thermal sensation, and a correction operation control duration including the correction amount Q of the PMV value corresponding to the thermal sensation button and the correction amount Q (time). A setting area in which Ta) can be set in advance may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which comprised the air conditioner 1 using the vapor | steam compression refrigeration cycle apparatus was shown, this invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the air conditioner 1 may be an absorption refrigerator.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the comfort operation panel 20 is configured to receive a thermal feeling such as “hot” or “cold” by pressing the button image 22 or the button image 23 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a microphone is provided on the comfort operation panel 20, and the control device 100 side uses a method of recognizing speech content such as “hot”, “warm”, “cool” or “cold” of the user. Alternatively, it may be configured to accept the user's thermal sensation. Further, for example, a camera (imaging unit) is provided on the comfort operation panel 20 and configured to accept the user's thermal sensation in a distinguishable manner based on the result of image recognition of the user's gesture gesture (gesture). May be. In addition, a camera (imaging unit) is installed in the air-conditioning environment 2 as one of the sensors 3, and the user's thermal sensation based on the results of image recognition of actions and gestures related to the user's heat and cold. May be received in a distinguishable manner. Moreover, you may comprise the "comfort input part" of this invention so that a user's thermal sensation may be received by using a microphone, a camera, etc. in combination.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment showed about the example which applied this invention when performing the air conditioning by the air conditioner 1 with respect to the air-conditioning environment 2 in buildings, such as an office building and a commercial facility, this invention shows this. Not limited to. The present invention may be applied to an air-conditioning environment 2 created in a guest room in a temporary installation type space or a transportation device such as a moving bus or train.

  In the above embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the control processing related to the operation of the air conditioner 1 of the air conditioner operation control unit 11 has been described using a flow-driven flowchart in which processing is performed in order along the processing flow. The present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the processing of the air conditioner operation control unit 11 may be performed by event driven type (event driven type) processing that executes processing in units of events. In this case, it may be performed by a complete event drive type or a combination of event drive and flow drive.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air conditioner 2 Air conditioning environment 3 Sensors 10 PMV value calculation part 11 Air conditioner operation control part (air conditioner control part)
12 Correction amount calculation unit 14 Operation unit 20 Comfort operation panel (comfort input unit)
21 Operation screen 22, 23 Button image 30 Correction amount setting panel (setting section)
31 Setting screen 100 Control device (control device for air conditioner)

Claims (7)

A comfort input unit for accepting a user's thermal feeling with respect to the air-conditioning environment in which a predetermined comfort index is set;
An air conditioner control unit that controls the operation of the air conditioner in a state where the control amount based on the comfort index is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time according to the thermal sensation of the user received by the comfort input unit; A control device for an air conditioner. The operation control of the air conditioner is configured to continue for the predetermined time in a state where the control amount is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time,
The air conditioner control unit is based on a state before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort input unit from the control amount temporarily corrected for the predetermined time after the predetermined time has elapsed. The control device for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the control device is configured to perform operation control of the air conditioner by changing to the control amount.   The air conditioner control unit is a state in which operation control of the air conditioner based on the control amount temporarily corrected is continued, and the user's thermal sensation with respect to the air conditioning environment is the comfort input unit. If the control amount is received, the control amount is further corrected according to the received thermal sensation, and the operation control of the air conditioner is continued for the predetermined time based on the corrected control amount. The air conditioner control device according to claim 2, configured as described above.   The air conditioner control unit uses the control amount temporarily corrected for the predetermined time after the elapse of the predetermined time as a reference before the user's thermal sensation is received by the comfort input unit. The control apparatus of the air conditioner of Claim 2 or 3 comprised so that operation control of the said air conditioner may be performed, returning in steps toward the said control amount. The control amount is configured to be corrected based on a correction amount according to the thermal sensation of the user received by the comfort input unit,
The control apparatus of the air conditioner of any one of Claims 1-4 further provided with the setting part comprised so that the said correction amount could be preset by the said user. The operation control of the air conditioner is configured to continue for the predetermined time in a state where the control amount is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time,
The control device for an air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein the setting unit is configured to be able to set the predetermined time in advance in addition to setting the correction amount for the control amount. Receiving a user's thermal sensation for the air-conditioning environment in which a predetermined comfort index is set;
And a step of performing operation control of the air conditioner in a state where a control amount based on the comfort index is temporarily corrected for a predetermined time according to the received thermal sensation of the user.

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