JP2016087510A - Air cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air cleaner excellent in easiness-to-use for improving convenience, capable of confirming those information by a portable information terminal, even if a user fails to hear or forgets to make a note, by transmitting information on mending time and replacement time of a filter and unique information such as a model number of the replacing filter, to the portable information terminal possessed by the user.SOLUTION: An air cleaner comprises an intake port provided in a main body and sucking in air, replaceably provided purification means provided in the main body and purifying the air sucked in from the intake port, an electric blower provided on a downstream side of the purification means and generating suction force for sucking in the air, control means for controlling at least the electric blower and a blowout port for blowing off the sucked-in air to the main body outside, and component information of the purification means is stored in storage means provided in the main body, and the control means can transmit the component information of at least the purification means by radio transmission to the portable information terminal by information transmission means provided in the main body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to an air cleaner, and more particularly to an air cleaner that transmits information on replacement parts to the outside.

  The air cleaner sucks dust, dust, fungi, viruses, etc. floating in the indoor air together with the air, collects and filters them using a filter, and cleans the air again into the room. It is returning.

Since the filter collects dust, dust, fungi, viruses, etc., dust, dust, etc. accumulate and accumulate over a long period of time, causing clogging. Clean and replace the filter regularly. It is necessary to do.

Therefore, conventionally, an air purifier has been proposed that notifies the user of specific information such as the time for cleaning and replacement of the filter, the model number of the filter to be replaced, and the like (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-674 A (page 3, FIG. 10)

  The conventional air cleaner described in Patent Document 1 is based on the operation time of a blower fan that generates suction air for sucking dust, dust, fungi, viruses, etc. floating in the indoor air together with air. Calculate the degree of dirt on the filter, and when it is time to clean or replace the filter, inform the user of specific information such as the time to clean or replace the filter and the model number of the filter to be replaced. Like to do.

However, in the conventional air purifier, when the user is not near the air purifier during voice notification, the notification is missed and there is no function to reproduce the notification content. There was a problem that information about the time for maintenance and replacement was not communicated.

In addition, in the conventional air purifier, forgetting to take notes when notifying the specific information such as the model number of the filter to be replaced by voice, eventually, you have to refer to the instruction manual, There was a problem that it took time and effort.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and transmits specific information such as filter maintenance time and replacement time, and the model number of the filter to be replaced to a portable information terminal possessed by the user. And even if the user misses it or forgets to take a memo, the object is to provide a convenient and easy-to-use air purifier that can check the information on a portable information terminal. .

  An air purifier according to the present invention that solves the problem is provided in a main body, an intake port for sucking air, and a purifying means provided in the main body and replaceably provided to purify air sucked from the intake port, An electric blower that is provided downstream of the purification means in the body and generates suction force for sucking air; a control means for controlling at least the electric blower; and a blowout port that is provided in the main body and blows out the sucked air to the outside of the main body. The component information of the purifying means is stored in the storage means provided in the main body, and the control means wirelessly transmits at least the part information of the purifying means to the portable information terminal by the information transmitting means provided in the main body. It is possible to transmit with.

  According to the air cleaner of the present invention, the component information of the purifying means stored in the storage means is wirelessly transmitted to the portable information terminal by the information transmitting means provided in the main body. Purchasing means can be easily viewed from a portable information terminal such as a smartphone without referring to the instruction manual, and the purifying means can be purchased as is. Since it can be confirmed by bringing it to the store, convenience for the user is improved.

(A) The top view seen from the main body upper side of the air cleaner concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention, (b) The front view seen from the main body front side of the air cleaner concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention, (c) FIG. 3 is a right side view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention as viewed from the right side of the main body. It is the sectional side view seen from the main body right side in the cross section AA shown in FIG.1 (b). It is a schematic block diagram of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 7 of this invention. It is a graph of an example of the dust amount measurement data of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention.

Embodiment 1
(Constitution)
1A is a top view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention as viewed from the upper side of the main body, and FIG. 1B is a view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention as viewed from the front side of the main body. 1 (c) is a right side view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention as seen from the right side of the main body, and FIG. 2 is from the right side of the main body in section AA shown in FIG. 1 (b). FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

In the respective drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted. Hereinafter, the configuration of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C, reference numeral 100 denotes an air cleaner, which is composed of a main body front case 1 formed of a resin material and a main body rear case 2 similarly formed of a resin material. . A handle 9 for carrying the air purifier 100 when it is moved is provided on the upper surface 1a of the front case 1 of the main body. However, the handle 9 is not an essential component of the air purifier 100 and may not be provided.

  An operation unit 3 including a plurality of operation buttons (not shown) for performing input for operating the air purifier 100 is provided at a position that is easy to operate in front of the main body front case upper surface 1a. A portable information terminal proximity unit 7 is provided beside the operation unit 3.

  The portable information terminal proximity unit 7 represents a position where the portable information terminal 31 is brought close to the portable information terminal 31 when information is transmitted from the information transmission unit 12 described later to the portable information terminal 31 having a display unit such as a smartphone. The portable information terminal proximity unit 7 is not necessarily provided beside the operation unit 3 on the upper surface 1a of the main body front side case 1 as long as the position where the portable information terminal 31 is brought close can be clearly defined. desirable.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the information transmission means 12 will be described as an example of near-field wireless communication in which the portable information terminal 31 is brought close to and receives information wirelessly. In addition to near-field wireless communication, even if it is not as close as near-field wireless communication, near-field wireless communication that can transmit and receive information wirelessly at a certain distance, or even closer than near-field wireless communication There is a wireless LAN that can transmit and receive information wirelessly even when separated.

In the embodiment of the present invention, near-field wireless communication is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any method of these communication means can be adopted, and a plurality of communication means are adopted. Note that it is also possible.

  A front cover 4 that is attachable / detachable or openable / closable is provided on the front side of the air purifier 100. The front cover 4 is attached / detached / opened / removed when the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11, which are air purification means shown in FIG. The front cover 4 is provided with a suction port 5 for sucking air like a plurality of crosspieces.

  Below the right side surface of the air purifier 100, an odor sensor 8 that detects odor components contained in room air, a dust sensor 22 that detects dust contained in the room air, and a humidity sensor 23 that detects humidity of the room air are provided. It has been. The arrangement of these sensors is not limited to the lower part of the air purifier 100, but the odor and dust are heavier than normal air, and are easily detected near the floor. desirable.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and a deodorization filter (purification unit) 11 which are air purification units are provided in the front case 1 of the main body, and the front cover 4 is provided on the rear case 2 of the main body. An electric blower 13 including a fan 13b and a fan motor 13a for driving the fan 13b for sucking and discharging room air from the suction port 5 is provided.

  Further, below the main body rear case 2, from the control board for controlling the operation of the air cleaner 100 including the driving of the electric blower 13 based on a predetermined program according to the operation content input from the operation unit 3. A control unit 14 is provided.

Here, the air cleaning process will be described by the air flow W (hereinafter referred to as the air flow path W) shown in FIG. 2. The air cleaning is performed based on a predetermined program according to the operation content input from the operation unit 3. A control means 15 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the operation of the machine 100 starts driving the electric blower 13.

By driving the electric blower 13, room air is sucked from the suction port 5, dust and the like contained in the room air are collected and removed by the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11, and odor components are removed. Adsorbed and removed.

And the indoor air which passed the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 and was purified is discharged | emitted from the blower outlet 6 provided in the upper surface of the main body rear side case 2 via the fan 13b. Then, it is returned to the room, and the indoor air is cleaned by repeating this.

The blower outlet 6 is provided with a movable louver 6a capable of changing the air direction of the cleaned exhaust air, and the discharge of the exhaust air can be changed not only in a fixed direction. The movable louver 6 is preferably of a type that can be automatically moved by a motor (not shown) and can be moved manually.

  An air volume sensor 21 is provided downstream of the air flow of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11. When dust or the like in the indoor air is collected and removed by the dust collection filter 10 (purification means), the dust remains in the dust collection filter 10 (purification means), so that it becomes difficult for the air to pass through the filter. Therefore, the air volume of the air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 is reduced. The air volume sensor 21 detects the decreased air volume.

As described above, information transmission means 12 for transmitting information by near-field wireless communication is provided above the main body front case 1 and below the portable information terminal proximity unit 7.
Although not shown in the embodiment of the present invention, the air cleaner 100 may have a humidity function, and is configured as an air cleaner with a dehumidifying function that can perform dehumidification in conjunction with air cleaning. May be.

(Electrical configuration)
As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 14 includes a control unit 15, a storage unit 16, an energization time timing unit 17, and an energization time integration unit 18. Specifically, the control unit 14 is composed of electronic components mounted on a control board. The control means 15 includes a microcomputer (not shown), controls the operation of the air cleaner 100 including driving of the electric blower 13, and controls various sensors such as the air volume sensor 21, the odor sensor 8, the dust sensor 22, and the humidity sensor 23. The operation status is judged from the detected result.

  The storage means 16 has the function of storing and holding information obtained from the operation status later, in addition to holding information stored in advance. The information stored in the storage unit 16 is information that can be transmitted to the portable information terminal 31 by the control unit 15 via the information transmission unit 12.

In this case, one storage means 16 has two functions, ie, a function for holding information stored in advance and a function for storing and holding information obtained from the operation status later. May be prepared individually.

The information stored in advance will be described. As an example, in order to maintain the performance of the air purifier 100, parts information of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 which are parts that need to be replaced. For example, a part number, a service part code set exclusively for a service part, or a symbol such as an asterisk described in a service part package that can identify the service part is stored. ing. Then, as the accompanying information, information such as the price of the parts and the telephone number of the service center may be stored.

Further, as another example, preset numerical values, tables, and the like for determining the operation status in comparison with the detection results of the various sensors described above are stored.

Since the information can be transmitted to the portable information terminal 31 by the control means 15 via the information transmission means 12 as described above, it is easy for the user to refer to the instruction manual and to easily collect the dust collecting filter 10. Since the parts information of the (purification means) and the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 can be confirmed on the portable information terminal 31, the convenience for the user is improved.

  Next, the function of storing and holding information obtained from the operation status will be described later. For example, the results detected by various sensors such as the air volume sensor 21, the odor sensor 8, the dust sensor 22, and the humidity sensor 23 are used as information. The result of storing or comparing the result detected by the seed sensor with a preset numerical value or table stored in advance is stored as information.

Information stored later can also be transmitted to the portable information terminal 31 by the control means 15 via the information transmission means 12. As an example, the detection result by the dust sensor 22 is stored in the storage means 16, the detection result is transmitted to the portable information terminal 31, and the detection result data is used to be introduced into the portable information terminal 31 in advance. The application software makes it possible to display a graph of changes in elapsed time and dust amount as shown in FIG.

The elapsed time can be measured by the energization time counting means 17. In the embodiment of the present invention, the energization time measuring means 17 measures the energization time of the electric blower 13. However, since the electric blower 13 is basically driven during the operation of the air cleaner 100, The energization time of the blower 13 is equal to the elapsed time of the operation of the air cleaner 100. By transmitting such information and displaying the change in elapsed time and the amount of dust in a graph, the user can more easily imagine that the air has been cleaned.

An example shown in FIG. 11 is an example of the case where the air cleaner 100 is operated when cleaning is performed using a vacuum cleaner in a room, for example. When cleaning with a vacuum cleaner in the room, the dust on the floor is absorbed, but the exhaust from the vacuum cleaner may cause the floor dust to fly into the air. It is shown that the air is cleaned as time passes.

In this example, the amount of dust is expressed in five stages, where 0 is a state where there is almost no dust, in other words, the dust sensor 22 is a level at which dust cannot be detected, but cannot be a general living situation. In normal life, 1 is air-cleaned and the air is clean.

After using the vacuum cleaner, the dust starts to rise in the air, and the amount of dust in the air increases to the level of 4. After that, the air cleaner 100 cleans the air to a level of 1 in a relatively short time. Since it can be seen that it has been reduced, such information makes it easier for the user to imagine that the air is clean.

Similarly, if the odor sensor 8 detects the odor in the room and transmits information indicating that the odor level has decreased with time, the user can easily imagine that the air is clean.

In addition, if the air cleaner with a dehumidifying function having a dehumidifying function is provided with the humidity sensor 23, the user can detect the humidity of the room and transmit that the humidity level is lowered as time passes as information. It makes it easier to imagine that the room is dehumidified.

Then, as information obtained from the operation status, there is information when an abnormal state occurs during operation. For example, if the electric blower 13 is operating normally, the output of current or voltage is a substantially stable and constant value.

When the control means 15 monitors the current or voltage value and the current or voltage value deviates from a certain value, the control means 15 can determine that the electric blower 13 has become abnormal. Based on this determination, the fact that the electric blower 13 has become abnormal is stored as information, and by transmitting this information to the portable information terminal 31, the user can notice the abnormality of the electric blower 13, and a repair request is made. You will be able to do it accurately.

  The energization time timer 17 measures the energization time of the electric blower 13 as described above. The energization time of the electric blower 13 timed by the energization time counting means 17 is sent to the energization time accumulation means 18, and the energization time accumulation means 18 notifies the control means 15 that the energization time has been newly measured. The means 15 reads the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 with respect to the energization time integrating means 18, adds the time measured to the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16, and stores it in the storage means 16 as a new accumulated time. It is instructed to memorize and the new accumulated time is memorized.

In addition, the energization time for each time is stored together with the integration time. Each energization time is overwritten at the next energization, or stored several times and overwritten when it is over. The energization time for each time is necessary when graphing the change in the elapsed time and the amount of dust as described above.

As described above, the operation history information such as abnormality of parts such as the electric blower 13 and the accumulated time of the energization time is also stored in the storage unit 16, and the control unit 15 stores the operation history information in the portable information terminal 31 via the information transmission unit 12. Transmission is possible.

(Operation)
Next, operation | movement of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention with FIG. 4 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmitting unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S1). In this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 is stored in the storage means 16. Information is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31.

Information that can be transmitted in this situation includes component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and deodorization filter (purification unit) 11, detection information of various sensors, energization of the electric blower 13 This is operation history information such as time integration time and operation abnormality information.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S2). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the energization time counting means 17 starts measuring the drive time of the electric blower 13 (S3).

  Thereafter, when a certain air cleaning process is completed, the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped (S4). When the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped, the energization time counted by the energization time counting means 17 is sent to the energization time integrating means 18, and the energization time integrating means 18 informs the control means 15 that the energization time has been newly measured. When notified, the control means 15 reads the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 with respect to the energization time integrating means 18 and adds the time measured to the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 as a new accumulated time. The storage means 16 is instructed to store, and the new accumulated time is stored (S5).

  This stored new accumulated time is assumed to be Ts. The control means 15 compares the predetermined time T1 preset with Ts and stored in the storage means 16 (S6). T1 is a time determined from an actual machine test or the like until the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 need to be replaced, and is stored in the storage unit 16 in advance. .

  In S6, when T1 ≦ Ts, the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is longer than the time required to replace the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11. The control unit 15 determines from the information transmission unit 12 the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 and the information that the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 have been replaced. A state where transmission is possible.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 have come to be replaced, which improves usability.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S8). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a lapse of a certain time, but even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S1, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the information is continuously transmitted. However, the information transmitted in S7 and S8 may be transmitted collectively, and the display means (not shown) of the portable information terminal 31. The method of transmitting information can be selected according to the above.

  If T1 ≦ Ts is not satisfied in S6, the control unit 15 sets the transmission time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 from the information transmission unit 12 (S9). At this time, if the portable information terminal 31 is made ready to receive information as necessary and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 stores it in the storage means 16. The accumulated time information of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off.

As described above, the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes the part information (which may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter and the deodorization filter which are the purification means stored in the storage means, and various sensors. Operation history information, such as detection information, accumulated time of electric blower energization time and abnormal operation information, can be sent to the portable information terminal, so that the user can use the portable information terminal to refer to the parts information without referring to the instruction manual. For example, if the user goes to the store with a portable information terminal, the parts information can be viewed on the spot, thereby improving the convenience for the user.

In addition, the replacement time of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter, which is the purification means, is determined from the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower. Can be transmitted to the portable information terminal, so that the user can confirm that the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter have been replaced with this information, and the usability is improved.

Embodiment 2
(Operation)
In the air cleaner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, the dust collection filter and deodorizing filter, which are purification means, will soon be replaced in a few hours compared to the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This is different in terms of the operation of transmitting information as information. Since the configuration of the air cleaner is the same as that of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, description thereof is omitted here. Hereinafter, the operation of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmission unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S11). As in the first embodiment of the present invention, in this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, control is performed. The means 15 calls the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 transmits the information to the portable information terminal 31. Information that can be transmitted in this situation is the same as that of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and is omitted here.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S12). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the energization time counting means 17 starts measuring the drive time of the electric blower 13 (S13).

  Thereafter, when a certain air cleaning process is completed, the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped (S14). When the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped, the energization time counted by the energization time counting means 17 is sent to the energization time integrating means 18, and the energization time integrating means 18 informs the control means 15 that the energization time has been newly measured. When notified, the control means 15 reads the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 with respect to the energization time integrating means 18 and adds the time measured to the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 as a new accumulated time. The storage means 16 is instructed to store, and the new accumulated time is stored (S15).

  This stored new accumulated time is assumed to be Ts. The control means 15 compares the time T2 which is preset as Ts and is shorter than the fixed time T1 stored in the storage means 16 by Tx time (S16).

T1 is a time determined from an actual machine test or the like until the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 need to be replaced, and is stored in the storage unit 16 in advance. . For example, T2 is 1 hour shorter than T1 if Tx time is 1 hour, and 10 hours shorter than T1 if Tx time is 10 hours.

  In S16, if T2 ≦ Ts, the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 needs to be replaced within Tx time after the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorization filter (purification unit) 11 are replaced. The control means 15 determines from the information transmission means 12 that the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13, the dust collection filter 10 (purification means), and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 are within Tx time. It is assumed that information indicating that the exchange time has come can be transmitted.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 will be replaced within Tx time, so that the replacement time can be grasped in advance and the convenience is good.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S18). At this time, if the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 collects in the portable information terminal 31. The component information of the dust filter 10 (purifying means) and the deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 is transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a lapse of a certain time. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S11, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

In the embodiment of the present invention, information is continuously transmitted. However, the information transmitted in S17 and S18 may be transmitted together, and display means (not shown) of portable information terminal 31 The method of transmitting information can be selected according to the above.

  When T2 ≦ Ts is not satisfied in S16, the control unit 15 sets the state in which the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 can be transmitted from the information transmission unit 12 (S19). At this time, if the portable information terminal 31 is made ready to receive information as necessary and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 stores it in the storage means 16. The accumulated time information of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off.

As described above, the air cleaner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is in a state in which the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter, which are purification means, are soon to be replaced from the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower. And the parts information of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter (including the above-mentioned accompanying information) can be sent to the portable information terminal, so that the user can replace the dust collection filter and the deodorization filter in advance by this information. The convenience is improved.

Embodiment 3
(Operation)
The air cleaner according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is a combination of the air cleaners according to Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention. Since the structure of the air cleaner is the same as that of the air cleaner according to Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention, description thereof is omitted here. Hereinafter, the operation of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmission unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S31). As in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, in this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting unit 12. The control unit 15 calls the information stored in the storage unit 16, and the information transmission unit 12 transmits the information to the portable information terminal 31. Information that can be transmitted in this situation is the same as in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, and is omitted here.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S32). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the energization time counting means 17 starts measuring the drive time of the electric blower 13 (S33).

  Thereafter, when the constant air cleaning process is completed, the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped (S34). When the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped, the energization time counted by the energization time counting means 17 is sent to the energization time integrating means 18, and the energization time integrating means 18 informs the control means 15 that the energization time has been newly measured. When notified, the control means 15 reads the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 with respect to the energization time integrating means 18 and adds the time measured to the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 as a new accumulated time. The storage means 16 is instructed to store, and the new accumulated time is stored (S35).

  This stored new accumulated time is assumed to be Ts. The control means 15 compares the time T2 which is preset as Ts and is shorter than the fixed time T1 stored in the storage means 16 by Tx time (S36).

T1 is a time determined from an actual machine test or the like until the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 need to be replaced, and is stored in the storage unit 16 in advance. . For example, T2 is 1 hour shorter than T1 if Tx time is 1 hour, and 10 hours shorter than T1 if Tx time is 10 hours.

  If T2 ≦ Ts in S36, the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 needs to be replaced within Tx time after the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorization filter (purification unit) 11 are replaced. The control unit 15 determines from the information transmission unit 12 that the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 and the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorization filter (purification unit) 11 are within Tx time. It is assumed that information indicating that the exchange time has come can be transmitted.

  Next, in T38, when T1 ≦ Ts, the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is equal to or longer than the time when the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 need to be replaced. The control unit 15 determines from the information transmission unit 12 that the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13, the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit), and the deodorization filter (purification unit) 11 have come to be replaced. The information can be sent.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 have come to be replaced, which improves usability.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S40). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a lapse of a certain time, but even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S1, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

  If T2 ≦ Ts is not satisfied in S36, the control unit 15 sets the transmission time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 from the information transmission unit 12 (S41). At this time, if the portable information terminal 31 is made ready to receive information as necessary and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 stores it in the storage means 16. The accumulated time information of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off.

  If T1 ≦ Ts is not satisfied in S38, the control means 15 determines that the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 and the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 from the information transmission means 12. The process proceeds to S40 without setting the information at the replacement time to be transmittable. From the information transmission means 12, the parts information (including the above-mentioned accompanying information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 is obtained. Is good).

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state in which information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the electric power stored in the storage means 16. The accumulated time of the energization time of the blower 13 and information that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 will reach the replacement time within Tx time are transmitted to the portable information terminal 31.

If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and part information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted, and then the power of the air purifier 100 is turned off.

The power supply is automatically turned off after a lapse of a certain time. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S31, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

As described above, the air cleaner according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is in a state in which the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter, which are the purifying means, are soon to be replaced from the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower. And the parts information of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter (including the above-mentioned accompanying information) can be sent to the portable information terminal, so that the user can replace the dust collection filter and the deodorization filter in advance by this information. The convenience is improved.

In addition, from the accumulated time of energization time of the electric blower, the replacement time of the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter, which are the purification means, is determined, and the replacement time can be transmitted to the portable information terminal. With this information, it is possible to confirm that it is time to replace the dust collection filter and the deodorization filter, which improves usability.

Embodiment 4
(Operation)
The air cleaner according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is a collector that is a purifier by the amount of air passing through the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter that are purifiers, compared to the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It differs in the operation | movement which transmits as information that the dust filter and the deodorizing filter have reached the replacement time. Since the structure of the air cleaner is the same as that of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1-3 of this invention, description here is abbreviate | omitted. Hereinafter, the operation of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmitting unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S51). In this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 is stored in the storage means 16. Information is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Information that can be transmitted in this situation is the same as that of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and is omitted here.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S52). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the air volume sensor 21 starts measuring the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purifying means) and the deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 (S53).

  The air volume started measurement in S53 is stored as the measured air volume Pk instructed by the control means 15 to be stored in the storage means 16, and Pk and a predetermined air volume P1 preset and stored in the storage means 16 are stored. Are compared (S54).

P1 is the amount of air that has been reduced to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and deodorization filter (purification means) 11 need to be replaced, and each time the air purifier 100 repeats air cleaning, the dust collection filter Since 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 collect dust, the dust collecting filter 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 are clogged by the dust.

The amount of air that has been reduced from the degree of clogging to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purifying means) and deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 need to be replaced, in other words, the air volume that has been determined from actual test etc. Prestored in the storage means 16.

  In S54, if P1 ≧ Pk, the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 becomes the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification). Means) It is determined that the air volume is less than or equal to the amount that needs to be replaced, and the process proceeds to S55, where the control means 15 sends the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 from the information transmission means 12. It becomes a state that can transmit the information that became.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 have come to be replaced, which improves usability.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S56). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a lapse of a certain time, but even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S1, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

  If P1 ≧ Pk is not satisfied in S54, the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped and the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off when a certain air cleaning process is completed.

As described above, the air cleaner according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention determines the replacement timing of the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter, which are purification means, from the decrease in the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter. Since it is now possible to send the parts information of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter (which may include the above-mentioned accompanying information) to the portable information terminal, the user can use the information to collect the dust collection filter and It can be confirmed that it is time to replace the deodorizing filter, improving usability.

Embodiment 5
(Operation)
The air cleaner according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention is a collector that is a purifier by the amount of air that passes through the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter that are purifiers, compared to the air cleaner according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. It differs in the operation | movement which transmits as information that the exchange time of a dust filter and a deodorizing filter was near. Since the structure of an air cleaner is the same as that of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1-4 of this invention, description here is abbreviate | omitted. Hereinafter, the operation of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmitting unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S61). In this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 is stored in the storage means 16. Information is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Information that can be transmitted in this situation is the same as that of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and is omitted here.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S62). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the air volume sensor 21 starts measuring the air volume of the room air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purifying means) and the deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 (S63).

  The air volume started measurement in S63 is stored as the measured air volume Pk instructed by the control means 15 to be stored in the storage means 16, and Pk and a predetermined air volume P1 preset and stored in the storage means 16 are stored. A slightly stronger air volume P2 is compared (S64).

P1 is the amount of air that has been reduced to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and deodorization filter (purification means) 11 need to be replaced, and each time the air purifier 100 repeats air cleaning, the dust collection filter Since 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 collect dust, the dust collecting filter 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 are clogged by the dust.

The air volume that has been reduced from the degree of clogging to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and deodorization filter (purification means) 11 need to be replaced, in other words, the lower limit air volume is determined by actual machine tests, etc. Is weaker than at the beginning of use and is slightly stronger than the lower limit air volume P1, and both P1 and P2 are stored in the storage means 16 in advance.

  In S64, if P2 ≧ Pk, the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 will soon reach the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization. When it is determined that the air volume that requires replacement of the filter (purifying unit) 11 is reached, the process proceeds to S65, and the control unit 15 replaces the dust collecting filter 10 (purifying unit) and the deodorizing filter (purifying unit) 11 from the information transmitting unit 12. Is ready to send information that is near.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Thereby, the user can confirm that the replacement time will come soon before the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are close, so that the replacement time can be grasped in advance and the convenience is good.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S66). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a certain period of time. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S61, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

  If P2 ≧ Pk is not satisfied in S54, the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped and the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off when a certain air cleaning process is completed.

As described above, the air cleaner according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is in a state where the replacement time is almost reached due to the decrease in the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter and the deodorization filter, and the dust collection filter. And the parts information of the deodorizing filter (which may include the above-mentioned accompanying information) can be sent to the portable information terminal, so the user knows in advance that the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter are about to be replaced by this information This improves convenience.

Embodiment 6
(Operation)
The air cleaner according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention is a combination of the air cleaners according to Embodiments 4 and 5 of the present invention. Since the structure of the air cleaner is the same as that of the air cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 1-5 of this invention, description here is abbreviate | omitted. Hereinafter, the operation of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmitting unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S71). In this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 is stored in the storage means 16. Information is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Information that can be transmitted in this situation is the same as that of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and is omitted here.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S72). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the air volume sensor 21 starts measuring the air volume of the room air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purifying means) and the deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 (S73).

  The air volume that has been measured in S73 is stored as the measured air volume Pk instructed by the control means 15 to be stored in the storage means 16, and Pk and a predetermined air volume P1 preset and stored in the storage means 16 are stored. A slightly stronger air volume P2 is compared (S74).

P1 is the amount of air that has been reduced to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and deodorization filter (purification means) 11 need to be replaced, and each time the air purifier 100 repeats air cleaning, the dust collection filter Since 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 collect dust, the dust collecting filter 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 are clogged by the dust.

The air volume that has been reduced from the degree of clogging to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and deodorization filter (purification means) 11 need to be replaced, in other words, the lower limit air volume is determined by actual machine tests, etc. Is weaker than at the beginning of use and is slightly stronger than the lower limit air volume P1, and both P1 and P2 are stored in the storage means 16 in advance.

  In S74, if P2 ≧ Pk, the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 will soon reach the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization. When it is determined that the air volume that requires replacement of the filter (purification means) 11 is reached, the process proceeds to S75, and the control means 15 replaces the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 from the information transmission means 12. Is ready to send information that is near.

  Next, in S76, when P1 ≧ Pk, the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 is changed to the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter. (Purification means) It is determined that the amount of air required to be replaced has become less than or equal to S77, and the process proceeds to S77. The control means 15 replaces the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 from the information transmission means 12. It is in a state where information that has become time can be transmitted.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 have come to be replaced, which improves usability.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S78). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a certain period of time. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S71, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

  If P2 ≧ Pk is not satisfied in S74, the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped and the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off when a certain air cleaning process is completed.

  When P1 ≧ Pk is not satisfied in S76, the control unit 15 can transmit information from the information transmission unit 12 that the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 have reached the replacement time. The process proceeds to S78 without setting the state, and the information transmission unit 12 is set to a state in which the component information (which may include the above-described incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorization filter (purification unit) 11 can be transmitted.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 stores the data stored in the storage means 16. Information that the time for replacement of the dust filter 10 (purifying means) and the deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 is approaching is transmitted.

If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and part information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted, and then the power of the air purifier 100 is turned off.

The power supply is automatically turned off after a predetermined time has passed. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S71, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

As described above, in the air cleaner according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention, the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter, which are purification means, are a little later because of the decrease in the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collecting filter and the deodorizing filter. The user can send the dust collection filter and deodorizing filter parts information (which may include the above-mentioned accompanying information) to the portable information terminal in advance. It is possible to grasp that the filter and deodorizing filter are about to be replaced, and convenience is improved.

In addition, it is possible to judge the replacement time of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter, which are purification means, from the decrease in the air volume of the indoor air that passes through the dust collection filter and deodorization filter, and to transmit to the portable information terminal that the replacement time has come Therefore, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter have been replaced with this information, and the usability is improved.

Embodiment 7
(Operation)
The air cleaner according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention is a combination of the air cleaners according to Embodiments 1 and 4 of the present invention. Since the structure of the air cleaner is the same as that of the air cleaners according to Embodiments 1 to 6 of the present invention, description thereof is omitted here. Hereinafter, the operation of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.

  When a power switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is turned on, the information transmission unit 12 can be transmitted by the control unit 15 (S81). In this state, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 is stored in the storage means 16. Information is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Information that can be transmitted in this situation is the same as that of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and is omitted here.

  Next, when an operation switch (not shown) of the operation unit 3 is input, the control unit 15 starts driving the electric blower 13 (S82). When the electric blower 13 starts driving, the energization time measuring means 17 starts measuring the drive time of the electric blower 13 (S83), and the air volume sensor 21 is set to the dust collection filter 10 (purifying means) and the deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11. Measurement of the air volume of the room air passing through is started (S84).

  The air volume that has been measured in S84 is stored as the measured air volume Pk instructed by the control means 15 to be stored in the storage means 16, and Pk and a predetermined air volume P1 preset and stored in the storage means 16 are stored. Are compared (S85).

P1 is the amount of air that has been reduced to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and deodorization filter (purification means) 11 need to be replaced, and each time the air purifier 100 repeats air cleaning, the dust collection filter Since 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 collect dust, the dust collecting filter 10 (cleaning means) and the deodorizing filter (cleaning means) 11 are clogged by the dust.

The amount of air that has been reduced from the degree of clogging to such an extent that the dust collection filter 10 (purifying means) and deodorizing filter (purifying means) 11 need to be replaced, in other words, the air volume that has been determined from actual test etc. Prestored in the storage means 16.

  In S85, when P1 ≧ Pk, the air volume of the indoor air passing through the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 is changed to the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification). Means) It is determined that the air volume is less than or equal to the amount that needs to be replaced, and the process proceeds to S89. The control means 15 sends the information collection means 12 from the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 to the replacement time. It becomes a state that can transmit the information that became.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 have come to be replaced, which improves usability.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S90). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a certain period of time. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S81, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

  If P1 ≧ Pk is not satisfied in S85, the process proceeds to S86, and driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped when a certain air cleaning process is completed. When the driving of the electric blower 13 is stopped, the energization time counted by the energization time counting means 17 is sent to the energization time integrating means 18, and the energization time integrating means 18 informs the control means 15 that the energization time has been newly measured. When notified, the control means 15 reads the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 with respect to the energization time integrating means 18 and adds the time measured to the accumulated time stored in the storage means 16 as a new accumulated time. The storage means 16 is instructed to store, and the new accumulated time is stored (S87).

  This stored new accumulated time is assumed to be Ts. The control means 15 compares the predetermined time T1 preset with Ts and stored in the storage means 16 (S6). T1 is a time determined from an actual machine test or the like until the dust collection filter 10 (purification unit) and the deodorizing filter (purification unit) 11 need to be replaced, and is stored in the storage unit 16 in advance. .

  In S88, when T1 ≦ Ts, the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is longer than the time required to replace the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11. The control means 15 determines from the information transmission means 12 the accumulated time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 and information that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 have been replaced from the information transmission means 12. A state where transmission is possible.

At this time, when the portable information terminal 31 is in a state where information can be received and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmission means 12, the control means 15 stores the information stored in the storage means 16. The calling and information transmitting means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Accordingly, the user can confirm that the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 have come to be replaced, which improves usability.

Thereafter, the control means 15 is in a state in which the information transmission means 12 can transmit the component information (may include the above-mentioned incidental information) of the dust collection filter 10 (purification means) and the deodorization filter (purification means) 11 ( S90). If the portable information terminal 31 is kept close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7, the control means 15 continues to call the information stored in the storage means 16, and the information transmission means 12 sends the dust collection filter 10 to the portable information terminal 31. (Purification means) and parts information of the deodorizing filter (purification means) 11 are transmitted.

Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off. The power supply is automatically turned off after a certain period of time. However, even if information cannot be received by the portable information terminal 31 until the power supply is turned off, if the power is turned on again as described in S81, the control is performed. Since the information transmission means 12 can be transmitted by the means 15, information can be received by the portable information terminal 31 again, which is convenient for the user.

  If T1 ≦ Ts is not satisfied in S88, the control unit 15 sets the transmission time of the energization time of the electric blower 13 from the information transmission unit 12 (S91). At this time, if the portable information terminal 31 is made ready to receive information as necessary and is brought close to the portable information terminal proximity unit 7 so as to be close to the information transmitting means 12, the control means 15 stores it in the storage means 16. The accumulated time information of the energization time of the electric blower 13 is called, and the information transmission means 12 transmits information to the portable information terminal 31. Thereafter, the power of the air cleaner 100 is turned off.

As described above, the air cleaner according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is the same as the air cleaner according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in that the amount of air in the room air passing through the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter is reduced, and the electric blower. The replacement time of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter, which is a purification means, is determined from any of the accumulated energization time of the product, and it is determined that the replacement time has been reached, and parts information of the dust collection filter and deodorization filter (the above-mentioned accompanying information If the air volume of the room air passing through the dust collection filter and the deodorizing filter decreases before the integration time of the energization time of the electric blower reaches a certain time, The user can confirm that it is time to replace the dust collection filter and deodorizing filter with this information, and use the air purifier for a certain period of time while the air cleaning performance is degraded. Since it is possible to exchange the dust collecting filter and deodorizing filter without kicking, air cleaning performance is easy to maintain.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body front side case, 1a Main body front side case upper surface, 2 Main body rear side case, 3 Operation part, 4 Front side cover, 5 Air inlet, 6 Air outlet, 6a Movable louver, 7 Portable information terminal proximity part, 8 Odor sensor, 9 Handle DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Dust collection filter (purification means), 11 Deodorization filter (purification means), 12 Information transmission means, 13 Electric blower, 13a Fan motor, 13b Fan, 14 Control part, 15 Control means, 16 Storage means, 17 Current supply time count Means, 18 energization time integrating means, 21 air volume sensor, 22 dust sensor, 23 humidity sensor, 31 portable information terminal, 100 air purifier.

Claims (12)

An intake port provided in the main body and sucking air;
A purifying means provided in the main body and replaceably provided to purify air sucked from the air inlet;
An electric blower that is provided downstream of the purification means in the main body and generates a suction force for sucking air;
Control means for controlling at least the electric blower;
A blowout port provided in the main body and blowing out the sucked air out of the main body,
The component information of the purifying means is stored in a storage means provided in the main body, and the control means obtains at least the part information of the purifying means by the information transmitting means provided in the main body. An air cleaner characterized in that it can be transmitted wirelessly. Time measuring means for measuring the energization time of the electric blower;
Energization time integration means for integrating the energization time measured by the time measuring means,
The accumulated energization time accumulated by the energization time accumulation means is stored in the storage means, and when the accumulated energization time stored in the storage means becomes equal to or longer than a preset time T1, the control means transmits the information transmission. 2. The air purifier according to claim 1, wherein information indicating that the purifying means has reached an exchange time can be transmitted to the portable information terminal. Time measuring means for measuring the energization time of the electric blower;
Energization time integration means for integrating the energization time measured by the time measuring means,
The accumulated energization time accumulated by the energization time accumulation means is stored in the storage means, and the accumulated energization time stored in the storage means is equal to or longer than a time T2 shorter than a preset time T1 by Tx time. 2. The air according to claim 1, wherein the control means enables the information transmitting means to transmit to the portable information terminal information indicating that the purifying means will reach an exchange time within the Tx time. Cleaner. Time measuring means for measuring the energization time of the electric blower;
Energization time integration means for integrating the energization time measured by the time measuring means,
The accumulated energization time accumulated by the energization time accumulation means is stored in the storage means,
When the accumulated energization time stored in the storage means is equal to or longer than a time T2 shorter than a preset time T1, the control means reaches the replacement time within the Tx time. When the information transmitting unit wirelessly transmits the information to the portable information terminal and the accumulated energization time stored in the storage unit becomes equal to or longer than a preset time T1, the purifying unit replaces the replacement time. 2. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the information indicating that the error has occurred can be transmitted to the portable information terminal by the information transmitting unit. Provided downstream of the purification means is an air volume sensor for detecting the amount of air passing through the purification means,
When the air volume detected by the air volume sensor becomes equal to or lower than a preset lower limit air volume P1, the control means uses the information transmitting means to inform the portable information that the purifying means has been replaced. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein transmission to a terminal is possible. Provided downstream of the purification means is an air volume sensor for detecting the amount of air passing through the purification means,
When the air volume detected by the air volume sensor is equal to or less than the air volume P2 that is stronger than the preset lower limit air volume P1, the control means uses the information transmitting means to indicate that the time for replacement of the purifying means is near. 2. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein information can be transmitted to the portable information terminal. Provided downstream of the purification means is an air volume sensor for detecting the amount of air passing through the purification means,
The control means is the information transmission means,
When the air volume detected by the air volume sensor is equal to or less than the air volume P2 that is stronger than the preset lower limit air volume P1, information indicating that the time for replacement of the purification means is approaching is wirelessly transmitted to the portable information terminal. When the air volume detected and detected by the air volume sensor is equal to or less than a preset lower limit air volume P1, information indicating that the purifying means has been replaced can be transmitted to the portable information terminal. The air cleaner according to claim 1. Time measuring means for measuring the energization time of the electric blower;
Energization time integration means for integrating the energization time measured by the timing means;
An air volume sensor for detecting the air volume passing through the purification means downstream of the purification means,
The control means is the information transmission means,
The accumulated energization time accumulated by the energization time accumulation means is stored in the storage means, and when the accumulated energization time becomes equal to or longer than a preset time T1, or the air volume detected by the air volume sensor is preset. 2. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein when the air volume becomes lower than the lower limit P <b> 1, information indicating that the purifying means has reached an exchange time can be transmitted to the portable information terminal.   If the air volume detected by the air volume sensor is equal to or less than a preset lower limit air volume P1 before the accumulated energization time is equal to or greater than a preset time T1, the purifying means has reached a replacement period. The air purifier according to claim 8, wherein information to the effect can be transmitted to the portable information terminal.   10. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the component information of the purifying unit includes at least information of a number and / or a symbol that can identify the purifying unit. . The control means has a function of determining an abnormal operation,
In the storage means, it is possible to store driving history information including information on abnormal operation,
The said control means enables the said operation history information memorize | stored in the said memory | storage means to be transmitted to a portable information terminal wirelessly by the information transmission means provided in the said main body. The air cleaner according to any one of 10. Air quality detection means to detect the indoor air situation,
The air quality detection means is either an odor sensor that detects odor, a dust sensor that detects the amount of dust in the air, a humidity sensor that detects humidity in the air, a combination of these sensors, or all of these sensors. With sensors,
The air cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the control means is capable of transmitting a result detected by the air quality detection means to the portable information terminal.

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