JP2016185219A - Bathroom dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bathroom dryer which performs a proper drying operation by reducing unnecessary ventilation in the case where a user sets a drying operation, and which can achieve energy saving.SOLUTION: A bathroom dryer includes control means which controls output time of a heater during drying time of a drying operation, based on air temperature detected by a sensor or on a condition of clothing, after exhausting air sucked from a suction port to the outside of a bathroom. It has an input prohibition period in which change of input from an input part is prohibited after a user inputs a drying operation from the input part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Aspects of the present invention generally relate to a bathroom dryer that dries bathroom clothing or walls in the bathroom.

  For example, when the user sets the drying operation, the air in the bathroom is first ventilated to promote the air temperature in the bathroom to be equal to that outside the bathroom, and the temperature of the air in the bathroom is detected when a predetermined time has elapsed. However, there is a drying operation control method for a bathroom dryer in which the hot air drying time is determined according to the temperature of the air (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-210163 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, after the air in the bathroom is ventilated, the hot air drying time for using the heater is determined. Therefore, if the drying operation once set by the user is changed frequently, the air in the bathroom is once again changed. The hot air drying operation time is re-determined by ventilating the air, so that an appropriate drying operation cannot be performed, and there is a problem that it does not lead to power reduction.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and its purpose is to perform an appropriate drying operation by reducing unnecessary ventilation operations when the user inputs the drying operation, thereby leading to energy saving. It is to provide a bathroom dryer that can.

  In order to solve the above problems, a bathroom dryer according to the present invention is a bathroom dryer that dries clothes or a wall surface of a bathroom, and communicates a suction port for sucking air and a blower port for blowing out the air, An internal flow channel that guides air sucked from the suction port to the air outlet, a discharge flow channel that discharges air sucked from the suction port to the outside of the bathroom, and a flow generated in the air sucked from the suction port A fan, a sensor for detecting a temperature of the bathroom air or a state of clothing in the bathroom, a heater for heating the air flowing through the internal flow path, an input unit for a user to input a drying operation, and the suction port Control for controlling the output time of the heater during the drying time of the drying operation based on the temperature of the air detected by the sensor or the state of the clothing after the air sucked in from the bathroom is discharged to the outside Comprising a stage, and, after the user has entered the drying operation from the input unit, and having an input prohibition period for prohibiting the change of the input from the input unit.

  According to the bathroom dryer according to the present invention, when the user inputs a drying operation, an appropriate drying operation can be performed by reducing unnecessary ventilation operation, which can lead to energy saving.

  Moreover, in the bathroom dryer which concerns on this invention, it is preferable that the said input part is an operation mode selection button.

  In this preferable aspect, when the drying operation is unexpectedly changed and then the drying operation is restarted, it is possible to prevent the drying operation from being restarted from the beginning, and it is possible to provide an easy-to-use drying operation.

  In the bathroom dryer according to the present invention, the input prohibition period is preferably after the output time of the heater is determined between the drying times.

  In this preferable aspect, it is possible to prevent the determined output time of the heater from being easily changed, and to provide a drying operation with high energy saving performance. In addition, since it is possible to easily change the time point before the heater output time is determined when the heater is not energized, a bathroom dryer with good operability is provided within a range that does not impair energy saving. Can do.

  In the bathroom dryer according to the present invention, it is preferable that the output time of the heater is selected from control contents stored in advance based on the temperature of the air detected by the sensor or the state of the clothing.

  In this preferred embodiment, since the optimum heater output time is determined based on the temperature of the surrounding environment where the bathroom dryer is installed or the state of the clothing that is the object to be dried, the bathroom dryer has improved energy saving performance. Can be provided.

  Moreover, in the bathroom dryer which concerns on this invention, it is preferable that the temperature of the said air is a temperature detected based on the temperature of the air which flows in the said internal flow path inhaled from the said bathroom.

  In this preferable aspect, since the optimal heater output based on the temperature of the air flowing through the internal flow path sucked from the bathroom before being heated by the heater can be determined, energy saving can be further improved.

  In the bathroom dryer according to the present invention, it is preferable that the input device has an informing means for notifying that the operation is invalid when a user operates the input unit during the input prohibition period. .

  In this preferred embodiment, the user can easily recognize that the input operation is invalid, and it becomes easier to recognize that the drying operation is currently operating. Therefore, the drying operation with improved energy saving is less likely to be interrupted and stable. Thus, the operation can be continued.

In the bathroom dryer according to the present invention, it is preferable that an instruction from the input unit is given by an operation different from normal when the input from the input unit is accepted during the input prohibition period.

  In this preferred embodiment, when an input operation is received, an operation different from the normal operation is required, so that it is easier to recognize that the drying operation is currently operating, and the drying operation with improved energy saving is interrupted. It is difficult to continue operation stably.

  According to the present invention, when a user inputs a drying operation, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bathroom dryer that can perform an appropriate drying operation by reducing unnecessary ventilation operation and can lead to energy saving.

It is typical sectional drawing showing the bathroom in which the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention was installed. It is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the other bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a typical conceptual diagram explaining the clothing drying driving | operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a typical sectional view which illustrates the example of the bathroom clothes drying device of this embodiment. It is a typical sectional view showing the position of a damper at the time of heating operation of this example. It is typical sectional drawing showing the position of the damper at the time of the warm air drying operation of this specific example, and a cool air drying operation. It is a typical sectional view showing the position of a damper at the time of ventilation operation of this example. It is a typical sectional view which illustrates the example of the bathroom clothes drying device of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure showing the specific example of operation | movement of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a typical schematic diagram showing the example of operation of the bathroom clothes drying device concerning this embodiment. It is a table | surface which illustrates an example of the heater output time in the relationship between clothing drying set time and external temperature. It is a timing chart figure showing the specific example of operation | movement of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a timing chart figure showing the other specific example of operation of the bathroom clothes drying device concerning this embodiment. It is a timing chart figure showing the other specific example of operation | movement of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a timing chart figure showing the other specific example of operation | movement of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the controller of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a timing chart figure showing the specific example of operation | movement of the ventilation apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the specific example of operation | movement of the alerting | reporting means concerning this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the specific example of operation | movement of the alerting | reporting means concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which judges whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment is connected with the normal voltage. It is a specific flowchart which judges whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment is connected with the normal voltage. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the relationship between the rotation speed and instruction | indication voltage of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is another specific flowchart which judges whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment is connected with the normal voltage. It is another specific flowchart which judges whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment is connected with the normal voltage. It is another specific flowchart which judges whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment is connected with the normal voltage. It is another specific flowchart which judges whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment is connected with the normal voltage. It is another conceptual diagram which shows the relationship between the rotation speed of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment, and an instruction | indication voltage. It is a control block diagram of the fan motor of the bathroom clothes drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the operation | movement of the air volume fixed control of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the specific example which the control means of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment determines an input prohibition period. It is another flowchart showing the specific example which the control means of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment determines an input prohibition period.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each drawing, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.
FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a bathroom in which a bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed.
Moreover, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment.
Moreover, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the other bathroom clothing drying apparatus concerning this embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic conceptual diagram for explaining the clothes drying operation of the bathroom clothes drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
Note that the block diagrams shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 collectively show the airway system and the electrical system.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to this embodiment is installed on the ceiling 11 of the bathroom 10. The bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a “hot air drying operation” that outputs a heater and sends warm air into the bathroom 10 and ventilates a part of the air inside the bathroom 10, and the bathroom. “Ventilation operation” that ventilates the air inside the bathroom 10, “Heating operation” that heats the air inside the bathroom 10, and air is sent to the interior of the bathroom 10 without the output of the heater, and the air inside the bathroom 10 “Cool air drying operation” in which a part is ventilated can be executed.

  The bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a called “1 fan type” that ventilates only the bathroom 10, and a bathroom, a toilet, and the like adjacent to the bathroom 10 And a bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100b called “2 fan type” that performs ventilation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 a includes an internal flow path 125, a sensor 131, a fan 133, a damper 135, a heater 137, a discharge path 127, and control means. 110.

  The internal flow path 125 allows the suction port 121 that sucks in air to communicate with the blow-out port 123 that blows out air, and guides the air sucked from the suction port 121 to the blow-out port 123. The fan 133 is provided in the internal flow path 125. The fan 133 sucks air from the suction port 121 and generates a flow in the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121. The damper 135 is appropriately driven to change the rate at which the air sent from the fan 133 is sent to the internal flow path 125 toward the outlet 123 and the rate at which the air is sent to the discharge path 127. The discharge path 127 branches from the internal flow path 125 in the damper 135 and discharges at least a part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 to the outside of the bathroom 10. The sensor 131 can detect the temperature of the air flowing through the internal flow path 125. Alternatively, instead of the sensor 131, a sensor for detecting the state of the clothing 21 in the bathroom 10 may be provided separately. The control unit 110 can control the operations of the fan 133, the damper 135, and the heater 137.

  On the other hand, the “2 fan type” bathroom garment drying apparatus 100 b includes two fans, whereas the “1 fan type” bathroom garment drying apparatus 100 a includes one fan 133. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the “2 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 b includes a circulation fan 133 a and a ventilation fan 133 b. Circulation fan 133a is provided in internal flow path 125, and is used when performing “warm air drying operation”, “heating operation”, and “cool air drying operation”. The circulation fan 133 a sucks air from the suction port 121 and generates a flow in the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121. The ventilation fan 133 b is provided in the discharge path 127 on the downstream side of the damper 135. The ventilation fan 133 b sucks air from the opening of the damper 135 and generates a flow in the air of the discharge path 127 sucked from the opening of the damper 135. The other main configuration is the same as the main configuration of the “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a described above with reference to FIG.

  Here, when performing the “warm air drying operation”, the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 sucks air from, for example, a louver of a door (not shown) of the bathroom 10 as indicated by an arrow A1 illustrated in FIG. Air is sucked into the internal flow path 125 from the mouth 121. Then, as indicated by an arrow A <b> 2 illustrated in FIG. 1, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 uses a part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 as air heated by the heater 137 (hot air). 10 inside. In addition, as shown by an arrow A5 in FIG. 1, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 discharges another part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 to the outside of the bathroom 10. Ventilate the internal air.

  The heat of the warm air sent into the bathroom 10 is used to dry the clothing 21 as shown by arrows A3 and A4 shown in FIG. 1, or the bathroom clothing as shown by arrow A5 shown in FIG. It is discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10 by the ventilation operation of the drying device 100 or discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10 by heat transfer through the wall 13 of the bathroom 10.

Here, when the present inventor continuously outputs the heater 137 in the clothes drying operation, in the second half of the output time, the heat generated in the heater 137 (bathroom 10) compared to the first half of the output time. It was found that the heat of the warm air that was introduced into the interior of the bathroom was not used to dry the clothes 21 and was easily escaped to the outside of the bathroom 10 by heat transfer through the wall 13 of the bathroom 10. In other words, in the case of the clothes drying operation in which the output of the heater 137 is continued for a relatively long time, the present inventor has a temperature difference between the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 and the outside of the bathroom 10 in the latter half of the output time of the heater 137. Since the state where the temperature difference tends to increase and the temperature difference continues increases, the inventors have found that heat transmitted to the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 can easily escape to the outside of the bathroom 10. For example, if the inventor continues to output the heater 137 in the clothes drying operation as a result of the study, for example, the heat of the hot air introduced into the bathroom 10 (see arrow A2) in the latter half of the output time. It was found that 50% or more of the heat escaped to the outside of the bathroom 10 by heat transfer through the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 (see arrow A6).
In the specification of the present application, “clothing drying operation” refers to a series of operations in which the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment dries the clothing 21 in the bathroom 10, and includes “warm air drying operation” and “cool air”. Operation including at least one of “dry operation” shall be said.

  In contrast, as shown in FIG. 4, the control means 110 of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment sets the output time (warm air drying time) of the heater 137 to the first warm air drying time and the first warm air drying time. It is divided into two warm air drying times, and the air in the bathroom 10 is circulated without the output of the heater 137 between the first hot air drying time and the second hot air drying time (cool air drying time). Eco-drying operation can be performed.

  According to this, it is possible to reduce the heat escaping from the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 to the outside of the bathroom 10 in the latter half of the output time of the heater 137, and the flow of the cool air in the cool air drying operation in which the output of the heater 137 is not performed. By utilizing this, it is possible to reduce the overall output time of the heater 137 as compared with a clothes drying operation in which the output of the heater 137 is continuously performed without providing a cool air drying time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the drying efficiency while saving energy.

Next, a specific example of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a specific example of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus of this embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the position of the damper during the heating operation of this example.
FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the position of the damper during the hot air drying operation and the cool air drying operation of this example.
FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the position of the damper during the ventilation operation of this example.

  The bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a of this specific example is the so-called “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus described above with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 a of this specific example includes a housing 101, an internal flow path 125, a sensor 131, a fan 133, a damper 135, a heater 137, and a discharge. A route 127. The internal flow path 125, the sensor 131, the fan 133, the damper 135, the heater 137, and the discharge path 127 are provided inside the housing 101. As indicated by an arrow A <b> 11 illustrated in FIG. 5, the air sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the air outlet 123 by the internal flow path 125 and the fan 133. Other configurations and structures are as described above with reference to FIG.

  Here, when the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100a performs the “heating operation”, as shown in FIG. 6, the damper 135 blocks the discharge path 127. Therefore, as indicated by an arrow A <b> 12 illustrated in FIG. 6, all of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the internal flow path 125 toward the blowout port 123. And the air which goes to the blower outlet 123 is warmed by the heater 137, and is sent in the inside of the bathroom 10 as warm air. That is, when the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100a performs the “heating operation”, the air inside the bathroom 10 is not ventilated.

  When the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a performs “warm air drying operation” and “cool air drying operation”, the damper 135 opens a part of the discharge path 127 as shown in FIG. . Therefore, as indicated by an arrow A <b> 13 illustrated in FIG. 7, a part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the discharge path 127 and discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10. Further, as indicated by an arrow A <b> 14 illustrated in FIG. 7, another part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the internal flow path 125 toward the air outlet 123. That is, when the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a performs “warm air drying operation” and “cool air drying operation”, air is blown out from the air outlet 123 to the bathroom 10, and the air in the bathroom 10 is circulated and the inlet 121 is circulated. A part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the air is ventilated.

  In the case of “warm air drying operation”, the air toward the air outlet 123 is heated by the heater 137 and sent into the bathroom 10 as warm air. On the other hand, in the case of “cool air drying operation”, the control unit 110 stops the output of the heater, and the air toward the air outlet 123 is sent into the bathroom 10 as cool air without being heated by the heater 137.

  When the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100a performs “ventilation operation”, as shown in FIG. 8, the damper 135 fully opens the discharge path 127 and closes the internal flow path 125 toward the outlet 123. Yes. Therefore, as indicated by an arrow A <b> 15 illustrated in FIG. 8, all the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the discharge path 127 and discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10.

FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a specific example of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus of this embodiment.
The bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100b of this specific example is the so-called “2 fan type” bathroom clothes drying apparatus described above with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100b of this example includes a first casing 101a, a second casing 101b, an internal flow path 125, a sensor 131, and a circulation fan 133a. And a ventilation fan 133b, a damper 135, a heater 137, and a discharge path 127. The internal flow path 125, the sensor 131, the circulation fan 133a, and the heater 137 are provided inside the first casing 101a. The ventilation fan 133b and the discharge path 127 are provided inside the second casing 101b. The damper 135 is provided at a connection portion between the first casing 101a and the second casing 101b.

  The first casing 101a and the second casing 101b communicate with each other through a connection port (not shown). Therefore, for example, when the damper 135 is open like the damper 135b and the damper 135c illustrated in FIG. 9, at least a part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is discharged to the discharge path 127. Can flow to. Other configurations and structures are as described above with reference to FIG.

  Here, when the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100b performs the “heating operation”, the damper 135 closes the connection port and the discharge path 127 like the damper 135a illustrated in FIG. 9. Therefore, as indicated by an arrow A21 illustrated in FIG. 9, all of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the internal flow path 125 toward the blowout port 123. The other air flows are the same as the air flows in the “heating operation” of the “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a described above with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100b performs “warm air drying operation” and “cool air drying operation”, the damper 135 is connected to the connection port and the discharge path 127 as in the damper 135b illustrated in FIG. The part is open. Therefore, a part of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the discharge path 127 and discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10 through the exhaust connection port 129 provided in the second housing 101b. The The other air flows are the same as the air flows in the “hot air drying operation” and “cool air drying operation” of the “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a described above with reference to FIG.

  Further, when the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100b performs the “ventilation operation”, the damper 135 has the connection port and the discharge path 127 fully opened as in the damper 135c illustrated in FIG. Therefore, all of the air in the internal flow path 125 sucked from the suction port 121 is guided to the discharge path 127 and discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10 through the exhaust connection port 129.

  The second casing 101b is provided with an exhaust connection port 129 and an intake connection port 128. As described above, the air guided to the discharge path 127 is discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10 through the exhaust connection port 129. Air sucked from a bathroom or toilet adjacent to the bathroom 10 is guided to the inside of the housing 101b through the intake connection port 128, and is passed through the exhaust connection port 129 by the ventilation fan 133b and the discharge path 127. 10 is discharged to the outside.

Next, a specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a schematic schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a table illustrating an example of the heater output time in the relationship between the clothes drying set time and the outside air temperature.
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation when the clothing weight is 2 kilograms (kg), the outside air temperature is 15 degrees (° C.), and the clothing drying time (set time) is 8 hours.

  First, when executing the clothes drying operation, the user estimates the weight of the clothes 21 suspended in the bathroom 10 and sets the clothes drying time using a remote controller (not shown) (step S101). As shown in FIG. 12, for example, when the user estimates that the weight of the clothing 21 is “2 kg”, the user sets the clothing drying time to “8 hours”. For example, when the user estimates that the weight of the clothing 21 is “5 kg”, the clothing drying time is set to “10 hours”. For example, when the user estimates that the weight of the clothing 21 is “7 kg”, the clothing drying time is set to “12 hours”.

  In the specific example shown in FIG. 11, the user estimates that the weight of the clothing 21 is “2 kg”, and sets the clothing drying time to “8 hours (480 minutes)” based on the table shown in FIG. Yes.

  Subsequently, when the user sets the clothes drying time, the control unit 110 starts operation, and first executes a cool air drying operation (step S103). As described above with reference to FIG. 7, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 circulates the air in the bathroom 10 and ventilates a part of the air in the bathroom 10 when performing the “cool air drying operation”. Thus, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment exhausts the air inside the bathroom 10 at the beginning of the clothing drying operation.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11, when a predetermined time (in this specific example, 30 minutes) elapses (step S <b> 105: Yes), the control unit 110 causes the temperature (outside temperature) of the bathroom 10 at this time, that is, the internal flow. The temperature of the air flowing through the path 125 is detected by the sensor 131 (step S107). Here, the “predetermined time” means that the air inside the bathroom 10 is sufficiently replaced after the cool air drying operation is started, and the temperature of the bathroom 10 is, for example, the temperature (outside temperature) of a bathroom or a corridor. The time until it becomes equivalent shall be said. And the control means 110 determines the output time of the heater 137 based on the temperature detected by the sensor 131 (step S109).

  Subsequently, the control unit 110 divides the output time of the heater 137 into a first hot air drying time and a second hot air drying time. Furthermore, the control means 110 provides a cool air drying time between the first hot air drying time and the second hot air drying time.

  In the specific example shown in FIG. 11, since the outside air temperature is 15 ° C., the control unit 110 determines the heater output time as “90 minutes” based on the table shown in FIG. 12. Subsequently, the controller 110 divides the heater output time “90 minutes” into a first hot air drying time “60 minutes” and a second hot air drying time “30 minutes”. Furthermore, the control means 110 provides “360 minutes” of the cool air drying time between the first hot air drying time and the second hot air drying time. The cool air drying time (360 minutes) between the first hot air drying time and the second hot air drying time is from the clothing drying time (480 minutes) to the cool air drying time (30 minutes) at the start of operation. And the first hot air drying time (60 minutes) and the second hot air drying time (30 minutes) are subtracted.

  Subsequently, the control unit 110 executes a first hot air drying operation (step S111). Subsequently, when the first hot air drying time (60 minutes in this specific example) has elapsed (step S113: Yes), the control unit 110 ends the first hot air drying operation and executes the cool air drying operation ( Step S115). This makes it possible to reduce the heat escaping from the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 to the outside of the bathroom 10 in the latter half of the output time of the heater 137, and provides a cool air drying time using the flow of cool air in the cool air drying operation. Therefore, the output time of the heater 137 can be shortened as a whole as compared with the clothes drying operation in which the output of the heater 137 is continuously performed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the drying efficiency while saving energy.

  Subsequently, when the cool air drying time (360 minutes in this specific example) has elapsed (step S117: Yes), the control unit 110 ends the cool air drying operation and executes the second hot air drying operation (step S119). Subsequently, when the second hot air drying time (30 minutes in this specific example) has elapsed (step S121: Yes), the control unit 110 ends the second hot air drying operation and ends (stops) the clothing drying operation. (Step S123).

  According to this example, the first hot air drying time is longer than the second hot air drying time. Therefore, even when the user wants to cancel the clothes drying operation and change to another operation, the drying of most of the clothes has been completed. Therefore, the user can easily change to another driving. Thereby, it is possible to meet the needs of users who rush to dry clothes.

Further, the control means 110 of this specific example ends (completes) the clothes drying operation simultaneously with the end of the second hot air drying time. That is, the end of the second warm air drying time coincides with the time for completing the clothes drying operation. Thereby, clothing can be warmed by the second hot air drying operation, and the clothing can be finished in a plump state.

  Further, the control means 110 of this specific example detects the temperature of the air flowing through the internal flow path 125 by the sensor 131 after the air inside the bathroom 10 is discharged at the beginning of the clothes drying operation. If the temperature inside the bathroom 10 is detected by the sensor 131 when the air inside the bathroom 10 is not exhausted sufficiently, the control means 110 may erroneously detect the temperature as being significantly different from the outside air temperature. On the other hand, in this specific example, the control means 110 can suppress erroneous detection by performing temperature detection by the sensor 131 after exhausting the air inside the bathroom 10.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the sensor 131 is located on the fan 133 (circulation fan 133 a) side in the internal flow path 125 between the suction port 121 and the fan 133 (circulation fan 133 a). Is arranged. Therefore, the sensor 131 detects the temperature of the part where the temperature of the air sucked from the suction port 121 tends to become more uniform. Thereby, the sensor 131 can detect the temperature of air more correctly, and can determine the output time of a heater more accurately.

Next, a specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be further described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 13 is a timing chart illustrating a specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
The bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a of this specific example is the so-called “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus described above with reference to FIG.

  First, when the user sets the clothes drying time, the control unit 110 starts the operation of the fan 133, and changes the position of the damper 135 from the position of “heating operation” (see FIG. 6) to “cool air drying operation / warm air drying”. The position is changed to the “operation” position (see FIG. 7) (timing t1). At this time, since the control means 110 stops the output of the heater 137, the cool air drying operation is executed (timing t1 to t2). Thereby, the air inside the bathroom 10 is discharged at the beginning of the clothes drying operation.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, the control unit 110 outputs the heater 137 (timing t2). Thereby, the first warm air drying operation is executed (timing t2 to t3). Subsequently, when the first hot air drying time has elapsed, the control unit 110 stops the output of the heater 137 (timing t3). Thereby, the cool air drying operation is executed (timing t3 to t4). And the heat | fever which escapes from the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 in the second half of the output time of the heater 137 to the exterior of the bathroom 10 can be reduced using the flow of the cool wind of the cool air drying operation, and the drying of the clothes 21 can be continued.

  Subsequently, when the cool air drying time has elapsed, the control unit 110 outputs the heater 137 again (timing t4). Thereby, the second hot air drying operation is executed (timing t4 to t5). Subsequently, when the second hot air drying time has elapsed, the control unit 110 stops the output of the heater 137 and stops the operation of the fan 133. Further, the control unit 110 changes the position of the damper 135 from the “cool air drying operation / warm air drying operation” position to the “heating operation” position. Thereby, the clothes drying operation ends.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart illustrating another specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
The bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100b of this specific example is the so-called “2 fan type” bathroom clothes drying apparatus described above with reference to FIG.

  First, when the user sets the clothes drying time, the control unit 110 starts to operate the circulation fan 133a and the ventilation fan 133b (timing t11). At this time, since the control means 110 has stopped the output of the heater 137, the cool air drying operation is executed (timing t11 to t12). Thereby, the air inside the bathroom 10 is discharged at the beginning of the clothes drying operation.

Subsequently, the operation at timings t12 to t14 is the same as the operation at timings t2 to t4 of the specific example described above with reference to FIG.
Subsequently, when the second hot air drying time elapses, the control unit 110 stops the output of the heater 137 and stops the operation of the circulation fan 133a and the ventilation fan 133b (timing t15). Thereby, the clothes drying operation ends.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart illustrating still another specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
The bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100a of this specific example is the so-called “1 fan type” bathroom clothing drying apparatus described above with reference to FIG.

First, the operation at timings t21 to t23 is the same as the operation at timings t1 to t3 in the specific example described above with reference to FIG.
Subsequently, the control means 110 maintains the rotational speed of the fan 133 in the first hot air drying operation even in the cool air drying operation after the first hot air drying time has elapsed, The discharge amount (exhaust amount) of the air discharged to the outside is maintained (timing t23 to t24). As a result, while the heat is accumulated in the wall 13 of the bathroom 10, the amount of heat accumulated in the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 is discharged to the outside of the bathroom 10 by maintaining the exhaust amount to a smaller amount. Can be kept to a small amount.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, the control unit 110 increases the number of rotations of the fan 133, and the amount of air discharged from the discharge path 127 to the outside of the bathroom 10 is reduced to the amount of exhaust during the first hot air drying time. (Timing t24). In other words, the amount of air discharged in the cool air drying operation has a portion larger than the amount of air discharged in the first hot air drying operation. According to this, since the amount of heat transferred is less after the heat accumulated in the wall 13 of the bathroom 10 is reduced, the clothes are dried by increasing the number of revolutions of the fan 133 and increasing the amount of air discharged. Can be promoted.

  Subsequently, when the cool air drying time elapses, the control unit 110 outputs the heater 137 again, and makes the rotational speed of the fan 133 equal to the rotational speed of the fan 133 in the first hot air drying operation (timing t25). . Thereby, the second hot air drying operation is executed (timing t25 to t26). Subsequently, the operation at the timing t26 is the same as the operation at the timing t5 in the specific example described above with reference to FIG.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart illustrating still another specific example of the operation of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus according to the present embodiment.
The bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100b of this specific example is the so-called “2 fan type” bathroom clothes drying apparatus described above with reference to FIG.

First, the operation at timings t31 to t33 is the same as the operation at timings t11 to t13 in the specific example described above with reference to FIG.
Subsequently, the control means 110 maintains the rotational speed of the ventilation fan 133b in the first hot air drying operation even in the cool air drying operation after the first hot air drying time has elapsed, and the bathroom 110 is connected to the bathroom from the discharge path 127. 10 is maintained (timing t33 to t34). As a result, the same effect as described above with reference to FIG. 15 is obtained.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, the control unit 110 increases the rotational speed of the ventilation fan 133b, and reduces the amount of air discharged from the discharge path 127 to the outside of the bathroom 10 during the first hot air drying time. The exhaust amount is increased (timing t34). In other words, the amount of air discharged in the cool air drying operation has a portion larger than the amount of air discharged in the first hot air drying operation. According to this, the same effect as described above with reference to FIG. 15 can be obtained.

  Subsequently, when the cool air drying time elapses, the control unit 110 outputs the heater 137 again, and makes the rotational speed of the ventilation fan 133b equal to the rotational speed of the ventilation fan 133b in the first hot air drying operation. (Timing t35). Thereby, the second hot air drying operation is executed (timing t35 to t36). Subsequently, the operation at the timing t36 is the same as the operation at the timing t15 of the specific example described above with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the controller 200 of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a heating button 210 that operates “heating operation”, a drying button 220 that operates “warm air drying operation”, and “ventilation”. A ventilation button 230 for operating “operation”, a cool air button 240 for operating only “cool air drying operation”, a 24-hour ventilation button 250 for operating “24 hour ventilation operation”, and a stop button 260 for stopping the power supply of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100. Is provided. In addition, the controller 200 is provided with a display unit 270 that displays an operation state in each operation, a reservation button 280 for reserving a start time and an operation time in each operation, a + button 290, and a − button 300. Yes.

  For example, when the user wants to reserve “heating operation”, the user first presses the reservation button 280 once to display the start time of “heating operation” on the display unit 270. Next, after pressing the + button 290 or the − button 300 to determine the start time of “heating operation”, the heating button 210 that is “heating operation” to be reserved is pressed to set “heating operation”. Thereafter, since the operation time is displayed on the display unit 270, the operation time of “heating operation” is determined by pressing the + button 290 or the − button 300, and then the reservation operation of “heating operation” is confirmed by pressing the reservation button 280. . In addition, in “ventilation operation”, “cool air drying operation”, and “drying operation” other than “heating operation”, the reserved operation of the operation can be set by the same method.

  In the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, a rotation speed control unit that controls the rotation speed of the fan 133 to be the set rotation speed and a rotation speed that detects the rotation speed of the fan 133 when the fan 133 is driven. The control means 110 having a detection means, and when the rotational speed of the fan 133 detected by the rotational speed detection means is within a predetermined range with respect to the reference value, the user is informed that the rotational speed of the fan 133 is stable. It includes the AM lamp 310 and the PM lamp 320 of the display unit 270 that lights up and notifies. In the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, the AM lamp 310 and the PM lamp 320 of the display unit 270 are described as notification means. Instead of them, for example, audio means provided in the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 or the like is used. The user may be notified.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, in the “ventilation operation”, when the user presses the ventilation button 230 for a predetermined time, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 sets the fan 133 set in the display unit 270 of the controller 200. The ventilation air volume (for example, the set value of the ventilation air volume set by the user) corresponding to the rotational speed is lit up and displayed. Further, when the rotational speed of the fan 133 is within the first range (N6 ≦ N ≦ N3), the AM lamp 310 and the PM lamp 320 of the display unit 270 are lit, and the control state of the rotational speed of the fan 133 is stable. In order to notify that there is, the user can easily and accurately measure the ventilation air volume when checking the ventilation air volume. In the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, the long press of the ventilation button 230 is described as the “back operation instruction” for a predetermined time, but it includes operations other than the normal operation for the controller.

  When the rotational speed of the fan 133 is within the second range (N5 ≦ N <N6, N3 <N ≦ N2), either the AM lamp 310 or the PM lamp 320 of the display unit 270 is turned on to determine the rotational speed of the fan 133. Informs that it is close to a stable state. When the rotation speed of the fan 133 is within the third range (N <N5, N2 <N), either the AM lamp 310 or the PM lamp 320 of the display unit 270 blinks and the rotation speed of the fan 133 is stable. Notify you that you are far from. Therefore, the user can easily know which state the control state of the rotational speed of the fan 133 is when checking the ventilation air volume.

  In the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, when the rotational speed of the fan 133 detected by the rotational speed detection means is within a predetermined range with respect to the reference value, or the rotation of the fan 133 detected by the rotational speed detection means. Since the AM lamp 310 and the PM lamp 320 of the display unit 270 are provided to notify the user that the rotational speed of the fan 133 is stable when the amount of change per unit time is within a predetermined range, ventilation is performed. When the user checks whether the ventilation airflow at the installation site of the apparatus satisfies a predetermined ventilation airflow, the ventilation airflow can be measured easily and accurately.

  In the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, when the user measures the ventilation air volume, the AM lamp 310 and PM of the display unit 270 that informs the user that the rotational speed of the fan 133 is in a stable state. Since the lamp 320 is provided together with the ventilation button 230 of the controller 200, the user can easily grasp that the rotation speed of the fan 133 is in a stable state. Further, since the user can determine the timing of measuring the ventilation air volume while visually checking the display unit 270 of the controller 200, the user can more easily measure the ventilation air volume.

  Further, in the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, the display that the rotational speed of the fan 133 is in a stable state is displayed when the user measures the ventilation air volume, and is not displayed during normal use. It is possible to avoid unnecessary confusion of the user at the time of use, and user convenience is improved. In addition, even if the user forgets to cancel the indication that the rotational speed of the fan 133 is in a stable state, the normal operation state is restored after a predetermined time has elapsed, thus improving the workability of the user. Can be made.

  The control means 110 includes a CPU that performs arithmetic processing and a memory that stores information. The controller 200 transmits an operation signal to the control means 110 by the operation of the user. Based on the received operation signal, the control means 110 drives the fan motor to rotationally drive the fan 133, drives the damper motor to change the stop position of the damper 135, or drives the heater 137. be able to. The CPU can appropriately refer to information stored in the memory, perform processing based on the information, and store new information in the memory.

  In the case of the present embodiment, power supplied to the fan motor, damper motor, and heater 137 is supplied from the power supply circuit via the control means 110. The power circuit is directly connected to a commercial power source provided in a house where the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 is installed, and power is supplied from the commercial power source. The bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to this embodiment automatically determines by the control means 110 as an initial check whether it is connected to a commercial power supply (for example, 100 V) having a voltage different from the corresponding power supply voltage (for example, 200 V). It has a function to do. The determination flow will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S01, when the commercial power source and the power circuit are connected and the main power switch (not shown) of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 is turned on, it is determined that the commercial power source is supplying power. However, it is also preferable that when the commercial power supply and the power supply circuit are connected and the electric power supplied from the commercial power supply is transferred to the control means 110, it is determined that the electric power is supplied from the commercial power supply. It is. According to such a determination method, even if the installer forgets to turn on the main power switch (not shown), the initial check can be executed.

  If it is detected in step S01 that power is being supplied from a commercial power source, the control means 110 performs an initial check (step S02). First, the execution of the initial check is notified. Specifically, information such as “Initial check is in progress” is displayed on the controller 200 shown in FIG. 17, and a sound such as “Initial check is being executed” is emitted from the speaker.

  If it is determined in step S03 that the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 is connected to a commercial power supply having a corresponding power supply voltage, the control unit 110 completes the initial check (step S04), and the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 The normal operation is performed (step S05). On the other hand, if control means 110 determines that it is connected to a commercial power supply having a voltage different from the corresponding power supply voltage, it performs an error voltage application error notification operation (step S06).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for determining whether the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 is connected to a normal voltage based on the detection result of the rotational speed instruction of the fan motor in the power supply voltage determination in step S03 of FIG. The control means 110 controls the rotation speed of the fan motor to rotate at the first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) by applying a predetermined instruction voltage (for example, 4 V) to the motor drive IC of the fan motor (step S100). S101). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor in step S101, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S102).

  The controller 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and, after 20 seconds have elapsed, measures the rotational speed of the fan motor (step S103). When the rotation speed of the fan motor continues for 2 seconds or more corresponding to the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the first threshold value 900 ppm or more), it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage ( Step S104). On the other hand, when the rotation speed of the fan motor does not continue above the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the first threshold value 900 ppm or more) for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the second voltage. (Step S105).

  FIG. 23A shows that the first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) is larger than the maximum rotation speed of the fan motor when the power supply voltage is the second voltage. If the first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) is larger than the maximum rotation speed (for example, 800 ppm which is the upper limit value of variation) corresponding to the second power source, the control unit 110 can easily determine whether the voltage is the second voltage. .

  FIG. 23B shows that the first rotational speed (for example, 1000 ppm) is smaller than the minimum rotational speed (at the time of high instruction voltage) of the fan motor when the power supply voltage is the first voltage. If the first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) is smaller than the minimum rotation speed (for example, 1100 ppm which is the lower limit value of variation) corresponding to the first power supply, it becomes easy for the control unit 110 to determine that it is not the first voltage. .

  FIG. 24 determines whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 is connected to the normal voltage in the power supply voltage determination in step S03 of FIG. 21 based on the fan motor rotation speed instruction and the detection result of the fan motor instruction voltage. It is a flowchart to do. The control means 110 controls the rotation speed of the fan motor to rotate at a first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) (step S201). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S202).

  The control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and measures the instruction voltage after 20 seconds have elapsed (step S203). When the indicated voltage continues below the first threshold value 4V corresponding to the first voltage for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage (step S204). On the other hand, when the indicated voltage continues at the first threshold value 4V or higher corresponding to the second voltage for 2 seconds or longer and the indicated voltage reaches the second threshold value 4.5V (step S205), the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply Is the second voltage (step S206). FIG. 28A shows a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between the rotational speed and the instruction voltage.

  When the instruction voltage continues for the second threshold value of 4V or more corresponding to the second voltage for 2 seconds or more and the instruction voltage is the second threshold value of 4.5V or less (step S205), the control means 110 further includes the fan By applying a predetermined instruction voltage (for example, 6V) to the motor driving IC of the motor, the fan motor is controlled to rotate at a second rotational speed or higher (for example, 1500 ppm or higher) (step S207). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S208).

  The control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and, after 20 seconds have elapsed, measures the rotational speed of the fan motor (step S209). When the rotation speed of the fan motor continues for 2 seconds or more (for example, the third threshold value 1200 ppm or more) corresponding to the first voltage, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage ( Step S210). On the other hand, when the rotation speed of the fan motor does not continue above the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the third threshold value 1200 ppm or more) for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the second voltage. (Step S211).

  FIG. 25 determines whether the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 is connected to the normal voltage in the power supply voltage determination in step S03 of FIG. 21 based on the fan motor rotation speed instruction and the detection result of the fan motor instruction voltage. It is a flowchart to do. The control means 110 controls the rotation speed of the fan motor to rotate at a first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) (step S301). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S302).

  The control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and measures the instruction voltage after 20 seconds have elapsed (step S303). When the indicated voltage continues below the first threshold value 4V corresponding to the first voltage for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage (step S304). On the other hand, when the indicated voltage continues at the first threshold value 4V or higher corresponding to the second voltage for 2 seconds or longer and the indicated voltage reaches the second threshold value 4.5V (step S305), the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply Is the second voltage (step S306).

  When the command voltage continues for the second threshold value of 4 V or more corresponding to the second voltage for 2 seconds or more and the command voltage is the second threshold value of 4.5 V or less (step S305), the control means 110 further includes a fan By applying a predetermined instruction voltage (for example, 6V) to the motor drive IC of the motor, the fan motor is controlled to rotate at a second rotational speed or higher (for example, 1500 ppm or higher) (step S307). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S308).

  The controller 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and measures the instruction voltage after 20 seconds have elapsed (step S309). When the indicated voltage continues below the third threshold value 5V corresponding to the first voltage for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage (step S310). On the other hand, when the indicated voltage continues for 3 seconds or more at the third threshold value of 5 V or more corresponding to the second voltage, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the second voltage (step S311).

  FIG. 26 determines whether the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 is connected to the normal voltage in the power supply voltage determination in step S03 of FIG. 21 based on the fan motor rotation speed instruction and the detection result of the fan motor instruction voltage. It is a flowchart to do. The control unit 110 controls the rotation speed of the fan motor to rotate at a first rotation speed (for example, 1000 ppm) (step S401). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S402).

  The controller 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and measures the instruction voltage after 20 seconds have elapsed (step S403). When the indicated voltage continues below the first threshold value 4V corresponding to the first voltage for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage (step S404). On the other hand, when the indicated voltage continues for the second threshold of 4 V or more corresponding to the second voltage for 2 seconds or more and the indicated voltage reaches the second threshold of 4.5 V (step S405), the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply Is the second voltage (step S406).

  When the instruction voltage continues for the second threshold value of 4 V or more corresponding to the second voltage for 2 seconds or more and the instruction voltage is the second threshold value of 4.5 V or less (step S405), the control means 110 further includes the fan A third threshold value (for example, 6V) higher than the second threshold value (for example, 4.5V) is applied to the motor driving IC of the motor to rotate the fan motor (S407). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S408). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S408).

  The controller 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and, after 20 seconds have elapsed, measures the rotational speed of the fan motor (step S409). When the rotation speed of the fan motor continues for 2 seconds or more (for example, the third threshold value 1200 ppm or more) corresponding to the first voltage, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage ( Step S410). On the other hand, when the rotation speed of the fan motor does not continue for more than 2 seconds (for example, the first threshold of 1200 ppm or more) corresponding to the first voltage, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the second voltage. (Step S411).

  FIG. 27 determines whether the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 is connected to the normal voltage in the power supply voltage determination in step S03 of FIG. 21 based on the fan motor rotation speed instruction and the detection result of the fan motor instruction voltage. It is a flowchart to do. The control means 110 applies a first threshold value (for example, 4V) to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and rotates the fan motor (S601). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S502).

  The control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and, after 20 seconds have elapsed, measures the rotational speed of the fan motor (step S503). When the rotation speed of the fan motor continues for 2 seconds or more corresponding to the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the first threshold value 900 ppm or more), it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage ( Step S504). On the other hand, the rotation speed of the fan motor does not continue over the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the first threshold value 900 ppm or more) for 2 seconds or more, and the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage or more (for example, the second threshold value 800 ppm). When the above is not reached (step S505), it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the second voltage (step S506). FIG. 28B shows a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between the rotation speed and the instruction voltage.

  Although the rotation speed of the fan motor does not continue for 2 seconds or more corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the first threshold value 900 ppm or more), the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage or more (for example, the second threshold value 800 ppm or more). (Step S505), the control unit 110 further applies a second threshold (for example, 6V) higher than the first threshold (for example, 4V) to the motor drive IC of the fan motor to rotate the fan motor (S407). ). When the control means 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has passed 20 seconds (step S508).

  The controller 110 applies the instruction voltage to the motor drive IC of the fan motor and, after 20 seconds have elapsed, measures the rotational speed of the fan motor (step S509). When the rotation speed of the fan motor continues for 2 seconds or more (for example, the third threshold value 1200 ppm or more) corresponding to the first voltage, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the first voltage ( Step S510). On the other hand, when the rotation speed of the fan motor does not continue above the rotation speed corresponding to the first voltage (for example, the third threshold value 1200 ppm or more) for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the voltage supplied from the commercial power supply is the second voltage. (Step S511).

  Further, when it is determined whether the bathroom clothing drying apparatus is connected to the normal voltage, the power supply of FIG. 27 can be changed even if it is changed to S307 to S311 of FIG. 24 or S407 to S411 of FIG. The same effect as the voltage judgment can be obtained.

  With the revision of the Building Standards Act of 2003, it is obliged to install mechanical ventilation equipment that can ventilate rooms more than 0.5 times / h as a countermeasure against sick house. Therefore, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 ensures that the air in the room is exhausted to the outside by making the air volume for exhausting the air in the room constant. In order to control the air volume for exhausting the room air to the outside, it is necessary to detect the exhaust pressure loss of the exhaust duct connected to the exhaust path 127. If the exhaust pressure loss is known, the control means 110 detects the exhaust pressure loss. What is necessary is just to set the rotation speed of a fan motor so that it may become predetermined | prescribed air volume by pressure loss.

  FIG. 29 shows a control block diagram of the fan motor. The fan motor is a DC brushless high-pressure fan motor, and the control means 110 applies DC281V obtained by rectifying and smoothing commercial power supply AC200V to the fan motor. The motor drive IC of the fan motor energizes the fan motor with a duty corresponding to the magnitude of the CPU command voltage. Further, a rotation speed pulse signal corresponding to the rotation speed of the fan motor is output to the CPU from the Hall IC provided on the rotation shaft of the fan motor. In the constant air volume control in which the air volume for exhausting the room air to the outside is constant, the rotational speed (N) of the fan motor can be detected by a rotational speed pulse signal from the fan motor. On the other hand, for the fan motor work (W), the fan motor work (W) is estimated from “fan motor power (W)”. If the rotation speed (N) and the fan motor work (W) are known, the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 determines the exhaust pressure loss from the relationship between the torque (T) and the rotation speed (N) with respect to the fan motor work (W). It is possible to cope with changes in pressure loss due to external disturbances such as the external wind pressure of the exhaust duct and clogged dust.

  FIG. 30 shows a flowchart of the operation of constant air volume control of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100. When the ventilation operation is started during normal operation (step S602), the control unit 110 first drives the fan motor so that the rotation speed of the fan motor is constant at the target rotation speed N0 with n = 0 (steps S603 and S604). . The controller 110 continues to drive the fan motor at the target rotational speed N0 continuously for a predetermined time in order to stabilize the rotational speed when the fan motor is started (step S605). Thereafter, after a predetermined time has passed, the control unit 110 calculates “fan motor power (W)” from the detected applied voltage and energization current of the fan motor, and averages them to calculate the average power (W) of the fan motor. Is obtained (step S606). Next, Wn + 1 and Wn-1 are extracted from the control table stored in advance in the memory and compared with the average power (W) of the fan motor (step S607). If W <Wn−1, the value of n is incremented by 1 (step S608), and if W> Wn + 1, the value of n is decremented by 1 (step S609), and the change of the new rotational speed is repeated from the control table. If neither W <Wn + 1 nor W> Wn−1, the value of n is kept as it is and the operation at the rotational speed Nn is continued. If it will be in this state, it will drive | operate by predetermined air volume fixed control.

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are flowcharts showing a specific example in which the control unit of the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment determines the input prohibition period. In FIG. 31, the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 first starts an eco-drying operation (S700), and determines whether or not the user has pressed the stop button (stop button) 260 (S710). When the user presses the stop button 260, the eco-drying operation is stopped (S750). Without the user pressing the stop button 260, the input unit (for example, the heating button 210 as the operation mode setting means, the drying button 220, the ventilation button 230, the cool air button 240, the 24-hour ventilation button 250, the operation time setting means). When the reservation button 280, + button 290,-button 300, etc.) are pressed (S720), it is determined whether or not the drying sequence has been confirmed (S730). Here, if the drying sequence has been confirmed, the input unit acceptance rejection display is performed (S740), and if the drying sequence has not been confirmed, the operation shifts according to the input unit (S760).

  In FIG. 32, the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 first starts an eco-drying operation (S800), and determines whether or not the user has pressed the stop button (stop button) 260 (S810). Without the user pressing the stop button 260, the input unit (for example, the heating button 210 that is the operation mode setting means, the drying button 220, the ventilation button 230, the cool air button 240, the 24-hour ventilation button 250, and the reservation that is the time setting means) When the button 280, + button 290, -button 300, etc.) are pressed (S820), it is determined whether or not the drying sequence has been confirmed (S830). Here, if the drying sequence has been confirmed, if the input unit pressing time does not continue for 3 seconds, a rejection display (S850) is displayed. If the drying sequence has not been determined, or the input unit pressing time continues for 3 seconds. If so, the process proceeds to an operation corresponding to the input unit (S880). If the drying sequence is not finalized when the user presses the stop button (S860), the eco-drying operation is stopped (S890). When the drying sequence is fixed, the eco-drying operation stops when the stop button pressing time continues for 3 seconds (S890), and when the stop button pressing time does not continue for 3 seconds, the operation is continued.

  A bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention is a bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) for drying clothes or a wall surface of a bathroom, and includes a suction port 121 for sucking air and an outlet for blowing air. 123, the internal flow path 125 for guiding the air sucked from the suction port 121 to the blowout port 123, the discharge flow path 127 for discharging the air sucked from the suction port 121 to the outside of the bathroom, and the suction port 121 A fan 133 for generating a flow in the sucked air; a sensor 131 for detecting the temperature of the air in the bathroom 10 or the state of clothing in the bathroom 10; and a heater 137 for heating the air flowing through the internal flow path 125. Yes.

  The bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention includes an operation mode setting means for the user to input a drying operation or a drying time of the drying operation, an input portion that is an operation time setting means, and a suction port. Control means 110 for controlling the output time of the heater 137 during the drying time of the drying operation based on the temperature of the air detected by the sensor 131 or the state of clothing after discharging the sucked air out of the bathroom. In addition, after the user inputs the drying operation or the drying time of the drying operation from the input unit, there is an input prohibition period for prohibiting the change of input from the input unit.

  According to the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, when a user inputs a drying operation, an appropriate drying operation can be performed by reducing unnecessary ventilation operation, which can lead to energy saving. It becomes like this.

  Further, in the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, the input unit includes operation mode selection buttons (for example, a heating button 210, a drying button 220, a ventilation button 230, and a cool air button 240 which are operation mode setting means). 24 hour ventilation button 250). In this preferable aspect, when the drying operation is unexpectedly changed and then the drying operation is restarted, it is possible to prevent the drying operation from being restarted from the beginning, which is convenient.

  Moreover, in the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, the input prohibition period is preferably after the output time of the heater 137 is determined between the drying times. In this preferable aspect, it is possible to prevent the determined output time of the heater 137 from being easily changed, and energy saving is high. Further, since it is possible to easily change the time point before the output time of the heater 137 in which the heater 137 is not energized is determined, the operability is good as long as the energy saving performance is not impaired.

  In the bathroom clothes drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, the output time of the heater 137 is selected from control contents stored in advance based on the temperature of air or the state of clothes detected by the sensor 131. It is preferable. In this preferred embodiment, since the optimum output time of the heater 137 is determined based on the temperature of the surrounding environment where the bathroom dryer is installed or the state of the clothing that is the drying object, the energy saving performance is improved.

  In the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, the temperature of the air is preferably a temperature detected based on the temperature of the air flowing through the internal flow path 125 sucked from the bathroom 10. In this preferable aspect, since the optimum heater output based on the temperature of the air flowing through the internal flow path 125 sucked from the bathroom 10 before being heated by the heater 137 can be determined, energy saving can be further improved.

  Moreover, in the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, when the user operates the input unit during the input prohibition period, notification means (for example, the display unit 270) that notifies that the operation is invalid. ) Is preferable. In this preferred embodiment, the user can easily recognize that the input operation is invalid, and it becomes easier to recognize that the drying operation is currently operating. Therefore, the drying operation with improved energy saving is less likely to be interrupted and stable. Thus, the operation can be continued.

  Moreover, in the bathroom clothing drying apparatus 100 (bathroom dryer) according to the present invention, it is preferable that an instruction from the input unit is given by an operation different from normal when the input from the input unit is accepted during the input prohibition period. In this preferred embodiment, when an input operation is received, an operation different from the normal operation is required, so that it is easier to recognize that the drying operation is currently operating, and the drying operation with improved energy saving is interrupted. It is difficult to continue operation stably.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific examples. In other words, those specific examples that have been appropriately modified by those skilled in the art are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention. For example, the elements included in each of the specific examples described above and their arrangement, materials, conditions, shapes, sizes, and the like are not limited to those illustrated, but can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, each element with which each embodiment mentioned above is provided can be combined as long as technically possible, and the combination of these is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the features of the present invention.

10: Bathroom 11: Ceiling 13: Wall 21: Clothing 100: Bathroom clothing dryer 101: Housing 101a: First housing 101b: Second housing 110: Control means 121: Suction port 123: Air outlet 125: Internal flow path 127: Discharge path 128: Inlet connection port 129: Exhaust connection port 131: Sensor 133: Fan 133a: Circulation fan 133b: Ventilation fan 135: Damper 137: Heater 200: Controller 210: Heating button 220: Dry button 230: Ventilation button 240: Cool breeze button 250: 24-hour ventilation button 260: Stop button 270: Display unit 280: Reservation button 290: + button 300:-button 310: AM lamp 320: PM lamp

Claims (7)

A bathroom dryer for drying bathroom clothes or walls,
An internal flow path that communicates a suction port that sucks air and a blow-out port that blows out the air, and that guides air sucked from the suction port to the blow-out port;
A discharge flow path for discharging the air sucked from the suction port to the outside of the bathroom;
A fan for generating a flow in the air sucked from the suction port;
A sensor for detecting the temperature of the bathroom air or the condition of the clothes in the bathroom;
A heater for heating the air flowing through the internal flow path;
An input unit for the user to input the drying operation;
After discharging the air sucked from the suction port outside the bathroom, the output time of the heater is controlled during the drying time of the drying operation based on the temperature of the air detected by the sensor or the state of the clothing. Control means for
After the said user inputs the said drying operation from the said input part, it has the input prohibition period which prohibits the change of the input from the said input part. The bathroom dryer characterized by the above-mentioned. The bathroom dryer according to claim 1, wherein the input unit is an operation mode selection button. The bathroom dryer according to claim 1, wherein the input prohibition period is after the output time of the heater is determined between the drying times. The bathroom dryer according to claim 3, wherein the output time of the heater is selected from control contents stored in advance based on the temperature of the air detected by the sensor or the state of the clothing. 5. The bathroom according to claim 1, wherein the temperature of the air is a temperature detected based on a temperature of air flowing through the internal flow path sucked from the bathroom. Dryer. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit that notifies that the operation is invalid when a user operates the input unit during the input prohibition period. Bathroom dryer. The bathroom dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the input prohibition period is canceled, an input operation is performed from the input unit by a different operation.

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