JP2022052813A - Air conditioning system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide air conditioning technique capable of further enhancing user's comfort.SOLUTION: An air conditioning system 100 includes an air conditioner 20 provided in a prescribed space 10, and a control device 32 for controlling the operation of the air conditioner 20. The control device 32 receives reservation information for reserving usage of the space 10, which includes designation of air quality related to temperature, humidity, fragrance, and sterilization. The control device 32 controls the operation of the air conditioner 20 so that the air quality of the space 10 matches with the air quality designated by the reservation information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to an air conditioning system.

An indoor environment adjustment system that adjusts the temperature and humidity of the room used by the customer has been proposed based on the preference information including the information indicating the temperature tendency and the humidity tendency of the customer's preference output from the customer's mobile device. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

International Publication No. 2018/179049

There is a demand for air conditioning technology that further improves user comfort. The technique of the present disclosure has been made in view of such a problem, and one object is to provide an air conditioning technique for further improving user comfort.

In order to solve the above problems, the air conditioning system of one aspect of the present disclosure includes an air conditioning device provided in a predetermined space and a control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioning device. The control device is reservation information for reserving the use of the space, and the reception unit that receives the reservation information including the designation of the air quality regarding temperature, humidity, fragrance, and sterilization, and the air quality of the space are specified in the reservation information. Includes a control unit that controls the operation of the air conditioner to match the air quality.

It should be noted that any combination of the above components and the expression of the present disclosure converted between an apparatus, a method, a computer program, a recording medium in which the computer program is stored, and the like are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure.

According to the air conditioning system according to the present disclosure, the comfort of the user can be further improved.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the air quality adjusting unit of FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the control device of FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the first replacement example of the air conditioner of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a second replacement example of the air conditioner of the embodiment.

The subject of the device or method in the present disclosure comprises a computer. By executing the program by this computer, the function of the subject of the device or method in the present disclosure is realized. A computer has a processor that operates according to a program as a main hardware configuration. The type of processor does not matter as long as the function can be realized by executing the program. The processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Although it is called IC or LSI here, the name changes depending on the degree of integration, and it may be called system LSI, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) or USLI (Ultra Large Scale Integration). A field programmable gate array (FPGA) programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a reconfigurable logic device that can reconfigure the junction relationships inside the LSI or set up the circuit partitions inside the LSI. Can be used for the same purpose. A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip or may be provided on a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated into one device, or may be provided in a plurality of devices. The program is recorded on a non-temporary recording medium such as a computer-readable ROM (Read Only Memory), an optical disk, or a hard disk drive. The program may be stored in a recording medium in advance, or may be supplied to the recording medium via a wide area communication network including the Internet or the like.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the air conditioning system 100 of the embodiment. The air conditioning system 100 of the embodiment has air quality of each of the first space 10a and the second space 10b based on the reservation information including the designation of the air quality regarding the temperature, humidity, fragrance and sterilization input from the reservation input terminal 30. It is a computer system that adjusts. The air conditioning system 100 can be said to be an air conditioning control system and an air quality control system. The air quality includes at least one of temperature, humidity, scent, and the presence or absence of sterilization.

Each block shown in the block diagram of the present disclosure can be realized by an element or a mechanical device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory of a computer in terms of hardware, and can be realized by a computer program or the like in terms of software. However, here, the functional blocks realized by their cooperation are drawn. It is understood by those skilled in the art that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms by combining hardware and software.

The first space 10a and the second space 10b are spaces that are subject to air conditioning (air conditioning) and are also spaces that are subject to reservation, and are also collectively referred to as "space 10" below. The space 10 may be a conference room or a room of an accommodation facility. Further, the space 10 may be a private room, a semi-private room, or an area partitioned by a partition or the like. There is no limit to the number of spaces 10.

The first space 10a is provided with an air quality adjusting unit 22a, an air conditioning unit 24a, a temperature sensor 26a, and a humidity sensor 28a. The second space 10b is provided with an air quality adjusting unit 22b, an air conditioning unit 24b, a temperature sensor 26b, and a humidity sensor 28b.

The temperature sensor 26a is a device for detecting the temperature of the air in the first space 10a, and the temperature sensor 26b is a device for detecting the temperature of the air in the second space 10b, which are collectively referred to as "temperature sensor 26". Called. The humidity sensor 28a is a device for detecting the humidity of the air in the first space 10a, and the humidity sensor 28b is a device for detecting the humidity of the air in the second space 10b, which are collectively referred to as "humidity sensor 28". Called.

The air quality adjusting unit 22a is a device for adjusting the air quality of the first space 10a, and the air quality adjusting unit 22b is a device for adjusting the air quality of the second space 10b. It is called "adjustment unit 22". In the embodiment, the air quality adjusting unit 22 performs an air conditioning operation and adjusts the humidity, the scent, and the presence or absence of sterilization among a plurality of types of air qualities.

The air conditioning unit 24a is a device for adjusting the air quality of the first space 10a, and the air conditioning unit 24b is a device for adjusting the air quality of the second space 10b, which are collectively referred to as "air conditioning unit 24". .. In the embodiment, the air conditioning unit 24 performs an air conditioning operation and adjusts the temperature among a plurality of types of air quality.

The air quality adjusting unit 22a and the air conditioning unit 24a may be mounted as devices having different housings, or may be mounted as devices having the same housing, and are collectively referred to as "air conditioning device 20a". The air quality adjusting unit 22b and the air conditioning unit 24b may be mounted as devices having different housings, or may be mounted as devices having the same housing, and are collectively referred to as "air conditioning device 20b". The air conditioner 20a and the air conditioner 20b are collectively referred to as "air conditioner 20".

The reservation input terminal 30 is an information processing terminal operated by a reservation person who reserves the use of the first space 10a or the second space 10b, and may be, for example, a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal. The reservation input terminal 30 transmits the reservation information including the content of reserving the use of the first space 10a or the second space 10b to the control device 32.

The reservation information includes (1) identification information of the space 10 to be reserved (hereinafter, also referred to as "reservation space") (that is, identification information of the first space 10a or the second space 10b), and (2) the date and time of use of the reservation space. Includes the designation of (which can be said to be the reserved date and time) and (3) the air quality of the reserved space. (3) The air quality of the reserved space is (3-1) temperature, (3-2) humidity, (3-3) necessity of scenting, and (3-4) necessity of sterilization desired by the reservation person. including. (3-3) Regarding the necessity of scenting, if scenting is necessary, a favorite scent is specified. On the other hand, if it is specified that scenting is unnecessary, it means that deodorization or deodorization is specified.

The control device 32 is an information processing device that controls the operation of the air conditioner 20 installed in the reservation space so that the air quality of the reservation space matches the reservation information based on the reservation information transmitted from the reservation input terminal 30. be. Specifically, when the reserved space is the first space 10a, the control device 32 controls the operations of the air quality adjusting unit 22a and the air conditioning unit 24a installed in the first space 10a. On the other hand, when the reserved space is the second space 10b, the control device 32 controls the operations of the air quality adjusting unit 22b and the air conditioning unit 24b installed in the second space 10b. Each device of FIG. 1 is connected via a wired and / or wireless communication network, and is configured to be capable of transmitting and receiving signals via the communication network.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the air quality adjusting unit 22 (air quality adjusting unit 22a, air quality adjusting unit 22b) of FIG. In FIG. 2, the solid arrow indicates the air supply air passage from the outside to the inside of the space 10, and the broken line arrow indicates the exhaust air passage from the inside to the outside of the space 10. The air quality adjusting unit 22 includes a heat exchange unit 40, a dehumidifying unit 41, a humidifying unit 42, a sterilizing unit 43, an incense adjusting unit 44, and a blowing unit 45. The dehumidifying section 41, the humidifying section 42, the sterilizing section 43, and the incense adjusting section 44 are provided in the air supply air passage.

The heat exchange unit 40 exchanges heat between the air supplied to the space 10 and the air exhausted from the space 10. The heat exchange unit 40 may include a known heat exchange element. The dehumidifying unit 41 dehumidifies the air supplied to the space 10 in response to an instruction from the control device 32. The humidifying unit 42 humidifies the air supplied to the space 10 in response to an instruction from the control device 32.

The sterilization unit 43 sterilizes the air supplied to the space 10 in response to an instruction from the control device 32, in other words, purifies the air. The sterilization unit 43 may mix a predetermined air purification component (for example, hypochlorous acid) with the air supplied to the space 10. The incense adjusting unit 44 scents the air supplied to the space 10 in response to an instruction from the control device 32. For example, the scent adjusting unit 44 may mix the scent component (for example, an fragrance compound) instructed by the control device 32 with the air supplied to the space 10.

The blower unit 45 generates airflow for each of the supply air passage and the exhaust air passage. The blower unit 45 may be individually provided with a blower that generates an air flow in each of the supply air passage and the exhaust air passage. The blower is equipped with one dual-axis motor, equipped with an air supply fan that generates airflow to the air supply air passage on one end side of the dual-axis motor, and for exhaust that generates airflow to the exhaust air passage on the other end side. It may be equipped with a fan. The blower may be configured such that the air supply fan and the exhaust fan can be rotated by combining a gear of a well-known technique with a motor of one side shaft. The air blowing unit 45 blows the air after the air quality is adjusted by the dehumidifying unit 41, the humidifying unit 42, the sterilizing unit 43, and the incense adjusting unit 44 into the space 10.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the control device 32 of FIG. The control device 32 includes a reservation information acquisition unit 50, a temperature information acquisition unit 52, a humidity information acquisition unit 54, a storage unit 56, a timekeeping unit 58, a first operation control unit 60, a second operation control unit 62, and a third operation control unit. 64, a fourth operation control unit 66, and a processing unit 68 are provided. A computer program that implements the functions of at least a part of these plurality of functional blocks may be stored in a predetermined recording medium and installed in the storage of the control device 32 via the recording medium. Alternatively, the computer program may be downloaded over the network and installed in the storage of the control device 32. The CPU of the control device 32 may exert the function of at least a part of the plurality of functional blocks by reading the computer program into the main memory and executing the program.

The reservation information acquisition unit 50 receives the reservation information transmitted from the reservation input terminal 30. As a modification, the reservation input terminal 30 may transmit reservation information to a reservation management system (not shown). The reservation information acquisition unit 50 may accept the reservation information transmitted from the reservation input terminal 30 and transferred by the reservation management system.

The temperature information acquisition unit 52 acquires temperature information indicating the current temperature of the first space 10a output from the temperature sensor 26a, and also acquires the temperature indicating the current temperature of the second space 10b output from the temperature sensor 26b. Get information. The humidity information acquisition unit 54 acquires humidity information indicating the current humidity of the first space 10a output from the humidity sensor 28a, and the temperature indicating the current humidity of the second space 10b output from the humidity sensor 28b. Get information.

The storage unit 56 stores data referenced or updated by the processing unit 68. For example, the storage unit 56 stores an algorithm for determining the operation mode of the air conditioning unit 24 based on the difference between the temperature specified in the reservation information and the current temperature for the reserved space specified in the reservation information. May be good. Further, the storage unit 56 stores an algorithm for determining the operation mode of the air quality adjusting unit 22 based on the difference between the humidity specified in the reservation information and the current humidity for the reserved space specified in the reservation information. You may.

The timekeeping unit 58 provides data indicating the current date and time to the processing unit 68.

The first operation control unit 60 controls the operation of the air quality adjusting unit 22a of the first space 10a according to the instruction of the processing unit 68. In other words, the first operation control unit 60 operates the air quality adjusting unit 22a in the manner instructed by the processing unit 68. The second operation control unit 62 controls the operation of the air conditioning unit 24a of the first space 10a according to the instruction of the processing unit 68. In other words, the second operation control unit 62 operates the air conditioning unit 24a in the manner instructed by the processing unit 68.

The third operation control unit 64 controls the operation of the air quality adjusting unit 22b of the second space 10b according to the instruction of the processing unit 68. In other words, the third operation control unit 64 operates the air quality adjusting unit 22b in the manner instructed by the processing unit 68. The fourth operation control unit 66 controls the operation of the air conditioning unit 24b of the second space 10b according to the instruction of the processing unit 68. In other words, the fourth operation control unit 66 operates the air conditioning unit 24b in the manner instructed by the processing unit 68.

The processing unit 68 uses the air conditioner 20 (air) based on the temperature information acquired by the temperature information acquisition unit 52, the humidity information acquired by the humidity information acquisition unit 54, and the data stored in the storage unit 56. The operation mode of the quality adjusting unit 22a, the air conditioning unit 24a, the air quality adjusting unit 22b, and the air conditioning unit 24b) is determined. The processing unit 68 controls the operation of the air conditioner 20a (air quality adjustment unit 22a, air conditioner unit 24a) of the first space 10a in cooperation with the first operation control unit 60 and the second operation control unit 62. Further, the processing unit 68 controls the operation of the air conditioning device 20b (air quality adjusting unit 22b, air conditioning unit 24b) of the second space 10b in cooperation with the third operation control unit 64 and the fourth operation control unit 66.

The processing unit 68 operates the air conditioner 20 in the reserved space so that the air quality in the reserved space (including temperature, humidity, fragrance, and presence / absence of sterilization in the embodiment) matches the air quality specified in the reservation information. To control. Further, the processing unit 68 starts the operation of the air conditioner 20 in the reserved space before the date and time when the reserved space included in the reservation information is used.

FIG. 4 is an example of a flowchart showing an operation of controlling the air conditioner 20 so that the air quality of the reserved space matches the air quality specified in the reservation information among the operations of the control device 32. Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioning system 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

The reservation input terminal 30 transmits the reservation information (hereinafter referred to as “target reservation information”) for reserving the use of the first space 10a or the second space 10b to the control device 32 according to the operation of the reservation person. When the reservation information acquisition unit 50 of the control device 32 acquires the reservation information transmitted from the reservation input terminal 30 (Y in step S10), the reservation information is stored in the storage unit 56 (step S12). If the reservation information is not acquired (N in step S10), step S12 is skipped.

The processing unit 68 of the control device 32 is the time until the usage date and time indicated by each reservation information based on the usage date and time indicated by each reservation information stored in the storage unit 56 and the current date and time output from the timekeeping unit 58. Is derived. When the time until the date and time of use indicated by a certain reservation information becomes equal to or less than the first threshold value, the processing unit 68 detects that fact (step S14). An appropriate value may be determined for the first threshold value by the knowledge of the developer or an experiment using the air conditioning system 100. For example, the first threshold may be 10 minutes. In this case, the processing unit 68 starts the air conditioning control of the reserved space 10 minutes before the date and time of use indicated by the reservation information.

If the time until the use date and time indicated by each reservation information is larger than the first threshold value, that is, if the target reservation information for which the time until the use date and time is equal to or less than the first threshold value is not detected (N in step S14), thereafter. The processing of is skipped. When the time until the use date and time indicated by a certain reservation information is equal to or less than the first threshold value, that is, when the target reservation information whose time until the use date and time is equal to or less than the first threshold value is detected (Y in step S14). ), The processing unit 68 acquires the current temperature of the reservation space indicated by the target reservation information via the temperature information acquisition unit 52 (step S16). At the same time, the processing unit 68 acquires the current humidity of the reserved space indicated by the target reservation information via the humidity information acquisition unit 54 (step S18). Hereinafter, the reservation space indicated by the target reservation information is assumed to be the first space 10a.

The processing unit 68 operates the air-conditioning unit 24a installed in the first space 10a based on the current temperature of the first space 10a acquired in step S16 and the temperature specified in the target reservation information (for example,). (Various set values related to temperature and air volume) are determined. The second operation control unit 62 starts the operation of the air conditioning unit 24a in the mode determined by the processing unit 68 (step S20).

Further, the processing unit 68 is an air quality adjusting unit 22a installed in the first space 10a based on the current humidity of the first space 10a acquired in step S18 and the humidity specified in the target reservation information. The operation mode (for example, various set values related to dehumidification, humidification, and air volume) is determined. The first operation control unit 60 starts the operation of the air quality adjusting unit 22a in the mode determined by the processing unit 68 (step S22). In step S22, the processing unit 68 operates only the dehumidifying unit 41 or the humidifying unit 42 of the air quality adjusting unit 22a, that is, causes the air quality adjusting unit 22a to perform a dehumidifying operation or a humidifying operation.

When the temperature and humidity of the first space 10a become the temperature and humidity specified in the target reservation information (Y in step S24), the processing unit 68 adjusts the incense of the air quality adjusting unit 22a based on the target reservation information. The operation and the sterilization operation are further started (step S26). Specifically, when the target reservation information specifies a specific scent, the processing unit 68 adds the specific scent to the air supplied to the first space 10a by the air quality adjusting unit 22a. Controls the incense control unit 44 of. On the other hand, when the target reservation information specifies that scenting is unnecessary, the processing unit 68 controls the scent adjusting unit 44 of the air quality adjusting unit 22a so as to deodorize the air supplied to the first space 10a.

Further, when the target reservation information specifies the sterilization operation (with sterilization), the processing unit 68 disinfects the air quality adjusting unit 22a so as to disinfect the air supplied to the first space 10a. The unit 43 is controlled. On the other hand, when the target reservation information specifies that sterilization is unnecessary, the processing unit 68 suppresses the operation of the sterilization unit 43 of the air quality adjusting unit 22a.

The temperature and humidity of the first space 10a are not the temperature and humidity specified in the target reservation information (N in step S24), and the time until the date and time of use specified in the target reservation information is the second threshold value. If it is larger (N in step S28), the process returns to step S24. Even if the temperature and humidity of the first space 10a are not the temperature and humidity specified in the target reservation information, if the time until the date and time of use is equal to or less than the second threshold value (Y in step S28), step S26 is performed. Proceeding, the processing unit 68 starts the scent adjusting operation and the sterilization operation of the air quality adjusting unit 22a based on the target reservation information.

The second threshold value is smaller than the first threshold value, and an appropriate value may be determined by the knowledge of the developer or an experiment using the air conditioning system 100. For example, the first threshold may be 5 minutes. In this case, the processing unit 68 starts the incense adjusting operation and the sterilization operation of the air quality adjusting unit 22a at least 5 minutes before the date and time of use indicated by the reservation information. The control device 32 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG.

According to the air conditioning system 100 of the embodiment, it is possible to specify temperature, humidity, scent, and presence / absence of sterilization as the air quality of the reserved space in the reservation information for reserving the use of the space. The control device 32 of the air conditioning system 100 controls the air conditioning device 20 of the reserved space to realize the air quality of the reserved space designated by the reservation information. This makes it possible to further improve the comfort when the reservation person uses the reservation space. Further, the control device 32 can provide the reserved space with the air quality desired by the reserved space at the reserved space by starting the operation of the air conditioner 20 of the reserved space before the reserved space is used. ..

Also, in general, air scenting and sterilization can be performed in a shorter time than adjusting the temperature and humidity. The control device 32 can suppress power consumption by starting the incense adjustment operation and the sterilization operation immediately before the date and time when the reserved space is used after the adjustment of the temperature and humidity of the reserved space is started. Even if the temperature and humidity adjustments are not completed, if the second threshold value or less is reached until the date and time of use, the air quality of the reserved space is reserved on the date and time of use by starting the incense adjustment operation and the sterilization operation. It can be adjusted to the state desired by the person.

The present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this embodiment is exemplary and that various modifications are possible for each component or combination of processing processes, and that such modifications are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

Next, a modification related to the reservation information will be described.
The reservation information may be one in which an air quality pattern can be specified as the designation of the air quality of the reserved space. In other words, instead of individually setting the temperature, humidity, scent, and presence / absence of sterilization in the reservation information, a pattern in which the setting values of these elements are collectively specified (hereinafter, "air"). Also referred to as "quality pattern") may be set. The storage unit 56 of the control device 32 may store a plurality of air quality patterns in association with set values related to temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization in each air quality pattern. When the air quality pattern is specified in the reservation information, the processing unit 68 of the control device 32 makes a reservation based on the set values related to the temperature, humidity, fragrance, and sterilization associated with the air quality pattern in the storage unit 56. The operation of the air conditioner 20 in the space may be controlled. This makes it possible to reduce the burden on the reservation person who inputs the reservation information.

The air quality pattern that can be specified in the reservation information may include the following three patterns. The first pattern is a pattern that realizes a so-called clean space, and may be, for example, a pattern that collectively specifies temperature 26 ° C., humidity 40%, no scent (deodorization), and sterilization. The second pattern is a pattern that realizes a so-called moist space (moist space), for example, even if it is a pattern that collectively specifies temperature 26 ° C., humidity 60%, plant-derived scent (aroma), and sterilization. good. The third pattern is a pattern that enhances work performance, and may be, for example, a pattern that collectively specifies temperature 24 ° C., humidity 50%, no scent (deodorization), and sterilization.

Further, the reservation information may include the identification information of the reservation person, and the processing unit 68 of the control device 32 sets the temperature, humidity, scent, and the presence / absence of sterilization specified in the reservation information. May be stored in the storage unit 56 in association with the identification information of the reservation person indicated by the reservation information as the past pattern of the reservation person indicated by the reservation information. Further, the processing unit 68 may notify the reservation input terminal 30 of the content and name of the past pattern.

The reservation person may specify the name of the past pattern instead of specifying the setting values of temperature, humidity, scent, and presence / absence of sterilization in the reservation information. When a past pattern is specified in the reservation information, the processing unit 68 controls the operation of the air conditioner 20 in the reservation space based on the set values related to the temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization associated with the past pattern. You may. This makes it possible to reduce the burden on the reservation person who inputs the reservation information.

Further, the reservation information may include the number of people (number of users) who use the reservation space. If the number of users indicated by the reservation information is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 6 or more), the processing unit 68 of the control device 32 increases the ventilation volume in the reserved space as compared with the case where the number of users is less than the above threshold value. May be good. In order to increase the ventilation volume, the processing unit 68 may control the air quality adjusting unit 22 and the air conditioning unit 24 installed in the reserved space so that the exhaust amount and the air supply amount in the reserved space are larger than the standard values. ..
The above is a modification of the reservation information.

Next, a modified example of the information related to the air quality acquired from the space 10 will be described.
A CO2 sensor for detecting the amount of carbon dioxide in the space may be further provided in the first space 10a and the second space 10b. When the amount of carbon dioxide in the reserved space detected by the CO2 sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the processing unit 68 of the control device 32 has a ventilation volume in the reserved space than when the amount of carbon dioxide in the reserved space is less than the above threshold value. May be increased.

Further, PM2.5 sensors for detecting the amount of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) in the spaces may be further provided in the first space 10a and the second space 10b. The processing unit 68 of the control device 32 detects when the amount of PM2.5 in the reserved space exceeds a predetermined threshold value detected by the PM2.5 sensor, and when the amount of PM2.5 in the reserved space is less than the above threshold value. Ventilation volume in the reserved space may be increased.
The above is a modified example of the information related to the air quality acquired from the space 10.

Next, a modified example relating to the determination of the start of operation of the air conditioner 20 will be described.
When the space 10 to be reserved is a room of an accommodation facility, the accommodation facility management device (not shown) may notify the control device 32 when the reservation person checks in to the accommodation facility. .. The control device 32 operates the air conditioner 20 provided in the reservation space (the room in which the reservation person stays) when the check-in of the reservation person is notified from the management device of the accommodation facility (operation in a mode based on the reservation information). May be started.
The above is a modified example relating to the determination of the start of operation of the air conditioner 20.

Next, a replacement example according to the air conditioner 20 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the air conditioner 70, which is a first replacement example of the air conditioner 20. The air conditioner 70 differs from the configuration of the air conditioner 20 before replacement in the following points. That is,
The air quality adjusting unit 22 is provided with a circulation air passage indicated by a double line for circulating the air in the space 10.
-The point that the air quality adjusting unit 22 includes an air conditioning unit 24.
The heat exchange unit 40 is mounted as a device in a separate housing from the air quality adjusting unit 22.
In the above three points, the air conditioner 70 is different from the configuration of the air conditioner 20 before the replacement.
The circulation air passage is provided independently of the air supply air passage and the exhaust air passage. The heat exchange unit 40 includes a blower (not shown) that generates an air flow in the air supply air passage and the exhaust air passage. The air supply air passage and the exhaust air passage are provided in the heat exchange unit 40. The air conditioner 70 has the same effect as the air conditioner 20.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the air conditioner 80, which is a second replacement example of the air conditioner 20. The air conditioner 80 differs from the configuration of the air conditioner 20 before replacement in the following points. That is,
The air quality adjusting unit 22 is provided with a circulation air passage indicated by a double line for circulating the air in the space 10.
-The point that the air quality adjusting unit 22 includes an air conditioning unit 24.
The heat exchange unit 40 is mounted as a device in a separate housing from the air quality adjusting unit 22.
The air conditioner 80 differs from the configuration of the air conditioner 20 before replacement in the above three points.
The circulation air passage is provided independently of the air supply air passage and the exhaust air passage. The heat exchange unit 40 includes a blower (not shown) that generates an air flow in the air supply air passage and the exhaust air passage. The air supply air passage and the exhaust air passage are provided in the heat exchange unit 40. The air conditioner 80 has the same effect as the air conditioner 20.
The above is an example of replacement of the air conditioner 20.

In the replacement example of the air conditioner 20, the air conditioner unit 24 is incorporated in the air quality adjusting unit 22, but the heat exchange unit 40 may be further incorporated. In other words, the air conditioner 70 and the air conditioner 80 may be configured as one housing device.
In addition, a heat insulating material may be provided in each air passage in order to enhance the heat insulating property, including the embodiment and the modified example.
The air-conditioning unit 24 may be arranged on the upstream side of the dehumidifying unit 41 and the humidifying unit 42, including the embodiments and modifications. By first adjusting the temperature of the air so that the amount of saturated water vapor makes it easy to obtain a predetermined humidity, the effect of shortening the time required to obtain the predetermined temperature and humidity can be expected.

Any combination of the embodiments and modifications described above may also be useful as embodiments of the present disclosure. The new embodiments resulting from the combination have the effects of the combined embodiments and variants. It is also understood by those skilled in the art that the functions to be fulfilled by each of the constituent elements described in the claims are realized by a single component or a cooperation thereof shown in the embodiments and modifications. .. For example, the control unit according to claim includes a plurality of elements (for example, a processing unit 68, a first operation control unit 60, a second operation control unit 62, and a third operation control unit 64) included in the control device 32 of the embodiment. , 4th motion control unit 66) may be realized, or may be realized by any combination or cooperation of these plurality of elements.

The techniques described in the embodiments and modifications may be specified by the following items.
[Item 1]
An air conditioner (20) provided in a predetermined space (10) and
A control device (32) that controls the operation of the air conditioner (20), and
Equipped with
The control device (32) is
Reservation information for reserving the use of the space (10), including the reservation information including designation of air quality regarding temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization, and a reception unit (50).
An air conditioning system (featuring) including a control unit (68) that controls the operation of the air conditioner (20) so that the air quality of the space (10) matches the air quality specified in the reservation information. 100).
According to this air conditioning system, the reservation person can specify the air quality regarding the temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization, so that the reservation person can further improve the comfort when using the reservation space.
[Item 2]
The reservation information further includes the date and time of use of the space (10).
The air-conditioning system according to item 1, wherein the control unit (68) of the control device (32) starts the operation of the air-conditioning device (20) before the date and time of use included in the reservation information. 100).
According to this air conditioning system, it is possible to provide the reservation person with a space having the air quality desired by the reservation person at the date and time of use.
[Item 3]
In the reservation information, the pattern of the air quality can be designated as the designation of the air quality.
The control device (32) further includes a storage unit (56) that stores the air quality pattern in association with set values relating to temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization.
When the air quality pattern is specified in the reservation information, the control unit (68) of the control device (32) is based on the set values related to the temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization associated with the pattern. The air conditioning system (100) according to item 1 or 2, wherein the operation of the air conditioning device (20) is controlled.
According to this air conditioning system, it is possible to reduce the burden on the reservation person who inputs the reservation information.

The technique of the present disclosure can be applied to a device for controlling an air conditioner or a system including the air conditioner.

20 Air conditioner, 30 Reservation input terminal, 32 Control device, 50 Reservation information acquisition unit, 56 Storage unit, 60 1st operation control unit, 62 2nd operation control unit, 64 3rd operation control unit, 66 4th operation control unit , 68 processing unit, 100 air conditioning system.

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An air conditioner installed in a predetermined space and
A control device that controls the operation of the air conditioner and
Equipped with
The control device is
Reservation information for reserving the use of the space, including a reception unit that accepts reservation information including designation of air quality regarding temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization.
An air conditioning system comprising: a control unit that controls the operation of the air conditioner so that the air quality of the space matches the air quality specified in the reservation information. The reservation information further includes the date and time of use of the space.
The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit of the control device starts the operation of the air conditioning device before the date and time of use included in the reservation information. In the reservation information, the pattern of the air quality can be designated as the designation of the air quality.
The control device further includes a storage unit that stores the air quality pattern in association with set values relating to temperature, humidity, scent, and sterilization.
When the air quality pattern is specified in the reservation information, the control unit of the control device operates the air conditioner based on the set values related to the temperature, humidity, fragrance, and sterilization associated with the pattern. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air conditioning system is controlled.

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