JP2024061170A - Partition System - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a partition system which can form an airflow at an arbitrary temperature in a room and can simplify a device.SOLUTION: A partition system 1 according to an embodiment controls an airflow F in a room. The partition system 1 comprises a partition 10 which operates in a room, a control unit for controlling the operation of the partition 10, and an airflow temperature distribution storage unit for storing airflow temperature distributions which can be selected by a user of the partition system 1. The control unit operates the partition 10 so that an airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the same as an airflow temperature distribution stored by the airflow temperature distribution storage unit by transmitting a drive signal to the partition 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

This disclosure relates to a partition system that controls airflow.

Patent Document 1 describes a personal air conditioning system. The personal air conditioning system is installed in a task space, which is a workspace for workers. The task space is defined by four partition walls. A slit-shaped air outlet is formed at the bottom end of one of the partition walls, and air with adjusted temperature and humidity is blown out from this air outlet into the task space.

The personal air conditioning system is equipped with a baffle plate provided vertically above the air outlet in the partition wall. The baffle plate can swing upward around a horizontally extending rotation axis. In other words, the angle of the baffle plate relative to the horizontal plane is variable. The air blown out from the air outlet hits the baffle plate and becomes an airflow whose direction is adjusted by the baffle plate.

The worker works in a position facing the baffle. An operation instruction unit, which is a remote control that operates the baffle, is fixed to the partition wall on the opposite side from the worker's perspective to the partition wall on which the baffle is installed. The worker can adjust the angle of the baffle and change the direction of the airflow by operating the operation instruction unit.

The personal air conditioning system is equipped with a personal computer on which software that controls the angle of the baffle plate is installed. This software stores the relationship between the air blowing position and the angle of the baffle plate as multiple modes, and the worker can select the desired mode from the multiple modes. By selecting the mode, the worker can adjust the angle of the baffle plate and blow air to the desired position.

JP 2021-12012 A

The baffle plates in the personal air conditioning system mentioned above are fixed to the partition wall, which makes it difficult to respond when the layout of the furniture in the room is changed. In addition, with a personal air conditioning system, an air outlet must be formed at the bottom end of the partition wall, and a baffle plate must be installed in the partition wall. As a result, the device is large and difficult to install, raising concerns about high costs.

The present disclosure aims to provide a partition system that can create an airflow of any temperature in a room while simplifying the device.

The partition system according to the present disclosure is (1) a partition system that controls airflow in a room. The partition system includes a partition that operates in a room, a control unit that controls the operation of the partition, and an airflow temperature distribution storage unit that stores an airflow temperature distribution selectable by a user of the partition system. The control unit operates the partition by transmitting a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit.

In this partition system, the airflow and temperature in the room are controlled by operating the partition. Therefore, since the airflow and temperature can be controlled by operating the partition, which is a partition, even if the layout of the furniture in the room is changed, it can be easily accommodated. In this partition system, there is no need to form a new air outlet, and it is only necessary to install the partition in the room, so the device can be simplified. As a result, installation can be easily performed and costs can be suppressed. This partition system includes an airflow temperature distribution storage unit that stores an airflow temperature distribution that can be selected by the user, and a control unit. The control unit transmits a drive signal to the partition and operates the partition so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit. Therefore, by driving the partition, it is possible to set the airflow temperature distribution in the room to the airflow temperature distribution selected by the user. As a result, since the airflow temperature distribution in the room can be set to the airflow temperature distribution selected by the user, any airflow can be formed in the room by operating the partition.

(2) In the above (1), the airflow temperature distribution storage unit may be a database that has previously acquired the relationship between the operating state of the partition and the airflow temperature distribution. In this case, since the airflow temperature distributions that can be selected by the user are previously stored in the database, the user can select an airflow temperature distribution to form an arbitrary airflow temperature distribution in the room.

(3) In (1) or (2) above, the room may be divided into a plurality of areas, and the plurality of areas may include a first area and a second area different from the first area. The control unit may operate the partition by sending a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow toward the first area is stronger than the airflow toward the second area. In this case, the operation of the partition can form a first area with a strong airflow and a second area with a weak airflow. Therefore, the airflow can be appropriately controlled for each of the plurality of areas in the room. As a result, for example, the risk of infection by viruses, etc. can be reduced by strengthening the airflow in the first area where many people are crowded together.

(4) In any of (1) to (3) above, the partition may have a base portion and a rotating portion that rotates relative to the base portion. The control portion may rotate the rotating portion by transmitting a drive signal to the partition, thereby controlling the rotation angle of the rotating portion relative to the base portion. In this case, the airflow in the room can be controlled by controlling the rotation angle of the rotating portion of the partition. Therefore, the airflow in the room can be freely controlled while simplifying the configuration of the partition.

(5) In any of (1) to (4) above, the partition may have a base and a running body connected to the base and running on the floor surface of the room. The control unit may cause the running body to run by transmitting a drive signal to the partition. In this case, the partition can easily move the running body because the partition can cause the running body to run by receiving the drive signal.

(6) In any of (1) to (5) above, the partition system may include an airflow generating device that generates an airflow in the room. The control unit may control the airflow from the airflow generating device by sending a control signal to the airflow generating device. In this case, the control unit sends a drive signal to the partition to control the operation of the partition, and also sends a control signal to the airflow generating device to control the airflow from the airflow generating device. Therefore, the partition and the airflow generating device can be linked, allowing for more finely tuned control of the airflow.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to create an airflow of any temperature in a room while simplifying the device.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a partition system according to a first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing functions of a partition system according to a first embodiment. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of steps of an airflow control method using a partition system. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a partition system according to a second embodiment. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating an airflow control by a partition system according to a third embodiment. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating an airflow control by a partition system according to a modified example.

Below, an embodiment of the partition system according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted as appropriate. In addition, the drawings may be partially simplified or exaggerated to facilitate understanding, and the dimensional ratios, etc. are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

First Embodiment
1, for example, a partition system 1 according to this embodiment is installed in a building S. The partition system 1 includes an automatically movable partition 10 capable of deflecting the flow of an airflow F in order to form a desired spatial temperature (air temperature) and distribution of an airflow F.

The building S is, for example, a new building, and the partition system 1 is installed when the building S is constructed. However, the building S may be an existing building, and the partition system 1 may be installed in the existing building S. The building S has a room H, and the room H is defined by a ceiling 2 and a wall 3.

The partition system 1 reduces the risk of infection, for example, of a virus, etc., for a person M staying in a space K of the room H by controlling the airflow F inside the room H (indoors). As an example, the space K is an office space where a person M sits on a chair C and works at a desk B. However, the space K does not have to be an office space and may be, for example, an event venue. In this way, the use of the space K can be changed as appropriate.

The partition system 1 includes, for example, a partition 10 that operates indoors, and an airflow generating device 20. The airflow generating device 20 is, for example, an air conditioner that performs cooling. However, the airflow generating device 20 may also be a ceiling fan. The airflow generating device 20 may be any device that generates an airflow F, and the type of the airflow generating device 20 is not limited. As an example, the airflow F is a downward flow. However, the airflow F may also be an upward flow, and the direction of the airflow F is not particularly limited.

For example, the interior of room H is divided into a plurality of areas A via partitions 10. The plurality of areas A includes, for example, a first area A1 and a second area A2 different from the first area A1. The first area A1 and the second area A2 are aligned, for example, along a first direction D1, and a partition 10 is provided between the first area A1 and the second area A2. As an example, the first direction D1 is a horizontal direction.

For example, the partition 10 is an airflow control partition that has both a function as a partition and a function of controlling the airflow F. As an example, the partition 10 has a base portion 11 and a rotating portion 12 that rotates relative to the base portion 11. The base portion 11 has a pedestal portion 11b that is placed on the floor surface Y, and a plate-shaped portion 11c that extends vertically upward from the pedestal portion 11b. The plate-shaped portion 11c extends, for example, in a second direction D2 that intersects (for example, perpendicular to) the first direction D1, and in a vertical direction D3.

The rotating part 12 has, for example, a plate-shaped part 12b that moves in the first direction D1 relative to the base part 11, and a hinge part 12c that rotatably connects the plate-shaped part 12b to the base part 11. The hinge part 12c is an axis part that extends along the second direction D2. The plate-shaped part 12b extends upward (or diagonally upward) from the hinge part 12c and in the second direction D2, and is rotatable relative to the hinge part 12c. The airflow F is controlled by changing the angle θ (rotation angle) of the plate-shaped part 12b relative to the base part 11.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the partition system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the partition system 1 controls the airflow F in the room by operating the partition 10. For example, the partition system 1 operates the partition 10 so as to adjust the angle θ of the rotating part 12 (plate-shaped part 12b) relative to the base part 11. The partition system 1 may be, for example, a program such as an application executed on the information terminal T. The partition system 1 may be, for example, executed on a server capable of communicating with the information terminal T.

The information terminal T is, for example, a mobile terminal. A mobile terminal refers to a portable information terminal such as, for example, a mobile phone including a smartphone, a tablet, a notebook computer, or a remote control. The information terminal T may be a terminal other than a mobile terminal, for example, a personal computer.

As an example, the information terminal T includes a processor (e.g., a CPU) that executes an operating system and software (applications), a main memory unit configured with ROM and RAM, an auxiliary memory unit configured with flash memory or the like, a communication control unit configured with a wireless communication module or the like, an input device, and an output device such as a display. However, the configuration of the information terminal T is not limited to the above and can be changed as appropriate.

Each functional element of the information terminal T is realized by loading specific software into a processor or memory unit (for example, the main memory unit or auxiliary memory unit described above) and executing the software. The processor operates the communication control unit, input device, or output device described above in accordance with the software, and reads and writes data in the memory unit. Data or databases used in the processing of the information terminal T are stored in the memory unit.

The partition system 1 includes, for example, a controller 30. The controller 30 controls the operation of the partition 10 to adjust the airflow F. The controller 30 may also control the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20. As an example, the controller 30 is capable of communicating with the partition 10, the airflow generating device 20, and the information terminal T. The controller 30 may be an application program installed in the information terminal T. In this way, the location and manner of placement of the controller 30 are not particularly limited.

For example, the controller 30 has a control unit 31 that controls the operation of the partition 10, and an airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32 that stores an airflow temperature distribution that can be selected by a user of the partition 10 (e.g., person M). The airflow temperature distribution indicates at least one of the distribution of the airflow F and the distribution of the temperature of the space K. The control unit 31 controls the operation of the partition 10 by transmitting a drive signal G1 to the partition 10.

As a specific example, the control unit 31 rotates the rotating unit 12 by transmitting a drive signal G1 to the partition 10, thereby controlling the angle θ of the rotating unit 12 relative to the base unit 11. For example, the control unit 31 controls the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20 by transmitting a control signal G2 to the airflow generating device 20.

The airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 is, for example, a database that stores in advance relational data indicating the relationship between the operating state of the partition 10 and the airflow temperature distribution. In this case, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 stores in advance the position of the partition 10 (e.g., angle θ) and the distribution of the airflow F in the space K. The airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 may be an airflow temperature distribution database that stores in advance relational data between the position of the partition 10, the distribution of the airflow F in the space K, and the distribution of the temperature in the space K.

The airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 may store in advance relationship data between the state of the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20, the position of the partition 10, the distribution of the airflow F in the space K, and the distribution of the temperature in the space K. The state of the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20 is, for example, at least one of the blowing temperature, air volume, and blowing angle of the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20.

For example, the work of storing the relationship data between the position of the partition 10 and the distribution of the airflow F in the space K in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 is performed before the partition system 1 is put into operation. In this work, as an example, the blowing temperature, air volume, blowing angle of the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20, and the position of the partition 10 are linked to the relationship data of the airflow temperature distribution in the space K, and the linked relationship data is stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32. The above relationship data may be derived by airflow simulation, may be derived by actual measurement, or may be derived from a predetermined relationship data formula.

The airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32 stores multiple pieces of relational data, and the information terminal T is capable of selecting from multiple airflow temperature distributions stored in the airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32. For example, a user of the partition system 1 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "user") selects an airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32 on the information terminal T. At this time, the control unit 31 operates the partition 10 by transmitting a drive signal G1 to the partition 10 so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32.

For example, the airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32 stores an airflow temperature distribution in which the airflow into the first area A1 is stronger than the airflow F into the second area A2. When a user of the partition system 1 selects this airflow temperature distribution, the control unit 31 operates the partition 10 by sending a drive signal G1 to the partition 10 so that the airflow into the first area A1 is stronger than the airflow into the second area A2. As a specific example, the partition 10 is operated so that the rotating part 12 is tilted toward the second area A2 with respect to the base part 11. This realizes a state in which the airflow F into the first area A1 is stronger than the airflow F into the second area A2.

Next, an example of the steps of the airflow control method according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 3. First, relationship data between the airflow temperature distribution in the room and the position of the partition 10 is stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 (step S1). Next, the user selects an airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 (step S2).

The user selects the airflow temperature distribution from, for example, the information terminal T. As a specific example, the information terminal T displays multiple airflow temperature distributions stored in the airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32 as indoor airflow temperature patterns. The indoor airflow temperature patterns include, for example, a pattern that strengthens the airflow to a specific area in the room to lower the temperature in that area, and a pattern that equalizes the airflow and temperature in the room. In this case, the user can select one indoor airflow temperature pattern from multiple indoor airflow temperature patterns on the information terminal T.

When the user selects an airflow temperature distribution, the control unit 31 determines the position of the partition 10 based on the selected airflow temperature distribution (indoor airflow temperature pattern) (step S3). The control unit 31 then transmits a drive signal G1 indicating the determined position of the partition 10 to the partition 10. When the partition 10 receives the drive signal G1 indicating the position of the partition 10 from the control unit 31, it operates to position the partition 10 and controls the airflow F (step S4). After that, the series of processes is completed.

Next, the effects obtained from the partition system 1 and airflow control method according to this embodiment will be described. In the partition system 1 and airflow control method according to this embodiment, the airflow F and temperature in the room are controlled by operating the partition 10. Therefore, since the airflow F and temperature can be controlled by operating the partition 10, which is a room divider, it is possible to easily respond even if the layout of the fixtures in the room is changed.

In the partition system 1, since it is not necessary to form a new air outlet, and it is sufficient to install the partition 10 as a partition in the room, the device can be simplified. As a result, installation can be easily performed and an increase in costs can be suppressed. The partition system 1 includes an airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32 that stores an airflow temperature distribution that can be selected by the user, and a control unit 31. The control unit 31 transmits a drive signal G1 to the partition 10, and operates the partition 10 so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution memory unit 32. Therefore, by driving the partition 10, it is possible to set the airflow temperature distribution in the room to the airflow temperature distribution selected by the user. As a result, since the airflow temperature distribution in the room can be set to the airflow temperature distribution selected by the user, an arbitrary airflow F can be formed in the room by operating the partition 10.

In this embodiment, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 is a database that has previously acquired the relationship between the operating state of the partition 10 and the airflow temperature distribution. Therefore, since the airflow temperature distributions that can be selected by the user are previously stored in the database, the user can select an airflow temperature distribution to form any airflow temperature distribution in the room.

In this embodiment, the room is divided into a plurality of areas A, and the plurality of areas A includes a first area A1 and a second area A2 different from the first area A1. The control unit 31 operates the partition 10 by transmitting a drive signal to the partition 10 so that the airflow F to the first area A1 is stronger than the airflow F to the second area A2. Thus, by operating the partition 10, the first area A1 with a strong airflow F and the second area A2 with a weak airflow F can be formed. Thus, the airflow F can be appropriately controlled for each of the plurality of areas A in the room. As a result, for example, by strengthening the airflow F in the first area A1 where many people are crowded together, the risk of infection by viruses, etc. can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the partition 10 has a base portion 11 and a rotating portion 12 that rotates relative to the base portion 11. The control portion 31 rotates the rotating portion 12 by transmitting a drive signal G1 to the partition 10, thereby controlling the angle θ of the rotating portion 12 relative to the base portion 11. Therefore, the airflow F in the room can be controlled by controlling the angle θ of the rotating portion 12 of the partition 10. Therefore, the airflow F in the room can be freely controlled while simplifying the configuration of the partition 10.

In this embodiment, the partition system 1 includes an airflow generating device 20 that generates an airflow F in the room. The control unit 31 controls the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20 by sending a control signal G2 to the airflow generating device 20. Thus, the control unit 31 sends a drive signal G1 to the partition 10 to control the operation of the partition 10, and also sends a control signal G2 to the airflow generating device 20 to control the airflow F from the airflow generating device 20. Therefore, the partition 10 and the airflow generating device 20 can be linked, so that the airflow F can be controlled more finely.

Second Embodiment
Next, a partition system 41 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. A portion of the configuration of the partition system 41 is the same as a portion of the configuration of the partition system 1 described above. Therefore, in the following description, the same reference numerals will be used to denote portions that overlap with the description of the partition system 1, and the description will be omitted as appropriate.

The partition system 41 includes a partition 50 that is different from the partition 10 described above. The partition 50 includes a base portion 51 and a running body 52 that is connected to the base portion 51 and runs on the floor surface Y of the room. The base portion 51 includes, for example, a plate-shaped portion 51b that extends upward (vertically upward or diagonally upward) from the running body 52.

The running body 52 has, for example, a body 52b and a number of wheels 52c attached to the bottom of the body 52b. Each of the wheels 52c supports the body 52b, and a base portion 51 extends upward from the body 52b. The wheels 52c roll on the floor surface Y, causing the partition 50 to move along the floor surface Y, thereby controlling the airflow F. As a specific example, the control unit 31 controls the airflow F by sending a drive signal G1 to the partition 50 to run the running body 52 and change the position of the partition 50 in the room.

As described above, in the partition system 41 according to the second embodiment, the partition 50 has a base unit 51 and a running body 52 that is connected to the base unit 51 and runs on the floor surface Y inside the room. The control unit 31 causes the running body 52 to run by transmitting a drive signal G1 to the partition 50. Therefore, since the partition 50 can cause the running body 52 to run by receiving the drive signal G1, the partition 50 can easily move. For example, the control unit 31 can increase the amount of airflow F entering the second area A2 compared to the first area A1 by moving the partition 50, which is located below the downward airflow F, to a position closer to the first area A1.

Third Embodiment
Next, a partition system 61 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5(a) and Fig. 5(b). Fig. 5(a) and Fig. 5(b) are diagrams each showing a schematic diagram of an operating state of a plurality of partitions 70 in the partition system 61. The partition 70 has a base portion 71, a rotating portion 72 that rotates with respect to the base portion 71, and a running body 73 that is connected to the base portion 71 and runs on a floor surface Y.

For example, the configuration of the base unit 71 is the same as the configuration of the base unit 11 (or base unit 51) described above, the configuration of the rotating unit 72 is the same as the configuration of the rotating unit 12 described above, and the configuration of the running body 73 is the same as the configuration of the running body 52 described above. In other words, the partition 70 has both the function of rotating the rotating unit 12 of the partition 10 and the function of the running body 52 of the partition 50.

For example, the multiple areas A include a first area A1, a second area A2, a third area A3, and a fourth area A4, and the first area A1, the second area A2, the third area A3, and the fourth area A4 are arranged in this order along the first direction D1. A plurality of airflow generating devices 80 are provided in the room. For example, the airflow generating device 80 has an air conditioner outlet 81 provided in the ceiling 2.

A plurality of (for example, three) air outlets 81 are arranged along the first direction D1. The plurality of air outlets 81 include, for example, a first air outlet 81b, a second air outlet 81c, and a third air outlet 81d, and the first air outlet 81b, the second air outlet 81c, and the third air outlet 81d are arranged in this order. As an example, the region on one end side of the first direction D1 from the first air outlet 81b (left side in Fig. 5 (a) and Fig. 5 (b)) is the first region A1, and the region between the first air outlet 81b and the second air outlet 81c is the second region A2. The region between the second air outlet 81c and the third air outlet 81d is the third region A3, and the region located on the other end side of the first direction D1 from the second air outlet 81c (right side in Fig. 5 (a) and Fig. 5 (b)) is the fourth region A4.

When the user of the partition system 61 selects the airflow temperature distribution as described above, the control unit 31 controls the operation of the multiple partitions 70 by sending a drive signal G1 to each of the multiple partitions 70. For example, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the control unit 31 controls the operation of the multiple partitions 70 so that the temperature in the room is uniform. More specifically, the control unit 31 uniforms the temperature in the room by moving the multiple partitions 70 to the ends of the first direction D1 in the room so that the partitions 70 are not located directly under the air outlet 81.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5(b), the control unit 31 controls the operation of the partition 70 so that the temperature in the first area A1 is lower than the temperature in the second area A2. The control unit 31 also controls the operation of the partition 70 so that the temperature in the third area A3 is lower than the temperature in the fourth area A4.

More specifically, the control unit 31 moves one partition 70 directly below the first air outlet 81b and rotates the rotating part 72 of the partition 70 so that it is tilted toward the second area A2. This makes the airflow F toward the first area A1 stronger than the airflow F toward the second area A2, lowering the temperature of the first area A1 more than the temperature of the second area A2.

Then, the control unit 31 moves one partition 70 from the second outlet 81c to a position closer to the first outlet 81b, and moves another partition 70 different from the partition 70 to directly below the third outlet 81d. Then, the control unit 31 rotates the rotating part 72 of the partition 70 that has been moved directly below the third outlet 81d so that it is tilted toward the fourth area A4. This makes the airflow F toward the third area A3 stronger than the airflow F toward the fourth area A4, lowering the temperature of the third area A3 more than the fourth area A4.

As described above, in the partition system 61 according to the third embodiment, the position of the partition 70 can be controlled so that the airflow temperature in one part of the room is different from the airflow temperature in the other part, so that any airflow F can be formed in the room. Therefore, the partition system 61 can provide the same effects as the partition system 1 described above.

Various embodiments of the partition system according to the present disclosure have been described above. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the gist described in the claims. In other words, the function, configuration, shape, size, number, material, and arrangement of each part of the partition system according to the present disclosure can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the above gist.

For example, in FIG. 5(a) and FIG. 5(b), an example has been described in which multiple partitions 70 control the airflow F from multiple airflow generating devices 80. However, multiple types of partitions may be used to control the airflow F, and the type of the airflow generating device is not limited to the airflow generating device 80.

FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b) show a partition system 91 according to a modified example of FIG. 5(a) and FIG. 5(b). The partition system 91 operates a partition 10 having a rotating part 12 and a partition 50 having a running body 52 to control the airflow F from an airflow generating device 92. The airflow generating device 92 is a ceiling fan. The airflow generating device 92 includes, for example, a first ceiling fan 92b, a second ceiling fan 92c, and a third ceiling fan 92d.

For example, partitions 10 are placed directly below the first ceiling fan 92b and directly below the third ceiling fan 92d, and partition 50 is movable between a pair of partitions 10 aligned along the first direction D1. When a user of the partition system 91 selects an airflow temperature distribution, the control unit 31 controls the operation of partitions 10 and 50 by transmitting a drive signal G1 to each of partitions 10 and 50.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the control unit 31 controls the partitions 10, 50 so that the airflow F in the room is uniform. More specifically, the control unit 31 controls the partitions 10 so that the rotating parts 12 of each partition 10 extend vertically upward from the base part 11, and causes the running body 52 of the partition 50 to run so that it is positioned directly below the second ceiling fan 92c. This allows a uniform airflow F to be formed in each of the first area A1, the second area A2, the third area A3, and the fourth area A4.

6(b), the control unit 31 controls the partitions 10, 50 so that the airflow F to the first area A1 is stronger than the airflow F to the second area A2, and the airflow F to the third area A3 is stronger than the airflow to the fourth area A4. More specifically, the control unit 31 rotates the rotating part 12 of the partition 10 located directly below the first ceiling fan 92b toward the second area A2, and rotates the rotating part 12 of the partition 10 located directly below the third ceiling fan 92d toward the fourth area A4.

Then, the control unit 31 moves the running body 52 of the partition 50 from directly below the second ceiling fan 92c to a position closer to the second area A2. This creates a state in which more airflow F enters the first area A1 than the second area A2, and more airflow F enters the third area A3 than the fourth area A4. Therefore, the partition system 91 provides the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiments.

In the above embodiment, the control unit 31 is described as transmitting a drive signal G1 to the partition 10 and transmitting a control signal G2 to the airflow generating device 20. However, in the partition system according to the present disclosure, the control unit does not need to transmit a control signal to the airflow generating device. In other words, the partition system may operate independently of the airflow generating device. In this case, the control unit only needs to control the operation of the partition, making it unnecessary to control the airflow generating device.

In the above-described embodiment, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit 32 is a database that previously acquires the relationship (relationship data) between the operating state of the partition 10 and the airflow temperature distribution. However, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit does not have to be a database. For example, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit may be an environmental sensor. For example, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit may have a number of people detection sensor and store an airflow temperature distribution according to the number of people detected by the number of people detection sensor. In this case, the control unit can send a stronger airflow to areas with a large number of people detected by the number of people detection sensor, thereby reducing the risk of infection with viruses, etc.

For example, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit may have a conversation volume sensor for each region. The control unit may then send more airflow to regions with a high volume of conversation detected by the conversation volume sensor than to regions with a low volume of conversation. In this case, more airflow can be sent to regions with a high volume of conversation, reducing the risk of infection with viruses, etc. For example, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit may have at least one of a temperature sensor and an airflow sensor. In this case, the control unit can perform feedback control so that the temperature and airflow in the room are appropriate based on at least one of the detected temperature and airflow.

In the above-described embodiment, a partition system 1 including an airflow generating device 20 that is an air conditioner that performs cooling has been described. However, the airflow generating device is not limited to one that performs cooling, and may also perform heating. In other words, the partition system according to the present disclosure can be applied not only to cooling but also to heating.

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The partition system according to the present disclosure is (1) a partition system that controls an airflow in a room. The partition system includes a partition that operates in a room, a control unit that controls the operation of the partition, and an airflow temperature distribution storage unit that stores an airflow temperature distribution selectable by a user of the partition system. The control unit operates the partition by transmitting a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit, and the airflow temperature distribution storage unit stores in advance data relating to the position of the partition and the airflow distribution in the indoor space of a room in a building .

The partition system according to the present disclosure is (1) a partition system for controlling an airflow in a room. The partition system includes a partition that operates in a room, a control unit that controls the operation of the partition, and an airflow temperature distribution storage unit that stores an airflow temperature distribution selectable by a user of the partition system. The control unit operates the partition by transmitting a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit stores in advance relationship data between the position of the partition and the airflow distribution of the indoor space in a room of the building, the room is divided into a plurality of regions, the plurality of regions include a first region and a second region different from the first region, the airflow temperature distribution storage unit stores an airflow temperature distribution in which the airflow to the first region is stronger than the airflow to the second region, and the control unit operates the partition by transmitting a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow to the first region is stronger than the airflow to the second region .

By operating the partition , a first area with a strong airflow and a second area with a weak airflow can be formed. Therefore, the airflow can be appropriately controlled for each of the multiple areas in the room. As a result, for example, by strengthening the airflow in the first area where many people are crowded together, the risk of infection by viruses, etc. can be reduced.

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A partition system for controlling airflow in a room, comprising:
A partition that operates in the room;
A control unit that controls the operation of the partition;
an airflow temperature distribution storage unit that stores an airflow temperature distribution selectable by a user of the partition system;
Equipped with
the control unit operates the partition by transmitting a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow temperature distribution in the room becomes the airflow temperature distribution stored in the airflow temperature distribution storage unit.
Partition system. the airflow temperature distribution storage unit is a database that stores in advance a relationship between an operating state of the partition and the airflow temperature distribution;
The partition system of claim 1. The room is divided into a plurality of areas,
The plurality of regions includes a first region and a second region different from the first region,
the control unit operates the partition by transmitting a drive signal to the partition so that the airflow toward the first area is stronger than the airflow toward the second area.
3. A partition system according to claim 1 or 2. The partition has a base portion and a rotating portion that rotates relative to the base portion,
The control unit transmits a drive signal to the partition to rotate the rotating unit and control a rotation angle of the rotating unit relative to the base unit.
3. A partition system according to claim 1 or 2. The partition has a base portion and a running body connected to the base portion and running on a floor surface of the room,
The control unit causes the traveling object to travel by transmitting a drive signal to the partition.
3. A partition system according to claim 1 or 2. An airflow generating device that generates an airflow in the room,
The control unit controls the airflow from the airflow generation device by transmitting a control signal to the airflow generation device.
3. A partition system according to claim 1 or 2.

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