JP3265450B2 - Air conditioner and indoor unit for air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly to, for example, a heat pump type air conditioner or an indoor unit for an air conditioner connected to an outdoor unit by a connection pipe.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A description will be given below with reference to the drawings. FIG.
8 is a refrigeration cycle diagram of a conventional heat pump type air conditioner. In FIG. 28, 25 is a compressor, 26 is an indoor heat exchanger, 27 is a decompression mechanism, 28 is an outdoor heat exchanger, and 29 is a four-way valve. The conventional refrigeration cycle basically has a configuration in which each of the above-mentioned components 25 to 29 is sequentially connected in a ring shape with a pipe to circulate the refrigerant. In general, when a heating operation is performed using an air conditioner using the above-described refrigeration cycle, the relative humidity of the room air decreases as the room air is heated, and thus humidification is required.

[0003] In such a refrigeration cycle, for adjusting the humidity of humidification during a heating operation, a conventional technique 1 is disclosed, for example, on page 45 of "Handbook of Practical Air-Conditioning Technologies, 1st Edition, published by Ohmsha". As described above, some air conditioners are provided with a spray humidifier or a steam humidifier.

[0004] As another conventional technique 2, Japanese Patent Publication No.
As described in JP-A-43151, there is an air conditioner equipped with a dehumidifying and humidifying device. In this air conditioner, two air-permeable materials that block water permeation and allow water vapor to permeate are used. There is also a configuration in which first and second heat exchangers are connected and connected to each other, and a hygroscopic solution is circulated in a circulation path.

[0005]

In the prior art 1, it is necessary to supply water to a humidifier such as a spray humidifier or a steam humidifier at any time, which is troublesome for a user. Especially in summer, the humidity is generally high, and the relative humidity rises when performing a cooling operation using the air conditioner. Therefore, the cooling capacity of the indoor heat exchanger 26 that should function as an evaporator is reduced. The proportion used for dehumidification increases, and the cooling capacity of room air may become insufficient.

In the prior art 2, the first,
When room air is humidified during the heating operation of the first heat exchanger using the second two heat exchangers, the water used for the humidification is supplied from the outside air through the second exchanger to the first heat exchanger. Since the second heat exchanger is supplied to the heat exchanger, it is necessary to install a duct on the wall that separates the room and the outside for the introduction of outside air, and the installation work becomes large,
It is necessary to provide another large heat exchanger in the indoor air passage of the air conditioner, and the blowing noise for temperature adjustment increases.

The main problems to be solved by the present invention are:
As described above, instead of performing humidification adjustment during heating operation while supplying water using a dedicated device separate from the indoor unit,
In other words, humidification can be adjusted with no water supply, and large-scale equipment such as a duct that guides outside air to circulate the moisture-absorbing and desorbing solution as described above is not required, so that cost reduction and equipment construction can be simplified. It is in.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to store and release the moisture in the indoor air in accordance with the humidity so that the amount of moisture necessary for humidification during the heating operation is always released. The purpose is to maintain comfortable air conditioning.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is that, during a heating operation, humidification can be performed with no water supply only by an indoor unit, while at the same time, a dehumidification can be performed with a simple structure during a cooling operation. It is to make.

[0010] Still another object of the present invention is to provide an excellent cooling capacity and without the need for a separate heat exchanger. The purpose is to allow air-conditioning operation.

[0011] Still another problem to be solved by the present invention will become apparent with reference to the following description.

[0012]

An air conditioner according to the present invention has a main body casing in which an air inlet and an air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage, and the main body casing is connected to the air inlet through the air inlet. A structure in which the room air sucked into the indoor air passage in the inside is blown out from the air outlet to the room side, and a charging case provided in the main body casing.
In the air by heating and cooling the indoor air.
Packed with an adsorbent that can reversibly store and release moisture
Humidifying means, and the filling casing
The above-mentioned problem is solved by a configuration characterized in that indoor air circulation means is provided in the housing.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, the air intake
A book whose mouth and air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage
A body casing, and the body casing is connected to the air suction port.
The indoor air drawn into the indoor air passage in the shing is
It has a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side, and
The heating and cooling of room air
Humidity control that enables reversible accumulation and release of moisture in the air
Provide a filling casing filled with the adsorbent as a means
At the same time, indoor air circulation means is provided in the filling casing.
Described above by the configuration characterized by being deployed
The problem has been solved.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, the air intake
A book whose mouth and air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage
A body casing, and the body casing is connected to the air suction port.
The indoor air drawn into the indoor air passage in the shing is
It has a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side, and
A chamber is provided in a filling casing provided in the main casing.
Reversible moisture contained in air by heating and cooling inside air
Control means filled with adsorbent capable of efficient storage and release
In addition to providing a
Is formed, and room air is supplied through this passage.
Discharge, or inhale outdoor air to release air into the adsorbent
The structure is characterized by the ability to accumulate moisture
It solves the problems mentioned above.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, the air intake
A book whose mouth and air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage
A body casing, and the body casing is connected to the air suction port.
The indoor air sucked into the indoor air passage in the shing
Having a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side, and
By heating and cooling the indoor air on the side of the main casing,
Humidity control means capable of reversible accumulation and release of moisture in the air
When a filling casing is filled with the adsorbent
In addition, a passage that can communicate with the outside of the filling casing.
Is formed, and the room air is discharged through this passage, or
Inhalation of outdoor air and accumulation of moisture in the air on the adsorbent
The above-mentioned problem is solved by the configuration characterized in that
Solved.

The good Mashiku, the contact is capable passage between the outdoor to the stuffed casing is formed, moisture in the air into the adsorbent indoor air discharge, or to suck the outdoor air through the passage Is possible.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, the air intake
A book whose mouth and air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage
A body casing, and the body casing is connected to the air suction port.
The indoor air drawn into the indoor air passage in the shing is
It has a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side, and
A chamber is provided in a filling casing provided in the main casing.
Reversible accumulation of moisture in air by heating and cooling inside air
Provide humidity control means filled with adsorbent that can be released
Together with heating the adsorbent in the filling casing
Heating means for releasing moisture from the adsorbent is provided
Solves the above-mentioned problems with a configuration characterized by
are doing.

Preferably, the above-mentioned filling casing is
Heating means for heating the adsorbent to release moisture from the adsorbent
Steps are deployed.

More preferably, a temperature and humidity sensor is provided.
And, from the temperature and humidity sensor to a detection output with low indoor humidity
The adsorbent is heated by the heating means in response to the adsorbent.
Increase the release of water from water.

The indoor unit for an indoor air conditioner of the present invention
In this case, the air inlet and the air outlet
Having a main body casing connected through the
From the mouth into the indoor air passage in the body casing
Heated indoor air and blows it indoors from the air outlet.
The main casing has an indoor space.
Reversible storage of moisture in air by heating and cooling of air
A humidity control means capable of stacking and discharging is provided.
Part of the connection pipe and is connected to the outdoor unit.
Auxiliary pipes are passed through the filling casing.
The above-mentioned problem is solved by a configuration characterized by that
ing.

The indoor unit for an indoor air conditioner of the present invention
In this case, the air inlet and the air outlet
Having a main body casing connected through the
From the mouth into the indoor air passage in the body casing
Heated indoor air and blows it indoors from the air outlet.
The main casing has an indoor space.
Reversible storage of moisture in air by heating and cooling of air
A humidity control means capable of stacking and discharging is provided.
Part of the connection pipe and is connected to the outdoor unit.
When an auxiliary pipe is passed through the filling casing,
Both are forked in the filling casing.
The ends are extended to different sides
The above-mentioned problem is solved by a configuration characterized by that
ing.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an air conditioner according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts and elements are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the embodiment of the present invention, a heat pump type air conditioner separated into an indoor unit and an outdoor unit will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a type of air conditioner. An air conditioner that is not used, such as a window type air conditioner, can be similarly implemented.

[0023] Embodiment 1 FIG. 1a, b, with reference to the c according to a first embodiment of the present invention for an air conditioner will be described. 1A is a perspective view of an indoor unit, which is one component of the air conditioner, as viewed from the front, FIG. 1B is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1B. The illustration of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and the connection pipe connecting these two units is omitted. In these figures, the indoor unit includes a main casing 1. The main body casing 1 includes a back portion 1a and a front portion 1b. An air inlet 2 is provided above and in front of the front portion 1b.
However, air outlets 3 are formed in the lower portion of the rear portion 1a, and a large number of ventilation holes (not shown) are formed in the rear portion of the rear portion 1a. An indoor air passage 6 is formed inside the main body casing 1, and the air intake port 2 and the air outlet 3 are connected to each other in the main body casing 1 by this passage 6. The heat exchanger 4 and the blower fan 5 are interposed in the air passage 6. Here, a drain hose 14a for discharging moisture to the outside of the room and an auxiliary pipe 18 for passing a refrigerant such as chlorofluorocarbon gas are provided below the rear part 1a of the main casing 1. The auxiliary pipe 18 is composed of refrigerant passage pipes 18b and 18c made of copper or the like, through which a refrigerant having a temperature corresponding to each of the cooling operation and the heating operation is surrounded by a heat insulating material 18a. The auxiliary pipe 18 will be described later in more detail.

The indoor unit having such a configuration is arranged at an appropriate place in the room, and in cooperation with the outdoor unit, the room air is sucked from the air suction port 2 with the rotation of the blower fan 5, and the air is sucked. The room air is heat-exchanged in the heat exchanger 4 in the passage 6 and then blown out from the air outlet 3 to the room side, whereby the room is air-conditioned. On this occasion,
The heat exchanger 4 functions as a condenser during a heating operation, and functions as an evaporator during a cooling operation.

In the air conditioner as described above, an indoor air passage 6 through which room air flows vertically or horizontally is provided at the upper rear position of the rear portion 1a of the main body casing 1.
Typically, silica gel, and others, deliquescent substances such as calcium chloride, lithium chloride, and lithium bromide; water-soluble polymers such as diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, glycerin, sodium polyacrylate, and PVA; From an adsorbent 7a such as an inorganic hygroscopic material such as sepiolite, zeolite, activated alumina, zonolite, activated carbon, molecular sieves, a water-insoluble polymer hygroscopic material such as grafted starch, isobutylene maleic anhydride and the like, alone or as a mixture; A filling casing 8 filled with the adsorbent 7 is mounted as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means, and the provision of the filling casing 8 makes it possible to humidify the indoor air without water during the heating operation. ing. Here, the filling casing 8 is located at the upper rear position of the back portion 1a of the main casing 1 because the auxiliary pipe 18 and the drain hose 14a extend vertically downward from the filling casing 8 side and the lower rear portion of the back portion 1a. At the position, it is bent in an L-shape in the horizontal direction, and the end of the horizontal portion is directed to the right in FIG. 1B. It is convenient for the user to turn the air conditioner, which improves the convenience of installation work of the air conditioner.

The operation of the filling casing 8 as the non-water supply humidity adjusting means provided in the air conditioner of the first embodiment configured as described above will be described below. In winter, the air is dry both indoors and outdoors. However, when the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, moisture is adsorbed and accumulated on the adsorbent 7 in the filling casing 8, and the accumulated moisture is accumulated during the heating operation of the air conditioner. By being regenerated using the heat for controlling the temperature of the indoor unit, the indoor unit is released from the interior of the filling casing 8 as humidified air and can be humidified. At the same time as the heating operation is stopped, the moisture generated from the indoor air is adsorbed by the adsorbent 7 due to the decrease in the degree of saturation of the water due to the decrease in the indoor temperature. Will be accumulated as moisture for humidification. In addition, the air conditioner has a simple configuration in which the dehumidification can be performed only by the flow of the indoor air in the filling casing 8 during the cooling operation. Therefore, in the first embodiment, humidification is possible without water supply by using the moisture contained in the indoor air on the indoor unit side, so troublesome water supply work is not required, and the conventional cooling, heating, In addition to the dehumidification function, a maintenance-free humidification function is added, which enables control of both temperature and humidity, and realizes a comfortable room environment space. The integration into the unit eliminates the need for installation of a dedicated device for humidifying indoor air outside the room or forming a through hole in the wall dedicated to the device as in the past, as a result. As a harmony machine, it is possible to reduce the cost of the entire equipment, simplify the construction, and shorten the installation period.

The non-supplying water humidity adjusting means is a non-supplying water humidifying device when the air conditioner is dedicated to heating, and is also used for non-supplying water humidification during heating operation and dehumidifying during cooling operation when heating and cooling are combined. It is also a device.

[0028] With reference to Embodiment 2 Figure 2 embodiment according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described air conditioner. In an indoor unit which is a component of the air conditioner, an adsorbent 7a having an indoor air passage 6 through which room air flows vertically or horizontally at a left side position of the main casing 1 when viewed from the front.
A filling casing 8 filled with an adsorbent 7 made up of a water-free humidifier is attached. The operating principle of the non-water supply humidity adjusting means during cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment.
The attachment position is moved from the rear position of the main body casing 1 to the left side position indicated by
It is possible to realize an air conditioner with humidity control means capable of humidifying and dehumidifying with no water supply, maintaining the depth of the indoor unit as it is and maintaining excellent exterior (appearance) properties. More specifically, in the second embodiment, the operation and effect of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the width of the indoor unit is slightly wider than that of the first embodiment. Since the same size as the indoor unit not provided is required, even if the filled casing 8 is provided, when the indoor unit is mounted on the wall surface, the appearance of the wall surface is not deteriorated, and there is no need to feel uncomfortable. Action and effect can be obtained.

[0029] With reference to Embodiment 3 Figure 3 embodiment according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described air conditioner. In an indoor unit which is a component of the air conditioner, an adsorption unit having an indoor air passage 6 through which room air flows vertically or horizontally at a right side position of the main casing 1 when viewed from the front. A filling casing 8 filled with an adsorbent 7 made of the agent 7a is attached and configured as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means. The operating principle of the non-water supply humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment. However, in the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, the filling casing 8
Is moved from the rear side of the main body casing 1 to the right side face, the same operation and effect as in the second embodiment can be realized, and the filled casing is placed in a place where the moisture absorption and release efficiency is better depending on the installation location of the indoor unit. 8 can be obtained.

[0030] With reference to Embodiment 4 Figure 4 embodiment according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described air conditioner. In an indoor unit, which is one component of the air conditioner, an adsorbent made of an adsorbent 7a having an indoor air passage 6 through which room air flows up and down or left and right at respective positions on both left and right sides of the main casing 1. A filling casing 8 filled with 7 is attached and configured as non-supply water humidity adjusting means. The principle of operation of this non-supply water humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, in addition to the functions and effects of the above-described embodiment, the filling casing 8 as the non-water-supplying / humidity adjusting means is provided on both the left and right sides of the main body casing 1. The effect of being able to further improve the amount of humidification by water supply and the amount of dehumidification during the cooling operation is obtained.

Fifth Embodiment An air conditioner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B are a perspective view and a rear view, respectively, of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner,
A filling casing 8 filled with an adsorbent 7 composed of an adsorbent 7a having an indoor air passage 6 through which room air flows up and down or left and right directions is provided at a position on each of the rear side and the left side of the main casing 1 without water supply. Each is attached and configured as humidity control means. The operating principle of the non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment, but in addition to the functions and effects of the first to fourth embodiments, the filling casing 8 is provided at the rear and left side of the main casing 1. The effect of being able to further improve the humidification amount and dehumidification amount due to no water supply is obtained.

[0032] Embodiment 6 Figure 6a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. 6A and 6B are a perspective view and a rear view of an indoor unit which is one component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, a filling is performed in which an adsorbent 7 composed of an adsorbent 7a having an indoor air passage 6 for vertically and horizontally circulating room air is filled at the rear and right side positions of the main body casing 1. The casing 8 is configured so as to be attached as non-water supply humidity adjusting means. The principle of operation of this non-supply water humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, in addition to the operation and effect of the above-described embodiment, the filling casing 8 is provided on the rear and right side surfaces of the main body casing 1, so that the humidification of the filling casing 8, which is a non-water-supplying humidity adjusting means, with no water supply. The amount and the amount of dehumidification during the cooling operation can be further improved, and the filling casing 8 can be located at a place where the efficiency of adsorbing and releasing moisture is better depending on the location of the indoor unit.

[0033] Embodiment 7 FIG. 7a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. 7A and 7B are a perspective view and a rear view of an indoor unit which is one component of the air conditioner. In this indoor unit of the air conditioner, an indoor air passage 6 through which room air is circulated in the vertical and horizontal directions behind and on the left and right sides of the main casing 1.
A filling casing 8 filled with an adsorbent 7 composed of an adsorbent 7a having a water supply and non-water supply humidity adjusting means is provided. The operating principle of the non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means during cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, in addition to the operation and effect of the above-described embodiment, the filling casing 8 is provided behind the main casing 1. Also, the humidification amount due to no water supply and the dehumidification amount at the time of the cooling operation can be improved by the non-water supply and humidity adjusting means provided on the left and right side surfaces.

Eighth Embodiment An air conditioner according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B are a cross-sectional view and a rear view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In this indoor unit of the air conditioner, an upper part of a filling casing 8 as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means filled with an adsorbent 7 composed of an adsorbent 7a having the indoor air passage 6 is vertically elongated in FIG. FIG. 8B shows a configuration in which an indoor air circulation fan 9 that is long in the left-right direction on the paper surface is provided. The principle of operation of this non-supply water humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment.
In addition to the functions and effects of the above-described embodiment, an indoor air circulation fan 9 is provided at an upper portion inside the filling casing 8, and by using the blowing action of the fan 9 to the adsorbent 7 inside the filling casing 8, It is possible to further improve the humidification amount by the non-supplying water of the non-supplying water humidity adjusting means and the dehumidification amount during the cooling operation. That is, the efficiency of the adsorbent 7 to adsorb and release moisture is increased by the blowing action of the circulating fan 9 above the filling casing 8, and an operational effect of realizing a more comfortable indoor environment space is obtained.

Ninth Embodiment An air conditioner according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B are a cross-sectional view and a rear view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of the air conditioner, an indoor air circulation fan 9 is provided at the center of a filling casing 8 as a non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means filled with an adsorbent 7 made of an adsorbent 7a having the indoor air passage 6. Is provided. The operating principle of the non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment. However, in the ninth embodiment, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, unlike the eighth embodiment, Since the indoor air circulation fan 9 is provided at a central position in the vertical direction in the drawing of the filling casing 8, the periphery of the circulation fan 9 is surrounded by the adsorbent 7,
The blowing action of the fan 9 on the adsorbent 7 is improved,
The effect that the efficiency of adsorbing and releasing moisture is further enhanced is obtained.

Embodiment 10 FIG. An air conditioner according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10A and 10B are a cross-sectional view and a rear view of an indoor unit that is one component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of the air conditioner, an indoor air circulation fan 9 is provided at a lower portion of a filling casing 8 as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means filled with an adsorbent 7 made of an adsorbent 7a having the indoor air passage 6. This is the configuration provided. The principle of operation of this non-supply water humidity adjusting means at the time of cooling and heating is as described in the first embodiment. In the tenth embodiment, in addition to the operation and effect of the above-described embodiment, the circulation fan 9 is provided at the lower portion, so that the moisture coming downward due to the gravitational action is efficiently blown to the adsorbent 7 by the blowing action of the fan 9. The effect of being able to be adsorbed and released is obtained.

Embodiment 11 Referring to FIG. 11, an air conditioner according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of the air conditioner, a rear portion of a filling casing 8 as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means filled with an adsorbent 7 made of an adsorbent 7a having the indoor air passage 6 is projected in a cylindrical shape. The outdoor air passage 10 is provided in the cylindrical protruding portion 8a.
The cylindrical protruding portion 8a protrudes and penetrates the wall surface 30 to the outside of the room and is attachable. The exhaust fan 11 and the damper 12 for exhausting the room air to the outside of the room in the outside air passage 10 are provided. This is the configuration provided. In the eleventh embodiment, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, when the room temperature reaches the set temperature during the heating-time air conditioner operation is stopped or during the heating operation, and the heating operation is temporarily stopped. Since the indoor temperature decreases and the saturation of the moisture in the indoor air decreases, the damper 12 is opened to drive the indoor air exhaust fan 11 to ventilate and exhaust the indoor air, thereby utilizing the indoor air. The saturated water in the inside is efficiently adsorbed by the adsorbent 7 made of the adsorbent 7a to improve the humidifying ability of the filling casing 8, which is a non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means when the heating operation is restarted, and to improve the moisture in the indoor air. Can be suppressed from dew condensation in the room due to a decrease in the degree of saturation. Further, at the time of cooling, the damper 12 is opened and the indoor air exhaust fan 11 is driven to exhaust the indoor air during operation and stoppage of the air conditioner, thereby improving the dehumidifying ability.

[0038] With reference to Embodiment 12 Figure 12 embodiment according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described air conditioner. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of the air conditioner, a rear portion of a filling casing 8 as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means filled with an adsorbent 7 made of an adsorbent 7a having the indoor air passage 6 is projected in a cylindrical shape. The outdoor air passage 10 is provided in the cylindrical protruding portion 8a.
The cylindrical protruding portion 8a is penetrated to the outside of the wall 30 and can be attached to the outside of the room, and an intake fan 13 and a damper 12 are provided in the outside air passage 10 for sucking the outside air to the inside of the room. Configuration. In the twelfth embodiment, in addition to the functions and effects of the above-described embodiment, by opening the damper 12 and driving the intake fan 13 to suck the outdoor air into the indoor side during the stop of the operation of the air conditioner during heating, Efficiently absorbs moisture in the air 7
The effect of being able to be adsorbed by the adsorbent 7 made of a to further improve the humidifying ability of the filling casing 8 as the non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means is obtained.

[0039] With reference to Embodiment 13 Figure 13 embodiment according to the embodiment 13 of the present invention will be described air conditioner. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, a filling casing 8 as a non-water-supplying-humidity adjusting means filled with an adsorbent 7 composed of an adsorbent 7a having the indoor air passage 6 is provided as in Embodiments 11 and 12. A joint port 14 is provided at the lower portion of the filling casing 8 instead of providing a simple air passage 10, and the joint port 14 is provided with a conventional drain hose 14.
13A, a drain hose 14b whose one end is located outside the room is formed to penetrate a wall surface not shown in FIG. 13 so that the other end of the drain hose 14b can be joined. Alternatively, an outdoor air intake fan 13 is provided. In the thirteenth embodiment having such a structure, in addition to the operation and effect of the above-described embodiment, the moisture in the indoor air or the outdoor air is efficiently adsorbed by the adsorbent 7 made of the adsorbent 7a to adjust the non-water supply humidity. The humidifying and dehumidifying ability of the filling casing 8 as a means can be improved, and the wall surface 30 differs from the eleventh and twelfth embodiments.
The construction of forming the through-hole of the cylindrical projecting portion 8a of the filling casing 8 is unnecessary, and the conventional drain hose 14 is not required.
Since the through hole for a can be used as it is, the construction can be simplified.

[0040] Embodiment 14 FIG. 14a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to Embodiment 14 of the present invention will be described. 14A and 14B are a cross-sectional view and a rear view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of the air conditioner, an adsorbent 7 made of the adsorbent 7a is selectively placed in a filling casing 8 having the indoor air passage 6 or the outdoor air passage 10 as a non-water supply humidity adjusting means. A plurality of heating means 15 such as a heater for heating are provided. These heating means 15 are provided in the casing 8 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction in FIG. 14A at predetermined intervals in this example, and at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction in FIG. Can be uniformly and efficiently heated. When the heating means 15 is driven by a driving means (not shown) during the heating operation, the adsorbent 7 is heated and the efficiency of releasing the moisture accumulated in the adsorbent 7 is further improved. The humidification ability of the non-water-supplying water humidity adjusting means can be improved by more effectively humidifying the air.

[0041] Embodiment 15 FIG. 15a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to Embodiment 15 of the present invention will be described. 15a and 15b are a cross-sectional view and a front view of an indoor unit which is one component of the air conditioner. In this indoor unit of the air conditioner, a plurality of heating means 15 such as heaters provided in the same configuration as in the fourteenth embodiment are provided with a temperature and humidity which can detect both temperature and humidity contained therein. In conjunction with the sensor 16, the temperature and humidity of the room air to be air-conditioned are detected from the output of the sensor 16, and the detected output indicates that the temperature of the room air is high but the humidity is low in a heating operation or the like. Based on the low degree of humidity, the heating means 15 controls the heating temperature of the adsorbent 7 by the heating means 15 to release the moisture adsorbed on the adsorbent 7 while controlling the amount thereof, thereby performing humidification control, cooling operation, etc. The heating of the adsorbent 7 by the heating means 15 is stopped or the heating temperature is controlled in accordance with the degree of high humidity based on the detection output that the temperature of the indoor air is low but the humidity is high. Air conditioner during operation by, for example, be linked to perform dehumidification control of indoor air Te can be performed always comfortable air conditioning.

Sixteenth Embodiment An air conditioner according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16a and 16b are a cross-sectional view and a rear view of an indoor unit that is one component of the air conditioner. The indoor unit of this air conditioner has a plurality of heating means 15 such as heaters provided in the same configuration as in Embodiment 14, and separately from this indoor unit and an outdoor unit (not shown). The auxiliary pipe 18, which is a portion of the connection pipe 17 connecting the indoor unit and the indoor unit, is passed through the filling casing 8. With this configuration, during the heating operation, the refrigerant heat for adjusting the room temperature is guided to the adsorbent 7 through the auxiliary pipe 18 to improve the efficiency of releasing the water accumulated in the adsorbent 7, thereby improving the non-water supply humidity adjusting means. Humidifying ability can be further improved. In addition, during the cooling operation, the adsorbent 7 cooled by the refrigerant in the auxiliary pipe 18 absorbs moisture from the room air, so that the dehumidifying ability of the room air can be further improved.

[0043] Embodiment 17 FIG. 17a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to the embodiment 17 of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 17A and 17B are rear views of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, the auxiliary pipe 18 passed through the filling casing 8 is bifurcated on the way using a cheese pipe 19 as shown in FIG. 17a or a branch pipe 20 as shown in FIG. 17b. Are provided as flare joint ports 21 at the left and right ends of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, respectively, so that the auxiliary pipe 18 and the connection pipe (not shown) match the installation location of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. Therefore, the installation work can be simplified by enabling easy connection from either the left or right side. More specifically, depending on the position of a through hole formed in a wall surface for the insertion of the connection pipe connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit, the arrangement position of the indoor unit, and the like, the forked end of the auxiliary pipe 18, that is, the both ends. One side of the flare joint port 21 is connected to the connecting pipe to connect the indoor unit and the outdoor unit, and the other flare joint port is closed, so that the construction can be performed according to the installation location of the indoor unit, which is very convenient. is there. The auxiliary pipe 18 shown in FIG.
Is simplified. Further, the auxiliary pipe 18 is forked by a branch pipe or the like from the cheese pipe. However, if the auxiliary pipe 18 has a forked structure from the beginning, the cheese pipe or the branch pipe is unnecessary. The bifurcated structure of the auxiliary pipe 18 is such that the auxiliary pipe 18 is fixed through the inside of the filling casing 8 as in the sixteenth embodiment, and the end of the auxiliary pipe 18 is arbitrarily moved. Therefore, it is necessary to branch the auxiliary pipe 18 in the middle and to arrange both ends of the branch in the left and right direction below the back of the outdoor unit.

[0044] Embodiment 18 FIG. 18a, b, with reference to the c according to the embodiment 18 of the present invention for an air conditioner will be described. FIG. 18a is a perspective view of the heat exchanger 4 having a vertically symmetrical structure to which the auxiliary pipe 18 is welded, and FIGS. 18b and 18c are provided with the heat exchanger 4.
It is a perspective view of the indoor unit which is one component of an air conditioner, and the heat exchanger 4 is attached to the back part 1a of the main body casing 1 of the indoor unit. Since the shape of the heat exchanger 4 after the welding of the auxiliary pipe 18 is symmetrical in the vertical and horizontal directions, the auxiliary pipe 1 is arranged as shown in FIG. 18b according to the installation location of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.
8 can be assembled by turning the left and right sides of the auxiliary pipe 18 into the left side as shown in FIG. 18c or the right side as shown in FIG. 18c.
And the auxiliary pipe 18 can be easily connected from either the left or right side, so that the installation work on the wall surface of the indoor unit can be simplified.

Nineteenth Embodiment An air conditioner according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19a and 19b are a front view and a rear view of an indoor unit which is one component of the air conditioner. FIG. 19a does not show the front portion 1b of the main body casing 1 of the indoor unit, and the air outlet 3 formed in the rear portion 1a of the main body casing 1, the heat exchanger 4 attached thereto, Exchanger 4
A temperature and humidity sensor 16 provided in the vicinity is shown,
In FIG. 19b, the filling casing 8 attached to the rear side of the indoor unit, the adsorbent 7 filled therein, and the first embodiment passed through the adsorbent 7
7 and an auxiliary pipe 18 having the same function and effect, and flare joint ports 21 at both ends thereof.
Are shown. And by associating the operation control of the air conditioner with the temperature and humidity sensor 16 in the same manner as in the fifteenth embodiment, it is possible to always perform comfortable air conditioning during the operation of the air conditioner in the same manner as in the fifteenth embodiment. .

[0046] With reference to form 20 Figure 20 embodiment according to the embodiment 20 of the present invention will be described air conditioner. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In this indoor unit of the air conditioner, when filling the filling casing 8 with the adsorbent 7 composed of the adsorbent 7a, a particle diameter suitable for forming an air passage is preferably within a predetermined range, preferably 2 to 3.
The adsorbent 7a, such as silica gel, in the form of particles having a size of about 5 mm to 5 mm is directly charged into the filling casing 8 and filled as much as possible with a certain porosity so that water as an adsorption medium can be obtained. Can be adsorbed or released as much as possible, whereby the air to be air-conditioned can be humidified and dehumidified more effectively.

[0047] Embodiment 21 FIG. 21a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to the embodiment 21 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 21a is an external view of an adsorbent body 7 composed of a sponge-like body 22 such as a sponge in which an adsorbent 7a filled in a filling casing 8 constituting a non-water-supplying humidity adjusting means is sucked, and FIG. It is sectional drawing of the indoor unit which is one component of a machine. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, when the adsorbent 7 composed of the adsorbent 7a is filled in the filling casing 8, the liquid adsorbent 7a is sucked into the sponge-like body 22 such as a sponge and the adsorbent shown in FIG. The adsorbent 7 is inserted and filled in the filling casing 8, so that the adsorbent 7 can be easily inserted into the filling casing 8 and the setting operation of the filling casing 8 is facilitated. In addition, since the variation in the porosity of the adsorbent 7 can be suppressed, stable humidification and dehumidification can be performed.
In other words, if the porosity of the adsorbent 7 varies, the amount of the adsorbent 7 filled in the filling casing 8 will not be constant in quantity, and the air passage in the adsorbent 7 will be completely eliminated or too large. As a result, the moisture absorption and release amounts of water become inconsistent, and the effects of humidification and dehumidification become unstable. In the twenty-first embodiment, this can be effectively prevented.

[0048] Embodiment 22 FIG. 22a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to the embodiment 22 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 22a shows an adsorbent 7 to be filled in a filling casing 8 constituting a non-water supply humidity adjusting means.
FIG. 22B is an external view of an adsorbent 7 formed by sintering the mesh 8 into a net 23 and stacking a number of the nets 23, and FIG. 22B is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. . In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, when filling the adsorbent 7 composed of the adsorbent 7a into the filling casing 8, the adsorbent 7a is sintered to form a mesh 23, and the mesh 23 is stacked in layers to form an adsorbent. By filling the adsorbent 7, the adsorbent 7 can be easily inserted into the filling casing 8, and the porosity variation of the adsorbent 7 can be suppressed. As a result, in Embodiment 22, Embodiment 2
The same operation and effect as those of 1 can be obtained.

[0049] Embodiment 23 FIG. 23a, the air conditioner according with reference to b to the embodiment 23 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 23a shows an adsorbent 7 filled in a filling casing 8 constituting a non-water supply humidity adjusting means.
FIG. 23B is an external view of an adsorbent 7 in which a is coated on a paper-like material such as a cardboard 24 that is stacked with a space therebetween, and a plurality of sheets are stacked to form the adsorbent 7. FIG. It is sectional drawing of the indoor unit which is an element. In this indoor unit of the air conditioner, when filling the adsorbent 7 composed of the adsorbent 7a into the filling casing 8, the adsorbent 7a is formed into a paper-like material such as a corrugated cardboard 24 in which the adsorbent 7a is overlapped with a space. By coating and stacking a number of sheets as the adsorbent 7, the adsorbent 7 can be easily inserted into the filling casing 8, and the porosity variation of the adsorbent 7 can be suppressed. Also in the twenty-third embodiment, the operation and effect of the twenty-first embodiment can be obtained.

Embodiment 24 Referring to FIGS. 24A and 24B, an air conditioner according to Embodiment 24 of the present invention will be described. 24a and 24b are a cross-sectional view and a front view of an indoor unit that is one component of the air conditioner. In this indoor unit of the air conditioner, instead of filling the adsorbents 7 of Embodiments 20 to 23 into the filling casing 8 as in Embodiments 1 to 19, the adsorbents 7 are The heat exchanger 4 is disposed with a uniform thickness over substantially the entire back surface of the heat exchanger 4 installed in the passage 6 and heat transmitted from the heat exchanger 4 and the heat exchanger 4.
A humidifying and dehumidifying method of reversibly adsorbing and releasing moisture by the air exchanged with the air conditioner is incorporated in the indoor unit of the air conditioner. As a result, since the adsorbent 7 faces the blower fan 5 in position, the adsorbent 7 absorbs the moisture,
The effect of the discharge is further promoted by the blowing action from the blower fan 5, and the blower fan 5 is shared by the two functions of the original blowing action and the blowing action to the adsorbent 7. This makes it possible to omit the air supply mechanism dedicated to the no-water-supply / water-humidity adjusting means, and to achieve the effect of promoting the miniaturization of the apparatus. In addition to this, the heat exchanger 4 of the indoor unit is further maintained at a higher temperature during the heating operation and at a lower temperature during the cooling operation by the circulating air after passing through the exchanger 4, and as a result, the heating operation is performed. The operation with improved humidification capacity at the time and dehumidification capacity at the time of cooling operation can be performed, and a change in the structural specifications of the air conditioner body can be minimized to achieve a more compact configuration.

Embodiment 25 Referring to FIG. 25, an air conditioner according to Embodiment 25 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, Embodiments 20 to 23
Instead of filling the adsorbent 7 up to the filling casing 8 as in the first to nineteenth embodiments, the adsorbent 7 is disposed or embedded in all portions in the indoor air passage 6 and reversibly. Humidification and dehumidification methods for absorbing and releasing moisture are built into the indoor unit of the air conditioner. As a result, also in the twenty-fifth embodiment, similar to the twenty-fourth embodiment, the air-blowing fan 5 can be shared, and the air-blowing mechanism dedicated to the non-water-supplying / humidity adjusting means can be omitted. An effect can be obtained. In addition to this, the heat exchanger 4 of the indoor unit is further maintained at a higher temperature during the heating operation and at a lower temperature during the cooling operation by the circulating air after passing through the exchanger 4, and as a result, the heating operation is performed. The operation with improved humidification capacity at the time and dehumidification capacity at the time of cooling operation can be performed, and a change in the structural specifications of the air conditioner body can be minimized to achieve a more compact configuration.

Embodiment 26 Referring to FIG. 26, an air conditioner according to Embodiment 26 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, Embodiments 20 to 23
Instead of filling the adsorbent 7 up to the filling casing 8 as in the first to nineteenth embodiments, the adsorbent 7a is applied to all parts in the indoor air passage 6 to reversibly remove moisture. The humidification and dehumidification methods for adsorbing and releasing odors are built into the indoor unit of the air conditioner. As a result, in the twenty-sixth embodiment, similarly to the twenty-fourth embodiment,
Can be used in common, and the blowing mechanism dedicated to the no-water-supply / humidity adjusting means can be omitted, and the effect of promoting the miniaturization of the apparatus can be obtained. In addition to this, the heat exchanger 4 of the indoor unit is further heated to a higher temperature during the heating operation by the flowing air after passing through the exchanger 4,
During cooling operation, each is maintained at a lower temperature, and as a result,
An operation with improved humidification capacity during the heating operation and improved dehumidification capacity during the cooling operation can be performed, and a change in the structural specifications of the air conditioner body can be minimized to achieve a more compact configuration.

Embodiment 27 Referring to FIG. 27, an air conditioner according to Embodiment 27 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit that is a component of the air conditioner. In the indoor unit of this air conditioner, Embodiments 20 to 23
Instead of filling the adsorbent 7 into the filling casing 8 as in the first to nineteenth embodiments, all the components constituting the indoor air passage 6 (for example, the blower fan 5, the cabinet 31, the vertical louver 32) , Horizontal lute bar 33, drain pan 34, etc.) are made of a resin having a function of reversibly adsorbing and releasing moisture. As a result, in Embodiment 27, Embodiment 2
In the same manner as in the case 4, the common use of the blower fan 5 becomes possible, and the blower mechanism dedicated to the non-water-supplying / humidity adjusting means can be omitted, so that the effect of promoting the miniaturization of the device can be obtained. In addition to this, the heat exchanger 4 of the indoor unit is further maintained at a higher temperature during the heating operation and at a lower temperature during the cooling operation by the circulating air after passing through the exchanger 4, and as a result, the heating operation is performed. The operation with improved humidification capacity at the time and dehumidification capacity at the time of cooling operation can be performed, and a change in the structural specifications of the air conditioner body can be minimized to achieve a more compact configuration.

[0054]

As apparent from the above description, the present invention has the following effects.

[0055] Inhalation has a body casing effect air inlet according to claim 1 and the air ejection port is connected through an indoor air passage from the air inlet in the operation in the indoor air passage in the main body casing And has a structure in which the heated indoor air is blown out from the air outlet to the indoor side, and provided in the main body casing.
Inside the filled casing by heating and cooling the room air.
Reversible accumulation and release of water contained in air
Provide humidity control means filled with adsorbent
Check that indoor air circulation means is
From, the results became possible humidification of indoor air without water,
Unlike the prior art 1, the equipment for exclusive use of water supply used for humidification is not required, and at the same time, the humidification of the indoor air can be performed by the humidity adjusting means on the indoor side. In order to provide such a construction, it is not necessary to open a large opening in the wall surface, and the economic ripple effect is increased by simplifying the construction. Also, it is structurally simple and inexpensive,
A place that contributes to reducing the cost of an air conditioner
is there. Furthermore , indoor air circulation means is provided in the filling casing.
Since it has been deployed,
The amount of water absorbed and released can be efficiently increased,
As a result, the humidifying and dehumidifying effects are enhanced. In addition, since indoor air can be humidified only on the indoor side, a maintenance-free humidification function is added to the heating function, and a comfortable indoor environment space can be realized under control of both temperature and humidity.

[0056] coupling effect air inlet according to claim 2 and the air outlet via the room air passage
Having a main body casing that is
Indoor air sucked into the indoor air passage in the main casing
Has a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side,
And heating and cooling of room air
Humidification allows reversible accumulation and release of moisture in the air
The filling casing filled with the adsorbent,
Indoor air circulation inside the filling casing
The means are provided so that the filling casing is
Even if deployed in a casing, there is no normal
It has the same depth as the air conditioner
There is no sense of incongruity in appearance due to the deployment of the racing.
Also, place the filling casing on the side of the main casing.
If it is, a filling casing is also placed on the rear side of the main casing.
Humidification and dehumidification with no water supply
Is convenient. In addition, a chamber in the filling casing
Since the internal air circulation means is provided,
Efficiently increase the amount of water adsorbed and released to the adsorbent in the ring
And as a result, the humidification and dehumidification effects are enhanced.
This can contribute to the realization of a more comfortable indoor environment space.

[0057] coupling effect air inlet and an air outlet according to claim 3 and via the room air passage
Having a main body casing that is
Indoor air sucked into the indoor air passage in the main casing
Has a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side,
And a filling casing provided in the main casing.
Inside, the water contained in the air by heating and cooling the indoor air
Packed with adsorbent capable of reversible accumulation and release of minutes
An adjusting means is provided, and an outdoor
A passage is formed through which communication with the chamber can be established.
Exhaust air or inhale outdoor air to the adsorbent
During the heating operation as a result of the accumulation of moisture in the air
Prevention of indoor dew condensation, improvement of humidification capacity and removal during cooling operation
It is possible to improve the wet capacity.

[0058] coupling effect air inlet and an air outlet according to claim 4 and via the room air passage
Having a main body casing that is
Indoor air sucked into the indoor air passage in the main casing
From the air outlet to the indoor side,
One, the side of the main body casing, heating and cooling of room air
Humidity that allows reversible accumulation and release of moisture in the air
A filling casing that is filled with the adsorbent,
Can be connected to the outside of the filled casing.
A functional passage is formed, and room air is exhausted through this passage.
Out or inhale outdoor air and
As a result of the ability to accumulate moisture, the moisture in indoor air is
While being adsorbed to the adsorbent efficiently,
Of dew condensation, improvement of humidification capacity and dehumidification capacity during cooling operation
Can be improved. In addition, the filling casing is
Even if deployed in a casing, there is no normal
Compared with air conditioners, the depth is the same size, filling
No discomfort due to the appearance of the casing
No. The filling casing is located on the side of the main casing.
If you have it, fill the casing on the rear side of the main casing.
Humidification and dehumidification with no water supply
It is convenient to do so.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a passage capable of communicating with the outside of the room is formed in the filling casing, and the air inside and outside of the room can be discharged and suctioned through the passage. In addition to adsorbing to the adsorbent, it is possible to prevent dew condensation in the room during the heating operation, improve the humidifying capacity, and improve the dehumidifying capacity during the cooling operation.

[0060] coupling effect air inlet and an air outlet according to claim 6 and via the room air passage
Having a main body casing that is
Indoor air sucked into the indoor air passage in the main casing
Has a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side,
And a filling casing provided in the main casing.
Inside, reversible moisture in air by heating and cooling indoor air
Control means filled with adsorbent capable of efficient storage and release
And the adsorbent in the filling casing.
Heating means for heating the water to release moisture from the adsorbent.
As a result, the adsorbent is heated by this heating means.
The possibility of air subject to air conditioning during heating operation
Layers can be done effectively.

By heating the adsorbent by the effect heating means according to claim 7 , the air during the heating operation is provided.
Making the potential of the air subject to harmony more effective
Can be .

An effect temperature / humidity sensor according to claim 8 , wherein the temperature / humidity sensor detects a room temperature.
The adsorbent is heated by the heating means in response to a low detection output.
To increase the amount of water released from the adsorbent by heating
Control the degree of heating of the adsorbent to make room air
And a comfortable indoor environment space can be realized.

An air conditioner connected to the effect outdoor unit by a connection pipe.
In the machine indoor unit, the air intake port and the air
Has a body casing connected via an indoor air passage.
And from the air suction port to the indoor air in the main body casing.
Heating the room air sucked into the air passage, and
From the main body casing.
Thing is contained in the air by heating and cooling the indoor air
Provide humidity control means capable of reversible storage and release of water
And a part of the connection pipe and the outdoor unit.
An auxiliary pipe for connecting to the
Auxiliary pipe for heating operation
Effect of water release from adsorbent using heat generated by refrigerant in air
Rate can be increased.

An air conditioner connected to the effect outdoor unit by a connection pipe.
In the machine indoor unit, the air intake port and the air
Has a body casing connected via an indoor air passage.
And from the air suction port to the indoor air in the main body casing.
Heating the room air sucked into the air passage, and
From the main body casing.
Thing is contained in the air by heating and cooling the indoor air
Provide humidity control means capable of reversible storage and release of water
And a part of the connection pipe and the outdoor unit.
An auxiliary pipe for connecting to the
As well as a forked part in the filling casing.
And the two ends of the fork extend to different sides
The auxiliary pipe is installed in the outdoor unit
Indoor unit in connection with the connection pipe for connection to the
Easily from the left or right side according to the installation location of the knit
Connection is possible, simplifying installation work for indoor units.
Is possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention,
1a is a perspective view of the indoor unit, FIG. 1b is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 1c is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1b.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

5A and 5B are perspective views of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 6 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.
6A is a perspective view of the indoor unit, and FIG. 6B is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 7 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.
7A is a perspective view of the indoor unit, and FIG. 7B is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 8 shows an air conditioner according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
8A is a sectional view of the indoor unit, and FIG. 8B is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 9 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention,
9A is a sectional view of the indoor unit, and FIG. 9B is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 10 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention. FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit, and FIG.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 13 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 14 of the present invention. FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit, and FIG. 14B is a rear view thereof.

15 shows an air conditioner according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 15a is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit, and FIG. 15b is a front view thereof.

FIG. 16 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 16 of the present invention. FIG. 16A is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit, and FIG.

17A and 17B are rear views of an air conditioner according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, in which an auxiliary pipe is forked by a cheese pipe, and FIG. 17B is a rear view of an auxiliary pipe forked by a branch pipe.

18A and 18B are perspective views showing an air conditioner according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which an auxiliary pipe is connected to a heat exchanger, FIG. 18B is arranged with the heat exchanger facing one side, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view when the heat exchanger is arranged facing the other side.

FIG. 19 shows an air conditioner according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 19a is a front view of the indoor unit and FIG. 19b is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 20 is a sectional view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 20 of the present invention.

FIG. 21 shows an air conditioner according to a twenty-first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21a is a perspective view of an adsorbent, and FIG. 21b is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit provided with a filling casing having the adsorbent.

FIG. 22 shows an air conditioner according to a twenty-second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22a is a perspective view of an adsorbent, and FIG. 22b is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit provided with a filling casing having the adsorbent.

23 shows an air conditioner according to Embodiment 23 of the present invention, FIG. 23a is a perspective view of an adsorbent, and FIG. 23b is a cross-sectional view of an indoor unit provided with a filling casing having the adsorbent.

FIG. 24A is a sectional view of an air conditioner according to a twenty-fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 24B is a front view thereof.

FIG. 25 is a sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 25 of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 26 of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 27 of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a refrigeration cycle diagram of a conventional air conditioner.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: body casing 2: air inlet 3: air outlet 4: heat exchanger 5: fan for ventilation 6: indoor air passage 7a: adsorbent 7: adsorbent 8: filling casing 9: indoor air circulation fan 10: outdoor Air passage 11: Indoor air exhaust fan 12: Damper 13: Outdoor air intake fan 14a: Drain hose 14: Joint port 15: Heater (heating means) 18: Auxiliary pipe 19: Cheese pipe 20: Branch pipe

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshiharu Nobuo 22-22 Nagaikecho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Inside Sharp Corporation (72) Inventor Kenji 22-22 Nagaikecho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Sharp Corporation (72) Inventor Shoichi Suzuki 22-22 Nagaikecho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Inside Sharp Corporation (56) References JP-A-4-240345 (JP, A) JP-A-4-155129 (JP, A JP-A-62-49137 (JP, A) JP-A-9-60925 (JP, A) JP-A-2-187542 (JP, A) JP-A-6-257805 (JP, A) 178350 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) F24F 1/00 401 F24F 6/00 331 F24F 6/10

Claims (10)

(57) [Claims] An air intake port and an air outlet have a main body casing connected through an indoor air passage, and indoor air taken into the indoor air passage in the main body casing from the air intake port is provided. It has a structure that blows out from the air outlet to the indoor side, and is provided in the main body casing .
The heating and cooling of room air in the
Adsorbent that can reversibly store and release the water contained in it
In addition to providing a filled humidity control means,
An air conditioner, characterized in that indoor air circulation means is provided in a housing . 2. An indoor air passage between an air intake port and an air outlet port.
A body casing connected via a passage, wherein the air
Inhaled from the suction port to the indoor air passage in the main body casing
Blown indoor air from the air outlet to the indoor side.
And a chamber is provided on a side surface of the main body casing.
Reversible accumulation of moisture in air by heating and cooling inside air
Charger filled with adsorbent, which is a humidity control means that can release
A filling casing is provided, and the inside of the filling casing is
An air conditioner , wherein indoor air circulation means is provided in the air conditioner. 3. An indoor air passage between an air inlet and an air outlet.
A body casing connected via a passage, wherein the air
Inhaled from the suction port to the indoor air passage in the main body casing
Blown indoor air from the air outlet to the indoor side.
Having a structure, and provided on the main body casing.
The heating and cooling of room air in the
Adsorbent that can reversibly store and release the water contained in it
In addition to providing a filled humidity control means,
A passage that allows communication with the outside
Exhaust air through the passage or inhale outdoor air
An air conditioner capable of accumulating moisture in the air in the adsorbent . 4. An indoor air passage between an air inlet and an air outlet.
A body casing connected via a passage, wherein the air
Inhaled from the suction port to the indoor air passage in the main body casing
Blows indoor air from the air outlet to the indoor side
Having a structure, and on the side of the main body casing, indoor
Reversible accumulation and release of moisture in air by heating and cooling air
Filling with an adsorbent that is a humidity control means that can be discharged
A casing is provided and a chamber is provided in the filling casing.
A passage that can communicate with the outside is formed , and through this passage
The indoor air is discharged or the outdoor air is sucked into the adsorbent.
An air conditioner characterized by the ability to accumulate moisture in the air into the air conditioner. 5. The communication with the outdoor is possible to the filling casing.
A functional passage is formed, and room air is exhausted through this passage.
Out or inhale outdoor air and
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein water can be accumulated.
The air conditioner according to claim 2 . 6. An indoor air passage between an air inlet and an air outlet.
A body casing connected via a passage, wherein the air
Inhaled from the suction port to the indoor air passage in the main body casing
Blown indoor air from the air outlet to the indoor side.
Having a structure, and provided on the main body casing.
The heating and cooling of room air in the
Adsorbent that can reversibly store and release moisture in
Provided with a humidity adjusting means,
Heating the adsorbent inside to release moisture from the adsorbent
An air conditioner, wherein a heating means is provided . 7. The adsorbent is placed in the filling casing.
A heating means for heating to release moisture from the adsorbent is provided.
6. The method according to claim 1, wherein
Air conditioner. 8. A temperature and humidity sensor having a temperature and humidity sensor.
In response to the detection output of low indoor humidity from the
Heating the adsorbent in a stage to release water from the adsorbent
8. The method according to claim 6, wherein
The air conditioner as described . 9. A connection pipe is connected to the outdoor unit.
Air conditioner indoor unit, the air intake port
And the air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage
A casing; and
Heating the indoor air drawn into the indoor air passage in the housing
Having a structure to blow out from the air outlet to the indoor side,
The main body casing is heated and cooled by room air.
Humidity that enables reversible accumulation and release of moisture contained in air
Adjusting means, and a part of the connecting pipe.
An auxiliary pipe for connecting to the outdoor unit,
An indoor unit for an indoor air conditioner, wherein the indoor unit is passed through the filling casing . 10. An outdoor unit connected by a connection pipe.
In the continuous air conditioner indoor unit,
A book whose mouth and air outlet are connected via an indoor air passage
A body casing, and the body casing is connected to the air suction port.
Heats the indoor air drawn into the indoor air passage in the shing.
Having a structure that blows out from the air outlet to the indoor side.
The main body casing is heated and cooled by room air.
Humidity that enables reversible accumulation and release of moisture contained in air
Adjusting means, and a part of the connecting pipe.
An auxiliary pipe for connecting to the outdoor unit,
Filling casing that is passed through the filling casing
And the two ends are different from each other
An indoor unit for an indoor air conditioner, wherein the indoor unit is arranged so as to extend to a side surface.