JP4407477B2 - Air conditioner cleaning mechanism control device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioner cleaning mechanism control device that automatically cleans an air filter.

  In air conditioners currently in widespread use, the mainstream of air filters installed to collect dust in the air is regularly maintained by cleaning by users or equipment contractors. However, due to the recent spread of air conditioners and the promotion of energy saving, an air conditioner cleaning mechanism that automatically cleans an air filter has come to be considered.

A device (for example, see Patent Document 1) having a belt-like air filter and a cleaning mechanism that is fed and wound by a motor, and a device in which an air filter and a cleaning mechanism are integrated (for example, see Patent Document 2) are known. A method of controlling the cleaning mechanism that allows these devices to be operated periodically or forcibly has been considered.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-99479 (pages 3 to 4, FIG. 1) Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-32926

  However, in the conventional configuration, since the cleaning mechanism is integrated, it is not easy to attach and detach the air filter from the cleaning mechanism.

  For this reason, when the tobacco filter or oil component adheres to the air filter, cleaning with water or a detergent becomes necessary. However, in this configuration, the cleaning mechanism must be cleaned as a unit, which is difficult. Even if the cleaning mechanism is combined, the structure is further complicated, and maintenance such as replenishment of solvent is required, which is not convenient.

  Therefore, it is more practical to remove the air filter and clean the oil component and the like accumulated in the long term, and it is preferable that the air filter can be attached and detached.

  When such a configuration is adopted, human influences are included when the air filter is attached / detached. Therefore, it is necessary to devise a device that grasps the mounting state of the air filter and facilitates mounting.

  This invention solves the said subject, and when using the removable air filter for the cleaning mechanism control apparatus of the air conditioner which was made to perform the cleaning of an air filter automatically, from the drive condition of a cleaning mechanism An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning mechanism control device for an air conditioner capable of grasping the mounting state of an air filter.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, an air conditioner cleaning mechanism control device according to the present invention includes a detachable air filter that collects dust in the air, a windward side of the air filter, and an air filter. In the air conditioner equipped with a cleaning mechanism that can be driven along and a blower mechanism, a filter mounting check transmitting means for transmitting a signal for a user to confirm the mounting of the air filter is provided in the remote controller of the air conditioner The air conditioner is provided with a filter mounting check reading output means for reading and outputting a signal from the filter mounting check transmitting means, and the user operates the remote controller to confirm the mounting of the air filter. signal from the mounting check originating means originates, drive the cleaning mechanism when there is output from the filter mounting check reading output means Is obtained is characterized in that to.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to confirm the mounting state of the air filter from the driving state of the cleaning mechanism.

Further cleaning mechanism control device for an air conditioner of the present invention is provided with a filter reset transmitting means for transmitting a signal for the user to drive the cleaning mechanism outside ventilation passage to the remote control of the air conditioner, the filter reset When the air conditioner is provided with a filter reset read output means for reading and outputting a signal from the transmission means, and the cleaning mechanism is on the ventilation path of the air filter when the air filter is attached or detached, the user can When the remote controller is operated to move the air filter from the ventilation path to the outside of the ventilation path, a signal is transmitted from the filter reset transmission means, and when there is an output from the filter reset reading output means, the cleaning mechanism is It is characterized by being driven.

  By using the above means, the cleaning mechanism is driven out of the ventilation path of the air filter, so that the filter can be easily attached and detached.

  The air conditioner cleaning mechanism control apparatus according to the present invention can easily check and attach / detach the air filter, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

A first aspect of the present invention is an air conditioner including a removable air filter that collects dust in the air, a cleaning mechanism that can be driven along the air filter on the windward side of the air filter, and a blower mechanism A filter mounting check transmitting means for transmitting a signal for a user to confirm the mounting of the air filter is provided in the remote controller of the air conditioner , and a filter mounting check for reading and outputting a signal from the filter mounting check transmitting means Read output means is provided in the air conditioner, and the user operates the remote controller to confirm the attachment of the air filter, and a signal is transmitted from the filter attachment check transmission means, and the filter attachment check read output means since the drives the cleaning mechanism when the output had from, the mounting state of the air filter from the driving state of the cleaning mechanism It can be easily confirmed.

  The second invention is a cleaning device comprising a suction nozzle, a suction device communicating with the suction nozzle, and an exhaust duct, in the first invention, and is configured to automatically discard dust that has been suctioned. Therefore, dust in the vicinity of the air filter is removed and the air filter is clean and easy to perform the air filter attaching / detaching operation, and the establishment of success in the filter attachment check is increased.

A third invention is, in particular, the first or second aspect of the invention, provided the filter reset transmitting means for transmitting a signal for the user to drive the cleaning mechanism outside ventilation passage to the remote control of the air conditioner, the When the air conditioner is provided with filter reset read output means for reading and outputting a signal from the filter reset transmission means, and the cleaning mechanism is on the ventilation path of the air filter when the air filter is attached or detached, When the remote controller is operated to move the cleaning mechanism from the ventilation path of the air filter to the outside of the ventilation path, a signal is transmitted from the filter reset transmission means, and when there is an output from the filter reset reading output means, the cleaning is performed. Since the mechanism is driven, the filter can be attached and detached more easily.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of control in the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart of control.
In FIG. 1, both ends of the cleaning portion 13 have guide portions 12 that can move in the left-right direction so that the removable air filter 11 is automatically cleaned. Therefore, it has a structure that can move in the left-right direction.

  2 and 3, when a filter mounting check signal is transmitted from the remote controller 21 after the air conditioner is turned on (step 31) (step 32), the microcomputer 24 receives the filter mounting check signal (step 32). 33) The cleaning mechanism 27 is driven (step 34), and the mounting state of the filter is confirmed from the driving state of the cleaning mechanism.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the cleaning mechanism is driven by a signal from the filter mounting check transmission unit and the filter mounting check transmission unit, the air filter mounting state is determined from the driving state of the cleaning mechanism. Confirmation can be easily performed with a single remote control.

  In addition, the filter mounting state check is not only used by the user when the filter is attached / detached, but can also be used by the installer when installing the air conditioner to prevent defective filter mounting in the initial installation state. .

(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning unit 13 in FIG. 1 takes the form of a suction type nozzle.

The suction duct 14 and the suction device 15 and the exhaust duct 16 are communicated with the suction nozzle, and the dust sucked from the suction nozzle is discharged from the exhaust duct, so that the dust in the vicinity of the air filter is removed, so that it becomes clean.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the suction nozzle, the suction device communicated with the suction nozzle, and the cleaning device including the exhaust duct are configured to automatically discard dust that has been subjected to suction processing. The dust in the vicinity of the air filter is removed and it is clean, the air filter can be easily attached and removed, and the success in the filter attachment check is increased.

(Embodiment 3)
2 and 3, when a filter reset signal is transmitted from the remote controller 21 after the air conditioner is turned on (step 31) (step 35), the microcomputer 24 receives the filter reset signal (step 36). Then, the cleaning mechanism 27 is driven (step 37), and the filter is moved out of the air passage.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the cleaning mechanism is on the ventilation path of the air filter, the filter reset transmission means for transmitting a signal for driving the cleaning mechanism out of the ventilation path; A filter reset reading output means for reading and outputting a signal from the filter reset transmitting means is provided, and the cleaning mechanism is driven out of the air filter passage by the output from the filter reset reading output means. It will be easier to do.

  This filter reset operation can be used not only when the filter is attached and detached, but also when the cleaning unit 13 is on the ventilation path of the air conditioner during normal operation, and by moving the cleaning unit outside the ventilation path. The ventilation resistance of the ventilation path can be reduced, and the efficiency of air conditioning can be improved.

As described above, the cleaning mechanism control device for an air conditioner according to the present invention can be driven along the air filter on the windward side of the air filter, which is detachable to collect dust in the air. A filter mounting check transmitting means for transmitting a signal for confirming the mounting of the air filter, and a filter mounting check reading output means for reading out and outputting a signal from the filter mounting check transmitting means; Provided with the filter mounting check reading output means, and the mounting state of the air filter can be checked. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a device equipped with a filter such as an air purifier or a humidifier.

Schematic of the cleaning mechanism of the present invention Block diagram of control in the first to third embodiments of the present invention Flow chart of control in Embodiments 1 to 3 of the present invention

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Air filter 12 Guide part of cleaning mechanism 13 Suction nozzle 14 Suction duct 15 Suction device 16 Exhaust duct 21 Remote control 24 Microcomputer

Claims (3)

In an air conditioner comprising: a removable air filter that collects dust in the air; a cleaning mechanism that can be driven along the air filter on the windward side of the air filter; and a blower mechanism. A filter mounting check transmitting means for transmitting a signal for a user to confirm mounting is provided in the remote controller of the air conditioner , and a filter mounting check reading output means for reading and outputting a signal from the filter mounting check transmitting means is the air. provided conditioner, the user operates the remote controller to confirm the attachment of the air filter signal from said filter mounting check outgoing means is transmitted, an output is produced from the filter mounting check reading output means cleaning mechanism control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that to drive the cleaning mechanism when. The cleaning mechanism control device for an air conditioner according to claim 1, comprising a suction nozzle, a suction device communicated with the suction nozzle, and an exhaust duct. Provided a filter reset transmitting means for transmitting a signal for the user to drive the cleaning mechanism outside ventilation passage to the remote control of the air conditioner, the filter resets the reading output means for reading output signals from the filter reset transmitting means Is installed in the air conditioner, and the user moves the cleaning mechanism from the air passage of the air filter to the outside of the air passage when the cleaning mechanism is on the air passage of the air filter when the air filter is attached or detached. 3. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning mechanism is driven when a signal is transmitted from the filter reset transmission unit by operating the remote controller and an output from the filter reset reading output unit is received. Air conditioner cleaning mechanism control device.

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