JP6287965B2 - Odor removal system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an odor removal system.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an odor removal system. In the odor removal system, odorous substances in the air can adhere to the surface of the ceiling material by the airflow. The odor substance can be decomposed by a visible light type photocatalyst.

JP 2006-265969 A

  However, various items, such as furniture and electrical appliances, are arranged inside the area targeted for odor removal. For this reason, it is difficult to guide odorous substances to the ceiling. As a result, the odor inside the area cannot be reliably removed.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The objective of this invention is providing the odor removal system which can remove the odor inside the area | region used as the object of odor removal reliably.

The odor removing system according to the present invention includes a humidifying device that humidifies the inside of a region to be deodorized, and an odor removing device that removes the odor inside the region after the inside of the region is humidified by the humidifying device. And the humidifying device includes at least one of a dressing room, a washroom, and a bathroom, and a transport duct that connects the area, and at least one of the dressing room, the washroom, and the bathroom. A transport fan that transports humidified air to the inside of the region from the transport duct to the outside of the region without returning the air inside the region to the transport duct. The inside of the region is made negative pressure by discharging to the odor, the odor inside the region is removed, and the inside of the region is dehumidified .

  According to this invention, the odor is removed by the odor removing device after being humidified by the humidifying device. For this reason, the odor inside the area | region used as the object of odor removal can be removed reliably.

It is a block diagram of the odor removal system in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 1st example of operation | movement of the odor removal system in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 2nd example of operation | movement of the odor removal system in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a top view of the house to which the odor removal system in Embodiment 2 of this invention is applied.

  A mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same or it corresponds in each figure. The overlapping description of the part is appropriately simplified or omitted. The relationship between the sizes of the components may be different from the actual one.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an odor removing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  For example, the odor removal system is provided in a residence. For example, the odor removing system includes a humidifying device 1, a warming device 2, a spray device 3, an odor removing device 4, a sensor group 5, an operation terminal 6, and a home network 7.

  For example, the humidifier 1 stores tap water in a tank (not shown). For example, the humidifier 1 is constantly supplied with water while being connected to the water supply. For example, the humidifying device 1 releases air humidified by ultrasonic waves or heating into the area targeted for odor removal. For example, the humidifier 1 discharges humidified air into a region targeted for odor removal by wetting a vaporizing filter (not shown) with water and sending wind.

  For example, the heating device 2 includes a room air conditioner. For example, the heating device 2 includes a fan heater. The warming device 2 warms the inside of the area targeted for odor removal. For example, the spraying device 3 sprays ozone inside an area targeted for odor removal. For example, the spraying device 3 sprays a deodorant inside the area targeted for odor removal.

  For example, the odor removing device 4 includes a ventilation device. The ventilation device includes a blower duct (not shown) and a blower (not shown). The air duct and the air blower are provided on a ceiling or a wall that divides a region to be subjected to odor removal.

  The odor removing device 4 discharges air from the inside of the area targeted for odor removal to the outside, thereby setting the inside of the area to a negative pressure. The odor removing device 4 may include an air supply port (not shown). The air supply port may include a shutter (not shown). At this time, when the blower operates, air outside the region is taken into the region. The amount of air is smaller than the amount of air exhausted from the inside of the region to the outside. As a result, the inside of the region is maintained at a negative pressure.

  The sensor group 5 includes an odor concentration sensor 5a, a humidity sensor 5b, a temperature sensor 5c, and a person sensor 5d. For example, the sensor group 5 is provided as a single device. For example, the sensor group 5 is provided as a part of another device such as the humidifier 1.

  The odor concentration sensor 5a detects the odor concentration inside the area targeted for odor removal. The humidity sensor 5b detects the humidity inside the area targeted for odor removal. The temperature sensor 5c detects the temperature inside the area targeted for odor removal. The person sensor 5d detects a person present inside the area targeted for odor removal. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person with an infrared sensor. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person with a human sensor. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person with a camera. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person based on the power consumption of a residential device. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person by a communication signal from a residential device. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person based on the illuminance of the proof of residence. For example, the person sensor 5d detects a person from position information of a smartphone.

  The operation terminal 6 is a communication device having an input unit and a display unit. For example, the operation terminal 6 is an operation button of another device such as the humidifier 1, a remote controller, a monitor with a wall, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, a television, or the like. The input unit of the operation terminal 6 receives an input of a user's schedule and an input of settings of the humidifying device 1 when removing odor. The display unit of the operation terminal 6 appropriately displays information related to the operation, input information, and information related to the operation status of the humidifier 1 and the like.

  For example, the home network 7 is a wired LAN. For example, the home network 7 is a wireless LAN. The home network 7 is connected to the humidifying device 1, the warming device 2, the spraying device 3, the odor removing device 4, the sensor group 5, and the operation terminal 6. The home network 7 is connected to a cloud server 9 outside the residence via the Internet 8. For this reason, even if the operation terminal 6 is taken out of the residence, the home network 7, the humidifying device 1, the heating device 2, and the spraying device 3 are based on the information stored in the cloud server 9 via the Internet 8. The odor removing device 4 and the sensor group 5 can communicate with each other.

  The humidifying device 1, the warming device 2, the spraying device 3, and the odor removing device 4 operate based on settings input to the input unit of the operation terminal 6. For example, the humidifying device 1, the heating device 2, the spraying device 3, and the odor removing device 4 start the operation when no person is present inside the region targeted for odor removal. For example, the humidifying device 1, the heating device 2, the spray device 3, and the odor removing device 4 start operation after cooking or after eating. For example, the humidifying device 1, the heating device 2, the spray device 3, and the odor removing device 4 start operation at a preset time. For example, the humidifying device 1, the warming device 2, the spraying device 3, and the odor removing device 4 start the operation based on the user's schedule. For example, the humidifying device 1, the heating device 2, the spray device 3, and the odor removing device 4 operate when the odor concentration inside the area targeted for odor removal is equal to or higher than a preset odor concentration. Start.

Next, the 1st example of operation | movement of an odor removal system is demonstrated using FIG.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a first example of the operation of the odor removing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In step S <b> 1, the humidifier 1 determines whether the start condition is set by the operation terminal 6.

  If the start condition is not set by the operation terminal 6 in step S1, step S1 is repeated. If the start condition is set by the operation terminal 6 in step S1, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S2, the humidifier 1 determines whether or not the start condition is satisfied. For example, when the start condition is that there is no person inside the region targeted for odor removal, the humidifier 1 determines whether the person sensor 5d detects a person. If the start condition is not satisfied in step S2, step S2 is repeated. If the start condition is satisfied in step S2, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the humidifier 1 performs a humidifying operation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the odor removing device 4 determines whether or not the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b is equal to or higher than a preset humidity. For example, the reference humidity is set by operating the operation terminal 6. For example, the reference humidity is preset to a relative humidity of 70% or more.

  If the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b in step S4 is less than the preset humidity, the process returns to step S3. If the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b in step S4 is equal to or higher than the preset humidity, the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, the odor removing device 4 performs a ventilation operation. If there is a shutter at the air inlet, the shutter opens in conjunction with it. Then, it progresses to step S6. In step S6, the odor removing device 4 determines whether or not the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b is less than a preset humidity. For example, the reference humidity is set by operating the operation terminal 6. For example, the reference humidity is set to the relative humidity before the humidifier 1 starts operating.

  If the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b in step S6 is equal to or higher than the preset humidity, the process returns to step S5. If the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b in step S6 is less than the preset humidity, the operation ends.

Next, the 2nd example of operation | movement of an odor removal system is demonstrated using FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a second example of the operation of the odor removing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In step S <b> 11, the humidifier 1 determines whether the start condition is set by the operation terminal 6.

  If the start condition is not set by the operation terminal 6 in step S11, step S11 is repeated. If the start condition is set by the operation terminal 6 in step S11, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the humidifier 1 determines whether or not the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a is an odor concentration equal to or higher than a preset odor concentration. For example, the standard odor concentration is set based on the standard of the six-step odor intensity display method. For example, the reference odor concentration is set to an odor concentration corresponding to the odor intensity “5” (strong odor) in the 6-step odor intensity display method.

  If the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a in step S12 is an odor concentration lower than the preset odor concentration, step S12 is repeated. If the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a in step S12 is an odor concentration equal to or higher than a preset odor concentration, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the humidifier 1 performs a humidification operation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the odor removing device 4 determines whether or not the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b is equal to or higher than a preset humidity. For example, the reference humidity is set by operating the operation terminal 6. For example, the reference humidity is preset to a relative humidity of 70% or more.

  If the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b in step S14 is less than the preset humidity, the process returns to step S13. If the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 5b in step S14 is equal to or higher than the preset humidity, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the odor removing device 4 performs a ventilation operation. If there is a shutter at the air inlet, the shutter opens in conjunction with it. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, it is determined whether or not the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a is an odor concentration lower than a preset odor concentration. For example, the reference odor concentration is set by operating the operation terminal 6. For example, the reference odor concentration is set to the odor concentration before the humidifier 1 starts operating.

  If the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a in step S16 is an odor concentration equal to or higher than a preset odor concentration, the process returns to step 13. If the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a in step S16 is an odor concentration lower than the preset odor concentration, the operation is terminated.

  According to the first embodiment described above, the odor is removed by the odor removing device 4 after being humidified by the humidifying device 1. For this reason, the odor adhering to the ceiling, the wall, and the floor surface of the area targeted for odor removal can be removed.

  Moreover, the odor removal apparatus 4 makes negative the inside of the area | region used as the object of odor removal. For this reason, it is possible to easily remove the odor adhering to the ceiling, wall, and floor surface of the region targeted for odor removal. As a result, the deodorizing effect can be enhanced.

  The odor removal is performed when the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor 5a is an odor concentration equal to or higher than a preset odor concentration. For this reason, odor can be removed only when necessary.

  The odor is removed when a person is detected by the person sensor 5d. For this reason, odor can be removed only when necessary.

  In addition, you may heat by the heating apparatus 2 simultaneously with the humidification by the humidification apparatus 1 in the area | region used as the object of odor removal. In this case, it is possible to easily remove the odor adhering to the ceiling, wall, and floor surface of the area targeted for odor removal. As a result, the deodorizing effect can be enhanced.

  Further, ozone or a deodorizing agent may be sprayed by the spraying device 3 at the same time as or after the humidification by the humidifying device 1 inside the region to be subjected to odor removal. These settings may be made on the operation terminal 6 according to the application. In this case, the performance of removing odor can be improved while improving the convenience for the user.

  Moreover, in order to remove an odor, you may use the air purifier provided with the deodorizing function which adsorb | sucks or decomposes | disassembles an odor. At this time, a dehumidifying device having a function of adsorbing moisture may be used for dehumidification after humidification. Also in this case, it is possible to remove the odor adhering to the ceiling, wall, and floor surface of the area targeted for odor removal.

  Further, the combination of operations of the humidifying device 1, the heating device 2, the spray device 3, and the odor removing device 4 may be set based on a setting menu prepared on the operation terminal 6. In this case, the performance of removing odor can be improved while improving the convenience for the user.

  Moreover, you may spray a fragrance after removal of an odor. In this case, the interior of the region targeted for odor removal can be made more comfortable.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a residence to which the odor removing system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is applied.

  In FIG. 4, the residence includes a living room L, a dining room D, a kitchen K, a dressing room 10, a washroom 11, and a bathroom 12. The living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K are integrally formed. The dressing room 10, the washroom 11, and the bathroom 12 are formed continuously. The dressing room 10, the washroom 11, and the bathroom 12 are formed apart from the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K.

  The humidifier 1 includes a transport duct 1a and a transport fan 1b. The transport duct 1a is embedded in the ceiling. The transport duct 1a connects at least one of the dressing room 10, the washroom 11, and the bathroom 12, the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K. The transport fan 1b is built in the center in the longitudinal direction of the transport duct 1a. The odor removing device 4 is provided on the wall of the dining room D.

  When the start condition is satisfied in the second embodiment, the transport fan 1b operates. As a result, the transport fan 1b transports air from at least one of the dressing room 10, the washroom 11, and the bathroom 12 into the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K through the transport duct 1a. The humidity of the air is higher than the humidity of the air already in the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K. As a result, the interiors of the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K are humidified.

  According to the second embodiment described above, the transport fan 1b includes the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K via the transport duct 1a from at least one of the dressing room 10, the washroom 11, and the bathroom 12. Carry air into the interior. For this reason, it is not necessary to prepare water only for removing odor.

  The humidity inside the living room L, the dining room D, and the kitchen K is adjusted based on the detection result of the humidity sensor that detects the humidity inside at least one of the dressing room 10, the washroom 11, and the bathroom 12. Also good.

  In the odor removal system of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, even if odors such as cooking odor and tobacco odor adhere to the ceiling, wall, floor surface, furniture, etc., the attached odor is removed by humidification and heating. Can be desorbed. Furthermore, odor can be removed by a ventilation device or an air cleaning device. As a result, the living environment can be maintained well. Long life of wallpaper, house, etc. can be achieved.

  In particular, in a highly airtight and highly insulated house in recent years, odor generated indoors is difficult to escape outdoors. As a result, most of the odor generated in the room adheres to the ceiling, walls, floors, furniture and the like. Therefore, if the odor removal system of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 is applied to a highly airtight and highly insulated house, a high deodorizing effect can be obtained.

  In addition, you may apply the odor removal system of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 to an office, a store, etc. Also in these cases, the odor adhering to the ceiling, wall, and floor surface of the area targeted for odor removal can be removed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Humidifier, 1a Carrying duct, 1b Carrying fan, 2 Heating device, 3 Spraying device, 4 Odor removing device, 5 Sensor group, 5a Odor concentration sensor, 5b Humidity sensor, 5c Temperature sensor, 5d Human sensor, 6 Operation terminal , 7 Home network, 8 Internet, 9 Cloud server, 10 Dressing room, 11 Washroom, 12 Bathroom

Claims (10)

A humidifier that humidifies the interior of the area targeted for odor removal;
An odor removing device for removing the odor inside the region after the inside of the region is humidified by the humidifier;
Equipped with a,
The humidifier is
A transport duct connecting at least one of a dressing room, a washroom, and a bathroom and the area;
A transport fan that transports humidified air from at least one of the dressing room, the washroom, and the bathroom to the inside of the region through the transport duct;
With
The odor removing device removes the odor inside the region after making the inside of the region negative pressure by discharging the air inside the region to the outside of the region without returning to the transport duct. An odor removing system for dehumidifying the inside of the area . An odor concentration sensor for detecting an odor concentration inside the region;
With
The odor removal system according to claim 1, wherein the humidifier operates when the odor concentration detected by the odor concentration sensor is an odor concentration equal to or higher than a preset odor concentration. A person sensor for detecting a person existing inside the area;
With
The odor removal system according to claim 1, wherein the humidifier operates when a person is detected by the person sensor. A heating device for heating the inside of the region when humidifying by the humidifying device;
The odor removing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising: A spraying device for spraying ozone or deodorant into the region during or after humidification by the humidifier;
The odor removing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising: A heating device for heating the inside of the region when humidifying by the humidifying device;
A spraying device for spraying ozone or a deodorant inside the region during or after humidification by the humidifier;
The odor removing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising: The odor removal system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the humidifier and the odor removing device operate based on a setting by an operation terminal. The odor removal system according to claim 4 , wherein the humidifying device, the odor removing device, and the warming device operate based on a setting by an operation terminal. The odor removal system according to claim 5 , wherein the humidifying device, the odor removing device, and the spraying device operate based on settings by an operation terminal. The odor removal system according to claim 6 , wherein the humidifying device, the odor removing device, the warming device, and the spraying device operate based on settings by an operation terminal.

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