JP6402871B2 - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioner that performs a cooling operation or the like.

  The air conditioner generally performs cooling operation, heating operation, etc., and when the user selects the cooling operation etc. for the controller and starts the operation, the operation such as the cooling operation starts. Is done.

JP 2009-168372 A

  Therefore, even when the room temperature and the room humidity are high, the operation of the air conditioner is not started when the user does not perform the operation start operation on the controller. Therefore, a user may become heat stroke etc.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the air conditioner which performs alerting | reporting which accelerates | stimulates an operation start at the time of an operation stop.

The air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention is any one of temperature detection means for detecting a room temperature, an indoor fan disposed inside the indoor unit, automatic operation, cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidifying operation, and air blowing operation. A controller that accepts a driving start operation by a user related to the driving, and prompts the start of the driving when the controller receives the driving start operation and is in a state before any of the driving is started. It has a notification mode in which notification is automatically performed, and further includes a mode switching unit that switches ON / OFF of the notification mode. In the notification mode, the room temperature detected by the temperature detecting means is When the temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, the indoor fan is driven, and air flows into the indoor unit by driving the indoor fan. On the basis of the room temperature detected by said temperature detecting means in a state, wherein the notification is automatically performed, and in the announcement mode, when the controller accepts the operation start operation, the operation of the one Can be done.

  In this air conditioner, when the room is in a state where the room temperature needs to be lowered, a notification that prompts the start of operation is automatically performed. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature is high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  Here, in the present invention, a case where notification for prompting the start of operation based on room temperature and humidity is performed, a case where notification for prompting the start of operation based on indoor temperature is performed, and a case where operation is started based on indoor humidity. This includes a case where notification for prompting is performed.

  In this air conditioner, since the indoor fan is driven and it is determined whether to perform a notification for prompting the start of operation based on the indoor temperature in a state where air has flowed into the indoor unit, the indoor temperature detecting means is used for the indoor unit. Even when heat is trapped inside the indoor unit when the operation is stopped, the room temperature can be properly detected.

  In this air conditioner, the indoor fan can be driven when the room temperature approaches a range in which notification for prompting the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether notification for prompting the start of operation by appropriately detecting the room temperature is performed.

If the air conditioner according to the second aspect based on the first aspect, in the Notification mode, after the indoor fan is driven, the indoor temperature detected by said temperature detecting means is the high temperature, The indoor fan is continuously driven.

In this air conditioner, the indoor fan can be continuously driven when the room temperature is close to a range in which notification for prompting the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether to perform notification that promptly detects the room temperature and prompts the start of operation.
An air conditioner pertaining to the third invention, in the first or second invention, in the Notification mode, after the indoor fan is driven, the indoor temperature detected by said temperature detecting means is higher than said predetermined temperature when lowered, the indoor fan is Ru is stopped.

An air conditioner pertaining to the fourth invention, in the first to third any one of the, in the Notification mode, periodically a predetermined blowing time, the indoor fan is driven.

  In this air conditioner, since the indoor fan is periodically driven in the notification mode, it is possible to determine whether the notification for prompting the start of operation is performed by properly detecting the indoor temperature.

An air conditioner pertaining to the fifth invention, in the first to fourth any one of the, in the Notification mode, after the indoor fan is driven, the indoor temperature detected by said temperature detecting means the The notification is performed when the high temperature state continues for a predetermined time.

  In this air conditioner, when the room temperature is close to a range where forced operation is started for a predetermined time, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user that the room temperature needs to be notified by the notification before the notification is necessary, and the room temperature needs to be lowered.

Air conditioner according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the first to fourth any one of the, in the Notification mode, after the indoor fan is driven, the indoor temperature detected by said temperature detecting means, When there is an upward trend, the notification is performed.

  In this air conditioner, when the indoor temperature after the indoor fan is driven tends to rise, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user that it is necessary to start the notification before the start of operation is required and to lower the room temperature.

In the air conditioner according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, in the notification mode, when the indoor fan is driven , the indoor fan is driven at a low speed.

  In this air conditioner, the burden on the user can be reduced by making the air volume when the indoor fan is driven smaller than that during the cooling operation.

An air conditioner according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioner according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, further comprising an upper and lower flap that changes a blowing direction with respect to the vertical direction at the outlet of the indoor unit . when the indoor fan is driven, the blowing direction is changed upward.

  In this air conditioner, by changing the blowing direction when the indoor fan is driven upward, the wind from the indoor unit is not blown directly to the user, so the burden on the user can be reduced.

An air conditioner according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioner according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, further comprising an outside air temperature detecting unit that detects an outside air temperature, and is detected by the outside air temperature detecting unit in the notification mode. wherein when the outside air temperature is below a predetermined outside air temperature, the notification is not performed.

  In this air conditioner, when the outside air temperature is low and the cooling operation is unnecessary, the cooling operation can be prevented from being started.

An air conditioner according to a tenth aspect, in any one of the first to ninth, in the Notification mode, when the controller accepts the operation start operation related to the heating operation, performs the heating operation I can't.

  This air conditioner can prevent the heating operation from being erroneously started in the notification mode.

Air conditioner according to an eleventh invention, in the tenth invention, in the Notification mode, when the controller accepts the operation start operation relating to the automatic operation, it is possible to perform the automatic operation, When the controller receives the operation start operation related to the operation other than the automatic operation, the operation cannot be performed .

  In this air conditioner, in the notification mode, the heating operation is performed when the outside air temperature is low.

An air conditioner pertaining to a twelfth aspect, in any one of the first to eleventh, in front Symbol inform mode, after the notification has been performed, the operation said controller for said cooling operation or the automatic operation until accepting a start operation, the notification is continuously performed.

  In this air conditioner, since the notification is continued until the user selects the cooling operation or the automatic operation, it can be suppressed that the room temperature is kept high for a long time.

Air conditioner according to a thirteenth invention, in any one of the first to 12, in the Notification mode, when the controller after the notification has been performed has received the operation start operation related to the cooling operation in the case that the set temperature is the predetermined temperature or higher, the notification is performed to prompt to decrease the set temperature.

  In this air conditioner, even when the user selects the cooling operation, when the set temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, a notification that prompts the user to lower the set temperature is performed. Therefore, even when the cooling operation is started, it can be prevented that the room temperature is continued for a long time.

An air conditioner pertaining to a fourteenth aspect, in any one of the first to 13, wherein the temperature detecting means is a temperature detection sensor attached to the indoor unit.

  In this air conditioner, forced operation can be started in consideration of the temperature around the indoor unit.

An air conditioner pertaining to a fifteenth aspect, in any one of the first to 14, wherein the temperature detecting means is a temperature detection sensor that is attached to the controller.

In this air conditioner, forced operation can be started in consideration of the temperature around the controller.
Air conditioner according to a sixteenth invention, in any one of the first to 15, provided with a humidity detecting means for detecting the indoor humidity, the announcement mode, instead of the indoor temperature, the temperature detection the notification is automatically performed on the basis of the indoor humidity detected by said detected indoor temperature and the humidity detecting means means.
In this air conditioner, the same effect as any one of the first to fifteenth inventions can be obtained.

Air conditioner according to a seventeenth invention, in any one of the first to 16, wherein the humidity detecting means is a humidity detecting sensor attached to the indoor unit.

  In this air conditioner, forced operation can be started in consideration of the humidity around the indoor unit.

Air conditioner according to the eighteenth invention, in any one of the first to 16, wherein the humidity detecting means is a humidity detecting sensor attached to the controller.

  In this air conditioner, forced operation can be started in consideration of the humidity around the controller.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the first aspect of the invention, when the room is in a state where the room temperature needs to be lowered, a notification that prompts the start of operation is automatically performed. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature is high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  In the first aspect of the invention, since it is determined whether or not the notification for prompting the operation start is performed based on the indoor temperature in a state where the indoor fan is driven and air flows in the indoor unit, the indoor temperature detecting means is Even when heat is trapped inside the indoor unit when the operation is stopped, the room temperature can be properly detected.

  In the first aspect of the invention, the indoor fan can be driven when the room temperature approaches a range in which notification for prompting the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether notification for prompting the start of operation by appropriately detecting the room temperature is performed.

  In the second aspect of the invention, the indoor fan can be continuously driven when the room temperature is close to the range in which notification for prompting the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether notification for prompting the start of operation by appropriately detecting the room temperature is performed.

  In the fourth aspect of the invention, since the indoor fan is periodically driven in the notification mode, it is possible to determine whether notification for prompting the start of operation is performed by properly detecting the indoor temperature and / or indoor humidity.

  In 5th invention, when room temperature exists for the predetermined time near the range where forced operation is started, the alert | report which urges | starts driving | operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user that the room temperature needs to be notified by the notification before the notification is necessary, and the room temperature needs to be lowered.

  In the sixth aspect of the invention, when the indoor temperature after the indoor fan is driven tends to increase, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user that it is necessary to start the notification before the start of operation is required and to lower the room temperature.

  In the seventh invention, the burden on the user can be reduced by making the air volume when the indoor fan is driven smaller than that during the cooling operation.

  In the eighth invention, by changing the blowing direction when the indoor fan is driven upward, the wind from the indoor unit is not blown directly to the user, so the burden on the user can be reduced.

  In the ninth aspect, the cooling operation can be prevented from being started when the outside air temperature is low and the cooling operation is unnecessary.

  In the tenth aspect, it is possible to prevent the heating operation from being erroneously started in the notification mode.

  In the eleventh aspect, in the notification mode, the heating operation is performed when the outside air temperature is low.

  In the twelfth aspect, since the notification is continued until the user selects the cooling operation or the automatic operation, it can be suppressed that the indoor temperature is kept high for a long time.

  In the thirteenth aspect, even when the user selects the cooling operation, notification is made to urge the user to lower the set temperature when the set temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature. Therefore, even when the cooling operation is started, it can be prevented that the room temperature is continued for a long time.

  In the fourteenth aspect, forced operation can be started in consideration of the temperature around the indoor unit.

In the fifteenth aspect, the forced operation can be started in consideration of the temperature around the controller.
In the sixteenth invention, the same effect as in any of the first to fifteenth inventions can be obtained.

  In the seventeenth aspect, the forced operation can be started in consideration of the humidity around the indoor unit.

  In the eighteenth aspect, forced operation can be started in consideration of the humidity around the controller.

It is a circuit diagram which shows the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control part of the air conditioner concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a figure which shows the surface of a controller, (b) is a figure which shows the back surface of a controller. It is a judgment figure (figure showing the relation between room humidity and room temperature) in information mode of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining control in the case of driving in information mode. It is a figure explaining control in the case of driving in information mode in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining control in the case of driving in information mode in a 3rd embodiment. It is the determination figure in the notification mode of 4th Embodiment (The figure which shows the relationship between room humidity and room temperature). It is a figure explaining control in the case of driving in information mode in a 4th embodiment. It is a figure explaining control in the case of driving in information mode in a 5th embodiment. It is the determination figure in the notification mode of a modification (a figure which shows the relationship between room humidity and room temperature).

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the air conditioner 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

<Overall configuration of the air conditioner 1>
As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner 1 of this embodiment includes an indoor unit 2 installed indoors and an outdoor unit 3 installed outdoor. The air conditioner 1 includes a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor 10, a four-way valve 11, an outdoor heat exchanger 12, an expansion valve (decompression mechanism) 13, and an indoor heat exchanger 14 are connected. In the refrigerant circuit, an outdoor heat exchanger 12 is connected to the discharge port of the compressor 10 via a four-way valve 11, and an expansion valve 13 is connected to the outdoor heat exchanger 12. One end of the indoor heat exchanger 14 is connected to the expansion valve 13, and the suction port of the compressor 10 is connected to the other end of the indoor heat exchanger 14 via the four-way valve 11.

  The air conditioner 1 can perform any one of automatic operation, cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidifying operation, and air blowing operation. The controller selects one of the operations to perform an operation start operation, Switching operation and operation stop operation can be performed. Further, the controller can set a set temperature of the room temperature.

  In the cooling operation and the dehumidifying operation, the refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 sequentially flows from the four-way valve 11 to the outdoor heat exchanger 12, the expansion valve 13, and the indoor heat exchanger 14 as indicated by the solid line arrows in the figure. A cooling cycle or a dehumidification cycle is formed in which the refrigerant having passed through the exchanger 14 returns to the compressor 10 through the four-way valve 11. That is, the outdoor heat exchanger 12 functions as a condenser and the indoor heat exchanger 14 functions as an evaporator.

  On the other hand, in the heating operation, when the four-way valve 11 is switched, the refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 is transferred from the four-way valve 11 to the indoor heat exchanger 14, the expansion valve 13, and the outdoor heat exchanger as indicated by broken arrows in the figure. A heating cycle is formed in which the refrigerant flows in sequence to 12 and the refrigerant that has passed through the outdoor heat exchanger 12 returns to the compressor 10 through the four-way valve 11. That is, the indoor heat exchanger 14 functions as a condenser, and the outdoor heat exchanger 12 functions as an evaporator.

  An indoor fan 16 that faces the indoor heat exchanger 14 is disposed in the indoor unit 2. At the outlet of the indoor unit 2, an upper and lower flap 17 that changes the blowing direction in the vertical direction is arranged. And in the indoor unit 2, the alerting | reporting means 18 which alert | reports is arrange | positioned. As shown in FIG. 1, an indoor temperature sensor (room temperature detecting means) 21 for detecting the room temperature and an indoor humidity sensor (room humidity detecting means) 22 for detecting the room humidity are attached to the indoor unit 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit of the air conditioner 1 includes a compressor 10, a four-way valve 11, an expansion valve 13, a motor 16 a that drives the indoor fan 16, and a motor 17 a that drives the upper and lower flaps 17. The notification means 18, the indoor temperature sensor 21, the indoor humidity sensor 22, and the controller 30 are connected. Therefore, the control unit is based on commands from the controller 30 (operation start operation, indoor temperature setting temperature, etc.), the indoor temperature detected by the indoor temperature sensor 21, and the indoor humidity detected by the indoor humidity sensor 22. The operation of the air conditioner 1 and the notification by the notification means 18 are controlled.

  Here, the controller 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A shows a state where the lid 33 on the upper surface of the controller 30 is opened.

  The left part 31 of the controller 30 includes a display part 41, a temperature adjustment dial 42 arranged below the display part 41, an operation start button 43 arranged inside the temperature adjustment dial 42, and a temperature adjustment dial 42. A stop button 44 disposed on the lower right side is provided. Further, an operation selection dial 45, an air volume selection dial 46, and an air direction selection dial 47 are provided in order from the top on the right portion 32 of the controller 30.

  The display unit 41 displays an operation display unit 41a, a set temperature display unit 41b, and an operation mode display unit 41c. The operation display unit 41a displays the operation selected by the operation selection dial 45 (automatic, cooling, heating, dehumidification, or blowing operation). In addition, the temperature that has been changed by rotating the temperature adjustment dial 42 is displayed on the set temperature display portion 41b.

  The temperature adjustment dial 42 changes the set temperature. The set temperature can be increased by rotating the temperature adjustment dial 42 to the right, and the set temperature can be decreased by rotating the temperature adjustment dial 42 to the left. The operation selected by the operation selection dial 45 is started by pressing the operation start button 43, and the operation is stopped by pressing the stop button 44 during the operation.

  The operation selection dial 45 on the right part 32 of the controller 30 can be switched between automatic, cooling, heating, dehumidification, and ventilation. With the air volume selection dial 46, the air volume can be switched between automatic, fine (small amount), weak (small amount), and strong (large amount). With the wind direction selection dial 47, the wind direction can be switched between automatic, up (upward), middle (horizontal) and down (downward).

  And the cover part which covers the whole is provided in the back surface of the controller 30, and the state which removed the cover part is shown in FIG.3 (b). As illustrated in FIG. 3B, a mode switching unit 50 is provided on the back surface of the controller 30 when the cover is removed. The mode switching unit 50 can switch the high temperature prevention mode of the air conditioner 1 to any one of the forced operation mode, the notification mode, and the off mode.

  In the notification mode, when the room is in a high temperature state or a high humidity state, forced operation is automatically started based on the room temperature and the room humidity. Therefore, when switching to the notification mode, forced operation is automatically started even when the user does not perform the operation start operation on the controller 30 when the room is in a high temperature state or a high humidity state. The room temperature and room humidity decrease.

  In the notification mode, when the room is in a high temperature state or a high humidity state, a notification that prompts the start of operation is automatically performed based on the room temperature and the room humidity.

  When the mode is switched to the notification mode, the user cannot select the heating (heating operation) by the controller 30 and perform the operation start operation, selects the automatic (automatic operation), and performs the operation start operation of the automatic operation. Can only do it. In the air conditioner 1, when the automatic operation is started by the user, the air volume is made lower than the air volume of the cooling operation, and the upper and lower flaps 17 are arranged near the upper end of the movable range to change the blowing direction upward.

  In the air conditioner 1, when determining whether to start forced operation in the notification mode or when determining whether to perform notification in the notification mode, the determination diagram for the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity is used. In the determination diagram, as shown in FIG. 4, the vertical axis indicates indoor humidity (relative humidity), and the horizontal axis indicates indoor temperature.

  Hereinafter, the notification mode will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an example of a determination diagram in the notification mode. In this determination diagram, a high temperature zone, a monitoring zone, and a standby zone are set. The high temperature zone is an area where the room is in a high temperature state or a high humidity state and the room temperature or the room humidity needs to be lowered. The standby zone is a region far from the high temperature zone, and is a region where it is not necessary to reduce the room temperature or the room humidity. The monitoring zone is a region close to the high temperature zone, and is a region where the room temperature and the room humidity are easily changed to the high temperature zone.

In the determination diagram of FIG. 4, points A to F indicate points that are the following indoor temperature and indoor humidity.
Point A: the room temperature is 27 degrees and the room humidity is 100% Point B: the room temperature is 27 degrees and the room humidity is y ₁ between 70 and 80% : The room temperature is 33 degrees and the room humidity is 30%. Point D: The room temperature is 28 degrees and the room humidity is 100%. Point E: The room temperature is 28 degrees. Point where humidity is y ₂ between 70 and 80% · Point F: Point where room temperature is 34 degrees and room humidity is y ₃ between 30 and 40%

A line l ₁ connecting points A, B, and C is a line between the standby zone and the monitoring zone, and a line l ₂ connecting points D, E, and F is the monitoring zone. The line between the hot zone. Therefore, as shown in the determination diagram of FIG. 4, the standby zone is the lower left area of the line l ₁ , and the high temperature zone is the upper right area of the line l ₂ (the room temperature and the room humidity are on the line l ₂ . The monitoring zone is a region (including the case where the room temperature and the room humidity are on the line l ₁ ) sandwiched between the high temperature zone and the standby zone.

  Therefore, when switching to the notification mode when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the operation is different depending on whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, the monitoring zone, and the standby zone. Therefore, the driving operation in each zone after switching to the notification mode will be described.

  When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, it is necessary to reduce the room temperature and the room humidity.

  When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, the room temperature and the room humidity are likely to change to the high temperature zone, and therefore it is necessary to detect the room temperature and the room humidity appropriately, so the air blowing operation is performed. The air blowing operation is an operation in which the compressor is stopped and the indoor fan 16 of the indoor unit is driven. In the air conditioner 1, since the indoor temperature sensor 21 and the indoor humidity sensor 22 are attached to the inside of the indoor unit 2, when the operation is stopped, the upper and lower flaps 17 are closed and heat is trapped inside the indoor unit. In addition, the room temperature and the room humidity may not be detected properly. Therefore, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, the air flow is started inside the indoor unit 2 by starting the air blowing operation, so that the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected. Here, in the air blowing operation when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, the air volume is made lower than the air volume of the cooling operation, and the upper and lower flaps 17 are arranged near the upper end of the movable range so that the blowing direction is upward. change.

  When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone, it is far from the high temperature zone, and there is no need to reduce the room temperature and the room humidity.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the notification mode, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, notification for starting the operation is started.

  Next, control in the notification mode of the air conditioner 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the mode is switched to the notification mode by the mode switching unit 50 (see FIG. 3B) of the controller 30 (step S1). Here, a case will be described in which the room temperature and the room humidity when switched to the notification mode are in the standby zone (see FIG. 4).

  In the notification mode, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S2). When the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the high temperature zone, it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the monitoring zone and then to the high temperature zone. Therefore, in step S2, based on whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are close to a high temperature zone where the cooling operation needs to be started.

  When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone (step S2: YES), the indoor fan 16 is driven to start the air blowing operation (step S3). When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone, the air flows into the indoor unit 2 by starting the air blowing operation, so that the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S2: NO), since the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone. (Step S2).

  Then, after starting the air blowing operation in step S3, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S4). When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone (step S4: YES), the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected because the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone. As described above, the air blowing operation is continued (step S3).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S4: NO), it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity have changed to the standby zone or the high temperature zone after starting the air blowing operation. . Therefore, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone (step S5). If it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone (step S4: YES), the air temperature operation is stopped because the room temperature and the room humidity have changed from the monitoring zone close to the high temperature zone to the standby zone. (Step S6). Then, it transfers to step S2 and it is judged whether indoor temperature and indoor humidity exist in a monitoring zone. On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the standby zone (step S5: NO), the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, and it is necessary to reduce the room temperature and the room humidity. Notification for prompting the start of operation is started (step S7).

<Characteristics of the air conditioner of this embodiment>
In the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, when the room is in a state where it is necessary to reduce the room temperature and the room humidity, the notification means 18 automatically notifies the start of operation. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature and indoor humidity are high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  Moreover, in the air conditioner 1 of this embodiment, it is determined whether the notification which prompts a driving | operation start is performed based on the indoor temperature and indoor humidity in the state which the indoor fan 16 was driven and the air flowed into the interior of the indoor unit 2. Therefore, even when the indoor temperature sensor 21 and the indoor humidity sensor 22 are inside the indoor unit 2 and the heat is trapped inside the indoor unit 2 when the operation is stopped, the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity can be properly detected.

  Furthermore, in the air conditioner 1 according to the present embodiment, by setting the monitoring zone close to a high temperature zone in which notification for prompting the start of operation is performed, the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity are in a high temperature zone in which a prompt for starting the operation is performed. The indoor fan 16 can be driven when approaching. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the notification for prompting the start of operation is performed by appropriately detecting the room temperature and the room humidity.

  In addition, in the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, after the indoor fan 16 is driven, the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone where the notification for prompting the start of operation is performed. The drive of the fan 16 can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether to perform notification for promptly starting the operation by properly detecting the room temperature and the room humidity.

  Further, in the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, by setting the high temperature zone to a range in which the room temperature and the room humidity need to be reduced, the start of operation is promoted when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone. Notification can be performed.

  Furthermore, in the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, the burden on the user can be reduced by making the air volume when the indoor fan 16 is driven smaller than that during the cooling operation.

  In addition, in the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, when the indoor fan 16 is driven, the direction of the upper and lower flaps 17 of the indoor unit 2 is changed to change the blowing direction upward. Since the wind is not blown directly to the user, the burden on the user can be reduced.

  Further, in the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, in the notification mode, the controller 30 cannot select the heating operation and perform the operation start operation, so that the heating operation can be prevented from being erroneously started.

  Further, in the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, in the notification mode, only the automatic operation can be selected and the operation start operation can be performed, so that the heating operation is performed when the outside air temperature is low.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The air conditioner of the second embodiment is different from the air conditioner of the first embodiment at the time when the notification for prompting the start of operation is performed in the notification mode. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

  In the air conditioner of the second embodiment, the determination diagram for determining whether to perform notification for prompting the start of operation is the same as the determination diagram (FIG. 4) in the air conditioner of the first embodiment.

  In the air conditioner of the first embodiment, in the notification mode, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, notification is made to start the operation, whereas in the air conditioner of the second embodiment, In the notification mode, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, and a notification that prompts the start of the operation is performed when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone for a predetermined time.

  Next, control in the notification mode of the air conditioner of the second embodiment will be described.

  First, when the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, the mode is switched to the notification mode by the mode switching unit 50 of the controller (see FIG. 3B) (step S21). Here, a case will be described in which the room temperature and the room humidity at the time of switching to the notification mode are in the standby zone.

  In the notification mode, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S22). When the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the high temperature zone, it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the monitoring zone and then to the high temperature zone. Therefore, in step S22, based on whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are close to a high temperature zone where the cooling operation needs to be started.

  When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone (step S22: YES), the indoor fan 16 is driven to start the air blowing operation (step S23). When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone, the air flows into the indoor unit 2 by starting the air blowing operation, so that the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S22: NO), the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone. Continue to determine if you are in the monitoring zone.

  Then, after starting the air blowing operation in step S23, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S24). When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S24: NO), it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity have changed to the standby zone or the high temperature zone after starting the air blowing operation. Therefore, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone (step S25). If it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone (step S25: YES), since the room temperature and the room humidity have changed from the monitoring zone close to the high temperature zone to the standby zone, the air blowing operation is stopped (step S25). S26), the process proceeds to step S22, and the determination whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the standby zone (step S25: NO), the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, and the room temperature and the room humidity need to be reduced. Since there is, notification which urges a driving start is performed (Step S27).

<Characteristics of the air conditioner of this embodiment>
In the air conditioner of the present embodiment, as with the air conditioner of the first embodiment, when the room is in a state where it is necessary to lower the room temperature and the room humidity, the notification means 18 prompts the start of operation. Is done automatically. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature and indoor humidity are high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  Further, in the air conditioner of the present embodiment, after the indoor fan 16 is driven, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone for a predetermined time. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user that the room temperature and the room humidity need to be reduced by notifying the room temperature and the room humidity before the notification is required.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The air conditioner according to the third embodiment is different from the air conditioner according to the first embodiment at the time when the notification for prompting the start of operation is performed in the notification mode. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

  In the air conditioner of the third embodiment, the determination diagram for determining whether to perform notification for prompting the start of operation is the same as the determination diagram (FIG. 4) in the air conditioner of the first embodiment.

  In the air conditioner of the first embodiment, in the notification mode, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed, whereas in the air conditioner of the third embodiment, In the notification mode, when the indoor temperature or the indoor humidity after the indoor fan 16 is driven rises higher than the indoor temperature or the indoor humidity before the indoor fan 16 is driven, a notification that prompts the start of operation is issued.

  Next, control in the notification mode of the air conditioner will be described.

  First, when the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, the mode is switched to the notification mode by the mode switching unit 50 of the controller (see FIG. 3B) (step S41). Here, a case will be described in which the room temperature and the room humidity at the time of switching to the notification mode are in the standby zone.

  In the notification mode, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S42). When the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the high temperature zone, it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the monitoring zone and then to the high temperature zone. Therefore, in step S42, based on whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are close to a high temperature zone where the cooling operation needs to be started.

  When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone (step S42: YES), the indoor fan 16 is driven to start the air blowing operation (step S43). When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone, the air flows into the indoor unit 2 by starting the air blowing operation, so that the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S42: NO), the room temperature and the room humidity are considered to be in the standby zone. Continue to determine if room humidity is in the monitoring zone.

  Then, after starting the air blowing operation in step S43, it is determined whether the indoor temperature detected by the indoor temperature sensor 21 or the indoor humidity detected by the indoor humidity sensor 22 is higher than before the air blowing operation is started ( Step S44). If it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are higher than before the start of the air blowing operation (step S44: YES), the room temperature and the room humidity are approaching a high temperature zone where the cooling operation needs to be started or the room It is thought that temperature and room humidity have changed to a high temperature zone. For this reason, since it is necessary to reduce indoor temperature and indoor humidity, the notification which starts operation start is started (step S45).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not higher than before the air blowing operation is started (step S44: NO), the process proceeds to step S43 and the air blowing operation is continued.

<Characteristics of the air conditioner of this embodiment>
In the air conditioner of the present embodiment, as with the air conditioner of the first embodiment, when the room is in a state where it is necessary to lower the room temperature and the room humidity, the notification means 18 prompts the start of operation. Is done automatically. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature and indoor humidity are high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  Further, in the air conditioner of the present embodiment, the operation is started when the indoor temperature or the indoor humidity after the indoor fan 16 is driven is higher than the indoor temperature or the indoor humidity before the indoor fan 16 is driven. Notification is made to prompt the user. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user that it is necessary to reduce the room temperature and / or the room humidity by starting the notification before the start of operation is required.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The air conditioner of the fourth embodiment is different from the air conditioner of the first embodiment in the time when the air blowing operation is performed in the notification mode and the time when the notification that prompts the start of operation is performed. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

  In the air conditioner of the fourth embodiment, the determination diagram shown in FIG. 8 is used as a determination diagram for determining whether to perform notification for prompting the start of operation. The vertical axis of the judgment diagram indicates indoor humidity (relative humidity), and the horizontal axis indicates indoor temperature.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a high temperature zone and a standby zone are set in the determination diagram. The high temperature zone shown in FIG. 8 is a region where the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity need to be reduced, and the standby zone is a region where the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity need not be reduced. And in the air conditioner of 4th Embodiment, since the monitoring zone is not set, after switching to notification mode, ventilation operation | movement is started regularly. The blowing operation is stopped when a predetermined blowing time has elapsed.

As shown in the determination diagram of FIG. 8, the standby zone is the lower left region of the line l ₂ , which is the same as FIG. 4 of the first embodiment, and the high temperature zone is the upper right region of the line l ₂ (the room temperature and Including the case where the room humidity is on line l ₂ ).

  When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, it is necessary to reduce the room temperature and the room humidity.

  On the other hand, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone, the room temperature and the room humidity do not need to be reduced, but the standby zone is a region far from the high temperature zone and a region close to the high temperature zone (indoors). Therefore, when the room temperature or the room humidity tends to increase, the temperature is approaching the high temperature zone, so that a notification is given to prompt the start of operation. On the other hand, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone and the room temperature or the room humidity does not tend to increase, a notification that prompts the start of operation is not performed. Therefore, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone, the air blowing operation is stopped when the predetermined air blowing time has passed without the notification for prompting the operation starting after the air blowing operation is started. .

  As described above, in the air conditioner of the first embodiment, in the notification mode, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, the notification that prompts the start of operation is started, whereas the notification of the fourth embodiment is started. In the air conditioner, in the notification mode, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, a notification that prompts the start of operation is performed, and after the air blowing operation is started, the room temperature or the room humidity (the room temperature and the room humidity When at least one) is in an upward trend, a notification that prompts the start of driving is performed.

  Next, control in the notification mode of the air conditioner will be described.

  First, when the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, the mode is switched to the notification mode by the mode switching unit 50 (see FIG. 3B) of the controller 30 (step S51). Here, a case will be described in which the room temperature and the room humidity at the time of switching to the notification mode are in the standby zone.

  In the notification mode, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (step S52). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S52: NO), the determination is continued until the predetermined time has elapsed. And when predetermined time passes (step S52: YES), ventilation operation is started (S53). After starting the air blowing operation, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the high temperature zone (step S54). When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone (step S54: YES), a notification for prompting the start of operation is started (step S55).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the high temperature zone (step S54: NO), it is determined whether a predetermined blowing time has elapsed after the start of the blowing operation (step S56). If it is determined that the predetermined blowing time has elapsed after the start of the air blowing operation (step S56: YES), the air blowing operation is stopped (step S57). Then, the process proceeds to step S52, and after starting the air blowing operation in step S53, it is determined whether a predetermined air blowing time has elapsed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined blowing time has not elapsed after the start of the air blowing operation in step S53 (step S56: NO), the indoor temperature detected by the indoor temperature sensor 21 after the air blowing operation is started. It is determined whether the indoor humidity detected by the temperature or indoor humidity sensor 22 is increasing (step S58). When it is determined that the room temperature or the room humidity is increasing (step S58: YES), since the room temperature or the room humidity is approaching the high temperature zone, a notification is made to prompt the start of operation (step S55). On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature or the room humidity is not increasing (step S58: NO), the process proceeds to step S56, and after starting the air blowing operation, it is determined whether a predetermined air blowing time has elapsed.

<Characteristics of the air conditioner of this embodiment>
In the air conditioner of the present embodiment, as with the air conditioner of the first embodiment, when the room is in a state where it is necessary to lower the room temperature and the room humidity, the notification means 18 prompts the start of operation. Is done automatically. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature and indoor humidity are high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  Moreover, in the air conditioner of this embodiment, since the indoor fan 16 is regularly driven in notification mode, it can be determined whether the notification which promptly detects the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity and prompts the start of operation is performed.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The air conditioner of the fifth embodiment is the same as the air conditioner of the first embodiment, the point that the notification for prompting the start of operation is stopped when the user selects the cooling operation or the automatic operation in the controller 30, and the cooling operation is The difference is that when the selected temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature when the selection is made, a notification is made to prompt the user to lower the set temperature. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

  In the air conditioner of the fifth embodiment, the determination diagram for determining the start of notification that prompts the start of operation is the same as the determination diagram (FIG. 4) in the air conditioner of the first embodiment. And in the air conditioner of 5th Embodiment, when switching to notification mode, a user cannot select heating (heating operation) with the controller 30, and can perform operation start operation, automatic (automatic operation) or By selecting cooling (cooling operation), only the operation start operation of automatic operation or cooling operation can be performed. In the air conditioner, when the automatic operation or the cooling operation is started by the user, the upper and lower flaps 17 are arranged near the upper end of the movable range to change the blowing direction upward.

  Here, the cooling operation in the notification mode in the air conditioner 1 is a cooling operation at a set temperature of 28 ° C. Then, when the room temperature decreases by 1 degree or more from the set temperature (when the room temperature becomes 27 degrees or less), the cooling operation is in a thermo-off state. Here, the thermo-off state is a state where the compressor is stopped and the indoor fan 16 is driven. In the air conditioner 1, when the cooling operation is in the thermo-off state, it is preferable that the air volume is lower than that in the cooling operation, and the upper and lower flaps 17 are arranged near the upper end of the movable range to change the blowing direction upward. Thereby, the burden on the user can be reduced.

  Next, control in the notification mode of the air conditioner will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, the mode is switched to the notification mode by the mode switching unit 50 (see FIG. 3B) of the controller 30 (step S91). Here, a case will be described in which the room temperature and the room humidity when switched to the notification mode are in the standby zone (see FIG. 4).

  In the notification mode, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S92). When the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the high temperature zone, it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity change from the standby zone to the monitoring zone and then to the high temperature zone. Therefore, in step S2, based on whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are approaching a high temperature zone that needs to be notified to prompt the start of operation.

  When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone (step S92: YES), the indoor fan 16 is driven to start the air blowing operation (step S93). When the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone, the air flows into the indoor unit 2 by starting the air blowing operation, so that the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S92: NO), since the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone. (Step S92).

  Then, after the air blowing operation is started in step S3, it is determined whether the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 21 and the room humidity detected by the room humidity sensor 22 are in the monitoring zone (step S94). When it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone (step S94: YES), the room temperature and the room humidity can be properly detected because the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone near the high temperature zone. As such, the blowing operation is continued (step S93).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the monitoring zone (step S94: NO), it is considered that the room temperature and the room humidity have changed to the standby zone or the high temperature zone after starting the air blowing operation. . Therefore, it is determined whether the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone (step S95). If it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are in the standby zone (step S94: YES), the air temperature operation is stopped because the room temperature and the room humidity have changed from the monitoring zone close to the high temperature zone to the standby zone. (Step S96). Then, it transfers to step S92 and it is judged whether indoor temperature and indoor humidity exist in a monitoring zone. On the other hand, when it is determined that the room temperature and the room humidity are not in the standby zone (step S95: NO), the room temperature and the room humidity are in the high temperature zone, and it is necessary to reduce the room temperature and the room humidity. Notification for prompting the start of driving is automatically performed (step S97).

  After the notification for prompting the start of driving is performed, it is determined whether the user has performed a driving start operation in the controller 30 (step S98). When the user has not performed the driving start operation (step S98: NO), the notification for prompting the driving start is continued.

  On the other hand, when the user performs the operation start operation (step S98: NO), it is determined whether the operation start operation is performed by selecting the cooling operation or the automatic operation (step S99). When the cooling operation or the automatic operation is selected and the operation start operation is performed (step S99: YES), the notification for prompting the operation start is stopped (step S100). Then, it is determined whether the operation for which the operation start operation has been performed is a cooling operation (step S101). When the operation is not the cooling operation (step S101: NO), the automatic operation (the set temperature of the cooling operation is 28 ° C.) is performed. (Step S102). On the other hand, when the operation for which the operation start operation has been performed is the cooling operation (step S101: YES), the cooling operation is performed (step S103). And it is judged whether preset temperature is higher than predetermined temperature (28 degreeC) (step S104). When the set temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature (step S104: NO), the set temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature (28 ° C.), and the room temperature and the room humidity can be reduced. Therefore, the cooling operation is continued.

  On the other hand, when the set temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature (step S104: YES), since the room temperature and the room humidity cannot be lowered, a notification for urging the set temperature to be lowered is issued (step S105).

  Then, it is determined whether the user has performed an operation of lowering the set temperature to a predetermined temperature or less by rotating the temperature adjustment dial 42 in the controller 30 (step S106). When the user performs an operation of lowering the set temperature to a predetermined temperature or lower (step S106: YES), the notification that prompts the user to lower the set temperature is stopped (step S107). On the other hand, when the user does not perform an operation of lowering the set temperature to a predetermined temperature or less (step S104: NO), the notification that prompts the user to lower the set temperature is continued.

<Characteristics of the air conditioner of this embodiment>
In the air conditioner of the present embodiment, as with the air conditioner of the first embodiment, when the room is in a state where it is necessary to lower the room temperature and the room humidity, the notification means 18 prompts the start of operation. Is done automatically. Therefore, since it can suppress continuing for a long time in the state where indoor temperature and indoor humidity are high, it can prevent that a user becomes heat stroke etc.

  Further, in the air conditioner of the present embodiment, since the notification that prompts the start of operation is continued until the user selects the cooling operation or the automatic operation, it is suppressed from continuing for a long time in a state where the room temperature and the room humidity are high. it can.

  Furthermore, in the air conditioner of the present embodiment, even when the user selects the cooling operation, notification is made to prompt the user to lower the set temperature when the set temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. Therefore, even when the cooling operation is started, it can be suppressed that the room temperature and the room humidity are kept high for a long time.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described based on drawing, it should be thought that a specific structure is not limited to these embodiment. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the first to fifth embodiments described above, the operation start notification is performed based on the room temperature and the room humidity in the notification mode, but the forced operation is automatically started based on the room temperature in the notification mode. Also good. In this case, the determination diagram shown in FIG. 11 is used as a determination diagram for notifying operation start. In the determination diagram of FIG. 11, a high temperature zone, a monitoring zone, and a standby zone are set. The high temperature zone is a region where the room temperature is 28 degrees or more, the standby zone is a region where the room temperature is less than 27 degrees, and the monitoring zone is a region where the room temperature is 27 degrees or more and less than 28 degrees. When the room temperature is in the high temperature zone, a notification that prompts the start of operation is issued. When the room temperature is in the monitoring zone, the air blowing operation is performed. When the room temperature is in the standby zone, the notification for prompting the start of operation is not performed. The control in the notification mode of the air conditioner is performed based on the room temperature and the room humidity in the first to fifth embodiments, but differs in that it is performed based on the room temperature. It is performed by the same method as the control shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 and FIGS. 9 and 10 of the fifth embodiment.

  In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the operation start notification is automatically performed based on the room temperature and the room humidity in the notification mode, but the operation start notification is automatically performed based on the room humidity in the notification mode. May be performed automatically. And control in the notification mode of the air conditioner is different in that the control is performed based on the room temperature and the room humidity in the first to fifth embodiments based on the room humidity. -It is performed by the same method as the control shown in Figs. 5 to 7 and Figs.

  In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the air conditioner includes the outside air temperature detecting means, and in the notification mode, when the outside air temperature detected by the outside air temperature detecting means is equal to or lower than a predetermined outside air temperature, The notification of the start of operation may not be performed.

  In the first to fifth embodiments described above, in the notification mode, the operation start notification is performed based on the room temperature and the room humidity detected by the room temperature sensor and the room humidity sensor attached to the indoor unit. The start of operation may be notified based on the room temperature and the room humidity detected by the room temperature sensor and the room humidity sensor attached to the controller.

  In the first to fifth embodiments described above, in the notification mode, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in the monitoring zone, the air blowing operation, when the user selects the automatic operation with the controller and performs the operation start operation. In cooling operation or automatic operation, the air volume is lower than the air volume of the cooling operation, and the upper and lower flaps are arranged near the upper end of the movable range to change the blowing direction upward, but the air volume and blowing direction can be changed. .

  In the first to fourth embodiments described above, in the notification mode, the user can select automatic (automatic operation) with the controller 30 and perform only the operation start operation of automatic operation. The operation start operation such as operation) or dehumidification (dehumidification operation) may be performed. Similarly, in the above-described fifth embodiment, in the notification mode, the user selects automatic (automatic operation) or cooling (cooling operation) with the controller 30 and performs only the operation start operation of automatic operation or cooling operation. However, the operation start operation such as air blowing (air blowing operation) or dehumidification (dehumidifying operation) may be performed.

  If the present invention is used, when the room temperature and the room humidity are in a high state, it is possible to notify the user to start the operation when the operation is stopped.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air conditioner 2 Indoor unit 3 Outdoor unit 16 Indoor fan 17 Vertical flap 18 Notification means 21 Indoor temperature sensor 22 Indoor humidity sensor

Claims (18)

Temperature detecting means for detecting the room temperature;
An indoor fan arranged inside the indoor unit;
A controller that accepts an operation start operation by a user regarding any one of automatic operation, cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidification operation, and air blowing operation,
When the operation is stopped before the controller accepts the operation start operation and any one of the operations is started, a notification mode for automatically performing the operation start is provided.
A mode switching unit for switching the notification mode between ON and OFF;
In the notification mode,
When the indoor temperature detected by the temperature detecting means is a high temperature equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the indoor fan is driven,
The notification is automatically performed based on the indoor temperature detected by the temperature detecting means in a state where air flows into the indoor unit by driving the indoor fan,
In the notification mode,
When the controller receives the operation start operation, any one of the operations can be performed. In the notification mode,
The air according to claim 1, wherein after the indoor fan is driven, the indoor fan is continuously driven when the indoor temperature detected by the temperature detecting means is the high temperature. Harmony machine. In the notification mode,
The said indoor fan is stopped when the said indoor temperature detected by the said temperature detection means becomes lower than the said predetermined temperature after the said indoor fan was driven. Air conditioner.   The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the notification mode, the indoor fan is periodically driven for a predetermined air blowing time. In the notification mode,
5. The notification is performed when the state in which the room temperature detected by the temperature detection unit continues to be the high temperature continues for a predetermined time after the indoor fan is driven. The air conditioner according to any one of the above. In the notification mode,
5. The notification according to claim 1, wherein the notification is performed when the indoor temperature detected by the temperature detection unit tends to increase after the indoor fan is driven. 6. The air conditioner described. In the notification mode,
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the indoor fan is driven, the indoor fan is driven at a low speed. It has an upper and lower flap that changes the blowing direction with respect to the vertical direction at the outlet of the indoor unit,
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein in the notification mode, when the indoor fan is driven, the blowing direction is changed to an upward direction. It has an outside air temperature detecting means for detecting the outside air temperature,
9. The notification according to claim 1, wherein, in the notification mode, the notification is not performed when the outside air temperature detected by the outside air temperature detecting unit is equal to or lower than a predetermined outside air temperature. The air conditioner described. In the notification mode,
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the heating operation cannot be performed when the controller receives the operation start operation related to the heating operation. In the notification mode,
When the controller receives the operation start operation related to the automatic operation, it is possible to perform the automatic operation, and when the controller receives the operation start operation related to an operation other than the automatic operation, The air conditioner according to claim 10, wherein the air conditioner cannot be operated.   In the notification mode, after the notification is performed, the notification is continuously performed until the controller receives the operation start operation related to the cooling operation or the automatic operation. The air conditioner according to any one of the above.   In the notification mode, when the controller receives the operation start operation related to the cooling operation after the notification is performed, the set temperature is lowered when the set temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a notification for prompting is performed.   The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the temperature detection means is a temperature detection sensor attached to the indoor unit.   The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the temperature detection means is a temperature detection sensor attached to the controller. Humidity detection means to detect indoor humidity,
In the notification mode, the notification is automatically performed based on the room temperature detected by the temperature detection means and the room humidity detected by the humidity detection means instead of the room temperature. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 15.   The air conditioner according to claim 16, wherein the humidity detection means is a humidity detection sensor attached to the indoor unit.   The air conditioner according to claim 16, wherein the humidity detecting means is a humidity detecting sensor attached to the controller.

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