JP6644189B2 - Air conditioning systems and air conditioners - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioning system for performing air conditioning, a communication device for air conditioning, and an air conditioner.

  BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, an air conditioner that detects a person existing in a space to be air-conditioned by a camera and performs air-conditioning based on a detection result has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). Conventionally, a technique for detecting a person using a heat sensor has also been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2). Conventionally, there has also been proposed an air conditioner that has an indoor unit provided with a temperature sensor and detects the temperature of a space to be air-conditioned by the temperature sensor to perform air conditioning.

JP-A-2006-80550 JP 2001-51067 A

  However, an air conditioner that detects a person with the above camera and performs air conditioning based on the detection result detects a person when an obstacle exists between an indoor unit that constitutes the air conditioner and a user. Therefore, air conditioning that achieves the temperature desired by the user cannot be performed. Even when the technology for detecting a person using a heat sensor is applied to an indoor unit, when an obstacle exists between the indoor unit and the user, the air conditioner cannot detect the person, so the user is Air conditioning that achieves the desired temperature cannot be performed.

  When the temperature of the space to be air-conditioned is detected by the temperature sensor, the detected temperature may be different from the temperature desired by the user. In that case, the air conditioner cannot perform air conditioning that achieves the temperature desired by the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to obtain an air conditioning system that achieves air conditioning at a temperature desired by a user.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an air conditioning system according to the present invention includes a first air conditioning communication device, a second air conditioning communication device, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit. . The first communication device for an air conditioner includes a first memory for storing a first set humidity information showing the first humidity which is first set temperature information and set a first temperature which is set, the first air conditioner Thermometer for measuring the temperature around the communication device for communication, a first hygrometer for measuring the humidity around the communication device for first air conditioning, and detecting the position of the communication device for first air conditioning. the shown a first position detection mechanism, the first the first set temperature information stored in the memory, the first the first set humidity information stored in the memory, the temperature measured by the first thermometer A function of transmitting, to the indoor unit, first measured temperature information , first measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the first hygrometer, and first position information indicating a position detected by the first position detecting mechanism. A first transmitting device. A second memory configured to store second set temperature information indicating a set second temperature and second set humidity information indicating a set second humidity, the second air conditioning communication device; Thermometer for measuring the temperature around the communication device for communication, a second hygrometer for measuring the humidity around the communication device for second air conditioning, and detecting the position of the communication device for second air conditioning. A second position detection mechanism, the second set temperature information stored in the second memory, the second set humidity information stored in the second memory, and a second indicating the temperature measured by the second thermometer. (2) having a function of transmitting to the indoor unit, measured temperature information, second measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the second hygrometer, and second position information indicating the position detected by the second position detection mechanism. A second transmitting device. The indoor unit receives the first set temperature information, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information , the first measured humidity information, and the first position information from the first transmitting device , A receiving device that receives the second set temperature information, the second set humidity information, the second measured temperature information, the second measured humidity information, and the second position information from a second transmitting device; The first set temperature information, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information , the first measured humidity information and the first position information , or the second set temperature information received by the receiving device. A control device for controlling a refrigeration cycle device based on the second set humidity information, the second measured temperature information, the second measured humidity information, and the second position information . A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, and the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit. The control device is a difference between the first temperature indicated by the first set temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the first measured temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device. The first difference is a difference between the second temperature indicated by the second set temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the second measured temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device. If the difference is larger than a certain second difference, or the first humidity indicated by the first set humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device and the first measured humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device indicate The third difference, which is a difference from the humidity, is that the second humidity indicated by the second set humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device and the second measured humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device are different. If the difference is greater than the fourth difference that is the difference from the indicated humidity, the first air conditioning The first set temperature information from the device, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information to control the refrigeration cycle apparatus based on the first measurement humidity information and the first positional information. When the first difference is equal to or less than the second difference, or when the third difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference, the control device may determine whether the first difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference. The refrigeration cycle apparatus is controlled based on second set temperature information, the second set humidity information, the second measured temperature information, the second measured humidity information, and the second position information.

  The air conditioning system according to the present invention has an effect that air conditioning at a temperature desired by a user can be realized.

The figure which shows the structure of the air conditioning system which concerns on Embodiment 1. The figure which shows the content of the communication data which the transmission device of the communication apparatus for air conditioning which the air conditioning system which concerns on Embodiment 1 transmits to the indoor unit which an air conditioning system has. Flow chart showing the procedure of the operation of the air-conditioning communication device of the air-conditioning system according to Embodiment 1. At least some components constituting the input unit, the reception unit, the data generation unit, the thermometer, the hygrometer, the position detection mechanism, and the transmission device included in the air-conditioning communication device included in the air-conditioning system according to Embodiment 1. Is a diagram showing a processing circuit in a case where is realized by a processing circuit. A case where at least some of the functions of the input unit, the reception unit, the thermometer, the hygrometer, the position detection mechanism, and the transmission device included in the air-conditioning communication device included in the air-conditioning system according to Embodiment 1 are realized by a processor. Diagram showing the processor The figure which shows the structure of the air conditioning system which concerns on Embodiment 2. The figure which shows the content of the communication data which the transmission device of the 1st air conditioning communication device which the air conditioning system which concerns on Embodiment 2 transmits to the indoor unit which an air conditioning system has.

  Hereinafter, an air conditioning system, an air conditioning communication device, and an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
First, the configuration of the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an air conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1. The air conditioning system 1 includes an air conditioner 2 and a communication device 3 for air conditioning. The air conditioner 2 has an indoor unit 4 and an outdoor unit 5. The air conditioner communication device 3 is not connected to the air conditioner 2 by wire. The air-conditioning communication device 3 is a wireless terminal device. More specifically, the air-conditioning communication device 3 is a device that can wirelessly transmit information for causing the air conditioner 2 to perform air conditioning to the indoor unit 4 included in the air conditioner 2.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 is a device for setting information indicating the temperature and humidity desired by the user of the air-conditioning system 1, and the user transmits the information indicating the temperature and humidity to the air-conditioning communication device 3. And an input unit 31 for inputting the information to the user. For example, the input unit 31 is a button provided on the surface of the housing of the air-conditioning communication device 3. The air-conditioning communication device 3 further includes a receiving unit 32 that receives information indicating the temperature and the humidity input by the user using the input unit 31. That is, the reception unit 32 receives the set temperature information indicating the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and the set humidity information indicating the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 further includes a microcomputer 33 having a memory 33a for storing information received by the receiving unit 32. That is, the memory 33a stores the set temperature information indicating the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and the set humidity information indicating the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 further includes a thermometer 34 that measures the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 and a hygrometer 35 that measures the humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3. The periphery of the air-conditioning communication device 3 is a space within a predetermined distance from the air-conditioning communication device 3 around the air-conditioning communication device 3. One example of the predetermined distance is 2 meters. The thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35 always perform measurement. The memory 33a further stores information indicating the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 and information indicating the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 further has a position detection mechanism 36 that detects the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3. The position detection mechanism 36 detects the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3 using, for example, a global positioning system. The memory 33a further stores information indicating the position detected by the position detection mechanism 36.

  The microcomputer 33 further has a function of a data generation unit 33b that generates communication data transmitted from the air-conditioning communication device 3 to the indoor unit 4 based on the information stored in the memory 33a. The air-conditioning communication device 3 further includes a storage unit 37 that stores a program that results in executing the steps performed by the data generation unit 33b. It can be said that the program stored in the storage unit 37 causes the microcomputer 33 to execute the procedure or method executed by the data generation unit 33b. The storage unit 37 is, for example, a non-volatile or volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Semiconductor memory and the like.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 further includes a transmission device 38 having a function of transmitting communication data generated by the microcomputer 33 to the indoor unit 4. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the content of communication data transmitted from the transmitting device 38 of the air-conditioning communication device 3 included in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1 to the indoor unit 4 included in the air-conditioning system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the transmitting device 38 includes the set temperature information stored in the memory 33a, the set humidity information stored in the memory 33a, the measured temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the thermometer 34, and the hygrometer It has a function of transmitting the measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by 35 and the position information indicating the position detected by the position detecting mechanism 36 to the indoor unit 4.

  When transmitting the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information to the indoor unit 4, the transmitting device 38 wirelessly transmits the information to the indoor unit 4. For example, when transmitting the information to the indoor unit 4, the transmitting device 38 transmits the information to the indoor unit 4 by WiFi or Bluetooth (registered trademark). More specifically, for example, the transmitting device 38 repeatedly transmits information to the indoor unit 4 at intervals of a predetermined period. In other words, for example, the transmitting device 38 periodically transmits information to the indoor unit 4.

  An example of the power supply of the air-conditioning communication device 3 is a battery (not shown). For example, the battery is housed in a housing of the air-conditioning communication device 3. When a panel for photovoltaic power generation is provided in the housing of the air-conditioning communication device 3, power obtained by photovoltaic power generation may be supplied to the power supply of the air-conditioning communication device 3. When the air-conditioning communication device 3 includes a power receiving unit that receives power from the system power supply, power from the system power may be supplied to the power supply of the air-conditioning communication device 3 via the power receiving unit.

  The indoor unit 4 includes a receiving device 41 that receives set temperature information, set humidity information, measured temperature information, measured humidity information, and position information from the transmitting device 38 included in the air-conditioning communication device 3. The indoor unit 4 further includes a control device 42 that controls the refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information received by the receiving device 41. Details of the refrigeration cycle device 11 will be described later.

  Specifically, the control device 42 specifies the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3 based on the position information received by the receiving device 41. Based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, and the measured humidity information received by the receiving device 41, the control device 42 adjusts the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 whose position is specified to the air-conditioning condition. The refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled such that the temperature of the surroundings approaches the temperature set for the communication device 3 and the surrounding humidity approaches the humidity set for the communication device 3 for air conditioning.

  More specifically, the control device 42 determines that the difference between the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 is greater than a predetermined first threshold value, and When the difference between the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and the humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3 is larger than a second predetermined threshold value, the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 becomes higher. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled so that the temperature approaches the temperature set for the air conditioning communication device 3 and the surrounding humidity approaches the humidity set for the air conditioning communication device 3.

  The indoor unit 4 further includes an indoor heat exchanger 43 that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant and air outside the indoor unit 4. The outdoor unit 5 includes a compressor 51 that compresses the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger 52 that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant and air outside the outdoor unit 5, and an expansion that reduces the pressure of the refrigerant from the outdoor heat exchanger 52. It has a mechanism 53 and a four-way switching valve 54. One example of the expansion mechanism 53 is an expansion valve. The indoor unit 4 and the outdoor unit 5 have a pipe 12 that is a passage of the refrigerant.

  When the air conditioner 2 performs the cooling operation, the refrigerant passes through the pipe 12 and passes through the compressor 51, the four-way switching valve 54, the outdoor heat exchanger 52, the expansion mechanism 53, the indoor heat exchanger 43, The four-way switching valve 54 and the compressor 51 circulate and flow in this order. When the air conditioner 2 performs the heating operation, the refrigerant passes through the pipe 12 and passes through the compressor 51, the four-way switching valve 54, the indoor heat exchanger 43, the expansion mechanism 53, the outdoor heat exchanger 52, The four-way switching valve 54 and the compressor 51 circulate and flow in this order. The state of the refrigerant changes when the refrigerant circulates. The refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 includes an indoor heat exchanger 43, a compressor 51, an outdoor heat exchanger 52, an expansion mechanism 53, a four-way switching valve 54, and the pipe 12. FIG. 1 shows a refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 when the air conditioner 2 performs a cooling operation.

  As described above, the control device 42 of the indoor unit 4 controls the refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information received by the receiving device 41. For example, based on the information received by the receiving device 41, the control device 42 approaches the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 to the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3, and The operation of the compressor 51 and the expansion mechanism 53 of the refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled so that the humidity of the air-conditioning communication device 3 approaches the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  Next, the operation of the air-conditioning communication device 3 included in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an operation of the air-conditioning communication device 3 included in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1. First, the user of the air-conditioning system 1 inputs information indicating the temperature and humidity desired by the user to the air-conditioning communication device 3 using the input unit 31. That is, the user sets information indicating the temperature and humidity desired by the user in the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  The receiving unit 32 receives information indicating the temperature and the humidity input by the user (S1). That is, the reception unit 32 sets temperature information indicating the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 by the user, and set humidity information indicating the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 by the user. Is received (S1). The memory 33a stores the set temperature information and the set humidity information received by the receiving unit 32.

  The user uses the input unit 31 to input information indicating desired temperature and humidity to the air-conditioning communication device 3 and then owns the air-conditioning communication device 3 or places the air-conditioning communication device at a location desired by the user. Device 3 is placed. The thermometer 34 measures the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 (S2). The hygrometer 35 measures the humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3 (S3). The position detection mechanism 36 detects the position of the communication device 3 for air conditioning (S4). The memory 33a further stores information indicating the temperature measured by the thermometer 34, information indicating the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35, and information indicating the position detected by the position detection mechanism 36.

  The microcomputer 33 generates communication data transmitted from the air-conditioning communication device 3 to the indoor unit 4 based on the information stored in the memory 33a by the function of the data generation unit 33b (S5). The transmission device 38 wirelessly transmits the communication data generated by the microcomputer 33 to the indoor unit 4 (S6). That is, in step S6, the transmitter 38 sets the set temperature information stored in the memory 33a, the set humidity information stored in the memory 33a, the measured temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the thermometer 34, and the hygrometer The measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by 35 and the position information indicating the position detected by the position detection mechanism 36 are wirelessly transmitted to the indoor unit 4.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 repeatedly performs the operation from step S2 to step S6 at intervals of a predetermined period, for example. The order in which the operations from step S2 to step S4 are performed is not limited to the order described above. For example, each operation of step S3, step S2, and step S4 may be performed in this order, or each operation of step S4, step S3, and step S2 may be performed in this order. The operations of two or more steps of step S2, step S3, and step S4 may be performed simultaneously.

  Next, the operation of the indoor unit 4 included in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. The receiving device 41 receives communication data from the transmitting device 38 included in the air-conditioning communication device 3. That is, the receiving device 41 receives the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the transmitting device 38 included in the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  Based on the information received by the receiving device 41, the control device 42 adjusts the temperature around the communication device 3 for air conditioning to approach the temperature set for the communication device 3 for air conditioning, Controls the refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 so that the humidity approaches the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3. Specifically, the control device 42 controls the operations of the compressor 51 and the expansion mechanism 53 constituting the refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the information received by the receiving device 41. As a result, the surrounding temperature approaches the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3, and the surrounding humidity approaches the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  For example, the difference between the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 is larger than a predetermined first threshold value, and When the difference between the set humidity and the humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3 is larger than a second predetermined threshold, the control device 42 determines that the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 is lower than the second temperature. The refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled so that the temperature approaches the temperature set for the apparatus 3 and the surrounding humidity approaches the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication apparatus 3.

  As described above, in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1, the air-conditioning communication device 3 uses the set temperature information indicating the set temperature, the set humidity information indicating the set humidity, and the thermometer 34. A function of wirelessly transmitting the measured temperature information indicating the measured temperature, the measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35, and the position information indicating the position detected by the position detection mechanism 36 to the indoor unit 4 by wireless. Having. The indoor unit 4, based on the information from the air-conditioning communication device 3, approaches the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 as the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 approaches, The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled so that the humidity approaches the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  Therefore, the air-conditioning system 1 can bring the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 close to the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and reduce the humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3. To the set humidity. If the user has the air-conditioning communication device 3, the air-conditioning system 1 can bring the temperature around the user closer to the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3, and can change the temperature around the user. Can approach the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3. The periphery of the user is a space within a predetermined distance from the user centered on the user. One example of the predetermined distance is 2 meters.

  Even if the user does not have the air-conditioning communication device 3, if the air-conditioning communication device 3 is placed within a relatively short distance from the user, the air-conditioning system 1 reduces the temperature around the user. The temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 can be approximated, and the humidity around the user can be approximated to the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3. One example of a relatively close distance is one meter. That is, the air-conditioning system 1 can realize air-conditioning at a temperature and a humidity desired by the user.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 periodically transmits the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information to the indoor unit 4. Therefore, even if the temperature and humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3 change due to a change in the position of the user having the air-conditioning communication device 3, for example, the air-conditioning system 1 Can be made closer to the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3, and the surrounding humidity can be made closer to the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3.

  Set temperature information indicating the temperature set by the user and set humidity information indicating the humidity set by the user are stored in the memory 33a. Therefore, once the user inputs the information indicating the desired temperature and humidity to the air-conditioning communication device 3, the user indicates the desired temperature and humidity until the desired temperature and humidity are changed. There is no need to enter in 3. That is, once the information indicating the temperature and the humidity desired by the user is input once, the information indicating the temperature and the humidity desired by the user is changed until the temperature and the humidity desired by the user are changed. May be omitted from the user. When the contents of the set temperature information and the set humidity information are changed by changing the temperature and humidity desired by the user, the transmitting device 38 transmits the changed set temperature information and set humidity information to the indoor unit 4.

  By the way, the indoor unit 4 may have a function of recognizing the position of the user. In this case, when an obstacle exists between the user and the indoor unit 4, the indoor unit 4 cannot recognize the position of the user. It is difficult for the air conditioner 2 to perform desired air conditioning. However, the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1 includes the air-conditioning communication device 3, and the air-conditioning communication device 3 includes the above-described set temperature information, set humidity information, measured temperature information, and measured humidity information. And the position information is transmitted to the indoor unit 4. Therefore, even if an obstacle exists between the user and the indoor unit 4, the user has the air-conditioning communication device 3 or the air-conditioning communication device 3 is placed within a relatively short distance from the user. If the information from the air conditioning communication device 3 reaches the indoor unit 4, the air conditioner 2 can perform air conditioning desired by the user.

  In the first embodiment described above, the air-conditioning communication device 3 has the input unit 31, and the user uses the input unit 31 to input information indicating desired temperature and humidity to the air-conditioning communication device 3. . However, when a remote control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioner 2 is provided separately from the air conditioning communication device 3, information indicating the temperature and humidity desired by the user is input to the remote control device by the user. After that, the information may be input to the air-conditioning communication device 3 from the remote control device.

  The remote control device is a device that causes the air conditioner 2 to perform, for example, a cooling operation or a heating operation according to a user's instruction. In any case, the memory 33a stores set temperature information indicating a set temperature and set humidity information indicating a set humidity. The air-conditioning communication device 3 may be integrated with the remote control device.

  In the first embodiment described above, the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35 always perform measurement. However, the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35 may repeat the measurement at predetermined time intervals. That is, the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35 may perform the measurement periodically.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 may include a direction specifying unit that specifies a direction from the air-conditioning communication device 3 to the indoor unit 4. When the air-conditioning communication device 3 has a direction specifying unit, the transmitting device 38 also wirelessly transmits information indicating the direction specified by the direction specifying unit to the indoor unit 4. In the indoor unit 4, the receiving device 41 receives the information indicating the direction, and the control device 42 specifies the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3 more accurately using the information indicating the direction.

  Since the position information transmitted from the air-conditioning communication device 3 to the indoor unit 4 may include error information on the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3, the control device 42 may use information indicating the direction. Thereby, the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3 can be specified more accurately. The air conditioner 2 more precisely specifies the position of the air-conditioning communication device 3 so that the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 approaches the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3. And bringing the surrounding humidity closer to the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 can be performed with higher accuracy. The direction identification unit is located, for example, inside the position detection mechanism 36. An example of the direction specifying unit is an acceleration sensor.

  When the difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information and the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, or the transmitter 38 measures the humidity indicated by the set humidity information and the humidity indicated by the hygrometer 35. When the difference from the measured humidity exceeds a second threshold value determined in advance, the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information may be wirelessly transmitted to the indoor unit 4. In this case, the number of times of transmitting communication data from the transmission device 38 to the indoor unit 4 is suppressed. That is, in that case, the air-conditioning system 1 can bring the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 close to the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3 and reduce the ambient humidity for air-conditioning. It is possible to make the humidity close to the humidity set for the communication device 3, and it is possible to suppress the power for transmitting information from the transmission device 38 to the indoor unit 4.

  The control device 42 of the indoor unit 4 determines whether the difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information and the temperature indicated by the measured temperature information exceeds the first threshold, or the humidity indicated by the set humidity information and the humidity indicated by the measured humidity information. Is larger than the second threshold value, the temperature around the communication device 3 for air conditioning approaches the temperature set for the communication device 3 for air conditioning, and the humidity around the communication device 3 for air conditioning. The refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 may be controlled so as to approach the humidity set for the refrigeration cycle.

  In the first embodiment described above, the memory 33a is included in the microcomputer 33. However, the memory 33a may not be included in the microcomputer 33. That is, the memory 33a may be located outside the microcomputer 33 as long as the memory 33a is included in the air-conditioning communication device 3. In the first embodiment described above, the storage unit 37 is located outside the microcomputer 33, but the storage unit 37 may be included in the microcomputer 33. Furthermore, the functions of the memory 33a and the storage unit 37 may be realized by one storage medium.

  As described above, the indoor unit 4 may have a function of recognizing the position of the user, but it is difficult for the indoor unit 4 having the function of recognizing the position of the user to recognize a child which is an example of the user. There are cases. A child may have difficulty controlling air conditioning performed by the air conditioner 2 using the remote control device. Therefore, the communication device for air conditioning 3 may be carried by a child. The air-conditioning communication device 3 may be carried by a pet. The set temperature information and the set humidity information may be input by a parent of a child or a pet owner. In this case, the indoor unit 4 can perform air conditioning on the child or the pet based on the set temperature information and the set humidity information.

  In order to prevent the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35 from reacting to the body temperature of the child or pet when the communication device 3 for air conditioning is carried by a child or pet, one of the housings of the communication device 3 for air conditioning is The part is separated from the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35 by a space. Alternatively, a heat insulating material is provided between a part of the housing of the air-conditioning communication device 3 and the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35. The communication device for air conditioning 3 is carried by a child or a pet so that a part of the communication device 3 comes into contact with the child or the pet.

  The air-conditioning communication device 3 may not include one of the thermometer 34 and the hygrometer 35. When the air-conditioning communication device 3 has the thermometer 34 but not the hygrometer 35, the transmitter 38 of the air-conditioning communication device 3 transmits the set temperature information, the measured temperature information, and the position information to the indoor unit. 4 has a function of transmitting the data. The receiving device 41 of the indoor unit 4 receives the set temperature information, the measured temperature information and the position information from the transmitting device 38, and the control device 42 of the indoor unit 4 sets the set temperature information and the measured temperature information received by the receiving device 41. And the refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled based on the position information. In this case, the air-conditioning system 1 can bring the temperature around the air-conditioning communication device 3 close to the temperature set for the air-conditioning communication device 3. When the air-conditioning communication device 3 has the thermometer 34 but not the hygrometer 35, the transmission device 38 determines that the difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information and the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 is When the value exceeds one threshold, the set temperature information, the measured temperature information, and the position information may be transmitted to the indoor unit 4.

  When the air-conditioning communication device 3 does not have the thermometer 34 but has the hygrometer 35, the transmitting device 38 of the air-conditioning communication device 3 transmits the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information to the room. It has a function of transmitting to the device 4. The receiving device 41 of the indoor unit 4 receives the set humidity information, the measured humidity information and the position information from the transmitting device 38, and the control device 42 of the indoor unit 4 sets the set humidity information and the measured humidity information received by the receiving device 41. And the refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled based on the position information. In this case, the air-conditioning system 1 can bring the humidity around the air-conditioning communication device 3 close to the humidity set for the air-conditioning communication device 3. When the air-conditioning communication device 3 does not have the thermometer 34 but has the hygrometer 35, the transmitting device 38 determines whether the difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information and the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35 is satisfied. When the second threshold is exceeded, the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information may be transmitted to the indoor unit 4.

  In Embodiment 1 described above, the indoor unit 4 has the indoor heat exchanger 43, and the outdoor unit 5 has the compressor 51, the outdoor heat exchanger 52, the expansion mechanism 53, and the four-way switching valve 54. The expansion mechanism 53 may be included in the indoor unit 4 instead of the outdoor unit 5. Thus, a part of the refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is included in the indoor unit 4, and the rest of the refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is included in the outdoor unit 5.

  FIG. 4 illustrates the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the data generation unit 33b, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, and the position detection mechanism 36 included in the air-conditioning communication device 3 included in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a processing circuit in a case where at least some of the components configuring the transmission device are realized by the processing circuit. That is, at least a part of the functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the data generation unit 33b, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38 may be realized by the processing circuit 46.

  The processing circuit 46 is dedicated hardware. The processing circuit 46 is, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a combination thereof. It is. Some of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the data generation unit 33b, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38 may be dedicated hardware separate from the rest.

  FIG. 5 illustrates the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38 included in the air-conditioning communication device 3 included in the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a processor when at least a part of functions is realized by the processor. That is, at least some of the functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38 are implemented by the processor 56 that executes a program stored in the memory 57. Is also good. The processor 56 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a processing device, an arithmetic device, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). FIG. 5 also shows a memory 57.

  When at least a part of the functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmitting device 38 is realized by the processor 56, the part of the functions is It is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. The software or firmware is described as a program and stored in the memory 57. The processor 56 reads out and executes the program stored in the memory 57 to perform at least a part of the functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38. Realize.

  That is, when at least a part of the functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38 is realized by the processor 56, the air-conditioning communication device 3 A memory 57 for storing a program that results in steps executed by the part 31, the receiving part 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detecting mechanism 36 and a part of the transmitting device 38. Have. The program stored in the memory 57 causes the computer to execute a procedure or method executed by the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and a part of the transmission device 38. It can also be said.

  The memory 57 is, for example, a nonvolatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM, a ROM, a flash memory, an EPROM, an EEPROM, a magnetic disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, a mini disk, a DVD, or the like.

  As for the plurality of functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the data generation unit 33b, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38, some of the plurality of functions are realized by dedicated hardware. The rest of the plurality of functions may be realized by software or firmware. As described above, the plurality of functions of the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the data generation unit 33b, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the transmission device 38 are hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. It can be realized by.

  At least some of the functions of the reception device 41 and the control device 42 of the indoor unit 4 may be realized by a processing circuit having the same function as the processing circuit 46. Alternatively, at least some of the functions of the receiving device 41 and the control device 42 may be realized by a processor having the same function as the processor 56. When at least a part of the functions of the receiving device 41 and the control device 42 is realized by the processor, the indoor unit 4 may execute the steps performed by at least a part of the receiving device 41 and the control device 42 as a result. Has a memory for storing a program. The memory has the same function as the memory 57.

Embodiment 2 FIG.
Next, a configuration of an air conditioning system 1A according to Embodiment 2 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of an air conditioning system 1A according to Embodiment 2. The air conditioning system 1A includes an air conditioner 2A, a first air conditioning communication device 3A, and a second air conditioning communication device 3B. The air conditioner 2A has an indoor unit 4A and an outdoor unit 5. Each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B is not connected to the air conditioner 2A by wire. Each of the first air conditioning communication device 3A and the second air conditioning communication device 3B is a wireless terminal device. More specifically, each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B transmits information for causing the air conditioner 2A to perform air conditioning, and the indoor unit 4A constituting the air conditioner 2A. This is a device that can wirelessly transmit to the Internet.

  Regarding the air-conditioning communication device, the air-conditioning system 1 according to Embodiment 1 has only one air-conditioning communication device 3, but the air-conditioning system 1A according to Embodiment 2 is a first air-conditioning communication device. 3A and a second air conditioning communication device 3B. That is, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the air conditioning system 1A has two communication devices for air conditioning. In the second embodiment, points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  The first air-conditioning communication device 3A is, similarly to the air-conditioning communication device 3 of the first embodiment, a microcomputer having an input unit 31, a reception unit 32, and a memory 40a for storing information received by the reception unit 32. 39A, a thermometer 34, a hygrometer 35, a position detection mechanism 36, a storage unit 37, and a transmission device 38. The second air conditioning communication device 3B includes an input unit 31, a reception unit 32, a microcomputer 39B having a memory 40b for storing information received by the reception unit 32, a thermometer 34, a hygrometer 35, a position detection mechanism 36, It has a storage unit 37 and a transmission device 38. Since the input unit 31, the reception unit 32, the thermometer 34, the hygrometer 35, the position detection mechanism 36, and the storage unit 37 have been described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted in the second embodiment.

  The memory 40a has the function of the memory 33a of the first embodiment, and stores information indicating the first identifier. The information indicating the first identifier is information for identifying the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The memory 40b has the function of the memory 33a and stores information indicating the second identifier. The information indicating the second identifier is information for identifying the second air-conditioning communication device 3B.

  The first identifier may be any as long as it can uniquely identify the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The second identifier may be any as long as it can uniquely identify the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. For example, each of the first identifier and the second identifier may be configured by one or both of a number and an alphabet.

  The information indicating the first identifier may be stored in the memory 40a in advance, or for example, information indicating the temperature and humidity desired by the user having the first air conditioning communication device 3A may be stored in the first air conditioning communication device. The data may be input to the first air-conditioning communication device 3A when inputting to the 3A, and may be stored in the memory 40a after being received by the receiving unit 32. The information indicating the second identifier may be stored in the memory 40b in advance or, for example, information indicating the temperature and humidity desired by the user having the second air conditioning communication device 3B may be stored in the second air conditioning communication device. The data may be input to the second air-conditioning communication device 3B when input to the 3B, and may be stored in the memory 40b after being received by the receiving unit 32.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the content of communication data transmitted by the transmitting device 38 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A included in the air-conditioning system 1A according to Embodiment 2 to the indoor unit 4A included in the air-conditioning system 1A. is there. As shown in FIG. 7, the transmitting device 38 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A transmits information indicating the first identifier stored in the memory 40a, set temperature information stored in the memory 40a, and stored in the memory 40a. The set humidity information, the measured temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 of the first air conditioning communication device 3A, and the measurement indicating the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35 of the first air conditioning communication device 3A. It has a function of transmitting humidity information and position information indicating a position detected by the position detection mechanism 36 of the first air conditioning communication device 3A to the indoor unit 4A.

  The transmitting device 38 of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B, like the transmitting device 38 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A, stores the information indicating the second identifier stored in the memory 40b and the information stored in the memory 40b. The set temperature information, the set humidity information stored in the memory 40b, the measured temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 of the second air conditioning communication device 3B, and the humidity of the second air conditioning communication device 3B It has a function of transmitting, to the indoor unit 4A, measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the meter 35 and position information indicating the position detected by the position detection mechanism 36 of the second air conditioning communication device 3B.

  The indoor unit 4A has a receiving device 41A and a control device 42A. The receiving device 41A receives, from the transmitting device 38 included in the first air-conditioning communication device 3A, information indicating the first identifier, set temperature information, set humidity information, measured temperature information, measured humidity information, and position information. And receive. In addition, the receiving device 41A receives information indicating the second identifier, set temperature information, set humidity information, measured temperature information, and measured humidity information from the transmitting device 38 included in the second air conditioning communication device 3B. , Receive location information.

  The control device 42A calculates a first difference that is a difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the temperature indicated by the measured temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The control device 42A calculates a second difference that is a difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B and the temperature indicated by the measured temperature information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. The control device 42A compares the first difference with the second difference.

  The control device 42A calculates a third difference that is a difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the humidity indicated by the measured humidity information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The control device 42A calculates a fourth difference that is a difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B and the humidity indicated by the measured humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. The control device 42A compares the third difference with the fourth difference.

  When the first difference is larger than the second difference, the control device 42A sets the first temperature difference based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the first air conditioning communication device 3A. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled. When the first difference is equal to or smaller than the second difference, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the second air conditioning communication device 3B. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled during the operation.

  When the third difference is larger than the fourth difference, the control device 42A sets the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled. When the third difference is equal to or smaller than the fourth difference, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the second air conditioning communication device 3B. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled during the operation.

  That is, the control device 42A is the communication device for air conditioning that has a larger difference between the set temperature and the measured temperature among the first communication device for air conditioning 3A and the second communication device for air conditioning 3B. Is performed, and control is performed such that the temperature around the prioritized air conditioning communication device approaches the temperature set for the prioritized air conditioning communication device. The control device 42A gives priority to the air conditioning communication device having the larger difference between the set humidity and the measured humidity among the first air conditioning communication device 3A and the second air conditioning communication device 3B. Then, control is performed such that the humidity around the prioritized air conditioning communication device approaches the humidity set for the prioritized air conditioning communication device.

  When the first difference is larger than the second difference and the third difference is equal to or smaller than the fourth difference, the control device 42A determines the difference between the first difference and the second difference by the first difference. A fifth value that is a value obtained by dividing the difference is calculated, and a sixth value that is a value obtained by dividing the difference between the third difference and the fourth difference by the third difference is calculated. When the fifth value is larger than the sixth value, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled. When the fifth value is equal to or less than the sixth value, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the second air conditioning communication device 3B. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled at the same time.

  Alternatively, when the first difference is greater than the second difference and the third difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference, the control device 42A determines the difference between the first difference and the second difference as the second difference. A fifth value, which is a value divided by the difference, is calculated, and a sixth value, which is a value obtained by dividing the difference between the third difference and the fourth difference by the fourth difference, is calculated. When the fifth value is larger than the sixth value, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled. When the fifth value is equal to or less than the sixth value, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the second air conditioning communication device 3B. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled during the operation.

  That is, the indoor unit 4A identifies the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B based on the identifier. The air conditioner 2A uses the result identified by the indoor unit 4A to determine the difference between the set temperature and the ambient temperature for both the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. Air conditioning can be performed with a relatively small difference, and air conditioning can be performed with a relatively small difference between the set humidity and the surrounding humidity.

  Information indicating the first identifier may be stored in the memory 40a of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A in advance. In addition, the information indicating the first identifier may be attached to a housing of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. Information indicating the second identifier may be stored in the memory 40b of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B in advance. In addition, the information indicating the second identifier may be attached to the housing of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B.

  Alternatively, the user stores information indicating the first identifier in the memory 40a of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A using the remote control device described in Embodiment 1, and stores information indicating the second identifier in the second The information may be stored in the memory 40b of the air-conditioning communication device 3B. The indoor unit 4A may hold information indicating each of the first identifier and the second identifier.

  One of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B may be given priority in advance over the other. In that case, the control device 42A of the indoor unit 4A controls the refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the priority air conditioning communication device. Control.

  In the second embodiment described above, each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B has a thermometer 34 and a hygrometer 35. However, each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B may have the thermometer 34 and not the hygrometer 35. Alternatively, each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B may not have the thermometer 34 but may have the hygrometer 35.

  When each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B has the thermometer 34 but not the hygrometer 35, the transmitting device 38 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. Transmits the information indicating the first identifier, the set temperature information, the measured temperature information, and the position information to the indoor unit 4A. The transmission device 38 of the second air conditioning communication device 3B transmits information indicating the second identifier, set temperature information, measured temperature information, and position information to the indoor unit 4A. The receiving device 41A of the indoor unit 4A transmits the information indicating the identifier, the set temperature information, the measured temperature information, and the position information from the transmitting device 38 of each of the first air conditioning communication device 3A and the second air conditioning communication device 3B. Receive.

  The control device 42A of the indoor unit 4A calculates a first difference that is a difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the temperature indicated by the measured temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. calculate. The control device 42A calculates a second difference that is a difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B and the temperature indicated by the measured temperature information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. The control device 42A compares the first difference with the second difference.

  When the first difference is greater than the second difference, control device 42A controls refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set temperature information, measured temperature information, and position information from first air conditioning communication device 3A. When the first difference is equal to or smaller than the second difference, control device 42A controls refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set temperature information, measured temperature information, and position information from second air conditioning communication device 3B. .

  When each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B has the thermometer 34 but not the hygrometer 35, the transmitting device 38 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. Is set when the difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A exceeds a predetermined first threshold value. The information indicating the first identifier, the set temperature information, the measured temperature information, and the position information may be transmitted to the indoor unit 4A. Similarly, when each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B has the thermometer 34 and does not have the hygrometer 35, the second air-conditioning communication device 3B The transmitting device 38 sets a difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B and the temperature measured by the thermometer 34 of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B to a first threshold value determined in advance. When it exceeds, information indicating the second identifier, set temperature information, measured temperature information, and position information may be transmitted to the indoor unit 4A.

  When each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B does not have the thermometer 34 but has the hygrometer 35, the transmitting device of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A 38 transmits the information indicating the first identifier, the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information to the indoor unit 4A. The transmitting device 38 of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B transmits information indicating the second identifier, set humidity information, measured humidity information, and position information to the indoor unit 4A. The receiving device 41A of the indoor unit 4A transmits the information indicating the identifier, the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the transmitting device 38 of each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. Receive.

  The control device 42A of the indoor unit 4A calculates a third difference that is a difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the humidity indicated by the measured humidity information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. calculate. The control device 42A calculates a fourth difference that is a difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B and the humidity indicated by the measured humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. The control device 42A compares the third difference with the fourth difference.

  When the third difference is larger than the fourth difference, the control device 42A controls the refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the first air conditioning communication device 3A. When the third difference is equal to or smaller than the fourth difference, the control device 42A controls the refrigeration cycle device 11 based on the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the second air conditioning communication device 3B. .

  When each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B does not have the thermometer 34 but has the hygrometer 35, the transmitting device of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A 38 indicates that the difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35 of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A has exceeded a predetermined second threshold value. At this time, the information indicating the first identifier, the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information may be transmitted to the indoor unit 4A. Similarly, when each of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the second air-conditioning communication device 3B does not have the thermometer 34 but has the hygrometer 35, the second air-conditioning communication device 3B Of the second air conditioning communication device 3B and the humidity measured by the hygrometer 35 of the second air conditioning communication device 3B have a predetermined second threshold value. When the number exceeds the threshold, the information indicating the second identifier, the set humidity information, the measured humidity information, and the position information may be transmitted to the indoor unit 4A.

  In Embodiment 2 described above, the air-conditioning system 1A has two air-conditioning communication devices: a first air-conditioning communication device 3A and a second air-conditioning communication device 3B. However, the air conditioning system 1A may include three or more air conditioning communication devices. When air conditioning system 1A has three or more air conditioning communication devices, control device 42A has the largest difference between the set temperature and the measured temperature among the plurality of air conditioning communication devices. The communication device for air conditioning is specified, and control is performed to bring the temperature around the specified communication device for air conditioning closer to the temperature set for the specified communication device for air conditioning. That is, the control device 42A specifies the air conditioning communication device having the largest difference between the set temperature and the measured temperature among the plurality of air conditioning communication devices, and specifies the specified air conditioning communication device. The refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information.

  When the air conditioning system 1A includes three or more communication devices for air conditioning, the control device 42A has the largest difference between the set humidity and the measured humidity among the plurality of communication devices for air conditioning. The communication device for air conditioning is specified, and control is performed so that the humidity around the specified communication device for air conditioning approaches the humidity set for the specified communication device for air conditioning. That is, the control device 42A specifies the air conditioning communication device having the largest difference between the set humidity and the measured humidity among the plurality of air conditioning communication devices, and specifies the specified air conditioning communication device. The refrigeration cycle apparatus 11 is controlled based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information.

  When the air-conditioning system 1A has three or more air-conditioning communication devices, the air-conditioning communication device having the largest difference between the set temperature and the measured temperature among the plurality of air-conditioning communication devices. And the air-conditioning communication device in which the difference between the set humidity and the measured humidity is the largest may be different. In that case, the control device 42A assumes that the air-conditioning communication device having the largest difference between the set temperature and the measured temperature is the first air-conditioning communication device 3A, and sets the humidity and the measured humidity. It is assumed that the air-conditioning communication device having the largest difference from the set humidity is the second air-conditioning communication device 3B.

  The control device 42A calculates a seventh difference that is a difference between the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A and the temperature indicated by the measured temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The control device 42A calculates an eighth value by dividing the seventh difference by the temperature indicated by the set temperature information of the first air-conditioning communication device 3A. The control device 42A calculates a ninth difference that is a difference between the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B and the humidity indicated by the measured humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B. The controller 42A calculates the tenth value by dividing the ninth difference by the humidity indicated by the set humidity information of the second air-conditioning communication device 3B.

  When the eighth value is larger than the tenth value, the control device 42A sets the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the first air conditioning communication device 3A. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled. When the eighth value is equal to or less than the tenth value, the control device 42A determines based on the set temperature information, the set humidity information, the measured temperature information, the measured humidity information, and the position information from the second air conditioning communication device 3B. The refrigeration cycle device 11 is controlled at the same time. Thereby, the air conditioner 2A can perform air conditioning by making the difference between the set temperature and the ambient temperature relatively small for any of the plurality of communication devices for air conditioning. Air conditioning can be performed with a relatively small difference between the humidity and the surrounding humidity.

  At least some of the functions of the reception device 41A and the control device 42A of the indoor unit 4A may be realized by a processing circuit having the same function as the processing circuit 46 described in the first embodiment. Alternatively, at least some of the functions of the receiving device 41A and the control device 42A may be implemented by a processor having the same function as the processor 56 described in the first embodiment. When at least a part of the functions of the receiving device 41A and the control device 42A is realized by the processor, the indoor unit 4A is configured to execute the steps executed by at least the part of the receiving device 41A and the control device 42A as a result. Has a memory for storing a program. This memory has the same function as the memory 57 described in the first embodiment.

  The configurations described in the above embodiments are merely examples of the contents of the present invention, and can be combined with other known technologies, and can be combined with other known technologies without departing from the gist of the present invention. It is also possible to omit or change the part.

  1, 1A air conditioning system, 2, 2A air conditioner, 3 air conditioning communication device, 3A first air conditioning communication device, 3B second air conditioning communication device, 4, 4A indoor unit, 5 outdoor unit, 11 Refrigeration cycle device, 12 piping, 31 input unit, 32 reception unit, 33, 39A, 39B microcomputer, 33a, 40a, 40b, 57 memory, 33b data generation unit, 34 thermometer, 35 hygrometer, 36 position detection mechanism, 37 storage unit, 38 transmitting device, 41, 41A receiving device, 42, 42A control device, 43 indoor heat exchanger, 46 processing circuit, 51 compressor, 52 outdoor heat exchanger, 53 expansion mechanism, 54 four-way switching valve, 56 Processor.

Claims (6)

A communication device for first air conditioning, a communication device for second air conditioning, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit;
The first air conditioning communication device,
A first memory for storing first set temperature information indicating a set first temperature and first set humidity information indicating a set first humidity;
A first thermometer that measures a temperature around the first air-conditioning communication device;
A first hygrometer for measuring the humidity around the first air-conditioning communication device;
A first position detection mechanism for detecting a position of the first air conditioning communication device;
The first set temperature information stored in the first memory; the first set humidity information stored in the first memory; first measured temperature information indicating a temperature measured by the first thermometer; A first transmitter having a function of transmitting, to the indoor unit, first measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the first hygrometer and first position information indicating the position detected by the first position detecting mechanism. And
The second communication device for air conditioning,
A second memory for storing second set temperature information indicating the set second temperature and second set humidity information indicating the set second humidity;
A second thermometer that measures the temperature around the second air conditioning communication device;
A second hygrometer for measuring the humidity around the second air conditioning communication device;
A second position detection mechanism for detecting a position of the second air conditioning communication device;
The second set temperature information stored in the second memory; the second set humidity information stored in the second memory; second measured temperature information indicating a temperature measured by the second thermometer; A second transmitter having a function of transmitting, to the indoor unit, second measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the hygrometer and second position information indicating the position detected by the second position detecting mechanism. And
The indoor unit,
The first set temperature information, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information, the first measured humidity information, and the first position information are received from the first transmitting device, and from the second transmitting device. A receiving device that receives the second set temperature information, the second set humidity information, the second measured temperature information, the second measured humidity information, and the second position information;
The first set temperature information received by the receiving device, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information, the first measured humidity information and the first position information, or the first set temperature information received by the receiving device A control device for controlling a refrigeration cycle device based on second set temperature information, the second set humidity information, the second measured temperature information, the second measured humidity information and the second position information,
A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit,
The control device includes:
A first difference that is a difference between the first temperature indicated by the first set temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the first measured temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device is: A second difference that is a difference between the second temperature indicated by the second set temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the second measured temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device. If it is greater than or equal to the difference between the first humidity indicated by the first set humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the first measured humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device. A third difference is a difference between the second humidity indicated by the second set humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the second measured humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device. If a fourth difference greater than is said from the first air conditioner communication device 1 set temperature information, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information, the control of the refrigeration cycle apparatus based on the first measurement humidity information and the first positional information,
When the first difference is equal to or less than the second difference, or when the third difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference, the second set temperature information from the second air conditioning communication device. the second set humidity information, the second measuring temperature information, the second measuring humidity information and air conditioning system that is characterized in that to control the refrigeration cycle apparatus based on the second positional information. A communication device for first air conditioning, a communication device for second air conditioning, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit;
The first air conditioning communication device,
A first memory for storing first set temperature information indicating the set first temperature;
A first thermometer that measures a temperature around the first air-conditioning communication device;
A first position detection mechanism for detecting a position of the first air conditioning communication device;
The first set temperature information stored in the first memory, first measured temperature information indicating a temperature measured by the first thermometer, and first position information indicating a position detected by the first position detection mechanism And a first transmitting device having a function of transmitting to the indoor unit,
The second communication device for air conditioning,
A second memory for storing second set temperature information indicating the set second temperature;
A second thermometer that measures the temperature around the second air conditioning communication device;
A second position detection mechanism for detecting a position of the second air conditioning communication device;
The second set temperature information stored in the second memory, second measured temperature information indicating a temperature measured by the second thermometer, and second position information indicating a position detected by the second position detection mechanism And a second transmitting device having a function of transmitting to the indoor unit,
The indoor unit,
The first set temperature information, the first measured temperature information and the first position information are received from the first transmitting device, and the second set temperature information, the second measured temperature information and the second set temperature information are received from the second transmitting device. A receiving device that receives the second position information;
The first set temperature information received by the receiving device, the first measured temperature information and the first position information, or the second set temperature information received by the receiving device, the second measured temperature information and A control device for controlling the refrigeration cycle device based on the second position information,
A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit,
The control device includes:
A first difference that is a difference between the first temperature indicated by the first set temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the first measured temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device is: A second difference that is a difference between the second temperature indicated by the second set temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the second measured temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device. If greater than, the first set temperature information from the first air conditioning communication device, the refrigeration cycle device is controlled based on the first measured temperature information and the first position information,
When the first difference is equal to or less than the second difference, the second set temperature information from the second air conditioning communication device, the second measured temperature information and the second position information based on the second position information air conditioning system that is characterized in that to control the refrigeration cycle apparatus. A communication device for first air conditioning, a communication device for second air conditioning, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit;
The first air conditioning communication device,
A first memory for storing first set humidity information indicating the set first humidity;
A first hygrometer for measuring the humidity around the first air-conditioning communication device;
A first position detection mechanism for detecting a position of the first air conditioning communication device;
The first set humidity information stored in the first memory, first measured humidity information indicating a humidity measured by the first hygrometer, and first position information indicating a position detected by the first position detection mechanism And a first transmitting device having a function of transmitting to the indoor unit,
The second communication device for air conditioning,
A second memory for storing second set humidity information indicating the set second humidity;
A second hygrometer for measuring the humidity around the second air conditioning communication device;
A second position detection mechanism for detecting a position of the second air conditioning communication device;
The second set humidity information stored in the second memory, second measured humidity information indicating the humidity measured by the second hygrometer, and second position information indicating a position detected by the second position detection mechanism And a second transmitting device having a function of transmitting to the indoor unit,
The indoor unit,
The first set humidity information, the first measured humidity information and the first position information are received from the first transmitting device, and the second set humidity information, the second measured humidity information and the second set humidity information are received from the second transmitting device. A receiving device that receives the second position information;
The first set humidity information received by the receiving device, the first measured humidity information and the first position information, or the second set humidity information received by the receiving device, the second measured humidity information and the A control device for controlling the refrigeration cycle device based on the second position information,
A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit,
The control device includes:
A third difference that is a difference between the first humidity indicated by the first set humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the first measured humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device is: A fourth difference that is a difference between the second humidity indicated by the second set humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the second measured humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device. If larger, the first set humidity information from the first air conditioning communication device, the refrigeration cycle device is controlled based on the first measured humidity information and the first position information,
When the third difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference, the second set humidity information from the second air conditioning communication device, the second measured humidity information and the second position information, air conditioning system that is characterized in that to control the refrigeration cycle apparatus. An air conditioner including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit,
The indoor unit,
A receiving device that receives information for causing the air conditioner to perform air conditioning from the first air conditioning communication device and the second air conditioning communication device;
Having a control device for controlling a refrigeration cycle device based on the information received by the receiving device,
The information includes first set temperature information indicating a first temperature set for the first air-conditioning communication device, first measured temperature information indicating a temperature around the first air-conditioning communication device, and First position information indicating a position of the first air-conditioning communication device, second set temperature information indicating a second temperature set for the second air-conditioning communication device, and the second air conditioning Including second measured temperature information indicating the temperature around the communication device for use, and second position information indicating the position of the communication device for second air conditioning,
A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit,
The receiving device,
From the first air-conditioning communication device, the first set temperature information indicating the first temperature set for the first air-conditioning communication device, and the temperature around the first air-conditioning communication device. receiving a first measured temperature information indicating, and the first position information indicating a position of the first air conditioner communication device,
From the second air-conditioning communication device, the second set temperature information indicating the second temperature set for the second air-conditioning communication device, and the temperature around the second air-conditioning communication device. receiving a second measured temperature information indicating, and said second position information indicating a position of the second air conditioner communication device,
The control device includes:
A first difference that is a difference between the first temperature indicated by the first set temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the first measured temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device is: A second difference that is a difference between the second temperature indicated by the second set temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the second measured temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device. If greater than, the first set temperature information from the first air conditioning communication device, the refrigeration cycle device is controlled based on the first measured temperature information and the first position information,
When the first difference is equal to or less than the second difference, the second set temperature information from the second air conditioning communication device, the second measured temperature information and the second position information based on the second position information air conditioner shall be the feature to control the refrigeration cycle apparatus. An air conditioner including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit,
The indoor unit,
A receiving device that receives information for causing the air conditioner to perform air conditioning from the first air conditioning communication device and the second air conditioning communication device;
Having a control device for controlling a refrigeration cycle device based on the information received by the receiving device,
The information includes first set temperature information indicating a first temperature set for the first air-conditioning communication device, and first set temperature information indicating a first humidity set for the first air-conditioning communication device. 1 set humidity information, first measured temperature information indicating the temperature around the first air conditioning communication device, first measured humidity information indicating the humidity around the first air conditioning communication device, and (1) First position information indicating a position of the air conditioning communication device, second set temperature information indicating a second temperature set for the second air conditioning communication device, and the second air conditioning communication device Second set humidity information indicating the second humidity set for the second air conditioning communication device, second measured temperature information indicating the temperature around the second air conditioning communication device, and second surrounding humidity information around the second air conditioning communication device. Second measured humidity information indicating the humidity and the position of the second air conditioning communication device And a second position information indicating,
A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit,
The receiving device,
From the first air-conditioning communication device, the first set temperature information indicating the first temperature set for the first air-conditioning communication device, and the first set temperature information set for the first air-conditioning communication device. The first set humidity information indicating the first humidity, the first measured temperature information indicating the temperature around the first air-conditioning communication device, and the humidity around the first air-conditioning communication device. Receiving the first measured humidity information and the first position information indicating the position of the first air conditioning communication device,
From the second air conditioning communication device, the second set temperature information indicating the second temperature set for the second air conditioning communication device, and the second set temperature information set for the second air conditioning communication device. The second set humidity information indicating the second humidity, the second measured temperature information indicating the temperature around the second air conditioning communication device, and the humidity around the second air conditioning communication device. Receiving the second measured humidity information and the second position information indicating the position of the second air conditioning communication device,
The control device includes:
A first difference that is a difference between the first temperature indicated by the first set temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the first measured temperature information of the first air conditioning communication device is: A second difference that is a difference between the second temperature indicated by the second set temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device and the temperature indicated by the second measured temperature information of the second air conditioning communication device. If it is greater than or equal to the difference between the first humidity indicated by the first set humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the first measured humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device. A third difference is a difference between the second humidity indicated by the second set humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the second measured humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device. If a fourth difference greater than is said from the first air conditioner communication device 1 set temperature information, the first set humidity information, the first measured temperature information, the control of the refrigeration cycle apparatus based on the first measurement humidity information and the first positional information,
When the first difference is equal to or less than the second difference, or when the third difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference, the second set temperature information from the second air conditioning communication device. the second set humidity information, the second measuring temperature information, the air conditioner you and controls the refrigeration cycle apparatus based on the second measurement humidity information and the second position information. An air conditioner including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit,
The indoor unit,
A receiving device that receives information for causing the air conditioner to perform air conditioning from the first air conditioning communication device and the second air conditioning communication device;
Having a control device for controlling a refrigeration cycle device based on the information received by the receiving device,
The information includes first set humidity information indicating a first humidity set for the first air-conditioning communication device, first measured humidity information indicating a humidity around the first air-conditioning communication device, and First position information indicating a position of the first air-conditioning communication device, second set humidity information indicating a second humidity set for the second air-conditioning communication device, and the second air conditioning Measurement second humidity information indicating the surrounding humidity of the communication device, and second position information indicating the position of the second air conditioning communication device,
A part of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the indoor unit, the rest of the refrigeration cycle device is included in the outdoor unit,
The receiving device,
From the first air-conditioning communication device, the first set humidity information indicating the first humidity set for the first air-conditioning communication device, and the humidity around the first air-conditioning communication device. receiving a first measurement humidity information indicating, and the first position information indicating a position of the first air conditioner communication device,
From the second air-conditioning communication device, the second set humidity information indicating the second humidity set for the second air-conditioning communication device, and the humidity around the second air-conditioning communication device. receiving a second measurement humidity information indicating, and said second position information indicating a position of the second air conditioner communication device,
The control device includes:
A third difference that is a difference between the first humidity indicated by the first set humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the first measured humidity information of the first air conditioning communication device is: A fourth difference that is a difference between the second humidity indicated by the second set humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device and the humidity indicated by the second measured humidity information of the second air conditioning communication device. If larger, the first set humidity information from the first air conditioning communication device, the refrigeration cycle device is controlled based on the first measured humidity information and the first position information,
When the third difference is equal to or less than the fourth difference, the second set humidity information from the second air conditioning communication device, the second measured humidity information and the second position information, air conditioner shall be the feature to control the refrigeration cycle apparatus.

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