JP6927345B2 - Bedding vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a bedding vacuum cleaner.

Patent Document 1 describes a conventional futon dryer in which warm air for drying is forcibly blown into a bag for drying placed between a mattress and a comforter. In this futon dryer, warm air is blown out from the bag body so that the warm air reaches the two futons.

Further, Patent Document 2 describes a futon dryer that forcibly directly supplies warm air between a mattress and a comforter without using a bag body. In this futon dryer, the main body is placed on the outside of the mattress and the comforter, and warm air is blown between the two futons from the duct-shaped hot air outlet of the main body.

On the other hand, Patent Document 3 describes an electric vacuum cleaner for the purpose of collecting dust between the mattress and the comforter, although the purpose is not to dry the comforter. In this vacuum cleaner, a main body with a built-in electric blower and a filter for collecting dust is installed between two futons, and this main body is motorized along a rail fixed to the outside of the two futons. It is moved by the power of the above, and dust is removed along with this movement.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-78518 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-64826 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-125281

In the futon dryer shown in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the user to place a drying bag on the mattress in advance and cover the comforter in this state.
Further, in the futon dryer shown in Patent Document 2, since warm air is blown from the main body placed outside the mattress and the comforter, the warm air does not sufficiently reach a position far from the main body of the futon dryer, and the futon is used. There was a problem that it could not be sufficiently dried.
Further, when the bedding dryer adopts the method of moving along the rails installed on the outside of the mattress and the comforter as shown in Patent Document 3, the bedding such as a bed, the moving rail, etc. Construction work such as installing the mechanical structure in advance is required. Therefore, it is difficult for ordinary households to adopt such a type of bedding dryer.
As described above, the conventional one does not have a sufficient function as a vacuum cleaner for automatically cleaning the bedding and a dryer for automatically drying the bedding.

An object of the present invention is to improve the convenience of a user in a vacuum cleaner for bedding such as a futon.

The bedding vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure is the first bedding by a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control means that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means. A main body case that moves the upper surface of the bedding to clean the bedding, and an electric blower that introduces air sucked from the first bedding side into the dust collecting chamber inside the main body case are provided, and the main body is used as a control means. A control program that defines the traveling direction of the case is stored, and the main body case is provided with a suction port and an exhaust port for air sucked by the electric blower, respectively. An opening is provided inside the main body case, and a wireless communication means and a dust sensor for measuring dust in the air flowing in from the suction port are further provided, and the control means displays or voices the amount of dust measured by the dust sensor. It is a bedding vacuum cleaner that notifies by, detects whether or not the first bedding is present in the main body case in the traveling direction, and transmits a signal according to the detection result to the control means. Further provided with an optical detection unit, the control means causes the mechanical drive unit to stop driving or perform a predetermined avoidance operation when a signal indicating a state in which the first bedding is absent is received from the optical detection unit. It is characterized by.
Further, the bedding vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure is first composed of a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control means that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means. A main body case that moves the upper surface of the bedding and cleans the bedding, and an electric blower that introduces air sucked from the first bedding side into the dust collection chamber inside the main body case are provided as control means. , A control program that defines the traveling direction of the main body case is stored, and the main body case is provided with a suction port and an exhaust port for air sucked by the electric blower, respectively. A wireless communication means and a dust sensor for measuring the dust in the air flowing in from the suction port are further provided inside the main body case, and the control means displays the amount of dust measured by the dust sensor. Alternatively, it is a bedding vacuum cleaner that notifies by voice, and the main body case uses a mechanical drive unit to move in the space between the second bedding that overlaps the upper surface of the first bedding and the first bedding. The main body case is further provided with a bedding presence detection unit that detects the presence or absence of a second bedding and transmits the detection result to the control means, and the control means detects from the bedding presence detection unit. It is characterized in that it receives a signal indicating a result and sets a driving condition of a mechanical driving unit.
The bedding vacuum cleaner according to the first invention is
A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means, and a main body case.
An electric blower that introduces the air sucked from the first bedding side into the dust collecting chamber inside the main body case, and
With
The control means stores a control program for determining a movement range or a movement route of the main body case.
The control means determines at least one of the moving range, moving path, moving speed, operating time, operating timing, and suction capacity of the electric blower of the main body case based on the specific information of the first bedding. It is a configuration to be decided.

The bedding vacuum cleaner, which is the second invention, is
A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means, and a main body case.
The dust collection chamber formed in the main body case and
An electric blower that allows air sucked into the main body case from the first bedding side to pass through the dust collecting chamber and is discharged to the outside of the main body case again.
With
The control means stores a control program that controls the movement range or movement path of the main body case and the operation of the electric blower.
The control means determines at least one of the moving range of the main body case, the moving path, and the air suction capacity of the electric blower based on the specific information of the first bedding, and at the same time.
There are at least two types of the specific information, and one of them is a configuration acquired by the bedding identification means built in the main body case.

The bedding vacuum cleaner, which is the third invention, is
A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means.
An electric blower that introduces the air sucked from the first bedding side into the dust collecting chamber inside the main body case, and
With
The control means stores a control program for determining a movement range or a movement route of the main body case.
The control means determines at least one of the movement range, movement path, movement speed, operation time, operation timing, and suction capacity of the electric blower of the main body case based on the specific information of the first bedding. Decide and
The main body case has a symmetrical shape when viewed in a vertical cross section perpendicular to the moving direction.
The upper surface of the main body case has a structure formed on a three-dimensional curved surface.

The bedding vacuum cleaner, which is the fourth invention, is
A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means to perform bedding cleaning operation.
The dust collecting chamber inside the main body case is provided with an electric blower that introduces air sucked from the first bedding side.
The control means stores a control program that defines the traveling direction of the main body case, and the main body case is provided with an air inlet and an exhaust port for suction by the electric blower, respectively.
The suction port opens in the front portion on the traveling direction side on the bottom surface of the main body case.
The bottom surface of the main body case is formed of a flat surface or a curved surface that is inclined upward so that the front portion on the traveling direction side from the suction port becomes wider with respect to the upper surface of the mattress toward the front.

The bedding vacuum cleaner, which is the fifth invention, is
A bedding vacuum cleaner in which the main body case is moved by a mechanical drive unit in the space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding.
The main body case includes a dust collecting chamber, an electric blower that sucks air into the dust collecting chamber from the first bedding side, and a bedding identification means that identifies the type of the first bedding and outputs specific information. And a control means for controlling the mechanical drive unit, respectively,
The control means has a control program that acquires specific information from the bedding identification means and controls the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path.
The main body case is further provided with a bedding presence detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the second bedding and transmits the detection result to the control means.
The control means is configured to receive a signal indicating a detection result from the bedding presence detection unit and set drive conditions for the mechanical drive unit.

The bedding dryer according to the sixth invention is
A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means, and a main body case.
A hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows warm air toward the first bedding side.
With
The control means includes at least one of a movement path of the main body case, a timing at which the warm air supply means supplies warm air in the middle of the movement path, and a capacity of the warm air supply means to supply warm air. The control program that specifies
The control means provides at least one of the movement path, the timing at which the warm air supply means supplies warm air in the middle of the movement path, and the ability of the warm air supply means to supply warm air. In addition to making a decision based on the specific information of the first bedding,
There are at least two types of the specific information, and one of them is a configuration acquired by the bedding identification means built in the main body case.

The bedding dryer according to the seventh invention is
A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means.
A hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows warm air toward the first bedding side.
With
The control means includes at least one of the movement path of the main body case, the timing at which the warm air supply means supplies warm air in the middle of the movement path, and the ability of the warm air supply means to supply warm air. The control program that specifies one is stored,
The control means is at least one of the movement path, the timing at which the warm air supply means supplies warm air in the middle of the movement path, and the ability of the warm air supply means to supply warm air. Is determined based on the specific information of the first bedding, and
There are at least two types of the specific information, and one of them is characterized in that it is specific information corresponding to the first bedding output from the bedding identification means provided in the main body case.

The operation management system for the bedding vacuum cleaner, which is the eighth invention, is
A bedding vacuum cleaner that moves along the upper surface of the first bedding to be cleaned and has a built-in electric blower for sucking air from the first bedding side.
An information communication terminal device having an input / output unit for short-range wireless communication with the bedding vacuum cleaner,
With
The bedding vacuum cleaner includes a control device for controlling the operating conditions of the bedding vacuum cleaner, an input operation unit for setting the operating conditions by the user, and a bedding identification means for acquiring specific information of the first bedding. However, each is built-in
The control device responds to at least one of the bedding specific information provided from the input / output unit of the information communication terminal device and the bedding specific information provided by the bedding identification means. It is a configuration that sets the air suction capacity of the electric blower.

The operation management system for the bedding dryer according to the ninth invention is
A bedding dryer that moves along the upper surface of the first bedding to be dried, supplies warm air toward the first bedding, and moves along a predetermined movement path.
An information communication terminal device having an input / output unit for short-range wireless communication with the bedding dryer, and
With
The bedding dryer includes a control device for controlling the operating conditions of the bedding dryer, an input operation unit for setting the conditions for the drying operation by the user, and a bedding identification means for acquiring specific information of the first bedding. And are built-in, respectively
The control device responds to at least one of the bedding specific information provided from the input / output unit of the information communication terminal device and the bedding specific information provided by the bedding identification means. At least one of the movement route and the drying operation time is set.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a bedding vacuum cleaner that is highly convenient for the user.

It is a schematic diagram of one home using the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the external communication means of one home to which the product of FIG. 1 is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the integrated management system of one home using the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the information communication terminal device used in FIG. It is a vertical cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure of the bedding dryer, the bedding dryer which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a first block diagram showing a main internal structure of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a second block diagram showing an internal structure of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the operation principle of the bedding identification means of FIG. It is a top view of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer of FIG. It is a 1st explanatory view which shows the moving path (trajectory) of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a first flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a second flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a fourth flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the timing of intermittent movement and power supply of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 2nd explanatory diagram which shows the moving path (trajectory) of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a fifth flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement path (trajectory) at the time of dirt determination of the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 6 is a sixth flowchart showing an operation during a dedicated cleaning operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a seventh flowchart showing an operation during a dedicated cleaning operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an eighth flowchart showing an operation during a dedicated cleaning operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a list of the main operation courses (operation modes) of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a ninth flowchart showing an operation at the time of determining dirt of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a tenth flowchart showing an operation at the time of determining dirt of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an eleventh flowchart illustrating an operation of reading operating conditions from an information communication terminal device in the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a twelfth flowchart illustrating an operation of reading operating conditions from an information communication terminal device in the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a thirteenth flowchart which shows the control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a top view of the input operation part of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is the 14th flowchart which shows the control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a fifteenth flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view of a central portion of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows an example of the information communication terminal apparatus used in this invention. FIG. 3 is a first front view for explaining a transition of display contents of the information communication terminal device of FIG. 33. It is a 2nd front view for demonstrating the transition of display contents of the information communication terminal apparatus of FIG. 33. It is a 3rd front view for demonstrating the transition of display contents of the information communication terminal apparatus of FIG. 33. It is a 4th front view for demonstrating the transition of display contents of the information communication terminal apparatus of FIG. 33. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st modification of the movement path (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd modification of the movement path (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 16 is a flowchart 16 showing the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the bedding vacuum cleaner which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a central portion showing the internal structure of the bedding vacuum cleaner of FIG. 42. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart 19 showing a modified example of the bedding vacuum cleaner shown in FIG. 44.

Embodiment 1.
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 39.

(Definition)
"Home appliances" EE refers to electrical appliances designed primarily for home use. Home appliances EE include video equipment such as bedding vacuum cleaner / bedding dryer 20, kitchen home appliances KP, television receiver 2, air conditioner 3, air purifier, air deodorizer, etc., which will be described later. , Heating equipment such as electric stoves, vacuum cleaners, electric washing machines (including those with a drying function), and hot water supply equipment used for baths (including those with a hot water tank). In the following description, the term home appliance EE includes both a bedding vacuum cleaner and a bedding dryer unless otherwise specified.

The "identification information" of the home electric appliance EE is information for identifying the home electric appliance EE, which is unique to the home electric appliance EE, and is important information necessary for accurate repair and inspection. be. For example, specifically, the following items are included in the identification information, but the identification information is not limited to the following items.
(1) Manufacturer name of home appliances (2) Model name (3) Model number (4) Rated power consumption (5) Date of purchase (In many cases, it is the starting date of the quality assurance period of the manufacturer or distributor. )
(6) Date of start of use (For dishwashers, it is the starting date of the legal inspection period)
(7) Quality Assurance Certificate No. The statutory inspection in (6) above is based on the "Long-term use product safety inspection system" newly established in the "Consumer Life Product Safety Law" revised and enforced from April 1, 2009. Refers to inspection. In addition, in the "Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law" which is different from this law, a long-term use product safety labeling system has been established by amendment of the Ministerial Ordinance of Technical Standards. It is obligatory to display warnings, etc. to encourage consumers to perform appropriate maintenance and inspections regarding the standard usage period and deterioration over time. Therefore, in order to refer to the standard usage period, the information of the "product manufacturing date" displayed to the consumer and the "elapsed years" calculated from the manufacturing date is used as the "identification information" of the home appliance EE. May be included.
Further, whether or not it is a "specific home appliance" (environmental improvement device) SP1 such as an air conditioner 3 or the like described later is also a part of the identification information. When wireless communication is performed with the integrated management device (also referred to as "power command device") 5, this identification information is provided to the integrated management device 5 side from the specified home electric appliance (environmental improvement device) SP1 side.

The "integrated management device" 5 refers to a device for operating two or more home electric appliances EE in cooperation with each other. For example, it refers to a device that links the operation of a bedding dryer with the operation of other home electric appliances EE, such as an air conditioner 3 and a TV receiver 2. The integrated management device 5 has a function of acquiring information on the current status such as operation, stop, and standby state of the home electric appliance EE from the home electric appliance EE by a wired or wireless signal.

The "power command device" means a device having a function of individually limiting the power consumption of a plurality of home electric appliances EE and regulating the upper limit of the total power consumption in one household. For one home electric appliance EE, the "integrated management device" may also serve as the "power command device". Further, the "electric power command device" 5 of one home electric appliance is not necessarily the electric power command device for other home appliances. For example, in the first embodiment, the power command device 5 that limits the power consumption of the air conditioner 3 and the home appliance KP in the kitchen, which will be described later, is not a power command device for the bedding dryer and the bedding vacuum cleaner. The power command device 5 acquires the operation information of the bedding dryer and the bedding vacuum cleaner, but regulates the upper limit of the power consumption so that the upper limit of the total power consumption of one household does not exceed the predetermined value. There is no function to regulate.

The "environmental information" of the integrated environment detection unit 9 is a general term for the "environmental data" itself detected by the integrated environment detection unit 9 described later and the "environmental evaluation information" created based on such environmental data. It means what was done. "Environmental information" includes, but is not limited to, the following types of information that affect the living comfort of a home.
(1) Temperature information (2) Humidity information (3) Dust scattering degree (dust amount per unit air volume) information (4) Pollen scattering amount information (5) Light amount (visible light amount) information ... In other words, living space It is the information of the brightness of.
(6) Noise information: Information on the quietness of the living space.

The "environmental data" acquired by the integrated environment detection unit 9 refers to the data itself indicating the measured physical state such as temperature and humidity. For example, a temperature of 35 ° C corresponds to environmental data. Information that has been classified, ranked, or otherwise processed based on the temperature of 35 ° C. through some evaluation criteria or calculation processing corresponds to "environmental evaluation information" as described above. For example, information such as "room temperature is high" and "standard temperature" corresponds to the "environmental evaluation information".

"Bedding drying" means blowing warm air onto the surface of the bedding to remove the moisture in the bedding. This bedding drying also includes removing dust from the warm air that has passed through the bedding to create clean air. Dust removed by bedding drying includes, but is not limited to, for example, dirt and pollen, fiber debris, scattered hair, harmful substances such as mite carcasses and feces, and pests. Removal of such dust is not essential for bedding drying. Further, air heating by an electric heater is not indispensable, and bedding may be dried when air warmed by the exhaust heat of an electric blower that supplies air is supplied.

"Bedding cleaning" refers to collecting dust on the surface or inside of bedding by simply sucking air from the bedding side without supplying warm air heated by an electric heater.
As a means for collecting dust, for example, either one or both of a filter (filtration member) and a cyclone type dust collector is often used, but the means is not limited to these means.

In the present invention, the "bedding dryer" refers to an electric device having a function of drying bedding.
In the present invention, the "bedding vacuum cleaner" refers to an electric device having a bedding cleaning function.
In the present invention, when the bedding vacuum cleaner also has a function of blowing warm air onto the surface of the bedding to remove the moisture in the bedding, it is called a "combined dryer".

The operation to clean the bedding is called "bedding cleaning only" operation or "bedding cleaning only mode" operation. The combined dryer can be a bedding vacuum cleaner when it is operated exclusively for bedding cleaning.

"Environmental information" refers to three types of information: temperature information of the atmosphere of a space (living room, etc.) where a bedding dryer or a bedding vacuum cleaner is used, dust scattering amount information, and light amount information. These are acquired by a detection means and a sensor different from the "environmental information" of the integrated environment detection unit 9.
The "dust scattering degree information" generated by the bedding dryer, bedding vacuum cleaner, and dual-purpose dryer and used for driving is used as a reference when driving for bedding drying or bedding cleaning, and is used on the surface of the bedding. It shows the amount of so-called "house dust" that has accumulated. The "dust scattering degree information" is for notifying the user of the drying effect and cleaning effect of the bedding. In the "dust scattering degree information", the data of the dust amount measurement result per unit air volume (for example, 1 cubic meter) is classified according to a predetermined standard, and "clean", "slightly clean", "dirty", etc. An index indicating cleanliness (step) may be used.

The "specific information" of a bedding dryer, a bedding vacuum cleaner, and a dual-purpose dryer is useful information for basic distinction of bedding. For example, the size data indicating the flat size of the mattress 100A, the size identification code (for example, "S is a single size", "W is a double size", etc.), the material of the mattress (the inside is , Feather or cotton, etc.), information on the material of the fabric on the front of the futon, etc., but not limited to this. In addition, unique symbols and codes (including two-dimensional codes and three-dimensional codes) provided by bedding manufacturers and distributors to identify bedding can also be specific information.

"Bedding hardness information" is a kind of "specific information".
In the present invention, attention is paid to the fact that different types of bedding have different hardnesses, and the information is distinguished from the level of hardness of the beddings. For example, the material inside the core is cotton, which is defined as "cotton blanket", and the material used by foam molding such as urethane foam is defined as "mat", which is relatively thick. Thin woolen duvets and blankets are classified into "wool duvets" and "blankets". It should be noted that this is only one example, and more detailed divisions may be provided. In addition, a category called "Other" has been set up, in which the user manually provides information (name, code number, etc.) that identifies the type of bedding to the control device of the bedding dryer, bedding vacuum cleaner, and dual-purpose dryer each time. (Including) may be input. Further, regarding the breathability of the bedding, the breathability can be indirectly identified by identifying the hardness of the bedding from the precondition that the harder the bedding is, the lower the breathability is. In addition, if there is no material information for the futon, it may be possible to supplement it.

Further, in bedding cleaning (cleaning), by identifying the hardness of the bedding, the size of the facing distance between the surface of the bedding to be cleaned and the suction port of the bedding vacuum cleaner can be indirectly known. Therefore, when the facing interval is large, it can be used for adjustment such as increasing the vacuum suction force of the electric blower. That is, it can also be used for control to adjust the ability to introduce dusty air when cleaning bedding.

In the first embodiment, "use of environmental information" means that various home electric appliances EE described later use the above-mentioned environmental information for efficient operation or effective operation of the home electric appliance EE or environment-friendly operation. It means to use. "Use of environmental information" includes the following examples.
(1) When the temperature is high, the heat retention function of the electric rice cooker is continuously operated at the end of the rice cooking process.
(2) When the humidity is high, a dehumidifier, which is a kind of home electric appliance EE, is operated. Or start the operation of the ventilation fan. Change the operating conditions of the air conditioner 3 (target room temperature, etc.).
(3) Operate the air purifier when fine dust that floats in the air is scattered. Or start the operation of the ventilation fan.
(4) If the amount of pollen scattered is large, start the operation of the air purifier.
(5) If the diameter and length are relatively large and there is dust on the floor or dust on clothes, start the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner. Also, when operating the bedding dryer (particularly, the bedding-dedicated operation mode), use it as a reference for setting the operating conditions.
(6) When the amount of light (the amount of visible light) is small, the luminaire 4 is turned on.
(7) As for the use of noise information, it is judged that there is no noise and it is a quiet time such as midnight, and the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner that generates the operation noise and running noise of the blower motor and the rotation of the washing / drying drum are performed. Avoid running the washer / dryer that makes the electric motor run noise.
(8) The bedding dryer automatically adjusts the drying operation time and the target temperature of warm air at the time of "bedding drying operation" by referring to the temperature and humidity of the living space HA where the bedding is located.
It also includes calculating the so-called "discomfort index" based on the relationship between air temperature and humidity and starting the operation of the air conditioner 3.

"Bedding" is breathable and refers to mattresses and comforters. If you are sleeping on a bed or mattress pad, that bed, mattress, or mattress pad can also be a type of bedding. Also, if a blanket is laid on the mattress and sleeping, the blanket can also be a part of the bedding. A mattress is a mattress that has a spring, a foam material with high elasticity, etc. built in and has a thickness of several cm to 20 cm. It is thinner than this and is laid so as to cover the upper surface of the mattress. What is used is called a mattress pad.

When using bedding, a bedding cover (also called a "sheet cover") is often used. There are various types of bedding covers, such as those made of 100% polyester material, 100% cotton material, and 100% silk material, but with the bedding cover covered on the mattress, the bedding cover The following description will be made on the assumption that the bedding cleaner and the bedding dryer 20 will be run directly on the bedding.
Since the bedding cover is a thin cloth, the bedding identification means 59, which will be described later, can identify the hardness of the mattress even when the bedding cover is covered.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the convenience of the resident is improved as follows by using the environmental information.
(1) Advice information is provided regarding the use of home appliances EE to improve the living environment (for example, ventilation fans and air purifiers). This advice information ensures the convenience and comfort of the resident.
(2) You can see the EE of home appliances that are currently in operation.
(3) You can see the existence / non-existence of people in a remote living space.
(4) You can see the uncomfortable living space with high temperature and high humidity.
(5) When exercising indoors, you can see the living space that is unsuitable for exercising.
(6) If the upper limit of the room temperature is set in order to issue an alarm from the integrated management device 5, it is known that there is a room that exceeds the set value, and the environment of a remote room is also known. Can be done.

Further, the home electric appliance EE that has a good influence on the air in the living space and can be improved may be referred to as "first specific home electric appliance" ("environmental improvement device") SP1. In order to maintain and improve the comfort of the interior space, the electric heater type stove and the air conditioner 3 that generate heat for heating are one kind of environment improvement equipment SP1. A bedding dryer is also one of the environmental improvement devices SP1.

On the other hand, maintaining and improving the comfort of the indoor space is not the original purpose, and the home appliance EE such as an electric heating cooker that gives heat to the indoor space may be referred to as "second specific home appliance SP2". ..
Furthermore, among a plurality of home electric appliances EE, the one that receives the power reduction request signal AS2 and the power reduction command signal AS3 may be referred to as a "first home electric appliance". Further, another home electric appliance may be referred to as a "second home electric appliance" in order to distinguish it from the first home electric appliance.

"Environmental improvement equipment" SP1 refers to equipment that has the effect of improving the temperature, humidity, and quality of the air in the living space. When the air quality is improved, the content of harmful substances and dust is reduced, and the air becomes clean.

The "sleep determination unit" 23 in the first embodiment of the present invention means a means for exerting a function of receiving biological information from the sleep sensor 24 and determining a sleep state. This biological information is, for example, information indicating the time change of the resident's heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body movement at bedtime (at bedtime), but is not limited thereto.

Various sleep detection means and sleep state determination techniques have already been proposed. For example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-199025 proposes a body wearing device with a sleep sensor and a sleep notification control method. Further, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-73237 proposes a sleep monitoring system that estimates a sleep state from the respiration of a subject. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-70766 describes a bed equipped with legs, a load meter installed on the legs to detect the load applied to the legs, an air conditioner for air-conditioning the bedroom, and a load detected by the load meter. The temperature determination unit that determines the sleep state of the user based on the fluctuation of the air conditioner and determines the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the sleep state of the user, and the air conditioner so that the temperature of the bedroom is determined by the temperature determination unit and reaches the set temperature. A sleep environment control system including a control board for controlling has been proposed. According to Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-42773, a sleeping environment capable of performing optimal control when transitioning from light sleep to deep sleep and inducing from light sleep to deep sleep without causing discomfort to the user. Temperature control devices have been proposed. In addition, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-213642 discloses an indoor environment control system capable of providing a comfortable sleeping environment for a sleeping person.
The above-mentioned techniques of various methods and configurations can be applied to the sleep determination unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In the first embodiment, the "home detection unit" 22 (also referred to as "home detection means") includes the following means, but in the following description of the embodiment, all the means will be described in detail. Instead, only typical means will be described in detail.
(1) A means for detecting that a resident has returned home from an electronic lock 42 installed outside the entrance (entrance) of a house and a personal identification number or biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) input to the electronic lock 42. ..
(2) The personal identification information recorded on the unique ID card or ID card held by the resident is directly sent to the power command device 5 by magnetic or optical means, short-range communication or other communication means. A means of reading, decoding the read information, and determining that the person is at home.
(3) The personal identification information recorded in the information communication terminal device 25 or the like such as a mobile phone held by the resident is directly read into the power command device 5 by short-distance communication or other communication means, and the reading is performed. A means to decipher the information and determine that the person is at home.
(4) The personal identification information recorded in the information communication terminal device 25 or the like such as an identification card or ID card unique to an individual is read into a specific home electric appliance EE, or an ID number or password known only to the individual. Is read by the home electric appliance EE or input by an input key, and the personal identification information and the password are decrypted by the power command device 5 side and read, and it is determined that the person is at home.

In the first embodiment, the “resident” means a person who lives in one house, which will be described later. Residents include related parents and children, siblings, sisters, etc. Residents also include visitors who temporarily stay in the living space HA, which will be described later, for a predetermined period of time, and other people who live together. Residents also include those who rent one or more living spaces by one or several people. When using a bedding dryer or other home appliances EE, the resident is called a "user", and when measuring sleep time and sleep time zone, the target person is called a "sleeper". May be called.

In the first embodiment, the “home” means one house managed by a specific manager, and may include an apartment house having a plurality of rooms and a plurality of families occupying the house. .. That is, even in such an apartment house, the upper limit of commercial power is centrally managed by one power cutoff device (one breaker BK, a plurality of power breakers, etc.) as in the case of one house. In that case, it is regarded as the home here.

In the first embodiment, the "operation information" of the integrated management device (also referred to as "power command device") 5 described later is information indicating the upper limit total electric energy set in one household, and is currently used. Information indicating the amount of power used, information indicating the difference between the total amount of power used and the total amount of power currently in use, a name that specifically specifies the home appliance EE controlled by the power command device 5, etc. Information, information indicating the usage state of the home appliance EE, information on the amount of electric energy used in each home appliance EE (for example, average electric energy per minute), and the like are not limited thereto.

In the first embodiment, the "storage device" (storage unit) of the bedding dryer, bedding vacuum cleaner, and dual-purpose dryer (unified code: 20), which will be described later, is the storage unit 33R of the control device 33 unless otherwise specified. And one or both of the NFC storage unit 31.
Various programs executed by the control device 33 during operation of the dual-purpose dryer (bedding dryer / bedding vacuum cleaner) 20 and various data used and created when executing various programs are mainly stored in the storage unit 33R. It is remembered. Further, the storage unit 33R is composed of, for example, a non-volatile storage device such as a ROM, a flash memory or an HDD, and a volatile storage device such as a RAM constituting a work area.

In the first embodiment, the "power limit information on the home appliance side" refers to information regarding some signal related to the power consumption received by the home appliance EE from the power command device 5. This "power limit information on the home appliance side" refers to information related to a transmission command such as a power reduction request signal AS2 and a power reduction command signal AS3, which will be described later. The information includes information indicating the reception time (year / month and time in seconds) of the signal and the meaning of the signal. For example, it is information such as "Reception time: April 1, 2015 17:00, the instantaneous maximum power consumption is reduced by 2%" for the power reduction command signal AS3 at a certain point in time for the induction heating cooker. The power limit information on the EE side of the home electric appliance is stored in the storage device of the control device in chronological order, for example, in the induction heating cooker, and does not disappear even if the main power supply is turned on or off. When the main power is turned on and off, it is considered as one cooking, and at least several times are stored in memory. The excess is automatically deleted in sequence.

In the first embodiment, the "position information on the home appliance side" is information (code) indicating in which room in the living space HA the home appliance is present. This "position information on the home appliance side" is ruled in advance by the control unit 36 of the power command device 5, such as code 001 for the living room, code 002 for the kitchen, and 003 for the bedroom. When the position information becomes the (electric power) control target of the power command device 5 using the home appliance EE, the position information is registered in the power command device 5 together with the identification information of the home appliance EE. Even for home appliances EE that are not subject to (electric power) control of the power command device 5, such as bedding dryers, bedding vacuum cleaners, and dual-purpose dryers, the latest position information indicating the installation position and usage location can be obtained. You may make a call. In the combined dryer 20 according to the first embodiment, the position information of the operation is transmitted to the integrated management device 5 at least each time the drying operation is performed.

The initial installation position does not change (non-possible) like the built-in induction heating cooker installed in the kitchen furniture of the kitchen and the air conditioner 3 fixed to the wall. In the case of portable) home appliances EE, the location information can be used permanently as it is.

However, in the case of a (portable) home appliance EE that is easy for the user to carry to any place, such as the self-propelled vacuum cleaner and the combined dryer 20 of the present embodiment, the latest position is It is determined by the power command device 5 when, for example, wireless communication is performed with the power command device (integrated management device) 5. When the power command device (integrated management device) 5 determines that the combined dryer 20 exists in a certain living space, the identification code of the living space at that time is the data of the drying operation of the combined dryer 20. (For example, the operation start time and the end time) are paired and stored in the storage unit (second storage unit) 36B of the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5. In other words, when the combined dryer 20 is subsequently operated again in another living space, an identification code for the other living space is attached and stored in the storage unit 36B of the control unit 36.

Various techniques have been proposed for specifying the position of a home appliance having an electrical connection or communication session with the power command device 5 from the power command device 5 side.
For example, recently, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-79036, in order to manage the relationship information between the newly introduced home electric appliance and the power strip, the user of the home electric appliance has conventionally manually manually entered the information. Technology has been proposed to solve the problem of having to register. In this conventional technology, when a home appliance is connected to a power strip, a device connection detection event notification is sent from the power strip, and a startup completion event notification is sent from the home appliance, and the home appliance (information home appliance) that receives the two notifications. The management device registers candidate information of which home appliance power cord power plug is inserted into the connection port in the table. After that, the home appliance management device gives an instruction to turn off the power to the corresponding connection port to the power tap, and monitors the communication status with the home appliance assuming the correlation. If the communication with the home appliance that assumes the correlation is cut off as a result of the power off instruction, the power ON instruction is given to the corresponding connection port again, and the home appliance and the connection port are assumed to have the correct correlation. Register. As a result, the home appliance management device can automatically detect the correct connection relationship between the connection port and the home appliance and perform the automatic registration process without human intervention. That is, by grasping the connection port, it is possible to identify the place where the home electric appliance is used.

In the description of the first embodiment, detailed description of the means for grasping the latest position of the combined dryer 20 and other individual portable home appliances will be omitted. Note that the device connection detection event information may not be transmitted from the power strip, but the device connection detection event information may be transmitted from the home appliance EE itself.

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FIG. 1 shows an example of one house using the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, HA1 shows a living space (bedroom) of one house. HA2 indicates the adjacent living space (kitchen) separated from the living space HA1 by the wall SB. In addition, when the living space is generically referred to, HA is used as a code. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the living space also includes a "living room", a "bathroom", and a room with a toilet. There may be other rooms in the living space.

All living space HAs are supplied with, for example, 200 V of electric power from the commercial power supply EP of the electric power company outside the house. The electric power is drawn into the house through the electricity meter 136. Reference numeral 1 denotes a power supply line (main trunk line) connected to a commercial power supply EP having a voltage of 200 V via a breaker BK. The power supply line 1 includes a television receiver (hereinafter referred to as "TV receiver") 2 capable of receiving various broadcasts, an air conditioner 3, lighting fixtures 4A and 4B, and kitchen electric appliances (hereinafter referred to as "home appliances in the kitchen"). Each KP (referred to as "equipment") is connected. Although only one TV receiver 2, air conditioner 3, and kitchen home appliance KP are shown in FIG. 1, there may be a plurality of each. The lighting fixtures are not limited to 4A and 4B, but the other lighting fixtures are not shown.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a power command device (also serving as an integrated management device) to which power is supplied via the breaker BK. The power command device 5 is installed in a wall-mounted state in a place easily accessible by the family, such as the wall surface of the living space HA2 (kitchen), or is placed on the floor surface. As other home appliances EE, there are a plurality of dishwashers (not shown), automatic laundry clothes dryers (not shown), and the like, which will be described later. The power command device 5 limits the total power consumption of one household. In one household, the power command device 5 performs an operation such as cutting off the power supply to all or the main household appliances EE inside the home appliance, or limiting the upper limit of the power supply amount.

In FIG. 1, AD is the above-mentioned "power strip". In the first embodiment, since each home appliance EE in the living space transmits an identification code such as position information and room information indicating the installed living space HA to the integrated management device 5, this is performed. The power tap may be omitted.

In the first embodiment, the combined dryer 20 is not cut off from the power supply by the power command device 5 for the purpose of limiting the total power consumption of the household, and the upper limit of the power supply amount is not limited. In other words, even if the power command device 5 starts energizing the combined dryer 20, the power supplied to the combined dryer 20 in response to the power reduction request signal AS2 and the power reduction command signal AS3. Does not operate in such a way that the power is lowered or cut off.

In FIG. 1, SL indicates a wall surface constituting the ceiling of the living space HA. Reference numeral 6 denotes a composite sensor (temperature / humidity sensor) for detecting the indoor temperature and humidity of the living space HA2, which is one of the environmental sensors. Reference numeral 7 denotes a temperature / humidity sensor that detects the indoor air temperature and the indoor humidity of the living space HA1, and is one of the environmental sensors. Reference numeral 8 denotes a temperature sensor installed in the external space of the house, which is a kind of environmental sensor.

The composite sensor 6, the temperature sensor 8, and the temperature / humidity sensor 7 have a function of transmitting the measured temperature and humidity to the integrated environment detection unit 9 of the power command device 5 described later by radio or electric signal. Further, the power source of these environmental sensors may be a charged battery or the power source from the power supply line 1. Further, since the power consumption of these sensors is as small as about 1 W (watt), even when the sensors are operated with the power from the power supply line 1, they are not subject to the power limitation of the power command device 5. These environmental sensors continuously transmit measurement data to the power command device 5 at a predetermined timing. For example, in the living space (bedroom) HA1 where the air conditioner 3 is located, the temperature and humidity are measured at intervals of 10 minutes and at intervals of 5 minutes in the kitchen.

Although not shown, in addition to the above-mentioned ones, as one type of environmental sensor, a pollen sensor that measures the amount of pollen scattered in the air, a dust sensor that measures the amount of dust per unit volume in the air, and a room A noise sensor that detects the magnitude of the noise and an illuminance sensor that detects the brightness of the room are provided at appropriate positions in each living space. Further, in addition to the temperature / humidity sensor 7, a temperature sensor or a humidity sensor that detects the temperature and humidity outside the room or outside the house may be provided. The pollen sensor may be installed not only indoors but also outdoors (for example, the outer wall surface of a house, the outer frame of a window, a balcony, a rooftop, etc.). The integrated environment detection unit 9 itself is shown in FIG. 3 on the assumption that it is built in the main body 5A of the power command device 5. Even when the integrated environment detection unit 9 is installed in a place away from the main body 5A or in another living space and is wirelessly or wiredly connected to the main body 5A, "the integrated environment detection unit 9 is a power command device 5". I am preparing for it. "

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a human detection sensor capable of detecting whether or not a human is present in the living space HA1 by detecting infrared rays naturally emitted by a human. Reference numeral 11 denotes a human detection sensor capable of detecting whether or not a human is present in the living space HA2 by detecting infrared rays naturally emitted by a human. In addition, such a person detection sensor may be installed in other living space HA.

The human detection sensors 10 and 11 have a function of transmitting the result of detecting the presence or absence of a person to the human detection unit 12 built in the main body 5A of the power command device 5 by wireless or electric signal. .. Further, as the power source of the human detection sensors 10 and 11, a battery charged in advance may be used, or the electric power branched from the power supply line 1 may be used. Further, since the power consumption of these sensors is as small as about 1 W to several W, even when they are operated with the power from the power supply line 1, they are not subject to the power limitation of the power command device 5. These sensors continuously transmit measurement data to the power command device 5 at predetermined timings (for example, every 10 seconds). The human detection sensors 10 and 11 are not limited to the infrared type, and other methods, for example, ultrasonic type may be adopted.

Subsequently, FIG. 1 will be described. Reference numeral 13 denotes an outdoor antenna connected to the tuner (not shown) of the TV receiver 2. Reference numeral 14A is a router A connected to the power command device 5. This router A provides a wide area communication network such as the Internet to an external organization 15A such as an earthquake information providing organization or an electric power company in a specific area that transmits useful information to a power command device 5 of a household in a specific area. It is connected via (sometimes referred to as "communication network" or "Internet") 16.

Reference numeral 14B is a router B connected to the TV receiver 2. The router B connects the TV receiver 2 to the external engine 15B via the wide area communication network 16. The external organization 15B is, for example, a broadcasting station that provides broadcast programs, a public institution that provides medical / health management information / exercise measurement (exercise management) information, a private company, or the like, but may be other than these. .. The two external engines 15A and 15B may be separate or the same engine.

Private companies that provide exercise measurement information include, for example, data on various exercises (walking, running, dance, yoga, etc.) conducted by the applicant, and those that provide a full-scale training program to the applicant. An organization that manages various data such as body composition balance (for example, rate of body fat) and activity calories burned by an exerciser. It also includes institutions that provide rehabilitation information for people with impaired motor function due to injury or illness, with the aim of improving their motor function.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 20 denotes a dual-purpose dryer, which is used, for example, by placing it in the living space HA1. Reference numeral 44 denotes furniture such as a bed, which will be described later, and a bedding 100 such as a mattress 100A, which will be described later, is placed on the furniture.

Next, the communication environment outside the home will be described with reference to FIG. Although the power command device 5 of the first embodiment is connected to the external organization 15A via the router A14A via a communication network, a device generally called a home gateway may be used for the router A14A. The home gateway in this case refers to a household device installed between various digital information media such as an Internet connection, digital broadcasting, and an IP phone, and a terminal such as a power command device 5 or a digital home appliance. The home gateway plays a role of networking and controlling the electric power command device 5 and the like, and transmitting information received from communication / broadcasting media to the electric power command device 5 and digital home appliances. Generally, when providing IP phones and content distribution services in addition to Internet connection with always-on broadband services, businesses rent routers to residents (users) of such homes. Often referred to as "home gateway".

In FIG. 1, the power command device 5 was connected to the external engine 15A via the wide area communication network 16. Actually, as shown in FIG. 2, the wide area communication network 16 is composed of two or more of 16A and 16B. The power command device 5 accesses the ASP (referring to “application service provider”) server 27 of the external organization 15A via the relay server 26 and the wide area communication networks 16A and 16B, respectively. The ASP server 27 is provided with various databases as described later, and is configured to store various information described later in response to a large number of houses. That is, since this ASP server 27 has a function as an information server, it will be referred to as an information server 27 hereafter.

The information server 27 mainly functions as a control means and an information providing means of various home electric appliances EE. The information server 27 is installed by an organization such as a manufacturer (manufacturer), a distributor, a repair company, or an information service provider of home electric appliances EE alone or jointly by two or more organizations. Various services related to EE are provided to users via the wide area communication network 16. Since the information server is also one of the external organizations 15, the code 15C is also shown.

The information server 27 includes a central arithmetic processing device 27CP that functions as a host computer of this server, a communication unit 27IF that is connected to a wide area communication network 16 and is a communication means for exchanging information, and an application of home appliance EE. Improvement software (countermeasure program) provider 27S that stores software and stores improvement software, and user identification database (also called "user information database") 27U that identifies users of home appliance EE. , A manufacturer-side information database 27M that stores technical information provided by a manufacturer (maker) of home appliance EE, and a determination unit 27H for determining a dirt state, which will be described later, are provided.

The determination unit 27H of the information server 27 has a function of analyzing (estimating) the dirty state of the bedding from the photographed data of the bedding transmitted from the information communication terminal device 25 via the wide area communication network 16. This analysis result is output as, for example, "dirt 10%". In addition, this analysis result is not an output with such an absolute value, for example, the lowest level with the least degree of dirt is set to "-5", and the highest level with the highest degree of dirt is set to "+5", and the total is set. It may be divided into 11 stages. The data converted into such a secondary evaluation value is also referred to as "dirt determination data" in the first embodiment.

The information server 27 may be generally called a "Web server" (hereinafter referred to as "Web server"). The web server is provided in various information communication terminal devices 25, homes, etc. in accordance with HTTP (a protocol used for exchanging data such as HTML documents and images between a web server and a web browser) and has an information communication function. Provides display information of HTML and objects (images, etc.) to the web browser of the information processing device (client) side software of the "information receiving side" such as the power command device 5 or other personal computers. Refers to the service program to be run and the server computer on which the service runs. The web browser is also referred to as an "Internet browser" or a "WWW browser", and is a browser used for using the "World Wide Web".

In the user identification database 27U, information received from the user by so-called user registration includes, for example, user-specific information such as a login ID and password for the information server 27, and the network address (MAC address) of the router A14A. Unique information (including the above-mentioned "identification information") such as setting information, network address, type, and model name of a specific home appliance EE is stored. That is, it has a function of accumulating user information of the home electric appliance EE in a searchable state.

Further, the application database 27B contains control application software that enables remote control of the power command device 5 or the home appliance EE from the outside of the living space, for example, from a remote location such as the resident's work place or outside. Is stored and stored. The above-mentioned remote control can be realized by accessing the information server 27 from the information communication terminal device 25 described later, for example, a device called a smartphone, and downloading (reading) the control application software.

The information server 27 stores "improvement software" that improves the contents of the operation program of the home electric appliance EE corresponding to a specific model of the home electric appliance EE. When the power command device 5 obtains it via the wide area communication network 16, the improvement software is transmitted from the power command device 5 to the home appliance EE side via the input / output unit 30B (see FIG. 3) of the power command device 5. Provided to. The "improvement software" referred to here is the same as the "countermeasure software". The improvement software is not only created once, but further improved version / upgrade version may be prepared as needed.

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The information server 27 includes a determination unit 27H for determining the state of dirt on the surface of the bedding. The determination of dirt here means fluorescence corresponding to phosphorus in order to detect phosphorus present in urine on the surface of bedding such as mattresses and organic substances such as saliva, vomitus, and excrement. It refers to detecting the presence of such organic substances by radiating ultraviolet rays that emit sexual light onto the surface of bedding. For example, an LED element (referred to as a "light source unit" or "light emitting unit") that emits ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of 375 to 400 nm (nanometers) irradiates the surface of the bedding with ultraviolet rays, and the irradiated bedding surface is subjected to a CCD element or the like. The result of shooting with the photographing unit consisting of the above is determined by image analysis. Even when such stains are invisible to the naked eye of the user, the presence of the stains can be determined. The light emitting unit as described above is generally called a "black light".

The information communication terminal device 25 referred to in the first embodiment is a portable communication device that a user can easily carry and make a call or communicate data (including e-mail information) indoors, outdoors, or on the go. That is. It is a device that can download information from an outdoor information providing site, send / receive mail, and send a remote control signal via the wide area communication circuit network 16, but it may be a device that cannot make a call, and such a portable device. Communication devices are collectively called information communication terminal devices 25. A small portable personal computer is also a kind of information communication terminal device 25.

The information communication terminal device 25 according to the first embodiment has a function of transmitting and receiving signals by short-range communication in a state of being close to (or may be in contact with) several centimeters from the input / output unit of each home electric appliance EE. I have. The short-range communication is an international standard technology for wireless communication known as Near Field Communication (abbreviation: NFC).

In this NFC communication, a so-called wireless tag (NFC tag) is embedded in the home appliance EE side including the combined dryer 20. The NFC tag is connected to a communication control IC for NFC (hereinafter referred to as "NFC control circuit") 28 (see FIG. 7) and the control circuit, and receives radio waves of a predetermined frequency from the outside to control the NFC tag. It is composed of an antenna 29 that generates power for the circuit and a microchip memory (hereinafter, referred to as “NFC storage unit” 31) connected to the NFC control circuit (see FIG. 7).

On the other hand, on the information communication terminal device 25 side, data can be read (acquired status information) from the NFC storage unit 31 of the home electric appliance EE via the NFC tag. Furthermore, control data (also referred to as "control command") is sent from the information and communication terminal device 25 side to the NFC storage unit 31 of the home appliance EE, and the control device 33 (also referred to as "host computer") of the home appliance EE sends the NFC. Control operations can also be performed according to control commands stored in the storage unit 31 (an NFC tag of this type may be referred to as an "active tag").

The NFC of the first embodiment has a function of reading information in the internal storage device of the home electric appliance EE on the information communication terminal device 25 side (an NFC tag having such a function may be called a "simple tag"). Not only that, it also has a function that can be activated by a control command from the information communication terminal device 25 on the operation of the home appliance EE side. That is, the information communication terminal device 25 has not only a function of reading various information from the home electric appliance EE but also a function of writing to the NFC storage unit 31, and has two functions of a reader and a writer. It is said that the advantage of NFC is that the format of data that can be exchanged by communication is not generally limited, and that not only text data but also moving images and XML data can be exchanged.

In FIG. 2, 35 is a base station. The base station 35 is connected to the information / communication terminal device 25 when the information / communication terminal device 25 owned by the resident HM is used at a facility 34 located at a remote location as shown in FIG. Communicate with.

In FIG. 2, the wide area communication circuit network 16B is connected to the base station 35 of the information communication terminal device 25 via the relay server 26 and the wide area communication circuit network 16A. The information communication terminal device 25 can access the information server 27 and the router A14A via the base station 35. That is, if the information / communication terminal device 25 owned by the resident HM of this household is connected to the wide area communication network 16A from the facility 34 at the office located at a remote location as shown in FIG. 2, the information server 27 By downloading the power command device (integrated management device) 5 or the application software for controlling the electric device EE, the electric device EE can be remotely controlled from the facility 34 away from the home. ..

In the first embodiment, the information and communication terminal device 25 cannot be directly remotely controlled from the home appliance EE side including the combined dryer 20. Since some home appliances EE generate high heat (second specific home appliances SP2) such as electric cookers, they can be remotely controlled from outside the house via a communication circuit used by many people. Not adopted to do. Instead, all home electric appliances EE can be operated via the power command device 5. Inside the house, the information and communication terminal device 25 has a remote control function and is restricted so that only the TV receiver 2 can be operated. Further, operating conditions and other information (for example, sleep time) can be input to the combined dryer 20 by short-range communication (NFC). The contents of remote control will be described in detail later.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of hardware such as a power command device 5 to which the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment is connected by wireless communication and other various home electric appliances EE. In FIG. 3, 5A is the main body of the power command device 5, and the outer shape is box-shaped. Inside the main body 5A, the difference between the power consumption limit setter (not shown), the power consumption value of the home appliance EE, and the power upper limit (total power that can be used in the home) that can be used in one home. A comparer for determining (not shown), a means for setting the priority of household appliances to be reduced when forcibly reducing power (not shown), a power control unit 47, and a central control for controlling each of these components. All parts 36 are stored.

In FIG. 3, 23M is the main body of the sleep determination unit 23 that is used by being placed near the bedding 100. The main body 23M is inside the main body 5A and is connected so that a signal including measurement data can be received from one or a plurality of sleep sensors 24 by wireless communication.

The sleep sensor 24 is attached to, for example, a part of the resident's body (including legs and fingers) to measure blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, and the like. The sleep sensor 24 may be a non-contact measurement sensor instead of directly acquiring body temperature data or the like from the living body. Further, by equipping the sleep determination unit 23 with a short-range wireless communication function, biological data related to sleep is directly received by short-range wireless communication from an information communication terminal device 25 having a short-range wireless communication function (NFC function) described later. You may be able to do it.

In FIG. 3, 37 is a display board provided in front of the main body 5A of the power command device 5, and 37A is a display screen of the display board 37. Reference numeral 38 denotes a storage device (large-capacity memory) built in the main body 5A, for example, a DVD recording device, various semiconductor memories, a hard disk drive device (HDD), or the like. The surface of the display panel 37 is composed of, for example, a touch panel. The display panel 37 has a function as a display unit for displaying environment-related information such as power control and temperature and humidity of the living space HA, and an operation input unit 39 for inputting from the user by touching the screen. It has a function. By operating the operation input unit 39, it is possible to set the upper limit power value of the usage limit setter and the (power supply) priority of the home electric appliance to be reduced in the power command device 5. Further, the operation input unit 39 of the display panel 37 can set the operation conditions of the home electric appliance EE (for example, operation start time and stop time, capacity setting such as heating, cooling, and drying). The information input by the operation input unit 39 is transmitted to the home appliance EE side as an operation command signal each time. That is, the remote control signal can be transmitted to the home electric appliance EE.

In FIG. 3, 30A, 30B, and 30C are input / output units for performing wireless communication. One input / output unit 30A is for wirelessly communicating with various home electric appliances EE. The input / output unit 30B is for performing wireless communication with the router A14A. Reference numeral 30C is for wireless communication with the TV receiver 2. It should be noted that each home appliance EE does not have a built-in communication function, and one communication adapter 135 is installed between each home appliance EE and the input / output unit 30A (although not shown in FIG. 3). It may be (intervened). Such a communication adapter 135 is a frequency band called the 2.4 GHz ISM band defined by the "International Standard IEEE 802.11b", which is one of the widely used wireless LAN-related standards established by the IEEE. Is used. The communication adapter 135 and the power strip AD described above may be integrated and installed one by one on the power supply side of the home electric appliance EE.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 40 denotes a wireless input / output unit for NFC. This is a communication in which information can be exchanged when the wireless communication unit 41 (also referred to as “wireless input / output unit”) (see FIG. 4) of the information communication terminal device 25 approaches a predetermined distance (about 10 cm). It becomes an established state (begins one communication session) and becomes an input / output unit for exchanging and receiving information.

The wireless input / output unit 40 is provided so as to always display the characters "NFC" immediately below the operation input unit 39 of the display panel 37 of the power command device 5. As a result, the installation position of the wireless input / output unit 40 is clarified.

The TV receiver 2 is requested by an external organization 15B to promptly lower the upper limit of the total electric energy of the household (so-called "peak cut correspondence") for urgent information, for example, during the daytime in summer. When information arrives, or when emergency earthquake information arrives from the Japan Meteorological Agency, the disaster prevention center in the area in charge of the residential area, the earthquake warning center, etc., the information should be notified to the residents in this living space HA at an early stage. Can be done. Even when the TV receiver 2 is not being viewed, various TV receivers have been conventionally proposed so as to be activated by the information and notify the information when the emergency cutoff information is transmitted. Therefore, a specific description will be omitted here.

The power-related information of the power command device 5, for example, the total power consumption in the home at that time, the information indicating that the power reduction request is received from the outside, etc. are not the display screen 37A of the power command device 5, but the living room. It can be displayed by the TV receiver 2 installed in a living space such as a living room where people are gathering.

As described above, reference numeral 36 denotes a (center) control unit that centrally controls the three input / output units 30A to 30C for wireless communication and the display screen 37A. Further, the power control unit 47 receives a command from the control unit 36 and instructs the home electric appliance EE to transmit the power reduction request signal AS2 and the power reduction command signal AS3. Since the combined dryer 20 is not the "first home appliance", it does not receive the power reduction request signal AS2 and the power reduction command signal AS3 from the input / output unit 30A of the power command device 5.

The control unit 36 has a first memory 36A (not shown) which is a dedicated “first storage unit” related to power control. In the first memory 36A, which is the "first storage unit", information on the total electric energy upper limit set in the breaker BK and the electric energy upper limit value for limiting the power consumption of various home appliance EEs. Data, as well as information such as the power upper limit set for each resident are stored.

Further, the control unit 36 has a second memory 36B that serves as a "second storage unit" dedicated to the combined dryer 20. In the second memory 36B, which is the "second storage unit", various data such as sleep time and time acquired by the sleep determination unit 23 and information on the analysis result are the date and time when they are actually acquired. It is stored in time series in pairs with detailed information such as.

Further, in the second storage unit 36B, during the operation of the combined dryer 20, environmental information or environmental data (for example, temperature, humidity) in the living space in which the combined dryer 20 is used is paired with the drying operation time. It is recorded in chronological order. For example, when the drying operation start time is 22:10, the temperature and humidity environmental data acquired by the integrated environment detection unit 9 are sequentially stored together with the time information every two minutes thereafter, and the drying operation time (drying operation time ( For example, the average temperature and humidity for 60 minutes) can be calculated by the control unit 36.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 9 denotes the integrated environment detection unit described above. The integrated environment detection unit 9 receives the temperature and humidity information measured by the environment sensors 6, 7, and 8. Reference numeral 12 denotes a human sensing unit that receives human sensing information from the human sensing sensors 10 and 11.

Illuminance sensors (not shown) installed in each living space HA are connected to the integrated environment detection unit 9. The illuminance sensor is for distinguishing whether the living space is bright or dark. For example, when the human sensing unit 12 determines that there is no person in a certain living space HA and the illuminance sensor indicates that the illuminance sensor is in a bright state, the resident keeps the luminaire 4 lit. It is possible that you have forgotten something. Therefore, in such a case, the control unit 36 of the power command device 5 has a small amount of total power consumption at that time, which is sufficiently more than the upper limit value set by the usage limit setter. From the viewpoint of eliminating waste of electric energy, it is recommended to the user (through the display screen 37A or the display screen of the TV receiver 2) to turn off the lighting fixture 4. After that, the control unit 36 of the power command device 5 emits a light-off command signal to the luminaire 4 (however, it is necessary to connect the luminaire 4 so as to be a power reduction target device of the power command device 5. ).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 22 denotes a home detection means (also referred to as a “home detection unit”), which is configured to receive a detection signal from the person detection unit 12 as to whether or not the presence of a person is detected.
An electronic lock 42 is installed on the outside of the entrance (not shown), which is a common entrance / exit of the living space HA. It is provided with a personal authentication means (not shown) for detecting that a resident has returned home based on a personal identification number or biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) input to the electronic lock 42. In this personal authentication means, it is determined whether or not the person is a resident based on the input of the password from the resident, and the determination result is transmitted to the home detection means 22. The resident may be personally authenticated by exchanging information with the information / communication terminal device 25 carried by the resident.

The electronic lock 42 that electronically locks the front door and the personal authentication means will not be described in detail because many configuration examples have already been proposed. In the first embodiment, each resident (for example, when there are four resident HMs, resident A, resident B, resident C, and resident) is assigned a unique password. All residents are instructed to decide on a password according to the rule of "4 digits (common) followed by 2 individual numbers". The password of resident A is "123401", the password of resident B is "123402", and the password of resident A is "123403". This password is entered using the 10 input keys (numeric keypad) installed at the electronic lock 42 on the front door.

After entering the living space by entering the password described above, it is not necessary to enter the password when going out from the entrance. If the human detection unit 12 cannot detect the presence of a person from all the living space HAs for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes), the home detection means 22 determines that all the residents are out. Then, the password input record of all the residents entered so far is canceled, and the detection information is changed from the home state to the absence state.

After that, if the resident returns home, he / she will need to enter the password again. If each resident inputs the fact that he / she is going out to the above-mentioned personal authentication device when going out from the entrance, the detection of the home state becomes more accurate. Further, as described above, in order to omit the input of the password, the biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) can be changed to a means for detecting that the resident has returned home, or a unique ID card or ID held by the resident. The personal identification information recorded on the card or the like may be read directly into the personal authentication device by magnetic or optical means, but detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the display screen 37A of the display panel 37 shown in FIG. 3, the information communication terminal device 25 can read the sleep time-related data determined by the sleep determination unit 23 via the NFC input / output unit 41. That is, the sleep time-related information can be acquired by the NFC input / output unit 41 of the information communication terminal device 25 via the input / output unit 40. For this reason, the information and communication terminal device 25 that has acquired sleep time data in advance is taken out of the home, and the sleep time data is viewed by a specialist (for example, a doctor) at a remote location to give advice on good quality sleep. It is also possible to obtain.

There is basically no difference between the information that can be displayed on the display screen of the TV receiver 2 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and the information that can be displayed on the display screen 37A of the display panel 37. That is, the "operation information" of the power command device 5 and the "environmental information" of the integrated environment detection unit 9 can be similarly displayed on the display screen of the TV receiver 2 and the display screen 37A of the display panel 37. However, while the TV receiver 2 usually has a screen size of 20 to 60 inches, the screen size of the display screen 37A of the display panel 37 is as narrow as about 10 to 15 inches, which is a fraction or less, so it is completely The same content is not displayed in the same size. As a matter of course, the size of the displayed characters becomes smaller, but the temperature / humidity display information and various environmental information of the living space described above are all displayed.

With the configuration described above, the same information can be confirmed in the kitchen or in the living room so that there is no discrepancy in the displayed information between the liquid crystal display screen of the TV receiver 2 and the display screen 37A of the display panel 37. I have to. The display of these various types of information on the display screen 37A is executed by the display control program of the control unit 36.

(Internal configuration of information communication terminal device 25)
Next, FIG. 4 will be described.
Reference numeral 25 denotes an information communication terminal device such as a smartphone or a small portable computer. The information and communication terminal device 25 includes a display unit 73 having a liquid crystal display screen adopting an LED lamp and a touch input method, an operation input unit (operation unit) 74 having a plurality of input keys operated by the user, and a wireless interface. (Wireless communication input / output unit) 41, attitude detection unit 75, control unit 76 with a built-in microcomputer, and information communication terminal device 25 that outputs a plurality of types of synthetic voices according to the operation scene and if necessary. It is provided with a notification unit 87 having a built-in small vibrator that vibrates the device.
This vibrator can vibrate the information communication terminal device 25 itself in synchronization with the sound output (ringing) from the notification unit 87. As a result, even in a situation where the display unit 73 alone cannot reliably convey the operation status or the incoming notification to the user, it can be compensated for by sound and vibration.

Reference numeral 88 denotes a bedding surface measuring unit, which includes a lens 88A, which will be described later, a light emitting diode 88B constituting a light emitting unit, a control unit 88C, a photographing unit 88D, a determination unit 88E, and a storage unit 88F. ..

Reference numeral 88A is a lens, which is used to magnify and take a close-up shot of the surface of the bedding 100 such as the mattress 100A, which will be described later, at a position close to the surface of the bedding 100. At the time of close-up photography, the structure is such that sunlight and other ambient light do not enter the photographing portion in front of the lens 88A from the surroundings.

The 88B is a light emitting diode (LED) that emits special light for bedding photography from the back side of the lens 88A. For example, it emits ultraviolet rays having the above-mentioned wavelength of 375 to 400 nm (nanometers). The 88C is a control unit, and when the user performs a predetermined operation, it transmits a photographing command signal to cause the light emitting unit 88B to emit light, and causes the photographing unit 88D to photograph the surface of the bedding.

The determination unit 88E acquires the captured image data and analyzes the data by a dedicated analysis algorithm to determine the dirt on the surface of the bedding. The 88F is a storage unit that temporarily stores the analysis result data of the determination unit 88E. The determination unit 88E may be omitted, and such a stain determination may be performed by the determination unit 27H of the information server 27. It is this storage unit 88F that temporarily stores the shooting data to be sent to such an external information server 27.

The wireless input / output unit 41 is composed of two input / output units, one of which is a wireless input / output unit 41A that performs predetermined communication with the wide area communication network (communication network) 16 described above. The other is a wireless input / output unit 41B that performs short-range wireless communication between the NFC input / output unit 40 of the power command device 5 and the NFC input / output unit 63 of the dual-purpose dryer 20.

Although not shown, the display unit 73, the operation unit 74, the wireless input / output unit 41, the posture detection unit 75, the control unit 76, the notification unit 87, and the bedding surface measurement unit 88 are connected to each other by a signal circuit. The posture detection unit 75 is provided with a gyro sensor. The posture detection unit 75 detects the posture when the user tilts the information communication terminal device 25 (left-right / front-back direction), and outputs a signal indicating the posture to the control unit 76.

The control unit 76 is roughly divided into a central processing unit (CPU) 77 and a storage unit 78 formed mainly of semiconductor storage elements. The CPU 77 executes the processing of the entire information communication terminal device 25 according to the control program stored in the ROM and the RAM unit 79 in the storage unit 78, and obtains the data required in the process of executing the processing. Data read from the ROM / RAM unit 79 or generated in the process of executing the process is stored in the ROM / RAM unit 79. Reference numeral 86 denotes a non-volatile memory made of a semiconductor which constitutes a part of the storage unit 78. Various information read from the wireless input / output unit 40 (including information on sleep time and information on a determination result indicating a dirty state of bedding) can be stored in the memory 86.

Information indicating the operating status of various electric devices EE read from the power command device 5, sleep time information, environmental information provided by the integrated environment detection unit 9, "abnormality occurrence information", and transmitted from the information server 27. Information, countermeasure software to be described later, and the like are temporarily stored and stored in the memory 86. The meaning of "temporary" is that it is stored unless the user gives a command operation for erasure, or it is automatically stored for a certain period of time such as one month or one week, and after that period elapses. Refers to the case of automatic erasure. The photographed data of the bedding surface measuring unit 88 is also stored in the storage unit 78 "temporarily" in this way.

The storage unit 78 includes an application software unit 80. The application software unit 80 includes a reception processing unit 81, a transmission processing unit 82, a communication establishment unit 83, a display control unit 84, a selection confirmation unit 85, and a memory 86.
The bedding surface measuring unit 88 is not incorporated inside the information and communication terminal device 25, but is formed in the form of one adapter and attached to a predetermined position of the information and communication terminal device 25 to measure the surface of the bedding 100. It may be configured as. In this way, there is an advantage that a general-purpose information communication terminal device 25 can be used.

(Bedding dryer)
Next, the bedding dryer 20 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the combined dryer 20 as viewed from the rear (back) side thereof.
In FIG. 5, 100A is furniture 44 such as a bed or a mattress (first bedding) placed on the floor. Reference numeral 100B is a comforter (second bedding) placed on top of this mattress. When these two futons are collectively referred to as "bedding", the reference numeral 100 is used. The mattress 100A has four peripheral edges, and is opposite to the first side 100H, which is on the head side when the user goes to bed, and the second side 100L, which is located on the left side when viewed from this first side. It has a third side 100R located on the right side and a fourth side 100E located on the foot side, respectively.

These bedding 100s are formed to have a size sufficiently larger than the height of the user. The bedding 100 is roughly classified into one that is used by being placed on a bed and one that is used by being placed directly on a tatami mat or the floor, and the sizes of the bedding 100 are slightly different between the two. For example, in the case of a certain manufacturer, which is for a bed and is called the smallest "single size", the comforter 100B has a width of 150 cm and a length of 210 cm, and the mattress 100A has a width of about 100 cm and a length of 200 cm. Is the size of. In what is called a large "double size", the comforter 100B has a width of 190 cm and a length of 210 cm, and the mattress 100A has a width of 140 cm and a length of about 200 cm. As is well known, futons have a heat retaining function and a moisture absorbing / releasing function (absorbing moisture and also) by filling a breathable cloth outer bag with cotton (also called "filling") or feathers. It is designed to be rich in exhalation).

As shown in FIG. 5, the combined dryer 20 is used by placing it on the mattress 100A. At that time, if the comforter 100B is put on the combined dryer 20, the upper and lower bedding 100 can be dried at the same time.

20C is a main body case that forms the outer shell of the main body 20A of the combined dryer. The main body case 20C has a planar shape formed into a perfect circle by integrally molding plastic, and has an elliptical vertical cross-sectional shape. Since it is such a main body case 20C, the mattress 100A
When moving between the comforter 100B and the comforter 100B by itself, there is little friction with the bedding 100, and the combined dryer 20 progresses smoothly. The entire surface of the main body case 20C (at least the upper surface and the four side surfaces on the front, back, left and right) is formed on a smooth surface as much as possible, that is, a three-dimensional curved surface, assuming that it comes into direct contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B. Further, the curved surface is formed so that there are no fine protrusions on which the surface of the mattress 100A is caught.

Reference numeral 45 denotes a warm air outlet having a horizontally long rectangular or horizontally long elliptical shape formed in the center of the bottom surface of the main body case 20C. The air outlet 45 has a width dimension of SW as shown in FIG. 5, and has a length of HW in the traveling direction FD of the combined dryer 20 as shown in FIG. As described above, since the outlet 45 has a horizontally long shape when viewed in a plane, the relationship of SW> HW.

W is a dry region depending on the warm air outlet 45 of the main body case 20C. The drying area W is a width that is determined to be able to dry the mattress 100A when the combined dryer 20 moves in the traveling direction FD. The dry area W is at least twice as large as the width dimension SW of the outlet 45. For example, when the width dimension SW of the outlet 45 is 7 cm, in the first embodiment, it is assumed that the dry area W is 15 cm on average from the experimental results and the like. However, since the dry area W changes depending on the facing distance between the air outlet 45 and the mattress 100A, the blowing speed of warm air, etc., the size of the dry area W is always constant with respect to the width dimension of the air outlet 45. It cannot be dried.

The air outlet 45 is preferably located as close as possible to the upper surface of the mattress 100A in order to introduce as much warm air as possible into the mattress 100A. However, there is a concern that the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 may come into continuous contact with the upper surface of the mattress 100A when the main body case 20C is moved, which may hinder the smooth progress of the main body case 20C. Therefore, while the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 is moving in the traveling direction FD, the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 may be separated from the upper surface of the mattress 100A. During the period when the main body case 20C is temporarily stopped and the warm air is blown out, the position of the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 becomes lower (than when the main body case 20C is moving) or comes into contact with the upper surface of the mattress 100A. As described above, a mechanism for moving the air outlet 45 up and down may be provided.

In the case of the bedding cleaning operation described later, it is desirable that the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 is retracted upward so as not to protrude from the bottom surface of the main body case 20C so that the main body case 20C runs. Further, as such a means, for example, the inside of the outer cylinder fixed to the main body case 20C is formed by a double cylinder in which the outlet 45 is fitted, and in the case of the bedding cleaning operation. , Only the inner cylinder may be guided upward and moved.
Further, in the case of a bedding vacuum cleaner that only cleans bedding, the outlet 45 does not need to be provided close to the mattress 100A, so that the outlet 45 is the bottom surface or the back surface (rear surface) of the rear portion of the main body case 20C. May be provided in.

Reference numeral 46 denotes an electric heater provided so as to lie in the center of the outlet 45, and a PTC heater is used. The heater 46 is formed with a large number of through holes for ventilation in the vertical direction. Reference numeral 48 denotes an electric blower arranged directly above the heater 46. The 48M is a motor of the electric blower 48, and is supported by a circular blower case 48C having an open upper surface.

The electric blower 48 and the electric heater 46 serve as a hot air supply source when the bedding such as the mattress 100A is dried with warm air. Further, when the combined dryer 20 is used as an electric vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the bedding 100, it also serves as a means for generating an air flow for introducing the dust. In this way, the motor 48M and the fan of the electric blower 48 are arranged in the central portion of the wind tunnel (ventilation duct) 54, which will be described later, so that the bedding 100 can be shared in both cleaning and drying situations. With the electric blower 48 alone, for example, air having a room temperature of 20 ° C. becomes air warmed from the electric blower 48 to about 40 ° C. on the exhaust side, but when the heat generated by the electric heater 46 is added to this, the temperature is 60 ° C. to The temperature can be raised to about 70 ° C. If the temperature of the warm air is excessively high, there is a concern that the material of the bedding 100 may be damaged or the life of the bedding 100 may be shortened. It may be provided.

Reference numeral 49 denotes four wheels (driving wheels) having exactly the same size, shape and material, and are arranged so as to surround the front, rear, left and right of the outlet 45. In other words, when viewed in a plane, two wheels 49 are arranged in the front-rear direction along the traveling direction FD on the right side of the air outlet 45. The remaining two wheels 49 are arranged symmetrically on the left side of the air outlet 45. Of these wheels 49, at least one of the left and right wheels is rotationally driven by a dedicated motor, and exerts a propulsive force for moving the main body 20A forward, backward, and changing direction. In other words, the left and right wheels 49 are driven separately by the wheel driving unit 95, which will be described later. Then, the combined dryer 20 moves forward or backward by rotating the wheels 49 on both the left and right sides of the main body case 20C in the same direction, and changes the direction by rotating both wheels in opposite directions. Here, the wheel 49 and the wheel drive unit 95 are examples of the mechanical drive unit.

Since the comforter 100B advances the main body case 20C in a predetermined direction even when the comforter 100B covers the upper surface of the main body case 20C by its own weight and is in contact with the comforter 100B, sufficient rotational driving force is given to the four wheels 49. It is formed like this. Further, the four wheels 49 are formed of a material that causes frictional resistance with the upper surface of the mattress 100A. Further, wheels 49 in contact with the upper surface of the bedding 100A are arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical center line VL. Therefore, even if the main body case 20C comes into contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B and receives a force that hinders the progress, a symmetrical and even propulsive force is generated in the main body case 20C, and the main body case 20C is stable forward. Then you can go straight.

Reference numeral 50 denotes a suction port formed on the lower surface of the main body case 20C. The suction port 50 serves as an inlet for introducing air into the main body case 20C, contrary to the air outlet 45. The suction ports 50 are provided at positions surrounding the front, rear, left and right of the wheels 49 when the main body case 20C is viewed from below, and all the suction ports 50 are formed to have the same size (caliber). .. This is an example, and the size of the suction port 50 may be positively different. For example, the diameter of the suction port 50 in the traveling direction FD of the combined dryer 20 is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the suction port 50 in the opposite direction, and as the main body case 20C advances (moves), from the rear side thereof. The air volume sucked in may be larger than the air volume on the front side, or conversely, the air volume sucked in from the front side may be increased. Further, the opening shapes of the suction ports 50 do not have to be all the same shape.

Reference numeral 51 denotes a suction port unit inserted from the outside of the main body case 20C into the openings 51H formed at four locations on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C. The suction port unit 51 is formed in a hollow tubular shape so as to communicate with the electric blower 48, and a large suction port 50 is formed on the lowermost bottom surface thereof. Of the four suction port units 51, the suction ports 50 of the two suction port units on the FD side in the traveling direction and on the opposite side thereof have the lower end rotating on the surface of the mattress 100A during the operation of bedding drying and bedding cleaning. A rotating brush 52 having a tip slightly protruding from the suction port 50 is arranged so as to come into contact with the suction port 50 (see FIG. 6).

The rotating brush 52 is supported by a horizontal rotating shaft by a brush driving unit 53 having a dedicated motor, and rotates around the shaft. As a result, the dust on the upper surface of the mattress 100A is scraped out, and the dust is removed from the mattress 100A by the air flow sucked into the suction port 50. Although only one suction port unit 51 is shown in FIG. 8, two suction port units 51 are actually provided.

During the bedding cleaning operation and the bedding drying operation, the brush drive unit 53 rotates the rotating brush 52 while the main body case 20C is moving, but controls the rotation to be stopped while the main body case 20C is stopped. ing.

The broken line arrow F1 shown in FIG. 5 indicates the air flow sucked into the suction port 50. Similarly, the broken line arrows F2 and F3 indicate the flow of wind blown from the inside of the main body case 20C via the air outlet 45. The wind indicated by the arrow F3 is warm because it is warmed by the heater 46. The air flow indicated by the arrow F3 passes around the motor 48M of the electric blower 48 whose temperature rises due to operation, and cools the motor 48M, so that the temperature is also raised by the motor 48M.

The suction port unit 51 has a structure that can be removed and attached by the user from the opening 51H. The suction port unit 51 is provided with a brush 52 and a coarse filter (referred to as a "pre-filter" (not shown)) for collecting dust in the air. The pre-filter and brush 52 can be further removed from the suction port unit 51 for cleaning and cleaning (washing with water). Therefore, the user can remove the lint and other dust accumulated in the pre-filter by using the combined dryer 20. Similarly, the hair and the like entwined with the brush 52 can be removed. When the brush 52 is incorporated in the suction port unit 51 and set in the suction port 50 portion, the first gear portion formed at one end of the brush 52 is the second gear portion inside the main body case 20C. By engaging with the gear portion, the brush 52 receives a rotational driving force. The second gear is rotationally driven by a dedicated motor (not shown).

Reference numeral 54 denotes a ventilation duct that occupies a large volume in the main body case 20C, and includes an inlet portion 54A connected to the four suction ports 50. In the central portion, an inverted conical dust collecting cylinder portion 54C in which each outlet portion 54B connected to the inlet portion 54A is formed is formed.

The entire upper surface and lower surface (bottom surface) of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C are opened. The circular opening 54U formed on the lower surface of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C is an outlet for air flow, and is in close contact with the upper end portion of the circular blower case 48C having an open upper surface. The internal space of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C forms a dust collecting chamber.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a cup-shaped main filter installed from the upper surface opening 54T of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C so as to be in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C. The main filter 17 has a function of filtering finer dust than the pre-filter, and is made of plastic, non-woven fabric, or the like. The main filter 17 is provided with circular windows corresponding to the diameters of the outlet portions 54B at the opposite portions of the four outlet portions 54B, and the air sucked into the ventilation duct 54 is provided. Can be introduced.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a rigid lid installed so as to close the upper surface opening of the main filter 17, and is made of a plastic material or the like. The lid 18 is detachably attached to the upper opening edge of the main filter 17, and when the lid 18 is lifted, the main filter 17 is lifted and can be taken out from the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C.

As described above, the inside of the main body case 20C is a series from the ventilation duct 54 having the inlet portion 54A and the outlet portion 54B to the inside of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C, the inside of the blower case 48C, and the warm air outlet 45. A ventilation path BT is formed. An electric blower 48 is arranged in the middle of the ventilation passage BT, the air on the bedding 100 is sucked from the inlet portion 54A, and the dust contained in the air flow is separated from the air in the dust collection chamber 54C. It has become. Therefore, the airflow generating means for supplying warm air and the air introducing means for exerting the basic function of the vacuum cleaner for collecting dust are realized by the common electric blower 48 and the ventilation path BT. ..

Further, the outer shell of the main body case 20C has a window 20W covered with a lid 20T so as to be openable and closable. Since the dust collecting chamber (the internal space of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C) is opened to the outside of the main body case 20C with the window 20W open, the dust accumulated on the main filter 17 is taken out from the window 20W. Can be done.

As described above, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, the internal space of the main body case 20C is effectively utilized, and the common electric blower 48 realizes the generation of airflow for drying (warm air supply) and cleaning. Therefore, the entire configuration can be made compact.

Reference numeral 55 denotes a muffling rectifying plate attached to the central portion of the lower surface of the lid 18 so as to project downward, and is formed in an inverted conical shape from a material that easily absorbs sound. The muffling rectifying plate 55 is located at a point where the air flows sucked from the four suction ports 50 merge, and is installed in order to obtain the effect of reducing the noise generated when the air flows merge. The main filter 17 may be a replaceable one that can be discarded as it is when dust is accumulated. In that case, it may be economical if the component in which the lid 18 and the muffling rectifying plate 55 are connected can be used many times.

As described above, a circular window 20W is formed in the center of the upper surface of the main body case 20C so that the main filter 17 can be taken out by lifting the lid 18. The window 20W is normally closed with a circular lid 20T. 20P is a packing material attached to the outer peripheral edge of the lid body 20T for increasing airtightness, is made of highly elastic silicone rubber, and has a hollow structure. When the lid 20T is fitted to the window 20W, the packing 20P is sandwiched in the compressed state. As a result, the passage of air between the window 20W and the lid 20T is blocked, and the airtightness of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C is maintained.

In FIG. 5, 59S is a short-distance sensor dedicated to the bedding identification circuit 59C, which will be described later. This sensor emits infrared light (wavelength is 850 nm) on the surface of an object (bedding such as mattress 100A) and measures the time until the reflected light from the object returns to obtain the distance. .. Since the power supply voltage is about 5 V and the operating current is about 2 mA, the power supply circuit 92, which will be described later, is not burdened.

The short-distance sensor 59S is provided so as to penetrate the bottom surface of the main body case 20C so that the light emitting portion that radiates infrared rays for measurement is located behind the right wheel 49 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 10. There is. The short-distance sensor 59S may be installed so as to form a window on the bottom surface of the main body case 20 and completely fit inside the main body case 20C so as to face the window.

The short-range sensor 59S is located on a straight line connecting the front right wheel 49 and the rear right wheel 49. The 59T is a circuit board on which a power supply circuit component (not shown) for supplying power to the light emitting unit 59S, a bedding identification circuit 59C described later, and the like are mounted, and is fixed inside the main body case 20. The bedding identification circuit 59C, the short-distance sensor 59S, and the circuit board 59T constitute the bedding identification means 59.

Next, FIG. 6 will be described.
Reference numeral 56 denotes a control unit main circuit board installed in the upper portion of the wind tunnel 54 at a rear position when viewed from the dust collector tube portion 54C, and various electric / electronic components constituting the control device 33 of the combined dryer 20 described later. Is implemented.

Reference numeral 57 denotes an input circuit board obliquely installed in front of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C, and various electrical and electronic components constituting the input operation unit 58 (see FIG. 7) described later are mounted on the input circuit board. There is. Although not shown in FIG. 6, there is a capacitance change detection electrode installed inside the ceiling surface of the main body case 20C in the input operation unit 58.

Reference numeral 21 denotes an optical sensor attached to the end of the input circuit board 57, which is a visible light such as light for various illuminations or sunlight from above the main body case 20C (indicated by a broken line arrow in FIG. 6). ) Is detected. That is, when such visible light is detected, a predetermined detection signal is output to the control device 33. The optical sensor 21 and the control device 33 constitute a comforter presence detection unit 21S for detecting the presence / absence of the comforter 100B. A dedicated determination circuit (not shown) for determining the amount of light to determine the presence or absence of the comforter 100B may be provided, and the comforter presence detection unit may be configured by the determination circuit and the optical sensor 21.

The main body case 20C is made of, for example, a milky white material (opaque material) so that the optical sensor 21 can detect light from the outside of the main body case 20C. The portion directly above the optical sensor 21 forms a window in which a transparent plate is fitted so that visible light can be easily transmitted, or has a thin shape (however, even if it has a thin structure). , It has sufficient strength against a load from above, and is devised so as not to impair the rigidity of the entire body case 20C).

Reference numeral 63 denotes an input / output unit for short-range wireless communication (NFC), which will be described later, and is mounted on the input circuit board 57.

Reference numeral 60 denotes a dust sensor that counts the number of dust having a predetermined particle size or more by irradiating an air flow sucked into the inside of the ventilation duct 54 from the suction port 50 with a laser beam or the like. Various dust sensors themselves are already known. For example, in the self-propelled vacuum cleaner introduced in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-236838, a technique for discriminating the amount of dust contained in an air flow is introduced. Therefore, although detailed description of the dust sensor will be omitted, the above-mentioned "dust scattering degree information" is generated by the dust determination unit 61 in the control device 33 according to the amount of dust measured by the dust sensor. In the first embodiment, in order to measure the amount of dust in the direction in which the combined dryer 20 moves forward, the dust sensor 60 is installed near the suction port 50 on the FD side in the traveling direction as shown in FIG. Then, the amount of dust in the air immediately after flowing in from the suction port 50 is measured. This dust scattering degree information is used for controlling the rotation speed of the electric blower 48, that is, the air suction capacity by the control device 33 that functions as the host computer of the combined dryer 20.

Reference numeral 72 denotes an ion generation device that generates and mixes negative ions with respect to the air flow sucked into the ventilation duct 54 from the suction port 50 on the rear side of the main body case 20C. An ozone generating device may be installed instead of the ion generating device 72. In any case, it is installed for the purpose of exerting the effect of sterilization and deodorization on the air above the bedding 100 flowing into the ventilation duct 54.

Reference numeral 64 denotes a light emitting unit that radiates special light to the surface of the mattress 100A on the FD side in the traveling direction of the combined dryer 20, and includes one or a plurality of LED elements. Reference numeral 65 denotes a light receiving unit that receives the reflected light of the light from the light emitting unit 64, and uses, for example, a phototransistor. The light emitting unit 64 and the light receiving unit 65 form a main part of the bedding surface detecting unit 62. The "special light" of the light emitting unit 64 is light in the visible light region, which is the same as that of sunlight or indoor lighting, or light in the infrared light emitting region. Reference numeral 114 denotes a temporary storage unit that temporarily stores data of reflected light from an object such as the mattress 100A received by the light receiving unit 65.

Reference numeral 67 denotes a light emitting unit constituting the dirt detection unit 66 described later. Reference numeral 68 denotes a portion that also constitutes the dirt detection unit 66, such as a camera that captures a predetermined range (for example, a circular or elliptical range of several cm in diameter) on the upper surface of the mattress 100A illuminated by the light emitting unit 67. It is a light receiving part. It is desirable that the light receiving portion 68 is a CCD camera or the like capable of taking a close-up shot by enlarging the surface of the bedding 100 at a position close to the surface of the bedding 100 such as the mattress 100A. The light emitting unit 67 has a light emitting diode (LED) that emits special light for photographing the bedding 100, similarly to the light emitting diode (LED) 88B of the information communication terminal device 25. The special light is, for example, ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 375 to 400 nm (nanometers).

In FIG. 6, SF is a distance that the combined dryer 20 travels in the traveling direction FD at the time of one movement when the operation of moving / stopping / moving is repeated. This distance SF is about 1.5 to 2 times larger than the width HW in the front-rear direction of the outlet 45.

On the upper surface (front side) of the main body case 20C, a touch panel type sensing unit utilizing a change in capacitance is arranged on the side closer to the light emitting unit 64 than the NFC input / output unit 63. The sensing unit also serves as a touch-type input operating unit 58 (see FIG. 6). The main body case 20C is illuminated with light from the inside of the main body case 20C in order to display the target position indicating the information communication terminal device 25 having an NFC function for short-range communication (NFC) so that the user can see it. A light emitting diode element (LED) 103 (see FIG. 7) for this purpose is arranged on the upper surface of the input circuit board 57 corresponding to the NFC input / output unit 63.

Next, FIG. 7 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal main configuration of the combined dryer 20. Reference numeral 70 denotes a push button of the main power switch 70 which is supported on the upper wall of the main body case 20C so as to be press-operable. Reference numeral 33 denotes a control device that functions as a host computer for the combined dryer 20. Reference numeral 63 denotes a short-range wireless communication (NFC) input / output unit for communicating with the information communication terminal device 25. Reference numeral 29 denotes an antenna forming a part of the input / output unit. The operation button 70A of the main power switch 70 is closed (switch ON) when pressed once, and opened (switch OFF) when pressed next, and this is repeated thereafter.

Reference numeral 90 denotes a communication antenna unit for directly performing wireless communication with the input / output unit 30A of the integrated management device 5, and is installed in the vicinity of the input circuit board 57 in the main body case 20C. The communication antenna unit 90 and a transmission / reception circuit (not shown) constitute an input / output unit 91 for wireless communication.

In FIG. 7, 101 is a group of light emitting elements that appropriately illuminate the above-mentioned touch-type input operation unit 58 (from the inside of the main body case 20C) to guide the operation, and is driven by the LED drive circuit 91E. Reference numeral 102 denotes a capacitance change detection electrode (touch sensor) installed so as to be in close contact with the inside of the main body case 20C constituting the outer shell of the touch-type input operation unit 58. A plurality of these detection electrodes are installed, and a plurality of touch-type input keys (102K) are provided. In the portion of the input key 102K, character information indicating a function (for example, "stop") in which the key can be input is illuminated by the light emitting element group 101 each time so that the user can easily see it. It has become.

The 91A is a determination circuit that detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 102 and determines that an input has been made. The 91B is an input control circuit that sets the control conditions of the control device 33 according to the input information (input signal) from the input determination circuit 91A. The 91D is a memory that stores control data necessary for appropriately guiding the light emitting element group 101 with light according to input information from the user. The 91C is an interface unit for connecting the input control circuit 91B and the control device 33.

Reference numeral 28 denotes an NFC communication control IC (NFC control circuit) that constitutes a part of the NFC tag arranged at a predetermined position as described above. The antenna 29 is connected to the NFC control circuit 28, and when it receives radio waves of a predetermined frequency from the outside, it generates an induced power that serves as a power source for the NFC control circuit 28. Reference numeral 31 denotes a microchip memory (same as the above-mentioned “NFC storage unit”) connected to the NFC control circuit 28.

The LED 103 does not have to emit light at all times, and is turned on by the control device 33 at a predetermined timing synchronized with the exchange of information with the information communication terminal device 25. The LED 103 is automatically turned off after a certain period of time has passed since it was turned on.

The input control circuit 91B is configured by a dedicated microcomputer (not shown) different from the microcomputer constituting the control device 33, but may be configured by the same microcomputer.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 93 denotes a clock circuit also called a real-time clock, which is supplied with power from a dedicated power source (built-in battery) different from the power supply circuit 92 connected to the main power switch 70 for a long period of time. It is designed to be driven. This may be, for example, a radio-controlled clock, which always informs the current date and the exact time in seconds if requested by the control device 33. Therefore, the date and time are set at the correct date and time at the manufacturing stage of the combined dryer 20. Therefore, even if the main power of the combined dryer 20 is turned off and then turned on again, the time information of the clock circuit 93 is not affected, and there is a function of always transmitting the latest correct time to the control device 33. Therefore, various information recorded in the storage device 33R of the control device 33 is always recorded and stored at the same time with an accurate time. Therefore, the above-mentioned occurrence time information is added to the abnormality monitoring data read from the NFC input / output unit 63 to the outside by the information communication terminal device 25, the drying operation history of the futon, the data showing the determination result of the dirt detection unit 66, and the like. Has been done. As a result, when the data is analyzed later, the data acquisition time can be accurately grasped.

The control device 33 may request the integrated management device 5 to provide real information such as time data at the time of falling asleep in order to grasp the sleep time. That is, there is a function of acquiring the determination result of the sleep time by the integrated management device 5 using the sleep determination unit 23 and using it as a reference when determining the drying time of the bedding 100. For example, the cumulative data of the sleep time of the previous day or the past several days is acquired, and the operation time of the combined dryer 20 is extended or conversely shortened. Alternatively, it is possible to have a function of notifying the user of such an operation time proposal by a voice guide, a lamp, or the like.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 94 denotes a mechanical drive unit for moving the combined dryer 20 in a predetermined direction along the upper surface of the bedding 100. The mechanical drive unit 94 uses the wheels 49 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and a wheel drive unit 95 including a motor for rotationally driving the wheels directly or via a differential gear or the like, and the number of rotations of the wheels. It is composed of a counter circuit 96 for counting and a rotation determination unit 97 for determining whether or not the wheel 49 has rotated in the rotation direction and the number of rotations according to the command signal (see FIG. 8).

In FIG. 7, 98 is various detection units, and includes a bedding surface detection unit 62, a dirt detection unit 66, a current detection unit 53A, a dust amount detection unit 60, an optical sensor 21, and the like. Further, the electric heater 46 is a PTC heater and has a characteristic of automatically suppressing a current flowing through itself as the temperature rises. Although the temperature detection element dedicated to this PTC heater is not provided, a heat sensitive element for monitoring the internal temperature of the ventilation duct 54 and the main body case 20C, such as a thermistor, is provided to prevent the temperature from becoming abnormally high. It is monitored by unit 111. The various detection units include the bedding surface detection unit 62, the dirt detection unit 66, the short-distance sensor 59S, and the bedding identification circuit 59C.

Next, FIG. 8 will be described.
FIG. 8 is another block diagram showing the internal main configuration of the combined dryer 20, and the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 are given the same reference numerals and duplicated description will be omitted.
Reference numeral 104 denotes a determination unit that constitutes the core of the bedding surface detection unit 62. The determination unit 104 operates in response to a command signal from the photographing unit 105, analyzes the data of the reflected light from the surface of the bedding 100, and determines whether or not the bedding 100 is within a predetermined range.

Reference numeral 107 denotes a stain determination unit having a core function of the bedding stain detection unit 66. In response to a command from the photographing unit 106, the determination unit 107 analyzes the image data of one screen photographed by the light of the black light from the light emitting unit 67 with a dedicated algorithm, and sets the reference screen for each screen. The degree of difference is determined from the comparison result of. For example, while keeping one screen as a light blue background color, the presence or absence of points where the brightness changes with the surroundings in the one screen is counted. In addition, some bacteria have a fluorescent substance, and by shining a black light, the breeding place of these bacteria can be identified by a whiter color than the surroundings.

Reference numeral 110 denotes a bedding stain determination unit. This accumulates the comparison result data of the determination unit 107, and finally determines the degree of surface contamination (for example, three-stage evaluation) of the bedding 100 as a whole at the end of each bedding drying operation. The bedding stain determination unit 110 notifies the user of the degree of stain on the surface of the bedding 100 as a whole by means such as voice information by the voice guide unit 108 and light emission and blinking via the display unit 101. When the bedding dirt determination unit 110 detects dirt equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, the most dirty evaluation point in the three-stage evaluation), the control device 33 tells the integrated management device 5 that the dirt is found. And, detailed judgment data may be collectively transmitted and notified. The voice guide unit 108 includes a voice synthesizer (not shown) and a speaker (not shown) that outputs voice according to a voice guide signal generated by the voice synthesizer. Reference numeral 113 denotes a temporary storage unit that records the image data acquired by the light receiving unit 68 in chronological order.

If the resident wishes, the automatic transfer function of the integrated management device 5 is set so that the bedding dirt determination unit notifies the information and communication terminal device 25 that the determination process is completed from the integrated management device 5. I will do it. In this way, the information communication terminal device 25 that has received the notification can acquire the information of the bedding dirt determination result directly from the combined dryer 20 by wireless communication (via the NFC input / output unit 41B).

Reference numeral 109 denotes a central control unit that constitutes a core portion of the control device 33, and is composed of a microcomputer.
Reference numeral 111 denotes an abnormality processing unit that determines an abnormality by performing a predetermined process such as an emergency stop by a program when an abnormality occurs. When the main power switch 70 is turned on and the control device 33 starts the bedding drying operation, the data from the various detection units 98 are monitored to determine whether or not there is an abnormal operating state. Reference numeral 112 denotes a drive circuit for the electric heater 46.

Next, the basic operation of the bedding identification means 59 and the measurement principle of the distance will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9A is a schematic view showing a state in which the wheel 49 is placed on the bedding 100. The distance between the horizontal line VL1 passing through the center point of the wheel 49 and the upper surface of the bedding 100 is indicated by reference numeral GP1. The distance between the tip (lower end) of the light emitting portion of the short-range sensor 59S and the upper surface of the bedding 100 is indicated by reference numeral H1.

FIG. 9A shows a case where the bedding 100 is hard. In the case of such a hard bedding 100, when the bedding dryer 20 is placed on the bedding 100, the amount of the wheels 49 sinking downward from the upper surface of the bedding 100 is small.

FIG. 9B is a schematic view showing a state in which the wheels 49 are placed on the soft bedding 100. The distance between the horizontal line VL2 passing through the center point of the wheel 49 and the upper surface of the bedding 100 is indicated by the symbol GP2. The distance between the tip (lower end) of the light emitting portion of the short-range sensor 59S and the upper surface of the bedding 100 is indicated by reference numeral H2.

As can be seen from FIG. 9B, in the case of the soft bedding 100, when the combined dryer 20 is placed on the soft bedding 100, the wheels 49 are greatly sunk downward from the upper surface of the bedding 100.

As can be seen from the above description, the sizes of the distances GP1 and GP2 between the tip (lower end) of the light emitting portion of the short-range sensor 59S and the upper surface of the bedding 100 correspond to the hardness and softness of the bedding 100. Therefore, the short-distance sensor 59S calculates the magnitudes of the intervals GP1 and GP2 in units of 1 mm from the time until the measurement light (infrared ray) emitted from the light emitting unit hits the bedding 100 and returns.

The short-distance sensor 59S transmits this measurement result to the bedding identification circuit 59C as measurement information. The timing and number of measurements will be described in detail later. In the bedding identification circuit 59C, a table corresponding to the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100 is stored, and the bedding can be identified into at least three levels of hardness. Then, the unique data indicating the hardness is transmitted to the central control unit 109 of the control device 33.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the positional relationship of the short-distance sensor 59S, the four wheels 49, and the like. As is clear from this view, the light receiving portion 65 that receives the reflected light of the light emitting portion 64 is the main body case 20. It is arranged on the most leading side of the traveling direction FD. Four wheels 49 are arranged so as to surround the warm air outlet 45.

Next, FIG. 11 will be described.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the movement path MK of the combined dryer 20, and shows a state in which the combined dryer 20 has progressed halfway on the double-sized mattress 100A. With respect to the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10, the same reference numerals are given and duplicated description will be omitted.

In the example of FIG. 11, the movement locus (path) MK of the combined dryer 20 is from the start point (movement start point) SAP to the end point (movement end point) STP. As described above, the movement route is not limited to the so-called "one-stroke writing", and may be a movement route that reciprocates back and forth or left and right on a straight line. Further, the starting point SAP and the ending point STP may be the same. In other words, the route may be set so as to always return to the starting point.

As shown in FIG. 11, the control data indicating such a movement path MK is incorporated as a program into the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 of the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 as the coordinate data of the X-axis and the Y-axis. It has been. However, it is better to determine the total length of the movement path MK and the shape of the path depending on the size of the flat area of the mattress 100A. Therefore, the input operation unit 58 displays an input key such as "area: large" or "futon size: large" before starting the drying operation, and selects it to obtain a desired input key. It is designed to be a dry area.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the combined dryer 20 moves on the movement locus MK and reaches the end point STP, the area where the drying effect of the combined dryer 20 can be expected (hereinafter referred to as “drying area”). Is as shown in FIG. 11 KZ. LA indicates the length of the mattress 100A, and WA indicates the width dimension thereof.

As shown in FIG. 11, the moving starting point SAP of the combined dryer 20 is the position L1 from the left end of the mattress 100A. When viewed from the starting point SAP, it is a movement locus MK that moves the position of WL from the left side edge, WR from the right side edge, and L2 from the earliest side edge (fourth side 100E described later). The L1, WL, WR, and L2 are cases where the position where the user first placed the bedding dryer 20 is the starting point SAP, and if the positions of the starting point SAP are different, the L1, WL, WR, and L2 are Change. The combined dryer 20 is automatically controlled by the control device 33 so as not to fall off from the upper surface of the mattress 100A as described later. That is, if the shape and area of the mattress 100A are different, the movement locus (path) MK shown in FIG. 11 changes. In the "single size" mattress 100A as described above, the total length of the movement locus MK is naturally set short.

In FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 5, W is a drying region in which the combined dryer 20 can exert a drying effect by moving once. Further, SF is a distance that the combined dryer 20 travels in the traveling direction FD at the time of one movement when the operation of moving / stopping / moving is repeated. As shown in FIG. 11, when traveling from the starting point SAP to the ending point STP by turning back a plurality of times, the traveling direction FD is changed at a right angle (90 degrees) at the turning point, and then turned 90 degrees further. It will be.

As is clear from FIG. 11, in the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment, in order to dry a predetermined drying area (also referred to as "drying area") KZ, the interval between adjacent movement loci MKs is dried. The area W is set so as to be continuous, in other words, no non-dry area is generated between two adjacent dry areas W. This makes it possible to comprehensively dry the predetermined drying area KZ in the minimum operating time.
The dry area is referred to as a "cleaning area" or a "cleaning area" in the case of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 used for the purpose of cleaning the bedding 100. In the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment, even when the heater 46 is not energized, the wind whose temperature has risen due to the exhaust heat of the electric blower 48 can be supplied, but even in such a case, the "drying area" is "cleaned". It may be called "area" or "cleaning area".

In the first embodiment, the total area of the drying area and the "cleaning area" or "cleaning area" is such that the bedding dryer 20, the combined dryer 20, and the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 tentatively move on the same movement locus MK. Even if you move it, it will not be exactly the same. However, the approximate area on the mattress 100A can be automatically dried and cleaned.

In FIG. 11, CL1 is the center line of the mattress 100A in the X-axis direction. CL2 is the center line of the mattress 100A in the Y-axis direction.

In either case where the combined dryer 20 moves the movement path MK by repeating the operation of moving, stopping, and moving, or when it moves continuously at a minute speed, the inside of the dry area KZ of the mattress 100A is covered. Differences may be made such as "strong" dryness and "weak" dryness. In general, it is said that the amount of sweat, etc. emitted by a sleeping person during sleep is large especially in the area centered on the back. Therefore, when the main purpose is to dry the mattress 100A, the left side in FIG. 11 from the center line CL1. It is better to dry around the area. However, when you go to bed in the winter season, you can expect a comfortable sleep if your feet are warmer, so on the contrary, even if you drive with increased drying capacity so as to increase the degree of dryness on the right side of the center line CL. good. To increase the drying capacity, for example, when the bedding dryer 20 is moved by the distance SF in the traveling direction FD, then stopped for a predetermined time, and the electric heater 46 generates warm air during the stop, electricity is generated at the same stop time. It means to increase the power supply of the heater 46. Alternatively, a method such as lengthening the stop time may be used. Since the user can arbitrarily select the degree of dryness by the input operation unit 58, in the first embodiment, the usability is improved and it is practical.

In the first embodiment, the basic operation pattern of the combined dryer 20 is to move the movement path MK by repeating the operations of moving, stopping, and moving a predetermined distance several tens of times or more. ing. One reason for this is that it is advantageous for coordinating with the operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and the dirt detection unit 66, as will be described later.

(Operation of the combined dryer 20)
Next, FIG. 12 will be described.
FIG. 12 shows an operation step after turning on the main power switch 70 of the combined dryer 20.
S1 to S8 are programmed in the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the combined dryer 20 (S1). Then, the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. Then, the control device 33 checks the detection signals from the various detection units 98, and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality, predetermined activation information is transmitted to the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 (S2).

Here, an operation in which the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 acquires sleep time data from the sleep determination unit 23 at a stage prior to the step (S1) will be described.
The control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 commands the sleep sensor 24 to be activated to acquire sleep time data at a predetermined time or when the resident (user of the bedding dryer 20) commands. Then, the sleep determination unit main body 23M activates the sleep sensor 24.

After that, when the user falls asleep and the sleep determination unit main body 23M determines that "the sleep determination state has been entered", the time information at that time is notified to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 temporarily stores the data of the sleep onset time in a dedicated first storage unit (not shown). After that, when the user awakens and the sleep determination unit 23 determines that the sleep determination unit 23 has "became awake", the time information at that time is notified to the control unit 36.

The control unit 36 temporarily stores the biological data received from the sleep determination unit main body 23M, the sleep time calculated by the elapsed time from the sleep onset time to the awakening time, and the like in the second storage unit (not shown). That is, the control unit 36 creates sleep time zone data based on the calculated sleep time data (sleep onset time, awakening time, date and time), and identifies the identification code and date and time data indicating the sleeping person, and the data-acquired living space name. It is stored in a second storage unit (not shown) as a set with (position code) or the like.
Data such as the sleep time zone and the identification code can also be read out by the information communication terminal device 25 via the NFC input / output unit 40.

After transmitting the predetermined start-up information, the combined dryer 20 activates the input operation unit 58 to complete the preparation for accepting the touch input from the user, and activates the voice guide unit 108 to inform the user. Prompt for input operation (S3). Then, a display for selecting the operation mode is displayed, or instead of or in addition to the display, the voice guide unit 108 prompts the selection of the operation mode by voice (S4).

Next, the control device 33 determines whether the automatic operation mode is selected or the manual operation mode is selected (S5) (S7).
If the automatic operation mode is selected in step S5, the process proceeds to the next step (S6). If the automatic operation mode is not selected, step S5 becomes "No" and the process proceeds to step S7. If the manual operation mode is selected in step S7, the process proceeds to the next step (S8).

Next, FIG. 12 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation (steps S6, S9 to S17) when the automatic operation mode is selected.
First, when the automatic operation mode is selected (S6), the combined dryer 20 transmits "start-up start information" indicating that the drying operation is started in the automatic operation mode to the integrated management device 5 (S9).

The control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 includes sleep time data stored in a second storage unit (not shown), such as an identification code indicating a sleeping person, date and time data, and a position code for specifying a living space. The data is set and transmitted from the input / output unit 30A to the input / output unit 91 of the combined dryer 20 (S10).

In addition, specific information on the bedding 100 is also transmitted. As described above, the "specific information" of the bedding refers to, for example, the size data indicating the flat size of the mattress 100A, the size identification code (for example, "S is a single size" or the like), and the said. Information such as the material of the futon (whether the inside is feather or cotton, etc.) can be input by the user to the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 by the information communication terminal device 25 or the operation input unit 37. can. In particular, the material of the fabric on the front of the mattress 100A is the coefficient of friction between the wheel 49, which is the main part of the mechanical drive unit 94 of the combined dryer 20, and the surface of the mattress 100A with which the wheel 49 is in direct contact. Affect. That is, if the surface of the mattress 100A itself (if the mattress is covered with a cloth cover, the surface of the cloth cover) is in a slippery cloth or fibrous state, if the wheels 49 rotate, There is a possibility that slippage will occur and the moving distance of the main body case 20C will differ even if the number of rotations is the same. Therefore, it is grasped by specific information whether or not it is such a slippery fabric or fiber state, and the control unit 36 automatically fine-tunes the driving speed (rotational speed) and the number of rotations of the wheel 49.

The "specific information" of the bedding such as the mattress 100A is the same when the information communication terminal device 25 is used. In addition, when using the information and communication terminal device 25, when the mattress 100A or the like is purchased, the information and communication terminal describes the warranty card, the product quality guarantee card, etc., or the bar code, 3D code, etc. shown therein. A camera (a general-purpose one different from the bedding surface measuring unit 88) usually built in the device 25 takes a picture, the shooting information is transmitted to the information server 27, and a predetermined code (number or symbol) is sent from the information server 27. It is also possible to receive the converted one (combination of) and read the code into the combined dryer 20 via the NFC input / output unit 63.

Further, in step S10, the bedding identification means 59 is activated by the control device 33. Then, infrared rays for measurement are radiated from the short-distance sensor 59S toward the mattress 100A. The bedding identification circuit 59 measures the time when the reflected light from the mattress 100A arrives from the infrared light emission time, and calculates the reflection time. Then, based on that time, the hardness level of the mattress 100A is specified from the table (corresponding matrix table) in which the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100 are associated (for example, "hard"). Specific). This supplements part of the "specific information". In other words, "specific information" can be enriched.

The "sleep time data" is the cumulative time of sleep time accumulated for several days since the date and time of the previous dry operation. When the above-mentioned "start-up start information" is received, the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 holds history information that the "start-up start information" is received at a certain date and time before that. If the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 receives the "startup start information" 7 days ago and transmits the sleep time data to the combined dryer 20 at that time, the control unit 36 accumulates the data from the time 6 days ago. The data of the sleeping time is transmitted to the combined dryer 20.

The central control unit 109 of the control device 33 refers to various data such as (past) sleep time data and specific information (including hardness identification information) of the bedding 100, and determines the time of the drying operation and the movement path MK. Calculate (S11). The "drying operation time" referred to here refers to the time from the start of energization of the electric heater 46 to the end of energization based on step S17 described later. In the combined dryer 20, even after the electric heater 46 is energized, there is residual heat of the electric heater 46, so that the electric blower 48 may be operated for about 1 minute after that. The timing of stopping the energization of the electric heater 46 and stopping the operation of the electric blower 48 may be the same.

The hardness and breathability of the bedding (mattress 100A) will be described.
In general, the mattress 100A, which is made of 100% cotton, has excellent hygroscopicity to absorb night sweats, so it can be said that it is a material that matches the hot and humid climate of Japan. However, the moisture-releasing property of discharging the inhaled moisture is low, and it is desirable that the warm air is sufficiently permeated.

On the other hand, the mattress 100A made of a foam material (urethane foam) does not easily retain moisture and has excellent durability. Moreover, it has a high degree of freedom in shape processing, strengthens the repulsive force so that the body does not sink, and possesses high elasticity.

Further, the wool mattress 100A generally contains a large amount of air inside, and therefore has excellent hygroscopicity. The repulsive force is also lower than that of a mattress made of (urethane foam). In addition, the wool mattress is basically not thick, and is at most about 2 to 3 cm thick.

As described above, the hardness of the mattress varies greatly depending on the material and structure inside the mattress 100A, and the hard mattress 100A does not have good breathability. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the hardness of the mattress 100A is measured by the bedding identification means 59. The standard drying time of the hard mattress 100A is automatically set longer than the drying time of the soft mattress 100A.
In addition, the "vacuum suction force" when cleaning the hard mattress 100A is made stronger than the standard.
On the contrary, the "vacuum suction force" when cleaning the soft mattress 100A is weaker than the standard. The vacuum suction force is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the motor 48M rotation speed of the electric blower 48. The suction capacity of the electric blower 48 means this vacuum suction force.
The user can also stop the function of the bedding identification means 59 by the input control unit 58 so as not to automatically adjust the drying operation time according to the hardness.

Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated movement path MK, the time required for the movement, and the like on the input operation unit 58, and notifies the voice guide unit 108. For example, "The drying operation will start. It will take 60 minutes to finish the drying operation." Then, the user is instructed to ask for confirmation as to whether the operation can be started under this condition (S12). The result of measuring the hardness of the mattress 100A by the bedding identification means 59 may be notified. For example, it is even better to ask the user to confirm by voice, such as "I measured the hardness of the mattress as a hard type. If it is different, change it with the input key."

Next, within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step S12, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) of the input operation unit 58 (S13), and if there is a touch operation. , Step S15.

When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) in step S13, the central control unit 109 causes the input operation unit 58 to display the predetermined input key and touches the input key. , Make the input valid. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 urge the user to input the desired operating conditions (S14). Then, the process returns to step S11 in response to the user's input, and the drying operation time is calculated again.

At the stage of step S14, the process may proceed to step S8 shown in FIG. 12 and may be changed so as to completely switch to the manual mode. In the manual mode, the required time is calculated as in step S11 described above, but in order to determine the movement path MK that is the basis of the time calculation, first, whether the mattress 100A has a vertical dimension (LA) and a horizontal dimension (WA). Or, the user sets an index indicating the size of the mattress 100A, such as "single size" or "double size". The control device 33 automatically calculates the movement route according to the input result, and the result (including the outline of the movement route and the estimated time required for the drying operation) is displayed and notified to the user, and the user agrees to it. If so, the movement route is determined. Further, the bedding identification means 59 does not function, and the hardness of the mattress 100A is not measured.

Next, in step S15, the control device 33 finally operates the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 based on the notification signal indicating that the drying operation has started and the expected drying operation time. Information on the time required to stop is transmitted (S16).

In the next step S17, the electric heater 46 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, the drying operation is started, and warm air is blown from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S18. The ion generation device 72 is also energized. Since the energization time zone of the ion generation device 72 is the same as the energization time zone of the electric blower 48, ions are generated when the air is blown. When the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generation device 72 is also stopped at the same time.

Next, FIG. 14 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the operation (steps S18 to S28) when the drying operation is started in the automatic operation mode.

First, in step S18, in order to control the drying operation time in the automatic operation mode, the central control unit 109 counts the elapsed time. Time information from the clock circuit 93 (see FIG. 7) is used to count the elapsed time.

Next, in step S19, the central control unit 109 commands the abnormality processing unit 111 to acquire electrical or physical monitoring data from various detection units 98. For example, data from the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the current value measured by the current detection unit 53A, temperature monitoring data, and the like are acquired.

In the next step S20, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines whether or not an abnormal state is recognized. If there is no abnormality, the bedding surface detection unit 62 determines in step S21 whether or not the bedding 100A exists in the forward traveling direction (FD).

If no abnormal condition is found in the next step S22 of the step S21, the process proceeds to the next step S23 to check the elapsed time from the start of the drying operation.
Then, when it is determined in the next step S24 that the predetermined elapsed time has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step S25, and the central control unit 109 acquires the operation history information from the start of the drying operation to the step S24. , Stored in the storage unit 33R.

Then, in the next step S26, in order to stop the drying operation, the energization of the electric heater 46 is first completely stopped, and after a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses, the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped (S26). ). The electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48 may be stopped at the same time. Then, a notification signal indicating such an operation stop is transmitted to the integrated management device 5. At that time, the operation history information acquired in step S25 may also be transmitted (S27). Then, a series of operations is completed (S28).

If an abnormal state is found in step S20, the process proceeds to step S29, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines the countermeasures according to the content of the abnormality, and the central control unit 109 transmits various command signals for that purpose. Announce.

If an abnormal state is found in step S22, the process proceeds to step S30, and the abnormality processing unit 111 determines a countermeasure according to the content of the abnormality that the bedding 100A is not detected, and various commands for that purpose. The central control unit 109 issues a signal. This step S30 will be described with reference to FIG.

Next, the following control items during the drying operation as described above will be described.
Part 1: Movement of the main body (main body case 20C) of the dual-purpose dryer 20 Part 2: Operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and the bedding dirt determination unit 110 Part 3: Operation of the optical sensor 21 Part 4: Operation of the dirt detection unit 66 Part 5: Operation of the dust determination unit 61

(Part 1: Movement of the main body of the dual-purpose dryer 20)
In step S17 of FIG. 13, the central control unit 109 commands the drive circuit 112 to start energization in order to energize the electric heater 46, and also issues a movement command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94 (however, these two commands). Are not simultaneous. Details will be described in FIGS. 16 and 17).

In FIG. 15, SA1 to SA14 are basic steps showing a movement pattern of the main body (main body case 20C) of the combined dryer 20. An operation program is stored in the central control unit 109 in advance so as to execute these steps.
As will be clarified in the following description, the main body of the combined dryer 20 (main body case 20C) moves by a predetermined distance (FS) in the case of bedding drying, and then remains stopped for a predetermined time (T2). Warm air is blown at the position to dry the bedding 100. The method of moving the main body (main body case 20C) of the combined dryer 20 when the bedding is dried is an "intermittent movement method" in which the main body (main body case 20C) is moved again by a predetermined distance after a predetermined time (T2) has elapsed.

First, when the start (SA1) is started and a forward command signal is issued from the central control unit 109 to the wheel drive unit 95 of the mechanical drive unit 94 (SA2), the bedding surface detection unit 62 emits light from the photographing unit 105. The unit 64 is instructed to emit a predetermined light ray (for example, infrared ray). When the main body (main body case 20C) of the combined dryer 20 is placed on the mattress 100A, the light rays are reflected on the upper surface of the mattress 100A, and the light receiving portion 65 receives a part of the reflected light. If the mattress 100A is present in the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C, the light receiving unit 65 outputs a predetermined detection signal, the detection signal is instantly stored in the temporary storage unit 114, and the determination unit 104 receives the detection signal. , The determination result that the mattress 100A exists is transmitted to the central control unit 109. Such determination of the bedding surface detection unit 62 is the stage of step SA3.

If there is a determination (Yes) that "bedding surface has been detected" in step SA3, the process proceeds to the next step SA4. Here, driving power is supplied to the wheel driving unit 95 of the mechanical driving unit 94. At the same time, the measurement of the (first) predetermined time T1 is started.

When the main body case 20C is linearly advanced, the wheel drive unit 95 simultaneously rotates two left and right wheels 49 having the same outer diameter dimension in the same direction by the same number at a relatively low speed for several seconds (predetermined). It takes about time T1) to move by a distance SF (for example, 5 cm). If it is rotated at a high speed, it will slip between the surface material of the wheel 49 and the upper surface material of the bedding 100A, depending on the material of the surface and the coefficient of friction, and electric energy will be wasted. For such control, a rotation determination unit 97 and a rotation speed counter circuit 96 (see FIG. 8) are provided. The measurement data of the rotation speed counter 96 is input to the rotation determination unit 97 in real time, and the rotation determination unit 97 outputs the determination data to the central control unit 109 in synchronization with the rotation of the wheel 49. This determination data is used as feedback information in the control of the mechanical drive unit 94 by the central control unit 109. It should be noted that the rotation angle of the wheel 49 is detected by the rotation speed counter circuit 96 even if it is less than one rotation. Therefore, a corner position sensor (not shown) is installed on the wheel 49 part. The angular position sensor is also called a rotary encoder, and a typical example thereof is an optical rotary encoder.

In the next step SA5, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time TA has reached the predetermined time T1. That is, in this step, the elapsed time is monitored, but since the moving speed per unit time (for example, 1 second) is known, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has traveled by a predetermined distance FS.

When the elapsed time TA reaches the predetermined time T1, the process proceeds to the next step SA6. In the central control unit 109, the X-axis coordinate data indicating the position of the main body case 20C is updated to the one after the movement because the main body case 20C has advanced by one unit of the predetermined distance FS on the movement path (movement locus) MK. Will be done. Then, the measurement result (count value) of the predetermined time T1 is reset (returns to zero).

In the next step SA7, it is determined whether or not there is a command signal for the end of operation, and unless the user issues a command such as an emergency stop in the input operation unit 58, this step SA7 is determined as "Yes", and in the next step SA8, electricity is supplied. The heater 46 is energized by the drive circuit 112. The electric heater 46 is a PTC heater and rapidly raises the temperature. At the same time, the measurement of the (second) predetermined time T2 is also started.

In the next step SA9, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time TB has reached the predetermined time T2. Then, when the (second) predetermined time T2 (for example, 15 seconds) is reached, the process proceeds to the next step SA10.

In the next step SA10, the energization of the electric heater 46 is stopped by the drive circuit 112. In addition, the measurement result (count value) of the predetermined time T2 is reset (returns to zero). In the next step SA11, the presence / absence of a command signal for the end of operation is determined, and unless the user issues a command such as an emergency stop at the input operation unit 58, this step SA11 is a "Yes" determination.

Then, when the process proceeds from step SA11 to step SA12, it is determined whether or not it is a turning point. In this step SA12, when the coordinates of the target position when traveling by the next predetermined distance FS with reference to the position of step SA6 change on the Y coordinate, the traveling direction is changed by 90 degrees or 180 degrees. Therefore, the process proceeds to step SA14 of the direction change process. If it is not the turning point, the process returns to step SA2 again, and the central control unit 109 issues a forward command to the wheel drive unit 95.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing and amount of electric power supply to the mechanical drive unit 94 and the electric heater 46, respectively.
As is clear from this figure, the amount of electric power during the period (predetermined time T1) during which the forward command signal is issued to the wheel drive unit 95 of the mechanical drive unit 94 and the vehicle is moving (for example, 30 W). ).

Then, the energization of the mechanical drive unit 94 becomes zero, and the amount of electric power during the period in which the main body case 20C remains stationary (predetermined time T2 described with reference to FIG. 16) is X watts (for example, 200 W). Most of this X watt of electric power is consumed for heat generation of the electric heater 46, and most of the rest is consumed by the motor 48M for the electric blower.
As described above, in the first embodiment, the power supply periods (T1 and T2) of the mechanical drive unit 94 and the electric heater 46 are shifted so as not to overlap each other (during the bedding drying operation). As a result, the limited electric energy is effectively utilized so that the instantaneous total electric energy does not increase. This is advantageous in terms of cost reduction and weight reduction of the combined dryer 20 because a lightweight rechargeable battery having a small rated current can be adopted particularly when a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion battery is used as a power source.

(Part 2: Operation of bedding surface detection unit 62 and bedding dirt determination unit 110)
When the bedding surface detection unit 62 detects an abnormal state in which the bedding 100A is not detected in step S22 shown in FIG. 14, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines the following control operation and centers various command signals. It is issued from the control unit 109 (step S30).

The pattern of FIG. 17 shows the movement path (movement locus) MK when the bedding dryer 20 is moving from the left to the right edge 100E on the upper surface of the mattress 100A. The black dots (X1, X2, X3 ...) Are the positions where the combined dryer 20 is temporarily stopped and the bedding 100 is dried with warm air. When the combined dryer 20 starts the drying operation, the coordinates (X-axis, Y-axis) of each pause position (X1, X2, ...) Are generated and specified in the control program of the central control unit 109. ing.

The main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 passes the position of X3 and heads toward the position of X4, and from the position of X4, the direction is reversed by 180 degrees as shown by the semicircular path shown by the broken line in FIG. It is set to go to X5.

When the bedding surface detection unit 62 detects the absence of the mattress 100A on the way past the position of X3 and toward the position of X4, the abnormality processing unit 111 issues the following operation command signal. It transmits to the central control unit 109.
(1) Immediately stop the movement (forward operation) of the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 (an emergency stop command signal is output to the mechanical drive unit 94).
(2) The main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 is moved back to the mechanical drive unit 94 so as to return to the immediately preceding temporary stop position X3 from the position SS where the mattress 100A is detected and stopped. It outputs a predetermined drive command signal.
(3) When the main body case 20C of the dual-purpose dryer 20 returns to the immediately preceding pause position X3, the coordinates of the next target position are changed to the coordinates of X6 so as to move from the position of X3 to the position of X6. Change, advance in a semi-circular shape from the position of X3, reverse the direction by 180 degrees, and advance to the position X6. Then, at the position of X6, as in normal times, it is stationary for a predetermined time T2, and the drying operation is performed in this stationary state.
The time count in step S18 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 may be stopped during the period of returning to the position from X4 to X3, but the time required to return from X4 to X3 is less than 1 minute. Since there is no such thing, the time count in step S18 may be continued as it is. Further, at the time of moving from X3 to X6, the process returns to step S23 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the model diagram of FIG. 17, the distance from the position SS where the main body case 20C of the dual-purpose dryer 20 stops after detecting the absence of the mattress 100A to the fourth side 100E which is the foot side of the mattress 100A is sufficiently large. .. In the model diagram of FIG. 17, even if the main body case 20C passes through the next target point X4 and advances along the movement path MK as shown in the semicircular shape by the broken line in FIG. 17, it does not fall off from the upper surface of the mattress 100A. .. In the first embodiment, the detection range (sensation zone SZ) of the bedding surface detection unit 62 is closest to the frontmost position of the main body case 20C (see FIG. 6), so that the bedding surface detection unit 62 falls off to the fourth side 100E side for some unexpected reason. In order to surely avoid doing this, a method of returning to the immediately preceding pause position X3 is adopted. When this combined dryer 20 is implemented, it is not always necessary to control the return to the pause position X3.

In the first embodiment, the means for contacting the mattress 100A and supporting the weight of the main body case 20C are four wheels 49. If another propulsion mechanism such as an endless track is provided instead of the wheel 49, the dimension of L2 in FIG. 17 can be further reduced.

Further, the dimension of L2 in FIG. 17 can be set by the input operation unit 58 of the combined dryer 20 so as to be appropriately changed depending on the situation in which the mattress 100A is placed. For example, when the mattress 100A is placed directly on the tatami mat and when the mattress 100A is laid on the bed, the latter has a greater anxiety factor. First, at the stage of inputting the installation status of the mattress 100A by the input operation unit 58, if the input is properly input, the movement path MK in which the dimension of L2 is automatically set widely is automatically selected. According to the automatic operation mode linked with the integrated management device 5, in step S10, the integrated management device 5 also transmits the specific information of the bedding 100 to the input / output unit 91 of the bedding dryer 20. Since information on the size of the mattress 100A and the installation state (distinguishing whether it is placed directly on the bed or on the tatami mat, etc.) can be obtained with the combined dryer 20, the user inputs the information on the mattress 100A each time. The effort to do can be greatly reduced.

(Part 3: Operation of optical sensor 21)
When the combined dryer 20 intermittently advances by a predetermined distance FS on the predetermined moving path (moving locus) MK shown in FIG. 11 to dry the bedding 100, the combined dryer 20 is usually used. There should be a comforter 100B on top. However, the position of the comforter 100B may shift to the horizontal position, and the comforter 100B may not exist above the combined dryer 20 in the middle of the movement path MK. Further, it is conceivable that the user or the like may temporarily remove (lift upward) the comforter 100B during the bedding drying operation.

As described above, the optical sensor 21 detects whether or not the comforter 100B is present above the combined dryer 20 during the bedding drying operation. If the comforter 100B is not hung before the start of the drying operation, the detection signal from the optical sensor 21 is not input to the central control unit 109. As a result, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines that there is an abnormality, and the automatic operation mode of bedding drying shown in FIG. 12 is not started (also, even if the user selects the manual mode, the operation cannot be started and the dirt detection unit The operation of 66 is also prohibited and will not be started).

In addition, when the light sensor 21 does not detect the presence of the comforter 100B during the bedding drying operation (in either the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode), that is, when it receives the light or sunlight of a fluorescent lamp in the room. Immediately stops the operation, and the abnormality processing unit 111 prohibits the operation of the dirt detection unit 66 via the central control unit 109. This is a measure for not allowing the special light of the light emitting unit 67 to enter the human body (eyes) of the user or the like. Since the bedding surface detection unit 62 also uses visible light, if the comforter 100B is not above, the light of the indoor lighting may become a disturbance factor and accurate detection may not be possible, so that the bedding does not emit light. ..

(Part 4: Operation of dirt detection unit 66)
The flowchart of FIG. 18 is for explaining the operation of the dirt detection unit 66.
When the user specifies that the input operation unit 58 also detects the dirt on the bedding 100 when the bedding is dried (hereinafter, this is referred to as "dirt confirmation mode", which will be described in detail later), the steps SB1 to SB14 are performed. It works as shown.

First, when the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 starts moving in the predetermined traveling direction FD, the dirt detection unit 66 starts operation (SB1) at this point. Then, the photographing unit 106 activates each unit such as the light emitting unit 67 and enters the photographing preparation stage (SB2).

When the wheel drive unit 95 moves the main body case 20C in the traveling direction FD at a relatively low speed by a predetermined distance SF and temporarily stops the vehicle, the photographing unit 106 detects this state. As a result, the determination in step SB3 becomes “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step SB4, in which special light is emitted from the light emitting unit 67 toward the mattress 100A as shown in FIG.

In the dirt detection unit 66, in synchronization with the light emission of the light emitting unit 67, the camera function of the light receiving unit 68 whose shooting port is directed to the mattress 100A allows the main body case 20C to stand still on the surface of the mattress 100A. A predetermined range (for example, a circle or an ellipse having a length and a width of several cm or less) is photographed (SB4).

The image data taken by the light receiving unit 68 is temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 113 (SB5). The image data is stored in the temporary storage unit 113 in the order in which the images were taken, and the shooting date and time (in seconds) is stored as incidental information in the data of each image. Desirably, at the beginning of the drying operation, the position information of the combined dryer 20 corresponding to the "position information on the home appliance side" received by the combined dryer 20 from the integrated management device 5 and the "specific information" of the mattress (bedding) 100A. Similarly, memorize it as a set.

In the next step SB6, it is determined whether or not the operation end command is issued from the central control unit 109. If the end command has not been issued, the process returns to step SB3, and it is determined whether or not the next forward movement of a predetermined distance has been paused. If so, the surface of the mattress 100A is photographed again (SB4). .. After that, such an operation is repeated, and every time the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 is temporarily stopped, the surface of the mattress 100A is photographed.

When it is determined in step SB6 that the operation end command is issued from the central control unit 109, the photographing unit 106 captures the shooting data of each screen taken during the drying operation up to that point in the shooting order (time series). (SB7). Then, the stain determination unit 107 sequentially determines each screen. The stain determination unit 107 analyzes the image data of one screen with a dedicated algorithm, determines the degree of difference from the comparison result with the reference screen for each screen, and determines the determination result in three stages for each screen. Evaluate (SB8). For example, when the degree of dirt is large, it is classified as U3, when it is not dirty or very small, it is classified as U1, and when it is between the two, it is classified as U2. This determination result code is sequentially transferred to the dedicated memory of the bedding stain determination unit 110 (SB9).

In this way, the data of the determination result code transferred to the dedicated memory of the bedding stain determination unit 110 is accumulated for collecting as the stain determination results taken in one drying operation. Then, a score of three-grade evaluation is given from the accumulation result of the judgment result code (SB10). For example, if U3 is converted into 3 points, U2 is converted into 2 points, and U1 is converted into 1 point, and the total points of the shooting results of a total of 100 places are totaled, the final result is, for example, 30 points or 10 points. For example, by preparing in advance criteria such as "Bedding is very dirty. Washing is recommended" for 30 points or more, it is possible to propose advice that encourages the user to take action to make the bedding clean, not just the score.

In addition to requesting the overall evaluation in this way, the determination result code for each shooting point is associated with the movement locus MK data so that the user can visually present the information of the location where the dirt is detected. And give an evaluation score (SB11).

The processing data of the determination result in which the movement locus of the combined dryer 20 and the dirt determination result are associated with each other in this way is stored in the storage unit 33R of the control device 33 of the combined dryer 20 (SB12). One reason for storing the information in the storage unit 33R is to facilitate reading information by NFC communication in the information communication terminal device 25. Another reason is to transmit to the integrated management device 5 so that the dirt detection result can be confirmed on the TV receiver 2 via the management device 5 itself or the management device 5 itself.

When the processing up to step SB12 is completed, the photographing unit 106 stops each unit of the dirt detecting unit 66, and issues a command in the temporary storage unit 113 to erase all the photographing data and the like stored after step SB5. The temporary storage unit 113 is reset. Then, by stopping by itself (SB13), a series of operations is completed (SB14). Normally, when the drying operation ends after a predetermined time has elapsed, it takes 1 minute until the timing when all the circuits including the electric blower 48 are cut off (the main power switch 70 is opened). To some extent, the processes of steps SB7 to SB13 are performed within this one minute. The software may be changed so that the main power switch 70 is not turned off until the processes of steps SB7 to SB13 are completely completed.

The schematic diagram of FIG. 19 shows a case where the data of the detection result of the dirt detection unit 66 is read out by, for example, the information communication terminal device 25 and displayed on the display unit 73. As is clear from FIG. 19, the determination result indicating the degree of dirt, the presence or absence, etc. is shown by the size of the figure (circle) on the movement locus MK. If the circle is large, the stain evaluation level is U3, if the circle is small, the stain is U2, and if there is no stain or if it is very small, there is no circular graphic display. As a result, when the user looks at the display unit (display screen) 73, it is easy to imagine the degree of dirtiness of the mattress 100A by the number of circles and the size thereof. Note that some stains that can be identified by the stain detection unit 66 cannot normally be visually confirmed by the user depending on the color and pattern of the mattress 100A, the type of fabric on the surface, and the like. Such an optical stain detection function Greatly improves the convenience of the user.
Further, the data aggregation result of the detection result of the dirt detection unit 66 may be indicated by a numerical value. For example, as described above, the total points of the shooting results of a total of 100 places may be totaled and displayed as "Bedding is very dirty. Washing is recommended!" To alert the user.

The information communication terminal device 25 can access the information server 27 and download (read) control application software capable of remotely controlling the dual-purpose dryer 20 from the application database 27B, and control the dual-purpose dryer 20. The dirt detection result stored in the storage unit 33R of the device 33 can be displayed on the display unit 73 as described above.

(Part 5: Operation of dust determination unit 61)
Next, the cooperative operation of the dust sensor (dust detection unit) 60 shown in FIG. 6 and the dust determination unit 61 shown in FIG. 8 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the control device 33 when the “bedding cleaning only” mode is selected and only the bedding 100 is cleaned.
Since steps S1 to S4 are the same as those in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, duplicated description will be omitted.
Steps S4A and S40-S43 are specific to the "bedding cleaning only" mode.

Step S4A is a step of determining whether or not a specific input key (for example, a touch-type key displayed as “cleaning only”) displayed on the input operation unit 58 in step S4 is touch-operated. If the touch operation is performed here, a "Yes" determination is made, and the process proceeds to the next step S40. If the touch operation is not performed, the process proceeds to step S5 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step S40, it is determined whether or not the automatic operation mode has been selected. When the automatic operation mode is selected, the process proceeds to the next step S41. If not selected, the process proceeds to step S42 for determining whether or not the manual mode is selected.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the operation when the automatic operation mode is selected. First, when the automatic operation mode is selected (S41), the combined dryer 20 transmits "start-up start information" indicating that the bedding cleaning dedicated operation is started in the automatic operation mode to the integrated management device 5 (S42). ).

The control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 sets the environmental information stored in the second storage unit (not shown) with data such as a position code that identifies the living space HA where the combined dryer 20 is located. , Is transmitted from the input / output unit 30A to the input / output unit 91 of the combined dryer 20 (S43). In addition, specific information on the bedding 100 is also transmitted. In the environmental information referred to here, three types of information, temperature information, dust scattering degree (dust amount per unit air volume) information, and pollen scattering amount information, are particularly important in the current living space HA. This is because these affect the cleaning result of the bedding 100.

Further, in step S43, the bedding identification means 59 is activated by the control device 33. Then, infrared rays for measurement are radiated from the short-distance sensor 59S toward the mattress 100A. The bedding identification circuit 59 measures the time when the reflected light from the mattress 100A arrives from the infrared light emission time, and calculates the reflection time. Then, based on that time, the hardness level of the mattress 100A is specified (for example, "hard") from the table corresponding to the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100.

The central control unit 109 of the control device 33 moves with reference to various data such as data at the time of cleaning the (past) bedding and specific information of the bedding 100 (including information indicating the hardness identification result of the mattress 100A). The route MK and the moving speed per second are determined, and the cleaning-only operation time (required time) is calculated from the relationship between the two (S44). The term "cleaning-only operation time" as used herein refers to the time from the start of energization of the electric blower 48 to the end of energization based on step S50 described later.

Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated time for the dedicated operation and cleaning operation on the input operation unit 58 as a number, and notifies the voice guide unit 108. The voice guide unit 108 notifies, for example, "Bedding cleaning operation is started. It takes 60 minutes to finish the operation." Then, the user is instructed to ask for confirmation as to whether the operation can be started under this condition (S45). The result of measuring the hardness of the mattress 100A by the bedding identification means 59 may be notified. For example, it is even better to ask the user to confirm by voice, such as "I measured the hardness of the mattress as a hard type. If it is different, change it with the input key." The moving speed per second is automatically fine-tuned by reflecting the information on the hardness of the mattress 100A.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) of the input operation unit 58 within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step S45 (S46), and if there is a touch operation. , Step S48. In step S48, the input operation unit 58 indicates that the drying-only operation is to be started by the LED 101, and the voice guide unit 108 notifies by voice.

When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start command) in step S46, the central control unit 109 causes the input operation unit 58 to particularly (illuminate the predetermined input key with light from the back side by the LED). Make the display highlighted and touch the input key to enable the input. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 urge the user to input the desired operating conditions (S47). Then, the process returns to step S44 in response to the user's input, and the time required for the cleaning operation is calculated again.
At the stage of step S47, the operation mode may be changed so as to shift to step S43 shown in FIG. 20 and completely switch to the manual mode. In the manual mode, the required time is calculated as in step S44 described above, but before that, it is necessary to input the size of the mattress 100A as basic data. Then, the user confirms the outline of the movement route displayed or notified to the user from the central control unit 109 and the required time (reference time), and inputs that the user agrees if it is okay with the input operation unit 58. There is a need to. Further, the bedding identification means 59 is not activated, and the hardness of the mattress 100A is not measured.

Next, in step S49, the control device 33 finally informs the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 based on the notification signal indicating that the cleaning-dedicated operation has started and the expected time required for the cleaning operation. Information on the time required until the operation is stopped is transmitted.

In the next step S50, the ion generation device 72 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, and the cleaning operation is started. No warm air is blown from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S51. When the electric blower 48 is blowing air, the ion generation device 72 is generating ions. When the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generation device 72 is also stopped at the same time.

Next, FIG. 22 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an operation (steps S51 to S61) when the operation is started in the cleaning-only mode in the automatic operation mode.

First, in step S51, in order to control the cleaning operation time in the automatic operation mode, the central control unit 109 counts the elapsed time. Time information from the clock circuit 93 (see FIG. 7) is used to count the elapsed time.

Next, in step S52, the central control unit 109 commands the abnormality processing unit 111 to acquire electrical or physical monitoring data from various detection units 98. For example, data from the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the current value measured by the current detection unit 53A, temperature monitoring data, and the like are acquired. Further, the dust amount measurement data obtained from the dust amount detection unit 60 is determined by the dust determination unit 61.

In the next step S53, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines whether or not an abnormal state is recognized. If there is no abnormality, the bedding surface detecting unit 62 detects whether or not the bedding 100A exists in the forward traveling direction (FD) (S54).

If no abnormal condition is found in the next step S55, the process proceeds to the next step S56 to check the elapsed time from the start of the cleaning operation.
Then, in the next step S57, when it is determined that the predetermined elapsed time has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step S58, and the central control unit 109 acquires the operation history information from the start of the cleaning operation to the step S57. It is stored in the storage unit 33R.

Then, in step S59, the central control unit 109 transmits a notification signal indicating the stop of operation to the integrated management device 5 in order to stop the cleaning operation. At that time, the operation history information acquired in step S58 may also be transmitted. Further, in step S60, the energization of the electric blower 48 and the ion generation device 72 is stopped in order to stop the cleaning operation. Then, a series of operations is completed (S61).

If an abnormal state is found in step S53, the process proceeds to step S62, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines the countermeasures according to the content of the abnormality, and the central control unit 109 transmits various command signals for that purpose. Announce.

If an abnormal state is found in step S55, the process proceeds to step S63. A case where the portion where the abnormal state is recognized is, for example, the brush driving unit 53 of the suction port unit 51 will be described. During the cleaning operation, the brush 52 is always rotationally driven by a brush drive unit 53 provided with a dedicated motor. The current detection unit 53A monitors the state of the current flowing through the motor unit. When the brush 52 is locked by some obstacle and does not rotate, the abnormal state is detected by the current detection unit 53A. Therefore, when this abnormality is detected, in step S63, the abnormality processing unit 111 stops the power supply to the brush drive unit 53 of the suction port unit 51 in which the problem has occurred, and causes the input operation unit 58 to stop supplying power. , The occurrence of an abnormality is notified by the light emission of the LED 101. Further, the wireless input / output unit 91 transmits a notification signal in which an abnormality has occurred to the integrated management device 5. If the information communication terminal device 25 is set to always receive the abnormality notification of the home electric appliance EE received by the integrated management device 5, the above-mentioned abnormality occurrence from the combined dryer 20 which is a kind of the home electric appliance EE can also occur. It can be known from the information communication terminal device 25.

Further, a case where the portion where the abnormal state is recognized in step S55 is the dust determination unit 61 will be described.
When the operation of the electric blower 48 is started and the air in the space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is sequentially sucked into the ventilation duct 54 of the main body case 20C, the dust sensor 60 may detect a sudden increase in the amount of dust at a certain point. be. In such a case, temporarily increase the power supplied to the electric blower 48 (or change the frequency of the driving power) to increase the amount of air to be sucked, and ensure that the dust of the bedding 100 is collected. handle. On the contrary, at a certain point in time, the dust sensor 60 may detect a sudden decrease in the amount of dust, and the state may continue for several seconds or more. In such a case, temporarily reduce the power supply to the electric blower 48 (or change the frequency of the drive power) to reduce the amount of air sucked and reduce the power consumption of the electric blower 48. do. Instead of increasing the intake capacity of the electric blower 48, the moving speed of the main body case 20C may be reduced to lengthen the cleaning time at the same location. When the moving speed is changed in this way, the final cleaning time may change, and the time in step S57 is automatically adjusted according to such a change.

If, in step S55, an abnormal state is found in which the presence of the mattress 100A cannot be confirmed, the process proceeds to step S63, and the countermeasures corresponding to the abnormal content that the bedding 100A is not detected are taken by the abnormality processing unit 111. Is determined, and the central control unit 109 issues various command signals for that purpose. Since this step S63 is basically the same as the content of step S30 described with reference to FIG. 14, the description thereof will be omitted.

The integrated management device 5 of the first embodiment has a pollen sensor (not shown) for measuring the amount of pollen scattered in the air and a unit in the air as one of the environmental sensors of the integrated environment detection unit 9. It is equipped with a dust sensor (not shown) that measures the amount of dust per volume. Because of this configuration, the combined dryer 20 detects the amount of so-called "house dust" accumulated on the surface of the bedding at the stage of starting cleaning, and the electric blower 48 as described above according to the amount of the house dust. The suction power of can be changed automatically. In addition to this, in order to confirm the cleaning effect and air cleanliness after cleaning, it is possible to recheck the amount of dust at the end of cleaning and to know the environmental condition of the living space.

Specifically, after the above step S58, for example, as in step S58A shown in FIG. 22, the dust of the bedding 100 and the dust of the bedding 100 are generated by the functions of the dust amount detection unit 60 and the integrated environment detection unit 9 of the integrated management device 5. The amount of dust in the indoor (living) space can be measured respectively. Then, these measurement results can be displayed by the input operation unit 58 or notified by the voice guide unit 108 (S58B).

As described with reference to FIG. 20, when the combined dryer 20 is operated, after the main power switch 70 is turned on, the display / notification prompting the selection of the operation mode is first performed (step S4).
Then, with reference to this display / notification, the user could select various operation modes such as drying operation and cleaning-only operation.

The first embodiment is characterized in that the user can freely select the following various operation modes, including those described so far. Hereinafter, the contents of various operation modes will be described. FIG. 23 is a list of various operation modes. In this table, # 1 to # 11 are reference numbers of operation modes given for explanation.
# 1: Manual (route and time confirmation) operation # 2: Hurry (quick) operation # 3: Concentrated (careful) drying # 4: Automatic operation A
# 5: Automatic operation B
# 6: Sleep time support A
# 7: Sleep time support B
# 8: Sleep time correspondence C
# 9: Heating course A
# 10: Heating course B
# 11: Futon information course # 12: Information and communication terminal equipment input course # 13: Futon cleaning course A
# 14: Futon cleaning course B

# 1: Manual (route and time confirmation) operation The user sets the "mattress size", which is the basic data for determining the movement path MK of the combined dryer 20, and sets the movement route MK according to the input result. The control device 33 automatically calculates the result and the estimated time required for the drying operation (for example, a number such as "60 minutes") is displayed and notified to the user, and if they agree, the movement route MK Is determined.
When the control device determines that the movement of the movement path MK has been completed, the operation of the bedding dryer 20 ends. The operation order of each part when the drying operation is finished is as follows.
(1) Stopping the energization (power supply) to the mechanical drive unit 94 (stopping the operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and stopping the energization of the ion generating device 72).
(2) Stopping the energization of the electric heater 46.
(3) Stop energizing the electric blower 48.
(4) The operation of the dirt detection unit 66 is stopped.
The conditions that the user first inputs with the input operation unit 58 are the vertical dimension (LA) and the horizontal dimension WA (however, in 5 cm increments) of the mattress 100A. Alternatively, it is an index indicating the size such as "single size" and "double size". These dimensions and indicators need to be input or selected by the user.
Further, the information and communication terminal device 25 can be used to input information on the size (size) of the mattress (a type of specific information) into the combined dryer 20, which will be described later.

# 2: Quick operation The "manual operation" mode of # 1 is completed in a shorter time according to the user's choice.
As described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 13, the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 moves a distance SF (for example, 5 cm) over a few seconds (predetermined time T1) when moving forward linearly. .. Moving the main body case 20C in this way is a speed standard adopted in both the manual operation and the normal automatic operation. However, in this quick operation, the time required to move T1 for a predetermined time is shortened by 30% or up to 50%, and as a result, the drying completion time of one mattress 100A is significantly shortened. can.

When this urgent operation is selected, when the user sets the "mattress size" which is the basic data for determining the movement path MK of the combined dryer 20, the movement path MK is controlled according to the input result. 33 automatically calculates. The moving speed may be changed so as to increase the speed by multiplying the standard value by a predetermined rate (for example, 130%) in the case of "rush operation". The calculation results and the estimated time required for the drying operation are displayed and notified to the user, and if they agree, the movement route MK is determined. For example, the required time is displayed as a number such as "40 minutes". It should be noted that the same operation can be performed even when the user performs an input operation such as selecting urgent operation after setting the "mattress size".

When the control device determines that the movement of the movement path has been completed, the operation of the combined dryer 20 ends. The operation order of each part when the drying operation is finished is as follows, and is basically the same as the manual operation.
(1) Stop the energization (power supply) to the mechanical drive unit 94 (stop the operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and stop the energization of the ion generating device).
(2) Stopping the energization of the electric heater 46.
(3) Stop energizing the electric blower 48.
(4) The operation of the dirt detection unit 66 is stopped.

The conditions that the user first inputs with the input operation unit 58 are the vertical dimension (LA) and the horizontal dimension WA (however, in 5 cm increments) of the mattress 100A. Alternatively, it is an index indicating the size such as "single size" and "double size". These dimensions and indicators need to be input or selected by the user.
Further, information on the size of the mattress can be input to the bedding dryer 20 by using the information communication terminal device 25, which will be described later.

# 3: Concentrated (careful) operation Compared to the "manual operation" mode of # 1, the drying time can be changed to a longer time, and as a result, the degree of drying is enhanced.
The user sets the "mattress size" which is the basic data for determining the movement path MK of the combined dryer 20, and the control device 33 automatically calculates the movement path MK according to the input result, and the result. And the estimated time required for the drying operation (for example, numerical values such as "90 minutes") are displayed and notified to the user, and if the user agrees, the movement route MK is determined. In addition, when the user performs the input operation of selecting the concentrated (careful) operation after setting the "size of the mattress", and after selecting the concentrated (careful) operation, the size of the mattress is changed. This concentrated (careful) operation can be performed in either case set by the user.

As described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 13, moving the main body case 20C by a predetermined distance SF (for example, 5 cm) over several seconds is a speed standard adopted in both the manual operation and the normal automatic operation. .. In this concentrated (careful) operation, the time required to move T1 for a predetermined time is extended by 30% or up to 50% (conversely, the moving speed of the main body case 20C per predetermined time decreases), and as a result, one sheet is used. Although the drying completion time of the mattress 100A is long, the drying degree of the mattress 100A is significantly improved.

In addition, instead of the method of increasing the drying degree by lowering the moving speed per unit time, that is, the moving speed of the predetermined distance SF, a method of lengthening the drying time at one place may be used. For example, at the pause position (X1, X2, ...) Described in FIG. 17, the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 is rotated 360 degrees (1 rotation) or more on the horizontal plane, and the bedding dryer 20 is rotating. You may also blow warm air from the main body case 20C. According to this, at the one pause position, warm air can be blown toward a wider area, and the drying effect is improved.

When the control device 33 determines that the movement of the movement path has been completed, the operation of the combined dryer 20 ends. The operation order of each part when the drying operation is finished is as follows, and is basically the same as the manual operation.
(1) Stopping the energization (power supply) to the mechanical drive unit 94 (stopping the operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and stopping the energization of the ion generating device 72).
(2) Stopping the energization of the electric heater 46.
(3) Stop energizing the electric blower 48.
(4) The operation of the dirt detection unit 66 is stopped.
The conditions that the user first inputs with the input operation unit 58 are the vertical dimension (LA) and the horizontal dimension WA (however, in 5 cm increments) of the mattress 100A. Alternatively, it is an index indicating the size such as "single size" and "double size". These dimensions and indicators need to be input or selected by the user.

# 4: Autonomous driving A
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, but is different in the following points.
(1) In step S2 of FIG. 12, "starting information is transmitted to the integrated management device", but this operation can be omitted.
(2) In step S9 of FIG. 13, "the automatic operation start warning signal is transmitted to the integrated management device", but the operation of this step 9 can be omitted.
(3) In step S10 of FIG. 13, there is no operation of "acquiring specific information of bedding from the integrated management device". Instead, the user performs an operation of "acquiring information on the mattress size" from the input operation unit 58.
(4) The operation of "starting the drying operation and transmitting the operation time information to the integrated management device" in step S16 of FIG. 13 can be omitted.
(5) The operation of "transmitting the operation history information and the stop information to the integrated management device" in step S27 of FIG. 14 can be omitted.

# 5: Automatic operation B
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 14. The operation of the dirt detection unit 66 described with reference to FIG. 18 differs in the following points, and will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 shows a determination of the degree of contamination by the “information and communication terminal device 25” or the “integrated management device 5” (information server 27 via the information server 27), which is a feature of the automatic operation A, and a control device 33 of the combined dryer 20. It is an operation flowchart of.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 24 shows a case where the degree of contamination is determined by using the integrated management device 5. Since steps SB1 to SB7 are the same as those described in FIG. 18, duplicated explanations are omitted. do.
Step SB12 is the same as step SB12 described with reference to FIG.
In step SB12, the photographing unit 106 transfers the photographing data stored in the temporary storage unit 114 to the storage unit 33R together with the photographing date / time data.

In the next step SB20, the photographing unit 106 erases all the photographing data stored in the temporary storage unit 114.
In the next step SB21, the photographing data transferred to the storage unit 33R as the data for external determination is transmitted to the integrated management device 5 by wireless communication from the input / output unit 91 together with the acquisition date and time data.

If the integrated management device 5 has dedicated software for analyzing the dirt level of bedding inside, the integrated management device 5 performs determination processing by the software. In the first embodiment, it is possible to request that the information server 27 outside the home perform a professional dirt determination process. In any case, the result of the dirt level determination process performed by the integrated management device 5 or the information server 27 is the control device 33 from the input / output unit 30A of the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 of the bedding dryer 20. To reach. Therefore, the determination result is stored in the storage unit 33R (step SB22).

In the combined dryer 20, the LED 101 of the input operation unit 58 is made to emit light to indicate that the determination result has arrived, and the voice guide unit 108 also notifies the arrival of the determination result by voice (step SB23). As a result, the external determination process using the dirt detection unit 66 is completed (SB24).

The flowchart shown in FIG. 25 shows a case where the degree of contamination is determined by using the information communication terminal device 25, and steps SB1 to SB7 are the same as those described in FIG. Omit.
Step SB12 is the same as step SB12 described with reference to FIG.
In step SB12, the photographing unit 106 transfers the photographing data stored in the temporary storage unit 114 to the storage unit 33R together with the photographing date / time data.

In the next step SB30, the photographing unit 106 erases all the photographing data stored in the temporary storage unit 114.
In the next step SB31, the voice guide unit 108 notifies that "measurement data for dirt determination is saved and can be easily read from the information communication terminal device 25 by NFC communication", and the information communication terminal device 25 notifies the information communication terminal device 25. Encourage the user to check the degree of dirt on the mattress 100A. Then, the main power switch 70 is automatically turned off (SB32) to end a series of operations (SB33).

In the control device 33, it is assumed that the information read request from the information communication terminal device 25 reaches the NFC control circuit 28 by NFC communication at the time of the step SB30, and the NFC control circuit 28 stores the image in the storage unit 33R. Command the preparation for reading data.

If the information and communication terminal device 25 is brought close to the NFC input / output unit 63 in the outer shell of the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 and a predetermined communication session is established, the information and communication terminal device 25 acquires the shooting data. can. The information communication terminal device 25 transmits the data to the information server 27 outside the home, and the information communication terminal device 25 receives the result of determination processing by the dedicated software for analysis of the information server, and the data is received. It can be confirmed on the display screen of the display unit 73.

As is clear from the above description, when performing the external determination process using the "information and communication terminal device 25" or the "integrated management device 5", the determination unit 107 described with reference to FIG. 8 is not always necessary. However, the analysis data primaryly determined by the determination unit 107 may be transmitted to the integrated management device 5 or the information server 27 to obtain a more accurate secondary determination.

# 6: Sleep time compatible driving A
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, but is different in the following points.
(1) In step S2 of FIG. 12, "starting information is transmitted to the integrated management device", but this operation can be omitted.
(2) In step S9 of FIG. 13, "the automatic operation start warning signal is transmitted to the integrated management device", but the operation of this step 9 can be omitted.
(3) In step S10 of FIG. 13, there is no operation of "acquiring specific information of bedding from the integrated management device". Instead, the operation is "acquisition of sleep time information" from the information communication terminal device 25 by the user.
(4) The operation of "starting the drying operation and transmitting the operation time information to the integrated management device" in step S16 of FIG. 13 can be omitted.
(5) The operation of "transmitting the operation history information and the stop information to the integrated management device" in step S27 of FIG. 14 can be omitted.

The feature of the operation menu of this "sleep time compatible operation A" is to grasp the usage time of the mattress 100A to be dried or cleaned, that is, the bedtime of the sleeping person, and the conditions of the drying operation or cleaning operation according to the result ( The purpose is to adjust the operating time, degree of dryness, etc.).

Since a technique for acquiring personal sleep time data to the information / communication terminal device 25 has already been proposed, the information / communication terminal device 25 having such a function may be used in the first embodiment as well.

Further, the integrated management device 5 has a sleep determination unit 23 (sleep determination unit main body 23M) for acquiring biological data of the sleeping person, accurately measuring the sleep time, and accumulating the data. Therefore, even if the sleeping person of the bedding 100 is a resident who does not have the information / communication terminal device 25, for example, a child or an elderly person, the information of the sleep determination unit 23 is transmitted to the bedding dryer via the NFC input / output unit 40. It can be transmitted to 20 so that the control device 33 can specify control, for example, to automatically set a longer drying time. For example, the amount of water accumulated in each mattress 100A differs between the mattress 100A used for sleeping for one week and the mattress 100A used for two days in the summer. According to the operation menu of this "sleep time operation A", the user can easily set the control according to the usage record of such a mattress 100A. There is no need for troublesome work such as the user recording the cumulative total of daily bedtime.

# 7: Sleep time compatible driving B
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, but the steps related to this operation mode are as follows.
(1) As shown in step S2 of FIG. 12, activation information is transmitted to the integrated management device 5.
(2) As shown in step S9 of FIG. 13, the automatic operation start warning signal is transmitted to the integrated management device 5.
(3) As shown in step S10 of FIG. 13, specific information on the bedding is acquired from the integrated management device 5.
The operations of "transmitting dry operation start and operation time information to the integrated management device" in step S16 of FIG. 13 and "transmitting operation history information and stop information to the integrated management device" in step S27 of FIG. 14 are performed. It may be omitted. This is because these two steps are not essential for the operation of reflecting the sleep time information regarding the mattress 100A in the drying operation and the cleaning operation.

The feature of the operation menu of this "sleep time compatible operation B" is that the usage time of the mattress 100A to be dried or cleaned, that is, the bedtime of the sleeping person is grasped by using the integrated management device 5, and according to the result. The purpose is to adjust the conditions of drying operation and cleaning operation (operating time, degree of drying, etc.).

The integrated management device 5 of the first embodiment has a sleep determination unit 23 (sleep determination unit main body 23M) for acquiring biological data of a sleeping person, accurately measuring the sleep time, and accumulating the data. There is. Therefore, even if all the residents of this household do not have the information / communication terminal device 25, for example, a child or an elderly person, the information of the sleep determination unit 23 is directly transferred to the bedding dryer 20. The control can be specified by the control device 33, for example, to automatically set a longer drying time. For example, the amount of water accumulated in each mattress 100A differs between the mattress 100A used for sleeping for one week and the mattress 100A used for two days in the summer. According to the operation menu of this "sleep time operation B", the user can easily set the control according to the usage record of such a mattress 100A. There is no need for troublesome work such as the user recording the cumulative total of daily bedtime.

# 8: Sleep time compatible driving C
The feature of the operation menu of this "sleep time compatible operation C" is that the user inputs the usage time of the mattress 100A to be dried or cleaned, that is, the sleeping time of the sleeping person, and the drying operation or cleaning operation is performed according to the result. The condition (operating time, degree of dryness, etc.) is to be adjusted.
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, but is different in the following points.
(1) In step S2 of FIG. 12, "starting information is transmitted to the integrated management device", but this operation can be omitted.
(2) In step S9 of FIG. 13, "the automatic operation start warning signal is transmitted to the integrated management device", but the operation of this step 9 can be omitted.
(3) In step S10 of FIG. 13, there is no operation of "acquiring specific information of bedding from the integrated management device". Instead, the user needs to directly input the sleep time information with the input operation unit 58.
(4) The operation of "starting the drying operation and transmitting the operation time information to the integrated management device" in step S16 of FIG. 13 can be omitted.
(5) The operation of "transmitting the operation history information and the stop information to the integrated management device" in step S27 of FIG. 14 can be omitted.

The feature of the operation menu of this "sleep time compatible operation C" is that the user and the sleeping person of the dryer 20 who also use the mattress 100A to dry and clean, that is, the sleeping time of the sleeping person, grasps the usage time and the time. At the start of operation, the input operation unit 58 inputs the numbers and the like, and the combined dryer 20 side adjusts the conditions (operating time, degree of drying, etc.) of the drying operation and the cleaning operation according to the input result. This operation menu can be used even when the home with the dual-purpose dryer 20 does not have the equipment and facilities of the information communication terminal device 25 and the integrated management device 5, so that the drying operation can be performed without purchasing those devices and equipment. There is an advantage that it can be done.

# 9: Heating course A
The feature of the operation menu of this "heating course A" is to preheat the futon at bedtime, especially in the winter season. It has long been known that if the futon is cold at bedtime, it takes time to get a good night's sleep. Therefore, in this heating course, the combined dryer 20 that moves between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is used as a heater.

The user selects the heating course at the stage of step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. At that time, in order to heat a small area quickly and effectively, an operation called "heating area selection" is performed. The term "area" as used herein means a range in which a range of movement is set in advance on the side of the combined dryer 20. For example, both sides of the mattress 100A shown in FIG. 11 across the center line CL1 in the longitudinal direction are set as areas. As shown in FIG. 11, the half that becomes the chest side when the user goes to bed is called the "chest side area" ZO1, and the foot side is called the "foot side area" ZO2.

After step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the user needs to select the target portion to be heated from either the chest side area ZO1 or the foot side area ZO2. In response to the selection of the chest side area ZO1 and the foot side area ZO2, the control device 33 sets a path MK (selecting from a route program prepared in advance) for moving the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20. .. In many cases, it seems that the foot side is warmed up.

The combined dryer 20 automatically moves in this limited area according to a command signal from the control device 33. At the time of the movement, the power is not supplied to the brush driving unit 53, and the dirt detecting unit 66 is not activated. Electric power is concentrated on the electric heater 46 to enhance the heating effect as much as possible.

# 10: Heating course B
The feature of the operation menu of this "heating course B" is to preheat the futon at bedtime, especially in the winter season, as in the "heating course A". It has long been known that if the futon is cold at bedtime, it takes time to get a good night's sleep. Therefore, in this heating course, the combined dryer 20 that moves between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is used as a heater.

The user selects the heating course at the stage of step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. At that time, in order to heat a narrow area quickly and effectively, an operation called "heating area selection" can be performed as in the above-mentioned "heating course A", but the entire mattress 100A, that is, the chest side area ZO1 Both of the foot side area ZO2 can be selected at the same time.

After step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, before the start of the heating operation, it is possible to have the combined dryer 20 automatically acquire the air temperature information of the living space HA where the mattress 100A is located. It is a feature.

Specifically, in step S10 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the combined dryer 20 acquired the sleep time information from the integrated management device 5, but in the case of this “heating course B”, the integrated management device. Obtain information on the temperature of the living space HA from 5.
As described in step S2 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the integrated management device 5 first receives the automatic operation start warning signal (starting information). The control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 instructs the integrated environment detection unit 9 to acquire the latest environmental information. The integrated environment detection unit 9 acquires environmental information such as temperature and humidity in the bedroom where the combined dryer 20 is installed and transmits it to the control unit 36.

Next, the control unit 36 acquires the operation information of other home appliances EE that are being operated in the bedroom or the like where the combined dryer 20 is installed. For example, incidental information such as that the air conditioner 3 is in operation and 120 minutes have passed since the start of operation is also acquired. Such information acquisition is possible because the information on the installation position of the combined dryer 20 and other home electric appliances EE is registered in the integrated management device 5. Even if it is not registered, in the first embodiment, the power tap AD is used to provide the location information, room information, etc. indicating the installed living space HA from the living space combined dryer 20 and other home appliances EE. The identification code is transmitted to the integrated management device 5. Therefore, the control unit 36 on the integrated management device 5 side can easily search and identify other home electric appliances EE in the living space where the combined dryer 20 is located.

Therefore, in step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the capacity (power consumption) of the electric heater 46 is also determined when calculating the operation time and the movement route. For example, when the temperature is 10 ° C. or lower, the heating capacity is maximized, and when the temperature exceeds 10 ° C., the heating capacity is automatically adjusted to a predetermined steady state. In this case, when "heating area selection" is performed and only one of the chest side area ZO1 and the foot side area ZO2 is targeted for heating, the heating capacity naturally changes.

Further, after the electric blower 48 and the electric heater 46 are energized and heated in step S17 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the control device 33 is the integrated management device 5 at regular time intervals (for example, every 5 minutes). It is also possible to acquire the air temperature information of the bedroom or the like where the combined dryer 20 is located and adjust the power supply of the heater 46. For example, even if the temperature at the start of operation of the combined dryer 20 is low, it is assumed that the room temperature rises due to the heating effect of the air conditioner 3 during the operation. By adopting such control, it is possible to prevent excessive heating by the combined dryer 20.

# 11: Futon information course The feature of the operation menu of this "futon information course" is that the specific information of the bedding 100 is acquired from the integrated management device 5 and dried as explained with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13. It is characterized by being used for driving and cleaning operation.

Further, as described in the above-mentioned "heating course B", it is also possible to acquire the temperature and other environmental information in the bedroom or the like in which the combined dryer 20 is installed from the integrated management device 5 in this "futon information course". This is one of the features of the driving menu. That is, the information from the integrated management device 5 is effectively utilized when the bedding is dried or cleaned in the living space HA such as one bedroom. Since the operation steps of this "futon information course" are as described in detail in FIGS. 12 to 15, the description here will be omitted.

Information and communication terminal device input course This is one of the futon information courses.
The feature of this operation menu is that the information / communication terminal device 25 inputs the main information necessary for the start of operation, such as the specific information of the bedding and the desired conditions, and the dryer 20 is used from the information / communication terminal device 25. The feature is that it can be used for drying operation and cleaning operation by inputting all at once.

The timing for inputting information such as specific information on bedding and desired conditions (hereinafter referred to as "pre-input information") from the information / communication terminal device 25 is the operation condition by turning on the main power switch 70 of the dual-purpose dryer 20. There are two types, one is performed in the process of setting the above, and the other is performed in the stage where the combined dryer 20 is not operating at all before the main power switch 70 is turned on. Hereinafter, the operation will be described on the premise of the latter case. In the former case, it is necessary to establish a communication session at an operation stage before determining the movement route and the operation time, as in step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device 33 of the combined dryer 20. SC1 to SC13 indicate each operation step.
Start (SC1) in a stopped state in which the combined dryer 20 is not operating at all.
First, when the information / communication terminal device 25 in which the user has previously input "preliminary acquisition information" such as specific information of bedding is brought close to a predetermined position on the upper part of the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20, the information / communication terminal device 25 And the NFC input / output unit 63 approach each other, and a communication session is established between them (SC2).

During the period during which this communication session is established, the NFC control circuit 28 acquires pre-input information from the information communication terminal device 25 and stores it in the NFC storage unit 31 (SC3).
When the acquisition of the pre-input information is completed, the NFC control circuit 28 notifies the information communication terminal device 25 that the pre-input information has been acquired (SC4). Upon receiving this notification, the information communication terminal device 25 emits a completion sound at the notification unit 87. Then, since the user can know that the reading of the information has been completed, the information communication terminal device 25 is separated from the NFC input / output unit 63. This ends the communication session (SC5). The time for storing the information obtained in advance by the information communication terminal device 25 in the combined dryer 20 may be considerably before or immediately before the start of the operation of the combined dryer 20.

Next, the user operates the input operation unit 58 of the combined dryer 20 to turn on the main power switch 70 (SC6). This is the same as step S1 in FIG. In FIGS. 26 and 27, the same or corresponding steps as those in FIG. 12 or 13 are given parenthesized step numbers as in the example of step S1.

When the main power switch 70 is turned on, the control device 33 is activated via the power circuit 92. Then, the control device 33 checks the detection signals from the various detection units 98, and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality, predetermined activation start information is transmitted to the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 (SC7).

The control device 33 activates the input operation unit 58 to complete the preparation for accepting the touch input from the user, and activates the voice guide unit 108 to check the user for the presence or absence of prior acquisition information. Notify (SC8).

Next, the control device 33 checks whether the pre-input information has reached the combined dryer 20 (SC9), and if there is the pre-input information, the step SC9 becomes “Yes” and the process proceeds to the next step SC10. move on.

The pre-input information stored in the primary storage unit 31 is transferred to the storage unit of the control device 33 and stored there (SC10).

Next, the control device 33 proceeds to the menu selection step SC11 of the automatic operation mode. If the pre-input information has not reached the combined dryer 20 in step SC9, step SC9 becomes "No", and the process proceeds to step S4 for prompting the operation mode selection in FIG.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 27 will be described.
SC12 to SC22 are steps showing the operation until the drying operation of the bedding is actually started.
When the menu selection step of the automatic operation mode is started (SC12), the combined dryer 20 transmits a signal for notifying the start of automatic operation to the integrated management device 5 (SC14). However, this step is not necessary in a home without the integrated management device 5, so it is not an essential step.

Further, in step SC14, the bedding identification means 59 is activated by the control device 33. Then, infrared rays for measurement are radiated from the short-distance sensor 59S toward the mattress 100A. The bedding identification circuit 59 measures the time when the reflected light from the mattress 100A arrives from the infrared light emission time, and calculates the reflection time. Then, based on that time, the hardness level of the mattress 100A is specified (for example, "hard") from the table corresponding to the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100.

Next, the central control unit 109 of the control device 33 calculates the time of the drying operation and the movement path MK with reference to the pre-input information and the identification information from the bedding identification means 59 (SC15). The "drying operation time" referred to here means the time from the start of energization of the electric heater 46 to the end of the energization based on the step SC21 described later. In the combined dryer 20, even after the electric heater 46 is energized, there is residual heat of the electric heater 46, so that the electric blower 48 is operated for about 1 minute after that, so that the combined dryer 20 is completely operated. It's not the time to stop.

Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated movement path MK, the time required for the movement, and the like on the input operation unit 58, and notifies the voice guide unit 108. For example, the voice guide unit 108 notifies such as "The drying operation starts. It takes 60 minutes to finish the drying operation." Then, the user is instructed to ask for confirmation as to whether the operation can be started under this condition (SC16).

Next, within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step SC16, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) of the input operation unit 58 (SC17), and if there is a touch operation. , Step SC19.

When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) in the step SC17, the central control unit 109 causes the input operation unit 58 to display the predetermined input key and touches the input key. , Make the input valid. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 urge the user to input the desired operating conditions (SC18). Then, the process returns to step SC15 according to the input of the user, and the time of the drying operation is calculated again.

At the stage of step SC18, the process may be changed to the step S8 shown in FIG. 12 so as to completely switch to the manual mode.

Next, the control device 33 finally stops the operation of the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 based on the notification signal indicating that the drying operation has started and the expected drying operation time. Information on the time required until is transmitted (SC20).

In the next step SC21, the electric heater 46 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, the drying operation is started, and warm air is blown from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to the next step SC22. The ion generation device 72 is also energized. Since the energization time zone of the ion generation device 72 is the same as the energization time zone of the electric blower 48, ions are generated when the air is blown. When the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generation device 72 is also stopped at the same time.
The operation after that is basically the same as that in FIG. From step SC21, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

# 12: Futon cleaning course A
The feature of the operation menu of this "futon cleaning course A" is that the combined dryer 20 automatically moves in the closed space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B to clean the mattress 100A. The dual-purpose dryer 20 does not require the two operation programs of the futon cleaning course A and the futon cleaning course B described later, but in the case of the futon dryer 20, these operation programs are indispensable.

Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.
FIG. 28 shows an operation step after turning on the main power switch 70 of the combined dryer 20.
SD1 to SD8 are programmed in the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the combined dryer 20 (SD1). Then, the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. Then, the control device 33 checks the detection signals from the various detection units 98, and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality, predetermined activation information is transmitted to the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 (SD2).

Here, the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 acquires sleep time data from the sleep determination unit 23 at a stage prior to the step (SD1). Since this acquisition operation is as described in the description of step (S2) of FIG. 12, the description will be omitted. Data such as the sleep time zone and the identification code can also be read out by the information communication terminal device 25 via the NFC input / output unit 40.

After transmitting the predetermined start-up information, the combined dryer 20 activates the input operation unit 58 to complete the preparation for accepting the touch input from the user, and activates the voice guide unit 108 to inform the user. Prompt for input operation (SD3). Then, a display for selecting the operation mode is displayed, or instead of or in addition to the display, the voice guide unit 108 prompts the selection of the operation mode by voice (SD4).

FIG. 29 is an enlarged plan view of the input operation unit 58 as viewed from above, and also shows the display contents of the input key 102K in the scene where either “Futon cleaning course A” or “Futon cleaning course B” is selected. There is. The automatic operation mode A, which will be described later, refers to a "futon cleaning course A" in which the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is run between the two upper and lower beddings. The automatic operation mode B is a "futon cleaning course B" in which the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is placed on the bedding and traveled, and cleaning is performed without hanging the bedding B or the like.

In FIG. 29, 115 is character information indicating that the display screen is for selecting the bedding cleaning mode. 116A is an input key for selecting the automatic operation mode A (futon cleaning course A). 116B is an input key for selecting the automatic operation mode B (futon cleaning course B).

117A is an input key for instructing the stop of the cleaning operation, and 117B is an input key for immediately stopping the cleaning operation.

In FIG. 28, the control device 33 determines whether the automatic operation mode A is selected or the automatic operation mode B is selected (SD5) (SD7).
The automatic operation mode A refers to the futon cleaning course A. The automatic operation mode B refers to the futon cleaning course B. This futon cleaning course B is a course for cleaning only the mattress 100A, and is a course for driving the comforter 100B without hanging it on the combined dryer 20.

When the automatic operation mode A is selected in step SD5 (when the input key 116A in FIG. 29 is touched), the process proceeds to the next step (SD6). If the automatic operation mode A is not selected, step SD5 becomes “No”, and the process proceeds to step S7. If the automatic operation mode B is selected in step S7, the process proceeds to the next step (SD8).

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the operation (steps SD6, SD9 to SD17) when the automatic operation mode A is selected.
First, when the automatic operation mode A is selected (SD6), the combined dryer 20 manages the "start-up start information" indicating that the operation operation of cleaning (cleaning) the bedding is started in the automatic operation mode A in an integrated manner. It is transmitted to the device 5 (SD9).

The control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 adds an identification code indicating a sleeping person, date and time data, a position code for specifying a living space, and the like to the sleep time data stored in the second storage unit (not shown). The data is set and transmitted from the input / output unit 30A to the input / output unit 91 of the combined dryer 20 (SD10).

In addition, specific information on the bedding 100 is also transmitted. As described above, the "specific information" of the bedding refers to, for example, the size data indicating the flat size of the mattress 100A, the size identification code (for example, "S is a single size" or the like), and the said. Information such as the material of the futon (whether the inside is feather or cotton, etc.) can be input by the user to the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 by the information communication terminal device 25 or the operation input unit 37. can. In particular, the material of the fabric on the front of the mattress 100A is the coefficient of friction between the wheel 49, which is the main part of the mechanical drive unit 94 of the combined dryer 20, and the surface of the mattress 100A with which the wheel 49 is in direct contact. Affect. That is, if the surface of the mattress 100A itself (if the mattress is covered with a cloth cover, the surface of the cloth cover) is in a slippery cloth or fibrous state, if the wheels 49 rotate, There is a possibility that slippage will occur and the moving distance of the main body case 20C will differ even if the number of rotations is the same. Therefore, it is grasped by specific information whether or not it is such a slippery fabric or fiber state, and the control unit 36 automatically fine-tunes the driving speed (rotational speed) and the number of rotations of the wheel 49.

Since the "specific information" of the bedding such as the mattress 100A was described in detail in the explanation of FIG. 13, duplicate explanations will be omitted. Further, a predetermined code (combination of numbers and symbols) indicating specific information of the bedding 100 (particularly the mattress 100A) is dried from the information server 27 from the information communication terminal device 25 via the NFC input / output unit 63 (see FIG. 6). It can also be read by the machine 20.

Further, in the step SD10, the bedding identification means 59 is activated by the control device 33. Then, infrared rays for measurement are radiated from the short-distance sensor 59S toward the mattress 100A. The bedding identification circuit 59 measures the time when the reflected light from the mattress 100A arrives from the infrared light emission time, and calculates the reflection time. Then, based on that time, the hardness level of the mattress 100A is specified from the table (corresponding matrix table) in which the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100 are associated (for example, "hard"). Specific). This supplements part of the "specific information". In other words, "specific information" can be enriched.

The "sleep time data" is the cumulative time of sleep time accumulated for several days since the date and time of the previous bedding cleaning operation. When the above-mentioned "start-up start information" is received, the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 holds history information that the "start-up start information" is received at a certain date and time before that. If the control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 receives the "startup start information" 7 days ago and transmits the sleep time data to the combined dryer 20 at that time, the control unit 36 accumulates the data from the time 6 days ago. The data of the sleeping time is transmitted to the combined dryer 20. In other words, since the accumulated sleep time from the previous bedding cleaning can be known, information on the cumulative sleep time can be obtained even if the day of the previous cleaning is forgotten. It should be noted that the number of elapsed days may be used instead of the sleeping time. For example, the cumulative elapsed time from the date and time of the previous bedding cleaning operation may be calculated as 24 hours per day and converted into the number of days.

The central control unit 109 of the control device 33 refers to various data such as (past) sleep time data and specific information (including hardness identification information) of the bedding 100, and refers to the time of the bedding cleaning operation and the movement route MK. Is calculated (SD11). The "bedding cleaning operation time" referred to here means the time from the start of energization of the electric blower 48 to the end of the energization based on the step SD17 described later. Even in the dual-purpose dryer 20, the electric heater 46 is not energized when cleaning the bedding (when energized, the bedding drying operation is performed).

Further, in the futon cleaning course A, the combined dryer 20 automatically moves in the closed space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B to clean the mattress 100A. Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the futon cleaning course A is selected, the central control unit 109 of the control device 33 supplies the driving power to the electric blower 48 so as to increase the vacuum suction force of the electric blower 48. To increase. Since the rotational force of the wheels 49 of the mechanical drive unit 94 is also increased, the wheel drive unit 95 increases the drive power (SD11).

As described above, the hardness of the mattress varies greatly depending on the material and structure inside the mattress 100A, and the hard mattress 100A does not have good breathability. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the hardness of the mattress 100A is measured by the bedding identification means 59.
The "vacuum suction force" when cleaning the hard mattress 100A is stronger than the standard. That is, the rotation speed of the electric blower 48 is increased, and the air suction capacity is increased.
On the contrary, the "vacuum suction force" when cleaning the soft mattress 100A is weaker than the standard. The user can also stop the function of the bedding identification means 59 by the input control unit 58 so as not to automatically adjust the drying operation time according to the hardness. For example, if the operation is performed with the vacuum suction force increased, there is a concern that a product in which the mechanical drive unit 94 or the electric blower 48 is driven by a battery consumes a large amount of electric power and shortens the battery usage time. Therefore, when such a power source is a battery, the function of the bedding identification means 59 may be stopped.

Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated movement path MK, the cleaning required time, and the like on the input operation unit 58, and also notifies the voice guide unit 108. For example, "The operation will start. It will take 30 minutes to complete the cleaning." Then, the user is instructed to ask for confirmation as to whether the operation can be started under this condition (SD12). The result of measuring the hardness of the mattress 100A by the bedding identification means 59 may be notified. For example, it is even better to ask the user to confirm by voice, such as "I measured the hardness of the mattress as a hard type. If it is different, change it with the input key."

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (117B in FIG. 29) of the input operation unit 58 within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step SD12 (SD13), and if there is a touch operation. , Step SD15.

When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) in the step SD13, the central control unit 109 causes the input operation unit 58 to display the predetermined input key and touches the input key. , Make the input valid. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 urge the user to input the desired operating conditions (SD14). Then, the process returns to step SD11 according to the input of the user, and the operation time is calculated again.

At the stage of step SD14, the process may be changed so as to shift to step SD8 shown in FIG. 29 and switch to the automatic operation mode B. In the automatic operation mode B, the steps SD11 to SD15 described above are the same, but the control of the electric blower 48 after the start of operation is slightly different. That is, the comforter presence detection unit 21S does not stop functioning from the time when the operation of the electric blower 48 starts. This is because the comforter 100B is not used, and the control device 33 does not mistakenly determine that the comforter 100B is not hung as an abnormal state.

Next, in step SD15, the control device 33 finally operates the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 based on the notification signal indicating that the bedding cleaning operation has started and the expected operation time. Information on the time required to stop is transmitted (SD16).

In the next step SD17, the electric blower 48 is energized, and the air above the mattress 100A is sucked from the suction port unit 51.

Since the energization time zone of the ion generation device 72 is the same as the energization time zone of the electric blower 48, ions are generated when the air is blown. When the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generation device 72 is also stopped at the same time.

Next, FIG. 31 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the operation (steps SD18 to SD28) when the operation is started in the automatic operation mode A (bedding cleaning course A).

First, in step SD18, in order to control the cleaning operation time in the automatic operation mode A, the central control unit 109 counts the elapsed time. Time information from the clock circuit 93 (see FIG. 7) is used to count the elapsed time.

Next, in step SD19, the central control unit 109 commands the abnormality processing unit 111 to acquire electrical or physical monitoring data from various detection units 98. For example, data from the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the current value measured by the current detection unit 53A, temperature monitoring data, and the like are acquired.

In the next step SD20, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines whether or not an abnormal state is recognized. If there is no abnormality, the bedding surface detection unit 62 determines in step SD21 whether or not the bedding 100A exists in the forward traveling direction (FD).

If no abnormal state is found in step S22 following step S21, the process proceeds to the next step SD23 to check the elapsed time from the start of the drying operation.
Then, when it is determined in the next step SD24 that the predetermined elapsed time has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step SD25, and the central control unit 109 acquires the operation history information from the start of operation to the step SD24. It is stored in the storage unit 33R.

Then, in the next step SD26, in order to stop the bedding cleaning operation, the energization of the electric blower 48 is first stopped (SD26). At the same time, the energization of the ion generation device 72 is also stopped.
A notification signal indicating such an operation stop is transmitted to the integrated management device 5. At that time, the operation history information acquired in step SD25 may also be transmitted (SD27). Then, a series of operations is completed (SD28).

If an abnormal state is found in step SD20, the process proceeds to step SD29, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines the countermeasures according to the content of the abnormality, and the central control unit 109 transmits various command signals for that purpose. Announce.

If an abnormal state is found in step SD22, the process proceeds to step SD30, and the abnormality processing unit 111 determines the countermeasures according to the abnormal content that the bedding 100A is not detected, and various commands for that purpose. The central control unit 109 issues a signal. This step SD30 is basically the same as that described with reference to FIG. 17, but there are some differences.

(Operation of bedding surface detection unit 62 and bedding dirt determination unit 110)
When the bedding surface detection unit 62 detects an abnormal state in which the bedding 100A is not detected in step SD22 shown in FIG. 30, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines the following control operation and centers various command signals. Issued from the control unit 109 (step SD30).

As described in the pattern of FIG. 17, when the combined dryer 20 moves from the left to the right edge 100E on the upper surface of the mattress 100A, the movement path (movement locus) is as shown by the symbol MK. be.

In the case of the above-mentioned bedding drying operation, the black dots (X1, X2, X3 ...) Shown in FIG. 17 are the positions where the combined dryer 20 is temporarily stopped and the bedding 100 is dried with warm air. However, this bedding cleaning operation (bedding cleaning courses A and B) does not pause. The coordinates of X1, X2, etc. (X-axis, Y-axis) are generated and specified in the control program of the central control unit 109, but the coordinates of X1, X2 are also used as the dryer 20 (bedding dryer 20). ) Does not pause and continues the continuous forward movement.

The main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 passes the position of X3 and heads toward the position of X4, and from the position of X4, the direction is reversed by 180 degrees as shown by the semicircular path shown by the broken line in FIG. Head to X5.

When the bedding surface detection unit 62 detects the absence of the mattress 100A on the way past the position of X3 and toward the position of X4, the abnormality processing unit 111 issues the following operation command signal. It transmits to the central control unit 109.
(1) Immediately stop the movement (forward operation) of the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 (an emergency stop command signal is output to the mechanical drive unit 94). The electric feeder 48 does not stop.
(2) The main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 is moved back to the mechanical drive unit 94 so as to return to the immediately preceding temporary stop position X3 from the position SS where the mattress 100A is detected and stopped. It outputs a predetermined drive command signal.
(3) When the main body case 20C of the dual-purpose dryer 20 returns to the immediately preceding pause position X3, the coordinates of the next target position are changed to the coordinates of X6 so as to move from the position of X3 to the position of X6. Change, advance in a semi-circular shape from the position of X3, reverse the direction by 180 degrees, and advance to the position X6. Then, at the position of X6, as in normal times, it is stationary for a predetermined time T2, and the drying operation is performed in this stationary state.
The time count of step SD18 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 may be stopped during the period of returning to the position from X4 to X3, but the time required to return from X4 to X3 is less than 1 minute. Since there is no such thing, the time count in step SD18 may be continued as it is. Further, at the time of moving from X3 to X6, the process returns to step SD23 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

As described in the model diagram of FIG. 17, from the position SS where the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 detects the absence of the mattress 100A and stops, to the fourth side 100E which is the foot side of the mattress 100A. Since the distance is sufficiently large, the dual-purpose dryer 20 will not fall off from the upper surface of the mattress 100A even if the movement path MK as shown in the semicircular shape by the broken line in FIG. 17 is used. It is not always necessary to control the return to the pause position X3.

FIG. 32 is a vertical sectional view illustrating the suction air flow of the combined dryer 20 (bedding vacuum cleaner 20) in all the bedding cleaning operations (bedding cleaning courses A and B), and is similar to the vertical sectional view of FIG. Although the case of cutting at a portion is shown, the main components, parts, etc. of the dust collecting chamber 54C, the electric blower 48, the hot air outlet 46, etc. are not shown.

As shown in FIG. 32, the main body case 20C has a horizontally widened (flat) elliptical shape, and the central portion of the bottom surface moves closest to the upper surface of the mattress 100A in the traveling direction FD. (Continuous movement at a given low speed, not intermittent movement).
The main body case 20C is a wall surface that is gently curved upward from the center of the bottom surface toward the traveling direction FD, at least in a predetermined range (length) L3 toward the traveling direction FD side. This curved surface may be changed to an inclined surface, but as shown in FIG. 32, the curved surface is open to the front side in the traveling direction FD by a predetermined angle α.

Further, the opening 51H is formed slightly away from the FD side in the traveling direction when viewed from the vertical line TP passing through the center of rotation of the wheel 49. A suction port unit 51 formed in a hollow tubular shape is installed in the opening 51H, and a large suction port 50 is formed on the lowermost bottom surface thereof. The position of the suction port 50 is a position protruding downward from the curved or inclined bottom surface of the main body case 20C. As a result, the position of the suction port 50 is arranged close to the mattress 100A.

The position of the suction port 50 in which the suction air flow is substantially first sucked into the combined dryer (bedding vacuum cleaner) 20 when viewed from the lowest position on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C is always predetermined as shown in FIG. Only dimension HB is upward. The gap of the predetermined dimension changes with the movement of the main body case 20C, and the flexibility changes depending on the material and structure of the bedding such as the mattress 100A, so that the gap is not always constant. The predetermined size HB of the gap is determined by an experiment or the like so that the air that has passed through the upper surface and the inside of the mattress 100A can be efficiently sucked from the suction port 50.

Because of the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 32, the air flow F1 sucked into the suction port 50 is the suction port 50 from the space extending toward the FD side in the traveling direction of the main body case 20C and from the side of the mattress 100A, respectively. Focus on. The same applies even if there is a breathable cloth cover or the like on the mattress 100A.

Therefore, the mattress 100A, the cloth cover (bedding cover), and the like are pulled (sucked) by the air flow F1 immediately before the air flow F1 concentrates on the suction port 50 and flows into the suction port 50. Although 100C may be formed, the suction port unit 51 projecting slightly downward causes the space facing the mattress 100A to be narrow (small), so that the raised portion 100C does not grow significantly. Moreover, there is a wheel 49 near the raised portion 100C (within 10 cm in a horizontal distance), and the wheel holds the mattress 100A from above by the weight of the combined dryer 20 (bedding dryer 20). The generation of the raised portion 100C described above does not hinder the continuous and smooth concentration of the air flow containing dust on the suction port 50.

In the bedding vacuum cleaner and bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, the user does not move the main body case 20C on the mattress 100A by holding the handle or the like, but the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer 20 do not move. Since the main body case 20C moves by itself, a force that pushes the tip of the main body case 20C downward by the reaction force that accompanies contact with the comforter 100B from above acts as it progresses.

Further, by sucking air from the suction port 50, a force of pulling downward is similarly applied to the tip of the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C. However, in the first embodiment, since the suction port 50 is also provided at the rear, the influence can be mitigated by the suction port 50 at the front.

Further, as described above, at least a predetermined range (length) L3 from the center of the bottom surface of the main body case 20C toward the traveling direction FD is a wall surface that is gently curved upward toward the traveling direction FD side. Therefore, even if the main body case 20C is tilted so as to temporarily lower the front in the process of progress, the bottom surface is opened in the front side of the traveling direction FD by a predetermined angle α in front of the suction port 50. Therefore, it is unlikely that the entire circumference of the suction port 50 will be closed on the mattress 100A. As a result, the main body case 20C can be expected to continuously suck the air near the mattress 100A side by the electric blower 48 in both the bedding cleaning and bedding drying operations. This also contributes to the running stability of the main body case 20C.

(Display unit 73 and operation unit 74 of the information communication terminal device 25)
FIG. 33 shows the display contents of the display unit 73 and the operation unit 74 of the information communication terminal device 25. The display content of the display unit 73 shown here is the one before step SC2 in FIG. 26.

As shown in FIG. 33, the display unit 73 of the information communication terminal device 25 first displays a display screen for setting the size of the mattress 100A.

Next, as shown in FIG. 34, a display screen for selecting the type of futon distinguished from the hardness of the futon is displayed on the display unit 73 of the information communication terminal device 25. Next, the display unit 73 displays a display screen for setting the drying area as shown in FIG. 35. Next, as shown in FIG. 36, the display unit 73 shows a setting screen for selecting “normal drying” or the above-mentioned “# 2: hurry operation”. Finally, the display unit 73 displays the start confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 37. In the case of bedding cleaning (cleaning), the cleaning area is displayed instead of the dry area.

Hereinafter, the description will be given in the order of each setting screen.
FIG. 33 displays a display screen for setting the size of the mattress 100A. In FIG. 33, 120A is character information indicating that it is a display screen for setting the size of the mattress. Reference numeral 121 denotes operation guidance information for urging the user to select the size of the mattress 100A. 122A is selection information indicating a single size mattress. 122B is selection information indicating a semi-double size mattress. 122C is selection information in which information on the double-sized mattress is displayed. Since these three selection information 122A to 122C are touch keys, the selection operation can be performed by touching the desired size. The screen of FIG. 33 is the same even in the case of bedding cleaning.

As a method of selecting the size of the mattress 100A on the display screen of FIG. 33, there are the following methods other than directly touching the parts of the selection information 122A to 122C as described above.

Using the four-direction selection keys (touch type or push button type) provided on the operation input unit 74, for example, in order to sequentially select the selection items in the downward direction, the downward designation selection key 123B may be pressed. When the selection information 122A (which also serves as the input key) is highlighted by highlighting so that the selection information of "single size" (which also serves as the input key) is initially selected. If the downward designation selection key 123B described above is pressed once, the selection information 122B (input key) of the "semi-double" one step below is selected, and the selection information 122B is highlighted by highlighting or the like. Become. If the downward designation selection key 123B is pressed once more, the item with the "double" display displayed further below is selected, and the character information 123C is highlighted by highlighting or the like. If the downward designation selection key 123B is pressed once further, the selection information of "single" is selected by returning to the beginning, and the selection information 122A of "single" is highlighted by highlighting or the like. After that, if the downward designation selection key 123B is pressed in this way, the selection items are circulated.

Similarly, the upward designation selection key 123A, the right direction designation selection key 123C, and the left direction designation selection key 123D are also provided in the operation input unit 74. To confirm the selection, the confirmation key (touch type or push button type) 125 in the center of the operation input unit 74 may be pressed. When the confirmation key 125 is pressed, the input operation of the setting screen of FIG. 33 is completed, and then the screen of FIG. 34 is displayed. Reference numeral 124B is a touch-type key for instructing the user to return to the previous display screen 73 of FIG. 33, and 124F is a touch-type key for switching the screen so as to proceed to the next display screen (FIG. 34).

Next, a display screen for selecting the type of futon will be described with reference to FIG. 34.
The 120B is character information indicating that the display screen is for setting the type of mattress. 137A to 137C are character information indicating the type of mattress. 137A is selection information for selecting that the mattress 100A is a "cotton mattress". 137B is selection information for selecting that the mattress 100A is a "mat", and 137C is selection information for selecting that the mattress 100A is a "wool duvet". Although the selection information of "blanket" is not shown in FIG. 34, when the touch type key 124F is used to switch to the next display screen (not shown), the selection of "blanket" is selected on the next display screen. Information is displayed.

Next, a display screen for setting a dry area will be described with reference to FIG. 35.
120C is character information indicating that the display screen is for setting the dry area. 127 is operation guidance information that prompts the user to select a dry area. 128A is selection information (a part that also serves as a touch-type key) that specifies the entire mattress 100A. Reference numeral 128B is selection information (a portion that also serves as a touch-type key) for selecting the foot side half, that is, the foot side area ZO2 shown in FIG. 128C is selection information (a portion that also serves as a touch-type key) for selecting the chest side area ZO1. In the case of the bedding cleaning operation, information for selecting the bedding cleaning area is displayed on the screen corresponding to FIG. 31.

Since the portions of these three selection information 128A to 128C are touch keys, the selection operation can be performed by touching the display portion of the desired heating area.

As a method of selecting the sizes of the three selection information 128A to 128C on the display screen of FIG. 35, the selection keys 123A to 123D in the four directions provided on the operation input unit 74 are pressed as described above, and finally. Just press the confirm key 125. When the confirmation key 125 is pressed, the input operation of the setting screen of FIG. 30 is completed, and then the screen of FIG. 36 is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a display screen for setting a user's favorite driving pattern (driving course) will be described.
The 120E is character information indicating that the display screen is for setting a favorite driving pattern. Reference numeral 130 denotes operation guidance information prompting the selection of the bedding drying course of choice. Reference numeral 131A is selection information (a portion that also serves as a touch-type key) that specifies a normal bedding drying course. 131B is selection information (a part that also serves as a touch-type key) for selecting a rush drying course. The "hurry drying course" here means "# 2: hurry driving" explained in FIG. 23.

131C is selection information (a part that also serves as a touch-type key) for selecting a careful drying course. The "careful drying course" referred to here is the "# 3: intensive (careful) drying operation" described in FIG. 23.

Since these three selection information 131A to 131C are touch keys, the selection operation can be performed by touching the display portion of the desired heating area.

As a method of selecting the preferred driving course of the three selection information 131A to 131C on the display screen of FIG. 36, the selection keys 123A to 123D of the four directions provided in the operation input unit 74 as described above are used. Press it, and finally press the confirm key 125. When the confirmation key 125 is pressed, the input operation of the setting screen of FIG. 36 is completed, and then the screen of FIG. 37 is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 37, a display screen for confirming whether or not the operation can be started will be described.
Reference numeral 132 denotes character information indicating that the display screen is for confirming whether or not the operation start condition may be fixed. Reference numeral 133 denotes operation guidance information for prompting confirmation and key operation. 134A is selection information that specifies that the entire mattress should be dried and that it should be performed on a normal drying course. It does not double as a touch key. 134B is selection information indicating that the size of the mattress is a double size. It does not double as a touch key. Further, in the case of the bedding drying operation, selection information 134 such as "the entire surface of the mattress x normal cleaning" is displayed.

If there is no objection to the contents of the two selection information 134A and 134B on the display screen of FIG. 37, the confirmation key 125 may be pressed. When the confirmation key 125 is pressed, the input operation of the setting screen of FIG. 37 is completed, and the specific information of the mattress 100A and the selected operation course (operation mode) are stored in the memory 86 in the information communication terminal device 25. Command information such as is temporarily stored. Then, the bedding dryer 20 is prepared for the scene of being transmitted to the NFC input / output unit 63 of the combined bedding dryer 20 via the NFC input / output unit 41.

(First Modification Example of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 38 shows a first modification of the movement locus (movement) path MK according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 38 shows four movement paths MK superimposed on the mattress 100A for explanation. The first movement path MK1 schematically shows the movement path of the main body case 20C of the combined bedding dryer 20 that has started moving from the movement start point SAP, and starts from SAP as shown in FIG. 38 and is a clock. It makes approximately one round in the clockwise direction and returns to the movement end point STP.

Similarly, the second movement path MK2 is a path that further returns from the movement end point STP to the movement start point SAP, and moves clockwise from the outside of the first movement path MK1 at a predetermined interval. By returning to the movement end point STP again, it means that two laps have been made as a result.

Similarly, by moving the third movement path MK3 and the fourth movement path MK4 starting from the same movement start point SAP, it is possible to go around the first movement path MK1 three times.

In FIG. 36, the movement start point SAP and the movement end point STP are drawn so as to be adjacent to each other at close positions, but they may actually be at the same position. That is, when these four movement paths MK are expressed by the X-axis coordinates and the Y-axis coordinates, the XY coordinates of the movement start point SAP and the movement end point STP may be the same. The number of movement loci MK may be four or more, but the following description will be made on the assumption that the number is four. In FIG. 38, CL2 is the center line of the mattress 100A in the Y-axis direction.

A computer program for instructing a route for the main body case 20C to move is stored in the central control unit 109 of the combined dryer 20, and the computer program indicates the movement route MK (MK1 to MK4). The XY coordinate value data is used.
Further, when the area surrounded by the movement path MK1 is "1", the total area surrounded by the movement loci MK1 and 2 is "2", the total area surrounded by the movement paths MK1, 2 and 3 is "3", and so on. Increase. Therefore, when the user determines the desired drying area by the combined dryer 20, the above-mentioned "area" may be specified. However, since a sleeping person generally sleeps on or near the center line CL2 of the mattress 100A, when determining the movement route MK, it is possible to set the center points FP of the front, back, left and right of the mattress 100A as the center. desirable.

When the user selects various operation courses (operation modes) as shown in FIG. 23 from the input operation unit 58, for example, in the stage before step S11 in FIG. 13, the above-mentioned area ratio may be specified. .. For example, when the setting of "100%" is set for all the transfer paths MK1 to MK4, and when the minimum area ratio, for example, "20%" is set, the main body case 20C moves only the movement path (movement locus) MK1. It shall be.

Further, the movement paths MK1 to 4 shown in FIG. 38 have different lengths of routes from the movement start point SAP to the movement end point STP.
Therefore, when the user determines the desired drying area by the combined dryer 20, the above-mentioned "path length" may be specified. For example, when selecting various driving courses (driving modes) as shown in FIG. 23, for example, in the setting of "total length, longest, or 100%", all from the first moving path MK1 to the fourth moving path MK4 are selected. When the "shortest" is set, it is assumed that the main body case 20C moves only on the first movement path MK1. When "40%" is set, only two of the first movement path MK1 and the second movement path MK2 are moved. This is basically the same for the bedding drying operation.

Further, in "# 3: Concentrated (careful) drying", the main body case 20C may be moved by limiting the range of the movement path MK to, for example, only the first and second movement paths MK1 and MK2. Only the specific range is dried in the specific range by reducing the moving distance per unit time (for example, 1 minute) of the main body case 20C or increasing the power supply amount per unit time to the electric heater 46. The effect can be enhanced. This also means that it is possible to heat only this specific range, and to perform an operation that enhances the cleaning (cleaning) effect and the heating effect.

(Second variant of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 39 shows a second modification of the movement path MK of the first embodiment of the present invention.
In this second modification, the movement path MK is set separately on the chest side area ZO1 and the foot side area ZO2 so that the starting point SAP and the ending point STP are connected by one line.

In the foot side area ZO2, the movement path MK is set so that the movement start point SAP, the center point FP, and the end point STP are connected by one line.
The main body case 20C of the dual-purpose dryer 20 that has started moving from the movement start point SAP on the first movement path MK1 makes one round in the counterclockwise direction and returns to the movement start point SAP, and then starts its movement. From the point SAP, it turns inward and moves to the second movement path MK2 formed concentrically.

The second movement path MK2 is moved counterclockwise for about one lap, enters the third movement path MK3, and when it reaches the center point ZP2 of the foot side area ZO2, the direction is changed to the center point FP. Further, the main body case 20C moves along the movement path to the movement end point STP by changing the direction at a right angle of 90 degrees at the center point. As a result, the drying operation of the foot side area ZO2 is completed.

If the dry operation is performed up to the chest side area ZO1, the first movement path MK1 of the chest side area ZO1 is entered from the center point FP. Then, it goes around the first movement path MK1 once, turns to the left so as to enter the second movement path MK, moves counterclockwise in this way, and finally moves in the chest side area ZO1. The end point STP is reached, the moving operation is finished, and the drying operation is finished.

As described above, even in the second modification shown in FIG. 39, the movement path MK of the foot side area ZO2 and the movement path MK of the chest side area ZO1 are set so as to be connected by one line. Therefore, the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 can be efficiently moved.

Any of the modified examples of the movement path shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 can be applied to the implementation of the various driving courses described in FIG. 23. In particular, in "# 3: Concentrated (careful) drying", the range of the movement path MK (for example, only the first and second movement paths) is restricted to move the main body case 20C, and only a specific range is used. It can be dried or the drying effect in a specific range can be enhanced. The latter can be realized, for example, by slowing down the moving speed of the main body case 20C per unit time (for example, 1 minute) or increasing the amount of power supplied by the electric heater 46. Similarly, for "# 2: Hurry operation", the movement range of the main body case 20C is limited to a specific range such as the center of the mattress 100A or its surroundings, or only the foot side area ZO2, and in a short time. It has the effect of finishing drying. It is clear that this also applies to "# 9: Heating course". Further, even in the bedding cleaning (dedicated) operation, such selection of the movement route MK can be applied, and the operation can be performed according to the wishes of the user who desires a short-time cleaning or the like.

(Summary of Embodiment 1)
In the first embodiment, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the first invention is realized by the following specific configuration.
That is, a mechanical drive unit 94 having wheels 49 that generate propulsive force, a control device 33 that sends a command signal for driving the wheels 49 to the mechanical drive unit 94, and a command signal from the control device 33. The main body case 20C that moves the upper surface of the mattress 100A by the mechanical drive unit 94 that has received the air, and the electric blower 48 that introduces the air sucked from the mattress 100A side into the dust collection chamber 54C inside the main body case 20C. With
The control device 33 stores a control program for determining the movement range (cleaning area) or movement path (movement locus) MK of the main body case 20C.
The control device 33 specifies at least one of the moving range, moving path, moving speed, operating time, operating timing, and suction capacity of the electric blower 48 of the main body case 20C corresponding to the mattress 100A. It is a configuration that is determined based on information.

With this configuration, it is possible to execute the bedding cleaning operation in which the specific information of the mattress 100A is reflected without the troublesome input work of the user.

Further, the combined dryer 20 shown in the first embodiment is composed of a mechanical drive unit 94 that generates a propulsive force, a control means (control device 33) that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94, and the control means. A main body case 20C that moves the upper surface of the first bedding 100A by a mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal of A bedding identification circuit 59C that identifies the hardness of the first bedding and outputs specific information is provided.
The control means includes at least one of the movement path MK of the main body case 20C, the timing at which the warm air supply means supplies warm air in the movement path MK, and the ability of the warm air supply means to supply warm air. A control program that specifies one is stored.
The control means determines the movement path MK based on the specific information of the first bedding 100A. Further, the "warm air supply time" of the hot air supply means is automatically adjusted (increased or decreased) according to the hardness identification result of the first bedding 100A identified by the bedding identification circuit 59C.

With this configuration, it is possible to execute the drying operation of the bedding reflecting the specific information of the mattress 100A without the troublesome input work of the user.

Further, the combined dryer 20 in the first embodiment is
A main body case 20C in which a suction port 50 and an air outlet 45 communicating with the suction port 50 are formed is provided.
The main body case 20C is moved by the mechanical drive unit 94 that comes into contact with the upper surface of the first bedding 100A. Further, the combined dryer 20 includes an input operation unit 58 that accepts conditions for drying operation, an electric heater 46 arranged inside the main body case 20C, and an electric blower 48 that supplies air sucked from the suction port 50 to the electric heater 46. The mechanical drive unit 94, the control device 33 that controls the power supply to the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48, and the bedding identification circuit 59C that identifies the hardness of the first bedding and outputs specific information. , Equipped with.
The control device 33 has a control program that defines the movement path MK of the main body case 20C. The control device 33 includes information indicating the planar size of the first bedding 100A, input information indicating the selection result of the operation mode for determining both the energization timing of the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48, or the amount of electric power thereof. The movement route MK is determined by.
Further, the control device 33 adjusts the hot air supply time of the hot air supply means based on the bedding identification information from the bedding identification circuit 59C.
Further, the control device 33 determines the movement path MK based on the specific information of the first bedding 100A acquired from the integrated management device 5 by wireless communication.

According to the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of the object to be dried is automatically dried without using a drying bag such as placed between two beddings. Moreover, the bedding can be dried according to at least the hardness of the mattress, which is convenient.

Further, the combined dryer 20 includes a wireless communication means for acquiring information by wireless communication from the outside of the main body case 20C. The control means stores a control program that controls the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK. The above-mentioned control means is characterized in that at least one of the movement path MK and the energization time of the warm air supply means is determined based on the information received via the wireless communication means.

According to the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment, the combined dryer 20 acquires information by wireless communication from the outside of the main body case 20C, and the control device 33 automatically determines the movement route, the operation time, and the like based on the information. It is easy to use because it is decided to.

Further, in the main body case 20C of the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment, the space between the upper surface of the mattress 100A, which is the first bedding, and the lower surface of the comforter 100B, which is the second bedding, is created by the control device 33. It is moved by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal. Further, the combined dryer 20 includes an input operation unit 58 that accepts the condition of the drying time, and a bedding identification circuit 59C that identifies the hardness of the first bedding and outputs specific information.
The control device 33 has a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK, and the movement path MK is determined according to the length of the operation time. NS.
The control device 33 determines the movement path MK based on the operation time information input by the user from the input operation unit 58. Further, the hot air supply time of the hot air supply means is adjusted by the control device 33 based on the bedding identification information from the bedding identification circuit 59C.

With this configuration, the dual-purpose dryer 20 can be operated in response to the input of the operating time from the user and also reflects the hardness of the bedding, and is easy to use.

Further, the combined dryer 20 is provided with an input means capable of selectively inputting one of a plurality of desired drying areas to the control means. The control means determines the movement path MK based on the desired drying area input by the input means.

Therefore, the mattress 100A selected by the user can be operated according to the desired drying area (including the ratio of the desired drying area to the total area), which is convenient.

Further, the combined dryer 20 includes an input means for selectively inputting one of the plurality of movement paths MK to the control means. The control means controls the mechanical drive unit based on the movement path input by the input means.

Therefore, the information indicating the length of the movement path MK selected by the input operation unit 58 is input to the control device 33, and the control device 33 determines the movement path of the main body case 20C based on the input information. ..

With this configuration, by selecting the length of the movement path MK to which the main body case 20C moves, the drying operation can be performed within the range desired by the user, which is convenient.

Further, the combined dryer 20 includes an optical detection unit (bedding surface detection unit 62) that detects the presence / absence of the first bedding 100A in the traveling direction of the main body case 20C. Further, the power supply to the hot air supply means is controlled by the control means. The optical detection unit (bedding surface detection unit 62) transmits different signals to the control means depending on the presence / absence of the first bedding 100A. When a signal indicating a state in which the first bedding 100A is absent is emitted from the optical detection unit, the control device 33 stops the movement of the main body case 20C or a predetermined avoidance by stopping the drive of the mechanical drive unit 94. The operation is performed, and the power supply to the electric heater 46, which is one of the hot air supply means, is stopped.

The combined dryer 20 has a bedding surface detection unit 62 that transmits different signals to the control device 33 depending on the presence / absence of the first bedding 100A. When the bedding surface detection unit 62 issues a signal indicating that the first bedding 100A is absent, the control device 33 suspends the drive of the mechanical drive unit 94. Further, the control device 33 issues a drive command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94 to temporarily retract the main body case 20C and then change the traveling direction of the main body case 20C by 180 degrees. Further, the control device 33 stops the power supply to the hot air supply means.

Therefore, it is possible to optically detect that the first bedding 100A is not in a normal position in the movement path MK in which the main body case 20C moves, and prevent the first bedding from falling off from the first bedding. Further, without the first bedding 100A, the drying operation is not started. That is, it is easy to use because the start of operation in an abnormal state is prevented.

Further, one movement path MK of the combined dryer 20 is determined based on the range of at least two drying areas set on the first bedding 100A. Further, the combined dryer 20 includes an input means capable of selecting one of a plurality of drying areas for the control means. The input means can transmit a command signal to the control device 33 to dry-operate a specific area or a specific moving path of the bedding under conditions different from those of other areas or the moving path.

The combined dryer 20 has an input operation unit 58 that specifies an operation mode for the control device 33. The control device 33 has different operating conditions (moving speed of the main body case 20C per unit time, said above per unit time) for at least two areas (chest side area ZO1 and foot side area ZO2) on the upper surface of the mattress 100A. At least one of the amount of power supplied to the electric heater) can be set.

Therefore, different operating conditions can be set for at least two areas (chest side area ZO1 and foot side area ZO2) on the upper surface of the mattress 100A, so that the desired driving can be performed by designating only the foot side or the chest side. It is easy to use.

Further, the combined dryer 20 refers to the control means with respect to only the upper surface center portion and the upper surface center portion and the peripheral portion thereof from among at least two drying areas of the upper surface center portion and the peripheral portion thereof of the first bedding 100A. An input means capable of selecting any one of both is provided. In the movement path MK, the movement start point to the movement end point of the main body case 20C are continuous by one line, and a plurality of movement paths MK are concentrically spaced around a specific point in the center of the bedding 100. Is set to be parallel.

Therefore, according to the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment, the drying operation can be performed with reference to the central portion of the mattress 100A. Moreover, since the movement route is set so as to connect the movement start point SAP to the end point STP with one line, the main body case can be efficiently advanced and operated, which is convenient.

Further, the combined dryer 20 of the first embodiment has a control program for the main body case 20C having a drying function and a bedding cleaning function to supply warm air along a predetermined movement path MK and move. There is. It also has a control program for cleaning bedding along a predetermined transfer path MK.
Further, the main body case 20C has a symmetrical shape with a vertical center line VL of the vertical cross section when viewed in a vertical cross section perpendicular to the traveling direction of the movement path MK. The upper surface of the main body case 20C is formed on a three-dimensional curved surface. Further, the mechanical drive unit 94 has wheels 49 that are arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical center line VL and that come into contact with the upper surface of the bedding 100A.

Therefore, when the main body case 20C is moved, the frictional force that comes into contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B and hinders the progress is reduced. As a result, it is possible to move on the mattress 100A with a small amount of electric power source (energy).
Further, since the wheels 49 that come into contact with the upper surface of the bedding 100A are arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical center line VL, a force that causes the main body case 20C to come into contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B and hinder the progress is applied. Even if it is received, the propulsive force can be generated symmetrically with the main body case 20C, and the main body case 20C can be stably advanced forward. Therefore, it is possible to provide a bedding dryer and a bedding vacuum cleaner having excellent self-motility.

Further, the operation management system of the bedding vacuum cleaner shown in the first embodiment is
A bedding vacuum cleaner 20 that moves along the upper surface of the mattress 100A to be cleaned and has a built-in electric blower 48 for sucking air from the mattress 100A side, and an input / output unit that performs short-range wireless communication with the bedding vacuum cleaner 20. The information and communication terminal device 25 having the
The bedding vacuum cleaner 20 includes a control device 33 for controlling the operating conditions of the bedding vacuum cleaner, an input operation unit 58 for setting the operating conditions by the user, and a bedding identification means for acquiring specific information of the mattress 100A. 59 and each are built-in,
The control device responds to at least one of the bedding specific information provided by the input / output unit of the information communication terminal device 25 and the bedding specific information provided by the bedding identification means 59. , The configuration was such that the air suction capacity of the electric blower 48 was set.

With this configuration, according to the operation management system of this bedding vacuum cleaner, the user does not need to move the main body case by hand, and a wide range of the mattress 100A can be automatically cleaned. Moreover, the operation conditions for bedding cleaning can be set by inputting information necessary for operation from the information communication terminal device 25, and the usability of the user can be improved.

Further, the operation management system of the bedding dryer moves along the upper surface of the bedding 100 to be dried, supplies warm air toward the bedding 100, and moves along a predetermined movement path MK. And an information communication terminal device 25 having an input / output unit 41 for short-range wireless communication with the combined dryer 20. The control device 33 built in the combined dryer 20 and controlling the operating conditions of the combined dryer 20 is at least one of bedding specific information and sleep time information provided from the input / output unit 63 of the information communication terminal device 25. At least one of the movement path MK and the drying operation time is set according to one piece of information.

In the operation management system of this bedding dryer, the main body case 20C in which the suction port 50 and the air outlet 45 communicating with the suction port 50 are formed come into contact with the upper surface of the mattress 100A, which is the first bedding. It includes a dual-purpose dryer 20 that is moved by a drive unit 94, and an information communication terminal device 25 that includes an input / output unit 41 that performs short-range wireless communication with the bedding dryer 20.
In the main body case 20C of the dual-purpose dryer 20, an electric heater 46, an electric blower 48 that supplies air sucked from the suction port 50 to the electric heater 46, and an input / output unit 41 of the information communication terminal device 25 are used for wireless communication. An input / output unit 63 for acquiring information, and a control device 33 for controlling power supply to a mechanical drive unit 94, an electric heater 46, and an electric blower 48 are provided.

With this configuration, according to the operation management system of this bedding dryer, a wide range of the object to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying such as being placed between two beddings. Moreover, the operating conditions on the dual-purpose dryer 20 side can be set by inputting the information necessary for operation from the information communication terminal device 25, and the usability of the user can be improved.

Further, the operation management system of the bedding dryer disclosed in the first embodiment is along a predetermined movement path MK set on the upper surface of the first bedding 100A by the mechanical drive unit 94 receiving the command signal of the control device 33. An integrated management device that communicates individually with the dual-purpose dryer 20 having the main body case 20C and the dual-purpose dryer 20 and other home electric appliances EE, and centrally collects the operation information of the dual-purpose dryer 20 and the home electric appliances EE. 5 and. The control device 33 of the combined dryer 20 has a control program for determining the movement path MK. The integrated management device 5 is a sleep determination unit 23 that acquires the sleep time of the mattress 100A, a storage device that stores the sleep time information, and a dryer that also uses the sleep time information stored in the storage device. It has an input / output unit 30A for transmitting to 20 and an input / output unit 30A. The control device 33 of the combined dryer 20 acquires the past sleep time information stored in the storage unit from the integrated management device 5 before the start of the drying operation, and determines the conditions of the drying operation based on the sleep time information. do.

Therefore, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag that is placed between two pieces of bedding. Moreover, sleep time information is acquired from the integrated management device 5 by using the information providing function of the integrated management device 5 having a function of wirelessly communicating with the combined dryer 20 and other home electric appliances EE, and based on the information. The operating conditions on the combined dryer 20 side can be set. This makes it possible to provide an easy-to-use operation management system for the bedding dryer.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, on the premise that the main body case 20C advances in a predetermined direction FD, the bedding surface detection unit 62 is located at a position on the front side of the wheel 49 in the traveling direction. Since the light receiving portion 65 of the above is arranged, the presence or absence of the mattress 200A in the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C can be detected before the wheel 49 falls off (from the mattress 100A).

On the other hand, since this configuration is used, when the main body case 20C is backed (backward) in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction FD shown in FIG. Since the light receiving portion 65 of the surface detecting portion 62 is not arranged, the main body case 20C can be retracted to the first side 100H (see FIG. 9) which is on the head side when the user of the mattress 100A goes to bed.

Then, when retreating in this way, it is possible to detect that the comforter 100B has come out from under the comforter 100B by the function of the comforter presence detection unit provided with the optical sensor 21. At that stage, the main body case 20C is stopped. That is, in the first embodiment, the main body case 20C is automatically stopped at a position close to the first side 100H of the mattress 100A so as to be in a state of being pulled out from under the comforter 100B. When the drying operation is finished, the main body case 20C can be moved to the outside of the starting point SAP in this way. Therefore, when moving the main body case 20C that has finished the drying operation to another place, it is not necessary to lift or roll up the end portion of the comforter 100B and pull out the combined dryer 20. According to this embodiment, the workload of the user can be reduced.

Other inventions.
The main body case 20C moves in the space between the upper surface of the mattress (first bedding) 100A and the lower surface of the comforter (second bedding) by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal of the control device 33. Bedding vacuum cleaner
The main body case 20C includes a dust collecting chamber 54C, an electric blower 48 that introduces air sucked from the mattress 100A side into the dust collecting chamber, and a control device that controls the electric blower 48 and the mechanical drive unit 94. 33 and an input operation unit 58 for inputting a bedding cleaning mode are provided, respectively.
The control device 33 has a control program that controls the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK.
The input operation unit 58 has a first cleaning mode (bedding cleaning course B) for cleaning the mattress 100A in a state where the comforter 100B is not above the main body case 20C, and the first cleaning mode under the comforter 100B. It has selection means 116A, 116B (see FIG. 29) that enable selection of any one of the second cleaning modes (bedding cleaning course A) for cleaning the bedding, and the first cleaning mode and the first cleaning mode. Disclosed is a bedding vacuum cleaner characterized in that at least one of the electric blower 48 and the mechanical drive unit 94 has different drive conditions in the cleaning mode (2).

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, in comparison between the first cleaning mode and the second cleaning mode in which resistance during traveling is generated due to the presence of the comforter 100B, the driving force required for traveling of the dual-purpose dryer 20 is Although it is different, the bedding can be cleaned by assuming this change and minimizing the driving power of the mechanical driving unit 94 or adjusting the vacuum suction force of the electric blower 48.

Further, the main body case 20C is further provided with a comforter presence detection unit 21S that detects the presence of the comforter 100B during the period during which the second cleaning mode is being executed.
The control device 33 was configured to invalidate the operation of the comforter presence detection unit 21S when the first cleaning mode was selected.

According to this configuration, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the comforter presence detection unit 21 detects the absence of the comforter 100B and carelessly performs an abnormality detection operation during the period during which the second cleaning mode is being executed. ..

Further, an air introduction port (suction port 50) sucked by the electric blower 48 from the mattress 100A side is formed on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C.
The bottom surface of the main body case 20C discloses a bedding vacuum cleaner formed on an inclined surface or a curved surface so that the distance from the upper surface of the mattress 100A becomes wider toward the traveling direction FD (see FIG. 32). ..

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, the air flow F1 sucked into the suction port 50 flows from the space extending toward the FD side in the traveling direction of the main body case 20C and from the side of the mattress 100A so as to concentrate on the suction port 50, respectively. The mattress 100A can be cleaned efficiently.

Further, the air introduction port (suction port 50) sucked by the electric blower 48 from the mattress 100A side is formed on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C.
The introduction port discloses a bedding vacuum cleaner formed at a position protruding from the bottom surface of the main body case 20C in the direction of the mattress 100A.

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, the distance between the surface of the mattress 100A and the suction port 50 can be maintained in a narrow range, and the air flow F1 that has passed through the inside or the upper surface of the mattress 100A can be efficiently introduced into the suction port 50.

Further, the mechanical drive unit 94 has a plurality of wheels 49.
The introduction port (suction port 50) discloses a bedding vacuum cleaner located on the traveling direction FD side of the main body case 20C when viewed from a position where the wheel 49 comes into contact with the mattress 100A.

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, the mattress 100A, the cloth cover, etc. are pulled (sucked) by the air flow F1 immediately before concentrated inflow into the suction port 50, and rise as shown by the broken line in FIG. 32. Even if the portion 100C is formed, the wheel 49 presses the mattress 100A from above, so that the air flow containing dust can be continuously and smoothly concentrated on the suction port 50.

Further, the main body case 20C creates a space between the upper surface of the mattress (first bedding) 100A and the lower surface of the comforter (second bedding) 100B in a mechanical drive unit 94 that receives a command signal from the control device 33. Bedding vacuum cleaner 20 that moves by
The main body case 20C includes a dust collecting chamber 54C, an electric blower 48 that introduces air sucked from the mattress 100A side into the dust collecting chamber, and a control device that controls the electric blower 48 and the mechanical drive unit 94. 33 and an input operation unit 58 for inputting a bedding cleaning mode are provided, respectively.
The control device 33 has a control program that controls the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK.
The air introduction port (suction port 50) that the electric blower 48 sucks from the mattress 100A side is formed on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C.
The mechanical drive unit 94 has at least one wheel 49 on each side of the main body case 20C with the left and right center lines interposed therebetween.
The outer shape of the main body case 20C is such that the bottom surface of the main body case 20C at the position of the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the wheel 49 and the bottom surface of the main body case 20C at the air introduction port (suction port 50). We disclosed a bedding vacuum cleaner with a configuration in which the bottom surface of the main body case 20C, which has a different horizontal position and has the air inlet (suction port 50), is far away (upper) from the upper surface of the mattress 100A (upper). See FIG. 32).

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, the bottom surface of the main body case 20C close to the wheel 49 receives the weight of the comforter 100B and sinks greatly from the top surface of the mattress 100A, and the bottom surface thereof comes into contact with the surface (top surface) of the mattress 100A. Even in this state, a gap (see FIG. 32) is secured between the suction port 50 at a higher position and the mattress, and the air that has passed through the upper surface and the inside of the mattress 100A is efficiently sucked from the suction port 50. can.

Embodiment 2.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the operation of the combined dryer according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the first embodiment or the corresponding parts will be described with reference to the same reference numerals.

FIG. 40 shows a series of operation steps from turning on the main power switch 70 of the combined dryer 20 to starting the drying operation.
SS1 to SS9 are programmed in the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the combined dryer 20 (SS1). Since this step is the same as step S1 shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, the step S1 is described in parentheses in FIG. 40. Hereinafter, following this example, if there is a step in FIG. 40 that is the same as or equivalent to that shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13 of the first embodiment, the step number is also shown in parentheses.

In the next step SS2 (S3), the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. Then, the control device 33 checks the detection signals from the various detection units 98, and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to the next step SS3.

In the next step SS3, the input operation unit 58 is activated to complete the preparation for accepting the touch input from the user, the voice guide unit 108 and the LED 101 are activated, and the user is told "the size of the mattress 100A". A notification prompting two input operations of "drying range" is given. That is, when the "size of the mattress 100A" that the user wants to dry is the "single" size and the entire range of the mattress 100A (referred to as "dry area ratio 100%") is to be dried, the size of the mattress 100A is indicated by ". The LED 100 displays to perform the input operation of the two parameters of "single" and 100%, and in addition, the voice guide unit 108 prompts the input of such two parameters by voice.

Considering the convenience of the user, in this combined dryer 20, the "size of mattress 100A" can be selected from four types of "children, single, semi-double, and double", and the dry area ratio is ". You can select one from "30%, 50%, 100%". The user cannot make any other settings. Further, the dry area ratio of 100% does not completely match the flat area of the mattress 100A. The combined dryer 20 does not completely dry the outer peripheral edge of the mattress 100A. This is because the range of movement of the combined dryer 20 is limited to a certain distance inward from the outer peripheral edge thereof. The area ratio is 100% when driving to the widest range. Also, in the case of bedding cleaning, the outer peripheral edge of the mattress 100A is not completely cleaned.

The range covered by the area ratio may start from the center line CL2 shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the area ratio is 30%, the dryer 20 may be set to move only the movement loci MK1 and MK2. The area ratio is information indicating the area to be dried. However, in the second embodiment, the moving direction and pattern of the combined dryer 20 are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 38 and 39. In addition to the numerical information such as "area ratio" described above, the "information indicating the size of the dry area" directly indicates the size of the area such as "large area" and "small area". It may be the stage (level) information to be expressed. When operating exclusively for cleaning, it is called "cleaning area ratio" or "cleaning range".

In the next step SS4, the user selects one of the "size of mattress 100A" from "for children, single, semi-double, and double" in the input operation unit 58, and further sets the dry area ratio to "30%." If one is selected from "50% / 100%", the process proceeds to the next step SS5.

In the next step SS5, the bedding identification means 59 is activated, and the sizes of the distances GP1 and GP2 (see FIG. 9) between the main body case 20 and the mattress 100A are measured from the time difference between the light emission and the reflected light of the short-distance sensor 59S. Then, the measurement result is transmitted to the bedding identification circuit 59C.
Since the table corresponding to the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100 is stored in the bedding identification circuit 59C, the hardness (level) of the mattress 100A can be identified. Then, the unique data indicating the hardness is transmitted to the central control unit 109 of the control device 33. Then, the control device 33 indicates two input data of "size of mattress 100A" and "drying range" manually input by the user, and hardness (level) of mattress 100A transmitted from the bedding identification means 59. From the data, the final operating conditions (drying operation time, movement route, air volume / temperature of hot air to be supplied, etc.) are determined as described below (SS6).

The central control unit 109 can reduce the operating time of the dual-purpose dryer 20 by combining one parameter, "size of mattress 100A", and another parameter, the drying area ratio "30%, 50%, 100%". calculate. Alternatively, since the central control unit 109 has a data table (list) calculated in advance in consideration of the hardness level of the mattress 100A, the operation time required until the end of operation is specified and notified from the table. do. In step SS4, "dryness / cleaning degree" may be selected as the third parameter. The "cleaning degree" here is the dust removal rate in the case of "bedding-only operation". It is a factor in deciding whether to clean it carefully. The combined dryer 20 will function as a vacuum cleaner. The degree of cleaning "high" is called "careful cleaning", and the degree of cleaning "low" is called "quick cleaning". When the degree of drying and the degree of cleaning are selected, the moving speed of the combined dryer 20 per unit time changes. Increasing the "dryness" slows down the movement speed. Similarly, if the "cleaning degree" is increased, the moving speed of the combined dryer 20 per unit time becomes slower. When the combined dryer 20 functions as a vacuum cleaner, the rotational capacity of the electric blower 48 may be increased to increase the vacuum suction force in order to increase the degree of cleaning.

In the next step SS7, the condition (operating condition) for starting the drying operation is notified as described above.
Therefore, the content notified in this step SS7 is, for example, "A single size drying course was selected. This course takes 45 minutes" or "Single size bedding cleaning was selected. Careful course It will be carried out at. It will take 60 minutes. "

In the next step SS8, the notified operation condition (operation start condition) is confirmed. When starting the operation, the input operation unit 58 notifies that the operation start operation key is to be pressed (prompts the input operation).

In the next step SS9, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (for start start command: 117B) of the input operation unit 58 within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step SS6. If there is a touch operation, the process proceeds to step SS10. If there is no touch operation, the process returns to step SS8. Although not shown, there is a step between steps SS8 and SS9 that the user can cancel (return the step) at any time. If this cancellation step is selected, the process returns to step SS4.

Next, the central control unit 109 sends a command signal for executing the operating conditions notified in step SS7, for example, "drying time 60 minutes / careful course", to the motor 48M of the electric blower 48, the wheel drive unit 95, and electricity. It is sent to each of the drive circuit 112 of the heater 46 to centrally control the energization (SS9). As a result, the electric heater 46 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, the drying operation is started, and warm air is blown from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to step S18 described with reference to FIG. 14 of the first embodiment. Since this is the same as FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. There is no step corresponding to step S27 in FIG.

As is clear from the above description, the combined dryer 20 has the following configuration in the second embodiment. That is, the combined dryer 20 receives the main body case 20C, the mechanical drive unit 94 that generates propulsive force, the control device 33 that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94, and the air sucked from the outside of the main body case 20C. The first bedding 100A is provided by an electric blower 48 that blows out to the first bedding 100A side, an electric heating source that heats the air blown out by the electric blower 48, a power supply circuit 92 that supplies electric power to the control device 33, and a short-range sensor 59S. A bedding identification means 59 for measuring the distance between the bedding and the bedding and identifying the hardness of the bedding is provided.
The mechanical drive unit 94, the control device 33, the electric blower 48, the electric heating source, the bedding identification means 59, and the power supply circuit 92 are built in the main body case 20C.
The main body case 20C moves on the upper surface of the first bedding 100A by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal from the control device 33, and the control device 33 centrally controls the energization of the electric blower 48 and the electric heating source. ..
The control device 33 stores a control program that defines the content of the drying operation. In this control program, after the main power switch is turned on by the user, the first step of waiting for the input of the information indicating the size of the first bedding 100A and the information indicating the drying range, and the input in the first step It has a second step of notifying the user of the operating conditions according to the result.
Further, the control device 33 uses the data indicating the hardness (level) of the first bedding 100A transmitted from the bedding identification means 59 to obtain the final operating conditions (drying operation time, moving route, warm air to be supplied). The air volume, temperature, etc.) are determined.

According to the combined dryer 20 in the second embodiment, there is no need for a drying bag that is used by placing it between two objects to be dried, the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B. Further, by designating the size of the mattress 100A and the drying range, the drying can be completed automatically by the automatic control by the control device 33, which is convenient. Moreover, after the main power switch 70 is turned on, when the user inputs two pieces of information, the size of the mattress 100A that the user wants to dry or clean and the information of the range that the user wants to dry, the operation is finally started according to the input result. Notify the user of the conditions, for example, the time required for drying. Since the operation is started only after waiting for the operation start command from the user after the notification, there is no mistake in the input setting of the user and the usability is good. In addition, the user does not have to manually input data indicating the hardness (level) of the first bedding 100A, and the operation until the start of operation can be reduced.

Embodiment 3.
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the first embodiment or the corresponding parts will be described with reference to the same reference numerals.

FIG. 41 shows a series of operation steps from turning on the main power switch 70 of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 to starting the operation of the electric blower 48 for cleaning and the mechanical drive unit 94.
The operation programs that define the operations shown in SY1 to SY14 are stored in the memory of the microcomputer that constitutes the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 (SY1). Since this step is the same as step S1 shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, the step S1 is described in parentheses in FIG. 41. Hereinafter, following this example, if there is a step in FIG. 41 that is the same as or equivalent to that shown in FIG. 12 or 13 of the first embodiment, the step number is also shown in parentheses.

In the next step SY2 (S3), the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. Then, the control device 33 checks the detection signals from the various detection units 98, and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to the next step SY3.

In the next step SY3, the input operation unit 58 is activated to complete the preparation for accepting the touch input from the user, the voice guide unit 108 and the LED 101 are activated, and the user is told "the size of the mattress 100A". A notification prompting two input operations of "cleaning range" (cleaning range) is given. In other words, if the "size of the mattress 100A" that the user wants to clean is the "single" size and the entire range of the mattress 100A (called "cleaning area ratio 100%") is to be cleaned, the size is "single". , 100% is displayed by the LED 100 so as to perform the input operation of the two parameters, and in addition, the voice guide unit 108 prompts the input of such two parameters by voice.

Considering the convenience of the user, in this bedding vacuum cleaner 20, the "size of mattress 100A" can be selected from four types of "children, single, semi-double, and double", and the cleaning area ratio is ". You can select one from "30%, 50%, 100%". The user cannot make any other settings. Further, the cleaning area ratio of 100% does not completely match the flat area of the mattress 100A. The bedding vacuum cleaner 20 does not completely absorb dust up to the outer peripheral edge of the mattress 100A. This is because the range of movement of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is limited to a certain distance inward from the outer peripheral edge thereof. The area ratio is 100% when driving to the widest range.

The range covered by the area ratio may start from the center line CL2 shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the area ratio is 30%, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 may be set to move only the movement loci MK1 and MK2. The area ratio is information indicating the area to be cleaned. However, in the third embodiment, the moving direction and pattern of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 are not limited to those shown in FIG. 38. In addition to the numerical information such as "area ratio" described above, the "information indicating the size of the dry area" directly indicates the size of the area such as "large area" and "small area". It may be the stage (level) information to be expressed.

In the next step SY4, the user selects one of the "size of mattress 100A" from "for children, single, semi-double, and double" in the input operation unit 58, and further sets the cleaning area ratio to "30%." If one is selected from "50% / 100%", the process proceeds to the next step SY5.

In the next step SY5, the central control unit 109 cleans the bedding by combining one parameter "size of mattress 100A" and another parameter cleaning area ratio "30%, 50%, 100%". Calculate the operating time of the machine 20. In addition, the movement route of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is also calculated and obtained, and the operating conditions for cleaning the bedding are tentatively determined. For example, the cleaning time is 30 minutes, and the suction capacity of the electric blower 48 is tentatively determined.

In the next step SY6, the voice guide unit 108 notifies the condition (operating condition) for starting the bedding cleaning operation as described above.
Therefore, the content notified in this step SY6 is, for example, "A single size futon cleaning course was selected. This course takes 30 minutes" or "Single size bedding cleaning was selected. It will be carried out in a careful course. It will take 40 minutes. "

In the next step SY7, for example, guidance such as "Check the operation condition (operation start condition), and when starting the operation, press the operation start operation key on the input operation unit 58" is given. That is, the voice guide unit 108 notifies (prompts the input operation) that the operation input for starting the operation is urged.

In the next step SY8, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (for start start command: 117B) of the input operation unit 58 within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step SY7. If there is a touch operation, the process proceeds to step SY9. If there is no touch operation, the process returns to step SY7. Although not shown, there is a step between steps SY7 and SY8 that allows the user to cancel (return the step) at any time. If this cancellation step is selected, the process returns to step SY4.

When there is an input operation for the start start command in step SY8, the central control unit 109 then notifies the voice guide unit 108 or the like that the operation is started (SY9).

In the next step SY10, the bedding identification means 59 is activated, and the sizes of the distances GP1 and GP2 (see FIG. 9) between the main body case 20 and the mattress 100A are measured from the time difference between the light emission and the reflected light of the short-distance sensor 59S. Then, the measurement result is transmitted to the bedding identification circuit 59C.

Since the table corresponding to the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100 is stored in the bedding identification circuit 59C, the hardness (level) of the mattress 100A can be identified. Then, the unique data indicating this hardness is temporarily stored in a memory (not shown) and stored.

Next, the control device applies driving power to the wheel drive unit 95 for a short time to rotate the wheels 49 to advance the main body case 20C by a short distance (for example, several cm to 10 cm). Then, the drive power supply to the wheel drive unit 95 is stopped (SY11).

In the next step SY12, the bedding identification means 59 again measures the sizes of the distances GP1 and GP2 (see FIG. 9) between the main body case 20 and the mattress 100A from the time difference between the light emission and the reflected light of the short-distance sensor 59S. Then, the average value is obtained from this measurement result and the previous measurement result. Then, the corresponding "bedding hardness level" is obtained from the average value. Then, the obtained level information indicating the hardness of the bedding is transmitted from the bedding identification circuit 59C to the central control unit 109 of the control device 33.

Then, the control device 33 indicates two input data of "size of mattress 100A" and "drying range" manually input by the user, and hardness (level) of mattress 100A transmitted from the bedding identification means 59. From the data, the final operating conditions (time for continuous operation and the amount of air blown by the electric blower 48) are determined (SY13).

Next, the control device 33 generates a signal for controlling the operating conditions determined in step SY 13, for example, the rotation speed of the motor 48M of the electric blower 48. As a result, a drive current is applied to the motor 48M of the electric blower 48, and cleaning of the bedding is started. Then, the process proceeds to step S18 described with reference to FIG. 14 of the first embodiment. However, FIG. 14 shows a case where the bedding is dried and the bedding is cleaned at the same time, so that the heater 46 is energized. When only cleaning the bedding is performed, such a heater 46 is not energized (however, the exhaust flow changes to a wind whose temperature has risen due to the heat generated by the electric blower 48).

As is clear from the above description, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the third embodiment is a control device that sends a command signal to the main body case 20C, the mechanical drive unit 94 that generates propulsive force, and the mechanical drive unit 94. 33, an electric blower 48 that sends air sucked from the first bedding 100A to the dust collection chamber 54C, a power supply circuit 92 that supplies power to the control device 33, and the first bedding 100A by a short-range sensor 59S. A bedding identification means 59 for measuring the interval and identifying the hardness of the bedding is provided.

The mechanical drive unit 94, the control device 33, the electric blower 48, the electric heating source, the bedding identification means 59, and the power supply circuit 92 are built in the main body case 20C.
Further, the main body case 20C moves the upper surface of the mattress (first bedding 100A) by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal from the control device 33.

The control device 33 controls energization of the electric blower 48 and the mechanical drive unit 94, respectively. The control device 33 stores a control program that defines the content of the operation for cleaning the bedding. The control program includes a first step of waiting for input of information indicating the size of the bedding (first bedding) 100A after the user turns on the main power switch, and a bedding measured by the bedding identification means 59 (bedding). 1st bedding) A second step of waiting for receiving information indicating the hardness of 100A, and a third step of determining operating conditions according to the bedding specific information acquired in the first and second steps. , Have. That is, the control device 33 determines the final operating condition (vacuum suction force of the electric blower 48) by using the data indicating the hardness (level) of the first bedding 100A transmitted from the bedding identification means 59. ing.

According to the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 in the third embodiment, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 moves between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B by itself, and automatically sucks and collects dust and the like on the surface of the mattress 100A and inside the mattress 100A in the moving process. It can be used and is easy to use. Moreover, after the main power switch 70 is turned on, when the user inputs specific information such as the size of the mattress 100A that the user wishes to dry or clean, the input result and information indicating the hardness of the mattress (first bedding) 100A. The capacity of the electric blower 48 is also controlled so that the vacuum suction force is finally suitable for cleaning the bedding. Therefore, the user does not need to input the hardness of the mattress 100A, and the operation until the start of operation can be reduced.

In the third embodiment, since the distance from the first bedding 100A is measured by the short-distance sensor 59S at least twice before and after moving the main body case 20C, the mattress 100A is partially used. The influence of unevenness and the like can be reduced, and measurement can be performed so as to more accurately identify the hardness of the bedding.

Embodiment 4.
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43. FIG. 42 is a plan view of the bedding vacuum cleaner according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 43 is a vertical sectional view of a central portion showing the internal configuration of the bedding vacuum cleaner of FIG. 42. The same parts as those in the first embodiment or the corresponding parts will be described with reference to the same reference numerals.

The main body case 20C of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 shown in FIG. 42 moves (forward) in the direction of the arrow FD along the left and right center lines CL4.
Reference numeral 50 denotes a single suction port formed on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C, which is a rectangle whose planar shape is long in the left-right direction and is located above the left-right center line CL4.
Further, the suction port 50 is slightly in front of the two left and right distant wheels in front of the four wheels 49, and is formed between the two wheels 49. In other words, the two left and right wheels 49 in front are arranged on the opposite side of the suction port 50 from the traveling direction FD and on both sides of the left and right center lines CL4 of the main body case. ..

The vertical position of the suction port 50 is when the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is placed on a mattress of standard hardness (for example, one containing 100% cotton inside) 100A as shown in FIG. 43. , The mattress 100A is upward by a predetermined dimension HB from the surface. The predetermined size of the gap changes with the movement of the main body case 20C, and if the bedding such as the mattress 100A is different, the flexibility changes depending on the material and structure of the bedding. Therefore, it is not always constant, but the upper surface of the mattress 100A. It is determined by experiments so that the air that has passed through the inside and the inside can be sucked efficiently. When the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is placed on the standard hardness mattress 100A, the bottom surface of the main body case 20C (the position of the center line CL as shown in FIG. 43) and the mattress It is larger than the void HC between the surface of 100A. Therefore, the position of the suction port 50 is upward with reference to the lowermost position of the main body case 20C (the position of the center line CL in FIG. 43).

In FIG. 42, 59S is a short-distance sensor dedicated to the bedding identification circuit 59C. The short-distance sensor 59S is located at the center of the main body case 20C on the left, right, front and back.

FIG. 42 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the central portion of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 showing a state of being cut along the left and right center lines CL4 of FIG. 41. At the center of the main body case 20C, a bottomed tubular dust collecting chamber 126 having a trapezoidal shape with an inverted vertical cross section is formed. 138 is a storage wall formed in the main body case 20C, whereby the dust collecting chamber 126 is partitioned.

Inside the storage wall, a plastic inverted conical dust collecting case 119 is installed so as to be able to be taken out from the storage chamber 135. Reference numeral 54A is an inlet portion formed so as to penetrate the side surface of the storage wall 135 and into which air for dust collection is introduced into the dust collection chamber 126. The storage wall 138 is formed with an outlet portion 54B on the opposite side of the inlet portion 54A. On the side surface of the dust collecting case 119, openings are formed at positions corresponding to the inlet portion 54A and the outlet portion 54B, respectively.
The 59T is a circuit board on which a power supply circuit component (not shown) for supplying power to the short-range sensor, a bedding identification circuit 59C, and the like are mounted.

The dust collecting chamber 126 has a shape in which only the upper surface is open, and a rigid lid 18 is installed so as to close the upper surface opening. The lid 18 is covered with a lid body 20T.
Reference numeral 17 denotes a main filter that is detachably placed in the dust collecting case 119, and several filter media are installed so as to connect the upper and lower ends to each other and diagonally cross the dust collecting chamber 126. Has been done.

With the lid 20T open, the dust collecting case 119 can be taken out from the dust collecting chamber 126 with the lid 18 closed. Therefore, when dust accumulates, the main filter is taken out from the dust collecting chamber 126. It can be discarded as it is.

Reference numeral 139 is a hollow tubular blower case containing an electric blower 48, and a front opening thereof is connected to the outlet portion 54B. Reference numeral 140 denotes an exhaust side ventilation duct connected to the rear opening of the blower case 139, and is connected to an exhaust port 118 formed at the rearmost end of the bottom surface of the main body case 20C. The exhaust port 118 is shaped like a grill (shutter) at narrow intervals so that fingers and the like do not enter.

Reference numeral 141 denotes an intake side ventilation duct connected to the front opening of the blower case 139, and is connected to the suction port 50 formed on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C.

Inside the main body case 20C, a series of ventilation passage BTs from the suction port 50 to the intake side ventilation duct 141, the dust collection chamber 126, the exhaust side duct 142, and the exhaust port 118 are formed. The electric blower 48 is arranged in the middle of the ventilation passage BT, and air is sucked from the suction port 50, and the dust contained in the air flow is separated from the air in the dust collection chamber 126. .. Therefore, the air introduction means for demonstrating the basic function of the vacuum cleaner for collecting dust is realized by the electric blower 48 and the ventilation passage BT. Then, the exhaust gas that has passed through the electric blower 46 is not heated by the electric heater and is discharged as it is from the exhaust port 118 to the outside of the main body case 20C.

Although not shown, the control device 33 that centrally controls the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is a control program that controls the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C advances along a predetermined movement path MK. Owns.

Further, the input operation unit 58 provided on the upper part of the main body case 20C has a first cleaning mode (bedding cleaning course B) for cleaning the mattress 100A in a state where the comforter 100B is not above the main body case 20C. Input keys 116A and 116B (shown in FIG. 29) as selection means for selecting any one of the second cleaning modes (bedding cleaning course A) for cleaning the first bedding under the comforter 100B. (Same as the one).

Further, in the first cleaning mode and the second cleaning mode, at least one of the electric blower 48 and the mechanical drive unit 94 is driven under one of the driving conditions (for example, a force for rotationally driving the wheels 49). The configuration is different depending on the control device 33.

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, in comparison between the first cleaning mode and the second cleaning mode in which resistance during traveling is generated due to the presence of the comforter 100B, the driving force required for traveling of the dual-purpose dryer 20 is Although it is different, assuming this change, the driving power of the mechanical drive unit 94 should be minimized to drive the wheels 49, or the vacuum suction force of the electric blower 48 should be adjusted to clean the bedding. Can be done.

Since the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the fourth embodiment has the above configuration, when the electric blower 48 is driven by the control device 33, the surface and the inside of the mattress 100A are transmitted from the suction port 50 located close to the surface of the mattress 100A. The dust in the above is sucked together with the high-speed suction air flow as shown by the arrow F1 in FIG. 43, and is sucked into the dust collecting chamber 126 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. 43.
Since the wheels 49 rotate in response to the command of the control device 33, the main body case 20C continuously moves in the traveling direction FD along the movement path MK at a low speed (for example, 3 cm to 10 cm or less per second).

When the air flow containing dust penetrates the main filter 17, the dust is captured, and only clean air is sucked into the electric blower 48 side. It is released into the space behind. The wind (F3) blown from the exhaust port 118 is heated when the motor 48M of the electric blower 48 is cooled, and the temperature rises. It does not collide at a close angle, and the linear distance from the exhaust port 118 to the mattress 100A is much larger than the facing distance between the warm air outlet 45 and the mattress 100A shown in the first embodiment. Therefore, since the degree of penetration of the exhaust flow into the mattress 100A is low, it has almost no function as a bedding dryer.

Further, the air introduction port (suction port 50) sucked by the electric blower 48 from the mattress 100A side is located below the front side of the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C and close to the surface of the mattress 100A. There is (see FIG. 43).

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, the air flow F1 sucked into the suction port 50 is a space that gradually expands toward the FD side in the traveling direction of the main body case 20C, and the suction port 50 from the side of the breathable mattress 100A, respectively. The mattress 100A can be cleaned efficiently.

Further, the air introduction port (suction 50) sucked by the electric blower 48 from the mattress 100A side is provided at the lower end of the suction port unit 51 provided so as to project from the bottom surface of the main body case 20C toward the mattress 100A. It is formed and is maintained in a position where the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is close to the surface (upper surface) of the mattress 100A or momentarily in light contact with the mattress 100A while the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is running on the mattress 100A. Therefore, since the air is concentrated in a narrow range of the mattress 100A (the range of the suction port 50), dust and the like inside the mattress 100A can be effectively collected.

As is clear from the above description, according to the bedding vacuum cleaner shown in the fourth embodiment, the distance between the surface of the mattress 100A and the suction port 50 can be maintained in a narrow range, and the mattress 100A can be maintained through the suction port 50. The air flow F1 that has passed through the inside and the upper surface can be introduced efficiently and at a high speed.

Further, the mechanical drive unit 94 has a plurality of wheels 49.
The suction port 50 is on the FD side in the traveling direction of the main body case 20C when viewed from a position where the wheel 49 comes into contact with the mattress 100A.

Therefore, the mattress 100A, the bedding cover, and the like may be pulled (sucked) by the air flow F1 immediately before the air flow F1 concentrates on the suction port 50 and flows into the suction port 50, forming a raised portion 100C (not shown). However, the height of the swelling is low, and the wheels 49 press the mattress 100A from above near the suction port 50, so that the air flow containing dust can be continuously and smoothly concentrated on the suction port 50. can.

Also in the fourth embodiment, similarly to the bedding vacuum cleaner and the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, the user holds the handle or the like and moves the main body case 20C on the mattress 100A for cleaning. Instead, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 moves by itself, so the main body case 20C has a force that pushes the tip of the main body case 20C downward due to the reaction force that comes into contact with the comforter 100B from above as it progresses. Works.

Further, by sucking air from the suction port 50, a force of pulling downward is similarly applied to the tip of the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C.

However, as described above, since the wall surface gently curved upward from the center of the bottom surface of the main body case 20C toward the traveling direction FD is formed, the main body case 20C is temporarily moved forward in the process of traveling. Even if it is tilted so that It is unlikely to be closed above. As a result, the main body case 20C can be expected to continuously suck the air near the mattress 100A side by the electric blower 48 in both the bedding cleaning and bedding drying operations. This also contributes to the running stability of the main body case 20C.

As described above, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the fourth embodiment is
The main body case 20C moves in the space between the upper surface of the mattress (first bedding) 100A and the lower surface of the comforter (second bedding) 100B by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal of the control device 33. Bedding vacuum cleaner 20
The main body case 20C includes a dust collecting chamber 54C, an electric blower 48 that introduces air sucked from the mattress 100A side into the dust collecting chamber, and a control device that controls the electric blower 48 and the mechanical drive unit 94. 33 and an input operation unit 58 for inputting a bedding cleaning mode are provided, respectively.
The control device 33 has a control program that controls the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK.
The air suction port 50 sucked by the electric blower 48 from the mattress 100A side is formed on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C.
The mechanical drive unit 94 has at least one wheel 49 on each side of the left and right center lines CL4 of the main body case 20C.
The height of the suction port 50 is slightly (within 10 mm) higher in the direction away from the upper surface (upper side) of the mattress 100A when viewed from the position of the lowest bottom surface of the main body case 20C (see FIG. 43). ).

According to this bedding vacuum cleaner, the bottom surface of the main body case 20C close to the wheel 49 receives the weight of the comforter 100B and sinks greatly from the top surface of the mattress 100A, and the bottom surface thereof comes into contact with the surface (top surface) of the mattress 100A. Even in this state, a gap is secured between the suction port 50 at a higher position and the mattress 100A, and the air that has passed through the upper surface and the inside of the mattress 100A can be efficiently sucked from the suction port 50.

Further, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the fourth embodiment is
Mechanical drive unit 94 that generates propulsive force,
A control device 33 that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94, and
The main body case 20C that moves the upper surface of the mattress (first bedding) 100A by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal from the control device 33 and performs the bedding cleaning operation, and the bedding cleaning operation.
The dust collecting chamber 126 inside the main body case 20C is provided with an electric blower 48 for introducing air sucked from the mattress 100A side.
The control device 33 stores a control program that defines the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C.
The main body case 20C is provided with a suction port 50 and an exhaust port 118 for air sucked by the electric blower 48, respectively.
The suction port 50 opens at the front portion on the FD side in the traveling direction on the bottom surface of the main body case.
The bottom surface of the main body case 20C is formed of a flat surface or a curved surface inclined upward so that the front portion on the FD side in the traveling direction from the suction port 50 becomes wider with respect to the upper surface of the mattress 100A as it goes forward. It is a configuration.

Therefore, the mattress 100A, the bedding cover, and the like are pulled (sucked) by the air flow F1 immediately before the air flow F1 is concentrated and flows into the suction port 50, and a raised portion 100C (not shown: see FIG. 32) is formed. Even if there is a case, the height of the swelling is low, and the wheel 49 presses the mattress 100A from above near the suction port 50, so that the air flow containing dust is continuously and smoothly transferred to the suction port 50. You can concentrate. Further, even if the main body case 20 is slightly tilted as it progresses, it is less affected by the tilt, and air containing dust can be stably collected from the suction port 50 to the dust collecting chamber 126.

Further, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the fourth embodiment is
A bedding surface detection unit 62 that transmits information on detecting the presence of the mattress (first bedding) 100A to the control device 33 is further provided.
The light emitting unit 64 constituting the bedding surface detection unit 62 is arranged in the main body case 20C so as to irradiate light from a position in front of the suction port 50 toward the surface of the mattress 100A.
When the control device 33 detects a state in which there is no bedding by the bedding surface detection unit 62, a predetermined avoidance process (progress in the direction opposite to the traveling direction FD, change of course from the traveling direction FD to the lateral direction, etc.) ) Is executed.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bedding cleaner 20 from being inadvertently dropped from the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the mattress 100A, making it impossible to clean the bedding.

Embodiment 5.
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 44. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bedding vacuum cleaner according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the first embodiment or the corresponding parts will be described with reference to the same reference numerals.

In the fifth embodiment, after the user performs the operation of starting the cleaning of the bedding, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 detects the presence or absence of the comforter 100B and travels in the space between the comforter 100A and the comforter 100B. Automatically switch between automatic operation mode A for cleaning (bedding cleaning course A) and automatic operation mode B (bedding cleaning course B) for cleaning while running only on the mattress 100B so that it is suitable for those operation modes. The control device 33 sets the operating conditions, such as adjusting the driving force of the mechanical driving unit 94.

The bedding vacuum cleaner 20 of the fifth embodiment does not include a dirt detecting unit 66 that irradiates the mattress 100B with special light as described in the first embodiment.
As shown in the fourth embodiment, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 has one suction port 50 on the traveling direction FD side and one exhaust port 18 on the rear side. Hereinafter, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 will be described on this premise.

Although the same as that described in the first embodiment, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 has a main body case 20C constituting the outer shell thereof. The optical sensor 21 inside the main body case 20C detects visible light such as light for various lightings and sunlight from above the main body case 20C, and detects the presence or absence of the comforter 100B. The light sensor 21 and the control device 33 constitute the comforter presence detection unit 21S.

FIG. 44 shows a series of operation steps from turning on the main power switch 70 of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 to starting the cleaning operation.
The operation steps shown by SM1 to SM16 are defined as a program in the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 (SM1). Then, the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. Then, the control device 33 checks the detection signals from the various detection units 98, and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality, the preparation for accepting the touch input from the user is completed, and the voice guide unit 108, the liquid crystal display unit (LED) 101, and the input operation unit 58 are activated (SM2).

Next, the control device 33 uses the voice guide unit 108 and the LED 101 to urge the user to input at least the "cleaning range" out of the two conditions of "size of mattress 100A" and "cleaning range". Notify (SM3). That is, when the range desired to be cleaned by the user is the entire range of the mattress 100A (referred to as "cleaning area ratio 100%"), the LED 101 is displayed so as to input information indicating 100% of the range. In addition, the voice guide unit 108 prompts the input of parameters for setting such conditions by voice. A "timer setting mode" that starts operation after a predetermined time can also be specified. In this timer setting mode, the timing to start operation can be specified by specifying the time until the start of operation (hereinafter referred to as "timer time") such as 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, etc. Is.

In the fifth embodiment, immediately after the start of the cleaning operation, the bedding cleaner 20 goes straight in a predetermined direction in order to determine the range of the mattress 100A by itself, detects the peripheral end of the mattress 100A, and directs the direction there. There is a function to accumulate coordinate data in the X and Y directions of the traveled trajectory by converting and starting to move forward again, and automatically estimate the range in which the mattress 100A exists based on the data analysis. It is possible to save the trouble of inputting the size of 100A by the input operation unit 58.

Then, in the next step SM4, after the user selects one of the bedding cleaning area ratios of "30%, 50%, 100%, front half, rear half" in the input operation unit 58, the next step is Proceed to step SM5.

In the next step SM5, the bedding identification means 59 is activated, and the sizes of the distances GP1 and GP2 (see FIG. 9) between the main body case 20 and the mattress 100A are measured from the time difference between the light emission and the reflected light of the short-distance sensor 59S. Then, the measurement result is transmitted to the bedding identification circuit 59C.
Since the table corresponding to the measured distance (interval) and the hardness level of the bedding 100 is stored in the bedding identification circuit 59C, the hardness (level) of the mattress 100A can be identified. Then, the unique data indicating the hardness is transmitted to the central control unit 109 of the control device 33. At this stage, the comforter 100B is not placed on the main body case 20C (if it is placed, the input operation of the input operation unit 58 cannot be performed and the operation start cannot be commanded).

In the next step SM6, the conditions (operating conditions) for the bedding cleaning operation are notified as follows.
The central control unit 109 voice-guides one parameter, "cleaning area ratio of mattress 100A", by voice guide unit 108. For example, "I have confirmed the input to clean only the half of my feet. If this is all right, please press the start button." At the same time, when cleaning only the mattress 100A, voice guidance is given to press the start button as it is. When cleaning with the comforter 100B hung, immediately after pressing the start button (15 seconds). (Within), the comforter 100B needs to be hung on the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 by voice.

Based on the input result of the input operation unit 58 and the analysis result of the size of the mattress 100A, the operation time was calculated by the control device 33. For example, "The mattress cleaning course was selected. In this course, 30 minutes. You may use voice guidance such as "I will hang up."

As described above, in this step SM6, the user can confirm the notified operation condition (operation start condition). When starting the operation, the user is notified that he / she wants to press the operation key for starting the operation.

Within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step SM6, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on the predetermined key (for the start start command) of the input operation unit 58. If there is a touch operation, the process proceeds to step SM8. If there is no touch operation, the process returns to step SM7. Although not shown, there is a step between steps SM6 and SM7 that the user can cancel (return the step) at any time. If this cancellation step is selected, the process returns to step SM4.

In the next step SM8, it is determined whether or not the "timer setting mode" is specified. If the "timer setting mode" is specified, time measurement is started in order to determine the timing at which the timer time arrives (SM9). When the "timer setting mode" is not specified, the time measurement is started in order to determine the timing when the determination time of the comforter presence detection unit 21S arrives (SM10).

When the process proceeds from step SM9 to the next step, it is determined whether or not the timer time has arrived. For example, when "3 hours" is selected as the timer time, when 3 hours have passed from step SM9, step SM11 becomes "Yes" and the process proceeds to the next step SM13.

In the next step SM13, the optical sensor 21 constituting the comforter presence detection unit 21S measures the amount of visible light and detects the presence or absence of the comforter 100B. When there is no comforter 100A, since the amount of visible light is large, the data of the amount of light received by the optical sensor 21 is transmitted to the control device 33, and the control device 33 determines the presence or absence of the comforter 100B.

If it is found that the comforter 100B is present in the previous step SM13, it is known that in the next step SM14, the environment is the automatic operation mode A in which the space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is cleaned while traveling. The operation mode of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is fixed to "automatic operation mode A".

In the case of the automatic operation mode A, the main body case 20C also receives the weight of the comforter 100B from above when moving in the traveling direction, so that even if the mattress 100A has the same hardness, the running resistance is large. Become. Therefore, the control device 33 issues a command to the wheel drive unit 95 to increase the driving force of the wheel 49 from the standard value (SM16).

By the way, in both the automatic operation mode A and the automatic operation mode B, the drive current of the motor 48M of the electric blower 48 can be increased, and the vacuum suction force can be increased as the fan rotation speed of the electric blower 48 increases. When the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 does not operate on a commercial power source (for example, 100 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz) and uses a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion battery, due to the limitation of the rated current of the battery, Increasing the current can be practically difficult. Therefore, when the power supply capacity of such a rechargeable battery is limited (including the case where the remaining battery level is reduced more than the specified value during traveling), the control device 33 is in the automatic operation mode A. However, the blowing capacity of the electric blower 48 is slightly suppressed so that the power consumption of the entire bedding vacuum cleaner 20 does not change as the driving force of the wheels 49 increases. Then, priority is given to the person who advances the main body case 20C without delay.

When the timer setting mode is specified in step SM8, time measurement is started (SM10) to determine the timing when the determination time of the comforter presence detection unit 21S arrives, and a predetermined time (for example, for example) is determined. After waiting for 20 seconds (SM12), the process proceeds to step SM13 for detecting the presence or absence of the comforter 100B.

The reason for waiting for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) in step SM12 will be described. When the user commands the start of the bedding cleaning operation in step SM7, the user may leave the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 on the mattress 100A to be cleaned and leave the place as it is, or the comforter. Two cases are assumed, one is when 100B is multiplied.
Therefore, in consideration of the latter case, the time required for the user to hang the comforter 100B is considered to be about 15 seconds at the longest, and is set to 20 seconds with a margin.
Further, if the time of this step SM12 is made too long, it is assumed that the time required to determine the operation mode becomes long and the time required to complete the cleaning becomes long.

If it is found that there is no comforter 100B in step SM13, the process proceeds to the next step SM15, and it is found that the environment is the automatic operation mode B in which the mattress 100A is cleaned while traveling only on the mattress 100A. Therefore, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 The operation mode of is fixed to the automatic operation mode B.

Then, in the case of the automatic operation mode B, the main body case 20C does not receive the weight of the comforter 100B from above the automatic operation mode A as in the case of the automatic operation mode A, so that the main body case 20C does not receive the weight of the comforter 100B when moving in the traveling direction. Compared with the case of A, the running resistance becomes smaller. Therefore, the control device 33 issues a command to the wheel driving unit 95 to maintain the driving force of the wheels 49 at a standard value or to reduce the driving force below the standard value (SM16).

As described above, when the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 does not operate on a commercial power source (for example, 100 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz) and uses a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion battery, the rated current of the battery is used. Since it is not necessary to increase the driving force of the wheel 49 due to the presence of the comforter 100B even if there is a restriction of the above, control is performed in the automatic operation mode B while keeping the power consumption of the entire bedding vacuum cleaner 20 unchanged. The device 33 can increase the vacuum suction force by increasing the blowing capacity of the electric blower 48.

As is clear from the above description, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 shown in the fifth embodiment is
A vacuum cleaner in which the main body case 20C moves by itself in the space between the upper surface of the mattress (first bedding) 100A and the lower surface of the comforter (second bedding) 100B.
The main body case 20C includes a dust collecting chamber 126, an electric blower 48 that sucks air into the dust collecting chamber from the mattress 100A side, and three types (for example, hard, standard, and soft) based on the hardness of the mattress. A bedding identification means 59 that identifies one) and outputs specific information (bedding hardness information) and a control device 33 for controlling a mechanical drive unit 94 that moves the main body case 20C are built-in.
The control device 33 has a control program that acquires specific information from the bedding identification means 59 and controls the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20 advances along a predetermined movement path MK.
The main body case 20C includes a bedding presence detection unit 21S that detects the presence or absence of the comforter 100B and transmits a signal according to the detection result to the control device 33.
When the control device 33 receives a detection signal indicating the presence of the comforter 100B from the bedding presence detection unit 21S, the control device 33 sets the drive conditions of the mechanical drive unit 94 (increases the drive force of the wheels 49). Is.

Therefore, even if the user does not input the use of the comforter 100B, the driving force of the main body case 20C can be automatically adjusted on the bedding vacuum cleaner side according to the presence or absence of the comforter that is a load for moving the main body case 20C. It is possible to provide a bedding vacuum cleaner that runs smoothly regardless of changes in the number of futons.

According to the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 in the fifth embodiment, by designating the cleaning range of the mattress 100A, the cleaning operation can be automatically completed by the automatic control by the control device 33, which is convenient.

(Modified Example of Embodiment 5)
FIG. 45 is for showing a modification of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing a part of an operation program of the control device 33.
This modified example has an advantage that the bedding cleaning operation can be started earlier than that of the fifth embodiment.

Steps SM8 to SM15 in FIG. 45 are the same as steps SM8 to SM15 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 45, in this modification, as a result of determining whether or not the "timer setting mode" is specified in step SM8, if the "timer setting mode" is not specified, steps SM20 to SM25 It is characterized by the operation shown in.

After the case where the "timer setting mode" is not specified, the process proceeds to step SM20. In this step, it is assumed that the environment is the automatic operation mode A while traveling in the space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B, and the operation mode of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is once determined to the automatic operation mode A. The next step is SM21.

In the case of the automatic operation mode A, as described in the fifth embodiment, the main body case 20C receives the weight of the comforter 100B from above when moving in the traveling direction, so that the mattress 100A has the same hardness. Even in that case, the running resistance becomes large. Therefore, the control device 33 issues a command to the wheel driving unit 94 to increase the driving force of the wheels 49 from the standard value (SM21).

In the next step SM22, in order to determine the timing when the determination time of the comforter presence detection unit 21S arrives, the time measurement is started, a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) is waited (SM23), and the presence or absence of the comforter 100B is present. Proceed to step SM24 for detecting.
That is, at the time of this step 24, the bedding cleaning operation has already started, and the main body case 20 has also moved to the position where it has advanced by a certain amount, but the traveling distance of about 20 seconds is seen from the entire movement path MK. It is an extremely small range, and there is no problem in practical use.

In the next step SM24, the comforter presence detection unit 21S starts operation, and it is determined whether or not the comforter 100B is on the main body case 20C. At this point, the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 itself can tell that the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 itself is cleaning while traveling in the space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B.

Therefore, in the next step SM25, the control device 33 decides to maintain the operation mode of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 as the automatic operation mode A. On the other hand, when it is found that the comforter 100B is absent, the mode is changed to "automatic operation mode B" in step SM26, and as described in the fifth embodiment, the wheels 49 are driven via the mechanical drive unit 94. The control conditions for the wheel drive unit 95 are changed so as to increase the force.

As described above, when the control device 33 in this modified example receives a signal indicating the presence or absence of the comforter 100B from the bedding presence detection unit 21S, the control device 33 of the mechanical drive unit 94 responds to the signal. The configuration is such that the rotational force of the wheel 49, which is one of the driving conditions, is changed.
Therefore, the force for propelling the main body case in a predetermined direction can be automatically adjusted according to the presence or absence of the comforter, which is a load for moving the main body case 20C, and can be smoothly adjusted regardless of the change in the number of futons. A running bedding vacuum cleaner can be provided.
Further, according to this modification, the cleaning operation can be started immediately from the time when the user commands the start of the bedding cleaning operation (step SM7), and then the bedding condition is determined to maintain the operation mode. Since it is changed, there is an advantage that the bedding cleaning operation can be started earlier than that of the fifth embodiment.

In the fifth embodiment, the control device 33 enhances the driving force of the wheels 49 as one of the driving conditions of the mechanical driving unit 94, but the operating time is not changed without changing the driving force. It may be the one that changes. For example, in the automatic operation mode A in which the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 is run between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B, the running resistance in the traveling direction FD is larger than when the comforter 100B is not provided, so that the traveling speed of the main body case 20C is slowed down. You may. According to this, there is an advantage that the driving power (maximum value) of the motor or the like that rotates the wheels 49 is not increased, and the vehicle can be operated within a predetermined rated power value range. Such running speed and long and short driving time are also one of the driving conditions.

Further, although the fifth embodiment is the bedding vacuum cleaner 20, this may be applied to the bedding dryer. In this case, the force for propelling the main body case in a predetermined direction can be automatically adjusted according to the presence or absence of a comforter, which is a load when the main body case 20C is moved, and is smooth regardless of the change in the number of futons. Can provide a bedding dryer that runs in the air.

(Other embodiments)
Even if at least a part of the combined dryer 20 in the second embodiment and the control unit 33 of the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 according to the third to fifth embodiments is configured as hardware by a logic circuit formed on an integrated circuit. Alternatively, it may be realized by software using a CPU or the like.

Further, the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the determination unit 107 of the dirt detection unit 66, the photographing unit 106, the determination unit 104 of the bedding surface detection unit 62, the imaging unit 106, the dust determination unit 61, and the bedding stain determination unit 110. , The function of the abnormality processing unit 111 may be realized by software.

When realized by software, the bedding dryer, bedding vacuum cleaner, and dual-purpose dryer 20 are a CPU that executes instructions of a control program that realizes each function, a ROM that stores the above program, a RAM that expands the above program, and a program. The configuration is provided with a storage device (recording medium) such as a memory for storing various data. Further, a recording medium (for example, various semiconductor storage elements) in which the program code of the control program of the control device 33, which is software for realizing the above-mentioned functions, is readable by a computer is supplied to the bedding dryer and the bedding cleaner 20. However, it can also be achieved by the computer reading and executing the program code recorded on the recording medium.

The movement path (movement locus) MK does not have to determine the entire process from the start point (movement start point) SAP to the end point (movement end point) STP before the main body case 20C starts moving. The movement path MK may be obtained by appropriately calculating the process in the process of progress. For example, even if the outline of the entire process from the start point SAP to the end point STP is determined before the main body case 20C starts moving, and then the control device 33 finely adjusts the course as the main body case 20C progresses. good.
Further, as shown in the pattern of FIG. 17, when the combined dryer 20 repeatedly pauses and advances, all the coordinates (X-axis, Y) of the pause positions (X1, X2, ...) Axis) does not have to be specified. For example, when the point of X1 is reached, the coordinates of X2 to be paused next may be calculated. Like X1 and X4, the target points at long intervals may be determined first, and the process of interpolating the middle of X1 and X4 may be performed in the middle of the progress to determine X2 and X3.

The control device 33 of the bedding dryer and the bedding vacuum cleaner 20 has described an embodiment of determining the movement route based on the operation time information input by the user, but the operation time information is defined in advance as ". It does not indicate the image of "long or short" such as "long driving time", "short driving time", "hurry", etc., but the number itself indicating the desired time such as "60 minutes", "45 minutes". There may be.

In the first embodiment, the suction port unit 51 is detachably attached so as to project slightly downward from the bottom surface of the main body case 20C, but this structure may be changed. For example, the opening 51H on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C is used as the suction port 50 as it is, and the suction port 50 is provided with only a coarse pre-filter that collects dust in the air in a structure that can be removed and attached by the user. The brush 52 may be omitted. This eliminates the need for a drive unit that rotationally drives the brush with a motor, and cost reduction can be expected.
Further, when changed as described above, the structure protruding downward from the opening 51H on the bottom surface of the main body case 20C disappears, and even if the bottom surface of the main body case 20C comes into contact with the cloth or the like on the surface of the mattress 100A when advancing. The resistance is reduced, and smooth progress of the bedding vacuum cleaner and bedding dryer can be expected.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The substantive scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, not the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The bedding dryer, bedding vacuum cleaner, dual-purpose dryer and their operation management system according to the present invention can be widely used not only in general households but also in commercial facilities such as apartment houses, nursing care facilities and accommodation facilities.

AS2 Power reduction request signal AS3 Power reduction command signal AD Power strip BK Breaker BT Ventilation channel EP Commercial power supply EE Home appliances HA Living space HA1 Living space (bedroom)
HA2 living space (kitchen)
HL Horizontal center line HM Resident KP Kitchen appliances MK Movement locus (movement route)
SAP starting point (moving start point)
SP1 First Specified Home Appliance (Environmental Improvement Equipment)
SP2 Second specified home appliance STP end point (movement end point)
VL Vertical center line 1 Main trunk line 2 TV receiver 3 Air conditioner 4A Lighting equipment 4B Lighting equipment 5 Power command device (integrated management device)
5A body 6 Composite sensor (temperature / humidity sensor)
7 Temperature / humidity sensor 8 Temperature sensor 9 Integrated environment detector 10 Human detection sensor 11 Human detection sensor 12 Human detection 13 Outdoor antenna 14A Router A
14B Router B
15A External engine 15B External engine 16 Wide area communication network 17 Main filter 18 Lid 20 Bedding dryer 20A Main body 20C Main body case 20P Packing material 20W Window 21 Optical sensor 21S Comforter presence detection unit 22 Home detection unit 23 Sleep judgment unit 23M Sleep judgment unit Main unit 24 Sleep sensor 25 Information communication terminal equipment 26 Relay server 27 Information server 27B Application database 27H Judgment unit 27M Manufacturer side information database 27CP Central processing unit 27IF Communication unit 27S Improvement software (countermeasure program) provider 27U User identification database 28 NFC control circuit 29 Antenna 30A Input / output unit 30B Input / output unit 30C Input / output unit 31 NFC storage unit 33 Control device 33R Storage unit 34 Facility 35 Base station 36 Control unit 36A First storage unit (first memory)
36B Second storage unit (second memory)
37 Display panel 37A Display screen 38 Storage device 39 Operation input unit 40 NFC input / output unit 41 Input / output unit 41A Wireless input / output unit 41B Wireless input / output unit 42 Electronic lock 44 Furniture (bed)
45 Warm air outlet 46 Electric heater 47 Electric power control unit 48 Electric blower 48M Motor 49 Wheel 50 Suction port 51 Suction port unit 51H Opening 52 Brush 53 Brush drive unit 54 Ventilation duct 54A Inlet part 54B Outlet part 54C Dust collector Room)
54T Top opening 54U Air outlet 55 Silent rectifier board 56 Control unit Main circuit board 57 Input circuit board 58 Input operation unit 59 Bedding identification means 59C Bedding identification circuit 59S Short-range sensor 59T Circuit board 60 Dust sensor 61 Dust determination unit 62 Bedding Surface detection unit (optical detection unit)
63 NFC input / output unit 64 Light emitting unit 65 Light receiving unit 66 Dirt detection unit 67 Light emitting unit 68 Light receiving unit 70 Main power switch 70A Push button 72 Ion generation device 73 Display unit 74 Operation input unit (operation unit)
75 Posture detection unit 76 Control unit 77 Central processing unit (CPU)
78 Storage unit 79 ROM, RAM unit 80 Application software unit 81 Reception processing unit 82 Transmission processing unit 83 Communication establishment unit 84 Display control unit 85 Selection confirmation unit 86 Non-volatile memory 87 Notification unit 88 Bedding surface measurement unit 88A Lens 88B Light emitting unit 88C Control unit 88D Imaging unit 88E Judgment unit 88F Storage unit 91A Judgment circuit 91B Input control circuit 91C Interface unit 91D Memory 92 Power supply circuit 93 Clock circuit 94 Mechanical drive unit 95 Wheel drive unit 96 Rotation speed counter circuit 97 Rotation judgment unit 98 Various Detection unit 100 Bedding 100A Mattress 100B Comforter 101 Light emitting element group 102 Detection electrode 103 LED
104 Judgment unit 105 Imaging unit 106 Imaging unit 107 Judgment unit 108 Voice guide unit 109 Central control unit 110 Bedding dirt determination unit 111 Abnormality processing unit 112 Heater drive circuit 113 Temporary storage unit 114 Temporary storage unit 116A Automatic operation mode A (Futon cleaning) Input key for course A) 116B Input key for automatic operation mode B (futon cleaning course B) 117A Input key (for stopping operation)
117B input key (for starting operation)
118 Exhaust port 119 Dust collection case 120A to 120E Character information 121 Operation guidance information 122A Selection information 122B Selection information 122C Selection information 123A Up direction specification selection key 123B Down direction specification selection key 123C Right direction specification selection key 123D Left direction specification selection key 124B Touch type key 124F Touch type key 125 Confirmation key 126 Dust collection room 127 Operation guidance information 128A Selection information 128B Selection information 129 Character information 130 Operation guidance information 131A Selection information 131B Selection information 131C Selection information 132 Character information 133 Operation guidance information 134A Selection information 134B Selection information 135 Communication adapter 136 Electricity meter 137A Selection information 137B Selection information 137C Selection information.
138 Storage wall 139 Blower case 140 Exhaust side ventilation duct 141 Intake side ventilation duct.

Claims (9)

A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means to perform bedding cleaning operation.
The dust collecting chamber inside the main body case is provided with an electric blower that introduces air sucked from the first bedding side.
A control program that defines the traveling direction of the main body case is stored in the control means.
The main body case is provided with an air inlet and an exhaust port for suction by the electric blower, respectively.
The suction port opens in the front portion on the traveling direction side on the bottom surface of the main body case.
A wireless communication means and a dust sensor for measuring dust in the air flowing in from the suction port are further provided inside the main body case.
Wherein said control means is a sleeping instrument cleaner you informed by a display or voice dust amount measured by the dust sensor,
The main body case further includes an optical detection unit that detects whether or not the first bedding is present in the traveling direction and transmits a signal according to the detection result to the control means.
The control means is characterized in that when a signal indicating a state in which the first bedding is absent is received from the optical detection unit, the mechanical drive unit stops driving or performs a predetermined avoidance operation. Bedding vacuum cleaner to do. A mechanical drive unit that generates propulsive force,
A control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control means to perform bedding cleaning operation.
The dust collecting chamber inside the main body case is provided with an electric blower that introduces air sucked from the first bedding side.
A control program that defines the traveling direction of the main body case is stored in the control means.
The main body case is provided with an air inlet and an exhaust port for suction by the electric blower, respectively.
The suction port opens in the front portion on the traveling direction side on the bottom surface of the main body case.
A wireless communication means and a dust sensor for measuring dust in the air flowing in from the suction port are further provided inside the main body case.
Wherein said control means is a sleeping instrument cleaner you informed by a display or voice dust amount measured by the dust sensor,
The main body case is moved by the mechanical drive unit in the space between the second bedding that overlaps the upper surface of the first bedding and the first bedding.
The main body case is further provided with a bedding presence detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the second bedding and transmits the detection result to the control means.
The bedding vacuum cleaner is characterized in that the control means receives a signal indicating a detection result from the bedding presence detection unit and sets a drive condition of the mechanical drive unit. The electric blower is further provided with an abnormality handling unit that detects an abnormality during the cleaning operation.
The bedding vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the abnormality processing unit detects an abnormality, the control means transmits a notification signal indicating that the abnormality has occurred from the wireless communication means. The control means determines the cleaning operation time of the electric blower or the movement path of the main body case, the step of measuring the dust in the air flowing from the suction port with the dust sensor, and the dust amount measurement result. Any of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a control program for executing a step of notifying by display or voice and an abnormality determination step of detecting the presence or absence of an abnormality during the cleaning operation of the electric blower. The bedding vacuum cleaner described in one. The control means has a step of determining the cleaning operation time of the electric blower or a moving path of the main body case, a step of measuring dust in the air flowing from the suction port with the dust sensor, and a dust amount measurement result. A step of notifying by display or voice, an abnormality determination step of detecting the presence or absence of an abnormality during the cleaning operation of the electric blower, and information on the start of the cleaning operation or the operation time are transmitted to the outside by the wireless communication means. A control program for executing a step and a step of transmitting a notification signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred from the wireless communication means when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality determination step is further provided. The bedding vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The wireless communication means acquires the operation command information of the first bedding and obtains the operation command information.
The bedding vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, wherein the control means performs a control operation in accordance with the operation command information received via the wireless communication means. The control means has a step of determining the cleaning operation time of the electric blower or a moving path of the main body case, a step of measuring dust in the air flowing from the suction port with the dust sensor, and a dust amount measurement result. A step of notifying by display or voice, an abnormality determination step of detecting the presence or absence of an abnormality during the cleaning operation of the electric blower, and information on the start of the cleaning operation or the operation time are transmitted to the outside by the wireless communication means. A control program for executing a step and a step of transmitting a notification signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred from the wireless communication means when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality determination step is further provided. The bedding vacuum cleaner according to claim 6. The mechanical drive unit has at least one wheel on each side of the left and right center lines of the main body case.
The bedding vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, wherein the suction port is arranged higher in a direction away from the upper surface of the first bedding with reference to the lowest position of the bottom surface of the main body case. The control means determines the cleaning operation time of the electric blower or the moving path of the main body case, the step of measuring the dust in the air flowing from the suction port with the dust sensor, and the dust amount measurement result. 6. Bedding vacuum cleaner described in.

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