JP7225521B2 - Air conditioner installation structure - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an installation structure for an air conditioner.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a structure in which an air conditioner is installed in a storage room (air conditioner storage room) in a building. In the air conditioner described in the document, the air in the air-conditioned area (living room) is taken in from the suction port (suction portion), and the internally generated conditioned air is blown from the blowout port (blowout portion). Also, the air in the air-conditioned area is drawn into the suction port of the air conditioner through an air supply port (exhaust port) provided in the ceiling through the ceiling space communicating with the storage room.

JP 2013-213665 A

However, in the prior art described above, since the air supply port is provided in the ceiling of the air-conditioned area, the air taken into the air conditioner is mainly from the space near the ceiling. Therefore, the dust piled up on the floor cannot be collected, and the dust tends to accumulate on the floor. Therefore, the prior art described above has room for improvement in this respect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an installation structure for an air conditioner that can collect dust accumulated on the floor of a building in consideration of the above facts.

An air conditioner installation structure according to a first aspect is provided indoors of a building, communicates with an indoor space via an opening/closing door, and provides a gap between the lower end of the opening/closing door and the floor surface. an air-conditioning apparatus arranged in the storage room and having a suction port for generating conditioned air and taking indoor air into the interior and an outlet for blowing the conditioned air; and the open/close door. and an air supply port arranged in the gap provided between the floor and the storage room to take in the air of the indoor space into the inside of the storage room; and a dust collection unit including a dust collection filter capable of collecting dust passing through the air vent.

In the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the first aspect, since the air supply port is provided in the gap between the opening/closing door of the storage room and the floor surface, the air in the space near the floor can be taken in, It is possible to take in the large dust that is deposited on the air from the air supply port together with the air. Furthermore, since the dust collecting portion is arranged at the air supply port, the dust that has entered the storage chamber through the air supply port can be collected by the dust filter.

An installation structure for an air conditioner according to a second aspect is the configuration according to the first aspect, wherein the dust collection filter is disposed inside the storage chamber and is opened to the air supply port side. formed in the shape of

In the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the second aspect, since the dust filter is formed in a housing shape, the dust filter has a greater depth than when a plate-shaped filter is provided, for example. This increases the volume of the dust collection filter, allowing more dust to be collected inside.

An installation structure for an air conditioner according to a third aspect is the configuration according to the second aspect, wherein the dust collection filter is tapered in plan view from the air supply port side toward the inner side of the storage chamber. It is shaped like a body.

In the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the third aspect, the dust collection filter is formed in a housing shape that is tapered in plan view from the air supply port side toward the back side of the storage room. Therefore, the dust collected inside the dust collection filter is collected in the tapered back portion. This makes it easy to take out the dust in the dust collection filter during maintenance.

An air conditioner installation structure according to a fourth aspect is the configuration according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the dust collecting portion is formed in a cylindrical shape and has one end in the axial direction. It is configured to include a cylindrical member connected to the air supply port and having the other end in the axial direction connected to the dust collection filter arranged inside the storage chamber.

In the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the fourth aspect, a cylindrical member is arranged between the air supply port and the dust collection filter. That is, since the dust collection filter is arranged at a position recessed from the air supply port, dust is collected in a position that is difficult to see through the air supply port from the outside of the storage room. As a result, for example, dust is less likely to be visible from the outside of the storage chamber than in a configuration in which a dust collection filter is directly connected to the air supply port, and a clean appearance can be maintained.

An air conditioner installation structure according to a fifth aspect is the configuration according to the fourth aspect, wherein the cylindrical member includes an introduction portion tapered from the one end side toward the other end side in a plan view. It is configured.

In the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the fifth aspect, the cylindrical member includes an introduction portion tapered in plan view from one end connected to the air supply port toward the other end connected to the dust collection filter. consists of Therefore, the indoor air flow that has passed through the air supply port is straightened toward the dust collection filter by the introduction portion. As a result, dust is efficiently collected in the dust collection filter.

As described above, the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the first aspect has an excellent effect of being able to collect dust accumulated on the floor of the building.

According to the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the second aspect, since more dust can be collected by the dust collection filter, the cleaning frequency can be reduced, and maintenance can be improved. have

According to the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the third aspect, the dust collected inside the dust collection filter can be easily taken out, so that it has an excellent effect of being able to improve maintainability.

According to the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the fourth aspect, the dust collected in the dust collection part is hardly visible from the outside of the storage room, and it has an excellent effect of being able to maintain a clean appearance. .

The installation structure of the air conditioner according to the fifth aspect has an excellent effect that dust can be efficiently collected in the dust collection filter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a schematic side view which shows roughly the building to which the installation structure of the air conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment was applied. 2 is an enlarged side view showing an enlarged storage chamber shown in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the storage room shown in FIG. 1 and showing a state in which an opening/closing door is closed; FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the dust collector shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a plan view of the dust collecting part shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is an exploded view corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a dust collector applied to the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment; It is a side view which shows the dust collection part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is an external perspective view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a storage room to which the installation structure of the air conditioner according to the third embodiment is applied, and showing an open/close door with the illustration omitted. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the dust collector shown in FIG. 8;

[First Embodiment]
The storage room 16 in which the air conditioner 30 according to the first embodiment is installed will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. FIG. 1 shows a partial side view of a building 10 to which the storage room 16 is applied. FIG. 2 also shows a partially enlarged side view showing the inside of the storage chamber 16 in an enlarged manner. 3 is a perspective view of the storage room 16 viewed from the corridor 14 of the building 10. As shown in FIG. 2 and 3, the width direction of the storage chamber 16 is indicated by an arrow W, and the depth direction of the storage chamber 16 is indicated by an arrow D. As shown in FIG.

(overall structure)
As shown in these figures, the building 10 is multi-story, and the air conditioner 30 of the present embodiment is arranged inside the storage room 16 provided in the first floor portion 10A of the building 10. . A first floor portion 10A of the building 10 has a floor plan including a living room 12, a corridor 14, and a storage room 16. - 特許庁In the first floor portion 10A of the building 10, a living room 12 and a corridor 14 are partitioned by a partition wall 18, and a door is attached to an opening (not shown) formed in the partition wall 18. As shown in FIG. A resident can move between the living room 12 and the corridor 14 by opening and closing the door.

A partition wall 20 separates the corridor 14 and the storage room 16 . A substantially rectangular door opening 22 is formed in the partition wall 20 , and the corridor 14 and the storage room 16 are communicated with each other through the door opening 22 . A double opening door 24 that can be opened and closed is attached to the door opening 22 . The opening/closing door 24 is set so that the dimension in the vertical direction of the building is shorter than the dimension in the height direction of the building at the door opening 22 . For this reason, a gap (also referred to as a door undercut) is provided between the lower end of the door 24 and the floor 26 , and when the door 24 is closed, the lower end of the door opening 22 faces the front surface. It has a configuration in which an air supply port 28 having a substantially rectangular shape is formed. The air supply port 28 is provided with a dust collector 42, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the corridor 14 corresponds to the "indoor space of the building" in the present invention.

The storage room 16 is a rectangular box-shaped small room formed along the partition wall 20, and an air conditioner 30 is arranged inside. The air conditioner 30 constitutes part of a central air conditioning system applied to the building 10 . The central air conditioning system is a system that supplies conditioned air generated by the air conditioner 30 to each living room space through ventilation members such as ducts and chambers arranged in the underfloor space 11 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the air conditioner 30 has a substantially rectangular box shape, and has a suction port 32 on the side facing the opening/closing door 24 . A filter (not shown) is detachably attached to the suction port 32 so that dust contained in the air passing through the suction port 32 can be collected.

Further, in the present embodiment, an air outlet 34 through which conditioned air is blown (supplied) is provided on the lower surface of the air conditioner 30 . One end of a connection duct 36 extending downward in the vertical direction of the building is connected to the outlet 34 . The other end of the connection duct 36 is connected to a branch chamber 38 arranged in the underfloor space 11 of the ground floor portion 10A. Further, the branch chamber 38 is connected to a plurality of supply ducts 40 communicating with each room (room 12, corridor 14, etc.).

Inside the air conditioner 30, a heat exchange unit 30A and a fan unit (not shown) provided with a fan are integrally provided. The heat exchange unit 30A is connected to an outdoor unit (not shown) placed outside the building 10 by a refrigerant pipe (not shown). Refrigerant is circulated to and from the air conditioner 30 via this refrigerant pipe.

According to the above configuration, by operating the fan of the blower unit (not shown) arranged in the air conditioner 30, the air in the corridor 14 passes through the air supply port 28 of the storage room 16 and the air conditioner 30 is sucked from the suction port 32 (see arrow R in FIG. 2). Next, in the heat exchange unit 30A of the air conditioner 30, heat is exchanged between the air taken in from the suction port 32 and the refrigerant to generate conditioned air (warm air or cold air). After that, the conditioned air is supplied from the air outlet 34 of the air conditioner 30 into the connection duct 36 and is supplied to each room in the building 10 via the branch chamber 38 and the supply duct 40 .

(Main part of the present invention)

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, a dust collector 42 is provided in the air inlet 28 provided below the opening/closing door of the storage chamber 16 . The dust collection section 42 includes a cylindrical member 44 fixed to the air supply port 28 and a dust collection filter 50 attached to the cylindrical member 44 . The cylindrical member 44 is arranged with its axial direction extending in the depth direction of the storage chamber 16 (direction of arrow D in FIGS. 2 and 3), and one end in the axial direction is fixed to the peripheral portion of the air supply port 28 . A dust filter 50, which will be described later, is attached to the other end in the axial direction of the cylindrical member 44 arranged inside the storage chamber 16. As shown in FIG.

One end of the tubular member 44 on the side of the air supply port 28 serves as a fixed portion 46 formed in a rectangular tubular shape. Both lateral side portions 46A of the fixed portion 46 in the width direction (see the direction of arrow W in FIG. 3) are arranged along both lateral side portions in the lower portion and width direction of the door opening 22 forming the left and right ends of the air supply port 28. It is configured. In this manner, positioning of the tubular member 44 with respect to the air supply port 28 is performed via the fixing portion 46 . Both side surface portions 46A of the fixing portion 46 are fixed to both side surface portions in the lower and width direction of the door opening 22 by fasteners such as screws. As a result, the tubular member 44 is fixed to the air supply port 28 .

A cylindrical introduction portion 48 extending to the back side of the storage chamber is integrally formed at the end portion of the fixing portion 46 on the side of the storage chamber. The introducing portion 48 is gradually narrowed in width from one end 48A on the side of the fixing portion 46 (the side of the air supply port 28) toward the other end 48B disposed on the inner side of the storage chamber 16, and is a base in plan view. It has a tapered shape that forms a shape.

A dust collection filter 50 is attached to the tapered other end 48B of the introduction portion 48 . The dust collection filter 50 is formed in a housing shape that is open on the introduction portion 48 side (air supply port 28 side). More specifically, the dust collection filter 50 has a substantially trapezoidal shape in plan view, and has a housing shape that tapers in plan view from the end on the side of the air supply port 28 toward the end on the inner side of the storage chamber. is formed in The dust collection filter 50 has an opening 52 that opens toward the air supply port 28 and is fixed to the other end 48B of the introduction portion 48 . Moreover, each side part of the dust collection filter 50 is formed of a metal wire mesh. In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the nonwoven fabric with good air permeability is arrange|positioned at each said side part. As a result, the air in the corridor 14 that has passed through the cylindrical member 44 is sucked into the storage room 16 through the dust collection filter 50 . At this time, dust collected on the floor 26 of the corridor 14 passes through the cylindrical member 44 and is collected by the dust collection filter 50 .

Although not shown, the other end 48B of the introduction portion 48 and the opening 52 of the dust collection filter 50 are arranged such that the locking portion provided in the opening 52 is the locked portion provided in the other end 48B of the introduction portion 48. It is fixed by being engaged with. For example, rail-shaped cut portions are formed on both sides in the width direction of the other end 48B of the introduction portion 48, and convex portions provided at both ends in the width direction of the opening 52 of the dust collection filter 50 are formed. do. Then, it may be configured to be fixed by inserting a convex portion into the cut portion of the introduction portion 48 . According to this configuration, the dust collection filter 50 can be removed from the tubular member 44 by sliding the dust collection filter 50 with respect to the cut portion of the introduction portion 48 and pulling it up. In this manner, the dust collection filter 50 can be detachably attached to the tubular member 44 .

In addition, the fixing method of the dust collection filter 50 is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a configuration in which a claw-shaped locking portion is formed in the opening 52 of the dust collection filter 50 and a locked portion to which the locking portion is locked is provided at the other end (the other end 48B) of the tubular member 44. may be

(action/effect)
Next, the operation and effects of this embodiment will be described.

In this embodiment, an air supply port 28 for taking in the air in the corridor 14 to the storage room 16 is provided in the gap between the opening/closing door 24 of the storage room 16 and the floor 26 . Therefore, the air in the space near the floor 26 can be taken in, and the large dust piled on the floor 26 can be taken in from the air supply port 28 together with the air. Furthermore, since the dust collecting portion 42 is arranged at the air supply port 28 , the dust that has entered the storage chamber 16 through the air supply port 28 can be collected by the dust filter 50 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, since the dust collection filter 50 is formed in a housing shape, the dust collection filter has a depth compared to the case where a plate-shaped filter is provided, for example. Thereby, the volume inside the dust collection filter 50 and the surface area of the dust collection filter 50 are increased, and more dust can be collected inside.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the dust collection filter 50 is formed in a housing shape that is tapered from the air supply port 28 side toward the inner side of the storage chamber 16 in a plan view. Therefore, the dust collected inside the dust collection filter 50 is collected in the tapered back portion. This makes it easy to take out the dust inside the dust collection filter 50 during maintenance. Furthermore, the dust collection filter 50 can be miniaturized and lightened.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the dust collection filter 50 is configured to be detachable from the dust collection section 42 . Therefore, when cleaning the floor of the corridor 14 or performing maintenance of the air conditioner 30, the open/close door 24 of the storage room 16 can be opened to remove the dust collection filter 50 and dust can be scraped out from the inside of the filter. For this reason, the dust accumulated in the dust collection filter 50 can be easily discarded, so maintenance is excellent.

Further, in the storage chamber 16 of the present embodiment, the dust collection filter 50 is arranged inside the storage chamber via a cylindrical member 44 connected to the air supply port 28 . That is, since the dust collection filter 50 is arranged at a position recessed from the air supply port 28 , dust is collected at a position where it is difficult to see through the air supply port 28 from the outside of the storage chamber 16 . As a result, for example, dust is less visible from the outside (corridor 14) of the storage room 16 than in a configuration in which a dust collection filter is directly connected to the air supply port 28, and a clean appearance can be maintained.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the cylindrical member 44 is configured to include an introduction portion 48, and the introduction portion 48 is connected to the dust collection filter 50 from the one end 48A side disposed on the air supply port 28 side. It has a tapered shape in plan view toward the other end 48B. Therefore, the introduction part 48 rectifies the flow of air in the corridor 14 that has passed through the air supply port 28 toward the dust collection filter 50 . As a result, the dust accumulated in the corridor 14 can be efficiently collected in the dust collection filter 50. - 特許庁

Further, in the cylindrical member 44 of the present embodiment, a fixing portion 46 having a square tube shape is formed at one end fixed to the air supply port 28 . Further, the widthwise side surfaces 46A of the fixing portion 46 are arranged along the widthwise side surfaces under the door opening 22 to which the cylindrical member 44 is fixed. As a result, the tubular member 44 alone can be positioned relative to the air supply port 28, so that workability during assembly can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. In addition, about the same component part as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the same number is attached and the description is abbreviate|omitted.

As shown in these figures, the present embodiment is characterized in that it includes a dust collection section 60 having a dust collection filter 62 formed in a housing shape whose longitudinal direction is the building height direction.

Specifically, the dust collection filter 62 has a substantially trapezoidal shape in a plan view, and the longitudinal dimension (the height direction of the building) is set longer than the dimension of the cylindrical member 44 in the height direction of the building. Therefore, when viewed from the side, the upper side of the dust collection filter 62 protrudes from the upper surface of the cylindrical member 44 toward the upper side of the building.

A lower opening 64 that opens toward the air supply port 28 of the storage chamber 16 is provided at the lower portion of the dust collection filter 62 , and the lower opening 64 is connected to the other end 48B of the introduction portion 48 of the tubular member 44 . Fixed. This lower opening 64 corresponds to the opening 52 of the first embodiment.

An upper opening 66 is provided in the upper and upper surface of the dust collection filter 62 . As a result, the dust collection filter 62 has an open upper surface facing the upper side of the building. In addition, the side portion of the dust collection filter 62 is formed of a metallic wire mesh, like the dust collection filter 50 of the first embodiment. According to this configuration, the air in the corridor 14 that has passed through the tubular member 44 passes through the side surface of the dust collection filter 62 and is taken into the interior of the storage room 16, and also passes through the upper opening 66. It will have a flow path through which it is supplied to the interior of the storage chamber 16 .

(action/effect)
In this embodiment, the dust collection filter 62 is shaped like a housing whose longitudinal direction is the height direction of the building, and the upper part of the dust collection filter 62 extends upward from the tubular member 44 . Therefore, the volume inside the dust collection filter 62 is increased, and more dust can be collected inside. In addition, since the upper opening 66 formed on the upper surface of the dust collection filter 62 serves as a flow path for the air passing through the dust collection filter 62, the amount of air supplied to the storage chamber 16 is collected in the dust collection filter 62. Lowering due to dust is suppressed. As a result, the frequency of requiring maintenance of the dust collecting section 60 is reduced, and convenience for the user can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. In addition, about the same component part as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the same number is attached and the description is abbreviate|omitted.

As shown in these figures, the dust collecting section 70 according to the third embodiment is characterized in that it includes a cylindrical member 72 integrally formed with a dust collecting filter section 74 .

Specifically, the tubular member 72 is formed in a housing shape that opens toward the air supply port 28 side of the storage chamber 16, and its upper surface 76 and back surface (side surface facing the storage chamber 16 side) 72B are gathered. It is configured as a dust filter section 74 . The dust collection filter portion 74 is formed of a metallic wire mesh, like the side portion of the dust collection filter 50 of the first embodiment. As a result, the flow path of the indoor air taken in from the air supply port 28 passes through the upper surface 76 and the rear surface 78 of the cylindrical member 72 (dust collecting section 70) and is supplied to the inside of the storage chamber 16. It is configured to be a flow path of

One end of the cylindrical member 72 that is fixed to the air supply port 28 is formed into a rectangular tubular shape. The introduction portion 82 is tapered toward the inner side of the . Further, the widthwise side portions 80A of the fixed portion 80 are fixed to the air supply port 28 by means of protrusions 84 projecting outwardly in the width direction from the side portions 80A.

Specifically, a pair of left and right vertical wall portions 86 are provided on both sides in the width direction of the air supply port 28 . In the pair of vertical wall portions 86, rail-shaped notch portions 88 extending in the height direction of the building are formed at end portions 86A arranged to face each other. The convex portion 84 of the fixing portion 80 described above corresponds to the notch portion 88 , and by inserting the convex portion 84 inside the notch portion 88 , the air supply port 28 is opened through the vertical wall portion 86 . The tubular member 72 can be fixed to the . In addition, when performing maintenance on the tubular member 72 , the tubular member 72 can be removed from the air supply port 28 by pulling it up along the notch portion 88 .

(action/effect)
In this embodiment, the cylindrical member 72 of the dust collecting section 70 is formed in the shape of a housing, and the dust collecting filter section 74 is arranged on an upper surface 76 and a rear surface 78 excluding the lower surface thereof. Therefore, the flow path of the air in the corridor 14 taken in from the air supply port 28 becomes an upward flow path through which it passes through the upper surface 76 and the back surface 78 of the cylindrical member 72 and is supplied to the storage room 16 . As a result, it is possible to prevent the dust collected inside the cylindrical member 72 from dropping to the bottom surface side and blocking the inlet of the cylindrical member 72 (near the fixed portion 80). As a result, the dust accumulated on the floor of the corridor 14 can be efficiently collected on the rear surface 78 and the upper surface 76 arranged on the inner side of the cylindrical member 72, and furthermore, the dust can be visually recognized from the outside of the storage room 16. can be effectively suppressed.

[supplementary explanation]
In the first and second embodiments, the cylindrical member 44 is arranged between the air supply port 28 of the storage chamber 16 and the dust collection filters 50 and 62, but the present invention is not limited to this. . A configuration in which the cylindrical member 44 is not provided and the dust collection filters 50 and 62 are directly attached to the air supply port 28 may be employed.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the dust collection filter 50 is formed in a housing shape, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a dust collection filter made of a plate-shaped metallic wire mesh may be applied.

In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the cylindrical member 44 is tapered from the side of the air supply port 28 toward the inner side of the storage chamber 16 in plan view, but the present invention is limited to this. do not have. For example, the entire tubular member 44 may be formed into a rectangular tubular shape. Alternatively, the fixing portion 46 may be omitted from the cylindrical member 44 to form a substantially trapezoidal shape in a plan view.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the storage room 16 is provided on the first floor 10A of the building 10, but the storage room 16 may be provided on the second floor of the building. In this case, the connection chamber may be connected to the upper surface of the air conditioner, and the branch chamber and the supply duct may be arranged in the ceiling space on the second floor.

10 building 16 storage room 24 open/close door 26 floor (floor surface)
( dust collection filter)

Claims (3)

a storage room provided indoors of a building, communicating with an indoor space via an opening/closing door, and having a gap provided between the lower end of the opening/closing door and the floor surface;
an air conditioner arranged inside the storage room, generating conditioned air, and having an inlet for taking in indoor air and an outlet for blowing the conditioned air;
an air supply port disposed in the gap provided between the opening/closing door and the floor surface and taking in the air of the indoor side space into the inside of the storage room;
a dust collection unit arranged at the air supply port and provided separately from the air conditioner and including a dust collection filter capable of collecting dust passing through the air supply port ;
The dust collecting portion is formed in a cylindrical shape extending from the air supply port toward the suction port of the air conditioner, and has one end in the axial direction connected to the air supply port and the other end in the axial direction being connected to the dust collecting portion. a cylindrical member that forms an air flow path from the air supply port to the dust collection filter by being connected to the filter;
The installation structure of an air conditioner, wherein the cylindrical member includes an introduction portion that is tapered in a plan view from the one end side toward the other end side. The dust collection filter is arranged inside the storage chamber and formed in a housing shape that is open to the air supply port side,
The installation structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1. The dust collection filter is formed in a housing shape that is tapered in a plan view from the air supply port side toward the back side of the storage chamber,
The installation structure of the air conditioner according to claim 2.

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