JPH0814614A - Ventilating air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To alleviate the load of various type manufacture by a manufacturer side responsive to a user's request. CONSTITUTION:The ventilating air conditioner comprises a switch mounting unit 4 in which a switch unit 1 having a power transmission terminal 2 for transmitting power by integrating the function of an operation switch and utilizing it in a box state is detachably engaged with the part of the outer sheath of an apparatus body 3, and a power receiving terminal 5 electrically connected to the terminal 2 of the unit 1 in the state that the unit 1 is engaged with the unit 4. A blower 7 and a lamp 8 electrically connected to the terminal 5 are provided in the body 3. Thus, when a user needs the operating function except the present operating function, only the unit 1 may be altered. Accordingly, the load of various type manufacture by a manufacturer side can be alleviated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ventilation air conditioner for performing ventilation and air conditioning in a room.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, demands for operability required for ventilation air conditioners have diversified. As an example, the content of the operation varies greatly depending on the user, such as improvement in operability and demand for automatic driving. Also, even for the same user, the required operating functions will change with changes in the target of ventilation and air conditioning, family composition, and income, so replacement with a ventilation and air conditioning system that has the required easier-to-use operating functions. In some cases.
Therefore, there is a situation in which the manufacturer must manufacture a large number of ventilation air conditioners having the same main body functions but different operation functions.

[0003] Conventionally, ventilation air conditioners have been used as an example.
The configuration is as shown in Japanese Patent Publication No. 77533. Less than,
The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, an operation switch section 100 for operating the apparatus is fixedly provided on a part of the outer casing of the apparatus body 101, and a blower 102 for blowing air and a lamp 103 for illumination are provided inside the apparatus body 101. It is provided in. The operation switch unit 100 is supplied with electric power from the outside of the apparatus main body 101 through a power supply line 104, and the blower 10 is provided inside the apparatus main body 101 by a wiring 105 for transmitting the electric power.
2 and the lamp 103 are fixedly connected. Here, the operation switch unit 100, in a state where power is supplied from the power supply line 104, operates / stops the blower 102 connected by the wiring 105 and turns on / off the lamp 103 based on the operation content of the user. , Had a function preset to control uniquely.

[0005]

In the structure of such a conventional ventilation air conditioner, the operation switch section 100 is fixedly provided on a part of the outer shell of the apparatus body 101, and the operation switch section 100 itself is specified. It has only the preset function of.

Therefore, since the operation switch section 100 has a single function, if the same user requests an operation function other than the current operation function, it is necessary to change the entire apparatus, which is a great waste. Therefore, in order to meet the user's request, the manufacturer has to manufacture various types of ventilation air conditioners having different operation functions even if the main body functions are the same, so that the manufacturing load tends to increase. Further, since the operation switch unit 100 is fixedly provided on a part of the outer contour of the apparatus main body 101, it is difficult for the user to touch the operation switch unit 100 when the apparatus main body 101 is mounted at a high place. However, there is a problem in that the entire device needs to be disassembled and repaired even if the operation deteriorates, or even if only the operation switch unit 100 fails, and the maintainability is poor.

The present invention solves the above problems by eliminating the waste of having to change the main body of the apparatus when the user needs an operation function other than the current operation function, and allows the manufacturer to manufacture multiple models. A first object of the present invention is to provide a ventilation air conditioner capable of reducing the load of the above.

A second object is to enable remote control and improve user operability. A third purpose is to enable remote control from a free position by removing the switch unit from the apparatus main body.

A fourth object is to improve the workability of connection wiring when the switch unit is detached from the main body of the apparatus and is operated remotely.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the ventilation air conditioner of the present invention has a box-like shape in which the first means is integrated with the function of the operation switch and provided with a power transmission terminal for transmitting electric power. A switch unit, a switch mounting portion with which the switch unit is detachably engaged, and a switch mounting portion that is electrically connected to the power transmission terminal of the switch unit when the switch unit is engaged with the switch mounting portion. The power receiving terminal, the air blower provided inside the apparatus body, and the illumination lamp are provided, and power is supplied from the power receiving terminal to the blower and the lamp.

A second means for achieving the second object is to connect the power transmission terminal of the switch unit and the power reception terminal of the main body of the apparatus with a detachable connection wiring.

The third means for achieving the third object is that the connection wiring for connecting the power transmission terminal of the switch unit and the power reception terminal of the apparatus body can be drawn out to a cord reel provided in the apparatus body. It is provided.

A fourth means for achieving the fourth object is that the connection wiring for connecting the power transmission terminal of the switch unit and the power receiving terminal of the device body can be taken out toward the wall surface to which the device body is fixed. In addition, a wiring path is provided inside the apparatus body.

[0014]

According to the present invention, by virtue of the construction of the above-mentioned first means, only the switch unit can be easily removed from the apparatus main body.

Further, according to the structure of the second means, it is possible to perform remote operation by connecting the device body and the switch unit with connection wiring in a state where the switch unit is removed from the device body.

Further, with the configuration of the third means, the connection wiring connecting the device body and the switch unit can be housed in the device body as a freely retractable cord reel with the switch unit removed from the device body. Further, since the connection wiring is a cord reel, the distance between the device body and the switch unit can be freely set in a state where the device body and the switch unit are connected.

With the configuration of the fourth means, the apparatus main body is installed by passing the connection wiring connecting the apparatus main body and the switch unit in the state where the switch unit is removed from the apparatus main body, through the wiring path in the apparatus main body. It will be possible to guide and wire to the wall surface side.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, a power transmission terminal 2 for transmitting electric power is provided in a switch unit 1 in which the function of an operation switch is integrated and unitized into a box shape. A switch mounting portion 4 with which the switch unit 1 is detachably engaged is provided in a part of the outer shell of the device body 3 that constitutes the ventilation blower, and the switch unit 1 is engaged with the switch mounting portion 4. In, a power receiving terminal 5 electrically connected to the power transmitting terminal 2 of the switch unit 1 is provided. In addition, internal wiring 6 that is electrically connected to the power receiving terminal 5 and transmits power is provided inside the device body 3.
Further, a blower 7 for blowing and a lamp 8 for illumination which are controlled by the switch unit 1 in response to the supply of electric power from the internal wiring 6 are provided. Further, a power supply line 9 for supplying power to the switch unit 1 from outside the apparatus main body 3 is provided.

Here, the switch unit 1 supplies electric power to the blower 7 and the lamp 8 corresponding to the user's operation contents, and starts / stops the blower 7 and turns on the lamp 8.
It is configured to uniquely control the operation such as turning off the light with preset contents.

In the above structure, when the switch unit 1 is mounted and engaged with the switch mounting portion 4 of the apparatus body 3, the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1 and the power receiving terminal 5 of the switch mounting portion 4 are electrically connected. When the user operates the switch unit 1 in a state where the switch unit 1 is attached to the switch mounting portion 4 and power is supplied to the switch unit 1 from the power supply line 9, the switch is switched based on the operation content of the user. The unit 1 has the power receiving terminal 5 of the device body 3 as preset.
The power supply to the blower 7 and the lamp 8 is controlled via the internal wiring 6 connected to.

As described above, according to the ventilation air conditioner of the first embodiment of the present invention, the function of the operation switch is integrated into the switch unit 1, and the switch unit 1 is connected to the main body 3 of the device.
Since it can be attached and detached, only the switch unit 1 can be easily removed from the apparatus main body 3.

Even if the function of the switch unit 1 is not only a simple switch function such as power ON / OFF, but also an advanced function such as an automatic driving function by sensor control or a wireless / wired remote operation, the effect is obtained. There is no difference.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A removed from the apparatus main body 3 and the power receiving terminal 5 of the apparatus main body 3 are connected by detachable connection wiring.

In the above structure, the connection wiring 10 electrically connects between the power receiving terminal 5 of the apparatus body 3 and the power transmitting terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A removed from the apparatus body 3 so that the user operates the switch unit 1A. Is transmitted to the power receiving terminal 5 of the apparatus body 3 via the connection wiring 10.

As described above, according to the ventilation air conditioner of the second embodiment of the present invention, the operation can be performed even when the switch unit 1A is detached from the device main body 3.

Therefore, the switch unit 1A can be detached from the apparatus main body 3 and remotely operated from a free position.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those of the second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, a cord reel 11 is provided in the main body 3 of the apparatus, the connection wiring 10A of which one end is connected to the power receiving terminal 5 can be drawn out, and the connection wiring 10A drawn out through the switch mounting portion 4 is provided. The other end is the device body 3
It is configured to be connected to the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A that is removed from.

In the above structure, the connection wiring 10A built in the apparatus main body 3 and provided so as to be freely drawn out from the switch mounting portion 4 has the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A removed from the apparatus main body 3 by the power receiving terminal 5 at the tip thereof.
Electrically connect the spaces at any length. Therefore, the operation content of the switch unit 1A by the user is transmitted to the power receiving terminal 5 of the apparatus main body 3 via the connection wiring 10A provided on the cord reel 11 so as to be freely drawn.

As described above, according to the ventilation air conditioner of the third embodiment of the present invention, the connection wiring provided so that the distance between the switch unit 1A and the device body 3 can be pulled out from the cord reel 11 built in the device body 3. The operation can be performed while adjusting the pull-out length of 10A.

Therefore, the switch unit 1A can be detached from the apparatus main body 3 and remotely operated from a more free position. Further, since the cord reel 11 is built in the apparatus main body 3, the storability is improved.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those of the second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the fourth embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A detached from the device body 3 and the power receiving terminal 5 of the device body 3 are detachable from each other by electrical connection. The wiring path 13 of the connection wiring 10B is provided inside the apparatus main body 3 so that the connection wiring 10B to be electrically connected can be taken out toward the wall surface 12 to which the apparatus main body 3 is fixed.

In the above structure, the connection wiring 10B is provided inside the device body 3 in a state where the power receiving terminal 5 of the device body 3 and the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A removed from the device body 3 are electrically connected. The apparatus main body 3 is wired and taken out in the direction of the fixed wall surface 12 through the wiring path 13.

As described above, according to the ventilation air conditioner of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the device body 3 is fixed with the connection wiring 10B connecting the power transmission terminal 2 of the switch unit 1A and the power receiving terminal 5 of the device body 3. The wiring can be taken out from the wall surface 12 direction.

Therefore, it is possible to further improve the workability of the connection wiring 10B when the switch unit 1A is detached from the apparatus main body 3 and is operated remotely.

[0039]

As is apparent from the above-described embodiments, according to the present invention, when the user needs an operation function other than the current operation function, only the switch unit needs to be changed. This eliminates the need to change the main body and allows the manufacturer to manufacture only various switch units having different operating functions in response to a large number of user's operational function requirements. A ventilation air conditioner that can reduce the manufacturing load for manufacturing can be provided.

Further, since the remote operation can be performed while the switch unit is removed from the apparatus body regardless of the mounting position of the apparatus body, the operability for the user is improved, and when the switch unit is removed from the apparatus body and remotely operated. The workability is further improved, and even if the switch unit breaks down, only the switch unit can be easily removed from the main body of the apparatus for repair, and thus maintainability is further improved.

Further, the switch unit is removed from the apparatus body by accommodating the connection wiring connecting the apparatus body and the switch unit in the apparatus body as a freely retractable cord reel with the switch unit removed from the apparatus body. Remote operation can be performed from any position.

Further, by providing a wiring path inside the apparatus main body so that the connection wiring connecting between the power transmission terminal of the switch unit and the power receiving terminal of the apparatus main body can be taken out toward the wall surface to which the apparatus main body is fixed, It is possible to improve the workability of the connection wiring when the switch unit is detached from the main body of the apparatus and remotely operated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a ventilation air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a ventilation air conditioner of the second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a ventilation air conditioner of the third embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a ventilation air conditioner of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a conventional ventilation air conditioning device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 switch unit 1A switch unit 2 power transmission terminal 3 device body 4 switch mounting portion 5 power receiving terminal 7 blower 8 lamp 10 connection wiring 10A connection wiring 10B connection wiring 11 cord reel 12 wall surface 13 wiring path

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A box-shaped switch unit in which a function of an operation switch is integrated and a power transmission terminal for transmitting electric power is provided, a switch attachment portion to which the switch unit is detachably engaged, and a switch attached to the switch attachment portion. The power receiving terminal is provided so as to be electrically connected to the power transmitting terminal of the switch unit when the unit is engaged, the air blower and the illumination lamp provided inside the apparatus body, and the air blower. And an air conditioner configured to supply power to the lamp from the power receiving terminal. 2. The ventilation air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the power transmission terminal of the switch unit and the power reception terminal of the apparatus main body are connected by detachable connection wiring. 3. The ventilation air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a connecting wire for connecting between a power transmission terminal of the switch unit and a power receiving terminal of the apparatus body is provided so as to be drawn out to a cord reel provided in the apparatus body. 4. A wiring path is provided inside the device body so that connection wiring connecting between the power transmission terminal of the switch unit and the power reception terminal of the device body can be taken out toward the wall surface to which the device body is fixed. Or the ventilation air conditioner according to 2.