JPH08200771A - Air-conditioner and its inspecting or measuring method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To shorten a time necessary for the inspection or the measurement of the performance or the quality of an air-conditioner by a method wherein the air-conditioner is operated under a special operating condition, different from the ordinary air conditioning operation while at least one of the inspection or the measurement can be effected by the special operation. CONSTITUTION: When a special signal exclusive for inspection, which is different from a signal used for the ordinary control of the air-conditioner, is received from a receiving unit during an operating switch 4 provided in an indoor machine 1 is being pushed, the operating condition of the indoor machine becomes different from the ordinary air-conditioning operation. Only a fan in the indoor machine 1 is rotated with the maximum capacity whereby the vibration of the indoor machine 1 becomes maximum. The vibration of the indoor machine at that time is measured and a product, whose vibration at that time becomes higher than a given level, is screened as a defective product. According to this method, the inspection or the measurement of the performance or the quality of the indoor machine can be effected within a short period of time. Further, the special signal can be received only during the operating switch, provided in the indoor machine, is being pushed whereby a possibility, wherein a signal of other product is received and the indoor machine is shifted into a special operating condition by mistake, becomes very small and the property of safety of the product can be increased.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner and its inspection or measurement method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 8 is a view showing an air conditioner for explaining a conventional inspection method. Reference numeral 81 is an indoor unit, 82 is an indoor unit control device, 83 is an inspection switch, 84 is an indoor unit front grill, and 85 is an outdoor unit. The inspection switch 83 is an indoor unit control device 82 provided inside the indoor unit 81.
It has a structure that is difficult to operate so that the user does not operate it by mistake. When inspecting or measuring the performance or quality of the air conditioner, the inspector or the operator opens the indoor unit front grill 84 and operates the inspection switch 83 located deep inside the indoor unit 81. As a result, the air conditioner enters a state in which it is possible to perform operations other than the normal air conditioning operation. For example, under any air conditioning condition, only the blower in the indoor unit 81 is rotated with the maximum capacity so that the vibration of the indoor unit 81 is maximized, and the vibration of the indoor unit 81 at that time is measured and is above a certain level. Sort products as defective. After the target measurement or inspection is completed, the measurer closes the indoor unit front grill 84 and returns the product to the original state. As described above, when measuring or inspecting the air conditioner, open the part of the air conditioner and operate the switches inside the air conditioner to operate the air conditioner in a special operating state. I was doing.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional air conditioner, it is necessary to open or close a part of the air conditioner each time an inspection or measurement is performed. In the case of inspecting all of them in the production process, the production efficiency was not good because of the time required to open and close a part of the air conditioner.

An object of the present invention is to put the air conditioner into a special operating state which is different from the normal one, to shorten the time required for the inspection or measurement of the performance and quality.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a remote control device, an indoor unit, a receiver provided inside or outside the indoor unit, and the indoor unit. An operation switch, an outdoor unit, and an indoor control unit that is provided in the indoor unit, decodes a signal from the receiving unit, and controls communication with the outdoor unit; and an indoor control unit that is provided in the outdoor unit. Having an outdoor unit control device for controlling communication with an air conditioner, and receiving a dedicated signal different from a signal used for normal air conditioner operation from the receiving unit while the operation switch is pressed. According to this, the air conditioner performs a special operation different from the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner, and at least one of inspection or measurement is performed by the operation.
This is a configuration that can be done by others.

Further, while the operation switch is being pressed, a plurality of dedicated signals different from the signals used for the normal operation of the air conditioner are received, and each signal performs a different operation, and a plurality of types of signals are operated. It is designed so that at least one of inspection and measurement can be performed.

Further, when the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation, reception of a signal used for operating the normal air conditioner causes a transition to a state where only the normal air conditioning operation is possible. It was done like this.

Further, when the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation, by operating a switch used for operating the normal air conditioner, only the normal air conditioning operation can be performed. It was done like this.

Further, when the air conditioner is allowed to perform an operation other than the normal air conditioning operation for a certain period of time or longer, the air conditioner shifts to a state where only the normal air conditioning operation can be performed.

Further, when the air conditioner is in a state where it can operate other than the normal air conditioning operation, it is operated from the outdoor unit or a device (hereinafter referred to as a dummy device) which acts as a proxy for all or part of the function of the outdoor unit. Upon reception of a signal used for normal air conditioner control, the state is such that only a normal air conditioning operation can be performed.

Further, while an air conditioner for performing a normal air conditioning operation is being pressed by an operation switch provided in an indoor unit, a dedicated signal different from a signal used for operating a normal air conditioner is received. As a result, the air conditioner
Performs a special operation that differs from the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner,
The special operation is a method of performing at least one of inspection and measurement of the performance of the air conditioner.

While the operation switch provided in the indoor unit is being pressed, a plurality of dedicated signals different from the signals used for normal air conditioner operation are received, and different operations are performed for each signal. However, it is a method of performing at least one of inspection or measurement of a plurality of types of performance.

[0013]

The operation of the above means is as follows.

According to the present invention, while the operation switch provided in the indoor unit is being pressed, a dedicated signal different from a signal used for operating a normal air conditioner is received from the receiving section,
The air conditioner can perform a special operation different from the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner.

Further, while the operation switch provided in the indoor unit is being pressed, a plurality of dedicated signals different from the signals used for the normal operation of the air conditioner are received and different for each signal. It can operate and perform multiple types of tests or measurements.

Further, when the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation, if a signal used for normal air conditioning operation is received, the air conditioner may shift to a state where only the normal air conditioning operation is possible. You can

Further, when the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation, if a switch used for the normal air conditioning operation is operated, a transition is made to a state where only the normal air conditioning operation is possible. You can

When the air conditioner continues to be in an operation state other than the normal air conditioning operation for a certain time or more,
It is possible to shift to a state where only normal air conditioning operation can be performed.

Further, when the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation, when the signal used for the normal air conditioner control is received from the outdoor unit or the dummy device, only the normal air conditioning operation is performed. It is possible to shift to a state where

Further, the performance of the air conditioner can be inspected or measured by a special operation different from the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner.

Furthermore, the air conditioner receives a plurality of signals different from the signals used in the normal operation of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner operates differently for each of the signals, which allows inspection or measurement of a plurality of types of performance. .

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an air conditioner of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 is an indoor unit, and 2 is an outdoor unit. Reference numeral 3 is a display device, and 4 is an operation switch.

(Embodiment 1) Next, a description will be given with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the air conditioner normally operates normally (step 1). While the operation switch 4 provided in the indoor unit 1 is being pressed, when a special inspection special signal different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit, step 2 and step 3 As shown in FIG. 4, the operation state is different from the normal air conditioning operation. The vibration of the indoor unit 1 is maximized by rotating only the blower in the indoor unit 1 with the maximum capacity. By measuring the vibration of the indoor unit 1 at that time, a product having a certain level or higher can be selected as a defective product.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the air conditioner normally operates normally (step 1). When a special inspection special signal A different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit while the operation switch 4 is being pressed, Step 2 and Step 3-a indicate Step 4 The operation state is different from the normal air conditioning operation.
The vibration of the indoor unit 1 is maximized by rotating only the blower in the indoor unit 1 with the maximum capacity. By measuring the vibration of the indoor unit 1 at that time, a product having a certain level or higher can be selected as a defective product. While the operation switch 4 is being pressed,
When a special inspection special signal B different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit, step 2
And the operation state different from the normal air conditioning operation shown in step 5 is brought about by step 3-b. The display devices 3 provided in the indoor unit 1 are displayed one by one. An abnormal product due to a failure in the display state can be sorted as a defective product.

(Third Embodiment) A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the air conditioner normally operates normally (step 1). While the operation switch 4 is being pressed, when a special inspection special signal different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit, the normal air conditioning shown in Step 4 in Step 2 and Step 3 is performed. The operation state is different from the operation. Indoor unit 1
The vibration of the indoor unit 1 is maximized by rotating only the blower therein with maximum capacity. By measuring the vibration of the indoor unit 1 at that time, a product having a certain level or higher can be selected as a defective product. When the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than normal air conditioning operation (step 4), when a signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received, step 6 enables only normal air conditioning operation (step Go to 1).

(Embodiment 4) Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the air conditioner normally operates normally (step 1). While the operation switch 4 is being pressed, when a special inspection special signal different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit, the normal air conditioning shown in Step 4 in Step 2 and Step 3 is performed. The operation state is different from the operation. Indoor unit 1
The vibration of the indoor unit 1 is maximized by rotating only the blower therein with maximum capacity. By measuring the vibration of the indoor unit 1 at that time, a product having a certain level or higher can be selected as a defective product. When the air conditioner is in a state other than the normal air conditioning operation (step 4), when the operation switch 4 used for the normal air conditioner operation is operated, only the normal operation can be performed in step 7 (step 4). Go to 1).

(Fifth Embodiment) A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the air conditioner normally operates normally (step 1). While the operation switch 4 is being pressed, when a special inspection special signal different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit, the normal air conditioning shown in Step 4 in Step 2 and Step 3 is performed. The operation state is different from the operation. Indoor unit 1
The vibration of the indoor unit 1 is maximized by rotating only the blower therein with maximum capacity. By measuring the vibration of the indoor unit 1 at that time, a product having a certain level or higher can be selected as a defective product. When the air conditioner can operate other than normal air conditioning operation (step 4) continues for a certain period of time, step 8 allows only normal operation (step 1)
Move to

(Sixth Embodiment) A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the air conditioner normally operates normally (step 1). While the operation switch 4 is being pressed, when a special inspection special signal different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation is received from the receiving unit, the normal air conditioning shown in Step 4 in Step 2 and Step 3 is performed. The operation state is different from the operation. Indoor unit 1
The vibration of the indoor unit 1 is maximized by rotating only the blower therein with maximum capacity. By measuring the vibration of the indoor unit 1 at that time, a product having a certain level or higher can be selected as a defective product. When the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation (step 4), when a signal is received from the outdoor unit 2 or the dummy device, only the normal air conditioning operation can be performed in step 9 (step 1) Move to.

[0034]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the air conditioner is provided with a special feature different from usual without opening or closing a part of the air conditioner each time an inspection or measurement is performed. The performance and quality of the product can be inspected and measured in a short time after the operation is performed. Furthermore, since the special signal can be received only while the operation switch provided on the indoor unit is being pressed, the possibility of receiving a signal from another product and accidentally shifting to the special operation state is extremely small, thus ensuring product safety. Can be increased.

Further, by preparing a plurality of types of signals to be transmitted from the remote control device and making the operation of the air conditioner correspond thereto, it is possible to perform the inspection and measurement of the performance and quality in a short time without changing the inspection device or the inspection place. Can be done.

Even if the user receives a signal from another device and accidentally enters a special operation state, the user normally operates to receive a normal signal from the remote control device. Since it is possible to return to the air conditioning operation state of, the safety of the product can be enhanced.

In addition, even if the user receives a signal from another device and accidentally enters a special operation state, the operation switch is operated by the user, so that the normal air conditioning operation state is obtained. The safety of the product can be increased because it can be returned to.

In addition, even if the user receives a signal from another device and accidentally enters the special operation state, it is possible to return to the normal air conditioning operation state after a certain period of time. Product safety can be improved.

Further, even if the user receives a signal from another device and accidentally enters a special operation state, the signal from the outdoor unit control unit is controlled by the normal control of the outdoor unit control unit to make the signal from the indoor unit If the machine control device receives the information, it can return to the normal air conditioning operation state, so that the safety of the product can be improved.

As described above, according to the air conditioner of the present invention and the inspection or measurement method thereof, not only the production efficiency can be improved, but also the above-mentioned various effects can be exhibited.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of operating states of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of operating states of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of operating states of the air conditioner according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of operating states of the air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of operating states of the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of operating states of the air conditioner according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a conventional air conditioner.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,81 Indoor unit 2,85 Outdoor unit 3 Display device 4 Operation switch 82 Indoor unit control device 83 Inspection switch 84 Indoor unit front grill

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Masaya Hayama 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device, an indoor unit, a receiver provided inside or outside the indoor unit, an operation switch provided in the indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and provided in the indoor unit. , An indoor control device that decodes a signal from the receiving unit and that controls communication with the outdoor unit, and an outdoor unit control device that is provided in the outdoor unit and that controls communication with the indoor unit, In an air conditioner that performs a normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner, while the operation switch is being pressed, receive a dedicated signal different from the signal used for normal air conditioner operation from the receiving unit. According to the above, the air conditioner performs a special operation different from the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner, and at least one of inspection and measurement can be performed by the operation. 2. While the operation switch provided in the indoor unit is being pressed, a plurality of dedicated signals different from the signals used for normal air conditioner operation are received, and different operations are performed for each signal. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein at least one of a plurality of types of inspection or measurement can be performed. 3. When the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than normal air conditioning operation, transition to a state in which only normal air conditioning operation can be performed by receiving a signal used for normal air conditioner operation. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2. 4. When the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than normal air conditioning operation, the switch used for normal air conditioner operation shifts to a state where only normal air conditioning operation can be performed. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that. 5. When the air conditioner continues to be capable of operations other than the normal air conditioning operation for a certain period of time or more, it shifts to a state where only the normal air conditioning operation is possible. The air conditioner according to any one of 4 above. 6. When the air conditioner is in a state capable of operations other than normal air conditioning operation, normal air conditioner control from the outdoor unit or a device acting on behalf of all or part of the functions of the outdoor unit is performed. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a state in which only a normal air conditioning operation can be performed is received by receiving a signal to be used. 7. An air conditioner that performs a normal air conditioning operation receives a dedicated signal different from a signal used for normal air conditioner operation while an operation switch provided in an indoor unit is pressed. Thus, the air conditioner performs a special operation different from the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner, and the special operation inspects or measures at least one of the performance of the air conditioner. Method. 8. While the operation switch provided in the indoor unit is being pressed, a plurality of dedicated signals different from the signals used for normal air conditioner operation are received, and different operations are performed for each signal. And a method for inspecting or measuring an air conditioner, which performs at least one of inspecting or measuring a plurality of types of performance.