JPH11166754A - Pollen-protecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently eliminate extremely small amount of pollen by detecting outdoor pollen, and by operating an indoor air-cleaning machine. SOLUTION: In a device, a pollen sensor 4 for detecting outdoor pollen is provided, and a control circuit 11 controls a comparison judgment means 12 for comparing a detection signal with a reference value for judging, a confirmation means 13 for confirming the presence of a person by a person-sensing sensor 10 for detecting the presence of an indoor person, and an operation means 14 for operating an air-cleaning machine 3, thus operating the air-cleaning machine 3 according to the detection signal of the pollen sensor 40 being provided outside a room and the person-sensing sensor 10 being provided inside the room and hence efficiently eliminating the pollen.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention detects outdoor pollen,
The present invention relates to a pollen prevention device provided with an air purifier that controls the operation of an air purifier based on the amount of pollen and automatically purifies the room.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a large amount of pollen flies in early spring,
Pollen enters the room and allergy due to pollen becomes a problem, and there is an increasing demand for a pollen prevention device capable of efficiently removing pollen.

Conventionally, this kind of pollen prevention apparatus is shown in FIG.
The one shown at 0 was known. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, a filter 110C for purifying air is provided behind an inlet 110B of a front grill 110A of a main body case 110, and a pollen sensor 111, a power switch 112, An automatic / manual changeover switch 113 and a display lamp 114 indicating automatic operation are provided. Further, inside the main body case 110, a control unit (not shown) for judging the operation / stop of the blower (not shown) and the air purifier is provided.

When the automatic / manual changeover switch 113 is set to automatic, the amount of pollen in the room is detected, the detection result is taken into the microcomputer in the control unit, and the operation / operation set in advance in the microcomputer is performed. Pollen equipped with an air purifier that, when compared to the stop reference value, activates the blower if the amount of pollen is greater than the operation / stop reference value, and stops the blower if the pollen amount is less than the operation / stop reference value Prevention devices were generally known.

[0006]

The pollen particles are very fine and it is difficult to detect the amount of each pollen particle. Based on the collection of a plurality of pollen particles, the amount of pollen is detected based on the amount of the collection of pollen particles.Therefore, when the amount of pollen entering the room is very small, it is very difficult to detect the pollen. There is a problem that pollen allergy is caused because pollen cannot be completely removed.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is a first object of the present invention to provide a pollen preventing apparatus which can easily detect pollen and efficiently remove pollen.

[0008] A second object is to automatically display a warning by an air quality monitor when the amount of outdoor pollen increases,
It is about letting you know what is dangerous.

A third object is to control an air curtain provided at an entrance / exit in a room by an air quality monitor to prevent pollen from entering the room.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a heat exchange unit integrally with the air purifier so that heat exchange can be performed when the amount of pollen is small.

[0011]

According to the present invention, there is provided a pollen prevention apparatus comprising: an air purifier for removing and purifying fine dust such as pollen in indoor air; and a pollen sensor for detecting pollen in outdoor air. A comparison determining means for comparing the pollen detection signal value of the pollen sensor with the pollen reference value, a human sensor for detecting the presence of a person in the room, and a confirmation for confirming the presence of the human by the signal of the human sensor. Means, operating means for operating the air purifier when the presence of a person is confirmed by the confirming means, and a control circuit provided with the respective means, provided with a pollen sensor provided outside the room and a pollen sensor provided indoors The operation of the air purifier is controlled by a detection signal of a human sensor.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pollen preventing apparatus that can easily detect pollen and efficiently remove pollen.

Further, another means includes a pollen sensor for detecting pollen in outdoor air, a comparison / judgment means for comparing a pollen detection signal value of the pollen sensor with a pollen reference value, and a pollen amount by the comparison / judgment means. Output means for outputting when it is determined that there are many, a control circuit provided with the respective means, and an air quality monitor provided with a warning display means, the output of the output means that the pollen amount is large. The display is made by the warning means.

According to the present invention, when the amount of pollen increases, a warning can be automatically displayed on the air quality monitor to notify the user of the danger.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is an air purifier for removing and purifying fine dust such as pollen in indoor air, and a pollen sensor for detecting pollen in outdoor air. A comparison / determination means for comparing a pollen detection signal value of the pollen sensor with a pollen reference value, a human sensor for detecting the presence of a person in the room, and confirming the presence of a human by the signal of the human sensor. Confirming means, operating means for operating the air purifier when the presence of a person is confirmed by the confirming means, and a control circuit provided with each means, a pollen sensor provided outside the room and indoors It is configured to control the operation of the air purifier by a detection signal of a human sensor provided, by detecting outdoor pollen with a pollen sensor and detecting the presence of a person in the room with a human sensor, More accurate pollen content As well as being able to detect pollen and remove pollen efficiently, the presence of a person is detected and the air purifier is operated, eliminating unnecessary operation and enabling accurate operation, removing indoor pollen and preventing pollen damage. Has the effect of being able to.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pollen sensor for detecting pollen in outdoor air, a comparison determining means for comparing a pollen detection signal value of the pollen sensor with a pollen reference value, Output means for outputting when the amount of pollen is determined to be large by the determination means, a control circuit provided with each of the means, and an air quality monitor provided with warning display means; It is configured to display that there is a lot of pollen by the warning means, it is possible to know that the amount of outdoor pollen is large by the air quality monitor, and it is better to protect the pollen with a mask etc. when going out. Obviously, it has the effect that a person with hay fever can be prevented from being exposed to the danger of pollen.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an air purifier 3 comprising a purifier 1 and a blower 2 for removing and purifying fine dust such as pollen in indoor air is provided. A pollen sensor 4 for detecting pollen in the air is provided, an antenna 5 for receiving a detection signal of the pollen sensor 4 is provided in the air purifier 3, and the air purifier 3 has a power switch 6, an automatic / manual switch 7, A display lamp 8 indicating automatic operation, a volume 9 for setting a reference value of pollen, and a human sensor 10 are provided. A control circuit 11 formed by a microcomputer or the like is provided therein. Comparison determining means 12 for comparing and determining the pollen detection signal value with the pollen reference value set by the volume 9
And confirmation means 13 for confirming the presence of a person in the room based on the signal of the human sensor 10. When the presence of the person is confirmed by the confirmation means 13, the blower 2 is energized to operate the air purifier 3. Operation means 14 is provided.

In the above configuration, when the air purifier 3 is automatically operated, the automatic / manual changeover switch 7 is automatically switched, and when the power switch 6 is turned on, the display lamp 8 indicating the automatic operation is lit and displayed. By operating the volume 9 to set the pollen reference value, the state is set to the automatic operation.

The pollen in the outdoor air is detected by the pollen sensor 4, and the pollen detection signal value received by the antenna 5 and the pollen reference value are compared and determined by the comparing and determining means 12. If the pollen amount is large, the pollen is detected. The presence of a person is detected by the human sensor 10 and when the presence of the person is confirmed by the confirmation means 13, the blower 2 is energized by the driving means 14 and the air cleaner 3 is automatically operated.

When the automatic / manual changeover switch 7 is switched to the manual operation, the air purifier 3 is operated regardless of the presence or absence of pollen by the pollen sensor 4 to purify the indoor contaminated air.

As described above, according to the pollen preventing device of the first embodiment of the present invention, the pollen state is detected by the pollen sensor 4 in the outdoor pollen state. This means that the amount of pollen can be easily determined although the amount of pollen is small, and it is possible to prevent pollen in accordance with the amount of pollen and to operate the air purifier 3 after confirming the presence of a person in the room. As a result, pollen prevention measures for humans are ensured, and pollen can be efficiently prevented.

In the first embodiment, the means for detecting the outdoor pollen and transmitting the pollen to the control side is constituted by radio waves. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pollen sensor 4 and the control circuit 11 are connected by a communication line. , And the polling sensor 4 is used to transmit a pollen detection signal to the control circuit 11 using this communication line.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a pollen sensor 4 for detecting pollen in outdoor air is provided, and an antenna 5 for receiving a pollen detection signal of the pollen sensor 4 is air quality monitored. And a comparison determination means 12 for comparing a pollen detection signal value received by the antenna 5 with a preset pollen reference value in the air quality monitor 15.
And an output unit 16 for outputting when the pollen amount is determined to be large by the comparison and determination unit 12 is provided in the control circuit 11A, and a warning display unit 17 for displaying that the pollen amount is large by the output of the output unit 16 is provided. The surface of the air quality monitor 15 is provided.

In the above arrangement, when the pollen detection signal is transmitted from the pollen sensor 4 to the antenna 5 due to an increase in the amount of outdoor pollen, the pollen detection signal value received by the antenna 5 and the pollen reference value are compared and determined by the means 12. When the amount of pollen is large, the warning display means 17 is activated by the output of the output means 16 to display a warning that the amount of pollen is large, and to be warned.

As described above, according to the pollen preventing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the amount of pollen outdoors is large,
This is automatically displayed on the warning display means 17 of the air quality monitor 15, so that the user can see at a glance that the amount of outdoor pollen is large, and when going out, measures can be taken to prevent pollen failure by using a mask or the like. It is effective for people with hay fever.

In the second embodiment, the warning display method is displayed with a mask, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no difference in the operation and effect.

(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, an air curtain 19 for shielding the entrance 18 with an air film is provided at the entrance 18 to the room. The air quality monitor 1 which is provided with a human sensor 10A for sensing
5A is output when the comparison and determination means 12 determines that the amount of outdoor pollen is large, and is output when the confirmation means 13 confirms that the human sensor 10A has detected a person. Control circuit 11 having
B is provided, and the air curtain 19 is operated by the output of the output means 16A.

In the above configuration, when the air quality monitor 15A determines that the outdoor pollen amount is large by the comparison determining means 12, the air curtain 19 is operated by the output of the output means 16A, and the entrance 18 is shielded by an air film. Pollen is prevented from entering the room from outside.

When a person entering the room is sensed by the human sensor 10A, it is confirmed by the confirmation means 13 and the output means 1
6A, the air curtain 19 is operated,
Pollen adhering to the occupant is removed by the airflow forming an air film, and pollen is prevented from entering the room.

As described above, according to the pollen preventing apparatus of the third embodiment of the present invention, the air curtain 19 is provided at the entrance 18 to the room, and the system detects a person entering the room when the amount of pollen outside is large or from outside the room. At this time, the air curtain 19 is operated by the output of the output means 16A provided on the air quality monitor 15A, so that pollen can be prevented from entering the room from the outside, and pollen attached to a person entering the room from the outside can be removed. And the invasion of pollen into the room can be reliably prevented.

(Embodiment 4) As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, a heat exchange air unit provided with a heat exchanger 22 and a blower 23 for communicating between the room and the outside through a ventilation port 21 provided in a wall portion 20. Operating means for integrally operating the air purifier 3A, operating only the air purifier 3A when the amount of outdoor pollen is equal to or more than the reference value, and operating only the heat exchange air unit 24 when the amount of pollen is equal to or less than the reference value; 14A is provided in the control circuit 11C.

In the above configuration, the pollen amount outside the room is detected by the pollen sensor 4, the pollen detection signal value received by the antenna 5 and the pollen reference value are compared and judged by the comparing and judging means 12, and when the pollen amount is large, the indoor pollen amount is large. The presence sensor detects whether or not a person exists in the vehicle, and the presence of the person is confirmed by the confirmation means 1.
3, the air purifier 3A is automatically operated by the operation means 14A, and the air containing pollen in the room is purified.

When the pollen detection signal value and the pollen reference value are compared and judged by the comparing and judging means 12 and the pollen amount is small, when the presence of a person in the room is checked by the checking means 13, the air purifier is operated by the driving means 14A. In the state where the operation of 3A is stopped, the heat exchange air unit 24 is automatically operated,
Heat can be stored in the heat exchanger 22 when the indoor air is exhausted, and heat exchanged by collecting the heat stored in the heat exchanger 22 when supplying air.

As described above, according to the pollen preventing apparatus of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, since the heat exchange air unit 24 is provided integrally with the air purifier 3A, when it is determined that the amount of pollen outdoors is large, When the air purifier 3A is operated and the pollen amount is determined to be small, only the heat exchange air unit 24 is operated, and in a season with relatively little pollen such as winter, the heat exchange air unit 24 is operated.
By the operation, the indoor air can be exhausted and supplied in the closed state in winter, and can be used throughout the year.

[0035]

As will be apparent from the above embodiment, according to the present invention, the state of outdoor pollen is detected.
The amount of pollen can be easily detected, and the air purifier is operated after confirming the presence of a person in the room.Therefore, there is no waste of operation, and measures to prevent pollen from occurring to people are ensured, and pollen can be prevented efficiently. A possible pollen prevention device can be provided.

When the amount of pollen in the room is detected and the amount of pollen is large, a warning is displayed and displayed on the air quality monitor, so that the user can see at a glance that the amount of pollen is large, and when going out, a mask or the like is required. Protection measures can be taken to prevent damage caused by pollen.

In addition, since an air curtain operated by an air quality monitor and a motion sensor for detecting an occupant are provided at the entrance to the room, the air curtain is automatically operated when the amount of pollen is large, and the air curtain is operated from the outside. Pollen can be prevented from entering, and the air curtain is operated even when a person enters the room, so that pollen adhering to the person is removed and pollen from entering the room is prevented.

Further, since the air purifier is integrally provided with the heat exchange air unit, it can be used as a heat exchange air fan in winter or other seasons when the pollen content is small, and can be used throughout the year.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a pollen prevention device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an air purifier of the pollen prevention device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a pollen prevention device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an air quality monitor of the pollen prevention device.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a pollen prevention device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which the pollen prevention device is installed.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a pollen prevention device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state in which a heat exchange air unit is provided in the air purifier of the pollen prevention device.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an installation state of the pollen prevention device.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a conventional pollen prevention device.

[Brief description of reference characters] 3 air purifier 3A air purifier 4 pollen sensor 10 human sensor 10A human sensor 11 control circuit 11A control circuit 12 comparison and judgment means 13 confirmation means 14 driving means 14A driving means 15 air quality monitor 15A Air quality monitor 16 Output means 16A Output means 17 Warning display means 18 Doorway 19 Air curtain 20 Wall 21 Ventilation opening 22 Heat exchange air unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An air purifier for removing and purifying fine dust such as pollen in indoor air, a pollen sensor for detecting pollen in outdoor air, a pollen detection signal value of the pollen sensor and a pollen reference value. Comparison determination means, a human presence sensor for detecting the presence of a person in the room, a confirmation means for confirming the presence of a person by a signal of the human presence sensor, and the presence of the person confirmed by the confirmation means. Operating means for operating the air purifier when the air purifier is provided, and a control circuit provided with each of the means, wherein the pollen sensor provided outside the room and the human body sensor provided indoors detect the signal of the air purifier. A pollen prevention device configured to control operation. 2. A pollen sensor for detecting pollen in outdoor air, a comparison determining means for comparing a pollen detection signal value of the pollen sensor with a pollen reference value, and determining that the pollen amount is large by the comparison determining means. Output means for outputting when the operation is performed, a control circuit provided with each of the means, and an air quality monitor provided with a warning display means, and the output of the output means indicates that the pollen amount is large by the warning means. A pollen prevention device that is configured to 3. An air curtain is provided at an entrance into and out of a room, and the air curtain is operated by an output means that outputs when it is determined that the amount of pollen is large or when a person enters the room. 2. The pollen prevention system according to 2. 4. A heat exchange air unit for communicating indoors and outdoors with an air purifier through a ventilation hole provided on a wall surface, and the heat exchange air unit is provided when the amount of pollen is equal to or less than a reference value. The pollen prevention device according to claim 1, wherein the device is operated.