JPH11257717A - Air-conditioning equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To actually feed an electrical charge or the amount of power consumption and to enable a user to easily achieve an energy-saving target by providing an automatic operation stop mode for stopping operation automatically when either the electrical charge or the amount of power consumption being set in advance is reached when home air-conditioning equipment is operated. SOLUTION: When an automatic operation stop mode is selected, an operation/stop button 3 of a remote controller 1 is pressed. Then, when an indoor machine 5 receives an operation signal with an automatic operation stop signal, it starts operating air-conditioning equipment. The calculation of an electric charge is initialized simultaneously with the operation start, an electric energy is integrated by a consumption current value and is converted to the electric charge by a preset power charge. In this case, most of it is the electric energy of an outdoor machine 6 and represents the total electric energy of the air- conditioning equipment, but the electric energy of the indoor machine 5 also needs to be added for improved accuracy. An operation continues as far as the converted electric charge does not exceed the preset electric charge. However, when the set electric charge is exceeded, the operation of the air- conditioning equipment is automatically stopped.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a home air conditioner with high energy saving.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an air conditioner for home use, a remote controller has been used to set operation modes such as cooling, heating, and drying, and to set an air volume and a temperature. When doing so, the operation state of the air conditioner is controlled according to the setting of the remote controller as desired. In recent years, there has been an automatic operation mode, in which an operation mode such as cooling, heating, dry, or air blowing is automatically selected according to a predetermined temperature or the like. The air volume and capacity are automatically changed to quickly set the temperature. The predetermined set temperature can be adjusted as desired. Therefore, comfort can be controlled by the user or performed by automatic driving.

[0003] An air conditioner is provided with a circuit for detecting a current. The main purpose of the current detection is not to exceed the contracted current, and an inverter is used. Current detection is used to protect the inverter output element when it is on.

[0004]

The conventional air conditioner is
Regarding energy saving, very high energy saving is realized by improving the performance of equipment. In addition, as described above, energy can be saved by setting the temperature of the user, and energy saving can be achieved by turning off the timer and stopping the operation by the user. However, comfort can be achieved in a form that the user can directly satisfy, but the electricity bill (power consumption) is not directly realized or felt when using the air conditioner. Therefore, the energy saving was not really understood, and the energy saving air conditioner and the user executing the energy saving were not satisfied. For this reason, there is still a problem in using the air conditioner with real energy savings and electricity bills desired by the user.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above,
First, the user can easily feel the electricity bill or the amount of power consumption with his / her skin, and the user can achieve the energy saving target determined by the user without being aware of it. Thirdly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner that can select an efficient use method not only in terms of comfort but also in terms of electricity bill or power consumption, and thirdly, improve usability. .

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to the first aspect of the present invention relates to an air conditioner for home use, which is provided with either an electricity bill or a power consumption which is set in advance during operation. The gist of the present invention is to execute an automatic operation stop mode in which the operation is automatically stopped when the vehicle reaches the upper limit. With this configuration, it is possible to know the power by periodically sampling the current value detected by the current sensor used for protecting the output of the inverter with a control microcomputer, and by integrating this power, Power consumption is required. Further, the electricity bill is obtained from the power consumption by calculating the electricity price set. Then, the operation is automatically stopped when the obtained electricity bill or power consumption reaches a preset electricity bill or power consumption.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in a home air conditioner, when a preset electricity bill or power consumption is reached during operation, the fact that the electricity bill or power consumption has been reached is automatically notified. The gist is to notify. With this configuration,
When the electricity bill or the power consumption reaches a preset electricity bill or the power consumption, a notification is given in a form that is easy for the user to understand by means of a display or a sound.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, a dedicated button for setting an automatic operation stop signal is provided on the remote controller, and only when the dedicated button is pressed, The gist is that a signal for automatically stopping the operation at one of the preset electricity cost and power consumption is transmitted to the indoor unit only by pressing the operation / stop button. With this configuration, if the dedicated button is pressed when the operation / stop button of the remote control is pressed, a normal remote control signal + automatic operation stop signal is transmitted to the indoor unit, and operation in the automatic operation stop mode is started. You.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, the remote controller includes a switch for switching the activation and deactivation of the automatic operation stop function, and the switch is switched on. Only when the switch is on, the operation is automatically stopped when the preset electricity bill or power consumption is reached by simply pressing the run / stop button, and when the changeover switch is off, the operation / stop is stopped. The gist is that the operation is in the normal operation mode in which the operation is not automatically stopped when the stop button is pressed. With this configuration, when the changeover switch is turned on, the remote control is in the same state as when the dedicated button is pressed, and functions as a remote control dedicated to the automatic operation stop mode. When the changeover switch is off, the remote control is a normal remote control.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, the remote controller includes a slide switch that functions to stop the automatic operation at an arbitrary electricity cost or power consumption. Only when set to the predetermined electricity bill or power consumption position, the operation is automatically stopped when the set electricity bill or power consumption is reached by simply pressing the run / stop button. The gist is that the operation is in a normal operation mode in which the operation is not automatically stopped when the operation / stop button is pressed when the slide switch is off. With this configuration, for example, 50 yen driving, 100
When a predetermined electricity bill is set for circular driving or the like, the remote control functions as a remote control dedicated to the automatic operation stop mode. When the slide switch is off, the remote control is a normal remote control.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner of the first aspect, the remote controller is provided with a function of setting and displaying an arbitrary electricity bill or power consumption by a numeral, and Only when the power consumption is set and displayed, a signal to automatically stop the operation at any of the set electricity costs or power consumption set by simply pressing the operation / stop button is transmitted to the indoor unit. It is the gist that it is done.
With this configuration, the predetermined electricity bill is directly set by a number so as to increase or decrease by, for example, 10 yen. When this setting is performed, the remote controller functions as a remote controller dedicated to the automatic operation stop mode. The setting of the electricity bill by the electricity bill input switch has a higher degree of freedom than the slide switch.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, when the air conditioner is operating in the normal operation mode, the air conditioner is provided on a remote controller and sets transmission of an automatic operation stop signal. The gist is that the operation is switched to the automatic operation stop mode when the substitute button is turned on from off. With this configuration, when the electric billing button is turned on from off during operation in the normal operation mode, the operation is switched to the automatic operation stop mode halfway.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the fourth aspect, the automatic operation is stopped when the changeover switch is turned on from the off state during the operation in the normal operation mode. It is assumed that the operation is in the mode. With this configuration, when the changeover switch is turned on from off during operation in the normal operation mode, the operation is switched to the automatic operation stop mode halfway.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the fifth aspect, when operating in the normal operation mode, the slide switch is turned off and the predetermined electricity bill or power consumption is reduced. The gist is that the operation becomes the automatic operation stop mode when set to the amount position. With this configuration, when the slide switch is turned off during operation in the normal operation mode and a predetermined electricity bill is set to, for example, 50 yen operation, 100 yen operation, or the like, the operation is switched to the automatic operation stop mode halfway.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, when the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is being performed, transmission of an automatic operation stop signal is set on a remote controller. The gist is that the operation in the normal operation mode is performed when the electricity bill switch is turned off from on. With this configuration, during operation in the automatic operation stop mode,
When the electricity bill button is turned off from on, the operation is switched to the normal operation mode halfway.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the fourth aspect, when the automatic operation stop mode is operated, the switch is turned off from on in the normal operation mode. It is assumed that the operation will be performed. With this configuration, when the changeover switch is turned on from off during operation in the automatic operation stop mode,
The operation switches to the normal operation mode halfway.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the fifth aspect, when the automatic operation stop mode is being operated, the slide switch is moved to the predetermined electricity cost or power consumption position. The gist is that the operation becomes the normal operation mode when the operation is turned off from the setting of. With this configuration, during operation in the automatic operation stop mode,
When the slide switch is turned off from the setting of the predetermined electricity bill or the like, the operation is switched to the normal operation mode halfway.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner of the first aspect, an automatic operation stop lamp is provided,
The automatic operation stop lamp is turned on when the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed, and the automatic operation stop lamp is turned on when the operation is automatically stopped by exceeding the preset electricity bill or power consumption. Is to turn off the light. With this configuration, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is displayed by turning on the automatic operation stop lamp.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner of the first aspect, there is provided a stop notice notifying means for issuing a stop notice signal before automatically stopping the operation. With this configuration, when the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is being performed, the automatic operation stop notice is given by a display or a sound before the operation is stopped.

The invention according to claim 15 is the invention according to claim 14.
In the air conditioner according to the above, the stop announcement notification means,
The gist of the invention is a stop notice display means for displaying the stop notice signal on the indoor unit. With this configuration, the automatic operation stop notification is performed by displaying a notification on the indoor unit.

[0021] The invention according to claim 16 is the invention according to claim 15.
In the air conditioner described above, the gist of the stop notice display means is to flush only for a predetermined fixed time.
With this configuration, the notification of the automatic operation stop is flashed for a certain time, so that the notification is ensured.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention,
In the air conditioner described above, the gist is that the stop notice signal is transmitted from the indoor unit to a remote controller, and that the remote controller gives an advance notice of stopping operation automatically. With this configuration, the advance operation stop notification is also displayed on the remote controller.

The invention according to claim 18 is the invention according to claim 14.
In the air conditioner described above, the gist of the invention is that the remote control is provided with an automatic advance stop switch for selecting the operation or non-operation of the stop advance notification means. With this configuration,
By operating the automatic notice stop switch provided on the remote controller, the automatic notice stop can be prevented from being performed.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the above-mentioned seventeenth aspect.
In the air conditioner described above, the remote controller does not automatically stop the operation by setting the operation when the stop notice signal is received, and further extends the operation by half of the preset electricity bill or power consumption. The gist is to provide an extension switch that performs According to this configuration, by operating the extension switch when a notice of the automatic operation stop is received, the extended operation can be performed by half of the electricity cost so far.

[0025] According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention,
In the air conditioner described above, the gist is that the extended operation can be repeatedly performed as many times as the half of the previous electricity bill or power consumption. With this configuration, the extension operation can be performed any number of times by operating the extension switch before the automatic operation is stopped, but the operation time is shortened with each extension.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner of the first aspect, there is provided an electric bill display means for displaying a used electricity bill. With this configuration, the used electricity bill is displayed on the electricity bill display means.

The invention according to claim 22 is the invention according to claim 21.
In the air conditioner described above, the gist of the present invention is that the electricity bill display means displays a total used electricity bill that has been operated. With this configuration, the total electricity bill for operating the air conditioner is displayed on the electricity bill display means.

The twenty-third aspect of the present invention provides the above-mentioned twenty-first aspect.
In the air conditioner described above, the gist of the present invention is that the electricity bill display means displays electricity bills used today. With this configuration, the electricity bill display means displays the electricity bill used by the air conditioner today.

The invention according to claim 24 is the invention according to claim 21.
In the air conditioner described above, a gist of the invention is that a remote control is provided with a display switching button for switching the display of the electricity bill display means between the operated electricity bill used today and the electricity bill used today. By operating the display switching button with this configuration, the electricity bill display means switches between the total electricity bill used and the electricity bill used today.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the invention, in the air conditioner of the first aspect, it is possible to arbitrarily initialize the electricity bill calculation. With this configuration, the initialization of the electricity bill calculation is automatically performed on a one-day basis, but by performing the initialization at an arbitrary time, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode functions more optimally. It becomes possible.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the seventh aspect, when operating in the normal operation mode, the electric billing button is turned on to perform the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. The point is to initialize the electricity bill calculation when done. With this configuration, when the operation is switched to the automatic operation stop mode by turning on the electricity bill button, the automatic operation can be stopped with the electricity bill from this transition.

[0032] The invention of claim 27 provides the above-mentioned claim 25.
In the air conditioner described above, a gist is provided with a reset switch for arbitrarily initializing the electricity cost calculation. With this configuration, it is possible to initialize the electricity bill according to the user's request.

The twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention provides the above-mentioned twenty-fifth aspect.
In the air conditioner described above, when the initialization of the electricity bill calculation is performed, the reference time of the day is also initialized at the same time. With this configuration, the electricity bill calculation is performed on a one-day basis in principle, so that when the electricity bill calculation is initialized, the reference time of one day is also initialized.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner of the first aspect, when the reference time of one day elapses during the stoppage in the automatic operation stop mode, the initialization of the electricity bill calculation is automatically performed. The gist of this is to do it. With this configuration,
Electricity cost calculation is performed on a one-day basis in principle. Therefore, when one day has passed since the initialization of the electricity cost calculation during the suspension, the initialization of the electricity cost calculation is automatically performed.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, an automatic operation stop signal is transmitted to the indoor unit only by pressing a run / stop button to start the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. The gist of the present invention is to have a dedicated remote controller for making the remote control. With this configuration, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed simply by pressing the run / stop button without being conscious of the electricity bill button or the like.

The invention according to claim 31 is the invention according to claim 30.
In the air conditioner described above, it is essential that the dedicated remote control has a slide switch capable of arbitrarily setting an electricity bill. With this configuration, it is possible to arbitrarily set a daily electricity bill in a dedicated remote controller depending on, for example, the capacity of the air conditioner and the environment of the room in which the air conditioner is installed.

The thirty-second aspect of the present invention relates to the thirty-third aspect.
In the air conditioner described above, it is essential that the dedicated remote control has an electricity bill input switch that can set an arbitrary electricity bill by a numeral. With this configuration, it is possible to directly set the daily electricity bill by a number in the dedicated remote controller so as to increase or decrease by, for example, 10 yen. The setting of the electricity bill by the electricity bill input switch has a higher degree of freedom than the slide switch.

According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner according to the first aspect, the preset electricity cost or power consumption is directly written in software of a control microcomputer. It is assumed that the written electricity bill or power consumption is calculated from a standard electricity bill. With this configuration, the function of the automatic operation stop mode can be realized only by incorporating the specification of automatically stopping the operation when the air conditioner consumes a predetermined electricity bill or power consumption from the start of operation.

[0039]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 26. First, the overall configuration and the like of the air conditioner according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The air conditioner of the present embodiment is a typical air conditioner for home use, which has a remote controller, and has a typical form in which an indoor unit and an outdoor unit are separated. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a remote controller, which is provided with a display unit 2, a normal operation / stop button 3, and an electricity bill button 4 for automatically stopping at a preset electricity bill. . 5 is an indoor unit, 6 is an outdoor unit, 7 is a signal line for communication between the indoor unit 5 and the outdoor unit 6, and an electric wire for supplying power from the indoor unit 5 to the outdoor unit 6. Next, the operation in the normal operation mode and the operation in the automatic operation stop mode used in the description of each specific example described later will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

First, the operation in the normal operation mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Normally, when the air conditioner is operated using the remote controller 1, the operation is started by pressing an operation switch by a start / stop button 3 provided on the remote controller 1. At this time, the operation of the operation / stop button 3 depends on whether the air conditioner was operating or stopped before pressing the button when the button was pressed.
The state of operation and stop of the air conditioner is correctly reflected on the display of the display unit 2 of the remote controller 1, and when the operation / stop button 3 is pressed while the air conditioner is stopped on the display of the remote controller 1, the remote controller 1 Transmits a normal operation signal to the indoor unit 5, and the normal operation of the air conditioner is started. When the operation / stop button 3 is pressed while the air conditioner is operating on the display of the remote controller 1, the remote controller 1 transmits a stop signal to the indoor unit 5, and the air conditioner stops operating. In normal operation mode operation,
Since the operation switch of the remote controller 1 is turned on in advance and the normal operation signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5, the normal operation of the air conditioner is directly started (step 101).

Next, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the operation / stop button 3 of the remote controller 1 is pressed and the indoor unit 5 receives an operation signal with an automatic operation stop signal, the air conditioner starts operating. Simultaneously with the start of the operation, the electricity cost calculation is initialized (usually set to zero) (step 201), and the electric energy is integrated by the consumed current value (can be calculated by the outdoor unit) from the start of the operation, and is set in advance. It is converted into an electricity bill based on the power rate (step 203). At this time, most of the outdoor units 6
Although the total amount of power of the air conditioner is represented by the amount of power of the air conditioner, it is necessary to add the amount of power of the indoor unit 5 to be accurate. Since the current detection of the indoor unit 5 is not generally performed, a large error does not occur even if a power value measured in advance is adopted. Then, the operation is continued as long as the converted electricity bill does not exceed the preset electricity bill. If the converted electricity bill exceeds the preset electricity bill (step 202), the operation of the air conditioner is automatically stopped and terminated. (Step 204).

The air conditioner of the present embodiment executes the operation in the automatic operation stop mode, so that the user can easily feel the electricity bill or the power consumption with the skin.
It is intended to achieve the energy saving target determined by the user without the user being conscious of it. Hereinafter, specific examples for achieving this goal will be described in order.

(Specific Example 1) As described above, the remote controller 1 has the electricity bill button 4. When the electricity bill button 4 is pressed, the electricity bill button 4 is displayed on the display unit 2 of the remote controller 1.
Is displayed indicating that the button has been pressed, and the run / stop button 3
An optical signal including a signal for automatically stopping the operation at a preset electricity cost when the user presses the button is transmitted to the indoor unit 5. The indoor unit 5 starts operating in response to the optical signal, but the electric energy detected and integrated by the outdoor unit 6 is transmitted from the outdoor unit 6 to the indoor unit 5 according to the electric energy.
Since the indoor unit 5 often does not have current detection means, the power amount of the indoor unit 5 measured in advance according to the operation state is added to the power amount from the outdoor unit 6 to obtain the total power amount of the air conditioner, The indoor unit 5 automatically stops operating when the total amount of power is equal to or less than a few percent before and after the preset amount of power.

This will be further described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the operation / stop button 3 of the remote controller 1 is pressed to start the operation, the indoor unit 5 performs initialization for calculating the electricity cost (step 301). Next, it is determined whether or not the accumulated electricity bill has reached a preset electricity bill (step 302), and if not, power is continuously calculated from the current value and accumulated (step 30).
3). When the accumulated electricity bill reaches a preset electricity bill, the operation of the air conditioner is stopped (step 30).
3).

(Specific Example 2) Notifying the user by display or sound that the indoor unit 5 has reached the preset electricity bill without automatically stopping the operation has the same effect as described above. Therefore, the user can determine whether to stop or continue driving as necessary. With the notification by the display or the sound, the user who attaches importance to the comfort can feel comfort and energy saving with a sense of security because the understanding of the electricity bill advances. For this reason, in this specific example, the indicator 8 indicating that the indoor unit 5 has reached the preset electricity bill is provided. By providing the display 8, a user who has not directly experienced the electricity bill until now seeks energy saving by directly looking at the display to determine whether the electricity bill reached the preset electricity bill or not. It is possible to experience and surely satisfy the user's expectation for energy saving.

The effects of the first and second embodiments will be described together.
As described above, the air conditioners of Specific Examples 1 and 2 automatically perform energy saving control that the user has desired but has not actually experienced in the form of an electricity bill that the user can easily understand with the air conditioner. To stop the operation, emit a sound to notify the user that the preset electricity bill has been reached, or to notify the air conditioner on the display of the display 8, etc., individually or in combination to perform the air operation. You can actually experience the electricity bill used by the harmonic machine. Until now, the user was not able to actually experience the electricity bill of the air conditioner in one day or a short time, so that the user was inconvenienced in being unable to compare rates with other heaters and the like. For this reason, the user could not always select the most suitable heating for himself, including the fee, so he could not always select the desired shape. According to the air conditioners of Examples 1 and 2, the shape desired by the user can be optimally selected. As a result, it is possible to select an efficient method of using the air conditioning in the home not only in terms of comfort but also in terms of electricity bills, so that an extremely large effect can be obtained.

(Specific Example 3): This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, a dedicated button such as the electricity bill button 4 is provided on the remote controller 1, and the dedicated button is pressed (step 401). An icon indicating that the dedicated button is fixed to ON or pressed on the remote control display unit 2 is displayed so that the user can know that the dedicated button has been pressed. Thereafter, when the run / stop button 3 of the remote controller 1 is pressed (step 402), if the dedicated button (electricity charge button) is pressed (Yes in step 403), the normal remote controller signal + automatic An operation stop signal is transmitted (step 404), and an automatic operation stop mode is set (step 405). If the exclusive button has not been pressed, the normal operation signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 406), and the operation mode is changed to the normal operation mode (step 40).
7).

(Specific Example 4): This will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6A, the remote control 1 is provided with a changeover switch 9, and the changeover switch 9 can be switched on and off. If the changeover switch 9 is turned on in advance (step 501), the state becomes the same as the state where the icon indicating that the electricity bill button is pressed and the remote control display unit 2 is pressed is displayed. Thereafter, when the run / stop button 3 of the remote controller 1 is pressed (step 50).
2) If the changeover switch 9 is turned on (Yes in step 503), a normal remote control signal + automatic operation stop signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 50).
4) The automatic operation stop mode is set (step 505).
If the changeover switch 9 is turned off in advance, the electric bill button is not pressed, the normal operation signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 506), and the normal operation mode is set (step 507).

(Specific Example 5): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, the remote controller 1 is provided with a slide switch 11, and the slide switch 11 can be slid off with an electricity bill such as 50 yen or 100 yen. When the slide switch 11 is previously slid to a predetermined electricity bill of 50 yen or 100 yen (step 601), an icon indicating that the electricity bill button has been pressed and the remote controller display unit 2 has been pressed is displayed. It will be in the same state as Thereafter, when the run / stop button 3 of the remote controller 1 is pressed (step 602), if the slide switch 11 is slid to a predetermined electricity bill (Yes in step 603), the predetermined value set in the indoor unit 5 is set. An automatic operation stop signal including the electricity billing signal is transmitted (step 604), and the automatic operation stop mode is set (step 605). If the slide switch 11 is slid off in advance, the electric bill button is not pressed, a normal operation signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 606), and a normal operation mode is set (step 607). To set two or more electricity bills,
The signal transmitted from the remote controller 1 to the indoor unit 5 also needs a corresponding bit number. If the automatic operation stop signal is 2 bits, four types can be distinguished.
It can be switched to four types, such as circular driving, 100 yen driving, and 200 yen driving.

(Specific Example 6): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. The remote control, as shown in FIG.
By pressing the "+" side of the electricity bill input switch 12,
Electricity bills can be set and input in increments of 10 yen, and pressing the "-" side can reduce the input of electricity bills in increments of 10 yen. When a predetermined electricity bill is set by the electricity bill input switch 12 (step 70).
1) The state is the same as the state where the icon indicating that the electricity bill button is pressed and the remote control display unit 2 is pressed is displayed. Thereafter, when the run / stop button 3 of the remote controller 1 is pressed (step 702), if a predetermined electricity bill is set by the electricity bill input switch 12 (Y in step 703).
es) The automatic operation stop signal including the set predetermined electricity cost signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 704), and the automatic operation stop mode is set (step 705). The minimum value at the switch input on the “−” side of the electricity bill input switch 12 is:
When the button is pressed further, the automatic operation stop function is turned off, or the normal operation mode display and the set electricity bill display are turned off, thereby canceling the automatic operation stop function and transmitting the normal operation signal to the indoor unit 5 (step 706), the normal operation mode is set (step 707). Electricity input switch 1
2 may not be a simple input type as shown in FIG. 6B, but may be a general ten-key input. The set electricity bill display is a maximum of three digits = 990 yen when the electricity bill is set for one day, and may be up to 990 yen for one month, one season, one year, etc., depending on the target period. If 4 digits = 9900 yen (100 yen unit) and 5 digits at the maximum = 99000 yen (1000 yen unit), setting becomes easy. The number of significant digits is preferably one or two digits for ease of setting.

(Specific Example 7): This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. During operation in the normal operation mode, the indoor unit 5 is turned on only by turning on the electric bill button 4 of the remote controller 1 from the off state (step 801).
, An automatic operation stop signal is transmitted (step 802).
The indoor unit 5 switches to the operation in the automatic operation stop mode (step 803). As described above, switching to the operation in the automatic operation stop mode from the middle of the operation can be performed for the purpose of being able to operate without worrying about the electricity cost at the time of operation and preventing forgetting to turn off.

(Embodiment 8) As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is only necessary to turn on the electricity billing button (switch 9) from the off state during the operation in the normal operation mode. An automatic operation stop signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5, and if the indoor unit 5 can be switched to the automatic operation stop mode operation in the middle of the operation, the operation can be performed without worrying about the electricity bill at the time of operation, and in order to prevent forgetting to switch off. Is also good.

(Specific Example 9): As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10, during the operation in the normal operation mode, the electricity billing button (slide switch 11) is turned on from the off state (50 yen or less). The automatic operation stop signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 only by setting to 100 yen, etc., and if the indoor unit 5 can be switched to the automatic operation stop mode operation from the middle, the electricity bill at the time of operation is a concern. It is good to be able to drive without it and to prevent forgetting to cut.

(Specific Example 10): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. During the operation in the automatic operation stop mode, the normal operation mode signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 only by turning off the electric bill button 4 of the remote controller 1 from the on state (step 901) (step 901). Step 9
02), the operation of the indoor unit 5 is switched to the normal operation mode (step 903). As described above, it is convenient to switch the operation to the normal operation mode from the middle when priority is given to comfort.

(Specific Example 11) As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, when the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed, the electric charge button (switch 9) is merely turned off from the on state. When the normal operation mode signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 and the operation of the indoor unit 5 can be switched to the normal operation mode in the middle, it is convenient when priority is given to comfort.

(Specific Example 12): As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, the electric bill button (slide switch 11) is turned on (set to 50 yen, 100 yen, etc.) during the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. ) When the normal operation mode signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 just by turning off from the state in which the indoor unit 5 is switched to the normal operation mode, when it is possible to prioritize the comfort when it is possible to switch the operation to the normal operation mode in the middle. Is convenient.

(Specific Example 13): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the indoor unit 5 is provided with a display 8 as an automatic operation stop lamp. When the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed, the automatic operation stop lamp is turned on (step 1001), the electric charges are integrated until the set electric charge is reached (step 1003), and when the set electric charge is exceeded (step 1002). Over) The automatic operation stop lamp is turned off (step 1004), and the automatic operation is stopped (step 1005). This makes it easy to see at a glance whether or not the operation has been stopped automatically, which is very convenient.

(Specific Example 14): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, an air conditioner, for example, the indoor unit 5, is provided with a display 8 and a warning sound generator as a stop warning notification means. To explain the operation, the automatic operation stop notice is obtained by accumulating electricity bills during operation in the automatic operation stop mode (step 1101), and when the electricity bill approaches the set electricity bill (step 1102).
Yes), an automatic operation stop notice is given by a display or a sound (step 1103). Thereafter, when the integrated electricity bill exceeds the set electricity bill (Over in Step 1104), the automatic operation stop lamp is turned off (Step 1106), and the automatic operation is stopped (Step 11).
07).

(Example 15) As shown in FIG. 6 (a), it is easy to understand that the stop notice notification means is easy to understand when the indoor unit 5 is equipped with an automatic operation stop notice display, a speaker for producing a sound, and the like.

(Example 16) As shown in FIG. 6 (a), it is easy to understand and convenient to equip the indoor unit with an automatic operation stop notice indicator, a speaker for producing a sound, and the like. At that time, it is more effective to flush the display for a certain period of time to make it easier for the user to understand.

(Specific Example 17) As shown in FIG. 6A, an automatic operation stop notice signal is transmitted from the indoor unit 5 to the remote controller 1, and the automatic operation stop notice is displayed on the display unit 2 of the remote controller 1. As a result, convenience such as automatic switching to the normal operation mode by the remote controller 1 is increased.

(Embodiment 18) As shown in FIG. 6 (a), an automatic notice stop switch 13 is provided on the remote controller 1 so that the automatic operation stop notice can be prevented from being performed, thereby saving energy. Enhance. Further, the automatic operation stop notice may not be given in advance.

(Specific Example 19): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, an extension switch 14 is provided on the remote controller 1. To explain the operation,
While operating in the automatic operation stop mode, the electricity bill is integrated (step 1201), and when the electricity bill approaches the set electricity bill (Yes in step 1202), an automatic operation stop notice is given by a display or a sound. Perform (Step 120
3). When the automatic operation stop notice is given and the extension switch 14 is pressed before the automatic operation is stopped (On in step 1204), the extension operation can be performed only for the half of the previous electricity bill. The electricity bill accumulated during the automatic operation stop notice is (step 120
6) When the set electricity bill is exceeded (Ov in step 1205)
er) Turn off the automatic operation stop lamp (step 120).
7) Stop the automatic operation (step 1208).

(Example 20) As shown in FIG. 6 (a), an extension switch 14 is provided on the remote controller 1, and when the automatic operation stop notice is received, the extension switch 14 is pressed to reduce the half of the previous operation. It can be extended continuously for the electricity bill. This can be repeated. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart. According to this flowchart, an automatic operation stop notice is issued, and if the extension switch is pressed before the automatic operation is stopped, the extended operation can be performed by half of the previous electricity bill. If the set electricity bill is exceeded during the automatic operation stop notice, automatic operation is stopped.

(Specific Example 21) As shown in FIG. 23, the indoor unit 5 is provided with an electricity bill display 16 as electricity bill display means for displaying the electricity bill used. The preset electricity bill can be found in a pamphlet or the like, but it is easier to understand how much the electricity bill is being used today. It is energy saving and very convenient.

(Specific Example 22); Electricity Cost Indicator 16
Is very convenient because displaying the total electricity bill of the operation of the air conditioner can be used for a long period of time, and a new way of using the air conditioner is possible. .

(Specific Example 23); Electricity Indicator 16
Is very convenient because displaying the electricity bill of today when the air conditioner was operated can be used for a long time, and the air conditioner can be used in a new way. .

(Specific Example 24): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, a display switching button 17 is provided on the remote controller 1. By switching the display switching button 17 (steps 1301 to 1307), the above electricity bill display can be performed by displaying the total electricity bill for operating the air conditioner (step 1308), today's electricity bill (step 1309), or both. Electricity bill (Step 13
If it is possible to display 10) or to switch the display such as not displaying the electricity bill when it is not necessary (step 1311), it is possible to know the electricity bill effectively and efficiently according to the purpose of the display. .

(Specific Example 25): The initialization for calculating the electricity cost may be performed when the air conditioner starts operating in the automatic operation stop mode operation. Thereby, the operation can be continued until the predetermined electricity bill is reached after the automatic operation stop mode operation is attempted, and the operation can be automatically stopped when the predetermined electricity bill is reached. it can. However, after starting the operation in the automatic operation stop mode, the air conditioner is stopped before reaching a predetermined electricity bill, and when the electricity bill calculation is initialized even when the air conditioner is restarted, it takes one day. Even if the electricity bill is set to just the right time for automatic operation to stop, if the operation is stopped halfway, the electricity will be restarted and the electricity bill will be set for just one day of operation. Efficiency diminishes. For this reason, it is very important to initialize the electricity bill calculation. The standard of electricity bill calculation is am 5:00
If it is set around this time and the electricity bill calculation is initialized at this time, the basics for one day can be maintained. However, it is considered that most of am 5:00 is good as long as it is an air conditioner attached to a living room or a living room, but an inconvenience occurs in an air conditioner attached to a bedroom or a children's room. This time setting also has the disadvantage that the current air conditioner has the disadvantage that the power supply is cut off due to the excessive capacity of the power breaker and the exact time must be set again, so the function to own or display the current time on the air conditioner indoor unit Nothing has For this reason, since it is technically possible to set the current time in the air conditioner indoor unit, the air conditioner indoor unit can sufficiently have the current time without spare. However, even if it is possible to keep the current time, the initialization time for calculating the electricity cost differs depending on the room in which the air conditioner is installed, and it is necessary to distinguish this. Taking these factors into consideration, it is considered that a method that can automatically initialize the electricity bill calculation or that can be performed according to the user's intention is currently the best solution.

(Specific Example 26): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, when the air conditioner is operated in the normal mode with the remote controller 1 having the electricity bill button 4, the electric bill button 4 is turned on (step 1401). The operation can shift to the operation stop mode operation. At this time, if the electricity bill calculation is initialized before the transition (step 1402), the electricity bill calculation is initialized at the start of the automatic operation stop mode operation (step 1403). The effectiveness of the connection becomes so great that it can be used without mistake.

(Specific Example 27): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, the remote controller 1 is provided with a reset switch 15. By turning on the reset switch 15 (step 1501), the electricity bill can be arbitrarily initialized according to the user's request (step 1502). This reset switch 15
Is valid only when the automatic operation stop mode is set (step 1503), and a reset signal is transmitted from the remote controller 1 to the indoor unit 5 regardless of the operation or stoppage of the air conditioner.

(Specific Example 28): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. When the electricity bill calculation is initialized (step 1601), the reference time of one day is also initialized (step 1602). By doing so, the meaning of the electricity bill for one day is effectively understood, and the execution becomes easier. If this is not done, inconsistency arises because the electricity bill will not have the meaning of the electricity bill for the day.

(Specific Example 29): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. Even in the operation in the automatic operation stop mode, the operation may be stopped as needed. After this, even if the vehicle is operated again, the operation is in the automatic operation stop mode within one day. If one day has elapsed during the stoppage, the automatic operation stop mode is based on one day's electricity bill, so it is better to calculate a new electricity bill the next day. For this reason, in the automatic operation stop mode, when one day has elapsed since the start of the automatic operation stop mode operation (step 1701), the initialization of the electricity cost calculation is automatically performed (step 1702).

(Specific Example 30): A description will be given with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the remote controller of this specific example is provided with only a run / stop button 3 and a display unit 2 for displaying an electricity bill, and is a dedicated remote controller capable of automatically stopping operation with a structure in which the electricity bill cannot be turned off. It is. operation/
By simply pressing the stop button 3 (step 1801), an automatic operation stop signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 180).
2), the operation in the automatic operation stop mode can be started (step 1803). Even if the user does not consider it, the operation is automatically stopped after the operation for one day's electricity bill, so forgetting to cut or using too much can be prevented, and the energy saving effect is great.

(Specific Example 31): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, the remote controller of this specific example is a dedicated remote controller that has the slide switch 11 but does not have the function of turning off the electricity bill, and thus can automatically stop the operation. The daily electricity bill can be set by the slide switch 11. By simply pressing the run / stop button 3 (step 1901), an automatic operation stop signal + slide switch signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 190).
2), the operation in the automatic operation stop mode can be started (step 1903). As a result, it is possible to use the electricity bill suitable for the user's environment, so that the user is convenient and the energy saving effect is great. In addition, even if the user does not think, the operation is automatically stopped after the operation for one day's electricity bill, so that it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to turn off or use too much. In this respect, the effect of energy saving is great.

(Specific Example 32): This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, the remote controller of this specific example is a dedicated remote controller that has the electricity bill input switch 12 but does not have a function of turning off the electricity bill and thus can automatically stop the operation. Electricity input switch 12
Can set the daily electricity bill by increasing or decreasing by 10 yen, for example. Just press the run / stop button 3 (step 200).
1) An automatic operation stop signal + a number input switch signal is transmitted to the indoor unit 5 (step 2002), and the operation in the automatic operation stop mode can be started (step 2003). As a result, it is possible to use the electricity bill suitable for the user's environment, so that the user is convenient and the energy saving effect is great. This energy saving effect is greater than the fixed electricity cost setting of the slide switch. In addition, even if the user does not think, the operation is automatically stopped after the operation for one day's electricity bill, so that it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to turn off or to use too much.

(Specific Example 33): The preset electricity bill is directly written in the control microcomputer software, and the directly written electricity bill is calculated from a standard electricity bill. . As a result, the air conditioner currently on the market is equipped with a function of automatically stopping operation when a predetermined electricity bill is consumed from the start of operation, and the function of the automatic operation stop mode as described above is provided. Can be easily realized.

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As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the operation is automatically stopped when a predetermined electricity bill or power consumption is reached during operation. To execute the automatic operation stop mode.
The user can easily feel the electricity bill or the amount of power consumption with the skin, and can achieve the energy saving target determined by the user without being conscious of the user.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the vehicle reaches the preset electricity bill or the power consumption during driving, it is automatically notified of the reaching. When the electricity bill or power consumption reaches a preset electricity bill or power consumption, a notification is provided in a form that is easy for the user to understand by means of a display or a sound, etc. It is possible to select an efficient usage method from the viewpoint of electricity cost or power consumption.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the remote control is provided with a dedicated button for setting the transmission of the automatic operation stop signal,
Only when the dedicated button is set to be pressed, a signal for automatically stopping operation at either the preset electricity cost or power consumption is transmitted to the indoor unit simply by pressing the operation / stop button. With this configuration, the automatic operation stop mode is executed without the user having to set the electricity bill or the amount of power consumption, so that the user can easily understand the energy saving and the convenience is improved.

According to the invention described in claim 4, the remote control is provided with a changeover switch for activating and deactivating the automatic operation stop function, and only when this changeover switch is turned on, the operation / stop button is provided. The operation is automatically stopped when the preset electricity bill or the amount of power consumption is reached just by pressing the button, and automatically when the operation / stop button is pressed when the changeover switch is off. Since the operation is performed in the normal operation mode in which the operation is not stopped, the remote control can function as a normal remote control or a remote control for exclusive use such as an electricity bill, thereby improving the usability of the user.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the remote controller includes a slide switch for making the automatic operation stop at an arbitrary electricity cost or power consumption, and the slide switch is provided at a predetermined electricity cost or power consumption position. Only when it is set to, the operation is automatically stopped when it reaches either the predetermined electricity bill or the power consumption set just by pressing the run / stop button, and when the slide switch is off When the operation / stop button is pressed, the operation is in the normal operation mode in which the operation is not automatically stopped, so that a predetermined electricity bill can be arbitrarily set, for example, 50 yen operation, 100 yen operation, or the like. As a result, it is possible to select a more efficient method of using air conditioning in the home, not only for comfort but also for electricity bills, etc. Also also can function as an electric bill such as a dedicated remote control as a remote control, it is possible to enhance the usability of the user.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the remote controller is provided with a function of setting and displaying an arbitrary electricity bill or power consumption by numeral, and the arbitrary electricity bill or power consumption is set and displayed. Only when the operation / stop button is pressed, a signal for automatically stopping the operation at any of the set electricity costs or the power consumption set by simply pressing the operation / stop button is transmitted to the indoor unit. It can be set with a higher degree of freedom than the above-mentioned slide switch, so that the range of choices of the user can be widened and more efficient use is possible.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, when the electric billing button for setting the transmission of the automatic operation stop signal provided on the remote controller is turned on from off to on when the vehicle is operating in the normal operation mode. Since the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode can be started halfway, and energy saving can be achieved without worrying about the electricity cost during operation.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the changeover switch is turned on from the off state during the operation in the normal operation mode, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed. Similarly to the above, the operation can be switched to the automatic operation stop mode halfway, and energy saving can be achieved without worrying about the electricity cost during operation.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the slide switch is turned off and set to the predetermined electricity cost or power consumption position during the operation in the normal operation mode, the automatic operation is performed. Since the operation is in the stop mode, when the slide switch is turned off during the operation in the normal operation mode and a predetermined electricity bill is set to, for example, 50 yen operation, 100 yen operation, or the like, the automatic operation stop mode is started in the middle. Can be driven. Energy saving can be further achieved without worrying about electricity bills during operation.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, during the operation in the automatic operation stop mode, the electric bill button provided on the remote controller for setting the transmission of the automatic operation stop signal is turned off from on. At this time, since the operation in the normal operation mode is performed, the operation in the normal operation mode can be started halfway, and the comfort can be prioritized.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, during the operation in the automatic operation stop mode, the operation in the normal operation mode is performed when the changeover switch is turned off from on. , The operation can be switched to the normal operation mode, and the comfort can be prioritized similarly to the above.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when the slide switch is turned off from the setting of the predetermined electricity cost or the power consumption position during the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. Since the operation in the normal operation mode is performed, the operation in the normal operation mode can be performed halfway, and the comfort can be prioritized in the same manner as described above.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, an automatic operation stop lamp is provided, the automatic operation stop lamp is turned on when the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed, and the predetermined electricity bill or Since the automatic operation stop lamp is turned off when the operation is automatically stopped because of exceeding the power consumption, it is possible to confirm at a glance that the operation is being performed in the automatic operation stop mode.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the system further includes a stop-notification notifying means for outputting a stop-notification signal before the automatic stop of the operation. Due to the difference between the two, the preset electricity bill may be small, and in such a case, the user can correct the electricity bill without inconvenience.

According to the present invention, the stop notice notifying means is a stop notice display means for displaying the stop notice signal on the indoor unit, and particularly when the user is conscious of the condition of air conditioning. You can know the notice of automatic operation stop.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the stop notice display means flashes only for a predetermined period of time, so that when the user is conscious of the condition of air conditioning, the notice of automatic stop is clearly displayed. I can let you know.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the stop notice signal is transmitted from the indoor unit to the remote controller, and the remote controller displays an advance notice of automatically stopping the operation. When the user is conscious of air conditioning, the user can easily know the notice of automatic operation stop.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the remote control is provided with an automatic advance stop switch for selecting the operation or non-operation of the stop advance notice means. In such a case, saving the automatic notice stop saves energy.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the remote controller does not automatically stop the operation by setting the operation when the stop notice signal is received, and further sets a preset electricity bill or power consumption. Since the extension switch that performs the extension operation by half the amount is provided, in the case of the extension operation, it is possible to save energy by reducing the electricity bill to half of the conventional case.

According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, the extension operation can be repeatedly executed by half of the previous electricity bill or power consumption any number of times. Therefore, the extension operation can be performed any number of times, but is extended. By shortening the driving time every time,
Energy saving effect can be enhanced.

According to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, since the electric bill display means for displaying the used electricity bill is provided, it is possible to make the method of using the air conditioner more energy-saving.

According to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the electricity bill display means displays the total operating electricity bill that has been driven, so that it is possible to grasp the long-term use state and air conditioning. By reconsidering the new use of the machine, further energy savings can be achieved.

According to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, since the electricity bill display means displays the electricity bill used today, the usability of the air conditioner can be further improved for the user.

According to the twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the display switch button for switching the display of the electricity bill display means between the operated electricity bill and the electricity bill today is provided on the remote controller. By switching and displaying the used electricity bill and the used electricity bill today, effective electricity bill information can be obtained and energy saving can be effectively achieved.

According to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, since the initialization of the electricity bill calculation can be arbitrarily performed, the initialization of the electricity bill calculation can be performed at an arbitrary time, so that the operation in the automatic operation stop mode can be performed. Can function more optimally, and an air conditioner that is easier to use can be obtained.

According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, when operating in the normal operation mode, initialization of the electricity bill calculation is performed when the electricity bill button is turned on to perform the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. Therefore, the automatic operation stop can be performed by turning on the electricity bill button only by turning on the electricity bill button.

According to the twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, since the reset switch for arbitrarily initializing the electricity bill calculation is provided, the beginning of the electricity bill calculation can be determined according to the user's request.

According to the twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, when the initialization of the electricity bill calculation is performed, the reference time of one day is also initialized at the same time. Therefore, by initializing the reference time of the day at the same time when the electricity bill calculation is initialized,
Electricity for one day can be effectively executed.

According to the twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, when the reference time of one day elapses during stoppage in the automatic operation stop mode, the initialization of the electricity bill calculation is automatically performed. Is a one-day unit, so even if one day has passed since the initialization of the electricity bill calculation during the suspension,
Electricity for one day can be effectively executed.

According to the thirty-third aspect of the present invention, a remote controller is provided for transmitting an automatic operation stop signal to the indoor unit only by pressing the operation / stop button and starting the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. Even without being conscious of the electricity bill button or the like, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed simply by pressing the operation / stop button, thereby achieving energy saving.

According to the thirty-first aspect of the present invention, the dedicated remote control has a slide switch that can arbitrarily set an electricity bill. The daily electricity bill can be arbitrarily set depending on the environment of the room and the like, and energy saving can be effectively achieved.

According to the thirty-second aspect of the present invention, the dedicated remote control has an electricity bill input switch for setting an arbitrary electricity bill by a numeral. For example, the number can be directly set by a number so as to increase or decrease by 10 yen, and energy saving can be more effectively achieved.

According to the thirty-third aspect of the present invention, the preset electricity cost or power consumption is directly written in the software of the control microcomputer, and the directly written electricity cost or power consumption is written. Since the amount was calculated from the standard electricity tariff, the air conditioner automatically included a specification that automatically shuts down the operation when a predetermined electricity bill or power consumption was consumed from the start of operation. The function of the operation stop mode can be easily realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining operation in a normal operation mode in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining operation in an automatic operation stop mode in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 1 in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 3 in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a first other configuration of the remote controller according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 4 in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 5 in the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 6 in the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 7 in the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 10 in the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 13 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 14 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 19 in the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 24 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 26 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a specific example 27 in the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 28 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 29 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 30 in the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 31 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a specific example 32 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a second other configuration mode and the like of the remote controller in the above embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a third other configuration example of the remote controller in the above embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a fourth other configuration example of the remote controller in the above embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a fifth other configuration example of the remote controller in the above embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Remote control 2 Remote control display part 3 Run / stop button 4 Electricity charge button 5 Indoor unit 6 Outdoor unit 8 Display (stop notice notification means) 9 Changeover switch 11 Slide switch 12 Electricity charge input switch 13 Automatic notice stop switch 14 Extension switch 15 Reset switch 16 Electricity charge display 17 Display switching button

Claims (33)

[Claims] 1. A home air conditioner executes an automatic operation stop mode for automatically stopping operation when a predetermined electricity bill or power consumption is reached during operation. An air conditioner characterized by that: 2. An air conditioner for home use, which automatically informs when a preset electricity bill or power consumption is reached during operation, when the electricity bill or power consumption is reached. Air conditioner. 3. A remote control is provided with a dedicated button for setting the transmission of an automatic operation stop signal, and only when the dedicated button is set to be pressed, the user only presses the run / stop button to set the predetermined electricity bill or consumption. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a signal for automatically stopping the operation at any of the electric energy is transmitted to the indoor unit. 4. The remote controller includes a switch for switching between activation and deactivation of the automatic operation stop function. Only when the switch is turned on, the user can press the run / stop button to set the preset value. In the normal operation mode, the operation is automatically stopped when the electricity cost or the power consumption is reached, and the operation is not automatically stopped when the operation / stop button is pressed when the changeover switch is off. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner is operated. 5. The remote controller includes a slide switch for making the automatic operation stop at an arbitrary electricity cost or power consumption, and only when the slide switch is set to a predetermined electricity cost or power consumption position, By simply pressing the run / stop button, the operation is automatically stopped when the predetermined electricity bill or power consumption is reached, and the run / stop button is pressed when the slide switch is off. 2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the operation is in a normal operation mode in which the operation is not automatically stopped when the operation is stopped. 6. The remote controller is provided with a function of setting and displaying an arbitrary electricity bill or power consumption by a numeral, and only when the arbitrary electricity bill or power consumption is set and displayed,
2. The air according to claim 1, wherein a signal for automatically stopping the operation is transmitted to the indoor unit at any of the set electricity costs or the power consumption set by simply pressing a start / stop button. 3. Harmony machine. 7. When the vehicle is operated in the normal operation mode, when the electric bill button provided on the remote controller for setting the transmission of the automatic operation stop signal is turned on from off, the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is started. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
The air conditioner as described. 8. The air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein, when the operation is performed in the normal operation mode, the automatic operation stop mode is activated when the changeover switch is turned on from off. Machine. 9. The operation in the automatic operation stop mode when the slide switch is turned off and set to the predetermined electricity cost or power consumption position during operation in the normal operation mode. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: 10. When the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is performed, the operation in the normal operation mode is performed when an electric bill button provided on the remote controller for setting the transmission of the automatic operation stop signal is turned off from on. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
The air conditioner as described. 11. The air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein, when the automatic operation stop mode is operated, the normal operation mode is set when the changeover switch is turned off from on. . 12. The operation in the normal operation mode is performed when the slide switch is turned off from the setting of the predetermined electricity cost or the power consumption position during the operation in the automatic operation stop mode. 6. The method according to claim 5, wherein
The air conditioner as described. 13. An automatic operation stop lamp is provided, the automatic operation stop lamp is turned on when the operation in the automatic operation stop mode is being performed, and the automatic operation stop lamp is turned on when the electric power consumption or the power consumption exceeds the preset amount. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the automatic operation stop lamp is turned off when the operation is stopped. 14. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising a stop notice notifying means for outputting a stop notice signal before automatically stopping the operation. 15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, wherein the stop notice notification means is stop notice display means for displaying the stop notice signal on an indoor unit. 16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, wherein said stop notice display means performs flushing only for a predetermined period of time. 17. The air conditioner according to claim 14, wherein the stop notice signal is transmitted from the indoor unit to a remote controller, and the remote controller informs the remote controller that the operation is automatically stopped. 18. The air conditioner according to claim 14, wherein the remote control is provided with an automatic advance stop switch for selecting operation or non-operation of the stop advance notification means. 19. The remote controller performs an extended operation by half of a preset electricity bill or power consumption amount without automatically stopping operation by setting an operation when the stop notice signal is received. The air conditioner according to claim 17, further comprising an extension switch. 20. The air conditioner according to claim 19, wherein the extended operation can be repeatedly executed as many times as a half of the previous electricity bill or power consumption. 21. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising electricity bill display means for displaying the electricity bill used. 22. The electric bill display means for displaying a total used electricity bill that has been driven.
The air conditioner as described. 23. The air conditioner according to claim 21, wherein said electricity bill display means displays electricity bills used today. 24. The remote controller according to claim 21, wherein a display switching button for switching the display of the electricity bill display means between the operated electricity bill used today and the electricity bill used today is provided on the remote controller. Air conditioner. 25. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein initialization of electricity cost calculation can be arbitrarily performed. 26. An electric bill calculation is initialized when the electric bill button is turned on in order to perform the operation in the automatic operation stop mode during the operation in the normal operation mode. Item 7. The air conditioner according to Item 7. 27. The air conditioner according to claim 25, further comprising a reset switch for arbitrarily initializing the electricity bill calculation. 28. The air conditioner according to claim 25, wherein when the electric bill calculation is initialized, a reference time of a day is also initialized at the same time. 29. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein when the reference time of one day elapses during stoppage in the automatic operation stop mode, initialization of the electricity bill calculation is automatically performed. 30. The air according to claim 1, further comprising a remote controller dedicated to transmitting an automatic operation stop signal to the indoor unit by simply pressing a run / stop button, and starting operation in the automatic operation stop mode. Harmony machine. 31. The air conditioner according to claim 30, wherein the dedicated remote controller has a slide switch for arbitrarily setting an electricity bill. 32. The air conditioner according to claim 30, wherein the dedicated remote controller has an electricity bill input switch that can set an arbitrary electricity bill by a numeral. 33. The preset electricity bill or power consumption is directly written in software of a control microcomputer, and the directly written electricity bill or power consumption is a standard electricity bill. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner is calculated from: