JPS6115476Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention relates to an improvement of an air conditioner that has a built-in timer mechanism and controls the operating time by this timer mechanism, and uses an operation control device that integrates a power switch and a timer mechanism. This provides an air conditioner that incorporates an inexpensive timer mechanism and facilitates switch operation.

Conventionally, commercially available air conditioners with a built-in timer can be operated by either installing the power switch and timer separately on remote control devices, or installing them adjacent to each other on the control section of the air conditioner, or using only the timer as a remote control device. However, in either case, the power switch and timer had to be installed separately and each had to be operated separately. Therefore, it has disadvantages such as high cost and complicated operation.

Also, a power switch device that integrates the above timer and power switch may be considered, but in this case,
When switching between time-set operation and continuous operation using a timer, there is an issue that must be taken into account to avoid intermittent operation of the compressor to prevent damage to the compressor, etc., and to facilitate the setting operations for each operation. be.

Furthermore, as an example, a configuration shown in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 52-47848 is known.

In this configuration, a stop notch, an operation notch, and a time set notch are provided in one rotation direction, and these notches can be selected and set using a rotary knob, and furthermore, only the adjacent operation notch can be operated from the stop notch. A stopper mechanism is provided. A rotary knob selects whether to operate the air conditioner: stop, continuous operation, or time-controlled operation using a timer.

However, in the configuration of the above conventional example, when stopping frequently used continuous operation, it is not possible to directly operate from the adjacent operation notch to the stop notch, so when stopping, the stop notch must be selected through the time set notch. This requires rotating the rotary knob almost 300 degrees or more. However, continuous operation and stopping are frequently used,
Almost every time you stop the air conditioner, turn the rotary knob.
The operation of rotating the device 300 degrees is troublesome, and improvements in operability are required.

The present invention eliminates the drawbacks found in the above-mentioned conventional operation control devices.

As a configuration for this purpose, the air conditioner operation control device of the present invention has a stop notch that stops any operation by manual operation, an operation notch that operates the air conditioner, and a stop notch that stops the operation of the air conditioner within a certain period of time. a time setting notch that controls the operating time of the air conditioner, and a time setting notch that stops the operation of the air conditioner when the operating time ends.
Time notches are provided consecutively in the direction of one rotation, and a display means is provided for displaying each of the notches, and furthermore, a display means is provided for displaying each of the notches, and furthermore, a display means is provided for displaying each of the notches, and furthermore, the rotation from the stop notch to the adjacent 0-hour notch, and vice versa, from the 0-hour notch to the stop notch. A dead area is provided to prevent rotation.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings showing one embodiment thereof.

In the figure, 1 is an air conditioner, 2 is an indoor air inlet, 3 is an air outlet, 4 is an outdoor air inlet, and 5 is an air conditioner.
2 is a power supply operation section, which is equipped with a timer-equipped power switch device 6 as shown in FIG. This power switch device 6 includes a power switch portion consisting of an operation notch 7 that turns on the power of the air conditioner 1 and operates it continuously, and a stop notch 8 that turns off the operation.
A timer part consisting of a time setting notch 9 for automatically controlling the operating time of the air conditioner main body 1 and a zero hour notch 10 for stopping the operation of the air conditioner after a predetermined time has elapsed is integrated and provided in the power switch device 6. Each of the notches 7, 8, 9, and 10 can be switched by the same rotating shaft of a switch (not shown). This power switch device 6 is configured to be able to rotate in any direction left or right based on the display on the display board 5a, but between the manual stop notch 8 and the automatic stop notch 10 by the timer, there is a As shown in FIG. 3, a dead area 14 is provided by a stopper (not shown) provided on the power switch device 6, etc., and a dead area 14 is provided at a predetermined angle to prevent switching operation from the zero hour notch 10 to the stop notch 8 and vice versa. Only the range can be rotated. This is because, as is well known, when an air conditioner is turned off and then turned on again, it must be stopped for about 3 minutes.
4, operation notch 7 → stop notch 8
→ 0 hour notch 10 → time setting notch 9 The switching operation can be performed rapidly, and the stop notch 8 is provided between the operation notch 7 and the 0 hour notch 10, so that ON and OFF are not repeated in a short period of time. It is. 11 is a strong/weak switch for the blower 15; 12
13 is a temperature controller that automatically turns on and off the compressor 16; 6a is a lamp that indicates that the air conditioner body 1 is being operated by the time setting notch 9; be. 17 is a timer motor, 18 is a switch that is opened and closed by the timer motor 17, and 19 is a stabilizing resistor for the lamp 6a.

In the above configuration, a stopper is provided between the stop notch 8 and the zero hour notch 10 to prevent rotation of the power switch device 6 in one direction. When a position close to the side, that is, a short operation time control using a timer is desired, human psychology makes us want to rotate to the left in Fig. 3. However, since a dead area 14 is provided between the stop notch 8 and the zero hour notch 10, the operation must be performed in the order of stop notch 8 -> operation notch 7 -> time setting notch 9. This allows the compressor to be operated continuously even if the operator operates from the operation notch 7 to the time setting notch 9, which eliminates the hassle of once stopping the compressor and waiting for it to restart after 3 minutes have elapsed. Furthermore, if the operation is made to pass through the stop notch 8 when operating from the operation notch 7 to the time setting notch 9, for example, even if you wish to cool or heat the air conditioner for about 15 minutes while sleeping, the compressor will stop running when passing through the stop notch 8. Since the cooling or heating is temporarily stopped, the cooling or heating is interrupted for about 3 minutes, and as a result, the desired cooling or heating time cannot be obtained, which is not preferable. however,
In this embodiment, such a problem can be prevented as much as possible. Further, when the operation is performed within the range of the time setting notch 9, the display lamp 6a is lit, so that it can be seen even in a dark room or from a distance, improving usability. In addition, the timer mechanism and switch mechanism are integrated through the stop notch 8, operation notch 7, time setting notch 9, and zero hour notch 10, which improves usability and reduces costs by reducing the number of parts. It is measured.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, by providing a control notch 20 that integrates the operation notch 7 and the strength changeover switch 11 of the blower 15, the usability is further improved, the number of parts is reduced, and the electric circuit As shown in FIG. 7, it is not particularly complicated. It should be noted that in FIGS. 5 and 6, the same parts as in the above embodiment are given the same numbers and the description thereof will be omitted.

The air conditioner operation control device of the present invention includes a power switch device that rotates in any direction by manual operation, a stop notch for stopping the air conditioner, an operation notch for operating the air conditioner, and a power switch device that rotates in any direction by manual operation. A time setting notch for controlling the operating time of the air conditioner within a range of In addition, the power switch device is provided with a dead area that prevents rotation from the stop notch to the adjacent 0-hour notch and vice versa from the 0-hour notch to the stop notch. Cooling or heating can be performed continuously without stopping the compressor when changing the time setting notch, and it also prevents discomfort caused by interruptions in cooling or heating, and also prevents discomfort caused by frequent intermittent operation of the compressor. Damage to the equipment can be prevented, and since the conventional timer mechanism and switch mechanism are integrated, costs are reduced by reducing the number of parts, and ease of use is improved. Since it is possible to switch between the operating notch and the stop notch, which are frequently used, only a slight turning operation is required. Since rotation to the time notch is reliably prevented,
It has various advantages, such as being able to prevent malfunctions such as accidentally passing through a desired notch and proceeding to the next notch during operation, and being extremely easy to use.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner equipped with an operation control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of the control device, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the control device, and Fig. 4 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram of the control device, No. 5
FIG. 6 is a front view of an operation control device showing another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the control device, and FIG. 7 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram of the control device. 1... Air conditioner, 5a... Display board (display means), 6... Power switch device, 6a... Display lamp, 7... Operation notch, 8... Stop notch, 9
...Time setting notch, 10...0 time notch, 1
4...Dead area.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A power switch device that rotates in any direction by manual operation includes a stop notch for stopping the operation of the air conditioner, a time setting notch for controlling the operation time of the air conditioner within a certain time range, and the operation time. 0 time notches are provided consecutively in each rotation direction to stop the operation of the air conditioner upon completion of the
Further, a display means for displaying each of the notches is provided,
Furthermore, the air conditioner is provided with a dead area in the power switch device to prevent rotation from the stop notch to the adjacent 0-hour notch, vice versa, and vice versa from the 0-hour notch to the stop notch. operation control device.