KR100775612B1 - A device and method with controlling humidity in an air conditioner - Google Patents

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KR100775612B1
KR100775612B1 KR1020060056910A KR20060056910A KR100775612B1 KR 100775612 B1 KR100775612 B1 KR 100775612B1 KR 1020060056910 A KR1020060056910 A KR 1020060056910A KR 20060056910 A KR20060056910 A KR 20060056910A KR 100775612 B1 KR100775612 B1 KR 100775612B1
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An air conditioner having a humidifier and control method thereof are provided to control decrease of indoor humidity by including a separate humidifier. In an air conditioner having a heat exchanger in a case for heating and cooling indoor air, an air conditioner having a humidifier includes: a water storage tank(140) to which water is supplied from the outside of the case; a water supply pipe(130) transferring water of the water storage tank to a discharge port formed at the upper part of the air conditioner; a pump(150) provided to the water supply pipe for pumping water toward the discharge port; a spray nozzle(155) formed at the end of the water supply pipe for spraying the water pumped by the pump to the outside; a temperature sensor(170) provided at a suction port for measuring a temperature of air inhaled through an air inlet of the case; and a humidity sensor(175) provided at the outside of the case for sensing a humidity of the indoor. The water storage tank, the water supply pipe, the pump and the spray nozzle are provided in the case, thereby saving the installation space. The spray nozzle sprays water with wind discharged through the discharge port, thereby keeping the indoor air comfort.

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가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치 및 제어방법 {A DEVICE AND METHOD WITH CONTROLLING HUMIDITY IN AN AIR CONDITIONER}Air Conditioning System with Humidifier and Control Method {A DEVICE AND METHOD WITH CONTROLLING HUMIDITY IN AN AIR CONDITIONER}

도 1은 종래의 냉,난방 겸용 공기조화기의 실내기를 나타낸 사시도.1 is a perspective view showing an indoor unit of a conventional air-conditioning combined air conditioner.

도 2는 종래의 냉,난방 겸용 공기조화장치 실내기의 내부구성을 나타낸 내부도.Figure 2 is an internal view showing the internal structure of a conventional indoor unit for cooling and heating air conditioner.

도 3은 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치의 내부구성을 나타낸 내부도.Figure 3 is an internal view showing the internal configuration of the air conditioner with a humidifier according to the present invention.

도 4는 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치의 작동 상태도.Figure 4 is an operating state of the air conditioner with a humidifier according to the present invention.

도 5는 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치의 제어방법을 나타낸 순서도.Figure 5 is a flow chart showing a control method of the air conditioner with a humidifier according to the present invention.

도 6은 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치의 제어방법을 나타낸 다른 실시예.Figure 6 is another embodiment showing a control method of the air conditioner with a humidifier according to the present invention.

*도면의 주요부분에 대한 부호의 설명** Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

100 : 공기조화장치 110 : 케이스100: air conditioner 110: case

112 : 공기흡입구 114 : 공기배출구112: air inlet 114: air outlet

116 : 컨트롤부 125 : 송풍기116: control unit 125: blower

120 : 증발기 130 : 급수관120: evaporator 130: water pipe

135 : 필터 140 : 저수조135: filter 140: reservoir

145 : 수위조절부재 147 : 급수밸브145: water level control member 147: water supply valve

150 : 펌프 155 : 분사노즐150: pump 155: injection nozzle

160 : 전기히터 170 : 온도센서160: electric heater 170: temperature sensor

175 : 습도센서175: humidity sensor

본 발명은 공기조화장치에 관한 것으로써 공기조화장치의 난방운전시 토출구를 통해 실내를 난방함으로써 발생되는 상대습도 저하를 방지하기 위한 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치 및 제어 방법에 관한 것이다.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly, to an air conditioner and a control method including a humidifier for preventing a relative humidity decrease caused by heating a room through a discharge port during a heating operation of the air conditioner.

주지된 바와 같이, 일반적으로 일정한 공간 내의 온도와 습도를 일정하게 유지토록 하는 것을 공기조화라 하며, 이때 사용되는 장치를 공기조화장치라 한다.As is well known, it is generally called air conditioning to maintain a constant temperature and humidity in a constant space, and the apparatus used at this time is called an air conditioning apparatus.

공기조화장치는 실내의 온도를 높이는 온풍기와, 그 온도를 낮추는 에어컨이 있으며, 이들을 하나로 통합한 형태도 있다. The air conditioner includes a warm air heater to raise the indoor temperature, and an air conditioner to lower the temperature thereof.

일반적으로, 냉동 사이클은 압축기, 응축기, 팽창밸브 및 증발기로 구성되어, 증발기가 고온부의 열을 흡수하여 응축기가 저온부로 열을 방출한다. Generally, the refrigeration cycle consists of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator, where the evaporator absorbs heat from the hot portion and the condenser releases heat to the cold portion.

따라서, 상기 증발기가 고온부의 열을 흡수하는 것을 이용하면 에어컨 또는 냉장고와 같은 냉방기기를 구성할 수 있고, 응축기가 저온부로 열을 방출 것을 이용하면 난방기기(히트펌프)로 이용될 수 있다.Therefore, when the evaporator absorbs heat of the high temperature portion, a cooling device such as an air conditioner or a refrigerator may be configured, and when the condenser emits heat to the low temperature portion, it may be used as a heating device (heat pump).

또한, 상기 증발기와 응축기는 일종의 열교환기이므로 압축기, 증발기, 응축기 및 팽창밸브을 구성하고, 냉매의 흐름을 선택적으로 바꾸어주면 냉방운전과 난방운전를 하나의 장치(이하 "히트펌프"라 함)로 구현할 수 있다.In addition, since the evaporator and the condenser are a kind of heat exchanger, the compressor, the evaporator, the condenser, and the expansion valve may be configured, and if the flow of the refrigerant is selectively changed, the cooling operation and the heating operation may be implemented as a single device (hereinafter referred to as a "heat pump"). have.

도 1은 일반적인 냉,난방 겸용 공기조화기의 실내기를 나타낸 사시도이며, 도 2는 종래의 냉,난방 겸용 공기조화장치 실내기의 내부구성을 나타낸 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view showing the indoor unit of a general air-conditioning combined air conditioner, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of a conventional air-conditioning combined air conditioner indoor unit.

도시한 바와 같이 종래의 냉,난방 겸용 공기조화기의 실내기(1)는 내부에 소정의 공간을 가지며 하부에 공기흡입구(12)가 형성되고, 상부에 공기토출구(14)가 형성된 케이스(10)와 상기 케이스(10) 내부에 구비된 송풍팬(20)과, 상기 송풍팬(20) 상부에 형성된 증발기(30)로 이루어진다.As illustrated, the indoor unit 1 of the conventional air conditioner for cooling and heating has a predetermined space therein, and an air inlet 12 is formed at a lower portion thereof, and an air outlet 14 is formed at an upper portion of the case 10. And an blowing fan 20 provided in the case 10 and an evaporator 30 formed on the blowing fan 20.

그리고, 실내기(1)와 실외기(미도시)에 전원을 공급하고, 풍량 및 설정 온도 등을 조절하는 컨트롤부(40))가 전면에 구비되어있다.Then, a control unit 40 for supplying power to the indoor unit 1 and the outdoor unit (not shown) and adjusting the air volume, the set temperature, and the like is provided on the front side.

또한, 상기 송풍팬(20)은 상기 공기흡입구(12)의 안쪽에 위치하여, 실내의 공기가 상기 공기흡입구(12)로 흡입되어 상기 증발기(30)를 거쳐 상기 공기토출구(14)로 토출되도록 송풍한다.In addition, the blower fan 20 is located inside the air inlet 12 so that indoor air is sucked into the air inlet 12 and discharged to the air outlet 14 through the evaporator 30. Ventilate.

그러나, 종래에 따른 공기조화기는 가습장치가 설치되지 않아 실내 난방시 실내습도가 낮아져 실내공기가 건조해지는 단점이 있었다.However, since the air conditioner according to the related art does not have a humidifier installed, there is a disadvantage in that the indoor humidity is lowered when the indoor heating is performed and the indoor air is dried.

본 발명은 난방시에 발생하는 실내습도 저하를 조절하기 위하여 별도의 가습수단을 구비하고 있는 공기조화장치와 제어방법을 제공함에 그 목적이 있다.It is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner and a control method having separate humidifying means for controlling the decrease in indoor humidity generated during heating.

이러한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명은 케이스 내부에 열교환기를 구비하여 실내 공기를 냉,난방하는 공기조화기에 있어서, 상기 케이스의 외부로부터 물이 공급되는 저수조와, 상기 저수조의 물을 공기조화기 케이스 상부에 형성된 토출구로 물을 전달하는 급수관과, 상기 급수관에 구비되어 물을 저수조에서 상기 토출구측으로 펌핑하는 펌프와, 상기 펌프에 의해 펌핑된 물이 외측으로 분사되도록 상기 급수관 끝단에 형성된 분사노즐을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The present invention for achieving the above object is provided with a heat exchanger inside the case of the air conditioner for cooling and heating the indoor air, the water tank is supplied with water from the outside of the case, the water of the water tank air conditioner case upper A water supply pipe for transferring water to a discharge port formed in the water supply pipe, a pump provided at the water supply pipe for pumping water from the reservoir to the discharge port side, and an injection nozzle formed at the end of the water supply pipe so that the water pumped by the pump is sprayed outwardly. It is characterized by.

바람직하게 상기 열교환기의 증발기 전측에는 실내를 급난방하기 위해 전기히터를 더 구비한다.Preferably, the front side of the evaporator of the heat exchanger is further provided with an electric heater for rapidly heating the room.

그리고, 상기 저수조의 내부에는 수위를 측정하는 수위조절부재가 구비되고, 상기 저수조의 전측 급수관상에는 상기 수위조절부재의 신호에 따라 물의 흐름을 단속하는 급수밸브가 구비된다.In addition, a water level adjusting member for measuring the level of water is provided inside the water tank, and a water supply valve is provided on the front side water supply pipe of the water tank to regulate the flow of water according to the signal of the level control member.

상기 급수관상에는 필터가 구비되며, 상기 케이스의 공기 흡입구에는 온도센서가 구비된다.A filter is provided on the water supply pipe, and a temperature sensor is provided at the air inlet of the case.

또한, 상기 케이스의 외측에는 실내의 습도를 감지하는 습도센서가 구비된 다.In addition, the outside of the case is provided with a humidity sensor for detecting the humidity of the room.

한편, 제어방법으로서, 케이스 내부의 저수조에 물을 저장하는 저장단계와, 실내습도와 설정습도를 비교 판단하는 습도비교판단 단계와, 상기 설정습도보다 실내습도가 낮을 경우 저수조의 물을 자동으로 펌핑하여 분사하는 가습단계로 이루어진다.On the other hand, as a control method, a storage step of storing water in a reservoir inside the case, a humidity comparison judging step of comparing and determining the indoor humidity and the set humidity, and pumping the water of the reservoir tank automatically when the indoor humidity is lower than the set humidity. It consists of a humidification step of spraying.

그리고, 또 다른 실시예로서, 케이스 내부의 저수조에 물을 저장하는 저장단계와, 공기조화기의 난방모드시 흡입구온도와 설정온도를 비교 판단하는 온도비교판단단계, 상기 온도비교판단단계 후 흡입구온도가 설정온도보다 낮을 경우 전기히터를 작동하는 전기히터 작동단계, 상기 전기히터 작동단계 후 실내습도와 설정치습도를 비교 판단하는 습도비교판단단계, 상기 습도비교판단단계 후 실내습도가 설정치습도보다 낮을 경우 자동으로 물을 펌핑하여 분사하는 가습단계로 이루어진다.And, as another embodiment, the storage step of storing the water in the reservoir inside the case, the temperature comparison determination step of comparing the inlet temperature and the set temperature in the heating mode of the air conditioner, the inlet inlet temperature after the temperature comparison determination step Is lower than the set temperature, the electric heater operating step of operating the electric heater, the humidity comparison judgment step of comparing the indoor humidity and the set humidity after the electric heater operation step, the room humidity after the humidity comparison judgment step is lower than the set humidity It consists of a humidification step of automatically pumping and spraying water.

이하, 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 첨부된 도면들에 의거하여 상세하게 설명한다.Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 공기조화장치의 내부 구성을 나타낸 구성도이다.2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치(100)는 케이스(110) 내부에 경사지게 배치되어 있는 증발기(120)를 구비한다.As shown, the air conditioner 100 with the humidifier according to the present invention includes an evaporator 120 which is disposed inclined inside the case 110.

상기 공기조화장치(100)의 케이스(110)는 전면의 하부에 공기흡입구(112)를 구비하고 있으며, 전면의 상부에는 공기토출구(114)를 구비하고 있다. 그리고 내부에 공기의 흐름을 발생시키는 송풍기(125))를 구비하여, 상기 공기흡입구(112)를 통하여 흡입된 공기가 증발기(120)를 거친후 공기토출구(114)로 배출되는 구조를 제공한다.The case 110 of the air conditioner 100 includes an air inlet 112 at a lower portion of the front surface, and an air discharge port 114 at an upper portion of the front surface. And it is provided with a blower (125) for generating a flow of air therein, the air sucked through the air inlet 112 to pass through the evaporator 120 to provide a structure that is discharged to the air outlet (114).

냉방시에는 습도의 조절이 문제되지 않으나, 난방시에는 가열로 인하여 습도가 낮아지기 때문에 쾌적한 실내환경을 위해서는 가습을 해주어야 한다. 종래에는 별도의 가습기를 이용하는 것이 일반적이었으나, 본 발명은 공기조화장치(100)에 가습수단을 구비하여 사용상의 편리성과 실내환경의 쾌적함을 위한 것이다.Humidity is not a problem when cooling, but when heating, humidity is lowered due to heating, so humidification should be done for a comfortable indoor environment. Conventionally, it was common to use a separate humidifier, but the present invention is provided with a humidification means in the air conditioner 100 for convenience of use and comfort of the indoor environment.

도시된 바와 같이, 상기 케이스(110)의 내부 하단에는 저수조(140)가 구비되며, 상기 저수조(140)의 전측에는 급수관(130)이 연장되어 외부의 수도관과 연결되어 물을 공급받는다.As shown, the inner bottom of the case 110 is provided with a reservoir 140, the water supply pipe 130 is extended to the front side of the reservoir 140 is connected to the external water pipe is supplied with water.

상기 저수조(140) 내부에는 수위를 측정하는 수위조절부재(145)가 구비되고, 상기 저수조(140)의 전측 급수관(130)상에는 상기 수위조절부재(145)의 신호에 따라 물의 흐름을 단속하는 급수밸브(147)가 구비된다.The reservoir 140 is provided with a water level control member 145 for measuring the water level, the water supply to control the flow of water in accordance with the signal of the water level control member 145 on the front side water supply pipe 130 of the reservoir 140. Valve 147 is provided.

상기 급수관(130)상에는 필터(135)가 구비되며, 상기 필터(135)는 침전필터(역삼투막방식)으로 하는 것이 바람직하다.A filter 135 is provided on the water supply pipe 130, and the filter 135 is preferably a precipitation filter (reverse osmosis membrane method).

상기 저수조(140)의 후측으로 연장된 급수관(130)은 상기 케이스(110)의 공기배출구(114)측으로 연장되어 형성되며, 상기 급수관(130)의 끝단에는 분사노즐(155)이 구비된다.The water supply pipe 130 extending to the rear side of the water tank 140 is formed to extend to the air outlet 114 side of the case 110, the injection nozzle 155 is provided at the end of the water supply pipe 130.

상기 저수조(140)의 후측 급수관(130)에는 펌프(150)가 구비되어 상기 급수관(130) 내의 물을 펌핑함으로써, 물이 상기 분사노즐(155)을 통해 외측으로 비산된다.The rear side water supply pipe 130 of the reservoir 140 is provided with a pump 150 to pump water in the water supply pipe 130, the water is scattered to the outside through the injection nozzle 155.

상기 저수조(140)는 펌프(150)에 공급되는 물의 압력을 유지하기 위한 것이 다. 상기 급수관(130)은 수도관에 직접 연결할 수도 있고, 별도의 저수탱크에 연결될 수도 있다.The reservoir 140 is for maintaining the pressure of the water supplied to the pump 150. The water supply pipe 130 may be directly connected to the water pipe, or may be connected to a separate reservoir tank.

상기 증발기(120) 전측에는 난방모드시 실내를 급난방하기 위해 전기히터(160)를 더 구비한다.The front side of the evaporator 120 is further provided with an electric heater 160 to rapidly heat the room in the heating mode.

그리고, 상기 케이스(110)의 공기 흡입구(112)에는 온도센서(170)가 구비되며, 상기 케이스(110)의 외측에는 실내의 습도를 감지하는 습도센서(175)가 구비되는 것을 특징으로 한다.And, the air inlet 112 of the case 110 is provided with a temperature sensor 170, the outside of the case 110 is characterized in that the humidity sensor 175 for detecting the humidity of the room is provided.

상기 온도센서(170)와 습도센서(175)는 상기 케이스(110)의 전면에 형성된 컨트롤부(116)와 연결되어 신호를 전달하게 된다.The temperature sensor 170 and the humidity sensor 175 are connected to the control unit 116 formed on the front of the case 110 to transmit a signal.

상기 전기히터(160)은 상기 온도센서(170)의 측정값에 의해 상기 컨트롤부(116)에서 자동 제어된다. 즉, 상기 컨트롤부(116)의 설정온도에 도달하게 되면 자동 오프된다.The electric heater 160 is automatically controlled by the control unit 116 by the measured value of the temperature sensor 170. That is, when it reaches the set temperature of the control unit 116 is automatically turned off.

한편, 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치(100)의 제어방법은 우선, 케이스(110)의 내부 하단에 구비된 저수조(140)에 물을 저장한다(S10). 상기 저수조(140)의 전측에 연장된 급수관(130)은 외부의 수도관과 연결되며, 상기 급수관(130) 상에는 상기 저수조(140) 내부에 구비된 수위조절부재(145)에 의해 물의 흐름을 단속하는 급수밸브(147)가 구비되어 상기 저수조(140)에 항상 일정한 양의 물을 저장한다.On the other hand, the control method of the air conditioner 100 with a humidifier according to the present invention, first, the water is stored in the reservoir 140 provided in the inner bottom of the case (110) (S10). The water supply pipe 130 extending to the front side of the reservoir 140 is connected to the external water pipe, and the water supply pipe 130 to control the flow of water by the water level control member 145 provided inside the reservoir 140 A water supply valve 147 is provided to always store a certain amount of water in the reservoir 140.

상기 급수밸브(147)의 상류에는 필터(135)가 구비되어 외부로부터 유입된 물 이 정화되어 상기 저수조(140)에 저장된다.A filter 135 is provided upstream of the water supply valve 147 to purify water introduced from the outside and stored in the water storage tank 140.

그리고, 상기 공기조화장치(100)의 난방모드시 상기 케이스(110)의 외측에 형성된 습도센서(175)가 실내의 습도를 감지하여 컨트롤부(116)로 감지값을 보내면 상기 컨트롤부(116)에서 실내습도와 설정습도를 비교판단하게 된다(S20).And, when the humidity sensor 175 formed on the outside of the case 110 in the heating mode of the air conditioner 100 detects the humidity of the room and sends a detection value to the control unit 116, the control unit 116 The indoor humidity and the set humidity is determined in comparison (S20).

상기 컨트롤부(116)에서 실내습도와 설정습도를 비교판단하여 설정습도보다 실내습도가 낮을 경우 저수조(140)의 물을 자동을 펌핑하여 물이 상기 급수관(130)의 끝단에 형성된 분사노즐(155)을 통해 상기 케이스(110)의 공기토출구(114) 외측으로 비산시킨다(S30).The control unit 116 compares the indoor humidity and the set humidity, and when the indoor humidity is lower than the set humidity, by automatically pumping the water of the reservoir 140 water injection nozzle 155 formed at the end of the water supply pipe 130 ) To fly to the outside of the air outlet 114 of the case 110 (S30).

상기 분사노즐(155)을 통해 비산된 물은 상기 공기토출구(114)로 토출되는 온풍과 함께 실내 상태를 쾌적한 환경으로 조성한다.The water scattered through the injection nozzle 155 forms a indoor environment with a warm air discharged to the air discharge port 114 in a comfortable environment.

한편, 본 발명에 따른 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치(100)의 제어방법의 다른 실시예로서, 상기 케이스(110)의 내부 하단에 구비된 저수조(140)에 물을 저장한다(S100). 상기 저수조(140)의 물 저장은 상술한 것과 동일하다.On the other hand, as another embodiment of the control method of the air conditioner 100 with a humidification device according to the present invention, the water is stored in the reservoir 140 provided in the inner bottom of the case 110 (S100). The water storage of the reservoir 140 is the same as described above.

그리고, 공기조화장치(100)의 난방모드시 상기 공기흡입구(112)의 온도센서(170)에 의해 실내온도를 측정하고 측정값을 상기 컨트롤부(116)로 전송하여 상기 컨트롤부(116)에서 실내온도와 설정온도를 비교판단하게 된다(S110).In addition, in the heating mode of the air conditioner 100, the indoor temperature is measured by the temperature sensor 170 of the air inlet 112, and the measured value is transmitted to the control unit 116 in the control unit 116. It is determined that the indoor temperature and the set temperature (S110).

상기 컨트롤부에서 온도비교판단 후 상기 공기흡입구(112) 온도가 설정온도보다 낮을 경우 상기 증발기(120) 전측에 구비된 전기히터(160)를 작동시킨다(S120).After the temperature comparison is determined by the control unit, when the temperature of the air inlet 112 is lower than the set temperature, the electric heater 160 provided at the front side of the evaporator 120 is operated (S120).

이때, 상기 전기히터(160)는 상기 컨트롤부(116)의 설정온도에 도달하게 되 면 상기 컨트롤부(116)의 제어에 의해 자동 오프된다.At this time, when the electric heater 160 reaches the set temperature of the control unit 116 is automatically turned off by the control of the control unit 116.

상기 전기히터(160)가 작동됨으로써, 공기조화장치(100)는 실내를 더욱 빠른 속도로 난방할 수 있게 된다.By operating the electric heater 160, the air conditioner 100 is able to heat the room at a higher speed.

상기 전기히터에 의해 실내온도를 급난방하게 되면, 실내의 습도가 낮아지게 되는데 상기 케이스의 외측에 형성된 습도센서가 실내 습도를 측정하고 측정값을 제어부로 전송하여 상기 컨트롤부(116)에서 실내습도와 설정치습도를 비교판단하게 된다(S130).When the room temperature is rapidly heated by the electric heater, the humidity of the room becomes low. The humidity sensor formed on the outside of the case measures the indoor humidity and transmits the measured value to the control unit, thereby controlling the indoor humidity. It is determined to compare the set humidity with (S130).

상기 컨트롤부(116)에서 실내습도와 설정습도를 비교판단하여 설정습도보다 실내습도가 낮을 경우 저수조의 물을 자동을 펌핑하여 물이 상기 급수관의 끝단에 형성된 분사노즐을 통해 상기 케이스 토출구 외측으로 비산된다(S140).The control unit 116 compares the indoor humidity and the set humidity and when the room humidity is lower than the set humidity, automatically pumps the water of the reservoir to splash water outside the case outlet through the spray nozzle formed at the end of the water supply pipe. It becomes (S140).

상기 분사노즐을 통해 비산된 물은 상기 토출구로 토출되는 온풍과 함께 실내 상태를 쾌적한 환경으로 조성한다.The water scattered through the spray nozzle creates a pleasant indoor environment with the warm air discharged through the discharge port.

상기와 같은 구조와 제어방법에 의하면, 실내습도를 일정하게 유지할 수 있으므로 쾌적한 실내환경을 조정할 수 있다.According to the above structure and control method, the indoor humidity can be kept constant, so that the comfortable indoor environment can be adjusted.

이상 살펴본 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 공기조화장치는 실내공기를 가열하는 경우 발생하는 습도의 저하를 방지하기 위한 별도의 가습수단을 구비함으로써, 실내 온도와 실내 습도를 모두 조절할 수 있다. 따라서 실내의 공기를 사용자가 원하는 온도와 습도로 조절할 수 있어서 보다 쾌적한 실내 공기를 유지시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.As described above, the air conditioner according to the present invention has a separate humidifying means for preventing the deterioration of humidity generated when heating indoor air, thereby controlling both the room temperature and the indoor humidity. Therefore, the indoor air can be adjusted to a temperature and humidity desired by the user, thereby maintaining the more comfortable indoor air.

또한, 열교환기 전측에 별도의 전기히터를 구비하여 실내의 온도를 설정온도까지 빠르게 올릴수 있는 장점이 있으며, 케이스 하단에 저수조를 구비하고 저수조의 수위센서의 신호에 의해 자동을 물이 공급되는 급수밸브를 구비하여 사용자에게 편의를 제공하는 효과가 있다.In addition, a separate electric heater on the front side of the heat exchanger has the advantage of quickly raising the temperature of the room to the set temperature.The water supply valve is provided at the bottom of the case and automatically supplied with water by the signal of the water level sensor of the water tank. It has an effect of providing convenience to the user.

또한, 케이스의 공기흡입구와 공기토출구에 각각의 온도센서를 구비하고, 케이스 외측에 실내의 습도를 측정하는 습도센서를 구비하여 사용자가 설정해둔 온도와 습도에 의해 자동으로 제어되는 편리함을 제공하는 효과가 있다.In addition, the air inlet and the air outlet of the case is provided with respective temperature sensors, the humidity sensor for measuring the humidity of the room outside the case to provide the convenience of automatically controlled by the temperature and humidity set by the user There is.

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케이스 내부에 열교환기를 구비하여 실내 공기를 냉·난방하는 공기조화기에 있어서,In the air conditioner that provides a heat exchanger inside the case to cool and heat the indoor air, 상기 케이스의 외부로부터 물이 공급되는 저수조와;A reservoir for supplying water from the outside of the case; 상기 저수조의 물을 공기조화기 케이스 상부에 형성된 토출구로 물을 전달하는 급수관과;A water supply pipe configured to transfer water from the water tank to a discharge port formed in an upper portion of an air conditioner case; 상기 급수관에 구비되어 물을 저수조에서 상기 토출구측으로 펌핑하는 펌프와;A pump provided in the water supply pipe to pump water from the reservoir to the discharge port; 상기 펌프에 의해 펌핑된 물이 외측으로 분사되도록 상기 급수관 끝단에 형성된 분사노즐과;An injection nozzle formed at an end of the water supply pipe so that water pumped by the pump is injected to the outside; 상기 케이스의 공기 흡입구를 통해 흡입되는 공기의 온도를 측정하기 위해 흡입구에 형성된 온도센서와;A temperature sensor formed at the inlet to measure the temperature of the air sucked through the air inlet of the case; 상기 케이스의 외측에 형성되어 실내의 습도를 감지하는 습도센서를 포함하여 이루어져;It is formed on the outside of the case comprises a humidity sensor for detecting the humidity of the room; 상기 저수조, 급수관, 펌프 및 분사노즐이 상기 케이스에 구비되어 설치공간을 줄이고;The reservoir, the water supply pipe, the pump and the injection nozzle is provided in the case to reduce the installation space; 상기 분사노즐은 상기 분사노즐을 통해 비산된 물이 상기 토출구로 토출되는 바람과 함께 실내 상태를 쾌적한 환경으로 조성하는 것을 특징으로 하는 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치.The spray nozzle is an air conditioner having a humidifier device, characterized in that to create a comfortable environment with the wind discharged through the spray nozzle to the discharge port in a room environment. 제 1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1, 상기 열교환기의 전측에는 실내를 급난방하기 위해 전기히터를 더 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치An air conditioner having a humidifier on the front side of the heat exchanger further comprising an electric heater for rapidly heating the room. 제 1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1, 상기 저수조의 내부에는 수위를 측정하는 수위조절부재가 구비되고, 상기 저 수조의 전측 급수관상에는 상기 수위조절부재의 신호에 따라 물의 흐름을 단속하는 급수밸브가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치.A water level adjusting member for measuring the water level is provided inside the water tank, and a water supply valve is provided on the front side water supply pipe of the water tank to control the flow of water according to the signal of the water level adjusting member. Air conditioning system. 제 1항 또는 제 3항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1 or 3, 상기 급수관상에는 필터가 구비되는 것을 특징으로 하는 가습장치를 구비한 공기조화장치.The air conditioner with a humidifier, characterized in that the filter is provided on the water supply pipe. 삭제delete 삭제delete 삭제delete 삭제delete
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