KR102472197B1 - Louver system with solar photovoltaic power generation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a louver system capable of performing photovoltaic power generation. The louver system capable of performing photovoltaic power generation, which is provided in an outdoor unit room in which an outdoor unit is accommodated, comprises: a louver unit provided in the outdoor unit room to come into contact with an external space, and including a plurality of blades with angles adjusted; an air compression unit for compressing wind or air generated from the outdoor unit; an air curtain unit connected to the air compression unit, disposed outside the louver unit, and for injecting air downward; and a control unit for controlling the louver unit, the air compression unit, and the air curtain unit according to the intention of a user or preset conditions. Therefore, the louver system can guide solar panels so that the same is perpendicular to sunlight through a solar tracking sensor, thereby maximizing the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation, and can surround the outside of the louver unit in an air curtain manner using wind or air generated by the outdoor unit, thereby normally discharging the wind of the outdoor unit to the outside without interfering with photovoltaic power generation, and preventing the invasion of foreign substances or insects.

Description

Louver system capable of solar power generation { LOUVER SYSTEM WITH SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION }

The present invention relates to a louver system, and more particularly, to a louver system capable of solar power generation.

In general, since the louvered window type is often used in ventilation windows, it can also be called a ventilation window. These ventilation windows are installed for the purpose of ventilation, such as verandas of apartment houses, machine rooms on rooftops, etc., and recently, louvered windows are mainly installed It is a trend.

Furthermore, by performing photovoltaic power generation through the louvered windows, it is possible to emit wind generated from the outdoor unit to the outside and obtain power at the same time.

However, solar power generation has the highest power generation efficiency when the solar panel is perpendicular to the sunlight, and the louvered windows equipped with the conventional solar panel as described above may not respond to the movement of sunlight, resulting in low power generation efficiency. However, there is a problem in that durability is weakened and malfunctions often occur due to direct contact with hot air generated from the outdoor unit.

In addition, the conventional louvered windows make it very easy for foreign substances or insects to enter the outdoor unit room, causing users to feel uncomfortable.

Publication No. 10-2013-0039111

The present invention is to solve the conventional problems as described above, and an object of the present invention is to mount a solar tracking device on a louver equipped with a solar panel and maximize solar power generation efficiency in response to the movement of the sun. It is to provide a louver system capable of power generation.

Another object of the present invention is to wrap the wind or air generated from the outdoor unit to the outside of the louver in the form of an air curtain, so that the wind of the outdoor unit can be normally discharged to the outside without interfering with solar power generation, and to prevent foreign substances or insects from outside. It is to provide a louver system capable of solar power generation that can prevent intrusion.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention as described above, a louver system capable of solar power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided in an outdoor unit room in which an outdoor unit is accommodated and in a louver system capable of solar power generation, the A louver unit including a plurality of blades provided in the outdoor unit room to come into contact with an external space and having an adjustable angle; an air compression unit compressing wind or air generated from the outdoor unit; an air curtain unit connected to the air compression unit, disposed outside the louver unit, and injecting air downward; and a control unit for controlling the louver unit, the air compression unit, and the air curtain unit according to a user's intention or a preset condition.

In the louver system capable of solar power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the louver unit includes: a solar tracking sensor for tracking the sun; and a driving unit movable by the control unit to enable optimal power generation efficiency calculated according to the tracking value of the sunlight tracking sensor.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, one or more blades may be provided with at least one solar panel.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the louver part may be formed concavely to have a predetermined curvature toward the external space.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of solar panels are attached to one of the blades, and the plurality of solar panels may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the louver part is movable by a predetermined distance along a virtual curve formed along the curvature.

In the louver system capable of solar power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air curtain part may be concavely formed to have a predetermined curvature toward the outdoor unit.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower side of the louver unit protrudes toward the outer space, corresponds to the air curtain unit, and absorbs air generated from the air curtain unit to generate air An air absorption unit sent to the compression unit may be further included.

The louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a sensing unit provided in the outdoor unit room to detect an environment of the outdoor unit room, wherein the sensing unit is disposed in the outdoor unit room to detect the environment of the outdoor unit room. a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the outdoor unit; a noise sensor disposed in the outdoor unit room to measure noise; and a humidity sensor disposed in the outdoor unit room to measure humidity.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit may further include a raindrop sensor disposed on the outdoor unit room or the blade to detect falling rainwater.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit includes a manual mode selection switch that can be manually operated by a user, and an automatic mode selection switch that is automatically operated under predetermined conditions without user manipulation. A manipulation unit including a; may further include.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit receives the temperature value detected by the temperature sensor when the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit, and adjusts the temperature to a predetermined temperature. Determine whether it is applicable, transmit an electrical signal to the drive unit to adjust the blade to open the louver unit when the predetermined temperature is higher, and to control the blade to close the louver unit when the predetermined temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature. An electrical signal may be transmitted to the driving unit.

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit receives a noise value detected by the noise sensor when the user selects an automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit and has a predetermined volume or higher It is determined whether it continues for a predetermined time, and when it is detected continuously for more than the predetermined time at a predetermined volume or more, an electric signal is transmitted to the drive unit to adjust the blade so that the louver unit is opened. .

In the louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit receives the humidity value detected by the humidity sensor when the user selects the automatic mode through the manipulation of the control unit and exceeds a predetermined humidity. If the louver unit is closed, an electrical signal may be transmitted to the drive unit to adjust the blade.

According to the louver system capable of solar power generation according to the present invention, solar power generation efficiency can be maximized by inducing a solar panel to be perpendicular to sunlight through a solar tracking sensor.

In addition, according to the louver system capable of solar power generation according to the present invention, wind or air generated from the outdoor unit is wrapped around the outside of the louver in the form of an air curtain, so that the wind of the outdoor unit can be normally discharged to the outside without interfering with solar power generation. and can prevent the invasion of foreign substances or insects.

1 is a conceptual view from the side of a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a conceptual view of a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from a plane.
FIG. 3 is another embodiment of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 4 is another embodiment of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which a solar panel is disposed on the blades of FIGS. 2 to 4 .
6 to 13 are test reports of a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing an embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function hinders understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Also, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used to describe components of an embodiment of the present invention. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, order, or order of the corresponding component is not limited by the term. When an element is described as being “connected”, “coupled” or “connected” to another element, that element may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but there may be another element between the elements. It should be understood that may be "connected", "combined" or "connected".

Hereinafter, a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a conceptual view of a louver system capable of solar power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the side, and FIG. 2 is a conceptual view of a louver system capable of solar power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from a plane, FIG. 3 is another embodiment of FIG. 2 , FIG. 4 is another embodiment of FIG. 2 , and FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a solar panel disposed on the blades of FIGS. 2 to 4 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a louver unit 100 , an air compression unit 200 and an air curtain unit 300 .

An outdoor unit 11 may be disposed in the outdoor unit room 10 , and a louver unit 100 may be disposed on a wall surface bordering the external space 20 . That is, the louver unit 100 may be disposed in the outdoor unit room 10 and provided in contact with the external space 20 .

The louver unit 100 may include a plurality of blades 110 and a frame (not shown). Each of the plurality of blades 110 is provided to be rotatable up and down on the frame, and the plurality of blades 110 are rotated up and down according to a user's selection, and their angles can be adjusted.

A solar panel 120 may be provided on one side of the plurality of blades 110 . One solar panel 120 may be provided on any one blade 110, or a plurality of solar panels 120 may be provided on any one blade 110. In addition, the solar panel 120 itself serves as the blade 110 and may be rotated to the frame.

The louver unit 100 may further include a solar tracking sensor 130 .

The sunlight tracking sensor 130 can track sunlight and rotate the blade 110 to enable optimal power generation efficiency. Specifically, the power generation efficiency of the solar panel 120 is highest when the solar panel 120 and the incident sunlight are perpendicular, and for this purpose, the solar tracking sensor 130 tracks the constantly changing sunlight, The blade 110 may be rotated according to the calculated optimal value.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3 , the louver unit 100' may have a curved surface. That is, the louver part 100' may be formed concavely toward the external space 20 to have a predetermined curvature. In other words, since the louver part 100' is formed concave toward the sun, even if one part of the solar panel 120 is not perpendicular to the sunlight, the other part of the solar panel 120 can be perpendicular to the sunlight. Thereby, the concentration of sunlight can be further increased.

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the louver unit 100 may be moved by a predetermined distance along an imaginary curve formed along a curved curvature. That is, the louver system capable of solar power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a driving unit (not shown), a rail (not shown) is installed on the bottom surface of the outdoor unit room 10, and a curved louver unit ( 100') may be provided with a moving means (not shown) such as a roller (not shown) on the lower side, and the louver part 100' maximizes the power generation efficiency according to the value detected by the solar tracking sensor 130. It can be moved along the rail by the driving unit.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a plurality of solar panels 120 may be attached to one blade 110 of the curved louver part 100′. At this time, the plurality of solar panels 120 may be spaced apart from each other by predetermined intervals in a plate body shape.

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawings, the solar panel 120 may be manufactured to be bent in response to the curved curvature of the blade 110 .

Referring back to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the air compression unit 200 may compress wind or air generated from the outdoor unit 11 and transfer the compressed air to an air curtain unit 300 to be described later.

At this time, an air guide 210 may be provided between the outdoor unit 11 and the air compression unit 200 . The air guide 210 may have a duct shape and guide wind generated from the outdoor unit 11 to the air compression unit 200 .

The air curtain unit 300 may be connected to the air compression unit 200 . The air curtain unit 300 is disposed outside the louver unit 100, that is, in the external space 20, and may blow air downward.

The air curtain unit 300 changes the direction of the wind generated from the outdoor unit 11 from upper to lower, and prevents foreign substances or insects from entering the outdoor unit chamber 10 due to wind. At this time, it is preferable that the speed of the wind or the amount of air blown from the air curtain unit 300 is not particularly limited and can be changed in various ways according to the weather or the user's intention.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 4 , the air curtain unit 300' may be formed concavely toward the outdoor unit 11 to have a predetermined curvature. This is to prevent foreign matter or insects from entering the outdoor unit chamber 10 through the gap between the air curtain and the wall surface by placing both ends of the air curtain formed by the air curtain unit 300' as close as possible to the wall surface. In addition, by separating the air curtain from the louver parts 100 and 100', interference is avoided to achieve normal operation.

The louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an air absorption unit 400 .

The air absorption unit 400 may be disposed to protrude from the lower side of the louver unit 100 toward the external space 20 . The air absorption unit 400 may be symmetrically formed to face each other in correspondence with the air curtain units 300 and 300'. The air absorption unit 400 may absorb wind or air generated from the air curtain units 300 and 300' and send it to the air compression unit 200. The air absorption unit 400 can prevent damage such as wind from the outdoor unit 11 heading towards neighboring residents in an apartment building.

A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a sensing unit 500 .

The sensing unit 500 may be provided in the outdoor unit room 10 . In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the sensing unit 500 may be provided on one side of the louver units 100 and 100'.

The sensing unit 500 may detect the environment of the outdoor unit room 10 . The sensing unit 500 may include a temperature sensor 510, a noise sensor 520, a humidity sensor 530, and a raindrop sensor 540. That is, the user can check the temperature, noise, humidity, and amount of falling rainwater of the outdoor unit room 10 through the sensing unit 500 . For reference, the raindrop sensor may be installed in the outdoor unit room 10, but may also be installed on the surface of the blade 110 to more sensitively detect the external environment.

A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a sensing unit 500 .

As shown in the drawing, the manipulation unit 600 may be provided in the outdoor unit room 10. In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the manipulation unit 600 may be provided on one side of the louver units 100 and 100'. As an embodiment, the control unit 600 may be provided as a remote controller, and the user can wirelessly operate the opening and closing of the louver units 100 and 100', that is, the blade 110, through the remote control. .

The control unit 600 may include a manual mode selection switch 610 and an automatic mode selection switch 620 .

When the user selects the manual mode through the manual mode selection switch 610, the user can manually directly manipulate the degree of opening and closing of the blade 110.

When the user selects the automatic mode through the automatic mode selection switch 620, the blade 110 can be automatically opened and closed under a predetermined condition without a user's manipulation. That is, the blade 110 can be automatically opened and closed according to the temperature, noise and humidity values of the outdoor unit room 10 set by the user in advance.

A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit (not shown). The control unit controls the louver units 100 and 100', the air compression unit 200, the air curtain unit 300, the air absorption unit 400, and the driving unit (not shown) according to the user's intention or conditions set in advance by the user. You can control it.

When the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit, the control unit receives the temperature value sensed by the temperature sensor 510 and determines whether it corresponds to a predetermined temperature. At this time, if the received temperature value is higher than a predetermined temperature, the control unit transmits an electrical signal to the drive unit to adjust the blade 110 so that the louver units 100 and 100' open, and if the temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature, the louver unit An electrical signal may be transmitted to the driving unit to adjust the blade 110 so that (100, 100') is closed.

In addition, when the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit 600, the control unit receives the noise value detected by the noise sensor 520 and determines whether or not the noise continues at a predetermined volume or higher for a predetermined time. . At this time, when the received noise value is continuously detected for more than a predetermined time at a predetermined volume or higher, an electric signal can be transmitted to the drive unit to adjust the blade 110 so that the louver unit 100, 100' is opened. .

In addition, when the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit 600, the controller receives the humidity value sensed by the humidity sensor 530 and determines whether the humidity is equal to or greater than a predetermined humidity. At this time, if the received humidity value is greater than or equal to a predetermined humidity, an electrical signal may be transmitted to the driving unit to control the blade 110 so that the louver units 100 and 100' are closed. That is, when the humidity sensor 530 detects rain falling outside, the control unit operates the blade 110 to close the louver units 100 and 100', thereby preventing rain from entering the outdoor unit chamber 10. have.

For reference, FIGS. 6 to 13 are test reports of a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Here, FIGS. 12 and 13 show a sensing unit and a manipulation unit in one embodiment of the present invention, and are not limited to the form shown in the drawings.

What has been described above is only an embodiment for implementing a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and does not deviate from the gist of the present invention claimed in the following claims. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs will say that the technical spirit of the present invention exists to the extent that it can be practiced by making various changes.

10: outdoor unit room 11: outdoor unit
20: outer space
100, 100´: louver part 110: blade
120: solar panel 130: solar tracking sensor
200: air compression unit 210: air guide
300, 300´: air curtain part 400: air absorption part
500: sensing unit 510: temperature sensor
520: noise sensor 530: humidity sensor
540: rain sensor 600: control unit
610: manual mode selection switch 620: automatic mode selection switch

Claims (14)

In the louver system provided in the outdoor unit room where the outdoor unit is accommodated and capable of solar power generation,
A virtual curve formed along the curvature, including a plurality of blades provided in contact with the external space in the outdoor unit chamber and having a predetermined curvature toward the external space, including a plurality of blades whose angles are adjusted upwards and downwards. Louver part movable by a predetermined distance along;
an air compression unit compressing wind or air generated from the outdoor unit;
an air curtain unit that is connected to the air compression unit, is concavely formed outside the louver unit to have a predetermined curvature toward the outdoor unit, and blows air downward; and
a control unit controlling the louver unit, the air compression unit, and the air curtain unit according to a user's intention or preset conditions;
A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation including a.
According to claim 1,
The louver part,
a sun tracking sensor that tracks the sun; and
a driving unit movable by the control unit to enable optimal generation efficiency calculated according to the tracking value of the sunlight tracking sensor;
A louver system capable of solar power generation further comprising a.
According to claim 1,
Any one of the blades is a louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation provided with at least one solar panel.
delete According to claim 1,
A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation in which a plurality of solar panels are attached to one of the blades and the plurality of solar panels are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval.
delete delete According to claim 1,
an air absorbing unit protruding from a lower side of the louver unit toward an external space, corresponding to the air curtain unit, absorbing air generated from the air curtain unit, and sending the air to the air compression unit;
A louver system capable of solar power generation further comprising a.
According to claim 2,
a sensing unit provided in the outdoor unit room to sense the environment of the outdoor unit unit;
Including more,
the sensor,
a temperature sensor disposed in the outdoor unit room to sense the temperature of the outdoor unit unit;
a noise sensor disposed in the outdoor unit room to measure noise; and
a humidity sensor disposed in the outdoor unit room to measure humidity;
A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation including a.
According to claim 9,
the sensor,
a raindrop sensor disposed in the outdoor unit room or the blade to detect falling rainwater;
A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation further comprising a
According to claim 9,
the sensor,
A control unit including a manual mode selection switch that can be manually operated by a user and an automatic mode selection switch that is automatically operated under predetermined conditions without user manipulation;
A louver system capable of solar power generation further comprising a.
According to claim 11,
The controller receives the temperature value sensed by the temperature sensor when the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit, determines whether the temperature corresponds to a predetermined temperature, and if the temperature exceeds the predetermined temperature, the blade unit opens the louver. A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation that transmits an electrical signal to the drive unit to adjust and transmits an electrical signal to the drive unit to control the blade so that the louver unit is closed when the temperature is less than the predetermined temperature.
According to claim 11,
The control unit receives the noise value detected by the noise sensor when the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit, determines whether or not a predetermined volume continues for a predetermined time, and A louver system capable of photovoltaic power generation that transmits an electrical signal to the drive unit to adjust the blade so that the louver unit is opened when continuously detected for more than the predetermined time.
According to claim 11,
The control unit receives the humidity value detected by the humidity sensor when the user selects the automatic mode through manipulation of the control unit and receives an electrical signal to the drive unit to control the blade so that the louver unit is closed when the humidity is higher than a predetermined humidity. A louver system capable of transmitting solar power.

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