KR20070095524A - Air conditioner and method for filter cleaning of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

An air conditioner is provided to offer structure capable of removing dusts formed in a filter or a suction grill by including a filter, a nozzle part and a connecting pipe, and to improve reliability of users about performance of the air conditioner by allowing dusts attached to the air conditioner to be removed after air conditioning is performed according to conditions set by the users. An air conditioner comprises a suction grill(150), a filter(110), a nozzle part(131) and a connecting pipe(133). The filter filters air suctioned through the suction grill. The nozzle part sucks foreign matters accumulated in the filter and removes the foreign matters. The connecting pipe is extended in one side of the nozzle part, and connected to a vacuum pressure device. The air conditioner additionally includes a temperature sensor and a controller.

Description

Air conditioner and method for filter cleaning of air conditioner

1 is a view schematically showing a conventional ceiling air conditioner.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner equipped with a cleaning unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a cleaning unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining the dust collecting assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 shows the interior of the body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a cross-sectional view of the dust collector and the body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a view showing a state in which the cleaning unit is moved according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation method of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner equipped with a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

12 illustrates a suction grill according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

14 illustrates a nozzle guide according to an embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

16 and 17 are views for explaining how the dust collecting hose according to the second embodiment of the present invention is variable.

18 is a view showing an embodiment of the air conditioner equipped with a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a view showing that the performance of the air conditioner is reduced by the dust accumulated in the air conditioner.

20 is a view showing that the performance of the air conditioner is improved when the dust is removed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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 method for cleaning a filter of an air conditioner, which are provided on a suction side and which have a structure capable of cleaning foreign substances such as dust.

In general, the air conditioner is a device for maintaining the indoor air in the most optimal state according to the purpose. Therefore, when the room becomes hot, such as in summer, the air is cooled by blowing cool wind of low temperature, and in winter, the device is heated by blowing warm wind of high temperature.

In other words, the air conditioner is an air-conditioning device installed in a room or wall of a vehicle, office, or home to cool or heat a room. The air conditioner is composed of a series of refrigeration cycles consisting of a presser, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an indoor heat exchanger. It is a device.

And, the other role of the air conditioner is a trend to have a variety of functions, including the function to control the humidity of the room, and recently includes a function for air purification.

In particular, an air conditioner is generally divided into an outdoor unit mainly installed outdoors and an indoor unit mainly installed indoors. In the air conditioner, the outdoor unit is called a heat dissipation side, and the indoor unit is called a heat absorbing side. An outdoor heat exchanger and a compressor are installed in the outdoor unit, and an indoor heat exchanger is installed in the indoor unit.

As is well known, such an air conditioner can be broadly divided into a separate type air conditioner in which the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are formed separately, and an integrated air conditioner in which the outdoor side and the indoor side are integrally formed. In addition, the separate type air conditioner is divided into a package type, a wall type, a ceiling type, and the like according to the mounting type.

1 is a view schematically showing a conventional ceiling air conditioner.

Referring to FIG. 1, a ceiling air conditioner includes a turbo fan 11 for sucking indoor air and forcibly exchanging heat by evaporating with an evaporator, an indoor heat exchanger 12 in charge of heat exchange in a case, and the indoor heat exchanger 12. The drain pan 13 receiving the condensate generated by the water, the case 14 surrounding the inner member, a cover for providing a beautiful environment inside, and a vane 16 for changing the direction of the blown air flow are provided. Included.

In addition, the suction grill 10 is formed with a plurality of suction ports to suck the indoor air, and a filter 20 for filtering the air passing through the suction grill 10 is included.

On the other hand, the filter 20 or the suction grill 10 for filtering the air sucked through the suction grill 10 is first stacked (D), the filter 20 or the suction grill 10 first (D If a lot is accumulated, there is a problem that the air conditioning performance of the air conditioner is lowered as the discharge pressure of the cold air is lowered.

In addition, in order to remove the first (D), the filter 20 is replaced or washed and reinstalled, etc., but the user directly steps on the foot of the chair, such as the suction grill 10 provided on the ceiling. There is a problem in that there is inconvenience in using such as having to open) directly.

The present invention is proposed to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to propose an air conditioner and a method for cleaning a filter of an air conditioner having a structure capable of removing dust formed on a filter or a suction grill.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to propose an air conditioner and a filter cleaning method of an air conditioner that can eliminate the inconvenience that the user must step on the foot of a chair or the like in order to replace or clean the filter.

In addition, the air conditioner and the air conditioner that can increase the user's confidence in the performance of the air conditioner by performing the air conditioning of the indoor space is carried out as set by the user to remove the dust attached to the air conditioner An object of the present invention is to propose a method for cleaning a filter.

Air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a suction grill; A filter capable of filtering air sucked through the suction grille; A nozzle unit for sucking and removing foreign matter accumulated in the filter; And a connection pipe extending to one side of the nozzle unit to which a vacuum pressure device is connected.

In addition, the air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the suction side, the nozzle unit capable of removing foreign substances such as dust; A temperature sensor capable of measuring room temperature; And a control unit controlling whether the nozzle unit is operated according to the measurement result of the temperature sensor.

The filter cleaning method of the air conditioner according to another aspect of the present invention is characterized in that when the foreign matter is accumulated on the suction side filter of the air conditioner, the foreign material is sucked by the vacuum device to keep the filter clean.

By the filter cleaning method of the air conditioner and the air conditioner as proposed, there is an advantage that can easily remove the dust formed on the filter or the suction grill.

In addition, there is an advantage that the user can eliminate the inconvenience that the user must step on the foot of the chair or the like in order to replace or clean the filter.

In addition, since the air conditioning of the indoor space is performed as set by the user to remove the dust attached to the air conditioner, there is an advantage that can increase the user's confidence in the performance of the air conditioner.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. However, although the embodiment of the present invention has been described by taking a ceiling-type air conditioner as an example, this is intended to more clearly describe the present invention, thereby declaring that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ceiling-type air conditioner.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2, the air conditioner of the present invention is to control the operation of the air conditioner according to the result of the temperature sensor 210 and the temperature sensor 210, which can measure the temperature of the indoor space. Control unit 200, a driving unit 220 driven according to a control signal of the control unit 200, a fan motor 221 and a transfer motor 222 operated according to the driving of the driving unit 220. do.

In detail, the controller 200 controls the driving of the driving unit 220 differently according to the room temperature measured by the temperature sensor 210. That is, the control unit 200 controls the operation of the cleaning unit (described later) according to the measurement result of the temperature sensor 210, the cleaning unit includes the fan motor 221 and the transfer motor 222. .

In particular, when the room temperature does not reach the set temperature, the controller 200 controls the air conditioner to operate in the operation mode so that the room temperature reaches the set temperature. When the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the control unit 200 controls the air conditioner to operate in a cleaning mode for removing foreign matter (hereinafter, referred to as dust), such as dust, accumulated by the operation of a predetermined cleaning unit. .

For example, when the air conditioner is operated as a cooling cycle for cooling the indoor space, the controller 200 determines whether the indoor temperature measured by the temperature sensor 210 reaches the set temperature. As a result of the determination, when the room temperature is lower than the set temperature, the cleaning unit is operated to remove foreign substances such as dust accumulated at a predetermined position of the air conditioner.

Therefore, when the set temperature is reached, the foreign matter such as dust formed in the air conditioner is removed, so that the user can trust the air conditioner according to the cooling of the indoor space, and the performance of the air conditioner is degraded by the foreign matter such as dust. Can be prevented.

In addition, the fan motor 221 and the transfer motor 222 correspond to the components of the cleaning unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner equipped with a cleaning unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3, the cleaning unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is provided between the suction grill and the filter formed on one side of the air conditioner, the cleaning unit is a suction that can remove dust while moving in a predetermined direction The body 144 is provided with a nozzle 131, a dust collecting part 141 capable of collecting dust moving through the suction nozzle 131, and a motor for moving dust through the suction nozzle 131. Included.

In addition, a belt 121 connected to one side of the suction nozzle 131, the suction nozzle 131 is moved in a predetermined direction, and a second rotating part 125 to rotate the belt 121 are included. do.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the cleaning unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 5, the cleaning part 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a suction part 130 for removing foreign substances such as dust or the like that may be accumulated or formed in an air conditioner, and the suction part. Transfer unit 120 to move the 130 in a predetermined direction, and dust collection assembly 140 to allow the dust to move through the suction unit 130, the dust can be stored.

In addition, a suction grill 150 having a plurality of suction ports 201 through which the air is sucked into the air conditioner, and a filter 110 for filtering the air sucked through the suction grill 150 are further included. Can be formed.

In detail, the suction part 130 has a hole having a predetermined size and a suction nozzle 131 through which dust can be sucked, and a connection part formed at one side of the suction nozzle 131 and connected to the bells 121. 132 and a suction hose 133 that serves as a passage through which the dust flowing through the suction nozzle 131 is moved.

In addition, the dust collecting assembly 140 includes a dust collecting unit 141 in which dust moved through the suction hose 133 and a body capable of generating a predetermined suction force to move dust through the suction nozzle 131. 144 is included.

In addition, the transfer part 120 has a belt 121 connected to one side of the suction nozzle 131 to move in a predetermined direction of the suction nozzle 131, and a predetermined power source to move the belt 121. A feed motor 122 to be provided, a feed motor shaft 123 to which the rotational force generated from the feed motor 122 is transmitted, a first rotating part 124 connected to the feed motor shaft 123, and the first The second rotating part 125 is installed to be spaced apart from the first rotating part 124 by a predetermined distance, and the supporting member 126 supporting the second rotating part 125 is included.

In more detail, the suction nozzle 131 is moved by the belt 121, so that the dust accumulated in the air conditioner can be removed, the suction hose 133 connected to one side of the suction nozzle 131 is It can be made of a material whose length can vary. In addition, the suction hose 133 may have a predetermined elastic force. In this case, the transfer part 120 transfers the suction nozzle 131 to one side and then removes the transfer force. 133 may be restored to its original position by the elastic force.

Further, the dust collecting unit 141 is further provided with a predetermined filter for preventing the moving dust from moving into the body 144, and the predetermined inside of the body 144 may suck the dust. A predetermined fan motor capable of providing suction power may be provided. And, the description thereof will be described later with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In addition, the filter 110 provided on the upper side of the suction grill 140 has a plurality of suction ports 111 and a cleaning guide 112 that can support the suction unit 130 or the dust collecting assembly 140. The cleaning guide 112 includes an insertion hole 113 into which the suction hose 133 may be inserted.

On the other hand, the operation of the cleaning unit 100 will be described below.

When the fan motor (to be described later) and the transfer motor 122 are operated by the controller 200 to generate a predetermined suction force, the suction nozzle 133 is connected to the belt 121 at one side thereof. Along the predetermined direction.

At this time, the transfer motor 122 is rotated forward for a predetermined time, and then reversed for a predetermined time, so that the belt 121 is moved in the reverse direction after the belt 121 is moved in the predetermined direction.

Therefore, the suction nozzle 131 connected to the belt 121 is also moved in the reverse direction after being moved in a predetermined direction. That is, the suction nozzle 131 is repeatedly moved for a predetermined time on the suction grill 150.

In addition, as the fan motor formed inside the body 144 is operated, a predetermined suction force is generated, and thus dust may be sucked through a plurality of holes formed in the suction nozzle 131.

In addition, the dust moved to the suction nozzle 131 is moved into the dust collector 141 via the suction hose 133 by the suction force generated by the fan motor.

In addition, when the operation of the fan motor and the transfer motor 122 is stopped by the controller 200, dust cleaning by the suction nozzle 131 is finished. However, as the movement of the suction nozzle 131 is stopped, in order to prevent the suction nozzle 131 from being placed in a range of view through the suction grill 150, when the transfer motor 122 is stopped. Alternatively, the position may be set such that the suction nozzle 131 is positioned at one side of the suction grill 150.

6 is a view for explaining the dust collecting assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a view showing the interior of the body according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a first embodiment of the present invention Cross section of the dust collector and the body according to.

6 to 8, the dust collecting assembly 140 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be inserted into a body 144 having an opening of a predetermined size and an opening formed in the body 144. Dust collector 141 is included.

The suction hose 133 may be inserted into the hose coupling hole 1410 formed at one side of the dust collecting part 141.

In detail, the body 144 has a dust collecting part seating space 142 in which the dust collecting part 141 is seated, and a sidewall 143 is formed in contact with one side of the dust collecting part 141.

In addition, the side wall 143 may be provided in a shape surrounding one side wall of the dust collecting part 141. In this case, the dust collecting part 141 may be fixed inside the body 144 by the side wall 143. have.

In addition, the dust collecting unit 141 is equipped with a dust collecting filter 1412 for filtering the moving dust in order to prevent the dust moving through the suction hose 133 is moved into the body 144.

A diaphragm 1411 forming a side surface of the dust collecting part 141 and a hose coupling hole 1410 into which the suction hose 133 is inserted and fixed are formed. In particular, in order for the suction hose 133 to be inserted into the hose coupling hole 1410 and fixed, the diaphragm 1411 is made of a material having a predetermined elasticity so that an outer circumferential surface of the suction hose 133 is the diaphragm. 1411 can be supported.

In addition, the suction hose 133 is further provided with a variable hose 133a whose length can be changed by a force applied from the outside.

In addition, the inside of the body 144 is provided with a fan motor 145 for generating a predetermined suction force, and a fan 146 rotated by the driving of the fan motor 145.

Dust accumulated in the filter 110 or the suction grill 150 through the suction nozzle 131 may be removed by the suction force generated from the fan motor 145 and the fan 146.

9 is a view showing a state in which the cleaning unit is moved according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As the feed motor 122 is operated, the first rotating part 124 rotates, and as shown, when the first rotating part 124 is rotated counterclockwise, the first rotating part 124 is connected to the belt 121. The suction nozzle 131 is moved to the right side.

Although not shown, when the suction nozzle 131 is moved to a position proximate to the second rotating part 125, the transfer motor 122 is operated so that the first rotating part 124 is reversely rotated. . Accordingly, the suction nozzle 131 is moved to the right side.

10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the air conditioner is operated (S100), the control unit 200 reads the room temperature measured by the temperature sensor 210, and the control unit 200 determines whether the measured room temperature reaches a set temperature. Determine (S110).

If the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature, that is, the air conditioner is operated as a cooling cycle and the indoor space is cooled by the set temperature, the control unit 200 includes the fan motor 145 included in the cleaning unit 100. ) And a cleaning mode to operate the feed motor 122 to remove dust through the suction nozzle 131 (S120).

However, when the room temperature does not reach the set temperature, the operation mode is performed so that the indoor space is air-conditioned by the general cycle operation without the fan motor 145 and the transfer motor 122 being driven (S130).

As described above, by the operation of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, until the room temperature reaches the set temperature to operate in the normal operation mode, and after the operation mode is sufficiently performed cleaning by the cleaning unit By performing the mode, the user's trust in the air conditioner can be obtained, and dust formed in the air conditioner can be removed to improve the performance of the air conditioner.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner equipped with a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a suction grill according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

11 and 12, the cleaning unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention is provided between the suction grille and the filter formed on one side of the air conditioner, the cleaning unit is moved in a predetermined direction to remove dust A suction nozzle 331, a dust collecting hose 333 serving as a passage through which the dust sucked through the suction nozzle 331, and a dust collecting connector 334 bent from one side of the dust collecting hose 333. And a nozzle connecting member 340 to which a force applied from the outside to move the suction nozzle 331 can be transmitted.

In addition, the suction grill 400 in which a plurality of suction ports are formed to allow the air to be sucked into the other member connecting hole 350 into which the dust collecting connector 334 can be inserted a predetermined thickness, and the nozzle connecting member 340. The nozzle connecting member through hole 341 through which the through is formed is formed.

The other member or the other device connected to the other member connecting hole 350 may provide a predetermined suction force to the suction nozzle 331 to inhale dust through the suction nozzle 331. For example, it can be a vacuum cleaner.

In addition, the nozzle connection member 340 penetrating the nozzle connection member through hole 341 allows the suction nozzle 331 to be moved by a predetermined force, for example, a force applied by a user.

13 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a view illustrating a nozzle guide according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a cleaning according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 16 and 17 are views for explaining how the dust collecting hose according to the second embodiment of the present invention is variable.

13 to 17, the cleaning unit 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a filter 310 capable of filtering air sucked through the suction grill, and one side of the filter 310. A nozzle guide 311 extended to guide the suction nozzle 331 to be moved, a suction nozzle 331 to move the accumulated dust by a predetermined suction force, and dust moved through the suction nozzle 331 The dust collecting hose 333 to be a passage of the, and the dust collecting hose 333 is formed on one side of the collecting hose 333 is included.

In addition, the suction nozzle 331 is further included a nozzle connecting member 340 to be moved by the force applied from the outside. In addition, a connection ring capable of supporting the nozzle connection member 340 may be further formed on one side of the filter 310.

In detail, the suction nozzle 331 is movable by the force transmitted by the nozzle connecting member 340. When the force applied to the nozzle connecting member 340 is removed, the dust collecting hose 333 may be made of a material having a predetermined elastic force so that the position of the suction nozzle 331 can be restored. have.

In addition, a nozzle guide groove 312 may be formed in the nozzle guide 311 to guide the movement of the suction nozzle 331. In this case, the nozzle guide groove 312 may be formed in the suction nozzle 331. Protruding protrusion 331a having a predetermined thickness may be formed to be seated on the back panel).

On the other hand, the operation of the cleaning unit 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

First, a user connects a vacuum pressure device capable of providing a predetermined suction force to the dust collecting connection pipe 334 to remove dust accumulated in the air conditioner.

Then, the suction nozzle 331 is moved by pulling the nozzle connection member 340, and the suction nozzle 331 is restored to its original position when the nozzle connection member 340 is released. To this end, the dust collecting hose 333 connected to the suction nozzle 331 may be made of a material having a predetermined elastic force.

As the user repeatedly pulls the nozzle connecting member 340, the suction nozzle 331 is repeatedly moved in a predetermined direction, and thus, from the other member or the other device connected to the dust collecting connector 334. Dust may be removed by the suction force generated.

As such, reference may be made to FIG. 18, which illustrates a user implementing an air conditioner equipped with a cleaning unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a view showing that the performance of the air conditioner is reduced by the dust accumulated in the air conditioner, Figure 20 is a view showing that the performance of the air conditioner when the dust is removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .

Referring to FIG. 19, when the air conditioner does not have a filter cleaning function, it can be seen that a region of the comfortable temperature range of 26 ° C. to 28 ° C. is localized on one side, and the air conditioner as in the embodiment of the present invention. If the air conditioner has a cleaning function, it can be seen that even after one year of use of the air conditioner, an area of 26 ° C. or lower, an area of 26 ° C. to 28 ° C., and an area of 28 ° C. or higher are evenly formed.

As in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning unit capable of cleaning the air conditioner is provided, thereby improving the performance of the air conditioner and increasing the user's trust in the air conditioner. do.

By the filter cleaning method of the air conditioner and the air conditioner as proposed, there is an advantage that can easily remove the dust formed on the filter or the suction grill.

In addition, there is an advantage that the user can eliminate the inconvenience that the user must step on the foot of the chair or the like in order to replace or clean the filter.

In addition, since the air conditioning of the indoor space is performed as set by the user, the dust attached to the air conditioner is removed, thereby increasing the user's confidence in the performance of the air conditioner.

Claims (5)

Suction grille; A filter capable of filtering air sucked through the suction grille; A nozzle unit for sucking and removing foreign matter accumulated in the filter; And An air conditioner, characterized in that it comprises a connection pipe extending to one side of the nozzle unit is connected to a vacuum device. A nozzle unit mounted on the suction side and capable of removing foreign substances such as dust; A temperature sensor capable of measuring room temperature; And And a controller configured to control whether the nozzle part is operated according to the measurement result of the temperature sensor. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The nozzle unit includes a suction nozzle movable in a predetermined direction, and a dust collecting unit for storing foreign matters such as dust moving through the suction nozzle. A method of cleaning a filter of an air conditioner, when foreign matter accumulates on a suction side filter of an air conditioner, the foreign material is sucked by a vacuum pressure to keep the filter clean. The method of claim 4, wherein A method for cleaning a filter of an air conditioner, wherein the foreign material is sucked in by the vacuum pressure when an indoor temperature reaches a set temperature.

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