KR20080065035A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

An air conditioner is provided to listen to the sound generated by a sound generation unit without any damage to the sound generation unit or any interference resulted from the vibration generated in an air conditioning unit by separating the sound generation unit therefrom to be disposed at a desired place. An air conditioner includes an air conditioning unit, a display unit(200) disposed in the air conditioning unit for displaying images by receiving image signals, and a sound generation unit(270) separated from the display unit and the air conditioning unit, and receiving audio signals from the display unit or alarm signals from the air conditioning part for generating the same.

Description

Air conditioner

1 is a block diagram showing an air conditioner according to the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the air conditioner of FIG.

4 is a perspective view illustrating the air conditioner of FIG. 2.

5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

11: compressor 12: outdoor heat exchanger

13 outdoor blower 14 expansion valve

15: sensor unit 20: cabinet

22: front panel 24: base

25: suction port 26: discharge port

30: indoor blower 50: indoor heat exchanger

60: filter 70: control box

80: drain plate 90: discharge unit

100: air conditioning unit 200: display unit

210: signal receiver 220: signal converter

250: image panel 251: display window

270,280: sound generating unit 271: receiving unit

284: wire 285: connector

286: connection port 300: power supply

400: operation unit 410: operation panel

420: wireless remote control 500: control unit

The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly, to an air conditioner that prevents damage to an acoustic generating unit by vibration.

In general, an air conditioner is a device for ventilating or heating an indoor space. The air conditioner may be an air conditioner, an air conditioner, an air purifier or the like depending on its function.

Also, a display device is a device for displaying an image and sound in general. Such display devices include a CRT (Cathod Ray Tube) for scanning an image and a liquid crystal display (LCD) for realizing an image by applying a current to a liquid crystal. In addition, the display device is provided with a sound generating unit such as a speaker to implement sound.

Since the air conditioner and the display device are arranged as individual products in the indoor space, the indoor space is narrowed when the devices are installed. Recently, various researches have been conducted on a device having a display function and an air conditioning function to minimize an installation space.

However, since the device having the display function and the air conditioning function has no choice but to generate noise due to the air flow drawn into and out of the room, if the vibration caused by the air flow acts on the sound generating unit for a long time, damage to the sound generating unit may occur. Occurred.

In addition, when the display and the air conditioning function are performed at the same time, it is difficult to listen to the sound normally. Furthermore, in order to hear sound normally when the noise is generated, the volume of the sound generating unit should be increased. Increasing the volume of the sound generating unit in this way may damage other people in the room.

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is to provide an air conditioner that can prevent damage to the sound generating unit by vibrations accompanying the air flow.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can normally listen to sound without increasing the volume while simultaneously implementing the air conditioning function and the display function.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, an air conditioning unit for sucking and discharging air in the indoor space; A display unit disposed in the air conditioning unit and configured to receive and display an image signal; And an acoustic generating unit which is separated from the display unit and the air conditioning unit and receives and outputs an acoustic signal.

The sound generating unit may receive and output a sound signal corresponding to the image signal displayed on the display unit.

The sound signal may include at least one of a sound signal transmitted from a display unit and a notification signal transmitted from the air conditioning unit.

The display unit may be provided with a transceiver for receiving an image signal and an audio signal and transmitting an audio signal to the sound generating unit, and the sound generating unit may be provided with a receiving unit for receiving an audio signal transmitted from the transceiver. .

The sound generating unit may receive a sound signal by wireless communication with the display unit.

The sound generating unit may wirelessly communicate by any one of Bluetooth, Zigbee, Infrared, and RFID.

The sound generating unit may receive a sound signal by wired communication with the display unit.

According to another aspect of the invention, the air conditioning unit for sucking and ejecting air in the indoor space; A display unit coupled to the air conditioning unit, displaying an image by the received image signal, and transmitting the received sound signal; And a sound generating unit separated from the display unit and receiving and outputting a sound signal transmitted from the display unit.

The sound generating unit may receive and output a sound signal corresponding to the image signal displayed on the display unit.

According to another aspect of the invention, the air conditioning unit; A display unit disposed in front of the air conditioning unit and displaying an image; And a sound generating unit which is separated from the air conditioning unit and which generates sound in association with or independently of the air conditioning unit.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of an air conditioner according to the present invention that can achieve the above object will be described.

1 is a block diagram showing an air conditioner according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the air conditioner according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a configuration of the air conditioner of Figure 2 4 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 4 and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the air conditioner of FIG. 2.

1 and 2, the air conditioner according to the present invention is an air conditioning unit 100 for air conditioning indoor air, and a display unit 200 disposed on the front of the air conditioning unit 100 to display an image. And a sound generating unit 270 for displaying the received sound signal.

The air conditioning unit 100 is configured as an indoor unit and an outdoor unit in the present embodiment, and performs air conditioning such as cooling / heating, dehumidification, and air cleaning of indoor air. In addition, the display unit 200 implements a video such as an aerial TV image, a satellite / terrestrial DMB image or a movie.

The detailed configuration of the air conditioning unit 100 is as follows.

The air conditioning unit 100 is divided into an outdoor unit and an indoor unit.

The outdoor unit includes a compressor (11) for compressing a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger (12) for exchanging heat with the outdoor air, and an outdoor blower (13) for blowing air to the outdoor heat exchanger (12).

The indoor unit blows air into the expansion valve 14 for condensing the refrigerant discharged from the compressor, the indoor heat exchanger 50 for exchanging indoor air and the refrigerant, and the indoor heat exchanger 50. It includes an indoor blower (30) for circulating air.

In addition, the air conditioning unit includes a sensor unit 15 for sensing the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger 12 and the indoor heat exchanger 50, the temperature of the room, and the like. 2 to 4 show only the indoor unit of the air conditioning unit. Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the indoor unit will be described.

2, the indoor unit includes a cabinet 20 composed of a front panel 22 and a base 24. In the cabinet 20, a filter 60, an indoor heat exchanger 50, an orifice 40, a control box 70, and an indoor blower 30 are sequentially disposed. In addition, a drain plate 80 is disposed below the indoor heat exchanger 50.

Inlet 25 is formed in the front panel 22. An indoor heat exchanger (50) is disposed at the rear side of the suction port (25) of the front panel (22). In this case, a plasma filter 60 is installed on the front surface of the indoor heat exchanger 50 to collect and filter dust or foreign matters of the air flowing through the suction port 25. In addition, a drain unit 80 is installed below the indoor heat exchanger 50 to store and discharge the condensed water generated by the indoor heat exchanger 50.

An orifice 40 is disposed on the rear side of the indoor heat exchanger 50. The control box 70 constituting the control unit of the air conditioner is disposed above the orifice 40.

An indoor blower 30 is disposed at the rear side of the orifice 40. The indoor blower 30 includes a fan and a motor. The fan proposes a centrifugal fan for radially discharging air sucked in the axial direction.

The base 24 is disposed at the rear side of the indoor blower 30. At this time, the motor of the indoor blower 30 is fixed to the base 24.

Discharge openings 26 are formed at both sides and the lower side of the base 24, respectively. A partition wall 24a is formed at the center of the base 24 to prevent the air discharged from the respective indoor blowers 30 from colliding with each other. Air guides 24b are respectively provided on the upper side of the base 24 to guide the air discharged upward from the indoor blower 30 to discharge ports on both sides.

A discharge unit 92 is installed to open and close the discharge port 26 of the base 24. The discharge unit 92 includes a vane 92 for opening and closing the discharge port 26 and a motor (not shown) for operating the vane.

Next, the display unit will be described.

3 and 4, the display unit 200 includes an image panel 250 installed inside the case 20 of the air conditioner 100 to display an image. The display unit 200 is an image display device composed of a flat display panel, for example, an LCD TV or a PDP TV.

The case 610 of the display unit 200 includes a front cover 611 installed to cover the front edge of the image panel 250, and a front cover 611 positioned on the rear surface of the front cover 611. It includes a front base 613 to be coupled. In this case, the rear side of the image panel 250 is shielded by the front base 613.

On the other hand, the connection unit 600 couples the case 610 of the display unit 200 and the front panel 22 of the air conditioning unit 100. Therefore, when the filter 60 is replaced or cleaned, the display unit 200 may be easily opened or closed.

The connection unit 600 includes first and second links 620 and 630 hingedly connected to the rear surface of the case 610 and the front panel 22, respectively, and the second link 630 is the The lower side of the first link 620 is longer than the first link 620.

Brackets 623 and 632 are formed on the rear surface of the case 610 so that one end of the first and second links 620 and 630 are hinged.

The other end of the second link 630 is formed to slide along the bracket 633. In particular, when the display unit 200 and the air conditioning unit 100 are separated, the other end of the second link 630 is moved along the bracket 633 to be separated from the front panel 22.

In addition, the case 610 and the front panel 22 are fitted to each other. For example, a hook 642 is formed on a rear surface of the case 610, and a hook bracket 644 is formed on the front panel 22 to be fitted to the hook 642.

In addition, the rear surface of the case 610 is formed with a grill 650 to maintain the separation interval.

On the rear of the image panel, a signal receiver 210 for receiving an image or / and an audio signal, and a signal converter 220 for converting the received signal are output.

The external input terminal 614 is connected to the signal converter 220. The external input terminal 614 includes DVI, RGB, component, S-Video, composite, optical, AV terminal, HDMI, DVI, and the like.

A memory slot 612 (eg, MMC / SD, CF, XD, MS, etc.) to which an external memory is connected is installed in the case 610, and an internal memory is installed in the case 610. .

The external memory and the internal memory are the memory unit 270 illustrated in FIG. 1, and the memory slot 612 or the external input terminal 614 is connected to the air conditioning unit according to the installation position of the controller 500. 100 may be installed in the cabinet 20.

The signal transmitter / receiver 210 is for receiving a frequency such as a TV tuner, a DMB.

The signal converter 220 is for decoding and amplifying the received signal so that the received signal can be displayed on the image panel 200. The signal converter 220 converts the received analog signal into a digital signal.

The thin film speakers 270 and 260 transmit the converted signal through the signal converter 220 to the image panel or / and the thin film speaker.

On the other hand, the air conditioner to the power supply unit 300 for supplying power to the components of the air conditioning unit 100 and the display unit 200, the air conditioning unit 100 and the display unit 200 An operation unit 400 for inputting a user's operation command, and a control unit 500 for controlling the air conditioning unit 100 or the display unit 200 according to the operation command input through the operation unit 400. It is composed.

The power supply unit 300 supplies power to the air conditioning unit 100 and the display unit 200, respectively. Voltages used in the air conditioning unit 100 or the display unit 200 are different from each other. Therefore, the power supply unit 300 converts the input power to boost or reduce the current suitable for the air conditioning unit 100 or the display unit 200.

For example, in the case of the PDP panel of the image panel 250 of the display unit 200, the power supply unit 300 may be configured to control the reset voltage, the scan voltage, and the sustain voltage for the discharge process performed in the PDP panel. In addition to transmitting to the drive board constituting the 500, the voltage of the compressor 11 required for driving the air conditioning unit 100, the voltage of the motor 32 of the indoor / outdoor blowers 13, 30, the discharge unit ( The voltage necessary for the operation of the controller 90 and the respective voltages required for the operation of the sensor unit 15 and the expansion valve 14 are controlled.

Next, the sound generating unit will be described.

The sound generating unit 270 is disposed to be separated from the air conditioning unit 100 and the display unit 200. In this case, the sound generating unit 270 is provided with a receiving unit 271 (see FIG. 1) for receiving the sound signal transmitted from the signal transmitting and receiving unit 210.

The sound generating unit 270 outputs a sound signal received by the receiving unit 270. In this case, the sound generating unit 270 may receive and output a sound signal corresponding to the image signal displayed on the display unit 200. In addition, the sound generating unit 270 may output a notification signal transmitted from the air conditioning unit 100. Here, the notification signal may include an error signal generated by the air conditioning unit 100 or a signal relating to the start and end of a predetermined operation.

In addition, the sound generating unit 270 may operate in conjunction with the air conditioning unit 100 or operate independently of the operation of the air conditioning unit 100 so as to inform the state of the air conditioning unit 100. have.

The sound generating unit 270 may receive a sound signal by wireless communication. In this case, any one of Bluetooth, Zigbee, infrared communication, and radio frequency identification (RFID) may be applied to the wireless communication.

The Bluetooth is a system that enables real-time communication in two directions by wirelessly connecting a host and a home appliance that are located at a short distance.

Zigbee is a technology for near field communication and ubiquitous computing of about 10 to 20 meters in the field of wireless networking. The Zigbee is a system that enables data communication while minimizing power consumption.

 The infrared communication is a system for connecting to a local talk communication network using infrared communication.

The RFID is a system that can transmit and receive various data in a wireless manner using a constant frequency band.

Since the above-described Bluetooth, Zigbee, infrared communication and RFID system are easily understood by those skilled in the art, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, the operation of the display unit and the operation of the air conditioning unit in the air conditioner according to the present invention will be described in detail.

First, when a user inputs an operation command through the wireless remote control 420 or the operation panel 410, the control unit 500 according to the operation command input through the operation unit 400 or the air conditioning unit 100 or the At least one of the display units 200 is controlled. Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioning unit and the display unit will be described separately.

First, the operation of the air conditioning unit will be described.

1, 2 and 4, when the air conditioning unit 100 is operated, the indoor blower 30 is driven, and the indoor air is driven by the indoor blower 30. Cycles through).

Here, in the present embodiment, the indoor blower 30 of the air conditioning unit 100 is a centrifugal fan, and is sucked through the inlet 25 of the cabinet 20, and then through each outlet 26 of the cabinet 20. Air is discharged.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the suction port 25 is formed in the front panel 22, and the suction air is moved between the case 610 and the front panel 22 of the display unit 200 and then the filter. It is moved to the indoor blower (30) via (60).

On the other hand, each discharge unit 90 installed in the discharge port 26 is controlled by the control unit 500, the vane 92 is rotated only when the air conditioning unit 100 is operated, the discharge port 26 To open.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the suction air is sucked from the side and then discharged to the side, thereby minimizing the exposure of the intake / outlet for air conditioning to the user.

In addition, when the air conditioning unit 100 operates, the air sucked into the intake port 25 is moved to the intake port 25 while being in contact with the rear surface of the display unit 200. Cool.

Thus, when the display unit 200 is operated when the air conditioning unit 100 is operated, the temperature of the display unit 200 is suppressed from rising even in a high temperature condition.

In addition, in the present invention, since the display unit 200 is located at the rear side of the air conditioner unit 100, the air conditioner is minimized to the user.

In addition, since the heat generated in the display unit 200 is cooled by the air flowing by the air conditioning unit 100 when the air conditioning unit 100 is operated, it should be installed in the display unit 200. There is no need for a cooling device to do this, which can simplify the components of the display unit 200.

Next, the operation of the display unit will be described.

When the user inputs an operation command to turn on the TV, the controller 500 receives a signal through the TV tuner and then displays a video signal received on the image panel 250 through signal conversion.

In particular, when the image is displayed during the operation of the air conditioning unit 100, the image displaying the operating state of the air conditioning unit 100 is displayed on the screen part of the image panel 250. -Picture, picture in picture (PIP).

In addition, when the display unit 200 is operated, the user may turn off the display of the operation state of the air conditioning unit 100 by an operation command through the operation unit 400.

In addition, the sound signal received by the signal transceiver 210 is transmitted to the receiver 271 of the sound generating unit 270 by wireless communication. The sound generating unit 270 reproduces sound by outputting the received sound signal.

Next, the operation of the sound generating unit will be described.

The sound generating unit 270 is disposed separately from the air conditioning unit 100 and the display unit 200. In this case, the sound generating unit 270 may be disposed at a position desired by the user.

In this case, in the air conditioning unit 100, vibration caused by rotation of the indoor blower 30 and vibration caused by air flow are generated, but the vibration is not transmitted to the sound generating unit 270 at all. Therefore, it is possible to fundamentally block the sound generating unit 270 from being damaged by the vibration.

The sound signal may include at least one of a sound signal transmitted from the display unit 200 and a notification signal transmitted from the air conditioning unit 100.

In addition, since the sound generating unit 270 is disposed separately from the air conditioning unit 100 and the display unit 200, the noise frequency of the air conditioning unit 100 is output from the sound generating unit 270. Interference with sound frequencies can be prevented. Therefore, the user can hear normal sound. In addition, it is not necessary to increase the volume of the sound generating unit 270.

Next, a second embodiment of the air conditioner according to the present invention will be described.

Compared to the first embodiment, the second embodiment is characterized in that the sound generating unit is connected by wire. Therefore, hereinafter, only the features of the second embodiment will be described, and the description of the same components as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, a connection port 286 is disposed at one side of the air conditioning unit 100. The connection port 286 is electrically connected to the control unit 500. In addition, a wire 284 is connected to the sound generating unit 280, and a connector 284 that can be coupled to the connection port 286 is disposed at the end of the wire 284.

In this case, a USB port may be applied to the connector 284, and a USB connector may be applied to the connection port 286. The connection port 286 and the connector 284 may be applied in various forms.

Since the air conditioner is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the air conditioner is connected by a wire, the operation of the air conditioner will be omitted.

According to the embodiment of the present invention by the above-described configuration has the following advantages.

According to the present invention, since the sound generating unit is separated from the air conditioning unit and the display unit, there is an effect of preventing the sound generating unit from being damaged by the vibration generated in the air conditioning unit.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the acoustic frequency output from the sound generating unit is not interfered by the vibration frequency generated from the air conditioning unit, there is an effect that the user can listen to the normal sound.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the user can place the sound generating unit in a desired place, there is an effect that can normally listen to the sound without increasing the volume of the sound generating unit. Furthermore, since the volume does not need to be unnecessarily turned on, there is an effect that it may not damage other people in the same room.

Claims (10)

An air conditioning unit for sucking and discharging air into the indoor space; A display unit disposed in the air conditioning unit and configured to receive and display an image signal; And And a sound generating unit which is separated from the display unit and the air conditioning unit and receives and outputs an acoustic signal. The method of claim 1, And the sound generating unit receives and outputs an audio signal corresponding to an image signal displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 1, And the at least one of an acoustic signal transmitted from a display unit and a notification signal transmitted from the air conditioning unit. The method of claim 1, The display unit is provided with a transceiver for receiving an image signal and an audio signal, and transmitting the audio signal to the sound generating unit, The sound generating unit is provided with a receiver for receiving a sound signal transmitted from the transceiver. The method of claim 1, The sound generating unit is an air conditioner in which a sound signal is received by wireless communication with a display unit. The method of claim 5, wherein The sound generating unit is an air conditioner for wireless communication by any one of Bluetooth, Zigbee, infrared, RFID. The method of claim 1, And the sound generating unit receives a sound signal by wire communication with the display unit. An air conditioning unit for sucking and discharging air into the indoor space; A display unit coupled to the air conditioning unit, displaying an image by the received image signal, and transmitting the received sound signal; And And a sound generating unit separated from the display unit and receiving and outputting a sound signal transmitted from the display unit. The method of claim 8, And the sound generating unit receives and outputs an audio signal corresponding to an image signal displayed on the display unit. Air conditioning unit; A display unit disposed in front of the air conditioning unit and displaying an image; And And a sound generating unit which is separated from the air conditioning unit and which generates sound in association with or independently of the air conditioning unit.

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