KR20220158592A - Air Conditioning System - Google Patents

Abstract

An objective of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system capable of conveniently cleaning and efficiently managing a pre-filter using a filter cleaner that automatically moves and cleans a filter, and an operating method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioning system may comprise: air treatment devices each including an inlet formed on one side perpendicular to a ground or ceiling surface and a pre-filter disposed in the inlet; and a filter cleaner which automatically moves and cleans at least one of the pre-filters of the air treatment devices when the operation of at least one of the air treatment devices is stopped.

Description

Air conditioning system {Air Conditioning System}

The present invention relates to an air conditioning system, and more particularly, to an air conditioning system including a plurality of air processing apparatuses and an operating method thereof.

Various air conditioners are being developed to create a pleasant indoor environment.

For example, an air conditioner is installed to provide a more comfortable indoor environment to humans by discharging cold and hot air into a room and adjusting the room temperature. In general, an air conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator, and a refrigeration cycle that performs compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation of a refrigerant is driven to cool or heat an indoor space. The air conditioner can adjust the temperature of the indoor space by discharging heat-exchanged air into the indoor space by placing indoor units such as a stand-type indoor unit, a wall-mounted indoor unit, and a ceiling-type indoor unit in an indoor space.

For example, an air purifier is a device that sucks in polluted air and discharges purified air into the room by passing it through a filter. The air purifier has a structure that is mainly movably disposed on the floor of the indoor space, and can purify polluted air in the indoor space.

On the other hand, research on how to effectively perform indoor air conditioning by constructing an air conditioning system with a plurality of air conditioning devices and interlockingly controlling the devices in the air conditioning system is increasing.

Prior Document 1 (Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0106608, published on September 18, 2019) discloses an indoor air conditioning integrated control system that can optimally adjust the indoor air environment through the operation of various air conditioning devices. are proposing

Prior Document 2 (Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0122523, published on December 29, 2005) is an air conditioning system capable of integrated management and interlocking control of all heating and cooling devices, ventilation devices, and air purifiers. are proposing

However, in the preceding documents, the air conditioner and the air purifier are physically spaced apart from each other. Therefore, air conditioning efficiency may be reduced depending on the arrangement of the air conditioner and the air cleaner.

In addition, when the location of some devices, such as an air purifier, is moved or location determination is inaccurate, difficulty in interlocking control may occur or efficiency may decrease.

Also, there may be a difference between an area where the air conditioner discharges heat-exchanged air and an area where the air purifier discharges filtered air. To solve this problem, a filter may be placed in the air intake area of the air conditioner. However, when a HEPA filter used in an air purifier is installed in an air conditioner, resistance may be generated to the flow of air flowing through the heat exchanger, which may decrease efficiency.

In addition, since the air conditioner and the air purifier are separately provided in the prior art documents, there is an inconvenience in that filters and the like must be separately managed.

An object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system capable of conveniently cleaning and efficiently managing a pre-filter using a filter cleaner that automatically moves and cleans the filter, and an operating method thereof.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system capable of cleaning pre-filters disposed in a plurality of air treatment devices with one filter cleaner and an operating method thereof.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system capable of precisely controlling the movement of a filter cleaner and an operating method thereof.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system capable of precisely controlling cleaning of a filter cleaner and an operating method thereof.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system capable of cleaning a pre-filter during operation and an operating method thereof.

The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above or other objects, an air conditioning system and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention can effectively manage indoor air by using a plurality of air treatment devices having outlets formed in parallel directions.

In order to achieve the above or other objects, an air conditioning system and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention independently or complexly operate a plurality of air treatment devices having outlets formed in parallel directions according to indoor conditions, suitable coordination is possible.

In order to achieve the above or other objects, the air conditioning system and its operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention can clean and manage pre-filters provided in a plurality of air treatment devices having suction ports formed in parallel with a filter cleaner. .

In order to achieve the above or other objects, an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes air treatment devices each including an inlet formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and a pre-filter disposed in the inlet. , and a filter cleaner that automatically moves and cleans at least one of the pre-filters of the air treatment devices when the operation of at least one of the air treatment devices is stopped.

The air treatment devices may be disposed adjacently in the left-right direction, and the filter cleaner may clean at least one of the pre-filters of the air treatment devices while moving in the left-right direction.

A guide rail disposed on one side of the air treatment devices to guide movement of the filter cleaner may be further included.

A plurality of sensing objects spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions are disposed on the guide rail, and the filter cleaner is provided with a position sensor and can determine the location based on the sensing object detected by the position sensor.

Two sensing objects may be disposed on the guide rail, corresponding to a start point and an end point of a movement section in which the filter cleaner can move.

Three or more sensing objects are disposed on the guide rail, and the filter cleaner is configured to determine the identification information of the sensing object detected by the position sensor, the type of the sensing object, the detection sequence of the sensing object, and the sensing object. The position can be determined based on at least one of the physical quantity changes.

The filter cleaner may include a first position sensor and a second position sensor disposed spaced apart from each other.

When the filter cleaner moves in the first direction, when the second position sensor detects an object corresponding to the end point of the cleaning section, the movement may be stopped.

When the filter cleaner changes direction and moves in the second direction opposite to the first direction, when the first position detection sensor detects an object corresponding to the end point of the movement section in which the filter cleaner can move, it moves. can stop

The guide rail may further include an end plate disposed at a left or right end of the guide rail to limit movement of the filter cleaner in one direction.

The end plate may include a charging terminal disposed to protrude in a direction in which the guide rail extends, and a power supply circuit accommodated inside the end plate and supplying power to the charging terminal.

When the filter cleaner enters a section corresponding to the operating air treatment device, the operating air treatment device may temporarily stop operation while the filter cleaner passes through the corresponding section.

The filter cleaner may include a dust bin device forming a space for accommodating foreign substances, an agitator that rotates in contact with the pre-filter, and a suction device that sends foreign substances separated from the agitator to the dust bin device.

When cleaning all the pre-filters, the filter cleaner drives the suction device and the agitator while moving toward the end point of the movement section in which the filter cleaner can move, stops when it arrives at the end point, and It moves toward the starting point, and when it arrives at the starting point, driving of the suction device and the agitator may be stopped and the operation may be terminated.

The filter cleaner may stop driving the suction device and the agitator when reaching the end point, and drive the suction device and the agitator while moving toward the starting point.

When the filter cleaner cleans some pre-filters, the filter cleaner moves toward a cleaning section corresponding to the pre-filter to be cleaned, and when it arrives at the starting point of the cleaning section, drives the suction device and the agitator. When it arrives at the end point of the cleaning section, it stops, moves toward the starting point of the movement section in which the filter cleaner can move, and when it arrives at the starting point of the cleaning section, driving the suction device and the agitator is stopped, and at the starting point When you arrive, you can end the action.

The filter cleaner may stop driving the suction device and the agitator when it arrives at an end point of the cleaning section, and drive the suction device and the agitator while moving toward the starting point.

The filter cleaner includes a housing accommodating the dust bin device, the agitator, and the suction device therein, a moving gear that moves the housing in the left and right directions of the filter, a gear motor that rotates the moving gear, and the housing It may include a guide roller rotatably disposed and maintaining a distance between one surface of the housing facing the filter and the filter, and a support roller rotatably disposed on the housing and disposed above the guide roller. have.

A battery is disposed inside the housing, and a connection terminal for supplying power to the battery by connecting to an external terminal may be disposed on one side of the housing.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the pre-filter can be easily cleaned and efficiently managed by using a filter cleaner that automatically moves and cleans the filter.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, pre-filters disposed in a plurality of air treatment devices can be cleaned with one filter cleaner.

Also, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the movement of the filter cleaner can be precisely controlled.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, cleaning of the filter cleaner can be precisely controlled.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the pre-filter can be cleaned even while driving.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of one side of a state in which a first air treatment device, a second air treatment device, and a filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention are disposed indoors.
2 is a side view illustrating a filter cleaner disposed behind a first air treatment device or a second air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a first air treatment device, a second air treatment device, and a guide rail disposed behind them according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a rear view of Figure 3;
5 is a perspective view of a first air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded view of FIG. 5 .
Figure 7 is a bottom view of Figure 5;
Figure 8 is a rear view of Figure 5;
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X1-X1' of FIG. 7 .
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X2-X2' of FIG. 7 .
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X3-X3' of FIG. 7;
12 is a perspective view of a state in which a front cover and a louver are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 13 is a rear view of Fig. 12;
14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y1-Y1' of FIG. 13;
FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y2-Y2' of FIG. 13 .
15 is a perspective view of a louver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a rear view of FIG. 15;
17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y3-Y3' of FIG. 16;
Figure 18a is a cross-sectional view for explaining the arrangement of the first louver in the first position.
Figure 18b is a cross-sectional view for explaining the arrangement of the first louvers in the second position.
Figure 18c is a cross-sectional view for explaining the arrangement of the first louvers in the third position.
19 is a perspective view of a second air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 is an exploded view of FIG. 19;
Fig. 21 is a bottom view of Fig. 19;
22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Z1-Z1' of FIG. 21;
23 is an enlarged view of A in FIG. 22;
24 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Z2-Z2' of FIG. 21;
25A is a perspective view of one side of an inner cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25B is a perspective view of the other side of FIG. 25A.
26A is a side perspective view of a second upper housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 26B is a side view of Fig. 26A.
27 is a perspective view of one side of the second lower housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
28 is an exploded perspective view of a filter mounting portion and a filter device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
29 is a bottom perspective view of a filter mount according to an embodiment of the present invention.
30 is an exploded perspective view of a filter device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
31 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Z3-Z3' in FIG. 21;
32 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Z4-Z4' in FIG. 21;
33A is a perspective view for explaining the arrangement of the second bottom cover, the filter mounting part, and the filter device in a state in which the second bottom cover is disposed at the rear.
Figure 33b is a cross-sectional view of one side of Figure 33a.
34A is a perspective view for explaining the arrangement of the second bottom cover, the filter mounting part, and the filter device in a state in which the second bottom cover is disposed in the front side.
Figure 34b is a cross-sectional view of one side of Figure 34a.
35A is a perspective view illustrating the arrangement of the second bottom cover, the filter mounting portion, and the filter device in a state in which the second bottom cover is disposed in the front and the filter mounting portion is moved downward.
Figure 35b is a cross-sectional view of one side of Figure 35a.
Figure 35c is a cross-sectional view of another side of Figure 35a.
36 is a side view of FIG. 4 .
37 is a perspective view of a filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
38 is a perspective view of the other side of FIG. 37;
Fig. 39 is a front view of Fig. 37;
39 is a side view of FIG. 37;
41 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 37;
42 is an exploded perspective view of the other side of FIG. 41;
43 is a perspective view of one side of a first housing and a configuration disposed inside the first housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 44 is a rear view of Fig. 43;
45 is a side view of FIG. 43;
46 is a perspective view of one side of a partition plate and components disposed on the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 47 is the other side perspective view of Fig. 46;
Fig. 48 is a rear view of Fig. 46;
49 is a perspective view of one side of a dust bin device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 50 is a plan view of Fig. 49;
Fig. 51 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX' of Fig. 50;
52 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 49;
53 is a perspective view of a state in which the dust bin device and the dust bin mounting part are moved downward in the filter cleaner.
54 is a perspective view of a state in which the dust bin device is separated from the filter cleaner in FIG. 53;
55 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
56 is a view referenced for description of module expansion of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
57 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
58 is a simplified internal block diagram of an air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
59 is a simplified internal block diagram of a filter cleaner and a charging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
60 is a front view of a remote control device for an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
61 is a simplified internal block diagram of a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
62 and 63 are diagrams referenced for description of the communication structure and remote control of the air conditioning system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
64 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
65 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
66 is a view referenced for description of movement and cleaning of the filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
67 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
68 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
69 is a view referenced for a description of cleaning during operation of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
70 to 72 are views referenced for description of charging of the filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
73 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
74 is a view referenced for description of location determination and movement of a filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
75 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
76 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
77 is a view referenced for description of filter replacement of the second air processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
78 is a diagram referenced for description of a notification lamp of a filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
79 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
80 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
81 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
82 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
83 to 88 are diagrams referenced for description of airflow control of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
89 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
90 and 91 are diagrams referenced for description of air flow control based on occupancy information of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to completely inform the person who has the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification.

In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Also, in this specification, terms such as first and second may be used to describe various elements, but these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

Direction signs of up (U), down (D), left (Le), right (Ri), front (F) and back (R) shown in the drawings are for convenience of description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Not limiting. Therefore, if the reference is changed, the above direction may be set differently.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to drawings for explaining an air conditioning system according to embodiments of the present invention.

In the air conditioning system of the present invention, a first air treatment device (100) for adjusting the temperature of air by heat exchange with a refrigerant and a second air treatment device (100) disposed on one side of the first air treatment device (100) and filtering out foreign substances in the air. It includes an air treatment device 200. The air conditioning system of the present invention includes a plurality of air treatment devices (100a, 100b, 200). The air conditioning system of the present invention includes one or more first air treatment devices 100a and 100b and one or more second air treatment devices 200 .

In the air conditioning system of the present invention, a plurality of air treatment devices (100a, 100b, 200) moves along the surface on which each inlet (102a, 202a) is formed, and a pre-filter (188) disposed at each inlet (102a, 202a) , 288) may include a filter cleaning device 300 for cleaning.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the air conditioning system of the present invention includes one second air treatment device 200 and two first air treatment devices 100 disposed on both sides of the second air treatment device 200. . However, this is according to one embodiment, and the number and arrangement of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 may be set differently.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the air conditioning system includes a guide rail 10 disposed behind each of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 and guiding the movement of the filter cleaner 300. include

Support rails 116 and 244 supporting the movement of the filter cleaner 300 may be disposed at upper ends of the rear surfaces of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200, respectively.

The support rails may be divided into a first support rail 116 disposed in the first air treatment device 100 and a second support rail 244 disposed in the second air treatment device 200 .

The first support rail 116 may be integrally formed with the first rear cover 114 (see FIG. 8) of the first air treatment device 100 to be described below. The second support rail 244 may be integrally formed with the second rear cover 242 (see FIG. 23 ) of the second air treatment device 200 to be described below.

The guide rail 10 is disposed behind the first rear cover 114 and the second rear cover 242 . The guide rail 10 is disposed above the first inlet 102a and the second inlet 202a. The guide rail 10 has a structure extending left and right from the rear of the first rear cover 114 and the second rear cover 242 . The guide rail 10 may be fixedly disposed below the first rail fastening protrusion 117 of the first rear cover 114 and the second rail fastening protrusion 245 of the second rear cover 242 .

The guide rail 10 includes a gear rail 20 forming a thread to engage with a moving gear (not shown) of the filter cleaner 300 and a roller rail (not shown) in contact with the guide roller (not shown) of the filter cleaner 300. 22).

The roller rail 22 is disposed behind the gear rail 20 . The roller rails 22 are arranged on both sides in the vertical direction. The gear rail 20 is disposed in front of the roller rail 22 . The gear rail 20 is formed on the lower side of the guide rail 10 and may have a rack gear shape.

When viewing the guide rail 10 from the rear, the gear rail 20 may be covered by the roller rail 22 .

A rail groove 24 is formed on the rear surface of the guide rail 10 . The rail groove 24 has a shape concave forward and extends in the left and right directions. In the rail groove 24, the sensing object 26 is disposed. A plurality of sensing objects 26 spaced apart in the left and right directions may be disposed. The object to be detected 26 may check the position of the filter cleaner 300 by a sensor (not shown) disposed on the filter cleaner 300 .

The sensing object 26 may be formed in a structure corresponding to the sensor 322 . Therefore, when the sensor is a switch sensor, the sensing object 26 may have a protruding shape protruding backward. In addition, when the sensor is a hall sensor, a magnet may be disposed on the sensing object 26 .

An end plate 28 is disposed at the left or right end of the guide rail 10 to limit the movement of the filter cleaner 300 in one direction. The end plate 28 is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the guide rail 10 extends. The end plate 28 protrudes from the rear cover 114 to the rear.

On the end plate 28, a charging terminal 30 in contact with the connection terminal 320 of the filter cleaner 300 is disposed. The terminal is disposed to protrude from the end plate 28 in the direction in which the guide rail 10 extends. Therefore, when the filter cleaner 300 is in close contact with the end plate 28, the connection terminal 320 of the filter cleaner 300 and the charging terminal 30 may contact and be connected to each other.

<First air treatment device>

Hereinafter, a first air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 18C .

The first air treatment device 100 heats the flowing air with the refrigerant and discharges it to the outside. The first air treatment device 100 has a first inlet 102a through which air is sucked in on one side and a first outlet 102b through which air is discharged through the other side perpendicular to the first inlet 102a. . Referring to FIG. 5 , the first inlet 102a is disposed perpendicular to the ground or ceiling. The first discharge port 102b is formed to open downward and is perpendicular to the first suction port 102a.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first air treatment device 100 includes a first fan 182 generating air flow therein, a first fan motor 184 rotating the first fan 182, and air and a heat exchanger 186 through which a refrigerant exchanging heat with the flow flows. The first air treatment device 100 includes a first case 102 forming an outer shape and a first housing 132 disposed inside the first case 102 and forming a flow path through which air flows. . The first air treatment device 100 includes a first louver 150 and a first louver 150 that are rotatably disposed in the first case 102 and adjust the wind direction of air discharged through the first outlet 102b. ) and a first louver driving device 174 for changing the arrangement.

The first air treatment device 100 may include a first control box 190 that controls the operation of the first fan motor 184 or the operation of the first louver driving device 174 .

Case 1>

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first case 102 includes a first upper cover 104 fixed to the ceiling, a first lower cover 106 disposed below the first upper cover 104, and a first inlet ( 102a), a first rear cover 114 to which a first pre-filter 188 is mounted, a first front cover 118 spaced forward from the first rear cover 114, and a first lower cover ( 106) and a pair of first side covers 128 disposed at both ends. Referring to FIG. 6 , the first case 102 further includes a first bottom cover 130 disposed below the first lower cover 106 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first intake port 102a is formed in the first rear cover 114 . A guide rail 10 may be mounted on an outer surface of the first rear cover 114 . A first intake port 102a is formed in the lower portion of the first rear cover 114 . A first pre-filter 188 is mounted in the first inlet 102a formed in the first rear cover 114 . A guide rail 10 and a first support rail 116 guiding the movement of the filter cleaning device 300 are mounted on the first rear cover 114 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the guide rail 10 is disposed above the first inlet 102a. The first support rail 116 is disposed on top of the first rear cover 114 . The guide rail 10 may be configured separately from the first rear cover 114 . The first support rail 116 may be integrally formed with the first rear cover 114 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first support rail 116 includes a first top plate 116a protruding rearward from the upper end of the first rear cover 114 and a lower side from the rear end of the first top plate 116a. It includes a first bending portion (116b) bent in the direction.

The top roller 326 (see FIG. 2 ) of the filter cleaner 300 may contact the first bending portion 116b.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first rear cover 114 is disposed behind the first vertical plate 110 of the first lower cover 106 described below. The first rear cover 114 is fixedly disposed behind the first vertical plate 110 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , a first fixing groove 104a into which a fixing member 12 for fixing the first case 102 to the ceiling is inserted is formed on the upper side of the first upper cover 104 . Referring to FIG. 6 , a plurality of first fixing grooves 104a are formed on the upper side of the first upper cover 104 . The fixing member 12 is inserted and fixed into the first fixing groove 104a. When viewed from the side, the fixing member 12 may have a substantially 'c' shape. The fixing member 12 is connected to the mounting member 14 fixed to the ceiling to fix the first case 102 to the ceiling.

The first upper cover 104 may include side plates 105 that are bent downward and extended at both ends. The pair of side plates 266d may be connected to each of the pair of first side covers 128 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first lower cover 106 is disposed below the first housing 132 . A first louver driving device 174 is disposed on the first lower cover 106 . The first lower cover 106 includes a first horizontal plate 108 disposed above the first bottom cover 130 and a first inner inlet 110a vertically disposed at the rear of the first horizontal plate 108. It includes a first vertical plate 110 formed, and a pair of first side walls 112 that are bent upward and extended from both ends of the first horizontal plate 108.

A first louver driving device 174 is disposed on the first horizontal plate 108 . In the first horizontal plate 108, a connection groove 108a into which the vertical protrusion 131 of the first bottom cover 130 is inserted is formed.

Referring to FIG. 6 , each of the pair of first side covers 128 is connected to the first lower cover 106 at the bottom and connected to the first upper cover 104 at the top. In each of the pair of first side covers 128, a first rotation support 168 for supporting rotation of the first louver 150 is disposed. The first rotation support 168 is connected to both ends of the first louver 150 to support rotation of the first louver 150 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first front cover 118 is disposed in front of the first housing 132 . Referring to FIG. 9 , the lower end of the first front cover 118 is spaced apart from the front end 106a of the first lower cover 106 by a predetermined distance. A first discharge port 102b is formed between the first front cover 118 and the first lower cover 106 . In the first front cover 118, a first louver projection 120 having a first louver groove 122 in which the rotation range of the first louver 150 is adjusted and the louver rotation shaft 160 is disposed is disposed.

The first louver projection 120 is formed long in the left-right direction in which the first front cover 118 is formed. Referring to FIG. 14B, a first louver groove 122 in which the louver rotation shaft 160 of the first louver 150 is disposed is formed in the first louver protrusion 120. The first louver groove 122 is also formed long in the left-right direction in which the first louver projection 120 extends.

Referring to FIG. 14A, between the left and right ends of the first louver projection 120, a first support groove 124 in which the first auxiliary support 170 is disposed is formed. The first auxiliary support 170 is fixed to the first front cover 118 and can support rotation of the first louver 150 . The first auxiliary support 170 is disposed between a pair of first rotary supports 168 to be described below. The first auxiliary support 170 may be connected to the first louver 150 through a first auxiliary rotation shaft 172 .

Referring to FIG. 14B, the first louver projection 120 is formed by an upper projection 120a forming an inclined surface from the upper side to the rear upper side of the first louver groove 122, and from the lower side of the first louver groove 122. It includes a protrusion lower portion 120b forming a surface inclined toward the front lower side.

The upper protrusion 120a contacts the upper end surface of the louver rotational shaft 160 of the first louver 150 to be described below to limit the rotation of the first louver 150 in one direction. The protruding lower portion 120b contacts the shaft vane 158 of the first louver 150 to be described below and limits rotation of the first louver 150 in another direction.

Referring to FIG. 14B, the first front cover 118 is formed with a first step 126 on which an end of the first upper housing 134, which will be described later, is caught.

1st housing>

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first housing 132 is disposed inside the first case 102 to form a space through which air flows. Inside the first housing 132, a first fan 182 and a heat exchanger 186 are disposed. Referring to FIG. 9 , a heat exchanger 186 is disposed in an area adjacent to the first inlet 102a. The heat exchanger 186 is disposed inclined toward the first fan 182 to increase a heat exchange area and minimize air flow friction.

A first fan motor 184 rotating the first fan 182 is disposed inside the first housing 132 . The first fan motor 184 is disposed on the rotation shaft of the first fan 182 to rotate the first fan 182 . The first fan 182 may use a cross-flow fan that sucks in air through one side in the radial direction and discharges air through the other side in the radial direction.

Referring to FIG. 6 , a fan support 146 supporting rotation of the first fan 182 or supporting the disposition of the first fan motor 184 may be disposed inside the first housing 132 . .

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first housing 132 includes a first upper housing 134 disposed above the first fan 182 and a first lower housing 138 disposed below the first fan. include

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first upper housing 134 and the first lower housing 138 are discharge guiders 136 and 144 for guiding air flowing from the first fan 182 to the first discharge port 102b. form

The first upper housing 134 may be mounted on the first upper cover 104 . A lower end of the first upper housing 134 may be disposed above the first step 126 of the first front cover 118 . Referring to FIG. 9 , the first upper housing 134 includes an upper guide 136 guiding air flowing from the first fan 182 to the first outlet 102b. The upper guide 136 causes the air flowing along the first fan 182 to flow downward. The upper guide 136 guides the air flowing from the first fan 182 to the first front cover 118 .

The first lower housing 138 is disposed above the first lower cover 106 . Referring to FIG. 9 , the first lower housing 138 includes a drain pan 140 disposed below the heat exchanger 186 to collect condensed water falling from the heat exchanger 186 . The drain pan 140 is disposed below the heat exchanger 186 in an area where the heat exchanger 186 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the first lower housing 138 includes a driving device cover 142 disposed in front of the drain pan 140 and protruding upward from the first lower cover 106 . The drive device cover 142 forms a space in which the first louver drive device 174 is disposed on the lower side. The drive device cover 142 protrudes upward from the drain pan 140 toward the space where the first fan 182 is disposed. The drive device cover 142 may guide air passing through the heat exchanger 186 to move to an area where the first fan 182 is disposed.

The driving device cover 142 includes a lower guide 144 for guiding the air passing through the first fan 182 to the first outlet 102b. The lower guide 144 is spaced apart from the upper guide 136 to form a discharge passage 132a. In the lower guide 144, a first gear hole 142a is formed in an area where the first louver gear 176 of the first louver driving device 174 is disposed. Referring to FIG. 9 , a portion of the first louver gear 176 protrudes out of the first gear hole 142a and may be disposed in contact with the first louver 150 .

Louvers and Driving Devices>

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first air treatment device 100 includes a first louver 150 rotatably disposed at the first discharge port 102b to adjust a wind direction of air flowing through the first discharge port 102b. And, it includes a first louver driving device 174 for adjusting the arrangement of the first louver 150.

Referring to FIG. 17 , the first louver 150 includes a plurality of vanes 154 , 156 , and 158 spaced apart in the radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation.

Referring to FIG. 17, the first louver 150 includes a louver rotating shaft 160 extending along the center of rotation of the first louver 150, and an outer vane 154 disposed radially outwardly from the louver rotating shaft 160. ), a plurality of inner vanes 156 spaced apart in the radial direction between the louver rotating shaft 160 and the outer vane 154, and a vane gear 166 formed in the circumferential direction on the outer surface of the outer vane 154 include

The plurality of vanes 154 , 156 , and 158 may include an outer vane 154 and a plurality of inner vanes 156 .

Referring to FIG. 14B , the louver rotation shaft 160 may be disposed in contact with the first front cover 118 . The louver rotation shaft 160 is disposed in the first louver groove 122 of the first front cover 118. When the louver rotation shaft 160 rotates, the arrangement of the plurality of vanes 154, 156, and 158 spaced apart in the radial direction with respect to the louver rotation shaft 160 may be changed.

The louver rotation shaft 160 may include a shaft vane 158 extending in a direction parallel to the plurality of inner vanes 156 on the louver rotation shaft 160 . The shaft vane 158 extends in a direction parallel to the lower portion of the inner vane 156 .

Referring to FIG. 17 , the outer vane 154 is disposed farther from the louver rotation shaft 160 than the inner vane 156 . The outer vane 154 may have a longer length in the circumferential direction than the inner vane 156 . Referring to FIG. 16 , the outer vane 154 is formed in a circumferential direction with respect to the louver rotation shaft 160 .

Referring to FIG. 17 , a plurality of inner vanes 156 are disposed spaced apart from each other between the louver rotation shaft 160 and the outer vane 154 . The plurality of inner vanes 156 have a shorter length than the outer vanes 154 . The plurality of inner vanes 156 have a longer length than the shaft vane 158 .

Referring to FIG. 17 , the plurality of inner vanes 156 have different lengths. The plurality of inner vanes 156 are formed to have a longer length as they are disposed closer to the louver rotation shaft 160. The plurality of inner vanes 156 have shorter lengths as they are closer to the outer vane 154 .

Referring to FIG. 17, each of the plurality of inner vanes 156 includes lower inner vanes 156a1, 156b1, and 156c1, and lower inner vanes 156a1, 156b1, 156c1) includes inner vane upper portions 156a2, 156b2, and 156c2 that are bent at the upper end and extend upward. The shaft vane 158 extends in a direction parallel to the inner vane lower portions 156a1, 156b1, and 156c1.

The plurality of inner vanes 156 include a first inner vane 156a disposed closest to the louver rotation shaft 160 and a second inner vane disposed farther from the louver rotation shaft 160 than the first inner vane 156a. (156b), and a third inner vane (156c) disposed farther from the louver rotation shaft (160) than the second inner vane (156b).

Referring to Figure 12, the first louver 150, at both ends of the plurality of vanes (154, 156, 158) end panels 162 disposed in a direction perpendicular to the vanes (154, 156, 158), and the end Disposed between the panels 162, a support panel 164 on which the vane gear 166 is disposed on one side is disposed. The end panels 162 are disposed at both ends of the plurality of vanes 154, 156, and 158 to prevent air flowing through the first louver 150 from being discharged in the left and right directions.

The support panel 164 is disposed between the end panels 162 to support the plurality of vanes 154, 156 and 158. A plurality of vanes (154, 156, 158) are formed long in the longitudinal direction in which the louver rotation shaft 160 is formed. Therefore, the support panel 164 can stably maintain the arrangement of the plurality of vanes 154, 156, and 158.

Referring to FIG. 14A , the support panel 164 may have a fan shape. A vane gear 166 is disposed at the outer circumference of the support panel 164 . The vane gear 166 may have a screw thread formed in a circumferential direction at an outer circumferential end of the support panel 164 .

Referring to FIG. 14A , the support panel 164 may be connected to the first auxiliary support 170 . The support panel 164 forms a space in which the first auxiliary support 170 is disposed at a portion where the louver rotation shaft 160 is formed. A first auxiliary rotation shaft 172 is disposed inside the first auxiliary support 170, and the first auxiliary support 170 is connected to the louver rotation shaft 160 through the first auxiliary rotation shaft 172.

The plurality of vanes 154 , 156 , and 158 are disposed to protrude downward from the end panel 162 and the support panel 164 .

The first louver 150 may include an output device 191 displaying an operating state of the first air treatment device 100 . The output device 191 may display the operating state of the first air processing device 100 to the user through visual or auditory elements.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the output device 191 may visually display the operating state of the first air treatment device 100 . In addition, the output device 191 may also output information about an error of the first air processing device 100.

The output device 191 may include a lamp 196, a printed circuit board 194 for controlling the operation of the lamp 196, and a transparent panel 192 for transmitting light emitted from the lamp 196 to the outside. have. The transparent panel 192 may be disposed on one of the plurality of vanes 154 , 156 , and 158 . Referring to FIG. 11 , the transparent panel 192 may be installed on the inner vane 156 .

The first louver 150 forms a space 191a in which the lamp 196 and the printed circuit board 194 are disposed. The space 191a is disposed above the transparent panel 192 . Above the space 191a, a wiring hole 198 through which a wiring connected to the printed circuit board 194 passes is formed.

The first louver driving device 174 is disposed away from the louver rotating shaft 160 of the first louver 150 in the centrifugal direction. The first louver driving device 174 is spaced apart from the louver rotation shaft 160 and is disposed in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the first louver 150.

Referring to FIG. 6, the first louver driving device 174 includes a first louver gear 176 for rotating the first louver 150 in contact with the first louver 150, and a first louver gear 176 It includes a first louver motor 178 for rotating. The first louver drive device 174 includes a pair of first louver gears 176 spaced apart from each other and a first gear rotation shaft 180 connecting between the pair of first louver gears 176. . A pair of first louver gears 176 connected to the first gear rotation shaft 180 may rotate in the same direction.

Louver Operation>

18A to 18C, the first louver 150 has a first position (P1) for forming a forward inclined wind, a second position (P2) for forming a forward horizontal wind, and a vertical to the ground It may be disposed at a third position (P3) to form wind.

Referring to FIG. 18A, the first louver 150 is disposed above the first bottom cover 130 at the first position P1. In the first position P1, the lower end of each of the plurality of vanes 154, 156, and 158 of the first louver 150 may be disposed above the first bottom cover 130 in the vertical direction.

In the first position P1, the lower end of the outer vane 154 may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the ground. In the first position P1 , lower ends of each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c may be inclined toward the front.

Referring to FIG. 18B, a portion of the first louver 150 is disposed below the first bottom cover 130 at the second position P2. At the second position P2 , lower ends of the outer vane 154 and each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c may be disposed below the first bottom cover 130 in a vertical direction.

At the second position P2 , an inclination angle θ2 between the inner vane lower portion 157a of each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c and the ground may be formed within 30 degrees. Accordingly, the air flowing through the first louver 150 at the second position P2 may discharge the air in a direction horizontal to the ground.

Referring to FIG. 18C , the first louver 150 is disposed above the first bottom cover 130 at the third position P3. At the third position (P3), the lower end of each of the outer vane 154 and the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c may be disposed above the first bottom cover 130 in a vertical direction.

At the third position P3 , an inclination angle θ3 between the inner vane lower portion 157a of each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c and the ground may be within a range of 60 degrees to 90 degrees. Accordingly, the air flowing through the first louver 150 at the third position P3 may discharge the air in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

<Second air treatment device>

Hereinafter, a second air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 35C.

The second air processing device 200 passes the flowing air through the filter device 284 and discharges it to the outside. The second air treatment device 200 has a second inlet 202a through which air is sucked in on one side and a second outlet 202b through which air is discharged through the other side perpendicular to the second inlet 202a. . Referring to FIG. 19 , the second inlet 202a is disposed perpendicular to the ground or ceiling. The second discharge port 202b is formed to open downward and is perpendicular to the second suction port 202a.

Referring to FIG. 20 , the second air treatment device 200 includes a second fan 280 generating air flow therein and a second fan motor 280a rotating the second fan 280. . The second air treatment device 200 includes a plurality of second fans 280 and a plurality of second fan motors 280a connected to each of the plurality of second fans 280 .

The second air treatment device 200 includes a second case 202 forming an outer shape and a second housing 268 disposed inside the second case 202 and forming a flow path through which air flows. . The second air treatment device 200 includes a second louver 290 rotatably disposed in the second case 202 and adjusting a wind direction of air discharged through the second outlet 202b and a second louver 290. ) Includes a second louver driving device 294 that changes the arrangement of

The second louver 290 and the second louver driving device 294 disposed in the second air treatment device 200 are the first louver 150 of the first air treatment device 100 described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 17 And it may have the same structure and function as the first louver driving device 174. Therefore, the second louver 290 and the second louver driving device 294 disposed in the second air treatment device 200 drive the first louver 150 and the first louver of the first air treatment device 100. A description of device 174 may be substituted.

The second air treatment device 200 may include a second control box 290 that controls the operation of the second fan motor 280a or the operation of the second louver driving device 294 .

Case 2>

Referring to FIG. 20, the second case 202 includes a second upper cover 204 fixed to the ceiling, a second lower cover 206 disposed below the second upper cover 204, and a second suction port ( 202a), the second rear cover 242 to which the filter device 284 is mounted, the second front cover 246 and the second lower cover 206 spaced forward from the second rear cover 242. It includes a pair of second side covers 256 disposed at both ends of. The second case 202 further includes a second bottom cover 258 disposed below the second lower cover 206 to be movable in the forward and backward directions.

Referring to FIG. 20 , the second intake port 202a is formed in the second rear cover 242 . A guide rail 10 (see FIG. 3 ) may be mounted on an outer surface of the second rear cover 242 . A second intake port 202a to which a filter device 284 is mounted is formed at the bottom of the second rear cover 242 . A guide rail 10 and a second support rail 244 guiding the movement of the filter cleaning device 300 are mounted on the second rear cover 242 .

The guide rail 10 is disposed above the second inlet 202a. Referring to FIG. 24 , the second support rail 244 is disposed on the top of the second rear cover 242 .

The second support rail 244 includes a second top plate 244a protruding rearward from the upper end of the second rear cover 242 and a second top plate 244a bent downward at the rear end of the second top plate 244a. It includes a bending part 116b. The top roller 326 of the filter cleaner 300 may contact the second bending portion 244b.

The second rear cover 242 is disposed behind the second vertical plate 214 of the second lower cover 206 described below. The second rear cover 242 is fixedly disposed behind the second vertical plate 214 .

A filter mounting portion 234 (see FIG. 31) for moving the arrangement of the filter device 284 in the vertical direction is disposed in the second intake port 202a of the second rear cover 242. The filter mounting portion 234 can be moved vertically by a filter driving device 228 to be described below.

Referring to FIG. 20 , a second fixing groove 204a into which a fixing member 12 for fixing the second case 202 to the ceiling is inserted is formed on the upper side of the second upper cover 204 . The second fixing groove 204a formed in the second upper cover 204 may have the same shape as the first fixing groove 104a formed in the first upper cover 104 . Accordingly, the second upper cover 204 may be fixed to the mounting member 14 mounted on the ceiling by the fixing member 12 disposed above the first upper cover 104 .

Referring to FIG. 20 , the second upper cover 204 may include side plates 266d that are bent downward and extended at both ends. The pair of side plates 266d may be connected to each of the pair of second side covers 256 .

Referring to FIG. 23 , the second lower cover 206 is disposed below the second housing 268 . A second louver driving device 294 is disposed on the second lower cover 206 . A cover driving device 220 for moving the second bottom cover 258 forward and backward is disposed on the second lower cover 206 . A filter driving device 228 for vertically moving the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 is disposed on the second lower cover 206 .

The second lower cover 206 includes a second horizontal plate 208 disposed above the second bottom cover 258 and a second inner inlet 214a vertically disposed at the rear of the second horizontal plate 208. It includes a second vertical plate 214 formed, and a pair of second sidewalls 216 bent upward at both ends of the second horizontal plate 208 and extending.

Referring to FIG. 33A , a second louver driving device 294 is disposed on the second horizontal plate 208 . Above the second horizontal plate 208, a cover driving device 220 is disposed. Guide grooves 208a into which the cover guiders 262 and 264 of the second bottom cover 258 are inserted are formed in the second horizontal plate 208 .

Referring to FIGS. 31 and 33A, the cover driving device 220 includes a cover driving gear 222 rotating in mesh with a guide gear 262c of a first cover guider 262 to be described below, and a cover driving gear ( and a cover driving motor 224 that rotates 222.

A pair of cover driving gears 222 spaced apart in the left and right directions may be provided. The cover driving device 220 includes a cover driving shaft 226 connecting a pair of cover driving gears 222 spaced apart from each other. Accordingly, the pair of cover driving gears 222 connected to both ends of the cover driving shaft 226 may rotate equally with each other.

Referring to FIG. 33A, the second horizontal plate 208 has a fixed guide connected to the cover guiders 262 and 264 of the second bottom cover 258 to prevent the second bottom cover 258 from moving vertically ( 210). The fixed guider 210 protrudes upward from the second horizontal plate 208 and extends in the forward and backward directions.

Referring to FIG. 33A , the fixed guider 210 may be disposed in contact with a first cover guider 262 or a second cover guider 264 to be described below. The fixed guider 210 supports the forward and backward movement of the second bottom cover 258 . The fixed guider 210 prevents the second bottom cover 258 from vertically moving.

Referring to FIG. 23 , in the fixing guider 210, a fixing protrusion 212 may protrude in a direction in which the cover guiders 262 and 264 are disposed. The fixing protrusion 212 extends forward and backward. The fixing protrusion 212 may be disposed to contact the first guide protrusion 262b of the first cover guider 262 or the second guide protrusion 264b of the second cover guider 264 .

The fixing protrusion 212 has a structure corresponding to the first guide protrusion 262b of the first cover guider 262 or the second guide protrusion 264b of the second cover guider 264, so that the second bottom cover ( 258) can be prevented from moving in the vertical direction.

Referring to FIG. 20 , a second inner inlet 214a is formed in the second vertical plate 214 . The second inner inlet 214a may have a size corresponding to that of the second inlet 202a. A filter driving device 228 is disposed on the second vertical plate 214 .

Each of the pair of second side covers 256 is connected to the second lower cover 206 at the bottom and connected to the second upper cover 204 at the top. In each of the pair of second side covers 256, a second rotation support 292 for supporting rotation of the second louver 290 is disposed. The second rotation support 292 connected to the second side cover 256 may have the same shape as the first rotation support 168 connected to the first side cover 128 .

The second front cover 246 is disposed in front of the second housing 268 . The second front cover 246 may have the same shape and arrangement as the first front cover 118 . Accordingly, the lower end of the second front cover 246 is spaced apart from the front end of the second lower cover 206 by a predetermined interval to form the second outlet 202b.

In addition, the second front cover 246 has a second louver groove 250 in which the rotation range of the second louver 290 is adjusted and the second louver rotation shaft 270a of the second louver 290 is disposed. A second louver protrusion 248 is disposed. Between the left and right ends of the second louver projection 248, a second support groove 252 in which the second auxiliary support 293 is disposed is formed.

Referring to FIG. 24 , the second front cover 246 is formed with a second step 254 on which the end of the first upper housing 134, which will be described below, is caught.

The second bottom cover 258 is disposed on the second lower cover 206 to be movable in the forward and backward directions. Referring to FIG. 33B , the second bottom cover 258 may cover the lower side of the filter device 284 when disposed at the rear adjacent to the second rear cover 242 . Referring to FIG. 34B , the second bottom cover 258 may close the second outlet 202b when disposed in the front adjacent to the second front cover 246 . Referring to FIG. 34B , when the second bottom cover 258 is disposed in the front adjacent to the second front cover 246, the lower side of the filter device 284 may be opened.

Referring to FIG. 20 , the second bottom cover 258 protrudes upward from the bottom plate 260 disposed below the second lower cover 206 and the bottom plate 260 and rotates the bottom plate 260 back and forth. It includes cover guiders 262 and 264 that move in the direction.

Referring to FIG. 23 , the cover guiders 262 and 264 are connected to the cover driving device 220 to move the bottom plate 260 , and the first cover guider 262 vibrates the bottom plate 260 in the vertical direction. It includes a second cover guider 264 to prevent.

Referring to FIG. 23 , the first cover guider 262 protrudes upward from the bottom plate 260 and extends in the front-back direction, and a first guide wall 262a on one side of the first guide wall 262a. A guide gear 262c disposed and screwed to the cover driving device 220, and a first guide protrusion disposed on the other side of the first guide wall 262a and guiding the forward and backward movement of the second bottom cover 258 ( 262b). A groove 262b1 into which the fixing protrusion 212 is inserted is formed in the first guide protrusion 262b.

Referring to FIG. 23 , the second cover guider 264 protrudes upward from the bottom plate 260 and extends in the front-back direction, and a second guide wall 264a on one side of the second guide wall 264a. and a second guide protrusion 264b for guiding the forward and backward movement of the second bottom cover 258. A groove 264b1 into which the fixing protrusion 212 is inserted is formed in the second guide protrusion 264b.

Referring to FIG. 20 , the second air treatment device 200 is disposed on the upper side of the second lower cover 206 and covers the upper side of the second louver driving device 294 and the cover driving device 220. (266). Referring to FIG. 24 , the inner cover 266 may guide the flow of air flowing inside the second case 202 and prevent the air from flowing into the second louver driving device 294 . The inner cover 266 is combined with the second lower cover 206 to form a space in which the second louver driving device 294 and the cover driving device 220 are disposed.

25A to 25B, the inner cover 266 includes an upper plate 266a disposed above the second louver driving device 294 and a front plate covering the front of the second louver driving device 294. (266b), a rear plate 266c covering the rear of the second louver driving device 294, and a side plate 266d covering the side of the second louver driving device 294.

The rear plate 266c may prevent air flowing through the filter device 284 from flowing into a space below the inner cover 266 . The upper plate 266a may guide air flowing through the filter device 284 to a space where the second fan 280 is disposed. The front plate 266b may guide air flowing through the second fan 280 toward the second outlet 202b. A second gear hole 266b1 is formed in the front plate 266b in an area where the second louver gear 294a of the second louver drive device 294 is disposed. A part of the second louver gear 294a protrudes out of the second gear hole 266b1 (see FIG. 25A) and may be placed in contact with the second louver 290.

Referring to FIG. 25B , the inner cover 266 includes a plurality of partition walls 266e extending vertically downward from the upper plate 266a. The plurality of barrier ribs 266e are spaced apart in the left and right directions, and may reinforce the rigidity of the inner cover 266 .

2nd housing>

Referring to FIG. 24 , the second housing 268 is disposed inside the second case 202 to form a space through which air flows. Inside the second housing 268, a second fan 280 and a second fan motor 280a rotating the second fan 280 are disposed.

The second fan 280 may be a centrifugal fan in which air is sucked in in a direction parallel to the rotating shaft and air is discharged in a centrifugal direction to the rotating shaft. Accordingly, referring to FIG. 24 , the second fan motor 280a may be disposed inside the second fan 280 to rotate the second fan 280 .

The second fan motor 280a may be fixed to the second upper housing 270 to be described below.

Referring to FIG. 24 , the second housing 268 includes a second upper housing 270 disposed above the second fan 280 and a second lower housing disposed below the second fan 280 ( 274).

Referring to FIGS. 26A and 26B , the second upper housing 270 may be mounted on the second upper cover 204 . A lower end of the second upper housing 270 may be disposed above the second step 254 of the second front cover 246 . The second upper housing 270 includes a front guide 272 that guides the air flowing from the second fan 280 to the second outlet 202b. The front guide 272 extends downward from the front end of the second upper housing 270 .

Referring to FIG. 24 , the front guide 272 causes the air flowing along the second fan 280 to flow downward. The front guide 272 guides the air flowing from the second fan 280 to the second outlet 202b.

The front guide 272 is arranged so as to be naturally connected to the second front cover 246 . Accordingly, the air flowing along the front guide 272 passes through the second front cover 246 and flows to the second outlet 202b.

Referring to FIG. 24 , a second fan motor 280a is mounted in the second upper housing 270 .

Referring to FIG. 24 , the second lower housing 274 is disposed above the inner cover 266 . Referring to FIG. 27 , the second lower housing 274 includes a plurality of fan housings 276 forming a space in which a plurality of second fans 280 are disposed. Each of the plurality of fan housings 276 is spaced apart from the outer circumferential surface of the second fan 280 in the radial direction. Each of the plurality of fan housings 276 has an open front. Accordingly, air flowing in the radial direction of the second fan 280 may be discharged toward the front of the fan housing 276 through the opening. A fan inlet 276a through which air flows into the second fan 280 is formed on the lower side of each of the plurality of fan housings 276 .

The second lower housing 274 is spaced upward from the inner cover 266 . Therefore, between the second lower housing 274 and the inner cover 266, a suction passage 268a through which the air passing through the filter device 284 flows is formed.

The second lower housing 274 is spaced apart from the front guide 272 of the second upper housing 270 rearward. The second lower housing 274 includes a rear guide 278 that is spaced apart from the front guide 272 and extends downward. The rear guide 278 separates the second lower housing 274 upward from the inner cover 266 . The rear guide 278 forms a second discharge passage 268b formed vertically with the front guide 272 .

The front guide 272 and the rear guide 278 may guide air flowing from the second fan 180 to the second outlet 202b.

Filter device and filter drive device>

The filter device 284 is mounted on the filter mounting portion 234 . The filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 may be coupled by a first magnet 287 disposed on the filter device 284 and a second magnet 238 disposed on the filter mounting portion 234 . Accordingly, the arrangement of the filter device 284 may be changed in the vertical direction according to the movement of the filter mounting portion 234 . In addition, the user can easily separate the filter device 284 from the filter mounting portion 234 .

Referring to FIGS. 28 to 29 , the filter mounting unit 234 includes a mounting body 236 to which the filter device 284 is mounted and a body gear 240 for adjusting the arrangement of the mounting body 236 .

28 to 29, the mounting body 236 includes an upper body 236a disposed above the filter device 284, a side body 236b extending downward from both ends of the upper body 236a, and an upper body 236b. A front body 236c extending downward from the front end of the body 236a and a rear body 236d extending downward from the rear end of the upper body 236a. The side body 236b extends downward longer than the front body 236c or the rear body 236d. A pair of side bodies 236b may be provided at both ends of the upper body 236a. Between the pair of side bodies 236b, a partition body 236e partitioning the arrangement of the plurality of filter devices 284 may be disposed.

The length of the front body 236c extending downward from the upper body 236a may be longer than the length of the rear body 236d extending downward from the upper body 236a.

The front body 236c, the rear body 236d, and the side body 236b may guide the mounting of the filter device 284 to the filter mounting portion 234.

Outside of the side body 236b, the body gear 240 is disposed. The body gear 240 may be a rack gear in which forwardly protruding threads extend in the vertical direction.

A plurality of second magnets 238 are disposed on the upper side of the upper body 236a.

Referring to FIG. 30, the filter device 284 has a second pre-filter 288 disposed on one side and a filter case 286 having an open other side, and is disposed to be drawn in or out of the filter case 286, It includes a HEPA filter 289 that filters out fine dust.

The filter case 286 is formed to a size capable of accommodating the HEPA filter 289 . On one side of the filter case 286, a second pre-filter 288 for primarily filtering out foreign substances in the air flowing into the second inlet 202a is disposed. In the filter case 286, an opening 286a is formed on a surface facing the second pre-filter 288. The HEPA filter 289 may be drawn into or drawn out of the filter case 286 through the opening 286a.

A first magnet 287 is disposed on the upper wall of the filter case 286 . The first magnets 287 are disposed at positions corresponding to each other in a state in which the filter device 284 is mounted on the filter mounting portion 234 .

Referring to FIG. 33A , the filter driving device 228 is disposed on the second lower cover 206 and moves the filter mounting portion 234 in the vertical direction. The filter driving device 228 is disposed on the second vertical plate 214 . The filter driving device 228 is disposed at both ends of the second vertical plate 214 one by one.

Referring to FIGS. 32 and 33A , the filter driving device 228 includes a filter driving gear 230 engaged with the body gear 240 to rotate, and a filter driving motor 232 rotating the filter driving gear 230. do. As the filter driving gear 230, a spur gear may be used. The filter driving gear 230 and the filter driving motor 232 are fixedly disposed on the second vertical plate 214 .

Louvers and Driving Devices>

The second air treatment device 200 includes a second louver 290 rotatably disposed in the second outlet 202b to adjust the wind direction of air flowing through the second outlet 202b, and a second louver ( 290) and a second louver driving device 294 for adjusting the arrangement.

The second louver 290 and the second louver driving device 294 may have the same configuration and function as the first louver 150 and the first louver driving device 174 described in the first air treatment device 100. have. Therefore, it can be identified as the same as the first louver 150 and the first louver driving device 174 described above.

Operation of bottom cover and filter mounting part>

Hereinafter, the movement of the second bottom cover 258, the filter mounting portion 234, and the filter device 284 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33A to 35C.

Referring to FIGS. 33A and 33B , the second bottom cover 258 is disposed below the filter device 284 . Therefore, the lower side of the second louver 270 is open, and the arrangement of the second louver 270 can be changed. The filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 for moving the filter device 284 are disposed on the upper side of the second bottom cover 258 .

Referring to FIGS. 34A to 34B , the second bottom cover 258 may move forward and be disposed below the second outlet 202b. The second bottom cover 258 can be moved forward by the operation of the cover driving device 220 .

Referring to FIG. 34B, since the second bottom cover 258 has moved forward, the lower side of the filter device 284 is opened. Referring to FIG. 33B , when the second bottom cover 258 moves forward, the lower side of the second outlet 202b is closed. Therefore, the rotation of the second louver 270 is limited.

Referring to FIGS. 35A to 35C , when the second bottom cover 258 is disposed forward, the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 may move downward. The filter mounting portion 234 can be moved downward by the filter driving device 228 .

A coupled state between the filter mounting portion 234 and the filter device 284 may be maintained by the first magnet 287 and the second magnet 238 . Therefore, when the filter mounting portion 234 moves downward, the filter device 284 also moves downward.

When the filter device 284 is moved downward by the filter mounting portion 234, the user can easily separate the filter device 284 from the filter mounting portion 234.

The filter cleaner 300 of the present invention can clean the pre-filters 188 and 288 disposed in the case of an air treatment device that controls air temperature or purifies air. The air treatment device may include a first air treatment device 100 for adjusting the temperature of discharged air and a second air treatment device 200 for removing foreign substances in the discharged air. Hereinafter, the configuration of the air treatment device related to the filter cleaner 300 will be described based on the first air treatment device 100 (hereinafter referred to as the air treatment device). The configuration described in the air treatment device 100 described below may also be applied to the second air treatment device.

Referring to FIGS. 36, 3, and 4, the guide rail 10 is a gear rail 20 forming a screw thread to engage with the moving gear 358 of the filter cleaner 300 and the filter cleaner 300. It includes a roller rail 22 in contact with the guide rollers 308a and 308b.

Referring to FIG. 36 , roller rails 22 are disposed at both ends of the rear surface 14 of the guide rail 10 in the vertical direction. The roller rail 22 is disposed behind the gear rail 20 . The roller rails 22 are arranged on both sides in the vertical direction. The roller rail 22 may have a rib structure protruding vertically from the rear end of the guide rail 10 . The roller rail 22 is formed to protrude further downward than the height of the screw thread of the gear rail 20 .

The gear rail 20 is disposed in front of the roller rail 22 . The gear rail 20 is formed on the lower side of the guide rail 10 . The gear rail 20 may have a rack gear shape. In addition, the moving gear 358 meshed with the gear rail 20 may have a pinion gear shape.

When viewing the guide rail 10 from the rear, the gear rail 20 may be covered by the roller rail 22 .

Referring to FIG. 36, the guide rail 10 is formed on the front surface 12 of the guide rail 10 facing the rear cover 114 and the upper surface 16 facing the rail fastening protrusion 117. You can contact (114). A rail groove 24 is formed on the rear surface 14 of the guide rail 10 .

The rail groove 24 has a shape concave forward and extends in the left and right directions. In the rail groove 24, the sensing object 26 is disposed. Referring to FIG. 6 , a plurality of sensing objects spaced apart in the left and right directions may be disposed. The position of the object to be detected 26 can be confirmed by the position sensor 322 disposed on the filter cleaner 300 .

The sensing object 26 may be formed in a structure corresponding to the position sensor 322 . Therefore, when the position sensor 322 is a switch sensor, it may have a protruding shape protruding backward. In addition, when the position sensor 322 is a hall sensor, a magnet may be disposed.

Referring to FIGS. 36 , 3 , and 4 , an end plate 28 is disposed at the left or right end of the guide rail 10 to limit the movement of the filter cleaner 300 in one direction. The end plate 28 is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the guide rail 10 extends. The end plate 28 protrudes from the rear cover 114 to the rear.

On the end plate 28, a charging terminal 30 in contact with the connection terminal 320 of the filter cleaner 300 is disposed. The terminal is disposed to protrude from the end plate 28 in the direction in which the guide rail 10 extends. Therefore, when the filter cleaner 300 is in close contact with the end plate 28, the connection terminal 320 of the filter cleaner 300 and the charging terminal 30 may contact and be connected to each other.

<Filter Cleaner>

The filter cleaner 300 is disposed at the rear of the air treatment device 100 to be movable in the left and right directions. The filter cleaner 300 moves in the left and right directions along the guide rail 10 disposed on the rear cover 114 . The filter cleaner 300 may remove foreign substances caught in the pre-filter 188 .

Referring to FIGS. 41 and 42, the filter cleaner 300 is rotatably disposed inside the housings 302 and 330 forming the outer shape, and moves the housings 302 and 330. A moving gear 358, a gear motor 356 disposed inside the housings 302 and 330 and rotating the moving gear 358, rotatably disposed in the housings 302 and 330, and It includes guide rollers 308a and 308b for guiding movement, a dust bin device 400 for accommodating foreign substances separated from the pre-filter 188, and a suction device 376 for forming air flow into the dust bin device 400.

The dust bin device 400 includes an agitator 420 (see FIG. 49 ) that removes foreign substances by contacting the dust box housing 402 and the pre-filter 188 . A specific configuration of the dust bin device 400 will be described in detail below.

41 to 42, the filter cleaner 300 includes a partition wall 340 disposed inside the housings 302 and 330 and partitioning the inner space of the housings 302 and 330, and the partition wall 340. ) and a dust bin guider 380 that moves the arrangement of the dust bin device 400.

housing>

Referring to FIGS. 41 and 42 , the housings 302 and 330 form the outer shape of the filter cleaner 300 . The housings 302 and 330 are disposed behind the first housing 302 and the first housing 302, which are disposed to face the rear cover 114 when the filter cleaner 300 is mounted on the guide rail 10 and a second housing 330 covering the rear.

Referring to FIG. 37 , the housings 302 and 330 have a dust bin hole 301 formed on the lower side so that the dust bin device 400 is drawn in or out.

The first housing 302 may have a plate shape parallel to the pre-filter 188 . When the filter cleaner 300 moves from the rear of the pre-filter 188, the first housing 302 may maintain a predetermined distance from the pre-filter 188 to the rear.

Referring to FIG. 43, the first housing 302 has a base plate 304 having a plate shape parallel to the pre-filter 188, spaced backward from the base plate 304, and the guide rail 10 is disposed. It includes a guide groove 310 forming a space.

Referring to FIG. 43 , a suction hole 302a is formed in the base plate 304 to allow foreign matter to flow into the dust bin device 400 . An agitator 420 is disposed at a position where the suction hole 302a is formed. The suction hole 302a may have a size corresponding to that of the pre-filter 188 disposed on the rear cover 114 . That is, the vertical height of the suction hole 302a may correspond to the vertical height of the pre-filter 188 .

Referring to FIG. 45 , the first housing 302 includes a circumferential wall 306 extending rearward along the circumference of the base plate 304 and a top wall 324 bent backward from the upper end of the base plate 304. includes The top wall 324 is spaced upward from the circumferential wall 306 . On the top wall 324, a support roller 326 that contacts the support rail 116 of the rear cover 114 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 45 , the support roller 326 rotates based on a rotation shaft 326RS formed in the vertical direction. The rotation shaft 326RS of the support roller 326 is formed perpendicular to the rotation shafts 308aRS and 308bRS of the guide rollers 308a and 308b. The rotation shaft 326RS of the support roller 326 is disposed perpendicular to the rotation shaft 358RS of the moving gear 358.

The support roller 326 may contact the bent portion 116b of the support rail 116 to support the arrangement of the filter cleaner 300 .

Referring to FIGS. 39 to 40 , the guide groove 310 may be formed of an upper wall 312 , a lower wall 314 , and an inner wall 316 . The upper wall 312 covers the top of the guide groove 310 . In the upper wall 312, upper roller holes 312a1 and 312a2 through which a part of the guide rollers 308a and 308b pass are formed. Two upper roller holes 312a1 and 312a2 spaced apart in the left and right directions in the upper wall 312 may be disposed.

The upper roller holes 312a1 and 312a2 include a first upper roller hole 312a1 and a second upper roller hole 312a2 spaced apart from the first upper roller hole 312a1 in the left and right directions. Referring to FIG. 39 , the first upper roller hole 312a1 is disposed above the lower roller hole 314a, and the second upper roller hole 312a2 is disposed above the support protrusion 315.

The lower wall 314 covers the lower part of the guide groove 310 . The lower wall 314 is formed with a lower roller hole 314a through which a part of the guide rollers 308a and 308b passes, and a gear hole 314b through which a part of the moving gear 358 passes. A support protrusion 315 protruding upward toward the guide rail is disposed on the lower wall 314 .

Referring to FIG. 39 , the support protrusion 315 is spaced apart from the lower roller hole 314a in the left and right directions. The support protrusion 315 may be disposed on the upper side of the dust bin device 400 . A gear hole 314b is formed between the support protrusion 315 and the lower roller hole 314a. Referring to FIG. 39, the height 315H of the support protrusion 315 projecting upward from the lower wall 314 is smaller than the height 308bH of the guide roller 308b protruding from the lower wall 314. .

The inner wall 316 connects the rear end of the lower wall 314 and the rear end of the upper wall 312 .

Referring to FIG. 40 , a protrusion 318 protruding forward is disposed on the inner wall 316 . The protrusion 318 extends in the left-right direction along the inner wall 316 . A position sensor 322 for detecting the position of the filter cleaner 300 is disposed on the protrusion 318 . As the position sensor 322, a switch sensor or a hall sensor may be used. The position sensor 322 may detect the position of the filter cleaner 300 in response to the object 26 disposed on the guide rail 10 .

Referring to FIG. 38 , a connection terminal 320 protrudes from one end of the protrusion 318 . The connection terminal 320 protrudes in a direction in which the end plate 28 is disposed. The connection terminal 320 may contact the charging terminal 30 of the end plate 28 to supply power to the battery 374 disposed inside the housings 302 and 330 .

Referring to FIG. 39 , in the first housing 302, guide rollers 308a and 308b that rotate in contact with the roller rail 22 of the guide rail 10 and guide the movement of the filter cleaner 300 are disposed. do. The guide rollers 308a and 308b are arranged in the vertical direction of the guide groove 310 . Some of the guide rollers 308a and 308b are disposed to protrude into the guide groove 310 . The guide rollers 308a and 308b are disposed inside the first housing 302 .

The guide rollers 308a and 308b may include an upper roller 308a disposed above the guide groove 310 and a lower roller 308b disposed below the guide groove 310 .

Referring to FIG. 45 , guide rollers 308a and 308b are formed with concave grooves 309 in the circumferential direction on their circumferential surfaces. The roller rail 22 of the guide rail 10 may be inserted into the groove 309 formed in the guide rollers 308a and 308b. Since the roller rail 22 is inserted into the guide rollers 308a and 308b, the filter cleaner 300 can move stably.

Referring to FIG. 39 , the filter cleaner 300 includes two upper rollers 308a and one lower roller 308b. The two upper rollers 308a are spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions. One of the two upper rollers 308a is disposed above the roller roller 308b. A support protrusion 315 may be disposed on the lower side of the other of the two upper rollers 308a.

Referring to FIG. 45 , rotation axes 308aRS and 308bRS of the guide rollers 308a and 308b are perpendicular to the rotation axis 326RS of the support roller 326 .

The moving gear 358 is rotatably disposed on the lower side of the guide groove 310 . A part of the moving gear 358 is disposed in the guide groove 310 through the gear hole 314b formed in the lower wall 314 . The moving gear 358 may be rotatably mounted on the first housing 302 or the partition wall 340 to be described below.

Referring to FIG. 45 , the moving gear 358 is disposed in front of the guide rollers 308a and 308b. The rotational axis of the moving gear 358 is parallel to the rotational axis of the guide rollers 308a and 308b.

A space is formed on the inner surface of the first housing 302 in which an agitator gear 366 and an agitator connecting shaft 368, which will be described below, are rotatably disposed.

partition wall>

The partition wall 340 is disposed between the first housing 302 and the second housing 330 . The partition wall 340 may include a plurality of partition plates to partition the inside of the housings 302 and 330 . The partition wall 340 may be disposed inside the housings 302 and 330 to reinforce the rigidity of the housings 302 and 330 .

Referring to FIG. 46 , the partition wall 340 forms a space in which the dust bin device 400 is disposed. A dust container guider 380 for guiding the movement of the dust container device 400 is disposed on the partition wall 340 . The arrangement of the dust bin guider 380 may be changed in the vertical direction by the dust bin gear and the dust bin motor 360 disposed on the partition wall 340 .

The partition wall 340 may partition a space where the dust container device 400 is disposed and a space where the suction device 376 is disposed. The partition wall 340 may partition a space where the dust bin device 400 is disposed and a space where a dust bin gear 362 that changes the arrangement of the dust bin device 400 is disposed. The partition wall 340 may partition a space where the dust bin device 400 is disposed and a space where the first printed circuit board 370 is disposed. The partition wall 340 may partition a space where the battery 374 is disposed and a space where the suction device 376 is disposed. The partition wall 340 may partition a space where the battery 374 is disposed and a space where the moving gear 358 is disposed. The partition wall 340 may partition a space where the dust container motor 360 is disposed and a space where the agitator motor 364 is disposed.

That is, the partition wall 340 may partition the inner space of the housings 302 and 330 into a plurality of regions through a plurality of plates perpendicular or parallel to each other.

Specifically, the partition wall 340 includes a vertical partition 342 that partitions the inside of the housings 302 and 330 in the left and right directions, and a horizontal partition 344 and 346 that partitions the inside of the housings 302 and 330 in the vertical direction. and front and rear partitions 348 and 350 dividing the inside of the housings 302 and 330 in the front and rear directions.

Referring to FIG. 46 , the vertical partition 342 divides a space in which the suction device 376 and the dust bin device 400 are disposed. The vertical partition 342 extends vertically inside the housings 302 and 330 . The vertical partition 342 divides a space where the battery 374 is disposed and a space where the dust bin device 400 is disposed. The vertical partition 342 divides a space in which the battery 374 is disposed and a space in which the dust bin gear 362 and the agitator gear 366 are disposed. The battery 374 is disposed above the suction device 376.

In the vertical partition 342, at a portion where the suction device 376 is disposed, a communication hole 342a for communicating the suction device 376 and the dust bin device 400 is formed.

Referring to FIG. 46, the horizontal partitions 344 and 346 are a first horizontal partition 344 that divides a space in which the dust bin device 400 is disposed and a space in which the dust bin gear 362 and the agitator gear 366 are disposed. ) and a second horizontal partition 346 dividing a space in which the suction device 376 and the battery 374 are disposed.

A shaft hole 344b through which the agitator connecting shaft 368 passes is formed in the first horizontal partition 344 . In the first horizontal partition 344, a guider hole 344a through which a part of the dust container guider 380 passes is formed.

46 and 47, the front and rear partitions 348 and 350 are the first front and rear partitions 348 that divide the space where the dust bin device 400 is disposed and the space where the first printed circuit board 370 is disposed. and a second front and rear partition 350 partitioning a space in which the battery 374 is disposed and a space in which the moving gear 358 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 47 , the partition wall 340 is disposed above the first horizontal partition 344 and includes a first support plate 352 supporting the arrangement of the dust box motor 360 and an agitator gear 366 ) and a second support plate 354 for supporting the arrangement of the agitator connecting shaft 368.

The dust bin device 400 is disposed below the first horizontal partition 344 . The dust bin device 400 is disposed on one side of the vertical partition 342 .

The dust bin guider 380 is disposed above the dust bin device 400 . The dust bin guider 380 is connected to the dust bin gear 362 to change the arrangement of the dust bin device 400 .

Referring to FIG. 48 , the dust bin guider 380 includes a guide plate 384 disposed above the dust bin device 400, a guide gear extending upward from the guide plate 384, and meshing with a dust bin gear 362. (382).

The guide plate 384 is disposed below the first horizontal partition 344 . A magnet 388 may be disposed on the guide plate 384 to fix the dust bin device 400 to the dust bin guider 380 when in contact with the dust bin device 400 .

Referring to FIG. 46 , the guide plate 384 includes a mounting guider 386 having both ends in the front-back direction bent downward. The mounting guider 386 may guide the dust container device 400 to move to the proper position of the guide plate 384 when moving in the direction in which the guide plate 384 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 48 , a connection hole 380a through which an agitator connection shaft 368 passes is formed in the guide plate 384 . The connection hole 380a is formed at a position corresponding to the shaft hole 344b formed in the first horizontal partition 344 .

The guide gear 382 is disposed through the guider hole 344a formed in the first horizontal partition 344 . As the guide gear 382, a rack gear may be used. The guide gear 382 meshes with the dust bin gear 362 . As the dust bin gear 362 rotates, the guide gear 382 may move vertically. Accordingly, when the dust container motor 360 operates, the dust container guider 380 may move in the vertical direction. The dust container motor 360 is disposed above the first horizontal partition 344 and mounted on the first support plate 352 .

The first printed circuit board 370 is disposed behind the first front and rear partitions 348 .

Referring to FIG. 48 , the suction device 376 is disposed below the second horizontal partition 346 . The suction device 376 is disposed on the other side of the vertical partition 342. The suction device 376 may include a fan 376a for generating air flow and a fan motor 376b for rotating the fan 376a. On one side of the suction device 376, a connection pipe 378 connecting the suction device 376 and the vertical partition 342 is disposed. The connection pipe 378 is fixedly disposed on one side of the vertical partition 342 where the communication hole 342a is formed, and may guide air flow from the dust bin device 400 to the suction device 376 .

Referring to FIG. 47 , the battery 374 may be disposed above the second horizontal partition 346 . The battery 374 may be disposed above the suction device 376. A gear motor 356 for rotating the second printed circuit board 372 and the moving gear 358 is disposed in the space where the battery 374 is disposed. The second printed circuit board 372 and the moving gear 358 are mounted on the second front and rear partition 350 .

In front of the second front and rear partition 350, a moving gear 358 and a connecting gear 359 engaged with the moving gear 358 and connected to a gear motor 356 are disposed. The moving gear 358 may have a larger radius than the connecting gear 359 .

Referring to FIG. 47 , the agitator motor 364 and the agitator gear 366 are disposed above the first horizontal partition 344 . The second support plate 354 is spaced apart from the upper side of the first horizontal partition 344 . The second support plate 354 is disposed parallel to the first horizontal partition 344 . An agitator motor 364 is disposed below the second support plate 354 . An agitator gear 366 and an auxiliary gear 369 connected to the agitator motor 364 and meshing with the agitator gear 366 are disposed above the second support plate 354 .

The agitator gear 366 is fixedly disposed around the agitator connecting shaft 368. Therefore, when the agitator gear 366 rotates, the agitator connecting shaft 368 also rotates. The agitator connecting shaft 368 is disposed through the second horizontal partition 346 . A cross section of the agitator connection shaft 368 may have a circular shape. However, the cross section of the lower end of the agitator connection shaft 368 may have an elliptical or polygonal shape in order to transmit rotational force to the agitator 420 .

Dust Bin Device>

Referring to FIG. 52, the dust bin device 400 has a dust bin forming a storage space 402a in which foreign substances separated from the pre-filter 188 are accommodated and an agitator space 402b in which the agitator 420 is disposed. The housing 402, the dust box cover 414 covering the opened side of the dust box housing 402, the agitator 420 rotatably disposed inside the dust box housing 402, and one side of the dust box housing 402 A dust box filter 428 is disposed to filter out foreign substances in the air discharged from the dust box housing 402 .

Referring to FIG. 52 , an agitator space 402b in which an agitator 420 is disposed and a storage space 402a for accommodating dust are formed inside the dust container housing 402 . The upper side of the dust bin housing 402 is open. Accordingly, the agitator 420 or the dust container filter 428 may be taken out toward the opened upper side.

An agitator hole 406 communicating the agitator space 402b and the outside is formed in the dust bin housing 402 . A portion of the agitator 420 may be exposed to the outside of the dust container housing 402 through the agitator hole 406 . The agitator hole 406 may have a size corresponding to the suction hole 302a of the first housing 302 .

Referring to FIG. 49 , a flow hole 410 through which air in the storage space 402a flows out of the dust box housing 402 is formed in the dust box housing 402 . The flow hole 410 is formed on the side of the dust box housing 402 . The flow hole 410 is formed in a size corresponding to the communication hole 342a of the vertical partition 342 . When the dust box housing 402 is disposed inside the housings 302 and 330, the flow hole 410 is disposed at a position corresponding to the communication hole 342a.

Referring to FIG. 51 , in the dust container housing 402, an inner partition 404 partitioning a storage space 402a and an agitator space 402b is disposed. The inner partition 404 is formed in the vertical direction. In the inner partition 404, an inner hole 408 communicating the storage space 402a and the agitator space 402b is formed.

Referring to FIG. 51 , a duster 412 contacting the end of the agitator 420 is disposed in the agitator space 402b. The duster 412 can shake off foreign substances attached to the blade 426 of the agitator 420 to be described below. The duster 412 may rub against the blade 426 when the agitator 420 rotates. The duster 412 may be disposed to protrude toward the agitator 420 . The duster 412 has a sawtooth shape and is disposed on one side of the inner hole 408 .

The duster 412 protrudes to a height where it contacts the blade 426 . Therefore, when the agitator 420 is operating, foreign substances attached to the blade 426 of the agitator 420 can be brushed off. In addition, when the dust bin device 400 is separated from the filter cleaner 300, foreign substances stored in the storage space 402a may be prevented from flowing out through the agitator space 402b.

Referring to FIG. 51 , an agitator mounting portion 405 to which an agitator 420 is mounted is disposed in the dust container housing 402 . The agitator mounting portion 405 is disposed below the agitator space 402b, and the lower end of the agitator 420 can be seated thereon.

Referring to FIG. 52 , the dust box cover 414 covers the open upper side of the dust box housing 402 . A through hole 416 through which a lower part of the agitator connecting shaft 368 passes is formed in the dust box cover 414 . The through hole 416 is formed at a position corresponding to the connection hole 380a formed in the guide plate 384 of the dust container guider 380. Therefore, when the dust bin device 400 is mounted on the dust bin guider 380, the positions of the connection hole 380a and the through hole 416 may be aligned.

Referring to FIG. 52 , a corresponding member 418 corresponding to the magnet 388 disposed on the guide plate 384 may be disposed on the dust box cover 414 . The corresponding member 418 may be a material that exerts an attractive force on the magnet 388 . Therefore, when the dust bin device 400 is disposed adjacent to the dust bin guider 380, the dust bin device 400 may be fixed to the dust bin guider 380 by the magnet 388 and the corresponding member 418.

The agitator 420 is rotatably mounted on the dust bin housing 402 . The agitator 420 may rotate based on a rotation axis formed in a vertical direction. The agitator 420 may be placed in contact with the outside of the pre-filter. The agitator 420 may shake off foreign substances caught in the pre-filter 188 .

Referring to FIG. 52, the agitator 420 includes a rotating body 422 rotating based on a rotational axis formed in the vertical direction, and a plurality of blades 426 protruding in the radial direction from the outer circumferential surface of the rotating body 422. ), and a connection body 424 disposed at one end of the rotation body 422 and connected to the agitator connection shaft 368.

The agitator 420 includes a mounting body 425 rotatably connected to the rotating body 422 . The mounting body 425 is mounted on the agitator mounting portion 405 of the dust box housing 402 to fix the arrangement of the agitator 420 . Since the mounting body 425 is rotatably connected to the rotating body 422, even if the agitator 420 rotates, it can be stably fixed to the agitator mounting portion 405.

The connection body 424 is disposed above the rotation body 422 . On the upper surface of the connection body 424, a connection groove 424a into which the lower end of the agitator connection shaft 368 is inserted is formed. The connection groove 424a may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the lower end of the agitator connection shaft 368 . Therefore, when the agitator connection shaft 368 is inserted into the connection groove 424a of the connection body 424, the agitator connection shaft 368 and the agitator 420 may rotate together.

Referring to FIG. 51 , the dust box filter 428 is disposed in the storage space 402a of the dust box housing 402 . The dust bin filter 428 includes a first filter 430 disposed on one side of the flow hole 410 of the dust bin housing 402 and filtering fine-sized foreign substances in the air flowing through the flow hole 410; It includes a second filter 432 spaced apart from the first filter 430 and disposed in the storage space 402a, and a mounting body 434 for fixing the arrangement of the second filter 432.

Referring to FIG. 51 , the mounting body 434 has a structure that can be mounted into the storage space 402a. The mounting body 434 includes a lower plate 436 disposed below the storage space 402a, an upper plate 438 spaced upward from the lower plate 436, and the lower plate 436 and the upper plate 438 ), and includes a connection plate 440 on one side of which the second filter 432 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 51 , the lower plate 436 is fixed to the lower portion of the storage space 402a. The upper plate 438 is fixed to the top of the storage space 402a. Accordingly, when the dust box filter 428 is disposed in the storage space 402a, the dust box filter 428 may be maintained in a position inside the storage space 402a. The second filter 432 may be fixedly disposed on the mounting body 434 . That is, the second filter 432 may be integrally formed with the connection plate 440 .

Referring to FIG. 51 , the connection plate 440 may be inclined to the first filter 430 . The second filter 432 may be spaced apart from the first filter 430 and inclined to the first filter 430 .

The first filter 430 may use a HEPA filter that filters out fine-sized foreign substances. The second filter 432 may use a filter that filters out foreign substances having a larger size than the size of the foreign substances filtered out by the first filter 430 . As the second filter 432, a filter that can be reused by washing may be used.

The first filter 430 may be mounted on the mounting body 434 . The first filter 430 may be disposed between the upper plate 438 and the lower plate 436 of the mounting body 434 .

works>

Hereinafter, a process in which the dust bin device 400 is separated from the filter cleaner 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54 .

The filter cleaner 300 remains attached to the guide rail 10 . Therefore, it may be difficult for a user to access the filter cleaner 300 mounted on the air treatment device 100 disposed on the ceiling. However, since the dust bin device 400 moves downward by the dust bin guider 380, user accessibility can be improved.

The dust bin device 400 can be moved vertically by the dust bin guider 380 . The dust bin guider 380 may move in a vertical direction by the operation of the dust bin gear 362 .

The dust bin device 400 may be fixedly disposed to the dust bin guider 380 by the magnet 388 of the dust bin guider 380 . The magnet 388 of the dust bin guider 380 may generate an attractive force to the corresponding member 418 of the dust bin device 400 to fix the dust bin device 400 to the dust bin guider 380 .

The dust bin device 400 is disposed in a first position P1 disposed inside the housings 302 and 330 and a second position P2 where a part of the dust bin apparatus 400 is disposed outside the housings 302 and 330. can be placed. When the dust bin device 400 is disposed at the first position P1, the agitator 420 is connected to the agitator connecting shaft 368. Accordingly, when the dust bin device 400 is disposed at the first position P1 , the agitator 420 may be rotated by the operation of the agitator motor 364 .

As shown in FIG. 53 , when the dust bin device 400 is disposed at the second position P2 , the agitator 420 is separated from the agitator connecting shaft 368 . Therefore, when the dust bin device 400 is disposed at the second position P2, the agitator 420 does not rotate even when the agitator motor 364 operates.

After that, the dust bin device 400 can be separated from the filter cleaner 300 by the user as shown in FIG. 54 .

1 to 54, the air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail. Hereinafter, an air conditioning system and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 55 to 91 . Hereinafter, descriptions of portions that are common to those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 54 will be omitted or briefly described. Therefore, even if there is no special description, it will be apparent that the following embodiments can be implemented in combination with the configuration, structure, and operation of the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 54 .

55 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 55, in the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first inlet 102a is formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and the first inlet 102a is perpendicular to A first air treatment device (100) having a first outlet (102b) formed on one side thereof, heat-exchanging air introduced through the first inlet (102a) and sending the air to the first outlet (102b); A second air treatment device 200 having a second outlet 202b opened in a direction parallel to the first outlet 102b and a second inlet 202a opened in a direction parallel to the first inlet 102a. can include

More preferably, the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 may be different types of air treatment devices. The first air treatment device 100 includes a heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the refrigerant for the air introduced through the first intake port 102a. The first air treatment device 100 may adjust the temperature of the indoor space by performing a cooling operation or a heating operation. The second air treatment device 200 includes a filter device 284 that filters out foreign substances in the air flowing into the second intake port 202a. The second air treatment device 200 includes flowing air. After passing through the filter device 284, it is possible to purify the indoor air by the air cleaning operation in which the air is discharged to the outside.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include one or more of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200, respectively. The first and second air treatment devices 100 and 200 may have suction ports 102a and 202a formed on one side perpendicular to the ground, respectively. Alternatively, the first and second air treatment devices 100 and 200 may have intake ports 102a and 202a formed on one side perpendicular to the ceiling surface, respectively. In addition, since the ceiling surface is formed parallel to the ground in many cases, the intake ports 102a and 202a may be formed perpendicular to the ceiling surface and the ground. In addition, the outlets 102a and 202a opening toward the ground may be formed perpendicularly to the suction ports 102a and 202a. In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate in a combined operation mode in which the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 are operated together.

In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate in an independent operation mode in which only one type of the provided air treatment devices 100 and 200 is operated. That is, in the independent operation mode, the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200 may operate. For example, the first air treatment device 100 may independently perform a cooling operation or a heating operation. Alternatively, the second air treatment device 200 may perform an air cleaning operation alone.

In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can also operate some of predetermined types of air treatment devices.

Meanwhile, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may automatically operate in the complex operation mode or the independent operation mode based on the air condition of the indoor space. In addition, the air conditioning system 1 may operate based on not only the air condition but also other indoor information. For example, the air conditioning system 1 may operate based on occupancy information such as whether or not a person is occupied in an indoor space and the number of occupants.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 54 , the first air treatment device 100 includes a first pre-filter 188 disposed at the first intake port 102a, and the second air treatment device 200 may include a second pre-filter 288 disposed in the second inlet.

The first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 are disposed adjacent to each other. In addition, the first inlet 102a and the second inlet 202a are disposed side by side.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a filter cleaner 300 that cleans at least one of the first pre-filter 188 and the second pre-filter 288 .

A guide rail 10 is disposed on one side of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 . The guide rail 10 is disposed above the first inlet 102a and the second inlet 202a.

The filter cleaner 300 cleans the first pre-filter 188 and the second pre-filter 288 while moving along the guide rail 10 . According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pre-filters 188 and 288 disposed in the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 are cleaned with one filter cleaner 300, respectively. Therefore, the prefilters 188 and 288 can be efficiently managed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200 may operate independently or air treatment devices may be selectively operated. In this case, the filter cleaner 300 may clean all the pre-filters while moving the entire moving section, or may selectively clean the pre-filters of the device that has been operated.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the operation of the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200 is stopped, the filter cleaner 300 automatically removes the guide rail 10. While moving along, at least one of the first pre-filter 188 and the second pre-filter 288 may be cleaned.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a remote control device 500. The remote control device 500 may input a user's control command to the first air processing device 100 and the second air processing device 200 . Accordingly, it is possible to control all of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 included in the air conditioning system 1 with a single remote control device 500 . In addition, the air treatment devices 100 and 200 can be operated in a combined operation mode and an independent operation mode with the remote control device 500 .

For example, the remote control device 500 may transmit a control command to the air treatment devices 100 and 200 in an infrared (IR) method or a radio frequency (RF) method. The remote control device 500 may have a transmitter of at least an IR method or an RF method, and at least one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 has an IR method corresponding to the transmission method of the remote control device 500. Alternatively, an RF type receiver may be provided. Depending on the embodiment, the remote control device 500 may use Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, or MFC.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control device 500 may receive and display state information of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 .

In addition, the remote control device 500 may display various types of information by having a display (see 501 in FIG. 60). For example, the remote control device 500 may display replacement notification information of the filter device 284 and empty notification information of the dust bin device 400 through the display 501 .

The remote control device 500 is connected to the first air processing device 100 and the second air processing device 200, respectively, inputs a user's control command, and controls the first air processing device 100, Status information of the second air processing device 200 may be received and displayed. At this time, the remote control device 500 may communicate with the air treatment devices 100 and 200 by wire or wirelessly depending on the connection type.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the remote control device 500 communicates with one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 included in the air conditioning system 1, and the remote control device 500 communicates with the air. The processing device may transmit a control command to the remaining air processing devices. Accordingly, a plurality of air treatment devices may include only a wired or short-distance wireless communication module capable of communicating with an air treatment device disposed nearby, and manufacturing costs may be reduced.

Depending on the embodiment, the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 may be the same type of air treatment device. By arranging a plurality of air treatment devices in parallel, one or more air treatment devices can be easily added and the air conditioning area can be easily expanded.

56 is a view referenced for description of module expansion of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 56, the air treatment devices 100 and 200 have a standardized and common appearance, and are combined in a modular structure to enable performance and function expansion according to a purpose. Accordingly, the individual air treatment devices 100 and 200 may also be referred to as air treatment modules.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 56, only one independent air treatment module 1000a may be installed. The air treatment module 1000a between the left and right finishing materials 2000 may be the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200 .

Referring to (b) of FIG. 56, two air treatment modules 1000a and 1000b may be combined.

Two air treatment modules 1000a and 1000b of the same type may be combined and arranged side by side so that the corresponding air treatment modules 1000a and 1000b may be extended in the longitudinal direction.

More preferably, the air conditioning system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be expanded by combining two air treatment modules 1000a and 1000b into different types with multiple functions. For example, the first air treatment device 100 performing the function of an air conditioner and the second air treatment device 200 performing the function of an air purifier may be combined one by one.

Also, referring to (c) of FIG. 56, three air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c may be combined. Even in this case, the first air processing device 100 performing the function of an air conditioner and the second air processing device 200 performing the function of an air purifier may be combined. For example, two first air treatment devices 100 and one second air treatment device 200 may be combined.

Meanwhile, it is also possible to have a plurality of both the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 . When any one of the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 is provided in plurality, it is preferable that the plurality of modules are alternately arranged. For example, in the case of (c) of FIG. 56, the air treatment module 1000b disposed in the center is the first air treatment device 100, and the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c disposed on the left and right are the second air treatment module 1000b. It may be the air treatment device 200. Alternatively, the central air treatment module 1000b may be the second air treatment device 200, and the left and right air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c may be the first air treatment device 100. Accordingly, different types of air treatment devices 100 and 200 are arranged side by side and adjacent to each other, and various combined operations are possible.

57 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 57 , the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may communicate with a server 710 or access a network.

At least one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 may include a Wi-Fi communication module. In addition, at least one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 may include a different type of communication module or a plurality of communication modules. For example, at least one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 may include a Bluetooth or ZigBee communication module.

At least one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 can be connected to a predetermined server 710 through a Wi-Fi communication module and the like, and can support smart functions such as remote monitoring and remote control.

The air conditioning control system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a mobile terminal 730 such as a smart phone 730a, a notebook PC 730b, and a tablet PC 730c.

The user can check information about the air treatment devices 100 and 200 in the air conditioning system 1 or control the air treatment devices 100 and 200 through the mobile terminal 730 .

Meanwhile, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sensor (not shown) that acquires various data related to air indoors and outdoors. The sensor senses at least the temperature, humidity, and air quality of an indoor space, and may be a sensor capable of sensing one or more air quality such as a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, dust, and CO2. For example, the dust sensor may detect the concentration of dust for each size of the dust particle, and may separately detect concentrations of dust of PM 1.0, PM 2.5, and PM 10.0. Also, the sensor may be composed of multiple sensors.

Meanwhile, at least some of the sensors may be sensors provided in the devices 100, 200, 300, and 500 in the air conditioning system 1. In addition, the air conditioning system 1 may manage location-specific data or improve the accuracy of the sensing data by combining the sensing data of the sensors provided in each of the devices 100, 200, 300, and 500.

Also, the sensor may include a sensor disposed outdoors. For example, a temperature sensor and a dust sensor disposed outdoors may correspond.

Alternatively, the air conditioning system 1 may receive and use data sensed by an external sensor. At least one device in the air conditioning system 1 may directly receive sensing data from an external sensor or receive it through the server 710 or the mobile terminal 730 .

58 is a simplified internal block diagram of air treatment devices 100 and 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 58, the air treatment devices 100 and 200 include a driver 640, a sensor 650, an interface 660, a memory 630, a communication module 620, and a processor controlling overall operations. (610). This is a configuration commonly included in each of the air treatment devices 100 and 200, and a detailed configuration may be changed or a separate configuration may be added according to the characteristics of the device. For example, the driver 640 of the first air treatment device 100 may include the first louver driving device 174, and the driver 640 of the second air treatment device 200 drives the cover. It may include a device 220, a filter driving device 228, and a second louver driving device 294.

Meanwhile, the type and number of sensors included in the sensor 650 and the installation location may be configured differently according to the type of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 . For example, the second air processing device 200 may include a sensor capable of sensing one or more air quality such as dust and CO2. The sensor 650 may include a sensor capable of sensing the operating state of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 and a sensor acquiring various data related to indoor air (eg, temperature, humidity, air quality). Also, according to embodiments, the air treatment apparatuses 100 and 200 may further include a sensor for detecting an occupant.

The memory 630 stores control data for controlling the operation of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 and operation data generated or sensed during operation. The memory 630 stores an execution program for each function, data for operation control, and transmitted/received data.

The interface 660 may include a component for receiving a user's control command. For example, a receiver for receiving a control command transmitted by the remote control device 500 may be included. According to embodiments, the interface 660 may include at least one input means such as a button, switch, or touch input means. When a user command or predetermined data is input in response to manipulation of the input means, the interface 660 applies the input data to the processor 610 .

The processor 610 may control the air treatment devices 100 and 200 according to a user command or the like. For example, the processor 610 may control the louver driving devices 174 and 294 and adjust the wind direction.

The interface 660 may output the operating state of the air treatment apparatuses 100 and 200 by including at least one of a lamp controlled to turn on or off, a speaker outputting a predetermined sound, and a display. The lamp outputs whether the unit is in operation according to whether it is lit, lit color, or blinking, and the speaker outputs a predetermined warning sound and effect sound to output the operating state.

The air treatment devices 100 and 200 may communicate with other devices and the mobile terminal 730 through the communication module 620 . The communication module 620 of at least some of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 may be provided with a wireless communication module to perform wireless communication with the mobile terminal 730 and the like.

The air treatment devices 100 and 200 may include a transmitter 621 capable of transmitting predetermined data to other devices. In addition, the air treatment devices 100 and 200 may include a receiver 622 capable of receiving predetermined data from other devices. The transmitter 621 and the receiver 622 may be integrated and configured as a transceiver.

59 is a simplified internal block diagram of a filter cleaner and a charging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 59 , the filter cleaner 300 may include an interface 720, a driver 740, a sensor 750, a memory 730, and a processor 710 that controls overall operations.

The driver 740 may drive a gear motor 356, an agitator motor 364, a suction device 376, and the like.

The processor 710 controls the overall operation of the filter cleaner 300. The processor 710 may control the driver 740 to move the filter cleaner 300. Also, the processor 710 may control the driver 740 to perform cleaning of the pre-filters 188 and 288 .

The memory 730 stores control data for controlling the operation of the filter cleaner 300 and operation data generated or sensed during operation.

The interface 720 may include a component for receiving a user's control command. For example, a receiver for receiving a control command transmitted by the remote control device 500 may be included.

The interface 720 may output the operating state of the filter cleaner 300 by including at least one of a lamp controlled to turn on or off, a speaker outputting a predetermined sound, and a display. The lamp outputs whether the unit is in operation according to whether it is lit, lit color, or blinking, and the speaker outputs a predetermined warning sound and effect sound to output the operating state.

The filter cleaner 300 includes a battery 374 and may operate based on power stored in the battery 374 . A connection terminal 320 to which power for charging the battery 374 is supplied may be formed on one side of the filter cleaner 300 .

A charging system for supplying power to the battery 374 may be provided inside the end plate 28 described above.

A charging terminal 30 is formed on one side of the end plate 28 . The charging terminal 30 and the connection terminal 320 may be formed at the same height.

When the charging terminal 30 and the connection terminal 320 are connected, the power supply circuit 820 supplies power to the connection terminal 320 . The power supplied by the power supply circuit 820 charges the battery 374 through the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 .

Meanwhile, the sensor 830 may detect the voltage and/or current of the power supply circuit 820, and the processor 810 may control the overall charging status.

The sensor 750 may include a sensor capable of sensing an operating state of the filter cleaner 300 and a position sensor 322 capable of determining the position of the filter cleaner 300 . The sensor 750 may include a dust bin sensor (not shown) capable of determining how full the dust bin device 400 is, a battery sensor (not shown) capable of determining the state of charge of the battery, and the like.

60 is a front view of a remote control device for an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 61 is a brief internal block diagram of the remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 60 and 61 , the remote control device 500 may include an input interface 590 including a plurality of buttons and a display 501 displaying predetermined information. In addition, the remote control device 500 may include a speaker 505 that outputs a predetermined sound.

The display 501 and the speaker 505 can visually/auditically output various information related to the air conditioning system 1 . For example, the display 501 and the speaker 505 may output state information of the air conditioning system 1, sensing data sensed by sensors, and guidance information for guiding specific operations/functions.

Depending on the embodiment, the display 501 is implemented as a touch screen and can also be used as an input means. Also, when the display 501 is a touch screen, at least some of the hard buttons included in the input interface 590 may be removed.

60 illustrates hard buttons disposed on the front of the remote control device 500.

Referring to FIG. 60 , buttons 511 , 512 , and 513 corresponding to complex operation may be disposed in the first region 510 . When the user presses the cooling button 511 of the first area 510, the first air treatment device 100 performs a cooling operation and the second air treatment device 200 executes a complex cooling operation in which an air cleaning operation is performed. carry out When the user presses the heating button 512 of the first area 510, the first air treatment device 100 performs a heating operation and the second air treatment device 200 performs a complex heating operation in which an air cleaning operation is performed. carry out At this time, the display 501 and the speaker 505 may output a guide message indicating that cooling/heating and air cleaning starts.

The user may manipulate the air flow button 513 to set an automatic air flow control function or control the air flow through vertical wind, horizontal wind, or repeated rotation. If the automatic airflow control function is set, the air conditioning system 1 may automatically control the airflow based on at least one of complex operation, cooling/heating, air quality, and occupancy information. The vertical wind is that the air treatment device (100, 200) installed on the ceiling discharges air toward the ground of the shortest distance, and the air flow is formed perpendicular to the ceiling surface or the ground (including within a predetermined angle range with respect to the vertical) , heating operation, air curtain function, and the like. The horizontal wind is discharged from the air treatment device (100, 200) installed on the ceiling to the top, and can be used for cooling operation, air cleaning operation, and rapid air flow diffusion. The repeated rotation is to repeat the rotation of the louver (150, 290) within a predetermined angle range. Meanwhile, the display 501 and the speaker 505 may output a guide message related to air flow control.

Buttons 521 , 522 , and 523 corresponding to independent operation of the first air treatment device 100 may be disposed in the second area 520 . When the user operates the cooling button 521 or the heating button 523, the first air processing device 100 may perform a cooling operation or a heating operation.

When the user presses the stop button 522, the operation of the first air treatment device 100 may be stopped. Alternatively, the stop button 522 may be a button for stopping all modules of the air conditioning system 1 .

Buttons 531 and 532 corresponding to independent operation of the second air treatment device 200 may be disposed in the third area 530 . When the user operates the air button 5131, the second air treatment device 200 may perform an air cleaning operation. When the user operates the air quality detection mode button 5131, the second air treatment device 200 can be automatically operated based on the air quality data. For example, the second air processing device 200 may perform an air cleaning operation or increase the fan rotation speed until the acquired air quality data corresponds to a good state.

Meanwhile, the display 501 and the speaker 505 can output a guide message related to the driving state even during independent driving.

Buttons 541 and 543 related to filters may be disposed in the fourth area 540 . For example, the HEPA button 541 may correspond to a replacement input of the consumable filter device 284 such as the HEPA filter 289. When the user presses the HEPA button 541, the filter device 284 descends, thereby improving replacement convenience. The user can set the automatic cleaning function using the filter cleaner 300 by manipulating the automatic cleaning button 542 . The dust bin emptying button 543 may correspond to an emptying input of the dust bin device 400 . When the user presses the dust bin empty button 543, the dust bin device 400 descends, so that the dust bin device 400 can be easily separated.

The remote control device 500 may further include other buttons 551 and 552. For example, the remote control device 500 may include an air volume control button 551 capable of changing air volume, a lighting button 552 capable of manipulating a light source provided in the air conditioning system 1, and the like.

Meanwhile, the buttons illustrated in FIG. 60 are exemplary, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The remote control device 500 may include a processor 560 controlling overall operations and a memory 580 storing various data. The memory 580 stores control data for controlling the operation of the remote control device 500 and operation data generated or sensed during operation.

Meanwhile, the remote control device 500 may include a communication module 570 to communicate with other devices. The remote control device 500 may include a transmitter 571 that transmits at least a control command to the air treatment devices 100 and 200 . Depending on the embodiment, the remote control device 500 may further include a receiver 572 capable of receiving predetermined data. The transmitter 571 and the receiver 572 may be integrated to form a transceiver.

Meanwhile, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can communicate with the mobile terminal 730 and the server 710, and the user can use another device communicating with the mobile terminal 730 or the server 710. It is possible to monitor and control the air conditioning system 1 remotely by using.

62 and 63 are diagrams referenced in the description of the communication structure and remote control of the air conditioning system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 62 shows various examples of the communication connection structure, and FIG. A provided user interface screen is exemplified.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 62, a server 710, a smart phone 730a, and the like are connected to the air treatment module 1000 of the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200. Through wireless communication, a user's control command may be transmitted, and state information of each air treatment module 1000 may be received and displayed. For example, each air treatment module 1000 may have a Wi-Fi communication module to communicate with the server 710 and the smart phone 730a.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the server 710, the smartphone 730a, etc. communicate with one of the plurality of air treatment modules 1000 included in the air conditioning system 1, and the remote control device ( The air treatment module 1000 communicating with 500) may transmit a control command to the remaining air treatment modules.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 62 , the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000b may be wired to perform wired communication with each other. The server 710, the smartphone 730a, etc. wirelessly communicate with the air processing module 1000a equipped with a wireless communication module such as Wi-Fi to transmit a user's control command, and the air processing modules 1000a and 1000b ) status information can be received and displayed. The air processing module 1000a may transmit a received control command to the remaining air processing modules 1000b. In addition, the air processing module 1000a may transmit data received from the remaining air processing modules 1000b to the server 710 or the smart phone 730a.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 62, the air processing modules 1000c and 1000d may perform short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth with each other. The server 710, the smartphone 730a, etc. wirelessly communicate with the air processing module 1000c equipped with a wireless communication module such as Wi-Fi to transmit a user's control command, and the air processing modules 1000c and 1000d ) status information can be received and displayed. The air processing module 1000c may transmit a received control command to the remaining air processing modules 1000d. Also, the air processing module 1000c may transmit data received from the remaining air processing modules 1000d to the server 710 or the smart phone 730a.

Accordingly, since the plurality of air treatment modules 1000b and 1000d may include only a wired or short-distance wireless communication module capable of communicating with an air treatment device disposed nearby, manufacturing costs may be reduced.

The user may remotely monitor and control the air conditioning system 1 by executing an application on the smart phone 730a or accessing a predetermined website.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 63 , detailed control can be selected after selecting an upper operation menu such as combined operation, independent operation, and automatic cleaning. If independent operation is selected, a control target module can be selected and controlled on the module selection screen as shown in FIG. 63(b).

64 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first intake port 102a is formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and a first intake port 102a is formed on the other side perpendicular to the first intake port 102a. A discharge port 102b may be formed, and a first air treatment device 100 heat-exchanging air introduced into the first suction port 102a and sending the air to the first discharge port 102b may be included. To this end, the first air treatment device 100 may include a heat exchanger 186 that exchanges heat with the refrigerant for the air introduced through the first intake port 102a.

In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a second inlet 202a opened in a direction parallel to the first inlet 102a, and a direction parallel to the first outlet 102b. It may include a second air treatment device 200 in which a second discharge port 202b is formed. To this end, the second air treatment device 200 may include a filter device 284 that filters out foreign substances in the air introduced into the second intake port 202a.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate in a complex operation mode in which the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 are operated together.

In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate in an independent operation mode in which only one type of the provided air treatment devices 100 and 200 is operated.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when automatic operation is set (S1010), can operate by automatically selecting an optimal mode from the combined operation mode or the independent operation mode (S1020). Alternatively, when automatic operation is not set (S1010), the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a user input from the remote control device 500, the mobile terminal 700, etc. (S1060 ), it is possible to perform driving based on the received user input (S1070). Also, driving may be stopped based on a user input (S1075).

More preferably, the air conditioning system 1 may automatically operate in the complex operation mode or the independent operation mode based on the air condition of the indoor space (S1030). The air conditioning system 1 determines the air condition of the indoor space based on information acquired by sensors of devices in the system 1, information received from the server 710, mobile terminal 730, and other external sensors. It is possible to determine (S1020). In addition, the air conditioning system 1 may be automatically operated at an optimum degree suitable for the acquired air condition of the indoor space (S1030).

65 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows in detail a process of automatically operating in an optimal mode (S1030) based on an air condition in an indoor space (S1020).

Referring to FIG. 65 , when the indoor temperature is below the heating reference temperature (S1110) and the air quality data is above the reference value (S1115), the first air treatment device 100 performs a heating operation, and the second air treatment device 200 ) may perform an air cleaning operation by filtering the air introduced into the second inlet 202a and sending it to the second outlet (S1130). That is, the air conditioning system 1 may perform a complex heating operation (S1130).

If the indoor temperature (S1110) is equal to or less than the heating reference temperature and the air quality data is less than the reference value (S1115), only the first air treatment device 100 may perform a heating operation (S1120). That is, the air conditioning system 1 may perform an independent heating operation (S1120).

Meanwhile, when the indoor temperature is equal to or higher than the cooling reference temperature (S1140) and the air quality data is equal to or greater than the reference value (S1145), the first air treatment device 100 may perform a cooling operation and the second air treatment device may perform an air cleaning operation. (S1160). That is, the air conditioning system 1 may perform a complex cooling operation (S1160).

If the indoor temperature is equal to or greater than the cooling reference temperature (S1140) and the air quality data is less than the reference value (S1145), only the first air treatment device 100 may operate in a cooling operation (S1150). That is, the air conditioning system 1 may perform an independent cooling operation (S1150).

On the other hand, if the indoor temperature is higher than the heating standard temperature (S1110), lower than the cooling standard temperature (S1140), and the air quality data is higher than the standard value (S1170), only the second air treatment device 200 can perform an air cleaning operation (S1180). ). That is, the air conditioning system 1 may perform an independent public hearing operation (S1180).

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, indoor air can be effectively managed and temperature-controlled air and filtered air can be quickly circulated indoors by using a plurality of air treatment devices having outlets formed in parallel directions. can

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, efficient air conditioning management can be performed by automatically interlocking a plurality of air treatment devices.

On the other hand, in the air treatment devices 100 and 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, intake ports 102a and 202a are formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, respectively, and the intake ports 102a and 202a The pre-filters 188 and 288 are disposed.

When the operation of at least one of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 is stopped (S1035), the filter cleaner 300 automatically moves and the air treatment devices 100 and 200 are equipped with At least one of the pre-filters 188 and 288 may be cleaned (S1040). Meanwhile, when the cleaning operation of the filter cleaner 300 ends (S1050), the operation of the air conditioning system 1 may end. That is, according to one embodiment of the present invention, by performing automatic cleaning of the pre-filters 188 and 288 after a predetermined operation, the pre-filters 188 and 288 and the inlets 102a and 202a can always be kept clean. have. Thereby, there is no deterioration of suction performance, and air conditioning efficiency can be well managed.

The pre-filters 188 and 288 disposed in the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200, respectively, can be cleaned with one filter cleaner 300, thereby efficiently managing the pre-filters 188 and 288. can do.

66 is a view referenced for description of movement and cleaning of the filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 66 , the air treatment devices 100a, 200, and 100b may be disposed adjacently in a left-right direction. The filter cleaner 300 may clean at least one of the pre-filters 188 and 288 of the air treatment devices 100a, 200 and 100b while moving in the left and right directions.

A guide rail 10 for guiding the movement of the filter cleaner 300 is disposed on one side of the air treatment devices 100a, 200, and 100b. The guide rail 10 may extend left and right on top of the pre-filters 188 and 288 of the air treatment devices 100a, 200 and 100b and may be disposed.

The filter cleaner 300 may move left and right along the guide rail 10 . The filter cleaner 300 is movable between the starting point and the ending point of the moving section. The filter cleaner 300 may wait at the starting point of the movement section and start moving toward the end point when a predetermined event such as operation stop occurs or when a user's cleaning command is received. An end plate 28 may be disposed on the guide rail 10 to limit the movement of the filter cleaner 300 and define a movement range.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 66, the filter cleaner 300 may clean all the pre-filters 188 and 288 of the air treatment devices 100a, 200 and 100b while moving. The filter cleaner 300 may start from the starting point and move to the ending point. Also, the filter cleaner 300 arriving at the end point may change its moving direction. The filter cleaner 300 may start from the end point and move to the start point before returning.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, some of the pre-filters 188 and 288 may be cleaned. In particular, when some of the air treatment devices 100a, 200, and 100b are operated due to independent operation or the like, when the operation is stopped, the pre-filters of the air treatment devices 100a, 200, and 100b that have been operated ( 188, 288) can be cleaned. Accordingly, not only can the cleaning period be shortened and cleaning efficiency improved, but also battery consumption of the filter cleaner 300 can be minimized.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 66, when only the centrally disposed second air treatment device 200 among the air treatment devices 100a, 200, and 100b is in air cleaning operation and the operation is stopped, the filter cleaner 300 may clean only the pre-filter 288 of the second air treatment device 200 while moving. In this case, the filter cleaner 300 may pass through the first air treatment device 100a without operating the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 . The filter cleaner 300 that has passed through the first air treatment device 100a may clean the pre-filter 288 by operating the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 .

Referring to (d) of FIG. 66, when only the first air treatment device 100a disposed close to the starting point among the air treatment devices 100a, 200, and 100b is in a cooling operation and the operation is stopped, the filter The cleaner 300 may clean only the pre-filter 188 of the first air treatment device 100a while moving. In this case, it is unnecessary for the filter cleaner 300 to move/clean the other air treatment devices 200 and 100b.

66 (c) and (d) show an example in which only one of the air treatment devices 200 or 100a is operated to clean only the corresponding pre-filter 288 or 188, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the first air treatment devices 100a and 100b are operated, the pre-filter 188 of the first air treatment devices 100a and 100b may be cleaned.

On the other hand, when cleaning the pre-filter 288 or 188 of the specific air treatment device 200 or 100a, the specific air treatment device 200 or 100a or the pre-filter 288 or 188 in the guide rail 10 A corresponding section may be defined as a cleaning section, and the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 may operate between a starting point and an end point of the cleaning section.

67 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 67 illustrates an embodiment in which the filter cleaner 300 cleans all of the pre-filters 188 and 288 provided in the air conditioning system 1, and may correspond to FIG. 66(b).

Referring to FIG. 67, the filter cleaner 300 waits at the starting point of the moving section and starts moving toward the end point of the moving section when a preset event such as operation stop occurs or a user's cleaning command is received. It can (S1310).

While moving (S1310), the filter cleaner 300 may drive the suction device 376 (S1320) and the agitator 420 for cleaning (S1330). Meanwhile, the suction device 376 may be driven first, the agitator 420 may be driven first, or the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 may be driven simultaneously.

Meanwhile, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the end point (S1340), it may stop moving (S1350). The filter cleaner 300 may move in the opposite direction by changing the moving direction (S1360). That is, the filter cleaner 300 may move from the end point toward the start point (S1360).

When the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point (S1370), the driving of the agitator 420 and the suction device 376 may be stopped (S1380, S1385), and movement may be stopped (S1390). Accordingly, the filter cleaner 300 may reciprocate and clean the pre-filters 188 and 288 twice.

Depending on the embodiment, the agitator 420 and the suction device 376 may be stopped when the end point is reached (S1340), and then driven while changing direction (S1360).

68 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 68 shows an embodiment in which the filter cleaner 300 cleans some of the pre-filters 188 and 288 provided in the air conditioning system 1, and may correspond to FIG. 66(c).

Referring to FIG. 68, the filter cleaner 300 waits at the starting point of the moving section and starts moving toward the end point of the moving section when a preset event such as operation stop occurs or a user's cleaning command is received. It can (S1401).

When the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point of the cleaning section (S1410), the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 may be driven (S1415, S1420).

Meanwhile, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the end point of the cleaning section (S1425), it may stop moving (S1430). The filter cleaner 300 may move in the opposite direction by changing the moving direction (S1435). That is, the filter cleaner 300 may move from the end point of the cleaning section toward the starting point of the moving section (S1360).

Meanwhile, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point of the cleaning section again (S1440), the operation of the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 may be stopped (S1445 and S1450). Accordingly, the filter cleaner 300 can clean twice by reciprocating the cleaning section.

Depending on the embodiment, the driving of the agitator 420 and the suction device 376 may be stopped when the end point of the cleaning section arrives (S1425), and then moved while changing direction (S1435).

Meanwhile, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point (S1460), it may stop moving (S1470).

69 is a view referenced for a description of cleaning during operation of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of air treatment devices 100 and 200, and a pre-filter ( 188, 288) can be cleaned.

When the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200 is in operation, when the filter cleaner 300 enters a section corresponding to the operating air treatment device, the operating air treatment device The operation of the filter cleaner 300 may be temporarily stopped while passing through the corresponding section. Accordingly, the pre-filters 188 and 288 can be cleaned without blocking the intake ports 102a and 202a of the air treatment devices 100 and 200 in operation or stopping the entire air conditioning system 1 .

69 shows that the air conditioning system 1 includes two first air processing devices 100a and 100b and two second air processing devices 200a and 200b, and all air processing devices 100a, 100b, An example in which the filter cleaner 300 moves while 200a and 200b) is in operation is sequentially shown.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 69, when the air treatment devices 100a, 100b, 200a, and 200b are in operation, the filter cleaner 300 stands by at the starting point.

If the user's cleaning command is received, the operation of the air treatment devices 100a, 100b, 200a, and 200b may be sequentially stopped, and the filter cleaner 300 may perform the cleaning operation (FIG. 69(( b) to (e)).

Referring to (b) and (c) of FIG. 69 , when the filter cleaner 300 enters a section corresponding to the air treatment devices 100a and 200a, the operating air treatment devices 100a and 200a Operation may be temporarily stopped while the filter cleaner 300 passes through the corresponding section.

Referring to (d) and (e) of FIG. 69 , when the filter cleaner 300 enters a section corresponding to the air treatment devices 100b and 200b, the operating air treatment devices 100b and 200b Operation may be temporarily stopped while the filter cleaner 300 passes through the corresponding section.

70 to 72 are views referenced for description of charging of the filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes intake ports 102a and 202a formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and a pre-filter 188 disposed on the intake ports 102a and 202a. , 288), the guide rail 10 disposed on one side of the air treatment devices 100, 200, the battery 374, and charging the battery 374. includes a connection terminal 320 to which power is supplied, moves along the guide rail 10 based on the power charged in the battery 374, and the air treatment devices 100 and 200 have A filter cleaner 300 for cleaning the pre-filters 188 and 288 may be included.

In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a charging system for charging the battery 374. A charging system for charging the battery 374 may be provided within the end plate 28 .

70 to 72 and 59, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a charging terminal 30 connected to the connection terminal 320 of the filter cleaner 300, and, When the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 are connected, a power supply circuit 820 for supplying power to the charging terminal 30 is included, and the left or right end of the guide rail 10 It may include an end plate 28 disposed thereon.

70 and 71 show a state before the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 are connected, and FIG. 72 shows a state in which the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 are connected. it is depicted

The filter cleaner 300 may move along the guide rail 10 while the moving gear 358 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. When the moving gear 358 rotates in one direction, the filter cleaner 300 can approach the end plate 28, and finally the filter cleaner 300 can come into contact with the end plate 28. have.

The end plate 28 may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the guide rail 10 extends. Meanwhile, the charging terminal 30 may be disposed to protrude in a direction in which the guide rail 10 extends. The connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 may be formed in corresponding shapes and connected to each other. The connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 may be formed at the same height. Accordingly, when the filter cleaner 300 moves to the end in one direction along the guide rail 10, the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 can be connected.

A starting point of a movement section in which the filter cleaner 300 can move may be a position where the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 are connected. Accordingly, the filter cleaner 300 may move for cleaning work while waiting at the starting point in a state of charging or charging completion.

The filter cleaner 300 moves automatically and returns to the starting point after cleaning the pre-filters 188 and 288, and the power supply circuit 820 connects the connection terminal 320 to the charging station. When the terminal 30 is connected, power may be supplied to the charging terminal 30 to charge the battery 374 .

Meanwhile, the filter cleaner 300 rotates and moves the moving gear 358 in a first direction, and after cleaning the pre-filters 188 and 288, the moving gear 358 moves in the first direction. It is possible to return to the starting point by rotating in the second direction opposite to the direction. That is, the filter cleaner 300 may change the direction of rotation by changing the direction of rotation of the moving gear 358 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a close contact operation may be performed so that the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 are securely connected. After returning to the starting point, the filter cleaner 300 may apply tension to the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 by rotating the moving gear 358 in the second direction at a predetermined angle. . For example, the filter cleaner 300 returns to the starting point of the standby state before moving after cleaning, and then rotates in the second direction in a minimum controllable unit to connect the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30. can be more closely attached.

Alternatively, when a support portion (not shown) supporting the filter cleaner 300 is further provided, pressure may be applied to the filter cleaner 300 in a direction toward the end plate 28 using the support portion. Accordingly, the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 may come into closer contact.

73 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an example of a process of moving and cleaning the filter cleaner 300.

FIG. 74 is a diagram referenced for description of location determination and movement of the filter cleaner 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 73 and 74, the filter cleaner 300 waits at the starting point of the movement section and follows the guide rail 10 when a preset event such as operation stop occurs or a user's cleaning command is received. Movement in the first direction may be started (S1910). The first direction may be a direction from a starting point where the filter cleaner 300 waits to an ending point.

A plurality of sensing objects 26a to 26n spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions may be disposed on the guide rail 10 .

The filter cleaner 300 includes a position sensor 322, and the position sensor 322 can detect the objects 26a to 26n. The sensing object 26 may be formed in a structure corresponding to the position sensor 322 . Therefore, when the position sensor 322 is a switch sensor, it may have a protruding shape protruding backward. In addition, when the position sensor 322 is a hall sensor, a magnet may be disposed.

The filter cleaner 300 may determine the location based on the objects 26a to 26n detected by the location sensor 322 .

At least two sensing objects 26a and 26n may be disposed on the guide rail 10 . At least two sensing objects 26a and 26n may be disposed on the guide rail 10 corresponding to a starting point and an ending point of a movement section in which the filter cleaner 300 can move. The first sensing object 26a may be disposed at a position corresponding to the starting point of the moving section. In addition, the nth sensing object 26n may be disposed at a position corresponding to an end point of the movement section.

The position sensor 322 can detect the first sensing object 26a to recognize the starting point of the moving section, and detect the nth sensing object 26n to recognize the ending point of the moving section. can The filter cleaner 300 may determine that it has reached the end point of the moving section when the nth sensing object 26n is detected by the position sensor 322 while moving in the first direction. The filter cleaner 300 may move by changing its direction in a second direction opposite to the first direction. When the first sensing target 26a is detected by the position sensor 322, it can be determined that the moving section has returned to the starting point.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, three or more sensing objects 26a to 26n may be disposed on the guide rail 10 . As the number of objects to be sensed 26a to 26n increases, it is advantageous to precisely determine the location and control the movement of the filter cleaner 300 .

The filter cleaner 300 includes the identification information of the objects 26a to 26n detected by the position sensor 322, the types of the objects 26a to 26n, and the order of detection of the objects 26a to 26n. , The position can be determined based on at least one of changes in physical quantities (pressure, magnetic field, current, etc.) caused by the sensing objects 26a to 26n.

Meanwhile, the plurality of sensing objects 26a to 26n may be spaced apart from the starting point of the moving section at an equal distance (d). Accordingly, the filter cleaner 300 can accurately determine the moving distance even if only the number or order of the sensing objects 26a to 26n detected in one movement is known.

Alternatively, the plurality of sensing objects 26a to 26n may have characteristic points such as the start point and end point of the movement section, the start point and end point of each air treatment device 100 and 200, and the start point and end point of each prefilter 188 and 288, respectively. can be placed in Accordingly, the filter cleaner 300 can easily determine the moving section and the cleaning section.

Meanwhile, the air treatment devices 100 and 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be modularized and have the same appearance and size. The sensing objects 26a to 26n disposed at the feature points may also be spaced equidistantly spaced apart from each starting point and equidistantly spaced apart from each end point. Accordingly, the location determination and movement control of the filter cleaner 300 can be precisely performed.

On the other hand, the filter cleaner 300 is provided with a plurality of position sensors 322, thereby improving the accuracy of position determination. For example, the filter cleaner 300 may include a first position sensor 322a and a second position sensor 322b spaced apart from each other.

When the filter cleaner 300 moves in the first direction, the first position sensor 322a may detect the same objects 26a to 26n before the second position sensor 322b. In addition, when the filter cleaner 300 moves in the second direction, the second position sensor 322b may detect the same objects 26a to 26n earlier than the first position sensor 322a. have.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 74, the filter cleaner 300 waits while contacting the end plate 28 at the starting point. At this time, the first position sensor 322a may detect the detection target 26a corresponding to the starting point.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 74 , while the filter cleaner 300 moves in the first direction, the first position sensor 322a may detect a predetermined object 26c. Since the filter cleaner 300 continues to move in the first direction, the object 26c detected by the first position sensor 322a will also be detected by the second position sensor 322b.

Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 74 , the object to be detected 26e corresponding to the end point of the cleaning section is first detected by the first position sensor 322a and then the second position sensor 322a. It can be detected at 322b.

When the filter cleaner 300 moves in the first direction (S1910) and the second position sensor 322b determines the end point of the cleaning section (S1920), the filter cleaner 300 stops moving. It can be done (S1930). When the second position sensor 322b detects an object corresponding to the end point of the cleaning section, it may be determined that the second position sensor 322b has arrived at the end point of the cleaning section (S1920).

When the filter cleaner 300 moves in the first direction (S1910), the second position sensor 322b detects the same objects 26a to 26n later than the first position sensor 322a. can Therefore, when the second position sensor 322b determines the end point of the cleaning section (S1920), there is no cleaning target even if the filter cleaner 300 moves further. Therefore, when the end point of the cleaning section is determined by the second position sensor 322b (S1920), the filter cleaner 300 may stop moving (S1930) and start moving in the second direction (S1930). S1940).

Meanwhile, in the same way, when the filter cleaner 300 moves in the second direction (S1910), the first position sensor 322a moves the same sensing target 26a to 26n to the second position sensor ( 322b) can be detected later.

While the filter cleaner 300 moves in the second direction, it can sense the objects 26d to 26a. Referring to (e) and (a) of FIG. 74 , the sensing object 26a corresponding to the starting point of the moving section is first detected by the second position sensor 322b, and then the first position sensor 322b. It can be sensed at 322a.

When the filter cleaner 300 moves in the second direction (S1940) and the first position sensor 322a determines the starting point of the movement section (S1950), the filter cleaner 300 moves in the second direction. Directional movement can be stopped (S1960). When the first position sensor 322a detects an object corresponding to the starting point of the moving section, it can be determined that the first position sensor 322a has arrived at the starting point of the moving section (S1950).

Meanwhile, since the movement in the second direction is a return movement toward the end plate 28, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point of the movement section, the filter cleaner 300 moves toward the end plate 28. can be contacted with In addition, when the charging terminal 30 and the connection terminal 320 are connected, the power supply circuit 820 supplies power via the connection terminal 320 and the charging terminal 30 and supplies the battery 374 with power. It can be charged (S1980).

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in order to support and stably charge the filter cleaner 300, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point of the movement section, the filter cleaner 300 is moved to the end plate ( 28) It is possible to perform a close-contact operation of pressing to the side (S1970).

On the other hand, the filter cleaner 300, from the dust bin device 400 forming a space for accommodating foreign substances, the agitator 420 rotating in contact with the pre-filters 188 and 288, and the agitator 420 A suction device 376 for sending the separated foreign substances to the dust bin device 400 may be included.

When the filter cleaner 300 cleans all the pre-filters 188 and 288 provided in the air conditioning system 1, the filter cleaner 300 moves toward the end point of the movement section in which the suction device 300 can move. 376 and the agitator 420 are driven, stop when reaching the end point, move toward the start point of the movement section, and arrive at the start point, the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 It is possible to stop the driving of and end the operation.

In addition, the filter cleaner 300 stops driving the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 when it arrives at the end point, and while moving toward the starting point, the suction device 376 and the agitator ( 420) can be driven again.

When the filter cleaner 300 cleans some of all the pre-filters 188 and 288 provided in the air conditioning system 1, the filter cleaner 300 moves toward a cleaning section corresponding to the filter to be cleaned, When it arrives at the starting point of the cleaning section, the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 are driven, and when it arrives at the end point of the cleaning section, it stops. When moving toward the starting point and arriving at the starting point of the cleaning section, driving of the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 is stopped, and when reaching the starting point, the operation may be terminated.

In addition, the filter cleaner 300 stops driving the suction device 376 and the agitator 420 when it arrives at the end point of the cleaning section, and while moving toward the starting point, the suction device 376 and The agitator 420 may be driven again.

75 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 75, when the filter cleaner 300 moves in the first direction (S2110) and the first position sensor 322a determines the starting point of the cleaning section (S2120), the filter cleaner ( 300) can decelerate (S2125). In addition, when the end point of the cleaning section is determined by the second position sensor 322b (S2130), the filter cleaner 300 may stop moving (S2135). That is, from the time when the starting point of the cleaning section is determined by the first position sensor 322a (S2120) to the time point when the end point of the cleaning section is determined by the second position sensor 322b (S2130). The section may be a deceleration section.

The filter cleaner 300 moves quickly at a first moving speed when not in the cleaning section, and cleans the pre-filters 188 and 288 more cleanly while moving at a second moving speed slower than the first moving speed in the cleaning section. can be cleaned

Meanwhile, the filter cleaner 300 that has performed cleaning while moving in the cleaning section may move in the second direction (S2140). When the second position sensor 322b determines the starting point of the moving section (S2145), the filter cleaner 300 may decelerate to more stably dock with the end plate 28 (S2150). . Thereafter, when the first position sensor 322a determines the starting point of the movement section (S2155), the filter cleaner 300 may stop the movement in the second direction (S2160).

When the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point of the moving section, the filter cleaner 300 may contact the end plate 28 and charge the battery 374 (S2180). In addition, in order to support and stably charge the filter cleaner 300, when the filter cleaner 300 arrives at the starting point of the moving section, a close contact action of pressing the filter cleaner 300 toward the end plate 28 is performed. can be performed (S2170).

76 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and illustrates a filter replacement process of the second air treatment device.

77 is a view referenced for description of filter replacement of the second air processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first inlet 102a is formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and a first inlet 102a is formed on the other side perpendicular to the first inlet 102a. A first air treatment device 100 having an outlet 102b formed therein, heat-exchanging air introduced into the first inlet 102a and sending the air to the first outlet 102b, and the first outlet 102b A second outlet 202b opened in a parallel direction and a second inlet 202a opened in a direction parallel to the first inlet 102a are formed, and foreign matter in the air flowing into the second inlet 202a is removed. A filter device 284 for filtering, a cover 258 for opening and closing the lower side of the filter device 284, and a filter driving device 228 for lowering the filter device 284 when the cover 258 is opened A second air treatment device 200 may be included.

Since the filter device 284 disposed in the second air treatment device 200 can be moved vertically by the filter driving device 228, a user can easily access the filter device 284.

The filter device 284 may include a consumable filter such as a HEPA filter 289, and the second air treatment device 200 lowers the filter device 284 so that the filter can be easily replaced.

Referring to FIG. 76, in the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the filter 289 provided in the filter device 284 through the remote control device 500, the mobile terminal 700, etc. Guidance information that replacement is required and/or recommended replacement timing information may be provided (S2210).

For example, when the replacement criteria of the filter device 284 are satisfied, the remote control device 500 may display replacement notification information on the display 501 (S2210). The replacement criterion may be set based on the driving time, or may be set based on the filter contamination degree calculated based on the driving time and the air condition of the indoor space.

When there is a replacement input such as pressing the HEPA button 541 of the remote control device 500 by the user (S2220), the cover 258 on the lower side of the filter device 284 is opened (S2240).

The second air processing device 200 includes an interface 370 that receives a replacement input of the filter device 400, and the cover 258 can be opened according to the replacement input of the filter device 284. Yes (S2240).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second air treatment device 200 stops the operation (S2235) when there is a replacement input for the filter device 284 during operation (S2230) (S2220), The cover 258 may be opened (S2240).

Meanwhile, the second air treatment device 200 further includes a filter mounting portion 234 coupled to the filter device 284, and the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 include a magnet 287, 238) and detachable. More specifically, the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 include a first magnet 287 disposed on the filter device 284 and a second magnet 238 disposed on the filter mounting portion 234. can be combined by Accordingly, the arrangement of the filter device 284 may be changed in the vertical direction according to the movement of the filter mounting part 234 . In addition, the user can easily separate the filter device 284 from the filter mounting portion 234 .

The filter driving device 228 lowers the filter mounting portion 234, and accordingly, the filter device 284 also descends (S2250).

77 illustrates a state in which the cover 258 of the predetermined second air treatment device 200a is open and the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 are lowered. The cover 258 moves in the forward and backward directions and can be opened and closed. In the other second air treatment device 200b, the second louver 290 may be exposed while the cover 258 is closed.

Meanwhile, when the replacement of the filter device 284 is completed (S2260), the filter driving device 228 may lift the filter device 284 and the filter mounting part 234 (S2270). The second air treatment device 200 may determine whether the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 are separated/coupled based on the coupled state of the magnets 287 and 238 . Alternatively, the second air processing device 200 may include a sensor for determining whether the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 are separated/coupled.

For example, when the filter device 284 is separated from the filter mounting portion 234 and reconnected (S2260), the filter driving device 228 lifts the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234. It can be done (S2270). Alternatively, the second air treatment device 200 may raise the filter mounting portion 234 when an external force is applied to the filter mounting portion 234 (S2270).

Meanwhile, the second air processing device 200 may close the cover 258 when the filter mounting part 234 returns to the position before rising (S2280).

78 is a diagram referenced for description of a notification lamp of a filter cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 78 , the filter cleaner 300 may include operation state notification lamps 2410, 2420, and 2430. The notification lamps 2410 , 2420 , and 2430 may be disposed on the exposed surface 2400 at the bottom of the filter cleaner 300 . A user below can see the notification lamps 2410, 2420, and 2430. The entire lower end of the filter cleaner 300 or the exposed surface 2400 may be inclined forward.

The notification lamps 2410, 2420, and 2430 may indicate an operating state according to whether they are lit, lit color, or blinking. For example, the charging notification lamp 2410 may be turned on when charging is connected, and may inform the charging status by flickering blue light at intervals of 1 second. The cleaning notification lamp 2420 is turned on during a cleaning operation, and can notify the cleaning status by flickering white light at intervals of 1 second. The dust bin emptying notification lamp 2420 is turned on during the dust bin emptying operation, and can notify the dust bin empty state by flickering red light at intervals of 1 second.

79 is a flow chart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a dust bin emptying process.

Referring to FIG. 79, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dust bin device 400 forming a space for accommodating foreign substances through a remote control device 500, a mobile terminal 700, and the like. Guidance information indicating the necessity of emptying and/or recommended emptying time information may be provided (S2510).

For example, a dust bin sensor (not shown) determines how full the dust bin device 400 is, and when the emptying criterion of the dust bin device 400 is satisfied, the remote control device 500 displays empty notification information (501) can be displayed (S2510).

If there is an emptying input such as pressing the dust bin empty button 543 of the remote control device 500 (S2520), the dust bin device 400 may descend (S2550).

Meanwhile, the second air treatment device 200 further includes a dust container guider 380 coupled to the dust container device 400 and moving in a vertical direction, and the dust container device 400 and the dust container guider 380 is coupled with a magnet 388 and is detachable. Accordingly, the user can easily separate the dust bin device 400.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the filter cleaner 300, during operation (S2530), if there is an emptying input from the dust bin device 400 (S2520), stops the operation (S2540), and the dust bin device (400) can be lowered (S2550).

Meanwhile, while the filter cleaner 300 is in operation (S2530), when there is an emptying input from the dust bin device 400 (S2520), after moving to the end plate 28 (S2535), the operation is stopped, and (S2540), the dust bin device 400 may be lowered (S2550).

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust bin device 400 is completed (S2560), the filter cleaner 300 may lift the dust bin device 400 (S2570). The dust bin sensor may determine whether the dust bin device 400 is empty. Alternatively, the filter cleaner 300 may raise the dust bin device 400 when an external force is applied to the dust bin device 400 (S2570).

80 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 80 shows guidance on the air conditioning system 1 including an air conditioner (first air processing unit, 100) and an air conditioner (second air processing unit, 200) using a remote control (remote control unit, 500), An example of setting a function or operating the air conditioning system 1 is shown.

Meanwhile, the remote control device 500 may output a guide message related to the function/operation when use of a predetermined function is not set or when a predetermined operation is performed. The remote control device 500 may visually/auditically output a guide message through the display 501 and/or the speaker 505. It may be inconvenient for the user to output such a guide message every time. Therefore, the guide message may be set to be provided only once and then omitted or only a guide message having a high priority is provided.

Meanwhile, when receiving a user's touch input, voice input, or button manipulation input, the remote control device 500 may control the air conditioning system 1 in response to the user input.

Referring to FIG. 80 , when the remote controller 500 is turned on (S2601), the indoor air quality can be displayed on the display 501 in the indoor air quality sensing mode (S2605).

In addition, the remote control device 500 may display replacement notification information of the HEPA filter 289 on the display 501 when replacement of the HEPA filter 289 is required (S2680).

The remote control device 500 may output a guide message asking whether or not to automatically operate (S2610).

When the user selects automatic operation (S2612), the air conditioning system 1 may automatically perform complex operation based on the indoor air condition (S2620).

If the user directly inputs the temperature/air volume/air flow (S2614), the air conditioning system 1 may perform complex operation based on the user input (S2620).

When indoor air conditions, such as temperature/air quality, meet predetermined standards or have been operated for more than a predetermined time, the remote control device 500 may stop operation (S2630). In addition, the remote control device 500 may output a guide message asking whether to stop the automatic operation (S2625).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the operation is stopped (S2630), the filter cleaner 300, which is an automatic cleaning module, is automatically operated to clean the pre-filters 188 and 288 provided in the air conditioning system 1 ( S2640).

The filter cleaner 300 may stop when cleaning is completed and returned to the original position (S2645).

Depending on the embodiment, when the filter cleaner 300 stops (S2645), the power of the remote control device 500 may be turned off (S2690).

If the user does not select automatic operation (S2612), the remote control device 500 sends a guide message asking whether the first air treatment device 100 and/or the second air treatment device 200 operate independently. can be output (S2650, S2660).

When the user selects to operate only the first air treatment device 100 (S2650), the remote control device 500 may output a guide message asking whether or not to operate automatically (S2652).

If the user selects automatic operation (S2654), the first air processing device 100 can automatically operate independently based on the indoor air condition (particularly, temperature) (S2658).

Meanwhile, when the user directly inputs temperature/air volume/air flow (S2656), the first air processing device 100 may operate independently based on the user input (S2658).

Meanwhile, the remote control device 500 may output a guide message asking whether or not to stop the operation of the first air processing device 100 (S2659).

When the user selects to operate only the second air treatment device 200 (S2660), the remote control device 500 may output a guide message asking whether or not to operate automatically (S2662).

If the user selects automatic operation (S2664), the second air processing device 200 can automatically operate independently based on the indoor air condition (particularly, air quality) (S2670).

When the user directly inputs at least one of temperature/air volume/air flow (S2666), the second air processing device 200 may operate independently based on the user input (S2668).

Meanwhile, the remote control device 500 may output a guide message asking whether or not to stop the operation of the second air processing device 200 (S2675).

Meanwhile, the remote control device 500 may display replacement notification information of the HEPA filter 289 on the display 501 when the replacement criteria of the HEPA filter 289 are satisfied (S2680).

The replacement criterion may be set based on the operation time of the second air processing device 200 . The HEPA filter 289 provided in the second air treatment device 200 may filter contaminants included in air entering from the outside. Since the pollutants to be filtered are attached to the HEPA filter 289, the longer the operation time of the second air treatment device 200 increases, the higher the contamination level of the HEPA filter 289, and the function as a filter deteriorates. therefore,

Alternatively, the replacement criterion may be set based on the filter contamination degree calculated based on the operation time of the second air treatment device 200 and the air condition in the indoor space.

81 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 81 , the second air processing device 200 operates in a predetermined mode according to an operation command or various settings (S2710). In this case, the processor 610 may count the driving time.

Meanwhile, air quality sensors inside/outside the air conditioning system 1 such as the second air treatment device 200 may measure indoor air quality while the second air treatment device 200 is operating (S2720).

The air quality sensor may continuously measure indoor air quality or measure air quality at predetermined time intervals while the second air processing device 200 is operating. In addition, the data measured by the air quality sensor is collected by the second air processing device 200 or the remote control device 500 and stored in the memory 630 of the second air processing device 200 or the remote control device ( 500 may be stored in the memory 580 .

Meanwhile, the processor 610 of the second air processing device 200 or the processor 510 of the remote control device 500 determines the data (accumulated or average value) measured by the air quality sensor during the operation and the operation time. Filter contamination can be calculated based on (S2730).

For example, the processors 610 and 510 may calculate the degree of filter contamination by multiplying an accumulated value or an average value of data measured by the air quality sensor during driving by an operating time.

The processor 610 or 510 may determine the amount of inflow air based on the air volume during the driving time and the driving time. For example, the processors 610 and 510 may determine the amount of inflow air by multiplying the operating time by the amount of air flow.

The processor 610 or 510 may determine the air pollution level based on data measured by the air quality sensor during the driving, and may calculate the filter pollution level based on the inlet air amount and the air pollution level.

For example, the processors 610 and 510 may determine the filter contamination level by multiplying the inlet air amount and the air pollution level. According to the present invention, it is possible to accurately notify a filter requiring replacement by grasping the degree of subdivided contamination of multiple filters according to a more advanced air quality sensing value.

The processors 610 and 510 may add the calculated filter contamination degree and the pre-stored filter contamination degree (S2740).

The processor 510 may control to output filter replacement notification information when the summed degree of contamination of the filter satisfies the filter replacement criterion (S2750).

The processor 610 may control filter replacement notification information to be output to the remote control device 500 when the summed filter contamination level satisfies the filter replacement standard (S2750). Accordingly, the remote control device 500 may output filter replacement notification information (S2760).

The processor 510 may control the filter replacement notification information to be displayed on the display 501 . In addition, the processor 510 may control the speaker 505 to guide the filter replacement notification information by voice.

Alternatively, the replacement criterion may be set based on the cleaning frequency of the second pre-filter 288 of the filter cleaner 300 .

82 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 81 , the second air processing device 200 operates in a predetermined mode according to an operation command or various settings (S2810). When the operation of the second air treatment device 200 is stopped, the filter cleaner 300 may clean the second pre-filter 288 of the second air treatment device 200 (S2820).

Meanwhile, the filter cleaner 300 may cumulatively sum up the number of cleanings of the second air treatment device 200 and the second pre-filter 288 (S2830).

When the number of times of cleaning of the second air treatment device 200 and the second pre-filter 288 satisfies the filter device replacement standard (S2840), the remote control device 500 sends the replacement notification information to the It can be displayed on the display 501 (S2850). In addition, when the cleaning frequency of the second air treatment device 200 and the second pre-filter 288 satisfies the filter device replacement standard (S2840), the filter cleaner 300 sends the replacement notification information to the It can be transmitted to the remote control device (500). Accordingly, the remote control device 500 may display the replacement notification information on the display 501 (S2850).

On the other hand, if there is a replacement input such as pressing the HEPA button 541 of the remote control device 500 by the user (S2681), the cover 258 at the lower side of the filter device 284 is opened (S2682).

Meanwhile, the second air treatment device 200 further includes a filter mounting portion 234 coupled to the filter device 284, and the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 include a magnet 287, 238) and detachable. The filter driving device 228 lowers the filter mounting portion 234, and accordingly, the filter device 284 also descends (S2683).

Meanwhile, when the replacement of the filter device 284 is completed and attached to the filter mounting portion 234 (S2684), the filter driving device 228 returns the filter device 284 and the filter mounting portion 234 to their original positions. It can be raised (S2685).

Meanwhile, the second air processing device 200 may close the cover 258 when the filter mounting portion 234 returns to its original position before rising (S2685).

83 to 88 are diagrams referenced for description of air flow control of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Here, the air flow control means manually or automatically adjusting factors such as wind speed, air volume, temperature, humidity, and direction of the air discharged from the air treatment devices 100 and 200 of the air conditioning system 1. can Air flow control in a narrow sense may mean controlling the direction (wind direction) of air discharged from the air treatment devices 100 and 200 .

83 to 88 illustrate a case in which the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes three air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c. The air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c may be the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200, respectively.

As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 35C, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a first intake port 102a formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and the first intake port 102a is formed. A first air outlet 102b is formed on the other side perpendicular to the first inlet 102a, and includes a first louver 150 for adjusting the wind direction of the air discharged through the first outlet 102b. A treatment device 100, a second outlet 202b opened in a direction parallel to the first outlet 102b, and a second inlet 202a opened in a direction parallel to the first inlet 102a are formed. and a second air treatment device 200 including a second louver 290 for controlling a wind direction of air discharged through the second outlet 202b.

The first air treatment device 100 includes the first louver 150 rotatably disposed in the first discharge port 102b and adjusting the wind direction of the air flowing through the first discharge port 102b; A first louver driving device 174 for adjusting the arrangement of the first louver 150 may be included.

In addition, the first air treatment device 100 may include a heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the refrigerant for the air introduced through the first intake port 102a.

The second air treatment device 200 includes the second louver 290 rotatably disposed in the second discharge port 202b and adjusting the wind direction of the air flowing through the second discharge port 202b; A second louver driving device 294 for adjusting the arrangement of the second louver 290 may be included.

In addition, the second air treatment device 200 may be an air purifier including a filter device 284 filtering out foreign substances in the air introduced into the second intake port 202a.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first louver 150 and the second louver 290 are disposed in a parallel direction, and the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 In the complex operation mode in which is operated, the arrangement of the second louvers 290 can be adjusted according to the arrangement of the first louvers 150.

18A to 18C, the first louver 150 has a first position (P1) for forming a forward inclined wind, a second position (P2) for forming a forward horizontal wind, and a vertical to the ground It may be disposed at a third position (P3) to form wind.

Referring to FIG. 18A, the first louver 150 is disposed above the first bottom cover 130 at the first position P1. In the first position P1, the lower end of each of the plurality of vanes 154, 156, and 158 of the first louver 150 may be disposed above the first bottom cover 130 in the vertical direction.

In the first position P1, the lower end of the outer vane 154 may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the ground. In the first position P1 , lower ends of each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c may be inclined toward the front.

Referring to FIG. 18B, a portion of the first louver 150 is disposed below the first bottom cover 130 at the second position P2. At the second position P2 , lower ends of the outer vane 154 and each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c may be disposed below the first bottom cover 130 in a vertical direction.

At the second position P2 , an inclination angle θ2 between the inner vane lower portion 157a of each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c and the ground may be formed within 30 degrees. Accordingly, the air flowing through the first louver 150 at the second position P2 may discharge the air in a direction horizontal to the ground.

Referring to FIG. 18C , the first louver 150 is disposed above the first bottom cover 130 at the third position P3. At the third position (P3), the lower end of each of the outer vane 154 and the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c may be disposed above the first bottom cover 130 in a vertical direction.

At the third position P3 , an inclination angle θ3 between the inner vane lower portion 157a of each of the plurality of inner vanes 156a, 156b, and 156c and the ground may be within a range of 60 degrees to 90 degrees. Accordingly, the air flowing through the first louver 150 at the third position P3 may discharge the air in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

The second louver 290 and the second louver driving device 294 may have the same configuration and function as the first louver 150 and the first louver driving device 174 described in the first air treatment device 100. have. Therefore, it can be identified as the same as the first louver 150 and the first louver driving device 174 described above.

In the complex operation mode, the second louver 290 can adjust the arrangement at the same angle as the first louver 150 .

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first louvers 150 and the second louvers 290 disposed in parallel directions are disposed at the same angle and may discharge air in the same direction. Accordingly, air flow in the indoor space can be consistently formed in the same direction.

For example, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a heating operation, the first louver 150 and the second louver 290 may be rotated and disposed in a first direction forming vertical wind.

That is, the first louver 150 and the second louver 290 may be disposed at the second position P2 to discharge air in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

During the heating operation, since the air is hot and the high-temperature air tends to rise upward, the first air treatment device 100 may discharge air toward the lower side during the heating operation. Also, the second air treatment device 200 may discharge air in the same direction as the first air treatment device 100 .

Meanwhile, the first louver 150 may include a plurality of inner vanes 156 spaced apart from each other in the radial direction between the louver rotation shaft 160 and the outer vane 154 . Since the second louver 290 has the same shape as the first louver 150, it may include a plurality of inner vanes 156.

When the first air treatment device 100 is in a heating operation, the first louver 190 and the second louver 290 may be disposed so that the inner vane 156 faces the ground.

83 illustrates an example in which all three air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c form vertical wind 8700.

In the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower end may be disposed to coincide with the ceiling surface, and the discharge ports 102b and 202b may face downward. In addition, the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed on the periphery of the indoor space to air-condition the indoor space. Accordingly, the vertical wind 8700 generated by the air conditioning system 1 may be formed at the outer edge of the indoor space close to the outdoors and function as a kind of air curtain that blocks outside air. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively maintain indoor temperature and improve energy efficiency by reducing the influence of outside air.

Meanwhile, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a cooling operation, the first louver 150 and the second louver 290 may be rotated and disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction. .

That is, the first louver 150 and the second louver 290 may be disposed at the third position P3 to form a horizontal wind.

Since the air during the cooling operation is cold and the low-temperature air tends to flow downward, during the cooling operation, the first air treatment device 100 can discharge air farther upward. Also, the second air treatment device 200 may discharge air in the same direction as the first air treatment device 100 .

84 illustrates an example in which all three air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c form horizontal wind 8800.

In the combined operation mode, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a cooling operation, each of the first louver 190 and the second louver 290 has a plurality of vanes 156 perpendicular to the ground. direction or may be arranged to have the largest angle of inclination with the ground.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the first air treatment device 100 and the second air treatment device 200 are disposed in a left-right direction and are disposed at respective outlets 102b and 202b. Since the louvers 150 and 290 are individually driven, the air circulation in the indoor space can be accelerated by individually adjusting the discharge direction in consideration of the temperature of the discharged air.

In addition, the second louvers 290 can form more diverse air currents by adjusting the arrangement at the same angle as the first louvers 150.

For example, the first louver 150 may rotate maximally in the first direction or the second direction and be disposed at the second position P2 or the third position P3. In this case, the second louver 290 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with the first louver 150 .

Since the first air treatment device 100 performs cooling or heating, it discharges heat-exchanged air. Therefore, there is a relative temperature difference between the air discharged from the first air treatment device 100 and the air discharged from the second air treatment device 200 .

For example, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a cooling operation, the temperature of the air discharged from the first air treatment device 100 is lower than that of the air discharged from the second air treatment device 200 . Therefore, it may be more advantageous for air diffusion if the second air treatment device 200 discharges air slightly lower than the first air treatment device 100 (to have a smaller inclination angle with the ground).

Conversely, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a heating operation, the temperature of the air discharged from the first air treatment device 100 is higher than that of the air discharged from the second air treatment device 200 . Therefore, it may be more advantageous for air diffusion if the second air treatment device 200 discharges air slightly higher than the first air treatment device 100 (to have a smaller inclination angle with the ground).

85 to 89, the air treatment module 1000b disposed in the center is the second air treatment device 200, and the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c disposed on the left and right are the first air treatment module 1000b. It may be the processing device 100 .

Referring to FIG. 85, during the heating operation, the first louver 150 rotates maximum in the first direction and is disposed at the second position P2, and the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c are vertically Wind 8700 may be formed. The second louver 290 may be rotated in the first direction by a predetermined angle smaller than the maximum, so that the first louver 150 and the predetermined angle may be inclined. Accordingly, the air treatment module 1000b may form inclined wind 8750 slightly inclined to the vertical wind 8700 .

In the combined operation mode, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a heating operation, the first louver 150 has a plurality of vanes 156 facing the ground, and the second louver 290 may be arranged so that the plurality of vanes 156 have a predetermined angle with the ground.

Referring to FIG. 86, during the cooling operation, the first louver 150 rotates maximum in the second direction and is disposed at the third position P3, and the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c are horizontally Wind 8800 may be formed. The second louver 290 rotates in the second direction by a predetermined angle smaller than the maximum, and may be disposed inclined at an angle with the first louver 150. Accordingly, the air treatment module 1000b may generate inclined wind 8850 slightly inclined to the horizontal wind 8800 .

In the combined operation mode, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a cooling operation, the first louver 150 is arranged so that the plurality of vanes 156 are directed in a direction perpendicular to the ground, and the second The louver 290 may be arranged such that the plurality of vanes 156 have a predetermined angle with a direction perpendicular to the ground.

Meanwhile, a more dynamic air flow may be formed by increasing an angle difference between the first louver 150 and the second louver 290 .

For example, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a heating operation, the first louver 150 is rotated to the maximum in the first direction forming the vertical wind 8700, and the second louver ( 290) may be disposed to rotate maximally in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Referring to FIG. 87, the first louver 150 rotates maximum in the first direction and is disposed at the second position P2, and the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c generate vertical wind 8700 can form The second louver 290 rotates maximally in the second direction and is disposed at the third position P3, and the air treatment module 1000b may generate horizontal wind 8800.

In the combined operation mode, when the first air treatment device 100 is in a heating operation, the first louver 150 has a plurality of vanes 156 facing the ground, and the second louver 290 may be arranged such that the plurality of vanes 156 face a direction perpendicular to the ground or have the largest inclination angle with the ground.

Meanwhile, when the first air processing device 100 is in a cooling operation, the first louver 150 is rotated and disposed in the second direction to the maximum, and the second louver 290 rotates to the maximum in the first direction. It can be rotated and placed.

Referring to FIG. 88, the first louver 150 rotates maximum in the second direction and is disposed at the third position P3, and the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000c generate vertical wind 8700 ) can be formed. The second louver 290 rotates maximally in the first direction and is disposed at the second position P2, and the air treatment module 1000b may generate horizontal wind 8800.

In the combined operation mode, when the first air treatment device is in a cooling operation, the first louver 150 has the plurality of vanes 156 directed in a direction perpendicular to the ground or has the largest inclination angle with the ground. , and the second louvers 290 may be arranged so that the plurality of vanes 156 face the ground.

Meanwhile, in the independent operation mode in which only the first air treatment device 100 is operated, the first louver 150 is rotated to the maximum in the first direction forming the vertical wind 8700 or disposed in the first direction. It can be rotated to the maximum in the second direction, which is the opposite direction of , and disposed at the third position (P3).

Meanwhile, in an independent operation mode in which only the second air treatment device 200 is operated, the second louver 290 may be rotated to the maximum in the second direction and disposed at the third position P3.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control device 500 may receive an air quality sensing input and transmit the air quality sensing input to the second air processing device 200 .

When the air quality detection input is received, the second air processing device 200 repeatedly rotates the second louver 290 to intuitively inform that the air quality detection input has been received and that the air quality is being sensed. The second louver 290 may rotate repeatedly within the range of the second position (P2) and the third position (P3).

In addition, when the air quality detection input is received, the second air processing device 200 obtains air condition information of the indoor space through a sensor provided thereto, and the second air condition information satisfies a predetermined criterion. The louver 290 may be repeatedly rotated. Accordingly, the filtered air can be diffused more quickly.

On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control device 500 receives an air quality detection input, obtains air condition information of the indoor space through a sensor or receiver 572, and obtains the air quality information. Information can be transmitted to the second air processing device 200. In this case, the second air processing device 200 operates the second louver 290 until the air condition information satisfies a predetermined criterion. can be rotated repeatedly.

89 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 90 and 91 refer to descriptions of air flow control based on occupancy information of the air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. it is a drawing

In the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of operated air treatment devices and the wind direction may vary based on occupancy information of an indoor space.

The air conditioning system 1 may determine occupancy information of a corresponding area for each device 100 or 200 (S3310). For example, the first air processing device 100 and the second air processing device 200 may each include a sensor and a camera capable of determining occupancy information of a corresponding area. Since the devices 100 and 200 arranged in a parallel direction divide the area of the indoor space and sense occupancy, it is possible to determine occupancy information more accurately and without a shadow area.

90 illustrates a case in which the air conditioning system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes three air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c. The air treatment modules 1000a, 1000b, and 1000c may be the first air treatment device 100 or the second air treatment device 200, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 90 , the first air processing module 1000a is in charge of Z1, Z4, and Z7, and determines occupancy information of Z1, Z4, and Z7. The second air processing module 1000b is in charge of Z2, Z5, and Z8, and determines occupancy information of Z2, Z5, and Z8. The third air processing module 1000c is in charge of Z3, Z6, and Z9, and determines occupancy information of Z3, Z6, and Z9.

The first air processing device 100 and the second air processing device 200 may respectively determine whether or not there are occupants in the corresponding area and how many there are, and share occupancy information.

The air conditioning system 1 selects an operation mode based on room occupancy information for each device (S3320), and each device 100 or 200 may operate in the selected operation mode (S3330). Also, the air conditioning system 1 can independently control each of the devices 100 and 200 based on occupancy information.

If it is set not to blow air directly to occupants, the air conditioning system 1 may control airflow so that air flow is not blown directly to occupants 9400 . Referring to (a) of FIG. 91 , the air treatment module 1000 far from the occupant 9400 may generate vertical wind 8700. Assuming that there are occupants in Z1, Z2, and Z9 in FIG. 90, the air treatment module 1000c may generate vertical wind 8700.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 91 , the air treatment module 1000 at the lower side of which the occupant 9400 is located may generate horizontal wind 8800. In FIG. 90 , assuming that there are occupants in Z1, Z2, and Z9, the air treatment modules 1000a and 1000b may generate horizontal wind 8800.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and in the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Various modifications and implementations are possible by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

1: Air conditioning system
100: first air treatment device
102a: first inlet 102b: first outlet
150: first louver 154: outer vane
156: Inner Bane 158: Chub Bane
160: louver rotation shaft 174: first louver driving device
186: heat exchanger
200: second air treatment device
202a: second inlet 202b: second outlet
220: cover driving device 228: filter driving device
258: second bottom cover 290: second louver 294: second louver driving device 284: filter device
10: guide rail 20: gear rail
26: sensing object 28: end plate
30: charging terminal
300: filter cleaner
320: connection terminal 358: moving gear
374: battery 376: suction device
400: dust bin device 420: agitator 500: remote control device

Claims (19)

Air treatment devices each including an inlet formed on one side perpendicular to the ground or ceiling surface, and a pre-filter disposed in the inlet; and,
When the operation of at least one of the air treatment devices is stopped,
An air conditioning system comprising: a filter cleaner that automatically moves and cleans at least one of the pre-filters of the air treatment devices. According to claim 1,
The air treatment devices are arranged adjacently in the left and right directions,
The filter cleaner moves in the left-right direction and cleans at least one of the pre-filters of the air treatment devices. According to claim 1,
The air conditioning system further includes a guide rail disposed on one side of the air treatment devices to guide movement of the filter cleaner. According to claim 3,
On the guide rail, a plurality of sensing objects are arranged spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions,
The air conditioning system of claim 1 , wherein the filter cleaner includes a position sensor and determines a location based on an object detected by the position sensor. According to claim 4,
An air conditioning system in which two sensing objects are disposed on the guide rail, corresponding to a start point and an end point of a movement section in which the filter cleaner can move. According to claim 4,
Three or more sensing objects are disposed on the guide rail,
The filter cleaner is an air conditioning system that determines a location based on at least one of the identification information of the sensing object detected by the position sensor, the type of the sensing object, the detection order of the sensing object, and the physical quantity change due to the sensing object. . According to claim 4,
The filter cleaner includes a first position sensor and a second position sensor disposed spaced apart from each other. According to claim 7,
When the filter cleaner moves in the first direction, the air conditioning system stops the movement when the second position sensor detects an object corresponding to the end point of the cleaning section. According to claim 8,
When the filter cleaner changes direction and moves in the second direction opposite to the first direction, when the first position detection sensor detects an object corresponding to the end point of the movement section in which the filter cleaner can move, it moves. air conditioning system that stops the According to claim 3,
The air conditioning system further comprising an end plate disposed at a left or right end of the guide rail to limit the movement of the filter cleaner in one direction. According to claim 10,
The end plate is
A charging terminal protruding in the direction in which the guide rail extends, and
and a power supply circuit accommodated inside the end plate and supplying power to the charging terminal. According to claim 1,
When the filter cleaner enters the section corresponding to the operating air treatment device,
The air conditioning system of claim 1 , wherein the operating air treatment device temporarily stops operation while the filter cleaner passes through the corresponding section. According to claim 1,
The filter cleaner,
A dust bin device forming a space for accommodating foreign substances;
An agitator rotating in contact with the pre-filter,
An air conditioning system comprising a suction device for sending foreign substances separated from the agitator to the dust bin device. According to claim 13,
The filter cleaner, when cleaning all the pre-filters,
Driving the suction device and the agitator while moving toward an end point of a movement section in which the filter cleaner can move;
Stop when reaching the endpoint,
Move toward the starting point of the movement section,
When the starting point is reached, the air conditioning system stops driving the suction device and the agitator and ends the operation. 15. The method of claim 14,
The filter cleaner,
When the end point is reached, the suction device and the agitator are stopped;
An air conditioning system that drives the suction device and the agitator while moving toward the starting point. According to claim 13,
The filter cleaner, when cleaning some pre-filters,
The filter cleaner moves toward a cleaning section corresponding to a pre-filter to be cleaned,
When arriving at the starting point of the cleaning section, driving the suction device and the agitator;
It stops when it arrives at the end point of the cleaning section,
Moves toward the starting point of a movement section in which the filter cleaner can move,
When arriving at the starting point of the cleaning section, driving and stopping the suction device and the agitator;
When arriving at the starting point, the air conditioning system ends the operation. According to claim 16,
The filter cleaner,
When arriving at the end point of the cleaning section, driving and stopping the suction device and the agitator are performed;
An air conditioning system that drives the suction device and the agitator while moving toward the starting point. According to claim 13,
The filter cleaner,
A housing accommodating the dust bin device, the agitator, and the suction device therein;
A moving gear for moving the housing in the left and right directions of the filter;
A gear motor for rotating the moving gear;
A guide roller rotatably disposed on the housing and maintaining a distance between one surface of the housing facing the filter and the filter, and
An air conditioning system comprising a support roller rotatably disposed on the housing and disposed above the guide roller. According to claim 18,
A battery is disposed inside the housing,
An air conditioning system in which a connection terminal for supplying power to the battery by connecting to an external terminal is disposed on one side of the housing.

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