WO2013105380A1 - Air-conditioning device - Google Patents

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WO2013105380A1
WO2013105380A1 PCT/JP2012/082007 JP2012082007W WO2013105380A1 WO 2013105380 A1 WO2013105380 A1 WO 2013105380A1 JP 2012082007 W JP2012082007 W JP 2012082007W WO 2013105380 A1 WO2013105380 A1 WO 2013105380A1
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  • the present invention relates to an air conditioner that performs air conditioning by discharging charged particles into the air.
  • an air conditioner that purifies air by generating and releasing charged particles in the air has been used.
  • a method of generating charged particles there is a method of generating positive and negative air ions such as H + (H 2 O) m and O 2 ⁇ (H 2 O) n by discharging in air.
  • m and n are arbitrary natural numbers.
  • Air ions released into the air have the effect of purifying the air, for example, inactivating bacteria in the air.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an air conditioner that is miniaturized for in-vehicle use.
  • the air conditioner disclosed in Patent Document 1 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size that can be installed in a drink holder in a passenger car.
  • An air outlet is formed at the upper end, a passage through which air passes is formed inside, and an ion generator for generating air ions is arranged in the middle of the passage. Air ions are released from the ion generator into the air passing through the flow path, and air containing air ions flows out from the outlet.
  • This air conditioner can also be used for desktop use.
  • the shape of the flow path from the air inlet to the outlet is formed into a narrow shape that can restrict the air flow.
  • the cross section of the flow path is formed in an elongated shape such as a rectangle.
  • the flow of air is throttled by the narrow flow path, the flow velocity is increased, and air ions can be blown far away.
  • the passage is formed in a narrow shape, the area of the inner wall of the passage becomes larger with respect to the volume of the passage. For this reason, the ratio of the air ion which collides with the inner wall of a flow path among the air ions discharge
  • the conventional technology has a problem that the efficiency of releasing air ions is poor and the ability to clean air is low.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of discharging charged particles by making the shape of the flow path appropriate. Is to provide.
  • An air conditioner comprises an air flow path and a charged particle generator disposed in the middle of the flow path, and the air containing charged particles generated by the charged particle generator is passed through the air.
  • the charged particle generation unit uses a first generation unit that generates positive charged particles and a second generation unit that generates negative charged particles as an air flow.
  • the cross section of the flow path from the position where the charged particle generation unit is arranged to the air outlet is arranged in the intersecting direction, and the parallel direction of the first generation unit and the second generation unit Is longer than the other direction, and the length in the direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction is longer at the central part than at the end part in the juxtaposed direction.
  • the cylindrical air conditioner includes an air flow path, and a first generator that generates positive charged particles and a second generator that generates negative charged particles pass through the flow path.
  • the cross section of the flow passage has a length in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first generator and the second generator are arranged in a short direction at the end portion in the side-by-side direction and is longer in the center. .
  • the area of the inner wall relative to the volume of the flow path is reduced, and the probability that charged particles collide with the inner wall Decrease.
  • the outlet has a length in the juxtaposed direction that is longer than the other direction, and a length in a direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction is longer than an end portion in the juxtaposed direction. Is also characterized by being long in the central part.
  • the air conditioner is provided with an air outlet at one end, the length of the outlet in a specific direction is longer than the other direction, and the length in the direction orthogonal to the specific direction is the end in the specific direction.
  • the part is short and the central part is long.
  • the air conditioner according to the present invention is characterized in that a cross-sectional area of the flow path from a position where the charged particle generation unit is arranged to the outlet is larger than an air inlet.
  • the air conditioner has an ion generating part disposed in the middle of the flow path, and the cross-sectional area of the flow path is larger than the air inlet in the part from the position of the ion generating part to the outlet. It is getting wider.
  • the area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path is reduced in the portion where the air containing the charged particles generated by the ion generator flows.
  • the present invention among charged particles generated by the ion generator, the proportion of charged particles that flow out to the outside without colliding with the inner wall of the flow path increases. Therefore, the present invention has an excellent effect such that the efficiency of discharging charged particles is improved and the ability to clean air is improved as compared with the conventional air conditioner.
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. It is typical sectional drawing which shows the cross section which cross
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 1. 6 is a chart showing experimental results comparing the number of air ions released by a conventional air conditioner and the air conditioner of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of an air conditioner.
  • the air conditioner is generally formed in a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • the air conditioner is formed in a size that can be installed in a drink holder in a passenger car, and is installed in the passenger car or on a table.
  • An outlet 11 through which air flows out is formed at the upper end of the air conditioner, and an operation button 12 and a strength button 13 are further provided.
  • the operation button 12 is a push button for switching on and off the operation of the air conditioner in accordance with a user's push operation.
  • the strength button 13 is a push button for switching between strength and weakness of the flow velocity of the air flowing out from the outlet 11 in accordance with a pressing operation by the user.
  • Outflow port 11 is provided at a position deviating from the central axis of the air conditioner.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view including the central axis of the air conditioner.
  • a flow path 2 through which air flows is formed inside the air conditioner.
  • the flow path 2 is formed in the shape extended in the longitudinal direction of an air conditioning apparatus, and is formed in the position away from the central axis of the air conditioning apparatus.
  • the upper end of the flow path 2 is an outlet 11.
  • a blower 3 is disposed below the flow path 2, and the lower end of the flow path 2 is an air inlet 23 connected to the blower 3.
  • the blower 3 is a sirocco fan, for example. The blower 3 sucks air from the outside, and causes the air to flow into the flow path 2 from the inflow port 23.
  • the air that has flowed into the flow path 2 flows in the longitudinal direction of the air conditioner, and flows out from the outlet 11 to the outside.
  • the flow of air is indicated by arrows.
  • the flow path 2 includes a first inner wall 21 having a shape that follows the outer shape of the air conditioner, and a second inner wall 22 that faces the first inner wall 21.
  • An ion generating part (charged particle generating part) 4 is arranged in the middle of the flow path 2.
  • the air ion generation unit 4 includes a needle-like discharge electrode and an annular induction electrode surrounding the discharge electrode. A voltage is applied between the discharge electrode and the dielectric electrode to generate corona discharge, and air ions are generated around the discharge electrode by the corona discharge.
  • the air ion generator 4 includes two sets of discharge electrodes and dielectric electrodes, and generates both positive ions and negative ions in the air flowing through the flow path 2. Between the air ion generator 4 and the outlet 11, air containing air ions flows through the flow path 2, and air containing air ions flows out from the outlet 11.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a cross section intersecting the central axis of the air conditioner of the present invention.
  • the first inner wall 21 is convex toward the outside and has an arc shape along a part of the outer shape.
  • the second inner wall 22 is linear within the cross section.
  • the ion generator 4 is disposed on the second inner wall 22 side, and includes a positive ion generator (first generator) 41 that generates positive ions and a negative ion generator (second generator) that generates negative ions. 42).
  • the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are arranged in parallel in the direction crossing the air flow.
  • the length of the parallel arrangement direction of the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 is longer than the other direction. Further, the length in the direction perpendicular to the juxtaposed direction of the positive ion generating unit 41 and the negative ion generating unit 42 is shorter as the portion is closer to both ends of the juxtaposed direction, and is longer as the portion is closer to the center in the juxtaposed direction It is the shortest at both ends and the longest at the center. That is, the shortest distance from each point on the first inner wall 21 to the second inner wall 22 in the cross section is longer at the central portion than at the end portion of the second inner wall 22.
  • the cross section of the flow path 2 maintains the same shape at least in the range from the position where the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are disposed to the outlet 11.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a cross section intersecting the central axis of a conventional air conditioner.
  • the cross section of the conventional flow path 5 has an elongated shape to restrict the flow of air, and the lengths in the direction perpendicular to the parallel arrangement direction of the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are substantially equal. It has become.
  • the air conditioner of the present invention compared to the conventional air conditioner as shown in FIG. 4, the length in the direction perpendicular to the parallel arrangement direction of the positive ion generation unit 41 and the negative ion generation unit 42 is the parallel installation direction. The middle part is longer.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of the upper end of the air conditioner of the present invention.
  • An outflow port 11 is provided, and an operation button 12 and a strength button 13 are arranged.
  • a part of the edge of the outlet 11 has an arc shape along the outer shape of the air conditioner.
  • the length of the direction corresponding to the parallel direction of the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 is longer than the other directions.
  • the length in the direction orthogonal to the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generation unit 41 and the negative ion generation unit 42 are arranged is the length in the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generation unit 41 and the negative ion generation unit 42 are arranged in parallel.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of the upper end of a conventional air conditioner.
  • An outlet 61 is provided, and an operation button 62 and a strength button 63 are arranged.
  • the outlet 61 has an elongated shape around the central axis, and the width of the outlet 61 in the direction intersecting the central axis is substantially uniform.
  • the air conditioner of the present invention as compared with the conventional air conditioner as shown in FIG.
  • the length in the direction orthogonal to the direction corresponding to the parallel direction of the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 is The length is longer at the central portion in the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are arranged side by side.
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG.
  • FIG. 7 shows the shape of the flow path 2 in a plane parallel to the central axis of the air conditioner.
  • the outlet 11 is formed wider than the inlet 23. Accordingly, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 that intersects the air flow gradually increases from the inlet 23 to the outlet 11.
  • the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is larger than the area of the inlet 23.
  • the flow of air is indicated by arrows.
  • the air that has flowed into the passage 2 from the inlet 23 flows through the passage 2 while gradually spreading.
  • the air containing the air ions generated by the ion generator 4 flows through the flow path 2 wider than the inflow port 23.
  • the length in the direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction of the positive ion generating unit 41 and the negative ion generating unit 42 is the center side part from the end side part in the juxtaposed direction. It is long.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the flow path 2 becomes closer to a circle in the range from the position where the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are arranged to the outlet 11. The area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path 2 is further reduced.
  • the ratio of reaching the outlet 11 increases.
  • the length in the direction orthogonal to the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are arranged is the direction in which the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are arranged in parallel. It is longer at the center side portion than the end side portion in the direction corresponding to.
  • the shape of the outlet 11 becomes closer to a circle, and the length of the edge with respect to the area of the outlet 11 is further reduced. For this reason, the rate at which air ions contained in the air collide with the edge of the outlet 11 decreases, and the rate at which air ions flow out to the outside without colliding with the edge increases. Therefore, the ratio of the air ions flowing out to the outside among the air ions generated by the ion generator 4 is increased, and the effect of cleaning the air is enhanced.
  • the air conditioner of the present invention improves the efficiency of releasing air ions as compared with the prior art and improves the ability to clean air.
  • the cross section of the flow path 2 and the shape of the outflow port 11 are closer to a circle than before, the air flowing out from the outflow port 11 tends to gather at the center of the outflow port 11. .
  • the directivity of the flow of air discharged from the air conditioner is improved, and the directivity of air ions is also improved.
  • the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is larger than the area of the inflow port 23 in the portion from the position where the ion generation unit 4 is disposed to the outflow port 11. Since the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is widened, the air resistance is reduced and the air flow rate is increased.
  • the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is increased, the area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path 2 is reduced in the portion where air containing air ions flows. Accordingly, the ratio of the air ions flowing out increases, and the efficiency of releasing the air ions of the air conditioner is further improved.
  • FIG. 8 is a chart showing experimental results comparing the number of air ions released by the conventional air conditioner and the air conditioner of the present invention.
  • a conventional air conditioner as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, an air conditioner in which the cross section of the flow path and the outlet are formed elongated is used.
  • the air conditioner was operated both in a state where the air flow velocity was set to 4000 rpm (rotation per minute) and the air flow rate was weak and the air flow rate was increased to 5800 rpm. The number of positive ions and negative ions released from the air conditioner was measured.
  • FIG. 8 shows the results of an experiment performed twice.
  • the air conditioner of the present invention is more suitable for both positive ions and negative ions than the conventional air conditioner in both the weak and strong air flow states. There are many numbers. In addition, similar results are obtained in the two experiments. Therefore, it is clear that the air conditioner of the present invention is more efficient in releasing air ions than the conventional one.
  • the air conditioning apparatus of the present invention can effectively clean the air in the passenger car or the room by installing and operating in the passenger car or on the table.
  • the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is larger than the area of the inlet 23.
  • the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is the area of the inlet 23.
  • the form which is equivalent to may be sufficient.
  • the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 and the shape of the outlet 11 are closer to a circle than in the prior art, so that the volume of the flow path 2 does not change even if the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is the same as the inlet 23.
  • the area of the inner wall with respect to is smaller than before. For this reason, the rate at which air ions contained in the air collide with the inner wall of the flow path 2 is reduced, and the efficiency with which the air conditioner emits air ions is improved even in this embodiment.
  • the air conditioner is cylindrical, but the air conditioner may be rectangular.
  • the air conditioner may be an octagonal cylinder. Even if the shape of the air conditioner is a rectangular tube, the area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path 2 is smaller than before, and the rate at which air ions contained in the air collide with the inner wall of the flow path 2 is Decrease. Therefore, also in this embodiment, the efficiency with which the air conditioner emits air ions is improved.
  • the form which generates air ion as a charged particle was shown in this Embodiment, the form which generates charged particles other than air ions, such as charged water, may be sufficient as an air conditioning apparatus.

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Provided is an air-conditioning device that, by means of causing the shape of a flow path to be suitable, increases the efficiency of the discharge of charged particles. The cylindrical air-conditioning device is, at a position separate from the central axis, provided with a flow path through which air flows in the lengthwise direction, and in the flow path is disposed a charged particle generating unit having a first generating unit and a second generating unit that generate positive and negative charged particles. Of the cross section and outflow opening (11) of the flow path, the length in the direction perpendicular to the direction of alignment of the first generating unit and the second generating unit is longer at the center-side portion than the end-side portion in the direction of alignment. As a result, compared to conventional air-conditioning devices that throttle the flow of air by narrowing the cross section of the flow path and the outflow opening, the shape of the flow path and the outflow opening (11) has a reduced length of the edge with respect to the area of the outflow opening (11) and the inner surface area with respect to the volume of the flow path, reducing the proportion of charged particles that collide with the edge of the outflow opening (11) or the inner surface of the flow path, and increasing the proportion of outflow of charged particles.

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空気調和装置Air conditioner
　本発明は、空気中に帯電粒子を放出して空気調和を行う空気調和装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an air conditioner that performs air conditioning by discharging charged particles into the air.
　従来、空気中で帯電粒子を発生させて放出することによって空気を清浄化する空気調和装置が用いられている。帯電粒子を発生させる方法としては、空気中で放電を行ってＨ+ （Ｈ2 Ｏ）m 及びＯ2 -（Ｈ2 Ｏ）n 等の正及び負の空気イオンを発生させる方法がある。ここで、ｍ及びｎは任意の自然数である。空気中に放出された空気イオンは、空気中の細菌を不活性化させる等、空気を清浄化させる効果を奏する。 Conventionally, an air conditioner that purifies air by generating and releasing charged particles in the air has been used. As a method of generating charged particles, there is a method of generating positive and negative air ions such as H + (H 2 O) m and O 2 − (H 2 O) n by discharging in air. Here, m and n are arbitrary natural numbers. Air ions released into the air have the effect of purifying the air, for example, inactivating bacteria in the air.
　特許文献１には、車載用に小型化した空気調和装置が開示されている。特許文献１に開示された空気調和装置は、乗用車内のドリンクホルダに設置できる大きさの円筒形状に形成されている。空気の流出口が上端に形成され、空気が通過する通流路が内部に形成されており、空気イオンを発生させるイオン発生部が通流路の途中に配置されている。通流路を通過する空気にイオン発生部から空気イオンが放出され、空気イオンを含んだ空気が流出口から流出する。この空気調和装置は、卓上用としても利用することが可能である。 Patent Document 1 discloses an air conditioner that is miniaturized for in-vehicle use. The air conditioner disclosed in Patent Document 1 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size that can be installed in a drink holder in a passenger car. An air outlet is formed at the upper end, a passage through which air passes is formed inside, and an ion generator for generating air ions is arranged in the middle of the passage. Air ions are released from the ion generator into the air passing through the flow path, and air containing air ions flows out from the outlet. This air conditioner can also be used for desktop use.
特開２００５－９６４９９号公報JP 2005-96499 A
　従来の車載用の空気調和装置では、空気の流入口から流出口にかけての通流路の形状を、空気の流れを絞ることができる狭い形状に形成していた。特にイオン発生部が配置された付近で、通流路の断面を、長方形等の細長い形状に形成していた。狭い形状の通流路によって空気の流れが絞られ、流速が高くなり、空気イオンを遠くまで飛ばすことができる。しかしながら、通流路を狭い形状に形成してあることによって、通流路の容積に対する通流路の内壁の面積が広くなる。このため、通流路を流れる空気中に放出された空気イオンの内で通流路の内壁に衝突する空気イオンの割合が多くなる。空気イオンが内壁に衝突した場合、内壁への吸着又は消滅等によって空気中の空気イオンが減少するので、イオン発生部が発生させた空気イオンが流出口から流出するまでに減少してしまう。このように、従来の技術では、空気イオンを放出する効率が悪く、空気を清浄化する能力が低いという問題がある。 In a conventional vehicle-mounted air conditioner, the shape of the flow path from the air inlet to the outlet is formed into a narrow shape that can restrict the air flow. In particular, in the vicinity where the ion generating part is arranged, the cross section of the flow path is formed in an elongated shape such as a rectangle. The flow of air is throttled by the narrow flow path, the flow velocity is increased, and air ions can be blown far away. However, since the passage is formed in a narrow shape, the area of the inner wall of the passage becomes larger with respect to the volume of the passage. For this reason, the ratio of the air ion which collides with the inner wall of a flow path among the air ions discharge | released in the air which flows through a flow path increases. When air ions collide with the inner wall, the air ions in the air decrease due to adsorption or extinction on the inner wall, so that the air ions generated by the ion generation unit decrease before flowing out from the outlet. As described above, the conventional technology has a problem that the efficiency of releasing air ions is poor and the ability to clean air is low.
　本発明は、斯かる事情に鑑みてなされたものであって、その目的とするところは、通流路の形状を適切にしておくことにより、帯電粒子を放出する効率を向上させた空気調和装置を提供することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of discharging charged particles by making the shape of the flow path appropriate. Is to provide.
　本発明に係る空気調和装置は、空気の通流路と、該通流路の途中に配置された帯電粒子発生部とを備え、該帯電粒子発生部が発生した帯電粒子を含む空気を前記通流路から流出させる筒状の空気調和装置において、前記帯電粒子発生部は、正の帯電粒子を発生させる第１発生部と、負の帯電粒子を発生させる第２発生部とを空気の流れに交差する方向に並設してあり、前記帯電粒子発生部が配置された位置から空気の流出口までの前記通流路の断面は、前記第１発生部及び前記第２発生部の並設方向の長さが他の方向よりも長く、前記並設方向に直交する方向の長さが前記並設方向の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長いことを特徴とする。 An air conditioner according to the present invention comprises an air flow path and a charged particle generator disposed in the middle of the flow path, and the air containing charged particles generated by the charged particle generator is passed through the air. In the cylindrical air conditioner that flows out of the flow path, the charged particle generation unit uses a first generation unit that generates positive charged particles and a second generation unit that generates negative charged particles as an air flow. The cross section of the flow path from the position where the charged particle generation unit is arranged to the air outlet is arranged in the intersecting direction, and the parallel direction of the first generation unit and the second generation unit Is longer than the other direction, and the length in the direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction is longer at the central part than at the end part in the juxtaposed direction.
　本発明においては、筒状の空気調和装置は、空気の通流路を備え、正の帯電粒子を発生させる第１発生部と負の帯電粒子を発生させる第２発生部とを通流路内に並設してあり、通流路の断面は、第１発生部及び第２発生部の並設方向に直交する方向の長さが並設方向の端部分で短く中央部分で長くなっている。空気の流れを絞るために通流路の断面を長方形等の狭い形状にしている従来の空気調和装置に比べ、通流路の容積に対する内壁の面積が縮小し、帯電粒子が内壁に衝突する確率が減少する。 In the present invention, the cylindrical air conditioner includes an air flow path, and a first generator that generates positive charged particles and a second generator that generates negative charged particles pass through the flow path. The cross section of the flow passage has a length in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first generator and the second generator are arranged in a short direction at the end portion in the side-by-side direction and is longer in the center. . Compared with conventional air conditioners that narrow the cross section of the flow path to a narrow shape such as a rectangle to restrict the air flow, the area of the inner wall relative to the volume of the flow path is reduced, and the probability that charged particles collide with the inner wall Decrease.
　本発明に係る空気調和装置は、前記流出口は、前記並設方向の長さが他の方向よりも長く、前記並設方向に直交する方向の長さが前記並設方向の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長いことを特徴とする。 In the air conditioner according to the present invention, the outlet has a length in the juxtaposed direction that is longer than the other direction, and a length in a direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction is longer than an end portion in the juxtaposed direction. Is also characterized by being long in the central part.
　本発明においては、空気調和装置は一端に空気の流出口を設けてあり、流出口の特定方向の長さが他の方向よりも長く、特定方向に直交する方向の長さが特定方向の端部分で短く中央部分で長くなっている。従来の空気調和装置に比べ、流出口の面積に対する縁の長さが縮小し、帯電粒子が縁に衝突する確率が減少する。 In the present invention, the air conditioner is provided with an air outlet at one end, the length of the outlet in a specific direction is longer than the other direction, and the length in the direction orthogonal to the specific direction is the end in the specific direction. The part is short and the central part is long. Compared with the conventional air conditioner, the length of the edge with respect to the area of the outlet is reduced, and the probability that the charged particles collide with the edge is reduced.
　本発明に係る空気調和装置は、前記帯電粒子発生部が配置された位置から前記流出口までの前記通流路の断面積が、空気の流入口よりも大きいことを特徴とする。 The air conditioner according to the present invention is characterized in that a cross-sectional area of the flow path from a position where the charged particle generation unit is arranged to the outlet is larger than an air inlet.
　本発明においては、空気調和装置は通流路の途中にイオン発生部を配置してあり、通流路の断面積が、イオン発生部の位置から流出口までの部分において空気の流入口よりも広くなっている。イオン発生部が発生させた帯電粒子が含まれる空気が流れる部分において、通流路の容積に対する内壁の面積が縮小する。 In the present invention, the air conditioner has an ion generating part disposed in the middle of the flow path, and the cross-sectional area of the flow path is larger than the air inlet in the part from the position of the ion generating part to the outlet. It is getting wider. The area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path is reduced in the portion where the air containing the charged particles generated by the ion generator flows.
　本発明にあっては、イオン発生部が発生させた帯電粒子の内で通流路の内壁に衝突せずに外部へ流出する帯電粒子の割合が増加する。従って、空気調和装置は、従来に比べて帯電粒子を放出する効率が向上し、空気を清浄化する能力が向上する等、本発明は優れた効果を奏する。 In the present invention, among charged particles generated by the ion generator, the proportion of charged particles that flow out to the outside without colliding with the inner wall of the flow path increases. Therefore, the present invention has an excellent effect such that the efficiency of discharging charged particles is improved and the ability to clean air is improved as compared with the conventional air conditioner.
空気調和装置の外観の例を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the example of the external appearance of an air conditioning apparatus. 図１のＩＩ－ＩＩ線断面図である。FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 本発明の空気調和装置の中心軸に交差する断面を示す模式的断面図である。It is typical sectional drawing which shows the cross section which cross | intersects the central axis of the air conditioning apparatus of this invention. 従来の空気調和装置の中心軸に交差する断面を示す模式的断面図である。It is typical sectional drawing which shows the cross section which cross | intersects the center axis | shaft of the conventional air conditioning apparatus. 本発明の空気調和装置の上端の平面図である。It is a top view of the upper end of the air harmony device of the present invention. 従来の空気調和装置の上端の平面図である。It is a top view of the upper end of the conventional air conditioning apparatus. 図１のＶＩＩ－ＶＩＩ線断面図である。FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 1. 従来の空気調和装置と本発明の空気調和装置とで放出される空気イオンの数　　を比較した実験結果を示す図表である。6 is a chart showing experimental results comparing the number of air ions released by a conventional air conditioner and the air conditioner of the present invention.
　以下本発明をその実施の形態を示す図面に基づき具体的に説明する。
　図１は、空気調和装置の外観の例を示す斜視図である。空気調和装置は、全体的にほぼ円筒状に形成されている。空気調和装置は、乗用車内のドリンクホルダに設置できる大きさに形成されており、乗用車内又は卓上に設置される。空気調和装置の上端には、空気が流出する流出口１１が形成されており、更に、動作ボタン１２及び強弱ボタン１３が設けられている。動作ボタン１２は、使用者の押下操作に応じて空気調和装置の動作のオンとオフとを切り替えるための押下ボタンである。強弱ボタン１３は、使用者の押下操作に応じて、流出口１１から流出する空気の流速の強と弱とを切り替えるための押下ボタンである。流出口１１は、空気調和装置の中心軸から外れた位置に設けられている。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of an air conditioner. The air conditioner is generally formed in a substantially cylindrical shape. The air conditioner is formed in a size that can be installed in a drink holder in a passenger car, and is installed in the passenger car or on a table. An outlet 11 through which air flows out is formed at the upper end of the air conditioner, and an operation button 12 and a strength button 13 are further provided. The operation button 12 is a push button for switching on and off the operation of the air conditioner in accordance with a user's push operation. The strength button 13 is a push button for switching between strength and weakness of the flow velocity of the air flowing out from the outlet 11 in accordance with a pressing operation by the user. Outflow port 11 is provided at a position deviating from the central axis of the air conditioner.
　図２は、図１のＩＩ－ＩＩ線断面図である。図２には、空気調和装置の中心軸を含んだ模式的断面図を示している。空気調和装置の内部には、空気が流れる通流路２が形成されている。通流路２は、空気調和装置の長手方向に伸びる形状に形成されており、空気調和装置の中心軸から外れた位置に形成されている。通流路２の上端は流出口１１になっている。通流路２の下方には送風機３が配置されており、通流路２の下端は送風機３に連結した空気の流入口２３になっている。送風機３は、例えばシロッコファンである。送風機３は、外部から空気を吸入し、流入口２３から通流路２内へ空気を流入させる。通流路２内へ流入した空気は、空気調和装置の長手方向に流れ、流出口１１から外部へ流出する。図２中には、空気の流れを矢印で示している。通流路２は、空気調和装置の外形に沿った形状の第１内壁２１と、第１内壁２１に対向する第２内壁２２とを有する。 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view including the central axis of the air conditioner. A flow path 2 through which air flows is formed inside the air conditioner. The flow path 2 is formed in the shape extended in the longitudinal direction of an air conditioning apparatus, and is formed in the position away from the central axis of the air conditioning apparatus. The upper end of the flow path 2 is an outlet 11. A blower 3 is disposed below the flow path 2, and the lower end of the flow path 2 is an air inlet 23 connected to the blower 3. The blower 3 is a sirocco fan, for example. The blower 3 sucks air from the outside, and causes the air to flow into the flow path 2 from the inflow port 23. The air that has flowed into the flow path 2 flows in the longitudinal direction of the air conditioner, and flows out from the outlet 11 to the outside. In FIG. 2, the flow of air is indicated by arrows. The flow path 2 includes a first inner wall 21 having a shape that follows the outer shape of the air conditioner, and a second inner wall 22 that faces the first inner wall 21.
　通流路２の途中にはイオン発生部（帯電粒子発生部）４が配置されている。空気イオン発生部４は、針状の放電電極と、放電電極の周囲を囲む円環状の誘導電極とを備えている。放電電極と誘電電極との間に電圧が印加されてコロナ放電が発生し、コロナ放電によって放電電極の周囲に空気イオンが発生する。空気イオン発生部４は、放電電極と誘電電極との組を二組備えており、通流路２内を流れる空気中に正イオンと負イオンとの両方の空気イオンを発生させる。空気イオン発生部４から流出口１１までの間では、空気イオンを含んだ空気が通流路２を流れ、空気イオンを含んだ空気が流出口１１から流出する。 An ion generating part (charged particle generating part) 4 is arranged in the middle of the flow path 2. The air ion generation unit 4 includes a needle-like discharge electrode and an annular induction electrode surrounding the discharge electrode. A voltage is applied between the discharge electrode and the dielectric electrode to generate corona discharge, and air ions are generated around the discharge electrode by the corona discharge. The air ion generator 4 includes two sets of discharge electrodes and dielectric electrodes, and generates both positive ions and negative ions in the air flowing through the flow path 2. Between the air ion generator 4 and the outlet 11, air containing air ions flows through the flow path 2, and air containing air ions flows out from the outlet 11.
　図３は、本発明の空気調和装置の中心軸に交差する断面を示す模式的断面図である。図３には、イオン発生部４が配置された位置の断面を示している。第１内壁２１は、外側に向かって凸に、外形の一部に沿った弧状になっている。第２内壁２２は、断面内で直線状になっている。イオン発生部４は、第２内壁２２の側に配置されており、正イオンを発生させる正イオン発生部（第１発生部）４１と、負イオンを発生させる負イオン発生部（第２発生部）４２とを有している。正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２は空気の流れに交差する方向に並設されている。通流路２の断面は、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向の長さが他の方向よりも長くなっている。また正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に直交する方向の長さは、並設方向の両端に近い部分ほど短く、並設方向の中央に近い部分ほど長くなっており、両端で最短、中央で最長になっている。即ち、断面内での第１内壁２１上の各点から第２内壁２２までの最短距離は、第２内壁２２の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長くなっている。通流路２の断面は、少なくとも正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２が配置された位置から流出口１１までの範囲で、同様の形状を保っている。 FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a cross section intersecting the central axis of the air conditioner of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the cross section of the position where the ion generating part 4 is arrange | positioned is shown. The first inner wall 21 is convex toward the outside and has an arc shape along a part of the outer shape. The second inner wall 22 is linear within the cross section. The ion generator 4 is disposed on the second inner wall 22 side, and includes a positive ion generator (first generator) 41 that generates positive ions and a negative ion generator (second generator) that generates negative ions. 42). The positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are arranged in parallel in the direction crossing the air flow. In the cross section of the flow path 2, the length of the parallel arrangement direction of the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 is longer than the other direction. Further, the length in the direction perpendicular to the juxtaposed direction of the positive ion generating unit 41 and the negative ion generating unit 42 is shorter as the portion is closer to both ends of the juxtaposed direction, and is longer as the portion is closer to the center in the juxtaposed direction It is the shortest at both ends and the longest at the center. That is, the shortest distance from each point on the first inner wall 21 to the second inner wall 22 in the cross section is longer at the central portion than at the end portion of the second inner wall 22. The cross section of the flow path 2 maintains the same shape at least in the range from the position where the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are disposed to the outlet 11.
　図４は、従来の空気調和装置の中心軸に交差する断面を示す模式的断面図である。従来の通流路５の断面は、空気の流れを絞るために細長い形状になっており、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に直交する方向の長さはほぼ均等になっている。本発明の空気調和装置では、図４に示す如き従来の空気調和装置に比べて、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に直交する方向の長さが、並設方向の中央部分でより長くなっている。 FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a cross section intersecting the central axis of a conventional air conditioner. The cross section of the conventional flow path 5 has an elongated shape to restrict the flow of air, and the lengths in the direction perpendicular to the parallel arrangement direction of the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are substantially equal. It has become. In the air conditioner of the present invention, compared to the conventional air conditioner as shown in FIG. 4, the length in the direction perpendicular to the parallel arrangement direction of the positive ion generation unit 41 and the negative ion generation unit 42 is the parallel installation direction. The middle part is longer.
　図５は、本発明の空気調和装置の上端の平面図である。流出口１１が設けられ、動作ボタン１２及び強弱ボタン１３が配置されている。流出口１１の縁の一部は、空気調和装置の外形に沿った円弧状になっている。正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向の長さは、他の方向よりも長くなっている。また、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向に直交する方向の長さは、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向の両端に近い部分ほど短く、中央に近い部分ほど長くなっており、両端で最短、中央で最長になっている。図６は、従来の空気調和装置の上端の平面図である。流出口６１が設けられ、動作ボタン６２及び強弱ボタン６３が配置されている。流出口６１は中心軸周りに細長い形状になっており、中心軸に交差する方向の流出口６１の幅はほぼ均等になっている。本発明の空気調和装置では、図６に示す如き従来の空気調和装置に比べて、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向に直交する方向の長さが、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向の中央部分でより長くなっている。 FIG. 5 is a plan view of the upper end of the air conditioner of the present invention. An outflow port 11 is provided, and an operation button 12 and a strength button 13 are arranged. A part of the edge of the outlet 11 has an arc shape along the outer shape of the air conditioner. The length of the direction corresponding to the parallel direction of the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 is longer than the other directions. The length in the direction orthogonal to the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generation unit 41 and the negative ion generation unit 42 are arranged is the length in the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generation unit 41 and the negative ion generation unit 42 are arranged in parallel. The part closer to both ends is shorter, the part closer to the center is longer, the shortest at both ends, and the longest at the center. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the upper end of a conventional air conditioner. An outlet 61 is provided, and an operation button 62 and a strength button 63 are arranged. The outlet 61 has an elongated shape around the central axis, and the width of the outlet 61 in the direction intersecting the central axis is substantially uniform. In the air conditioner of the present invention, as compared with the conventional air conditioner as shown in FIG. 6, the length in the direction orthogonal to the direction corresponding to the parallel direction of the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 is The length is longer at the central portion in the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are arranged side by side.
　図７は、図１のＶＩＩ－ＶＩＩ線断面図である。図７中には、空気調和装置の中心軸に平行な面内の通流路２の形状を示している。流出口１１は流入口２３よりも広く形成されている。従って、空気の流れに交差する通流路２の断面積は、流入口２３から流出口１１へかけて徐々に広くなっている。特に、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２が配置された位置から流出口１１までの部分では、通流路２の断面積は流入口２３の面積に比べて広くなっている。図７中には、空気の流れを矢印で示している。流入口２３から通流路２内へ流入した空気は、徐々に広がりながら通流路２内を流れる。イオン発生部４が発生させた空気イオンを含んだ空気は、流入口２３よりも広い通流路２を流れる。 FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. FIG. 7 shows the shape of the flow path 2 in a plane parallel to the central axis of the air conditioner. The outlet 11 is formed wider than the inlet 23. Accordingly, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 that intersects the air flow gradually increases from the inlet 23 to the outlet 11. In particular, in the portion from the position where the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are arranged to the outlet 11, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is larger than the area of the inlet 23. In FIG. 7, the flow of air is indicated by arrows. The air that has flowed into the passage 2 from the inlet 23 flows through the passage 2 while gradually spreading. The air containing the air ions generated by the ion generator 4 flows through the flow path 2 wider than the inflow port 23.
　以上説明したように、本発明の空気調和装置では、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に直交する方向の長さは、並設方向の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長くなっている。図４に示す如き従来の空気調和装置に比べ、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２が配置された位置から流出口１１までの範囲において、通流路２の断面形状が円により近くなり、通流路２の容積に対する内壁の面積がより縮小する。このため、イオン発生部４が通流路２内の空気中に発生させた空気イオンが通流路２の内壁に衝突する割合が減少し、空気イオンが通流路２の内壁に衝突せずに流出口１１まで到達する割合が増加する。また、流出口１１でも、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向に直交する方向の長さは、正イオン発生部４１及び負イオン発生部４２の並設方向に対応する方向の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長くなっている。図６に示す如き従来の空気調和装置に比べて、流出口１１の形状が円により近くなり、流出口１１の面積に対する縁の長さがより縮小する。このため、空気中に含まれる空気イオンが流出口１１の縁に衝突する割合が減少し、空気イオンが縁に衝突せずに外部へ流出する割合が増加する。従って、イオン発生部４が発生させた空気イオンの内で外部へ流出する空気イオンの割合が増加し、空気を清浄化する効果が高まる。このように、本発明の空気調和装置は、空気イオンを放出する効率が従来に比べて向上し、空気を清浄化する能力が向上する。 As described above, in the air conditioner of the present invention, the length in the direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction of the positive ion generating unit 41 and the negative ion generating unit 42 is the center side part from the end side part in the juxtaposed direction. It is long. Compared to the conventional air conditioner as shown in FIG. 4, the cross-sectional shape of the flow path 2 becomes closer to a circle in the range from the position where the positive ion generation part 41 and the negative ion generation part 42 are arranged to the outlet 11. The area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path 2 is further reduced. For this reason, the rate at which the air ions generated in the air in the flow path 2 by the ion generator 4 collide with the inner wall of the flow path 2 decreases, and the air ions do not collide with the inner wall of the flow path 2. The ratio of reaching the outlet 11 increases. In the outlet 11, the length in the direction orthogonal to the direction corresponding to the direction in which the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are arranged is the direction in which the positive ion generator 41 and the negative ion generator 42 are arranged in parallel. It is longer at the center side portion than the end side portion in the direction corresponding to. Compared to the conventional air conditioner as shown in FIG. 6, the shape of the outlet 11 becomes closer to a circle, and the length of the edge with respect to the area of the outlet 11 is further reduced. For this reason, the rate at which air ions contained in the air collide with the edge of the outlet 11 decreases, and the rate at which air ions flow out to the outside without colliding with the edge increases. Therefore, the ratio of the air ions flowing out to the outside among the air ions generated by the ion generator 4 is increased, and the effect of cleaning the air is enhanced. As described above, the air conditioner of the present invention improves the efficiency of releasing air ions as compared with the prior art and improves the ability to clean air.
　また、本発明の空気調和装置では、通流路２の断面及び流出口１１の形状が従来よりも円に近くなっているので、流出口１１から流出する空気は流出口１１の中心に集まり易い。このため、空気調和装置から放出される空気の流れの指向性が向上し、空気イオンの指向性も向上する。また、イオン発生部４が配置された位置から流出口１１までの部分では、通流路２の断面積は流入口２３の面積に比べて広くなっている。通流路２の断面積が広くなることで空気の抵抗が減少し、空気の流量が増加する。また、通流路２の断面積が広くなることによって、空気イオンを含む空気が流れる部分において、通流路２の容積に対する内壁の面積が縮小する。従って、空気イオンが外部へ流出する割合が増加し、空気調和装置の空気イオンを放出する効率がより向上する。 Moreover, in the air conditioning apparatus of this invention, since the cross section of the flow path 2 and the shape of the outflow port 11 are closer to a circle than before, the air flowing out from the outflow port 11 tends to gather at the center of the outflow port 11. . For this reason, the directivity of the flow of air discharged from the air conditioner is improved, and the directivity of air ions is also improved. Further, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is larger than the area of the inflow port 23 in the portion from the position where the ion generation unit 4 is disposed to the outflow port 11. Since the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is widened, the air resistance is reduced and the air flow rate is increased. Further, since the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is increased, the area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path 2 is reduced in the portion where air containing air ions flows. Accordingly, the ratio of the air ions flowing out increases, and the efficiency of releasing the air ions of the air conditioner is further improved.
　本発明の空気調和装置の効果を実証するために、従来の空気調和装置と本発明の空気調和装置とで、放出される空気イオンの数を比較する実験を行った。図８は、従来の空気調和装置と本発明の空気調和装置とで放出される空気イオンの数を比較した実験結果を示す図表である。従来の空気調和装置として、図４及び図６に示す如き、通流路の断面及び流出口を細長く形成した空気調和装置を用いた。実験では、送風機３の回転数を４０００ｒｐｍ（rotation per minute ）とした空気の流速が弱の状態と、送風機３の回転数を５８００ｒｐｍとした空気の流速が強の状態との両方で空気調和装置を動作させ、空気調和装置から放出された正イオン及び負イオンの夫々の空気イオンの数を計測した。空気イオンの数として、空気１ｃｃ（cubic centimeter）に含まれる空気イオンの数を計測した。図８には、２回行った実験の結果を示している。実験結果によれば、空気の流速が弱の状態と強の状態との何れの状態においても、正イオン及び負イオン共に、従来の空気調和装置よりも本発明の空気調和装置の方が空気イオンの数が多い。また、２回の実験とも同様の結果である。従って、本発明の空気調和装置が従来に比べて空気イオンを放出する効率が向上していることが明らかである。本発明の空気調和装置は、乗用車内又は卓上に設置されて動作することにより、乗用車内又は室内の空気を効果的に清浄化できる。 In order to verify the effect of the air conditioner of the present invention, an experiment was conducted to compare the number of released air ions between the conventional air conditioner and the air conditioner of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a chart showing experimental results comparing the number of air ions released by the conventional air conditioner and the air conditioner of the present invention. As a conventional air conditioner, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, an air conditioner in which the cross section of the flow path and the outlet are formed elongated is used. In the experiment, the air conditioner was operated both in a state where the air flow velocity was set to 4000 rpm (rotation per minute) and the air flow rate was weak and the air flow rate was increased to 5800 rpm. The number of positive ions and negative ions released from the air conditioner was measured. As the number of air ions, the number of air ions contained in 1 cc (cubic centimeter) of air was measured. FIG. 8 shows the results of an experiment performed twice. According to the experimental results, the air conditioner of the present invention is more suitable for both positive ions and negative ions than the conventional air conditioner in both the weak and strong air flow states. There are many numbers. In addition, similar results are obtained in the two experiments. Therefore, it is clear that the air conditioner of the present invention is more efficient in releasing air ions than the conventional one. The air conditioning apparatus of the present invention can effectively clean the air in the passenger car or the room by installing and operating in the passenger car or on the table.
　なお、本実施の形態においては、通流路２の断面積が流入口２３の面積よりも広くなる形態を示したが、空気調和装置は、通流路２の断面積が流入口２３の面積と同等である形態であってもよい。この形態においても、通流路２の断面及び流出口１１の形状が従来よりも円に近くなることにより、通流路２の断面積が流入口２３と変わらずとも、通流路２の容積に対する内壁の面積は従来よりも縮小する。このため、空気中に含まれる空気イオンが通流路２の内壁に衝突する割合が減少し、この形態においても空気調和装置が空気イオンを放出する効率は向上する。 In the present embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is larger than the area of the inlet 23. However, in the air conditioner, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is the area of the inlet 23. The form which is equivalent to may be sufficient. Even in this configuration, the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 and the shape of the outlet 11 are closer to a circle than in the prior art, so that the volume of the flow path 2 does not change even if the cross-sectional area of the flow path 2 is the same as the inlet 23. The area of the inner wall with respect to is smaller than before. For this reason, the rate at which air ions contained in the air collide with the inner wall of the flow path 2 is reduced, and the efficiency with which the air conditioner emits air ions is improved even in this embodiment.
　また、本実施の形態においては、空気調和装置が円筒状であるとしたが、空気調和装置は角筒状であってもよい。例えば、空気調和装置は八角筒状であってもよい。空気調和装置の形状が角筒状であっても、通流路２の容積に対する内壁の面積は従来よりも縮小し、空気中に含まれる空気イオンが通流路２の内壁に衝突する割合は減少する。従って、この形態においても空気調和装置が空気イオンを放出する効率は向上する。また、本実施の形態においては、帯電粒子として空気イオンを発生させる形態を示したが、空気調和装置は、帯電水等の空気イオン以外の帯電粒子を発生させる形態であってもよい。 In the present embodiment, the air conditioner is cylindrical, but the air conditioner may be rectangular. For example, the air conditioner may be an octagonal cylinder. Even if the shape of the air conditioner is a rectangular tube, the area of the inner wall with respect to the volume of the flow path 2 is smaller than before, and the rate at which air ions contained in the air collide with the inner wall of the flow path 2 is Decrease. Therefore, also in this embodiment, the efficiency with which the air conditioner emits air ions is improved. Moreover, although the form which generates air ion as a charged particle was shown in this Embodiment, the form which generates charged particles other than air ions, such as charged water, may be sufficient as an air conditioning apparatus.
　１１　流出口
　２　通流路
　２１　第１内壁
　２２　第２内壁
　２３　流入口
　３　送風機
　４　イオン発生部（帯電粒子発生部）
　４１　正イオン発生部（第１発生部）
　４２　負イオン発生部（第２発生部） DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Outflow port 2 Flow path 21 1st inner wall 22 2nd inner wall 23 Inflow port 3 Blower 4 Ion generation part (charged particle generation part)
41 Positive ion generator (first generator)
42 Negative ion generator (second generator)

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  1. 　空気の通流路と、該通流路の途中に配置された帯電粒子発生部とを備え、該帯電粒子発生部が発生した帯電粒子を含む空気を前記通流路から流出させる筒状の空気調和装置において、
    　前記帯電粒子発生部は、正の帯電粒子を発生させる第１発生部と、負の帯電粒子を発生させる第２発生部とを空気の流れに交差する方向に並設してあり、
    　前記帯電粒子発生部が配置された位置から空気の流出口までの前記通流路の断面は、前記第１発生部及び前記第２発生部の並設方向の長さが他の方向よりも長く、前記並設方向に直交する方向の長さが前記並設方向の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長いこと
    　を特徴とする空気調和装置。     Cylindrical air comprising an air flow path and a charged particle generator disposed in the middle of the flow path, and causing the air containing the charged particles generated by the charged particle generator to flow out of the flow path In the harmony device,
    The charged particle generation unit includes a first generation unit that generates positive charged particles and a second generation unit that generates negative charged particles arranged in parallel in a direction intersecting the air flow,
    In the cross section of the flow path from the position where the charged particle generation unit is disposed to the air outlet, the length of the first generation unit and the second generation unit in the juxtaposed direction is longer than the other direction. The air conditioner is characterized in that a length in a direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction is longer in a central side part than an end side part in the juxtaposed direction.
  2. 　前記流出口は、前記並設方向の長さが他の方向よりも長く、前記並設方向に直交する方向の長さが前記並設方向の端側部分よりも中央側部分で長いこと
    　を特徴とする請求項１に記載の空気調和装置。     The outlet has a length in the juxtaposed direction that is longer than the other direction, and a length in a direction orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction is longer in a central part than an end side part in the juxtaposed direction. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記帯電粒子発生部が配置された位置から前記流出口までの前記通流路の断面積が、空気の流入口よりも大きいこと
    　を特徴とする請求項１又は２に記載の空気調和装置。     3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a cross-sectional area of the flow path from a position where the charged particle generation unit is arranged to the outlet is larger than an air inlet.
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