WO2014024443A1 - 家電機器、及び家電システム - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to home appliances and home appliance systems.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a peak power cut system that uses a network to control a set temperature in a remote air conditioner to be shifted up, thereby reducing power consumption.
- Patent Document 2 discloses an air conditioner that sets an upper limit temperature and a lower limit temperature of a temperature range.
- An object of the present disclosure is to provide a household electrical appliance and a household electrical appliance system that can immediately respond to power demands that require peak cuts in power consumption, and further reduce power consumption while appropriately managing output, for example, output temperature.
- a home appliance consumes power from a remote controller and a mobile terminal that receive a request for peak cut of power consumption at a predetermined rate.
- a drive unit that drives the drive target; and a control unit that controls the operation of the drive unit, and the control unit receives a peak cut request from a remote controller or a portable terminal based on the requested ratio.
- the operation of the drive unit is controlled so as to cut the maximum value of power consumption in the device itself.
- the household electrical appliance is driven to adjust the room temperature, and a receiving unit that receives a setting signal for setting a predetermined air conditioning operation in which an upper limit temperature and a lower limit temperature of the room temperature are set.
- a drive unit that drives a drive target to be driven, and a control unit that controls the operation of the drive unit, and the control unit receives the setting signal for setting the predetermined air conditioning operation.
- the driving is performed such that the room temperature is lower than the upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature and is higher than the lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature. Control part.
- a home electric appliance and a home electric appliance system that can reduce power consumption while appropriately managing output (for example, output temperature), and that can immediately respond to power demand that requires peak cut of power consumption. Can be provided.
- output for example, output temperature
- FIG. 3 illustrates a home appliance system according to Embodiment 1;
- 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. The figure which shows one screen of the portable terminal which concerns on the setting of the power consumption of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. The figure which shows one screen of the portable terminal which concerns on the setting of the power consumption of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. which shows one screen of the portable terminal which concerns on the setting of the power consumption of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. The figure which shows the determination flow of the current peak cut of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 1 The figure which shows the setting step of the power consumption of the main body remote control which concerns on the setting of the air conditioner concerning Embodiment 1, and a portable terminal.
- FIG. The figure which shows the display part of the portable terminal for setting the eco-keeping driving
- FIG. The figure which shows the display part of the portable terminal for setting the eco-keeping driving
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an eco-keeping operation according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating one temperature control according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating one temperature control according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating one temperature control according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating one temperature control according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating one temperature control according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a relationship between a reception signal and an operation of a home appliance in Embodiment 3.
- Patent Document 1 Prior art documents (for example, Patent Document 1) disclose a peak power cut system that operates a home appliance such as an air conditioner using a network.
- the peak power cut system of Patent Document 1 controls the air conditioner of a customer who has a contract for a peak power cut with an electric power company via a network to shift the set temperature up, This reduces power consumption.
- the home appliance and home appliance system according to Embodiment 1 are intended to immediately respond to power demands that require peak cuts in power consumption.
- Embodiment 1 the home appliance system according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
- a home appliance system including at least an air conditioner as a home appliance will be described as an example.
- the household appliance system which concerns on Embodiment 1 is not restricted to what is provided with an air conditioner, For example, you may provide other household appliances, such as a refrigerator, a rice cooker, and a washing machine.
- the home appliance system 10 according to Embodiment 1 is a system that controls a plurality of home appliances by a mobile terminal 16 or the like.
- three air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 and a refrigerator 13 are included as a plurality of home appliances.
- the home appliance system 10 according to Embodiment 1 includes an air conditioner 12-1 to 12-3, a refrigerator 13, a wireless adapter (communication device) 14, a portable terminal 16, a gateway device (relay device) 18, a router device 26, the Internet 20 and a server device 22.
- three air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 are arranged in the user's residence 24.
- the three air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 are arranged in different rooms in the residence 24, for example.
- the refrigerator 13 is similarly disposed in the residence 24.
- the wireless adapter (communication device) 14 is disposed so as to be electrically connected to each control unit of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3, and communicates with the gateway device 18.
- the wireless adapter 14 receives an operation signal for operating the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 transmitted from the gateway device 18, and uses the received operation signal to control the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3. To the output. Based on this operation signal, the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 execute corresponding operations.
- the wireless adapter 14 also acquires identification information (for example, a serial number and a model number) of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 from the control unit of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3, and the gateway device 18 Send to.
- the wireless adapter 14 may be provided integrally with the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3.
- the wireless adapter 14 may be provided so as to be detachable from the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 so that it can be connected to any of the plurality of air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3. .
- the refrigerator 13 according to the first embodiment communicates with the gateway device 18 by, for example, an integrated wireless adapter (not shown) built in the refrigerator 13 body. Each control unit of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 will be described later.
- Each wireless adapter 14 includes a “connect” button 14a.
- the “connect” button 14 a is used to newly connect each wireless adapter 14 to the gateway device 18.
- the wireless adapter 14 provided with the “connect” button 14a is connected to the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 from the control unit of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3.
- the identification information is, for example, a manufacturing number or a model number.
- the wireless adapter 14 transmits the acquired identification information to the gateway device 18.
- the portable terminal 16 is a general-purpose portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet PC (personal computer).
- the mobile terminal 16 includes connection means for connecting to the Internet 20 and communication means for communicating with the router device 26.
- the mobile terminal 16 (for example, a smartphone) can be connected to the Internet 20 via a telephone line network (for example, a 3G line network).
- the portable terminal 16 can also be connected to the router device 26 and home appliances by, for example, Wi-Fi communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication, or infrared communication.
- a device for example, a Wi-Fi antenna or the like for that purpose is incorporated in the mobile terminal 16.
- the router device 26 can communicate with the mobile terminal 16 by, for example, Wi-Fi communication.
- the router device 26 transmits a wireless signal such as a command received from the portable terminal 16 via the gateway device (relay device) 18 and the wireless adapter 14 receives the wireless signal, thereby the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-12. -3 and the refrigerator 13 can be communicated.
- the refrigerator 13 includes a wireless adapter. In this way, the mobile terminal 16 can directly communicate with home appliances such as the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 in the residence 24.
- the gateway device (relay device) 18 relays communication between the wireless adapter 14 and the router device 26 as described above.
- the gateway device 18 is installed in the user's residence 24.
- the gateway device 18 communicates with the wireless adapter 14 using, for example, a signal in a specific low power wireless special small frequency band (924.0 to 928.0 MHz).
- the frequency band of communication between the gateway device 18 and the wireless adapter 14 is preferably a low frequency band that reaches a long distance.
- the mobile terminal 16 and the server device 22 can be connected to the Internet 20.
- the mobile terminal 16 can obtain, for example, an application program for operating the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 from the server device 22 via the Internet 20.
- the server device 22 is installed by the manufacturer of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3. For example, a homepage of the manufacturer is constructed. Therefore, the operator of the mobile terminal 16 acquires the above-described application program in the mobile terminal 16 by operating the homepage of the manufacturer.
- the mobile terminal 16 can operate the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3. That is, by operating the operation screen of the touch panel 16a of the mobile terminal 16, it becomes possible to generate and transmit operation signals for operating the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3. Operation of the touch panel 16a of the portable terminal 16, generation of the operation signal, and transmission of the operation signal will be described in detail later.
- the server device 22 manages information necessary for access and authentication with respect to the mobile terminal 16, the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3, the wireless adapter 14, and the gateway device 18. For example, the server device 22 determines whether or not the identification information of the portable terminal 16 itself included in the communication request signal from the portable terminal 16 matches the identification information of the portable terminal stored (registered) in the gateway device 18. Authenticate (discriminate). And when these correspond, the server apparatus 22 authenticates the portable terminal 16 which requests communication (will access) as a regular portable terminal, and permits communication with the home appliances in the residence 24.
- the mobile terminal 16 accesses the server device 22 via the Internet 20 outside the residence 24. Then, by receiving authentication from the server device 22, the mobile terminal 16 communicates indirectly with home appliances such as the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 via the router device 26 and the gateway device 18. Is possible. Note that the mobile terminal 16 can directly communicate with home appliances such as the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 via the router device 26 and the gateway device 18 in the residence 24. At this time, the mobile terminal 16 does not access the server device 22 from the Internet 20.
- the configuration of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the air conditioner 12-1 in FIG. 1 is taken as an example.
- the configuration related to the refrigeration cycle is omitted.
- the air conditioner 12-1 according to Embodiment 1 includes an indoor unit 30 and an outdoor unit 40.
- the indoor unit 30 is arranged inside the residence 24, and the outdoor unit 40 is arranged outside the residence 24.
- the indoor unit 30 includes an interface 32, a controller 33a, and a remote control receiver 34.
- the indoor unit 30 receives supply of power from, for example, a commercial power supply 31 in the residence 24.
- the interface (I / F) 32 exchanges data and the like between the wireless adapter 14 and the air conditioner 12-1 (controller 33a).
- the controller (control unit) 33a controls the overall operation of the indoor unit 30. For example, when the controller 33a receives an operation signal from the portable terminal 16 via the gateway device 18 and the wireless adapter 14, the controller 33a transmits the received operation signal S33 to the controller 33b of the outdoor unit 40.
- the remote control receiving unit 34 receives a remote control operation signal from the main body remote controller of the air conditioner 12-1, and transmits it to the controller 33a.
- the controller 33a that has received the remote control operation signal from the main body remote controller controls the operation of the air conditioner 12-1 including the indoor unit 30 in accordance with the operation signal.
- the outdoor unit 40 includes a controller 33b, a fan drive circuit 41, a compressor drive circuit 42, a fan 43, a compressor 44, and a current detection unit 50.
- the outdoor unit 40 receives power supply from the indoor unit 30.
- the air conditioner 12-1 according to Embodiment 1 is an indoor power supply type that supplies electric power from the indoor unit 30 to the outdoor unit 40.
- the air conditioner is not limited to an indoor power source type, and the air conditioner may be an outdoor power source type that supplies power from the outdoor unit 40 to the indoor unit 30.
- the controller (control unit) 33b controls the operation of the outdoor unit 40 in accordance with an instruction signal transmitted from the controller 33a of the indoor unit 30.
- the controller 33b sets the power consumption peak cut operation according to the operation signal S33 transmitted from the controller 33a. At this time, it is assumed that the current detection value detected by the current detection unit 50 is larger than a predetermined set value. Then, for example, the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 for controlling the compressor drive circuit 42 to the compressor drive circuit 42 so as to reduce the rotation speed of the compressor 44. These will be described in detail later.
- the fan drive circuit 41 receives the control signal C41 from the controller 33b and controls the drive of the fan 43 such as the number of rotations.
- the compressor (compressor) drive circuit 42 receives the control signal C42 from the controller 33b and controls the drive of the compressor (compressor) 44.
- the fan 43 operates according to the control of the fan drive circuit 41, and generates an air flow for radiating heat of the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger (not shown) or for absorbing heat.
- the compressor (compressor) 44 compresses a refrigerant (not shown) circulating in the air conditioner 12-1 according to the control of the compressor drive circuit 42.
- the current detection unit 50 is disposed in the outdoor unit 40 and detects the current value of the current path for power supplied from the indoor unit 30 to the outdoor unit 40.
- the current detection unit 50 compares the detected current value with a predetermined set value (threshold value), and transmits a detection signal D50 indicating the comparison result to the controller 33b.
- the current detection unit 50 may be disposed in the indoor unit 30 or other locations.
- selection buttons (“power consumption peak cut”, “room keep operation”, “ Calendar reservation “, etc.) are displayed.
- the setting items related to “Power consumption peak cut” are displayed on the display unit 16a as “setting off”, “85%”. ”,“ 75% ”, and“ 50% ”items are displayed.
- “setting off” the power consumption peak cut setting in the first embodiment is turned off (released).
- “85%”, “75%”, or “50%” is selected, air consumption is reduced so that the peak of power consumption of the air conditioner 12-1 is cut as follows according to the respective ratios. The operation of the harmony machine 12-1 is set.
- the set value (current threshold) P1 for the current detection unit 50 is set to the mobile terminal according to the set power consumption peak cut ratio (“85%”, “75%”, “50%”). 16 is set.
- the set set value P1 is transmitted from the portable terminal 16 to the air conditioner 12-1 through the same communication path as described above.
- the transmitted set value (current threshold value) P1 is stored, for example, in a storage unit (not shown) of the air conditioner 12-1.
- the current detection unit 50 detects a current value of power supplied from the indoor unit 30 to the outdoor unit 40, and transmits a detection signal to the controller 33b (step ST11). Specifically, the current detection unit 50 compares the detected current value with the set value P1, and transmits a detection signal D50 indicating the comparison result to the controller 33. Note that the controller 33b of the outdoor unit 40 may compare the current value detected by the current detection unit 50 with the set value P1.
- the controller 33b determines whether or not the detected current value is larger than the set set value P1 based on the detection signal D50 from the current detecting unit 50 (detected value> set value P1?) ( Step ST12). If the detected current value is smaller than the set value P1 (No in step ST12), the operation in step ST12 is repeated.
- the controller 33b transmits control signals (C41, C42) for controlling the drive circuit unit to the drive circuit unit of the outdoor unit 40 in accordance with the set peak cut ratio (step ST13). For example, a case where the peak cut is set to “85%” is taken up. At this time, the controller 33b performs control so that the maximum value of the power consumption (current) of the air conditioner 12-1 is 85% of the maximum value at the peak cutoff. That is, the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 for controlling the compressor drive circuit 42 to the compressor drive circuit 42 in order to reduce the rotation speed of the compressor (compressor) 44. The compressor drive circuit 42 receives the control signal C42 and reduces the rotational speed of the compressor 44 in response thereto. Thus, it becomes possible to cut the peak (maximum value) of power consumption according to the set predetermined ratio.
- the controller 33b transmits the control signal C42 to the compressor drive circuit 42 so as to reduce the rotation speed of the compressor 44. I picked up. This is because the reduction of the rotation speed of the compressor 44 is most effective for the reduction of power consumption.
- the controller 33b transmits the control signal C41 to the fan drive circuit 41 so as to reduce the rotational speed of the fan 43. An effect is obtained.
- the controller 33b may control the controller 33b to reduce the rotational speeds of the fan 43 and the compressor 44 according to the set power consumption cut ratio by transmitting the control signals C41 and C42. .
- the same setting as the above-described portable terminal 16 can be performed also by a remote controller (main body remote controller) attached to the main body.
- a remote controller main body remote controller
- the air conditioners (home appliances) 12-1 to 12-3 include the following elements.
- (1-1) Receiving units 32 and 34 that receive a request for peak cut of power consumption at a predetermined rate from the portable terminal 16 and the remote controller.
- (1-2) A drive unit 40 that drives a drive target that consumes power.
- (1-3) Controllers (control units) 33a and 33b for controlling the operation of the drive unit.
- (1-4) A detection unit 50 that detects a current flowing through a predetermined current path in the own apparatus (air conditioner) and transmits a detection result to the controller.
- the controller 33a, 33b When the controller 33a, 33b receives a peak cut request from the mobile terminal 16 and the remote controller, the controller 33a, 33b performs the operation of the drive unit so as to cut the maximum value of power consumption in the own device based on the requested ratio. Control. More specifically, when the controller 33b receives the detection signal D50, the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 for controlling the compressor drive circuit 42 to reduce the rotational speed of the compressor 44 of the outdoor unit 40 in accordance with the predetermined ratio (step S42). ST11 to ST13). This is because the maximum power is cut according to the predetermined ratio.
- the home appliance and home appliance system according to the first embodiment directly detect the current as compared with the conventional peak power cut system that performs control to increase the set temperature of the air conditioner. Peak cut of power consumption can be performed. Therefore, the household appliances and household appliance systems according to the first embodiment are advantageous in that they can immediately respond to power demands that require peak cuts in power consumption.
- the relationship between the power consumption (Power) and the time (Time) when the power consumption peak cut ratio “85%” is selected is shown in FIG. It is shown as a solid line A.
- the set value (current threshold) “P1” of the current detection unit 50 is set according to the setting. Is done.
- the current detection unit 50 transmits a detection signal D50 notifying that the set value P1 has been exceeded to the controller 33b.
- the controller 33b reduces the rotational speed of the compressor 44 of the outdoor unit 40 so as to cut the maximum power according to the set peak cut ratio “85%”. 42 is controlled.
- the peak of power consumption exceeding the set value P1 can be cut immediately after 13:00.
- the broken line B in the figure when the power consumption peak cut control according to the first embodiment is not performed, the power consumption peak cannot be cut, and the power consumption peak cut is required. It cannot respond immediately to power demand.
- the current detection unit 50 does not transmit the detection signal D50 to the controller 33b. Therefore, the control signal C42 of the controller 33b is not transmitted to the compressor drive circuit 42, and the rotation speed of the compressor 44 returns to the normal rotation speed.
- control part in above-mentioned Embodiment 1 picked up and demonstrated the controllers 33a and 33b arrange
- the configuration of the control unit is not limited to this, and the control unit is not separated as hardware, and may be, for example, a controller disposed in either the indoor unit 30 or the outdoor unit 40.
- the current detected by the current detection unit 50 is not limited to the current flowing through the outdoor unit 40.
- the current detection unit 50 may be configured to detect the current value / power value of a predetermined drive unit in the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3. Further, the detected value may be compared with the set value (current threshold) by the controller 33b.
- the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 are taken as home appliances, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the same control as described above can be performed on a driving unit such as a compressor provided in the refrigerator 13.
- Patent Document 2 Prior art documents disclose an air conditioner that sets an upper limit temperature and a lower limit temperature of a comfortable temperature range for summer and winter.
- the air conditioner disclosed in Patent Document 1 compares the average room temperature measured based on the propagation speed of ultrasonic waves with the upper limit temperature and the lower limit temperature of the comfortable temperature range. Based on the comparison result, ON / OFF of the air conditioner is controlled to reverse the order of ON-OFF in summer and winter, and the stop time is intermittently repeated at a fixed time by a timer. Thereby, an air conditioner sets the upper limit temperature and the minimum temperature of the comfortable temperature range according to summer and winter.
- the second embodiment according to the present invention provides a home appliance and a home appliance system that reduce power consumption while appropriately managing the output temperature.
- the home appliance system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
- a home appliance system including at least an air conditioner as a home appliance will be described as an example.
- the household appliance system which concerns on Embodiment 2 is not restricted to what is provided with an air conditioner, For example, you may provide other household appliances, such as a refrigerator, a rice cooker, and a washing machine.
- the configuration of the home appliance system according to Embodiment 2 is substantially the same as that of the home appliance system according to Embodiment 1 shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the home appliance system 10 according to the second embodiment is also a system that controls a plurality of home appliances by the mobile terminal 16 or the like.
- the second embodiment will also be described by taking three air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 and a refrigerator 13 as examples of a plurality of home appliances.
- the home appliance system 10 also includes air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3, a refrigerator 13, a wireless adapter (communication device) 14, a portable terminal 16, a gateway device (relay device). ) 18, a router device 26, the Internet 20, and a server device 22.
- the air conditioner 12-1 includes an indoor unit 30 and an outdoor unit 40.
- the indoor unit 30 includes an interface 32, a controller 33a, a remote control reception unit 34, and a room temperature detection unit 52.
- the indoor unit 30 receives supply of power from, for example, a commercial power source (AC power source) 31 in the residence 24.
- the interface (I / F) 32 exchanges data and the like between the wireless adapter 14 and the air conditioner 12-1 (controller 33a).
- the controller (control unit) 33a controls the operation of the indoor unit 30.
- the controller 33a receives, via the gateway device 18 and the wireless adapter 14, an instruction signal for instructing “eco-keeping operation” in which the upper limit temperature and the lower limit temperature are set. Then, the controller 33a transmits the received instruction signal S33 to the controller 33b so that the air conditioner maintains the indoor temperature lower than the upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature and higher than the lower limit temperature. . “Eco-keep driving” will be described in detail later.
- the remote control receiving unit 34 receives a remote control operation signal from the main body remote controller of the air conditioner 12-1, and transmits it to the controller 33a.
- the controller 33a that has received the remote control operation signal from the main body remote controller controls the operation of the air conditioner 12-1 in the same manner as the instruction signal from the portable terminal 16 according to the operation signal.
- the room temperature detection unit 52 detects the room temperature in the room where the air conditioner 12-1 in the house 24 is disposed, and transmits the detected room temperature as a detection signal D52 to the controller 33a.
- the outdoor unit 40 includes a controller 33b, a fan drive circuit 41, a compressor drive circuit 42, a fan 43, and a compressor 44.
- the outdoor unit 40 receives power supply (Power) from the indoor unit 30.
- the controller (control unit) 33b controls the operation of the outdoor unit 40 in accordance with an instruction signal transmitted from the controller 33a of the indoor unit 30.
- the controller 33b has set the eco-keeping operation according to the instruction signal S33 transmitted from the controller 33a. At this time, for example, the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 for controlling the compressor drive circuit 42 to the compressor drive circuit 42 so as to reduce the rotation speed of the compressor 44.
- the eco-keeping operation will be described in detail later.
- the fan drive circuit 41 receives the control signal C41 from the controller 33b and controls the drive of the fan 43 such as the number of rotations.
- the compressor (compressor) drive circuit 42 receives the control signal C42 from the controller 33b, and controls the drive of the compressor (compressor) 44 and the like.
- the fan 43 operates according to the control of the fan drive circuit 41, and generates an air flow for radiating heat of the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger (not shown) or for absorbing heat.
- the compressor (compressor) 44 compresses the refrigerant (not shown) circulating in the air conditioner 12-1 according to the control of the compressor drive circuit 42.
- eco-keeping operation refers to a temperature range that is lower by a predetermined temperature than the upper limit temperature set for the air conditioner and higher by a predetermined temperature than the lower limit temperature set for the air conditioner. The operation is such that the temperature is adjusted.
- eco-keeping operation in the air conditioner 12-1 will be described, but the contents in the air conditioners 12-2 and 12-3 have the same contents.
- selection buttons (“Power consumption peak cut”, “Room keep operation”) belonging to “Convenient function” are displayed on the display unit 16a. , “Calendar reservation”, etc.) are displayed.
- the set value of the room temperature detector 52 is set according to the “temperature range” related to the room temperature selected by the user (in the example shown in FIG. 12, the room temperature set temperature is in the range of “23 ° C. to 28 ° C.”).
- the set set value is transmitted from the portable terminal 16 to the air conditioner 12-1 through the same communication path as described above.
- the transmitted set value is stored, for example, in a storage unit (not shown) of the air conditioner 12-1 together with the air volume and direction.
- FIG. 13 shows the operation mode and the body temperature set value (when the set temperature range is 23 ° C. to 28 ° C.) when the upper and lower set temperatures of the room temperature are set to 28 ° C. and 23 ° C., respectively. Setting values), air volume, and wind direction are shown.
- the operation mode of the air conditioner 12-1 is “cooling” and the main body set temperature is “27 ° C.” is set so that the air volume and direction are “automatic”.
- the set upper limit temperature here, 28 ° C.
- the set temperature of the air conditioner 12-1 main body is set to a predetermined temperature ( It is set to a temperature (27 ° C. in this example) that is lower by 1 ° C. in this example.
- the room temperature is controlled to be kept at a temperature (27 ° C.) lower than the set upper limit temperature by a cooling operation mode in which the air volume and direction are “automatic”.
- the operation mode of the air conditioner 12-1 is “heating” and the main body set temperature is “24 ° C.”
- the air volume and direction are set to be “automatic”.
- the set temperature of the main body of the air conditioner 12-1 is a predetermined temperature ( The temperature is set higher by 1 ° C. in this example (24 ° C. in this example). Then, the room temperature is controlled to be kept at a temperature (24 ° C.) higher than the set lower limit temperature by a heating operation mode in which the air volume and direction are “automatic”.
- an upper limit temperature and a lower limit temperature are set by the user on the mobile terminal 16 (step S11).
- the upper limit temperature is 28 ° C. and the lower limit temperature is 23 ° C.
- the temperature difference between the upper limit temperature and the lower limit temperature is preferably 5 ° C. or more. However, it is not limited to this temperature difference, For example, a temperature difference may be set to 3 degreeC or more.
- controllers 33a and 33b determine whether or not the operation mode of the air conditioner 12-1 is the cooling operation mode (step S12).
- the controllers 33a and 33b determine whether or not the operation mode of the air conditioner 12-1 is the heating operation mode (Step S13).
- step S13 the controller 33a is based on the detection signal D52 received from the room temperature detection unit 52 and the room temperature is equal to or higher than the set upper limit temperature (28 ° C. in this example). It is determined whether or not there is (step S14).
- step S14 when it is determined in step S14 that the room temperature is not equal to or higher than the set upper limit temperature, the controller 33a determines whether the room temperature is equal to or lower than the set lower limit temperature (23 ° C. in this example) based on the detection signal D52. Is determined (S15).
- step S12 the cooling operation mode is selected (Yes), or the case where it is determined in step S14 that the room temperature is equal to or lower than the set upper limit temperature (Yes) will be described.
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform control so that the room temperature is kept at a temperature (27 ° C.) lower than the set upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (step S16).
- step S16 first, the controller 33a transmits an instruction signal S33 so that the room temperature becomes a temperature (27 ° C.) lower than the set upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature.
- the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 so as to increase (or decrease) the rotational speed of the compressor 44 to decrease (or increase) the room temperature. Thereafter, when the room temperature reaches a temperature (27 ° C.) lower than the set upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature, the controller 33a transmits an instruction signal S33 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor 44 and keep the room temperature. Receiving the instruction signal S33, the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor.
- step S13 the heating operation is being performed (Yes), or the case where it is determined in step S15 that the room temperature is equal to or lower than the set lower limit temperature (Yes) will be described.
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform control so that the room temperature becomes a temperature (24 ° C.) higher than the set lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (step S17).
- step S17 the controller 33a transmits an instruction signal S33 such that the room temperature becomes a temperature (24 ° C.) higher than the set lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature.
- the controller 33b transmits a control signal C42 so as to increase (or decrease) the rotation speed of the compressor 44 to increase (or decrease) the room temperature. Thereafter, when the room temperature reaches a temperature (24 ° C.) higher than the set lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature, the controller 33a transmits an instruction signal S33 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor 44 and keep the room temperature.
- the controller 33b that has received the instruction signal S33 transmits a control signal C42 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor.
- step S15 When it is determined in step S15 that the room temperature is not lower than the set lower limit temperature (No), the controllers 33a and 33b stop the outdoor unit 40 of the air conditioner 12-1 (step S18).
- the controller 33a determines whether or not the setting of the upper limit temperature and the lower limit temperature has been canceled by the user's portable terminal 16 when the cooling operation in the steps S16 and S17 is being performed or when the heating operation is being performed. (Step S19). When the setting of the upper limit temperature and the lower limit temperature is not canceled (No), the process returns to step S14 and the same operation as described above is performed.
- Step S19 When the setting of the upper limit and the lower limit temperature is canceled (Yes in Step S19), the controllers 33a and 33b stop the air conditioner 12-1 and end the eco keep operation (Step S20).
- step S16 and S17 the controller 33b increases (or decreases) the rotation speed of the compressor 44 and then transmits the control signal C42 so as to maintain the rotation speed.
- the control by the controller 33b is not limited to such control.
- the controller 33b may transmit the control signal C41 to the fan drive circuit 41 so as to increase (or decrease) the rotational speed of the fan 43 and maintain the rotational speed thereafter. Similar effects can be obtained. Further, the controller 33b may perform control so that the control signals C41 and C42 are transmitted in combination.
- Temperature control 1-1 when cooling is stopped in summer
- the eco-keeping operation is set by the user at time t1 when the room temperature is higher than the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.)
- the controllers 33a and 33b start the cooling operation.
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform the cooling operation until the room temperature becomes a temperature (27 ° C.) lower than the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.) by a predetermined temperature.
- controllers 33a and 33b increase the rotation speed of the compressor 44 and lower the room temperature until the room temperature reaches a temperature lower than the upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (main body set temperature: 27 ° C.).
- the air conditioner 12-1 is controlled.
- the controllers 33a and 33b keep the room temperature at the main body set temperature (27 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b control the air conditioner 12-1 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor 44 so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (27 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform the same control so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (27 ° C.).
- Temperature control 1-2 (in case of cooling operation in summer) A case where the eco keep operation is set in the state where the air conditioner 12-1 is in the cooling operation, for example, in summer will be described with reference to FIG.
- the controllers 33a and 33b set the set temperature as described above. Change it. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b perform the cooling operation until the room temperature becomes a temperature (27 ° C.) lower than the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.) by a predetermined temperature.
- controllers 33a and 33b reduce the rotation speed of the compressor 44 and increase the room temperature until the room temperature reaches a temperature lower than the upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (main body set temperature: 27 ° C.).
- the air conditioner 12-1 is controlled.
- the controllers 33a and 33b keep the room temperature at the main body set temperature (27 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b control the air conditioner 12-1 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor 44 so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (27 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform the same control so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (27 ° C.).
- Temperature control 2-1 when heating is stopped in winter
- the eco-keep operation is set while the heating operation of the air conditioner 12-1 is stopped in winter, for example, will be described with reference to FIG.
- the controllers 33a and 33b start the heating operation. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b perform the heating operation until the room temperature reaches a temperature (24 ° C.) higher than the lower limit temperature (23 ° C.) by a predetermined temperature.
- the controllers 33a and 33b increase the room temperature by increasing the rotation speed of the compressor 44 until the room temperature reaches a temperature higher than the lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (main body set temperature: 24 ° C.).
- the air conditioner 12-1 is controlled.
- the controllers 33a and 33b keep the room temperature at the main body set temperature (24 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b control the air conditioner 12-1 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor 44 so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (24 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform the same control so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (24 ° C.).
- Temperature control 2-2 (in case of heating operation in winter) The case where the eco-keeping operation is started in the state where the heating operation of the air conditioner 12-1 is in operation, for example, in winter will be described with reference to FIG.
- the controllers 33a and 33b set the set temperature as described above. Change it. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b perform the heating operation until the room temperature reaches a temperature (24 ° C.) higher than the lower limit temperature (23 ° C.) by a predetermined temperature.
- controllers 33a and 33b reduce the rotation speed of the compressor 44 and lower the room temperature until the room temperature reaches a temperature higher than the lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (main body set temperature: 24 ° C.).
- the air conditioner 12-1 is controlled.
- the controllers 33a and 33b keep the room temperature at the main body set temperature (24 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b control the air conditioner 12-1 so as to maintain the rotation speed of the compressor 44 so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (24 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b perform the same control so that the room temperature keeps the main body set temperature (24 ° C.).
- Temperature control 3 all day operation in spring and autumn
- the air conditioner 12-1 is operated all day long in the spring or autumn, for example, will be described with reference to FIG.
- the eco-keeping operation is set by the user at time t1.
- the controllers 33a and 33b start the cooling operation.
- the controllers 33a and 33b similarly continue the cooling operation so that the room temperature is kept at a predetermined temperature lower than the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.) (main body set temperature: about 27 ° C.).
- the controllers 33a and 33b continue the “thermo-off state” for 30 minutes or more and stop the cooling operation.
- the “thermo-off state” is a state in which an indoor fan (not shown) is operated while the operation of the compressor 44 is stopped.
- the controllers 33a and 33b start the heating operation. And controller 33a, 33b continues heating operation similarly so that room temperature may keep only the temperature (main body setting temperature: about 24 degreeC) higher than predetermined temperature (23 degreeC).
- the controllers 33a and 33b stop the heating operation by continuing the aforementioned thermo-off state for 30 minutes or more.
- the controllers 33a and 33b similarly start the cooling operation. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b similarly continue the cooling operation so that the room temperature is kept at a predetermined temperature lower than the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.) (main body set temperature: 27 ° C.).
- controllers 33a and 33b perform similar control so that the room temperature is between the main body set temperatures (about 24 ° C. to about 27 ° C.) until the eco-keeping operation is canceled.
- control is performed so that the operation is stopped when the room temperature becomes the main body set temperature and the thermo-off state continues for a predetermined time or more.
- the temperature difference between the main body set temperature and the room temperature is, for example, about 1.5K (absolute value) or less during cooling and about 2K (absolute value) or less during heating, the thermo-off operation is continued and the operation is not stopped. Control may also be performed.
- the room temperature may rise immediately if the operation is completely stopped. Therefore, by continuing the thermo-off operation and controlling the operation so as not to stop, there is an advantage that the room temperature can be easily controlled.
- the room temperature can be managed at a comfortable setting and appropriate temperature.
- the controllers 33a and 33b of the air conditioner 12-1 control the indoor unit 30 and the outdoor unit 40 to perform the eco keep operation.
- the eco-keeping operation causes the room temperature to be lower than the set upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature and higher than the set lower limit temperature by a predetermined temperature.
- the controllers 33a and 33b have a temperature (first of the main body) that is lower than the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.) set by the user. Control is performed to keep the set temperature (27 ° C.). Therefore, when the room temperature reaches a temperature lower than the upper limit temperature by a predetermined temperature (first set temperature: 27 ° C.) at time t2, the controllers 33a and 33b keep the room temperature at the first set temperature (27 ° C.) of the main body. Continue cooling operation and so on.
- the range of the set temperature of the upper limit temperature (28 ° C.) and the lower limit temperature (23 ° C.) at which the user sets the room temperature without causing overshoot or undershoot as in the reference example. Can be maintained within. Therefore, the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 can manage the room temperature to a comfortable set temperature.
- the overshoot as in the reference example does not occur, so that a variable load due to the occurrence of the overshoot does not occur. Therefore, power consumption can be reduced.
- one eco-keeping operation may be set regardless of the season, so that the user can perform cooling operation and heating throughout the year. There is no need to be aware of switching operations. Therefore, there is an advantage that the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 can autonomously reduce power consumption.
- the temperature management in the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 requires appropriate temperature management in the villa, for example, when the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 are arranged in a villa that does not exist for a long period of time by the user. Effective against plants and the like. In this case, it is because the user can easily maintain appropriate temperature management, in particular, temperature management in consideration of the environment, from the outside of the villa by the portable terminal 16.
- Embodiment 3 when other operation change signal is received during eco-keeping operation
- the household electrical appliance (air conditioner) which concerns on Embodiment 3 is demonstrated using FIG.
- the third embodiment relates to a case where another operation change signal is received during the eco-keeping operation.
- the part which overlaps with the household appliances which concern on the above-mentioned Embodiment 2 is abbreviate
- the receivers 32 and 34 receive operation change signals (various change signals such as mode, temperature, air volume, stop signal, etc.) from the remote controller attached to the main body or the portable terminal 16 during the eco-keeping operation. Then, as shown in FIG. 21, the controllers 33a and 33b perform control to change the operation of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 based on the change signal transmitted later. As described above, the home appliance according to Embodiment 3 gives priority to the change signal transmitted later by the user via the mobile terminal 16 or the like (technical idea of boosting priority).
- controller 33a, 33b gives priority to the release signal received later, and cancels the eco-keeping operation based on the change signal after time t1.
- the receivers 32 and 34 have received a change signal for changing the wind direction / air volume from the main body remote controller or the portable terminal 16 as a reception signal at time t1 during the eco-keeping operation. . Then, the controllers 33a and 33b give priority to the change signal received later, and change the wind direction and air volume of the eco-keeping operation based on the change signal after time t1.
- controller 33a, 33b gives priority to the stop signal received later, and cancels eco-keeping operation based on the stop signal after time t1.
- the receiving units 32 and 34 receive the incoming timer signal as a received signal at time t1 during the eco-keeping operation. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b give priority to the incoming timer signal received later, and control based on the incoming timer signal after time t1.
- the receiving units 32 and 34 receive a cut-off timer signal as a received signal at time t1 during the eco-keeping operation. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b give priority to the cutoff timer signal received later, and control based on the cutoff timer signal after time t1.
- the receivers 32 and 34 receive the emergency operation switch signal as a reception signal at time t1 while the cooling and heating are stopped while the eco-keeping operation is being performed. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b give priority to the emergency operation switch signal received later, and perform control based on the emergency operation switch after time t1. That is, the controllers 33a and 33b perform control so that the stopped air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 are temporarily operated based on the emergency operation switch.
- the receiving units 32 and 34 receive the emergency operation switch signal as the reception signal at time t1 during the eco-keeping operation. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b give priority to the emergency operation switch signal received later, and perform control based on the emergency operation switch after time t1. That is, the controllers 33a and 33b control the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 during the eco-keeping operation to operate quickly based on the emergency operation switch. In the case of FIGS. 21F and 21G, the controllers 33a and 33b determine whether the operation is to be stopped or not according to the operation mode (cooling, heating, etc.) of the eco-keeping operation.
- the same effects as the effects (1) and (2) in the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 described above can be obtained. Furthermore, in the air conditioner according to Embodiment 3, it is assumed that the receiving units 32 and 34 receive the operation change signal from the remote controller or the portable terminal 16 attached to the main body during the eco keep operation. Then, the controllers 33a and 33b perform control to change the operation of the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 based on the change signal received later. Thus, priority is given to the change signal transmitted later by the user, so that the convenience of the user is improved.
- the controllers 33a and 33b continue the cooling operation mode during operation, and control to operate according to the set upper limit temperature or lower limit temperature for the set temperature.
- the air conditioners 12-1 to 12-3 are taken as examples of home appliances, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the same control as described above can be performed on a driving unit such as a compressor provided in the refrigerator 13.
- the setting of the eco keep driving in the home appliance system according to the second and third embodiments may be set only by the mobile terminal 16 such as a smartphone.
- the control part in the household appliances (air conditioner) which concerns on Embodiment 2, 3 picked up and demonstrated the controllers 33a and 33b arrange
- the configuration of the control unit is not limited to this, and the control unit is not separated as hardware, and may be, for example, a controller disposed in either the indoor unit 30 or the outdoor unit 40. .
- the present disclosure is applicable to home appliances such as air conditioners and home appliance systems that control home appliances.
- SYMBOLS 10 ... Home appliance system, 12-1 to 12-3 ... Air conditioner (home appliance), 13 ... Refrigerator (home appliance), 14 ... Wireless adapter (communication device), 16 ... Portable terminal, 18 ... Gateway device (relay device) ), 20 ... Internet, 22 ... Server device, 26 ... Router device, 30 ... Indoor unit, 33a, 33b ... Controller (control unit), 32, 34 ... Receiving unit, 40 ... Outdoor unit, 50 ... Current detection unit, 52 ... room temperature detector.
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従来技術文献(例えば、特許文献1)では、ネットワークを利用して空気調和機等の家電機器を操作するピーク電力カットシステムが開示されている。特許文献1のピーク電力カットシステムは、ネットワークを介して、電力会社との間でピーク電力カットに関する契約を結んだ顧客の有する空気調和機に対して、設定温度をシフトアップさせるように制御し、これにより消費電力を低下させる。
1-1-1.家電システムの構成
図1を用いて、実施の形態1に係る家電システムの構成を説明する。図1に示すように、実施の形態1に係る家電システム10は、携帯端末16等によって、複数の家電機器を制御するシステムである。本実施の形態では、複数の家電機器として、3つの空気調和機12-1~12-3、及び冷蔵庫13が含まれている。
実施の形態1に係る家電システム10は、空気調和機12-1~12-3、冷蔵庫13、無線アダプタ(通信装置)14、携帯端末16、ゲートウェイ装置(中継装置)18、ルータ装置26、インターネット20、及びサーバ装置22を備える。
無線アダプタ14は、また、空気調和機12-1~12-3の識別情報(例えば、製造番号や型番等)を空気調和機12-1~12-3の制御部から取得し、ゲートウェイ装置18に送信する。なお、無線アダプタ14は、空気調和機12-1~12-3に一体に設けられるものであってもよい。また無線アダプタ14は、複数の空気調和機12-1~12-3のいずれにも接続できるように空気調和機12-1~12-3に対して着脱可能に設けられるものであってもよい。本実施の形態1に係る冷蔵庫13は、例えば、冷蔵庫13本体に内蔵される一体型の無線アダプタ(図示せず)により、ゲートウェイ装置18と通信する。空気調和機12-1~12-3の夫々の制御部については後で説明する。
次に、図2を用いて、実施の形態1に係る空気調和機の構成を説明する。ここでは、図1中の空気調和機12-1を例に挙げる。なお、図2において、冷蔵サイクルに関する構成は省略されている。
次に、実施の形態1に係る家電機器における消費電力ピークカット動作について説明する。
1-2-1.消費電力ピークカットの設定
図3~図5を用いて、実施の形態1に係る家電機器における消費電力ピークカットの設定について説明する。以下では、携帯端末16のタッチパネル16aを介する設定を例として取り挙げる。なお、ここでの携帯端末16は、タッチパネル16aを備えたスマートフォン等であって、既に空気調和機12-1に対する操作プログラムがサーバ装置22からインストールされて起動された状態であるものとする。
次に、図6を用いて、実施の形態1に係る家電機器における消費電力ピークカットの判定フローについて説明する。
次に、図7を用い、本体リモコン及び携帯端末における消費電力のカットの設定について説明する。前述の説明では、携帯端末(スマートフォン等)16から消費電力のカットを設定している。携帯端末16からの設定では、空気調和機12-1~12-3の「冷房」及び「暖房」において、「100%(設定オフ)」、「85%」、「75%」、「50%」の4段階の消費電力のピークカットを選択することが可能である。
実施の形態1に係る家電機器、及び家電システムによれば、以下の(1)の効果が得られる。
前述のように、実施の形態1に係る空気調和機(家電機器)12-1~12-3は、次の要素を具備する。
(1-1)携帯端末16及びリモートコントローラから、所定の割合での消費電力のピークカットの要求を受信する受信部32、34。
(1-2)電力を消費する駆動対象を駆動する駆動部40。
(1-3)駆動部の動作を制御するコントローラ(制御部)33a、33b。
(1-4)自装置(空気調和機)内の所定の電流経路に流れる電流を検出し、検出結果をコントローラに送信する検出部50。
コントローラ33a、33bは、携帯端末16及びリモートコントローラからピークカットの要求を受信した場合に、要求された割合に基づき自装置内での消費電力の最大値をカットするように前記駆動部の動作を制御する。
より具体的に、コントローラ33bは検出信号D50を受けると前記所定の割合に応じて、室外機40のコンプレッサ44の回転数を低減するべくコンプレッサ駆動回路42を制御する制御信号C42を送信する(ステップST11~ST13)。前記所定の割合に応じて、最大電力をカットするためである。
従来技術文献(例えば、特許文献2)では、夏、冬別の快適温度範囲の上限温度と下限温度を設定する空気調和機が開示されている。特許文献1に開示される空気調和機は、超音波の伝播速度に基づいて計測した平均室温と、快適温度範囲の上限温度及び下限温度とを比較する。そして、比較結果に基づいて、空気調和機のON/OFFを制御することで、夏と冬とでON-OFFの順序を反転させ、また停止時間をタイマによって一定時間に断続的に繰り返す。これにより空気調和機は、夏、冬別の快適温度範囲の上限温度と下限温度を設定する。
2-1-1.家電システムの構成
実施の形態2に係る家電システムの構成は、図1に示す実施の形態1に係る家電システムと略同様である。すなわち、図1に示されるように、実施の形態2に係る家電システム10も、携帯端末16等によって、複数の家電機器を制御するシステムである。実施の形態2についても、複数の家電機器として3つの空気調和装置12-1~12-3、及び冷蔵庫13を例に挙げて説明する。
次に、図9を用いて、実施の形態2に係る空気調和機の構成例について説明する。実施の形態2に係る空気調和機の構成は、図2に示す実施の形態1に係る空気調和機の構成と略同様であるので、両者の差異を中心に以下、説明する。なお、図中において、冷凍サイクルに関する構成については省略している。
次に、実施の形態1に係る空気調和機におけるエコキープ運転動作について説明する。ここで、「エコキープ運転」とは、空気調和機に設定された上限温度よりも所定の温度だけ低く、且つ、空気調和機に設定された下限温度よりも所定の温度だけ高い温度範囲に、室内温度が調整されるような運転である。以下では、空気調和機12-1におけるエコキープ運転動作について説明するが、空気調和機12-2,12-3におけるものも同様の内容である。
図10~図12を用いて、実施の形態2に係る空気調和機における、エコキープ運転動作の設定について説明する。以下では、携帯端末16の表示部(タッチパネル)16aを介する設定を例として取り挙げる。なお、ここでの携帯端末16は、表示部(タッチパネル)16aを備えたスマートフォン等であって、既に空気調和機12-1に対する操作プログラムがインターネット20を介してインストールされた状態であるものとする。
次に、図14を用いて、実施の形態2に係る家電機器(空気調和機)におけるエコキープ運転の動作フローについて説明する。
図15~図19を用いて、種々の季節や時間帯におけるエコキープ運転の温度制御について説明する。なお、以下では、前述のように携帯端末16を用いて、ユーザにより上限温度が28℃に下限温度が23℃に設定されているものとする。
図15を用いて、例えば夏にて、空気調和機12-1の冷房運転が停止中である状態で、エコキープ運転が設定された場合を説明する。図15に示すように、室温が上限温度(28℃)よりも高い状態にあるとき、時刻t1において、ユーザによりエコキープ運転が設定されると、コントローラ33a、33bは、冷房運転をスタートさせる。そして、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が上限温度(28℃)より所定の温度だけ低い温度(27℃)になるまで、冷房運転をさせる。具体的には、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が上限温度より所定の温度だけ低い温度(本体設定温度:27℃)に達するまで、コンプレッサ44の回転数を増大させて室温を低下させるように、空気調和機12-1を制御する。
以降の時刻において、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が本体設定温度(27℃)をキープするように、同様の制御を行う。
図16を用いて、例えば夏にて、空気調和機12-1の冷房運転が運転中である状態で、エコキープ運転が設定された場合を説明する。図16に示すように、室温が上限温度(28℃)よりも低い状態にあるとき、時刻t1において、ユーザによりエコキープ運転が設定されると、コントローラ33a、33bは、前述のように設定温度を変更させる。そして、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が上限温度(28℃)より所定の温度だけ低い温度(27℃)になるまで、冷房運転をさせる。具体的には、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が上限温度より所定の温度だけ低い温度(本体設定温度:27℃)に達するまで、コンプレッサ44の回転数を低減させて室温を上昇させるように、空気調和機12-1を制御する。
以降の時刻において、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が本体設定温度(27℃)をキープするように、同様の制御を行う。
図17を用いて、例えば冬にて、空気調和機12-1の暖房運転が停止中である状態で、エコキープ運転が設定された場合を説明する。図17に示すように、室温が下限温度(23℃)よりも低い状態にあるとき、時刻t1において、ユーザによりエコキープ運転が設定されると、コントローラ33a、33bは、暖房運転をスタートさせる。そして、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が下限温度(23℃)より所定の温度だけ高い温度(24℃)になるまで、暖房運転をさせる。具体的には、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が下限温度より所定の温度だけ高い温度(本体設定温度:24℃)に達するまで、コンプレッサ44の回転数を増大させて室温を上昇させるように、空気調和機12-1を制御する。
以降の時刻において、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が本体設定温度(24℃)をキープするように、同様の制御を行う。
図18を用いて、例えば冬にて、空気調和機12-1の暖房運転が運転中である状態で、エコキープ運転が開始された場合を説明する。図18に示すように、室温が下限温度(23℃)よりも高い状態にあるとき、時刻t1において、ユーザによりエコキープ運転が設定されると、コントローラ33a、33bは、前述のように設定温度を変更させる。そして、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が下限温度(23℃)より所定の温度だけ高い温度(24℃)になるまで、暖房運転をさせる。具体的には、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が下限温度より所定の温度だけ高い温度(本体設定温度:24℃)に達するまで、コンプレッサ44の回転数を低減させて室温を低下させるように、空気調和機12-1を制御する。
以降の時刻において、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が本体設定温度(24℃)をキープするように、同様の制御を行う。
図19を用いて、例えば春や秋において、空気調和機12-1を終日エコキープ運転させる場合を説明する。図19に示すように、春や秋の日中、室温が下限温度(23℃)と上限温度(28℃)との間の状態にあるとき、時刻t1において、ユーザによりエコキープ運転が設定されると、コントローラ33a、33bは、冷房運転をスタートさせる。そして、コントローラ33a、33bは、室温が上限温度(28℃)より所定の温度だけ低い温度(本体設定温度:27℃程度)をキープするように、同様に、冷房運転を継続させる。
実施の形態2に係る家電機器、及び家電システムによれば、以下の(1)や(2)の効果が得られる。
前述のように、空気調和機12-1のコントローラ33a、33bは、室内機30及び室外機40を制御してエコキープ運転を行わせる。エコキープ運転により、室内温度は、設定された上限温度よりも所定の温度分より低く、かつ、設定された下限温度よりも所定の温度分より高いものとなる。
また、参考例のように、室温が設定温度範囲外となるオーバーシュートが発生すると、図20の破線で示すように、室温を設定温度(27℃)に引き戻す必要がある。このような引き戻しには変動負荷が生じ、よって消費電力が増大する。例えば、時刻t2において、設定温度(27℃)よりも上昇した室温を設定温度(27℃)に戻すために、冷房運転がオン(ON)とされる。このように、冷房運転をオン(ON)とするためには、室内機及び室外機を起動させる必要があり、これに伴う変動負荷が発生して、消費電力が増大する。
次に、図21を用いて、実施の形態3に係る家電機器(空気調和機)について説明する。実施の形態3は、エコキープ運転中に、その他の運転変更信号を受信した場合に関する。なお、以下の説明において、前述の実施の形態2に係る家電機器と重複する部分については省略する。
実施の形態3に係る空気調和機によれば、前述の実施の形態2に係る空気調和機における効果(1)(2)と同様の効果が得られる。さらに、実施の形態3に係る空気調和機において、エコキープ運転中に、本体に付属のリモコン又は携帯端末16から、運転変更信号を受信部32、34が受信したとする。そうすると、コントローラ33a、33bは、後から受信した変更信号に基づき、空気調和機12-1~12-3の運転を変更するように制御する。このように、ユーザにより後から送信された変更信号が優先され、よってユーザの利便性が向上する。
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- リモートコントローラ及び携帯端末から、所定の割合での消費電力のピークカットの要求を受信する受信部と、
電力を消費する駆動対象を駆動する駆動部と、
前記駆動部の動作を制御する制御部と
を具備し、
前記制御部は、前記リモートコントローラ又は携帯端末から前記ピークカットの要求を受信した場合に、要求された割合に基づき自装置内での消費電力の最大値をカットするように前記駆動部の動作を制御する
家電機器。 - 更に、自装置内の所定の電流経路に流れる電流を検出し、検出結果を前記制御部に送信する検出部を具備し、
前記制御部は、前記検出部により検出された電流値と、前記リモートコントローラ又は前記携帯端末により要求された所定の割合に基づき設定された電流値とを比較し、比較結果に基づいて、自装置内での消費電力の最大値をカットするように前記駆動部を制御する
請求項1に記載の家電機器。 - 前記制御部は、前記リモートコントローラ又は携帯端末から前記ピークカットの要求を受信した場合に、要求された割合に基づき、前記駆動部が備えるコンプレッサの回転数を低減させる
請求項2に記載の家電機器。 - 前記リモートコントローラ及び携帯端末において、複数段階で、前記消費電力のピークカットの設定が可能である、
請求項3に記載の家電機器。 - 前記受信部は、前記リモートコントローラから操作信号を受信し、前記制御部に送信し、
前記操作信号を受信した前記制御部は、前記要求された割合に基づき、前記駆動部が備えるコンプレッサの回転数を低減させる
請求項4に記載の家電機器。 - 請求項5に記載の家電機器は、前記携帯端末と通信される通信装置と、通信回線を介して前記携帯端末にインストールされ前記家電機器を操作するためのアプリケーションプログラムが管理されるサーバ装置とを具備する家電システムに適用され、
前記消費電力のピークカットの前記携帯端末からの指示は、起動された前記アプリケーションプログラムにより、前記通信回線を介して前記通信装置により前記制御部に送信され、これを受けた前記制御部が前記駆動部を制御することにより行われる
家電システム。 - 室温の上限温度及び下限温度が設定された所定の空調運転を設定するための設定信号を受信する受信部と、
室温を調整するために駆動させる駆動対象を駆動する駆動部と、
前記駆動部の動作を制御する制御部と
を具備し、
前記制御部は、前記所定の空調運転を設定するための設定信号を受信した場合、前記所定の空調運転を行い、
前記所定の空調運転において、室温が、前記上限温度よりも所定の温度だけ低く、かつ、前記下限温度よりも所定の温度だけ高い温度範囲内の温度となるように、前記駆動部を制御する、
家電機器。 - 更に、自装置が設置される室内の室温を検出し、検出結果を前記制御部に送信する検出部を具備し、
前記制御部は、前記所定の空調運転において、前記検出部により室温が前記上限温度よりも高いことが検出された場合、室温が、前記上限温度より所定の温度だけ低い第1設定温度となるように、前記駆動部を冷房運転させる
請求項7に記載の家電機器。 - 前記制御部は、前記所定の空調運転において、前記検出部により室温が前記下限温度よりも低いことが検出された場合、室温が前記下限温度より所定の温度だけ高い第2設定温度となるように、前記駆動部を暖房運転させる
請求項8に記載の家電機器。 - 前記制御部は、前記所定の空調運転において、
前記設定信号に基づいた自装置の運転モードが冷房運転の場合、室温が前記上限温度より所定の温度だけ低い第1設定温度となるように、前記駆動部を制御し、
前記設定信号に基づいた自装置の運転モードが暖房運転の場合、室温が前記下限温度より所定の温度だけ高い第2設定温度となるように、前記駆動部を制御する、
請求項7に記載の家電機器。 - 前記制御部は、
自装置の運転中に、前記設定信号に基づき前記所定の空調運転が設定された場合、前記運転中の運転モードを継続させ、設定温度については、前記所定の空調運転について設定された前記上限温度又は前記下限温度に従って運転するように制御する
請求項10に記載の家電機器。 - 前記受信部は、前記所定の空調運転を設定するための設定信号を携帯端末から受信する
請求項11に記載の家電機器。 - 請求項12に記載の家電機器と、
前記所定の空調運転を設定するための設定信号を送信する携帯端末と、を含む
家電システム。
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