WO2016067783A1 - Air purifier - Google Patents

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WO2016067783A1
WO2016067783A1 PCT/JP2015/076388 JP2015076388W WO2016067783A1 WO 2016067783 A1 WO2016067783 A1 WO 2016067783A1 JP 2015076388 W JP2015076388 W JP 2015076388W WO 2016067783 A1 WO2016067783 A1 WO 2016067783A1
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壁田　知宜
若井　寛
新井　知史
好孝 明里
乳井　一夫
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三菱電機株式会社
三菱電機ホーム機器株式会社
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Priority to CN201580034511.8A priority patent/CN106470749B/en
Priority to TW104132794A priority patent/TWI600864B/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D46/00—Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
    • B01D46/42—Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F7/00—Ventilation
    • F24F7/003—Ventilation in combination with air cleaning
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D46/00—Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
    • B01D46/52—Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded corrugated or wound sheet material
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F7/00—Ventilation
    • F24F7/007—Ventilation with forced flow

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  • This invention relates to an air purifier.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an air purifier.
  • the air cleaner sucks air from the outside.
  • the air cleaner purifies the air.
  • the air cleaner blows out purified air to the outside.
  • the objective of this invention is providing the air cleaner which can grasp
  • An air cleaner includes a main body that sucks air from outside, purifies the air, and blows out the purified air to the outside, and a support base that is provided below the main body and rotatably supports the main body And an obstacle wall having a plurality of slits arranged concentrically and concentrically on one of the main body and the support base, protruding toward the other of the main body and the support base, and the main body and the support base A plurality of sensors arranged concentrically and concentrically with the plurality of slits and detecting a slit passing therethrough, and a current position in the rotation direction of the main body based on a detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors And a control device for detecting
  • the current position in the rotation direction of the main body is detected based on the detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors. For this reason, the present position in the rotation direction of the main body can be grasped.
  • Embodiment 1 of this invention It is a perspective view of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the support stand of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a top view of the principal part of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a circuit diagram of the principal part of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the position regarding the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an air purifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the direction of the arrow is forward.
  • the air purifier includes a main body 1 and a support base 2.
  • the main body 1 is provided in a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the support base 2 is provided below the main body 1.
  • the support base 2 supports the main body 1 rotatably.
  • the front main body case 3 is integrally formed of resin.
  • the rear body case 4 is integrally formed of resin.
  • the upper fan unit 5 and the lower fan unit 6 are sandwiched between the front main body case 3 and the rear main body case 4.
  • the upper fan guard 7 and the lower fan guard 8 are provided in front of the front main body case 3.
  • the deodorizing filter 9 is provided in front of the upper fan guard 7 and the lower fan guard 8.
  • the HEPA filter 10 is provided in front of the deodorizing filter 9.
  • the prefilter 11 is provided in front of the HEPA filter 10.
  • the front panel 12 is provided in front of the pre-filter 11.
  • the latch 13 connects the front panel 12 and the front body case 3.
  • the rear cover 14 is provided behind the rear body case 4.
  • the pair of side covers 15 cover both side surfaces of the front main body case 3 and the rear main body case 4.
  • Each of the pair of design sheets 16 is provided on the upper surface of the pair of side surface covers 15.
  • the guard net 17 is provided above the rear body case 4.
  • the louver unit 18 is provided above the guard net 17.
  • the object detection unit 19 is provided above the front main body case 3.
  • the operation unit cover 20 is provided above the object detection unit 19.
  • the operation unit cover 20 includes an operation unit 20a and a display unit 20b.
  • the design sheet 21 is provided above the operation unit cover 20.
  • the operation button 22 is provided above the operation unit cover 20. The operation button 22 protrudes upward from the design sheet 21.
  • a dust sensor (not shown) is provided on one side of the lower portion of the front body case 3.
  • the dust sensor cover 23 is provided at one lower portion of the side cover 15.
  • the control device 24 is provided on one side between the front main body case 3 and the rear main body case 4.
  • the control device 24 is configured by a substrate unit.
  • the lead wire cover 25 is provided in the vicinity of the control device 24.
  • the control device 24 drives the upper fan unit 5 and the lower fan unit 6 based on the operation state of the operation button 22, the detection state of the dust sensor, and the detection state of the object detection unit 19. As a result, the upper fan unit 5 and the lower fan unit 6 generate suction air.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the support of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • the lower part of the main body 1 and the support base 2 constitute an auto turn unit.
  • the lower main body case 26 is fixed to the lower part of the front main body case 3 (not shown in FIG. 3) and the lower part of the rear main body case 4 (not shown in FIG. 3).
  • the wheel sliding plate 27 has an annular shape.
  • the wheel sliding plate 27 is fixed to the lower part of the lower body case 26 with screws.
  • the plurality of body-side wheels 28 are attached to the lower part of the lower body case 26.
  • the lower body case 26 is formed with a recess 26a that opens downward.
  • the drive motor 32 is attached to the lower body case 26 by being inserted into the recess 26a with the rotation shaft (axis) directed downward.
  • a gear assembly 31 is attached to the shaft of the drive motor 32 so as to rotate with the shaft.
  • the shaft end of the drive motor 32 is supported by a bearing 30 attached to the holding plate 29.
  • the holding plate 29 is fixed to the lower body case 26 with screws.
  • the base stand 33 is provided in a rectangular shape.
  • the base table 33 has a circular recess.
  • the rotating shaft 34 is fixed to the center of the concave portion of the base table 33 with a screw.
  • the plurality of support base side wheels 35 are attached along the inside of the edge of the recess of the base base 33.
  • the wheel sliding plate retainer 36 is fixed with screws along the outside of the edge of the concave portion of the base base 33.
  • the gear 37 is provided along the inside of the edge of the concave portion of the base base 33.
  • the obstacle wall 38 protrudes upward from the bottom of the recess of the base table 33.
  • the obstacle wall 38 has a plurality of slits.
  • the obstacle wall 38 includes a first slit 39a, a second slit 39b, and a third slit 39c.
  • the plurality of sensors are provided below the lower body case 26.
  • the plurality of sensors are provided corresponding to the plurality of slits.
  • the plurality of sensors includes a first sensor 40a, a second sensor 40b, and a third sensor 40c.
  • the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c are made of photo interrupters.
  • the base 33 supports the lower body case 26 from below.
  • the rotation shaft 34 rotatably supports the center of the lower body case 26.
  • the plurality of wheel sliding plate holders 36 hold the edge of the wheel sliding plate 27.
  • the gear 37 meshes with the gear of the gear assembly 31.
  • the plurality of sensors are disposed in the vicinity of the plurality of slits.
  • the stopper 41 is attached to the rotating shaft 34. The stopper 41 prevents the lower body case 26 from coming off from the base base 33.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of the main part of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c are arranged concentrically and concentrically at equal intervals.
  • the obstacle wall 38 is provided concentrically and concentrically with the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c.
  • the first slit 39a, the second slit 39b, and the third slit 39c are arranged concentrically and concentrically with the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control device for the air purifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • control device 24 includes a microcomputer.
  • the control device 24 includes a memory 24a, an input circuit 24b, an output circuit 24c, and a CPU 24d.
  • the memory 24a stores data necessary for controlling the air cleaner.
  • the input circuit 24b is connected to the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, the third sensor 40c, the operation unit 20a, and a dust sensor (not shown).
  • the output circuit 24c is connected to the upper fan unit 5, the lower fan unit 6, the drive motor 32, and the display unit 20b.
  • the CPU 24d is connected to the memory 24a, the input circuit 24b, and the output circuit 24c.
  • the input circuit 24b receives signals from the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, the third sensor 40c, and the operation unit 20a.
  • the CPU 24d determines the control contents for the upper fan unit 5, the lower fan unit 6, the drive motor 32, and the display unit 20b based on the signal from the input circuit 24b and the data stored in the memory 24a.
  • the CPU 24d causes the output circuit 24c to transmit control signals to the upper fan unit 5, the lower fan unit 6, the drive motor 32, and the display unit 20b.
  • the CPU 24d stores the rotational position of the main body 1 in the memory 24a.
  • FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of a main part of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • the first sensor 40a includes a first light emitting unit 42a and a first light receiving unit 43a.
  • the first light receiving unit 43a receives light emitted from the first light emitting unit 42a.
  • the first sensor 40a transmits a Lo signal.
  • the first inverter 44a inverts the Lo signal to a Hi signal.
  • the first sensor 40a transmits a Hi signal.
  • the first inverter 44a inverts the Hi signal to the Lo signal.
  • the second sensor 40b includes a second light emitting unit 42b and a second light receiving unit 43b.
  • the second light receiving unit 43b receives the light emitted by the second light emitting unit 42b.
  • the second sensor 40b transmits a Lo signal.
  • the second inverter 44b inverts the Lo signal to the Hi signal.
  • the second sensor 40b transmits a Hi signal.
  • the second inverter 44b inverts the Hi signal to the Lo signal.
  • the third sensor 40c includes a third light emitting unit 42c and a third light receiving unit 43c.
  • the third light receiving unit 43c receives light emitted from the third light emitting unit 42c.
  • the third sensor 40c transmits a Lo signal.
  • the third inverter 44c inverts the Lo signal to the Hi signal.
  • the third sensor 40c transmits a Hi signal.
  • the third inverter 44c inverts the Hi signal to the Lo signal.
  • the control device 24 receives the signal from the first inverter 44a at the first port.
  • the control device 24 receives the signal from the second inverter 44b at the second port.
  • the control device 24 receives the signal from the third inverter 44c at the third port.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a position in the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the position regarding the rotation direction of the main body 1 is set clockwise from the first position to the seventh position.
  • the angle between adjacent positions of the first position to the seventh position is set to 22.5 °.
  • the first slit 39a is formed at the third position.
  • the second slit 39b is formed at the fourth position.
  • the third slit 39c is formed at the fifth position.
  • the first sensor 40a is arranged at the third position.
  • the second sensor 40b is disposed at the fourth position.
  • the third sensor 40c is disposed at the fifth position.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of detecting the stop position of the main body of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the stop position of the main body 1 is defined by the center position of the main body 1.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is the second position.
  • the first sensor 40a is disposed at the first position.
  • the second sensor 40b is disposed at the second position.
  • the third sensor 40c is disposed at the third position.
  • the first port receives the Lo signal.
  • the second port receives the Lo signal.
  • the third port receives the Hi signal.
  • the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 45 °.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is the third position.
  • the first sensor 40a is disposed at the second position.
  • the second sensor 40b is disposed at the third position.
  • the third sensor 40c is disposed at the fourth position.
  • the first port receives the Lo signal.
  • the second port receives the Hi signal.
  • the third port receives the Hi signal.
  • the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 22.5 °.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is the fourth position.
  • the first sensor 40a is disposed at the third position.
  • the second sensor 40b is disposed at the fourth position.
  • the third sensor 40c is disposed at the fifth position.
  • the first port receives the Hi signal.
  • the second port receives the Hi signal.
  • the third port receives the Hi signal.
  • the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the front.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is the fifth position.
  • the first sensor 40a is disposed at the fourth position.
  • the second sensor 40b is disposed at the fifth position.
  • the third sensor 40c is disposed at the sixth position.
  • the first port receives the Hi signal.
  • the second port receives the Hi signal.
  • the third port receives the Lo signal.
  • the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the right side at an angle of 22.5 °.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is the sixth position.
  • the first sensor 40a is disposed at the fifth position.
  • the second sensor 40b is disposed at the sixth position.
  • the third sensor 40c is disposed at the seventh position.
  • the first port receives the Hi signal.
  • the second port receives the Lo signal.
  • the third port receives the Lo signal.
  • the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 45 °.
  • the position of the first sensor 40a is unknown.
  • the position of the second sensor 40b is unknown.
  • the position of the third sensor 40c is unknown.
  • the first port receives the Lo signal.
  • the second port receives the Lo signal.
  • the third port receives the Lo signal.
  • the control device 24 detects that the orientation of the main body 1 is unknown.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a change in a signal received by the control device for the air purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is the third position.
  • the first port receives the Lo signal.
  • the second port receives the Hi signal.
  • the third port receives the Hi signal.
  • the first port receives the Lo signal.
  • the second port receives the Lo signal.
  • the third port receives the Lo signal.
  • the position of the main body 1 is the fourth position. At this time, the first port receives the Hi signal.
  • the second port receives the Hi signal.
  • the third port receives the Hi signal.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a change in a signal received by the control device for the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the stop position of the main body 1 is unknown.
  • the first port receives the Lo signal.
  • the second port receives the Lo signal.
  • the third port receives the Lo signal.
  • any one of the first port to the third port receives the Hi signal first due to structural errors of the first sensor 40a to the third sensor 40c and the like.
  • the third port receives the Hi signal first.
  • all of the first port to the third port receive the Hi signal.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining the current position with respect to the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the control device 24 determines the current position of the main body 1 in the rotation direction.
  • the control device 24 determines the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 when the determination time T1 has elapsed since the detection start point ⁇ in the detection range of the first sensor 40a reaches the first slit 39a. .
  • the determination time T1 is set in advance in consideration of the structural error of the first slit 39a to the third slit 39c and the structural error of the first sensor 40a to the third sensor 40c.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining reading of position data by the control device for the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • step S1 the control device 24 starts reading position data. Then, it progresses to step S2 and the control apparatus 24 reads position data. Specifically, the control device 24 detects the state of signals from the first port to the third port. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
  • step S3 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S3, the process returns to step S2. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S3, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the control device 24 determines the position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5, and the control device 24 completes the reading of the position data.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart for illustrating the rotation control of the main body by the control device for the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • step S11 the control device 24 starts the rotation control operation of the main body 1. Then, it progresses to step S12 and the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1.
  • step S13 the control device 24 reads position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
  • step S14 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S14, the process returns to step S13. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S14, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the control device 24 determines the position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 is a target position.
  • step S16 If it is determined in step S16 that the current position of the main body 1 is not the target position, the process proceeds to step S17.
  • step S ⁇ b> 17 the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Thereafter, the operation from step S13 is repeated.
  • step S16 If it is determined in step S16 that the current position of the main body 1 is the target position, the process proceeds to step S18.
  • step S18 the control device 24 stops the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 stops rotating with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S19 and the control apparatus 24 stops rotation control driving
  • the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is detected based on the detection state of the slits by a plurality of sensors. For this reason, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 can be grasped.
  • the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is determined when the detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors does not change continuously for the determination time T1. For this reason, erroneous determination of the current position due to structural errors can be prevented.
  • the rotation of the main body 1 stops when the slit detection state by the plurality of sensors continues for the determination time T1 and corresponds to the target position. For this reason, the main body 1 can be directed in a desired direction.
  • FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for illustrating the rotation control of the main body by the control device for the air cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • symbol is attached
  • step S21 the control device 24 starts the rotation control operation of the main body 1. Then, it progresses to step S22 and the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1.
  • step S22 the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1.
  • step S23 the control device 24 reads position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
  • step S24 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S24, the process returns to step S23. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S24, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the control device 24 determines the position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S26, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 is the target position.
  • step S26 If it is determined in step S26 that the current position of the main body 1 is not the target position, the process proceeds to step S27.
  • step S ⁇ b> 27 the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S28 and the control apparatus 24 determines whether the rotational speed of the main body 1 is more than the preset determination speed. For example, the control device 24 determines whether the rotation speed of the main body 1 is 200 PPS or higher.
  • step S29 the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 as a relatively long first reference time. For example, the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 to 600 ms. Thereafter, the operation from step S23 is repeated.
  • step S30 the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 as a relatively short second reference time. For example, the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 to 300 ms. Thereafter, the operation from step S23 is repeated.
  • step S31 the control device 24 stops the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 stops rotating with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S32 and the control apparatus 24 stops rotation control driving
  • the determination time T1 when the rotation speed of the main body 1 is less than the determination speed, the determination time T1 is a relatively long first reference time.
  • the determination time T1 is a relatively short second reference time.
  • the second reference time is set shorter than the first reference time. For this reason, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 can be grasped more accurately.
  • FIG. 15 is a flowchart for illustrating the rotation control of the main body by the control device for the air purifier according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • symbol is attached
  • step S41 the control device 24 starts the rotation control operation of the main body 1. Then, it progresses to step S42 and the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1.
  • step S42 the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1.
  • step S43 the control device 24 reads position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S44, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
  • step S44 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S44, the process returns to step S43. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S44, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 can be determined.
  • step S45 If the current position of the main body 1 is not fixed in step S45, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S ⁇ b> 46, the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Thereafter, the operation from step S43 is repeated. If the current position of the main body 1 is determined in step S45, the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 is a target position.
  • step S47 If it is determined in step S47 that the current position of the main body 1 is not the target position, the process proceeds to step S48.
  • step S ⁇ b> 48 the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Thereafter, the operation from step S43 is repeated.
  • step S49 the control device 24 stops the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 stops rotating with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S50 and the control apparatus 24 stops rotation control driving
  • the control device 24 controls the main body 1 with respect to the support base 2 until the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is fixed. Rotate. For this reason, even when the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is unknown, the main body 1 can be directed in a desired direction. For example, even when the rotation of the main body 1 is suppressed due to a physical failure, the main body 1 can be finally directed in a desired direction. Even when the user forcibly rotates the main body 1, the main body 1 can be finally directed in a desired direction.
  • the positions of the plurality of sensors and the plurality of slits may be turned upside down. That is, a plurality of sensors may be attached to the support base 2 and a plurality of slits may be provided in the main body 1. Also in this case, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 can be grasped.
  • the air cleaner according to the present invention can be used in a system for grasping the current position in the rotation direction of the main body.

Abstract

Provided is an air purifier in which the current position of a main body in the rotational direction can be ascertained. The air purifier is provided with the following: a main body that takes in air from the outside, purifies the air, and then blows the purified air to the outside; a support platform that is provided below the main body and that rotatably supports the main body; a barrier wall that is provided on one end of the main body and the support platform, protrudes towards the other end of the main body and the support platform, and has a plurality of slits that are arranged concentrically and concyclically; a plurality of sensors that are provided on the other end of the main body and the support platform, that are arranged concentrically and concyclically with the plurality of slits, and that perform detection on the slits that pass therethrough; and a control device that detects the current position of the main body in the rotational direction on the basis of the detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors.

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空気清浄機Air cleaner
　この発明は、空気清浄機に関する。 This invention relates to an air purifier.
　特許文献１は、空気清浄機を開示する。当該空気清浄機は、外部から空気を吸い込む。当該空気清浄機は、当該空気を浄化する。当該空気清浄機は、浄化された空気を外部へ吹き出す。 Patent Document 1 discloses an air purifier. The air cleaner sucks air from the outside. The air cleaner purifies the air. The air cleaner blows out purified air to the outside.
日本特開２０１２－１７９４１号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-17941
　しかしながら、特許文献１の空気清浄機においては、本体が回転しない。このため、所望の方向の空気を浄化するためには、空気を吸い込む方向が所望の方向となるように本体を動かす必要がある。 However, in the air cleaner of Patent Document 1, the main body does not rotate. For this reason, in order to purify the air in a desired direction, it is necessary to move the main body so that the air sucking direction becomes the desired direction.
　空気を吸い込む方向が所望の方向となるように本体を自動で動かしたい場合は、回転機構を追加することが考えられる。この場合、本体の回転方向を把握する必要がある。 ¡If you want to move the main body automatically so that the air is drawn in the desired direction, you can add a rotating mechanism. In this case, it is necessary to grasp the rotation direction of the main body.
　この発明は、上述の課題を解決するためになされた。この発明の目的は、本体の回転方向の現在位置を把握することができる空気清浄機を提供することである。 This invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. The objective of this invention is providing the air cleaner which can grasp | ascertain the present position of the rotation direction of a main body.
　この発明に係る空気清浄機は、外部から空気を吸い込み、当該空気を浄化し、浄化された空気を外部へ吹き出す本体と、前記本体の下方に設けられ、前記本体を回転自在に支持した支持台と、前記本体および前記支持台の一方に設けられ、前記本体および前記支持台の他方に向けて突き出し、同心同円状に並んだ複数のスリットを有した障害壁と、前記本体および前記支持台の他方に設けられ、前記複数のスリットと同心同円状に並び、通過するスリットを検知する複数のセンサと、前記複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態に基づいて、前記本体の回転方向の現在位置を検知する制御装置と、を備えた。 An air cleaner according to the present invention includes a main body that sucks air from outside, purifies the air, and blows out the purified air to the outside, and a support base that is provided below the main body and rotatably supports the main body And an obstacle wall having a plurality of slits arranged concentrically and concentrically on one of the main body and the support base, protruding toward the other of the main body and the support base, and the main body and the support base A plurality of sensors arranged concentrically and concentrically with the plurality of slits and detecting a slit passing therethrough, and a current position in the rotation direction of the main body based on a detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors And a control device for detecting
　この発明によれば、本体の回転方向の現在位置は、複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態に基づいて検知される。このため、本体の回転方向の現在位置を把握することができる。 According to this invention, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body is detected based on the detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors. For this reason, the present position in the rotation direction of the main body can be grasped.
この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の支持台の分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view of the support stand of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の要部の平面図である。It is a top view of the principal part of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の要部の回路図である。It is a circuit diagram of the principal part of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の本体の回転方向に関する位置を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the position regarding the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の本体の停止位置を検知する方法を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the method to detect the stop position of the main body of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置が受信する信号の変化を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the signal which the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention receives. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置が受信する信号の変化を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the signal which the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention receives. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の本体の回転方向に関する現在位置の確定方法を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the determination method of the present position regarding the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置による位置データの読み込みを説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating reading of the position data by the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置による本体の回転制御を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating rotation control of the main body by the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態２における空気清浄機の制御装置による本体の回転制御を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating rotation control of the main body by the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 2 of this invention. この発明の実施の形態３における空気清浄機の制御装置による本体の回転制御を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating rotation control of the main body by the control apparatus of the air cleaner in Embodiment 3 of this invention.
　この発明を実施するための形態について添付の図面に従って説明する。なお、各図中、同一又は相当する部分には、同一の符号が付される。当該部分の重複説明は適宜に簡略化又は省略化される。 DETAILED DESCRIPTION Embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same or it corresponds in each figure. The overlapping description of the part is appropriately simplified or omitted.
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　図１はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の斜視図である。図２はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の分解斜視図である。図２においては、矢印の方向が前方である。 Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is a perspective view of an air purifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the direction of the arrow is forward.
　空気清浄機は、本体１と支持台２とを備える。本体１は、直方体状に設けられる。支持台２は、本体１の下方に設けられる。支持台２は、本体１を回転自在に支持する。 The air purifier includes a main body 1 and a support base 2. The main body 1 is provided in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The support base 2 is provided below the main body 1. The support base 2 supports the main body 1 rotatably.
　例えば、前方本体ケース３は、樹脂で一体形成される。後方本体ケース４は、樹脂で一体形成される。上方ファンユニット５および下方ファンユニット６は、前方本体ケース３と後方本体ケース４との間に挟み込まれる。上方ファンガード７および下方ファンガード８は、前方本体ケース３の前方に設けられる。 For example, the front main body case 3 is integrally formed of resin. The rear body case 4 is integrally formed of resin. The upper fan unit 5 and the lower fan unit 6 are sandwiched between the front main body case 3 and the rear main body case 4. The upper fan guard 7 and the lower fan guard 8 are provided in front of the front main body case 3.
　脱臭フィルタ９は、上方ファンガード７と下方ファンガード８との前方に設けられる。ＨＥＰＡフィルタ１０は、脱臭フィルタ９の前方に設けられる。プレフィルタ１１は、ＨＥＰＡフィルタ１０の前方に設けられる。 The deodorizing filter 9 is provided in front of the upper fan guard 7 and the lower fan guard 8. The HEPA filter 10 is provided in front of the deodorizing filter 9. The prefilter 11 is provided in front of the HEPA filter 10.
　前面パネル１２は、プレフィルタ１１の前方に設けられる。ラッチ１３は、前面パネル１２と前方本体ケース３とを連結する。後面カバー１４は、後方本体ケース４の後方に設けられる。一対の側面カバー１５は、前方本体ケース３と後方本体ケース４との両側面を覆う。一対の意匠シート１６の各々は、一対の側面カバー１５の上面に設けられる。 The front panel 12 is provided in front of the pre-filter 11. The latch 13 connects the front panel 12 and the front body case 3. The rear cover 14 is provided behind the rear body case 4. The pair of side covers 15 cover both side surfaces of the front main body case 3 and the rear main body case 4. Each of the pair of design sheets 16 is provided on the upper surface of the pair of side surface covers 15.
　ガードネット１７は、後方本体ケース４の上方に設けられる。ルーバーユニット１８は、ガードネット１７の上方に設けられる。物体検知ユニット１９は、前方本体ケース３の上方に設けられる。操作部カバー２０は、物体検知ユニット１９の上方に設けられる。操作部カバー２０は、操作部２０ａと表示部２０ｂとを備える。意匠シート２１は、操作部カバー２０の上方に設けられる。操作ボタン２２は、操作部カバー２０の上方に設けられる。操作ボタン２２は、意匠シート２１から上方に突き出す。 The guard net 17 is provided above the rear body case 4. The louver unit 18 is provided above the guard net 17. The object detection unit 19 is provided above the front main body case 3. The operation unit cover 20 is provided above the object detection unit 19. The operation unit cover 20 includes an operation unit 20a and a display unit 20b. The design sheet 21 is provided above the operation unit cover 20. The operation button 22 is provided above the operation unit cover 20. The operation button 22 protrudes upward from the design sheet 21.
　埃センサ（図示せず）は、前方本体ケース３の下部の一側に設けられる。埃センサカバー２３は、側面カバー１５の一方の下部に設けられる。 A dust sensor (not shown) is provided on one side of the lower portion of the front body case 3. The dust sensor cover 23 is provided at one lower portion of the side cover 15.
　制御装置２４は、前方本体ケース３と後方本体ケース４との間の一側に設けられる。例えば、制御装置２４は、基板ユニットで構成される。リード線カバー２５は、制御装置２４の近傍に設けられる。 The control device 24 is provided on one side between the front main body case 3 and the rear main body case 4. For example, the control device 24 is configured by a substrate unit. The lead wire cover 25 is provided in the vicinity of the control device 24.
　空気清浄機の使用者は、操作ボタン２２を操作する。制御装置２４は、操作ボタン２２の操作状態と埃センサの検知状態と物体検知ユニット１９の検知状態とに基づいて上方ファンユニット５および下方ファンユニット６を駆動する。その結果、上方ファンユニット５および下方ファンユニット６は、吸引風を発生させる。 The user of the air cleaner operates the operation button 22. The control device 24 drives the upper fan unit 5 and the lower fan unit 6 based on the operation state of the operation button 22, the detection state of the dust sensor, and the detection state of the object detection unit 19. As a result, the upper fan unit 5 and the lower fan unit 6 generate suction air.
　外部の空気は、吸引風により前面パネル１２と側面カバー１５との間に形成された吸込口１ａから本体１の内部に吸い込まれる。当該空気は、プレフィルタ１１とＨＥＰＡフィルタ１０と脱臭フィルタ９とを通過する。その結果、当該空気は、浄化される。浄化された空気は、上方ファンガード７または下方ファンガード８を通過する。当該空気は、上方ファンユニット５または下方ファンユニット６を通過する。当該空気は、ガードネット１７を通過する。その後、当該空気は、ルーバーユニット１８の吹出口から外部へ吹き出される。 External air is sucked into the main body 1 from the suction port 1a formed between the front panel 12 and the side cover 15 by suction air. The air passes through the prefilter 11, the HEPA filter 10, and the deodorizing filter 9. As a result, the air is purified. The purified air passes through the upper fan guard 7 or the lower fan guard 8. The air passes through the upper fan unit 5 or the lower fan unit 6. The air passes through the guard net 17. Thereafter, the air is blown out from the outlet of the louver unit 18.
　次に、図３を用いて、本体１の下部および支持台２を説明する。
　図３はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の支持台の分解斜視図である。 Next, the lower part of the main body 1 and the support base 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the support of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
　図３において、本体１の下部および支持台２は、オートターンユニットを構成する。 In FIG. 3, the lower part of the main body 1 and the support base 2 constitute an auto turn unit.
　本体１の下部において、下方本体ケース２６は、前方本体ケース３（図３においては図示せず）の下部および後方本体ケース４（図３において図示せず）の下部に固定される。車輪摺動板２７は、環状をなしている。車輪摺動板２７は、下方本体ケース２６の下部にネジで固定される。複数の本体側車輪２８は、下方本体ケース２６の下部に取り付けられる。 In the lower part of the main body 1, the lower main body case 26 is fixed to the lower part of the front main body case 3 (not shown in FIG. 3) and the lower part of the rear main body case 4 (not shown in FIG. 3). The wheel sliding plate 27 has an annular shape. The wheel sliding plate 27 is fixed to the lower part of the lower body case 26 with screws. The plurality of body-side wheels 28 are attached to the lower part of the lower body case 26.
　下方本体ケース２６には、下方向に開口する凹部２６ａが形成される。駆動モータ３２は、回転軸（軸）を下方向に向けた状態で凹部２６ａに挿入されることにより下方本体ケース２６に取り付けられる。駆動モータ３２の軸には、この軸と共に回転するようにギア組立体３１が取り付けられる。駆動モータ３２の軸の端は、保持板２９に取り付けられた軸受け３０に支持される。保持板２９は、下方本体ケース２６にネジで固定される。 The lower body case 26 is formed with a recess 26a that opens downward. The drive motor 32 is attached to the lower body case 26 by being inserted into the recess 26a with the rotation shaft (axis) directed downward. A gear assembly 31 is attached to the shaft of the drive motor 32 so as to rotate with the shaft. The shaft end of the drive motor 32 is supported by a bearing 30 attached to the holding plate 29. The holding plate 29 is fixed to the lower body case 26 with screws.
　支持台２において、ベース台３３は、矩形状に設けられる。ベース台３３は、円形状の凹部を有する。回転軸３４は、ベース台３３の凹部の中心にネジで固定される。複数の支持台側車輪３５は、ベース台３３の凹部の縁部の内側に沿って取り付けられる。車輪摺動板押さえ３６は、ベース台３３の凹部の縁部の外側に沿ってネジで固定される。ギア３７は、ベース台３３の凹部の縁部の内側に沿って設けられる。 In the support stand 2, the base stand 33 is provided in a rectangular shape. The base table 33 has a circular recess. The rotating shaft 34 is fixed to the center of the concave portion of the base table 33 with a screw. The plurality of support base side wheels 35 are attached along the inside of the edge of the recess of the base base 33. The wheel sliding plate retainer 36 is fixed with screws along the outside of the edge of the concave portion of the base base 33. The gear 37 is provided along the inside of the edge of the concave portion of the base base 33.
　障害壁３８は、ベース台３３の凹部の底部から上方に突き出す。障害壁３８は、複数のスリットを有する。例えば、障害壁３８は、第１スリット３９ａと第２スリット３９ｂと第３スリット３９ｃを有する。複数のセンサは、下方本体ケース２６の下部に設けられる。複数のセンサは、複数のスリットに対応して設けられる。例えば、複数のセンサは、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃからなる。例えば、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃとは、フォトインタラプタからなる。 The obstacle wall 38 protrudes upward from the bottom of the recess of the base table 33. The obstacle wall 38 has a plurality of slits. For example, the obstacle wall 38 includes a first slit 39a, a second slit 39b, and a third slit 39c. The plurality of sensors are provided below the lower body case 26. The plurality of sensors are provided corresponding to the plurality of slits. For example, the plurality of sensors includes a first sensor 40a, a second sensor 40b, and a third sensor 40c. For example, the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c are made of photo interrupters.
　ベース台３３は、下方本体ケース２６を下方から支持する。この際、回転軸３４は、下方本体ケース２６の中心を回転自在に支持する。複数の車輪摺動板押さえ３６は、車輪摺動板２７の縁部を押さえる。ギア３７は、ギア組立体３１のギアと噛み合う。複数のセンサは、複数のスリットの近傍に配置される。この状態で、ストッパ４１が回転軸３４に取り付けられる。ストッパ４１は、ベース台３３から下方本体ケース２６が抜けることを防止する。 The base 33 supports the lower body case 26 from below. At this time, the rotation shaft 34 rotatably supports the center of the lower body case 26. The plurality of wheel sliding plate holders 36 hold the edge of the wheel sliding plate 27. The gear 37 meshes with the gear of the gear assembly 31. The plurality of sensors are disposed in the vicinity of the plurality of slits. In this state, the stopper 41 is attached to the rotating shaft 34. The stopper 41 prevents the lower body case 26 from coming off from the base base 33.
　駆動モータ３２が駆動すると、ギア組立体３１のギアは、ベース台３３のギア３７との噛み合いにより回転しながら移動する。ギア組立体３１の移動に伴い、下方本体ケース２６は、回転軸３４を中心として回転する。本体１は、下方本体ケース２６の回転に追従して支持台２に対して回転する。 When the drive motor 32 is driven, the gear of the gear assembly 31 moves while being rotated by meshing with the gear 37 of the base base 33. As the gear assembly 31 moves, the lower body case 26 rotates about the rotation shaft 34. The main body 1 rotates relative to the support base 2 following the rotation of the lower main body case 26.
　次に、図４を用いて、複数のセンサと複数のスリットとの関係を説明する。
　図４はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の要部の平面図である。 Next, the relationship between a plurality of sensors and a plurality of slits will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the main part of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
　図４において、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃとは、同心同円状に等間隔で並ぶ。障害壁３８は、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃと同心同円状に設けられる。図示しないが、第１スリット３９ａと第２スリット３９ｂと第３スリット３９ｃとは、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃと同心同円状に並ぶ。 In FIG. 4, the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c are arranged concentrically and concentrically at equal intervals. The obstacle wall 38 is provided concentrically and concentrically with the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c. Although not shown, the first slit 39a, the second slit 39b, and the third slit 39c are arranged concentrically and concentrically with the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, and the third sensor 40c.
　次に、図５を用いて、制御装置２４の概要を説明する。
　図５はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置のブロック図である。 Next, the outline | summary of the control apparatus 24 is demonstrated using FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control device for the air purifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
　例えば、制御装置２４は、マイコンからなる。制御装置２４は、メモリ２４ａと入力回路２４ｂと出力回路２４ｃとＣＰＵ２４ｄとを備える。 For example, the control device 24 includes a microcomputer. The control device 24 includes a memory 24a, an input circuit 24b, an output circuit 24c, and a CPU 24d.
　メモリ２４ａは、空気清浄機を制御する際に必要となるデータを記憶する。入力回路２４ｂは、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃと操作部２０ａと埃センサ（図示せず）とに接続される。出力回路２４ｃは、上方ファンユニット５と下方ファンユニット６と駆動モータ３２と表示部２０ｂとに接続される。ＣＰＵ２４ｄは、メモリ２４ａと入力回路２４ｂと出力回路２４ｃとに接続される。 The memory 24a stores data necessary for controlling the air cleaner. The input circuit 24b is connected to the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, the third sensor 40c, the operation unit 20a, and a dust sensor (not shown). The output circuit 24c is connected to the upper fan unit 5, the lower fan unit 6, the drive motor 32, and the display unit 20b. The CPU 24d is connected to the memory 24a, the input circuit 24b, and the output circuit 24c.
　入力回路２４ｂは、第１センサ４０ａと第２センサ４０ｂと第３センサ４０ｃと操作部２０ａとからの信号を受信する。ＣＰＵ２４ｄは、入力回路２４ｂからの信号とメモリ２４ａに記憶されたデータとに基づいて上方ファンユニット５と下方ファンユニット６と駆動モータ３２と表示部２０ｂとに対する制御内容を決定する。ＣＰＵ２４ｄは、上方ファンユニット５と下方ファンユニット６と駆動モータ３２と表示部２０ｂへの制御信号を出力回路２４ｃに送信させる。ＣＰＵ２４ｄは、本体１の回転方向の位置をメモリ２４ａに記憶させる。 The input circuit 24b receives signals from the first sensor 40a, the second sensor 40b, the third sensor 40c, and the operation unit 20a. The CPU 24d determines the control contents for the upper fan unit 5, the lower fan unit 6, the drive motor 32, and the display unit 20b based on the signal from the input circuit 24b and the data stored in the memory 24a. The CPU 24d causes the output circuit 24c to transmit control signals to the upper fan unit 5, the lower fan unit 6, the drive motor 32, and the display unit 20b. The CPU 24d stores the rotational position of the main body 1 in the memory 24a.
　次に、図６を用いて、第１センサ４０ａから第３センサ４０ｃから制御装置２４に送信される信号を説明する。
　図６はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の要部の回路図である。 Next, signals transmitted from the first sensor 40a to the control device 24 from the first sensor 40a will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of a main part of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
　例えば、第１センサ４０ａは、第１発光部４２ａと第１受光部４３ａとを備える。スリットが第１発光部４２ａと第１受光部４３ａとの間に配置された際、第１受光部４３ａは、第１発光部４２ａが発した光を受ける。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、Ｌｏ信号を送信する。第１反転器４４ａは、当該Ｌｏ信号をＨｉ信号に反転させる。障害壁３８が第１発光部４２ａと第１受光部４３ａとの間に配置された際、第１受光部４３ａは、第１発光部４２ａが発した光を受けない。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、Ｈｉ信号を送信する。第１反転器４４ａは、当該Ｈｉ信号をＬｏ信号に反転させる。 For example, the first sensor 40a includes a first light emitting unit 42a and a first light receiving unit 43a. When the slit is disposed between the first light emitting unit 42a and the first light receiving unit 43a, the first light receiving unit 43a receives light emitted from the first light emitting unit 42a. In this case, the first sensor 40a transmits a Lo signal. The first inverter 44a inverts the Lo signal to a Hi signal. When the obstacle wall 38 is disposed between the first light emitting unit 42a and the first light receiving unit 43a, the first light receiving unit 43a does not receive the light emitted by the first light emitting unit 42a. In this case, the first sensor 40a transmits a Hi signal. The first inverter 44a inverts the Hi signal to the Lo signal.
　例えば、第２センサ４０ｂは、第２発光部４２ｂと第２受光部４３ｂとを備える。スリットが第２発光部４２ｂと第２受光部４３ｂとの間に配置された際、第２受光部４３ｂは、第２発光部４２ｂが発した光を受ける。この場合、第２センサ４０ｂは、Ｌｏ信号を送信する。第２反転器４４ｂは、当該Ｌｏ信号をＨｉ信号に反転させる。障害壁３８が第２発光部４２ｂと第２受光部４３ｂとの間に配置された際、第２受光部４３ｂは、第２発光部４２ｂが発した光を受けない。この場合、第２センサ４０ｂは、Ｈｉ信号を送信する。第２反転器４４ｂは、当該Ｈｉ信号をＬｏ信号に反転させる。 For example, the second sensor 40b includes a second light emitting unit 42b and a second light receiving unit 43b. When the slit is disposed between the second light emitting unit 42b and the second light receiving unit 43b, the second light receiving unit 43b receives the light emitted by the second light emitting unit 42b. In this case, the second sensor 40b transmits a Lo signal. The second inverter 44b inverts the Lo signal to the Hi signal. When the obstacle wall 38 is disposed between the second light emitting unit 42b and the second light receiving unit 43b, the second light receiving unit 43b does not receive the light emitted by the second light emitting unit 42b. In this case, the second sensor 40b transmits a Hi signal. The second inverter 44b inverts the Hi signal to the Lo signal.
　例えば、第３センサ４０ｃは、第３発光部４２ｃと第３受光部４３ｃとを備える。スリットが第３発光部４２ｃと第３受光部４３ｃとの間に配置された際、第３受光部４３ｃは、第３発光部４２ｃが発した光を受ける。この場合、第３センサ４０ｃは、Ｌｏ信号を送信する。第３反転器４４ｃは、当該Ｌｏ信号をＨｉ信号に反転させる。障害壁３８が第３発光部４２ｃと第３受光部４３ｃとの間に配置された際、第３受光部４３ｃは、第３発光部４２ｃが発した光を受けない。この場合、第３センサ４０ｃは、Ｈｉ信号を送信する。第３反転器４４ｃは、当該Ｈｉ信号をＬｏ信号に反転させる。 For example, the third sensor 40c includes a third light emitting unit 42c and a third light receiving unit 43c. When the slit is disposed between the third light emitting unit 42c and the third light receiving unit 43c, the third light receiving unit 43c receives light emitted from the third light emitting unit 42c. In this case, the third sensor 40c transmits a Lo signal. The third inverter 44c inverts the Lo signal to the Hi signal. When the obstacle wall 38 is disposed between the third light emitting unit 42c and the third light receiving unit 43c, the third light receiving unit 43c does not receive the light emitted by the third light emitting unit 42c. In this case, the third sensor 40c transmits a Hi signal. The third inverter 44c inverts the Hi signal to the Lo signal.
　制御装置２４は、第１ポートにおいて第１反転器４４ａからの信号を受信する。制御装置２４は、第２ポートにおいて第２反転器４４ｂからの信号を受信する。制御装置２４は、第３ポートにおいて第３反転器４４ｃからの信号を受信する。 The control device 24 receives the signal from the first inverter 44a at the first port. The control device 24 receives the signal from the second inverter 44b at the second port. The control device 24 receives the signal from the third inverter 44c at the third port.
　次に、図７を用いて、本体１の回転方向に関する位置を説明する。
　図７はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の本体の回転方向に関する位置を説明するための図である。 Next, the position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a position in the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　図７に示すように、本体１の回転方向に関する位置は、右回りに第１位置から第７位置まで設定される。第１位置から第７位置のうちの隣接した位置の間の角度は、２２．５°に設定される。 As shown in FIG. 7, the position regarding the rotation direction of the main body 1 is set clockwise from the first position to the seventh position. The angle between adjacent positions of the first position to the seventh position is set to 22.5 °.
　例えば、第１スリット３９ａは、第３位置に形成される。第２スリット３９ｂは、第４位置に形成される。第３スリット３９ｃは、第５位置に形成される。 For example, the first slit 39a is formed at the third position. The second slit 39b is formed at the fourth position. The third slit 39c is formed at the fifth position.
　例えば、本体１が正面を向いている際、第１センサ４０ａは、第３位置に配置される。第２センサ４０ｂは、第４位置に配置される。第３センサ４０ｃは、第５位置に配置される。 For example, when the main body 1 faces the front, the first sensor 40a is arranged at the third position. The second sensor 40b is disposed at the fourth position. The third sensor 40c is disposed at the fifth position.
　次に、図８を用いて、本体１の停止位置の検知方法を説明する。
　図８はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の本体の停止位置を検知する方法を説明するための図である。図８に示すように、本体１の停止位置は、本体１の中央の位置で定義される。 Next, a method for detecting the stop position of the main body 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of detecting the stop position of the main body of the air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the stop position of the main body 1 is defined by the center position of the main body 1.
　本体１が４５°の角度で左側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、第２位置である。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、第１位置に配置される。第２センサ４０ｂは、第２位置に配置される。第３センサ４０ｃは、第３位置に配置される。この際、第１ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。この場合、制御装置２４は、本体１が４５°の角度で左側を向いていると検知する。 When the main body 1 is facing the left at an angle of 45 °, the stop position of the main body 1 is the second position. In this case, the first sensor 40a is disposed at the first position. The second sensor 40b is disposed at the second position. The third sensor 40c is disposed at the third position. At this time, the first port receives the Lo signal. The second port receives the Lo signal. The third port receives the Hi signal. In this case, the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 45 °.
　本体１が２２．５°の角度で左側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、第３位置である。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、第２位置に配置される。第２センサ４０ｂは、第３位置に配置される。第３センサ４０ｃは、第４位置に配置される。この際、第１ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。この場合、制御装置２４は、本体１が２２．５°の角度で左側を向いていると検知する。 When the main body 1 is facing the left at an angle of 22.5 °, the stop position of the main body 1 is the third position. In this case, the first sensor 40a is disposed at the second position. The second sensor 40b is disposed at the third position. The third sensor 40c is disposed at the fourth position. At this time, the first port receives the Lo signal. The second port receives the Hi signal. The third port receives the Hi signal. In this case, the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 22.5 °.
　本体１が正面を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、第４位置である。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、第３位置に配置される。第２センサ４０ｂは、第４位置に配置される。第３センサ４０ｃは、第５位置に配置される。この際、第１ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。この場合、制御装置２４は、本体１が正面を向いていると検知する。 When the main body 1 is facing the front, the stop position of the main body 1 is the fourth position. In this case, the first sensor 40a is disposed at the third position. The second sensor 40b is disposed at the fourth position. The third sensor 40c is disposed at the fifth position. At this time, the first port receives the Hi signal. The second port receives the Hi signal. The third port receives the Hi signal. In this case, the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the front.
　本体１が２２．５°の角度で右側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、第５位置である。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、第４位置に配置される。第２センサ４０ｂは、第５位置に配置される。第３センサ４０ｃは、第６位置に配置される。この際、第１ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。この場合、制御装置２４は、本体１が２２．５°の角度で右側を向いていると検知する。 When the main body 1 faces the right side at an angle of 22.5 °, the stop position of the main body 1 is the fifth position. In this case, the first sensor 40a is disposed at the fourth position. The second sensor 40b is disposed at the fifth position. The third sensor 40c is disposed at the sixth position. At this time, the first port receives the Hi signal. The second port receives the Hi signal. The third port receives the Lo signal. In this case, the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the right side at an angle of 22.5 °.
　本体１が４５°の角度で右側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、第６位置である。この場合、第１センサ４０ａは、第５位置に配置される。第２センサ４０ｂは、第６位置に配置される。第３センサ４０ｃは、第７位置に配置される。この際、第１ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。この場合、制御装置２４は、本体１が４５°の角度で左側を向いていると検知する。 When the main body 1 is facing the right side at an angle of 45 °, the stop position of the main body 1 is the sixth position. In this case, the first sensor 40a is disposed at the fifth position. The second sensor 40b is disposed at the sixth position. The third sensor 40c is disposed at the seventh position. At this time, the first port receives the Hi signal. The second port receives the Lo signal. The third port receives the Lo signal. In this case, the control device 24 detects that the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 45 °.
　本体１の向きが不明の際、第１センサ４０ａの位置は不明である。第２センサ４０ｂの位置は不明である。第３センサ４０ｃの位置は不明である。この際、第１ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。この場合、制御装置２４は、本体１の向きが不明であると検知する。 When the orientation of the main body 1 is unknown, the position of the first sensor 40a is unknown. The position of the second sensor 40b is unknown. The position of the third sensor 40c is unknown. At this time, the first port receives the Lo signal. The second port receives the Lo signal. The third port receives the Lo signal. In this case, the control device 24 detects that the orientation of the main body 1 is unknown.
　次に、図９を用いて、本体１が第３位置から第４位置に移動する際に制御装置２４の第１ポートから第３ポートが受信する信号の変化を説明する。
　図９はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置が受信する信号の変化を説明するための図である。 Next, changes in signals received by the third port from the first port of the control device 24 when the main body 1 moves from the third position to the fourth position will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a change in a signal received by the control device for the air purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　図９に示すように、本体１が２２．５°の角度で左側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、第３位置となる。この際、第１ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。本体１が正面から２２．５°の間の角度で左側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、不明となる。この際、第１ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。本体１が正面を向いている際、本体１の位置は、第４位置となる。この際、第１ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｈｉ信号を受信する。 As shown in FIG. 9, when the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 22.5 °, the stop position of the main body 1 is the third position. At this time, the first port receives the Lo signal. The second port receives the Hi signal. The third port receives the Hi signal. When the main body 1 faces the left side at an angle between 22.5 ° from the front, the stop position of the main body 1 is unknown. At this time, the first port receives the Lo signal. The second port receives the Lo signal. The third port receives the Lo signal. When the main body 1 is facing the front, the position of the main body 1 is the fourth position. At this time, the first port receives the Hi signal. The second port receives the Hi signal. The third port receives the Hi signal.
　次に、図１０を用いて、本体１が第３位置および第４位置の間から第４位置に移動する際の第１ポートから第３ポートが受信する信号の変化を説明する。
　図１０はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置が受信する信号の変化を説明するための図である。 Next, a change in the signal received by the third port from the first port when the main body 1 moves from between the third position and the fourth position to the fourth position will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a change in a signal received by the control device for the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　図１０に示すように、本体１が正面から２２．５°の間の角度で左側を向いている際、本体１の停止位置は、不明となる。この際、第１ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第２ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。第３ポートは、Ｌｏ信号を受信する。本体１が第４位置に近づく過渡期においては、第１センサ４０ａから第３センサ４０ｃ等の構造的な誤差により、第１ポートから第３ポートのうちのいずれかが先にＨｉ信号を受信する。例えば、第３ポートが先にＨｉ信号を受信する。本体１が正面を向いている際、第１ポートから第３ポートの全てがＨｉ信号を受信する。 As shown in FIG. 10, when the main body 1 is facing the left side at an angle of 22.5 ° from the front, the stop position of the main body 1 is unknown. At this time, the first port receives the Lo signal. The second port receives the Lo signal. The third port receives the Lo signal. During the transitional period when the main body 1 approaches the fourth position, any one of the first port to the third port receives the Hi signal first due to structural errors of the first sensor 40a to the third sensor 40c and the like. . For example, the third port receives the Hi signal first. When the main body 1 is facing the front, all of the first port to the third port receive the Hi signal.
　次に、図１１を用いて、本体１の回転方向に関する現在位置の確定方法を説明する。
　図１１はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の本体の回転方向に関する現在位置の確定方法を説明するための図である。 Next, a method for determining the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining the current position with respect to the rotation direction of the main body of the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　例えば、図１１に示すように、本体１の回転に伴い第１センサ４０ａが移動すると、第１センサ４０ａの検知範囲における検知開始点αは、第１スリット３９ａに差し掛かる。この時点では、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転方向の現在位置を確定しない。その後、第１センサ４０ａの検知範囲の中心の停止位置βは、第１スリット３９ａの中心と重なる。この時点で、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転方向の現在位置を確定する。 For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first sensor 40a moves with the rotation of the main body 1, the detection start point α in the detection range of the first sensor 40a reaches the first slit 39a. At this time, the control device 24 does not determine the current position of the main body 1 in the rotation direction. Thereafter, the stop position β at the center of the detection range of the first sensor 40a overlaps the center of the first slit 39a. At this time, the control device 24 determines the current position of the main body 1 in the rotation direction.
　具体的には、制御装置２４は、第１センサ４０ａの検知範囲における検知開始点αが第１スリット３９ａに差し掛かってから判定時間Ｔ１だけ経過した際に本体１の回転方向の現在位置を確定する。判定時間Ｔ１は、第１スリット３９ａから第３スリット３９ｃの構造的な誤差および第１センサ４０ａから第３センサ４０ｃの構造的な誤差を考慮して予め設定される。 Specifically, the control device 24 determines the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 when the determination time T1 has elapsed since the detection start point α in the detection range of the first sensor 40a reaches the first slit 39a. . The determination time T1 is set in advance in consideration of the structural error of the first slit 39a to the third slit 39c and the structural error of the first sensor 40a to the third sensor 40c.
　なお、第１センサ４０ａが逆方向に移動する場合も同様である。第２センサ４０ｂおよび第３センサ４０ｃに関しても同様である。 The same applies when the first sensor 40a moves in the reverse direction. The same applies to the second sensor 40b and the third sensor 40c.
　次に、図１２を用いて、制御装置２４による本体１の回転方向の現在位置に関する位置データの読み込みを説明する。
　図１２はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置による位置データの読み込みを説明するためのフローチャートである。 Next, reading of position data related to the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 by the control device 24 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining reading of position data by the control device for the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　ステップＳ１では、制御装置２４は、位置データの読み込みを開始する。その後、ステップＳ２に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データを読み込む。具体的には、制御装置２４は、第１ポートから第３ポートの信号の状態を検知する。その後、ステップＳ３に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しないか否かを判定する。 In step S1, the control device 24 starts reading position data. Then, it progresses to step S2 and the control apparatus 24 reads position data. Specifically, the control device 24 detects the state of signals from the first port to the third port. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
　ステップＳ３で判定時間Ｔ１が経過する前に位置データが変化した場合は、ステップＳ２に戻る。ステップＳ３で位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しない場合は、ステップＳ４に進む。ステップＳ４では、制御装置２４は、位置データを確定する。その後、ステップＳ５に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データの読み込みを完了する。 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S3, the process returns to step S2. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S3, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the control device 24 determines the position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5, and the control device 24 completes the reading of the position data.
　次に、図１３を用いて、制御装置２４による本体１の回転制御を説明する。
　図１３はこの発明の実施の形態１における空気清浄機の制御装置による本体の回転制御を説明するためのフローチャートである。 Next, rotation control of the main body 1 by the control device 24 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for illustrating the rotation control of the main body by the control device for the air cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　ステップＳ１１では、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転制御運転を開始する。その後、ステップＳ１２に進み、制御装置２４は、本体１に対する方向決定処理を行う。具体的には、制御装置２４は、本体１の目標位置を決定する。制御装置２４は、最終的に記憶している位置情報に対応した位置と目標位置に基づいて、本体１の回転方向を決定する。 In step S11, the control device 24 starts the rotation control operation of the main body 1. Then, it progresses to step S12 and the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1. FIG. Specifically, the control device 24 determines the target position of the main body 1. The control device 24 determines the rotation direction of the main body 1 based on the position corresponding to the finally stored position information and the target position.
　その後、ステップＳ１３に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データを読み込む。その後、ステップＳ１４に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しないか否かを判定する。 Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13, and the control device 24 reads position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
　ステップＳ１４で判定時間Ｔ１が経過する前に位置データが変化した場合は、ステップＳ１３に戻る。ステップＳ１４で位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しない場合は、ステップＳ１５に進む。ステップＳ１５では、制御装置２４は、位置データを確定する。その後、ステップＳ１６に進み、制御装置２４は、本体１の現在位置が目標位置か否かを判定する。 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S14, the process returns to step S13. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S14, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the control device 24 determines the position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 is a target position.
　ステップＳ１６で本体１の現在位置が目標位置でない場合は、ステップＳ１７に進む。ステップＳ１７では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を駆動する。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対して回転する。その後、ステップＳ１３からの動作が繰り返される。 If it is determined in step S16 that the current position of the main body 1 is not the target position, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S <b> 17, the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Thereafter, the operation from step S13 is repeated.
　ステップＳ１６で本体１の現在位置が目標位置の場合は、ステップＳ１８に進む。ステップＳ１８では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を停止させる。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対しての回転を停止する。その後、ステップＳ１９に進み、制御装置２４は、回転制御運転を停止する。 If it is determined in step S16 that the current position of the main body 1 is the target position, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, the control device 24 stops the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 stops rotating with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S19 and the control apparatus 24 stops rotation control driving | operation.
　以上で説明した実施の形態１によれば、本体１の回転方向の現在位置は、複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態に基づいて検知される。このため、本体１の回転方向の現在位置を把握することができる。 According to the first embodiment described above, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is detected based on the detection state of the slits by a plurality of sensors. For this reason, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 can be grasped.
　また、本体１の回転方向の現在位置は、複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態が判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しない場合に確定される。このため、構造的な誤差による現在位置の誤判定を防止することができる。 Also, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is determined when the detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors does not change continuously for the determination time T1. For this reason, erroneous determination of the current position due to structural errors can be prevented.
　また、本体１の回転は、複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態が判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して目標位置に対応した状態の場合に停止する。このため、所望の方向に本体１を向けることができる。 Also, the rotation of the main body 1 stops when the slit detection state by the plurality of sensors continues for the determination time T1 and corresponds to the target position. For this reason, the main body 1 can be directed in a desired direction.
　また、３つのセンサで５つの回転方向の位置を検知することができる。このため、検知すべき位置ごとにセンサが配置される場合よりも空気清浄機を安価に製作することができる。 In addition, it is possible to detect the position in five rotational directions with three sensors. For this reason, an air cleaner can be manufactured cheaply compared with the case where a sensor is arrange | positioned for every position which should be detected.
　実施の形態２．
　図１４はこの発明の実施の形態２における空気清浄機の制御装置による本体の回転制御を説明するためのフローチャートである。なお、実施の形態１と同一又は相当部分には、同一符号が付される。当該部分の説明は省略される。 Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for illustrating the rotation control of the main body by the control device for the air cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as Embodiment 1, or an equivalent part. The description of this part is omitted.
　ステップＳ２１では、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転制御運転を開始する。その後、ステップＳ２２に進み、制御装置２４は、本体１に対する方向決定処理を行う。具体的には、制御装置２４は、本体１の目標位置を決定する。 In step S21, the control device 24 starts the rotation control operation of the main body 1. Then, it progresses to step S22 and the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1. FIG. Specifically, the control device 24 determines the target position of the main body 1.
　その後、ステップＳ２３に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データを読み込む。その後、ステップＳ２４に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しないか否かを判定する。 Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S23, and the control device 24 reads position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
　ステップＳ２４で判定時間Ｔ１が経過する前に位置データが変化した場合は、ステップＳ２３に戻る。ステップＳ２４で位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しない場合は、ステップＳ２５に進む。ステップＳ２５では、制御装置２４は、位置データを確定する。その後、ステップＳ２６に進み、制御装置２４は、本体１の現在位置が目標位置か否かを判定する。 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S24, the process returns to step S23. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S24, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the control device 24 determines the position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S26, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 is the target position.
　ステップＳ２６で本体１の現在位置が目標位置でない場合は、ステップＳ２７に進む。ステップＳ２７では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を駆動する。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対して回転する。その後、ステップＳ２８に進み、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転速度が予め設定された判定速度以上か否かを判定する。例えば、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転速度が２００ＰＰＳ以上か否かを判定する。 If it is determined in step S26 that the current position of the main body 1 is not the target position, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S <b> 27, the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S28 and the control apparatus 24 determines whether the rotational speed of the main body 1 is more than the preset determination speed. For example, the control device 24 determines whether the rotation speed of the main body 1 is 200 PPS or higher.
　ステップＳ２８で本体１の回転速度が判定速度未満の場合は、ステップＳ２９に進む。ステップＳ２９では、制御装置２４は、判定時間Ｔ１を比較的長い第１基準時間とする。例えば、制御装置２４は、判定時間Ｔ１を６００ｍｓとする。その後、ステップＳ２３からの動作が繰り返される。 If the rotation speed of the main body 1 is less than the determination speed in step S28, the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 as a relatively long first reference time. For example, the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 to 600 ms. Thereafter, the operation from step S23 is repeated.
　ステップＳ２８で本体１の回転速度が判定速度以上の場合は、ステップＳ３０に進む。ステップＳ３０では、制御装置２４は、判定時間Ｔ１を比較的短い第２基準時間とする。例えば、制御装置２４は、判定時間Ｔ１を３００ｍｓとする。その後、ステップＳ２３からの動作が繰り返される。 If the rotation speed of the main body 1 is equal to or higher than the determination speed in step S28, the process proceeds to step S30. In step S30, the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 as a relatively short second reference time. For example, the control device 24 sets the determination time T1 to 300 ms. Thereafter, the operation from step S23 is repeated.
　ステップＳ２６で本体１の現在位置が目標位置の場合は、ステップＳ３１に進む。ステップＳ３１では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を停止させる。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対しての回転を停止する。その後、ステップＳ３２に進み、制御装置２４は、回転制御運転を停止する。 If the current position of the main body 1 is the target position in step S26, the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, the control device 24 stops the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 stops rotating with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S32 and the control apparatus 24 stops rotation control driving | operation.
　以上で説明した実施の形態２によれば、本体１の回転速度が判定速度未満の場合、判定時間Ｔ１は、比較的長い第１基準時間となる。本体１の回転速度が判定速度以上の場合、判定時間Ｔ１は、比較的短い第２基準時間となる。第２基準時間は、第１基準時間よりも短く設定される。このため、本体１の回転方向の現在位置をより正確に把握することができる。 According to the second embodiment described above, when the rotation speed of the main body 1 is less than the determination speed, the determination time T1 is a relatively long first reference time. When the rotation speed of the main body 1 is equal to or higher than the determination speed, the determination time T1 is a relatively short second reference time. The second reference time is set shorter than the first reference time. For this reason, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 can be grasped more accurately.
　実施の形態３．
　図１５はこの発明の実施の形態３における空気清浄機の制御装置による本体の回転制御を説明するためのフローチャートである。なお、実施の形態１または２と同一又は相当部分には、同一符号が付される。当該部分の説明は省略される。 Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for illustrating the rotation control of the main body by the control device for the air purifier according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as Embodiment 1 or 2, or an equivalent part. The description of this part is omitted.
　ステップＳ４１では、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転制御運転を開始する。その後、ステップＳ４２に進み、制御装置２４は、本体１に対する方向決定処理を行う。具体的には、制御装置２４は、本体１の目標位置を決定する。 In step S41, the control device 24 starts the rotation control operation of the main body 1. Then, it progresses to step S42 and the control apparatus 24 performs the direction determination process with respect to the main body 1. FIG. Specifically, the control device 24 determines the target position of the main body 1.
　その後、ステップＳ４３に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データを読み込む。その後、ステップＳ４４に進み、制御装置２４は、位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しないか否かを判定する。 Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S43, and the control device 24 reads position data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S44, and the control device 24 determines whether or not the position data continues to change for the determination time T1.
　ステップＳ４４で判定時間Ｔ１が経過する前に位置データが変化した場合は、ステップＳ４３に戻る。ステップＳ４４で位置データが判定時間Ｔ１だけ継続して変化しない場合は、ステップＳ４５に進む。ステップＳ４５では、制御装置２４は、本体１の現在位置が確定可能か否かを判定する。 If the position data has changed before the determination time T1 has elapsed in step S44, the process returns to step S43. If the position data does not change continuously for the determination time T1 in step S44, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 can be determined.
　ステップＳ４５で本体１の現在位置が確定しない場合は、ステップＳ４６に進む。ステップＳ４６では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を駆動する。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対して回転する。その後、ステップＳ４３からの動作が繰り返される。ステップＳ４５で本体１の現在位置が確定した場合は、ステップＳ４７に進む。ステップＳ４７では、制御装置２４は、本体１の現在位置が目標位置か否かを判定する。 If the current position of the main body 1 is not fixed in step S45, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S <b> 46, the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Thereafter, the operation from step S43 is repeated. If the current position of the main body 1 is determined in step S45, the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the control device 24 determines whether or not the current position of the main body 1 is a target position.
　ステップＳ４７で本体１の現在位置が目標位置でない場合は、ステップＳ４８に進む。ステップＳ４８では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を駆動する。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対して回転する。その後、ステップＳ４３からの動作が繰り返される。 If it is determined in step S47 that the current position of the main body 1 is not the target position, the process proceeds to step S48. In step S <b> 48, the control device 24 drives the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 rotates with respect to the support base 2. Thereafter, the operation from step S43 is repeated.
　ステップＳ４７で本体１の現在位置が目標位置の場合は、ステップＳ４９に進む。ステップＳ４９では、制御装置２４は、駆動モータ３２を停止させる。その結果、本体１は、支持台２に対しての回転を停止する。その後、ステップＳ５０に進み、制御装置２４は、回転制御運転を停止する。 If the current position of the main body 1 is the target position in step S47, the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the control device 24 stops the drive motor 32. As a result, the main body 1 stops rotating with respect to the support base 2. Then, it progresses to step S50 and the control apparatus 24 stops rotation control driving | operation.
　以上で説明した実施の形態３によれば、本体１の回転方向の現在位置が確定しない場合、制御装置２４は、本体１の回転方向の現在位置が確定するまで支持台２に対して本体１を回転させる。このため、本体１の回転方向の現在位置が不明な場合でも、本体１を所望の方向に向けることができる。例えば、本体１の回転が物理的な障害により抑制された場合でも、本体１を最終的に所望の方向に向けることができる。また、使用者が強制的に本体１を回転させた場合でも、本体１を最終的に所望の方向に向けることができる。 According to the third embodiment described above, when the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is not fixed, the control device 24 controls the main body 1 with respect to the support base 2 until the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is fixed. Rotate. For this reason, even when the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 is unknown, the main body 1 can be directed in a desired direction. For example, even when the rotation of the main body 1 is suppressed due to a physical failure, the main body 1 can be finally directed in a desired direction. Even when the user forcibly rotates the main body 1, the main body 1 can be finally directed in a desired direction.
　なお、複数のセンサと複数のスリットとの位置を上下反転させてもよい。すなわち、複数のセンサを支持台２に取り付けて複数のスリットを本体１に設けてもよい。この場合も、本体１の回転方向の現在位置を把握することができる。 It should be noted that the positions of the plurality of sensors and the plurality of slits may be turned upside down. That is, a plurality of sensors may be attached to the support base 2 and a plurality of slits may be provided in the main body 1. Also in this case, the current position in the rotation direction of the main body 1 can be grasped.
　以上のように、この発明に係る空気清浄機は、本体の回転方向の現在位置を把握するシステムに利用できる。 As described above, the air cleaner according to the present invention can be used in a system for grasping the current position in the rotation direction of the main body.
　１　本体、　１ａ　吸込口、　２　支持台、　３　前方本体ケース、　４　後方本体ケース、　５　上方ファンユニット、　６　下方ファンユニット、　７　上方ファンガード、　８　下方ファンガード、　９　脱臭フィルタ、　１０　ＨＥＰＡフィルタ、　１１　プレフィルタ、　１２　前面パネル、　１３　ラッチ、　１４　後面カバー、　１５　側面カバー、　１６　意匠シート、　１７　ガードネット、　１８　ルーバーユニット、　１９　物体検知ユニット、　２０　操作部カバー、　２０ａ　操作部、　２０ｂ　表示部、　２１　意匠シート、　２２　操作ボタン、　２３　埃センサカバー、　２４　制御装置、　２４ａ、メモリ、　２４ｂ　入力回路、　２４ｃ　出力回路、　２４ｄ　ＣＰＵ、　２５　リード線カバー、　２６　下方本体ケース、　２６ａ　凹部、　２７　車輪摺動板、　２８　本体側車輪、　２９　保持板、　３０　軸受け、　３１　ギア組立体、　３２　駆動モータ、　３３　ベース台、　３４　回転軸、　３５　支持台側車輪、　３６　車輪摺動板押さえ、　３７　ギア、　３８　障害壁、　３９ａ　第１スリット、　３９ｂ　第２スリット、　３９ｃ　第３スリット、　４０ａ　第１センサ、　４０ｂ　第２センサ、　４０ｃ　第３センサ、　４１　ストッパ、　４２ａ　第１発光部、　４２ｂ　第２発光部、　４２ｃ　第３発光部、　４３ａ　第１受光部、　４３ｂ　第２受光部、　４３ｃ　第３受光部、　４４ａ　第１反転器、　４４ｂ　第２反転器、　４４ｃ　第３反転器 1 body, 1a inlet, 2 support base, 3 front body case, 4 rear body case, 5 upper fan unit, 6 lower fan unit, 7 upper fan guard, 8 lower fan guard, 9 deodorizing filter, 10 HEPA filter, 11 Pre-filter, 12 front panel, 13 latch, 14 rear cover, 15 side cover, 16 design sheet, 17 guard net, 18 louver unit, 19 object detection unit, 20 operation unit cover, 20a operation unit, 20b display unit, 21 design Sheet, 22 operation buttons, 23 dust sensor cover, 24 control device, 24a, memory, 24b input circuit, 24c output circuit, 24d CPU, 25 lead wire cover, 6 Lower body case, 26a recess, 27 wheel sliding plate, 28 body side wheel, 29 holding plate, 30 bearing, 31 gear assembly, 32 drive motor, 33 base stand, 34 rotating shaft, 35 support stand side wheel, 36 Wheel sliding plate press, 37 gear, 38 obstacle wall, 39a first slit, 39b second slit, 39c third slit, 40a first sensor, 40b second sensor, 40c third sensor, 41 stopper, 42a first light emission Part, 42b second light emitting part, 42c third light emitting part, 43a first light receiving part, 43b second light receiving part, 43c third light receiving part, 44a first inverter, 44b second inverter, 44c third inverter

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  1. 　外部から空気を吸い込み、当該空気を浄化し、浄化された空気を外部へ吹き出す本体と、
    　前記本体の下方に設けられ、前記本体を回転自在に支持した支持台と、
    　前記本体および前記支持台の一方に設けられ、前記本体および前記支持台の他方に向けて突き出し、同心同円状に並んだ複数のスリットを有した障害壁と、
    　前記本体および前記支持台の他方に設けられ、前記複数のスリットと同心同円状に並び、通過するスリットを検知する複数のセンサと、
    　前記複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態に基づいて、前記本体の回転方向の現在位置を検知する制御装置と、
    を備えた空気清浄機。     A main body that sucks air from outside, purifies the air, and blows out the purified air to the outside;
    A support base provided below the main body and rotatably supporting the main body;
    An obstacle wall provided with one of the main body and the support base, protruding toward the other of the main body and the support base, and having a plurality of slits arranged concentrically and concentrically;
    A plurality of sensors provided on the other of the main body and the support base, arranged concentrically and concentrically with the plurality of slits, and detecting a passing slit,
    Based on the detection state of the slit by the plurality of sensors, a control device that detects a current position in the rotation direction of the main body,
    Air purifier with.
  2. 　前記制御装置は、前記複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態が予め設定された判定時間だけ継続して変化しない場合に前記本体の回転方向の現在位置を確定する請求項１に記載の空気清浄機。 The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the control device determines a current position in a rotation direction of the main body when a detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors does not continuously change for a predetermined determination time.
  3. 　前記制御装置は、前記複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態が前記判定時間だけ継続して変化しない場合に前記本体の回転方向の現在位置を確定し、目標位置に基づいて前記支持台に対して前記本体を回転させ、前記複数のセンサによるスリットの検知状態が前記判定時間だけ継続して目標位置に対応した状態の場合に前記本体の回転を停止させる請求項２に記載の空気清浄機。 The control device determines the current position in the rotation direction of the main body when the detection state of the slits by the plurality of sensors does not continuously change for the determination time, and determines the current position with respect to the support base based on a target position. The air cleaner according to claim 2, wherein the main body is rotated, and the rotation of the main body is stopped when the slit detection state by the plurality of sensors continues for the determination time and corresponds to the target position.
  4. 　前記制御装置は、前記本体の回転速度が予め設定された判定速度未満の場合は、前記判定時間を第１基準時間とし、前記本体の回転速度が前記判定速度以上の場合は、前記判定時間を前記第１基準時間よりも短い第２基準時間とする請求項２または請求項３に記載の空気清浄機。 The control device sets the determination time as a first reference time when the rotation speed of the main body is less than a preset determination speed, and sets the determination time when the rotation speed of the main body is equal to or higher than the determination speed. The air cleaner according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the second reference time is shorter than the first reference time.
  5. 　前記制御装置は、前記本体の回転方向の現在位置が確定しない場合は、前記本体の回転方向の現在位置が確定するまで前記支持台に対して前記本体を回転させる請求項２から請求項４のいずれか一項に記載の空気清浄機。 5. The control device according to claim 2, wherein when the current position in the rotation direction of the main body is not fixed, the control device rotates the main body with respect to the support base until the current position in the rotation direction of the main body is fixed. The air cleaner as described in any one of Claims.
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