WO2020240849A1 - Indoor unit of air conditioner and additional device for indoor unit - Google Patents

Indoor unit of air conditioner and additional device for indoor unit Download PDF

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WO2020240849A1
WO2020240849A1 PCT/JP2019/021805 JP2019021805W WO2020240849A1 WO 2020240849 A1 WO2020240849 A1 WO 2020240849A1 JP 2019021805 W JP2019021805 W JP 2019021805W WO 2020240849 A1 WO2020240849 A1 WO 2020240849A1
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貴宏 飯沼
孝平 塩見
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三菱電機株式会社
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
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    • F24F13/06Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
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  • the present invention relates to an indoor unit of an air conditioner, and particularly to a blowout grill.
  • the housing of the indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided with an outlet for blowing out conditioned gas into the space to be air-conditioned, and the outlet is provided with an outlet grill.
  • the blow-out grill includes a blade member for adjusting the blowing direction of gas and a driving device for driving the blade member.
  • Patent Document 1 describes a blow-out grill of a long member provided in a ceiling-embedded indoor unit.
  • the blowout grill of Patent Document 1 is of a type in which a wire box is additionally attached to one end of both ends in the longitudinal direction.
  • a wire box cover is provided on the upper part of the wire box.
  • the design surface composed of the housing and the lid and the design surface of the wire box cover show different aspects. Therefore, the indoor unit provided with the blow-out grill of Patent Document 1 gives the user a visual sense of inconsistency. That is, the blowout grill of Patent Document 1 has a problem in terms of design.
  • the length in the longitudinal direction of the member forming the design surface is the length in the longitudinal direction of the lateral fin and the length of the additional device. It is conceivable to form the blowout grill so that the length includes the length in the lateral direction. However, in this case, there is a concern that the blow-out grill becomes large in the longitudinal direction.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner having improved design while suppressing an increase in the size of the blow-out grill, and an additional device for the indoor unit.
  • the purpose is to do.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an outlet grill provided at the outlet, and the outlet grill includes a frame body, a design member provided on the front surface of the frame body and having a first design surface, and the like. It has at least one mounting portion to which an additional device having a second design surface is mounted, the mounting portion is provided on a part of an end portion on the back surface of the design member, and the additional device is mounted.
  • the first design surface forms the design surface of the blowout grill
  • the additional device is attached to the attachment portion
  • the first design surface forms the blowout surface together with the second design surface. It is configured to form the design surface of the grill.
  • the additional device for the indoor unit is an additional device to be additionally attached to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and is attached to a mounting portion formed on a part of the back end portion of the blowout grill of the indoor unit.
  • a design to be fixed which constitutes a part of the design surface of the blowout grill when it is fixed to the mounting portion and the mounting portion provided at a part of the end portion of the additional device. Has a surface.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an outlet grill provided at an outlet and an additional device attached to the outlet grill, and the outlet grill is provided on a frame body and a front surface of the frame body. It has a design member provided and having a first design surface, and at least one attachment portion to which the additional device is attached, and the additional device includes at least one attached portion attached to the attachment portion. It has a second design surface, and the mounting portion is provided on a part of the end portion of the back surface of the design member, and the design surface of the blowout grill is formed by the first design surface and the second design surface. It is formed.
  • the blowout grill since the blowout grill has a design member having a design surface, when the additional device is not attached to the blowout grill, the design surface of the blowout grill is formed only by the design member. It is composed. Further, according to the additional device of the indoor unit according to the present invention, when the additional device is attached to the blow-out grill, the design surface of the blow-out grill is composed of the design member of the blow-out grill and the design surface of the additional device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design of the blowout grill while suppressing the increase in size of the blowout grill.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached in an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. It is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached in an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is attached according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the addition device is attached in embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is attached according to the embodiment. It is a rear view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached in embodiment. It is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the addition device is attached in embodiment. It is an enlarged view which shows the attachment part of the addition device in an embodiment from the back.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown in the drawing shows an example of a device to which the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention is applied, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown in the drawing of the present invention is used.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner is not limited.
  • the sensor module of the indoor unit shown in the drawing shows an example of a device to which the sensor module of the indoor unit of the present invention is applied, and the sensor module of the indoor unit shown in the drawing indicates the indoor unit of the present invention.
  • the sensor module is not limited.
  • terms indicating directions for example, “top”, “bottom”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “rear”, etc.) are appropriately used for ease of understanding. These are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
  • those having the same reference numerals are the same or equivalent thereof, which are common in the entire text of the specification. In each drawing, the relative dimensional relationship or shape of each component may differ from the actual one.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is not attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is not attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is not attached according to the embodiment.
  • the indoor unit in the embodiment is a ceiling-embedded indoor unit installed behind the ceiling in order to heat, cool, humidify, and dehumidify the space to be air-conditioned. The additional device will be described later.
  • the indoor unit 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 10 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the housing 10 has a top surface portion 11, a bottom surface portion 12, and four side surface portions 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D.
  • An air outlet (not shown) is provided on the side surface portion 13A of the housing 10.
  • the shape of the air outlet is, for example, a rectangle.
  • a blowout grill 20 is provided on the side surface portion 13A.
  • a suction port (not shown) is provided on the side surface portion 13B opposite to the side surface portion 13A.
  • the suction port is, for example, a rectangle.
  • a metal fitting 14A and a metal fitting 14B are provided on the side surface portion 13C intersecting the side surface portion 13A and the side surface portion 13B.
  • a metal fitting 14C and a metal fitting 14D are provided on the side surface portion 13D which intersects the side surface portion 13A and the side surface portion 13B and is located on the opposite side of the side surface portion 13C.
  • the indoor unit 1 is attached to the ceiling of the room to be air-conditioned via the metal fittings 14A, 14B, 14C, and 14D.
  • a fan, a fan motor, and a heat exchanger (not shown) are housed in the housing 10.
  • the heat exchanger is arranged in the air passage formed from the suction port of the side surface portion 13B to the air outlet of the side surface portion 13A.
  • the air sucked from the suction port exchanges heat with the refrigerant flowing through the heat transfer tube (not shown) of the heat exchanger in the heat exchanger, and is guided to the outlet of the side surface portion 13A described above.
  • the air guided to the air outlet is supplied to the room through the air outlet grill 20.
  • the side surface portion 13A provided with the air outlet is the front surface.
  • the vertical direction when the indoor unit 1 is viewed from the front side is defined as the height direction or the vertical direction. Left and right are assumed to be looking at the indoor unit 1 from the front side. Further, the left-right direction is the width direction, and the front-back direction is the front-back direction or the depth direction.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a rear view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment.
  • the blowout grill 20 has a frame body 30 and a design panel 40.
  • the design panel 40 is a design member of the blowout grill 20 provided on the front side of the frame body 30.
  • the surface 40A which is the surface of the design panel 40, is formed as a design surface.
  • the upper end 41 of the design panel 40 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction.
  • the lower end 42 of the design panel 40 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction. As shown in FIG.
  • the surface 40A of the design panel 40 is symmetrical.
  • a partition plate 31 is provided in the opening 30A of the frame body 30.
  • the partition plate 31 is attached to the upper inner wall surface and the lower inner wall surface of the inner wall surface of the frame body 30 constituting the opening 30A.
  • the partition plate 31 divides the opening 30A into two regions arranged in the horizontal direction.
  • the blowout grill 20 has a plurality of horizontal blades 50 and a plurality of vertical blades 60, which are blade members.
  • the plurality of horizontal blades 50 are plate-shaped members, and are arranged in front of the plurality of vertical blades 60 so that the longitudinal direction extends in the lateral direction.
  • the plurality of horizontal blades 50 are arranged at intervals in the lateral direction.
  • the plurality of horizontal blades 50 are rotatably provided around an axis extending in the lateral direction.
  • the plurality of vertical blades 60 are plate-shaped members, and are arranged in the opening 30A so that the longitudinal direction extends in the vertical direction.
  • Each of the plurality of vertical blades 60 is rotatably provided around an axis extending in the vertical direction.
  • the drive device 70 is a device for driving and rotating a plurality of horizontal blades 50 and a plurality of vertical blades 60.
  • the drive device 70 is provided on a part of the end portion of the back surface of the design panel 40.
  • the drive device 70 is arranged on the back surface of the design panel 40 at the ends of both ends in the longitudinal direction located on the right end side of the blowout grill 20.
  • the drive device 70 is covered from the back surface by the cover 80.
  • the cover 80 is fixed to the frame body 30 by screws 81 and screws 82, which are screw members, and is fixed to the design panel 40 by screws 83 and screws 84.
  • the cover 80 is omitted in FIG. Further, in FIG. 7, in order to avoid complication of the drawing, only the one arranged at the lowermost position among the plurality of horizontal blades 50 is designated, and the position closest to the cover 80 among the plurality of vertical blades 60 is assigned. Only those that are placed are marked.
  • a mounting portion 90A and a mounting portion 90B are provided at the end portion on the side where the cover 80 is arranged.
  • An additional device described later is attached to the attachment portion 90A and the attachment portion 90B.
  • the cover 80 covers the drive device 70 shown in FIG. That is, the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided on the back surface of the design panel 40 at the end portion on the side where the drive device 70 is arranged.
  • the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided between the drive device 70 and the cover 80 and the right edge portion of the design panel 40 located on the left side in FIG. 7.
  • the mounting portion 90A is provided on the upper part of the design panel 40, and the mounting portion 90B is provided on the lower part of the design panel 40.
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged rear view showing an end portion provided with a mounting portion on the back surface of the design panel.
  • FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing an end portion provided with a mounting portion on the back surface of the design panel.
  • the mounting portion 90A has a mounting plate 91A, a support frame 92A, and a protruding portion 93A which is a first engaging portion.
  • the support frame 92A is provided so that the surface on the back surface side is located on the same surface as the back surface of the design panel 40 in the front-rear direction.
  • the mounting plate 91A is a plate-shaped member. The mounting plate 91A is fitted into a groove formed on the inner wall surface of the support frame 92A. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
  • the mounting plate 91A is arranged so as to be shifted to the front side in the front-rear direction by the length from the back surface side surface to the groove of the support frame 92A in the front-rear direction. Further, the mounting plate 91A is arranged so that the flat surface portion extends in the vertical direction. The mounting plate 91A is removable from the support frame 92A. A screw hole 94A is formed in the mounting plate 91A. The protrusion 93A is arranged above the mounting plate 91A. The protrusion 93A projects from the front surface to the back surface of the design panel 40.
  • the mounting portion 90B has a mounting plate 91B, a support frame 92B, and a protrusion 93B which is a first engaging portion.
  • the support frame 92B is provided so that the surface on the back surface side is located on the same surface as the back surface of the design panel 40 in the front-rear direction.
  • the mounting plate 91B is a plate-shaped member like the mounting plate 91B.
  • the mounting plate 91B is fitted into a groove formed on the inner wall surface of the support frame 92B. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
  • the mounting plate 91B is arranged so as to be shifted to the front side in the front-rear direction by the length from the back surface side surface to the groove of the support frame 92B in the front-rear direction. Further, the mounting plate 91B is arranged so that the flat surface portion extends in the vertical direction, similarly to the mounting plate 91A.
  • the mounting plate 91B is removable from the support frame 92B.
  • a screw hole 94B is formed in the mounting plate 91B.
  • the protrusion 93B is arranged below the mounting plate 91B.
  • the protrusion 93B like the protrusion 93A, protrudes from the front surface to the back surface of the design panel 40.
  • the cover 80 is formed with a first recess 85 and a second recess 86, which are second engaging portions.
  • the first recess 85 and the second recess 86 are stepped portions extending from the back surface of the cover 80 toward the front surface of the design panel 40 to substantially the center in the front-rear direction.
  • the first recess 85 and the second recess 86 are formed at intervals in the vertical direction.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of the additional device according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the additional device according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a rear view of the additional device according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view of the additional device according to the embodiment.
  • the additional device 100 is a device additionally attached to the blow-out grill 20 of the indoor unit 1 described above.
  • the additional device 100 has a sensor 101 unit and a holding member 110 that holds the sensor unit 101.
  • the sensor unit 101 is used for controlling the air conditioning in the room where the indoor unit 1 is provided.
  • the holding member 110 holds a motion sensor 102 that detects whether or not a person is present in the room by infrared rays.
  • the sensor unit 101 is configured to determine whether or not a human is present in the room based on the detection result of the motion sensor 102.
  • the sensor unit 101 may have, for example, an image pickup device, and may be configured to detect whether or not a person is present in the room based on the thermal image acquired by the image pickup device. Further, the sensor unit 101 may have a configuration having, for example, a temperature sensor that detects the temperature in the room. That is, the additional device 100 is a device additionally attached to the blow-out grill 20 in order to provide a further function in addition to the function of supplying the gas possessed by the blow-out grill 20 into the room.
  • the holding member 110 is a plate-shaped member and has a rectangular shape.
  • the surface of the holding member 110 that is, the front surface 110A is a design surface.
  • the sensor unit 101 is provided on the surface 110A of the holding member 110.
  • the upper end 111 of the holding member 110 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction.
  • the lower end 112 of the holding member 110 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction.
  • a mounted portion 120A and a mounted portion 120B are provided at the left end portion of the holding member 110 when viewed from the front.
  • the attached portion 120A is provided above the holding member 110, and the attached portion 120B is provided below the holding member 110.
  • the attached portion 120A is attached to the above-mentioned attachment portion 90A shown in FIGS. 7 to 9.
  • a screw hole 121A and a positioning hole 122A which is the first engaged portion are formed in the mounted portion 120A.
  • the positioning hole 122A is formed above the screw hole 121A.
  • the attached portion 120B is attached to the above-mentioned attachment portion 90B shown in FIGS. 7 to 9.
  • the mounted portion 120B is formed with a screw hole 121B and a positioning hole 122B which is the first engaged portion.
  • the positioning hole 122B is formed below the screw hole 121B.
  • the reinforcing member 113 is provided on the surface 110B which is the surface opposite to the surface 110A of the design surface.
  • the reinforcing member 113 has a support portion 114, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 115, and a connecting plate 116.
  • the support portion 114 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the plurality of reinforcing ribs 115 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.
  • the reinforcing ribs 115 are supported by the back surface and the left end surface of the support portion 114, respectively. As shown in FIGS.
  • each of the reinforcing ribs 115 is formed so that the length in the front-rear direction gradually increases from the right end to the left end of the support portion 114.
  • the plurality of reinforcing ribs 115 are fixed to the connecting plate 116 at the left end portion.
  • claws 117A and 117B which are second engaged portions extending outward in the lateral direction, are provided.
  • the claws 117A and 117B are provided at intervals in the vertical direction.
  • the claw 117A is provided above the claw 117B.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 15 is a front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 17 is a rear view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 18 is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 19 is an enlarged view showing the mounting portion of the additional device in the embodiment from the back surface.
  • the additional device 100 is attached to the outlet grill 20 as follows.
  • a screw 130 is inserted from the back surface into the screw hole 121A of the attached portion 120A of the additional device 100.
  • the screw 130 is screwed into the screw hole 94A shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 of the mounting plate 91A of the design panel 40 of the blowout grill 20, whereby the mounted portion 120A is fixed to the mounting plate 91A.
  • a screw 131 is inserted from the back surface into the screw hole 121B of the attached portion 120B of the additional device 100.
  • the screw 131 is screwed into the screw hole 94B shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 of the mounting plate 91B of the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20, whereby the mounted portion 120A is fixed to the mounting plate 91A.
  • the protrusion 93A of the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20 shown in FIG. 8 is engaged with the positioning hole 122A of the mounted portion 120A of the additional device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the protrusion 93B of the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20 shown in FIG. 8 is engaged with the positioning hole 122B of the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the protrusion 93A and the positioning hole 122A engaged and the protrusion 93B and the positioning hole 122B engaged the positions of the upper end of the design panel 40 and the upper end of the holding member 110 match, and the lower end of the design panel 40 is engaged.
  • the positions of the portion and the lower end portion of the holding member 110 are the same.
  • the first recess 85 of the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20 and the claw 117A of the additional device 100 are engaged with each other, and the second recess 86 of the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20 and the additional device 100 claws 117B are engaged.
  • the surface 40A of the design panel 40 of the blowout grill 20 and the surface 110A of the holding member 110 of the additional device 100 form a design surface of the blowout grill 20.
  • the design surface formed by the surface 40A and the surface 110A has a sense of unity in the following points.
  • the chamfering mode of the upper end 41 of the design panel 40 and the chamfering of the upper end 111 of the holding member 110 are the same, and the chamfering mode of the lower end 42 of the design panel 40 and the lower end of the holding member 110.
  • the chamfering mode of 112 is similar. That is, the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the upper end portion 41 are the same as the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the upper end portion 111. Further, the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the lower end portion 42 are the same as the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the lower end portion 112. Further, the vertical length of the design panel 40 and the vertical length of the holding member 110 are the same. In other words, the vertical length of the surface 40A and the vertical length of the surface 110A are the same. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the surface 40A of the design panel 40 and the surface 110A of the holding member 110 form the same plane.
  • the procedure for attaching the additional device 100 to the blowout grill 20 will be described.
  • the operator fits the mounting plate 91A into the support frame 92A of the mounting portion 90A, and fits the mounting plate 91B into the support frame 92B of the mounting portion 90B.
  • the operator brings the positioning hole 122A of the mounted portion 120A of the additional device 100 closer to the protrusion 93A of the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20, and blows out the positioning hole 122B of the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100. Bring it closer to the protrusion 93B of the mounting portion 90B of 20. Then, the operator inserts the protrusion 93A into the positioning hole 122A and inserts the protrusion 93B into the positioning hole 122B.
  • the operator turns the screw 130 into the screw hole 121A of the mounting portion 120A of the additional device 100 from the back surface, and further screwes the screw 130 into the mounting plate 91A of the mounting portion 90A of the outlet grill 20.
  • the operator turns the screw 131 into the screw hole 121B of the mounting portion 120B of the additional device 100 from the back surface, and further screwes the screw 131 into the mounting plate 91B of the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20.
  • the additional device 100 is attached to the outlet grill 20.
  • the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided on the back surface of the design panel 40 of the blowout grill 20, and the surface 40A of the design panel 40 is a symmetrical design surface. Therefore, when the additional device 100 is not attached to the blowout grill 20, the design surface of the blowout grill 20 is formed only by the design panel 40. Further, the chamfering mode of the surface 110A of the holding member 110 of the addition device 100 is the same as the chamfering mode of the surface 40A of the design panel 40, and the vertical length of the surface 110A is the same as the vertical length of the surface 40A. Is.
  • the design panel 40 of the blow-out grill 20 and the holding member 110 of the additional device 100 form a unified design surface of the blow-out grill 20. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the design of the blow-out grill 20 while suppressing the large size of the blow-out grill 20.
  • the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided on the back surface of the design panel 40, and the member for mounting the additional device 100 is from the surface 40A side which is the design surface of the design panel 40. Is not visible. Therefore, the blowout grill 20 can also be used for an indoor unit of a type that does not require the additional device 100 to be attached. That is, the blowout grill 20 of the present embodiment can be mounted on both the indoor unit of the type to be attached to the additional device 100 and the indoor unit of the type to which the additional device 100 is not attached, and has high versatility. ..
  • the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20 is provided with a protrusion 93A
  • the mounting portion 120A of the addition device 100 is formed with a positioning hole 122A
  • the protrusion 93A and the positioning hole 122A are engaged with each other. It is configured to fit.
  • a protrusion 93B is provided on the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20
  • a positioning hole 122B is formed on the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100, and the protrusion 93B and the positioning hole 122B are configured to engage with each other.
  • the additional device 100 can be easily positioned in the vertical direction.
  • the additional device 100 is prevented from being displaced in the vertical direction with respect to the blow-out grill 20, and the deterioration of the design of the blow-out grill 20 can be suppressed.
  • the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20 is formed with the first recess 85
  • the additional device 100 is provided with the claw 117A
  • the first recess 85 and the claw 117A are configured to engage with each other.
  • a second recess 86 is formed in the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20, and a claw 117B is provided in the additional device 100 so that the second recess 86 and the claw 117B engage with each other. Therefore, in the step of attaching the additional device 100 to the design panel 40, in a situation where the additional device 100 is cantilevered and supported, the free end of the additional device 100 is prevented from being displaced downward due to the weight of the additional device 100.
  • the additional device 100 is fixed to the design panel 40 in a state where the end portion on the side opposite to the end portion on which the attached portion 120A and the attached portion 120B are provided is shifted downward. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress the deterioration of the design of the blowout grill 20 after the additional device 100 is attached to the design panel 40.
  • the strength of the mounting portion of the additional device 100 against the external force applied in the vertical direction is increased at the screw fixing location. Can be increased without.
  • the additional device 100 is configured to be attached to the end of the design panel 40 where the drive device 70 for driving the horizontal blade 50 and the vertical blade 60 is provided. Therefore, the wiring of the sensor unit 101 when the additional device 100 is attached can be routed together with the wiring of the drive device 70, and high workability can be obtained. In addition, an increase in wiring length can be suppressed.
  • the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20 is provided with a protrusion 93A, and the mounting portion 120A of the additional device 100 is formed with a positioning hole 122A, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • a positioning hole may be formed in the mounting portion 90A, and a protrusion may be provided in the mounted portion 120A.
  • a positioning hole may be formed in the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20, and a protrusion may be provided in the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100.

Abstract

This indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided with an air outlet grill that is provided at an air outlet port. The air outlet grill comprises: a frame body; a design member provided on the front surface of the frame body and having a first design surface; and at least one mounting portion to which an additional device having a second design surface is mounted. The mounting portion is provided on a portion of the end of the back surface of the design member. When the additional device is not attached to the mounting portion, the first design surface forms the design surface of the air outlet grill. When the additional device is attached to the mounting portion, the first design surface together with the second design surface forms the design surface of the air outlet grill.

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空気調和機の室内機、及び室内機の付加装置Indoor unit of air conditioner and additional equipment of indoor unit
 本発明は、空気調和機の室内機に関するものであり、特に吹出グリルに関するものである。 The present invention relates to an indoor unit of an air conditioner, and particularly to a blowout grill.
 従来、空気調和機の室内機の筐体には、空調された気体を空調対象の空間に吹き出す吹出口が形成され、吹出口には吹出グリルが設けられている。吹出グリルは、気体の吹き出し方向を調整するための羽根部材と、この羽根部材を駆動するための駆動装置とを含んでいる。特許文献1には、天井埋込型の室内機に設けられる長尺部材の吹出グリルが記載されている。特許文献1の吹出グリルは、長手方向の両端部のうちの一方の端部にワイヤボックスが付加的に取り付けられたタイプのものである。ワイヤボックスの上部にはワイヤボックスカバーが設けられている。 Conventionally, the housing of the indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided with an outlet for blowing out conditioned gas into the space to be air-conditioned, and the outlet is provided with an outlet grill. The blow-out grill includes a blade member for adjusting the blowing direction of gas and a driving device for driving the blade member. Patent Document 1 describes a blow-out grill of a long member provided in a ceiling-embedded indoor unit. The blowout grill of Patent Document 1 is of a type in which a wire box is additionally attached to one end of both ends in the longitudinal direction. A wire box cover is provided on the upper part of the wire box.
中国実用新案公告第206222639号明細書China Utility Model Announcement No. 2062262639
 特許文献1において、筐体と蓋体とで構成されている意匠面とワイヤボックスカバーの意匠面は、異質の態様を示している。そのため、特許文献1の吹出グリルが設けられる室内機は、使用者に視覚的な不統一感を与えてしまう。すなわち、特許文献1の吹出グリルは、意匠性の点で課題がある。一方、例えば空調制御を行うための装置を付加的に取り付ける場合の意匠性を考慮し、例えば、意匠面を形成する部材の長手方向の長さが、横フィンの長手方向の長さと付加装置の横方向の長さとを含めた長さとなるよう、吹出グリルを形成することが考えられる。しかしながら、この場合、吹出グリルが長手方向において大型化することが懸念される。 In Patent Document 1, the design surface composed of the housing and the lid and the design surface of the wire box cover show different aspects. Therefore, the indoor unit provided with the blow-out grill of Patent Document 1 gives the user a visual sense of inconsistency. That is, the blowout grill of Patent Document 1 has a problem in terms of design. On the other hand, in consideration of designability when, for example, a device for performing air conditioning control is additionally attached, for example, the length in the longitudinal direction of the member forming the design surface is the length in the longitudinal direction of the lateral fin and the length of the additional device. It is conceivable to form the blowout grill so that the length includes the length in the lateral direction. However, in this case, there is a concern that the blow-out grill becomes large in the longitudinal direction.
 本発明は、上記のような課題を解決するためになされたものであり、吹出グリルの大型化を抑制しつつ意匠性を向上させた空気調和機の室内機、及び室内機の付加装置を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner having improved design while suppressing an increase in the size of the blow-out grill, and an additional device for the indoor unit. The purpose is to do.
 本発明に係る空気調和機の室内機は、吹出口に設けられる吹出グリルを備え、前記吹出グリルは、枠体と、前記枠体の前面に設けられ、第1意匠面を有する意匠部材と、第2意匠面を有する付加装置が取り付けられる、少なくとも1つの取付部と、を有し、前記取付部は前記意匠部材の裏面の端部の一部に設けられており、前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられない場合、前記第1意匠面が前記吹出グリルの意匠面を形成し、前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられた場合、前記第1意匠面は前記第2意匠面と共に前記吹出グリルの意匠面を形成するよう構成されているものである。 The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an outlet grill provided at the outlet, and the outlet grill includes a frame body, a design member provided on the front surface of the frame body and having a first design surface, and the like. It has at least one mounting portion to which an additional device having a second design surface is mounted, the mounting portion is provided on a part of an end portion on the back surface of the design member, and the additional device is mounted. When not attached to the portion, the first design surface forms the design surface of the blowout grill, and when the additional device is attached to the attachment portion, the first design surface forms the blowout surface together with the second design surface. It is configured to form the design surface of the grill.
 本発明に係る室内機の付加装置は、空気調和機の室内機に付加的に取り付けられる付加装置であって、前記室内機の吹出グリルの裏面の端部の一部に形成された取付部に固定される被取付部であって、前記付加装置の端部の一部に設けられた被取付部と、前記取付部に固定されたとき、前記吹出グリルの意匠面の一部を構成する意匠面とを有している。 The additional device for the indoor unit according to the present invention is an additional device to be additionally attached to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and is attached to a mounting portion formed on a part of the back end portion of the blowout grill of the indoor unit. A design to be fixed, which constitutes a part of the design surface of the blowout grill when it is fixed to the mounting portion and the mounting portion provided at a part of the end portion of the additional device. Has a surface.
 本発明に係る空気調和機の室内機は、吹出口に設けられる吹出グリルと、前記吹出グリルに取り付けられている付加装置とを備え、前記吹出グリルは、枠体と、前記枠体の前面に設けられ、第1意匠面を有する意匠部材と、前記付加装置が取り付けられている少なくとも1つの取付部とを有し、前記付加装置は、前記取付部に取り付けられる少なくとも1つの被取付部と、第2意匠面とを有し、前記取付部は前記意匠部材の裏面の端部の一部に設けられており、前記第1意匠面と前記第2意匠面とで前記吹出グリルの意匠面が形成されているものである。 The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an outlet grill provided at an outlet and an additional device attached to the outlet grill, and the outlet grill is provided on a frame body and a front surface of the frame body. It has a design member provided and having a first design surface, and at least one attachment portion to which the additional device is attached, and the additional device includes at least one attached portion attached to the attachment portion. It has a second design surface, and the mounting portion is provided on a part of the end portion of the back surface of the design member, and the design surface of the blowout grill is formed by the first design surface and the second design surface. It is formed.
 本発明に係る空気調和機の室内機によれば、吹出グリルは意匠面を有する意匠部材を有しているため、付加装置を吹出グリルに取り付けない場合、意匠部材のみで吹出グリルの意匠面が構成される。また、本発明に係る室内機の付加装置によれば、付加装置を吹出グリルに取り付けた場合、吹出グリルの意匠部材と付加装置の意匠面とで、吹出グリルの意匠面が構成される。従って、吹出グリルの大型化を抑制しつつ、吹出グリルの意匠性を向上させることができる。 According to the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention, since the blowout grill has a design member having a design surface, when the additional device is not attached to the blowout grill, the design surface of the blowout grill is formed only by the design member. It is composed. Further, according to the additional device of the indoor unit according to the present invention, when the additional device is attached to the blow-out grill, the design surface of the blow-out grill is composed of the design member of the blow-out grill and the design surface of the additional device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design of the blowout grill while suppressing the increase in size of the blowout grill.
実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の斜視図である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の正面図である。It is a front view of the indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached in an embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の平面図である。FIG. 5 is a plan view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の側面図である。It is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached in an embodiment. 実施の形態における空気調和機の室内機の吹出グリルの分解斜視図である。It is an exploded perspective view of the blow-out grill of the indoor unit of the air conditioner in embodiment. 実施の形態における空気調和機の室内機の吹出グリルの正面図である。It is a front view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit of an air conditioner in an embodiment. 実施の形態における空気調和機の室内機の吹出グリルの背面図である。It is a rear view of the blow-out grill of the indoor unit of an air conditioner in an embodiment. 吹出グリルの意匠パネルの裏面において取付部が設けられている端部を拡大して示す背面図である。It is a rear view which shows the end part which provided the attachment part on the back surface of the design panel of a blow-out grill enlarged. 吹出グリルの意匠パネルの裏面において取付部が設けられている端部を拡大して示す斜視図である。It is an enlarged perspective view which shows the end part where the attachment part is provided on the back surface of the design panel of a blowout grill. 実施の形態における付加装置の正面図である。It is a front view of the addition device in embodiment. 実施の形態における付加装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the addition device in an embodiment. 実施の形態における付加装置の背面図である。It is a rear view of the addition device in embodiment. 実施の形態における付加装置の平面図である。It is a top view of the addition device in embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の斜視図である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is attached according to the embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の正面図である。It is a front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the addition device is attached in embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の平面図である。FIG. 5 is a plan view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is attached according to the embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の背面図である。It is a rear view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached in embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の側面図である。It is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the addition device is attached in embodiment. 実施の形態における、付加装置の取付部分を背面から示す拡大図である。It is an enlarged view which shows the attachment part of the addition device in an embodiment from the back.
 以下、空気調和機の室内機の実施の形態を、図面を参照して説明する。本発明は、以下の実施の形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の主旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々に変形することが可能である。また、本発明は、以下の各実施の形態に示す構成のうち、組合せ可能な構成のあらゆる組合せを含むものである。また、図面に示す空気調和機の室内機は、本発明の空気調和機の室内機が適用される機器の一例を示すものであり、図面に示された空気調和機の室内機によって本発明の空気調和機の室内機が限定されるものではない。同様に、図面に示す室内機のセンサモジュールは、本発明の室内機のセンサモジュールが適用される機器の一例を示すものであり、図面に示された室内機のセンサモジュールによって本発明の室内機のセンサモジュールが限定されるものではない。また、以下の説明において、理解を容易にするために方向を表す用語(例えば「上」、「下」、「右」、「左」、「前」、「後」など)を適宜用いるが、これらは説明のためのものであって、本発明を限定するものではない。また、各図において、同一の符号を付したものは、同一の又はこれに相当するものであり、これは明細書の全文において共通している。尚、各図面では、各構成部材の相対的な寸法関係又は形状等が実際のものとは異なる場合がある。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the indoor unit of the air conditioner will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and can be variously modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the present invention includes all combinations of configurations that can be combined among the configurations shown in the following embodiments. Further, the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown in the drawing shows an example of a device to which the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention is applied, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown in the drawing of the present invention is used. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is not limited. Similarly, the sensor module of the indoor unit shown in the drawing shows an example of a device to which the sensor module of the indoor unit of the present invention is applied, and the sensor module of the indoor unit shown in the drawing indicates the indoor unit of the present invention. The sensor module is not limited. Further, in the following description, terms indicating directions (for example, "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear", etc.) are appropriately used for ease of understanding. These are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Further, in each figure, those having the same reference numerals are the same or equivalent thereof, which are common in the entire text of the specification. In each drawing, the relative dimensional relationship or shape of each component may differ from the actual one.
実施の形態.
 図1は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の斜視図である。図2は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の正面図である。図3は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の平面図である。図4は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられていない空気調和機の室内機の側面図である。実施の形態における室内機は、空調対象の空間を暖房、冷房、及び加除湿などをするために、天井裏などに設置される天井埋込型の室内機である。尚、付加装置については後述する。
Embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner to which an additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is not attached according to the embodiment. The indoor unit in the embodiment is a ceiling-embedded indoor unit installed behind the ceiling in order to heat, cool, humidify, and dehumidify the space to be air-conditioned. The additional device will be described later.
 本実施の形態の室内機1は、直方体形状を有する筐体10を備えている。筐体10は、上面部11、底面部12、並びに4つの側面部13A、13B、13C、及び13Dを有している。筐体10の側面部13Aには、不図示の吹出口が設けられている。吹出口の形状は例えば矩形である。側面部13Aには、吹出グリル20が設けられている。側面部13Aと反対側の側面部13Bには、不図示の吸込口が設けられている。吸込口は例えば矩形である。側面部13A及び側面部13Bと交差する側面部13Cには、金具14A及び金具14Bが設けられている。側面部13A及び側面部13Bと交差し、側面部13Cと反対側に位置する側面部13Dには、金具14C及び金具14Dが設けられている。室内機1は、金具14A、金具14B、金具14C、及び金具14Dを介して、空調対象の室内の天井裏に取り付けられる。 The indoor unit 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 10 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The housing 10 has a top surface portion 11, a bottom surface portion 12, and four side surface portions 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D. An air outlet (not shown) is provided on the side surface portion 13A of the housing 10. The shape of the air outlet is, for example, a rectangle. A blowout grill 20 is provided on the side surface portion 13A. A suction port (not shown) is provided on the side surface portion 13B opposite to the side surface portion 13A. The suction port is, for example, a rectangle. A metal fitting 14A and a metal fitting 14B are provided on the side surface portion 13C intersecting the side surface portion 13A and the side surface portion 13B. A metal fitting 14C and a metal fitting 14D are provided on the side surface portion 13D which intersects the side surface portion 13A and the side surface portion 13B and is located on the opposite side of the side surface portion 13C. The indoor unit 1 is attached to the ceiling of the room to be air-conditioned via the metal fittings 14A, 14B, 14C, and 14D.
 筐体10内には、不図示のファン、ファンモータ、及び熱交換器が収容されている。熱交換器は、上述の側面部13Bの吸込口から上述の側面部13Aの吹出口までに形成された風路に配置されている。ファンモータが駆動され、ファンが動作されると、上述の側面部13Bの吸込口から空気が吸い込まれる。吸込口から吸い込まれた空気は、熱交換器において熱交換器の不図示の伝熱管を流れる冷媒と熱交換され、上述の側面部13Aの吹出口へ導かれる。吹出口へ導かれた空気は、吹出グリル20を介して、室内に供給される。 A fan, a fan motor, and a heat exchanger (not shown) are housed in the housing 10. The heat exchanger is arranged in the air passage formed from the suction port of the side surface portion 13B to the air outlet of the side surface portion 13A. When the fan motor is driven and the fan is operated, air is sucked from the suction port of the side surface portion 13B described above. The air sucked from the suction port exchanges heat with the refrigerant flowing through the heat transfer tube (not shown) of the heat exchanger in the heat exchanger, and is guided to the outlet of the side surface portion 13A described above. The air guided to the air outlet is supplied to the room through the air outlet grill 20.
 ここで、室内機1において、吹出口が設けられた側面部13Aを正面とする。そして、室内機1を正面側から見て上下となる方向を、高さ方向又は上下方向とする。左右とは室内機1を正面側から見ていることを前提とする。また、左右となる方向を、幅方向とし、前後となる方向を、前後方向又は奥行き方向とする。 Here, in the indoor unit 1, the side surface portion 13A provided with the air outlet is the front surface. Then, the vertical direction when the indoor unit 1 is viewed from the front side is defined as the height direction or the vertical direction. Left and right are assumed to be looking at the indoor unit 1 from the front side. Further, the left-right direction is the width direction, and the front-back direction is the front-back direction or the depth direction.
 図5は、実施の形態における空気調和機の室内機の吹出グリルの分解斜視図である。図6は、実施の形態における空気調和機の室内機1の吹出グリルの正面図である。図7は、実施の形態における空気調和機の室内機の吹出グリルの背面図である。吹出グリル20は、枠体30と意匠パネル40とを有している。意匠パネル40は枠体30の前面側に設けられている、吹出グリル20の意匠部材である。意匠パネル40の表面である面40Aは意匠面として形成されている。意匠パネル40の上端部41は、横方向の全体に亘って面取りされている。意匠パネル40の下端部42は、横方向の全体に亘って面取りされている。図6に示すように、意匠パネル40の面40Aは左右対称となっている。枠体30の開口部30Aには、仕切板31が設けられている。仕切板31は、開口部30Aを構成している枠体30の内壁面のうち、上部の内壁面及び下部の内壁面に取り付けられている。仕切板31は、開口部30Aを横方向に並ぶ2つの領域に区画している。 FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a front view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the outlet grill of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment. The blowout grill 20 has a frame body 30 and a design panel 40. The design panel 40 is a design member of the blowout grill 20 provided on the front side of the frame body 30. The surface 40A, which is the surface of the design panel 40, is formed as a design surface. The upper end 41 of the design panel 40 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction. The lower end 42 of the design panel 40 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction. As shown in FIG. 6, the surface 40A of the design panel 40 is symmetrical. A partition plate 31 is provided in the opening 30A of the frame body 30. The partition plate 31 is attached to the upper inner wall surface and the lower inner wall surface of the inner wall surface of the frame body 30 constituting the opening 30A. The partition plate 31 divides the opening 30A into two regions arranged in the horizontal direction.
 吹出グリル20は、羽根部材である複数の水平羽根50と複数の垂直羽根60とを有している。複数の水平羽根50は、板状部材であり、長手方向が横方向に延びるよう、複数の垂直羽根60の前面に配置されている。複数の水平羽根50は、横方向において間隔を空けて配置されている。複数の水平羽根50は、それぞれ横方向に延びる軸周りに回動可能に設けられている。複数の垂直羽根60は、板状部材であり、長手方向が上下方向に延びるよう、開口部30Aに配置されている。複数の垂直羽根60は、それぞれ、上下方向に延びる軸周りに回動可能に設けられている。 The blowout grill 20 has a plurality of horizontal blades 50 and a plurality of vertical blades 60, which are blade members. The plurality of horizontal blades 50 are plate-shaped members, and are arranged in front of the plurality of vertical blades 60 so that the longitudinal direction extends in the lateral direction. The plurality of horizontal blades 50 are arranged at intervals in the lateral direction. The plurality of horizontal blades 50 are rotatably provided around an axis extending in the lateral direction. The plurality of vertical blades 60 are plate-shaped members, and are arranged in the opening 30A so that the longitudinal direction extends in the vertical direction. Each of the plurality of vertical blades 60 is rotatably provided around an axis extending in the vertical direction.
 駆動装置70は、複数の水平羽根50及び複数の垂直羽根60を駆動し、回動させるための装置である。駆動装置70は、意匠パネル40の裏面の端部の一部に設けられている。駆動装置70は、意匠パネル40の裏面において、長手方向の両端部のうち吹出グリル20の右端部の側に位置する端部に配置されている。図7に示すように、駆動装置70はカバー80により背面から覆われている。カバー80は、ネジ部材であるネジ81及びネジ82により枠体30に固定され、ネジ83及びネジ84により、意匠パネル40に固定されている。尚、図5においてカバー80は省略されている。また、図7において、図の複雑化を避けるため、複数の水平羽根50のうち最も下方に配置されているものにのみ符号を付し、複数の垂直羽根60のうちカバー80に最も近い位置に配置されているものにのみ符号を付している。 The drive device 70 is a device for driving and rotating a plurality of horizontal blades 50 and a plurality of vertical blades 60. The drive device 70 is provided on a part of the end portion of the back surface of the design panel 40. The drive device 70 is arranged on the back surface of the design panel 40 at the ends of both ends in the longitudinal direction located on the right end side of the blowout grill 20. As shown in FIG. 7, the drive device 70 is covered from the back surface by the cover 80. The cover 80 is fixed to the frame body 30 by screws 81 and screws 82, which are screw members, and is fixed to the design panel 40 by screws 83 and screws 84. The cover 80 is omitted in FIG. Further, in FIG. 7, in order to avoid complication of the drawing, only the one arranged at the lowermost position among the plurality of horizontal blades 50 is designated, and the position closest to the cover 80 among the plurality of vertical blades 60 is assigned. Only those that are placed are marked.
 図7に示すように、意匠パネル40の背面において、カバー80が配置されている側の端部には、取付部90A及び取付部90Bが設けられている。取付部90A及び取付部90Bは、後述する付加装置が取り付けられるものである。上述のように、カバー80は図5に示す駆動装置70を覆っている。すなわち、取付部90A及び取付部90Bは、意匠パネル40の背面において、駆動装置70が配置されている側の端部に設けられている。取付部90A及び取付部90Bは、駆動装置70及びカバー80と、図7中、左側に位置している意匠パネル40の右縁部との間に設けられている。取付部90Aは意匠パネル40の上部に設けられ、取付部90Bは意匠パネル40の下部に設けられている。 As shown in FIG. 7, on the back surface of the design panel 40, a mounting portion 90A and a mounting portion 90B are provided at the end portion on the side where the cover 80 is arranged. An additional device described later is attached to the attachment portion 90A and the attachment portion 90B. As described above, the cover 80 covers the drive device 70 shown in FIG. That is, the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided on the back surface of the design panel 40 at the end portion on the side where the drive device 70 is arranged. The mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided between the drive device 70 and the cover 80 and the right edge portion of the design panel 40 located on the left side in FIG. 7. The mounting portion 90A is provided on the upper part of the design panel 40, and the mounting portion 90B is provided on the lower part of the design panel 40.
 図8は、意匠パネルの裏面において取付部が設けられている端部を拡大して示す背面図である。図9は、意匠パネルの裏面において取付部が設けられている端部を拡大して示す斜視図である。取付部90Aは、取付板91Aと、支持枠92Aと、第1係合部である突起部93Aとを有している。支持枠92Aは、背面側の面が意匠パネル40の裏面と前後方向において同一の面に位置するよう設けられている。取付板91Aは板状部材である。取付板91Aは、支持枠92Aの内壁面に形成された溝に嵌め込まれている。従って、図9に示すように、取付板91Aは、支持枠92Aの背面側の面から溝までの前後方向の長さの分、前後方向において前面側にシフトして配置されている。また、取付板91Aは、平面部が上下方向に延びるよう配置されている。取付板91Aは支持枠92Aから取り外し可能である。取付板91Aにはネジ穴94Aが形成されている。突起部93Aは、取付板91Aの上方に配置されている。突起部93Aは、意匠パネル40の前面から背面に向かって突出している。 FIG. 8 is an enlarged rear view showing an end portion provided with a mounting portion on the back surface of the design panel. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing an end portion provided with a mounting portion on the back surface of the design panel. The mounting portion 90A has a mounting plate 91A, a support frame 92A, and a protruding portion 93A which is a first engaging portion. The support frame 92A is provided so that the surface on the back surface side is located on the same surface as the back surface of the design panel 40 in the front-rear direction. The mounting plate 91A is a plate-shaped member. The mounting plate 91A is fitted into a groove formed on the inner wall surface of the support frame 92A. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the mounting plate 91A is arranged so as to be shifted to the front side in the front-rear direction by the length from the back surface side surface to the groove of the support frame 92A in the front-rear direction. Further, the mounting plate 91A is arranged so that the flat surface portion extends in the vertical direction. The mounting plate 91A is removable from the support frame 92A. A screw hole 94A is formed in the mounting plate 91A. The protrusion 93A is arranged above the mounting plate 91A. The protrusion 93A projects from the front surface to the back surface of the design panel 40.
 取付部90Bは、取付板91Bと、支持枠92Bと、第1係合部である突起部93Bとを有している。支持枠92Bは支持枠92Aと同様、背面側の面が意匠パネル40の裏面と前後方向において同一の面に位置するよう設けられている。取付板91Bは取付板91Bと同様、板状部材である。取付板91Bは、支持枠92Bの内壁面に形成された溝に嵌め込まれている。従って、図9に示すように、取付板91Bは、支持枠92Bの背面側の面から溝までの前後方向の長さの分、前後方向において前面側にシフトして配置されている。また、取付板91Bは、取付板91Aと同様、平面部が上下方向に延びるよう配置されている。取付板91Bは支持枠92Bから取り外し可能である。取付板91Bにはネジ穴94Bが形成されている。突起部93Bは、取付板91Bの下方に配置されている。突起部93Bは、突起部93Aと同様、意匠パネル40の前面から背面に向かって突出している。 The mounting portion 90B has a mounting plate 91B, a support frame 92B, and a protrusion 93B which is a first engaging portion. Like the support frame 92A, the support frame 92B is provided so that the surface on the back surface side is located on the same surface as the back surface of the design panel 40 in the front-rear direction. The mounting plate 91B is a plate-shaped member like the mounting plate 91B. The mounting plate 91B is fitted into a groove formed on the inner wall surface of the support frame 92B. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the mounting plate 91B is arranged so as to be shifted to the front side in the front-rear direction by the length from the back surface side surface to the groove of the support frame 92B in the front-rear direction. Further, the mounting plate 91B is arranged so that the flat surface portion extends in the vertical direction, similarly to the mounting plate 91A. The mounting plate 91B is removable from the support frame 92B. A screw hole 94B is formed in the mounting plate 91B. The protrusion 93B is arranged below the mounting plate 91B. The protrusion 93B, like the protrusion 93A, protrudes from the front surface to the back surface of the design panel 40.
 カバー80には、第2係合部である第1凹部85及び第2凹部86が形成されている。第1凹部85及び第2凹部86は、カバー80の背面から意匠パネル40の前面に向かって、前後方向の略中央まで延びる段部である。第1凹部85と第2凹部86は、上下方向において間隔を空けて形成されている。 The cover 80 is formed with a first recess 85 and a second recess 86, which are second engaging portions. The first recess 85 and the second recess 86 are stepped portions extending from the back surface of the cover 80 toward the front surface of the design panel 40 to substantially the center in the front-rear direction. The first recess 85 and the second recess 86 are formed at intervals in the vertical direction.
 図10は、実施の形態における付加装置の正面図である。図11は、実施の形態における付加装置の斜視図である。図12は、実施の形態における付加装置の背面図である。図13は、実施の形態における付加装置の平面図である。付加装置100は、上述の室内機1の吹出グリル20に付加的に取り付けられる装置である。付加装置100は、センサ101部と、センサ部101を保持する保持部材110とを有している。センサ部101は、室内機1が設けられる室内の空調制御のために用いられる。本実施の形態において、保持部材110は、室内に人間が存在するか否かを赤外線により検知する人感センサ102を保持している。センサ部101は、人感センサ102の検知結果に基づいて、室内に人間が存在するか否かを判断するよう構成されている。尚、センサ部101は、例えば撮像素子を有し、撮像素子により取得した熱画像によって室内に人間が存在するか否かを検知する構成であってもよい。また、センサ部101は、例えば室内の温度を検知する温度センサを有する構成でもよい。すなわち、付加装置100とは、吹出グリル20が有している気体を室内に供給するという機能に加えて、更なる機能を提供するために、吹出グリル20に付加的に取り付けられる装置である。 FIG. 10 is a front view of the additional device according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the additional device according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a rear view of the additional device according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a plan view of the additional device according to the embodiment. The additional device 100 is a device additionally attached to the blow-out grill 20 of the indoor unit 1 described above. The additional device 100 has a sensor 101 unit and a holding member 110 that holds the sensor unit 101. The sensor unit 101 is used for controlling the air conditioning in the room where the indoor unit 1 is provided. In the present embodiment, the holding member 110 holds a motion sensor 102 that detects whether or not a person is present in the room by infrared rays. The sensor unit 101 is configured to determine whether or not a human is present in the room based on the detection result of the motion sensor 102. The sensor unit 101 may have, for example, an image pickup device, and may be configured to detect whether or not a person is present in the room based on the thermal image acquired by the image pickup device. Further, the sensor unit 101 may have a configuration having, for example, a temperature sensor that detects the temperature in the room. That is, the additional device 100 is a device additionally attached to the blow-out grill 20 in order to provide a further function in addition to the function of supplying the gas possessed by the blow-out grill 20 into the room.
 保持部材110は板状部材であり、矩形の形状を有している。保持部材110の表面、すなわち前面側の面110Aは意匠面である。センサ部101は、保持部材110の面110Aに設けられている。保持部材110の上端部111は、横方向の全体に亘って面取りされている。保持部材110の下端部112は、横方向の全体に亘って面取りされている。前面視で保持部材110の左端部には、被取付部120Aと被取付部120Bとが設けられている。被取付部120Aは保持部材110の上部に設けられ、被取付部120Bは保持部材110の下部に設けられている。 The holding member 110 is a plate-shaped member and has a rectangular shape. The surface of the holding member 110, that is, the front surface 110A is a design surface. The sensor unit 101 is provided on the surface 110A of the holding member 110. The upper end 111 of the holding member 110 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction. The lower end 112 of the holding member 110 is chamfered over the entire lateral direction. A mounted portion 120A and a mounted portion 120B are provided at the left end portion of the holding member 110 when viewed from the front. The attached portion 120A is provided above the holding member 110, and the attached portion 120B is provided below the holding member 110.
 被取付部120Aは、図7~9に示す上述の取付部90Aに取り付けられるものである。被取付部120Aには、ネジ穴121Aと、第1被係合部である位置決め穴122Aとが形成されている。位置決め穴122Aは、ネジ穴121Aの上方に形成されている。被取付部120Bは、図7~9に示す上述の取付部90Bに取り付けられるものである。被取付部120Bには、ネジ穴121Bと、第1被係合部である位置決め穴122Bが形成されている。位置決め穴122Bは、ネジ穴121Bの下方に形成されている。 The attached portion 120A is attached to the above-mentioned attachment portion 90A shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. A screw hole 121A and a positioning hole 122A which is the first engaged portion are formed in the mounted portion 120A. The positioning hole 122A is formed above the screw hole 121A. The attached portion 120B is attached to the above-mentioned attachment portion 90B shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. The mounted portion 120B is formed with a screw hole 121B and a positioning hole 122B which is the first engaged portion. The positioning hole 122B is formed below the screw hole 121B.
 保持部材110において、意匠面の面110Aと反対側の面である面110Bには補強部材113が設けられている。補強部材113は、支持部114と、複数の補強リブ115と、連結板116とを有している。支持部114は、直方体の形状を有している。複数の補強リブ115は、上下方向において間隔を空けて配置されている。補強リブ115は、それぞれ、支持部114の背面と左端面とで支持されている。図11及び図13に示すように、補強リブ115は、それぞれ、前後方向の長さが支持部114の右端から左端に向かって次第に大きくなるよう形成されている。複数の補強リブ115は左端部において、連結板116に固定されている。 In the holding member 110, the reinforcing member 113 is provided on the surface 110B which is the surface opposite to the surface 110A of the design surface. The reinforcing member 113 has a support portion 114, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 115, and a connecting plate 116. The support portion 114 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 115 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. The reinforcing ribs 115 are supported by the back surface and the left end surface of the support portion 114, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, each of the reinforcing ribs 115 is formed so that the length in the front-rear direction gradually increases from the right end to the left end of the support portion 114. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 115 are fixed to the connecting plate 116 at the left end portion.
 連結板116において、複数の補強リブ115が固定されている面と反対側の面には、横方向において外側に延びる第2被係合部である爪117A及び爪117Bが設けられている。爪117Aと爪117Bは、上下方向において間隔をおいて設けられている。爪117Aは爪117Bの上方に設けられている。 In the connecting plate 116, on the surface opposite to the surface on which the plurality of reinforcing ribs 115 are fixed, claws 117A and 117B, which are second engaged portions extending outward in the lateral direction, are provided. The claws 117A and 117B are provided at intervals in the vertical direction. The claw 117A is provided above the claw 117B.
 図14は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の斜視図である。図15は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の正面図である。図16は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の平面図である。図17は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の背面図である。図18は、実施の形態における、付加装置が取り付けられている空気調和機の室内機の側面図である。図19は、実施の形態における、付加装置の取付部分を背面から示す拡大図である。 FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a plan view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a rear view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a side view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner to which the additional device is attached according to the embodiment. FIG. 19 is an enlarged view showing the mounting portion of the additional device in the embodiment from the back surface.
 付加装置100は以下のように吹出グリル20に取り付けられている。付加装置100の被取付部120Aのネジ穴121Aには、背面からネジ130が挿入されている。そして、ネジ130は吹出グリル20の意匠パネル40の取付板91Aの、図8及び図9に示すネジ穴94Aに螺号しており、これにより被取付部120Aは取付板91Aに固定されている。同様に、付加装置100の被取付部120Bのネジ穴121Bには、背面からネジ131が挿入されている。そして、ネジ131は吹出グリル20の取付部90Bの取付板91Bの、図8及び図9に示すネジ穴94Bに螺号しており、これにより被取付部120Aは取付板91Aに固定されている。 The additional device 100 is attached to the outlet grill 20 as follows. A screw 130 is inserted from the back surface into the screw hole 121A of the attached portion 120A of the additional device 100. The screw 130 is screwed into the screw hole 94A shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 of the mounting plate 91A of the design panel 40 of the blowout grill 20, whereby the mounted portion 120A is fixed to the mounting plate 91A. Similarly, a screw 131 is inserted from the back surface into the screw hole 121B of the attached portion 120B of the additional device 100. The screw 131 is screwed into the screw hole 94B shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 of the mounting plate 91B of the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20, whereby the mounted portion 120A is fixed to the mounting plate 91A.
 このとき、図12に示す付加装置100の被取付部120Aの位置決め穴122Aに、図8に示す吹出グリル20の取付部90Aの突起部93Aが係合している。また、図12に示す付加装置100の被取付部120Bの位置決め穴122Bに、図8に示す吹出グリル20の取付部90Bの突起部93Bが係合している。突起部93Aと位置決め穴122Aが係合し、突起部93Bと位置決め穴122Bが係合した状態で、意匠パネル40の上端部と保持部材110の上端部の位置が一致し、意匠パネル40の下端部と保持部材110の下端部の位置が一致している。換言すると、突起部93Aと位置決め穴122Aが係合したとき、意匠パネル40の上端部と保持部材110の上端部の上下方向における位置が一致するよう、意匠パネル40の上端部から突起部93Aまでの上下方向と平行な長さは、設定されている。同様に、突起部93Bと位置決め穴122Bが係合したとき、意匠パネル40の下端部と保持部材110の下端部の位置の上下方向における位置が一致するよう、意匠パネル40の下端部から突起部93Bまでの上下方向と平行な長さは、設定されている。 At this time, the protrusion 93A of the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20 shown in FIG. 8 is engaged with the positioning hole 122A of the mounted portion 120A of the additional device 100 shown in FIG. Further, the protrusion 93B of the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20 shown in FIG. 8 is engaged with the positioning hole 122B of the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100 shown in FIG. With the protrusion 93A and the positioning hole 122A engaged and the protrusion 93B and the positioning hole 122B engaged, the positions of the upper end of the design panel 40 and the upper end of the holding member 110 match, and the lower end of the design panel 40 is engaged. The positions of the portion and the lower end portion of the holding member 110 are the same. In other words, from the upper end of the design panel 40 to the protrusion 93A so that the upper end of the design panel 40 and the upper end of the holding member 110 are aligned in the vertical direction when the protrusion 93A and the positioning hole 122A are engaged. The length parallel to the vertical direction of is set. Similarly, when the protrusion 93B and the positioning hole 122B are engaged, the protrusion from the lower end of the design panel 40 coincides with the position of the lower end of the design panel 40 and the lower end of the holding member 110 in the vertical direction. The length parallel to the vertical direction up to 93B is set.
 また、図17及び図19に示されるように、吹出グリル20のカバー80の第1凹部85と付加装置100の爪117Aが係合し、吹出グリル20のカバー80の第2凹部86と付加装置100の爪117Bが係合している。 Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the first recess 85 of the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20 and the claw 117A of the additional device 100 are engaged with each other, and the second recess 86 of the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20 and the additional device 100 claws 117B are engaged.
 付加装置100が吹出グリル20に取り付けられた状態において、吹出グリル20の意匠パネル40の面40Aと付加装置100の保持部材110の面110Aとで、吹出グリル20の意匠面を形成している。面40Aと面110Aとで形成されている意匠面は、以下の点で統一感を有している。 In a state where the additional device 100 is attached to the blowout grill 20, the surface 40A of the design panel 40 of the blowout grill 20 and the surface 110A of the holding member 110 of the additional device 100 form a design surface of the blowout grill 20. The design surface formed by the surface 40A and the surface 110A has a sense of unity in the following points.
 意匠パネル40の上端部41の面取りの態様と、保持部材110の上端部111の面取りの態様が同様であり、かつ、意匠パネル40の下端部42の面取りの態様と、保持部材110の下端部112の面取りの態様が同様である。すなわち、上端部41の面取りの角度及び上下方向の長さと、上端部111の面取りの角度及び上下方向の長さが同一である。また、下端部42の面取りの角度及び上下方向の長さと、下端部112の面取りの角度及び上下方向の長さが同一である。また、意匠パネル40の上下方向の長さと保持部材110の上下方向の長さが同一である。換言すると面40Aの上下方向の長さと面110Aの上下方向の長さが同一である。また、図16に示されるように、意匠パネル40の面40Aと保持部材110の面110Aは同一平面を形成している。 The chamfering mode of the upper end 41 of the design panel 40 and the chamfering of the upper end 111 of the holding member 110 are the same, and the chamfering mode of the lower end 42 of the design panel 40 and the lower end of the holding member 110. The chamfering mode of 112 is similar. That is, the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the upper end portion 41 are the same as the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the upper end portion 111. Further, the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the lower end portion 42 are the same as the chamfering angle and the vertical length of the lower end portion 112. Further, the vertical length of the design panel 40 and the vertical length of the holding member 110 are the same. In other words, the vertical length of the surface 40A and the vertical length of the surface 110A are the same. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the surface 40A of the design panel 40 and the surface 110A of the holding member 110 form the same plane.
 ここで、付加装置100を吹出グリル20に取り付ける手順について説明する。まず、作業者は、吹出グリル20において、取付部90Aの支持枠92Aに取付板91Aを嵌め込み、取付部90Bの支持枠92Bに取付板91Bを嵌め込む。 Here, the procedure for attaching the additional device 100 to the blowout grill 20 will be described. First, in the blowout grill 20, the operator fits the mounting plate 91A into the support frame 92A of the mounting portion 90A, and fits the mounting plate 91B into the support frame 92B of the mounting portion 90B.
 次に、作業者は、付加装置100の被取付部120Aの位置決め穴122Aを吹出グリル20の取付部90Aの突起部93Aに近づけると共に、付加装置100の被取付部120Bの位置決め穴122Bを吹出グリル20の取付部90Bの突起部93Bに近づける。そして、作業者は、位置決め穴122Aに突起部93Aを挿入させると共に、位置決め穴122Bに突起部93Bを挿入させる。 Next, the operator brings the positioning hole 122A of the mounted portion 120A of the additional device 100 closer to the protrusion 93A of the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20, and blows out the positioning hole 122B of the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100. Bring it closer to the protrusion 93B of the mounting portion 90B of 20. Then, the operator inserts the protrusion 93A into the positioning hole 122A and inserts the protrusion 93B into the positioning hole 122B.
 次いで、作業者は、付加装置100の被取付部120Aのネジ穴121Aに、背面からネジ130を回し入れ、さらにネジ130を吹出グリル20の取付部90Aの取付板91Aに螺着させる。同様に、作業者は、付加装置100の被取付部120Bのネジ穴121Bに、背面からネジ131を回し入れ、さらにネジ131を吹出グリル20の取付部90Bの取付板91Bに螺着させる。これにより、付加装置100が吹出グリル20に取り付けられる。 Next, the operator turns the screw 130 into the screw hole 121A of the mounting portion 120A of the additional device 100 from the back surface, and further screwes the screw 130 into the mounting plate 91A of the mounting portion 90A of the outlet grill 20. Similarly, the operator turns the screw 131 into the screw hole 121B of the mounting portion 120B of the additional device 100 from the back surface, and further screwes the screw 131 into the mounting plate 91B of the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20. As a result, the additional device 100 is attached to the outlet grill 20.
 本実施の形態によれば、取付部90A及び取付部90Bは、吹出グリル20の意匠パネル40の裏面に設けられており、意匠パネル40の面40Aは、左右対称の意匠面となっている。従って、付加装置100を吹出グリル20に取り付けない場合、意匠パネル40のみで吹出グリル20の意匠面が構成される。また、付加装置100の保持部材110の面110Aの面取りの態様は意匠パネル40の面40Aの面取りの態様と同様であり、面110Aの上下方向の長さは面40Aの上下方向の長さと同一である。従って、付加装置100を吹出グリル20に取り付けた場合、吹出グリル20の意匠パネル40と付加装置100の保持部材110とで、統一感のある吹出グリル20の意匠面が構成される。すなわち、本実施の形態によれば、吹出グリル20の大型を抑制しつつ、吹出グリル20の意匠性を向上させることができる。 According to the present embodiment, the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided on the back surface of the design panel 40 of the blowout grill 20, and the surface 40A of the design panel 40 is a symmetrical design surface. Therefore, when the additional device 100 is not attached to the blowout grill 20, the design surface of the blowout grill 20 is formed only by the design panel 40. Further, the chamfering mode of the surface 110A of the holding member 110 of the addition device 100 is the same as the chamfering mode of the surface 40A of the design panel 40, and the vertical length of the surface 110A is the same as the vertical length of the surface 40A. Is. Therefore, when the additional device 100 is attached to the blow-out grill 20, the design panel 40 of the blow-out grill 20 and the holding member 110 of the additional device 100 form a unified design surface of the blow-out grill 20. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the design of the blow-out grill 20 while suppressing the large size of the blow-out grill 20.
 本実施の形態によれば、取付部90A及び取付部90Bは、意匠パネル40の裏面に設けられており、付加装置100を取り付けるための部材が、意匠パネル40の意匠面である面40A側からは、視認されない。従って、付加装置100を取り付ける必要のないタイプの室内機にも、吹出グリル20を用いることができる。すなわち、本実施の形態の吹出グリル20は、付加装置100と取り付けるタイプの室内機、及び付加装置100を取り付けないタイプの室内機の双方に搭載することができ、高い汎用性を有している。 According to the present embodiment, the mounting portion 90A and the mounting portion 90B are provided on the back surface of the design panel 40, and the member for mounting the additional device 100 is from the surface 40A side which is the design surface of the design panel 40. Is not visible. Therefore, the blowout grill 20 can also be used for an indoor unit of a type that does not require the additional device 100 to be attached. That is, the blowout grill 20 of the present embodiment can be mounted on both the indoor unit of the type to be attached to the additional device 100 and the indoor unit of the type to which the additional device 100 is not attached, and has high versatility. ..
 本実施の形態によれば、吹出グリル20の取付部90Aには突起部93Aが設けられ、付加装置100の被取付部120Aには位置決め穴122Aが形成され、突起部93Aと位置決め穴122Aが係合するよう構成されている。また、吹出グリル20の取付部90Bには突起部93Bが設けられ、付加装置100の被取付部120Bには位置決め穴122Bが形成され、突起部93Bと位置決め穴122Bが係合するよう構成されている。突起部93Aと位置決め穴122Aが係合し、突起部93Bと位置決め穴122Bが係合した状態で、意匠パネル40の上端部と保持部材110の上端部の位置が一致し、意匠パネル40の下端部と保持部材110の下端部の位置が一致するよう構成されている。従って、付加装置100を吹出グリル20に取り付けるときの上下方向における付加装置100の位置決めを容易に行うことができる。その結果、付加装置100を意匠パネル40に取り付ける場合、付加装置100が吹出グリル20に対して上下方向にずれることが抑制され、吹出グリル20の意匠性の低下を抑制することができる。 According to the present embodiment, the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20 is provided with a protrusion 93A, the mounting portion 120A of the addition device 100 is formed with a positioning hole 122A, and the protrusion 93A and the positioning hole 122A are engaged with each other. It is configured to fit. Further, a protrusion 93B is provided on the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20, a positioning hole 122B is formed on the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100, and the protrusion 93B and the positioning hole 122B are configured to engage with each other. There is. With the protrusion 93A and the positioning hole 122A engaged and the protrusion 93B and the positioning hole 122B engaged, the positions of the upper end of the design panel 40 and the upper end of the holding member 110 match, and the lower end of the design panel 40 is engaged. It is configured so that the positions of the portion and the lower end portion of the holding member 110 match. Therefore, when the additional device 100 is attached to the blowout grill 20, the additional device 100 can be easily positioned in the vertical direction. As a result, when the additional device 100 is attached to the design panel 40, the additional device 100 is prevented from being displaced in the vertical direction with respect to the blow-out grill 20, and the deterioration of the design of the blow-out grill 20 can be suppressed.
 本実施の形態によれば、吹出グリル20のカバー80には第1凹部85が形成され、付加装置100には爪117Aが設けられ、第1凹部85と爪117Aが係合するよう構成されている。また、吹出グリル20のカバー80には第2凹部86が形成され、付加装置100には爪117Bが設けられ、第2凹部86と爪117Bが係合するよう構成されている。従って、付加装置100を意匠パネル40に取り付ける工程で、付加装置100を片持ちで支持する状況において、付加装置100の自由端が付加装置100の自重により下方にずれることが抑制される。すなわち、被取付部120A及び被取付部120Bが設けられている端部と反対側の端部が下方にずれた状態で、付加装置100が意匠パネル40に固定されることが抑制される。従って、付加装置100が意匠パネル40に取り付けられた後の、吹出グリル20意匠性の低下をより効果的に抑制することができる。 According to the present embodiment, the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20 is formed with the first recess 85, the additional device 100 is provided with the claw 117A, and the first recess 85 and the claw 117A are configured to engage with each other. There is. Further, a second recess 86 is formed in the cover 80 of the blowout grill 20, and a claw 117B is provided in the additional device 100 so that the second recess 86 and the claw 117B engage with each other. Therefore, in the step of attaching the additional device 100 to the design panel 40, in a situation where the additional device 100 is cantilevered and supported, the free end of the additional device 100 is prevented from being displaced downward due to the weight of the additional device 100. That is, it is suppressed that the additional device 100 is fixed to the design panel 40 in a state where the end portion on the side opposite to the end portion on which the attached portion 120A and the attached portion 120B are provided is shifted downward. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress the deterioration of the design of the blowout grill 20 after the additional device 100 is attached to the design panel 40.
 また、第1凹部85と爪117Aの係合、及び第2凹部86と爪117Bの係合により、付加装置100の取付個所の、上下方向に加えられる外力に対する強度を、ネジ固定の個所を増やすことなく高めることができる。 Further, by engaging the first recess 85 with the claw 117A and engaging the second recess 86 with the claw 117B, the strength of the mounting portion of the additional device 100 against the external force applied in the vertical direction is increased at the screw fixing location. Can be increased without.
 本実施の形態によれば、付加装置100は、意匠パネル40において、水平羽根50及び垂直羽根60を駆動する駆動装置70が設けられている端部に取り付けられるよう構成されている。従って、付加装置100を取り付けるときのセンサ部101の配線の引き回しを駆動装置70の配線の引き回しと共に行うことができ、高い作業性が得られる。また、配線長の増大を抑制することができる。 According to the present embodiment, the additional device 100 is configured to be attached to the end of the design panel 40 where the drive device 70 for driving the horizontal blade 50 and the vertical blade 60 is provided. Therefore, the wiring of the sensor unit 101 when the additional device 100 is attached can be routed together with the wiring of the drive device 70, and high workability can be obtained. In addition, an increase in wiring length can be suppressed.
 本実施の形態において、吹出グリル20の取付部90Aには突起部93Aが設けられ、付加装置100の被取付部120Aには位置決め穴122Aが形成されているが、これに限るものではない。取付部90Aに位置決め穴が形成され、被取付部120Aに突起部が設けられていてもよい。同様に、吹出グリル20の取付部90Bに位置決め穴が形成され、付加装置100の被取付部120Bに突起部が設けられていてもよい。 In the present embodiment, the mounting portion 90A of the blowout grill 20 is provided with a protrusion 93A, and the mounting portion 120A of the additional device 100 is formed with a positioning hole 122A, but the present invention is not limited to this. A positioning hole may be formed in the mounting portion 90A, and a protrusion may be provided in the mounted portion 120A. Similarly, a positioning hole may be formed in the mounting portion 90B of the blowout grill 20, and a protrusion may be provided in the mounted portion 120B of the additional device 100.
 1 室内機、10 筐体、11 上面部、12 底面部、13A 側面部、13B 側面部、13C 側面部、13D 側面部、14A 金具、14B 金具、14C 金具、14D 金具、20 吹出グリル、30 枠体、30A 開口部、31 仕切板、40 意匠パネル、40A 面、41 上端部、42 下端部、50 水平羽根、60 垂直羽根、70 駆動装置、80 カバー、81 ネジ、82 ネジ、83 ネジ、84 ネジ、85 第1凹部、86 第2凹部、90A 取付部、90B 取付部、91A 取付板、91B 取付板、92A 支持枠、92B 支持枠、93A 突起部、93B 突起部、94A ネジ穴、94B ネジ穴、100 付加装置、101 センサ部、102 人感センサ、110 保持部材、110A 面、110B 面、111 上端部、112 下端部、113 補強部材、114 支持部、115 補強リブ、116 連結板、117A 爪、117B 爪、120A 被取付部、120B 被取付部、121A ネジ穴、121B ネジ穴、122A 位置決め穴、122B 位置決め穴、130 ネジ、131 ネジ。 1 indoor unit, 10 housing, 11 top surface, 12 bottom surface, 13A side surface, 13B side surface, 13C side surface, 13D side surface, 14A metal fittings, 14B metal fittings, 14C metal fittings, 14D metal fittings, 20 blowout grill, 30 frames Body, 30A opening, 31 partition plate, 40 design panel, 40A surface, 41 upper end, 42 lower end, 50 horizontal blades, 60 vertical blades, 70 drive unit, 80 covers, 81 screws, 82 screws, 83 screws, 84 Screw, 85 1st recess, 86 2nd recess, 90A mounting part, 90B mounting part, 91A mounting plate, 91B mounting plate, 92A support frame, 92B support frame, 93A protrusion, 93B protrusion, 94A screw hole, 94B screw Hole, 100 additional device, 101 sensor part, 102 human sensor, 110 holding member, 110A surface, 110B surface, 111 upper end part, 112 lower end part, 113 reinforcing member, 114 support part, 115 reinforcing rib, 116 connecting plate 117A Claws, 117B claws, 120A attached parts, 120B attached parts, 121A screw holes, 121B screw holes, 122A positioning holes, 122B positioning holes, 130 screws, 131 screws.

Claims (18)

  1.  吹出口に設けられる吹出グリルを備え、
     前記吹出グリルは、
     枠体と、
     前記枠体の前面に設けられ、第1意匠面を有する意匠部材と、
     第2意匠面を有する付加装置が取り付けられる、少なくとも1つの取付部と、を有し、
     前記取付部は前記意匠部材の裏面の端部の一部に設けられており、
     前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられない場合、前記第1意匠面が前記吹出グリルの意匠面を形成し、
     前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられた場合、前記第1意匠面は前記第2意匠面と共に前記吹出グリルの意匠面を形成するよう構成されている空気調和機の室内機。
    Equipped with an outlet grill provided at the outlet
    The blowout grill
    With the frame
    A design member provided on the front surface of the frame body and having a first design surface,
    It has at least one mounting part, to which an additional device having a second design surface is mounted.
    The mounting portion is provided on a part of the end portion on the back surface of the design member.
    When the additional device is not attached to the mounting portion, the first design surface forms the design surface of the blowout grill.
    An indoor unit of an air conditioner configured such that when the additional device is attached to the mounting portion, the first design surface forms the design surface of the blowout grill together with the second design surface.
  2.  前記取付部は上下方向に延びる板状部材を有しており、
     前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられている状態において、前記付加装置に形成されたネジ穴に前記吹出グリルの背面から挿入されたネジ部材が前記板状部材に固定されている請求項1に記載の空気調和機の室内機。
    The mounting portion has a plate-shaped member extending in the vertical direction.
    According to claim 1, in a state where the additional device is attached to the mounting portion, a screw member inserted from the back surface of the blowout grill into a screw hole formed in the additional device is fixed to the plate-shaped member. The indoor unit of the described air conditioner.
  3.  前記取付部は前記付加装置の第1被係合部と係合する第1係合部を有しており、
     前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられるとき、前記第1係合部と前記第1被係合部が係合することにより、前記付加装置の上下方向の位置が確定される請求項1又は2に記載の空気調和機の室内機。
    The mounting portion has a first engaging portion that engages with the first engaged portion of the additional device.
    Claim 1 or 2 in which when the additional device is attached to the mounting portion, the vertical position of the additional device is determined by engaging the first engaging portion with the first engaged portion. Indoor unit of the air conditioner described in.
  4.  前記第1係合部は前記取付部において前記吹出グリルの前面から背面へ向かう方向へ突出する突起部であり、
     前記第1被係合部は前記付加装置に形成された穴である請求項3に記載の空気調和機の室内機。
    The first engaging portion is a protruding portion of the mounting portion that protrudes from the front surface to the back surface of the outlet grill.
    The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the first engaged portion is a hole formed in the additional device.
  5.  前記付加装置の第2被係合部と係合する第2係合部を有し、
     前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられるとき、前記第2係合部と前記第2被係合部が係合することにより、前記付加装置の下方向へのずれが抑制される請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の空気調和機の室内機。
    It has a second engaging portion that engages with the second engaged portion of the additional device.
    When the additional device is attached to the mounting portion, the second engaging portion and the second engaged portion engage with each other, so that the downward displacement of the additional device is suppressed. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of 4.
  6.  さらに、前記枠体に配置される羽根部材と、前記羽根部材を駆動する駆動装置であって、前記枠体の裏面に設けられた駆動装置と、前記駆動装置を背面から覆うカバーとを備え、
     前記第2係合部は、前記カバーに形成された凹部であり、
     前記第2被係合部は、前記付加装置に設けられた爪である請求項5に記載の空気調和機の室内機。
    Further, a blade member arranged on the frame body, a drive device for driving the blade member, a drive device provided on the back surface of the frame body, and a cover for covering the drive device from the back surface are provided.
    The second engaging portion is a recess formed in the cover.
    The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein the second engaged portion is a claw provided in the additional device.
  7.  空気調和機の室内機に付加的に取り付けられる付加装置であって、
     前記室内機の吹出グリルの裏面の端部の一部に形成された取付部に固定される被取付部であって、前記付加装置の端部の一部に設けられた被取付部と、
     前記取付部に固定されたとき、前記吹出グリルの意匠面の一部を構成する意匠面とを有している室内機の付加装置。
    It is an additional device that is additionally attached to the indoor unit of the air conditioner.
    A mounted portion fixed to a mounting portion formed on a part of the back surface end portion of the blow-out grill of the indoor unit, and a mounted portion provided on a part of the end portion of the additional device.
    An additional device for an indoor unit having a design surface that forms a part of the design surface of the outlet grill when fixed to the mounting portion.
  8.  空調制御のために用いられるセンサと、前記センサを保持する板状の保持部材とを備え、
     前記保持部材の一方の面に前記意匠面が形成され、
     前記被取付部は、前記保持部材において前記意匠面と反対側の面に設けられている請求項7に記載の室内機の付加装置。
    A sensor used for air conditioning control and a plate-shaped holding member for holding the sensor are provided.
    The design surface is formed on one surface of the holding member,
    The additional device for an indoor unit according to claim 7, wherein the attached portion is provided on a surface of the holding member opposite to the design surface.
  9.  前記被取付部にはネジ穴が形成されており、前記ネジ穴に挿入されたネジ部材が前記取付部に固定されることにより、前記吹出グリルに固定される請求項8に記載の室内機の付加装置。 The indoor unit according to claim 8, wherein a screw hole is formed in the attached portion, and the screw member inserted into the screw hole is fixed to the attachment portion to be fixed to the outlet grill. Additional equipment.
  10.  前記被取付部は、前記取付部に設けられた第1係合部と係合する第1被係合部を有しており、
     前記付加装置が前記吹出グリルに取り付けられるとき、前記第1被係合部が前記第1係合部と係合することにより、前記保持部材の上下方向の位置が確定される請求項8又は9に記載の室内機の付加装置。
    The mounted portion has a first engaged portion that engages with a first engaging portion provided on the mounting portion.
    Claim 8 or 9 in which when the additional device is attached to the blowout grill, the position of the holding member in the vertical direction is determined by engaging the first engaged portion with the first engaging portion. An additional device for the indoor unit described in.
  11.  前記第1被係合部は、前記被取付部に形成された穴であって、前記取付部において前記吹出グリルの前面から背面へ向かう方向へ突出する突起部が挿入される穴である請求項10に記載の室内機の付加装置。 The first engaged portion is a hole formed in the attached portion, and is a hole into which a protrusion protruding from the front surface to the back surface of the outlet grill is inserted in the attachment portion. 10. The additional device for the indoor unit according to 10.
  12.  前記取付部に設けられた第2係合部と係合する第2被係合部を有しており、
     前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられるとき、前記第2被係合部が前記第2係合部と係合することにより、前記保持部材の下方向へのずれが抑制される請求項8~11のいずれか一項に記載の室内機の付加装置。
    It has a second engaged portion that engages with the second engaging portion provided on the mounting portion.
    8. To claim 8, when the additional device is attached to the attachment portion, the second engaged portion engages with the second engaging portion, so that the downward displacement of the holding member is suppressed. The additional device for the indoor unit according to any one of 11.
  13.  前記第2被係合部は、前記付加装置において外側に向かって突出する爪であって、前記第2係合部に形成されている凹部に係合する爪である請求項12に記載の室内機の付加装置。 The chamber according to claim 12, wherein the second engaged portion is a claw that projects outward in the additional device and is a claw that engages with a recess formed in the second engaging portion. Additional equipment for the machine.
  14.  前記反対側の面において、前記被取付部が設けられている端部と前記被取付部が設けられていない端部との間に延びる補強部材を有し、
     前記爪は、前記補強部材に設けられている請求項13に記載の室内機の付加装置。
    On the opposite surface, a reinforcing member extending between an end portion provided with the attached portion and an end portion not provided with the attached portion is provided.
    The additional device for an indoor unit according to claim 13, wherein the claw is provided on the reinforcing member.
  15.  吹出口に設けられる吹出グリルと、
     前記吹出グリルに取り付けられている付加装置とを備え、
     前記吹出グリルは、枠体と、前記枠体の前面に設けられ、第1意匠面を有する意匠部材と、前記付加装置が取り付けられている少なくとも1つの取付部とを有し、
     前記付加装置は、前記取付部に取り付けられる少なくとも1つの被取付部と、第2意匠面とを有し、
     前記取付部は前記意匠部材の裏面の端部の一部に設けられており、
     前記第1意匠面と前記第2意匠面とで前記吹出グリルの意匠面が形成されている空気調和機の室内機。
    The outlet grill provided at the outlet and
    With an additional device attached to the outlet grill
    The blow-out grill has a frame body, a design member provided on the front surface of the frame body and having a first design surface, and at least one mounting portion to which the additional device is mounted.
    The additional device has at least one mounted portion to be mounted on the mounting portion and a second design surface.
    The mounting portion is provided on a part of the end portion on the back surface of the design member.
    An indoor unit of an air conditioner in which the design surface of the blowout grill is formed by the first design surface and the second design surface.
  16.  前記付加装置が前記取付部に取り付けられた状態において、前記第1意匠面と前記第2意匠面は同一平面を形成している請求項15に記載の空気調和機の室内機。 The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 15, wherein the first design surface and the second design surface form the same plane in a state where the additional device is attached to the mounting portion.
  17.  前記第1意匠面の上下方向の長さと前記第2意匠面の上下方向の長さは同一である請求項15又は16に記載の空気調和機の室内機。 The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the length of the first design surface in the vertical direction and the length of the second design surface in the vertical direction are the same.
  18.  前記付加装置は、空調制御のために用いられるセンサと、前記センサを保持し、前記第2意匠面を有する保持部材とを含み、
     前記被取付部は前記保持部材において、前記第2意匠面と反対側の面に設けられている請求項15~17のいずれか一項に記載の空気調和機の室内機。
    The additional device includes a sensor used for air conditioning control and a holding member that holds the sensor and has the second design surface.
    The indoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the attached portion is provided on a surface of the holding member opposite to the second design surface.
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