WO2023166924A1 - Ultraviolet radiation unit and air-conditioning device - Google Patents

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WO2023166924A1
WO2023166924A1 PCT/JP2023/003930 JP2023003930W WO2023166924A1 WO 2023166924 A1 WO2023166924 A1 WO 2023166924A1 JP 2023003930 W JP2023003930 W JP 2023003930W WO 2023166924 A1 WO2023166924 A1 WO 2023166924A1
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渉 福嶋
聡通 仲山
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/0007—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
    • F24F1/0071—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air
    • F24F1/0076—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air by electric means, e.g. ionisers or electrostatic separators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F11/00—Control or safety arrangements
    • F24F11/62—Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
    • F24F11/63—Electronic processing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
    • F24F8/20—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation
    • F24F8/22—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation using UV light

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  • the present disclosure relates to an ultraviolet irradiation unit and an air conditioner.
  • an air conditioner equipped with an ultraviolet irradiation unit (irradiation unit) that irradiates ultraviolet rays is known (see Patent Document 1, for example).
  • the air conditioner includes an air conditioning control unit that controls various operations of the air conditioner, and the air conditioning control unit controls the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit.
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit may be an optional item.
  • the air conditioner may be used without an ultraviolet irradiation unit.
  • it is necessary to store a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit in advance in the air conditioning control section.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to provide an ultraviolet irradiation unit that does not require a control program for the unit to be stored in the air conditioning control section of the air conditioner, and an air conditioner that includes the ultraviolet irradiation unit.
  • An ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure is an ultraviolet irradiation unit that can be attached to an air conditioning apparatus that includes an indoor unit having an indoor fan and an air conditioning control unit that controls the operation of the indoor unit, A light source that irradiates an indoor unit with ultraviolet rays, and a light source control section that can communicate with the air conditioning control section and that controls the operation of the light source, wherein the light source control section is transmitted from the air conditioning control section. If the first signal is received, the light source is powered on.
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure there is no need to store in advance a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit in the air conditioning control section of the air conditioner to which the ultraviolet irradiation unit can be attached. Therefore, by using the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure, the configuration of the air conditioning control section can be simplified.
  • the light source control section turns off the light source when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after receiving the first signal.
  • the light source can be easily turned on and off by the light source control unit. It is possible to simplify the configuration of the light source control section of the ultraviolet irradiation unit.
  • the light source control unit receives the second signal transmitted from the air conditioning control unit when the air conditioner stops operating or when the indoor fan stops operating. If received, it is preferable to turn off the light source.
  • the light source control unit can easily turn the light source on and off according to the operating state of the air conditioner.
  • An air conditioner includes an indoor unit having a casing having a suction port for sucking indoor air, an indoor fan housed in the casing, and a collecting member housed in the casing; UV irradiation, comprising: an air conditioning control section that controls operation of the indoor unit; a light source that irradiates the collection member with ultraviolet light; and a light source control section that is communicable with the air conditioning control section and controls operation of the light source. and a unit, wherein the light source control unit turns on the light source when receiving a first signal transmitted from the air conditioning control unit.
  • the air conditioner of the present disclosure there is no need to store in advance a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit in the air conditioning control section. Therefore, in the air conditioner of the present disclosure, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the air conditioning control unit.
  • the air conditioning control unit transmits the first signal when the operation of the air conditioner is started or the operation of the indoor fan is started.
  • the configuration of the air conditioning control unit can be simplified.
  • the light source control section turns off the light source after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after receiving the first signal.
  • the light source can be easily turned on and off by the light source control unit according to the operating state of the air conditioner.
  • the air conditioning control unit transmits a second signal
  • the light source control unit Preferably, the light source is powered off when the second signal is received.
  • the configuration of the light source control section can be simplified.
  • the air conditioner of the present disclosure further includes a notification unit, wherein the light source control unit transmits a third signal to the air conditioning control unit when detecting an abnormality in the light source, and the air conditioning control unit When the third signal is received, it is preferable to cause the notification unit to notify.
  • the notification unit can notify the user that an abnormality has occurred in the light source.
  • the light source control unit receives first information about room temperature from the air conditioning control unit, and the light source control unit turns on and off the light source based on the first information.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioner provided with an ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure
  • FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the air conditioner of the present disclosure
  • 1 is a perspective view showing an indoor unit of an air conditioner of the present disclosure
  • FIG. Sectional drawing which shows the indoor unit of the state which removed the decorative panel.
  • the perspective view which shows the indoor unit of the state which removed the decorative panel and the protective member.
  • FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the ultraviolet irradiation unit attached to the air conditioner.
  • the control flow figure of an air-conditioning control part is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 10 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the second embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the third embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the fourth embodiment;
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioner provided with an ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure.
  • the air conditioner 10 shown in FIG. 1 is one embodiment of the air conditioner of the present disclosure, and can cool and heat a target space constructed inside a building by performing a vapor compression refrigeration cycle. It can adjust the temperature of the air in the target space to a predetermined target temperature.
  • the air conditioner 10 has an indoor unit 20 and an outdoor unit 30 .
  • the air conditioner 10 exemplifies a configuration in which one indoor unit 20 is connected to one outdoor unit 30 .
  • the number of indoor units 20 and outdoor units 30 is not limited to this.
  • the air conditioner 10 that performs cooling and heating by circulating the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is exemplified, but the air conditioner of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and is supplied from the heat source device. It may be an air conditioner that performs cooling and heating by circulating cold water and hot water, and the indoor unit may be a so-called fan coil unit.
  • the indoor unit 20 includes a casing 21, an indoor fan 22, an indoor heat exchanger 23, and a collecting member 24.
  • the casing 21 has a suction port 25 and an air supply port 26 .
  • the indoor fan 22 takes indoor air (return air RA) from the suction port 25 into the casing 21, and after heat-exchanging the taken air with the refrigerant in the indoor heat exchanger 23, the air ( It is configured to blow out the supplied air SA) from the air supply port 26 into the room.
  • the indoor fan 22 has a motor (not shown) whose operating speed can be adjusted by, for example, inverter control.
  • the indoor heat exchanger 23 forms part of a refrigerant circuit 40 that will be described later.
  • the indoor heat exchanger 23 is a cross-fin tube type or microchannel type heat exchanger, and is used to exchange heat with indoor air.
  • the indoor unit 20 has a collection member 24 inside the casing 21 .
  • the collecting member 24 is a member for collecting dust contained in the air (return air RA) in the indoor space, and is arranged inside the casing 21 and near the suction port 25 . In the air conditioner 10 , all of the air taken into the casing 21 from the suction port 25 passes through the collection member 24 .
  • the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure further includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50.
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged inside the casing 21 of the indoor unit 20 .
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is a unit for irradiating the collection member 24 with ultraviolet rays UV, and includes a light source 51 .
  • the light source 51 includes an LED element that emits ultraviolet UV when energized.
  • a lens (not shown) is attached to the light source 51 , and the lens diffuses the ultraviolet rays UV emitted from the light source 51 to irradiate the collection member 24 which is a part of the indoor unit 20 .
  • the outdoor unit 30 includes a casing 31 , an outdoor fan 32 , an outdoor heat exchanger 33 , a compressor 34 , a four-way switching valve 35 , an electric expansion valve 36 , a liquid closing valve 37 and a gas closing valve 38 .
  • the compressor 34, the four-way switching valve 35, the outdoor heat exchanger 33, the electric expansion valve 36, the liquid closing valve 37, and the gas closing valve 38 form part of the refrigerant circuit 40, which will be described later.
  • the air conditioner 10 has a connecting pipe 27.
  • the communication pipe 27 circulates the refrigerant between the indoor unit 20 and the outdoor unit 30 .
  • the air conditioner 10 includes a compressor 34, a four-way switching valve 35, an outdoor heat exchanger 33, an electric expansion valve 36, a liquid closing valve 37, an indoor heat exchanger 23, a gas closing valve 38, and refrigerant pipes connecting these.
  • a refrigerant circuit 40 is provided.
  • the refrigerant circuit 40 includes gas refrigerant piping 40G and liquid refrigerant piping 40L.
  • the outdoor fan 32 has a motor (not shown) whose operating speed can be adjusted by inverter control.
  • the outdoor fan 32 takes in outdoor air into the casing 31 , causes heat exchange between the taken-in air and the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger 33 , and then blows the air out of the casing 31 . It is configured.
  • the outdoor heat exchanger 33 is, for example, a cross-fin tube type or microchannel type heat exchanger, and is used to exchange heat with a refrigerant using air as a heat source.
  • the compressor 34 sucks in low-pressure gas refrigerant and discharges high-pressure gas refrigerant.
  • the compressor 34 has a motor (not shown) whose operating speed can be adjusted by inverter control.
  • the compressor 34 is of a variable capacity type (capacity variable type) whose capacity (capacity) can be changed by inverter-controlling the motor.
  • the air conditioner 10 including one compressor 34 in the outdoor unit 30 is exemplified, but the configuration of the air conditioner of the present disclosure is not limited to this configuration.
  • the four-way switching valve 35 reverses the flow of the refrigerant in the refrigerant piping, and switches the refrigerant discharged from the compressor 34 to either the outdoor heat exchanger 33 or the indoor heat exchanger 23 to supply the refrigerant.
  • the electric expansion valve 36 is configured by an electric valve capable of adjusting the flow rate of refrigerant.
  • the liquid closing valve 37 and the gas closing valve 38 are manual opening/closing valves.
  • the liquid shutoff valve 37 and the gas shutoff valve 38 block the flow of refrigerant in the gas refrigerant pipe 40G and the liquid refrigerant pipe 40L by closing, and allow the flow of refrigerant in the gas refrigerant pipe 40G and the liquid refrigerant pipe 40L by opening. do.
  • the indoor unit 20 includes an indoor temperature sensor 41 that detects the temperature of the return air RA.
  • the indoor temperature sensor 41 is connected to the air conditioning control section 15 which will be described later.
  • the outdoor unit 30 includes a refrigerant temperature sensor, an outside air temperature sensor, and the like (not shown). In the air conditioner 10, using the detected values of these sensors, the evaporating pressure, the condensing pressure, the degree of superheat, etc. of the indoor heat exchanger 23 and the outdoor heat exchanger 33 are obtained, and these values are adjusted.
  • the rotational speed of the compressor 34, the opening degree of the electric expansion valve 36, and the like are controlled.
  • the four-way switching valve 35 When the air conditioner 10 configured as described above performs cooling operation, the four-way switching valve 35 is held in the state indicated by the solid line in FIG.
  • the outdoor heat exchanger 33 When the air conditioner 10 performs cooling operation, the outdoor heat exchanger 33 functions as a condenser.
  • the liquefied refrigerant flows into the indoor unit 20 through the fully open electric expansion valve 36 . In the indoor unit 20, the refrigerant exchanges heat with indoor air in the indoor heat exchanger 23 and evaporates.
  • the indoor air cooled by the evaporation of the refrigerant is blown into the room by the indoor fan 22 to cool the room.
  • the refrigerant evaporated in the indoor heat exchanger 23 returns to the outdoor unit 30 through the gas refrigerant pipe 40G and is sucked into the compressor 34 through the four-way switching valve 35 .
  • the indoor heat exchanger 23 functions as an evaporator.
  • the four-way switching valve 35 When the air conditioner 10 performs heating operation, the four-way switching valve 35 is held in the state indicated by the dashed line in FIG.
  • the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant discharged from the compressor 34 passes through the four-way switching valve 35 and flows into the indoor heat exchanger 23 of the indoor unit 20 .
  • the indoor heat exchanger 23 In the indoor heat exchanger 23, the refrigerant exchanges heat with the indoor air and is condensed and liquefied.
  • the indoor heat exchanger 23 functions as a condenser.
  • the indoor air heated by the condensation of the refrigerant is blown into the room by the indoor fan 22 to heat the room.
  • the refrigerant liquefied in the indoor heat exchanger 23 returns to the outdoor unit 30 through the liquid refrigerant pipe 40L, is decompressed to a predetermined low pressure by the electric expansion valve 36, and is heat-exchanged with outdoor air by the outdoor heat exchanger 33. Evaporate.
  • the refrigerant evaporated and vaporized in the outdoor heat exchanger 33 is sucked into the compressor 34 through the four-way switching valve 35 .
  • the outdoor heat exchanger 33 functions as an evaporator.
  • FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the air conditioner of the present disclosure.
  • the air conditioner 10 includes an air conditioning controller 15 that controls the operation of the air conditioner 10 .
  • the air conditioning controller 15 includes an indoor controller (not shown) arranged in the indoor unit 20 and an outdoor controller (not shown) arranged in the outdoor unit 30 .
  • the indoor controller and the outdoor controller are communicably connected to each other via a transmission line.
  • a remote controller 16 is connected to the air conditioning control unit 15 for the user to operate/stop the indoor unit 20 and change the set temperature.
  • the air-conditioning control unit 15 is a device that controls the operation of the indoor unit 20 and the outdoor unit 30, and is composed of, for example, a microcomputer equipped with a processor such as a CPU and a memory such as RAM and ROM.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 may be realized as hardware using LSI, ASIC, FPGA, or the like.
  • the air-conditioning control unit 15 exhibits a predetermined function when the processor executes a program installed in the memory. Detected values of the sensors provided in the indoor unit 20 and the outdoor unit 30 are input to the air conditioning controller 15 .
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 controls the operation of the indoor fan 22, the outdoor fan 32, the compressor 34, the four-way switching valve 35, the electric expansion valve 36, etc. based on the detected values of the respective sensors.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits a first signal S1 and a second signal S2.
  • the first signal S1 is a signal for permitting the operation of optional items attached to the air conditioner 10
  • the second signal S2 is a signal for stopping the optional items.
  • the first signal S1 and the second signal S2 transmitted by the air conditioning control section 15 are input to the light source control section 52, which will be described later.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 preferably transmits the first information J1 to the light source control unit 52, which will be described later.
  • the first information J1 is information about the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 41 .
  • the first information J ⁇ b>1 transmitted by the air conditioning controller 15 is input to the light source controller 52 .
  • the light source control unit 52 can grasp the ambient temperature of the light source 51 based on the first information J1. Note that the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure does not need to transmit the first information J1 from the air conditioning control unit 15 to the light source control unit 52 .
  • the remote controller 16 is an operation unit that allows the user to perform operations such as starting/stopping the air conditioner 10 and changing settings.
  • the remote control 16 is provided with the display section 17 .
  • the display unit 17 is a part that can display the operating state, set values, and the like of the air conditioner 10 .
  • the user can grasp the operating state of the air conditioner 10 based on the information presented on the display section 17 .
  • an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioning control section 15 .
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 has a light source control section 52 that controls the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 .
  • the light source control unit 52 is a device for controlling the operation of the light source 51 (power ON/OFF of the light source 51), and is composed of, for example, a microcomputer having a processor such as a CPU and a memory such as RAM and ROM.
  • the light source control unit 52 may be implemented as hardware using LSI, ASIC, FPGA, or the like.
  • the light source control unit 52 exhibits a predetermined function when the processor executes a program installed in the memory.
  • the light source controller 52 can detect an abnormality in the light source 51 .
  • the light source controller 52 transmits a third signal S3 when an abnormality of the light source 51 is detected.
  • the third signal S3 is a signal indicating that the light source 51 has an abnormality.
  • the third signal S ⁇ b>3 emitted by the light source controller 52 is input to the air conditioner controller 15 .
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the indoor unit with the decorative panel removed.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the indoor unit with the decorative panel and the protective member removed.
  • the indoor unit 20 has a so-called cassette type configuration and includes a casing 21 and a decorative panel 28. As shown in FIG.
  • the casing 21 has a substantially rectangular shape in bottom view, and includes a first casing 21a arranged on the upper side and a second casing 21b arranged on the lower side.
  • a space A is formed inside the casing 21 to accommodate the indoor fan 22, the indoor heat exchanger 23, the collecting member 24, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50, and the like.
  • the space A also serves as an air flow path within the casing 21 .
  • the lower end of the casing 21 is formed with a suction port 25 in a rectangular central portion, and four air supply ports 26 are formed surrounding the suction port 25 .
  • the suction port 25 and the air supply port 26 are openings formed at the lower end of the space A.
  • FIG. 1 As shown in FIG.
  • a protective member 70 is arranged at the lower end of the suction port 25 .
  • the protection member 70 is a member for preventing fingers from entering the suction port 25 .
  • the lower end of the second casing 21b is covered with a decorative panel 28 (see FIG. 3).
  • the decorative panel 28 has a substantially rectangular shape in bottom view, and an intake grille 29 is arranged in the central part of the rectangle.
  • the decorative panel 28 has four outlets 28a arranged around the intake grille 29. - ⁇
  • the intake grille 29 is formed with a slit-shaped opening 29a.
  • the opening 29a communicates with the space A (see FIG. 4) through the suction port 25 (see FIG. 4).
  • the air outlet 28a of the decorative panel 28 communicates with the space A (see FIG. 5) through the air supply port 26 (see FIG. 3).
  • the indoor unit 20 sucks indoor air into the casing 21 through the suction port 25 (opening 29a), and supplies the air sucked into the casing 21 into the room through the air supply port 26 and the blowout port 28a.
  • the indoor unit 20 includes an indoor fan 22 and an indoor heat exchanger 23 inside the casing 21 (space A).
  • the indoor fan 22 is a fan for circulating indoor air.
  • the indoor heat exchanger 23 constitutes a part of the refrigerant circuit 40 , and the refrigerant is circulated between the indoor heat exchanger 23 and the outdoor unit 30 through a connecting pipe 27 .
  • indoor air return air RA
  • indoor air supply air SA
  • supply air SA supplied into the room from the air supply port 26 and the blowout port 28a.
  • FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the ultraviolet irradiation unit attached to the air conditioner.
  • the indoor unit 20 has a collection member 24 inside the casing 21.
  • the collecting member 24 is a member for collecting dust contained in the indoor air (return air RA).
  • the collection member 24 includes a first filter 24a as the first collection member 24 and a second filter 24b as the second collection member 24.
  • the second filter 24b is a filter for collecting (finer) dust that cannot be collected by the first filter 24a. ⁇ 95%).
  • the first filter 24a is coarser than the second filter 24b.
  • an electric dust collector may be sufficient.
  • the first filter 24a is arranged upstream of the second filter 24b in the direction of air flow.
  • the surface of the first filter 24a on the upstream side in the air flow direction is referred to as a lower end surface 24c.
  • the collection member 24 shown in the present embodiment includes the first filter 24a and the second filter 24b, the collection member in the indoor unit of the present disclosure is either the first filter or the second filter. Only one may be used.
  • dust contained in the return air RA is collected by the first filter 24a and the second filter 24b.
  • dust that causes harmful components and odor components adheres to the lower end surface 24c of the first filter 24a.
  • the indoor unit 20 includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50.
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is a part for irradiating the lower end surface 24 c of the first filter 24 a with ultraviolet rays UV, and includes a light source 51 , a light source control section 52 (see FIG. 2), and a cover 53 .
  • the light source 51 includes an LED element that emits ultraviolet UV when energized.
  • a lens (not shown) is attached to the light source 51, and the lens diffuses the ultraviolet rays UV emitted from the light source 51 over substantially the entire bottom surface 24c.
  • the light source 51 shown in this embodiment is fixed to the casing 21 and irradiates the lower end surface 24c with ultraviolet rays UV from a fixed position.
  • the lower end surface 24c may be irradiated with ultraviolet rays UV while the light source 51 is displaced by the displacing mechanism.
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged at a position away from the flow of air flowing from the suction port 25 toward the collecting member 24 .
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged at a position that does not overlap the suction port 25 and the collecting member 24 in a bottom view. If the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged in the flow of air flowing from the suction port 25 toward the collecting member 24, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 becomes a factor that increases airflow resistance.
  • an increase in airflow resistance is suppressed by arranging the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 at a position away from the flow of air flowing from the suction port 25 toward the collection member 24 .
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 has a cover 53.
  • the cover 53 also serves as a member for supporting the light source 51 with respect to the casing 21 and is screwed to the casing 21 .
  • the cover 53 has a body portion 53a and an opening portion 53b.
  • the ultraviolet rays UV emitted from the light source 51 are irradiated to the space A outside the cover 53 through the opening 53b.
  • the ultraviolet rays UV irradiated to the space A outside the cover 53 through the opening 53b are irradiated to the lower end surface 24c of the collection member 24 .
  • the air conditioner 10 further includes a notification section 60 .
  • the light source controller 52 transmits the third signal S ⁇ b>3 to the air conditioner controller 15 when detecting an abnormality in the light source 51 .
  • the air conditioning control section 15 receives the third signal S3, the air conditioning control section 15 causes the notification section 60 to notify.
  • the notification unit 60 can notify the user that an abnormality has occurred in the light source 51 .
  • the display section 17 of the remote controller 16 may display information for reporting the abnormality.
  • FIG. 7 is a control flow chart of the air conditioning control unit.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 starts the control operation shown in FIG.
  • the control operation shown in FIG. 7 is an operation for controlling the operation of optional items that can be attached to the air conditioner 10 .
  • an optional item that can be attached to the air conditioner 10 is the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50
  • Optional items other than the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 include an electric dust collector, a deodorizing unit, a discharge unit for generating active species, and the like.
  • step (S101) the air conditioning control section 15 determines whether or not the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control section 15).
  • step (S101) when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control unit 15) (YES), next step (S102) is performed. Execute.
  • step (S101) when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is not connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control unit 15) (NO), the control of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 It judges that there is no need to execute the operation, and terminates the control.
  • step (S102) the air conditioning control section 15 determines whether or not the indoor unit 20 has an abnormality.
  • step (S102) when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that there is no abnormality in the indoor unit 20 (YES), next step (S103) is executed.
  • step (S102) when the air conditioning control section 15 determines that there is an abnormality in the indoor unit 20 (NO), it determines that the control operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 cannot be executed, and ends the control.
  • step (S103) the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether the indoor fan 22 is ON. In step (S103), when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor fan 22 is ON (YES), next step (S104) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S103), when the air-conditioning control part 15 determines with the indoor fan 22 not being ON (NO), determination of step (S103) is repeatedly performed until the indoor fan 22 is turned ON.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the first signal S1.
  • the first signal S1 is a signal that permits the operation of optional items attached to the air conditioner 10, and is a general-purpose signal corresponding to all attachable optional items.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the first signal S1.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 exemplifies a configuration in which the first signal S1 is transmitted.
  • the air-conditioning control unit 15 may transmit the first signal S1. In this case, even if the indoor fan 22 is OFF, the air conditioning control unit 15 can transmit the first signal. In this case, irradiation of ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 becomes possible with the indoor fan 22 turned off.
  • step (S105) the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether the remote controller 16 is ON.
  • step (S105) when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that the remote controller 16 is ON (YES), next step (S106) is executed.
  • step (S109) when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the remote controller 16 is not ON (NO) in step (S105) (that is, when the air conditioner 10 is turned OFF), next step (S109) to run.
  • step (S106) the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether or not the indoor unit 20 has an abnormality.
  • step (S106) when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that there is no abnormality in the indoor unit 20 (YES), next step (S107) is executed. On the other hand, when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor unit 20 has an abnormality (NO) in step (S106), next step (S109) is executed.
  • step (S107) the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether the indoor fan 22 is ON.
  • step (S107) when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor fan 22 is ON (YES), steps (S105) to (S107) are repeatedly executed until the indoor fan 22 is turned OFF. .
  • step (S107) when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor fan 22 is not ON (NO) (that is, when the air conditioner 10 is in an automatic stop state due to the start/stop of the thermostat), the following Then, step (S108) is executed.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits a second signal S2.
  • the second signal S2 is a signal for stopping an optional item attached to the air conditioner 10, and is a general-purpose signal corresponding to all attachable optional items.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the second signal S2.
  • the air conditioning control section 15 issues the second signal S2 to end the control operation for the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 .
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 outputs only the first signal S1 that permits the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 and the second signal S2 that stops the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. to send. In other words, the air conditioning control section 15 does not control the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 (specifically, the ON-OFF operation of the light source 51).
  • FIG. 8 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the first embodiment.
  • the control operation shown in FIG. 8 is a first embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50.
  • FIG. 3 When power is supplied to the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50, the light source controller 52 (see FIG. 3) starts the control operation shown in FIG.
  • step (S201) when the light source control unit 52 starts controlling the operation of the light source 51, it executes step (S201).
  • step (S201) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the first signal S1 is input.
  • step (S201) when the light source control unit 52 determines that there is an input of the first signal S1 (YES), next step (S202) is executed.
  • step (S201) when the light source control unit 52 determines that the first signal S1 is not input (NO), step (S201) is repeatedly executed until the first signal S1 is input. .
  • step (S202) the light source control unit 52 turns on the power of the light source 51. At this time, in the air conditioner 10 , ultraviolet rays UV are emitted from the light source 51 toward the lower end surface 24 c of the collecting member 24 .
  • step (S203) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the second signal S2.
  • step (S203) when the light source control unit 52 determines that there is an input of the second signal S2 (YES), next step (S204) is executed.
  • step (S203) is repeatedly executed until the second signal S2 is input. .
  • step (S204) the light source control unit 52 turns off the power of the light source 51. At this time, in the air conditioner 10, irradiation of the ultraviolet rays UV from the light source 51 toward the collection member 24 is stopped.
  • the light source control unit 52 After turning off the light source 51 in step (S204), the light source control unit 52 returns to step (S201) and executes the control operations from step (S201) onwards again.
  • the light source control unit 52 controls ON/OFF of the power source of the light source 51 .
  • the light source control unit 52 turns ON/OFF the power of the light source 51 based on the first information J1 sent from the air conditioning control unit 15 . It is known that the life of the light source 51 is shortened when used in a high temperature atmosphere (for example, an atmosphere exceeding 40 degrees). In the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the light source control unit 52 turns ON/OFF the power of the light source 51 based on the first information J1. Specifically, when the light source control unit 52 detects from the first information J1 that the ambient temperature of the light source 51 exceeds 40 degrees, the power of the light source 51 is turned off, and the ambient temperature of the light source 51 reaches 40 degrees.
  • the air conditioner 10 When it is detected that the value is less than that, the light source 51 is turned on. With such a configuration, the air conditioner 10 can suppress a decrease in the life of the light source 51 . Furthermore, in the air conditioner 10 having such a configuration, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 does not need to be provided with a temperature sensor, so the configuration of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 can be simplified. In the air conditioner 10, when the first information J1 is included in the conditions for transmitting the first signal S1, and it is determined from the detection value of the room temperature sensor 41 that the ambient temperature of the light source 51 is less than 40 degrees, The air conditioning control unit 15 may be configured to transmit the first signal S1.
  • FIG. 9 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the second embodiment.
  • the control operation shown in FIG. 9 is a second embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50.
  • FIG. In the air conditioner 10, the light source controller 52 (see FIG. 3) may control the operation of the light source 51 according to the flow shown in FIG.
  • the control flow of the light source control unit 52 according to the second embodiment differs from the control flow of the light source control unit 52 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 8) in that it has steps (S200) and steps (S205).
  • steps (S200) and steps (S205) there is
  • the configuration different from the flow shown in FIG. 8 will be described, and the description of the common configuration will be omitted.
  • step (S200) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the light source 51 has an abnormality. If the light source control unit 52 determines that the light source 51 is normal (YES) in step (S200), then step (S201) is executed. On the other hand, when the light source control unit 52 determines that the light source 51 has an abnormality (NO) in step (S200), next step (S205) is executed.
  • the light source control unit 52 transmits the third signal S3.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 causes the notification unit 60 to notify when the third signal S3 is input.
  • the light source control unit 52 transmits the third signal S3 when detecting an abnormality in the light source 51, and the air conditioning control unit 15 that receives the third signal S3
  • the notification unit 60 is made to notify.
  • FIG. 10 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the third embodiment.
  • the control operation shown in FIG. 10 is a third embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50.
  • step (S211) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the first signal S1 is input. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S211) that there is an input of the first signal S1 (YES), then step (S212) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S211) that the first signal S1 is not input (NO), step (S211) is repeatedly executed until the first signal S1 is input. .
  • step (S212) the light source control unit 52 turns on the light source 51.
  • ultraviolet rays UV are emitted from the light source 51 toward the lower end surface 24 c of the collecting member 24 .
  • step (S213) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the first predetermined period X1 has elapsed after the power of the light source 51 was turned on.
  • step (S213) next step (S215) is executed.
  • step (S214) is executed if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S213) that the first predetermined period X1 has not elapsed (NO).
  • step (S214) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the second signal S2. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S214) that there is an input of the second signal S2 (YES), then step (S215) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S214), when the light source control unit 52 determines that there is no input of the second signal S2 (NO), step (S213) and step (S214) are performed until the second signal S2 is input. ) repeatedly.
  • step (S215) the light source control unit 52 turns off the power of the light source 51.
  • step (S215) the light source control unit 52 next executes step (S216).
  • the power of the light source 51 is turned off when the first predetermined time X1 has elapsed after the power of the light source 51 is turned on, regardless of whether or not the second signal S2 is input. good too.
  • step (S216) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the second predetermined period X2 has elapsed since the power of the light source 51 was turned off. In step (S216), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the second predetermined period X2 has elapsed (YES), the process returns to step (S211). On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S216) that the second predetermined period X2 has not elapsed (NO), step (S216) is repeated until the second predetermined period X2 elapses. Execute.
  • the light source 51 when the control flow shown in FIG. 10 is adopted, for example, the light source 51 is turned on for 3 hours, then turned off for 3 hours, and then turned on for 3 hours, so that the light source 51 is turned on for a total of 6 hours. Such control becomes possible. This makes it possible to easily set the upper limit of the irradiation time of the light source 51 per day. In this case, the ON/OFF control of the power of the light source 51 can be performed only by the function of the light source control section 52 . In the air conditioner 10, considering the deterioration of the light source 51 as the usage time increases, it is more preferable to lengthen the first predetermined period X1 as the usage time increases. As a result, even when the light source 51 that has been used for a long time is used, a predetermined irradiation intensity can be ensured, and deterioration of the sterilization performance can be suppressed.
  • the light source control unit 52 can turn on the power of the light source 51 for the first predetermined period X1 and then turn it off for the second predetermined period X2. .
  • FIG. 11 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the fourth embodiment.
  • the control operation shown in FIG. 11 is a fourth embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50.
  • step (S220) when the light source control unit 52 starts the control operation of the light source 51, it first executes step (S220), resets the integrated irradiation time T of the light source 51 to "0", and then Step (S221) is executed.
  • step (S221) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the first signal S1. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S211) that there is an input of the first signal S1 (YES), then step (S222) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S221) that the first signal S1 is not input (NO), step (S221) is repeatedly executed until the first signal S1 is input. .
  • step (S222) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than a predetermined threshold Y.
  • step (S222) when the light source control unit 52 determines that the integrated irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than the predetermined threshold value Y (YES), next step (S223) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S222) that the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 exceeds the predetermined threshold value Y (NO), then step (S229) is executed. .
  • step (S223) the light source control unit 52 turns on the power of the light source 51.
  • ultraviolet rays UV are emitted from the light source 51 toward the lower end surface 24 c of the collecting member 24 .
  • step (S224) the light source control unit 52 starts accumulating the irradiation time of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51, and then executes step (S225).
  • step (S225) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than a predetermined threshold Y.
  • step (S225) when the light source control unit 52 determines that the cumulative irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than the predetermined threshold value Y (YES), next step (S226) is executed.
  • step (S227) is executed. .
  • step (S227) the light source control unit 52 resets the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 to "0", and then executes step (S228).
  • step (S226) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the second signal S2. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S226) that there is an input of the second signal S2 (YES), then step (S228) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S226), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the second signal S2 is not input (NO), steps (S225) to (S226) are performed until the second signal S2 is input. repeatedly.
  • step (S228) the light source control unit 52 turns off the power of the light source 51. After turning off the light source 51 in step (S228), the light source control unit 52 executes step (S230). Likewise, in the case where step (S222) is followed by step (S229), the light source control unit 52 resets the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 to "0", and then executes step (S230).
  • step (S230) the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not it is the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate ultraviolet rays UV.
  • step (S230) when the light source control unit 52 determines that it is the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate ultraviolet UV (YES), the process returns to step (S221).
  • step (S230) when the light source control unit 52 determines that it is not the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate the ultraviolet ray UV (NO), the light source 51 waits until the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate the ultraviolet ray UV. , step (S230) is repeatedly executed.
  • the upper limit of irradiation time per day is set in consideration of the life of the light source 51. On a certain day, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 has not reached the upper limit, it corresponds to the timing when the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 is possible. On the other hand, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 reaches the upper limit, it corresponds to the timing when the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 is impossible.
  • step (S230) wait until the next day.
  • the light source control unit 52 controls ON/OFF of the power source of the light source 51 according to the cumulative irradiation time T of the light source 51 .
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 of the above embodiment can be attached to the air conditioner 10 including the indoor unit 20 having the indoor fan 22 and the air conditioning control section 15 that controls the operation of the indoor unit 20 .
  • the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 includes a light source 51 that irradiates the indoor unit 20 with ultraviolet rays UV, and a light source controller 52 that can communicate with the air conditioning controller 15 and controls the operation of the light source 51 .
  • the light source control section 52 receives the first signal S1 transmitted from the air conditioning control section 15, the light source 51 is turned on.
  • a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is stored in advance in the air conditioning control unit 15 of the air conditioner 10 to which the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 can be attached. no longer needed. Therefore, the configuration of the air conditioning control unit 15 of the air conditioner 10 can be simplified.
  • the light source controller 52 turns off the light source 51 when the first predetermined period X1 has passed after receiving the first signal S1.
  • the light source control section 52 can easily turn on and off the light source 51 .
  • the configuration of the light source control section 52 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 can be simplified.
  • the light source control unit 52 detects the second light transmitted from the air conditioning control unit 15 when the air conditioner 10 stops operating or when the indoor fan 22 stops operating.
  • the light source 51 is turned off.
  • the light source controller 52 can easily turn the light source 51 on and off according to the operating state of the air conditioner 10 .
  • the air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment includes a casing 21 having a suction port 25 for sucking indoor air, an indoor fan 22 housed in the casing 21, a collection member 24 housed in the casing 21, , an air conditioning control unit 15 that controls the operation of the indoor unit 20, a light source 51 that irradiates the collection member 24 with ultraviolet rays, and a light source that can communicate with the air conditioning control unit 15 and controls the operation of the light source 51 and an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 having a controller 52 .
  • the light source controller 52 receives the first signal S ⁇ b>1 transmitted from the air conditioner controller 15 , the light source 51 is powered on.
  • the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure there is no need to pre-store a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 in the air conditioning controller 15 . Therefore, in the air conditioner 10, the configuration of the air conditioning controller 15 can be simplified.
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the first signal S1. do.
  • the configuration of the air conditioning control unit 15 can be simplified.
  • the light source controller 52 turns off the light source 51 after the first predetermined period X1 has elapsed after receiving the first signal S1.
  • the light source control unit 52 can easily turn the light source 51 on and off according to the operating state of the air conditioner 10 .
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the second signal S2, and the light source When the controller 52 receives the second signal S2, it turns off the light source 51 .
  • the configuration of the light source control section 52 can be simplified.
  • the air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment further includes a notification unit 60 .
  • the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the third signal S3 to the air conditioning control unit when detecting an abnormality in the light source 51, and when the air conditioning control unit 15 receives the third signal S3, the notification unit 60 to notify
  • the notification unit 60 can notify the user that the light source 51 has become abnormal.
  • the light source control unit 52 receives the first information J1 regarding the room temperature from the air conditioning control unit 15, and turns on/off the light source 51 based on the first information J1.
  • the light source control unit 52 having a simple configuration can suppress deterioration of the light source 51 due to the ambient temperature.
  • Air conditioner 15 Air conditioning control unit 20: Indoor unit 21: Casing 22: Indoor fan 24: Collection member 25: Suction port 50: Ultraviolet irradiation unit 51: Light source 52: Light source control unit 60: Notification unit S1: Third 1 signal S2: second signal S3: third signal J1: first information X1: first predetermined period (predetermined period)

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An ultraviolet radiation unit (50) is attachable to an air-conditioning device (10) comprising: an indoor unit (20) that includes an indoor fan (22); and an air-conditioning control unit (15) for controlling the operation of the indoor unit (20). The ultraviolet radiation unit comprises: a light source (51) for irradiating the indoor unit (20) with ultraviolet rays; and a light source control unit (52) that is capable of communicating with the air-conditioning control unit (15) and that controls the operation of the light source (51). If the light source control unit (52) receives a first signal (S1) transmitted from the air-conditioning control unit (15), a power supply of the light source (51) is turned on.

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紫外線照射ユニット及び空気調和装置UV irradiation unit and air conditioner
　本開示は、紫外線照射ユニット及び空気調和装置に関する。 The present disclosure relates to an ultraviolet irradiation unit and an air conditioner.
　従来、紫外線を照射する紫外線照射ユニット（照射部）を備えた空気調和装置が知られている（例えば、特許文献１参照）。前記空気調和装置は、当該空気調和装置の各種動作を制御する空調制御部を備えており、当該空調制御部によって前記紫外線照射ユニットの動作を制御している。 Conventionally, an air conditioner equipped with an ultraviolet irradiation unit (irradiation unit) that irradiates ultraviolet rays is known (see Patent Document 1, for example). The air conditioner includes an air conditioning control unit that controls various operations of the air conditioner, and the air conditioning control unit controls the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit.
特開２０２１－０５５８９２号公報JP 2021-055892 A
　前記空気調和装置では、前記紫外線照射ユニットがオプション品の場合がある。つまり、前記空気調和装置は、紫外線照射ユニットを備えない構成で使用される場合がある。しかしながら、前記空気調和装置では、紫外線照射ユニットを備えるか否かに関わらず、紫外線照射ユニットを制御するための制御プログラムを予め前記空調制御部に記憶させておく必要があった。 In the air conditioner, the ultraviolet irradiation unit may be an optional item. In other words, the air conditioner may be used without an ultraviolet irradiation unit. However, in the air conditioner, regardless of whether or not the ultraviolet irradiation unit is provided, it is necessary to store a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit in advance in the air conditioning control section.
　本開示は、同ユニット用の制御プログラムを空気調和装置の空調制御部に記憶させておく必要がない紫外線照射ユニット、及びそれを備えた空気調和装置を提供することを目的とする。 An object of the present disclosure is to provide an ultraviolet irradiation unit that does not require a control program for the unit to be stored in the air conditioning control section of the air conditioner, and an air conditioner that includes the ultraviolet irradiation unit.
　（１）本開示の紫外線照射ユニットは、室内ファンを有する室内ユニットと、前記室内ユニットの動作を制御する空調制御部と、を備えた空気調和装置に取り付け可能な紫外線照射ユニットであって、前記室内ユニットに対し紫外線を照射する光源と、前記空調制御部と通信可能であり、前記光源の動作を制御する光源制御部と、を備え、前記光源制御部が、前記空調制御部から発信される第１信号を受信した場合、前記光源の電源をオンとする。 (1) An ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure is an ultraviolet irradiation unit that can be attached to an air conditioning apparatus that includes an indoor unit having an indoor fan and an air conditioning control unit that controls the operation of the indoor unit, A light source that irradiates an indoor unit with ultraviolet rays, and a light source control section that can communicate with the air conditioning control section and that controls the operation of the light source, wherein the light source control section is transmitted from the air conditioning control section. If the first signal is received, the light source is powered on.
　本開示の紫外線照射ユニットによれば、当該紫外線照射ユニットを取り付け可能な空気調和装置の空調制御部において、紫外線照射ユニットを制御するための制御プログラムを予め記憶させておく必要がなくなる。このため、本開示の紫外線照射ユニットを用いることによって、空調制御部の構成を簡素化することができる。 According to the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure, there is no need to store in advance a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit in the air conditioning control section of the air conditioner to which the ultraviolet irradiation unit can be attached. Therefore, by using the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure, the configuration of the air conditioning control section can be simplified.
　（２）本開示の紫外線照射ユニットは、前記光源制御部が、前記第１信号の受信後所定期間が経過した場合、前記光源の電源をオフとすると好ましい。 (2) In the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure, it is preferable that the light source control section turns off the light source when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after receiving the first signal.
　この場合、光源制御部によって、光源を簡易にオンオフさせることが可能となる。紫外線照射ユニットの光源制御部の構成を簡素化することができる。 In this case, the light source can be easily turned on and off by the light source control unit. It is possible to simplify the configuration of the light source control section of the ultraviolet irradiation unit.
　（３）本開示の紫外線照射ユニットは、前記光源制御部が、前記空気調和装置が運転を停止した場合又は前記室内ファンが運転を停止した場合に前記空調制御部から発信される第２信号を受信した場合、前記光源の電源をオフとすると好ましい。 (3) In the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure, the light source control unit receives the second signal transmitted from the air conditioning control unit when the air conditioner stops operating or when the indoor fan stops operating. If received, it is preferable to turn off the light source.
　この場合、光源制御部によって、空気調和装置の運転状態に応じて、光源を簡易にオンオフさせることが可能となる。 In this case, the light source control unit can easily turn the light source on and off according to the operating state of the air conditioner.
　（４）本開示の空気調和装置は、室内の空気を吸い込む吸込口を有するケーシングと、前記ケーシングに収容される室内ファンと、前記ケーシングに収容される捕集部材と、を有する室内ユニットと、前記室内ユニットの動作を制御する空調制御部と、前記捕集部材に紫外線を照射する光源と、前記空調制御部と通信可能であり前記光源の動作を制御する光源制御部と、を有する紫外線照射ユニットと、を備え、前記光源制御部が、前記空調制御部から発信される第１信号を受信すると、前記光源の電源をオンとする。 (4) An air conditioner according to the present disclosure includes an indoor unit having a casing having a suction port for sucking indoor air, an indoor fan housed in the casing, and a collecting member housed in the casing; UV irradiation, comprising: an air conditioning control section that controls operation of the indoor unit; a light source that irradiates the collection member with ultraviolet light; and a light source control section that is communicable with the air conditioning control section and controls operation of the light source. and a unit, wherein the light source control unit turns on the light source when receiving a first signal transmitted from the air conditioning control unit.
　本開示の空気調和装置によれば、空調制御部において、紫外線照射ユニットを制御するための制御プログラムを予め記憶させておく必要がなくなる。このため、本開示の空気調和装置では、空調制御部の構成を簡素化することができる。 According to the air conditioner of the present disclosure, there is no need to store in advance a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit in the air conditioning control section. Therefore, in the air conditioner of the present disclosure, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the air conditioning control unit.
　（５）本開示の空気調和装置は、前記空気調和装置の運転が開始された場合、又は前記室内ファンの運転が開始された場合に、前記空調制御部が前記第１信号を発信すると好ましい。 (5) In the air conditioner of the present disclosure, it is preferable that the air conditioning control unit transmits the first signal when the operation of the air conditioner is started or the operation of the indoor fan is started.
　この場合、空調制御部の構成を簡素化することができる。 In this case, the configuration of the air conditioning control unit can be simplified.
　（６）本開示の空気調和装置は、前記光源制御部が、前記第１信号を受信後、所定期間経過後に前記光源の電源をオフとすると好ましい。 (6) In the air conditioner according to the present disclosure, it is preferable that the light source control section turns off the light source after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after receiving the first signal.
　この場合、空気調和装置の運転状態に応じて、光源制御部によって、光源を簡易にオンオフさせることが可能となる。 In this case, the light source can be easily turned on and off by the light source control unit according to the operating state of the air conditioner.
　（７）本開示の空気調和装置は、前記空気調和装置が運転を停止した場合、又は前記室内ファンが運転を停止した場合に前記空調制御部が第２信号を発信し、前記光源制御部が、前記第２信号を受信した場合、前記光源の電源をオフとすると好ましい。 (7) In the air conditioner of the present disclosure, when the air conditioner stops operating or when the indoor fan stops operating, the air conditioning control unit transmits a second signal, and the light source control unit Preferably, the light source is powered off when the second signal is received.
　この場合、光源制御部の構成を簡素化することができる。 In this case, the configuration of the light source control section can be simplified.
　（８）本開示の空気調和装置は、報知部をさらに備え、前記光源制御部が、前記光源の異常を検知した場合に前記空調制御部に第３信号を発信し、前記空調制御部が前記第３信号を受信した場合、前記報知部に報知させると好ましい。 (8) The air conditioner of the present disclosure further includes a notification unit, wherein the light source control unit transmits a third signal to the air conditioning control unit when detecting an abnormality in the light source, and the air conditioning control unit When the third signal is received, it is preferable to cause the notification unit to notify.
　この場合、報知部によって、光源に異常が生じたことをユーザに知らせることが可能となる。 In this case, the notification unit can notify the user that an abnormality has occurred in the light source.
　（９）本開示の空気調和装置は、前記光源制御部が、前記空調制御部から室内温度に関する第１情報を受け取り、前記光源制御部が前記第１情報に基づいて、前記光源の電源をオンオフさせる。 (9) In the air conditioner of the present disclosure, the light source control unit receives first information about room temperature from the air conditioning control unit, and the light source control unit turns on and off the light source based on the first information. Let
　この場合、簡易な構成の光源制御部によって、周辺温度の影響による光源の劣化を抑制することができる。 In this case, deterioration of the light source due to the influence of the ambient temperature can be suppressed by the light source control unit with a simple configuration.
本開示の紫外線照射ユニットを備えた空気調和装置の概略的な構成図。1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioner provided with an ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure; FIG. 本開示の空気調和装置の制御ブロック図。FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the air conditioner of the present disclosure; 本開示の空気調和装置の室内ユニットを示す斜視図。1 is a perspective view showing an indoor unit of an air conditioner of the present disclosure; FIG. 化粧パネルを外した状態の室内ユニットを示す断面図。Sectional drawing which shows the indoor unit of the state which removed the decorative panel. 化粧パネル及び保護部材を外した状態の室内ユニットを示す斜視図。The perspective view which shows the indoor unit of the state which removed the decorative panel and the protective member. 空気調和装置に取り付けられた状態の紫外線照射ユニットを示す部分拡大斜視図。FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the ultraviolet irradiation unit attached to the air conditioner. 空調制御部の制御フロー図。The control flow figure of an air-conditioning control part. 第１実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図。FIG. 4 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the first embodiment; 第２実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図。FIG. 10 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the second embodiment; 第３実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図。FIG. 11 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the third embodiment; 第４実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図。FIG. 11 is a control flow diagram of a light source control unit according to the fourth embodiment;
　以下、添付図面を参照しつつ、本開示の紫外線照射ユニット及びそれを備えた空気調和装置の実施形態を詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of an ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure and an air conditioner including the same will be described in detail.
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　図１は、本開示の紫外線照射ユニットを備えた空気調和装置の概略的な構成図である。図１に示す空気調和装置１０は、本開示の空気調和装置の一実施形態であり、蒸気圧縮式の冷凍サイクルを行うことによって、建物内部に構築された対象空間の冷房及び暖房を行うことができ、対象空間の空気の温度を所定の目標温度に調整する。空気調和装置１０は、室内ユニット２０及び室外ユニット３０を備えている。空気調和装置１０は、本実施形態では、１台の室外ユニット３０に１台の室内ユニット２０が接続されている構成を例示している。ただし、室内ユニット２０及び室外ユニット３０の台数はこれに限定されない。なお、本実施形態では、冷媒回路において冷媒を循環させて冷房及び暖房を行う空気調和装置１０を例示しているが、本開示の空気調和装置はこれに限定されず、熱源装置から供給される冷水及び温水を循環させて冷房及び暖房を行う空気調和装置であってもよく、室内ユニットは所謂ファンコイルユニットであってもよい。 (Outline of air conditioner)
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioner provided with an ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present disclosure. The air conditioner 10 shown in FIG. 1 is one embodiment of the air conditioner of the present disclosure, and can cool and heat a target space constructed inside a building by performing a vapor compression refrigeration cycle. It can adjust the temperature of the air in the target space to a predetermined target temperature. The air conditioner 10 has an indoor unit 20 and an outdoor unit 30 . In this embodiment, the air conditioner 10 exemplifies a configuration in which one indoor unit 20 is connected to one outdoor unit 30 . However, the number of indoor units 20 and outdoor units 30 is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the air conditioner 10 that performs cooling and heating by circulating the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is exemplified, but the air conditioner of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and is supplied from the heat source device. It may be an air conditioner that performs cooling and heating by circulating cold water and hot water, and the indoor unit may be a so-called fan coil unit.
　室内ユニット２０は、ケーシング２１、室内ファン２２、室内熱交換器２３、及び捕集部材２４を備えている。 The indoor unit 20 includes a casing 21, an indoor fan 22, an indoor heat exchanger 23, and a collecting member 24.
　ケーシング２１は、吸込口２５及び給気口２６を備えている。室内ファン２２は、室内の空気（還気ＲＡ）を吸込口２５からケーシング２１の内部に取り込み、取り込んだ空気を室内熱交換器２３内の冷媒との間で熱交換させた後、当該空気（給気ＳＡ）を給気口２６から室内に吹き出すように構成されている。室内ファン２２は、例えばインバータ制御によって運転回転数を調整可能なモータ（図示せず）を備えている。室内熱交換器２３は、後で説明する冷媒回路４０の一部を構成する。室内熱交換器２３は、クロスフィンチューブ式又はマイクロチャネル式の熱交換器とされ、室内の空気と熱交換するために用いられる。 The casing 21 has a suction port 25 and an air supply port 26 . The indoor fan 22 takes indoor air (return air RA) from the suction port 25 into the casing 21, and after heat-exchanging the taken air with the refrigerant in the indoor heat exchanger 23, the air ( It is configured to blow out the supplied air SA) from the air supply port 26 into the room. The indoor fan 22 has a motor (not shown) whose operating speed can be adjusted by, for example, inverter control. The indoor heat exchanger 23 forms part of a refrigerant circuit 40 that will be described later. The indoor heat exchanger 23 is a cross-fin tube type or microchannel type heat exchanger, and is used to exchange heat with indoor air.
　室内ユニット２０は、ケーシング２１の内部において、捕集部材２４を備えている。捕集部材２４は、室内空間の空気（還気ＲＡ）に含まれる塵埃を捕集するための部材であり、ケーシング２１の内部であって、吸込口２５の近傍に配置されている。空気調和装置１０では、吸込口２５からケーシング２１内に取り込まれた空気の全量が、捕集部材２４を通過する。 The indoor unit 20 has a collection member 24 inside the casing 21 . The collecting member 24 is a member for collecting dust contained in the air (return air RA) in the indoor space, and is arranged inside the casing 21 and near the suction port 25 . In the air conditioner 10 , all of the air taken into the casing 21 from the suction port 25 passes through the collection member 24 .
　本開示の空気調和装置１０は、さらに紫外線照射ユニット５０を備えている。紫外線照射ユニット５０は、室内ユニット２０のケーシング２１の内部に配置されている。紫外線照射ユニット５０は、捕集部材２４に紫外線ＵＶを照射するためのユニットであり、光源５１を備えている。光源５１は、通電することによって紫外線ＵＶを発するＬＥＤ素子を備えている。光源５１には図示しないレンズが装着されており、当該レンズによって、光源５１で発せられた紫外線ＵＶを拡散させて、室内ユニット２０の一部である捕集部材２４に照射する。 The air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure further includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged inside the casing 21 of the indoor unit 20 . The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is a unit for irradiating the collection member 24 with ultraviolet rays UV, and includes a light source 51 . The light source 51 includes an LED element that emits ultraviolet UV when energized. A lens (not shown) is attached to the light source 51 , and the lens diffuses the ultraviolet rays UV emitted from the light source 51 to irradiate the collection member 24 which is a part of the indoor unit 20 .
　室外ユニット３０は、ケーシング３１、室外ファン３２、室外熱交換器３３、圧縮機３４、四路切換弁３５、電動膨張弁３６、液閉鎖弁３７、及びガス閉鎖弁３８を備えている。圧縮機３４、四路切換弁３５、室外熱交換器３３、電動膨張弁３６、液閉鎖弁３７、及びガス閉鎖弁３８は、後で説明する冷媒回路４０の一部を構成する。 The outdoor unit 30 includes a casing 31 , an outdoor fan 32 , an outdoor heat exchanger 33 , a compressor 34 , a four-way switching valve 35 , an electric expansion valve 36 , a liquid closing valve 37 and a gas closing valve 38 . The compressor 34, the four-way switching valve 35, the outdoor heat exchanger 33, the electric expansion valve 36, the liquid closing valve 37, and the gas closing valve 38 form part of the refrigerant circuit 40, which will be described later.
　空気調和装置１０は、連絡配管２７を有している。連絡配管２７は、室内ユニット２０と室外ユニット３０との間で冷媒を循環させる。空気調和装置１０は、圧縮機３４、四路切換弁３５、室外熱交換器３３、電動膨張弁３６、液閉鎖弁３７、室内熱交換器２３、ガス閉鎖弁３８、及びこれらを接続する冷媒配管を含む冷媒回路４０を備える。冷媒回路４０は、ガス冷媒配管４０Ｇ及び液冷媒配管４０Ｌを含んでいる。 The air conditioner 10 has a connecting pipe 27. The communication pipe 27 circulates the refrigerant between the indoor unit 20 and the outdoor unit 30 . The air conditioner 10 includes a compressor 34, a four-way switching valve 35, an outdoor heat exchanger 33, an electric expansion valve 36, a liquid closing valve 37, an indoor heat exchanger 23, a gas closing valve 38, and refrigerant pipes connecting these. A refrigerant circuit 40 is provided. The refrigerant circuit 40 includes gas refrigerant piping 40G and liquid refrigerant piping 40L.
　室外ファン３２は、インバータ制御によって運転回転数を調整可能なモータ（図示せず）を備えている。室外ファン３２は、屋外の空気をケーシング３１の内部に取り込み、室外熱交換器３３において取り込んだ空気と冷媒との間で熱交換を行わせた後、当該空気をケーシング３１の外部に吹き出すように構成されている。 The outdoor fan 32 has a motor (not shown) whose operating speed can be adjusted by inverter control. The outdoor fan 32 takes in outdoor air into the casing 31 , causes heat exchange between the taken-in air and the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger 33 , and then blows the air out of the casing 31 . It is configured.
　室外熱交換器３３は、例えばクロスフィンチューブ式又はマイクロチャネル式の熱交換器であり、空気を熱源として冷媒と熱交換するために用いられる。 The outdoor heat exchanger 33 is, for example, a cross-fin tube type or microchannel type heat exchanger, and is used to exchange heat with a refrigerant using air as a heat source.
　圧縮機３４は、低圧のガス冷媒を吸引し高圧のガス冷媒を吐出する。圧縮機３４は、インバータ制御によって運転回転数を調整可能なモータ（図示せず）を備えている。圧縮機３４は、モータがインバータ制御されることによって容量（能力）を変更可能な可変容量型（能力可変型）である。なお、本実施形態では、室外ユニット３０において１台の圧縮機３４を備える空気調和装置１０を例示しているが、本開示の空気調和装置の構成は、この構成に限定されない。 The compressor 34 sucks in low-pressure gas refrigerant and discharges high-pressure gas refrigerant. The compressor 34 has a motor (not shown) whose operating speed can be adjusted by inverter control. The compressor 34 is of a variable capacity type (capacity variable type) whose capacity (capacity) can be changed by inverter-controlling the motor. In this embodiment, the air conditioner 10 including one compressor 34 in the outdoor unit 30 is exemplified, but the configuration of the air conditioner of the present disclosure is not limited to this configuration.
　四路切換弁３５は、冷媒配管における冷媒の流れを反転させ、圧縮機３４から吐出される冷媒を室外熱交換器３３と室内熱交換器２３との一方に切り換えて供給する。これにより、空気調和装置１０は、冷房運転と暖房運転とを切り換えて行うことができる。電動膨張弁３６は、冷媒流量の調節等を行うことが可能な電動弁により構成されている。 The four-way switching valve 35 reverses the flow of the refrigerant in the refrigerant piping, and switches the refrigerant discharged from the compressor 34 to either the outdoor heat exchanger 33 or the indoor heat exchanger 23 to supply the refrigerant. As a result, the air conditioner 10 can switch between the cooling operation and the heating operation. The electric expansion valve 36 is configured by an electric valve capable of adjusting the flow rate of refrigerant.
　液閉鎖弁３７及びガス閉鎖弁３８は手動の開閉弁である。液閉鎖弁３７及びガス閉鎖弁３８は、閉じることによってガス冷媒配管４０Ｇ及び液冷媒配管４０Ｌにおける冷媒の流れを遮蔽し、開くことによって、ガス冷媒配管４０Ｇ及び液冷媒配管４０Ｌにおける冷媒の流れを許容する。 The liquid closing valve 37 and the gas closing valve 38 are manual opening/closing valves. The liquid shutoff valve 37 and the gas shutoff valve 38 block the flow of refrigerant in the gas refrigerant pipe 40G and the liquid refrigerant pipe 40L by closing, and allow the flow of refrigerant in the gas refrigerant pipe 40G and the liquid refrigerant pipe 40L by opening. do.
　室内ユニット２０は、還気ＲＡの温度を検出する室内温度センサ４１を備えている。室内温度センサ４１は、後で説明する空調制御部１５に接続されている。室外ユニット３０は、図示しない冷媒温度センサ、外気温度センサ等を備えている。空気調和装置１０では、これらの各センサの検出値を用いて、室内熱交換器２３及び室外熱交換器３３の蒸発圧力、凝縮圧力、過熱度等が求められ、これらの値を調整するように圧縮機３４の回転数や電動膨張弁３６の開度等が制御される。 The indoor unit 20 includes an indoor temperature sensor 41 that detects the temperature of the return air RA. The indoor temperature sensor 41 is connected to the air conditioning control section 15 which will be described later. The outdoor unit 30 includes a refrigerant temperature sensor, an outside air temperature sensor, and the like (not shown). In the air conditioner 10, using the detected values of these sensors, the evaporating pressure, the condensing pressure, the degree of superheat, etc. of the indoor heat exchanger 23 and the outdoor heat exchanger 33 are obtained, and these values are adjusted. The rotational speed of the compressor 34, the opening degree of the electric expansion valve 36, and the like are controlled.
　上記構成の空気調和装置１０が冷房運転を行う場合に、四路切換弁３５が図１において実線で示す状態に保持される。圧縮機３４から吐出された高温高圧のガス状冷媒は、四路切換弁３５を経て室外熱交換器３３に流入し、室外ファン３２の作動により室外空気と熱交換して凝縮・液化する。空気調和装置１０が冷房運転を行う場合、室外熱交換器３３は、凝縮器として機能する。液化した冷媒は、全開状態の電動膨張弁３６を通過して室内ユニット２０に流入する。室内ユニット２０において、冷媒は、室内熱交換器２３で室内空気と熱交換して蒸発する。冷媒の蒸発によって冷却された室内空気は、室内ファン２２によって室内に吹き出され、当該室内を冷房する。室内熱交換器２３で蒸発した冷媒は、ガス冷媒配管４０Ｇを通って室外ユニット３０に戻り、四路切換弁３５を経て圧縮機３４に吸い込まれる。空気調和装置１０が冷房運転を行う場合、室内熱交換器２３は、蒸発器として機能する。 When the air conditioner 10 configured as described above performs cooling operation, the four-way switching valve 35 is held in the state indicated by the solid line in FIG. The high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant discharged from the compressor 34 flows through the four-way switching valve 35 into the outdoor heat exchanger 33, where the outdoor fan 32 operates to exchange heat with outdoor air to condense and liquefy. When the air conditioner 10 performs cooling operation, the outdoor heat exchanger 33 functions as a condenser. The liquefied refrigerant flows into the indoor unit 20 through the fully open electric expansion valve 36 . In the indoor unit 20, the refrigerant exchanges heat with indoor air in the indoor heat exchanger 23 and evaporates. The indoor air cooled by the evaporation of the refrigerant is blown into the room by the indoor fan 22 to cool the room. The refrigerant evaporated in the indoor heat exchanger 23 returns to the outdoor unit 30 through the gas refrigerant pipe 40G and is sucked into the compressor 34 through the four-way switching valve 35 . When the air conditioner 10 performs cooling operation, the indoor heat exchanger 23 functions as an evaporator.
　空気調和装置１０が暖房運転を行う場合、四路切換弁３５が図１において破線で示す状態に保持される。圧縮機３４から吐出された高温高圧のガス状冷媒は、四路切換弁３５を通過して室内ユニット２０の室内熱交換器２３に流入する。室内熱交換器２３において、冷媒は室内空気と熱交換して凝縮・液化する。空気調和装置１０が暖房運転を行う場合、室内熱交換器２３は、凝縮器として機能する。冷媒の凝縮によって加熱された室内空気は、室内ファン２２によって室内に吹き出され、当該室内を暖房する。室内熱交換器２３において液化した冷媒は、液冷媒配管４０Ｌを通って室外ユニット３０に戻り、電動膨張弁３６で所定の低圧に減圧され、さらに室外熱交換器３３で室外空気と熱交換して蒸発する。室外熱交換器３３で蒸発して気化した冷媒は、四路切換弁３５を経て圧縮機３４に吸い込まれる。空気調和装置１０が暖房運転を行う場合、室外熱交換器３３は、蒸発器として機能する。 When the air conditioner 10 performs heating operation, the four-way switching valve 35 is held in the state indicated by the dashed line in FIG. The high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant discharged from the compressor 34 passes through the four-way switching valve 35 and flows into the indoor heat exchanger 23 of the indoor unit 20 . In the indoor heat exchanger 23, the refrigerant exchanges heat with the indoor air and is condensed and liquefied. When the air conditioner 10 performs heating operation, the indoor heat exchanger 23 functions as a condenser. The indoor air heated by the condensation of the refrigerant is blown into the room by the indoor fan 22 to heat the room. The refrigerant liquefied in the indoor heat exchanger 23 returns to the outdoor unit 30 through the liquid refrigerant pipe 40L, is decompressed to a predetermined low pressure by the electric expansion valve 36, and is heat-exchanged with outdoor air by the outdoor heat exchanger 33. Evaporate. The refrigerant evaporated and vaporized in the outdoor heat exchanger 33 is sucked into the compressor 34 through the four-way switching valve 35 . When the air conditioner 10 performs heating operation, the outdoor heat exchanger 33 functions as an evaporator.
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　図２は、本開示の空気調和装置の制御ブロック図である。図２に示すように、空気調和装置１０は、当該空気調和装置１０の動作を制御する空調制御部１５を備えている。空調制御部１５は、室内ユニット２０に配置された室内制御部（図示せず）と、室外ユニット３０に配置された室外制御部（図示せず）と、を含んでいる。前記室内制御部及び前記室外制御部は、伝送線を介して相互に通信可能に接続されている。空調制御部１５には、ユーザが室内ユニット２０の運転・停止、及び設定温度の変更等を行うリモコン１６が接続されている。 [Regarding the control unit]
FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the air conditioner of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2 , the air conditioner 10 includes an air conditioning controller 15 that controls the operation of the air conditioner 10 . The air conditioning controller 15 includes an indoor controller (not shown) arranged in the indoor unit 20 and an outdoor controller (not shown) arranged in the outdoor unit 30 . The indoor controller and the outdoor controller are communicably connected to each other via a transmission line. A remote controller 16 is connected to the air conditioning control unit 15 for the user to operate/stop the indoor unit 20 and change the set temperature.
　空調制御部１５は、室内ユニット２０及び室外ユニット３０の動作を制御する装置であり、例えば、ＣＰＵ等のプロセッサ、ＲＡＭ、ＲＯＭ等のメモリを備えたマイクロコンピュータにより構成される。空調制御部１５は、ＬＳＩ、ＡＳＩＣ、ＦＰＧＡ等を用いてハードウェアとして実現されるものであってもよい。空調制御部１５は、メモリにインストールされたプログラムをプロセッサが実行することによって、所定の機能を発揮する。室内ユニット２０及び室外ユニット３０に設けられた各センサの検出値は、空調制御部１５に入力される。空調制御部１５は、各センサの検出値等に基づいて室内ファン２２、室外ファン３２、圧縮機３４、四路切換弁３５、電動膨張弁３６等の動作を制御する。 The air-conditioning control unit 15 is a device that controls the operation of the indoor unit 20 and the outdoor unit 30, and is composed of, for example, a microcomputer equipped with a processor such as a CPU and a memory such as RAM and ROM. The air conditioning control unit 15 may be realized as hardware using LSI, ASIC, FPGA, or the like. The air-conditioning control unit 15 exhibits a predetermined function when the processor executes a program installed in the memory. Detected values of the sensors provided in the indoor unit 20 and the outdoor unit 30 are input to the air conditioning controller 15 . The air conditioning control unit 15 controls the operation of the indoor fan 22, the outdoor fan 32, the compressor 34, the four-way switching valve 35, the electric expansion valve 36, etc. based on the detected values of the respective sensors.
　空調制御部１５は、第１信号Ｓ１及び第２信号Ｓ２を発信する。第１信号Ｓ１は、空気調和装置１０に取り付けられたオプション品の作動を許可する信号であり、第２信号Ｓ２は、前記オプション品を停止させる信号である。空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５が発信する第１信号Ｓ１及び第２信号Ｓ２が、後で説明する光源制御部５２に入力される。 The air conditioning control unit 15 transmits a first signal S1 and a second signal S2. The first signal S1 is a signal for permitting the operation of optional items attached to the air conditioner 10, and the second signal S2 is a signal for stopping the optional items. In the air conditioner 10, the first signal S1 and the second signal S2 transmitted by the air conditioning control section 15 are input to the light source control section 52, which will be described later.
　空調制御部１５は、後で説明する光源制御部５２に第１情報Ｊ１を送信すると好ましい。第１情報Ｊ１は、室内温度センサ４１が検知した室内の温度に関する情報である。空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５が発信する第１情報Ｊ１が、光源制御部５２に入力される。光源制御部５２は第１情報Ｊ１に基づいて、光源５１の周囲の温度を把握することができる。なお、本開示の空気調和装置１０は、空調制御部１５から光源制御部５２に第１情報Ｊ１を送信しなくてもよい。 The air conditioning control unit 15 preferably transmits the first information J1 to the light source control unit 52, which will be described later. The first information J1 is information about the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 41 . In the air conditioner 10 , the first information J<b>1 transmitted by the air conditioning controller 15 is input to the light source controller 52 . The light source control unit 52 can grasp the ambient temperature of the light source 51 based on the first information J1. Note that the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure does not need to transmit the first information J1 from the air conditioning control unit 15 to the light source control unit 52 .
　リモコン１６は、ユーザが空気調和装置１０の運転・停止や設定変更等の操作を行うことができる操作部である。本開示の空気調和装置１０では、リモコン１６に表示部１７が設けられている。表示部１７は、空気調和装置１０の運転状態や設定値等を表示することができる部位である。空気調和装置１０では、表示部１７に提示される情報に基づいて、ユーザが空気調和装置１０の運転状態を把握することができる。 The remote controller 16 is an operation unit that allows the user to perform operations such as starting/stopping the air conditioner 10 and changing settings. In the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the remote control 16 is provided with the display section 17 . The display unit 17 is a part that can display the operating state, set values, and the like of the air conditioner 10 . In the air conditioner 10 , the user can grasp the operating state of the air conditioner 10 based on the information presented on the display section 17 .
　空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５に紫外線照射ユニット５０が接続されている。紫外線照射ユニット５０は、当該紫外線照射ユニット５０の動作を制御する光源制御部５２を備えている。光源制御部５２は、光源５１の動作（光源５１の電源のＯＮ－ＯＦＦ）を制御する装置であり、例えば、ＣＰＵ等のプロセッサ、ＲＡＭ、ＲＯＭ等のメモリを備えたマイクロコンピュータにより構成される。光源制御部５２は、ＬＳＩ、ＡＳＩＣ、ＦＰＧＡ等を用いてハードウェアとして実現されるものであってもよい。光源制御部５２は、メモリにインストールされたプログラムをプロセッサが実行することによって、所定の機能を発揮する。光源制御部５２は、光源５１の異常を検知することが可能である。光源制御部５２は、光源５１の異常を検知した場合に、第３信号Ｓ３を発信する。第３信号Ｓ３は、光源５１に異常が生じていることを示す信号である。空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が発信する第３信号Ｓ３が、空調制御部１５に入力される。 In the air conditioner 10 , an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioning control section 15 . The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 has a light source control section 52 that controls the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 . The light source control unit 52 is a device for controlling the operation of the light source 51 (power ON/OFF of the light source 51), and is composed of, for example, a microcomputer having a processor such as a CPU and a memory such as RAM and ROM. The light source control unit 52 may be implemented as hardware using LSI, ASIC, FPGA, or the like. The light source control unit 52 exhibits a predetermined function when the processor executes a program installed in the memory. The light source controller 52 can detect an abnormality in the light source 51 . The light source controller 52 transmits a third signal S3 when an abnormality of the light source 51 is detected. The third signal S3 is a signal indicating that the light source 51 has an abnormality. In the air conditioner 10 , the third signal S<b>3 emitted by the light source controller 52 is input to the air conditioner controller 15 .
（室内ユニットの構成）
　図３は、本開示の空気調和装置の室内ユニットを示す斜視図である。図４は、化粧パネルを外した状態の室内ユニットを示す断面図である。図５は、化粧パネル及び保護部材を外した状態の室内ユニットを示す斜視図である。図３～図５に示すように、室内ユニット２０は、所謂カセット型の形態を有しており、ケーシング２１及び化粧パネル２８を備えている。 (Structure of indoor unit)
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the indoor unit with the decorative panel removed. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the indoor unit with the decorative panel and the protective member removed. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the indoor unit 20 has a so-called cassette type configuration and includes a casing 21 and a decorative panel 28. As shown in FIG.
　ケーシング２１は底面視において略矩形の形態を有しており、上部側に配置される第１ケーシング２１ａと、下部側に配置される第２ケーシング２１ｂとを含んでいる。図４に示すように、ケーシング２１の内部には、室内ファン２２、室内熱交換器２３、捕集部材２４、紫外線照射ユニット５０等を収容する空間Ａが形成されている。空間Ａは、ケーシング２１内における空気の流路を兼ねている。図４に示すように、ケーシング２１の下端部には、矩形の中央部分に吸込口２５が形成されるとともに、吸込口２５を囲んで４か所の給気口２６が形成されている。吸込口２５及び給気口２６は、空間Ａの下端に形成された開口部である。吸込口２５の下端部には、保護部材７０が配置される。保護部材７０は、吸込口２５内への手指の侵入を抑止するための部材である。通常の使用状態における室内ユニット２０では、第２ケーシング２１ｂの下端部は、化粧パネル２８で覆われている（図３参照）。 The casing 21 has a substantially rectangular shape in bottom view, and includes a first casing 21a arranged on the upper side and a second casing 21b arranged on the lower side. As shown in FIG. 4, a space A is formed inside the casing 21 to accommodate the indoor fan 22, the indoor heat exchanger 23, the collecting member 24, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50, and the like. The space A also serves as an air flow path within the casing 21 . As shown in FIG. 4 , the lower end of the casing 21 is formed with a suction port 25 in a rectangular central portion, and four air supply ports 26 are formed surrounding the suction port 25 . The suction port 25 and the air supply port 26 are openings formed at the lower end of the space A. As shown in FIG. A protective member 70 is arranged at the lower end of the suction port 25 . The protection member 70 is a member for preventing fingers from entering the suction port 25 . In the indoor unit 20 in normal use, the lower end of the second casing 21b is covered with a decorative panel 28 (see FIG. 3).
　図３に示すように、化粧パネル２８は底面視において略矩形の形態を有しており、矩形の中央部分には、吸込みグリル２９が配置されている。化粧パネル２８は、吸込みグリル２９を囲んで配置された４か所の吹出口２８ａを備えている。吸込みグリル２９には、スリット状の開口部２９ａが形成されている。開口部２９ａは、吸込口２５（図４参照）を介して空間Ａ（図４参照）に連通している。化粧パネル２８の吹出口２８ａは、給気口２６（図３参照）を介して空間Ａ（図５参照）に連通している。室内ユニット２０は、吸込口２５（開口部２９ａ）から室内の空気をケーシング２１内に吸い込むとともに、ケーシング２１内に吸い込んだ空気を給気口２６及び吹出口２８ａから室内に給気する。 As shown in FIG. 3, the decorative panel 28 has a substantially rectangular shape in bottom view, and an intake grille 29 is arranged in the central part of the rectangle. The decorative panel 28 has four outlets 28a arranged around the intake grille 29. - 特許庁The intake grille 29 is formed with a slit-shaped opening 29a. The opening 29a communicates with the space A (see FIG. 4) through the suction port 25 (see FIG. 4). The air outlet 28a of the decorative panel 28 communicates with the space A (see FIG. 5) through the air supply port 26 (see FIG. 3). The indoor unit 20 sucks indoor air into the casing 21 through the suction port 25 (opening 29a), and supplies the air sucked into the casing 21 into the room through the air supply port 26 and the blowout port 28a.
　図４に示すように、室内ユニット２０は、ケーシング２１の内部（空間Ａ）に、室内ファン２２及び室内熱交換器２３を備えている。室内ファン２２は、室内の空気を循環させるためのファンである。室内熱交換器２３は、前記冷媒回路４０の一部を構成しており、連絡配管２７によって室外ユニット３０との間で冷媒が循環される。室内ユニット２０では、室内ファン２２を駆動することで、室内の空気（還気ＲＡ）を吸込口２５（開口部２９ａ）からケーシング２１内に吸い込むとともに室内熱交換器２３を通過させ、冷却又は加熱した空気（給気ＳＡ）を給気口２６及び吹出口２８ａから室内へ供給する。 As shown in FIG. 4, the indoor unit 20 includes an indoor fan 22 and an indoor heat exchanger 23 inside the casing 21 (space A). The indoor fan 22 is a fan for circulating indoor air. The indoor heat exchanger 23 constitutes a part of the refrigerant circuit 40 , and the refrigerant is circulated between the indoor heat exchanger 23 and the outdoor unit 30 through a connecting pipe 27 . In the indoor unit 20, by driving the indoor fan 22, indoor air (return air RA) is sucked into the casing 21 from the suction port 25 (opening 29a) and passed through the indoor heat exchanger 23 to cool or heat the air. The air (supply air SA) is supplied into the room from the air supply port 26 and the blowout port 28a.
（捕集部材）
　図６は、空気調和装置に取り付けられた状態の紫外線照射ユニットを示す部分拡大斜視図である。図４～図６に示すように、室内ユニット２０は、ケーシング２１の内部において、捕集部材２４を備えている。捕集部材２４は、室内の空気（還気ＲＡ）に含まれる塵埃を捕集するための部材である。捕集部材２４は、第１の捕集部材２４である第１フィルタ２４ａと、第２の捕集部材２４である第２フィルタ２４ｂとを含んでいる。第２フィルタ２４ｂは、第１フィルタ２４ａでは捕集しきれない（より微細な）塵埃を捕集するためのフィルタであり、第１フィルタ２４ａに比べて目が細かく、より高い捕集効率（６０～９５％程度）を有している。言い換えると、第１フィルタ２４ａは、第２フィルタ２４ｂに比べて目が粗い。なお、本実施形態では、捕集部材２４を構成する部材が何れもフィルタである場合を例示しているが、電気集塵器であってもよい。 (Collection member)
FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the ultraviolet irradiation unit attached to the air conditioner. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the indoor unit 20 has a collection member 24 inside the casing 21. As shown in FIG. The collecting member 24 is a member for collecting dust contained in the indoor air (return air RA). The collection member 24 includes a first filter 24a as the first collection member 24 and a second filter 24b as the second collection member 24. As shown in FIG. The second filter 24b is a filter for collecting (finer) dust that cannot be collected by the first filter 24a. ~95%). In other words, the first filter 24a is coarser than the second filter 24b. In addition, although the case where all the members which comprise the collection member 24 are filters is illustrated in this embodiment, an electric dust collector may be sufficient.
　図５に示すように、第１フィルタ２４ａは、空気の流れ方向において、第２フィルタ２４ｂの上流側に配置される。以下の説明では、第１フィルタ２４ａの空気の流れ方向における上流側の面を下端面２４ｃと称する。なお、本実施形態で示した捕集部材２４は、第１フィルタ２４ａ及び第２フィルタ２４ｂを含んでいるが、本開示の室内ユニットにおける捕集部材は、第１フィルタ及び第２フィルタの何れか一方のみであってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 5, the first filter 24a is arranged upstream of the second filter 24b in the direction of air flow. In the following description, the surface of the first filter 24a on the upstream side in the air flow direction is referred to as a lower end surface 24c. Although the collection member 24 shown in the present embodiment includes the first filter 24a and the second filter 24b, the collection member in the indoor unit of the present disclosure is either the first filter or the second filter. Only one may be used.
　室内ユニット２０では、吸込口２５（開口部２９ａ）からケーシング２１内に吸い込まれた空気（還気ＲＡ）が捕集部材２４を通過する。このとき、還気ＲＡに含まれる塵埃が、第１フィルタ２４ａ及び第２フィルタ２４ｂによって捕集される。室内ユニット２０では、第１フィルタ２４ａの下端面２４ｃに、有害成分や臭気成分のもととなる塵埃が付着する。 In the indoor unit 20 , the air (return air RA) sucked into the casing 21 through the suction port 25 (opening 29 a ) passes through the collection member 24 . At this time, dust contained in the return air RA is collected by the first filter 24a and the second filter 24b. In the indoor unit 20, dust that causes harmful components and odor components adheres to the lower end surface 24c of the first filter 24a.
（紫外線照射ユニット）
　図６に示すように、室内ユニット２０は、紫外線照射ユニット５０を備えている。紫外線照射ユニット５０は、第１フィルタ２４ａの下端面２４ｃに紫外線ＵＶを照射するための部位であり、光源５１、光源制御部５２（図２参照）、及びカバー５３を備えている。光源５１は、通電することによって紫外線ＵＶを発するＬＥＤ素子を備えている。光源５１には図示しないレンズが装着されており、当該レンズによって、光源５１で発せられた紫外線ＵＶを下端面２４ｃの略全面に拡散させる。なお、本実施形態で示した光源５１は、ケーシング２１に固定されており、下端面２４ｃに対して定位置から紫外線ＵＶを照射するが、光源５１をケーシング２１に対し変位させる変位機構をさらに備え、前記変位機構によって光源５１を変位させながら下端面２４ｃに対して紫外線ＵＶを照射する構成としてもよい。 (Ultraviolet irradiation unit)
As shown in FIG. 6, the indoor unit 20 includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. As shown in FIG. The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is a part for irradiating the lower end surface 24 c of the first filter 24 a with ultraviolet rays UV, and includes a light source 51 , a light source control section 52 (see FIG. 2), and a cover 53 . The light source 51 includes an LED element that emits ultraviolet UV when energized. A lens (not shown) is attached to the light source 51, and the lens diffuses the ultraviolet rays UV emitted from the light source 51 over substantially the entire bottom surface 24c. The light source 51 shown in this embodiment is fixed to the casing 21 and irradiates the lower end surface 24c with ultraviolet rays UV from a fixed position. Alternatively, the lower end surface 24c may be irradiated with ultraviolet rays UV while the light source 51 is displaced by the displacing mechanism.
　紫外線照射ユニット５０は、吸込口２５から捕集部材２４に向けて流れる空気の流れから外れた位置に配置されている。換言すると、紫外線照射ユニット５０は、底面視において、吸込口２５及び捕集部材２４と重ならない位置に配置されている。仮に紫外線照射ユニット５０を吸込口２５から捕集部材２４に向けて流れる空気の流れ中に配置した場合、紫外線照射ユニット５０が通風抵抗を増大させる要因となる。本開示の室内ユニット２０では、紫外線照射ユニット５０を吸込口２５から捕集部材２４に向けて流れる空気の流れから外れた位置に配置することによって、通風抵抗の増大を抑制している。 The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged at a position away from the flow of air flowing from the suction port 25 toward the collecting member 24 . In other words, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged at a position that does not overlap the suction port 25 and the collecting member 24 in a bottom view. If the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is arranged in the flow of air flowing from the suction port 25 toward the collecting member 24, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 becomes a factor that increases airflow resistance. In the indoor unit 20 of the present disclosure, an increase in airflow resistance is suppressed by arranging the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 at a position away from the flow of air flowing from the suction port 25 toward the collection member 24 .
　紫外線照射ユニット５０は、カバー５３を備えている。カバー５３は、ケーシング２１に対して光源５１を支持するための部材を兼ねており、ケーシング２１に対してビス止めされている。カバー５３には、本体部５３ａ及び開口部５３ｂを備えている。光源５１から発せられた紫外線ＵＶは、開口部５３ｂを通ってカバー５３の外部の空間Ａに照射される。開口部５３ｂを通ってカバー５３の外部の空間Ａに照射された紫外線ＵＶは、捕集部材２４の下端面２４ｃに照射される。 The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 has a cover 53. The cover 53 also serves as a member for supporting the light source 51 with respect to the casing 21 and is screwed to the casing 21 . The cover 53 has a body portion 53a and an opening portion 53b. The ultraviolet rays UV emitted from the light source 51 are irradiated to the space A outside the cover 53 through the opening 53b. The ultraviolet rays UV irradiated to the space A outside the cover 53 through the opening 53b are irradiated to the lower end surface 24c of the collection member 24 .
（報知部について）
　図２に示すように、空気調和装置１０は、報知部６０をさらに備える。空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の異常を検知した場合に空調制御部１５に第３信号Ｓ３を発信する。空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５が第３信号Ｓ３を受信した場合、空調制御部１５が、報知部６０に報知させる。このような構成の空気調和装置１０では、報知部６０によって、光源５１に異常が生じたことをユーザに知らせることが可能となる。なお、空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の異常を検知した場合、例えばリモコン１６の表示部１７に、異常を報知するための情報を表示させても良い。 (About the notification unit)
As shown in FIG. 2 , the air conditioner 10 further includes a notification section 60 . In the air conditioner 10 , the light source controller 52 transmits the third signal S<b>3 to the air conditioner controller 15 when detecting an abnormality in the light source 51 . In the air conditioner 10, when the air conditioning control section 15 receives the third signal S3, the air conditioning control section 15 causes the notification section 60 to notify. In the air conditioner 10 having such a configuration, the notification unit 60 can notify the user that an abnormality has occurred in the light source 51 . In the air conditioner 10, when the light source control section 52 detects an abnormality in the light source 51, for example, the display section 17 of the remote controller 16 may display information for reporting the abnormality.
［空調制御部が行う制御内容について］
　図７は、空調制御部の制御フロー図である。空調制御部１５（図３参照）は、ユーザがリモコン１６（図３参照）を操作し、空気調和装置１０の運転がＯＮにされると、図７に示す制御動作を開始する。図７に示す制御動作は、空気調和装置１０に取り付け可能なオプション品の動作を制御するための動作である。本開示では、空気調和装置１０に取り付け可能なオプション品が紫外線照射ユニット５０である場合を例示して説明する。なお、紫外線照射ユニット５０以外のオプション品には、電気集塵器、脱臭ユニット、活性種を発生させる放電ユニット等がある。 [Regarding the control performed by the air conditioning control unit]
FIG. 7 is a control flow chart of the air conditioning control unit. When the user operates the remote controller 16 (see FIG. 3) to turn on the operation of the air conditioner 10, the air conditioning control unit 15 (see FIG. 3) starts the control operation shown in FIG. The control operation shown in FIG. 7 is an operation for controlling the operation of optional items that can be attached to the air conditioner 10 . In the present disclosure, a case in which an optional item that can be attached to the air conditioner 10 is the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 will be described as an example. Optional items other than the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 include an electric dust collector, a deodorizing unit, a discharge unit for generating active species, and the like.
　図７に示すように、紫外線照射ユニット５０用の制御動作が開始されると、空調制御部１５は、ステップ（Ｓ１０１）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０１）において、空調制御部１５は、紫外線照射ユニット５０が空気調和装置１０（空調制御部１５）に接続されているか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０１）において、空調制御部１５が、紫外線照射ユニット５０が空気調和装置１０（空調制御部１５）に接続されている（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０２）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ１０１）において、空調制御部１５が、紫外線照射ユニット５０が空気調和装置１０（空調制御部１５）に接続されていない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、紫外線照射ユニット５０の制御動作を実行する必要がないと判断して制御を終了する。 As shown in FIG. 7, when the control operation for the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is started, the air conditioning control section 15 executes step (S101). In step (S101), the air conditioning control section 15 determines whether or not the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control section 15). In step (S101), when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control unit 15) (YES), next step (S102) is performed. Execute. On the other hand, in step (S101), when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is not connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control unit 15) (NO), the control of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 It judges that there is no need to execute the operation, and terminates the control.
　ステップ（Ｓ１０２）において、空調制御部１５は、室内ユニット２０に異常があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０２）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ユニット２０に異常がない（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０３）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ１０２）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ユニット２０に異常がある（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、紫外線照射ユニット５０の制御動作を実行できないと判断して制御を終了する。 In step (S102), the air conditioning control section 15 determines whether or not the indoor unit 20 has an abnormality. In step (S102), when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that there is no abnormality in the indoor unit 20 (YES), next step (S103) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S102), when the air conditioning control section 15 determines that there is an abnormality in the indoor unit 20 (NO), it determines that the control operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 cannot be executed, and ends the control.
　ステップ（Ｓ１０３）において、空調制御部１５は、室内ファン２２がＯＮであるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０３）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ファン２２がＯＮである（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０４）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ１０３）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ファン２２がＯＮでない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、室内ファン２２がＯＮになるまで、ステップ（Ｓ１０３）の判定を繰り返し実行する。 In step (S103), the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether the indoor fan 22 is ON. In step (S103), when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor fan 22 is ON (YES), next step (S104) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S103), when the air-conditioning control part 15 determines with the indoor fan 22 not being ON (NO), determination of step (S103) is repeatedly performed until the indoor fan 22 is turned ON.
　ステップ（Ｓ１０４）において、空調制御部１５は、第１信号Ｓ１を発信する。第１信号Ｓ１は、空気調和装置１０に取り付けられたオプション品の作動を許可する信号であり、取り付け可能な全てのオプション品に対応する汎用の信号である。換言すると、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、（１）紫外線照射ユニット５０が空気調和装置１０（空調制御部１５）に接続されており、（２）室内ユニット２０に異常がなく、（３）室内ファン２２がＯＮである、という（１）～（３）の条件が揃った場合に、空調制御部１５が、第１信号Ｓ１を発信する。なお、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、上記（１）～（３）の条件が揃った場合に、空調制御部１５が、第１信号Ｓ１を発信する構成を例示しているが、（１）及び（２）の条件のみが揃った場合に、空調制御部１５が、第１信号Ｓ１を発信する構成としてもよい。この場合、室内ファン２２がＯＦＦであっても、空調制御部１５が、第１信号を発信することができる。この場合、室内ファン２２がＯＦＦの状態で、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が可能となる。 At step (S104), the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the first signal S1. The first signal S1 is a signal that permits the operation of optional items attached to the air conditioner 10, and is a general-purpose signal corresponding to all attachable optional items. In other words, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, (1) the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is connected to the air conditioner 10 (air conditioning control unit 15), (2) there is no abnormality in the indoor unit 20, and (3) When the conditions (1) to (3) that the indoor fan 22 is ON are met, the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the first signal S1. In addition, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, when the above conditions (1) to (3) are met, the air conditioning control unit 15 exemplifies a configuration in which the first signal S1 is transmitted. ) and (2), the air-conditioning control unit 15 may transmit the first signal S1. In this case, even if the indoor fan 22 is OFF, the air conditioning control unit 15 can transmit the first signal. In this case, irradiation of ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 becomes possible with the indoor fan 22 turned off.
　空調制御部１５は、ステップ（Ｓ１０４）において第１信号Ｓ１を発信した後、次にステップ（Ｓ１０５）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０５）において、空調制御部１５は、リモコン１６がＯＮであるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０５）において、空調制御部１５が、リモコン１６がＯＮである（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０６）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ１０５）において、空調制御部１５が、リモコン１６がＯＮでない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合（つまり、空気調和装置１０がＯＦＦにされた場合）には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０９）を実行する。 After transmitting the first signal S1 in step (S104), the air conditioning control unit 15 next executes step (S105). In step (S105), the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether the remote controller 16 is ON. In step (S105), when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that the remote controller 16 is ON (YES), next step (S106) is executed. On the other hand, when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the remote controller 16 is not ON (NO) in step (S105) (that is, when the air conditioner 10 is turned OFF), next step (S109) to run.
　ステップ（Ｓ１０６）において、空調制御部１５は、室内ユニット２０に異常があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０６）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ユニット２０に異常がない（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０７）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ１０６）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ユニット２０に異常がある（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０９）を実行する。 In step (S106), the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether or not the indoor unit 20 has an abnormality. In step (S106), when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that there is no abnormality in the indoor unit 20 (YES), next step (S107) is executed. On the other hand, when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor unit 20 has an abnormality (NO) in step (S106), next step (S109) is executed.
　ステップ（Ｓ１０７）において、空調制御部１５は、室内ファン２２がＯＮであるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ１０７）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ファン２２がＯＮである（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、室内ファン２２がＯＦＦとなるまで、ステップ（Ｓ１０５）～（Ｓ１０７）を繰り返し実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ１０７）において、空調制御部１５が、室内ファン２２がＯＮでない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合（つまり、空気調和装置１０がサーモ発停による自動停止状態である場合）には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ１０８）を実行する。 In step (S107), the air conditioning control unit 15 determines whether the indoor fan 22 is ON. In step (S107), when the air conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor fan 22 is ON (YES), steps (S105) to (S107) are repeatedly executed until the indoor fan 22 is turned OFF. . On the other hand, in step (S107), when the air-conditioning control unit 15 determines that the indoor fan 22 is not ON (NO) (that is, when the air conditioner 10 is in an automatic stop state due to the start/stop of the thermostat), the following Then, step (S108) is executed.
　ステップ（Ｓ１０８）において、空調制御部１５は、第２信号Ｓ２を発信する。第２信号Ｓ２は、空気調和装置１０に取り付けられたオプション品を停止させるための信号であり、取り付け可能な全てのオプション品に対応する汎用の信号である。換言すると、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、第１信号Ｓ１の発信後、（４）リモコン１６がＯＮであり、かつ、（５）室内ユニット２０に異常はないが、（６）室内ファン２２がＯＮでなくなった場合に、空調制御部１５が第２信号Ｓ２を発信する。 At step (S108), the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits a second signal S2. The second signal S2 is a signal for stopping an optional item attached to the air conditioner 10, and is a general-purpose signal corresponding to all attachable optional items. In other words, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, after the transmission of the first signal S1, (4) the remote controller 16 is ON, and (5) there is no abnormality in the indoor unit 20, but (6) the indoor fan 22 is not turned on, the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the second signal S2.
　空気調和装置１０では、第１信号Ｓ１の発信後において、リモコン１６によって空気調和装置１０がＯＦＦ状態とされた場合、又は、室内ユニット２０に異常が生じた場合には、ステップ（Ｓ１０９）において、空調制御部１５が第２信号Ｓ２を発信し、紫外線照射ユニット５０用の制御動作を終了させる。 In the air conditioner 10, when the air conditioner 10 is turned off by the remote controller 16 after the transmission of the first signal S1, or when an abnormality occurs in the indoor unit 20, in step (S109), The air conditioning control section 15 issues the second signal S2 to end the control operation for the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 .
　以上説明した通り、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５が、紫外線照射ユニット５０の動作を許可する第１信号Ｓ１と、紫外線照射ユニット５０用の動作を停止させる第２信号Ｓ２のみを発信する。換言すると、空調制御部１５は、紫外線照射ユニット５０の動作（具体的には、光源５１のＯＮ－ＯＦＦ動作）を制御しない。 As described above, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the air conditioning control unit 15 outputs only the first signal S1 that permits the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 and the second signal S2 that stops the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. to send. In other words, the air conditioning control section 15 does not control the operation of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 (specifically, the ON-OFF operation of the light source 51).
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　図８は、第１実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図である。図８に示す制御動作は、紫外線照射ユニット５０の光源５１の動作を制御する制御動作の第１実施形態である。紫外線照射ユニット５０に電力が供給されると、光源制御部５２（図３参照）は、図８に示す制御動作を開始する。 [Contents of control performed by the light source controller]
FIG. 8 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the first embodiment. The control operation shown in FIG. 8 is a first embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. FIG. When power is supplied to the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50, the light source controller 52 (see FIG. 3) starts the control operation shown in FIG.
　図８に示すように、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の動作制御を開始すると、ステップ（Ｓ２０１）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２０１）において、光源制御部５２は、第１信号Ｓ１の入力があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２０１）において、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の入力がある（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２０２）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２０１）において、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の入力がない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第１信号Ｓ１の入力があるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２０１）を繰り返し実行する。 As shown in FIG. 8, when the light source control unit 52 starts controlling the operation of the light source 51, it executes step (S201). In step (S201), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the first signal S1 is input. In step (S201), when the light source control unit 52 determines that there is an input of the first signal S1 (YES), next step (S202) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S201), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the first signal S1 is not input (NO), step (S201) is repeatedly executed until the first signal S1 is input. .
　ステップ（Ｓ２０２）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＮとする。このとき空気調和装置１０では、光源５１から捕集部材２４の下端面２４ｃに向けて紫外線ＵＶが照射される。 In step (S202), the light source control unit 52 turns on the power of the light source 51. At this time, in the air conditioner 10 , ultraviolet rays UV are emitted from the light source 51 toward the lower end surface 24 c of the collecting member 24 .
　光源制御部５２は、ステップ（Ｓ２０２）において光源５１の電源をＯＮした後、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２０３）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２０３）において、光源制御部５２は、第２信号Ｓ２の入力があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２０３）において、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２の入力がある（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２０４）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２０３）において、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２の入力がない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第２信号Ｓ２の入力があるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２０３）を繰り返し実行する。 After turning on the light source 51 in step (S202), the light source control unit 52 next executes step (S203). In step (S203), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the second signal S2. In step (S203), when the light source control unit 52 determines that there is an input of the second signal S2 (YES), next step (S204) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S203) that the second signal S2 is not input (NO), step (S203) is repeatedly executed until the second signal S2 is input. .
　ステップ（Ｓ２０４）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとする。このとき空気調和装置１０では、光源５１から捕集部材２４に向けた紫外線ＵＶの照射が停止される。 In step (S204), the light source control unit 52 turns off the power of the light source 51. At this time, in the air conditioner 10, irradiation of the ultraviolet rays UV from the light source 51 toward the collection member 24 is stopped.
　光源制御部５２は、ステップ（Ｓ２０４）において光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとした後、ステップ（Ｓ２０１）に戻って、再度ステップ（Ｓ２０１）以降の制御動作を実行する。 After turning off the light source 51 in step (S204), the light source control unit 52 returns to step (S201) and executes the control operations from step (S201) onwards again.
　以上説明した通り、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の電源のＯＮ－ＯＦＦを制御する。 As described above, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the light source control unit 52 controls ON/OFF of the power source of the light source 51 .
　本開示の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、空調制御部１５から送られる第１情報Ｊ１に基づいて、光源５１の電源をＯＮ－ＯＦＦさせると好ましい。光源５１は、高温の雰囲気下（例えば、４０度を超える雰囲気）で使用された場合に、寿命が低下することが知られている。本開示の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、第１情報Ｊ１に基づいて、光源５１の電源をＯＮ－ＯＦＦさせる。具体的には、光源制御部５２は、第１情報Ｊ１から光源５１の周囲温度が４０度を超えていることを検知した場合、光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとし、光源５１の周囲温度が４０度未満であることを検知した場合、光源５１の電源をＯＮとする。空気調和装置１０では、このような構成により、光源５１の寿命の低下を抑制することができる。さらに、このような構成の空気調和装置１０では、紫外線照射ユニット５０に温度センサを設ける必要がないため、紫外線照射ユニット５０の構成を簡素にすることができる。なお、空気調和装置１０では、第１信号Ｓ１を発信する条件に第１情報Ｊ１を組み込んで、室内温度センサ４１の検出値から光源５１の周囲温度が４０度未満であると判断した場合に、空調制御部１５が第１信号Ｓ１を発信する構成としてもよい。 In the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, it is preferable that the light source control unit 52 turns ON/OFF the power of the light source 51 based on the first information J1 sent from the air conditioning control unit 15 . It is known that the life of the light source 51 is shortened when used in a high temperature atmosphere (for example, an atmosphere exceeding 40 degrees). In the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the light source control unit 52 turns ON/OFF the power of the light source 51 based on the first information J1. Specifically, when the light source control unit 52 detects from the first information J1 that the ambient temperature of the light source 51 exceeds 40 degrees, the power of the light source 51 is turned off, and the ambient temperature of the light source 51 reaches 40 degrees. When it is detected that the value is less than that, the light source 51 is turned on. With such a configuration, the air conditioner 10 can suppress a decrease in the life of the light source 51 . Furthermore, in the air conditioner 10 having such a configuration, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 does not need to be provided with a temperature sensor, so the configuration of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 can be simplified. In the air conditioner 10, when the first information J1 is included in the conditions for transmitting the first signal S1, and it is determined from the detection value of the room temperature sensor 41 that the ambient temperature of the light source 51 is less than 40 degrees, The air conditioning control unit 15 may be configured to transmit the first signal S1.
　図９は、第２実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図である。図９に示す制御動作は、紫外線照射ユニット５０の光源５１の動作を制御する制御動作の第２実施形態である。空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２（図３参照）が、図９に示すフローに沿って光源５１の動作を制御してもよい。第２実施形態に係る光源制御部５２の制御フローは、ステップ（Ｓ２００）及びステップ（Ｓ２０５）を有する点で、第１実施形態に係る光源制御部５２の制御フロー（図８参照）と異なっている。ここでは、図８に示すフローと異なっている構成について説明し、共通する構成についての説明は省略する。 FIG. 9 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the second embodiment. The control operation shown in FIG. 9 is a second embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. FIG. In the air conditioner 10, the light source controller 52 (see FIG. 3) may control the operation of the light source 51 according to the flow shown in FIG. The control flow of the light source control unit 52 according to the second embodiment differs from the control flow of the light source control unit 52 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 8) in that it has steps (S200) and steps (S205). there is Here, the configuration different from the flow shown in FIG. 8 will be described, and the description of the common configuration will be omitted.
　図９に示すように、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の動作制御を開始すると、ステップ（Ｓ２００）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２００）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１に異常がないか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２００）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１に異常がない（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２０１）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２００）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１に異常がある（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２０５）を実行する。 As shown in FIG. 9, when the light source control unit 52 starts controlling the operation of the light source 51, it executes step (S200). In step (S200), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the light source 51 has an abnormality. If the light source control unit 52 determines that the light source 51 is normal (YES) in step (S200), then step (S201) is executed. On the other hand, when the light source control unit 52 determines that the light source 51 has an abnormality (NO) in step (S200), next step (S205) is executed.
　ステップ（Ｓ２０５）において、光源制御部５２は、第３信号Ｓ３を発信する。空調制御部１５は、第３信号Ｓ３の入力があった場合に、報知部６０により報知させる。 At step (S205), the light source control unit 52 transmits the third signal S3. The air conditioning control unit 15 causes the notification unit 60 to notify when the third signal S3 is input.
　以上説明した通り、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の異常を検知した場合に第３信号Ｓ３を発信し、第３信号Ｓ３を受信した空調制御部１５は、報知部６０を報知させる。 As described above, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the light source control unit 52 transmits the third signal S3 when detecting an abnormality in the light source 51, and the air conditioning control unit 15 that receives the third signal S3 The notification unit 60 is made to notify.
　図１０は、第３実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図である。図１０に示す制御動作は、紫外線照射ユニット５０の光源５１の動作を制御する制御動作の第３実施形態である。空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２（図３参照）が、図１０に示すフローに沿って光源５１の動作を制御してもよい。 FIG. 10 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the third embodiment. The control operation shown in FIG. 10 is a third embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. FIG. In the air conditioner 10, the light source controller 52 (see FIG. 3) may control the operation of the light source 51 according to the flow shown in FIG.
　図１０に示すように、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の動作制御を開始すると、ステップ（Ｓ２１１）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１１）において、光源制御部５２は、第１信号Ｓ１の入力があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１１）において、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の入力がある（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２１２）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２１１）において、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の入力がない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第１信号Ｓ１の入力があるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２１１）を繰り返し実行する。 As shown in FIG. 10, when the light source control unit 52 starts controlling the operation of the light source 51, it executes step (S211). In step (S211), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the first signal S1 is input. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S211) that there is an input of the first signal S1 (YES), then step (S212) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S211) that the first signal S1 is not input (NO), step (S211) is repeatedly executed until the first signal S1 is input. .
　ステップ（Ｓ２１２）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＮとする。このとき空気調和装置１０では、光源５１から捕集部材２４の下端面２４ｃに向けて紫外線ＵＶが照射される。 In step (S212), the light source control unit 52 turns on the light source 51. At this time, in the air conditioner 10 , ultraviolet rays UV are emitted from the light source 51 toward the lower end surface 24 c of the collecting member 24 .
　光源制御部５２は、ステップ（Ｓ２１２）において光源５１の電源をＯＮした後、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２１３）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１３）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＮした後に第１所定期間Ｘ１が経過したか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１３）において、光源制御部５２が、第１所定期間Ｘ１が経過した（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２１５）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２１３）において、光源制御部５２が、第１所定期間Ｘ１が経過していない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２１４）を実行する。 After turning on the light source 51 in step (S212), the light source control unit 52 next executes step (S213). In step (S213), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the first predetermined period X1 has elapsed after the power of the light source 51 was turned on. When the light source control unit 52 determines that the first predetermined period X1 has elapsed (YES) in step (S213), next step (S215) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S213) that the first predetermined period X1 has not elapsed (NO), then step (S214) is executed.
　ステップ（Ｓ２１４）において、光源制御部５２は、第２信号Ｓ２の入力があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１４）において、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２の入力がある（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２１５）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２１４）において、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２の入力がない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第２信号Ｓ２の入力があるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２１３）及びステップ（Ｓ２１４）を繰り返し実行する。 In step (S214), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the second signal S2. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S214) that there is an input of the second signal S2 (YES), then step (S215) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S214), when the light source control unit 52 determines that there is no input of the second signal S2 (NO), step (S213) and step (S214) are performed until the second signal S2 is input. ) repeatedly.
　ステップ（Ｓ２１５）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとする。光源制御部５２は、ステップ（Ｓ２１５）において光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとした後、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２１６）を実行する。このように、空気調和装置１０では、第２信号Ｓ２の入力の有無に関わらず、光源５１の電源をＯＮとした後、第１所定時間Ｘ１が経過した場合に、光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとしてもよい。 In step (S215), the light source control unit 52 turns off the power of the light source 51. After turning off the light source 51 in step (S215), the light source control unit 52 next executes step (S216). As described above, in the air conditioning apparatus 10, the power of the light source 51 is turned off when the first predetermined time X1 has elapsed after the power of the light source 51 is turned on, regardless of whether or not the second signal S2 is input. good too.
　ステップ（Ｓ２１６）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとしてから第２所定期間Ｘ２が経過したか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１６）において、光源制御部５２が、第２所定期間Ｘ２が経過した（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、ステップ（Ｓ２１１）に戻る。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２１６）において、光源制御部５２が、第２所定期間Ｘ２が経過していない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第２所定期間Ｘ２が経過するまで、ステップ（Ｓ２１６）を繰り返し実行する。 In step (S216), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the second predetermined period X2 has elapsed since the power of the light source 51 was turned off. In step (S216), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the second predetermined period X2 has elapsed (YES), the process returns to step (S211). On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S216) that the second predetermined period X2 has not elapsed (NO), step (S216) is repeated until the second predetermined period X2 elapses. Execute.
　空気調和装置１０では、図１０に示す制御フローを採用した場合、例えば、光源５１を３時間ＯＮとした後、３時間ＯＦＦとし、さらにその後３時間ＯＮとして、光源５１を合計６時間ＯＮとするような制御が可能となる。これにより、光源５１の１日当たりの照射時間の上限を容易に設定することが可能となる。この場合、光源制御部５２が有する機能だけで光源５１の電源をＯＮ－ＯＦＦ制御することが可能となる。空気調和装置１０では、使用時間の増加に伴う光源５１の劣化を考慮して、第１所定期間Ｘ１を、使用時間の増加に応じて長くするとより好ましい。これにより、使用時間が長くなった光源５１を使用した場合であっても所定の照射強度を確保することができ、除菌性能の低下を抑制することが可能となる。 In the air conditioner 10, when the control flow shown in FIG. 10 is adopted, for example, the light source 51 is turned on for 3 hours, then turned off for 3 hours, and then turned on for 3 hours, so that the light source 51 is turned on for a total of 6 hours. Such control becomes possible. This makes it possible to easily set the upper limit of the irradiation time of the light source 51 per day. In this case, the ON/OFF control of the power of the light source 51 can be performed only by the function of the light source control section 52 . In the air conditioner 10, considering the deterioration of the light source 51 as the usage time increases, it is more preferable to lengthen the first predetermined period X1 as the usage time increases. As a result, even when the light source 51 that has been used for a long time is used, a predetermined irradiation intensity can be ensured, and deterioration of the sterilization performance can be suppressed.
　以上説明した通り、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２によって、光源５１の電源を第１所定期間Ｘ１の間ＯＮとした後、第２所定期間Ｘ２の間ＯＦＦとすることができる。 As described above, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the light source control unit 52 can turn on the power of the light source 51 for the first predetermined period X1 and then turn it off for the second predetermined period X2. .
　図１１は、第４実施形態に係る光源制御部の制御フロー図である。図１１に示す制御動作は、紫外線照射ユニット５０の光源５１の動作を制御する制御動作の第４実施形態である。空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２（図３参照）が、図１１に示すフローに沿って、光源５１の動作を制御してもよい。 FIG. 11 is a control flow diagram of the light source control unit according to the fourth embodiment. The control operation shown in FIG. 11 is a fourth embodiment of the control operation for controlling the operation of the light source 51 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50. FIG. In the air conditioner 10, the light source controller 52 (see FIG. 3) may control the operation of the light source 51 according to the flow shown in FIG.
　図１１に示すように、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の制御動作を開始すると、まず、ステップ（Ｓ２２０）を実行し、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔを「０」にリセットし、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２１）を実行する。 As shown in FIG. 11, when the light source control unit 52 starts the control operation of the light source 51, it first executes step (S220), resets the integrated irradiation time T of the light source 51 to "0", and then Step (S221) is executed.
　ステップ（Ｓ２２１）において、光源制御部５２は、第１信号Ｓ１の入力があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２１１）において、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の入力がある（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２２）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２２１）において、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の入力がない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第１信号Ｓ１の入力があるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２２１）を繰り返し実行する。 In step (S221), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the first signal S1. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S211) that there is an input of the first signal S1 (YES), then step (S222) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S221) that the first signal S1 is not input (NO), step (S221) is repeatedly executed until the first signal S1 is input. .
　ステップ（Ｓ２２２）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔが、所定の閾値Ｙ未満か否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２２２）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔが、所定の閾値Ｙ未満である（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２３）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２２２）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔが、所定の閾値Ｙを越えた（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２９）を実行する。 In step (S222), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than a predetermined threshold Y. In step (S222), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the integrated irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than the predetermined threshold value Y (YES), next step (S223) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S222) that the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 exceeds the predetermined threshold value Y (NO), then step (S229) is executed. .
　ステップ（Ｓ２２３）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＮとする。空気調和装置１０では、このとき、光源５１から捕集部材２４の下端面２４ｃに向けて紫外線ＵＶが照射される。 In step (S223), the light source control unit 52 turns on the power of the light source 51. At this time, in the air conditioner 10 , ultraviolet rays UV are emitted from the light source 51 toward the lower end surface 24 c of the collecting member 24 .
　光源制御部５２は、ステップ（Ｓ２２３）において光源５１の電源をＯＮとした後、ステップ（Ｓ２２４）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２２４）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射時間の積算を開始し、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２５）を実行する。 After turning on the light source 51 in step (S223), the light source control unit 52 executes step (S224). In step (S224), the light source control unit 52 starts accumulating the irradiation time of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51, and then executes step (S225).
　ステップ（Ｓ２２５）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔが、所定の閾値Ｙ未満か否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２２５）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔが、所定の閾値Ｙ未満である（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２６）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２２５）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔが、所定の閾値Ｙを越えた（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２７）を実行する。 In step (S225), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than a predetermined threshold Y. In step (S225), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the cumulative irradiation time T of the light source 51 is less than the predetermined threshold value Y (YES), next step (S226) is executed. On the other hand, if the light source control unit 52 determines in step (S225) that the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 exceeds the predetermined threshold value Y (NO), then step (S227) is executed. .
　ステップ（Ｓ２２７）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔを「０」にリセットし、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２８）を実行する。 In step (S227), the light source control unit 52 resets the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 to "0", and then executes step (S228).
　ステップ（Ｓ２２６）において、光源制御部５２は、第２信号Ｓ２の入力があるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２２６）において、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２の入力がある（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２２８）を実行する。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２２６）において、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２の入力がない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、第２信号Ｓ２の入力があるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２２５）～（Ｓ２２６）を繰り返し実行する。 At step (S226), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not there is an input of the second signal S2. If the light source controller 52 determines in step (S226) that there is an input of the second signal S2 (YES), then step (S228) is executed. On the other hand, in step (S226), when the light source control unit 52 determines that the second signal S2 is not input (NO), steps (S225) to (S226) are performed until the second signal S2 is input. repeatedly.
　ステップ（Ｓ２２８）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の電源をＯＦＦとする。光源制御部５２は、ステップ（Ｓ２２８）において光源５１をＯＦＦさせた後、ステップ（Ｓ２３０）を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２２２）からステップ（Ｓ２２９）に至った場合も同様に、光源制御部５２は、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔを「０」にリセットし、次に、ステップ（Ｓ２３０）を実行する。 In step (S228), the light source control unit 52 turns off the power of the light source 51. After turning off the light source 51 in step (S228), the light source control unit 52 executes step (S230). Likewise, in the case where step (S222) is followed by step (S229), the light source control unit 52 resets the accumulated irradiation time T of the light source 51 to "0", and then executes step (S230).
　ステップ（Ｓ２３０）において、光源制御部５２は、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が可能なタイミングであるか否かについての判定を実行する。ステップ（Ｓ２３０）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が可能なタイミングである（ＹＥＳ）と判定した場合には、ステップ（Ｓ２２１）に戻る。一方、ステップ（Ｓ２３０）において、光源制御部５２が、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が可能なタイミングでない（ＮＯ）と判定した場合には、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が可能なタイミングになるまで、ステップ（Ｓ２３０）を繰り返し実行する。 In step (S230), the light source control unit 52 determines whether or not it is the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate ultraviolet rays UV. In step (S230), when the light source control unit 52 determines that it is the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate ultraviolet UV (YES), the process returns to step (S221). On the other hand, in step (S230), when the light source control unit 52 determines that it is not the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate the ultraviolet ray UV (NO), the light source 51 waits until the timing at which the light source 51 can irradiate the ultraviolet ray UV. , step (S230) is repeatedly executed.
　紫外線照射ユニット５０では、光源５１の寿命を考慮して、１日の照射時間の上限を設定する。ある日において、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射時間が上限に達していないときは、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が可能なタイミングに該当する。一方、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射時間が上限に達しているときは、光源５１による紫外線ＵＶの照射が不可能なタイミングに該当する。１日の照射時間が上限の閾値Ｙを越えていてステップ（Ｓ２２７）及びステップ（Ｓ２２９）を経て光源ＯＦＦとなった場合、その日は光源による照射を行うことができないため、ステップ（Ｓ２３０）において、次の日になるまで待機する。 In the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50, the upper limit of irradiation time per day is set in consideration of the life of the light source 51. On a certain day, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 has not reached the upper limit, it corresponds to the timing when the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 is possible. On the other hand, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 reaches the upper limit, it corresponds to the timing when the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays UV by the light source 51 is impossible. If the irradiation time per day exceeds the upper limit threshold value Y and the light source is turned off through steps (S227) and (S229), irradiation by the light source cannot be performed on that day, so in step (S230), wait until the next day.
　以上説明した通り、本開示の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２によって、光源５１の積算照射時間Ｔに応じて、光源５１の電源のＯＮ－ＯＦＦを制御する。 As described above, in the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, the light source control unit 52 controls ON/OFF of the power source of the light source 51 according to the cumulative irradiation time T of the light source 51 .
［実施形態の作用効果］
　（１）上記実施形態の紫外線照射ユニット５０は、室内ファン２２を有する室内ユニット２０と、室内ユニット２０の動作を制御する空調制御部１５と、を備えた空気調和装置１０に取り付け可能である。紫外線照射ユニット５０は、室内ユニット２０に対し紫外線ＵＶを照射する光源５１と、空調制御部１５と通信可能であり、光源５１の動作を制御する光源制御部５２と、を備える。紫外線照射ユニット５０では、光源制御部５２が、空調制御部１５から発信される第１信号Ｓ１を受信した場合、光源５１の電源をオンとする。 [Action and effect of the embodiment]
(1) The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 of the above embodiment can be attached to the air conditioner 10 including the indoor unit 20 having the indoor fan 22 and the air conditioning control section 15 that controls the operation of the indoor unit 20 . The ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 includes a light source 51 that irradiates the indoor unit 20 with ultraviolet rays UV, and a light source controller 52 that can communicate with the air conditioning controller 15 and controls the operation of the light source 51 . In the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50, when the light source control section 52 receives the first signal S1 transmitted from the air conditioning control section 15, the light source 51 is turned on.
　このような構成の紫外線照射ユニット５０によれば、当該紫外線照射ユニット５０を取り付け可能な空気調和装置１０の空調制御部１５において、紫外線照射ユニット５０を制御するための制御プログラムを予め記憶させておく必要がなくなる。このため、空気調和装置１０の空調制御部１５の構成を簡素化することができる。 According to the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 having such a configuration, a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 is stored in advance in the air conditioning control unit 15 of the air conditioner 10 to which the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 can be attached. no longer needed. Therefore, the configuration of the air conditioning control unit 15 of the air conditioner 10 can be simplified.
　（２）上記実施形態の紫外線照射ユニット５０では、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１の受信後第１所定期間Ｘ１が経過した場合、光源５１の電源をオフとする。 (2) In the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 of the above embodiment, the light source controller 52 turns off the light source 51 when the first predetermined period X1 has passed after receiving the first signal S1.
　この場合、光源制御部５２によって、光源５１を簡易にオンオフさせることが可能となる。紫外線照射ユニット５０の光源制御部５２の構成を簡素化することができる。 In this case, the light source control section 52 can easily turn on and off the light source 51 . The configuration of the light source control section 52 of the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 can be simplified.
　（３）上記実施形態の紫外線照射ユニット５０では、光源制御部５２が、空気調和装置１０が運転を停止した場合又は室内ファン２２が運転を停止した場合に空調制御部１５から発信される第２信号Ｓ２を受信した場合、光源５１の電源をオフとする。 (3) In the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 of the above embodiment, the light source control unit 52 detects the second light transmitted from the air conditioning control unit 15 when the air conditioner 10 stops operating or when the indoor fan 22 stops operating. When the signal S2 is received, the light source 51 is turned off.
　この場合、光源制御部５２によって、空気調和装置１０の運転状態に応じて、光源５１を簡易にオンオフさせることが可能となる。 In this case, the light source controller 52 can easily turn the light source 51 on and off according to the operating state of the air conditioner 10 .
　（４）上記実施形態の空気調和装置１０は、室内の空気を吸い込む吸込口２５を有するケーシング２１と、ケーシング２１に収容される室内ファン２２と、ケーシング２１に収容される捕集部材２４と、を有する室内ユニット２０、室内ユニット２０の動作を制御する空調制御部１５と、捕集部材２４に紫外線を照射する光源５１と、空調制御部１５と通信可能であり光源５１の動作を制御する光源制御部５２と、を有する紫外線照射ユニット５０と、を備える。空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、空調制御部１５から発信される第１信号Ｓ１を受信すると、光源５１の電源をオンとする。 (4) The air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment includes a casing 21 having a suction port 25 for sucking indoor air, an indoor fan 22 housed in the casing 21, a collection member 24 housed in the casing 21, , an air conditioning control unit 15 that controls the operation of the indoor unit 20, a light source 51 that irradiates the collection member 24 with ultraviolet rays, and a light source that can communicate with the air conditioning control unit 15 and controls the operation of the light source 51 and an ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 having a controller 52 . In the air conditioner 10 , when the light source controller 52 receives the first signal S<b>1 transmitted from the air conditioner controller 15 , the light source 51 is powered on.
　本開示の空気調和装置１０によれば、空調制御部１５において、紫外線照射ユニット５０を制御するための制御プログラムを予め記憶させておく必要がなくなる。このため、空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５の構成を簡素化することができる。 According to the air conditioner 10 of the present disclosure, there is no need to pre-store a control program for controlling the ultraviolet irradiation unit 50 in the air conditioning controller 15 . Therefore, in the air conditioner 10, the configuration of the air conditioning controller 15 can be simplified.
　（５）上記実施形態の空気調和装置１０では、当該空気調和装置１０の運転が開始された場合、又は室内ファン２２の運転が開始された場合に、空調制御部１５が第１信号Ｓ１を発信する。 (5) In the air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment, when the operation of the air conditioner 10 is started or when the indoor fan 22 is started, the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the first signal S1. do.
　この場合、空調制御部１５の構成を簡素化することができる。 In this case, the configuration of the air conditioning control unit 15 can be simplified.
　（６）上記実施形態の空気調和装置１０では、光源制御部５２が、第１信号Ｓ１を受信後、第１所定期間Ｘ１経過後に光源５１の電源をオフとする。 (6) In the air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment, the light source controller 52 turns off the light source 51 after the first predetermined period X1 has elapsed after receiving the first signal S1.
　この場合、空気調和装置１０の運転状態に応じて、光源制御部５２によって、光源５１を簡易にオンオフさせることが可能となる。 In this case, the light source control unit 52 can easily turn the light source 51 on and off according to the operating state of the air conditioner 10 .
　（７）上記実施形態の空気調和装置１０では、当該空気調和装置１０が運転を停止した場合、又は室内ファン２２が運転を停止した場合に空調制御部１５が第２信号Ｓ２を発信し、光源制御部５２が、第２信号Ｓ２を受信した場合、光源５１の電源をオフとする。 (7) In the air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment, when the air conditioner 10 stops operating or when the indoor fan 22 stops operating, the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the second signal S2, and the light source When the controller 52 receives the second signal S2, it turns off the light source 51 .
　この場合、光源制御部５２の構成を簡素化することができる。 In this case, the configuration of the light source control section 52 can be simplified.
　（８）上記実施形態の空気調和装置１０は、報知部６０をさらに備える。空気調和装置１０では、空調制御部１５が、光源５１の異常を検知した場合に空調制御部に第３信号Ｓ３を発信し、空調制御部１５が第３信号Ｓ３を受信した場合、報知部６０に報知させる。 (8) The air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment further includes a notification unit 60 . In the air conditioner 10, the air conditioning control unit 15 transmits the third signal S3 to the air conditioning control unit when detecting an abnormality in the light source 51, and when the air conditioning control unit 15 receives the third signal S3, the notification unit 60 to notify
　この場合、報知部６０によって、光源５１に異常が生じたことをユーザに知らせることが可能となる。 In this case, the notification unit 60 can notify the user that the light source 51 has become abnormal.
　（９）上記実施形態の空気調和装置１０は、光源制御部５２が、空調制御部１５から室内温度に関する第１情報Ｊ１を受け取り、第１情報Ｊ１に基づいて、光源５１の電源をオンオフさせる。 (9) In the air conditioner 10 of the above embodiment, the light source control unit 52 receives the first information J1 regarding the room temperature from the air conditioning control unit 15, and turns on/off the light source 51 based on the first information J1.
　この場合、簡易な構成の光源制御部５２によって、周辺温度の影響による光源５１の劣化を抑制することができる。 In this case, the light source control unit 52 having a simple configuration can suppress deterioration of the light source 51 due to the ambient temperature.
　以上、実施形態を説明したが、請求の範囲の趣旨及び範囲から逸脱することなく、形態や詳細の多様な変更が可能なことが理解されるであろう。 Although the embodiments have been described above, it will be understood that various changes in form and detail are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims.
１０　　　　：空気調和装置
１５　　　　：空調制御部
２０　　　　：室内ユニット
２１　　　　：ケーシング
２２　　　　：室内ファン
２４　　　　：捕集部材
２５　　　　：吸込口
５０　　　　：紫外線照射ユニット
５１　　　　：光源
５２　　　　：光源制御部
６０　　　　：報知部
Ｓ１　　　　：第１信号
Ｓ２　　　　：第２信号
Ｓ３　　　　：第３信号
Ｊ１　　　　：第１情報
Ｘ１　　　　：第１所定期間（所定期間） 10: Air conditioner 15: Air conditioning control unit 20: Indoor unit 21: Casing 22: Indoor fan 24: Collection member 25: Suction port 50: Ultraviolet irradiation unit 51: Light source 52: Light source control unit 60: Notification unit S1: Third 1 signal S2: second signal S3: third signal J1: first information X1: first predetermined period (predetermined period)

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  1. 　室内ファン（２２）を有する室内ユニット（２０）と、前記室内ユニット（２０）の動作を制御する空調制御部（１５）と、を備えた空気調和装置（１０）に取り付け可能な紫外線照射ユニット（５０）であって、
    　前記室内ユニット（２０）に対し紫外線（ＵＶ）を照射する光源（５１）と、
    　前記空調制御部（１５）と通信可能であり、前記光源（５１）の動作を制御する光源制御部（５２）と、
    　を備え、
    　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記空調制御部（１５）から発信される第１信号（Ｓ１）を受信した場合、前記光源（５１）の電源をオンとする、紫外線照射ユニット（５０）。     An ultraviolet irradiation unit ( 50) and
    a light source (51) for irradiating the indoor unit (20) with ultraviolet rays (UV);
    a light source control unit (52) communicable with the air conditioning control unit (15) and controlling the operation of the light source (51);
    with
    An ultraviolet irradiation unit (50) for turning on the light source (51) when the light source control section (52) receives a first signal (S1) transmitted from the air conditioning control section (15).
  2. 　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記第１信号（Ｓ１）の受信後所定期間（Ｘ１）が経過した場合、前記光源（５１）の電源をオフとする、請求項１に記載の紫外線照射ユニット（５０）。 The ultraviolet irradiation unit according to claim 1, wherein the light source control section (52) turns off the light source (51) when a predetermined period (X1) has passed after receiving the first signal (S1). (50).
  3. 　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記空気調和装置（１０）が運転を停止した場合又は前記室内ファン（２２）が運転を停止した場合に前記空調制御部（１５）から発信される第２信号（Ｓ２）を受信した場合、前記光源（５１）の電源をオフとする、請求項１又は請求項２に記載の紫外線照射ユニット（５０）。 A second signal transmitted from the air conditioning control unit (15) by the light source control unit (52) when the air conditioner (10) stops operating or when the indoor fan (22) stops operating. The ultraviolet irradiation unit (50) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when receiving (S2), the light source (51) is turned off.
  4. 　室内の空気を吸い込む吸込口（２５）を有するケーシング（２１）と、前記ケーシング（２１）に収容される室内ファン（２２）と、前記ケーシング（２１）に収容される捕集部材（２４）と、を有する室内ユニット（２０）と、
    　前記室内ユニット（２０）の動作を制御する空調制御部（１５）と、
    　前記捕集部材（２４）に紫外線（ＵＶ）を照射する光源（５１）と、前記空調制御部（１５）と通信可能であり前記光源（５１）の動作を制御する光源制御部（５２）と、を有する紫外線照射ユニット（５０）と、
    　を備え、
    　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記空調制御部（１５）から発信される第１信号（Ｓ１）を受信すると、前記光源（５１）の電源をオンとする、空気調和装置（１０）。     A casing (21) having a suction port (25) for sucking indoor air, an indoor fan (22) housed in the casing (21), and a collecting member (24) housed in the casing (21) an indoor unit (20) having
    an air conditioning control section (15) for controlling the operation of the indoor unit (20);
    a light source (51) for irradiating the collecting member (24) with ultraviolet rays (UV); and a light source control section (52) capable of communicating with the air conditioning control section (15) and controlling the operation of the light source (51). a UV irradiation unit (50) having
    with
    An air conditioner (10), wherein the light source control section (52) turns on the light source (51) when receiving a first signal (S1) transmitted from the air conditioning control section (15).
  5. 　前記空気調和装置（１０）の運転が開始された場合、又は前記室内ファン（２２）の運転が開始された場合に、
    　前記空調制御部（１５）が前記第１信号（Ｓ１）を発信する、請求項４に記載の空気調和装置（１０）。     When operation of the air conditioner (10) is started, or when operation of the indoor fan (22) is started,
    5. The air conditioner (10) according to claim 4, wherein said air conditioning controller (15) emits said first signal (S1).
  6. 　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記第１信号（Ｓ１）を受信後、所定期間（Ｘ１）経過後に前記光源（５１）の電源をオフとする、請求項４又は請求項５に記載の空気調和装置（１０）。 6. The air according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the light source control unit (52) turns off the light source (51) after a predetermined period (X1) has elapsed after receiving the first signal (S1). A harmonizing device (10).
  7. 　前記空気調和装置（１０）が運転を停止した場合、又は前記室内ファン（２２）が運転を停止した場合に前記空調制御部（１５）が第２信号（Ｓ２）を発信し、
    　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記第２信号（Ｓ２）を受信した場合、前記光源（５１）の電源をオフとする、請求項４～６の何れか一項に記載の空気調和装置（１０）。     When the air conditioner (10) stops operating or when the indoor fan (22) stops operating, the air conditioning control unit (15) transmits a second signal (S2),
    The air conditioner according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the light source control unit (52) turns off the light source (51) when receiving the second signal (S2). 10).
  8. 　報知部（６０）をさらに備え、
    　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記光源（５１）の異常を検知した場合に前記空調制御部（１５）に第３信号（Ｓ３）を発信し、
    　前記空調制御部（１５）が前記第３信号（Ｓ３）を受信した場合、前記報知部（６０）に報知させる、請求項４～７の何れか一項に記載の空気調和装置（１０）。     further comprising a notification unit (60),
    When the light source control unit (52) detects an abnormality in the light source (51), it transmits a third signal (S3) to the air conditioning control unit (15),
    The air conditioner (10) according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein when the air conditioning control section (15) receives the third signal (S3), the notification section (60) is notified.
  9. 　前記光源制御部（５２）が、前記空調制御部（１５）から室内温度に関する第１情報（Ｊ１）を受け取り、
    　前記光源制御部（５２）が前記第１情報（Ｊ１）に基づいて、前記光源（５１）の電源をオンオフさせる、請求項４～８の何れか一項に記載の空気調和装置（１０）。     The light source control unit (52) receives first information (J1) regarding room temperature from the air conditioning control unit (15),
    The air conditioner (10) according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the light source control section (52) turns on and off the light source (51) based on the first information (J1).
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