JPH03213922A - Air conditioner with lighting - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an air conditioner with lighting, and more particularly to an air conditioning device with lighting that integrates lighting means and air conditioning means.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, a lighting device and an air conditioning device have been installed separately. However, when these devices are arranged at the same time in the center of the ceiling, etc., there are various problems in terms of space and economy. Therefore, a device that integrates this lighting device and an air conditioner has been considered.

An example of this type of air conditioner with lighting is JP-A-62
-175551 publication and Utility Model Application Publication No. 175728/1983
There is a device disclosed in the publication No. The former device has an air conditioning inlet and outlet built into a ceiling lighting fixture, while the latter device has a heat exchanger, drain pan, etc. placed around the periphery of an air conditioning blower. It is.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the conventional air conditioner with lighting as described above mainly focuses on the lighting means, and the air conditioning means is arranged in a position away from the lighting means. There were many cases where the functionality of the air conditioning system was impaired.

Further, since the conventional air conditioner with lighting as described above uses a single lighting means, it is not possible to arbitrarily select various lighting conditions.

That is, this lighting state was either an off state or a lit state, and the lighting state remained constant without changing. Even if the lighting state could be changed, the change could only be made in two levels of intensity or weakness. Therefore, for example, the lighting conditions were the same during meals in the summer and during meals in the winter, and the lighting conditions were the same on moody nights such as Christmas and nights when the family gathered together. In this way, the lighting pattern of conventional air conditioners with lighting has always been constant regardless of changes in seasons or lifestyle patterns. For this reason, there has been a desire for improvements that would allow lighting to be tailored to lifestyle patterns.

Furthermore, in conventional air conditioners with lighting, the lighting state of the lighting equipment is not linked to the air conditioning operation. Therefore, even though the air conditioning operation changed, the lighting condition remained constant. That is, even if the air conditioning operation was heating operation or cooling operation, or whether it was strong wind operation or gentle wind operation, the illumination state did not change and was always constant.

However, it has been widely known that the sensation of coolness or warmth that humans experience is affected not only by the effects of actual cold or warm air, but also by changes in the hue of lighting, etc. On the other hand, it has been known that the effect of lighting can be further enhanced by applying cold or warm air depending on the lighting conditions. For this reason, it has been desired to link the lighting pattern and the air conditioning operation.

Therefore, the invention of claim 1 aims to provide an air conditioner with lighting that can perform lighting and air conditioning at the same time and allows selection of various lighting patterns. It is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner with lighting that can realize more effective lighting and air conditioning suited to the scene.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The air conditioner with lighting according to the invention of claim 1 has an air conditioning means disposed on the ceiling, and an arrangement position of an inlet and an outlet of the air conditioning means that is avoided. The lighting device is equipped with a plurality of types of lighting means built into the exposed ceiling portion.

Further, the air conditioner with lighting according to the invention of claim 2 includes:
A device comprising a plurality of types of lighting means whose illumination states change according to lifestyle patterns, and an air conditioning means that incorporates the lighting means and whose air conditioning operation changes according to changes in the lighting state of the lighting means. It is.

[Function] In the air conditioner with lighting of the invention of claim 1,
Since multiple types of lighting means are incorporated into the exposed part of the ceiling, avoiding the location of the inlet and outlet of the air conditioning means installed on the ceiling, the functionality of the air conditioning means is not impaired. Lighting and air conditioning can be performed at the same time, and various lighting patterns can be selected.

Further, the air conditioner with lighting according to the invention of claim 2 includes a plurality of types of lighting means whose lighting conditions change according to lifestyle patterns, and an air conditioner whose air conditioning operation changes according to changes in the lighting conditions. Since the device is integrated with the lighting pattern and the air conditioning operation, effective lighting and air conditioning matching each life scene can be performed by linking the lighting pattern and the air conditioning operation.

[Implementation fFl] First, the invention of claim 1 will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an air conditioner with lighting that is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an air conditioner with lighting that is an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. Main part sectional view showing the XX cross section of the air conditioner with lighting in Fig. 2, 4th
The figure is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the air conditioner with illumination shown in FIG. 2, taken along the line YY.

In the figure, (1) is the main body of the air conditioner with lighting,
(2) is a panel forming an exposed ceiling portion of the main body (1) of the air conditioner with lighting. (3) is an inlet for indoor air intake, (4) is an outlet for blowing out cold or warm air, (5) is a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between indoor air and refrigerant, and (6) is an indoor air Air blower for circulation, (7) is a vane that changes the blowing direction of hot or cold air, (8) is the above-mentioned suction port (3)
This is an indoor unit section composed of each element of the vane (7), and functions as an air conditioning means of this air conditioner with lighting. (11) is a spot lamp such as a halogen lamp, (12) is an annular fluorescent lamp, and (13) is an illumination unit composed of the spot lamp (11) and the fluorescent lamp (12). It functions as a lighting means for the attached air conditioner.

As mentioned above, the air conditioner with lighting of this embodiment has the indoor unit section (8) as the air conditioning means and the lighting section (13) as the lighting means integrated together, and the spot lamp ( A plurality of types of illumination means are constructed by combining the condensed illumination provided by 11) and the wide area illumination provided by the diffused light of the fluorescent lamp (12). Then, the suction port (
3) and an air outlet (4) are arranged around the panel (2), and in the center of the panel (2) there is a lighting section (13) consisting of a spot lamp (11) and a fluorescent lamp (12).
) are each installed with four units. In addition, in this example, the placement position of the suction port (3) and the air outlet (4) of the indoor unit section (8) was considered as the top priority, and then the placement position of the suction port (3) and the air outlet (4) was The illumination section (13) is arranged at a position that is avoided.

Therefore, in the air conditioner with lighting of this embodiment, illumination by the lighting section (13) and air conditioning by the indoor unit section (8) can be performed simultaneously, and the lighting state of the lighting section (13) can be changed. Various illumination patterns can be selected. For example, you can change the lighting conditions for meals in the summer and meals in the winter, or change the lighting conditions for moody nights such as parties and nights when the family is out together, depending on each lifestyle pattern. Lighting can be done according to the needs.

Moreover, the lighting section (13) is connected to the suction port (3) of the indoor unit section (8).
) and the air outlet (4), extremely efficient air conditioning can be achieved without impairing the functionality of the air conditioning means.

Next, a controller for an air conditioner with lighting according to an embodiment of the present invention, and scenes produced by lighting and air conditioning according to lifestyle patterns will be described. FIG. 5 is a front view showing a controller of an air conditioner with lighting according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figures are pattern diagrams each showing scenes produced according to lifestyle patterns by an air conditioner with lighting according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, (20) is the indoor unit part (8) and the lighting part (1
3) at the same time, and is a controller that simultaneously controls switch A (21
), the indicator light A (24) lights up. Similarly, by turning on switch B (22), indicator lamp B (25) lights up, and by turning on switch C (23), indicator lamp C (25) lights up.
6) lights up. Then, the controller (20) is used to appropriately select the lighting and air conditioning operation modes of the air conditioner with lighting.

Figures 6(a) and 6(c) are examples of scenes that can be realized with lighting and air conditioning controlled by the controller (20), and (a) is a scene of various parties such as a moody night or a Christmas party. Among the scenes depicting nighttime, (b) is a scene depicting a house party or family retreat, and (c) is a scene depicting a cool feeling in the summer.

In the case of scene (a), the illumination unit (13) is illuminated by four spot lamps (11), and the indoor unit (13) is illuminated by four spot lamps (11).
8) is a mild air conditioning operating state with a gentle breeze. (
In the case of scene b), the lighting section (13) is in the brightest lighting state with four spot lamps (11) and four fluorescent lamps (12), and the indoor unit section (8) is illuminated by strong winds caused by swing flow. Powerful air conditioning is running. In the case of scene (C), the lighting section (13) is a fluorescent lamp (12).
This is an illumination state with scattered light from four lamps, and the indoor unit (8) is in an air-conditioning state with a gentle cool breeze.

In this way, the lighting state of the lighting section (13) and the indoor unit section (8
) by simultaneously controlling the air conditioning operation status of
It is possible to appropriately produce the optimal scene according to each lifestyle pattern.

As mentioned above, in this embodiment, multiple types of lighting means are incorporated into the panel (2), which avoids the installation position of the air inlet (3) and outlet (4) of the air conditioning means arranged on the ceiling. It is something. Therefore, the functionality of the indoor unit (8) is not impaired, so extremely efficient air conditioning can be achieved. In addition, since lighting and air conditioning can be performed at the same time and various lighting patterns can be selected, each lifestyle pattern can be suitably presented, and comfort can be improved.

The specific control circuit of the lighting section of the air conditioner with lighting according to this embodiment has a configuration as shown in FIG. 7th
FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a control circuit for a lighting section of an air conditioner with lighting according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This circuit is a control circuit that can change the color tone appropriately using lighting equipment with three colors: red, green, and blue.

That is, the color tone of the entire illumination can be changed by appropriately adjusting the output voltages for the lamps of red, green, and blue colors, adjusting the intensity of the color of each lamp, and synthesizing the colors.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 2 will be explained.

However, since the mechanical structure of the illuminated air conditioner according to the embodiment of the invention of claim 2 is the same as that of the illuminated air conditioner according to the embodiment of the invention of claim 1, the explanation regarding the structure will be omitted here. do.

Therefore, here, the operation of the air conditioner with lighting according to the embodiment of the invention of claim 2 will be mainly explained.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the overall operation of the illuminated air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the routine of the Moody Scene operation mode during operation in FIG. 8, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the routine of the operation mode in the group work scene during operation, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the routine of the air conditioning linked operation mode during operation in FIG. In addition, in this operation example, the illumination part (13) is a spot lamp (11) and a fluorescent lamp (12).
), instead, the lighting means uses three-color lighting equipment of red, green, and blue, and the color tone changes appropriately.

First, an example of the overall operation of this air conditioner with lighting will be described.

First, by turning on the activation switch of the illuminated air conditioner, each operation selection mode of the illuminated air conditioner is reset. Then, in step S1, one operation mode is selected from among the plurality of operation modes. This operation mode selection can be made manually using the controller (20).
manually by selecting one of the switches. In step S2, it is determined whether switch A (21) has been operated and turned on. If switch A (21) has been turned on, a moody scene driving mode routine is executed in step S3. Further, if switch A (21) is not turned on in step S2, it is determined in step S4 whether switch B (22) is operated and turned on, and if switch B (22) is turned on, teeth,
In step S5, a driving mode routine for a group abandonment scene is executed.

Similarly, if switch B (22) is not turned on in step S4, it is determined in step S6 whether switch C (23) has been operated and turned on, and switch C (23) is turned on.
When turned on, an air conditioning interlock operation motor routine is executed in step S7. Further, if switch C (23) is not on in step S6, step S
In step S8, it is determined whether the stop switch 27 has been operated and turned on. If the stop switch 27 has been turned on, an interrupt process is executed in step S9. Then, after each process of step S3, step S5, step S7, and step S9 described above, the process returns to the start again. Note that the numbers and symbols of each switch mentioned here correspond to those in FIG.

Here, each routine of step S3, step S5, and step S7 during operation in FIG. 8 will be explained in detail.

First, the operation routine of step S3 in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the routine of the operating mode of Moody Scene during operation of FIG.

In this routine, red VRI, green VGI, and blue VBI each having a predetermined brightness are output in step Sll. As a result, the illumination section (13) enters an illumination state with a color tone corresponding to these output voltages. At the same time, the indoor unit section (8) performs mild air conditioning in step S12. As a result, the lighting section (13) enters a lighting state with a moody color tone that matches a moody night or Christmas night, and the indoor unit section (8) enters a mild air conditioning operating state with a gentle breeze. Therefore, an extremely comfortable living pattern can be created through effective lighting and air conditioning that match the mood-grail movement scene.

Next, the operation routine of step S5 in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation mode routine of the group work scene in operation in FIG.

In this routine, in step S21, red V R2, green V G2, . Each outputs blue color VB2. As a result, the illumination section (13) enters an illumination state with a color tone corresponding to this output voltage. At the same time, the timer t1 is turned on in step S22, the timer t2 is reset in step 823, and the indoor unit section (8) performs "powerful air conditioning 1" in step 823. As a result, the lighting section (13) becomes illuminated with bright colors suitable for home parties and family gatherings, and the indoor unit section (8) enters a strong air conditioning operation state with strong winds due to the swing flow. This state continues until the timer t1 exceeds the time T1 in step S25. If the timer t1 exceeds the T1 time, in step S26 the outputs of red VR2, green VG2 and blue VB2 of a predetermined brightness different from the former are stopped, and in step S27 the red V R3, green V G
3. Each outputs blue VB3. This allows the lighting section (
13) becomes an illumination state with a color tone corresponding to this output voltage.

Note that the color tones at this time are the above red VR2, green V
G2. The color tone is different from the color tone resulting from the output of blue VB2. At the same time, in step 328, timer t2 is turned on,
In step S29, the timer t1 is reset, and in step S30, the indoor unit section (8) performs "powerful air conditioning 2". As a result, the lighting section (13) enters a lighting state with a color tone suitable for a home party or family gathering, which is different from the lighting state in steps S21 to S26 described above.
The indoor unit section (8) also enters a strong air conditioning operating state that is different from the air conditioning operating state from step S521 to step S26 described above. This state continues until the timer t2 exceeds 12 hours in step S31. Then, when the timer t2 exceeds 12 hours, the process returns to the start again.

In this way, in this routine, the color tone of the lighting section (13) changes alternately in two stages at predetermined time intervals, and in accordance with the change in color tone, the air conditioning operation also changes in two stages. Therefore, it is possible to create an extremely comfortable lifestyle pattern by providing effective lighting and air conditioning that match the group scenes such as home parties and family gatherings.

Furthermore, the operation routine of step S7 in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the routine of the air conditioning interlocking operation mode during the operation of FIG.

In this routine, the indoor temperature is detected in step S41, and the indoor unit section (8) performs air conditioning according to this room temperature in step S42. For example, in the summer, this air conditioning operation is a cooling operation using cold air according to the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature, and in the winter, the air conditioner is operated according to the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature. This is a heating operation using wind. Further, this room temperature detection signal is subjected to analog/digital conversion in step 84B, the color tone of the illumination is selected in step S44, and the red VR corresponding to the selection is performed in step S45.
t, green VCt, and blue VBt, respectively.

Note that the selection of the color tone of the illumination in step S44 can be determined using FIG. FIG. 12 is a characteristic diagram showing the relationship between the room temperature and the output to the illumination for performing illumination according to the room temperature. From this characteristic diagram, we can see that the red V depending on the room temperature t
The respective outputs of Rt, green Vat, and blue VBL are determined.

For example, when the room temperature is tl, red vRtt, green V
Gtl, blue V and Btl are output respectively, and the room temperature is t2.
When , it is red VR12.

Green color VGt2 and blue color VBI3 are respectively output. As a result, the illumination section (13) enters an illumination state in which the color tone changes according to changes in each output voltage. Then, the indoor unit section (8) enters an air conditioning operating state that changes appropriately depending on the room temperature, and the lighting section (13) also enters an illumination state where the color tone changes appropriately depending on the room temperature.

In this way, this routine links lighting and air conditioning, changing the color tone of the lighting according to the room temperature, and at the same time changing the air conditioning operation according to the room temperature. Alternatively, the sensation of warmth is further enhanced not only from the actual effect of cold air or warm air, but also from a visual perspective due to the influence of changes in color tone of lighting and the like. In addition, the effectiveness of the lighting is further enhanced by generating cold or warm air according to changes in lighting conditions. Therefore, by providing more effective lighting and air conditioning that match the lifestyle, it is possible to create an extremely comfortable lifestyle pattern, and it is also possible to contribute to energy savings.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the driving mode of the moody scene, the driving mode of the group roping scene, and the air conditioning-linked driving mode were explained as examples, but the driving mode was set assuming other life scenes. You can. Further, in FIG. 11, an explanation has been given of a case in which the air-conditioning interlock operation is performed in accordance with changes in the room temperature, but it may be performed in accordance with the passage of time.

As described above, in this embodiment, the lighting state of the lighting section (13) and the air conditioning operation of the indoor unit section (8) change as appropriate depending on the lifestyle pattern, and the air conditioning Behavior also changes at the same time. Therefore, by linking the lighting pattern and the air conditioning operation, it is possible to perform effective lighting and air conditioning that matches each living scene, so it is possible to appropriately create an extremely comfortable living pattern, and it is also possible to save energy. I can contribute.

By the way, in the air conditioner with lighting of the above embodiment, the inlet (3) and the outlet (4) of the indoor unit part (8) are connected to the panel (
2), and the lighting section (13) consisting of a spot lamp (11) and a fluorescent lamp (12) is arranged in the center of this panel (2). It is not limited to structure. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an air conditioner with lighting according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and symbols as in the above embodiment indicate constituent parts that are the same as or correspond to the constituent parts of the above embodiment.

As shown in the figure, connect the suction port (3) of the indoor unit (8) to the panel (
2), and connect the air outlet (4) to the center of the panel (2).
The lighting section (13) may be arranged around the panel (2), and the lighting section (13) may be arranged around the other part of the panel (2).

Even in an air conditioner with lighting having such a structure, the placement positions of the inlet (3) and outlet (4) of the indoor unit (8) should be considered as the top priority, and then the inlet ( 3) and air outlet (
The illumination part (13) is arranged at a position avoiding 4). Naturally, the same functions and effects as in each of the above embodiments are exhibited.

By the way, the air conditioning means disposed on the ceiling of the air conditioner with lighting in the above embodiment includes an inlet (3) and an outlet (4).
Although the embodiment has been described in which the inlet (3) or the outlet (4) is disposed on the lower surface, when carrying out the present invention, the inlet (3) or the outlet (4) may be disposed on the side. Alternatively, the suction port (3) and the blowout port (4) may be provided on the side.

Furthermore, the plurality of types of lighting means incorporated in the exposed part of the ceiling that avoids the installation position of the inlet and outlet of the air conditioning means in the above embodiment are different from the inlet (3) and outlet (4). However, when implementing the present invention,
Since the illumination means only needs to be arranged so as not to disturb the airflow of the air conditioner, the openings of the inlet (3) and outlet (4) are the same in those without vanes (7). You can also do that.

The plurality of types of lighting means whose lighting conditions change according to the lifestyle pattern of the air conditioner with lighting of the above embodiment are as follows:
Although the explanation has been given using an example in which red, green, and blue colors are generated, when implementing the present invention, since white color can often be obtained by other illumination, the color of the illumination is not limited.

Furthermore, the air conditioning means that incorporates the lighting means of the illuminated air conditioner of the above embodiment and whose air conditioning operation changes according to changes in the lighting state of the lighting means expresses the current air conditioning status by the lighting state. Alternatively, the lighting color may be selected to cover the air conditioning capacity based on the temperature difference between the set temperature and the room temperature.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the air conditioner with lighting according to the invention of claim 1 has a plurality of types of lighting means installed in an exposed part of the ceiling that avoids the installation position of the air inlet and outlet of the air conditioning means. Due to the simple structure of the built-in system, the functionality of the air conditioning means is not impaired, so efficient air conditioning can be achieved.In addition, lighting and air conditioning can be performed at the same time, and various lighting patterns can be selected. , it is possible to suitably create each lifestyle pattern, and it is possible to improve comfort.

Further, in the air conditioner with lighting according to the invention of claim 2, the lighting state of the lighting means and the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning means change appropriately according to the lifestyle pattern, and the air conditioning device adjusts the air conditioning according to the change in the lighting state. Since the operation also changes, the lighting pattern and air conditioning operation can be linked to provide effective lighting and air conditioning that matches each living scene, so it is possible to create an extremely comfortable living pattern as appropriate. , it can also contribute to energy saving.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an air conditioner with lighting that is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an air conditioner with lighting that is an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the air conditioner with lighting, taken along the line X-X. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the air conditioner with lighting shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a controller of an air conditioner with lighting which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a control circuit for the lighting section of an air conditioner with lighting which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing the entirety of the air conditioning device with lighting which is an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the operation mode of the moody scene in FIG. 8, and FIG.
8 is a flowchart showing the operation mode routine of the steaming scene in operation in FIG. 8, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the routine in the air conditioning linked operation mode in operation in FIG. 8,
Fig. 12 is a characteristic diagram showing the relationship between the room temperature and the output to the lighting to provide lighting according to the room temperature, and Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an air conditioner with lighting that is another embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram. In the figure, 1: main body of the air conditioner with lighting 2: panel 3: suction port 4: air outlet 8: indoor unit section 13: lighting section. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and the same symbols indicate the same or equivalent parts.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) It is characterized by comprising an air conditioning means arranged on the ceiling, and a plurality of types of lighting means built into an exposed part of the ceiling that avoids the arrangement position of the inlet and outlet of the air conditioning means. Air conditioner with lighting. (2) A plurality of types of lighting means whose lighting conditions change according to lifestyle patterns, and an air conditioning means that incorporates the lighting means and whose air conditioning operation changes according to changes in the lighting conditions of the lighting means. An air conditioner with lighting, characterized by comprising: