Air conditioned space generating system

Abstract

To provide a technology generating an air conditioning space in an outdoor environment.SOLUTION: When an air conditioner 300 executes a heating operation, a front side opening 106 blows out air to the front side. A deflection plate 200 makes air rising toward its wall surface side after being blown out to the front side from the front side opening 106 descend along the wall surface. A first upper side opening sucks the air descended from the deflection plate 200. When the air conditioner 300 executes a cooling operation, a second upper side opening 172 blows out the air so as to rise along the wall surface. The deflection plate 200 makes the air rising along the wall surface go to the front side. The front side opening 106 sucks the air descending toward the front side by the deflection plate 200.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an air-conditioned space generation system.

Background Art

[0002] In order to efficiently heat and cool each work area in a factory, an indoor unit and a human presence sensor are provided in each work area, and when the presence of a person is detected by the human presence sensor, the indoor units are operated in the order of detection (for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the comfort of station users, it is desirable to air-condition the vicinity of the chairs installed on the platform. For example, a waiting room is installed to surround the chairs, and the inside of the waiting room is air-conditioned. However, when the size of the waiting room is large compared to the size of the platform, it is difficult to install the waiting room.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technique for generating an air-conditioned space in an outdoor environment.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, an air-conditioned space generation system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an air conditioner that performs air conditioning by switching between heating operation and cooling operation, a blower that blows out air conditioned by the air conditioner or sucks in air to be conditioned by the air conditioner, a housing that stores the air conditioner and the blower therein and is installed along a wall surface, a front opening disposed on a front surface of the housing, a first upper opening and a second upper opening disposed on an upper surface of the housing, and a deflector plate installed above the first upper opening and the second upper opening on the wall surface. When the air conditioner performs heating operation, the front opening blows out air forward, and the deflector plate causes the air that has risen toward the wall surface after being blown out forward from the front opening to descend along the wall surface. The first upper opening sucks in the air that is descended by the deflector plate. When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the second upper opening blows out air so as to rise along the wall surface, the deflector plate causes the air that has risen along the wall surface to face forward, and the front opening sucks in the air that has descended forward by the deflector plate.

[0007] In addition, any combination of the above components, as well as those obtained by converting the expressions of the present disclosure among a method, an apparatus, a system, a recording medium, a computer program, etc., are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, an air-conditioned space can be generated in an outdoor environment.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] The following examples all show a preferred specific example of the present disclosure. Therefore, the numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components shown in the following examples, as well as the steps (processes) and the order of the steps, etc. are only examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Therefore, among the components in the following examples, the components not described in the independent claims indicating the highest concept of the present disclosure are described as optional components. Also, in each figure, the same reference numerals are given to substantially the same configurations, and duplicate explanations are omitted or simplified.

[0011] Figs. 1(a)-(c) show an overview of an air-conditioned space generation system 1000. Fig. 1(a) is a front view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. The air-conditioned space generation system 1000 includes a chair-shaped housing 100 and a deflector plate 200. The chair-shaped housing 100 has the shape of a bench on which a person 10 can sit, and forms an air-conditioned space (hereinafter referred to as the "air-conditioned space") around the seated person 10 by blowing out air-conditioned air. The air conditioning includes at least one of heating and cooling. The deflector plate 200 is installed above the chair-shaped housing 100 and changes the direction of the air blown out from the chair-shaped housing 100.

[0012] Fig. 1(b) is a side view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 in Fig. 1(a), showing the situation of the heating operation. The chair-shaped housing 100 blows out the heated air as a heating air flow 500 from near the feet of the person 10 toward the front. The heating air flow 500 rises above the head of the person 10 and descends by colliding with the deflector plate 200. The chair-shaped housing 100 sucks in the heating air flow 500 at the backrest portion. Therefore, the heating air flow 500 circulates around the person 10, and forms a heating space with the heated air.

[0013] Fig. 1(c) is a side view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 in Fig. 1(a), showing the situation of the cooling operation. The chair-shaped housing 100 blows out the cooled air as a cooling air flow 600 from the backrest portion upward. The cooling air flow 600 descends while advancing forward above the head of the person 10 by colliding with the deflector plate 200. The chair-shaped housing 100 sucks in the cooling air flow 600 near the feet of the person 10. Therefore, the cooling air flow 600 circulates around the person 10, and forms a heating space with the cooled air.

[0014] Figures 2(a)-(c) show the appearance of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. The chair-shaped housing 100 in the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 in Figs. 2(a)-(c) has the shape of a single-person chair, but may have the shape of a bench as shown in Figs. 1(a)-(c). Fig. 2(a) is a perspective view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000, Fig. 2(b) is a top view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000, and Fig. 2(c) is a front view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000.

[0015] The front side 102, seat plate 104, backrest 106, and upper side 108 of the chair-shaped housing 100 are each rectangular surfaces, and their combination has a stepped shape. The seat plate 104 extends horizontally, and the backrest 106 extends vertically. The rear edge of the seat plate 104 and the front edge of the backrest 106 are connected at a right angle. When a person 10 sits on the chair-shaped housing 100, the seat plate 104 supports the person's 10 buttocks from below, and the backrest 106 supports the person's 10 back from behind. The front side 102 extends vertically, and the upper edge of the front side 102 and the front edge of the seat plate 104 are connected at a right angle. When a person 10 sits on the chair-shaped housing 100, the front side 102 is located behind the person's 10 lower knees. The upper side 108 extends horizontally, and the front edge of the upper side 108 and the upper edge of the backrest 106 are connected at a right angle.

[0016] The surrounding walls 110 and the wall surface 112 are also rectangular surfaces that extend vertically. The two surrounding walls 110 are arranged so as to sandwich both sides of the front side 102, seat plate 104, backrest 106, and upper side 108, and the wall surface 112 is arranged behind the upper side 108. Therefore, the chair-shaped housing 100 is installed along the wall surface 112. Also, a deflection plate 200 is installed above the chair-shaped housing 100 on the wall surface 112. The deflection plate 200 is a rectangular surface that extends horizontally.

[0017] Figures 3(a)-(d) show the structure of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. Figure 3(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the A-A direction of Figure 2(c). The front surface 102, the seat plate 104, the backrest 106, the upper surface 108, the peripheral wall 110, the wall surface 112, and the deflector plate 200 are arranged as before. The chair-shaped housing 100 houses the air conditioner 300 and the blower 400 inside.

[0018] The air conditioner 300 is arranged at the rear part of the chair-shaped housing 100. The air conditioner 300 performs air conditioning by switching between heating operation and cooling operation. Figure 3(b) is a front view of the air conditioner 300. An air conditioner suction port 302 for sucking in the air to be air-conditioned is arranged at the front lower side of the air conditioner 300, and an air conditioner blowout port 304 for blowing out the air-conditioned air is arranged at the upper side of the air conditioner 300. Figure 3(c) shows the air conditioner blowout port 304 during heating operation, and the air conditioner blowout port 304 blows out the air forward. Figure 3(d) shows the air conditioner blowout port 304 during cooling operation, and the air conditioner blowout port 304 blows out the air upward. Return to Figure 3(a).

[0019] Inside the chair-shaped housing 100, the blower 400 is arranged in front of the air conditioner 300. A blower suction port 402 for sucking in air is arranged above the blower 400, and a blower blowout port 404 for blowing out air is arranged below the blower 400. During heating operation, the blower suction port 402 sucks in the air conditioned by the air conditioner 300, and the blower blowout port 404 blows out the air conditioned by the air conditioner 300. On the other hand, during cooling operation, the blower suction port 402 sucks in the air to be conditioned by the air conditioner 300, and the blower blowout port 404 blows out the air to be conditioned by the air conditioner 300.

[0020] In the chair-shaped housing 100, a front plate 120 for partitioning the space including both of them is disposed between the front side surface 102 and the air conditioner 300. The front plate 120 has a rectangular shape extending in the vertical direction. A front upper closing plate 122 is disposed on the upper portion of the front plate 120, and a front lower closing plate 124 is disposed on the lower portion of the front plate 120. The front upper closing plate 122 is openable and closable, and forms an opening when opened and closes the opening when closed. The front lower closing plate 124 is also openable and closable, and forms an opening when opened and closes the opening when closed.

[0021] In the chair-shaped housing 100, a rear plate 130 for partitioning the space including both of them is disposed between the air conditioner 300 and the blower 400. The rear plate 130 has a rectangular shape extending in the vertical direction. A rear upper closing plate 132 is disposed on the upper portion of the rear plate 130, and a rear lower closing plate 134 is disposed on the lower portion of the rear plate 130. The rear upper closing plate 132 is openable and closable, and forms an opening when opened and closes the opening when closed. The rear lower closing plate 134 is also openable and closable, and forms an opening when opened and closes the opening when closed. Each of the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134 is communicably connected to a control unit (not shown). The control unit determines the opening and closing of each of the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134 according to whether it is a heating operation or a cooling operation. The front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134 are opened and closed according to the determination by the control unit.

[0022] Between the rear plate 130 and the air conditioner 300, an upper middle plate 140 and a lower middle plate 142 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The upper middle plate 140 and the lower middle plate 142 have a rectangular shape that spreads horizontally. The upper middle plate 140 is arranged above the lower middle plate 142. The space above the upper middle plate 140 is the upper space 144, the space sandwiched between the upper middle plate 140 and the lower middle plate 142 is the middle space 146, and the space below the lower middle plate 142 is the lower space 148. The upper space 144 includes the air conditioner outlet 304 during heating operation and the rear upper closing plate 132. The middle space 146 communicates with a first upper opening 170 (not shown) described later and includes the air conditioner inlet 302. The lower space 148 includes the rear lower closing plate 134 and the air conditioner inlet 302.

[0023] A front opening 160 is arranged in the lower part of the front side surface 102. The front opening 160 communicates the outside and the inside of the chair-shaped housing 100 in the front part of the chair-shaped housing 100. A purification filter 150 for purifying air is arranged behind the front opening 160.

[0024] A first upper opening 170 (not shown) and a second upper opening 172 are arranged on the upper side surface 108. The first upper opening 170 communicates the outside of the chair-shaped housing 100 and the air conditioner inlet 302 in the upper part of the chair-shaped housing 100. The second upper opening 172 communicates the outside of the chair-shaped housing 100 and the air conditioner outlet 304 (during cooling operation) in the upper part of the chair-shaped housing 100. A deflection plate 200 is installed above the first upper opening 170 and the second upper opening 172.

[0025] Figures 4(a)-(d) show the heating operation by the air-conditioning space generation system 1000. Figure 4(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the A-A direction of Figure 2(c), Figure 4(b) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the B-B direction of Figure 2(c), Figure 4(c) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the C-C direction of Figure 2(c), and Figure 4(d) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the D-D direction of Figure 2(c). When an operation unit (not shown) of the air-conditioning space generation system 1000 receives an instruction for heating operation from a user, the operation unit outputs the instruction for heating operation to a control unit (not shown). When the control unit receives the instruction for heating operation, the control unit causes the air conditioner 300 to execute the heating operation. In response to this, the air conditioner 300 executes the heating operation.

[0026] Also, when the control unit determines to open the rear upper closing plate 132 and the front lower closing plate 124, and determines to close the front upper closing plate 122 and the rear lower closing plate 134, the control unit transmits the determined content to each of the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134. As a result, the rear upper closing plate 132 and the front lower closing plate 124 are opened, and the front upper closing plate 122 and the rear lower closing plate 134 are closed.

[0027] On the upper surface 108, two first upper openings 170 are arranged on both sides of the second upper opening 172. The first upper opening 170 communicates with the middle space 146 described above. Due to the suction at the air conditioner suction port 302 in the middle space 146, the first upper opening 170 sucks in the heated air flow 500 that is descended by the deflector plate 200. The heated air flow 500 sucked in from the first upper opening 170 is sucked into the air conditioner suction port 302 through the middle space 146. The path from the first upper opening 170 to the air conditioner suction port 302 is the first heating path 502.

[0028] When the air conditioner 300 executes the heating operation, the air conditioner air outlet 304 faces the front side and blows out the air heated in the air conditioner 300 to the front side. The air conditioner air outlet 304 is connected to the upper space 144 and, since the rear upper closing plate 132 is open, is also connected to the blower suction port 402. Therefore, the air blown out from the air conditioner air outlet 304 is sucked into the blower suction port 402 through the upper space 144 and the opening at the position of the rear upper closing plate 132. The path from the air conditioner air outlet 304 to the blower suction port 402 is the second heating path 504.

[0029] The blower air outlet 404 blows out air downward. The blower air outlet 404 is connected to the front opening 160 via the purification filter 150 since the front lower closing plate 124 is open. Therefore, the air blown out from the blower air outlet 404 flows through the opening at the position of the front lower closing plate 124 and the purification filter 150 to the front opening 160, and the front opening 160 blows out the air as the heating air flow 500 to the front side. The path from the blower air outlet 404 to the front opening 160 is the third heating path 506. The first heating path 502, the second heating path 504, and the third heating path 506 are collectively referred to as the heating paths. The heating air flow 500 rises toward the wall surface 112 side after being blown out from the front opening 160, and the deflection plate 200 causes the heating air flow 500 to descend along the wall surface 112.

[0030] FIG. 5 shows the cooling operation by the air conditioning space generation system 1000. When the operation unit (not shown) of the air conditioning space generation system 1000 receives an instruction for the cooling operation from the user, the operation unit outputs the instruction for the cooling operation to the control unit (not shown). When the control unit receives the instruction for the cooling operation, it causes the air conditioner 300 to execute the cooling operation. In response to this, the air conditioner 300 executes the cooling operation.

[0031] In addition, when the control unit determines to close the rear upper closing plate 132 and the front lower closing plate 124, it also determines to open the front upper closing plate 122 and the rear lower closing plate 134. The control unit transmits the determined content to each of the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134. As a result, the rear upper closing plate 132 and the front lower closing plate 124 are closed, and the front upper closing plate 122 and the rear lower closing plate 134 are opened.

[0032] Since the front lower closing plate 124 is open, the front opening 160 is connected to the blower suction port 402 via the purification filter 150. Due to the suction at the blower suction port 402, the front opening 160 sucks in the cold air flow 600 that has descended toward the front by the deflector plate 200. The cold air flow 600 sucked in from the front opening 160 is sucked into the blower suction port 402 through the purification filter 150 and the opening at the position of the front upper closing plate 122. The path from the front opening 160 to the blower suction port 402 is the first cooling path 602.

[0033] The blower outlet 404 blows air downward. Since the rear lower closing plate 134 is open, the blower outlet 404 is connected to the air conditioner suction port 302 via the lower space 148. Therefore, the air blown out from the blower outlet 404 is sucked into the air conditioner suction port 302 through the opening at the position of the rear lower closing plate 134 and the lower space 148. The path from the blower outlet 404 to the air conditioner suction port 302 is the second cooling path 604. The first cooling path 602 and the second cooling path 604 are collectively referred to as the cooling path.

[0034] When the air conditioner 300 executes a cooling operation, the air conditioner outlet 304 faces upward and blows out the air cooled in the air conditioner 300 upward. Also, since the air conditioner outlet 304 faces upward to become the second upper opening 172, the second upper opening 172 blows out the air as the cold air flow 600 so as to rise along the wall surface 112. The deflector plate 200 directs the cold air flow 600 that has risen along the wall surface 112 toward the front.

[0035] Figures 6(a)-(b) show the temperature distribution by the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. Figure 6(a) is the simulation result of the temperature part during the heating operation of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 shown on the side view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. Also, the darker the color of the temperature distribution, the higher the temperature, and the lighter the color of the temperature distribution, the lower the temperature. Since the color of the temperature distribution becomes darker around the air-conditioned space generation system 1000, an air-conditioned space (heating space) is formed around the chair-shaped housing 100.

[0036] Figure 6(b) is the simulation result of the temperature part during the cooling operation of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 shown on the side view of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. Since the color of the temperature distribution becomes lighter around the air-conditioned space generation system 1000, an air-conditioned space (cooling space) is formed around the chair-shaped housing 100.

[0037] (Modification Example 1) So far, the heating path and the cooling path have been switched by controlling the opening and closing of the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134. In Modification Example 1, the switching of the heating path and the cooling path is different. Hereinafter, the explanation will focus on the differences from the previous cases.

[0038] Figures 7(a)-(b) show the structure of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. Figures 7(a)-(b) are cross-sectional perspective views in the A-A direction of Figure 2(c), where Figure 7(a) shows the heating operation and Figure 7(b) shows the cooling operation. In the embodiment, a front plate 120 and a rear plate 130 are installed inside the chair-shaped housing 100, and the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134 provided on each are opened and closed.

[0039] On the one hand, in Modification 1, the first plate 180 is used instead of the front plate 120, and the first opening 182 is used instead of the rear plate 130. The upper surface 108 is openable. When the upper surface 108 is opened, the user can remove or attach the first plate 180 or the first opening 182 to / from the chair-shaped housing 100. That is, the first plate 180 is detachably attached between the front opening 160 and the blower 400, and the second plate 190 is detachably attached between the air conditioner 300 and the blower 400. Further, the first plate 180 has the first opening 182, and the second plate 190 has the second opening 192.

[0040] In the case of heating operation, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the first plate 180 is attached to the chair-shaped housing 100 such that the first opening 182 is located on the lower side, and the second plate 190 is attached to the chair-shaped housing 100 such that the second opening 192 is located on the upper side. Comparing with FIG. 4(a), the opening at the position of the front lower closing plate 124 corresponds to the first opening 182, and the opening at the position of the rear upper closing plate 132 corresponds to the second opening 192. On the one hand, the front upper closing plate 122 corresponds to the first plate 180, and the rear lower closing plate 134 corresponds to the second plate 190. That is, the second heating path 504 is opened by the second opening 192, the third heating path 506 is opened by the first opening 182, the first cooling path 602 is closed by the first plate 180, and the second cooling path 604 is closed by the second plate 190.

[0041] In the case of cooling operation, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the first plate 180 is attached to the chair-shaped housing 100 such that the first opening 182 is located on the upper side, and the second plate 190 is attached to the chair-shaped housing 100 such that the second opening 192 is located on the lower side. Comparing with FIG. 5, the opening at the position of the front upper closing plate 122 corresponds to the first opening 182, and the opening at the position of the rear lower closing plate 134 corresponds to the second opening 192. On the one hand, the front lower closing plate 124 corresponds to the first plate 180, and the rear upper closing plate 132 corresponds to the second plate 190. That is, the first cooling path 602 is opened by the first opening 182, the second cooling path 604 is opened by the second opening 192, the second heating path 504 is closed by the second plate 190, and the third heating path 506 is closed by the first plate 180.

[0042] (Modification Example 2) In Modification Example 2, two blowers 400 are provided, and the blowers 400 are switched and used during heating operation and cooling operation. Hereinafter, the description will focus on the differences from the previous cases. FIGS. 8(a)-(b) show the appearance of the air-conditioning space generation system 1000. FIGS. 8(a)-(b) are front views of the air-conditioning space generation system 1000 similar to FIG. 2(c). FIG. 8(b) shows the first blower 400a and the second blower 400b inside the chair-shaped housing 100 in the air-conditioning space generation system 1000 of FIG. 8(a). Heretofore, one blower 400 was provided, but here, the first blower 400a and the second blower 400b arranged side by side in the left-right direction are provided. The first blower 400a and the second blower 400b are collectively referred to as the blower 400.

[0043] FIGS. 9(a)-(e) show the heating operation by the air-conditioning space generation system 1000. FIG. 9(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the A-A direction of FIG. 8(a), FIG. 9(b) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the C-C direction of FIG. 8(b), FIG. 9(c) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the D-D direction of FIG. 8(b), FIG. 9(d) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the E-E direction of FIG. 8(b), and FIG. 9(e) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the F-F direction of FIG. 8(b). Inside the chair-shaped housing 100, the air conditioner 300 is arranged in the same manner as before, the air conditioner suction port 302 is arranged at the front lower side, and the air conditioner outlet 304 is arranged at the upper side. The first blower 400a and the second blower 400b are arranged side by side in front of the air conditioner 300. The first blower 400a arranges the first blower suction port 402a at the rear side and the first blower outlet 404a at the front side. The second blower 400b arranges the second blower suction port 402b at the front side and the second blower outlet 404b at the rear side.

[0044] Also, the first space 700, the second space 702, and the third space 704 are arranged between the air conditioner 300 and the blower 400. The first space 700 corresponds to the middle space 146, the second space 702 corresponds to the upper space 144, and the third space 704 corresponds to the lower space 148.

[0045] When the operation unit (not shown) of the air-conditioning space generation system 1000 receives an instruction for heating operation from the user, the operation unit outputs the instruction for heating operation to the control unit (not shown). When receiving the instruction for heating operation, the control unit causes the air conditioner 300 to execute the heating operation. In response to this, the air conditioner 300 executes the heating operation. Further, the control unit determines the operation of the first blower 400a and determines the stop of the second blower 400b. The control unit transmits the determined content to each of the first blower 400a and the second blower 400b. As a result, the first blower 400a operates and the second blower 400b stops.

[0046] Similar to the previous case, two first upper openings 170 are arranged on both sides of the second upper opening 172 on the upper surface 108. The first upper opening 170 leads to the first space 700. Due to the suction at the air conditioner suction port 302 in the first space 700, the first upper opening 170 sucks in the heated air flow 500 that is descended by the deflector plate 200. The heated air flow 500 sucked in from the first upper opening 170 is sucked into the air conditioner suction port 302 via the first space 700. The path from the first upper opening 170 to the air conditioner suction port 302 is the first heating path 502.

[0047] When the air conditioner 300 executes the heating operation, the air conditioner air outlet 304 faces the front side and blows out the air heated in the air conditioner 300 to the front side. The air conditioner air outlet 304 leads to the second space 702 and also leads to the first blower suction port 402a. Therefore, the air blown out from the air conditioner air outlet 304 is sucked into the first blower suction port 402a via the second space 702. The path from the air conditioner air outlet 304 to the first blower suction port 402a is the second heating path 504.

[0048] The air outlet 404a of the first blower blows air forward. The air outlet 404a of the first blower is connected to the front opening 160 via the purification filter 150. Therefore, the air blown out from the air outlet 404a of the first blower flows through the purification filter 150 to the front opening 160, and the front opening 160 blows out the air as the heating air flow 500 forward. The path from the air outlet 404a of the first blower to the front opening 160 is the third heating path 506. Similar to the previous cases, the first heating path 502, the second heating path 504, and the third heating path 506 are collectively referred to as the heating paths. After the heating air flow 500 is blown out forward from the front opening 160, it rises toward the wall surface 112 side, and the deflector 200 causes the heating air flow 500 to descend along the wall surface 112.

[0049] Figures 10(a)-(c) show the cooling operation by the air-conditioning space generation system 1000. Figure 10(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the B-B direction of Figure 8(a), Figure 10(b) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the C-C direction of Figure 8(b), and Figure 10(c) is a cross-sectional perspective view in the F-F direction of Figure 8(b). When the operation unit (not shown) of the air-conditioning space generation system 1000 receives an instruction for cooling operation from the user, the operation unit outputs the instruction for cooling operation to the control unit (not shown). When the control unit receives the instruction for cooling operation, it causes the air conditioner 300 to execute the cooling operation. Accordingly, the air conditioner 300 executes the cooling operation. Also, the control unit determines the stop of the first blower 400a and the operation of the second blower 400b. The control unit transmits the determined contents to each of the first blower 400a and the second blower 400b. As a result, the first blower 400a stops and the second blower 400b operates.

[0050] The front opening 160 is connected to the suction port 402b of the second blower via the purification filter 150. Due to the suction at the suction port 402b of the second blower, the front opening 160 sucks in the cooling air flow 600 that has descended forward by the deflector 200. The cooling air flow 600 sucked in from the front opening 160 is sucked into the suction port 402b of the second blower through the purification filter 150. The path from the front opening 160 to the suction port 402b of the second blower is the first cooling path 602.

[0051] The second blower outlet 404b blows air to the rear side. The second blower outlet 404b is connected to the air conditioner suction port 302 via the third space 704. Therefore, the air blown out from the second blower outlet 404b is sucked into the air conditioner suction port 302 via the third space 704. The path from the second blower outlet 404b to the air conditioner suction port 302 is the second cooling path 604. The first cooling path 602 and the second cooling path 604 are collectively referred to as the cooling path.

[0052] When the air conditioner 300 executes the cooling operation, the air conditioner outlet 304 faces upward and blows out the air cooled in the air conditioner 300 upward. Also, since the air conditioner outlet 304 faces upward to become the second upper opening 172, the second upper opening 172 blows out the air as the cooling air flow 600 so as to rise along the wall surface 112. The deflector 200 deflects the cooling air flow 600 that has risen along the wall surface 112 toward the front side.

[0053] According to the present embodiment, when the air conditioner 300 executes the heating operation, the front opening 160 blows out air to the front side, the deflector 200 descends the air that has risen toward the wall surface 112 side after being blown out to the front side along the wall surface 112, and the first upper opening 170 sucks in air, so that an air-conditioned space can be generated in the outdoor environment. Also, when the air conditioner 300 executes the cooling operation, the second upper opening 172 blows out air so as to rise along the wall surface 112, the deflector 200 deflects the air toward the front side, and the front opening 160 sucks in the air that has descended toward the front side, so that an air-conditioned space can be generated in the outdoor environment.

[0054] When the air conditioner 300 performs a heating operation, the first heating path 502, the second heating path 504, and the third heating path 506 are formed within the chair-shaped housing 100. When the air conditioner 300 performs a cooling operation, the first cooling path 602 and the second cooling path 604 are formed within the chair-shaped housing 100. Therefore, a heating space and a cooling space can be generated by a single chair-shaped housing 100. Further, by controlling the opening and closing of each of the front upper closing plate 122, the front lower closing plate 124, the rear upper closing plate 132, and the rear lower closing plate 134, the first heating path 502, the second heating path 504, the third heating path 506, the first cooling path 602, and the second cooling path 604 are formed, so that a heating space and a cooling space can be generated.

[0055] Further, by changing the orientations of the first plate 180 and the second plate 190, the first heating path 502, the second heating path 504, the third heating path 506, the first cooling path 602, and the second cooling path 604 are formed, so that a heating space and a cooling space can be generated. Also, by switching the operation and stop of the first blower 400a and the second blower 400b, the first heating path 502, the second heating path 504, the third heating path 506, the first cooling path 602, and the second cooling path 604 are formed, so that a heating space and a cooling space can be generated.

[0056] The summary of one aspect of the present disclosure is as follows. (Item 1) An air conditioner (300) that performs air conditioning by switching between a heating operation and a cooling operation, A blower (400) that blows out air conditioned by the air conditioner (300) or sucks in air to be conditioned by the air conditioner (300), A housing (100) that houses the air conditioner (300) and the blower (400) therein and is installed along a wall surface (112), A front opening (160) disposed on the front surface (102) of the housing (100), A first upper opening (170) and a second upper opening (172) disposed on the upper surface (108) of the housing (100), In the wall surface (112), a deflector plate (200) installed above the first upper opening (170) and the second upper opening (172) is provided. When the air conditioner (300) executes a heating operation, The front opening (160) blows air forward. After the air blown forward from the front opening (160) rises toward the wall surface (112) side, the deflector plate (200) causes the air to descend along the wall surface (112). The first upper opening (170) sucks in the air descended by the deflector plate (200). When the air conditioner (300) executes a cooling operation, The second upper opening (172) blows out air so as to rise along the wall surface (112). The deflector plate (200) directs the air rising along the wall surface (112) forward. The front opening (160) sucks in the air descended forward by the deflector plate (200), an air-conditioning space generation system (1000).

[0057] (Item 2) Inside the housing (100), the blower (400) is arranged in front of the air conditioner (300). The air conditioner (300) has an air conditioner suction port (302) arranged at the front lower side and an air conditioner blowout port (304) arranged at the upper side. The blower (400) has a blower suction port (402) arranged at the upper side and a blower blowout port (404) arranged at the lower side. When the air conditioner (300) executes a heating operation, A first heating path (502) from the first upper opening (170) to the air conditioner suction port (302) is formed. The air conditioner blowout port (304) faces forward. A second heating path (504) from the air conditioner blowout port (304) to the blower suction port (402) is formed. A third heating path (506) from the blower blowout port (404) to the front opening (160) is formed. When the air conditioner (300) executes a cooling operation, a first cooling path (602) is formed from the front opening (160) to the blower suction port (402), a second cooling path (604) is formed from the blower outlet (404) to the air conditioner suction port (302), The air conditioner outlet (304) faces upward to be the second upper opening (172), and the air-conditioning space generation system (1000) according to item 1.

[0058] (Item 3) The housing (100) includes a rear upper closing plate (132) that can be opened and closed in the second heating path (504), a front lower closing plate (124) that can be opened and closed in the third heating path (506), a front upper closing plate (122) that can be opened and closed in the first cooling path (602), and a rear lower closing plate (134) that can be opened and closed in the second cooling path (604). When the air conditioner (300) executes a heating operation, the rear upper closing plate (132) and the front lower closing plate (124) are opened, and the front upper closing plate (122) and the rear lower closing plate (134) are closed. When the air conditioner (300) executes a cooling operation, the rear upper closing plate (132) and the front lower closing plate (124) are closed, and the front upper closing plate (122) and the rear lower closing plate (134) are opened. The air-conditioning space generation system (1000) according to item 2.

[0059] (Item 4) The housing (100) includes a first plate (180) detachably attached between the front opening (160) and the blower (400), and a second plate (190) detachably attached between the blower (400) and the air conditioner (300). The first plate (180) has a first opening (182). The second plate (190) has a second opening (192). When the air conditioner (300) executes a heating operation, the second heating path (504) is opened by the second opening (192), the third heating path (506) is opened by the first opening (182), the first cooling path (602) is closed by the first plate (180), and the second cooling path (604) is closed by the second plate (190). When the air conditioner (300) executes a cooling operation, the first cooling path (602) is opened by the first opening (182), the second cooling path (604) is opened by the second opening (192), the second heating path (504) is closed by the second plate (190), and the third heating path (506) is closed by the first plate (180) in the air-conditioning space generation system (1000) according to item 2.

[0060] (Item 5) The blower (400) includes a first blower (400a) and a second blower (400b). Inside the housing (100), the first blower (400a) and the second blower (400b) are arranged on the front side of the air conditioner (300). The air conditioner (300) has an air conditioner suction port (302) arranged at the lower front side and an air conditioner blowout port (304) arranged at the upper side. The first blower (400a) has a first blower suction port (402a) arranged at the rear side and a first blower blowout port (404a) arranged at the front side. The second blower (400b) has a second blower suction port (402b) arranged at the front side and a second blower blowout port (404b) arranged at the rear side. When the air conditioner (300) executes a heating operation the first blower (400a) operates and the second blower (400b) stops. A first heating path (502) from the first upper opening (170) to the air conditioner suction port (302) is formed. The air conditioner blowout port (304) faces the front side. A second heating path (504) from the air conditioner blowout port (304) to the first blower suction port (402a) is formed. A third heating path (506) is formed from the first blower outlet (404a) to the front opening (160). When the air conditioner (300) performs a cooling operation, the first blower (400a) stops and the second blower (400b) operates. A first cooling path (602) is formed from the front opening (160) to the second blower suction port (402b). A second cooling path (604) is formed from the second blower outlet (404b) to the air conditioner suction port (302). The air conditioner outlet (304) faces upward to form the second upper opening (172). The air-conditioning space generation system (1000) according to item 1.

[0061] As described above, the present disclosure has been described based on examples. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these examples are illustrative, and various modifications are possible for each component or combination of each processing process, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0062] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 300 of the air-conditioning space generation system 1000 performs a heating operation and a cooling operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the air conditioner 300 may perform only one of the heating operation and the cooling operation. When the air conditioner 300 performs only the heating operation, only a heating path is formed in the chair-type housing 100. When the air conditioner 300 performs only the cooling operation, only a cooling path is formed in the chair-type housing 100. According to this modification example, the structure of the chair-type housing 100 can be simplified.

[0063] In this embodiment, the chair-type housing 100 has a chair shape. However, the housing may not have a chair shape and may be a box shape. In that case, the seat plate 104 is not included, and the backrest 106 and the front surface 102 are formed as one surface. According to this modification example, the degree of freedom of the structure can be improved.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0064] 10 Person, 100 Chair-shaped housing, 102 Front side, 104 Seat board, 106 Backrest, 108 Upper side, 110 Peripheral wall, 112 Wall surface, 120 Front board, 122 Front upper closing board, 124 Front lower closing board, 130 Rear board, 132 Rear upper closing board, 134 Rear lower closing board, 140 Upper middle board, 142 Lower middle board, 144 Upper space, 146 Middle side space, 148 Lower space, 150 Purification filter, 160 Front side opening, 170 First upper opening, 172 Second upper opening, 180 First board, 182 First opening, 190 Second board, 192 Second opening, 200 Deflection board, 300 Air conditioner, 302 Air conditioner suction port, 304 Air conditioner blowout port, 400 Blower, 402 Blower suction port, 404 Blower blowout port, 500 Heating air flow, 502 First heating path, 504 Second heating path, 506 Third heating path, 600 Cooling air flow, 602 First cooling path, 604 Second cooling path, 700 First space, 702 Second space, 704 Third space, 1000 Air conditioning space generation system.

Claims

1. An air conditioner that switches between a heating operation and a cooling operation to perform air conditioning, a blower that blows out air conditioned by the air conditioner or sucks in air to be conditioned by the air conditioner, a housing that houses the air conditioner and the blower therein and is installed along a wall surface, a front opening disposed on the front surface of the housing, a first upper opening and a second upper opening disposed on the upper surface of the housing, and a deflection plate installed above the first upper opening and the second upper opening on the wall surface, when the air conditioner performs a heating operation, the front opening blows out air forward, the deflection plate descends the air that has risen toward the wall surface along the wall surface after being blown out forward from the front opening, the first upper opening sucks in the air descended by the deflection plate, when the air conditioner performs a cooling operation, the second upper opening blows out air so as to rise along the wall surface, the deflection plate directs the air that has risen along the wall surface forward, and the front opening sucks in the air that has descended forward by the deflection plate, an air-conditioning space generation system.

2. Inside the housing, the blower is disposed in front of the air conditioner, the air conditioner has an air conditioner suction port disposed at the front lower side and an air conditioner blowout port disposed at the upper side, the blower has a blower suction port disposed at the upper side and a blower blowout port disposed at the lower side, when the air conditioner performs a heating operation, a first heating path from the first upper opening to the air conditioner suction port is formed, the air conditioner blowout port faces forward, a second heating path from the air conditioner blowout port to the blower suction port is formed, a third heating path from the blower blowout port to the front opening is formed, when the air conditioner performs a cooling operation, a first cooling path from the front opening to the blower suction port is formed, a second cooling path from the blower blowout port to the air conditioner suction port is formed, The air conditioner blowout port faces upward to become the second upper opening, the air-conditioning space generation system according to Claim 1.

3. The housing includes a rear upper closing plate that is openable and closable in the second heating path, a front lower closing plate that is openable and closable in the third heating path, a front upper closing plate that is openable and closable in the first cooling path, and a rear lower closing plate that is openable and closable in the second cooling path. When the air conditioner executes a heating operation, the rear upper closing plate and the front lower closing plate are opened, and the front upper closing plate and the rear lower closing plate are closed. The air-conditioning space generation system according to claim 2, wherein when the air conditioner executes a cooling operation, the rear upper closing plate and the front lower closing plate are closed, and the front upper closing plate and the rear lower closing plate are opened.

4. The housing includes a first plate detachably attached between the front opening and the blower, and a second plate detachably attached between the blower and the air conditioner. The first plate has a first opening. The second plate has a second opening. When the air conditioner executes a heating operation, the second heating path is opened by the second opening, the third heating path is opened by the first opening, the first cooling path is closed by the first plate, and the second cooling path is closed by the second plate. The air-conditioning space generation system according to claim 2, wherein when the air conditioner executes a cooling operation, the first cooling path is opened by the first opening, the second cooling path is opened by the second opening, the second heating path is closed by the second plate, and the third heating path is closed by the first plate.

5. The blower includes a first blower and a second blower. Inside the housing, the first blower and the second blower are arranged in front of the air conditioner. The air conditioner has an air conditioner suction port arranged at the lower front side and an air conditioner blowout port arranged at the upper side. The first blower has a first blower suction port arranged at the rear side and a first blower blowout port arranged at the front side. The second blower has a second blower suction port arranged at the front side and a second blower blowout port arranged at the rear side. When the air conditioner executes a heating operation, the first blower operates and the second blower stops. A first heating path from the first upper opening to the air conditioner suction port is formed. The air conditioner blowout port faces the front side. A second heating path from the air conditioner blowout port to the first blower suction port is formed. A third heating path from the first blower blowout port to the front opening is formed. When the air conditioner executes a cooling operation, the first blower stops and the second blower operates. A first cooling path from the front opening to the second blower suction port is formed. A second cooling path from the second blower blowout port to the air conditioner suction port is formed. The air conditioner outlet faces upward to form the second upper opening, and the air-conditioning space generation system according to claim 1.

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