Air-conditioned space generation system

Abstract

To provide a technique that generates an air-conditioned space even in an environment affected by wind.SOLUTION: An air conditioner (300) executes cooling operation. First openings (170 and 172) discharge air so that it is raised along a wall surface (112). A deflection plate (200) sends the air raised along the wall surface (112), toward the front side. A second opening (160) sucks the air lowered toward the front side by the deflection plate (200). The air discharged from the first openings (170 and 172) is air passed through an air blower (400) and the air conditioner (300), and air passed through the air blower (400) but not passed through the air conditioner (300).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an air conditioning space generating system. [Background technology]

[0002] In order to efficiently cool and heat each work area within a factory, indoor units and human presence sensors are installed in each work area, and when the human presence sensor detects the presence of a person, the indoor units are operated in the order of detection (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-175507 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] To improve the comfort of station users, it is desirable to air-condition the area around the chairs installed on the platform. For example, a waiting room can be installed around the chairs and the waiting room can be air-conditioned. However, if the waiting room is large compared to the size of the platform, it can be difficult to install. In addition, outdoor environments such as platforms are subject to the influence of wind.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a technology for generating an air-conditioned space in an outdoor environment that is affected by wind or in an indoor open space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, an air-conditioned space generating system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is an air-conditioned space generating system including an air conditioner capable of cooling operation, a blower in communication with the air conditioner, and a main body, wherein the main body includes a first opening that opens upward, a deflector installed on a wall surface above the first opening, and a second opening located below the first opening. When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the first opening blows out air so that it rises along the wall surface, the deflector directs the air that has risen along the wall surface to the front, and the second opening draws in the air that has fallen toward the front by the deflector, and the air blown out from the first opening is a mixture of air that has passed through the blower and the air conditioner and air that has passed through the blower but not the air conditioner.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure is also an air-conditioned space generating system. This air-conditioned space generating system 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 draws in air to be conditioned by the air conditioner, a housing that houses the air conditioner and the blower and is installed along a wall surface, a front opening arranged on a front side surface of the housing, a first upper opening and a second upper opening arranged on an upper side surface of the housing, and deflector plates installed on the wall surface above the first upper opening and the second upper opening. When the air conditioner performs heating operation, the front opening blows air forward, the deflector causes the air that rises toward the wall after being blown forward from the front opening to descend along the wall, and the first upper opening draws in the air that is descending by the deflector.When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the first and second upper openings blow air so that it rises along the wall, the deflector causes the air that rises along the wall to head toward the front, and the front opening draws in the air that has descended toward the front by the deflector.The first upper opening blows out air that has passed through the blower but not the air conditioner, and the second upper opening blows out air that has passed through the blower and the air conditioner.

[0008] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is also an air-conditioned space generation system. This air-conditioned space generation system includes an upper hollow plate installed at a distance from a wall surface and extending laterally from a first end to a second end; a lower hollow plate installed below the upper hollow plate at a distance from the wall surface and extending laterally from the first end to the second end; an upper deflector plate installed on the wall surface above the upper hollow plate; and an air conditioning unit incorporating an air conditioner. An upper opening is provided at the first end of the upper hollow plate, and the upper hollow plate has multiple upper fans on its upper rear surface facing the wall surface. An upward opening is provided between the upper hollow plate and the wall surface by sealing the gap between the upper rear surface and the wall surface downward, and the lower hollow plate has a lower opening at the first end, and the lower hollow plate has multiple lower fans on its lower rear surface facing the wall surface. Between the lower hollow plate and the wall surface, a downward opening is arranged by sealing the space between the lower rear surface and the wall surface upward, and the air conditioning unit is connected to the upper opening and the lower opening. In heating operation, the air conditioner blows air into the lower opening, and air is sucked into the lower hollow plate from the lower opening. The plurality of lower fans blow air in the lower hollow plate downward from the downward opening. The upper deflector plate causes the air that has risen toward the wall surface to descend after being blown downward from the downward opening to descend, and the air that has been sucked down by the upper deflector plate is sucked into the upper hollow plate from the upward opening. The air in the side hollow plate is sucked in through the upper opening, and in cooling operation, the air conditioner blows air out the upper opening, and air is sucked into the upper hollow plate from the upper opening, multiple upper fans blow the air in the upper hollow plate upward from the upward opening, the upper deflector directs the rising air toward the front, away from the wall surface, and the air that has been sent down toward the front by the upper deflector is sucked into the lower hollow plate from the downward opening, and the air conditioner sucks in the air in the upper hollow plate from the lower opening, and the air sucked into the upper hollow plate from the upper opening is air blown out from the air conditioner and air that has not passed through the air conditioner.

[0009] Any combination of the above components, and conversion of the present disclosure into a method, device, system, recording medium, computer program, etc., are also valid aspects of the present disclosure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, an air-conditioned space can be generated even in an environment affected by wind. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1(a) to 1(c) are diagrams showing an overview of an air-conditioned space generating system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 2(a) to 2(c) are diagrams showing the external appearance of the air-conditioning space generating system of FIGS. 1(a) to 1(c). [Figure 3] 3(a)-(d) are diagrams showing the structure of the air-conditioning space generating system of FIG. 2(a)-(c). [Figure 4] 4(a)-(d) are diagrams showing heating operations by the air-conditioning space generating systems of FIGS. 3(a)-(d). [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating cooling operation by the air-conditioning space generating system of FIGS. [Figure 6] 6(a)-(b) are diagrams showing the airflow caused by the air-conditioning space generating system. [Figure 7] 7(a)-(b) are diagrams showing the airflow caused by the air-conditioning space generating system. [Figure 8] 8(a) to 8(c) are diagrams showing the temperature distribution caused by the air-conditioning space generating system. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of a table held in the air-conditioned space generation system of FIGS. [Figure 10] 10(a) to 10(d) are diagrams showing the structure of an air-conditioned space generating system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 11] 11(a) to 11(c) are diagrams showing the operation of the air-conditioned space generating system of FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d). [Figure 12] 12(a)-(c) are diagrams showing the heating operation in the air-conditioned space generating system of FIGS. 10(a)-(d). [Figure 13]13(a)-(c) are diagrams showing the heating operation in the air-conditioned space generating system of FIGS. 10(a)-(d). [Figure 14] 14(a)-(c) are diagrams showing the cooling operation in the air-conditioned space generating system of FIGS. 10(a)-(d). [Figure 15] 15(a)-(c) are diagrams showing the cooling operation in the air-conditioned space generating system of FIGS. 10(a)-(d). [Figure 16] 16(a) and 16(b) are diagrams showing the structure of an air-conditioned space generating system according to a modified example. [Figure 17] 17(a) and 17(b) are diagrams illustrating the operation of the upper fan and the lower fan according to the modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Example 1 The examples described below each illustrate a preferred specific example of the present disclosure. Therefore, the numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection configurations, steps (processes), and step order shown in the following examples are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Therefore, among the components in the following examples, components that are not described in the independent claims that represent the highest concept of the present disclosure are described as optional components. Furthermore, in each figure, substantially identical components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0013] 1(a)-(c) show an overview of an air-conditioned space generating system 1000. FIG. 1(a) is a front view of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. The air-conditioned space generating system 1000 includes a chair-type housing 100 and a deflector plate 200. The chair-type housing 100 has the shape of a bench on which a person 10 can sit, and blows out conditioned air to form an air-conditioned space (hereinafter referred to as an "air-conditioned space") around the seated person 10. The air conditioning includes at least one of heating and cooling. The deflector plate 200 is installed on the upper side of the chair-type housing 100 and changes the direction of the air blown out from the chair-type housing 100.

[0014] FIG. 1(b) is a side view of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 in FIG. 1(a) and shows the state of heating operation. The chair-shaped housing 100 blows heated air as a heated airflow 500 from near the feet of the person 10 toward the front. The heated airflow 500 rises over the head of the person 10 and descends after colliding with the deflector plate 200. The chair-shaped housing 100 draws in the heated airflow 500 at the backrest. Therefore, the heated airflow 500 circulates around the person 10, forming a heated space with the heated air.

[0015] FIG. 1(c) is a side view of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 of FIG. 1(a) and shows the state of cooling operation. The chair-shaped housing 100 blows cooled air upward from the backrest as a cooling airflow 600. The cooling airflow 600 collides with the deflector plate 200 and moves forward above the head of the person 10 while descending. The chair-shaped housing 100 draws in the cooling airflow 600 near the feet of the person 10. Therefore, the cooling airflow 600 circulates around the person 10, forming a cooling space with the cooled air.

[0016] 2(a)-(c) show the external appearance of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. The chair-shaped housing 100 in the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 in FIGS. 2(a)-(c) has the shape of a single chair, but may also have the shape of a bench as in FIGS. 1(a)-(c). FIG. 2(a) is a perspective view of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000, FIG. 2(b) is a top view of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000, and FIG. 2(c) is a front view of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000.

[0017] The front side surface 102, seat panel 104, backrest 106, and upper side surface 108 of the chair-type housing 100 are each rectangular surfaces, and their combination forms a stepped shape. The seat panel 104 extends horizontally, and the backrest 106 extends vertically. The rear edge of the seat panel 104 and the front edge of the backrest 106 are connected at a right angle. When a person 10 sits in the chair-type housing 100, the seat panel 104 supports the buttocks of the person 10 from below, and the backrest 106 supports the back of the person 10 from behind. The front side surface 102 extends vertically, and the upper edge of the front side surface 102 and the front edge of the seat panel 104 are connected at a right angle. When a person 10 sits in the chair-type housing 100, the front side surface 102 is located behind the person's knees. The upper surface 108 extends horizontally, and the front edge of the upper surface 108 and the upper edge of the backrest 106 are connected at a right angle.

[0018] The surrounding walls 110 and the wall surfaces 112 are also rectangular surfaces that extend in the vertical direction. The two surrounding walls 110 are arranged on either side of the front side surface 102, the seat panel 104, the backrest 106, and the upper side surface 108, and the wall surfaces 112 are arranged behind the upper side surface 108. Therefore, the chair-type housing 100 is installed along the wall surfaces 112. In addition, a deflector plate 200 is installed above the chair-type housing 100 on the wall surfaces 112. The deflector plate 200 is a rectangular surface that extends in the horizontal direction.

[0019] Figures 3(a)-(d) show the structure of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. Figure 3(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the line AA in Figure 2(c). The front side surface 102, seat panel 104, backrest 106, upper side surface 108, surrounding wall 110, wall surface 112, and deflector 200 are arranged in the same manner as before. The chair-shaped housing 100 houses an air conditioner 300 and a blower 400 inside.

[0020] An air conditioner 300 is disposed in the rear portion of the chair-shaped housing 100. The air conditioner 300 performs air conditioning by switching between heating and cooling operations. FIG. 3(b) is a front view of the air conditioner 300. An air conditioner inlet 302 for drawing in air to be conditioned is disposed at the front lower side of the air conditioner 300, and an air conditioner outlet 304 for blowing out the conditioned air is disposed at the upper side of the air conditioner 300. FIG. 3(c) shows the air conditioner outlet 304 during heating operation, with the air conditioner outlet 304 blowing out air toward the front. FIG. 3(d) shows the air conditioner outlet 304 during cooling operation, with the air conditioner outlet 304 blowing out air toward the upper side. Returning to FIG. 3(a).

[0021] Inside chair-shaped housing 100, blower 400 is disposed in front of air conditioner 300. A blower inlet 402 for drawing in air is disposed above blower 400, and a blower outlet 404 for blowing out air is disposed below blower 400. During heating operation, blower inlet 402 draws in air that has been conditioned by air conditioner 300, and blower outlet 404 blows out the air that has been conditioned by air conditioner 300. On the other hand, during cooling operation, blower inlet 402 draws in air to be conditioned by air conditioner 300, and blower outlet 404 blows out the air to be conditioned by air conditioner 300.

[0022] In the chair-shaped housing 100, a front panel 120 is arranged between the front side surface 102 and the air conditioner 300 to partition a space including both. The front panel 120 has a rectangular shape that extends vertically. A front upper closing plate 122 is arranged on the upper part of the front panel 120, and a front lower closing plate 124 is arranged on the lower part of the front panel 120. The front upper closing plate 122 is openable and closable, forming an opening when open and blocking the opening when closed. The front lower closing plate 124 is also openable and closable, forming an opening when open and blocking the opening when closed.

[0023] In the chair-shaped housing 100, a rear plate 130 is arranged between the air conditioner 300 and the blower 400 to partition a space including both of them. The rear plate 130 has a rectangular shape that extends vertically. A rear upper blocking plate 132 is arranged on the upper portion of the rear plate 130, and a rear lower blocking plate 134 is arranged on the lower portion of the rear plate 130. The rear upper blocking plate 132 is openable and closable, forming an opening when open and blocking the opening when closed. The rear lower blocking plate 134 is also openable and closable, forming an opening when open and blocking the opening when closed. The front upper blocking plate 122, the front lower blocking plate 124, the rear upper blocking plate 132, and the rear lower blocking plate 134 are each communicatively connected to a control unit (not shown). The control unit determines whether to open or close each of the front upper blocking plate 122, the front lower blocking plate 124, the rear upper blocking plate 132, and the rear lower blocking plate 134 depending on whether the operation is heating or cooling. The front upper blocking plate 122, the front lower blocking plate 124, the rear upper blocking plate 132, and the rear lower blocking plate 134 are opened or closed according to the determination by the control unit.

[0024] A middle plate 140 is disposed between the rear plate 130 and the air conditioner 300. The middle plate 140 has a rectangular shape that extends horizontally. The space above the middle plate 140 is an upper space 144, and the space below the middle plate 140 is a lower space 148. The upper space 144 includes an air conditioner outlet 304 during heating operation and the rear upper closing plate 132. The lower space 148 is connected to a first upper opening 170 (not shown), which will be described later, and includes the rear lower closing plate 134 and the air conditioner inlet 302.

[0025] A front opening 160 is arranged in the lower part of the front side surface 102. The front opening 160 communicates the outside of the chair-shaped housing 100 with the inside of the chair-shaped housing 100 in the front part of the chair-shaped housing 100. A purification filter 150 for purifying the air is arranged behind the front opening 160.

[0026] 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, at an upper portion of the chair-shaped housing 100, connects the outside of the chair-shaped housing 100 to an air conditioner inlet 302. The second upper opening 172, at an upper portion of the chair-shaped housing 100, connects the outside of the chair-shaped housing 100 to an air conditioner outlet 304 (during cooling operation). A deflector 200 is installed above the first upper opening 170 and the second upper opening 172. Here, the first upper opening 170 and the second upper opening 172, which open upward, may be collectively referred to as the "first opening," and the front opening 160, which is arranged below the first opening, may be referred to as the "second opening." The chair-shaped housing 100 may also be referred to as a main body.

[0027] 4(a)-(d) show heating operation by the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. FIG. 4(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the AA direction in FIG. 2(c), FIG. 4(b) is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the BB direction in FIG. 2(c), FIG. 4(c) is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the CC direction in FIG. 2(c), and FIG. 4(d) is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the DD direction in FIG. 2(c). When an operation unit (not shown) of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 receives a heating operation instruction from a user, the operation unit outputs the heating operation instruction to a control unit (not shown). When the control unit receives the heating operation instruction, it causes the air conditioner 300 to perform heating operation. In response to this, the air conditioner 300 performs heating operation.

[0028] The control unit also determines to open the rear upper blocking plate 132 and the front lower blocking plate 124, and also determines to close the front upper blocking plate 122 and the rear lower blocking plate 134. The control unit transmits the determined contents to each of the front upper blocking plate 122, the front lower blocking plate 124, the rear upper blocking plate 132, and the rear lower blocking plate 134. As a result, the rear upper blocking plate 132 and the front lower blocking plate 124 are opened, and the front upper blocking plate 122 and the rear lower blocking plate 134 are closed.

[0029] Two first upper openings 170 are arranged on the upper surface 108, one on each side of the second upper opening 172. The first upper openings 170 draw in the heated airflow 500 that is being sent down by the deflector plate 200 due to the suction of the air conditioner suction port 302 in the lower space 148. The heated airflow 500 drawn in from the first upper openings 170 is drawn into the air conditioner suction port 302 via the lower space 148. The path from the first upper openings 170 to the air conditioner suction port 302 is the first heating path 502.

[0030] When the air conditioner 300 performs heating operation, the air conditioner outlet 304 faces forward and blows out air heated in the air conditioner 300 forward. The air conditioner outlet 304 is connected to the upper space 144, and because the rear upper closing plate 132 is open, it is also connected to the blower inlet 402. Therefore, the air blown out from the air conditioner outlet 304 is drawn into the blower inlet 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 outlet 304 to the blower inlet 402 is a second heating path 504.

[0031] The fan outlet 404 blows air downward. Because the front-lower blocking plate 124 is open, the fan outlet 404 connects to the front opening 160 via the purification filter 150. Therefore, the air blown out from the fan outlet 404 flows through the opening at the position of the front-lower blocking plate 124 and the purification filter 150 to the front opening 160, which then blows the air out to the front as a heated airflow 500. The path from the fan outlet 404 to the front opening 160 is a 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 heating paths. After being blown out to the front from the front opening 160, the heated airflow 500 rises toward the wall surface 112, and the deflector 200 causes the heated airflow 500 to descend along the wall surface 112.

[0032] 5 shows cooling operation by the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. When an operation unit (not shown) of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 receives an instruction for cooling operation from a user, the operation unit outputs the instruction for cooling operation to a control unit (not shown). When the control unit receives the instruction for cooling operation, it causes the air conditioner 300 to perform cooling operation. In response, the air conditioner 300 performs cooling operation.

[0033] The control unit also determines to close the rear upper blocking plate 132 and the front lower blocking plate 124, and also determines to open the front upper blocking plate 122 and the rear lower blocking plate 134. The control unit transmits the determined contents to each of the front upper blocking plate 122, the front lower blocking plate 124, the rear upper blocking plate 132, and the rear lower blocking plate 134. As a result, the rear upper blocking plate 132 and the front lower blocking plate 124 are closed, and the front upper blocking plate 122 and the rear lower blocking plate 134 are opened.

[0034] Because the front upper closing plate 122 is open, the front opening 160 is connected to the blower inlet 402 via the purification filter 150. Due to the suction of the blower inlet 402, the front opening 160 draws in the cooling airflow 600 that has been caused to descend toward the front by the deflector plate 200. The cooling airflow 600 drawn in from the front opening 160 is drawn into the blower inlet 402 via 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 inlet 402 is the first cooling path 602.

[0035] The blower outlet 404 blows air downward. Because the rear lower blocking plate 134 is open, the blower outlet 404 is connected to the air conditioner inlet 302 via the lower space 148. Therefore, the air blown out from the blower outlet 404 is drawn into the air conditioner inlet 302 via the opening at the position of the rear lower blocking plate 134 and the lower space 148. The path from the blower outlet 404 to the air conditioner inlet 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.

[0036] When the air conditioner 300 performs cooling operation, the air conditioner outlet 304 faces upward and blows out the air cooled by the air conditioner 300 upward. Furthermore, by facing upward, the air conditioner outlet 304 becomes the second upper opening 172, and the second upper opening 172 blows out air as the cooling airflow 600 so that it rises along the wall surface 112. In other words, the second upper opening 172 blows out air that has passed through the blower 400 and the air conditioner 300.

[0037] Furthermore, the air blown out from the blower outlet 404 passes through the opening at the position of the rear lower blocking plate 134 and the lower space 148 and heads toward the first upper opening 170. A bypass path 606 is a path that runs from the blower outlet 404 to the first upper opening 170 without passing through the air conditioner 300. The first upper opening 170 blows out air so that the air rises along the wall surface 112. In other words, the first upper opening 170 blows out air that passes through the blower 400 but does not pass through the air conditioner 300. The air blown out from the first upper opening 170 is mixed with the cooling airflow 600. The deflector 200 directs the cooling airflow 600 that rises along the wall surface 112 toward the front.

[0038] If the bypass path 606 is not provided, the air volume of the air conditioner 300 and the air volume of the blower 400 are set to be the same. On the other hand, by providing the bypass path 606, it is possible to set the air volume of the air conditioner 300 and the air volume of the blower 400 separately. For example, even if the air volume of the air conditioner 300 is small, the air volume of the blower 400 can be increased. In this way, by setting the air volume of the air conditioner 300 and the air volume of the blower 400 separately, the influence of external wind is reduced.

[0039] The air volume of the air conditioner 300 and the air volume of the blower 400 are set by a control unit (not shown). These settings will be explained here. Figures 6(a)-(b) show the air flow through the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. These are simulation results showing the air flow when the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 is performing cooling operation in a situation where a headwind of 2 m / s is blowing against the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 and the outside temperature is 35°C. Figure 6(a) shows the air flow when the air conditioner 300 has an air volume of 1200 m 3 / h, and the air volume of the blower 400 is 1200m 3 / h, and the air volume from the bypass route 606 (hereinafter referred to as "bypass air volume") is 0 m 3 6(b) shows the simulation results when the air volume of the air conditioner 300 is 1200 m / h. 3 / h, and the air volume of the blower 400 is 2400m 3 / h, and the bypass air volume is 1200m 3 / h. In Figure 6(a), the air-conditioned space is reduced due to the headwind. On the other hand, in Figure 6(b), the bypass air volume increases the overall air volume, so the reduction in the air-conditioned space is suppressed compared to Figure 6(a).

[0040] 7(a)-(b) are diagrams showing the airflow caused by the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. These are simulation results showing the airflow when the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 is performing cooling operation with a tailwind of 2 m / s blowing against the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 and the outside temperature being 35°C. FIG. 7(a) shows the airflow when the air conditioner 300 has an airflow rate of 1200 m 3 / h, and the air volume of the blower 400 is 1200m 3 / h, and the bypass air volume is 0m 3 7(b) shows the simulation results when the air volume of the air conditioner 300 is 1200 m 3 / h, and the air volume of the blower 400 is 2400m 3 / h, and the bypass air volume is 1200m 3 / h. In Figure 7(b), the bypass air volume and tailwind make the air volume too large to create an air-conditioned space. On the other hand, in Figure 7(a), there is no bypass air volume, so the air volume does not become too large and an air-conditioned space is created. Figures 6(a)-(b) and 7(a)-(b) show that by adjusting the bypass air volume according to the wind direction, an air-conditioned space appropriate for the situation can be created.

[0041] 8(a)-(c) show the temperature distribution caused by the air-conditioned space generating system 1000. FIG. 8(a)-(b) show the simulation results showing the temperature distribution when the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 is performing cooling operation in a windless situation with an outside temperature of 35°C. FIG. 8(c) shows the temperature. FIG. 8(a) shows the temperature distribution caused by the air conditioner 300 when the air volume is 1200 m 3 / h, and the air volume of the blower 400 is 1200m 3 / h, and the bypass air volume is 0m 3 8(b) shows the simulation results when the air volume of the air conditioner 300 is 1200 m 3 / h, and the air volume of the blower 400 is 2400m 3 / h, and the bypass air volume is 1200m 3 / h. Figures 8(a)-(b) show that the size of the air-conditioned space changes depending on whether or not there is a bypass airflow.

[0042] The airflow rate of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 is adjusted according to the wind conditions, reflecting the results of the above simulation. The airflow rate of the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 is also adjusted according to the outside air temperature. The air-conditioned space generation system 1000 in this embodiment is equipped with a sensor for measuring wind direction (hereinafter referred to as a "wind direction sensor") and a sensor for measuring wind speed (hereinafter referred to as a "wind speed sensor"). The air-conditioned space generation system 1000 also is equipped with a sensor (hereinafter referred to as a "temperature sensor") for measuring the outside air temperature (hereinafter referred to as the "actual temperature"). Furthermore, the air-conditioned space generation system 1000 receives a temperature setting (hereinafter referred to as the "set temperature"). Figure 9 shows the data structure of a table held in the air-conditioned space generation system 1000. The control unit determines the airflow rate of the blower 400 based on the wind direction received from the wind direction sensor and the wind speed received from the wind speed sensor. The control unit also determines the airflow rate of the air conditioner 300 based on the difference between the actual temperature and the set temperature. The difference between the air volume of the fan 400 and the air volume of the air conditioner 300 is the bypass air volume.

[0043] Example 2 10(a)-(d) show the structure of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000. In particular, FIG. 10(a) is a perspective view showing the structure of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000. Here, the front, rear, left side, right side, upper side, and lower side in FIG. 10(a) are defined as the "front side," "rear side," "left side," "right side," "upper side," and "lower side," respectively. Furthermore, the direction connecting the front side and the rear side is defined as the "front-to-rear direction," the direction connecting the left side and the right side is defined as the "left-to-right direction," and the direction connecting the upper side and lower side is defined as the "up-to-down direction." These definitions are valid even if the orientation of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000 shown in other drawings is different. Based on these definitions, FIG. 10(b) is a front view of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000 when viewed from the front, and FIG. 10(c) is a top view of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000 when viewed from above.

[0044] A rectangular wall surface 2100 extending in the left-right and up-down directions is disposed at the rear of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. The left end side of the wall surface 2100 is defined as a first end side P1, and the right end side of the wall surface 2100 is defined as a second end side P2. A seat panel 2104 extending in the front-rear and left-right directions is mounted on the wall surface 2100, and a backrest 2106 extending in the up-down and left-right directions is mounted on the wall surface 2100. The backrest 2106 is mounted above the seat panel 2104, and the combination of the seat panel 2104 and the backrest 2106 forms the shape of a bench on which a person can sit. The seat panel 2104 and the backrest 2106 extend in the left-right direction from the first end side P1 to the second end side P2.

[0045] An upper hollow plate 2140 is installed above the backrest 2106. The upper hollow plate 2140 is installed at a distance in front of the wall surface 2100. An upper deflection plate 2120 is installed above the upper hollow plate 2140. The upper deflection plate 2120 is installed on the wall surface 2100. Meanwhile, a lower hollow plate 2160 is installed below the seat plate 2104. The lower hollow plate 2160 is installed at a distance in front of the wall surface 2100. A lower deflection plate 2180 is installed below the lower hollow plate 2160. The lower deflection plate 2180 is installed on the wall surface 2100. Here, the upper deflection plate 2120, the upper hollow plate 2140, the lower hollow plate 2160, and the lower deflection plate 2180 all extend in the left-right direction from the first end side P1 to the second end side P2, and have a hollow structure.

[0046] A box-shaped air conditioning unit 2300 is disposed on a first end side P1 of the wall surface 2100, and a side wall 2500 is disposed on a second end side P2 of the wall surface 2100. By disposing the air conditioning unit 2300 in the left-right direction rather than the front-to-rear direction of the wall surface 2100, the length of the air conditioning space generation system 2000 in the front-to-rear direction, i.e., the depth of the air conditioning space generation system 2000, is narrowed. The box-shaped air conditioning unit 2300 has an air conditioning unit front face 2310 disposed on the front side, an air conditioning unit rear face 2312 disposed on the rear side, an air conditioning unit upper face 2314 disposed on the upper side, and an air conditioning unit lower face 2316 disposed on the lower side. Furthermore, the air conditioning unit 2300 has an air conditioning unit right face 2318 disposed on the right side and an air conditioning unit left face 2320 disposed on the left side. Each of the air conditioning unit front surface 2310, air conditioning unit rear surface 2312, air conditioning unit top surface 2314, air conditioning unit bottom surface 2316, air conditioning unit right side surface 2318, and air conditioning unit left side surface 2320 has a rectangular shape. The side wall 2500 is a rectangular surface that extends in the front-to-back and up-down directions.

[0047] An air conditioning unit front inlet 2332 is provided in the lower part of the air conditioning unit front surface 2310, an air conditioning unit rear inlet 2334 (not shown) is provided in the lower part of the air conditioning unit rear surface 2312, and an air conditioning unit outlet 2336 is provided in the air conditioning unit top surface 2314. The air conditioning unit front inlet 2332, the air conditioning unit rear inlet 2334, and the air conditioning unit outlet 2336 are all rectangular openings that connect the inside and outside of the air conditioning unit 2300.

[0048] 10(d) is a perspective view showing the surface of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. The air conditioning unit 2300 has an outdoor unit 2400 and an indoor unit 2410 built in. The outdoor unit 2400 and the indoor unit 2410 are collectively referred to as air conditioners. Here, the outdoor unit 2400 and the indoor unit 2410 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, with the outdoor unit 2400 being arranged below the indoor unit 2410. This arrangement of the outdoor unit 2400 and the indoor unit 2410 reduces the floor area of ​​the air conditioning unit 2300.

[0049] The surface of the upper deflector plate 2120 facing the wall surface 2100 is the upper rear surface 2144, and a plurality of upper fans 2146 are arranged in the left-right direction on the upper rear surface 2144. An upward opening 2200 that opens upward is formed between the upper rear surface 2144 and the wall surface 2100. The surface of the lower hollow plate 2160 facing the wall surface 2100 is the lower rear surface 2164, and a plurality of lower fans 2166 are arranged in the left-right direction on the lower rear surface 2164. A downward opening 2210 that opens downward is formed between the lower rear surface 2164 and the wall surface 2100. Here, the plurality of upper fans 2146 and the plurality of lower fans 2166 are bidirectional fans. When the upward opening 2200 that opens upward is called a "first opening," the downward opening 2210 that is arranged below the first opening may be called a "second opening." Additionally, the upper deflection plate 2120, the upper hollow plate 2140, and the lower hollow plate 2160 may be referred to as a main body.

[0050] Such air-conditioned space generating system 2000 performs heating or cooling operation. In both heating and cooling operations, outdoor unit 2400 draws in outside air through air conditioning unit front inlet 2332 and air conditioning unit rear inlet 2334, and blows out inside air through air conditioning unit outlet 2336.

[0051] In heating operation, the indoor unit 2410 blows heated air at least into the lower hollow plate 2160, and the lower fan 2166 blows the air from the lower hollow plate 2160 to the outside. The upper fan 2146 draws outside air into the upper hollow plate 2140 and draws in air from at least the upper hollow plate 2140. As a result, the heated air is blown downward from the downward opening 2210, reflected by the lower deflection plate 2180, and moves forward. Furthermore, since the heated air has a light specific gravity, it rises, reflects off the upper deflection plate 2120, descends, and is drawn into the upward opening 2200. As a result, a heated space is formed around a person seated on the seat plate 2104 while leaning against the backrest 2106.

[0052] In cooling operation, the indoor unit 2410 blows cooled air at least to the upper hollow plate 2140, and the upper fan 2146 blows the air from the upper hollow plate 2140 to the outside. The lower fan 2166 draws outside air into the lower hollow plate 2160 and draws in air from at least the lower hollow plate 2160. As a result, the cooled air is blown upward from the upward opening 2200, reflected by the upper deflector plate 2120, and moves forward. Furthermore, since the cooled air has a high specific gravity, it descends, then reflects off the lower deflector plate 2180, rises, and is drawn into the downward opening 2210. As a result, an air-conditioned space is formed around a person seated on the seat plate 2104 while leaning against the backrest 2106. The heated space and the air-conditioned space are air-conditioned spaces (hereinafter referred to as "air-conditioned spaces").

[0053] Below, Figures 11(a)-(c), 12(a)-(c), 13(a)-(c), 14(a)-(c), and 15(a)-(c) will also be used to explain the operation of air-conditioned space generating system 2000. Figures 11(a)-(c) show the operation of air-conditioned space generating system 2000. Figures 11(a)-(c) explain the operation of air intake from the outside to air-conditioning unit 2300 and the operation of air blowing from air-conditioning unit 2300 to the outside. Figure 11(a) is a perspective view from the front of air-conditioned space generating system 2000, shown similarly to Figure 10(a). Figure 11(b) is a perspective view from the rear of air-conditioned space generating system 2000. Figure 11(c) is a perspective view of the E-E cross section of Figure 10(b).

[0054] The outdoor unit 2400 disposed in the air conditioning unit 2300 includes an outdoor unit inlet 2402 that draws in air and an outdoor unit outlet 2404 that blows out air. The outdoor unit inlet 2402 and the outdoor unit outlet 2404 are disposed on opposite sides. Specifically, the outdoor unit inlet 2402 is disposed in a space that communicates with the air conditioning unit front inlet 2332 and the air conditioning unit rear inlet 2334. The outdoor unit outlet 2404 is disposed in a space (hereinafter referred to as "blowout space 2340") that is isolated from the space that communicates with the air conditioning unit front inlet 2332 and the air conditioning unit rear inlet 2334. The outdoor unit outlet 2404 is communicated with the air conditioning unit outlet 2336.

[0055] The air conditioning unit front inlet 2332 and the air conditioning unit rear inlet 2334 draw outside air into the air conditioning unit 2300. The path of the drawn air is indicated as intake path 2600. The outdoor unit inlet 2402 draws in air drawn into the air conditioning unit 2300 (intake path 2600). The outdoor unit outlet 2404 blows the air into the outlet space 2340. The path of the blown air is indicated as outlet path 2602. The air in the outlet space 2340 (outlet path 2602) is blown out to the outside from the air conditioning unit outlet 2336. Because the outlet path 2602 faces upward from the air conditioning unit 2300, the air blown out along the intake path 2600 is prevented from hitting objects around the air-conditioned space generating system 2000 or users. This eliminates discomfort. The outdoor unit 2400 sends air to the indoor unit 2410, and the indoor unit 2410 sends air to the outdoor unit 2400. Known technologies may be used for these, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0056] Figures 12(a)-(c) show the operation of heating mode in the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. In particular, Figure 12(a) is a perspective view of the CC cross section of Figure 10(c), Figure 12(b) is a perspective view of the BB cross section of Figure 10(b), and Figure 12(c) is a perspective view of the AA cross section of Figure 10(b).

[0057] The indoor unit 2410 in the air conditioning unit 2300 has an indoor unit inlet 2412 and an indoor unit outlet 2414. The indoor unit inlet 2412 is located on the right side surface of the air conditioning unit 2300. The indoor unit outlet 2414 is located above the indoor unit inlet 2412. Here, the indoor unit outlet 2414 faces right to blow out air during heating operation, and faces upward to blow out air during cooling operation. Figure 12(a) shows the former operation, as it is during heating operation.

[0058] Within the air conditioning unit 2300, the space connected to the indoor unit 2410 is divided into a lower space 2350 and an upper space 2352. During heating operation, the lower space 2350 is connected to the indoor unit air outlet 2414, and the upper space 2352 is connected to the indoor unit air inlet 2412. On the other hand, during cooling operation, the lower space 2350 is connected to the indoor unit air inlet 2412, and the upper space 2352 is connected to the indoor unit air outlet 2414. Figure 12(a) shows the former case, as it is during heating operation.

[0059] An upper opening 2142 is provided on the first end side P1 of the upper hollow plate 2140, and the internal space of the upper hollow plate 2140 communicates with the upper space 2352 via the upper opening 2142. Furthermore, an upper deflection plate opening 2122 is provided on the first end side P1 of the upper deflection plate 2120, and the internal space of the upper deflection plate 2120 communicates with the upper space 2352 via the upper deflection plate opening 2122. In this way, the indoor unit 2410 is connected to the upper opening 2142 and the upper deflection plate opening 2122.

[0060] As described above, the surface of the upper hollow plate 2140 that faces the wall surface 2100 is the upper rear surface 2144. On the upper rear surface 2144, multiple upper fans 2146 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. The multiple upper fans 2146 are bidirectional fans that draw in air during heating operation and blow out air during cooling operation. For example, crossflow fans are used as the multiple upper fans 2146. Because crossflow fans have fewer swirling components than propeller fans, the uniformity of the wind speed distribution of the blown air is improved and speed components other than those in the vertical direction are suppressed.

[0061] A bottom is provided at the lower portion between the upper rear surface 2144 and the wall surface 2100. As a result, an upward opening 2200 that opens upward is arranged between the upper hollow plate 2140 and the wall surface 2100 by sealing the space between the upper rear surface 2144 and the wall surface 2100 downward. Air drawn in by the upper fan 2146 or air blown out from the upper fan 2146 passes through the upward opening 2200. Furthermore, a plurality of upper ribs 2202 that connect the upper rear surface 2144 and the wall surface 2100 are further provided at the upward opening 2200.

[0062] The inside of the side wall 2500 is divided into an upper space 2550 and a lower space 2552. The lower space 2552 is a space located below the upper space 2550. The lower space 2552 is provided to correspond to the lower space 2350, and the upper space 2550 is provided to correspond to the upper space 2352. An upper communication port 2148 is provided at the second end side P2 of the upper hollow plate 2140, and the internal space of the upper hollow plate 2140 and the upper space 2550 communicate with each other via the upper communication port 2148. In addition, an upper deflection plate communication port 2128 is provided at the second end side P2 of the upper deflection plate 2120, and the internal space of the upper deflection plate 2120 and the upper space 2550 communicate with each other via the upper deflection plate communication port 2128. As a result, the second end side P2 of the upper deflection plate 2120 and the second end side P2 of the upper hollow plate 2140 are in communication with each other.

[0063] A lower opening 2162 is provided on a first end side P1 of the lower hollow plate 2160, and the internal space of the lower hollow plate 2160 communicates with the lower space 2350 via the lower opening 2162. Furthermore, a lower deflection plate opening 2182 is provided on a first end side P1 of the lower deflection plate 2180, and the internal space of the lower deflection plate 2180 communicates with the lower space 2350 via the lower deflection plate opening 2182. In this way, the indoor unit 2410 is connected to the lower opening 2162 and the lower deflection plate opening 2182.

[0064] As described above, the surface of the lower hollow panel 2160 that faces the wall surface 2100 is the lower rear surface 2164. A plurality of lower fans 2166 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction on the lower rear surface 2164. The plurality of lower fans 2166 are bidirectional fans that blow out air during heating operation and draw in air during cooling operation. The plurality of lower fans 2166 may be, for example, cross-flow fans.

[0065] A ceiling portion is provided in the upper portion between the lower hollow plate 2160 and the wall surface 2100. As a result, a downward opening 2210 that opens downward is disposed between the lower hollow plate 2160 and the wall surface 2100 by sealing the space between the lower rear surface 2164 and the wall surface 2100 upward. Air drawn in by the lower fan 2166 or air blown out from the lower fan 2166 passes through the downward opening 2210. Furthermore, a plurality of lower ribs 2212 that connect the lower rear surface 2164 and the wall surface 2100 are further provided in the downward opening 2210.

[0066] A lower communication port 2168 is provided on the second end side P2 of the lower hollow plate 2160, and the internal space of the lower hollow plate 2160 communicates with the lower space 2552 via the lower communication port 2168. Furthermore, a lower deflection plate communication port 2188 is provided on the second end side P2 of the lower deflection plate 2180, and the internal space of the lower deflection plate 2180 communicates with the lower space 2552 via the lower deflection plate communication port 2188. This allows the second end side P2 of the lower hollow plate 2160 and the second end side P2 of the lower deflection plate 2180 to communicate with each other.

[0067] During heating operation, the indoor unit 2410 blows heated air from the indoor unit air outlet 2414 into the lower space 2350. The blown air travels through the lower space 2350 along a first heating path 2610. Within the lower space 2350, the first heating path 2610 branches into a second heating path 2612 and a third heating path 2614. The air traveling along the second heating path 2612 is drawn into the lower hollow plate 2160 through the lower opening 2162, and the air traveling along the third heating path 2614 is drawn into the lower deflector plate 2180 through the lower deflector plate opening 2182.

[0068] The air along the second heating path 2612 flows through the lower hollow plate 2160 in the direction from the first end P1 to the second end P2. On the other hand, the air along the third heating path 2614 flows through the lower deflection plate opening 2182 in the direction from the first end P1 to the second end P2 and is blown out of the lower deflection plate 2180 into the lower space 2552 at the lower deflection plate communication port 2188. The air along the third heating path 2614 flows through the lower space 2552 toward the lower communication port 2168 and is sucked into the lower hollow plate 2160 through the lower communication port 2168. The air along the third heating path 2614 also flows through the lower hollow plate 2160 in the direction from the second end P2 to the first end P1. Therefore, within the lower hollow plate 2160, air flowing along the second heating path 2612, which flows from the first end side P1 to the second end side P2, and air flowing along the third heating path 2614, which flows from the second end side P2 to the first end side P1, merge.

[0069] The multiple lower fans 2166 on the lower rear surface 2164 of the lower hollow plate 2160 blow air inside the lower hollow plate 2160 downward through the downward openings 2210. Here, the air along the second heating path 2612 and the air along the third heating path 2614 merge in the lower hollow plate 2160, improving the uniformity of the wind speed of the air blown out from the downward openings 2210. Furthermore, the lower ribs 2212 provided on the downward openings 2210 suppress the swirling component of the blown airflow during heating operation, improving the uniformity of the wind speed.

[0070] The lower deflector 2180 reflects the air blown downward from the downward opening 2210 toward the front. The air blown out from the downward opening 2210 travels along the fourth heating path 2616, descends from the downward opening 2210 to the lower deflector 2180, is reflected by the lower deflector 2180, and then rises toward the wall surface 2100 due to its light specific gravity. The upper deflector 2120 causes the air that has risen toward the wall surface 2100 to descend along the fourth heating path 2616. The air descending along the fourth heating path 2616 is sucked into the upper hollow plate 2140 through the upward opening 2200. At this time, the air passes through the upper ribs 2202 and is sucked into the upper hollow plate 2140 by the multiple upper fans 2146.

[0071] Figures 13(a)-(c) are continuations of Figures 12(a)-(c) and show the operation of heating mode in the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. In particular, Figure 13(a) is a perspective view of the BB cross section of Figure 10(b), Figure 13(b) is a perspective view of the CC cross section of Figure 10(c), and Figure 13(c) is a perspective view of the DD cross section of Figure 10(c).

[0072] A portion of the air drawn into the upper hollow plate 2140 travels within the upper hollow plate 2140 along the fifth heating path 2618 toward the second end side P2 and is blown out from the upper hollow plate 2140 at the upper communication port 2148 into the upper space 2550. The air along the fifth heating path 2618 also travels through the upper space 2550 toward the upper deflection plate communication port 2128 and is drawn into the upper deflection plate 2120 from the upper deflection plate communication port 2128. The air along the fifth heating path 2618 also travels within the upper deflection plate 2120 from the second end side P2 to the first end side P1 and is blown out from the upper deflection plate opening 2122 into the upper space 2352. Meanwhile, the remainder of the air sucked into the upper hollow plate 2140 travels within the upper hollow plate 2140 along the sixth heating path 2620 toward the first end side P1 and is blown out from the upper hollow plate 2140 at the upper opening 2142 into the upper space 2352.

[0073] The air in the upper space 2352 flows along the seventh heating path 2622 toward the indoor unit inlet 2412 of the indoor unit 2410. At this time, the upper space 2550 and the lower space 2552 are separated by the attachment of a removable upper partition wall 2360. The outdoor unit 2400 draws the air along the seventh heating path 2622 from the indoor unit inlet 2412.

[0074] Figures 14(a)-(c) show the cooling operation of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. In particular, Figure 14(a) is a perspective view of the CC cross section of Figure 10(c), Figure 14(b) is a perspective view of the BB cross section of Figure 10(b), and Figure 14(c) is a perspective view of the AA cross section of Figure 10(b). The following will mainly explain the differences from heating operation.

[0075] During cooling operation, the indoor unit 2410 blows cooled air from the indoor unit air outlet 2414 into the upper space 2352. The blown air travels through the upper space 2352 along a first cooling path 2640. Within the upper space 2352, the first cooling path 2640 branches into a second cooling path 2642 and a third cooling path 2644. The air traveling along the second cooling path 2642 is drawn into the upper hollow plate 2140 through the upper opening 2142, and the air traveling along the third cooling path 2644 is drawn into the upper deflector plate 2120 through the upper deflector plate opening 2122.

[0076] The air along the second cooling path 2642 flows within the upper hollow plate 2140 in the direction from the first end side P1 to the second end side P2. On the other hand, the air along the third cooling path 2644 flows within the upper deflector plate 2120 in the direction from the first end side P1 to the second end side P2, and is blown out from the lower deflector plate 2180 into the upper space 2550 at the upper deflector plate communication port 2128. Furthermore, the air along the third cooling path 2644 flows through the upper space 2550 toward the upper communication port 2148, and is sucked into the upper hollow plate 2140 from the upper communication port 2148. Furthermore, the air along the third cooling path 2644 flows within the upper hollow plate 2140 in the direction from the second end side P2 to the first end side P1. Therefore, within the upper hollow plate 2140, air flowing along the second air conditioning path 2642, which flows from the first end side P1 to the second end side P2, and air flowing along the third air conditioning path 2644, which flows from the second end side P2 to the first end side P1, merge.

[0077] The multiple upper fans 2146 on the upper rear surface 2144 of the upper hollow plate 2140 blow the air inside the upper hollow plate 2140 upward through the upward openings 2200. Here, the air along the second cooling path 2642 and the air along the third cooling path 2644 merge in the upper hollow plate 2140, improving the uniformity of the wind speed of the air blown out from the upward openings 2200. In addition, the upper ribs 2202 provided on the upward openings 2200 suppress the swirling component of the blown airflow during cooling operation, improving the uniformity of the wind speed.

[0078] The upper deflector 2120 reflects the air blown upward from the upward opening 2200 toward the front. The air blown out from the upward opening 2200 travels along the fourth cooling path 2646, rising from the upward opening 2200 to the upper deflector 2120, being reflected by the upper deflector 2120, and then descending. The lower deflector 2180 raises the air that has descended along the fourth cooling path 2646. The air ascending along the fourth cooling path 2646 is drawn into the lower hollow plate 2160 from the downward opening 2210. At this time, the air passes through the lower ribs 2212 and is drawn into the lower hollow plate 2160 by the multiple lower fans 2166.

[0079] Figures 15(a)-(c) are continuations of Figures 14(a)-(c) and show the cooling operation of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. In particular, Figure 15(a) is a perspective view of the BB cross section of Figure 10(b), Figure 15(b) is a perspective view of the CC cross section of Figure 10(c), and Figure 15(c) is a perspective view of the DD cross section of Figure 10(c).

[0080] A portion of the air drawn into the lower hollow plate 2160 travels within the lower hollow plate 2160 along the fifth cooling path 2648 toward the second end side P2 and is blown out from the lower hollow plate 2160 at the lower communication port 2168 into the lower space 2552. The air along the fifth cooling path 2648 also travels through the lower space 2552 toward the lower deflector communication port 2188 and is drawn into the lower deflector plate 2180 from the lower deflector communication port 2188. The air along the fifth cooling path 2648 also travels within the lower deflector plate 2180 from the second end side P2 toward the first end side P1 and is blown out from the lower deflector plate opening 2182 into the lower space 2350. Meanwhile, the remainder of the air sucked into the lower hollow plate 2160 travels within the lower hollow plate 2160 along the sixth cooling path 2650 toward the first end side P1, and is blown out from the lower hollow plate 2160 at the lower opening 2162 into the lower space 2350.

[0081] A portion of the air in the lower space 2350 proceeds along the seventh cooling path 2652 toward the indoor unit inlet 2412 of the indoor unit 2410. The outdoor unit 2400 draws the air along the seventh cooling path 2652 from the indoor unit inlet 2412. At this time, the above-mentioned upper partition wall 2360 is removed, thereby connecting the lower space 2350 and the upper space 2352. The rest of the air in the lower space 2350 proceeds along the bypass path 2660 toward the upper space 2352. The bypass path 2660 is a path that passes through the upper fan 2146 and the lower fan 2166 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as "blowers") but does not pass through the indoor unit 2410. The air that has proceeded along the bypass path 2660 is mixed with the air blown out from the indoor unit 2410 in the upper space 2352, as shown in FIG. 14(a).

[0082] When the bypass path 2660 is not provided, the air volume of the indoor unit 2410 is matched to the air volume of the fan. On the other hand, by providing the bypass path 2660, it is possible to set the air volume of the indoor unit 2410 and the air volume of the fan separately. For example, even when the air volume of the indoor unit 2410 is small, the air volume of the fan can be increased. In this way, the air volume of the indoor unit 2410 and the air volume of the fan are set separately, thereby reducing the influence of wind. The setting of the air volume of the indoor unit 2410 and the air volume of the fan can be performed in the same way as in the first embodiment, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0083] (Variation) (1) In the above description, the multiple upper fans 2146 and the multiple lower fans 2166 are bidirectional fans. However, this is not limiting, and for example, the multiple upper fans 2146 and the multiple lower fans 2166 may be unidirectional fans. A unidirectional fan operates in the direction of blowing out air. In heating operation, the multiple lower fans 2166 operate to blow out air from within the lower hollow plate 2160. Meanwhile, the multiple upper fans 2146 are stopped. In this case, air descending along the fourth heating path 2616 is sucked into the upper hollow plate 2140 through the openings in the multiple upper fans 2146. In cooling operation, the multiple upper fans 2146 operate to blow out air from within the upper hollow plate 2140. Meanwhile, the multiple lower fans 2166 are stopped. In this case, air rising along the fourth cooling path 2646 is sucked into the lower hollow plate 2160 through the openings in the multiple lower fans 2166 .

[0084] (2) In the description above, the upper deflection plate 2120 has the upper deflection plate opening 2122 and the upper deflection plate communication port 2128, and communicates with the upper space 2352 and the upper space 2550. However, the upper deflection plate 2120 may have a hollow structure that does not have the upper deflection plate opening 2122 or the upper deflection plate communication port 2128, and that separates the upper space 2352 and the upper space 2550.

[0085] In the above description, the lower deflector 2180 has the lower deflector opening 2182 and the lower deflector communication port 2188, and communicates with the lower space 2350 and the lower space 2552. However, the lower deflector 2180 may have a hollow structure that does not have the lower deflector opening 2182 and the lower deflector communication port 2188, and that separates the lower space 2350 from the lower space 2552. With such a structure, the amount of heat exchange between the blown airflow during heating operation and the suction airflow during cooling operation and the outside air is reduced by the air layer with high thermal insulation.

[0086] (3) The lower deflection plate 2180 may be a plate. The lower deflection plate 2180 serves as a heat insulator (for example, thermal conductivity less than 1.0 [W / (m / K)]), reducing the amount of heat exchange between the outlet airflow during heating operation and the intake airflow during cooling operation and the installation surface. In particular, during heating operation, if the temperature of the outlet airflow drops due to heat exchange, the density difference between the outlet airflow and the outside air becomes smaller, reducing the risk of not being able to form a zoning airflow (upward airflow).

[0087] (4) Figures 16(a)-(b) show the structure of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000. Figure 16(a) is similar to Figure 14(a). A dihedral portion 2190 is disposed at the front portion of the lower deflector plate 2180. The dihedral portion 2190 has a triangular prism shape and slopes upward toward the front. Figure 16(b) shows a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 16(a). Air along the fourth cooling path 2646 descends from the downward opening 2210 to the lower deflector plate 2180, moves forward along the lower deflector plate 2180, and then ascends along the slope of the dihedral portion 2190. The conditioned airflow during heating operation that flows along the lower deflector plate 2180 is also blown out with the dihedral portion 2190, thereby reducing the risk of the airflow flowing radially out of the device along the installation surface and failing to form a zoning airflow (upward airflow).

[0088] (5) Among the multiple upper fans 2146, the rotation speed of the upper fan 2146 on the second end side P2 may be higher than the rotation speed of the upper fan 2146 on the first end side P1. Also, among the multiple lower fans 2166, the rotation speed of the lower fan 2166 on the second end side P2 may be higher than the rotation speed of the lower fan 2166 on the first end side P1. The upper fans 2146 and the lower fans 2166 are collectively referred to as "fans." Because pressure loss is greater in the fans on the second end side P2 than in the fans on the first end side P1, increasing the rotation speed as described above reduces the difference in air volume among the multiple fans.

[0089] (6) Of the multiple upper fans 2146, the airflow of the upper fan 2146 on the second end side P2 may be greater than the airflow of the upper fan 2146 on the first end side P1. This means that the upper fan 2146 on the first end side P1 and the upper fan 2146 on the second end side P2 may be different types of fans with different performance, and this corresponds to using a high-performance upper fan 2146 with a large airflow and a low-performance upper fan 2146 with a small airflow.

[0090] Of the multiple lower fans 2166, the airflow of the lower fan 2166 on the second end side P2 may be greater than the airflow of the lower fan 2166 on the first end side P1. This means that the lower fan 2166 on the first end side P1 and the lower fan 2166 on the second end side P2 may be different types of fans with different performance, and this corresponds to using a high-performance lower fan 2166 with a large airflow and a low-performance lower fan 2166 with a small airflow. Because pressure loss is greater in the fan on the second end side P2 than in the fan on the first end side P1, increasing the airflow as described above reduces the difference in airflow among the multiple fans.

[0091] (7) The multiple upper fans 2146 may be propeller fans, and the multiple lower fans 2166 may also be propeller fans. Figures 17(a) and 17(b) show the operation of the upper fan 2146 and the lower fan 2166. Figure 17(a) shows the first fan 2250a, the second fan 2250b, the third fan 2250c, and the fourth fan 2250d, which are used for comparison. The first fan 2250a, the second fan 2250b, the third fan 2250c, and the fourth fan 2250d are collectively referred to as fans 2250. The fans 2250 are arranged in the left-right direction, similar to the upper fan 2146 and the lower fan 2166 of this embodiment. The fans 2250 are propeller fans. Here, the first fan 2250a, the second fan 2250b, the third fan 2250c, and the fourth fan 2250d all rotate in the same direction. That is, the rotation directions of two adjacent fans 2250 are the same. In this case, the swirl components of the blown airflow are the same, so air is blown out in an inclined direction as shown in the figure.

[0092] FIG. 17(b) shows the operation of the upper fan 2146 or the lower fan 2166. The multiple upper fans 2146 are shown as, for example, a first upper fan 2146a, a second upper fan 2146b, a third upper fan 2146c, and a fourth upper fan 2146d. The upper fans 2146 are propeller fans. Here, the first upper fan 2146a and the third upper fan 2146c rotate counterclockwise, and the second upper fan 2146b and the fourth upper fan 2146d rotate clockwise. In other words, the rotation directions of two adjacent upper fans 2146 are different. Therefore, the swirl components of adjacent fans cancel each other out, suppressing the swirl component of the blown airflow during cooling operation. The same applies to the lower fan 2166.

[0093] According to this embodiment, when the air conditioner 300 performs heating operation, the front opening 160 blows air forward, the deflector 200 causes the air that rises toward the wall surface 112 after being blown forward to descend along the wall surface 112, and the first upper opening 170 draws in the air, thereby creating an air-conditioned space in an outdoor environment. Also, when the air conditioner 300 performs cooling operation, the second upper opening 172 blows air so that it rises along the wall surface 112, the deflector 200 directs the air toward the front, and the front opening 160 draws in the air that has descended toward the front, thereby creating an air-conditioned space in an outdoor environment. Also, because the bypass path 606 is formed when the air conditioner 300 performs cooling operation, the air volume of the air conditioner 300 and the air volume of the blower 400 can be set independently. Furthermore, since the air volume of the air conditioner 300 and the air volume of the fan 400 are set independently, an air-conditioned space can be created in an outdoor environment that is subject to the influence of wind.

[0094] Furthermore, when the air conditioner 300 performs heating operation, a first heating path 502, a second heating path 504, and a third heating path 506 are formed within the chair-type casing 100, and when the air conditioner 300 performs cooling operation, a first cooling path 602, a second cooling path 604, and a bypass path 606 are formed within the chair-type casing 100, so that a heated space and a cooled space can be generated using a single chair-type casing 100 in an outdoor environment that is affected by wind. Furthermore, 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, 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 heated space and a cooled space can be generated.

[0095] Furthermore, in heating operation, air that has been blown downward from the downward opening 2210 and then rises is caused to descend by the upper deflector 2120, and the descending air is sucked in through the upward opening 2200, so that an air-conditioned space can be created in an outdoor environment. Furthermore, in cooling operation, air that has been blown upward from the upward opening 2200 is caused to descend toward the front by the upper deflector, and the air is sucked in through the downward opening 2210, so that an air-conditioned space can be created in an outdoor environment. Furthermore, in cooling operation, the air sucked into the upper hollow plate 2140 from the upper opening 2142 includes air blown out from the indoor unit 2410 and air that has not passed through the indoor unit 2410, so that the airflow rate of the indoor unit 2410 and the airflow rate of the blower can be set independently. Furthermore, because the airflow rate of the indoor unit 2410 and the airflow rate of the blower can be set independently, an air-conditioned space can be created in an outdoor environment that is affected by wind.

[0096] Furthermore, since the upper fan 2146 and the plurality of lower fans 2166 are bidirectional fans, air can be circulated efficiently whether in heating or cooling operation. Furthermore, since the plurality of upper fans 2146 and the plurality of lower fans 2166 are unidirectional fans, control can be simplified. Here, with regard to air-conditioned spaces, air-conditioned spaces can be generated not only in outdoor environments but also in indoor open spaces, etc.

[0097] Furthermore, because the upper deflector 2120 has a hollow structure, the highly insulating air layer can reduce the amount of heat exchange between the blown airflow during heating operation and the suction airflow during cooling operation and the outside air. Also, because the amount of heat exchange between the blown airflow during heating operation and the suction airflow during cooling operation and the outside air is reduced, zoning performance can be improved. Furthermore, because the upper deflector 2120 and the upper hollow plate 2140 are in communication with each other, the upper deflector 2120 functions as a collision deflector for the blown airflow and is also utilized as an air path to the upper fan 2146 on the second end side P2, improving the wind speed uniformity of the blown airflow during cooling operation and the suction airflow during heating operation.

[0098] Furthermore, the lower deflector 2180 is further provided, which facilitates air circulation. The lower deflector 2180 has a hollow structure, which reduces the amount of heat exchange between the outlet airflow during heating operation and the intake airflow during cooling operation and the installation surface due to the highly insulating air layer. The lower deflector 2180 and the lower hollow plate 2160 communicate with each other, which is utilized as an air passage to the lower fan 2166 on the second end side P2, thereby improving the uniformity of the wind speed of the outlet airflow during heating operation and the intake airflow during cooling operation. Furthermore, because the lower deflector 2180 is a plate, if the temperature of the outlet airflow drops due to heat exchange during heating operation, the density difference between the outlet airflow and the outside air becomes smaller, which reduces the risk of the zoning airflow (upward airflow) not being able to form. Furthermore, since the lower deflection plate 2180 has the dihedral portion 2190, it is possible to reduce the risk of air flowing out of the device radially along the installation surface and failing to form a zoning air current (upward air current).

[0099] Furthermore, since the upward opening 2200 is provided with multiple upper ribs 2202, the swirling component of the blown airflow during cooling operation is suppressed, improving wind speed uniformity. Furthermore, since the downward opening 2210 is provided with multiple lower ribs 2212, the swirling component of the blown airflow during heating operation is suppressed, improving wind speed uniformity. Furthermore, since the multiple upper fans 2146 and the multiple lower fans 2166 are crossflow fans, they have fewer swirling components than propeller fans, improving the uniformity of the wind speed distribution at the outlet and suppressing velocity components other than in the vertical direction. Furthermore, since the multiple upper fans 2146 and the multiple lower fans 2166 have a higher rotation speed at the second end side P2 than at the first end side P1, differences in air volume can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the multiple upper fans 2146 and the multiple lower fans 2166 have a higher air volume at the second end side P2 than at the first end side P1, differences in air volume can be suppressed. Furthermore, the multiple upper fans 2146 and the multiple lower fans 2166 are all propeller fans, and the rotation directions of two adjacent fans are different, so the swirling components of the adjacent fans cancel each other out, thereby suppressing the swirling components of the airflow blown out during heating operation and the airflow blown out during cooling operation.

[0100] Furthermore, because the air conditioning unit 2300 is connected to the upper hollow board 2140 and the lower hollow board 2160, the air conditioning unit 2300 can be arranged to the side of the upper hollow board 2140 and the lower hollow board 2160. Furthermore, because the air conditioning unit 2300 is arranged to the side of the upper hollow board 2140 and the lower hollow board 2160, it is possible to narrow the depth of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000. Furthermore, because the depth of the air-conditioned space generation system 2000 is narrowed, the air-conditioned space generation system 2000 can be installed even in narrow areas.

[0101] Furthermore, because the outdoor unit 2400 and the indoor unit 2410 are built into the air conditioning unit 2300, it is possible to prevent the airflow (warm air during cooling operation, and cold air during heating operation) from the indoor unit 2410 from blowing onto users and the surrounding area. Furthermore, because the outdoor unit 2400 and the indoor unit 2410 are built into the air conditioning unit 2300, it is possible to prevent passersby from colliding with the outdoor unit 2400 and the indoor unit 2410. Furthermore, since passersby are not directly exposed to the airflow from the indoor unit 2410, discomfort factors can be eliminated. Furthermore, because the indoor unit 2410 and the outdoor unit 2400 are arranged side by side one above the other, the floor area of ​​the air conditioning unit 2300 can be reduced.

[0102] An outline of one aspect of the present disclosure is as follows. (Item 1) An air conditioner capable of cooling operation, a blower communicating with the air conditioner; An air-conditioning space generating system comprising: The body includes: a first opening that opens upward; a deflector plate disposed on the wall surface above the first opening; a second opening disposed below the first opening, When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the first opening blows out air so that the air rises along the wall surface, The deflector directs the air rising along the wall surface toward the front, The second opening draws in air that has descended toward the front side by the deflector, The air blown out from the first opening is air that has passed through the blower and the air conditioner, and air that has passed through the blower but not the air conditioner.

[0103] (Item 2) 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 draws 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 side 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); a deflector (200) disposed above the first upper opening (170) and the second upper opening (172) on the wall surface (112); When the air conditioner (300) performs a heating operation, The front opening (160) blows air forward, The deflector (200) causes the air, which has been blown forward from the front opening (160) and then rises toward the wall surface (112), to descend along the wall surface (112); The first upper opening (170) draws in the air that is lowered by the deflector plate (200), When the air conditioner (300) performs cooling operation, The first upper opening (170) and the second upper opening (172) blow out air so that the air rises along the wall surface (112), The deflector (200) directs the air rising along the wall surface (112) toward the front, The front opening (160) draws in the air that has descended toward the front side by the deflector (200), The first upper opening (170) blows out air that passes through the blower (400) but does not pass through the air conditioner (300), The second upper opening (172) is an air-conditioning space generating system (1000) that blows out air that has passed through the blower (400) and the air conditioner (300).

[0104] (Item 3) The blower (400) is disposed in front of the air conditioner (300) inside the housing (100), The air conditioner (300) has an air conditioner inlet (302) arranged at a front lower side and an air conditioner outlet (304) arranged at an upper side, The blower (400) has a blower inlet (402) arranged on an upper side and a blower outlet (404) arranged on a lower side, When the air conditioner (300) performs a heating operation, A first heating path (502) is formed from the first upper opening (170) to the air conditioner inlet (302), The air conditioner outlet (304) faces forward, A second heating path (504) is formed from the air conditioner outlet (304) to the blower inlet (402), a third heating path (506) extending from the blower outlet (404) to the front opening (160); When the air conditioner (300) performs cooling operation, A first cooling path (602) is formed from the front opening (160) to the blower inlet (402), A second cooling path (604) is formed from the blower outlet (404) to the air conditioner inlet (302), a bypass path (606) is formed from the blower outlet (404) to the first upper opening (170) without passing through the air conditioner (300); The air-conditioning space generating system (1000) according to item 2, wherein the air conditioner outlet (304) faces upward and becomes the second upper opening (172).

[0105] (Item 4) 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) performs 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, The air-conditioning space generating system (1000) described in item 3, wherein when the air conditioner (300) performs cooling operation, the rear upper blocking plate (132) and the front lower blocking plate (124) are closed, and the front upper blocking plate (122) and the rear lower blocking plate (134) are opened.

[0106] (Item 5) an upper hollow plate (2140) that is spaced apart from the wall surface (2100) and extends laterally from a first end (P1) to a second end (P2); a lower hollow plate (2160) that is installed below the upper hollow plate (2140) and spaced apart from the wall surface (2100) and extends laterally from the first end side (P1) to the second end side (P2); an upper deflection plate (2120) installed on the wall surface (2100) above the upper hollow plate (2140); an air conditioning unit (2300) incorporating air conditioners (2400, 2410); An upper opening (2142) is provided on the first end side (P1) of the upper hollow plate (2140), The upper hollow plate (2140) has a plurality of upper fans (2146) on an upper rear surface (2144) facing the wall surface (2100), Between the upper hollow plate (2140) and the wall surface (2100), an upward opening (2200) is arranged, which opens upward by sealing the space between the upper rear surface (2144) and the wall surface (2100) downward; A lower opening (2162) is provided on the first end side (P1) of the lower hollow plate (2160), The lower hollow plate (2160) has a plurality of lower fans (2166) on a lower rear surface (2164) facing the wall surface (2100), Between the lower hollow plate (2160) and the wall surface (2100), a downward opening (2210) is arranged, which opens downward by sealing the space between the lower rear surface (2164) and the wall surface (2100) upward; The air conditioning unit is connected to the upper opening (2142) and the lower opening (2162), In heating operation, The air conditioners (2400, 2410) blow air into the lower opening (2162), Air is drawn into the lower hollow plate (2160) through the lower opening (2162), The plurality of lower fans (2166) blow air in the lower hollow plate (2160) downward through the downward openings (2210), The upper deflector (2120) causes the air that has been blown downward from the downward opening (2210) and then rises toward the wall surface (2100) to descend. The air descending by the upper deflection plate (2120) is sucked into the upper hollow plate (2140) through the upward opening (2200), The air conditioners (2400, 2410) suck air from the upper hollow plate (2140) through the upper opening (2142), In cooling operation, The air conditioners (2400, 2410) blow air into the upper opening (2142), Air is drawn into the upper hollow plate (2140) through the upper opening (2142), The plurality of upper fans (2146) blow air in the upper hollow plate (2140) upward through the upward opening (2200), The upper deflector (2120) directs the rising air toward the front side away from the wall surface (2100), The air that has descended toward the front side by the upper deflector plate (2120) is sucked into the lower hollow plate (2160) through the downward opening (2210), The air conditioners (2400, 2410) suck air from the upper hollow plate (2140) through the lower opening (2162), The air drawn into the upper hollow plate (2140) from the upper opening (2142) is air blown out from the air conditioners (2400, 2410) and air that does not pass through the air conditioners (2400, 2410), in the air-conditioning space generating system (2000).

[0107] (Item 6) the plurality of upper fans (2146) and the plurality of lower fans (2166) are bidirectional fans; In heating operation, The plurality of lower fans (2166) blow out air from within the lower hollow plate (2160), The plurality of upper fans (2146) draw air into the upper hollow plate (2140), In cooling operation, The plurality of upper fans (2146) blow out air from within the upper hollow plate (2140), 6. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 5, wherein the plurality of lower fans (2166) draw air into the lower hollow plate (2160).

[0108] (Item 7) the plurality of upper fans (2146) and the plurality of lower fans (2166) are unidirectional fans; In heating operation, The plurality of lower fans (2166) blow out air from within the lower hollow plate (2160), the plurality of upper fans (2146) are stopped; In cooling operation, The plurality of upper fans (2146) blow out air from within the upper hollow plate (2140), 6. The air-conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 5, wherein the plurality of lower fans (2166) are stopped.

[0109] (Item 8) 8. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to any one of items 5 to 7, wherein the upper deflector (2120) has a hollow structure.

[0110] (Item 9) An upper deflection plate opening (2122) is provided on the first end side (P1) of the upper deflection plate (2120), The second end (P2) of the upper deflection plate (2120) and the second end (P2) of the upper hollow plate (2140) are in communication with each other, In heating operation, The air in the upper hollow plate (2140) is blown out from the upper opening (2142) and the upper deflection plate opening (2122), In cooling operation, Item 9. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 8, wherein air is drawn into the upper hollow plate (2140) through the upper opening (2142) and the upper deflector plate opening (2122).

[0111] (Item 10) The wall surface (2100) further includes a lower deflection plate (2180) installed below the lower hollow plate (2160), In heating operation, The lower deflector (2180) causes the air blown downward from the downward opening (2210) to rise toward the wall surface (2100), In the case of the cooling operation, An air-conditioning space generating system (2000) described in any one of items 5 to 7, wherein the lower deflector (2180) causes the air that has descended toward the front by the upper deflector (2120) to rise toward the downward opening (2210).

[0112] (Item 11) Item 11. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 10, wherein the lower deflector (2180) has a hollow structure.

[0113] (Item 12) A lower deflection plate opening (2182) is provided on the first end side (P1) of the lower deflection plate (2180), The second end (P2) of the lower deflection plate (2180) and the second end (P2) of the lower hollow plate (2160) are in communication with each other, In heating operation, Air is drawn into the lower hollow plate (2160) through the lower opening (2162) and the lower deflector opening (2182), In cooling operation, Item 12. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 11, wherein air in the lower hollow plate (2160) is blown out from the lower opening (2162) and the lower deflector opening (2182).

[0114] (Item 13) Item 11. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 10, wherein the lower deflector plate (2180) is a plate.

[0115] (Item 14) Item 11. The air conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 10, wherein the lower deflector (2180) has a dihedral portion (2190) that slopes upward as it approaches the front side.

[0116] (Item 15) An air-conditioning space generating system (2000) described in any one of items 5 to 7, further comprising a plurality of upper ribs (2202) connecting the upper rear surface (2144) and the wall surface (2100) at the upward opening (2200).

[0117] (Item 16) An air-conditioning space generating system (2000) described in any one of items 5 to 7, further comprising a plurality of lower ribs (2212) connecting the lower rear surface (2164) and the wall surface (2100) at the downward opening (2210).

[0118] (Item 17) the plurality of upper fans (2146) are cross-flow fans; 8. The air-conditioning space generating system (2000) according to any one of items 5 to 7, wherein the plurality of lower fans (2166) are cross-flow fans.

[0119] (Item 18) In the plurality of upper fans (2146), the rotation speed of the upper fans (2146) on the second end side (P2) is higher than the rotation speed of the upper fans (2146) on the first end side (P1), An air-conditioning space generating system (2000) described in any one of items 5 to 7, wherein, among the plurality of lower fans (2166), the rotation speed of the lower fan (2166) on the second end side (P2) is higher than the rotation speed of the lower fan (2166) on the first end side (P1).

[0120] (Item 19) In the plurality of upper fans (2146), the air volume of the upper fan (2146) on the second end side (P2) is larger than the air volume of the upper fan (2146) on the first end side (P1), An air-conditioning space generating system (2000) described in any one of items 5 to 7, wherein, among the plurality of lower fans (2166), the air volume of the lower fan (2166) on the second end side (P2) is greater than the air volume of the lower fan (2166) on the first end side (P1).

[0121] (Item 20) the plurality of upper fans (2146) are propeller fans; The rotation directions of the two adjacent upper fans (2146) are different, the plurality of lower fans (2166) are propeller fans; Item 8. The air-conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 7, wherein the rotation directions of two adjacent lower fans (2166) are different.

[0122] (Item 21) 6. The air-conditioned space generating system (2000) according to item 5, wherein the air conditioners (2400, 2410) include an indoor unit (2410) and an outdoor unit (2412).

[0123] (Item 22) Item 22. The air-conditioning space generating system (2000) according to item 21, wherein the indoor unit (2410) and the outdoor unit (2412) are arranged vertically.

[0124] The present disclosure has been described above based on examples. These examples are merely illustrative, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible in the combination of each component or each treatment process, and that such modifications are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0125] In the first embodiment, the air conditioner 300 of the air-conditioned space generating system 1000 performs heating operation and cooling operation. However, this is not limiting, and for example, the air conditioner 300 may perform only one of heating operation and cooling operation. When the air conditioner 300 performs only heating operation, only a heating path is formed in the chair-type housing 100, and when the air conditioner 300 performs only cooling operation, only a cooling path is formed in the chair-type housing 100. According to this modification, the structure of the chair-type housing 100 can be simplified.

[0126] In the first embodiment, the chair-type housing 100 has a chair shape. However, the housing may not have a chair shape and may be box-shaped. In that case, the seat panel 104 is not included, and the backrest 106 and the front side surface 102 are formed as a single surface. This modification improves the degree of freedom of the structure.

[0127] In this second embodiment, the air conditioner of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000 performs heating operation and cooling operation. However, this is not limited to this, and for example, the air conditioner may perform only one of heating operation and cooling operation. When the air conditioner performs only heating operation, only a heating path is formed, and when the air conditioner performs only cooling operation, only a cooling path is formed. According to this modified example, the structure of the air-conditioned space generating system 2000 can be simplified. [Explanation of symbols]

[0128] 10 person, 100 chair-shaped housing, 102 front side, 104 seat plate, 106 backrest, 108 upper side, 110 surrounding wall, 112 wall surface, 120 front plate, 122 front upper closing plate, 124 front lower closing plate, 130 rear plate, 132 rear upper closing plate, 134 rear lower closing plate, 140 middle plate, 144 upper space, 148 lower space, 150 purification filter, 160 front opening, 170 first upper opening, 172 second upper opening, 180 first plate, 182 first opening, 190 second plate, 192 second opening, 200 deflector plate, 300 air conditioner, 302 air conditioner intake port, 304 air conditioner outlet, 400 blower, 402 blower intake, 404 blower outlet, 500 heating airflow, 502 first heating path, 504 second heating path, 506 third heating path, 600 cooling airflow, 602 first cooling path, 604 second cooling path, 606 bypass path, 700 first space, 702 second space, 704 third space, 1000,2000 Air-conditioned space generation system, 2100 Wall surface, 2104 Seat plate, 2106 Backrest, 2120 Upper deflection plate, 2122 Upper deflection plate opening, 2128 Upper deflection plate communication port, 2140 Upper hollow plate, 2142 Upper opening, 2144 Upper rear surface, 2146 Upper fan, 2148 Upper communication port, 2160 Lower hollow plate, 2162 Lower opening, 2164 Lower rear surface, 2166 Lower fan, 2168 Lower communication port, 2180 Lower deflection plate, 2182 Lower deflection plate opening, 2188 Lower deflection plate communication port, 2190 dihedral, 2200 Upward opening, 2202 Upper rib, 2210 Downward opening, 2212 Lower rib, 2250 Fan, 2300 Air conditioning unit, 2310 Front of air conditioning unit, 2312 Rear of air conditioning unit, 2314 Top of air conditioning unit, 2316 Bottom of air conditioning unit, 2318 Right side of air conditioning unit, 2320 Left side of air conditioning unit, 2332 Front air intake port of air conditioning unit, 2334 Rear air intake port of air conditioning unit, 2336 Air conditioning unit outlet, 2340 Outlet space, 2350 Lower space, 2352 Upper space, 2360 Upper partition wall, 2400 Outdoor unit, 2402 Outdoor unit intake port, 2404 Outdoor unit air outlet, 2410 indoor unit, 2412 indoor unit air inlet, 2414 indoor unit air outlet, 2500 side wall, 2550 upper space, 2552 lower space, 2600 air intake path, 2602 air outlet path, 2610 first heating path, 2612 second heating path, 2614 third heating path, 2616 fourth heating path, 2618 fifth heating path, 2620 sixth heating path, 2622 seventh heating path, 2640 first cooling path, 2642 second cooling path, 2644 third cooling path, 2646 fourth cooling path, 2648 fifth cooling path, 2650 sixth cooling path, 2652 seventh cooling path, 2660 bypass path. ,

Claims

1. An air conditioner capable of cooling operation, a blower communicating with the air conditioner; An air-conditioning space generating system comprising: The body includes: a first opening that opens upward; a deflector plate disposed on the wall surface above the first opening; a second opening disposed below the first opening, When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the first opening blows out air so that the air rises along the wall surface, The deflector directs the air rising along the wall surface toward the front, the second opening draws in air that has descended toward the front side by the deflector, An air-conditioned space generating system in which the air blown out from the first opening is air that has passed through the blower and the air conditioner, and air that has passed through the blower but not the air conditioner.

2. 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 draws in air to be conditioned by the air conditioner; a housing that houses the air conditioner and the blower and is installed along a wall surface; a front opening disposed on a front side surface of the housing; a first upper opening and a second upper opening disposed on an upper surface of the housing; a deflector plate disposed above the first upper opening and the second upper opening in the wall surface; When the air conditioner performs heating operation, The front opening blows air forward, the deflector causes the air, which has been blown out from the front opening to the front side and then rises toward the wall surface, to descend along the wall surface; the first upper opening draws in air that is moved downward by the deflector; When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the first upper opening and the second upper opening blow out air so that the air rises along the wall surface; The deflector directs the air rising along the wall surface toward the front, the front opening draws in air that has descended toward the front side by the deflector, the first upper opening blows out air that passes through the blower but does not pass through the air conditioner; The second upper opening is an air-conditioning space generating system that blows out air that has passed through the blower and the air conditioner.

3. The blower is disposed in front of the air conditioner inside the housing, The air conditioner has an air conditioner inlet located on a lower front side and an air conditioner outlet located on an upper side, The blower has a blower inlet arranged on an upper side and a blower outlet arranged on a lower side, When the air conditioner performs heating operation, a first heating path is formed from the first upper opening to the air conditioner inlet; The air conditioner outlet faces forward, A second heating path is formed from the air conditioner outlet to the blower inlet, a third heating path is formed from the blower outlet to the front opening; When the air conditioner performs cooling operation, a first cooling path is formed from the front opening to the blower inlet; A second cooling path is formed from the blower outlet to the air conditioner inlet, a bypass path is formed from the blower outlet to the first upper opening without passing through the air conditioner; The air-conditioned space generating system according to claim 2 , wherein the air conditioner outlet faces upward to become the second upper opening.

4. the housing includes a rear upper closing plate that can be opened and closed in the second heating path, a front lower closing plate that can be opened and closed in the third heating path, a front upper closing plate that can be opened and closed in the first cooling path, and a rear lower closing plate that can be opened and closed in the second cooling path, When the air conditioner performs 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 generating system according to claim 3, wherein when the air conditioner performs cooling operation, the rear upper blocking plate and the front lower blocking plate are closed, and the front upper blocking plate and the rear lower blocking plate are opened.

5. an upper hollow plate disposed apart from the wall surface and extending laterally from the first end to the second end; a lower hollow plate disposed below the upper hollow plate and spaced apart from the wall surface, and extending laterally from the first end to the second end; an upper deflection plate disposed on the wall surface above the upper hollow plate; and an air conditioning unit having a built-in air conditioner, an upper opening is provided on the first end side of the upper hollow plate; the upper hollow plate has a plurality of upper fans on an upper rear surface facing the wall surface, an upward opening is disposed between the upper hollow plate and the wall surface, the upward opening being opened upward by sealing the space between the upper rear surface and the wall surface downward; a lower opening is provided on the first end side of the lower hollow plate, the lower hollow plate has a plurality of lower fans on a lower rear surface facing the wall surface, a downward opening is disposed between the lower hollow plate and the wall surface, the downward opening being opened downward by sealing the space between the lower rear surface and the wall surface upward; the air conditioning unit is connected to the upper opening and the lower opening, In heating operation, The air conditioner blows air into the lower opening, Air is drawn into the lower hollow plate through the lower opening, the plurality of lower fans blow air in the lower hollow plate downward through the downward openings, the upper deflector causes the air that has been blown downward from the downward opening and then rises toward the wall surface to descend; The air moved downward by the upper deflection plate is sucked into the upper hollow plate through the upward opening, The air conditioner draws air from the upper hollow plate through the upper opening, In cooling operation, The air conditioner blows air into the upper opening, Air is sucked into the upper hollow plate through the upper opening, the plurality of upper fans blow air in the upper hollow plate upward through the upward openings, The upper deflector directs the rising air forward away from the wall surface, The air that has been forced down toward the front side by the upper deflector plate is sucked into the lower hollow plate through the downward opening, The air conditioner draws air from the upper hollow plate through the lower opening, The air drawn into the upper hollow plate from the upper opening is a mixture of air blown out from the air conditioner and air that does not pass through the air conditioner.

6. the plurality of upper fans and the plurality of lower fans are bidirectional fans, In heating operation, the plurality of lower fans blow out air from within the lower hollow plate; the plurality of upper fans draw air into the upper hollow plate; In cooling operation, the plurality of upper fans blow out air from within the upper hollow plate; The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 5 , wherein the plurality of lower fans draw air into the lower hollow plate.

7. the plurality of upper fans and the plurality of lower fans are unidirectional fans; In heating operation, the plurality of lower fans blow out air from within the lower hollow plate; the plurality of upper fans are stopped; In cooling operation, the plurality of upper fans blow out air from within the upper hollow plate; The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 5 , wherein the plurality of lower fans are stopped.

8. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 5 , wherein the upper deflector plate has a hollow structure.

9. an upper deflection plate opening is provided on the first end side of the upper deflection plate; the second end of the upper deflection plate communicates with the second end of the upper hollow plate; In heating operation, Air inside the upper hollow plate is blown out through the upper opening and the upper deflection plate opening, In cooling operation, The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 8 , wherein air is drawn into the upper hollow plate through the upper opening and the upper deflector plate opening.

10. Further, a lower deflection plate is provided on the wall surface below the lower hollow plate, In heating operation, the lower deflector causes the air blown downward from the downward opening to rise toward the wall surface, In the case of the cooling operation, The air-conditioned space generating system according to claim 5 , wherein the lower deflector causes the air that has been forced down toward the front by the upper deflector to rise toward the downward opening.

11. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 10 , wherein the lower deflector plate has a hollow structure.

12. a lower deflection plate opening is provided on the first end side of the lower deflection plate, the second end of the lower deflection plate communicates with the second end of the lower hollow plate; In heating operation, Air is drawn into the lower hollow plate through the lower opening and the lower deflection plate opening, In cooling operation, The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 11, wherein air in the lower hollow plate is blown out through the lower opening and the lower deflector plate opening.

13. The air conditioning space generating system of claim 10, wherein the lower deflector is a plate.

14. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 10 , wherein the lower deflector has a dihedral portion that slopes upward toward the front.

15. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of upper ribs at the upward opening, the upper rear surface connecting the wall surface.

16. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of lower ribs at the downward opening, the lower rear surface connecting the wall surface.

17. the plurality of upper fans are crossflow fans, The air-conditioned space generating system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the plurality of lower fans are cross-flow fans.

18. Among the plurality of upper fans, a rotation speed of the upper fan on the second end side is higher than a rotation speed of the upper fan on the first end side, 8. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 5, wherein, among the plurality of lower fans, the rotation speed of the lower fan on the second end side is higher than the rotation speed of the lower fan on the first end side.

19. Among the plurality of upper fans, the air volume of the upper fan on the second end side is greater than the air volume of the upper fan on the first end side, The air-conditioning space generating system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein, among the plurality of lower fans, the air volume of the lower fan on the second end side is greater than the air volume of the lower fan on the first end side.

20. the plurality of upper fans are propeller fans, The rotation directions of two adjacent upper fans are different, the plurality of lower fans are propeller fans, The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 7 , wherein the rotation directions of two adjacent lower fans are different from each other.

21. The air-conditioned space generating system according to claim 5 , wherein the air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit.

22. The air-conditioning space generating system according to claim 21, wherein the indoor unit and the outdoor unit are arranged one above the other.

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