Radiant air conditioning system and its installation method

Abstract

To provide a radiant air conditioning system that is easy to construct, and a construction method thereof.SOLUTION: A radiant air conditioning system comprises an air conditioner, a guide panel, at least one auxiliary tool, a fixture, at least one heat insulating panel, and a radiation panel. The guide panel is installed on an air conditioner, and configured to take in temperature-controlled air and guide it to the front side. The at least one auxiliary tool is arranged on the guide panel, and has a hook-like structure on the front side. The fixture is configured to hook onto the hook-like structure. The at least one heat insulating panel is configured to be attached to the fixture, and provided with a temperature-controlled air flow path. The radiation panel is configured to be arranged below the heat insulating panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a radiant air conditioning system and a construction method thereof.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, a radiant air conditioning system is known in which a panel having an air flow path is attached to an air conditioner, and air whose temperature is adjusted by the air conditioner is introduced into the panel (Patent Document 1). In this radiant air conditioning system, since the heated or cooled panel mainly uses the heat radiation mechanism to contribute to the indoor temperature control, it is possible to suppress the temperature-adjusted air from directly hitting a person.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] One embodiment of the present invention has an object to provide a radiant air conditioning system having a new structure and a construction method thereof. Alternatively, one embodiment of the present invention has an object to provide a radiant air conditioning system that is easy to construct and a construction method thereof.

Means for Solving the Problems

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[0006] One embodiment of the present invention is a method for constructing a radiant air conditioning system. This method for constructing a radiant air conditioning system includes mounting an air conditioner to a wall, placing a guide panel that takes in temperature-controlled air from the air conditioner and guides it to the front, and at least one auxiliary device located on the guide panel and having a hook-shaped structure on the front, on top of the air conditioner, assembling a mounting fixture, hooking the mounting fixture onto the hook-shaped structure, rotating it with the hook-shaped structure as a pivot point, and fixing it to the ceiling, attaching at least one insulating panel provided with a passage for temperature-controlled air to the mounting fixture, and installing a radiant panel below the insulating panel. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1A] A schematic perspective view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 1B] A schematic perspective view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2A] A schematic side view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2B] A schematic perspective view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3A] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3B]A schematic side view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4A] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4B] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4C] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4D] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4E] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5A] A schematic top view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5B] A schematic end view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] A schematic side view illustrating a method for constructing a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] A schematic perspective view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] A schematic perspective view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] A schematic end view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10A] A schematic top view and end view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10B] A schematic end view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] A schematic perspective view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] A schematic end view of a radiant air conditioning system, which is one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings and the like. However, the present invention can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof, and is not to be construed as being limited to the description of the embodiments exemplified below.

[0009] For the sake of clearer explanation, the drawings may schematically represent the width, thickness, shape, etc. of each part as compared with the actual aspect, but this is merely an example and does not limit the interpretation of the present invention. In this specification and each figure, elements having the same functions as those already described with respect to the previously shown figures may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations may be omitted. When denoting a part of an element with a reference numeral, a lowercase alphabet is appended to the reference numeral.

[0010] Hereinafter, a radiant air conditioning system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention and its construction method will be described.

[0011] 1. Overall configuration FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B show schematic perspective views of the radiant air conditioning system 100. FIGS. 1A and 1B are perspective views of the radiant air conditioning system 100 seen from above and below, respectively. As shown in these figures, the radiant air conditioning system 100 includes an air conditioner 110, a guide panel 130, a mounting fixture 120, a fitting 132, a heat insulating panel 140, and a radiant panel 150. The radiant air conditioning system 100 utilizes radiant heat as at least part of a mechanism for regulating the temperature of a room. Specifically, during heating, the air heated by the air conditioner 110 is introduced between the heat insulating panel 140 and the radiant panel 150 through the guide panel 130 and then released into the room. At this time, since the radiant panel 150 is heated by the heated air, not only convection caused by the released air but also radiant heat from the heated radiant panel 150 contributes to the rise in the room temperature. Similarly, during cooling, the air cooled by the air conditioner 110 is introduced between the heat insulating panel 140 and the radiant panel 150 through the guide panel 130, and the radiant panel 150 is cooled. The cooled air is then released into the room, but not only convection caused by this air flow but also heat (i.e., far infrared rays) radiated from the indoor air, ceiling, wall, furniture, people, etc. to the radiant panel 150 is absorbed by the radiant panel 150, so the room is cooled.

[0012] As understood from FIG. 1B, the radiant air conditioning system 100 is installed on the ceiling 160 and the wall 162. Although details will be described later, the air conditioner 110 is fixed to the wall 162, and the guide panel 130 and the fitting 132 are provided thereon. On the other hand, the mounting fixture 120 is fixed to the ceiling 160, and the heat insulating panel 140 is fixed to the mounting fixture 120. The radiant panel 150 is attached by a fixture (not shown) provided on the ceiling or the mounting fixture 120 so as to overlap the guide panel 130 and the heat insulating panel 140. Therefore, the heat insulating panel 140 and the guide panel 130 are arranged on the radiant panel 150, and the mounting fixture 120 is arranged thereon.

[0013] 2. Air conditioner Figure 2A shows a schematic side view of the air conditioner 110 and the guide panel 130. This figure also shows a portion of the insulation panel 140 and a portion of the radiant panel 150. As shown in Figure 1B, the air conditioner 110 has an air intake 110a on its front side (i.e., the side opposite to the wall 162 on which the air conditioner 110 is installed), and has a heat exchanger 114 and a fan 116 inside for temperature regulating the intake air (Figure 2A). The temperature-regulated air is blown out by the fan 116 towards the ceiling 160 from an air outlet 110b (see Figure 1A) located on the upper side of the air conditioner 110. In this way, the air conditioner 110 is configured to draw in air from the front side and blow out temperature-regulated air towards the ceiling 160. Although not shown, the air conditioner 110 has components that are typical of an air conditioner, such as a tray to receive condensed water and a drain pipe.

[0014] In an optional configuration, the air conditioner 110 may have a rectifier panel 112. Preferably, the rectifier panel 112 is configured such that air close to the radiant panel 150 passes over the rectifier panel 112 and is then introduced into the air conditioner 110, as indicated by arrow a in Figure 2A. The introduced air is temperature-controlled by a heat exchanger 114 and then supplied to a guide panel 130 by a fan 116 (see arrow b). In other words, the air conditioner 110 is configured to blow temperature-controlled air onto the guide panel 130. As will be described later, the guide panel 130 is configured to guide the air supplied from the air conditioner 110 to the front side, i.e., to the insulated panel 140 (see arrow c), thereby heating or cooling the radiant panel 150. Therefore, by configuring the rectifier panel 112 so that air close to the radiant panel 150 is introduced into the air conditioner 110, a short circuit can be intentionally induced. In other words, during temperature control, air heated or cooled by the air conditioner 110 is located directly beneath the radiant panel 150. By actively taking the heated or cooled air into the air conditioner 110 and further adjusting its temperature, the radiant panel 150 can be effectively heated or cooled. As a result, the radiant panel 150 can absorb and radiate heat more strongly, increasing its contribution to room temperature control through heat absorption and radiation.

[0015] 3. Guide Panel The guide panel 130 is mounted on the air conditioner 110 and is sandwiched between the air conditioner 110 and the ceiling 160. As shown in Figure 2B, the guide panel 130 has a recess 130a formed in it to take in air that has been temperature-controlled by the air conditioner 110 and guide this air to the insulation panel 140. For this reason, the recess 130a is provided so as to overlap with the air outlet 110b of the air conditioner 110. Preferably, as shown in the schematic top view (Figure 3A) including the air conditioner 110 and the guide panel 130, the recess 130a, indicated by the dashed line, is provided so as to overlap the entire air outlet 110b in the vertical direction. In addition, at least a portion of the recess 130a is open on the insulation panel 140 side so that temperature-controlled air can be supplied to the insulation panel 140. It is preferable that the guide panel 130 guides the temperature-controlled air to the insulation panel 140 while maintaining its temperature. Therefore, the guide panel 130 is configured to include, for example, an insulating material such as expanded polystyrene (styrofoam), expanded polyurethane, resin, glass wool, rock wool, or gypsum, or a combination of several types of these insulating materials.

[0016] Although not shown in the diagram, a sealing material with thermal insulation properties may be provided between the guide panel 130 and the air conditioner 110. The sealing material may include, for example, expanded polystyrene (styrofoam), expanded polyurethane, resin, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, etc., as a thermal insulation material, and examples of dienes include 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, dicyclopentadiene, 1,4-hexadiene, etc.

[0017] The width of the guide panel 130 may be the same as the width of the air conditioner 110, or it may be smaller than the width of the air conditioner 110. Furthermore, the guide panel 130 may be a separate component from the air conditioner 110, or the guide panel 130 and the air conditioner 110 may be integrated into one unit.

[0018] 4. Assistive devices At least one auxiliary device 132 is provided on the guide panel 130. The auxiliary device 132 may be in contact with the ceiling 160 directly or via cushioning or insulating material (not shown). The at least one auxiliary device 132 may include multiple auxiliary devices 132, for example, a pair of auxiliary devices 132 may be arranged on the guide panel 130, as shown in the examples in Figures 1A and 3A.

[0019] As shown in Figures 2B and 3B, the auxiliary device 132 has a hook-shaped structure 132a at the front end, i.e., the end opposite to the wall 162 (front side). The hook-shaped structure 132a is provided so that at least a portion of it does not overlap the guide panel 130 in the vertical direction. The hook-shaped structure 132a is configured to receive a portion of the mounting device 120 and to hook onto the mounting device 120. In other words, the mounting device 120 is configured to be hooked onto the hook-shaped structure 132a. Therefore, as long as this function can be achieved, there are no restrictions on the shape of the hook-shaped structure 132a. For example, as shown in the enlarged view of Figure 3B, the hook-shaped structure 132a can be composed of a portion extending straight down or diagonally downward from the top surface of the guide panel 130 (first portion 132a-1), and a portion located closer to the tip than the first portion 132a-1 and extending straight up or diagonally upward (second portion 132a-2). As will be described later, by providing the hook-shaped structure 132a, the mounting fixture 120 can be rotated using the hook-shaped structure 132a as a pivot point, making it easy to fix the mounting fixture 120 to the ceiling 160.

[0020] There are no restrictions on the arrangement or planar shape of the auxiliary equipment 132. For example, as shown in Figure 4A, the sum of the widths of a pair of auxiliary equipment 132 (length in the horizontal direction parallel to the wall 162 to which the air conditioner 110 is fixed; the same applies hereinafter) and the distance between them may be smaller than the width of the guide panel 130. Alternatively, as shown in Figures 4B and 4C, a single auxiliary equipment 132 that overlaps with all or part of the air outlet 110b may be used. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 4D, a single auxiliary equipment 132 with a U-shaped planar shape may be used. Alternatively, the auxiliary equipment 132 may have an opening (Figure 4E). Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3B, the end of the auxiliary equipment 132 on the wall 162 side may cover a part of the side surface of the guide panel 130, and although not shown, it does not have to be in contact with the side surface of the guide panel 130, but may cover a part of the bottom surface of the guide panel 130. By configuring the auxiliary device 132 to cover the sides and bottom of the guide panel 130, the auxiliary device 132 can be more stably fixed onto the guide panel 130. The width and length of the hook-shaped structure 132a (length in the direction normal to the wall 162) should be determined appropriately considering the strength of the auxiliary device 132 and the size and weight of the mounting fixture 120.

[0021] The auxiliary device 132 may contain polymer materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride, or metals such as aluminum, iron, zinc, or copper, or alloys such as stainless steel or brass. The auxiliary device 132 may be fixed to the guide panel 130 by frictional force alone, sandwiched between the guide panel 130 and the ceiling 160, or it may be fixed to the guide panel 130 with screws, adhesive, or the like.

[0022] The auxiliary device 132 and the guide panel 130 may be independent components or they may be integrated with each other. If the air conditioner 110 and the guide panel 130 are integrated, the air conditioner 110, the guide panel 130, and the auxiliary device 132 may all be integrated.

[0023] 5. Mounting fixtures As described above, the mounting fixture 120 is fixed to the ceiling 160 and serves as a base for fixing the insulation panel 140. As shown in the schematic top view of the mounting fixture 120 (Figure 5A), the mounting fixture 120 is composed of a plurality of frames 122. The mounting fixture 120 may have a U-shape, in which case it can be composed of, for example, a first frame 122-1, a second frame 122-2, and a third frame 122-3. The first frame 122-1 is connected to the second frame 122-2 and the third frame 122-3. The direction in which the first frame 122-1 extends intersects with those of the second frame 122-2 and the third frame 122-3, and the second frame 122-2 and the third frame 122-3 face each other.

[0024] Alternatively, the mounting fixture 120 may have a square shape, in which case it is composed of the first to third frames 122-1 to 122-3, as well as a fourth frame 122-4 that faces the first frame 122-1 and is connected to the second frame 122-2 and the third frame 122-3. Corner plates 124 may also be placed between the frames 122 that are connected to each other to increase the structural strength of the mounting fixture 120. Each frame 122 and corner plate 124 may also contain polymer materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride, or metals such as aluminum, iron, zinc, or copper, or alloys such as stainless steel or brass. Alternatively, each frame 122 may contain wood. These frames 122 may be integrated with each other, or they may be assembled as independent members using screws or the like. Similarly, the corner plates 124 may also be integrated with the frame 122, or they may be fixed to the frame 122 with screws or the like.

[0025] Figure 5B shows a schematic diagram of the end face along the dashed line AA' in Figure 5A. As can be seen from Figures 2B, 3B, and 5B, each frame 122 is formed such that the end face perpendicular to the extension direction has a U-shape. That is, the frame 122 has a flat portion 122a and a pair of lips 122b that sandwich the flat portion 122a, and is fixed to the ceiling 160 such that the main surface of the flat portion 122a is parallel to the ceiling 160 and the main surfaces of the lips 122b are perpendicular to the ceiling 160. The presence of the lips 122b allows the frame 122 to hook onto the hook-shaped structure 132a.

[0026] The mounting fixture 120 can be fixed to the ceiling 160 using screws 164. In this case, to ensure a firm fixation, the screws 164 are fastened to the joists 166 provided on the back side of the ceiling 160 (Figure 5B). To easily determine the position for screw fastening, multiple through holes 122c through which the threaded portion of the screw 164 can pass may be provided in the flat portion 122a, as shown in Figures 4A and 5B. The arrangement of the through holes 122c can be determined arbitrarily, but for example, multiple rows in which multiple through holes 122c are aligned in the extension direction of the frame 122 may be arranged. In this case, in adjacent rows, the through holes 122c may be arranged in a staggered pattern, or each through hole 122c may be arranged so that it overlaps with the through holes 122c of the adjacent row in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the frame. By providing multiple through holes 122c, it is possible to flexibly accommodate the arrangement of the joists 166. For example, as shown in Figure 5B, even if the centerlines of the joists 166 and the frame 122 (a line extending in the direction of extension and passing through the centroid of the end face perpendicular to the direction of extension; the same applies hereinafter) are misaligned in the vertical direction, or if the frame 122 and the joists 166 intersect, it is possible to find a through-hole 122c that overlaps with the joists 166. Therefore, the mounting fixture 120 can be fixed to the ceiling 160 without being greatly affected by the arrangement of the joists 166.

[0027] Here, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B, the mounting fixture 120 is positioned such that at least one frame 122 (for example, a first frame 122-1) overlaps vertically with the hook-shaped structure 132a of the auxiliary device 132. Furthermore, the mounting fixture 120 is positioned such that the hook-shaped structure 132a receives the lip 122b of the frame 122. In other words, the lip 122b of the frame 122 is configured to hook onto the hook-shaped structure 132a. For example, if the hook-shaped structure 132a has a first portion 132a-1 and a second portion 132a-2, then a portion of the lip 122b of the frame 122 is sandwiched between the first portion 132a-1 and the second portion 132a-2 (see Figure 3B).

[0028] Therefore, as shown in Figure 6, after preparing or assembling the mounting fixture 120, the lip 122b of one frame 122 can be hooked onto the hook-shaped structure 132a, and the mounting fixture 120 can be rotated using the hook-shaped structure 132a as a pivot point and moved toward the ceiling 160. As a result, even with only one worker, the mounting fixture 120 can be easily fixed to the ceiling 160, thus making effective use of human resources during construction. Furthermore, by setting the width of the guide panel 130 to be the same as or smaller than the width of the air conditioner 110, the load of the mounting fixture 120 can be borne not only by the guide panel 130 but also by the air conditioner 110 mounted on the wall 162 during construction, thereby preventing damage to the guide panel 130.

[0029] 6. Insulation panels The insulated panel 140 takes in temperature-controlled air supplied through the guide panel 130 and exchanges heat with the radiant panel 150, thereby heating or cooling the radiant panel 150. Figures 7 and 8 show schematic perspective views of the insulated panel 140 before and after it is fixed to the mounting fixture 120. As can be seen from these figures, the insulated panel 140 has a recess 140a that is continuous with the recess 130a of the guide panel 130, and temperature-controlled air from the guide panel 130 is guided into the recess 140a. In other words, the insulated panel 140 is a unit having a flat plate and several ribs 140b extending from this plate, and the space created by the ribs 140b and the plate corresponds to the recess 140a. Since the recess 140a is open on the side opposite to the guide panel 130, the temperature-controlled air flows through the recess 140a as a flow path, heating or cooling the radiant panel 150 in the process. The temperature-controlled air is then released from the open end of the recess 140a. To enable more efficient heating or cooling of the radiant panel 150, the insulation panel 140 is also configured to include an insulating material such as expanded polystyrene (styrofoam), expanded polyurethane, resin, glass wool, rock wool, or gypsum, or a combination of several types of these insulating materials. The radiant panel 150 may consist of a single insulation panel 140 or may be composed of multiple units. By configuring the insulation panel 140 with multiple units, the insulation panel 140 can be fixed more easily.

[0030] The method of fixing the insulation panel 140 to the mounting fixture 120 is arbitrary. For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of the end face along the dashed line BB' in Figure 8 (Figure 9), overlapping recesses 140c and 140d may be provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the region of the insulation panel 140 that overlaps with the frame 122. In this case, the recess 140c is configured to accommodate the frame 122. The insulation panel 140 can be fixed to the mounting fixture 120 by inserting a screw 168 into the insulation panel 140 from the recess 140d so as to reach the frame 122. In this case, an insulating cap 142 that covers the recess 140d may be attached. By providing the cap 142, heat is prevented from being conducted to the mounting fixture 120 via the screw 168, and the radiant panel 150 can be heated or cooled efficiently. Furthermore, it is also possible to prevent condensation from forming on the mounting fixture 120 when it is cooled during cooling.

[0031] 7. Radiant panels Figure 10A shows a top view of the radiant panel 150, and Figure 10B shows a schematic diagram of the end face along the dashed line CC' in Figure 10A. As shown in these figures, the radiant panel 150 has a grid-like frame 152 and a sheet 154 that covers the grid holes, and these are fixed to each other. The grid-like frame 152 is composed of an outer frame 152a that determines the outer shape of the radiant panel 150, and an inner frame 152b that is surrounded by the outer frame 152a and fixed to the outer frame 152a (Figure 10B). The heights of the outer frame 152a and the inner frame 152b may be the same, or, as shown in Figure 10B, the height of the inner frame 152b may be smaller than the height of the outer frame 152a so that the temperature-controlled air does not experience resistance. The sheet 154 is made of a fibrous material such as cloth and has breathability and elasticity. The sheet 154 may also be bag-shaped and enclose the grid-like frame 152. The breathability of the sheet 154 prevents condensation on the surface of the radiant panel 150 during cooling. Preferably, the radiant panel 150 has a larger area than the insulation panel 140. That is, it is preferable that the entire insulation panel 140 overlaps with the radiant panel 150 in the vertical direction. By adopting such a configuration, the insulation panel 140 can be hidden by the radiant panel 150, improving the aesthetic appearance of the radiant air conditioning system 100.

[0032] As described above, the radiant panel 150 is fixed to the mounting fixture 120, the ceiling 160, or the insulation panel 140 (Figure 11). The radiant panel 150 is positioned so as to overlap the guide panel 130 and the insulation panel 140 in the vertical direction. Therefore, by installing the radiant panel 150, the guide panel 130, the insulation panel 140, and the auxiliary fixture 132 can be covered, and thus the radiant panel 150 can contribute to improving the aesthetics of the radiant air conditioning system 100. The method of fixing the radiant panel 150 can also be arbitrarily selected, and fixing devices such as clamps and hooks (not shown) can be used. Alternatively, it may be fixed using screws or bolts.

[0033] As described above, in the radiant air conditioning system 100, the air conditioned by the air conditioner 110 is introduced into the recess 130a of the guide panel 130 and then guided into the recess 140a of the insulation panel 140. As a result, the conditioned air passes through the channels between the recess 130a and the radiant panel 150, and between the recess 140a and the radiant panel 150 (see the dotted arrow in Figure 12), and at that time, heat exchange occurs with the radiant panel 150. As a result, the radiant panel 150 is heated or cooled. The air heated or cooled by the air conditioner 110 is then released into the room through the open end of the recess 140a after being cooled or heated by heat exchange. Therefore, the airflow velocity is reduced, and the temperature difference with the room temperature is also reduced. Due to this mechanism, the air released from the radiant air conditioning system 100 does not forcefully hit people. Furthermore, since the heat radiation or heat absorption of the radiant panel 150 contributes to regulating the indoor temperature, it is possible to appropriately adjust the indoor temperature without causing discomfort from the air blown out by the air conditioner 110.

[0034] 8. Installation method of radiant air conditioning system The radiant air conditioning system 100 can be installed by the following procedure. First, the air conditioner 110 is attached to the wall 162. At this time, a space is secured between the air conditioner 110 and the ceiling 160 for positioning the guide panel 130 and the auxiliary device 132. Then, the guide panel 130 and the auxiliary device 132 are positioned between the air conditioner 110 and the ceiling 160. After this, the air conditioner 110 may be slid upward so that the guide panel 130 and the auxiliary device 132 are pressed against the ceiling 160. If the air conditioner 110, guide panel 130, and auxiliary device 132 are integrated, they can be attached to the wall 162 together so that the auxiliary device 132 is in contact with the ceiling 160.

[0035] Next, one of the frames 122 of the integrally molded or separately assembled mounting fixture 120 is hooked onto the hook-shaped structure 132a of the auxiliary fixture 132, and the fixture is rotated towards the ceiling 160 using the hook-shaped structure 132a as a pivot point (see Figure 6). Then, using the furring strips 166 positioned above the ceiling 160, the mounting fixture 120 is fixed to the ceiling 160 with screws 164 (see Figure 5B).

[0036] Subsequently, the insulation panel 140 is fixed to the mounting fixture 120 so as to be in contact with the guide panel 130 (Figure 8). As described above, the installation can be done by driving screws 168 through the insulation panel 140 so as to reach the mounting fixture 120 (see Figure 9). At this time, the screws 168 may reach the ceiling 160, penetrate the ceiling 160, or reach the furring strips 166. If the insulation panel 140 is composed of multiple units, each unit can be installed from the guide panel 130 side.

[0037] Next, the radiant panel 150 is fixed in place. The radiant panel 150 is attached to the mounting fixture 120, the ceiling 160, or the insulation panel 140 using fasteners or screws (not shown) (see Figure 11).

[0038] As described above, in the installation of the radiant air conditioning system 100, the mounting fixture 120, which is a relatively large and heavy object, can be lifted towards the ceiling 160 by hooking it onto the hook-shaped structure 132a and then rotating it. Therefore, the burden during installation is reduced, and the mounting fixture 120 can be easily fixed to the ceiling 160 even with only one worker. Thus, the radiant air conditioning system 100 can be said to be an easy-to-install system.

[0039] The embodiments described above as examples of the present invention can be combined and implemented as appropriate, insofar as they do not contradict each other. Additions, deletions, or design modifications of components based on these embodiments, made by those skilled in the art, are also included within the scope of the present invention, as long as they retain the essence of the invention.

[0040] Any effects or benefits other than those brought about by the embodiments described above, if they are clear from the description herein or easily predictable to those skilled in the art, are naturally understood to be brought about by the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 100: Radiant air conditioning system, 110: Air conditioner, 110a: Intake, 110b: Outlet, 112: Rectifier panel, 114: Heat exchanger, 116: Fan, 120: Mounting fixture, 122: Frame, 122-1: First frame, 122-2: Second frame, 122-3: Third frame, 122-4: Fourth frame, 122a: Flat section, 122b: Lip, 122c: Through hole, 124: Corner plate, 130: Guide Panel, 130a: recess, 132: auxiliary, 132a: hook-shaped structure, 132a-1: first part, 132a-2: second part, 140: insulation panel, 140a: recess, 140b: rib, 140c: recess, 140d: recess, 142: cap, 150: radiant panel, 152: frame, 152a: outer frame, 152b: inner frame, 154: sheet, 160: ceiling, 162: wall, 164: screw, 166: furring strip, 168: screw

Claims

1. air conditioner, A guide panel installed on the aforementioned air conditioner, configured to take in air whose temperature has been regulated by the air conditioner and guide it to the front side of the air conditioner, At least one auxiliary device, which is placed on the guide panel and has a hook-shaped structure on its front side, A mounting device configured to hook onto the aforementioned hook-shaped structure, At least one insulating panel configured to be attached to the aforementioned mounting fixture and provided with the aforementioned air passage, and The system includes a radiant panel configured to be positioned below the aforementioned heat insulating panel, A radiant air conditioning system in which the mounting device is configured to rotate around the hook-shaped structure as a pivot point while being hooked onto the hook-shaped structure.

2. Air conditioner, A guide panel installed on the aforementioned air conditioner, configured to take in air whose temperature has been regulated by the air conditioner and guide it to the front side of the air conditioner, At least one auxiliary device, which is placed on the guide panel and has a hook-shaped structure on its front side, A mounting device configured to hook onto the aforementioned hook-shaped structure, At least one insulating panel configured to be attached to the aforementioned mounting fixture and provided with the aforementioned air passage, and The system includes a radiant panel configured to be positioned below the aforementioned heat insulating panel, The aforementioned mounting device is The first frame, A second frame connected to the first frame, It has a third frame connected to the first frame and facing the second frame, A radiant air conditioning system in which the first frame is configured to hook onto the hook-shaped structure.

3. Each of the first frame, the second frame, and the third frame has a flat portion and a pair of lips that sandwich the flat portion. The radiant air conditioning system according to claim 2, wherein the hook-shaped structure is configured to receive one of the pair of lips of the first frame.

4. The radiant air conditioning system according to claim 2, wherein the mounting fixture further comprises a fourth frame connected to the second frame and the third frame and facing the first frame.

5. To mount the air conditioner on the wall, A guide panel that takes in air whose temperature has been controlled by the air conditioner and guides it to the front, and at least one auxiliary device located on the guide panel and having a hook-shaped structure on the front side, are arranged on the air conditioner. The mounting device is hooked onto the hook-shaped structure, rotated using the hook-shaped structure as a pivot point, and fixed to the ceiling. Attaching at least one heat insulating panel, which is provided with the aforementioned air passage, to the mounting fixture, A method for constructing a radiant air conditioning system, which includes installing a radiant panel below the aforementioned insulation panel.

6. The aforementioned mounting device is The first frame, A second frame connected to the first frame, It has a third frame connected to the first frame and facing the second frame, The construction method according to claim 5, wherein the first frame is configured to hook onto the hook-shaped structure.

7. The construction method according to claim 6, wherein the mounting fixture further comprises a fourth frame that faces the first frame and is connected to the second frame and the third frame.

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