Air management device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air management device. According to the present invention, a door (20) is installed on the front surface of a main body (10). The door (20) is connected to the main body (10) by a hinge (20') and is opened and closed. The door (20) may be fastened to the main body (10) by a door fixing hook (60). A push bar assembly (50) having a push bar (500) is installed on the main body (10), and the push bar (500) can push the door (20) to open same. The push bar assembly (50) operates when a touch sensor (65) detects a user's touch. The touch sensor (65) is installed near the door fixing hook (60) such that the touch sensor (65) can be touched while the door fixing hook (60) is manipulated.

Description

air management system

[0001] The present invention is an air management device that manages the temperature and quality of the air.

[0002] An air management device is intended to maintain the air within a designated space in an optimal state according to the purpose. Examples include controlling the temperature of the air and managing the quality of the air. In other words, examples of air management devices include heaters, air coolers, air conditioners, and air purifiers.

[0003] These air management systems are designed to control the air within a specific space; however, using various types of air management devices individually poses a problem that hinders efficient use of space. Therefore, it is necessary to embed or build air management systems into the ceiling to enable efficient use of the space dedicated to air management.

[0004] Prior art document 1, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0406035, presents a wall-mounted air conditioner. While wall-mounted air conditioners have the advantage of not occupying floor space for air management, they have a relatively small capacity and are aesthetically unpleasing because they protrude from the space. Furthermore, due to the high installation height of wall-mounted air conditioners, it is relatively difficult for even an average-height male to access the interior for cleaning. In particular, access to the interior of a standard wall-mounted air conditioner is impossible without a separate tool.

[0005] Prior Art 2 is Korean Published Patent No. 10-2023-0081868. In Prior Art 2, a latch is installed to detachably attach the door to the housing. However, there is a problem in that the user must manually release the latch to open and close the door. Additionally, if the user applies force to the door to open it, the door may be pulled, potentially pulling the housing as well. This is particularly true when the housing is made slim with a narrow front-to-back width. Furthermore, since the latch for fastening the door is installed at a relatively low position relative to the height of the housing, careless operation by children or others in this area may become a problem.

[0006] Prior art document 3 is Korean published patent No. 10-2006-0119068. Prior art document 3 is an air conditioner with an added independent air purification function, but it has a problem of being relatively thick in the front-rear direction and a problem of being relatively difficult to access internal components.

[0007] The objective of the present invention is to solve the conventional problems described above by installing a door on the front of the main body of the air management device so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge, and ensuring that the opening of the door is stable.

[0008] The objective of the present invention is to facilitate the opening of a door installed on the front of the main body, thereby making it easy to access the interior of the main body.

[0009] The objective of the present invention is to regulate the inadvertent opening of a door in an air management device in which a door is installed on the front of the main body to be openable and closable.

[0010] The objective of the present invention is to ensure that the door is securely fastened to the main body by means of a door fixing hook in a configuration in which a door is installed on the front of the main body of an air management device so as to be openable and closable by a hinge, thereby securing the door to the main body by means of the closing operation of the door.

[0011] According to the features of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, the door of the present invention is openable and closable with respect to the main body.

[0012] The main body has a push bar assembly that provides the force to push and open the door.

[0013] The above push bar assembly operates by detecting a user's detection signal through a sensor.

[0014] The above sensor uses a touch sensor, which detects the user's operation of the door fixing hook. The door fixing hook secures the door to the main body.

[0015] The present invention may comprise: a main body; at least one temperature control unit installed on the main body for controlling the temperature of the air; at least one air purification unit installed on the main body for purifying the air; a door installed on the main body by a hinge to open and close the inlets of the temperature control unit and the air purification unit, through which air flowing from the temperature control unit and the air purification unit passes, and which forms the front exterior; a door fixing hook for fastening the door to the main body; a sensor for receiving an opening signal of the door; and a push bar assembly installed on the main body that receives a signal from the sensor and pushes the door to open it.

[0016] The above door fixing hook has a hook projection formed on one side of the hook body and is installed on the door, so that the hook projection is hooked to the main body by the closing operation of the door, and the state of being hooked to the main body can be released by the operation of the user.

[0017] A handle protruding from the hook body of the above door fixing hook, positioned on the outer surface of the door, may be formed.

[0018] A hook ledge is formed on one side of the hook body of the above door fixing hook, and a handle is formed on the other side, and the hook ledge and the handle may be formed to protrude in the same direction relative to the hook body.

[0019] A guide curved surface is formed at the tip of the above-mentioned hook to guide contact with the main body.

[0020] The above sensor is a touch sensor, and the touch sensor may be located within the handle or provided on a door surface adjacent to the handle so that a touch operation is performed when the handle is operated.

[0021] The above door fixing hook can be installed adjacent to the edge of the door corresponding to the opposite side of the hinge.

[0022] The handle and touch sensor of the above door fixing hook can be installed at the head level of an average adult male or at a higher position.

[0023] The above push bar assembly may include a drive source, a drive gear rotated by the drive source, and a push bar that moves linearly by having a rack gear portion linked to the drive gear.

[0024] The above push bar is further equipped with a sensor block, which can move between a pair of detection sensors that detect the movement of the sensor block.

[0025] A guide rail that guides the linear movement of the above push bar or the above sensor block may be further provided.

[0026] The above push bar assembly may be provided at the top and bottom of the main body, respectively.

[0027] The air management device according to the present invention may have at least one of the following effects.

[0028] In the present invention, a door is installed on the front of the main body so as to be openable and closable. The door can be opened by the force exerted by the push bar assembly without the user having to pull it in the direction of opening. Consequently, the main body is prevented from moving due to the force of opening the door, and particularly in cases where the main body is slim, the state in which the main body rests on the floor can be maintained even after the door is opened.

[0029] In the present invention, an openable door is installed on the front of the main body to expose the temperature control unit and air purification unit located inside the main body by opening the door. In particular, since operation of the touch sensor can be performed simultaneously with the release of the door fixing hook, the operation of the push bar assembly can occur relatively quickly. Therefore, there is an effect of facilitating access to the components inside the main body.

[0030] In the present invention, a door fixing hook for securing the door to the main body is installed at a position higher than the head of an average adult male. Therefore, children or others cannot inadvertently operate the door fixing hook, thereby preventing the door from opening carelessly.

[0031] In the present invention, a door fixing hook for attaching a door to a main body is configured to be automatically attached to the main body when the door is closed. Therefore, the door fixing hook can be fixed to the main body without the user having to perform any separate operation during the process of opening and closing the door, so the door can be securely attached to the main body with a simple operation.

[0032] In the present invention, a heat exchanger and a first flow fan located inside the temperature control unit are arranged side by side from left to right and extended in the vertical direction, and the front of the heat exchanger is positioned to face the temperature control unit at an angle. Accordingly, the thickness of the temperature control unit in the front-to-back direction is relatively reduced, making it possible to slim it down.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a preferred embodiment of an air management device according to the present invention from the front.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the door in an open state in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a front view showing the air intake area and air discharge area formed on the front of the door of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, indicated by dotted lines.

[0036] FIG. 4(a) is a plan view showing the external configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a plan view showing the state in which the door is open to the main body in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention cut in the transverse direction.

[0038] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the important parts of a door of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 (a) is a diagram showing the door with the shutter closed, and (b) is a diagram showing the shutter open.

[0040] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a louver used in an embodiment of the present invention and a configuration for the operation thereof.

[0041] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration illustrated in FIG. 8.

[0042] Figure 10 (a) shows a state in which the louvers are positioned in the front-rear direction of the main body so that the discharged air moves straight toward the front of the air management device, and (b) shows a state in which the air is spread out to the left and right by the louvers so that it flows.

[0043] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a first side door used in an embodiment of the present invention and a configuration for driving the same.

[0044] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration illustrated in FIG. 11.

[0045] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an air purification unit constituting an embodiment of the present invention installed at the bottom of the main body, with the back plate removed.

[0046] FIG. 14 is an operational diagram showing a state in which the first and second connecting passages of an air purification unit constituting an embodiment of the present invention are open so that air can flow from the air purification unit to the temperature control unit.

[0047] FIG. 15 is an operation diagram showing the first communication channel and the second communication channel constituting an embodiment of the present invention in a state where they are closed by a shielding plate.

[0048] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a push bar assembly used in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the push bar assembly illustrated in FIG. 16.

[0050] Figure 18 (a) is a diagram showing the state where the push bar is not protruding, and (b) is a diagram showing the state where the push bar is protruding and the door is pushed open.

[0051] FIG. 19 (a) is a plan view showing the configuration of an important part of another embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a perspective view showing an example of a door fixing hook used in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an important part of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the side louver of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 20 and its surroundings.

[0054] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the state in which the angle of the side louver is adjusted in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 20.

[0055] Figure 23 (a) is an operation diagram showing air being discharged perpendicularly to the side by a side louver, and (b) is an operation diagram showing air being discharged to the side at a predetermined angle by a side louver.

[0056] FIG. 24 is a perspective view and an enlarged view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 24 with the door opened to expose the display.

[0058] FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of a display constituting the embodiment shown in FIG. 24.

[0059] FIG. 27 is an operation diagram showing various information displayed on a display in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 24.

[0060] FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing an air management device of the embodiments of the present invention installed embedded within a wall and having a door outer surface with the same shape as the wall surface, appearing to be hidden within the space.

[0061] FIG. 29 is an operational state diagram showing that in embodiments of the present invention, the temperature control unit is operated to temperature control the air in the indoor space and discharge it back into the indoor space through the door.

[0062] FIG. 30 is an operational state diagram showing that in embodiments of the present invention, the temperature control unit is operated to temperature control the air in the indoor space and discharge it back into the indoor space through the door and the first side outlet.

[0063] FIG. 31 is an operational state diagram showing that in embodiments of the present invention, the temperature control unit is operated so that air is drawn in through the air intake area in the middle part of the door in the width direction, and air is discharged through the air discharge area on both sides of the front of the door and the first side discharge port on the side.

[0064] FIG. 32 is an operational state diagram showing that in embodiments of the present invention, an air purification unit is operated so that air is sucked in through the air intake area on the front of the door and purified air is discharged through the second side outlet.

[0065] FIG. 33 is an operational state diagram showing that air is transferred from an air purification unit to a temperature control unit through a first communication channel and a second communication channel in embodiments of the present invention.

[0066] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions would hinder understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted.

[0067] In the air management device of the embodiment of the present invention, the main body (10) and the door (20) constitute the exterior and frame. The main body (10) may be composed of a back plate (11), two side plates (12), a top plate (14), and a bottom plate (15). Accordingly, the front of the main body (10) is open. The door (20) can open and close the open front of the main body (10).

[0068] For reference, the main body (10) may be composed solely of the back plate (11). That is, the back plate (11), having a predetermined width and height, may be extended vertically, and the temperature control unit (30, 30') and air purification unit (40), which will be described below, may be mounted on the back plate (11). Here, the side plate (12), top plate (14), and bottom plate (15) constituting the main body (10) may constitute the exterior of the temperature control unit (30, 30') or the air purification unit (40). Alternatively, the main body (10) may be composed of the back plate (11), side plate (12), top plate (14), and bottom plate (15) to form an internal space (10'), and the temperature control unit (30, 30') and air purification unit (40) may be stacked and inserted into the internal space (10'). In this embodiment, a side plate (12), a top plate (14), and a bottom plate (15) are installed on the back plate (11) constituting the main body (10), and the side plate (12) may also constitute the side of the temperature control unit (30, 30') and the air purification unit (40).

[0069] As can be seen in FIG. 5, the main body (10) has a main body-side flow guide (16). The flow guide (16) serves to guide the air flowing within the main body (10) in the direction of discharge. There are multiple flow guides (16).

[0070] The door (20) can be opened and closed relative to the main body (10) by means of a hinge (20'). Multiple hinges (20') may be used. A detailed description of the hinge (20') is omitted here. Depending on the type of hinge (20'), the angle at which the door (20) is opened or the operation of opening and closing may differ. In this embodiment, as can be seen in FIG. 2, three hinges (20') are used to install the door (20) on the main body (10) so that it can be opened and closed.

[0071] The door frame (21) can form the framework of the door (20). The door frame (21) may have a shape corresponding to the entrance shape of the main body (10). The door frame (21) may have a rectangular shape formed vertically. The door frame (21) has a door penetration part (22). The door penetration part (22) is a part through which air enters and exits. In this embodiment, the door penetration part (22) is formed by extending vertically in the door frame (21). For reference, the door penetration part (22) does not need to be formed over the entire door frame (21). For example, the door penetration part (22) may be formed only at a location corresponding to the area where air is sucked in and discharged in relation to the temperature control unit (30, 30') and air purification unit (40) described below. FIG. 3 illustrates an air intake area, indicated by a dotted line labeled AS, and an air discharge area, indicated by a dotted line labeled AO. In the illustrated embodiment, there are two air intake areas (AS) through which air is drawn into the temperature control units (30, 30') and one air intake area (AS) through which air is drawn into the air purification unit (40) on the front of the door (20). A total of four air discharge areas (AO) are formed on the front of the door (20). These are each parts through which air is discharged from the temperature control units (30, 30').

[0072] As can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 7, an outer bar (23) is installed on the front of the door frame (21). The outer bar (23) may be installed in an area excluding the door penetration part (22). In this embodiment, the outer bar (23) is installed extending in the vertical direction of the door frame (21). For example, when the outer bar (23) is embedded within the wall of the space where the air management device of the present invention is installed, it may have the same configuration as the adjacent wall (see FIG. 28).

[0073] In this way, users cannot easily identify the location of the air management device. Consequently, the air management device remains out of sight, allowing for a simpler interior design of the space.

[0074] A shutter (25) is installed on the rear side of the door frame (21), which is opposite to the front side where the outer bar (23) is installed. The shutter (25) serves to open and close the door penetration (22). A shutter penetration (25') with a shape corresponding to the door penetration (22) is formed through the shutter (25). The shutter (25) is in the shape of a plate having a size corresponding to the door frame (21) overall, and the shutter penetration (25') is formed therein. When the shutter penetration (25') and the door penetration (22) align with each other, air can flow through the door (20).

[0075] The shutter (25) can move a predetermined distance to the left and right relative to the door frame (21). By moving the shutter (25), the door penetration (22) formed in the door frame (21) is opened and closed. When the door penetration (22) and the shutter penetration (25') are aligned, air can pass through. When the door penetration (22) and the shutter penetration (25') are misaligned, the door penetration (22) is blocked by the shutter (25), and the shutter penetration (25') is blocked by the door frame (21).

[0076] The state in which the door penetration part (22) is closed is illustrated in FIG. 7 (a). The state in which the door penetration part (22) is open is illustrated in FIG. 7 (b). When the door penetration part (22) is open, that is, when the door penetration part (22) and the shutter penetration part (25') are in communication, air can flow through the door (20). For example, air can flow from the indoors into the interior of the air management device, or air managed inside the air management device can be discharged into the indoors.

[0077] In the illustrated embodiment, a single shutter (25) is used to open and close all door penetrations (22) formed in the door frame (21). However, multiple shutters (25) may be used to selectively open and close the door penetrations (22). For example, multiple shutters (25) may be provided to open and close each door penetration (22) for the air discharge area (AO) and the air intake area (AS).

[0078] The shutter (25) can be moved relative to the door frame (21). A guide may be provided to guide the movement of the shutter (25) relative to the door frame (21). The shutter (25) can be moved left and right along the back surface of the door frame (21). Such a configuration is well illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0079] A driving source (250) is installed on the side of the door frame (21). A motor may be used for the driving source (250). The driving source (250) may provide rotational force. A driving shaft (251) that provides rotational force protrudes to one side of the driving source (250). A driving gear (252) is installed on the driving shaft (251). The driving gear (252) transmits power by linking with a rack gear (254) installed on the shutter (25). The rotation of the driving gear (252) is converted into linear motion of the rack gear (254). The rack gear (254) is fixed in a rack gear mounting groove (256) formed on one side of the shutter (25). Therefore, the movement of the rack gear (254) creates movement of the shutter (25).

[0080] There may be multiple pairs of configurations from the drive source (250) to the rack gear (254) for moving the shutter (25). This may vary depending on the size of the shutter (25), etc. In the illustrated embodiment, since a single shutter (25) is used to open and close the door penetration (22) across the entire door frame (21), the size of the shutter (25) is large. Therefore, pairs of the drive source (250) to the rack gear (254) are placed in a total of four locations, including two on the upper side and two on the lower side of the shutter (25). In addition, if there are multiple shutters (25), there must also be multiple pairs of configurations from the drive source (250) to the rack gear (254) to drive each shutter (25).

[0081] As can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 7, there is a door-side flow guide (26) on the inner surface of the door (20) to guide the flow of air. The door-side flow guide (26) serves to guide the flow of air toward the discharge direction, similar to the flow guide (16) in the main body (10).

[0082] A temperature control unit (30, 30') and an air purification unit (40) are installed in the internal space (10') formed in the main body (10). In the illustrated embodiment, the air purification unit (40) is located at the bottom, the second temperature control unit (30') is installed above it, and the first temperature control unit (30) is installed above that. That is, the first temperature control unit (30) and the second temperature control unit (30') are positioned adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. The second temperature control unit (30') is installed below the first temperature control unit (30) in the direction of gravity. Additionally, the air purification unit (40) is installed below the second temperature control unit (30') in the direction of gravity.

[0083] Since the first temperature control unit (30) and the second temperature control unit (30') have the same basic configuration, the structure will be explained based on the first temperature control unit (30).

[0084] The first temperature control unit (30) performs the function of making air sucked in from the space for air management into a predetermined temperature and discharging it back into the space for air management. The unit case (31) forms the frame of the first temperature control unit (30). An air flow space (32) can be formed in the unit case (31) so as to be partitioned from the outside. The air flow space (32) is partitioned by a heat exchanger (33, 33') to be described below, and is divided into a first air flow space (32') and a second air flow space (32"). The first air flow space (32') is a space where air that has passed through the filter (34) flows. The second air flow space (32") is a space where air that has passed through the heat exchanger (33, 33') flows, and a first flow fan (35) or a second flow fan (35') is located in the second air flow space (32").

[0085] The side plate (12) may form the side of the unit case (31). In the illustrated embodiment, the side plate (12) is configured to form the side of the unit case (31). A mounting bracket (31') (see FIG. 11) may be provided inside the unit case (31). Multiple mounting brackets (31') may be provided, and components described below may be mounted on the mounting brackets (31'). For example, a first heat exchanger (33), a second heat exchanger (33'), a filter (34), a first flow fan (35), a second flow fan (35'), a discharge louver (37), etc., described below may be installed on the mounting bracket (31').

[0086] A first heat exchanger (33), a second heat exchanger (33'), a first flow fan (35), and a second flow fan (35') are installed within the air flow space (32) formed inside the first temperature control unit (30). The heat exchangers (33, 33'), the first flow fan (35), and the second flow fan (35') are positioned adjacent to each other on the left and right sides relative to the back of the door (20). As can be seen in FIG. 5, when the first temperature control unit (30) is viewed from the front, the second flow fan (35'), the second heat exchanger (33'), the first heat exchanger (33), and the first flow fan (35) are arranged side by side in the left and right directions in sequence. Such an arrangement can be configured to make the thickness of the air management device relatively thin and slim.

[0087] Inside the heat exchanger (33, 33'), there is a pipe (not shown) through which the working fluid of the heat exchange cycle flows, and there are heat dissipation fins (not shown) on the outer surface of the pipe. Here, air exchanges heat as it passes through contact with the outer surface of the pipe and the heat dissipation fins. The heat exchanger (33, 33') has a flat cuboid shape, and air flows through two surfaces with relatively large surface areas. The front surface, which is one of the surfaces with a relatively large surface area in the heat exchanger (33, 33'), is installed so as to face obliquely toward the rear direction of the door (20). That is, when viewing the heat exchanger (33, 33') in a plan view, the heat exchanger (33, 33') is positioned to form a predetermined angle (a) with respect to the inner rear surface of the unit case (31). The angle is approximately 45 degrees. If the angle (a) is greater than 45 degrees, the thickness of the first temperature control unit (30) increases. If the angle (a) is less than 45 degrees, the thickness of the first temperature control unit (30) decreases. However, if the angle (a) becomes excessively small, there is a problem that the flow of air passing through the heat exchanger (33, 33') is not smooth.

[0088] The pair of the first heat exchanger (33) and the first flow fan (35) and the pair of the second heat exchanger (33') and the second flow fan (35') are installed symmetrically on both sides with respect to the left-right center of the air flow space (32). The first heat exchanger (33) and the second heat exchanger (33') are arranged so that their respective fronts form an angle b with each other. The angle b = 180°-2a.

[0089] In this embodiment, both the pair of the first heat exchanger (33) and the first flow fan (35) and the pair of the second heat exchanger (33') and the second flow fan (35') are used, but only one of the pairs may be used. In this case, only one air discharge area (AO) may be formed on the door (20) for each temperature control unit (30, 30'). In this embodiment, for each temperature control unit (30, 30'), one air intake area (AS) and two air discharge areas (AO) are formed on the front of the door (20).

[0090] A filter (34) is installed to form a triangular prism shape together with the first heat exchanger (33) and the second heat exchanger (33'). The filter (34) serves to purify the air flowing toward the first heat exchanger (33) and the second heat exchanger (33'). The filter (34) can be installed at a position corresponding to the air intake area (AS) of the door (20). That is, the filter (34) can be installed on the mounting bracket (31'). The filter (34) can be immediately exposed when the door (20) is opened. Therefore, the door (20) can be opened, and the filter (34) can be removed from the mounting bracket (31') for cleaning.

[0091] The first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') are respectively positioned on the left and right sides of the air flow space (32). The first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') have an overall cylindrical shape. The flow fans (35, 35') are configured such that a plurality of blades are arranged to form a cylindrical shape. The virtual center of rotation of the flow fans (35, 35') is installed to extend vertically into the air flow space (32).

[0092] The above flow fan (35, 35') causes air flow to occur within the air flow space (32). By the operation of the above flow fan (35, 35'), air is drawn in through the air intake area (AS) formed in the middle area of ​​the door (20), passes through the heat exchanger (33, 33'), and enters the above flow fan (35, 35'). The air coming out of the above flow fan (35, 35') can be discharged through the air discharge area (AO) on the front of the door (20).

[0093] A discharge louver (37) is provided to control the direction in which air is discharged through the air discharge area (AO) on the front of the door (20). The configuration related to the discharge louver (37) is illustrated in FIGS. 8 to FIGS. 10.

[0094] The discharge louver (37) is provided with a plurality of louver plates (370) arranged in a row, and the direction of the discharged air flow is controlled by adjusting the direction of the louver plates (370). The louver plates (370) are narrow and long strip-shaped plates.

[0095] A rotation pin (371) protrudes from one side in the width direction of the above louver plate (370). The rotation pin (371) may be provided on one side in the upper width direction and one side in the lower width direction of the above louver plate (370), respectively. The rotation pin (371) serves as the rotation center for the rotation of the above louver plate (370). The rotation pin (371) is rotatably inserted into a rotation pin hole (371') in the louver bracket (379) to be described below.

[0096] The above louver plate (370) has a driving pin (373). The driving pin (373) transmits power to rotate the louver plate (370) by means of the interlocking lever (375) to be described below. The driving pin (373) may be provided on the upper side in the width direction and the lower side in the width direction of the louver plate (370), respectively. The driving pin (373) is rotatably inserted into the driving pin hole (375') of the interlocking lever (375) to be described below.

[0097] The interlocking lever (375) transmits driving force for the operation of the louver plate (370). The interlocking lever (375) is formed by extending in a straight line. The interlocking lever (375) has multiple driving pin holes (375') formed at regular intervals, into which the driving pins (373) of each louver plate (370) are inserted. Therefore, multiple louver plates (370) can be operated simultaneously by the interlocking lever (375). The interlocking lever (375) has an interlocking pin (377). The interlocking pin (377) receives driving force from the driving source (380) through the driving lever (383) to be described below.

[0098] The louver bracket (379) can be fixed to the side plate (12) or the unit case (31). The rotating pin hole (371') may be formed in the louver bracket (379). The rotating pin hole (371') may be formed directly in the louver bracket (379), or a bracket member (379-1) having the rotating pin hole (317') formed therein may be mounted on the louver bracket (379). In the illustrated embodiment, the bracket member (379-1) is mounted on a louver slit (379") formed in the louver bracket (379).

[0099] An interlocking slot (379') may be formed in the above-mentioned louver bracket (379). The interlocking slot (379') has a predetermined radius of curvature. The interlocking pin (377) passes through the interlocking slot (379') and is connected to the driving source (380) to receive power. The interlocking slot (379') guides the trajectory of the interlocking pin (377) as it moves.

[0100] The above driving source (380) may be a motor. The above driving source (380) may be mounted on the above louver bracket (379). The driving shaft (381) of the above driving source (380) drives the driving lever (383). To this end, a shaft connection hole (383') is formed in the driving lever (383), and the driving shaft (381) is inserted into the shaft connection hole (383'). The cross-section of the driving shaft (381) is rectangular. The cross-sectional shape of the shaft connection hole (383') is also rectangular. Therefore, the driving lever (383) can be rotated around the driving shaft (381) by the rotation of the driving shaft (381). A driving slot (385) into which the above interlocking pin (377) is inserted is formed in the driving lever (383) in an elongated shape. The interlocking pin (377), which passes through the drive slot (385) and the interlocking slot (379') simultaneously, moves along the trajectory of the interlocking slot (379') and operates the interlocking lever (375) to simultaneously adjust the installation angle of the louver plate (370). By doing so, the direction of the discharged air can be adjusted as the installation angle of the louver plate (370) is adjusted.

[0101] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 5, a first side discharge port (39') is formed in the side plate (12) so that air discharged from the flow fan (35, 35') is discharged toward the side of the air management device. The first side discharge port (39') may be formed vertically along the side plate (12). The first side discharge port (39') may be formed extending vertically on the side of the main body (10) or the unit case (31). The first side discharge port (39') may be formed at a position corresponding to a single temperature control unit (30, 30'). In this case, a side door (39) may be used for each side discharge port (39'). However, in the illustrated embodiment, the side door (39) corresponding to the temperature control unit (30, 30') is formed as a single unit.

[0102] A first side discharge port (39') may be formed at a position corresponding to both of the above temperature control units (30, 30'). In the illustrated embodiment, one first side discharge port (39') is formed on each of the side plates (12) on both sides.

[0103] A first side door (39) is used to open and close the first side discharge port (39'). The first side door (39) has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first side discharge port (39'). In this embodiment, the first side door (39) is a rectangular shape that extends vertically.

[0104] Referring to FIGS. 11 and FIGS. 12, the configuration for the operation of the first side door (39) is examined. A door drive source (392) is mounted on a door bracket (390) connected to the mounting bracket (31'). The door drive source (392) provides driving force for driving the first side door (39). The door drive source (392) may be a motor. To transmit the rotational force of the door drive source (392), a door drive gear (393) is installed on the drive shaft (not shown) of the door drive source (392). The door drive gear (393) is coupled with a door rack gear (394). The door rack gear (394) is mounted on the inner surface of the first side door (39). The door rack gear (394) moves in a straight line by the driving of the door drive gear (393). Therefore, the first side door (39) on which the door rack gear (394) is installed can move in a straight line.

[0105] A door rail (396) and a guide (397) may be used to guide the movement of the first side door (39). The door rail (396) is installed extending in the direction of movement of the first side door (39). In this embodiment, the door rail (396) is installed on the inner surface of the first side door (39). The guide (397) that guides the door rail (396) may be installed on the side of the door bracket (390). Unlike this embodiment, the door rail (396) may be installed on the side of the door bracket (390), and the guide (397) may be installed on the first side door (39). A guide slot (397') in which the door rail (396) is positioned is formed in the guide (397).

[0106] The above door drive source (392), door drive gear (393), and door rack gear (394) may be installed in various locations to move the first side door (39). For example, they may be installed at the top and bottom of the first side door (39), or at the top, middle, and bottom respectively. The pair of door rails (396) and guides (397) may also be installed in various locations.

[0107] The first side door (39) moves toward the rear of the side plate (12) corresponding to the side of the main body (10) when opening and closing the first side discharge port (39'). That is, when opening the first side discharge port (39'), as can be seen in FIG. 10, the first side door (39) moves toward the rear of the side plate (12). This is because the first side discharge port (39') is located relatively forward from the side of the main body (10). In other words, this is to allow air to be discharged through the side of the main body (10), thereby enabling a wider variety of air discharges, while also making it possible to embed the main body (10) in a wall.

[0108] Meanwhile, when the temperature control unit (30, 30') is operated, the heat exchanger (33, 33') and the flow fan (35, 35') do not necessarily have to be operated simultaneously. For example, only the first heat exchanger (33) and the first flow fan (35) may be operated. Or the second heat exchanger (33') and the second flow fan (35') may be operated. Or, the heat exchangers (33, 33') may not be operated, and at least one of the flow fans (35, 35') may be operated.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 13 through 15, the configuration of the air purification unit (40) is described. Here, for the convenience of the illustration, the rear plate (11) side is removed to show the interior. The air purification unit (40) may have a purification unit case (41) forming the exterior and frame. The purification unit case (41) is a flat cuboid shape with an open front. The purification unit case (41) may have a shape similar to the unit case (31). An air flow space (42) is formed inside the purification unit case (41). A third flow fan (43) is installed in the air flow space (42). The third flow fan (43) can draw air into the air flow space (42) through the air intake area (AS) of the door (20), more precisely, the air intake area (AS) located relatively lower than the door (20). The air intake area (AS) corresponding to the air purification unit (40) has a relatively larger area than the air intake area (AS) corresponding to the temperature control unit (30, 30'). This is because in the air purification unit (40), the entire area corresponding to the door (20) is used as the air intake area (AS).

[0110] A purification filter (45) (see FIG. 13) is installed between the third flow fan (43) and the door (20). The purification filter (45) is mounted on the side of the purification unit case (41). The purification filter (45) is installed at the inlet of the purification unit case (41) so that air entering the purification unit case (41) passes through it. When air passes through the purification filter (45), foreign substances and odors in the air can be removed. The purification filter (45) has a relatively superior purification capability compared to the filter (34). For example, if the filter (34) is only capable of purifying relatively large foreign substances or dust, the purification filter (45) is capable of purifying fine dust, as well as various air pollutants such as odors and volatile organic compounds. Although not shown in the drawings, a configuration capable of generating light with sterilization capabilities can also be used.

[0111] A portion of the air flowing within the air flow space (42) by the third flow fan (43) can be transferred to the air flow space (32) of the second temperature control unit (30'). To this end, a first connecting passage (46) and a second connecting passage (46') are used to connect the air flow space (42) of the air purification unit (40) and the air flow space (32) of the second temperature control unit (30'). The first connecting passage (46) sends air to the second air flow space (32) where the first flow fan (35) is installed, and the second connecting passage (46') sends air to the second air flow space (32) where the second flow fan (35') is installed. The flow of air through the first communication channel (46) and the second communication channel (46') is controlled by an opening / closing plate (47) (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 14, when the opening / closing plate (47) is positioned, the first communication channel (46) and the second communication channel (46') are opened. As shown in FIG. 15, when the opening / closing plate (47) is positioned, the first communication channel (46) and the second communication channel (46') are closed, thereby blocking the flow of air from the air flow space (42) of the air purification unit (40) to the second air flow space (32) of the second temperature control unit (30'). The opening / closing of the opening / closing plate (47) can be achieved, for example, by operating the opening / closing plate (47) by a motor.

[0112] The first and second connecting passages (46 and 46') have a wide flow cross-sectional area at the inlet side and gradually decrease in flow cross-sectional area as they go toward the outlet side. The inlets of the first and second connecting passages (46, 46') are connected to the air flow space (42), and the outlets of the first and second connecting passages (46, 46') are connected to the air flow space (32).

[0113] In the illustrated embodiment, the first communication channel (46) and the second communication channel (46') are connected to the second air flow space (32") where the first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') are installed. In the illustrated embodiment, the purified air delivered through the first and second communication channels (46, 46') does not pass through the heat exchanger (33, 33') but enters directly into the first and second flow fans (35, 35') and can be discharged through the air discharge area (AO) on the front of the door (20) or through the first side discharge port (39').

[0114] As another example, the first air flow space (32') surrounded by the heat exchanger (33, 33') and the filter (34) may be connected to the communication channel (46, 46'). In this case, when the first communication channel (46) or the second communication channel (46') delivers air to the space between the heat exchanger (33, 33') and the filter (34), heat exchange can occur as the air passes through the heat exchanger (33, 33').

[0115] In this way, when air is transmitted from the air purification unit (40) into the interior of the second temperature control unit (30') through the communication channel (46, 46'), it can be discharged to the outside by the flow fan (35, 35') of the second temperature control unit (30'). That is, air can be discharged through the discharge areas (AO) on both sides or the first side discharge port (39') located on the front of the door (20) corresponding to the second temperature control unit (30'), so that air can be discharged into the indoor space in a more diverse manner.

[0116] For reference, as another example, the air flow spaces (32) of the first temperature control unit (30) and the second temperature control unit (30') may be connected to each other. Such a configuration can be created using the same configuration as the first and second connecting passages (46, 46'). In this way, purified air can be discharged at a temperature-controlled position at a relatively high location of the entire air management device. Additionally, purified air can be discharged at a temperature-controlled position through the first side discharge port (39') by opening the first side door (39).

[0117] A second side discharge port (48') is formed on each of the side plates (12) corresponding to both sides of the air purification unit (40). The second side discharge port (48') is opened and closed by a second side door (48). The configuration of the second side door (48) may be the same as that of the first side door (39). Therefore, the same configuration for opening and closing the second side door (48) may be adopted, so the structure is not described separately.

[0118] For reference, the second side door (48) moves toward the rear of the side plate (12) corresponding to the side of the main body (10) when opening and closing the second side discharge port (48'). That is, when opening the second side discharge port (48'), the second side door (48) moves toward the rear of the side plate (12). This is because the second side discharge port (48') is located relatively forward from the side of the main body (10). In other words, this is intended to allow air to be discharged through the side of the main body (10), thereby enabling a wider variety of air discharges while also making it possible to embed the main body (10) in a wall.

[0119] A push bar assembly (50) capable of opening the door (20) by pushing is provided on the side of the main body (10). In the illustrated embodiment, one push bar assembly (50) is installed on the upper side and one on the lower side of the main body (10). However, only one push bar assembly (50) may be installed. The push bar assembly (50) operates when a user provides a signal to open the door (20).

[0120] The configuration of the above-mentioned push bar assembly (50) is explained with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18. In the push bar assembly (50), a push bar (500) is movably installed on a motor bracket (501). The push bar (500) has a rectangular cross-section and is formed to be extended long. The push bar (500) has a rack gear section (502). The rack gear section (502) is formed over a predetermined section of the push bar (500).

[0121] A driving source (504) is installed on the motor bracket (501). A motor may be used as the driving source (504). A driving gear (506) is provided on the driving shaft (505) of the driving source (504). The driving gear (506) is coupled with the rack gear section (502) to produce linear movement of the push bar (500).

[0122] On one side of the above-mentioned push bar (500), there is a sensor block (507). The sensor block (507) can be moved integrally with the push bar (500). The sensor block (507) can be made separately from the push bar (500) and combined with it to become an integral unit. There is a sensor (508) that performs a detection operation by the sensor block (507). Two sensors (508) are installed apart by a predetermined distance, which is the distance of the movement of the push bar (500).

[0123] The motor bracket (501) has a guide rail (509). The guide rail (509) serves to guide the movement of the sensor block (507) or the push bar (500). In this embodiment, the guide rail (509) guides the movement of the sensor block (507). The sensor block (507) has a block bearing (507') so that it is guided along the guide rail (509).

[0124] The above push bar assembly (50) can be operated, for example, by operating an operating unit (not shown) for controlling an air management device. However, to prevent the door (20) from being opened by the user's carelessness, another embodiment is shown in FIG. 19.

[0125] FIG. 19(a) illustrates that a door fixing hook (60) is installed to physically connect the door (20) to the main body (10). The door fixing hook (60) is installed on the door (20).

[0126] The above door fixing hook (60) is configured to allow the door (20) to be hung on the side of the main body (10). When the door fixing hook (60) is installed on the door (20), the hooking projection (62) is hooked into a hooking groove (not given a reference numeral) formed on the side of the main body (10). The door fixing hook (60) serves to prevent the door (20) from opening unintentionally.

[0127] The above door fixing hook (60) has a hook projection (62) protruding from one end of the hook body (61) and a handle (63) protruding from the other end of the hook body (61). The hook body (61) is extended in a straight line for a predetermined length and may be in the shape of a cuboid. The hook body (61) is movably positioned on the door (20) and is installed to penetrate the door (20) from front to back. A channel (60') in which the hook body (61) can be positioned may be formed on the upper surface of the door (20).

[0128] The above-mentioned hook (62) extends perpendicularly to the above-mentioned hook body (61). The above-mentioned hook (62) is a part that is hooked into a hook groove formed in the upper plate (14) of the above-mentioned main body (10). A guide surface (62') is formed on the above-mentioned hook (62). The guide surface (62') serves to guide the above-mentioned main body (10) when the door is closed, causing the door fixing hook (60) to protrude partially from the channel (60'). When the above-mentioned hook (62) enters the hook groove, the door fixing hook (60) is positioned in the channel (60') in its original state. For this operation, there may be an elastic member (not shown) between the door fixing hook (60) and the door (20). The elastic member provides a tendency for the door fixing hook (60) to enter the channel (60') and be in close contact with the door (20). That is, when the door (20) is closed, the hook projection (62) is hooked into the hook groove of the main body (10). Even when the door (20) is open, the elastic member ensures that the door fixing hook (60) is inserted into the channel (60').

[0129] The handle (63) extends perpendicularly to the hook body (61). In this embodiment, the handle (63) and the hook jaw (62) extend parallel in the same direction. The handle (63) is located on the front of the door (20). More precisely, the handle (63) may be located between the outer bar (23). The handle (63) may protrude slightly more than the outer bar (23). The handle (63) is a part to which a user can apply force. By applying force to the handle (63), the door fixing hook (60) can be moved so that the hook jaw (62) is separated from the main body (10). At this time, the door fixing hook (60) moves while overcoming the elastic force of the elastic member, and the hook jaw (62) is separated from the hook groove. However, if no force is applied to the handle (63), the door fixing hook (60) is held in close contact with the channel (60') of the door (20) by the restoring force of the elastic member.

[0130] As shown in FIG. 18, the door fixing hook (60) is positioned far from the hinge (20') to secure the door (20) to the main body (10). The door fixing hook (60) is preferably positioned at the top of the door (20). This is to prevent a child from operating it carelessly.

[0131] A touch sensor (65) (see FIG. 19 (a)) may be positioned on the handle (63) of the above door fixing hook (60) itself or on the outer bar (23) at an adjacent location. The touch sensor (65) provides a signal that causes the push bar (500) of the push bar assembly (50) to perform a protruding action when touched by a user.

[0132] Accordingly, when the user operates the handle (63) to separate the door fixing hook (60) from the main body (10), the touch sensor (65) detects this operation and provides a signal to operate the push bar assembly (50).

[0133] The structure and shape of the door fixing hook (60) are not limited to those shown in FIG. 19 (b). Any door fixing hook (60) is acceptable as long as it can perform the function of physically securing the door (20) to the main body (10).

[0134] Another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 20 through 23. In this embodiment, the discharge of air in the air management device of the present invention can be controlled in various ways. The drawings of this embodiment show only the important parts, and the reference numerals used in the preferred embodiment of the present invention are used as they are.

[0135] In the illustrated embodiment, a detection unit (70) is provided. Various configurations may be used for the detection unit (70). For example, an infrared radar sensor (71), a heat detection sensor (72), a camera (73), etc. may be used. The detection unit (70) is provided in a position where the indoor space where the air management device of the present invention is installed and air management is performed can be viewed most clearly. As can be seen in FIG. 20, the detection unit (70) is installed at the uppermost part of the front of the door (20). In particular, the detection unit (70) is installed at a position in the middle of the width direction of the upper front of the door (20).

[0136] The above-mentioned detection unit (70) may preferably be installed in an area corresponding to the door penetration (22) between the outer bar (23). However, the door penetration (22) is not located in the air intake area (AS) or the air discharge area (AO). That is, the detection unit (70) is located outside the air intake area (AS) or the air discharge area (AO).

[0137] The above-mentioned detection unit (70) detects various heat sources and airflow-forming elements within the indoor space where the air management device is installed. That is, the detection unit (70) provides various information for setting the path through which air discharged from the air management device flows. For example, it detects objects fixedly installed within the indoor space, objects moving within the indoor space, heat-generating elements, heat-absorbing elements, objects causing air pollution, etc., and utilizes this information for the operation of the air management device.

[0138] For example, the control unit can determine how the airflow should basically be managed in the indoor space by checking fixed furniture or appliances that are not moving. For moving objects in the indoor space, the direction of air discharge is controlled by checking them on a case-by-case basis. In particular, if the moving object is a person, air discharge can be directed according to the selected type of operation. For example, this involves deciding whether to deliver the airflow directly to the person or indirectly.

[0139] Furthermore, it can detect objects stationary in specific locations within an indoor space as well as moving objects such as people or pets, and discharge air tailored to their characteristics. Additionally, it can detect the areas where people are primarily located within the space and utilize this information to select the airflow to be discharged.

[0140] Next, for example, the direction of the discharged airflow can be set by detecting a heat source. In the case of heat sources, the airflow direction can be set differently by distinguishing between heat sources such as home appliances and heat sources such as people.

[0141] Using the radar sensor (71) above, it is possible to determine whether an object is stationary or moving. The heat sensor (72) can determine the location of a heat source in the indoor space. For example, it can determine the area where the most heat exchange with the outside occurs, such as a window, or determine whether a person is hot, or determine the location where heat is generated from appliances, etc. The camera (73) above can be used to determine whether an object is furniture, an appliance, a person, etc.

[0142] Furthermore, by combining the information provided by these radar sensors (71), heat detection sensors (72), and cameras (73), more diverse information can be accurately verified. When the control unit determines this information, it is possible to control the location, direction, discharge amount, discharge temperature, etc., of air discharged from the air management device of the present invention. That is, it is possible to determine whether to use the air discharge area (AO) of the door (20), whether to use the first side discharge port (39'), and how to determine the direction of discharge from the discharge louver (37) and how to determine the direction of discharge from the side louver (75).

[0143] In addition, it can be decided whether to discharge air only at specific locations or to discharge air by combining various possible locations.

[0144] Meanwhile, in the embodiments described above, various configurations are presented, particularly regarding the discharge of air; however, in this embodiment, in addition to this, FIG. 21 has a side louver (75) at the first side discharge port (39'). The side louver (75) has a plurality of side louver plates (750) so that the direction of the air discharged through the first side discharge port (39') can be controlled. In the illustrated embodiment, three side louver plates (750) are arranged side by side. The operation of the side louver plates (750) may be the same as the configuration for the operation of the discharge louver (37), so a separate description is not provided.

[0145] Air discharged from the side of the air management device of the present invention can be discharged at various angles by the side louvers (75) above. This is illustrated in FIG. 23 (a) and (b), respectively. That is, when the side louver plate (750) is installed almost perpendicularly to the side of the air management device, air is discharged in a direction perpendicular to the side of the air management device as shown in FIG. 23 (a). When the side louver plate (750) is installed at a predetermined angle inclined toward the front of the air management device, air can flow while being discharged obliquely toward the front of the air management device as shown in FIG. 23 (b).

[0146] In addition, in this embodiment, the discharge of air to the front of the door (20) can be controlled in various ways using the discharge louver (37), and the discharge of air to the side of the main body (10) can be controlled in various ways using the side louver (75).

[0147] In addition, the side louver (75) can be installed in the second side outlet (48') to control the direction of the discharged air.

[0148] Next, FIGS. 24 to 27 present another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a display (80) is further provided in the air management device described above. The display (80) is located at a position corresponding to the back surface of the door (20). That is, the display (80) is not installed on the front surface of the door (20). This is to simplify the appearance of the front surface of the door (20) of the present invention.

[0149] The display (80) is located at a position corresponding to the back of the door (20), and may be installed on the back of the door (20) or on the entrance side of the main body (10). As can be seen in FIG. 25, the location where the display (80) is installed may be between the first temperature control unit (30) and the second temperature control unit (30'). Of course, it may be above the first temperature control unit (30) or between the second temperature control unit (30') and the air purification unit (40).

[0150] The display (80) is extended horizontally to fit the configuration of a slimmed-down air management device, and its vertical height is relatively short. The display (80) is provided with a substrate (801). A plurality of LEDs (803) are mounted on the substrate (801). The LEDs (803) can generate light to display information on the display (80). The LEDs (803) can be arranged in a matrix form. That is, a plurality of LEDs (803) are arranged in rows horizontally and vertically, and one LED (803) can form a dot to be used for displaying characters or pictures.

[0151] A reflector (805) is installed in front of the substrate (801). The reflector (805) guides light emitted from the LED (803) to the front plate (809) to be described below. The reflector body (806) forms the frame and exterior of the reflector (805). The reflector body (806) is in the shape of a rectangular plate.

[0152] The reflector body (806) has a size and shape corresponding to the size and shape of the substrate (801). A through hole (806) corresponding to each LED (803) is formed in the reflector body (806). That is, through holes (806) corresponding to the number of LEDs (803) are formed penetrating the reflector body (806). Light emitted from the LED (802) is transmitted through the through hole (806).

[0153] A front plate (809) is installed in front of the reflector (805). The front plate (809) has a size and shape corresponding to the reflector (805). The front plate (809) is also in the shape of a rectangular plate. Light provided by the LED (803) passes through the front plate (809), and the shape of the light is displayed on its front surface. Black acrylic is used for the front plate (809) so that the reflector (805) is not exposed to the outside, while the light from the LED (803) is displayed on its front surface.

[0154] The above display (80) can display various information as shown in FIG. 27. The information displayed on the display (80) may include various things such as content indicating the start and end of the product's operation, weather information for the day, and time. Also, during operation, a visual UX indicator can be displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (d). For example, a display visualizing the beauty of stars in space.

[0155] The display (80) is located on the back of the door (20), so the entire display (80) is not visible to the outside at once. That is, the front panel (809) of the display (80) can be partially seen through the part corresponding to the door penetration (22).

[0156] However, the above display (80) is configured to display characters or images in a manner that moves in one direction. That is, the characters or images displayed on the display (80) are visible through the door penetration (22), and as the characters or images are displayed sequentially on adjacent door penetrations (22), the user can verify the entire characters or images through the afterimage remaining in the user's vision.

[0157] In the enlarged view of FIG. 24, a part of the text or picture displayed on the display (80) can be seen through the door penetration (22) located between the front bars (23). As the content of an adjacent part that was not visible through the door penetration (22) moves and is displayed on the display (80), a residual image effect is created as it becomes visible through the door penetration (22). Due to the residual image effect, the user can verify the entire part of the text or picture displayed on the display (80).

[0158] Here, the direction in which the characters or images displayed on the display (80) move is a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the outer bar (23). In other words, the characters or images may move from right to left with reference to FIG. 24. Or the characters or images may move from left to right with reference to FIG. 24.

[0159] Meanwhile, there may be a sound signal providing unit (82) that operates in cooperation with the display (80). In this embodiment, the sound signal providing unit (82) may be installed at a location adjacent to the display (80). The sound signal providing unit (82) may provide a sound signal provided by itself or by the control unit of the air management device. The sound signal providing unit (82) may be a speaker that provides a sound signal. The sound signal generated by the sound signal providing unit (82) may be the same as the content displayed on the display (80). For example, it may provide a sound signal such as "Good Morning" or "Good Morning" as shown in FIG. 27 (a). In relation to FIG. 27 (b), "Today's temperature is 24.5...", and in relation to what is displayed in FIG. 27 (c), "It rained around 7 PM, so the weather outside is a bit cool." The sound signal provider (82) can provide the message, “How about taking an umbrella and a thin cardigan with you when you go out?” In (d) of Fig. 27, a picture and suitable music can be provided.

[0160] In this embodiment, the sound signal providing unit (82) and the display (80) can cooperate with each other to provide information. That is, the information displayed on the display (80) and the information provided by the sound signal providing unit (82) may correspond to each other.

[0161] The use of an air management device according to the present invention having the configuration described above will be explained in detail below.

[0162] In the present invention, the temperature and quality of the air in the indoor space are managed by the operation of the first temperature control unit (30), the second temperature control unit (30'), and the air purification unit (40). In the present invention, the capacity for controlling the air temperature can be adjusted by using multiple temperature control units (30, 30'). By using all or only some of the multiple temperature control units (30, 30'), the speed of indoor temperature control can be varied.

[0163] For the operation of the first and second temperature control units (30, 30'), the shutter (25) must be operated so that the door penetration (22) of the door (20) is opened. By opening the door penetration (22), air from the indoor space can be drawn into the air flow space (32) through the air intake area (AS). Additionally, air can be discharged into the indoor space through the air discharge area (AO).

[0164] First, FIG. 29 illustrates that air is drawn in through an air intake area (AS) located at the front of the door (20) and discharged through air discharge areas (AO) located on both sides of the front of the door (20). When the first and second flow fans (35, 35') rotate, air is drawn in through the air intake area (AS) and passes through the filter (34). The air passing through the filter (34) passes through the first and second heat exchangers (33, 33') and enters the first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') located in the second air flow space (32").

[0165] The pressurized air that enters the first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') is discharged from the first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') and delivered to the air discharge area (AO) of the door (20).

[0166] Here, the direction of the air discharged through the air discharge area (AO) is controlled by the discharge louver (37). When the discharge louver (37) is positioned as in (a) of FIG. 10, the air passes through the air discharge area (AO) and moves straight forward. If the discharge louver (37) is positioned as in (b) of FIG. 10, the air can pass through the air discharge area (AO) and spread out over a relatively wide area. In this way, by adjusting the installation angle of the discharge louver (37), the direction in which the air is discharged can be varied.

[0167] Next, FIG. 30 illustrates that the first side discharge port (39') is opened so that air is discharged through the first side discharge port (39'). When FIG. 30 is compared with FIG. 29, there is a difference in whether the first side discharge port (39') is open. When the first side door (39) moves along the side plate (12) and the first side discharge port (39') is opened, air can be discharged to the outside through the first side discharge port (39').

[0168] In FIG. 30, air sucked in through the air intake area (AS) passes through the heat exchanger (33, 33'), is discharged from the first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35'), is discharged through the air discharge area (AO) in front of the door (20), and is also discharged through the first side discharge port (39'). FIG. 31 illustrates the same state as FIG. 30, but shows a case where both the first temperature control unit (30) and the second temperature control unit (30') are used.

[0169] Meanwhile, the operation of the air purification unit (40) is illustrated in FIG. 32. The air purification unit (40) is operated while the third flow fan (43) rotates. By driving the third flow fan (43), air enters the air flow space (42) of the air purification unit (40) through the air intake area (AS) formed in the door (20) (formed at a position corresponding to the air purification unit (40)). In the air flow space (42), air is discharged through the second side discharge port (48') by the third flow fan (43).

[0170] And, when the air purification unit (40) is operated, the second side discharge port (48') is closed by the second side door (48) and can be delivered to the second air flow space (32") of the air flow space (32) of the second temperature control unit (30') through the first communication channel (46) and the second communication channel (46'). In this case, it can be pressurized by the first flow fan (35) and the second flow fan (35') in the second air flow space (32") and discharged to the air discharge area (AO) in front of the door (20). Alternatively, if the first side door (39) is open, the managed air can be discharged to the outside through the first side discharge port (39').

[0171] In the present invention, various forms of operation can be achieved through the operation of the temperature control unit (30, 30'), the air purification unit (40), the operation of the shutter (25), the operation of the first side door (39) and the second side door (48), and the operation of the discharge louvers (37) and the side louvers (75). That is, various combinations can be implemented to control only the temperature of the air, control only the quality of the air, control both the temperature and the quality of the air, set various locations for air discharge, and set various directions for air discharge.

[0172] In particular, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 20, air can be discharged in various ways based on the information detected by the sensing unit (70). That is, by controlling the direction in which air is discharged through the discharge louver (37) and the side louver (75), the direction and range of the air discharged in various combinations from the air management device can be controlled.

[0173] In addition, the control unit can implement various air discharge modes based on the information detected by the detection unit (70). That is, by detecting furniture, home appliances, temporarily placed objects (e.g., bags) or people in the indoor space, the air discharge can be controlled to control the flow of air in the indoor space.

[0174] That is, the basic air flow is determined based on the location of fixedly installed furniture or home appliances, and when the air management device of the present invention is operated, the location and direction of air discharge can be changed by detecting newly located objects or people. For example, if an object that might obstruct the air flow is located to the right front of the air management device while fixedly installed furniture or home appliances remain in place, the second flow fan (35') located to the right of the second temperature control unit (30') may not be operated. Furthermore, if the height of the object is lower than the height of the first temperature control unit (30), the second flow fan (35') located to the right of the first temperature control unit (30) may be rotated at a faster speed so that more air is discharged in that direction.

[0175] Alternatively, while it is common for only one user to be present in the indoor space under normal circumstances, if multiple users are present in the indoor space, the location and direction of air discharge can be controlled by taking into account the positions of the multiple users. For example, if five users are positioned side-by-side in front of the air management device, the first side door (39) is also opened to discharge air through the first side discharge port (39'). In particular, if the range of users positioned side-by-side is wide, the installation state of the side louvers (75) is set as shown in Fig. 23 (b) to discharge air over a wide range. Furthermore, for example, if five users are concentrated in front of the air management device, the first side discharge port (39') is not utilized, and air can be discharged only into the air discharge area (AO) of the door (20). Even in this case, the operation of the discharge louvers (37) is taken into account the range where the users are gathered.

[0176] Based on the information detected by the above-mentioned sensing unit (70), the control unit controls the temperature control unit (30, 30') and the air purification unit (40) in various ways. At this time, the control unit may utilize artificial intelligence.

[0177] The air discharged from the air management device of the present invention can be formed in various ways. The widest spreading airflow can be achieved through the air discharge area (AO) of the door (20) and the discharge through the first side discharge port (39') on the side of the main body (10). In particular, if the side louvers (75) in the first side discharge port (39') are positioned to face both sides of the main body (10), air can be discharged over a range of approximately 180 degrees.

[0178] Intensive discharge of air toward the front of the air management device can be achieved by adjusting the angle of the discharge louvers (37) when discharging air through the air discharge area (AO) of the door (20). That is, intensive discharge of air can be achieved by arranging the discharge louvers (37) on both sides so that their virtual extension lines meet each other. Of course, air can also be intensively discharged toward a specific location in front of the air management device by varying the angles of the discharge louvers (37) on both sides.

[0179] Air may be discharged only from the right or left side of the air management device. For example, the operation of the first flow fan (35) may be stopped, and the corresponding first side discharge port (39') and the corresponding air discharge area (AO) on the front of the door (20) may be closed, and air may be discharged through the first side discharge port (39') on the opposite side and the corresponding air discharge area (AO) on the front of the door (20).

[0180] Alternatively, to prevent the discharged air from being delivered directly to the consumer, the first side discharge port (39') may be closed and air discharged only through the air discharge area (AO) at the front of the door (20). Alternatively, the air discharge area (AO) at the front of the door (20) may be closed and the first side discharge port (39') may be opened to discharge air.

[0181] Meanwhile, when the door (20) is opened, as can be seen in FIG. 2, the filter (34) and the purification filter (45) are directly exposed to the outside. Therefore, the user can easily access and maintain the filter (34) and the purification filter (45).

[0182] Here, the opening of the door (20) is explained. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 and others, the door (20) can be opened by a user applying force to the front end of the door (20) around the hinge (20'). However, the explanation here is based on the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 19.

[0183] Here, in order to open the door (20), the door fixing hook (60) must be released from the main body (10). The door fixing hook (60) is installed on the door (20), and a hook ledge (62) is engaged with the main body (10) so that the door (20) is not opened arbitrarily with respect to the main body (10).

[0184] In order for the door (20) to be opened, the door fixing hook (60) must be released from the state in which it is fastened to the main body (10). In the illustrated embodiment, the door fixing hook (60) can be released from the door (20) by pushing up the handle (63). During the process of pushing up the handle (63), the handle (63) itself or a touch sensor (65) located at an adjacent position detects the user's touch.

[0185] When the touch sensor (65) detects a user's touch, the driving source (504) of the push bar assembly (50) operates to rotate the driving gear (506). The rack gear portion (502) engaged with the driving gear (506) moves in a straight line due to the rotation of the driving gear (506). Accordingly, the push bar (500) on which the rack gear portion (502) is formed moves in a straight line.

[0186] The linear movement of the push bar (500) causes the push bar (500) to protrude forward of the main body (10). Consequently, the door (20), which was in close contact with the back of the main body (10), is pushed by the push bar (500), causing the door (20) to open. The operation of the push bar (500) continues until the one-sided sensor (508) detects the sensor block (507). Then, after the one-sided sensor (508) detects the sensor block (507), the drive gear (506) operates in the opposite direction immediately or after a predetermined time has elapsed. Consequently, the push bar (500) moves linearly in the direction of being stored inside the main body (10).

[0187] Meanwhile, when the door (20) is open, the door fixing hook (60) is housed by an elastic member within a channel (60') formed in the door (20). That is, the hook body (61) of the door fixing hook (60) receives force from the elastic member in a direction that pushes it against the door (20). Therefore, when the door (20) is open and the user no longer pushes the handle (63), the door fixing hook (60) maintains a state of being in close contact with the door (20).

[0188] In this state, when the door (20) closes the entrance of the main body (10), that is, when the door (20) is closed, the door fixing hook (60) is guided to the front end of the main body (10), and the door fixing hook (60) is lifted while overcoming the elastic force of the elastic member. At this time, the guide curved surface (62') of the hook jaw (62) is guided to the main body (10), causing elastic deformation of the elastic member. When the door (20) is completely closed, the guide curved surface (62') is guided to the main body (10), and when it meets the fixing groove, the hook jaw (62) enters the fixing groove, and the hook body (61) of the door fixing hook (60) is pressed against the channel of the door (20) by the elastic force of the elastic member. In this way, the door (20) is connected to the main body (10) by the door fixing hook (60).

[0189] Next, the operation related to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 24 is described. In this embodiment, a display (80) is employed, and the display (80) is installed on the back side of the door (20). That is, the display (80) is not exposed on the outer surface of the air management device and can only be seen through the door penetration (22) of the door (20).

[0190] Additionally, the operation of the sound signal providing unit (82) may be performed together with the operation of the display (80). Therefore, while displaying specific information on the display (80), a sound signal may be provided simultaneously from the sound signal providing unit (82).

[0191] Meanwhile, when the air management device of the present invention is operated, the shutter (25) of the door (20) is opened, and the door penetration part (22) is opened. When the door penetration part (22) is opened, the display (80) is partially exposed through the door penetration part (22).

[0192] The above display (80) does not display characters or images only at a fixed specific location. That is, the characters or images displayed on the display (80) are displayed in a manner that moves in one direction. When characters or images are displayed in such a manner that moves in one direction, even if the display (80) is partially visible from outside the door (20) through the door penetration part (22), the user can verify the entire characters or images through the afterimage remaining in the user's field of vision.

[0193] Although it has been described that all components constituting an embodiment according to the present invention are combined or operate in combination, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such an embodiment. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, all components may be selectively combined in one or more ways to operate.

[0194] In the illustrated embodiment, only one air purification unit (40) is illustrated, but the air purification unit (40) may be paired with the temperature control unit (30, 30') or additionally installed separately on the main body (10).

[0195] The first side door (39) and the first side discharge port (39') may be separated and each corresponding to the first temperature control unit (30) and the second temperature control unit (30'). That is, there may be two first side doors (39) and two first side discharge ports (39') for each temperature control unit (30, 30').

Claims

1. The main body and: At least one temperature control unit installed in the above main body and controlling the temperature of the air; At least one air purification unit installed in the above main body and purifying air; A door installed on the main body by a hinge to open and close the inlets of the temperature control unit and the air purification unit, through which air flowing from the temperature control unit and the air purification unit passes, and which is installed on the main body to form the front exterior; A door fixing hook for securing the above door to the main body; A sensor that receives the opening signal of the above door; An air management device comprising a push bar assembly installed on the main body and receiving a signal from the sensor to push the door open.

2. An air management device according to claim 1, wherein the door fixing hook has a hook projection formed protruding from one side of the hook body and is installed on the door, such that the hook projection is hooked onto the main body by the closing operation of the door, and the state of being hooked onto the main body is released by operation by a user.

3. An air management device according to claim 2, wherein a handle protruding from the hook body of the door fixing hook is formed and located on the outer surface of the door.

4. An air management device according to claim 3, wherein the hook ledge is formed on one side of the hook body of the door fixing hook and the handle is formed on the other side, and the hook ledge and the handle are formed to protrude in the same direction relative to the hook body.

5. An air management device according to claim 2, wherein a guide curved surface is formed at the tip of the hook to guide contact with the main body.

6. An air management device according to claim 3, wherein the sensor is a touch sensor, and the touch sensor is located within the handle or provided on a door surface adjacent to the handle so that touch operation is performed when the handle is operated.

7. In claim 1, the door fixing hook is an air management device installed adjacent to the edge of the door corresponding to the opposite side of the hinge.

8. In claim 7, the handle and touch sensor of the door fixing hook are installed at the head position of an average adult male or higher than that of an air management device.

9. An air management device according to claim 1, wherein the push bar assembly comprises a driving source, a driving gear rotated by the driving source, and a push bar that moves linearly by means of a rack gear portion linked to the driving gear.

10. In claim 9, the push bar is further equipped with a sensor block, and an air management device that moves between a pair of sensing sensors that detect the movement of the sensor block.

11. An air management device according to claim 9, further comprising a guide rail that guides the linear movement of the push bar or the sensor block.

12. In claim 9, the push bar assembly is an air management device provided at the top and bottom of the main body, respectively.

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