JP3453791B2 - Air conditioner and remote control device for air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner and a remote controller thereof, and more particularly to a main body controller common to different types of air conditioner bodies, for example, a remote controller comprising a remote controller. It relates to what can be used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 25 shows a remote controller of an air conditioner disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-5949, in which (1) is a remote controller, (2) is a liquid crystal display unit, and (3). ) (4) and (5) are the arrows displayed in the liquid crystal display (2), (6) is the run-stop button, and (7), (8) and (9) are displayed on the remote controller (1) respectively. Pushbutton switch with function, (10A) (10B) is time setting button, (11A)
(11B) is a temperature setting button.

Next, the operation of the remote controller of the air conditioner thus configured will be described. When the operation switch button (7) is pressed, the operation mode changes from cooling to dehumidification → air blowing → ventilation → cooling, and accordingly the arrow (3) moves to the corresponding position. Similarly, arrows (4) and (5) of the strength switching and timer switching buttons are moved by pressing the buttons to indicate the mode.

Liquid crystal display by pressing the time setting button (10B)
The time at the bottom of (2) advances, and the time value returns by pressing the time set button (10A). The time is the time shown in the timer switching mode. That is, the example of FIG. 25 shows that the air conditioner is stopped by the timer at 10:15 AM. Change the set temperature with the temperature set buttons (11A) (11B). In the example of FIG. 25, it is set to 20 ° C.

That is, the remote controller of the air conditioner shown above does not include characters for each mode of operation switching, strength switching, and timer switching in the display of the liquid crystal display section (2), and uses only the arrow. And by that,
Even if the mode name is changed, the same liquid crystal can be used.

[0006]

However, in the remote controller of the conventional air conditioner thus configured, the liquid crystal display section (2) can be used for a plurality of models. , There is a one-to-one relationship with the air conditioner body, and the same remote controller cannot be used for different air conditioner models, that is, each air conditioner model has its own remote controller. It is necessary to manufacture, and it is difficult to manage the remote controller due to high-mix, low-volume production, which leads to cost increase, and it is inconvenient for the user even if the remote controller fails. Met.

Further, there are cases where group control is performed by an air conditioning system consisting of a plurality of air conditioner main bodies (indoor units). In this case, one remote controller may not be required for each air conditioner main body. Because of the large number, there are many cases where the air conditioner main body and the remote controller are separately supplied. In this case, if various air conditioner bodies are adopted depending on the usage conditions and installation conditions, it is necessary to select a remote controller compatible with various air conditioner bodies from among many types of remote controllers. Since the display shows the operating state of the representative air conditioner body of the same group, it cannot display the function (operating state) that the representative air conditioner body does not have.

That is, if a remote controller having no function of the air conditioner main body is selected, it becomes impossible to set and operate a function of the air conditioner main body, and conversely, a remote controller that can set a function not present in the air conditioner main body. When the controller is selected, there is a problem that the remote controller causes an illusion that a function which the air conditioner body does not have can be set and operated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an air conditioner in which a main body control device, for example, a remote control device including a remote controller, can be used in common for air conditioner bodies of different models, and The purpose is to obtain a remote control device for the air conditioner.

Further, according to the present invention, when the air conditioner bodies of different models can be commonly used, and the operation by the operating means is other than the function of the air conditioner body, the operation cannot be performed. It is an object of the present invention to obtain a remote control device for an air conditioner which can be displayed by displaying on the display means.

[0011]

An air conditioner according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises an air conditioner body and a control device therefor, in which the air conditioner body stores model information. For reading the model information stored in the main body storage means in response to the model information request signal input via the input storage means and the main body output means. The control means for the main body is provided, and the control device outputs the model information request signal from the control output means based on the setting of the acquisition of the model information of the operating means, and for the main body input through the control input means. A control means for controlling the display state of the display means while outputting an operation state signal according to the setting of the operation state of the operating means based on the model information from the output means A.

A remote control device for an air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention is based on a storage means for storing model information of the air conditioner main body and a model information stored in the storage means. The control means is provided for outputting an operating state signal from the transmitting means according to the setting of the operating state of the operating means and controlling the display state of the display means.

A remote controller for an air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present invention is a model information setting means for setting model information of the air conditioner body, and a model set by the model information setting means. Based on the information, there is provided control means for controlling the display state of the display means while outputting an operating state signal from the transmitting means according to the setting of the operating state of the operating means.

A remote control device for an air conditioner according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises operating means capable of setting operating conditions for a plurality of types of air conditioner bodies.
It has a display means for displaying various operating states for a plurality of types of air conditioner main bodies, a storage means for storing the model information of the air conditioner main body, and a storage means stored in the storage means. Based on the model information, a control means is provided for outputting an operating state signal from the transmitting means in accordance with the setting of the operating state of the operating means and controlling the display state of the display means.

A remote control device for an air conditioner according to a fifth aspect of the present invention comprises operating means capable of setting operating states for a plurality of types of air conditioner bodies.
It has a display means for displaying various operating states and inoperable states for a plurality of types of air conditioner main bodies,
Based on the storage means for storing the model information of the air conditioner main body and the model information stored in the storage means, an operating state signal is output from the transmitting means according to the operating state setting of the operating means, and the display means And a control means for controlling the display state.

[0016]

In the first aspect of the present invention, the control means causes the control device to output a model information request signal to the main body of the air conditioner, and the operating means is based on the model information from the main body of the air conditioner. According to the setting of the operating state, the operating state signal is output and the display state of the display means is controlled so that the control unit functions as a control device according to the model information input to the control device.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the control means causes the transmitting means to output an operating state signal according to the operating state setting of the operating means based on the model information stored in the storing means, and the display means. Control the display state of
The air conditioner is made to function as a remote control device according to the model information stored in the storage means.

In the third aspect of the present invention, the model information setting means sets the model information of the air conditioner body, and the control means based on the model information set by the model information setting means. It functions as a remote control device for the air conditioner according to the model information set by the model information setting unit, by outputting the operating condition signal from the transmitting unit according to the setting of the operating condition of the operating unit and controlling the display state of the display unit. Let

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the control means causes the transmitting means to output an operating state signal in accordance with the operating state setting of the operating means based on the model information stored in the storing means, and the display means. Control the display state of
The air conditioner is made to function as a remote control device according to the model information stored in the storage means.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the control means causes the transmitting means to output an operating state signal according to the operating state setting of the operating means based on the model information stored in the storing means, and the display means. Control the display state of
As a remote control device of the air conditioner according to the model information stored in the storage means, when the operation means operates a state where the main body of the air conditioner cannot be operated, the operation means displays the operation inoperable state for recognition. Make it work.

[0021]

【Example】

Example 1. 1 to 7 show an air conditioner showing a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG.
Is a main body of the air conditioner, (101) is a remote control device comprising a remote controller for wirelessly remotely controlling various operations with respect to the main body of the air conditioner, (102) is the main body of the air conditioner (100) The light receiving element is mounted on the surface and receives a signal transmitted from the remote control device (101), and is composed of a photodiode or the like.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral (103) is a display means of the remote control device (101) for displaying various operating states of the air conditioner body (100). It is designed to display all the functions it has, and an operation mode display section (103a) for displaying heating / cooling / drying and automatic switching between heating / cooling / drying.
And the temperature display (1
03b), wind speed display unit (103c) for displaying wind speed, wind direction display unit (103d) for displaying wind direction, current time, operation stop time (off timer), operation start time (on timer) And a time display unit (103e) for displaying the, and is made of liquid crystal.

Reference numeral (104) is an operation / stop operation section of the remote control device (101) for controlling the operation and stop of the air conditioner body (100), and (105) is the air conditioner body (100). The mode switching unit for switching the function mode for setting the operating state with respect to the operation mode that is the functional mode each time it is operated (also the operation mode display unit (103a)
Control mode) ・ Set temperature mode (also control mode of the set temperature display section (103b)) ・ Wind speed mode (also control mode of the wind speed display section (103c)) ・ Wind direction mode (also set the wind direction display section) (103d) control mode / time setting mode (also the control mode of the time display unit (103e)) can be switched.

(106a) and (106b) are the mode switching units (10
The setting change operation unit for up and down for changing the setting state for each function mode switched in 5) .If the function mode is the operation mode, automatic ⇔ heating ⇔ cooling ⇔ dry ⇔ automatic In the set temperature mode, increase / decrease of the set temperature is changed, in wind speed mode, the change of wind speed is changed, in wind direction mode, the wind direction and swing are changed, and in time mode, the time is changed. It allows you to make changes. (107) is the air conditioner body (100)
Is a transmission request operation unit for transmitting model information (information indicating model, function, unit number, etc.) to the above-mentioned operation / stop operation unit (104), mode switching unit (105), and setting change operation unit ( 106a) and (106b), operation means (108) for setting the operating state of the air conditioner body and setting the model information acquisition in the air conditioner body
(See FIG. 5).

In FIGS. 3 and 4, (109) is the insertion part of the remote control device (101) provided at the bottom of the air conditioner body (100), and (110) is the insertion part (109). Input pins for inputting the model information request signal provided in the air conditioner body (100), (111) and (112) are the remote control of the model information provided in the insertion section (109). Output pins for output to device (101), (113) to (115)
Are respectively provided on the end faces of the remote control device (101),
Corresponding input pin (110) and output pin (111) and (1
Insertion hole into which one of 12) is inserted, and (116) is the above insertion hole (11
An output terminal provided corresponding to 3), which is in contact with and electrically connected to the input pin (110), for outputting a model information request signal to the air conditioner body (100). . (117) and (118) are the insertion holes (114) and (11), respectively.
5) An input terminal provided in correspondence with the output pins (111) and (112) to be electrically connected, for inputting model information into the remote control device (101). Is.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral (119) denotes a signal (operating state signal) transmitted from the remote control device (101), which is provided in the air conditioner body (100) and is received by the light receiving element (102). ) Is converted into a signal that can be processed internally, and the light receiving element (102) constitutes a receiver. (12
0) is a relay for controlling a compressor (not shown), a fan motor (not shown), etc. in the air conditioner body (100),
(121) is provided in the air conditioner main body (100), a control circuit for turning on / off this relay, (122) is connected to the input pin (110), and transmits a model information request signal A request signal input line (123) for this purpose is provided in the air conditioner body (100), and a power supply potential node (12) to which a power supply potential, for example, 5V, is applied
The resistor connected between the input pin (110) and the request signal input line (122) constitutes a main body input means for inputting a model information request signal.

(125) is a model information output line for transmitting model information, and (126) is a resistor provided in the air conditioner body (100) and provided in the transmission path of the model information output line. , (127) are provided in the air conditioner body (100), the collector is connected to the output pin (111), the emitter is connected to the output pin (112) and the ground potential node, and the base is the above model. A switching element consisting of an NPN bipolar transistor connected to one end of the information output line (126), and model information by the output pins (111) and (112), the model information output line (125) and the resistor (126). The output means for the main body for outputting

Reference numeral (128) is provided in the air conditioner body (100), receives the operation state signal converted by the receiving circuit (119), and receives the operation state signal and the current air conditioner body (100). ) Operation control means for outputting a control signal for operating the control circuit (121) based on the operating state, main body storage means for storing model information of the air conditioner main body (100), and main body input In response to a model information request signal input via the means, the model information stored in the main body storage means is read, and the main body control for outputting the read model information to the main body output means. And a control device for a main body, which comprises a microcomputer having means.

Reference numeral (129) is provided in the remote control device (101), a light emitting element for transmitting an operation state signal as a wireless signal, and (130) is provided in the remote control device (101) and emits light. A transmission circuit for driving the light emitting element (129) to transmit an operating state signal from the element.
The transmitter is composed of 9) and. (131) is a request signal output line for transmitting a model information request signal, (132)
Is provided in the remote control device (101), the resistor provided in the transmission path of the request signal output line, (133) is provided in the remote control device (101), the collector is the output terminal (11
6), an emitter is connected to a ground potential node, and a base is connected to one end of the request signal output line (131), which is a switching element composed of an NPN bipolar transistor. The signal output line (131) and the resistor (132) constitute a control output means for outputting a model information request signal to the main body input means.

(134) is connected to the input terminal (117) and is a model information input line for transmitting model information, and (135) is provided in the remote control device (101) and is connected to the model information input line. The input terminal (11
7), the input terminal (118) connected to the ground potential node, and the model information input line (134) constitute a control input means for receiving the model information from the main body output means.

Reference numeral (137) is a storage means composed of a writable and readable non-volatile memory (for example, CAT24C22 manufactured by Catalyst) for storing the model information of the air conditioner main body, and the operation means (108) is transmitted. In response to the setting (a signal for outputting a model information request signal) of the model information in the air conditioner main body by the request operation unit (107), the model output request signal is output from the control output means, and The model information from the output unit for the main body, which is input through the control input unit, is stored in the storage unit, and the operation / stop of the operation unit (108) is performed based on the model information stored in the storage unit. Operation part
(104), mode switching unit (105), setting change operation unit (106a) and
(106b) receives the setting of the operating state of the air conditioner body (a signal according to the operated contents), generates an operating state signal based on this set state, and outputs it to the transmitting circuit (130) and In a control controller consisting of a microcomputer having a display control signal for outputting a display control signal for causing the display means (103) to perform display based on the setting content, in the initial state, that is, in the storage means. Set the initial value that can use the maximum function that you can wait while the model information of the air conditioner body is not stored,
In other words, it is set so that it can output all operating state signals that can be operated by the operation / stop operation unit (104) of the operation means (108), the mode switching unit (105), the setting change operation units (106a) and (106b). The operating / stopping operation section (104) of the operating means (108) and the mode switching section (105). ), Setting change operation unit (106
The operation state signal is prevented from being output by the operations of a) and (106b), and the operation / stop operation section (104) of the operation means (108), the mode switching section (105), and the setting change operation section (106a).
By the operations of (106b) and (106b), the display means (103) is caused to perform a display prompting the user to set the model information of the air conditioner body.

Next, the operation of the air conditioner thus constructed will be described. First of all, the remote controller (1
It is necessary to enter the model information such as the model, function and unit number of the air conditioner body (100) in 01). That is, since the storage unit in the control device (137) for controlling the remote control device (101) does not store the model information and is in the initial state, it is adjusted to the air conditioner body (100) to be used. Need to be able to operate. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, while inserting the remote control device (101), the insertion portion (10) of the air conditioner body (100) is moved.
9) and insert the output terminal (116) and the input terminals (117) and (118) of the remote control device (101) into the input pin (110) and the output pin (111) of the air conditioner body (100). Connect to (112).

In this state, based on FIG. 5, the storage means in the control control device (137) of the remote control device (101) and the storage means in the main body control device (128) of the air conditioner main body (100). The operation of storing the model information stored in will be described. When the transmission request operation part (107) of the operation means (108) of the remote control device (101) is operated, the control control means of the control controller (137) of the remote control device (101) causes the transmission request operation part (107). ) Is detected and the request signal output line (131) and resistor
A model information request signal is output to the control output means composed of (132), transistor (133), and output terminal (116). At this time, the model information request signal appearing on the request signal output line (131) is
For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is a pulse signal of "H" level (for example, 3V) having a constant width t ₁ (for example, 3 seconds).

The model information request signal appearing on the request signal output line (131) is input to the base of the transistor (133) through the resistor (132), and the transistor (133) is turned on or off according to the model information request signal. The conduction state is controlled. That is, when the model information request signal is at "H" level, it is conductive, the output terminal (116) is at ground potential, and when it is at "L" level, it is non-conductive, and the output terminal (116) is at ground potential. Disconnect from. Therefore, the output terminal (116) is in an output state according to the model information request signal. The input state of the input pin (110) of the air conditioner body (100) connected to the output terminal (116) becomes the same as the output state of the output terminal (116), and the input pin ( 110) and request signal input line
The model information request signal from the control output means of the remote control device is input to the main body input means composed of (122) and the resistor (123).

That is, when the transistor (133) of the control output means is made conductive by the model information request signal from the control device (137), the output terminal (116) is set to the ground potential and the input pin ( 110) is also set to the ground potential (“L” level), and when the transistor (133) of the control output means is turned off, the output terminal (116) is disconnected from the ground potential and the input pin (110) is disconnected. ) Is supplied with a voltage from the power supply potential node (124) through the resistor (123), and the power supply potential node (12
The same potential as that given to 4) (eg 5V, "H")
Level). That is, the request signal input line (122) has a model information request signal corresponding to the model information request signal ((a) in FIG. 6) from the control device (137) as shown in (b) in FIG. Will appear.

The model information request signal appearing on the request signal input line (122) is the control device (12) for the main body of the air conditioner main body (100).
Input to 8). The main body control means of the main body control device (128) detects this model information request signal, that is, detects that it is at the "L" level for a certain period of time, and requests the model information from the remote control device (101). Recognize that there is. When the main body control means of the main body control device (128) recognizes the request for the model information, it reads out its own model information stored in the storage means of the main body control device (128) and displays it in FIG. as shown, after a predetermined time t ₂ has elapsed after the fall to "L" level from the model information request signal is "H" level from the control controller (137) of the remote control device (101), a pulse signal The model information is output to the main body output means including the model information output line (125), the resistor (126), the transistor (127) and the output pins (111) and (112).

As shown in FIG. 7B, this model information includes bit information "1" having a cycle of a first constant time t ₃ and a second constant time t ₄ (usually the first constant time t ₃ ). Constant time t
It is configured by combining with bit information “0” that has a cycle of ₃ times the cycle), and the model is represented by a plurality of bit information, the function is represented by a plurality of bit information, and It is designed to represent the unit number.

The model information appearing on the model information output line (125) is input to the base of the transistor (127) through the resistor (126), and the transistor (127) controls conduction and non-conduction state according to the model information. To be done. In other words, when the model information is "H" level, it is conductive, the output pin (111) is at ground potential, and when it is "L" level, it is non-conductive, and the output pin (111) is disconnected from ground potential. . Therefore, the output pin (111) is set to the output state according to the model information.

Remote control device connected to the output pin (111)
The input state of the input terminal (117) of (101) becomes the same as the output state of the output pin (111), and the input terminals (117) and (118) of the remote control device (101) and the model information input line (134) And resistor (13
The model information from the main body output means of the air conditioner main body is input to the remote control device input means composed of 5) and.

That is, according to the model information from the main body control device (128), the main body output means transistor (127)
The output pin (111) to ground potential,
When the input terminal (117) is also set to the ground potential (“L” level) and the transistor (127) of the main body output means is turned off, the output pin (111) is disconnected from the ground potential and the input A voltage is supplied to the terminal (117) from the power supply potential node (136) through the resistor (135), and the power supply potential node (136) is supplied.
To the same potential (for example, 3V, "H" level) as that applied to the. In other words, on the model information input line (134),
The model information corresponding to the model information (inverted signal) from the main body controller (128) shown in FIG. 7B appears.

The output pin (11
2) and the input terminal (118) connected to the ground potential are connected to the ground potential which is the reference potential of the air conditioner body (100) and the ground potential which is the reference potential of the remote control device (101). This is to keep and at the same potential.

The model information appearing on the model information input line (134) is input to the control device (137) for controlling the remote control device (101). The control control means of the control device (137) detects and judges this model information, and recognizes that the model information is input from the air conditioner main body (100). Upon recognizing the model information, the control means of the control device (137) stores the inputted model information in the storage means of the control device (137). As a result, the remote control device (101)
The model information of the air conditioner body (100) will be stored, and the remote control device suitable for this air conditioner body (100) will be stored.
The function (101), that is, the operation corresponding to the operation of the air conditioner main body (100) and the display means (103) can be performed in a one-to-one correspondence.

Next, the operation of the air conditioner body (100) by the remote control device (101) in which the model information of the air conditioner body (100) is stored will be described. When the operation means (108) of the remote control device (101) is operated, a signal according to the operation of the operation means (108), such as a start / stop operation section (104), a mode switching section (105), a setting change operation section ( The setting of the operating state of the air conditioner body (100) by 106a) and (106b) (signal according to the operated contents) is input to the control controller (137), and the control of the control controller (137) is performed. Control means, based on the model information stored in the storage means of the control device for control (137),
Display means for generating an operation state signal based on the setting state from the operation means (108) and outputting it to the transmission circuit (130)
A display control signal for causing (103) to perform display based on the set contents is output.

The operation state signal and the display control signal at this time are generated based on the model information stored in the storage means of the control device (137), and are generated as follows, for example. It is a thing. That is, when the operation / stop operation unit (104) is operated and the air conditioner body (100) is in the stopped state, the control control means of the control control device (137) turns on the display means (103). In addition to outputting a display control signal for displaying to the display means (103), an operation state signal indicating the operation is output to the transmission circuit (130), and the air conditioner body (100)
If is in the operating state, the display control signal for extinguishing the light is output to the display means (103), and the operating state signal indicating the operation stop is output to the transmission circuit (130).

When the mode switching unit (105) is operated, the displayed portion of the display unit of the display unit (103) which can be changed is blinked. For example, the operation mode display ((1
03a) is set and cooling of the operation mode display unit (103a) is set, the display of cooling is blinked. At this time, the automatic, heating, and dry displays are turned off. Here, when the operation of the mode switching unit (105) is sequentially performed, the control control means of the control control device (137) displays the model information stored in the storage means of the control control device (137) for each operation. On the basis of the above, the display control signal is generated to change the display portion of the display means (103) to blink it.

Now, the air conditioner body (100) to be controlled
Has all the operation mode, temperature setting mode, wind speed setting mode, wind direction setting mode, and timer setting mode, each time the mode switching unit (105) is operated, the control device for control is used.
The control means for controlling (137) is the operation mode display section (103a) →
Temperature display (103b) → Wind speed display (103c) → Wind direction display (103
The display control signal for blinking in the order of d)-> time display section (103e)-> operation mode display section (103a) is output.

The air conditioner body (100) to be controlled
However, if it does not have the wind direction setting mode, that is, if it has all the operation mode, temperature setting mode, wind speed setting mode, timer setting mode, the mode switching unit (105)
For each operation of, the control means of the control device (137) has the operation mode display section (103a) → temperature display section (103b) → wind speed display section (103c) → time display section (103e) → operation mode. Display (1
Output the display control signal to blink in the order of 03a).

When the mode to be set is determined by the operation of the mode switching unit (105), the setting change operation unit (106
The conditions will be set according to a) and (106b). When the setting change operation units (106a) and (106b) are sequentially operated, the control control means of the control control device (137) is stored in the storage means of the control control device (137) for each operation. A display control signal is generated based on the model information, and the blinking display on the display section of the display means (103) is changed.

For example, the operation mode display section (103a) is set by the operation of the mode switching section (105), and the air conditioner body (100) to be controlled has all of automatic, heating, cooling, and dry. If it has a function, the setting change operation unit
Each time the operations (106a) and (106b) are performed, the control control means of the control control device (137) outputs a display control signal for blinking the display of automatic ⇔ heating ⇔ cooling ⇔ dry ⇔ automatic. If the air conditioner body (100) to be controlled is a cooling-only machine and has only the functions of cooling and drying, the control controller for each operation of the setting change operation units (106a) and (106b). (13
The control means for control of 7) outputs a display control signal for blinking the display of cooling ⇔ dry ⇔ cooling.

Even when the temperature display unit (103b), the wind speed display unit (103c), the wind direction display unit (103d) and the time display unit (103e) are set by the operation of the mode switching unit (105), As in the case where the operation mode display section (103a) is set, the control control means of the control control device (137) is the control control device for each operation of the setting change operation parts (106a) and (106b). (13
The display of the display unit is changed according to the model information stored in the storage means of 7).

In this way, when the operating conditions of the air conditioner main body (100) are set by the operation of the operating means (108) of the remote control device (101), the control device for control of the control device (137) is controlled. The control means outputs an operation state signal based on the set operation condition to the transmission circuit (130). The transmission circuit (130) that received the operation state signal from the control device (137) is a light emitting element.
The (129) is driven according to the driving state signal, and the driving state signal which is a wireless signal is output from the light emitting element (129).

The light receiving element (102) of the air conditioner main body (100), which receives the operation state signal including the wireless signal, converts the operation state signal into an electric signal and outputs it to the receiving circuit (119). The receiving circuit (119) processes this operation state signal and outputs it to the main body control device (128). Main unit control device (128)
The operation control means receives the operation state signal and outputs a control signal for operating the control circuit (121) according to the operation state signal and the current operation state of the air conditioner body (100).
Output to (121). The control circuit (121) controls the relay (120) such as the compressor and the fan motor based on the control signal, and the air conditioner body (100) follows the conditions set by the operation of the remote control device (101). Driving will be performed.

In the air conditioner configured as described above, as the remote control device (101), the operating condition signals for all the functions of the air conditioner body (100) of different models are output. In addition, the display means (103) can be displayed for all the functions that they have, and the model information of the air conditioner body (100) can be imported to control the air conditioner body according to the model information. Therefore, the remote control device can be made common to the air conditioner main body (101) of different models.

Even when the function of the air conditioner main body (100) is less than the function controllable by the remote control device (101), the remote control device (101) stores the model information, Since it is configured to correspond to the air conditioner body (100) on a one-to-one basis, it causes an illusion that the remote control device (101) can set and operate functions that the air conditioner body (100) does not have. Things will disappear.

Control device (137) for storing model information of the air conditioner body (100) in the remote control device (101)
By using a non-volatile memory as the storage means, the model information is not lost from the storage means even when the battery of the remote control device (101) is replaced, so the model information is stored again each time the battery is replaced. No hassle.

The initial state of the control device (137) for control,
That is, in a state in which the model information of the air conditioner main body (100) is not stored, it is set to an initial value that can use the maximum possible function, that is, the operation / stop operation unit (104) and mode of the operation means (108). Switching unit (105), setting change operation unit (106a)
And (106b) are set so that all operating status signals that can be operated are output, or the air conditioner body (10
If you set it so that it can output the operation status signal that can satisfy the function of the representative model as (0),
The air conditioner main body (100) can be operated for the time being even if the model information of the air conditioner main body (100) is not loaded into the (101).

On the contrary, in the initial state of the control device (137), the operation / stop operation section (104) of the operation means (108), the mode switching section (105), the setting change operation sections (106a) and (106b). ) Operation to prevent the operation status signal from being output,
Also, the model of the air conditioner main body is displayed on the display means (103) by the operation / stop operation section (104) of the operation means (108), the mode switching section (105), and the setting change operation sections (106a) and (106b). If you set a display that prompts you to set information,
Be sure to import the model information of the air conditioner main unit (100) into the remote control device (101) before the remote control device (101).
The air conditioner main body (100) cannot be controlled by the above, and the gap between the operation of the remote control device (101) and the function of the air conditioner main body (100) is eliminated, and the user's confusion can be prevented.

Example 2. 8 to 11 show a remote control device for an air conditioner showing a second embodiment of the present invention. The remote control device of the first embodiment shown above is a remote control device (1
01) shows an example applied to a wireless remote controller, but this Example 2 shows an example applied to a wired remote controller, and both examples have different air conditioner models. It is the same in that the remote control device can be shared with the main body.

In FIG. 8, (200) is a remote control device for remotely controlling various operations of the air conditioner main body, and (201) is the above-mentioned display for displaying various operating conditions of the air conditioner main body. With the display means of the remote control device (200), it is possible to display all the states of multiple types of air conditioner main bodies for each of the functional modes, such as operation mode, temperature display mode, wind speed display mode, wind direction display mode, and time display mode. In the drawing, the display states in the operation mode (cooling / heating / drying / air blowing / another display of automatic switching between cooling / heating / dry / air blowing) are shown, and are made up of liquid crystal. It is what

(202) is an operation / stop operation part of the remote control device (200) for controlling the operation and stop of the air conditioner body, and (203a) and (203b) are operation for the air conditioner body. The setting change operation unit for up and down of the remote control device (200) for switching the function mode for setting the state and for changing the setting state for each function mode, the operation mode ⇔ You can switch between temperature display mode ⇔ wind speed display mode ⇔ wind direction display mode ⇔ time display mode ⇔ operation mode, and change in each function mode, for example, in operation mode, you can change cooling ⇔ heating ⇔ dry ⇔ air blow ⇔ automatic ⇔ cooling. It allows you to do it. Reference numeral (204) is a determination operation section of the remote control device (200) for determining the setting state set by the setting change means, which is the operation / stop operation section (202) and the setting change operation section (203).
The a) and (203b) constitute a switch operating means (205) for setting the operation mode of the air conditioner body.

In FIG. 9, (206) is the remote control device.
A power source composed of a battery or the like for driving (200), and (207) switch input means (208) for inputting a signal from the switch operating means and converting the signal into an on / off control signal which can be internally processed. ) And a signal from the air conditioner body (a signal indicating the current operating condition of the air conditioner body, a signal indicating an abnormal operation, and model information of the air conditioner body (information indicating model, function, unit number, etc.) Etc.) is inputted via a transmission line (not shown) and is converted into a signal which can be internally processed by a signal input means (209).

(210) receives the signal from the input means (207), processes it, outputs a display control signal to the display means (201) and outputs information indicating the operating state, and air conditioning A control control device including a microcomputer that stores model information from the device body, which determines the on / off control signal from the switch input means (208) and from the air conditioner body from the signal input means (209). Input determining means (211) for determining the signal of the above, storage means (212) comprising a writable and readable nonvolatile memory for storing the model information of the air conditioner body, and the display means (20)
Display driving means (213) for driving 1), timer counting means (214) having a clock function for displaying time and a timer function for counting time, and an operating state for the air conditioner body Signals and output means for outputting information indicating the operation state for controlling the operation of the air conditioner body, and air conditioning input via the signal input means (209) and input determination means (211). The model information of the apparatus main body is stored in the storage means (212), and the storage means (212) is stored.
Based on the model information stored in (212), the operation / stop operation unit (202), the setting change operation unit (203a), and the input operation unit (208) and the input determination unit (211)
(203b) and the determination operation unit (204) receive the setting of the operating state of the air conditioner body (a signal according to the operated contents), and based on this set state, the operating state signal is output to the output means (215). A display control signal for outputting to the display means (201) and displaying based on the set contents is output to the display drive means (213), and the operation state signal, the signal input means (209) and the input determination The information indicating the operating state for controlling the operation of the air conditioner main body by the signal indicating the current operating state of the air conditioner main body input through the means (211) is output to the output means (215), and the operation is performed. / Stop operation part
If the model information of the air conditioner body is not stored in the storage means (212) when the operation is set by the operation of (202), the operation control means that outputs a model information request signal to the output means (215). And has the following features, and operates according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Reference numeral (217) is a transmitting means for sending an operating state signal from the output means (215) of the control device for control and information indicating the operating state to the air conditioner body via a transmission line (not shown).

Next, the remote control device constructed as described above.
The operation of (200) will be described. First, the signal input means (209) and transmission means (217) of the remote control device (200) are connected to the air conditioner body via a transmission line. Remote control device
When the (200) is in an initial state, that is, when the storage unit (212) of the control device (210) does not store the model information of the air conditioner body, the operation / stop operation unit (202) operates. Then, the operation control means (216) of the control device (210) stores the model information of the air conditioner body in the storage means (212) based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

That is, a signal based on the operation of the operation / stop operation section (202) is input to the operation control means (216) via the switch input means (208) and the input determination means (211), and the operation control means (216 216), it judges that the model information is not stored, and outputs the model information request signal to the output means (215) and the transmission means (21
7) and output to the air conditioner body via the transmission line. Upon receiving the model information request signal, the air conditioner body outputs its own model information (model, function, unit number, etc.) to the remote control device (200) via a transmission line. The model information of the air conditioner body is inputted through the signal input means (209) and the input determination means (211), and the operation control means (216) stores the model information of the air conditioner body in the storage means (212). To memorize.

As a result, the remote control device (200) is controlled in a one-to-one relationship with the connected air conditioner body, that is, the operation and display on the display means (103) suitable for the air conditioner body is performed. You can do it.

Next, the operation of the air conditioner body by the remote control device (200) in which the model information of the air conditioner body is stored will be described. When the operation means of the remote control device (200) is operated, a signal according to the operation of the operation means, for example, the operation / stop operation unit (202), the setting change operation unit (203a) and (203b)
The setting of the operating state of the air conditioner main body (signal according to the operated contents) is input to the operation control means (216) through the switch input means (208) and the input determination means (211). In the operation control means (216), based on the model information from the storage means (212), the operation state signal is input and the operation state signal is generated according to the flow chart shown in FIG. 11 to output the output means (215). Display driving means for outputting to the transmitting means (217) via the display means (213)
A display control signal for causing (213) to perform display based on the set contents is output.

The operation state signal and the display control signal at this time are generated based on the model information stored in the storage means (212), and are generated as follows, for example. That is, when the operation / stop operation unit (202) is operated and the air conditioner body is in the stopped state, the operation control means (216) displays the display control signal for turning on the display means (201). Output to (201) and output means
The operation state signal indicating the operation is output to the transmission means (217) via (215), and if the air conditioner body is in the operation state, the display control signal for turning off the light is output to the display means (201). The operation state signal indicating the operation stop is output to the transmission means (217) through the output means (215).

Now, the main body of the air conditioner to be controlled has all the function modes of the operation mode, the temperature setting mode, the wind direction setting mode, the wind speed setting mode and the timer setting mode, and the display means (201) switches the modes. When the setting change operation units (203a) and (203b) are operated in the displayed state,
Every time the setting change operation units (203a) and (203b) are operated, the operation control means (216) follows the flowchart shown in FIG.
Monitor display step S1 ⇔ operation mode step S2 ⇔ temperature setting mode step S3 ⇔ wind speed setting mode step S
4⇔Wind direction setting mode step S5⇔Timer setting mode step S6⇔Monitor display step S1 is switched, and the display means (201) is displayed on the monitor ⇔ operating mode display ⇔ temperature setting display ⇔ wind speed setting display ⇔ wind direction setting display ⇔ timer setting display ⇔
A display control signal is output to the display drive means (213) so as to switch to the monitor display.

If the air conditioner body to be controlled does not have the wind direction setting mode, that is, if it has the operation mode, the temperature setting mode, the wind speed setting mode, and the timer setting mode. , Setting change operation section (2
Each time (03a) or (203b) is operated, the operation control means (216) follows the flowchart for skipping the wind direction setting mode step in the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 according to the monitor display step S1⇔operation mode step S2⇔temperature setting mode step S3. ⇔ Wind speed setting mode step S5 ⇔ Timer setting mode step S6 ⇔ Monitor display step S1 is switched to, and the display means (201) is displayed on the monitor ⇔ operation mode display ⇔ temperature setting display ⇔ wind speed setting display ⇔ timer setting display ⇔
A display control signal is output to the display drive means (213) so as to switch to the monitor display. Then, when the determination operation section (204) is operated, the operation control means (216) sets the function mode displayed on the display means (201) at that time.

When the setting change operation sections (203a) and (203b) are operated after the function mode is determined in this way, the operation control means (216) causes the operation mode step S11 in the flowchart shown in FIG. , Temperature setting mode step S12, wind speed setting mode step S13, wind direction setting mode step S14, timer setting mode step S
15, every time the setting change operation sections (203a) and (203b) are operated, based on the model information stored in the storage means (212), an operation mode, a temperature setting mode, a wind direction setting mode,
A display control signal is output to the display drive means (213) to blink the displayed portion of the display section of the display means (201) capable of changing the wind speed setting mode and the timer setting mode.

For example, when the operation mode is set by the operation control means (216) and the main body of the air conditioner to be controlled has all the functions of cooling, heating, dry, air blowing, and automatic, Each time the setting change operation unit (203a) and (203b) is operated, the operation control means (216) displays the display control signal for blinking the display of cooling ⇔ heating ⇔ dry ⇔ air blowing ⇔ automatic ⇔ cooling. Output to (213). It should be noted that all but the blinking display are extinguished. If the air conditioner body to be controlled is a cooling-only machine and has only the functions of cooling and drying, the setting change operation units (203a) and (203b)
The operation control means (216) outputs a display control signal for blinking the display of cooling ⇔ dry ⇔ cooling to the display drive means (213) for each operation.

When the determination operation section (204) is operated, the operation control means (216) sets the display displayed on the display means (201) at that time. Even when the temperature setting mode other than the operation mode, the wind direction setting mode, the wind speed setting mode, and the timer setting mode are set, the setting change operation unit (106a) and ( 106b), the operation control means (216) causes the storage means (21
The display on the display is changed according to the model information stored in 2).

In this way, when the operating conditions of the air conditioner body are set by operating the operating means of the remote control device (200), the operating control means (216) of the remote control device (200) is set.
Outputs an operating state signal based on the set operating conditions to the transmitting means (217) via the output means (215), and the transmitting means (21
By 7), the operation status signal is output to the air conditioner body via the transmission line.

Further, the operation control means of the remote control device (200)
(216) is for controlling the relay of the compressor, fan motor, etc. based on the operating condition signal based on the set operating conditions and the current operating condition information of the air conditioner body sent from the air conditioner body. The information indicating the operating state of the
By 17), the information indicating the operating state is output to the air conditioner main body via the transmission line. The air conditioner body is controlled based on the information indicating the operating state, and the air conditioner body is operated according to the conditions set by the operation of the remote control device (200).

Remote control device (200) configured in this way
In that case, it is possible to output operation status signals for all the functions that they have to different types of air conditioner bodies, and display means for all the functions that they have.
Since it is configured to display (201), it can capture the model information of the air conditioner main unit and control the air conditioner main unit according to the model information, so the air conditioner of different models The remote control device can be shared with the main body.

Even if the function of the main body of the air conditioner is less than the function that can be controlled by the remote control device (200), the remote control device (200) stores the model information, so that the air conditioner Since the configuration corresponds to the main body on a one-to-one basis, there is no illusion that the remote control device (200) can set and operate a function that the air conditioner main body does not have.

In the second embodiment, the operation control means (216) determines that the storage means (212) does not store the model information, and the operation / stop operation section (202) is operated. At this time, the model information request signal is output to the main body of the air conditioner. However, like the first embodiment, the request signal operating unit is provided in the operating means, and when the request signal operating unit is operated, The operation control means (216) may output a model information request signal to the air conditioner body.

In this case, for example, when the air conditioner main bodies of a plurality of models are controlled by a group, if the model information is obtained together with the unit number of the air conditioner main body, the storage means (212) is stored. The model information can be easily rewritten, and the remote control device (200) can be used in a one-to-one correspondence with each air conditioner body of the group. In this case, the display means (20
By displaying the unit number corresponding to 1), you can see at a glance which air conditioner body is being controlled.

Example 3. 12 to 18 show a remote control device for an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 12, (300) remotely controls various operations of the air conditioner body. Remote control device for
(301) is a display means of the remote control device (300) for displaying various operating states of the air conditioner body, which is a functional mode such as operating mode, temperature display mode, wind speed display mode, wind direction display mode, and time. All the states of a plurality of model air conditioner bodies for each display mode can be displayed, and are made of liquid crystal.

Reference numeral (302) is the remote control device comprising a touch switch for setting the operating state of the air conditioner body.
The switch operating means of (200), the operation / stop operation unit for controlling the operation and stop of the air conditioner body, and the functional mode for setting the operation state for the air conditioner body, for example, the operation mode, Changeover operation part for switching between temperature display mode, wind speed display mode, wind direction display mode and time display mode, and change the setting state for each function mode.For example, in operation mode cooling ⇔ heating ⇔ dry ⇔ air blow ⇔ automatic ⇔ It has an up and down setting change operation part for changing the cooling, and a determination operation part for determining the setting state set by the switching operation part and the setting change means. (303) is a model information holding means composed of a model information card containing model information of the air conditioner body (information indicating model, function, unit number, etc.), (304) is this model information holding means It is an insertion part of the remote control device (300) to be inserted.

In FIG. 13, reference numeral (305) denotes a signal from the main body of the air conditioner (a signal indicating the current operating condition of the air conditioner book, a signal indicating an abnormal operation, etc.) via a transmission line (not shown). Is input and converted into a signal (a pulse signal having an amplitude of 5V) that can be internally processed and input to the inside, and at the same time, an operating state signal and information indicating the operating state (a pulse having an amplitude of 5V The input / output means (transmission / reception means) for converting the signal) and sending it to the air conditioner main body through a transmission line (not shown), (306) is the insertion part (30
Model information for reading the model information of the model information holding means (303) inserted via 4) and inputting the model information read inside to set the model information in the remote control device (300). It is a model information setting unit configured by a reading unit.

(307) is based on the model information set by the model information setting means, and is based on the model operating information (3).
Display control signal for controlling the display state of the display means (301) while outputting an operation state signal from the input / output means (305) to the air conditioner main body through the transmission line in accordance with the setting of the operation state of (02). Is a control means composed of a microcomputer for outputting the model information setting means (30
In addition to having storage means for storing model information set by 6), it further receives and processes signals from the air conditioner body input via the input / output means (305), and displays the above. It has a function of outputting a display control signal for controlling the display state of the means (301), and based on the signal from this air conditioner body and the operating state signal according to the setting of the operating state of the switch operating means (302). It also has a function of outputting to the input / output means (305) information indicating an operating state for controlling the operation of the main body of the air conditioner.

Further, the relationship between the model information holding means (303) and the model information setting means (306) of the remote control device (300) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18. The model information setting means (306) has a circuit configuration as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, and has a plurality of (three in this example) input lines (three in this example) connected to the control means (307). 308) and the first contact (30) connected to the corresponding input line (308).
9a) and a plurality of contact means (309) each having a second contact (309b) connected to a first fixed potential point (ground potential point), and the corresponding input line (308) and second And a resistor (310) connected between the fixed potential point (power source potential point, for example, 5 V).

The input line (308) and the first and second contacts (309a) and (309b) are mounted with a control means (307) and its peripheral circuits, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. The substrate (311) is patterned by a printing technique, and the first contact (309a) and the second contact (309b) are arranged to face each other with a predetermined gap. On the other hand, the model information holding means (303) has the first and second contacts (309a) and (309b) when it is inserted into the remote control device (300) via the insertion portion (304) as shown in FIG. The first contact (309a) and the second contact (309a) are provided at a position facing each other as shown in FIG.
The connecting means (312) made of conductive rubber having a diameter sufficiently larger than the predetermined gap with the contact point (309b) of
It has one.

Since the model information setting means (306) and the model information holding means (303) are configured in this way, the model information holding means (303) is connected to the remote control device (30) via the insertion section (304).
When it is inserted in (0), as shown in FIG. 17, the connecting means (312) of the model information holding means (303) is connected to the corresponding first contact (309a) and second contact of the model information setting means (306). A short circuit is established between the contacts (309b), the potential of the corresponding input line (308) is set to the ground potential, and a signal indicating 0 is input to the control means (307). In FIG. 17, the connection means (312) is provided corresponding to all the contact means (309) of the model information setting means (306), but the contact means of the model information setting means (306) is shown.
If the connection means (312) is not provided for the (309), the model information holding means (303) will receive the remote control device (30) via the insertion section (304).
Even if it is inserted in (0), the first contact (309a) corresponding to that part
The second contact (309b) and the second contact (309b) are not short-circuited and remain open. Correspondingly, the potential of the input line (308) is a resistor.
The signal is set to the power supply potential via (310) and a signal indicating 1 is input to the control means (307).

That is, in the case where three contact means (309) of the model information setting means (306) are provided as shown in this example, the connecting means (312) of the model information holding means (303) is As shown in FIG. 18, eight combinations can be made depending on how to provide the air conditioner main body of eight types. In FIG. 14, (313) is model information holding means.
The connection means (312) of (303) is the first of the model information setting means (306).
And projections for making close contact with the second contacts (309a) and (309b), which are provided on the housing of the remote control device.

Next, the remote controller constructed as described above.
The operation of (300) will be described. First, when the model information holding means (303) is inserted into the remote control device (300) through the insertion section (304), the model information setting means is based on the model information held by the model information holding means (303). Contact means of (306) (30
9) is short-circuited or opened, and the model information setting means (306) inputs the model information to the control means (307) according to the relationship shown in FIG. 18, for example. as a result,
The control means (307) stores the model information of the air conditioner main body in the storage means, and the remote control device (300) controls in a one-to-one relationship with the connected air conditioner main body, that is, the air conditioner main body. The operation and display on the display means (301) can be performed according to the above.

Next, the operation of the air conditioner body by the remote control device (300) in which the model information of the air conditioner body is stored will be described. When the operating means of the remote control device (300) is operated, a signal according to the operation of the operating means, such as the operation / stop operation section, the switching operation section, the setting change operation section, and the determination operation section, is used to indicate the operation state of the air conditioner main body. The setting (a signal according to the operated content) is input to the control means (307).
In the control means (307), based on the model information stored in the storage means, an operation state signal is generated by setting the operation state, and an operation state signal is generated and air is transmitted via the transmission line via the input / output means (305). Display means (301) while outputting to the harmony device body
Outputs a display control signal for performing display based on the setting content.

The operation state signal and the display control signal at this time are generated based on the model information stored in the storage means of the control means (307) as in the first and second embodiments. For example, if the air conditioner body to be controlled is
As long as all the operation modes, temperature setting mode, wind direction setting mode, wind speed setting mode, and timer setting mode are provided, the control means (307) is operated every time the switching operation section of the switch operation means (302) is operated. Is changed to operation mode → temperature setting mode → wind speed setting mode → wind direction setting mode → timer setting mode → operation mode, and the display means (301) is displayed in operation mode → temperature setting display → wind speed setting display → wind direction setting display → timer setting display → Control to switch to the operation mode display.

When the air conditioner body to be controlled does not have the wind direction setting mode, the switch operating means (3
Every time the switching operation part of (02) is operated, the control means (307) switches to the operation mode → temperature setting mode → wind speed setting mode → timer setting mode → operation mode, and the display means (201) displays operation mode → temperature setting. Control to switch to display → wind speed setting display → timer setting display → operation mode display.

After the function mode is determined by the determination operation section of the switch operation means (302), for example, the operation mode is determined, the air conditioner body to be controlled is cooled, heated, dry, blown, When it has an automatic function, the control means (307) displays the display means (301) every time the setting change operation part of the switch operation means (302) is operated: cooling ⇔ heating ⇔ dry ⇔ ventilation ⇔ automatic ⇔ cooling. Control to make the display blink. It should be noted that all but the blinking display are extinguished.

When the main body of the air conditioner to be controlled is a cooling-only machine and has only the functions of cooling and drying, the control means is operated every time the setting change operation part of the switch operation means is operated.
(307) controls the display means (301) to blink the display of cooling ⇔ dry ⇔ cooling. And switch operating means
When the determination operation unit (302) is operated, the control means (307) sets the display currently displayed on the display means (301).

In this way, when the operating conditions of the air conditioner body are set by operating the operating means of the remote control device (300), the control means (307) of the remote control device (300) is set. Input / output means for operating status signals based on operating conditions
(305), the operating condition signal is output to the air conditioner body via the transmission line.

Remote control device (300) configured in this way
In that case, it is possible to output operation status signals for all the functions that they have to different types of air conditioner bodies, and display means for all the functions that they have.
(301) is configured to be displayed, and since the model information of the air conditioner body is imported and the air conditioner body can be controlled according to the model information, the air conditioner of different models is displayed. The remote control device can be shared with the main body.

Even when the function of the main body of the air conditioner is less than that which can be controlled by the remote control device (300), the remote control device (300) stores the model information, so that the air conditioner Since the configuration corresponds to the main body on a one-to-one basis, there is no illusion that the remote control device (300) can set and operate functions that the air conditioner main body does not have.

In the third embodiment, the model information setting means (306) sets the control means (307) every predetermined time or every time there is a driving instruction from the operation / stop operating portion of the switch operating means (302). If the model information stored in the air conditioner is read, the model information is stored in the storage means of the control means (307) even if there is a power failure, and control can always be performed based on the model information of the air conditioner body. It is a thing.

In the third embodiment, after the model information setting means (306) has set the model information from the model information holding means (303), the model information holding means (303) is moved to the air conditioner main body. If it is stored in the remote control device (300), even if a new remote control device (300) is purchased due to failure or loss of the remote control device (300), the remote control device (3
It can be controlled by 00). In this case, if the storage means for storing the model information in the control means (307) is a non-volatile memory, the model information holding means for each operation instruction by the operation / stop operation section of the switch operation means (302).
There is no need to import model information from (303).

In the third embodiment, the model information holding means (303) is a simple type card made of conductive rubber, but an IC card may be used.
In this case, the remote controller (300) has a card insertion part (304)
A slot for C card is provided, and model information setting means (306)
The information may be read from the IC card. With an IC card like this,
A large amount of model information can be stored in the IC card.For example, when multiple air conditioner bodies are controlled by a group, the unit number of the air conditioner body can also be stored in the model information holding means (303 ), The remote control device (300) can be used in a one-to-one correspondence with each air conditioner body of the group.

Example 4. 19 to 24 show a remote control device for an air conditioner showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 19, (400) is for remotely controlling various operations with respect to the air conditioner body. The remote control device of (401) is a display means composed of liquid crystal for displaying various operating states of the air conditioner main body, and is an operation mode (402) which is a functional mode, a temperature display mode (403), a wind speed. The display mode (404), the wind direction display mode (405), and the time display mode (406) can display all the states of multiple types of air conditioner bodies, and display of filters, inspections, and test runs. At the same time, the operation inoperable state of "Unable to operate" is displayed, and in the figure, all display states of all the function modes are shown.

(408) is an operation / stop operation unit for controlling the operation and stop of the air conditioner body, and (409) is an operation mode switching operation unit for switching the operation mode to the air conditioner body, It is possible to change the condition of cooling → dry → automatic → blast → heating → cooling. (410) is a temperature setting operation unit for setting the temperature display mode with respect to the main body of the air conditioner, and allows the temperature setting to be changed by the operation unit for up and down. (41
1) is a wind speed adjusting operation unit for setting the wind speed display mode for the main body of the air conditioner, which allows the strength of the wind speed to be adjusted. (412) and (413) are wind direction operation units for setting the wind direction display mode for the main body of the air conditioner, including a vertical on / off operation unit (412) for setting up and down blowing and a left and right wind direction. It comprises a louver on / off operation unit (413) for setting a balloon in the rotation direction.

(414) is a timer on / off operation unit for switching between continuous operation and timer operation, and (415) is a time setting operation unit for setting the time display mode for the main body of the air conditioner. A time display changeover switch operation unit that switches display items of time and start / end time of timer operation,
An operation unit for up and down for setting the time is provided, and the time setting can be changed by the operation unit for up and down. (416) is a filter operation unit for turning off the sign display of the filter displayed on the display means (401), (417) is an inspection operation unit for confirming the inspection content that occurred in the past, (418) is It is a trial run operation unit for performing a trial run.

Reference numeral (407) denotes these operation / stop operation unit (408), operation mode switching operation unit (409), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (411), up / down direction on / off operation unit ( 412), louver on / off operation part (413), timer on / off operation part (41
4), a time setting operation unit (415), a filter operation unit (416), an inspection operation unit (417), a test operation operation unit (418), in this embodiment, different air conditioning The operation mode, which is a common mode held by each device body,
Temperature display mode, wind speed display mode and time display mode "
"Run / stop operation unit (408), operation mode switching operation unit (409), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (41
1), timer on / off operation unit (414) and time setting operation unit (415) ''
And the "vertical on / off operation unit (412) and the louver on / off operation unit (413)" for the "wind direction setting mode", which is a dedicated mode, are color-coded to distinguish them.

In FIG. 20, reference numeral (419) is the operating means (40
An operation unit input means for inputting a signal based on the operation from 7) and converting it into an on / off control signal which can be processed internally, (420) is for displaying on the display means (401) The display drive circuit, (421) is an input / output unit consisting of a transmission circuit connected to the air conditioner main unit and the centralized control device via a transmission line. A signal indicating the operating status of the device body, a signal indicating an abnormal operation, and model information of the air conditioner body (information indicating the model, function, unit number, etc.) are input via a transmission line (not shown). This is converted into a signal that can be processed internally, and an operation state signal based on the setting of the operation means (407) is output to the air conditioner main body and the centralized control device via a transmission line.

(422) is a timer counting means comprising a clock circuit for counting time, and (423) is the input means (419).
From the input / output means (421) and the signal from the timer count means (422) to perform arithmetic processing, output a display control signal to the display drive means (420), and Means (421) is a control means consisting of a microcomputer for outputting an operation state signal to the air conditioner body and the centralized control device and information indicating an operation state for controlling the operation of the air conditioner body, It has a first storage means (424) which is a data memory including a RAM for storing model information and the like, and a second storage means (425) which is a program memory including a ROM in which a control program is stored. , The input / output means (421)
The model information of the air conditioner main body input via the storage means (424) is stored, and based on the model information stored in the storage means (424), the input means (419) is used to The operation state (419) is used to receive the setting of the operating state of the air conditioner main body (a signal according to the operated contents), and the operating state signal is sent based on this setting state to the input / output means (421).
And a display control signal for causing the display means (420) to perform display based on the set contents.
Output to (420), said operation condition signal and said input and output means (42
The information indicating the operating condition for controlling the current operation of the air conditioner main body by a signal indicating the operating state of the air conditioner main body inputted through the 1) output to the input and output means (421), the operation / If the model information of the air conditioner body is not stored in the storage means (424) when the operation is set by the operation of the stop operation part (408), a model information request signal is output to the input / output means (421). However, until the model information request signal is output and the model information from the air conditioner main unit is stored in the storage means (424), a display such as “Initial communication” is displayed on the display means (4
Display control signals for displaying on (01) display drive means (42
0) to invalidate the operation of the operation means (407), and the operation means (407) for the function mode that the air conditioner body does not have according to the model information stored in the storage means (424).
When a drive operation (42
It has a function of outputting to (0) (operation according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 21 and 22).

Next, the remote controller constructed as described above.
The operation of (400) will be described. First, the input / output means (421) of the remote control device (400) is connected to the air conditioner body via a transmission line. When the remote control device (400) is in the initial state, that is, when the storage unit (424) of the control unit (423) does not store the model information of the air conditioner body,
When the stop operation part (408) is operated, the control means (423) is operated as shown in FIG.
Based on the flow chart shown in 1, output the model information request signal to the air conditioner main body via the input / output means (421) and the transmission line, and obtain the model information (model, function, unit number, etc.) from the air conditioner main body. Transmission line and input / output means (42
It is input via 1) and this model information is stored in the storage means (424). During this operation, the control means (423) outputs a display control signal for displaying a display such as "during initial communication" on the display means (401) to the display drive means (420) and the operation means ( A signal for invalidating the operation of 407) is output to the input means (419). As a result, this remote control device (40
0) is control in a one-to-one relationship with the connected air conditioner body, that is, operation and display means suitable for the air conditioner body
It will be possible to display at (401).

Next, the operation of the air conditioner body by the remote control device (400) in which the model information of the air conditioner body is stored will be described. Remote control device (400) operation means (40
When 7) is operated, the signal according to the operation of the operation means (407),
For example, operation / stop operation unit (408), operation mode switching operation unit
(409), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (411),
Vertical direction on / off operation unit (412), louver on / off operation unit (413), timer on / off operation unit (414), time setting operation unit
(415), the filter operation unit (416), the inspection operation unit (417), the test operation operation unit (418) the setting of the operating state of the air conditioner body (signal according to the operated contents) is input means (419) It is input to the control means (423) via.

The control means (423) first processes, based on the model information from the storage means (424), whether the signal of the operated operation section is valid or invalid based on the flowchart of FIG. If valid, a driving state signal is generated based on the signal of the operated operation unit and output to the input / output unit (421) and the display driving unit (42) for driving the display unit (401).
A display control signal for causing 0) to display based on the set contents is output. If it is invalid, the display section of the display means (401) corresponding to the operated operation section and the inoperability display of "Unable to operate" are blinked twice at 0.5 second intervals, and then before the operation of the operation section. A display control signal for returning to display is output to the display drive means (420).

The operating state signal and the display control signal at this time are generated based on the model information stored in the storage means (424), and are generated as follows, for example. Now, the air conditioner body to be controlled, the operation mode, the temperature setting mode, airflow direction setting mode, the wind speed setting mode, if it has all functional modes of the timer setting mode, "operation mode, temperature display mode, Wind speed display mode, wind direction setting mode and time display mode "" Run / stop operation unit (408), operation mode switching operation unit (409), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (411), vertical direction On / off operation part (412) and louver on / off operation part (41
3), timer on / off operation unit (414) and time setting operation unit (415) ''
When is operated, the control means (423) outputs an operation state signal and a display control signal based on the operated operation unit.

If the air conditioner body to be controlled does not have the wind direction setting mode, that is, if it has the operation modes, temperature setting mode, wind speed setting mode, and timer setting mode, the operation mode, "Operation / stop operation unit (408), operation mode switching operation unit (409), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (411), and timer for temperature display mode, wind speed display mode, and time display mode" When the on / off operation unit (414) and the time setting operation unit (415) '' are operated,
The control means (423) outputs an operating state signal and a display control signal based on the operated operation unit, but the "vertical on / off operation unit (412) and the louver on / off operation for the" wind direction setting mode "are performed. Section (413) "is operated, as shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the operation of" cannot be operated "with the vertical direction display section and the louver display section in the wind direction setting mode (405) of the display means (401) The disabling display blinks twice at intervals of 0.5 seconds (the blinking portion is shaded in FIGS. 23 and 24), and then the operation portion (412) and
A display control signal for returning to the display in front of the operation unit of (413) is output to the display drive means (420). At this time, the operating state signal is not output.

When the operation switching section (409) of the operating means (407) is operated, the controller (423) is operated each time the operation switching section (409) is operated.
Outputs to the display drive means (420) a display control signal for sequentially changing the display of the operation mode on the display means (401) based on the model information stored in the storage means (424). For example, if the air conditioner body to be controlled has cooling, dry, automatic, ventilation, heating, all the functions of the operation switching unit (409), the control means (423),
A display control signal for blinking the display of cooling → dry → automatic → blower → heating → cooling is output to the display drive means (420). It should be noted that all but the blinking display are extinguished. Also, when the operating condition is set, it changes from blinking to lighting. When the heating operation is set, the heating preparation display is also turned on before the heating operation is started. Further, if the air conditioner body to be controlled is a cooling-only machine and has only the functions of cooling , dry and air blowing , the control means (423) causes the air conditioning → dry → air blowing for each operation of the operation switching unit (409). → A display control signal for blinking the display of cooling is output to the display drive means (420).

In this way, when the operating conditions of the air conditioner body are set by operating the operating means of the remote control device (400), the control means (423) of the remote control device (400) is set. Input / output means for operating status signals based on operating conditions
The operation status signal is output to the main body of the air conditioner via (421) and the transmission line. Also, remote control device (400)
The control means (423) controls the relay of the compressor, fan motor, etc. based on the operating condition signal based on the set operating conditions and the current operating condition information of the air conditioner body sent from the air conditioner body. The information indicating the operating state for controlling is output to the air conditioner main body via the input / output unit (421) and the transmission line. The air conditioner body is controlled based on the information indicating the operating state, and the air conditioner body is operated according to the conditions set by the operation of the remote control device (400).

[0112] The remote control device (400) configured in this way
In that case, it is possible to output operation status signals for all the functions that they have to different types of air conditioner bodies, and display means for all the functions that they have.
(401) can be displayed, and since the model information of the air conditioner body is imported and the air conditioner body can be controlled according to the model information, the air conditioner of different models is displayed. The remote control device can be shared with the main body.

Even when the function of the air conditioner main body is less than the function which can be controlled by the remote control device (400), the remote control device (400) stores the model information, so that the air conditioner Even if the operation section of the operation means (407) for the function mode that is not provided in the air conditioner body is operated, the display means (401) displays the inoperability, so that the remote operation is possible. The control device (400) does not give the illusion that a function that the air conditioner body does not have can be set and operated.

Furthermore, the "run / stop operation part (408), operation mode switching operation" for the "operation mode, temperature display mode, wind speed display mode and time display mode" which are common modes held by different air conditioner main bodies Division (40
9), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (411), timer on / off operation unit (414) and time setting operation unit (415) "and" up and down direction "for the dedicated mode" wind direction setting mode " On / off operation part (412) and louver on / off operation part (41
3) ”is colored in order to distinguish it, so it is easy to call the user's attention.

[0115] In the fourth embodiment, when the operating portion of the operating means (407) for the function mode not provided in the air conditioner main body is operated, the display portion and the inoperable display blink. The operation-disabled display may be omitted and the display may be turned off by blinking the display.
When the operation unit of (407) is operated, the buzzer may be sounded for a certain period of time to notify the user that the operation is invalid.

[0116]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the air conditioner main body and the controller thereof, the main body storage means for storing the model information and the input means are provided in the air conditioner main body. In response to the model information request signal input by the main body, the model information stored in the main body storage means is read out, and the main body control means for outputting the read out model information from the main body output means is provided and controlled. The device is caused to output a model information request signal from the control output means based on the setting of the acquisition of the model information of the operating means, and based on the model information from the main body output means input via the control input means. Since air conditioners of different models are provided, the control means for outputting the operation state signal according to the setting of the operation state of the operation means and controlling the display state of the display means are provided. Control device relative Okimoto body, such as those having an effect of commonality can be achieved for a remote control device comprising a remote controller.

[0117] Further, the commonality has the effects of reducing the cost of the control device and facilitating the management. Further, even if the operation unit of the operation means for the function mode not included in the air conditioner main body is operated, there is no illusion that the remote controller can set and operate the function not included in the air conditioner main body.

A second aspect of the present invention is a remote control device, a storage means for storing the model information of the air conditioner body, and the operation of the operating means based on the model information stored in the storage means. The control means for controlling the display state of the display means while outputting the operating state signal from the transmitting means according to the setting of the state is provided, so that the effect that the air conditioner main body of different models can be made common can be achieved. I have.

If the air conditioner body to be controlled does not have the wind direction setting mode, that is, if it has the operation modes, the temperature setting mode, the wind speed setting mode, and the timer setting mode, the "operation mode, "Operation / stop operation unit (408), operation mode switching operation unit (409), temperature setting operation unit (410), wind speed adjustment operation unit (411), and timer for temperature display mode, wind speed display mode, and time display mode" When the on / off operation unit (414) and the time setting operation unit (415) '' are operated,
The control means (423) outputs an operating state signal and a display control signal based on the operated operation unit, but the "vertical on / off operation unit (412) and the louver on / off operation for the" wind direction setting mode "are performed. Section (413) "is operated, as shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the operation of" cannot be operated "with the vertical direction display section and the louver display section in the wind direction setting mode (405) of the display means (401) The disabling display blinks twice at intervals of 0.5 seconds (the blinking portion is shaded in FIGS. 23 and 24), and then the operation portion (412) and
A display control signal for returning the display before the operation of (413) is output to the display drive means (420). At this time, the operating state signal is not output.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is an operating means capable of setting operating states for a plurality of types of air conditioner main bodies, and various operating modes for a plurality of types of air conditioner main bodies. A display means for displaying the state,
Based on the storage means for storing the model information of the air conditioner main body and the model information stored in the storage means, an operating state signal is output from the transmitting means according to the operating state setting of the operating means, and the display means Since the control means for controlling the display state is provided, there is an effect that the air conditioner bodies of different models can be commonly used.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is an operating means capable of setting operating conditions for a plurality of types of air conditioner main bodies, and various operating modes for a plurality of types of air conditioner main bodies. The operating means based on the model information stored in the storage means and the storage means for storing the model information of the air conditioner main body The control means for controlling the display state of the display means while outputting the operating state signal from the transmitting means according to the setting of the state is provided, so that the effect that the air conditioner main body of different models can be made common can be achieved. I have.

Further, even if the operation section of the operation means for the function mode not present in the air conditioner main body is operated, the operation cannot be performed on the display means, so that the remote control device can perform an operation which is not in the air conditioner main body. The illusion like that will no longer occur.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner body and a remote control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the remote control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of essential parts showing a method for mounting the remote control device to the air conditioner body in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing a method for mounting the remote control device to the air conditioner body in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an air conditioner body and a remote control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a waveform diagram showing a model information request signal from the remote control device in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a waveform chart showing model information from the air conditioning apparatus body in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a remote control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a remote control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the operation control means of the remote control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the operation control means of the remote control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a remote control device and model information holding means according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a remote control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the essential parts showing the method for mounting the model information holding means in the remote control device in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an essential part showing the relationship between the model information holding means and the model information setting means in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a circuit diagram showing a model information setting unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a circuit diagram showing a model information setting unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the relationship between the state of the model information setting means and the model of the air conditioner body in the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a front view showing a remote control device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram of a remote control device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control means of the remote control device according to the fourth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control means of the remote control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a front view showing an example of the display state of the display means in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a front view showing an example of the display state of the display means in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a front view showing a conventional remote control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 air conditioner main body 101, 200, 300, 400 remote control device 128 main body control device 103, 201, 301, 401 display means 104, 105, 106a, 106b operation means 107, 202, 203a, 203b operation means 204, 302 , 407 operation means 137, 210, 307, 423 control means 130, 217, 305, 421 output means (transmitting means) 212, 424 storage means 306 model information setting means

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Tatsuhiko Sugimoto 3-18-1, Oka, Shizuoka City Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. Inside the air conditioning engineering control center (72) Inventor Shinji Hattori 3--18-1, Oga, Shizuoka Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. Air-conditioning engineering control center (72) Inventor Taiki Abe 3-18-1, Oga, Shizuoka-shi Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. Air-conditioning engineering control center (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Tsuji Sanka, Shigaoka No. 18 No. 1 Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. In the air conditioning engineering control center (56) References JP-A 64-70641 (JP, A) JP-A 5-26506 (JP, A) JP-A 3-75438 (JP , A) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2-278991 (JP, A) Actual Kaihei 1-136331 (JP, U) Actual Kohei Hei 4-5949 (JP, Y) 2) Patent 2592853 (JP, B2) Patent 2618932 (JP, B2) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) F24F 11/02 104

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of models of air conditioner main body
Operation means that can set the operating state, various operations for the above multiple models of air conditioner main body
Display means for displaying the status and the inoperable status, and outputs an operation status signal to the air conditioner body
Means for storing, a memory for storing the model information of the air conditioner body
Means, based on the model information stored in this storage means,
The operation status signal is transmitted according to the operation status setting of the operating means.
Output from the means and the display state of the display means
A remote control device for an air conditioner equipped with control means for controlling. 2. The air conditioner body according to claim
Operation of the above operating means for function modes not possessed by
When the display is turned off,
The remote control device for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the remote control device is an air conditioner. 3. The control means is a device from the storage means.
Based on the seed information, the signal of the operated operating means is
Handles whether it is valid or invalid, and if invalid, respond to the above operation.
The display of the above-mentioned display means and the operation impossible display
The remote control device for the air conditioner according to claim 1 .