JP2002101321A - Internal observing device and internal observing method for air-conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an internal observing device for an air-conditioner by which the internal state of an indoor side device can be observed without the need for removing many components so as to clean up the inside at a proper timing, thereby eliminating useless jobs. SOLUTION: The internal observing device N is provided with a container case 1. The container case 1 has a case main body 10 and a cover 11. The case main body 10 is provided with a strap 14 by which carrying of the internal observing device N is facilitated on the shoulder. A container section 12 of the case main body 10 contains a base 5. A liquid crystal display device and a printer 3 are placed on an upper face of the base. The printer 3 is connected to a CCD camera 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an internal observation device and an internal observation method for observing the inside of an indoor unit of an air conditioner (air conditioner). More specifically, the present invention relates to a device capable of observing an internal state of an indoor device without removing many components. This also allows internal cleaning to take place at the right time,
The present invention relates to a device capable of preventing useless work from being performed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An indoor device of an air conditioner is provided with an air filter which makes it difficult for dust or dirt contained in air in the room to be taken directly into the inside of the device. However, the extremely fine dust cannot be prevented from entering by the air filter, and enters into the inside and accumulates in a narrow gap between the fins provided in the heat exchanger.

If dust accumulates in the gaps between the fins, the flow of air becomes worse because the air passages are obstructed. As a result, the heat exchange rate deteriorates, and the performance of the air conditioner deteriorates. In addition, the collected garbage
Molds, mites and bacteria are easy to propagate. These propagated molds, mites, and bacteria are blown out from the air outlet by the operation of the device and are discharged into the room. Molds, mites, and bacteria can be harmful to health, and such conditions are not preferred. Therefore, when dust is accumulated inside, it must be washed and removed.

[0004]

It is conceivable whether or not cleaning is performed, because it is considered that dust has not yet accumulated.
It is desirable to make a judgment after observing the inside and grasping the state. However, since the heat exchanger was covered with various parts, it was housed in the suction box, blow-out panel, drain pan, bellmouth plate, electric box attached to the lower side of the bellmouth plate, and electric box. It cannot be performed without removing a number of parts such as electric wires connected to various devices, a fan for sucking air, and the like, which is troublesome. In the case where the air filter is not built in the suction panel, it is necessary to remove the air filter.

Therefore, actually, no observation of the inside is made,
Cleaning was performed every time a certain period of time passed. For this reason, washing may be performed even if no garbage is accumulated, and wasteful work may be performed. Also,
In that case, the cost of the work was wasted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide an internal observation device and an internal observation method for an air conditioner, which enable observation of the internal state of an indoor unit without removing many components. To provide. Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to clean the inside at an appropriate time and prevent unnecessary work from being performed.

[0007]

Means of the present invention taken to achieve the above object are as follows. In the first invention, there is provided an apparatus for observing the inside of the indoor device of the air conditioner, which is inserted into the inside of the indoor device to image the inside of the indoor device, A display means for displaying an image taken by the imaging means, and means for attaching the display means to an operator who takes an image with the imaging means, characterized by comprising: It is an internal observation device.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for observing the inside of an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which is inserted into the indoor apparatus to image the inside of the indoor apparatus. Means, a display means for displaying an image captured by the imaging means, and a storage case for storing the display means, wherein the storage case is provided to a worker who captures an image with the imaging means. An internal observation device for an air conditioner, comprising: means for mounting a storage case.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording means for recording an image picked up by the image pickup means, wherein the recording means is housed in a housing case. It is an internal observation device of the air conditioner according to the above.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the image pickup means is adapted to be inserted into the interior of the indoor unit from the air inlet of the bell mouth plate. It is an internal observation device of an air conditioner according to the third invention.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, an image pickup means is provided inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and an image picked up by the image pickup means is displayed on a display means to observe the inside. This is a method for observing the inside of an air conditioner.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the indoor device of the air conditioner is set so that the air introduction portion of the bell mouth plate can be seen, and the imaging means is inserted from the air introduction portion into the interior of the indoor device. A method for observing the inside of an air conditioner, characterized in that an image taken by the means is displayed on a display means to observe the inside.

The internal observation device and the internal observation method for an air conditioner according to the present invention are used for a ceiling-mounted air conditioner that is embedded in a ceiling or suspended from the ceiling.

As a device having both the "display means" and the "means for attaching the display means to the worker",
For example, there is an HMD (Head Mount Display) that is mounted on the head and the display unit is arranged in front of the eyes.

The "recording means" in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as an image picked up by the image pickup means can be recorded. For example, printing means for printing on paper or the like, magnetic means for recording on a magnetic recording medium, Recording means, optical recording means for recording on an optical recording medium, magneto-optical recording means for recording on a magneto-optical recording medium, and the like can be used.

[0016]

[Operation] By putting the imaging means inside the indoor device, the state inside the indoor device is imaged. The captured image is displayed on the display unit worn by the worker by means for attaching the display unit. The operator looks at the display means and observes the state inside the indoor device.

In the case where the accommodation case for accommodating the display means is provided with means for attaching the accommodation case to an operator, the interior of the indoor unit is viewed by looking at the display means accommodated in the attached accommodation case. Observe the condition.

An apparatus provided with a recording means can record an image taken by the imaging means. Thereby, even the person other than the worker who captures the image with the imaging means can grasp the internal state. Also, since the recording means is housed in the housing case, it is easy to carry and excellent in mobility.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the internal observation device according to the present invention, and is a perspective explanatory view showing a state where one of the lids is opened. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective explanatory view of the internal observation device shown in FIG. . Symbol N indicates an internal observation device for observing the inside of the indoor device S of the air conditioner.

The internal observation device N has a storage case 1. The storage case 1 has narrow and wide external walls on all sides, and a case body 10 in which a storage part 12 having an open upper part is formed, and an opening at the upper part of the case body 10 can be closed. And a lid 11 that can be opened in the width direction via a hinge.

At the upper part of the lid 11, an engagement fitting 13 for maintaining a closed state is provided. In addition, a strap 14 is provided between the narrow outer walls of the case body 10 to easily carry the internal observation device N on a shoulder or the like. The strap 14 constitutes means for mounting the storage case 1.

The case body 10 and the lid 11 have an outer wall formed of duralumin and an inner wall covered with a cushioning material 16 made of polyurethane foam. Case body 1
At the corners and the like of the outer wall surface of the cover 11 and the lid 11, a cushioning member 15 made of a synthetic resin for reducing the impact when dropped or hit is provided so as to form a convex portion from the outer wall surface. is there. The storage case 1 has a structure that has robustness that is hardly deformed even when a certain degree of impact is applied by dropping or hitting, and a cushioning property that can protect the storage in the storage unit 12 to some extent. If so, it is not particularly limited to the above. Also,
The material is not limited.

The housing 12 of the case body 10 has a liquid crystal display (LCD (Liquid Cr
and a platform 5 on which a printer 3 as a recording unit is mounted. The pedestal 5
It has a space inside, and is formed in a box shape with a step on the upper surface where one side is lower than the other side by one step from the center. In addition, the base 5 is provided with the housing 12 of the case body 10.
When it is accommodated in the inner wall, there is substantially no gap formed between the inner wall and the inner wall, and it is formed in such a size that rattling does not occur. In the present embodiment, the pedestal 5 is formed by combining flat plates made of synthetic resin to have the above-described shape, but the material and the shape of the pedestal 5 are not limited thereto.

A liquid crystal display 2 for displaying an image picked up by a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera device 4 as an image pickup means is provided on an upper surface 50 on one side of the base portion 5. The liquid crystal display 2 is mounted such that the bottom of the movable unit 20 is fixed to the upper surface 50 of the base 5 and the angle of the display unit can be changed by tilting the display unit. A transparent protective cover 21 for protecting the display unit from being damaged is attached to the upper surface of the liquid crystal display 2.

A printer 3 for printing an image picked up by the CCD camera device 4 is provided on the upper surface 51 on the other side of the base 5. The printer 3 has one surface fastener (not shown) adhered to the upper surface 51, and the other surface fastener (not shown) engageable with the surface fastener is adhered to the back surface of the printer 3, and these are engaged with each other. It is provided so that it can be attached and detached.

The CCD camera device 4 is constructed by providing a CCD camera body 40 at the tip of an image transmission cord 41 having a required length. The CCD camera device 4 is provided above the liquid crystal display 2 and the printer 3 with the base end of the image transmission cord 41 connected to the printer 3. The CCD camera device 4 is housed in the housing case 1 by placing it above the liquid crystal display 2 and the printer 3 without using the internal observation device N. It is taken out of the storage case 1 (see FIG. 3 described later).

In the space of the platform 5, three AC adapters (not shown) can supply electricity to the liquid crystal display 2, the printer 3, and the CCD camera device 4 via power cords (not shown). Housed in a connected state. Further, in the space of the platform 5, codes (omitted by symbols) for inputting and outputting an image captured by the CCD camera device 4 between the liquid crystal display 2 and the printer 3 are accommodated in a state where the codes are connected between various devices. I have.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a power cord for plugging the plug 60 into an outlet to supply electricity to the liquid crystal display 2, the printer 3, and the CCD camera device 4 from a commercial power supply. The power cord 6 penetrates the vicinity of the corner of the upper surface 50 on one side of the pedestal 5, and the base end is housed in the space. Connected as follows.

In this embodiment, the display means uses a liquid crystal display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a CRT (Cathode-Ray display) may be used if an image picked up by the image pickup means can be displayed. A tube (cathode ray tube) display, a plasma display, or the like can also be used.

(Operation) FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the use state of the internal observation device. A method of using the internal observation device will be described with reference to FIGS. -Preparation work on indoor side device side- In order to allow the front end side of the CCD camera device 4 to enter the inside of the indoor side device S, the suction panel 90 covering the surface of the indoor side device S is rotated. And open. Then, the bell mouth plate 91 is made visible from the outside.
In this state, the heat exchanger is covered with various components and is not visible from the outside. In the present embodiment, the suction panel 90 is of a type in which an air filter is built in. However, the suction panel is not limited to this, and an air filter may be provided separately.

-Preparation work on the internal observation device side- The engagement state of the engagement fitting 13 is released, the cover 11 of the housing case 1 is opened, the power cord 6 is extended, and the plug 60 is inserted into the outlet. Electricity is supplied to each AC adapter via a power cord 6 and the liquid crystal display 2
Are supplied to the printer 3 and the CCD camera device 4.

-Actual Work- The worker puts the strap 14 provided in the storage case 1 on the shoulder in a cross-shaped manner, and climbs on a stepladder or the like with the internal observation device N mounted. Then, the user holds the front end of the CCD camera device 4 in his / her hand, and holds the front end of the air inlet 910 of the bell mouth plate 91 provided for the fan to suck air.
From the inside of the indoor unit S.

The state inside the indoor device S is imaged by the CCD camera device 4 inserted therein. The captured image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 via the printer 3. Therefore, the worker can see the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 while standing on a stepladder or the like, observe the inside, and grasp the state.

In the present embodiment, the CCD camera device 4
The image picked up by the camera is displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 via the printer 3. For example, the image captured by the camera 3 may be taken into the printer 3 via the liquid crystal display 2, or the CCD camera device 4 From the liquid crystal display 2 and the printer 3.

As described above, according to the internal observation device N, in order to observe the internal state, the suction panel, the blow-out panel, the drain pan, the bell mouth plate, and the electric device attached to the lower surface side of the bell mouth plate are conventionally used. It is not necessary to remove many parts such as a box, electric wires housed in an electric box and connected to various devices, a fan for sucking air, and the like. Just by looking at the displayed image, the inside can be easily observed without trouble and the state can be grasped. Thus, when the cleaning is to be performed, the inside of the apparatus is first observed. Then, since it is determined whether or not to perform cleaning after grasping the state, timely and appropriate cleaning can be performed, and unnecessary work can be prevented.

The image picked up by the CCD camera device 4 can be printed by the printer 3. In this case, when the standard is set to the state that requires cleaning, compare the standard with the printed internal state on the observation day,
It is possible to determine whether or not to perform cleaning.

Further, a person other than the worker can grasp the internal state by looking at the printed matter. Thus, the determination as to whether to perform the cleaning can be made by a person other than the worker. Further, for example, in a company engaged in the cleaning of the indoor unit S, it is possible to show the printed matter to the customer and explain the current situation. Further, when the work is completed, it can be used for checking whether or not the cleaning has been performed. Also in this case, it is possible to show the state after the cleaning to the customer and explain that the cleaning has been performed.

By the way, the work using the internal observation device N is performed in a state where the user stands on a stepladder or the like as described above. That is, since the operation is performed at a high place and the danger is high, it is desirable that the internal observation device N be compactly arranged so as not to impair the mobility of the worker.

The internal observation device N includes a liquid crystal display 2,
A housing case 1 includes a printer 3, a CCD camera device 4, a power cord 6 for supplying electricity thereto, and an AC adapter.
The storage case 1 is housed in a compact form, and the storage case 1 is attached to an operator by the strap 14, so that it is easy to carry and excellent in mobility. Further, since the mobility is excellent, the movement of the worker is less restricted in the work at a high place, and the danger at the time of the work can be reduced.

In this embodiment, as means for attaching the storage case 1 to the worker, a strap 1
4, the above-mentioned means is not limited to this. For example, a belt or the like wound around the waist or the like may be used.
Also, both a strap and a belt can be provided.

The terms and expressions used in this specification are merely illustrative and not restrictive, and terms and equivalents to the features described herein and parts thereof There is no intention to exclude expression. It goes without saying that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

[0042]

The present invention has the above configuration and has the following effects. (A) According to the internal observation device for an air conditioner according to the present invention, the imaging means is inserted into the interior device and the image displayed on the display means is viewed, so that the room can be removed without removing many components. The condition inside the inner device can be observed. This makes it possible to observe the inside easily and without trouble, and when cleaning is to be performed, the inside is first observed. As a result, the internal cleaning can be performed at an appropriate time, and the execution of useless work can be prevented.

(B) Since the internal observation device according to the present invention includes means for attaching the display means to the operator and means for attaching the storage case to the operator, the display means is provided for the operator. , And the operator has excellent mobility. Also,
Because of the excellent mobility, the movement of the worker is less restricted in work at a high place, and the danger at the time of work can be reduced.

(C) The apparatus provided with the recording means can record an image taken by the imaging means. Thereby, even the person other than the worker who captures the image with the imaging means can grasp the internal state. Also, since the recording means is housed in the housing case, it is easy to carry and excellent in mobility.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an internal observation device according to the present invention, and is a perspective explanatory view showing a state where one side of a lid is opened.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the internal observation device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a use state of the internal observation device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 N Internal observation device S Indoor side device 1 Housing case 10 Case main body 11 Lid 12 Housing portion 13 Engagement fitting 14 Strap 15 Buffer member 16 Buffer material 2 Liquid crystal display 20 Movable unit 21 Protective cover 3 Printer 4 CCD camera device 40 CCD camera Body 41 Image transmission cord 5 Base 50,51 Top surface 6 Power cord 60 Plug 90 Suction panel 91 Bell mouth plate 910 Air inlet

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus for observing the interior of an indoor device of an air conditioner, wherein the imaging device is inserted into the interior device and captures an image of the interior of the indoor device. An internal observation device for an air conditioner, comprising: display means for displaying a captured image; and means for attaching the display means to a worker who captures an image with the imaging means. 2. An apparatus for observing the interior of an indoor device of an air conditioner, wherein the imaging device is inserted into the interior of the indoor device and captures an image of the interior of the indoor device. Display means for displaying a captured image, and a storage case for storing the display means, wherein the storage case is for mounting the storage case to a worker who captures an image with the imaging means. An internal observation device for an air conditioner, characterized by comprising means. 3. The internal observation of the air conditioner according to claim 2, further comprising recording means for recording an image taken by the imaging means, wherein the recording means is housed in a housing case. apparatus. 4. The interior of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the imaging means is adapted to be inserted into the interior of the indoor device from an air introduction part of the bell mouth plate. Observation device. 5. An interior observation of an air conditioner, wherein an imaging means is placed inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and an image taken by the imaging means is displayed on a display means to observe the inside. Method. 6. An indoor device of an air conditioner is set so that an air introduction portion of a bell mouth plate can be seen, an imaging unit is inserted into the indoor device from the air introduction unit, and an image captured by the imaging unit is displayed. A method for observing the inside of an air conditioner, characterized by displaying by means and observing the inside.