WO2018012627A1 - Air blowing apparatus and air conditioner - Google Patents

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WO2018012627A1
WO2018012627A1 PCT/JP2017/025784 JP2017025784W WO2018012627A1 WO 2018012627 A1 WO2018012627 A1 WO 2018012627A1 JP 2017025784 W JP2017025784 W JP 2017025784W WO 2018012627 A1 WO2018012627 A1 WO 2018012627A1
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智子 植木
洋香 濱田
井出　哲也
奨 越智
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M11/02—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by air or other gas pressure applied to the liquid or other product to be sprayed or atomised
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/02—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing

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  • Some embodiments of the present invention relate to a blower, an air conditioner, and a temperature illusion material.
  • This application includes Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-140577 filed in Japan on July 15, 2016, Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-140578 filed in Japan on July 15, 2016, and July 29, 2016. The priority is claimed on the basis of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-149870 filed in Japan, and the contents thereof are incorporated herein.
  • Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose an air conditioner including a fragrance supply means in an air supply path of an air conditioner.
  • these air conditioners for example, by supplying air containing mint-based fragrance into the room, it is possible to give a refreshing feeling to the user and lower the sensible temperature. It is described that it is possible.
  • Patent Document 3 discloses an air conditioner equipped with a sprayer for spraying a capsaicin receptor activator.
  • the human body is given a warm feeling by spraying the capsaicin receptor activator into the room during heating. Therefore, the room temperature is lowered by that amount to save energy. It is described that it is possible.
  • Patent Document 4 listed below includes a vehicle including a scent sending means for sending a scent into the vehicle interior, a scent control means for changing the scent delivered into the vehicle compartment, and a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature in the vehicle interior.
  • An air conditioner for use is disclosed.
  • Patent Document 4 describes that, for example, when the temperature of the passenger compartment is lowered to a predetermined temperature, the scent control means sends a scent having a warm sensation to give the passenger a warm sensation.
  • Patent Document 5 listed below discloses a topical temperature reducing external preparation containing as an active ingredient an antagonist of TRPV1 which is one of temperature receptors (TRP (Transient Receptor-Potential) channels). Patent Document 5 describes that the thermal sensation experienced at an ambient temperature of 27 to 39 ° C. can be effectively reduced by the action of an antagonist of TRPV1.
  • TRP Transient Receptor-Potential
  • the first background art described above has the following first problem.
  • a chemical substance that affects the temperature of sensation as described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 is referred to as a “temperature illusion substance”.
  • Thermal illusion substances such as the above-mentioned fragrances and capsaicin receptor activators, when attached to specific parts of the human body such as the eyes, nose, mouth, etc., may cause irritation caused by the temperature illusion substances as pain and may cause discomfort .
  • the air conditioner described in the above-mentioned patent document no consideration is given to avoiding discomfort to the user.
  • the above temperature illusion substance is not preferred by everyone, and may be undesirable for children, pregnant women, and people who dislike the smell of this type of temperature illusion substance.
  • the air conditioner described in the above-mentioned patent document has a configuration in which the temperature illusion substance is uniformly discharged into the room, and no consideration is given to those who do not like this type of temperature illusion substance.
  • the first aspect of the present invention is made to solve the first problem, and has a function of releasing a substance that exhibits a cooling effect or a warm feeling effect, and a site where stimulation by the substance is not preferable. Another object is to provide a blower capable of handling people and people. Moreover, the 2nd aspect of this invention makes it one of the objectives to provide the air conditioner provided with said air blower.
  • Patent Document 5 describes an invention in which an external preparation is used in the technical field, and does not describe using an antagonist for an air conditioner.
  • the third aspect of the present invention has been made to solve the second problem described above, and has a function of releasing a substance that exhibits a cooling sensation effect or a warm sensation effect, thereby further improving the comfort of the user.
  • One of the objects is to provide a blower device.
  • the 4th aspect of this invention makes it one of the objectives to provide the air conditioner provided with said air blower.
  • the fifth aspect of the present invention is made to solve the first problem, and an object thereof is to provide a temperature illusion material capable of reducing stimulation by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of a human body.
  • a sixth aspect of the present invention is to provide a blower device having a function of releasing such a temperature illusion material.
  • the 7th aspect of this invention makes it one of the objectives to provide the air conditioner provided with such an air blower.
  • a blower device includes a blower, and a temperature illusion substance discharge unit that causes the air sent from the blower to contain a temperature illusion substance, generates temperature illusion substance-containing air, and releases the air. .
  • Blower that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human body according to a position where the user exists.
  • Blower that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human body according to a position where the user exists.
  • Blower that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human body according to a position where the user exists.
  • Blower that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human body according to a position where the user exists.
  • a control unit that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human
  • the blower device further includes a human body detection unit that detects a part of the user's human body, and the blower control unit detects a part of the human body based on a detection result of the human body detection unit. You may control the said wind direction adjustment part so that the said temperature illusion substance containing air may be sent toward the site
  • the part of the human body may be a head.
  • the blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes an operation unit for the user to instruct the delivery of the temperature illusion substance-containing air, and the blower control unit is based on an instruction signal from the operation unit, You may control the said wind direction adjustment part so that the said temperature illusion substance containing air may be sent toward the said user.
  • the user may be an operator who operates the operation unit.
  • the air blow control unit blows the air containing the temperature illusion substance at a relatively high concentration toward the user's position, and around the user.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge unit may be controlled so as to blow the air containing the temperature illusion substance at a relatively low concentration or the air not containing the temperature illusion substance.
  • the temperature control illusion is such that the air flow control unit blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air when detecting that the user is present in a specific region. You may control a substance discharge
  • the blower device further includes a skin temperature detection unit that detects the skin temperature of the user, and the blower control unit is configured to adjust the wind direction adjustment unit based on a detection result of the skin temperature detection unit. You may control at least one of the wind direction of the said temperature illusion substance containing air, and the discharge amount of the said temperature illusion substance in the said temperature illusion substance discharge
  • the air blowing control unit is configured to blow the temperature illusion material-containing air during a period in which the skin temperature changes from the first temperature to the second temperature.
  • the discharge part may be controlled.
  • the air blowing control unit may control the temperature illusion substance discharging unit so as to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air in a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power.
  • the temperature illusion substance releasing unit releases an agonist for a temperature-stimulated receptor in a living body, and includes an agonist releasing unit that causes the air sent from the blower to contain the agonist, An antagonist release unit that releases an antagonist to a temperature-stimulated receptor in the body and causes the air sent from the blower to contain the antagonist; and And controlling the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part so as to include a first period for blowing the agonist-containing air and a second period for blowing the antagonist-containing air containing the antagonist.
  • Good the temperature illusion substance releasing unit releases an agonist for a temperature-stimulated receptor in a living body, and includes an agonist releasing unit that causes the air sent from the blower to contain the agonist, An antagonist release unit that releases an antagonist to a temperature-stimulated receptor in the body and causes the air sent from the blower to contain the antagonist; and And controlling the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part so as to include a first period for blowing the agonist-containing air and a
  • the first period and the second period may overlap in time.
  • the first period and the second period may be shifted in time.
  • An air blower further includes a human body detection unit that detects a part of a human body of a user, and a wind direction adjustment unit that adjusts a wind direction of the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air, and the air flow control The part blows the agonist-containing air toward the part excluding the user's head based on the detection result of the human body detection part, and blows the antagonist-containing air toward the part including the head.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit may be controlled.
  • the blower device further includes a skin temperature detection unit that detects the skin temperature of the user, and the blower control unit releases the agonist based on a detection result of the skin temperature detection unit, and
  • the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to change the type of the antagonist.
  • the blower device further includes an environmental temperature detection unit that detects an environmental temperature of a use environment, and the blower control unit is based on a detection result of the environmental temperature detection unit or the skin temperature detection unit,
  • the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to change the types of the agonist and the antagonist to be released.
  • the temperature illusion substance emitting unit emits a microcapsule that contains the temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature stimulus receptor of a human body and affects a sensory temperature.
  • the thermal illusion substance may be released at a predetermined response temperature.
  • the temperature illusion substance releasing unit includes a storage unit that stores a dispersion liquid containing the temperature illusion material, and an ultrasonic generator that applies ultrasonic vibration to the dispersion liquid. May be.
  • the blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a blow control unit that controls the behavior of the blower, and a skin temperature detection unit that detects a skin temperature of the user, and the blow control unit detects the skin temperature.
  • the discharge amount of the temperature illusion material in the discharge part may be controlled based on the detection result of the part and the response temperature of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material.
  • the blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a blower control unit that controls the behavior of the blower, and an environmental temperature detection unit that detects an environmental temperature of a use environment, and the blower control unit detects the environmental temperature.
  • the release amount of the temperature illusion material in the temperature illusion substance discharge unit may be controlled based on the detection result of the part and the response temperature of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material.
  • the air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may include the above-described air blower and a heat exchanger.
  • the air flow control unit releases the agonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPM8 and TRPA1, and the temperature stimulation receptor TRPV1 and TRPV1.
  • the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to release the antagonist to at least one of TRPV3.
  • the air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may further include a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
  • the air blowing control unit releases the agonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPV1 and TRPV3, and the temperature stimulation receptor TRPM8 and
  • the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to release the antagonist to at least one of TRPA1.
  • the air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may further include a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
  • the air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may include the above-described air blower and a heat exchanger.
  • a temperature illusion material includes a temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature stimulus receptor of a human body and affects the temperature of sensation, and a microcapsule that includes the temperature illusion substance. It has thermal responsiveness and changes the amount of temperature illusion substance released at a predetermined response temperature.
  • the microcapsule includes a shell portion that contains the temperature illusion material and is permeable to the temperature illusion material, and has high thermal responsiveness that is coupled to an outer periphery of the shell portion.
  • a graft portion that is a molecular chain, and the graft portion may have a lower critical solution temperature as the response temperature.
  • the lower critical solution temperature may be higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature.
  • the microcapsule includes the temperature illusion substance and a shell part that is permeable to the temperature illusion substance, and is included in the shell part, and has a gel-like shape that has thermal response.
  • the temperature illusion substance may be impregnated in the core, and the core may have an upper critical solution temperature as the response temperature.
  • the upper critical solution temperature may be higher than a human skin temperature and lower than an eyeball surface temperature.
  • the shell forming material may be a biodegradable resin.
  • a blower device that has a function of releasing a cold sensation effect or a substance that exhibits a warm sensation effect, and that can cope with a part or person that is not preferably stimulated by the substance. Can do.
  • the air conditioner provided with said air blower can be provided.
  • the air conditioner provided with said air blower can be provided.
  • the fifth aspect of the present invention it is possible to provide a temperature illusion material that can reduce stimulation by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of a human body.
  • release such a temperature illusion material can be provided.
  • the air conditioner provided with such an air blower can be provided.
  • Example 4 is a graph showing sensory evaluation results of temperature sensation in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. It is a graph which shows the evaluation result of the cooling sensation enhancement effect by temperature control of an agonist. It is a graph which shows the evaluation result of the warming enhancing effect by the temperature control of an agonist. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation
  • FIG. 12 It is a schematic diagram of the hand dryer of 12th Embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner of the present embodiment.
  • the scale of the size may be varied depending on the component.
  • an air conditioner 1001 includes an air conditioner main body 1002 and a remote controller 1003 for a user M1 to operate the air conditioner main body 1002.
  • the air conditioner main body 1002 includes an indoor unit 1004 and an outdoor unit 1005, and is a so-called separate type.
  • the indoor unit 1004 is installed on a wall surface of a room, for example.
  • the outdoor unit 1005 is a general unit including a compressor, a condenser, and the like, and a description thereof is omitted.
  • the air conditioner 1001 basically includes a cooling mode and a heating mode, and may include a ventilation mode, a dry mode, and the like.
  • the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment allows the user M1 to experience a cooler sensation of cooling than the actual temperature in the cooling mode by releasing a temperature illusion substance, which will be described later, on the airflow and releasing it into the indoor space.
  • the heating mode the user M1 can feel a warmer sensation than the actual temperature.
  • the former is referred to as a cooling sensation enhancement mode
  • the latter is referred to as a warming sensation enhancement mode. That is, the air conditioner of the present embodiment includes a cooling sensation enhancement mode and a warming sensation enhancement mode in addition to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode that do not release a temperature illusion substance.
  • TRP channel and temperature illusion substance Prior to the description of the device configuration, the human TRP channel and temperature illusion substance will be described below.
  • Human skin has a temperature stimulus receptor.
  • the temperature stimulus receptor receives a temperature stimulus such as heat or cold
  • the temperature stimulus is converted into an electrical signal, which is transmitted to the cerebrum through sensory nerves. Is done.
  • This type of receptor is an ion channel type temperature-stimulated receptor and is called a TRP (Transient-Receptor-Potential) channel.
  • TRP receptors TRPA1, TRPM8, TRPV4, TRPV3, TRPV1, and TRPV2, each having an optimum temperature range.
  • the optimum temperature ranges for these six types of receptors are shown in FIG.
  • the optimum temperature range of each receptor is as follows: TRPA1 is 17 ° C. or less, TRPM8 is 28 ° C. or less, TRPV4 is 27 to 35 ° C., TRPV3 is 32 to 39 ° C., TRPV1 is 43 ° C. or more, and TRPV2 is It is 52 ° C or higher. Therefore, mainly, TRPA1 and TRPM8 function as a cold sensor, and TRPV4, TRPV3, TRPV1, and TRPV2 function as a warm sensor. Note that TRPA1, TRPV1, and TRPV2 also function as pain sensors in a temperature range of 17 ° C. or lower and a temperature range of 43 ° C. or higher.
  • the TRP receptor is activated not only by temperature stimulation but also when a specific temperature illusion substance is received, and generates an electrical signal. Therefore, when a specific temperature illusion substance adheres to human skin, an electrical signal is transmitted from a specific TRP receptor even though the temperature stimulus is not received, and the cerebrum has an illusion as if it had been subjected to a temperature stimulus. Arise. Thereby, a human can feel a cold feeling or a warm feeling depending on which of the six types of TRP receptors is activated by receiving the temperature illusion substance.
  • TRP receptors examples include allyl isothiocyanate, cinnamaldehyde, allicin, diallyl sulfide, Myogadial, and piperine.
  • allyl isothiocyanate examples include allyl isothiocyanate, cinnamaldehyde, allicin, diallyl sulfide, Myogadial, and piperine.
  • Mentor, menthone, 1,8-cineole and the like are examples of temperature illusion substances applicable to TRPM8.
  • temperature illusion substances applicable to TRPV3 include thymol, carvacrol, eugenol, camphor, dihydrocarbeool and the like.
  • temperature illusion substances applicable to TRPV1 include capsaicin, capsinoid, gingerol, gingerol, gingerone, piperine, eugenol, sanshool, allyl isothiocyanate, olvanyl, shabicin, myogadiar, myogatrial, vanillyl butyl ether .
  • TRP receptor and the temperature illusion substance correspond to approximately 1: 1, there are rare temperature illusion substances that act on two or more types of TRP receptors, such as allyl isothiocyanate.
  • a temperature illusion substance employed in the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment it is not harmful to the human body and is not too strong for stimulation, it is easy for humans to feel the temperature illusion, it is easy to handle, easy to obtain, and low cost. Therefore, it is desirable to select a temperature illusion substance from the viewpoint of, for example. For example, it can be selected from raw materials contained in spices, aroma oils and the like.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 1004.
  • the indoor unit 1004 includes a blower 1007, a heat exchanger 1008, a signal receiver 1009, a control unit 1010, and a housing 1011.
  • the blower 1007 will be described later.
  • the heat exchanger 1008 performs heat exchange between the indoor air and the refrigerant. Since a conventional general heat exchanger is used as the heat exchanger 1008, description thereof is omitted.
  • the signal receiver 1009 receives various signals transmitted from the remote controller 1003.
  • the control unit 1010 controls the entire air conditioner including the heat exchanger 1008 in addition to the air blow control unit 1012 described below.
  • an air outlet 1011 ⁇ / b> R is provided for blowing an air current from the fan 1014 to the outside.
  • a suction port (not shown) for sucking indoor air into the housing 1011 is provided in the upper part of the housing 1011, and a filter 1026 is provided in the vicinity of the suction port.
  • the blower 1007 includes a fan 1014 (blower), a temperature illusion substance release unit 1016, a wind direction adjustment unit 1017, a human sensor 1018 (human body detection unit, skin temperature detection unit), and a room temperature sensor (environment temperature detection unit). 1019 and a ventilation control unit 1012.
  • the blower 1007 sends air inside the housing 1011 or air containing a temperature illusion substance to the external space of the housing 1011.
  • the air containing the temperature illusion substance is referred to as temperature illusion substance-containing air.
  • the fan 1014 takes in indoor air into the housing 1011 and blows out air exchanged by the heat exchanger 1008 or air containing temperature illusion substance to the outside.
  • a cross flow fan is used as the fan 1014, but the fan 1014 is not particularly limited to a cross flow fan, and various fans can be used.
  • a blower guide 1021 is provided inside the housing 1011 for restricting the direction of air flow and creating an air flow.
  • the fan 1014 of this embodiment corresponds to the blower in the claims.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 adjusts the wind direction of the airflow composed of air or temperature illusion substance-containing air.
  • the wind direction adjustment unit 1017 includes a movable louver whose inclination angle is changed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor and the like.
  • FIG. 2 shows only the horizontal louver 1022 that adjusts the direction of the airflow in the vertical direction of the room among the movable louvers, but the movable louver is a vertical louver that adjusts the direction of the airflow in the horizontal direction of the room. It has more.
  • the movable louver may be configured not to operate during the operation of the air conditioner 1001, or may be configured to reciprocate with a swing mode as a wind direction mode, for example.
  • the human sensor 1018 detects the position of the user M1 in the room and detects the position of a specific part of the human body, for example, the position of the head.
  • a specific part of the human body for example, the position of the head.
  • an infrared sensor that detects the position of the human body by detecting infrared rays emitted from the human body is used.
  • an ultrasonic sensor or the like may be used as the human sensor 1018. If the human sensor 1018 having a relatively high resolution is used, not only the position of the user M1 but also a specific part of the human body can be detected.
  • the human sensor 1018 of this embodiment corresponds to the human body detection unit in the claims.
  • the human sensor 1018 may have a function of detecting the temperature of each part of the user M1 with a function of detecting the temperature based on the detected infrared intensity, such as thermography.
  • the human sensor 1018 of the present embodiment corresponds to both the human body detection unit and the skin temperature detection unit in the claims.
  • the room temperature sensor 1019 detects the environmental temperature (room temperature) of the room where the indoor unit 1004 is installed.
  • the room temperature sensor 1019 for example, a general temperature sensor composed of a thermistor or the like is used.
  • the human sensor 1018 and the room temperature sensor 1019 are installed at arbitrary positions on the outer surface of the housing 1011.
  • the positions of the human sensor 1018 and the room temperature sensor 1019 are not particularly limited as long as the positions are suitable for detecting the user M1 and the environmental temperature.
  • the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 is a space between the fan 1014 and the horizontal louver 1022 (wind direction adjusting unit 1017), in the vicinity of the outlet 1011 ⁇ / b> R located at one end of the air blowing guide 1022. Is provided.
  • the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 generates temperature illusion substance-containing air by releasing the temperature illusion substance and causing the air sent from the fan 1014 to contain the temperature illusion substance.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016.
  • the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016A includes a cartridge 1023 containing the temperature illusion substance S1, a heater 1024, and a lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 for opening and closing the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023. Yes.
  • the solid temperature illusion substance S1 is accommodated in the cartridge 1023.
  • the heater 1024 is for accelerating the sublimation of the temperature illusion substance S1 by heating the temperature illusion substance S1 together with the cartridge 1023.
  • the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 opens the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 when it receives a release start signal from the blower control unit 1012, and closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 when it receives a release stop signal from the blower control unit 1012.
  • the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 contains a cartridge 1023 in which a temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling sensation such as menthol is accommodated, and a temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing sensation such as capsaicin.
  • Cartridge 1023 is provided.
  • the air conditioner 1001 has only one of the cooling sensation enhancement mode and the warming sensation enhancement mode, the air conditioner 1001 has only one of the cartridges for enhancing the sensation of cooling and the enhancement of warmth. Good.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge part 1016A when the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 is opened, the gas of the temperature illusion substance S1 diffuses upward and is contained in the air K1 sent from the fan 1014, and the temperature illusion substance containing air KS1 is contained. Released into the room. At this time, the air blowing control unit 1012 can adjust the amount (concentration) of the temperature illusion substance S1 released into the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 by adjusting the degree of opening and closing of the lid 1023T. Further, when the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 is closed, the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is stopped. Note that in the case where the temperature illusion substance S1 having high volatility and sufficiently sublimating at the ambient temperature is used, the temperature illusion substance emission unit 1016A does not necessarily include the heater 1024.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016B.
  • the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in FIG.
  • the inside of the cartridge 1023 may contain a plurality of temperature illusion substance-containing pellets P1 instead of an entirely solid temperature illusion substance.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing pellet P1 is obtained by mixing the temperature illusion substance S1 and the resin binder B1 at a predetermined ratio and molding the mixture into a pellet shape.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing pellet P1 is easier to handle than the solid temperature illusion substance S1 shown in FIG. 3, and operations such as replacement and replenishment of the temperature illusion substance S1 are easy.
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 is desirably volatile.
  • the present invention is not limited to this example, and the temperature illusion substance S1 such as powder, fine particles, and capsules may be contained in the cartridge 1023 in the form of a liquid dispersed in a solvent.
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 may be released by a technique such as liquid spray using a spray or liquid jet including a capsule.
  • the control unit 1010 including the air blowing control unit 1012 is provided inside the housing 1011 of the indoor unit 1004.
  • the air blow control unit 1012 controls the fan 1014 and the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 to adjust the air flow / stop of the air current or the air containing the temperature illusion substance, the air volume of the air flow, and the like.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 1017 so that when the temperature illusion substance-containing air is blown, at least the human body of the user M1 according to the position of each part of the human body of the user M1.
  • a temperature illusion substance-containing air is selectively blown toward a specific position including a part.
  • the ventilation control unit 1012 receives the detection result of the position of the head of the user M1 from the human sensor 1018 and controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017, and as shown in FIG.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward a position excluding the portion, that is, a position below the neck of the user M1.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of the remote controller 1003.
  • the remote controller 1003 includes an air conditioner function operation unit 1027, a temperature illusion substance release operation unit 1028, a display unit 1029, and a signal transmission unit 1030.
  • the air conditioner function operation unit 1027 includes a plurality of buttons for performing various operations related to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode, such as an operation / stop button, a room temperature setting button, an air volume adjustment button, and an air direction adjustment button.
  • the temperature illusion substance release operation unit 1028 relates to a cooling sensation enhancement mode, such as a temperature illusion substance release / stop button, a cooling sensation enhancement mode / warming sensation enhancement mode selection button, a strength setting button for each mode, and the like. It contains a plurality of buttons for performing various operations.
  • the display unit 1029 is composed of a liquid crystal panel, for example, and displays the selection results of the various buttons described above.
  • the signal transmission unit 1030 transmits the instruction content selected by the above various buttons as a radio signal to the signal receiver 1009 of the indoor unit 1004.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner 1001.
  • the operation of the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the air conditioner 1001 is already operated in the normal cooling mode or heating mode in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released at the start of the flowchart of FIG.
  • the signal receiver 1009 receives from the remote controller 1003, for example, a signal instructing the start of operation in the cool sensation or warmth enhancement mode, that is, the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 1012 (see FIG. 6 step S1001).
  • the air blow control unit 1012 detects the position of the user M1 by the human sensor 1018 (step S1002 in FIG. 6). Further, the air blowing control unit 1012 detects the position of the head of the user M1 by the human sensor 1018 (step S1003 in FIG. 6), and detects the skin temperature of each part of the user M1 (step in FIG. 6). S1004). Further, the air blowing control unit 1012 detects the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 1019 (step S1005 in FIG. 6).
  • the air blow control unit 1012 uses the temperature illusion substance based on the position detection result of the user M1 by the human sensor 1018, the position detection result of the head, the skin temperature detection result, and the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 1019.
  • the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of S1 are determined (step S1006 in FIG. 6). For example, regarding the type of temperature illusion substance S1, when the skin temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling feeling, and when the skin temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. The air blow control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the sensation.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the cooling sensation, and when the environmental temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 1012 A temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancement may be selected.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 determines the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the cartridge 1023 of the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 based on the determination result of the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S1 in step S1006. Control signals are transmitted to the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 and the motor of the fan 1014 (step S1007 in FIG. 6).
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 starts to be released (step S1008 in FIG. 6).
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 1017 so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward the position excluding the head of the user M1. The release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is continued until the next stop signal is received.
  • the signal receiver 1009 transmits a stop signal to the air blow control unit 1012 (Step S1009 in FIG. 6).
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1010 in FIG. 6). ).
  • the air conditioner 1001 of this embodiment has a function of sending the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1, for example, the temperature of the user M1 is lowered to the actual temperature or higher during cooling, and the user M1 is experienced during heating. By raising the temperature above the actual temperature, it is possible to give the user M1 a feeling of comfort. In the case of a conventional general air conditioner, for example, a certain amount of operation time is required to reduce the environmental temperature of a very hot room to a comfortable temperature. On the other hand, in the case of the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment, for example, by releasing a temperature illusion substance S1 such as menthol that contributes to a cool feeling, an illusion effect associated with activation of TRPM8 on the skin surface occurs. The user M1 can feel cool at a relatively early point.
  • a temperature illusion substance S1 such as menthol that contributes to a cool feeling
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 adheres to a specific part of the human body such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, particularly the mucous membrane part, the stimulation by the temperature illusion substance S1 may be felt as pain or discomfort, which impairs comfort.
  • the part of the user M1 is detected by the human sensor 1018, and the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 based on the detection result.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward the position excluding the head of the user M1. Thereby, the amount of adhesion of the temperature illusion substance S1 to the eyes, nose, mouth and the like can be reduced, and the user M1 can maintain a comfortable feeling.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 1011R, and may be provided at an arbitrary position in the flow path of the air sent from the fan 1014.
  • release part 1016 is provided in the vicinity of the blower outlet 1011R, and is arrange
  • the human sensor 1018 detects the skin temperature of the user M1, and the air blowing control unit 1012 determines the type of the temperature illusion substance S1 according to the skin temperature.
  • the human sensor 1018 may detect the position of the head of the user M1, but may not detect the skin temperature.
  • the air blow control unit 1012 may adopt a configuration in which the type of the temperature illusion substance S1 is determined based on a signal from the coolness enhancement mode / warmth enhancement mode selection button of the remote controller 1003, that is, an instruction from the user M1. .
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner of the second embodiment.
  • step S1001 Air conditioner operation
  • step S1008 the process from step S1001 where the signal receiver 1009 receives a signal instructing the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 to step S1008 where the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is started is shown in FIG.
  • This is the same as the first embodiment shown.
  • the difference of the second embodiment from the first embodiment is a part of determining whether to stop releasing the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • the human sensor 1018 detects the skin temperature of the user M1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of operation of the air conditioner 1001, and transmits the detection result to the air blow control unit 1012 (step S1009 in FIG. 8).
  • the skin temperature at this time is defined as the first temperature.
  • the ventilation control unit 1012 determines whether or not the skin temperature detected by the human sensor 1018 has changed from the first temperature to the second temperature (step S1010 in FIG. 8).
  • the second temperature is lower than the standard human skin temperature during cooling, and higher than the standard human skin temperature during heating, so that the user can feel comfortable. The temperature is sufficient.
  • the second temperature may be stored in advance in the air blowing control unit 1012, or may be set (selected) by the user M ⁇ b> 1 from the remote controller 1003.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 continues to release the temperature illusion substance S1, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the human sensor 1018 detects the skin temperature again. .
  • the ventilation control unit 1012 determines again whether or not the detected skin temperature has reached the second temperature. Thereafter, this operation is repeated.
  • the ventilation control unit 1012 determines that the skin temperature has reached the second temperature, it stops releasing the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1011 in FIG. 8).
  • the air blow control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023.
  • the air conditioner by suppressing the attachment of the temperature illusion substance to the user's M1 head, the air conditioner can be realized without any pain or discomfort and providing a comfortable feeling, and Similar effects can be obtained.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 determines from the skin temperature and automatically releases the temperature illusion substance S1. It has a configuration to stop. Therefore, for example, when the user M1 forgets to give an instruction to stop the release of the temperature illusion substance S1, it is possible to prevent a situation where the sensation of coldness or warmth becomes too strong. Further, since the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released more than necessary, an efficient and economical air conditioner can be realized.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner of the second embodiment.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 so as to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 during a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power.
  • the signal receiver 1009 receives the operation start signal of the air conditioner 1001 transmitted from the remote controller 1003 and transmits it to the air blow control unit 1012 (step S ⁇ b> 1001 in FIG. 9).
  • the air blow control unit 1012 transmits a signal for starting a warm-up operation to each unit of the air conditioner 1001 (step S1002 in FIG. 9).
  • the warm-up operation period is a period in which the operation of each part of the air conditioner 1001, for example, the heat exchanger 1008, the fan 1014, etc. starts, but the operation does not reach a steady state.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 operates the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the cartridge 1023 to start releasing the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1003 in FIG. 9).
  • the position of each part of the user M ⁇ b> 1 is detected by the human sensor 1018 in the present embodiment as in the first embodiment, and the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017. Then, the air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is sent out to the part other than the head of the user M1.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 has reached a predetermined warm-up time (step S1004 in FIG. 9). When it is determined that the elapsed time has not yet reached the warm-up time, the air blow control unit 1012 continues to release the temperature illusion substance S1, and determines whether or not the elapsed time has reached the warm-up time.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 stops the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1005 in FIG. 9).
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a signal for ending the warming-up operation to each unit of the air conditioner 1001 (step S1006 in FIG. 9).
  • the blower control unit 1012 transmits a signal for starting full-scale operation to each part of the air conditioner 1001, and the steady operation is started (step S1007 in FIG. 9).
  • the signal receiver 1009 receives the operation stop signal of the air conditioner 1001 (step S1008 in FIG. 9)
  • the air blow control unit 1012 transmits a signal for stopping the operation of the air conditioner 1001, The operation is stopped (step S1009 in FIG. 9).
  • the third embodiment by suppressing the adhesion of the temperature illusion substance S1 to the user's M1 head, it is possible to realize an air conditioner that can provide a comfortable feeling without pain or discomfort. The same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.
  • the air conditioner of the third embodiment has a configuration in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is released during the warm-up period. Therefore, there is an effect of relieving the discomfort of the user M1 in the warming-up period in which an airflow that has not reached the original set temperature, for example, warm warm air is sent out in the cooling mode, or in the warming-up period in which cool hot air is sent out in the heating mode. . Furthermore, the time until the user M1 gets a comfortable feeling can be shortened.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of the fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner. 10, the same code
  • the indoor unit 1034 includes a blower 1035, a heat exchanger 1008, a signal receiver 1009, a control unit 1010, and a housing 1011.
  • the air blower 1035 includes a fan 1014 (blower), a temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016, a cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036, an airflow direction adjusting unit 1017, a room temperature sensor 1019, and an air blowing control unit 1012. Yes.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036 is a switch for the user M1 to instruct the start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036 is installed on an outer surface of the housing 1011 at an arbitrary position where the user M1 can operate.
  • the air blower 1035 of this embodiment is different from the air blower 1007 of the first embodiment in that it does not include a human sensor and includes a cooling / warmth enhancement switch 1036.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036 of the present embodiment corresponds to the operation unit in the claims.
  • the point which the ventilation control part 1012 adjusts the ventilation / stop of the airflow which consists of air K1 or temperature illusion substance containing air KS1, the air volume of an airflow, etc. is the same as that of 1st Embodiment.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1, the specific position including the human body of the user M1 according to the position where the user M1 exists.
  • the air KS1 containing the temperature illusion substance is selectively blown toward the air.
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 1017 to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 toward the position of the specific user who operates the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036. To do.
  • the remote controller of this embodiment does not include the temperature illusion substance release operation unit 1028 in the remote controller 1003 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. That is, the remote controller cannot instruct the release operation of the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the operation of the air conditioner of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the air conditioner has already been operated in the normal cooling mode or heating mode in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released at the start of the flowchart of FIG.
  • the user M1 operates the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036 installed in the indoor unit 1034 to instruct the start of the cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • the ventilation control unit 1012 receives the release start signal from the cooling / warmth enhancement switch 1036 (step S1001 in FIG. 11).
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 detects the environmental temperature using the room temperature sensor 1019 (step S1002 in FIG. 11).
  • the air blow control unit 1012 determines the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S1 based on the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 1019 (step S1003 in FIG. 11). For example, regarding the type of temperature illusion substance S1, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blow control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling sensation, and when the environmental temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. The air blow control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the sensation.
  • the air blow control unit 1012 has a radius of 1 m from directly below the indoor unit 1034, for example, immediately below the cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036. In this way, the air direction adjusting unit 1017 is controlled so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown only to a specific region in the vicinity of the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036.
  • the region in which the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown is limited in advance to a specific region, for example, just below the cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036. Therefore, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown when it is detected that the user M1 is present in the specific region.
  • the air blow control unit 1012 determines the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the cartridge 1023 of the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 based on the determination result of the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S1 in step S1003. Control signals are transmitted to the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 and the motor of the fan 1014 (step S1004 in FIG. 11).
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 starts to be released (step S1005 in FIG. 11).
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively applied only to the user who operates the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036 even if there are a plurality of persons in the room. Be blown.
  • the ventilation control unit 1012 receives the release stop signal from the cooling / warmth enhancement switch 1036 (step S1006 in FIG. 11).
  • the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1007 in FIG. 11). ).
  • the blower 1007 since the blower 1007 includes the human sensor 1018, the position of the head of the user M1 is detected, and the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown to a position other than the head. can do.
  • the human sensor 1018 has a drawback in that it is difficult to discriminate between a person who prefers to release a temperature illusion substance and an unfavorable person.
  • the air blower 1035 of the present embodiment includes the indoor unit 1034 provided with a cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036, and is directly below the indoor unit 1034 in order to operate the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036.
  • the user M1 who came to can be judged as a person who is preferable to release the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • a child with a short height cannot reach the cold / warmth enhancement switch 1036, and a person who does not prefer the temperature illusion substance S1 does not bother to approach the indoor unit to operate the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036. This is because it can be judged.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown only to a specific area in the vicinity of the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036, so that only the user M1 who comes directly below the indoor unit 1034 has the temperature illusion.
  • the effect of the substance-containing air KS1 can be obtained.
  • the blower 1035 of the present embodiment can blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 while avoiding persons who do not like the temperature illusion substance such as children and pregnant women.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is also blown to the head of the user M1 who has come directly under the indoor unit 1034. Therefore, it is desirable to appropriately control the type and release amount of the temperature illusion substance S1 so that the user M1 blown by the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 does not feel pain.
  • the configuration of the first embodiment may be combined with the configuration of the present embodiment. That is, a human sensor 1018 is added to the air blower 1035 of the present embodiment, the position of the head of the user M1 that comes directly below the indoor unit 1034 is detected, and the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is located at a position other than the head. It is good also as a structure by which air is sent.
  • the indoor unit 1034 is provided with a cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036 .
  • a human sensor 1018 is added instead of the cold / warmth enhancement switch 1036, the position of the user M1 holding the remote controller 1003 is detected by the human sensor 1018, and the remote controller 1003 is held. It is good also as a structure by which temperature illusion substance containing air KS1 is ventilated only toward the user who is.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of the fifth embodiment.
  • the same components as those in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge unit is provided in the indoor unit.
  • the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 is provided in the outdoor unit 1043.
  • the air conditioner 1041 of the fifth embodiment releases the temperature illusion substance S1 during the warm-up operation period.
  • the outdoor unit 1043 includes a heat exchanger 1045, a compressor 1046, a fan 1047, a temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016, a temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048, and a housing 1049.
  • the heat exchanger 1045, the compressor 1046, the fan 1047, the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016, and the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048 are housed inside the housing 1049.
  • the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016 includes a cartridge having a lid opening / closing mechanism.
  • the configuration of the indoor unit 1042 is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016 is provided in the outdoor unit 1043, and therefore the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 is not provided in the indoor unit 1042, which is different from the first embodiment.
  • the air conditioner 1041 includes a refrigerant pipe 1051 for circulating the refrigerant between the indoor unit 1042 and the outdoor unit 1043, and a temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 for supplying the temperature illusion substance S1 to the room. Yes.
  • An inlet side end portion 1052 i of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 is connected to the temperature illusion substance discharge portion 1016, and an outlet side end portion 1052 o is disposed in the vicinity of the outlet 1011 R of the indoor unit 1042.
  • a part of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 near the outlet side end portion 1052o is routed inside the housing 1011 so as to be in contact with the heat exchanger 1008.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048 is provided in the middle of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 located inside the housing 1049.
  • the control flow is basically the same as that of the third embodiment shown in FIG. However, in the step of starting the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 of S1003 in FIG. 9, the air blow control unit 1012 operates the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the temperature illusion substance release unit 1016 and the rotation of the temperature illusion substance release fan 1048. The difference is that the operation starts.
  • the volatilized temperature illusion substance S1 floats in the space of the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048 rotates, so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown toward the indoor unit 1042 through the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is released from the outlet side end 1052o of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052, it merges with the air flow created by the fan 1014 of the indoor unit 1042, and is released into the room from the outlet 1011R. Is done.
  • the liquid refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 1051, and the indoor high-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 1042 exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant. Then, the refrigerant evaporated into a gaseous state is sent to the outdoor unit 1049 through the refrigerant pipe 1051. On the other hand, air whose temperature has decreased due to heat exchange is blown into the room as cold air from the outlet 1011R of the indoor unit 1042.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 1008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S1 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being released into the room.
  • the air conditioner 1041 when the air conditioner 1041 is operated in the heating mode, gaseous refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 1051, and heat exchange is performed between the indoor low-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 1042 and the high-temperature refrigerant.
  • the refrigerant that has been condensed and turned into a liquid state is sent to the outdoor unit 1049 through the refrigerant pipe 1051.
  • the air whose temperature has risen due to heat exchange is blown out into the room as warm air from the outlet 1011R of the indoor unit 1042.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 1008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 and the refrigerant.
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 is preliminarily warmed to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before being released into the room.
  • the position of each part of the user M1 is detected by the human sensor 1018, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017, and the head of the user M1 is controlled.
  • An air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is sent toward the removed portion.
  • Other steps are the same as in the first embodiment.
  • the fifth embodiment it is possible to realize an air conditioner that can provide a comfortable feeling without pain or discomfort by suppressing the attachment of the temperature illusion substance S1 to the head of the user M1.
  • the same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.
  • the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016 is provided in the indoor unit 1004, when the indoor unit 1004 is installed at a high position, the user M1 performs the replacement work of the cartridge 1023. It may be difficult. In particular, in the case of an air conditioner in which the indoor unit 1004 is embedded in the ceiling, this problem is significant. In that respect, the air conditioner 1041 of the fifth embodiment has an effect that the user M1 can easily replace the cartridge 1023 because the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 is provided in the outdoor unit 1043 and is in a low position. It is done.
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 in the cooling mode, the temperature illusion substance S1 is cooled to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before being released into the room, and in the heating mode, the temperature illusion substance S1 is released into the room. It is previously warmed to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Thereby, the cooling sensation and the warm sensation that the user M1 obtains can be enhanced. Further, it is possible to shorten the time until the user M1 feels cold feeling or warm feeling.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a hand dryer according to the sixth embodiment.
  • the hand dryer 1061 includes a blower 1062 and a housing 1063 that houses the blower 1062.
  • the air blower 1062 includes a fan 1064 (blower), a temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1065, a wind direction adjusting unit 1066, a human sensor 1067 (human body detecting unit), and a cold / warmth enhancement switch 1068 (operating unit).
  • the air blow control unit 1069 is provided.
  • the blower 1062 of this embodiment selectively blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 toward a specific position (near the wrist) of the user's human body.
  • a concave portion 1063h is provided in the central portion of the housing 1063.
  • the user can dry the hand H1 by the airflow automatically blown by inserting the hand H1 into the recess 1063h.
  • the housing 1063 is provided with an upper air outlet 1063t and a lower air outlet 1063b for blowing out airflow toward the recess 1063h.
  • the housing 1063 is provided with a suction port (not illustrated) for sucking air into the housing 1063.
  • the blower 1062 sends the air K1 inside the housing 1063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 to the recess 1063h.
  • the fan 1064 rotates by a motor (not shown) to suck indoor air into the housing 1063 and blow out the air K1 inside the housing 1063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 to the outside. .
  • a motor not shown
  • Various types of fans can be used as the fan 1064.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 1066 adjusts the wind direction of the air K1 blown from the lower outlet 1063b. Due to the action of the wind direction adjusting unit 1066, the air K1 is blown out from the lower outlet 1063b with a certain extent.
  • the human sensor 1067 detects that the fingertip of the user has reached a certain depth of the recess 1063h.
  • the human sensor 1067 for example, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used.
  • the human sensor 1067 is provided at an appropriate height from the bottom surface of the recess 1063h so that the position of the fingertip can be detected when the hand H1 is inserted to a certain depth of the recess 1063h.
  • the human sensor 1067 determines the start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • a sensor (not shown) for determining the start / stop of the release of the air K1 that does not contain the temperature illusion substance S1 is provided on the upper side of the recess 1063h separately from the human sensor 1067.
  • the temperature illusion substance emitting portion 1065 is provided in the vicinity of the upper outlet 1063t inside the housing 1063.
  • the upper blowing portion 1063t is provided at a position that is approximately near the wrist when the user's fingertip reaches the detection position of the human sensor 1067.
  • the configuration of the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1065 is the same as that of the first embodiment.
  • the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1065 includes a cartridge and a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid of the cartridge. Similar to the first embodiment, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1065 may further include a heater or the like that promotes sublimation of the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is a switch for the user to instruct start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is installed at an arbitrary position on the upper surface of the housing 1063 that can be operated by the user.
  • the air blow control unit 1069 transmits a drive signal for rotating the fan 1064 to the motor when a sensor (not shown) detects that the user's hand H1 has entered the recess 1063h. Also, the air blow control unit 1069 opens the lid of the cartridge when receiving a temperature illusion substance release start signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1068, and receives a release stop signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1068. A drive signal is transmitted to the lid opening / closing mechanism to close the lid of the cartridge sometimes.
  • the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment includes a cool / warmth enhancement switch 1068, and has a function that allows the user to feel coolness or warmth when drying the hand H1.
  • the use / non-use of this function is switched by the cool / warmth enhancement switch 1068.
  • air K1 having an ambient temperature that does not include the temperature illusion substance S1 is blown into the recess 1063h, and the user can normally dry the hand H1.
  • the user turns on the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1068 and selects the cooling enhancement mode.
  • an air stream of the air K1 that does not include the temperature illusion substance S1 is blown out from the lower outlet 1063b and hits the tip of the hand H1.
  • the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling sensation is released from the cartridge in accordance with a command from the air blowing control unit 1069.
  • the air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown out from the upper outlet 1063t and hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the user can dry the entire hand H1 while feeling cool by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 for enhancing the cooling sensation that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the user may turn on the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 and select the warmth enhancement mode. Accordingly, the user can dry the entire hand H1 while feeling warmth by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 for enhancing the warmth that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment has a cooling / warming enhancement mode, the hand H1 can be comfortably dried while feeling coolness and warmth.
  • the user is likely to touch the eyes, mouth, and the like with the tip of the hand, such as the fingertip, palm, and back of the hand.
  • KS1 temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward the wrist side in the hand dryer 1061 of this embodiment, the user of the hand dryer 1061 touches the eyes, mouth, etc. after that to stimulate or The risk of feeling pain can be reduced.
  • the temperature illusion is detected only when the human sensor 1067 detects the fingertip. Since the substance S1 is released, the temperature illusion substance S1 is less likely to touch the fingertip, palm, back of the hand, and the like.
  • the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment intensively releases the temperature illusion substance S1 toward the wrist where the blood vessel is located near the skin surface, the user feels a sense of coolness and warmth more sharply. be able to.
  • the hand dryer 1061 is configured such that the temperature illusion substance S1 is released when the human sensor 1067 detects the fingertip. Therefore, if the user does not have a certain hand size, the human sensor 1067 cannot detect the fingertip, and the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released. Therefore, even if the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is in the ON state, when a child with a small hand uses the hand dryer 1061, the hand can be dried, but the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released. Therefore, it is safe even if used by children who do not want to stimulate the temperature illusion substance S1.
  • the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment includes only one human sensor 1067, but may include a plurality of human sensors 1067 in the depth direction of the recess 1063h. Thereby, the size of the user's hand can be detected with high accuracy, and whether or not the temperature illusion substance is released can be accurately determined.
  • a switch that turns on only when it is pressed may be used as the cooling / warmth enhancement switch.
  • the cooling / warmth enhancement switch it can be set as the structure by which a temperature illusion substance is discharge
  • the human sensor detects the skin temperature of the hand and automatically cools when the skin temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value, for example.
  • a predetermined threshold value for example.
  • a temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be released, and the temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be automatically released when the skin temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.
  • the air blowing control unit blows air containing temperature illusion material containing a relatively high concentration of temperature illusion material toward the user's position, and the temperature illusion material is relatively directed toward the user's surroundings.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge part may be controlled so as to blow air containing temperature illusion substance contained at a low concentration or air not containing temperature illusion substance. That is, the concentration of the temperature illusion substance may be changed depending on the position of the user and the surrounding area.
  • the air conditioner of the first to third embodiments blows air containing temperature illusion substance while avoiding a part of the human body (head), but consideration is given to people who do not like temperature illusion substance.
  • a human sensor or other detection means can be used to discriminate between persons with undesirable temperature illusions such as children and pregnant women, for example, if an infant or child can be discriminated from the size of the body
  • voice recognition can be cited. For example, it may be configured to react only to the voice of an adult without reacting to the voice of a child.
  • the apparatus configuration having no human sensor of the fourth embodiment may be combined with the control of releasing the temperature illusion substance during the warm-up period of the third embodiment.
  • examples of home air conditioners and hand dryers have been given as appliances including the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, but the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention is a home air conditioner.
  • it can be used not only for hand dryers but also for electric appliances such as commercial air conditioners, air purifiers, electric fans and heaters.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner of the present embodiment.
  • the scale of the size may be varied depending on the component.
  • the air conditioner 2001 of this embodiment includes an air conditioner body 2002 and a remote control 2003 for a user M2 to operate the air conditioner body 2002.
  • the air conditioner main body 2002 includes an indoor unit 2004 and an outdoor unit 2005, and is a so-called separate type.
  • the indoor unit 2004 is installed on a wall surface of a room, for example.
  • the outdoor unit 2005 is a general unit including a compressor, a condenser, and the like, and a description thereof is omitted.
  • the air conditioner 2001 basically includes a cooling mode and a heating mode, and may include a ventilation mode, a dry mode, and the like.
  • the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment allows the user M2 to experience a cooler sensation of cooling than the actual temperature in the cooling mode by releasing an agonist and an antagonist, which will be described later, into the indoor space by placing them in an airflow.
  • the heating mode the user M2 can feel a warmer sensation than the actual temperature.
  • the former is referred to as a cooling sensation enhancement mode
  • the latter is referred to as a warming sensation enhancement mode. That is, the air conditioner of this embodiment has a cooling sensation enhancement mode and a warm sensation enhancement mode in which an agonist and an antagonist are released, in addition to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode in which the agonist and antagonist are not released.
  • an activation substance that activates the TRP receptor by being received by the TRP receptor and an activation inhibitor that suppresses the activation of the TRP receptor by being accepted by the TRP receptor. And are known.
  • the activator is referred to as an agonist
  • the activation inhibitor is referred to as an antagonist.
  • TRPA1 which is a cold sensor
  • TRPA1 a normal cold feeling is more than normal. Also dull.
  • agonists and antagonists that act on temperature-stimulated receptors in a living body may be collectively referred to as temperature illusion substances.
  • TRP receptors and agonists examples include allyl isothiocyanate, cinnamaldehyde, allicin, diallyl sulfide, myogadial, piperine and the like.
  • agonists adapted to TRPM8 examples include menthol, menthone, 1,8-cineole and the like.
  • agonists adapted to TRPV3 include thymol, carvacrol, eugenol, camphor, dihydrocarbeveol and the like.
  • agonists adapted to TRPV1 include capsaicin, capsinoid, gingerol, gingerol, gingerone, piperine, eugenol, sanshool, allyl isothiocyanate, olvanyl, shabicin, gingerdiar, myogatrial, vanillyl butyl ether and the like.
  • TRP receptors and agonists correspond to approximately 1: 1, but there are rarely agonists that act on two or more types of TRP receptors, such as allyl isothiocyanate.
  • TRP receptors and antagonists examples are as follows.
  • an antagonist adapted to TRPA1 for example, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol, (E) -2-ethyl-4-phenyl-2-penten-1-ol, (Z) -2-ethyl- 4-phenyl-2-penten-1-ol, 2-ethyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol, (E) -2-ethyl-4-phenyl-2-hexen-1-ol, (Z) -2 -Ethyl-4-phenyl-2-hexen-1-ol, (E) -2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-penten-1-ol, 1,8-cineol, camphor, resveratrol, cinnamaldehyde, etc.
  • an antagonist adapted to TRPM8 is cinnamaldehyde.
  • an antagonist adapted to TRPV1 for example, trans-4-tert-butylcyclohexanol, 4- (1-methylethyl) benzenepropanal, cis-3-hexenyl anthranilate, isobutyl salicylate, N- [2- (4- Chlorophenyl) ethyl] -1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7,8-dihydroxy-2H-2-benzazepine-2-carbothioamide, N- (4-tert-butylbenzyl) -N ′-[3-fluoro -4- (methylsulfonylamino) benzyl] thiourea, 4- (3-chloro-2-pyridinyl) -N- [4- (1,1-dimethylethyl) phenyl] -1-piperazinecarboxamide, 1-isoquino
  • a temperature illusion material As agonists and antagonists employed in the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment, from the viewpoints of being not harmful to the human body, being easy to obtain a temperature illusion effect for humans, easy to handle, easily available, and low cost It is desirable to select a temperature illusion material. For example, it can be selected from raw materials contained in spices, aroma oils and the like.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 2004.
  • the indoor unit 2004 includes a blower 2007, a heat exchanger 2008, a signal receiver 2009, a control unit 2010, and a casing 2011.
  • the blower 2007 will be described later.
  • the heat exchanger 2008 performs heat exchange between the indoor air and the refrigerant. Since a conventional general heat exchanger is used as the heat exchanger 2008, description thereof is omitted.
  • a signal receiver 2009 receives various signals transmitted from the remote control 2003.
  • the control unit 2010 controls the entire air conditioner including the heat exchanger 2008 in addition to the air blow control unit 2012 described later.
  • components such as a fan 2014 and a heat exchanger 2008 of the blower 2007 are accommodated.
  • an air outlet 2011R for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan 2014 to the outside is provided at the lower part of the housing 2011, an air outlet 2011R for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan 2014 to the outside. Further, a suction port (not shown) for sucking indoor air into the housing 2011 is provided in the upper part of the housing 2011, and a filter 2026 is provided in the vicinity of the suction port.
  • the blower 2007 includes a fan 2014 (blower), an agonist release unit 2015, an antagonist release unit 2016, a wind direction adjustment unit 2017, a room temperature sensor 2019, and a blow control unit 2012.
  • the blower 2007 sends air inside the casing 2011 or air containing an agonist and an antagonist to the external space of the casing 2011.
  • air containing agonists and antagonists may be referred to as temperature illusion substance-containing air.
  • the fan 2014 takes in indoor air into the housing 2011 and blows out air that has been heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 2008 or air containing temperature illusion material to the outside.
  • a crossflow fan is used as the fan 2014, but the fan 2014 is not limited to a crossflow fan, and various fans can be used.
  • a blower guide 2021 for restricting the direction of air flow and creating an air flow is provided inside the housing 2011.
  • the fan 2014 of the present embodiment corresponds to the blower in the claims.
  • the wind direction adjustment unit 2017 adjusts the wind direction of the airflow composed of air or air containing temperature illusion substance.
  • the wind direction adjustment unit 2017 includes a movable louver whose inclination angle is changed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor and the like.
  • FIG. 15 shows only the horizontal louver 2022 that adjusts the direction of airflow in the vertical direction of the room among the movable louvers, but the movable louver is a vertical louver that adjusts the direction of airflow in the horizontal direction of the room. It has more.
  • the movable louver may be configured not to operate during blowing, or may be configured to reciprocate, for example, provided with a swing mode as a wind direction mode.
  • the room temperature sensor 2019 detects the environmental temperature (room temperature) of the room where the indoor unit 2004 is installed.
  • a general temperature sensor such as a thermistor is used.
  • the room temperature sensor 2019 is installed at an arbitrary position on the outer surface of the housing 2011.
  • the position of the room temperature sensor 2019 is not particularly limited as long as it is a position suitable for detection of the environmental temperature.
  • the agonist releasing portion 2015 is a space between the fan 2014 and the horizontal louver 2022 (wind direction adjusting portion 2017), and is provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 2011R located at one end of the air blowing guide 2022. ing.
  • the agonist release unit 2015 releases an agonist that is one of temperature illusion substances, causes the air sent from the fan 2014 to contain the agonist, and generates agonist-containing air.
  • the antagonist discharger 2016 is a space between the fan 2014 and the horizontal louver 2022 (wind direction adjuster 2017), and is provided in the vicinity of the outlet 2011R located at one end of the air blowing guide 2022.
  • the antagonist release unit 2016 releases the antagonist, causes the air delivered from the fan 2014 to contain the antagonist, and generates antagonist-containing air.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the agonist release unit 2015. As illustrated in FIG. The configuration of the antagonist release unit 2016 is the same as the configuration of the agonist release unit 2015, and a description thereof will be omitted.
  • the agonist release unit 2015A includes a cartridge 2023 in which the agonist S2 is accommodated, a temperature regulator 2024, and a lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 for opening and closing the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023.
  • the solid agonist S2 is accommodated in the cartridge 2023.
  • the temperature adjuster 2024 is for adjusting the temperature of the agonist S2 before releasing the agonist S2 by heating or cooling the agonist S2 together with the cartridge 2023.
  • the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 when it receives a release start signal from the blow control unit 2012, and closes the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 when it receives a release stop signal from the blow control unit 2012.
  • the agonist release part 2015 contains a cooling sensation enhancing agonist release part 2015C containing a cooling sensation agonist S2 such as menthol, and a warm sensation enhancing agonist such as capsaicin. And a warming sensation enhancing agonist release section 2015W. Further, there may be a plurality of each of the cooling sensation enhancing agonist releasing portion 2015C and the warming sensation enhancing agonist releasing portion 2015W. However, when the air conditioner 2001 includes only one of the cooling sensation enhancement mode and the warming sensation enhancement mode, the air conditioner 2001 includes only either the cooling sensation enhancement agonist or the warming sensation enhancement agonist. It only has to be.
  • the temperature adjuster 2024 of the cooler sensation enhancing agonist release section 2015C adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before releasing the agonist.
  • the temperature adjustment unit 2024 of the warmth enhancing agonist release unit 2015W adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 can adjust the release amount (concentration) of the agonist S2 into the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 by adjusting the degree of opening and closing of the lid 2023T. Further, the release of the agonist S2 is stopped when the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 is closed.
  • the antagonist release unit 2016 is different from the agonist release unit 2015 in the contents of the cartridge 2023.
  • the antagonist release unit 2016 includes a cooling sensation suppressing antagonist releasing unit 2016C in which an antagonist for cooling sensation such as 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol is accommodated, for example, trans
  • a warmth-suppressing antagonist releasing portion 2016W in which an antagonist for warmth-suppressing such as -4-tert-butylcyclohexanol is accommodated.
  • the temperature controller 2024 of the antagonist release unit 2016 it is not necessary for the temperature controller 2024 of the antagonist release unit 2016 to adjust the temperature of the antagonist to a specific temperature before releasing the antagonist.
  • the temperature regulator 2024 of the antagonist release unit 2016 promotes the sublimation of the antagonist by heating the antagonist.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating another example of the agonist release unit 2015B.
  • the same components as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the inside of the cartridge 2023 may contain a plurality of agonist-containing pellets P ⁇ b> 2 instead of a solid agonist as a whole.
  • the agonist-containing pellet P2 is obtained by mixing the agonist S2 and the resin binder B2 at a predetermined ratio and molding the pellet into a pellet shape.
  • the agonist-containing pellet P2 is easier to handle than the solid agonist S2 shown in FIG. 16, and operations such as replacement and replenishment of the agonist S2 are easy.
  • an agonist such as powder, fine particles, and capsule may be contained in the cartridge 2023 in the form of a liquid dispersed in a solvent.
  • the agonist may be released by a technique such as liquid spray using a spray or liquid injection including a capsule.
  • the control unit 2010 including the air blowing control unit 2012 is provided inside the casing 2011 of the indoor unit 2004.
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 controls the fan 2014, the agonist release unit 2015, and the antagonist release unit 2016 to adjust the blowing / stopping of air or temperature illusion substance-containing air, the amount of airflow, and the like.
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 has a first period in which the air blowing period for blowing the temperature illusion substance-containing air is blown in the agonist-containing air in which the agonist is contained, and a second period in which the antagonist-containing air in which the antagonist is contained is blown. And controlling the agonist releasing portion and the antagonist releasing portion so as to include.
  • FIG. 18 is a front view of the remote controller 2003.
  • the remote control 2003 includes an air conditioner function operation unit 2027, a temperature illusion substance release operation unit 2028, a display unit 2029, and a signal transmission unit 2030.
  • the air conditioner function operation unit 2027 includes a plurality of buttons for performing various operations related to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode such as an operation / stop button, a room temperature setting button, an air volume adjustment button, and an air direction adjustment button.
  • the temperature illusion substance release operation unit 2028 includes a temperature illusion substance release / stop button composed of an agonist and an antagonist, a cooling sensation enhancement mode / warmth enhancement mode selection button, a cooling sensation enhancement mode such as a strength setting button for each mode, A plurality of buttons for performing various operations related to the enhancement mode are included.
  • the display unit 2029 is composed of a liquid crystal panel, for example, and displays the selection results of the various buttons described above.
  • the signal transmission unit 2030 transmits the instruction content selected by the above various buttons as a radio signal to the signal receiver 2009 of the indoor unit 2004.
  • FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner 2001.
  • the operation of the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the part related to the release of the temperature illusion substance S2 which is a feature of the present embodiment, will be described. Accordingly, it is assumed that the air conditioner 2001 has already been operated in the normal cooling mode or heating mode in which the temperature illusion substance S2 is not released at the start of the flowchart of FIG.
  • the signal receiver 2009 receives from the remote control 2003 a signal instructing, for example, the start of cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of releasing agonists and antagonists, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 2012 (FIG. 19 steps S2001).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 detects the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2002 in FIG. 19).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 determines the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance based on the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2003 in FIG. 19). For example, for the type of temperature illusion substance S2, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the cooling sensation enhancement mode is selected, and selects an agonist for enhancing sensation and an antagonist for suppressing sensation of warmth. To do. When the ambient temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the warming sensation enhancement mode is selected, and selects the warming sensation enhancing agonist and the cool sensation suppressing antagonist. That is, the air blowing control unit controls the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit so as to change the types of the released agonist and antagonist based on the detection result of the room temperature sensor.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 determines the type of temperature illusion substance based on the detection result of the room temperature sensor, the air blowing control unit 2012 is used for enhancing the cooling sensation in a situation where the user selects the cooling mode.
  • the air blow control unit 2012 is configured to select the warming enhancing agonist and the cooling sensation antagonist. May be.
  • the air blow control unit 2012 determines the lid opening / closing mechanism of each cartridge 2023 of the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit based on the determination result of the type, release amount, wind direction, and air amount of the temperature illusion substance in step S2006.
  • a control signal is transmitted to the motor of 2025, the wind direction adjustment unit 2017, and the fan 2014 (step S2004 in FIG. 19).
  • the air blowing control unit releases an agonist for at least one of TRPM8 and TRPA1 which are low temperature side TRP receptors, and an antagonist for at least one of TRPV1 and TRPV3 which are high temperature side TRP receptors.
  • the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part are controlled so as to release the.
  • the air blowing control unit releases an agonist for at least one of TRPV1 and TRPV3 that are high-temperature TRP receptors, and releases an antagonist for at least one of TRPM8 and TRPA1 that are low-temperature TRP receptors.
  • the agonist release part and the antagonist release part are controlled.
  • the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of each of the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016, whereby the release of the agonist and the antagonist is started simultaneously (step S2005 in FIG. 19). If the period in which the agonist-containing air containing the agonist is blown is the first period, and the period in which the antagonist-containing air containing the antagonist is blown is the second period, in this embodiment, the first period is It overlaps in time with the second period. The release of the temperature illusion material continues until the next stop signal is received.
  • the signal receiver 2009 transmits a stop signal to the air blow control unit 2012. (Step S2006 in FIG. 19).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023 of the agonist releasing unit 2015 and the antagonist releasing unit 2016, so that the agonist and antagonist Is stopped (step S2007 in FIG. 19).
  • the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment has a function of simultaneously releasing an agonist and an antagonist in the airflow that is blown. Therefore, for example, in the cooling mode, activation of TRP receptors such as TRPV1 functioning as a warm sensor by an antagonist is suppressed, and TRP receptors such as TRPA1 functioning as a cool sensor are activated by an agonist. In the heating mode, activation of a TRP receptor such as TRPA1 that functions as a cold sensor by an antagonist is suppressed, and a TRP receptor such as TRPV1 that functions as a warm sensor is activated by an agonist.
  • the comfort of the user M2 can be further improved compared to the case where only the agonist is released in the airflow.
  • a certain amount of operation time is required to reduce the environmental temperature of a very hot room to a comfortable temperature.
  • the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment compared with the case where only the agonist is released in order to improve the cooling sensation of the user M2 by the agonist while suppressing the warmth of the user M2 by the antagonist.
  • the time until the user M2 gets a comfortable feeling can be shortened.
  • the temperature of the agonist for enhancing cold sensation is adjusted to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before the release of the agonist, and the temperature of the agonist for enhancing warm sensation is higher than the ambient temperature before the release of the agonist. It is adjusted to a high temperature. As a result, it is possible to further shorten the time required for the user to feel cold or warm and to obtain a comfortable feeling.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 2016 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 2011R, and may be provided at any position in the flow path of the air sent from the fan 2014.
  • emission part 2016 is provided in the vicinity of the blower outlet 2011R, and is arrange
  • the present inventors conducted an experiment to verify the above effects. The experimental results are reported below. First, the present inventors verified the warmth enhancing effect when an agonist and an antagonist were used in combination. In this experiment, vanillyl butyl ether (VBE) was used as an agonist of TRPV1 that functions as a warm sensor, and camphor was used as an antagonist of TRPA1 that functions as a cool sensor.
  • VBE vanillyl butyl ether
  • a solution (a solution containing an agonist and an antagonist) in which VBE at a concentration of 0.05% and camphor at a concentration of 0.1% were added to ethanol as a solvent was prepared and used as a sample of Example 1.
  • a solution in which 0.05% VBE was added to ethanol as a solvent (a solution containing an agonist and not containing an antagonist) was prepared and used as a sample of Comparative Example 1.
  • Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 were applied to the tester's forearm so as to form droplets having a diameter of 3 cm.
  • the change over time in the skin temperature of the forearm was measured using a thermo camera.
  • a change with time in the skin temperature of a portion of the forearm portion where nothing was applied was measured.
  • Skin temperature was measured in Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and the non-application part at positions close to each other on the forearm of one tester. Therefore, individual differences in skin temperature and differences due to skin temperature sites are considered negligible.
  • FIG. 20 is a graph showing changes over time in the skin temperature of Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and the non-coated part.
  • the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the skin temperature (° C.).
  • Reference symbol A is a graph of Example 1
  • reference symbol B is a graph of Comparative Example 1
  • reference symbol C is a graph of an uncoated portion.
  • Example 1 As shown in FIG. 20, the skin temperature of Example 1 is relatively low until about 200 seconds after application, and shows a change similar to the skin temperature of Comparative Example 1, and then rises after about 350 seconds. The change was almost the same as the skin temperature of the non-application area.
  • Table 1 below shows the average temperature, the maximum temperature, the minimum temperature, and the temperature difference between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature for each of Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and the non-coated portion.
  • the temperature difference between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature in the non-coated portion was 1.0 ° C., whereas in Comparative Example 1, the temperature difference was 1.2 ° C., and in Example 1, the temperature difference was 1.7 ° C. ° C. That is, the skin temperature increased in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 in which the temperature illusion substance was applied with respect to the value in the non-applied part. Furthermore, in the case of Example 1 in which an agonist and an antagonist were used in combination, it was found that the increase in skin temperature was larger than that in Comparative Example 1 in which only the agonist was used.
  • the present inventors performed a sensory test of temperature sensation on a tester who applied the samples of Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 to the forearm.
  • the evaluation method of the sensory test is that the tester feels the warmth felt in the forearm part: 1 point: feel nothing, 2 points: slightly hot, 3 points: slightly hot, 4 points: slightly hot to slightly hot, Evaluation was made every predetermined time after applying the sample using 7 grades of 5 points: somewhat hot, 6 points: somewhat hot to quite hot, 7 points: pretty hot.
  • FIG. 21 is a graph showing sensory test results of warmth for each of Example 1 and Comparative Example 1.
  • the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the intensity of warmth (evaluation point).
  • Reference symbol A is a graph of Example 1
  • reference symbol B is a graph of Comparative Example 1.
  • the evaluation score is 1 point (nothing is felt) from the application to the elapsed time of 240 seconds, and the evaluation score is 2 points (just a little) when the elapsed time is 300 seconds. It was hot).
  • the evaluation point is 1 point (no feeling) from the application to the elapsed time of 180 seconds, the evaluation time is 240 seconds and the evaluation point is 2 points (slightly hot), The elapsed time was 300 seconds and the evaluation score was 3 points (slightly hot). From this result, it was found that in the case of Example 1 in which an agonist and an antagonist were used in combination, the tester started to feel warmth earlier than in Comparative Example 1 in which only the agonist was used.
  • the present inventors verified the cooling sensation enhancing effect and the warming sensation enhancing effect when the temperature was controlled before the release of the agonist.
  • menthol was used as an agonist of TRPM8 that functions as a cold sensor
  • VBE was used as an agonist of TRPV1 that functions as a warm sensor.
  • Example 2 As a sample to be used in the cold sensory test, a solution in which menthol having a concentration of 3% was added to ethanol as a solvent was prepared, and this solution was cooled to 18 ° C., which is lower than the ambient temperature (24 ° C.) The sample of Example 2 was obtained. On the other hand, the above-mentioned solution at ambient temperature (24 ° C.) that was not cooled was used as a sample of Comparative Example 2.
  • Example 2 and Comparative Example 2 were applied to the tester's forearm so as to form droplets having a diameter of 3 cm, and a sensory test of temperature sensation felt by the tester was performed.
  • the evaluation method of the sensory test was carried out in seven stages as in the above-mentioned sensory sensory test. Evaluation score for cold feeling is 1 point: feel nothing 2 points: slightly cold 3 points: slightly cold 4 points: slightly cold to slightly cold 5 points: somewhat cold 6 points: somewhat cold to pretty 7 stages: cold, 7 points: pretty cold.
  • FIG. 22 is a graph showing the sensory test results of cooling feeling for each of Example 2 and Comparative Example 2.
  • the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the cooling sensation (evaluation point).
  • Reference symbol D indicates a graph of Example 2
  • reference symbol E indicates a graph of Comparative Example 2.
  • Example 2 the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 30 seconds is 6 points (somewhat cold to quite cold), and after the elapsed time of 60 seconds, the evaluation score is 3 points (slightly It was cold).
  • the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 30 seconds was 7 points (very cold), the elapsed time was 60 seconds, and the evaluation score was 2 points (just a little cold).
  • the evaluation score was 3 points (slightly cold). From this result, it was found that in Example 2 where the agonist for the cooling sensor was cooled in advance, the tester felt a stronger cooling feeling in the initial stage after application than in Comparative Example 2 where the agonist was not cooled. .
  • Example 3 a solution in which 0.05% VBE is added to ethanol as a solvent is prepared as a sample used in the sensory sensory test.
  • the sample of Example 3 was heated.
  • the above-mentioned solution at ambient temperature (24 ° C.) that was not heated was used as a sample of Comparative Example 3.
  • Example 3 and Comparative Example 3 were applied to the tester's forearm so as to form droplets having a diameter of 3 cm, and a thermal sensory test was performed.
  • the evaluation method of the sensory test used the same seven-point evaluation points as described above.
  • FIG. 23 is a graph showing the results of the sensory sensory test for each of Example 3 and Comparative Example 3.
  • the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the intensity of warmth (evaluation point).
  • Reference symbol F indicates a graph of Example 3
  • reference symbol G indicates a graph of Comparative Example 3.
  • Example 3 the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 120 seconds was 1 (no feeling), and the evaluation score gradually increased after the elapsed time of 120 seconds.
  • Example 2 the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 30 seconds is 3 points (slightly hot), and the evaluation time is 60 seconds to 120 seconds, the evaluation score is 1 point (no feeling) The evaluation score gradually increased after 120 seconds as in Comparative Example 3. From this result, it was found that in Example 3 in which the agonist for the warm sensor was preheated, the tester felt a stronger warm feeling in the initial stage after application than in Comparative Example 3 in which the agonist was not heated. .
  • FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner of the eighth embodiment.
  • step S2001 In which the signal receiver 2009 receives a signal instructing the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance, the air blowing control unit 2012 transmits a control signal such as the type of the temperature illusion substance, the wind direction, and the air volume.
  • the processing up to step S2004 is the same as that in the seventh embodiment shown in FIG.
  • the eighth embodiment differs from the seventh embodiment in the timing of agonist and antagonist release.
  • the first period in which the agonist-containing air is blown and the second period in which the antagonist-containing air is blown are shifted in time.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the antagonist releasing unit 2016, whereby the release of the antagonist is started (step of FIG. 24). S2005). Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the release of the antagonist, the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist releasing unit 2015. Release is started (step S2006 in FIG. 24). Other flows are the same as those in the seventh embodiment.
  • the release timing of the agonist is different from the release timing of the antagonist, even if the release periods of both are partially overlapped, the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist release portion 2015 and the antagonist release The time during which the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the portion 2016 is simultaneously opened is shorter than that in the seventh embodiment. Thereby, the contamination of the temperature illusion substance in the release route of the agonist and antagonist can be reduced.
  • the agonist may be released first and the antagonist released later. Further, the release period of the agonist and the release period of the antagonist may partially overlap or may not overlap at all.
  • the release timing of the agonist and the release timing of the antagonist are shifted in the period after step S2004 in FIG. 24, but may be shifted larger than this.
  • the antagonist release timing may be during the warm-up period
  • the agonist release timing may be during the steady operation period. According to this configuration, for example, in the cooling mode, it is possible to make it difficult to feel discomfort during the warm-up period in which the raw warm air is blown by releasing the antagonist.
  • FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of the ninth embodiment.
  • FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
  • symbol is attached
  • the indoor unit 2034 includes a blower 2035, a heat exchanger 2008, a signal receiver 2009, a control unit 2010, and a casing 2011.
  • the blower 2035 includes a fan 2014 (blower), an agonist release unit 2015, an antagonist release unit 2016, a wind direction adjustment unit 2017, a room temperature sensor 2019, a human sensor 2018, and a blow control unit 2012. Yes. That is, the air blower 2035 of this embodiment has a configuration in which a human sensor 2018 is added to the air blower 2007 of the seventh embodiment.
  • the human sensor 2018 detects the position of the user M2 in the room and also detects a specific part of the human body, for example, the position of the head.
  • a specific part of the human body for example, the position of the head.
  • an infrared sensor that detects the position of the human body by detecting infrared radiation emitted from the human body is used.
  • an ultrasonic sensor or the like may be used as the human sensor 2018. If the human sensor 2018 having a relatively high resolution is used, not only the position of the user M2 but also a specific part of the human body can be detected.
  • the human sensor 2018 of the present embodiment corresponds to the human body detection unit in the claims.
  • the point which the ventilation control part 2012 adjusts the ventilation / stop of the airflow which consists of air or temperature illusion substance containing air, the air volume of an airflow, etc. is the same as that of 7th Embodiment.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 blows the agonist-containing air toward the part other than the head of the user M2 based on the detection result of the human sensor 2018,
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 2017 is controlled so that the antagonist-containing air is blown toward the portion to be included. That is, the air blower 2035 of this embodiment has a function of separately blowing the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air for each indoor location.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 causes the agonist-containing air to be blown toward the portion excluding the head in the first period, and the antagonist-containing air is blown toward the portion including the head in the second period.
  • the wind direction adjustment unit 2017 may be temporally controlled.
  • the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are arranged at different positions, and the wind direction adjusting unit corresponding to the airflow from the agonist releasing unit 2015 and the wind direction adjusting unit corresponding to the airflow from the antagonist releasing unit 2016 are arranged in a space. It is good also as a structure controlled independently independently. According to this configuration, the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air can be released simultaneously.
  • FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the operation of the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the signal receiver 2009 receives, from the remote control 2003, a signal instructing, for example, the start of cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of releasing the temperature illusion substance, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 2012 (FIG. 26 step S2001).
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 detects the position of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2002 in FIG. 26). Further, the air blowing control unit 2012 detects the position of the head of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2003 in FIG. 26). Moreover, the ventilation control part 2012 detects environmental temperature with the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2004 of FIG. 26).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 determines the type of the temperature illusion substance, the released amount, based on the result of detecting the position of the user by the human sensor 2018, the result of detecting the position of the head, and the result of detecting the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 2019.
  • the wind direction and the air volume are determined (step S2005 in FIG. 26). For example, regarding the type of temperature illusion substance, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 2012 selects an agonist for enhancing cold sensation and an antagonist for suppressing thermal sensation, and the environmental temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. When it is low, the air blowing control unit 2012 selects an agonist for enhancing warmth and an antagonist for suppressing coolness.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 opens and closes the lids of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 based on the determination result of the type, release amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S2 in step S2005.
  • a control signal is transmitted to the mechanism 2025, the wind direction adjusting unit 2017, and the motor of the fan 2014 (step S2006 in FIG. 26).
  • the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the antagonist release unit 2016 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023, whereby the release of the antagonist is started (step S2007 in FIG. 26).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 2017 so that the antagonist-containing air is selectively blown toward the part including the head of the user M2.
  • the release of the agonist is started when the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the agonist release unit 2015 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 (step S2008 in FIG. 26).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 2017 so that the agonist-containing air KS2 is selectively blown toward a portion excluding the head of the user M2, that is, a portion below the neck. Note that agonist and antagonist release continues until the next stop signal is received.
  • the agonist and the antagonist are released with a time difference, but the agonist and the antagonist may be simultaneously released as long as the air directions of the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air can be controlled individually.
  • Step S2009 in FIG. 26 the ventilation control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S2 (step in FIG. 26).
  • S2010 the signal receiver 2009 receives from the remote controller 2003 a signal instructing, for example, cooling or warming enhancement mode operation stop, that is, release of the temperature illusion substance S2
  • a stop signal is transmitted to the air blow control unit 2012.
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S2 (step in FIG. 26).
  • S2010 the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S2 (step in FIG. 26).
  • the present inventors have found that certain agonists are stimulated by agonists when attached to specific parts of the human body such as the eyes, nose and mouth, particularly mucous membrane parts. While there are concerns that it can be felt as pain or discomfort, we have found that certain antagonists do not have this kind of concern.
  • the part of the user M2 is detected by the human sensor 2018, and the blower control is performed based on the detection result.
  • the unit 2012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 2017, and the agonist-containing air is selectively blown toward the part other than the head of the user M2.
  • the antagonist-containing air has no particular problem even if it is blown toward a portion including the user's head, and can exert an effect of suppressing a cool feeling and a warm feeling.
  • FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of the tenth embodiment.
  • FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the same components as those in FIG. 14 used in the seventh embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
  • the indoor unit 2044 includes a blower 2045, a heat exchanger 2008, a signal receiver 2009, a control unit 2010, and a housing 2011.
  • the blower 2045 includes a fan 2014 (blower), an agonist release unit 2046, an antagonist release unit 2047, a wind direction adjustment unit 2017, a room temperature sensor 2019, a human sensor 2018, and a blow control unit 2012. Yes.
  • the air blower 2045 of the present embodiment is the same as the blower 2035 of the ninth embodiment in that a human sensor 2018 is added to the blower 2007 of the seventh embodiment. However, the blower 2045 of the present embodiment is different from the blower 2035 of the ninth embodiment in the following points.
  • the air blower 2035 includes the agonist release unit 2015 including a cold sensation enhancing agonist release unit 2015C and a warm sensation enhancing agonist release unit 2015W, and the antagonist release unit 2016 includes an antagonist release unit 2016W for suppressing warm sensation. And a cooling sensation antagonist releasing part 2016C.
  • the air blower 2045 of the present embodiment is different from the two types of agonists for cooling sensation 2046CA and 2046CB in which the agonist releasing unit 2046 accommodates different types of agonist for cooling sensation, respectively.
  • the blower 2045 of this embodiment includes two antagonists for warmth suppression 2047WA and 2047WB each containing a different kind of antagonist for warmth in the antagonist discharger 2047, and different types of cold feeling.
  • Two cooling sensation antagonist releasing portions 2047CA and 2047CB, each containing a suppression antagonist, are provided.
  • thermo illusion substances are used for each of a cold sensation enhancing agonist, a warm sensation enhancing agonist, a warm sensation suppressing antagonist, and a cooling sensation suppressing antagonist.
  • the above temperature illusion substances may be used.
  • cold sensation enhancing agonists are cold sensation enhancing agonists corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, a cold sensation enhancing agonist corresponding to TRPA1 and a cold sensation enhancing agonist corresponding to TRPM8.
  • warmth enhancing agonists are warmth enhancing agonists corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, warmth enhancing agonists corresponding to TRPV1 and warmth enhancing agonists corresponding to TRPV3 It is.
  • antagonists for suppressing warmth are antagonists for suppressing warmth corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, antagonists for suppressing warmth corresponding to TRPV1 and antagonists for suppressing warmth corresponding to TRPV3 .
  • different types of antagonists for suppressing cold sensation are antagonists for suppressing cold sensation corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, antagonists for suppressing cold sensation corresponding to TRPA1 and antagonists for suppressing cold sensation corresponding to TRPM8. It is.
  • the human sensor 2018 detects the position of the user M2 in the room and also detects a specific part of the human body, for example, the position of the head. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the human sensor 2018 has a function of detecting a temperature based on the detected infrared intensity, such as thermography, and can detect the skin temperature of each part of the user M2. Yes.
  • the human sensor 2018 of the present embodiment corresponds to both the human body detection unit and the skin temperature detection unit in the claims.
  • the point which the ventilation control part 2012 adjusts the ventilation / stop of the airflow which consists of air or temperature illusion substance containing air, the air volume of an airflow, etc. is the same as that of 7th Embodiment.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 is configured such that the agonist release unit 2046 and the antagonist are changed so as to change the type of agonist and antagonist to be released based on the skin temperature detection result detected by the human sensor 2018.
  • the discharge unit 2047 is controlled.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 determines which of two different types of cold sensation enhancing agonists, warm sensation enhancing agonists, warm sensation suppressing antagonists, and cooling sensation suppressing antagonists is used. Determine and control the agonist release portion 2046 and the antagonist release portion 2047.
  • FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the operation of the air conditioner of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the signal receiver 2009 receives, from the remote control 2003, a signal instructing, for example, the start of cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of releasing the temperature illusion substance, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 2012 (FIG. 28 step S2001).
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 detects the position of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2002 in FIG. 28). Further, the air blowing control unit 2012 detects the position of the head of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2003 in FIG. 28) and detects the skin temperature of each part of the user M2 (step in FIG. 28). S2004). Moreover, the ventilation control unit 2012 detects the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2005 in FIG. 28).
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 determines the type of agonist based on the position detection result of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018, the position detection result of the head, the skin temperature detection result, and the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 2019. Release amount, antagonist type / release amount, each wind direction, and air volume are determined (step S2006 in FIG. 28).
  • the skin temperature level is determined in two stages such as “hot” and “very hot” according to a predetermined threshold.
  • the type of agonist if it is determined that it is “very hot”, among the two types of agonist for enhancing cold sensation, select an agonist for enhancing cold sensation corresponding to TRPA1 having a lower temperature as the optimum temperature range, When it is determined as “hot”, an agonist for enhancing cold sensation corresponding to TRPM8 having a temperature higher than TRPA1 as an optimum temperature range is selected.
  • the antagonist for warmth suppression corresponding to TRPV1 having the higher temperature as the optimum temperature range is selected from the two types of antagonists for warmth suppression. If it is determined to be “hot”, an antagonist for suppressing warmth corresponding to TRPV3 having a temperature lower than TRPV1 as the optimum temperature range is selected.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the skin temperature is lower than normal, the low skin temperature is determined in two stages, such as “cold” and “very cold”, according to a predetermined threshold.
  • the type of agonist if it is determined that it is “very cold”, among the two types of agonists for enhancing warmth, select an agonist for enhancing warmth corresponding to TRPV1 having a higher temperature as the optimum temperature range, When it is determined as “cold”, an agonist for enhancing warmth corresponding to TRPV3 having a temperature lower than TRPV1 as an optimum temperature range is selected.
  • the antagonist for cooling sensation corresponding to TRPA1 having the lower temperature as the optimum temperature range is selected from the two types of antagonists for cooling sensation. If it is determined to be “cold”, an antagonist for cooling sensation corresponding to TRPM8 having a temperature higher than TRPA1 as the optimum temperature range is selected.
  • the air blow control unit 2012 determines the lid of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist release unit 2046 and the antagonist release unit 2047 based on the determination result of the type / release amount of the agonist and antagonist, the respective wind direction, and the air volume in step S2006.
  • a control signal is transmitted to the opening / closing mechanism 2025, the wind direction adjusting unit 2017, and the motor of the fan 2014 (step S2007 in FIG. 28).
  • step S2008 in FIG. 28 when the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the cartridge 2023 containing the agonist and antagonist respectively opens the lid 2023T, release of the agonist and antagonist is started (step S2008 in FIG. 28).
  • the agonist and the antagonist are simultaneously released, but the agonist and the antagonist may be released with a time difference as in the eighth embodiment.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 2017 so that the agonist-containing air is selectively blown toward a portion other than the user's head. .
  • the signal receiver 2009 transmits a stop signal to the air blow control unit 2012.
  • the ventilation control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance (step S2010 in FIG. 28). ).
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 determines each of the high and low skin temperatures in two stages, and different types of agonists and antagonists are selected according to the degree of the skin temperature. Therefore, according to the air blower 2045 of this embodiment, compared with the air blower using one kind of agonist and antagonist, the user can obtain a more comfortable sensation and can obtain a comfortable feeling earlier. it can.
  • FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of the eleventh embodiment.
  • the same components as those in FIG. 15 of the seventh embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the agonist release part and the antagonist release part were provided in the indoor unit.
  • the outdoor unit 2043 is provided with the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016. The air conditioner 2041 of the eleventh embodiment releases agonists and antagonists during the warm-up operation period.
  • the outdoor unit 2043 includes a heat exchanger 2045, a compressor 2046, a fan 2047, an agonist release unit 2015 and an antagonist release unit 2016, a temperature illusion substance release fan 2048, and a housing 2049. And. A heat exchanger 2045, a compressor 2046, a fan 2047, an agonist release unit 2015, an antagonist release unit 2016, and a temperature illusion substance release fan 2048 are housed inside the housing 2049.
  • the agonist release part 2015 and the antagonist release part 2016 are provided with a cartridge provided with a lid opening / closing mechanism as in the seventh embodiment.
  • the configuration of the indoor unit 2042 is basically the same as that of the seventh embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are provided in the outdoor unit 2043, and therefore the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are not provided in the indoor unit 2042. And different.
  • the air conditioner 2041 includes a refrigerant pipe 2051 for circulating the refrigerant between the indoor unit 2042 and the outdoor unit 2043, and a temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 for supplying the temperature illusion substance S2 into the room. Yes.
  • An inlet side end portion 2052i of the temperature illusion substance releasing pipe 2052 is connected to the agonist releasing portion 2015 and the antagonist releasing portion 2016, and an outlet side end portion 2052o is disposed in the vicinity of the outlet 2011R of the indoor unit 2042.
  • a part of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 near the outlet side end portion 2052o is routed inside the casing 2011 so as to be in contact with the heat exchanger 2008.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 2048 is provided in the middle of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 located inside the housing 2049.
  • the air conditioner 2041 of the present embodiment releases agonists and antagonists during the warm-up operation period.
  • the air blowing control unit 2012 activates the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the temperature illusion substance release unit 2016 and starts the rotation operation of the temperature illusion substance release fan 2048.
  • the volatilized temperature illusion substance S2 floats in the space of the agonist release portion 2015 and the antagonist release portion 2016.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 2048 rotates, so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is blown toward the indoor unit 2042 through the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052.
  • the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is discharged from the outlet side end portion 2052o of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052, the air KS2 merges with the air flow created by the fan 2014 of the indoor unit 2042, and is discharged into the room from the outlet 2011R. Is done.
  • the air conditioner 2041 When the air conditioner 2041 is operated in the cooling mode, liquid refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 2051, and the indoor high-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 2042 exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant. Then, the refrigerant evaporated into a gaseous state is sent to the outdoor unit 2049 through the refrigerant pipe 2051. On the other hand, the air whose temperature has decreased due to heat exchange is blown out into the room as cold air from the outlet 2011R of the indoor unit 2042.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 2008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S2 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being released into the room.
  • the air conditioner 2041 when the air conditioner 2041 is operated in the heating mode, a gaseous refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 2051, and heat exchange between the indoor low-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 2042 and the high-temperature refrigerant is performed.
  • the refrigerant that has been condensed and turned into a liquid state is sent to the outdoor unit 2049 through the refrigerant pipe 2051.
  • the air whose temperature has increased due to heat exchange is blown out into the room as hot air from the outlet 2011R of the indoor unit 2042.
  • the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 2008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S2 is preliminarily warmed to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before being released into the room.
  • an effect similar to that in the seventh to tenth embodiments can be realized, which can realize an air conditioner that further improves the comfort of the user M2 as compared with the case where only the agonist is released in the airflow. Is obtained.
  • the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are provided in the indoor unit 2004. Therefore, when the indoor unit 2004 is installed at a high position, the user M2 replaces the cartridge 2023. It may be difficult to work. This problem is particularly noticeable in the case of an air conditioner in which the indoor unit 2004 is embedded in the ceiling.
  • the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are provided in the outdoor unit 2043 and are in a low position, so that the user M2 can easily replace the cartridge 2023. An effect is obtained.
  • the agonist and antagonist are cooled to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before being released into the room, and in the heating mode, before the agonist and antagonist are released into the room. Preheated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Thereby, the cool feeling and warm feeling which the user M2 obtains can be strengthened. Further, it is possible to shorten the time until the user M2 feels the cold feeling or the warm feeling.
  • FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram of a hand dryer according to the twelfth embodiment.
  • the hand dryer 2061 includes a blower 2062 and a housing 2063 that houses the blower 2062.
  • the blower 2062 includes a fan 2064 (blower), an agonist release unit 2065 and an antagonist release unit 2075, an airflow direction adjustment unit 2066, a human sensor 2067 (human body detection unit), and a coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 (operation). Part) and a blower control part 2069.
  • the blower 2062 of this embodiment selectively blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 toward a specific position (near the wrist) of the user's human body.
  • a recess 2063h is provided at the center of the housing 2063.
  • the user can dry the hand H2 by the airflow automatically blown by inserting the hand H2 into the recess 2063h.
  • the housing 2063 is provided with an upper air outlet 2063t and a lower air outlet 2063b for blowing out airflow toward the recess 2063h.
  • the housing 2063 is provided with a suction port (not illustrated) for sucking air into the housing 2063.
  • the blower 2062 sends the air K2 inside the housing 2063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 to the recess 2063h.
  • the fan 2064 rotates by a motor (not shown) to suck indoor air into the housing 2063 and blow out the air K2 inside the housing 2063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 to the outside. .
  • a motor not shown
  • Various types of fans can be used as the fan 2064.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 2066 adjusts the wind direction of the air K2 blown from the lower outlet 2063b. Air K2 is blown out from the lower air outlet 2063b with a certain degree of expansion by the action of the air direction adjusting unit 2066.
  • the human sensor 2067 detects that the user's fingertip has reached a certain depth of the recess 2063h.
  • the human sensor 2067 for example, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used.
  • the human sensor 2067 is provided at an appropriate height from the bottom surface of the recess 2063h so that the position of the fingertip can be detected when the hand H2 is inserted to a certain depth of the recess 2063h.
  • the human sensor 2067 determines the start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S2.
  • a sensor (not shown) for determining the start / stop of the release of the air K2 that does not contain the temperature illusion substance S2 is provided on the upper side of the recess 2063h separately from the human sensor 2067.
  • the agonist release portion 2065 and the antagonist release portion 2075 are provided in the vicinity of the upper outlet 2063t inside the housing 2063.
  • the upper blowing portion 2063t is provided at a position that is approximately near the wrist when the user's fingertip reaches the detection position of the human sensor 2067.
  • the configurations of the agonist release unit 2065 and the antagonist release unit 2075 are the same as those in the seventh embodiment.
  • the agonist release unit 2065 and the antagonist release unit 2075 include a cartridge and a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid of the cartridge. Similar to the seventh embodiment, the agonist release unit 2065 and the antagonist release unit 2075 may further include a heater or the like that promotes sublimation of the temperature illusion substance S2.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is a switch for the user to instruct start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S2.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is installed at an arbitrary position on the upper surface of the housing 2063 that can be operated by the user.
  • the air blow control unit 2069 transmits a drive signal for rotating the fan 2064 to the motor when a sensor (not shown) detects that the user's hand H2 has entered the recess 2063h. Also, the air blow control unit 2069 opens the lid of the cartridge when receiving a start signal for releasing the temperature illusion substance from the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068, and receives a release stop signal from the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068. A drive signal is transmitted to the lid opening / closing mechanism to close the lid of the cartridge sometimes.
  • the hand dryer 2061 of the present embodiment includes a cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068, and has a function of allowing the user to feel coolness or warmth when drying the hand H2. Switching between use / nonuse of this function is performed by the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068. In the state in which the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is OFF, air K2 having an ambient temperature that does not include the temperature illusion substance S2 is blown into the recess 2063h, and the user can normally dry the hand H2.
  • the user turns on the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068 and selects the coolness enhancement mode.
  • an air stream of air K2 that does not contain the temperature illusion substance S2 is blown out from the lower outlet 2063b and hits the tip of the hand H2.
  • the temperature illusion substance S2 for enhancing cooling sensation is released from the cartridge in accordance with a command from the air blowing control unit 2069.
  • the air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is blown out from the upper outlet 2063t and hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the user can dry the entire hand H2 while feeling coolness by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 for enhancing the cooling sensation that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the user may turn on the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068 and select the warmth enhancement mode.
  • the user can dry the entire hand H2 while feeling warmth by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 for enhancing the warmth that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the hand dryer 2061 of the present embodiment has a cooling / warming enhancement mode, the hand H2 can be comfortably dried while feeling coolness and warmth. Also, after using the hand dryer 2061, the user is likely to touch the eyes, mouth, etc. with the tip of the hand, such as the fingertip, palm, and back of the hand. There is a request not to blow KS2. In that respect, since the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is selectively blown toward the wrist side in the hand dryer 2061 of this embodiment, the user of the hand dryer 2061 touches the eyes, mouth, etc. after that to stimulate or The risk of feeling pain can be reduced.
  • the hand dryer 2061 of this embodiment even when the user moves the hand H2 up and down in the recess 2063h to dry it, only when the human sensor 2067 detects the fingertip, the temperature illusion Since the substance S2 is released, the temperature illusion substance S2 is less likely to touch the fingertip, palm, back of the hand, and the like.
  • the hand dryer 2061 of the present embodiment releases the temperature illusion substance S2 intensively toward the wrist where the blood vessel is located near the skin surface, the user feels a sense of coolness and warmth more sharply. be able to.
  • the hand dryer 2061 is configured such that the temperature illusion substance S2 is released when the human sensor 2067 detects the fingertip. Therefore, if the user does not have a certain hand size, the human sensor 2067 cannot detect the fingertip, and the temperature illusion substance S2 is not released. Therefore, even if the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is on, when a child with a small hand uses the hand dryer 2061, the hand can be dried, but the temperature illusion substance S2 is not released. Therefore, it is safe even if used by children who do not want to stimulate the temperature illusion substance S2.
  • the hand dryer 2061 of this embodiment includes only one human sensor 2067, but may include a plurality of human sensors 2067 in the depth direction of the recess 2063h. Thereby, the size of the user's hand can be detected with high accuracy, and whether or not the temperature illusion substance is released can be accurately determined.
  • a switch that turns on only when it is pressed may be used as the cooling / warmth enhancement switch.
  • the cooling / warmth enhancement switch it can be set as the structure by which a temperature illusion substance is discharge
  • the human sensor detects the skin temperature of the hand and, for example, automatically cools when the skin temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold.
  • a temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be released, and the temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be automatically released when the skin temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.
  • the air blowing range of the air containing the agonist and antagonist is not particularly limited, but the air containing the agonist and antagonist may be selectively blown toward a specific region in the room.
  • a temperature illusion substance release instruction button is provided on the indoor unit main body, and air containing agonists and antagonists is directly below and in the vicinity of the indoor unit. It is good also as a structure which ventilates only. In this configuration, the agonist-containing air that is sometimes felt as pain is selectively blown toward the button operator. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the air containing the agonist from being blown to a person other than the operator of the button, that is, a person who does not favor the stimulation of the agonist.
  • a configuration that protects the people around the user from the temperature illusion substance by blowing a normal air flow that does not contain the temperature illusion substance May be.
  • the human sensor of the tenth embodiment is used to detect the skin temperature of a plurality of people, and based on the difference in skin temperature at that time, a person with a particularly high skin temperature or a person with a low skin temperature is treated as a temperature illusion It is good also as a structure which judges that it is a person who needs this and preferentially ventilates temperature illusion substance containing air toward the person.
  • the period during which the temperature illusion substance is released may be limited to a specific period.
  • the air blow control unit may control the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit so as to release the temperature illusion substance only during the warm-up operation. According to this configuration, it is possible to relieve the user's uncomfortable feeling caused by blowing air that has not reached the original set temperature during the warm-up period.
  • the user's skin temperature is monitored using a human sensor, and a temperature illusion substance is released until the skin temperature reaches a predetermined temperature.
  • a temperature illusion substance is released. It is good also as a structure which stops. According to this configuration, since an agonist and an antagonist are not released more than necessary, an efficient and economical air conditioner can be realized.
  • examples of home air conditioners and hand dryers have been given as appliances including the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, but the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention is a home air conditioner.
  • it can be used not only for hand dryers but also for electric appliances such as commercial air conditioners, air purifiers, electric fans and heaters.
  • FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing the temperature illusion material of the present embodiment.
  • the temperature illusion material of the present embodiment includes a temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature stimulus receptor of the human body and affects the temperature of sensation, and a microcapsule that contains the temperature illusion substance, and the microcapsule has thermal responsiveness. It has a predetermined response temperature as a boundary and changes the amount of the temperature illusion substance released according to the temperature.
  • a temperature illusion substance 3150 is included in the microcapsule 3110.
  • the temperature illusion material employed in the temperature illusion material 3100 of the present embodiment is not harmful to the human body and is not too strong for stimulation, is easy for humans to feel the temperature illusion, is easy to handle, is easily available, and is low in cost. Therefore, it is desirable to select a temperature illusion substance from the viewpoint of, for example. For example, it can be selected from raw materials contained in spices, aroma oils and the like.
  • the microcapsule 3110 has a shell portion 3111 and a graft portion 3112.
  • the microcapsule 3110 has a shell part 3111 with a diameter of several hundred nm to several tens of micrometers, and a graft part 3112 with a maximum length of about 1 ⁇ m.
  • the graft portion 3112 contracts when the lower critical solution temperature is exceeded. When the graft portion 3112 contracts, the length becomes 1/4 to 1/3 of the longest time.
  • the size of the shell portion 3111 and the length of the graft portion 3112 can be controlled by a generally known method.
  • the shell portion 3111 is a hollow sphere that includes the temperature illusion material 3150 and is configured to allow the temperature illusion material 3150 to pass therethrough.
  • the shell portion 3111 is shown as being circular (spherical), but this is not a limitation.
  • the shell 3111 may be an elliptical rotating body having an elliptical cross-sectional shape.
  • the shell portion 3111 is formed of a polymer film that includes the temperature illusion material 3150.
  • the shell portion 3111 has a sustained release property that allows the temperature illusion substance 3150 to pass through from the inside of the shell portion 3111 to the outside of the shell portion 3111 to be gradually released.
  • Such a shell portion 3111 can be made of various polymer materials as long as it does not adversely affect the human body and does not react with the temperature illusion substance 3150.
  • polyurethane, polyurea, gelatin, cross-linked gelatin, alginate, cellulose, vinylidene chloride resin, melamine resin, nylon resin, melamine-formaldehyde resin, urea-formaldehyde resin and the like can be mentioned.
  • a biodegradable resin is preferable.
  • Various commonly known biodegradable resins can be used.
  • the sustained release property of the shell part 3111 can be controlled by adjusting the cross-linking density of the shell part 3111.
  • the crosslinking density of the polymer material constituting the shell portion 3111 can be adjusted by a generally known method such as the amount of the crosslinking agent used at the time of synthesizing the shell portion 3111 and the polymerization temperature.
  • the graft part 3112 is a polymer chain that is bonded to the outer periphery of the shell part 3111 and has thermal response.
  • the graft part 3112 has a lower critical solution temperature (Lower Critical Solution Temperature, LCST).
  • the LCST of the graft portion 3112 corresponds to the response temperature of the temperature illusion material 3100.
  • the “lower critical solution temperature” means that a polymer chain is agglomerated and agglomerates at a high temperature of the polymer chain, and a polymer chain agglutinates at a low temperature.
  • a polymer chain agglomerated and agglomerates at a high temperature of the polymer chain, and a polymer chain agglutinates at a low temperature.
  • water encapsulated like a hydrogel, it refers to a temperature that is a boundary between both behaviors of aggregation and elongation of the polymer chain in a two-component system of water molecules and polymer chains.
  • a temperature illusion material 3100 at a temperature lower than the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) is indicated by reference numeral 3100A
  • a temperature illusion material 3100 at a temperature higher than the LCST is indicated by reference numeral 3100B.
  • the graft part 3112 expands and spreads away from the surface of the shell part 3111. Therefore, as schematically shown in FIG. 31, the surface of the shell portion 3111 is exposed between the graft portion 3112 and the graft portion 3112. For example, the portion indicated by reference numeral A3 in the figure corresponds. From such a portion, the temperature illusion substance 3150 in the shell portion 3111 is released through the shell portion 3111.
  • the graft part 3112 contracts and aggregates on the surface of the shell part 3111. Aggregated graft portion 3112 covers the surface of shell portion 3111. Thereby, even if the temperature illusion substance 3150 in the shell part 3111 passes through the shell part 3111, it is blocked by the graft part 3112, so that the release of the temperature illusion substance 3150 in the shell part 3111 is suppressed.
  • the LCST of the polymer chain constituting the graft part 3112 is preferably higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature.
  • the eyeball can be cited as a place where the temperature illusion substance should be avoided in the human body.
  • the surface temperature of the eyeball is almost unaffected by the outside air temperature and is kept at about 36.4 ° C.
  • the skin temperature of the human body is affected by the outside air temperature and changes at a temperature lower than the surface temperature of the eyeball. That is, the eyeball surface temperature of the human body is always kept higher than the skin temperature of the human body.
  • the temperature illusion material 3100 adheres to the eyeball by setting the LCST of the graft portion 3112 to be higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature
  • the temperature illusion material 3100 is denoted by reference numeral 3100B in FIG.
  • the release of the temperature illusion substance 3150 can be suppressed.
  • the stimulation by the temperature illusion material 3150 on the eyeball can be reduced.
  • the temperature illusion material 3100 when the temperature illusion material 3100 adheres to the skin, the temperature illusion material 3100 can be in the state of reference numeral 3100A in FIG. 31 to release the temperature illusion material 3150.
  • the type of temperature illusion material 3150 to be used for example, the user's perceived temperature is lowered to the actual temperature or higher during cooling, and the user's perceived temperature is increased to the actual temperature or higher during heating, thereby providing a comfortable feeling to the user. Can be given.
  • the LCST of the graft part 3112 can be measured, for example, as follows.
  • a solution (sample) in which a polymer that is a forming material of the graft portion 3112 is dissolved at a known concentration is prepared.
  • This sample is put in an absorptiometer cell, and the transmittance for light at 550 nm is measured at each temperature while the sample is heated at a rate of 1 ° C./min. Based on the measurement results, when the transmittance is 100% when the sample is transparently dissolved and the transmittance when the sample is completely aggregated is 0%, the temperature at which the transmittance is 50% is obtained as LCST. .
  • the material for forming the graft part 3112 includes Nn-propylacrylamide, N-isopropylacrylamide, N-ethylacrylamide, N, N-dimethylacrylamide, N-acryloylpyrrolidine, N-acryloylpiperidine, N-acryloylmorpholine, N- From N-substituted (meth) acrylamide derivatives such as n-propylmethacrylamide, N-isopropylmethacrylamide, N-ethylmethacrylamide, N, N-dimethylmethacrylamide, N-methacryloylpyrrolidine, N-methacryloylpiperidine, N-methacryloylmorpholine
  • a polymer comprising: Polyoxyethylene alkylamine derivatives such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol partially acetylated product, polyvinyl methyl ether, (polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene) block copolymer, polyoxy
  • a copolymer of the above-described polymer material can be used as a material for forming the graft portion 3112. Further, other monomers that can be copolymerized with the polymer material may be copolymerized within a range showing a desired LCST.
  • the temperature illusion material 3100 described above can be manufactured, for example, as follows. First, the shell portion 3111 containing the temperature illusion substance 3150 is prepared according to a conventional method such as an in situ polymerization method, an interfacial polymerization method, a coacervation method, a spray drying method, a dry mixing method, or an orifice method. Thereafter, the above-described graft portion 3112 is bonded to the surface of the shell portion 3111, whereby the target temperature illusion material 3100 is obtained.
  • a conventional method such as an in situ polymerization method, an interfacial polymerization method, a coacervation method, a spray drying method, a dry mixing method, or an orifice method.
  • the specific method of manufacturing the shell portion 3111 of the temperature illusion material 3100 can be exemplified as follows.
  • 3 g of temperature illusion substance powder is added to 150 ml of a toluene solution in which 3 g of ethylcellulose is dissolved, and the mixture is stirred at 20 ° C. and 380 rpm.
  • the particle size of the shell portion can be controlled by controlling the amount of ethyl cellulose used, the stirring conditions, and the like.
  • the particle size of the shell part can be controlled by controlling the amount of gelatin used, the stirring conditions using a homogenizer, and the like.
  • the obtained mixed solution is stirred for 30 seconds with a homogenizer or the like to prepare a w / o emulsion.
  • a homogenizer or the like To this emulsion, 165 ml of a mixed organic solvent in which sebacoyl chloride is dissolved at 0.16% by mass is added and stirred for 1 minute. Thereby, the shell part which uses nylon as a forming material is producible.
  • the particle size of the shell can be controlled by controlling the amount of surfactant used, the stirring conditions using a homogenizer, and the like.
  • the graft part 3112 can be manufactured by graft polymerization according to a conventional method after the shell part 3111 is manufactured.
  • the said manufacture example is an example and this invention is not limited to the said manufacture example.
  • the temperature illusion material 3100 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to reduce the stimulation caused by the temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body.
  • the LCST of the graft part 3112 is set based on the eyeball surface temperature, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the LCST of the graft part 3112 may be set based on the temperature (mucosal temperature) of a part that feels uncomfortable when the temperature illusion substance 3150 adheres, such as the nose or mouth.
  • FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing a temperature illusion material 3200 of the fourteenth embodiment.
  • a temperature illusion substance 3250 is included in a microcapsule 3210.
  • the same material as in the thirteenth embodiment described above can be employed.
  • the microcapsule 3210 has a shell portion 3211 and a core portion 3212.
  • the shell portion 3211 is a hollow sphere that includes the temperature illusion substance 3250 and is configured to allow the temperature illusion substance 3250 to pass therethrough.
  • the shell part 3211 it can be set as the structure similar to the shell part 3111 of 13th Embodiment.
  • the core part 3212 is a polymer mass enclosed in the shell part 3211.
  • the core portion 3212 is impregnated with at least a part of the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell portion 3211. Thereby, the core part 3212 holds the temperature illusion substance 3250.
  • the core part 3212 has an upper critical solution temperature (Upper Critical Solution Temperature, UCST).
  • UCST Upper Critical Solution Temperature
  • the UCST of the core portion 3212 corresponds to the response temperature of the temperature illusion material 3200.
  • the “upper critical solution temperature” means that the polymer chain is agglomerated and the polymer chain is agglomerated at a low temperature, and the polymer chain is agglomerated at a high temperature. Refers to the temperature that is the boundary between both behaviors in the case where the phase transition behavior that the polymer chain is weakened and the polymer chain is extended. In addition, when water is encapsulated like a hydrogel, it refers to a temperature that is a boundary between both behaviors of aggregation and elongation of the polymer chain in a two-component system of water molecules and polymer chains.
  • the temperature illusion material 3200 at a temperature lower than the upper critical solution temperature (UCST) is indicated by reference numeral 3200A
  • the temperature illusion material 3200 at a temperature higher than UCST is indicated by reference numeral 3200B.
  • the core portion 3212 is aggregated in the shell portion 3211 and separated from the temperature illusion material 3250. Therefore, the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell part 3211 passes through the shell part 3211 and is released.
  • the core portion 3212 expands and fills the internal space of the shell portion 3211.
  • the expanded core part 3212 is impregnated with a temperature illusion substance 3250.
  • the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell part 3211 is held by the core part 3212, and the release of the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell part 3211 is suppressed.
  • the UCST of the polymer chain constituting the core portion 3212 is higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature.
  • the temperature illusion material 3200 is attached to the eyeball by setting the UCST of the core portion 3212 to be higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature, the temperature illusion material 3200 is in a state indicated by reference numeral 3200B in FIG.
  • the release of the temperature illusion substance 3250 can be suppressed.
  • the stimulation by the temperature illusion substance 3250 on the eyeball can be reduced.
  • the temperature illusion material 3200 adheres to the skin, the temperature illusion material 3200 becomes a state of reference numeral 3200A in FIG. 32 and can release the temperature illusion substance 3250.
  • the type of temperature illusion substance 3250 to be used for example, the user's perceived temperature is lowered to the actual temperature or higher during cooling, and the user's perceived temperature is raised to the actual temperature or higher during heating, thereby providing a comfortable feeling to the user. Can be given.
  • the UCST of the core part 3212 can be measured as follows, for example.
  • a solution (sample) in which a polymer that is a material for forming the core portion 3212 is dissolved at a known concentration is prepared.
  • This sample is put in an absorptiometer cell, and the transmittance for light at 550 nm is measured at each temperature while the sample is heated at a rate of 1 ° C./min. Based on the measurement results, the transmittance at which the transmittance is 50% when the transmittance when the sample is transparently dissolved is 100% and the transmittance when the sample is completely agglomerated is determined as UCST. .
  • a polymer composed of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of acryloylglycinamide, acryloylnipecotamide, acryloyl asparagine amide, acryloyl glutamine amide, and the like can be used.
  • the copolymer which consists of these at least 2 types of monomers may be sufficient.
  • These polymers include other copolymers such as acrylamide, acetylacrylamide, biotinol acrylate, N-biotinyl-N'-methacryloyl trimethylene amide, acroyl sarcosine amide, methacryl sarcosine amide, acroyl methyl uracil, etc.
  • Possible monomers may be copolymerized to the extent that they have the desired UCST.
  • the temperature illusion material 3200 described above can be produced by a method using a w / o / w emulsion, for example.
  • an aqueous solution in which a water-soluble temperature illusion substance, a monomer that forms the core portion 3212, a thermal polymerization initiator, and a polymerization accelerator are prepared.
  • the obtained emulsion is subjected to thermal polymerization at room temperature or under heating, thereby forming a hydromicrogel containing a temperature illusion substance and showing UCST.
  • a shell part including hydromicrogel as a core part can be produced by interfacial polymerization of sebacoyl chloride in the oil layer and hexamethylenediamine in the water layer.
  • an oil layer in which sebacoyl chloride is dissolved exists between the core portion and the shell portion.
  • this oil layer can be made very thin by controlling the conditions such as the type and amount of the surfactant and the stirring speed.
  • the oil layer evaporates and disappears after the shell part is manufactured. Therefore, it is considered that the oil layer included at the time of manufacture has little influence on the diffusion of the temperature illusion substance from the obtained shell portion.
  • the temperature illusion material 3200 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to reduce the stimulation caused by the temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body.
  • FIGS. 33 to 35 are explanatory views of the blower and the air conditioner.
  • a home air conditioner room air conditioner
  • FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner of the present embodiment.
  • the air conditioner 3001 of this embodiment includes an air conditioner main body 3002 and a remote controller 3003 for a user M3 to operate the air conditioner main body 3002.
  • the air conditioner main body 3002 includes an indoor unit 3004 and an outdoor unit 3005, and is a so-called separate type.
  • the indoor unit 3004 is installed on the wall surface of a room, for example.
  • the outdoor unit 3005 is a general unit including a compressor, a condenser, and the like, and a description thereof is omitted.
  • the air conditioner 3001 basically includes a cooling mode and a heating mode, and may include a ventilation mode, a dry mode, and the like.
  • the air conditioner 3001 of the present embodiment allows the user M3 to experience a cooler sensation of cooling than the actual temperature in the cooling mode by discharging the temperature illusion material described above to the indoor space by placing it on the airflow.
  • the heating mode the user M3 can experience a warmer feeling than the actual temperature.
  • the former is referred to as a cooling sensation enhancement mode
  • the latter is referred to as a warming sensation enhancement mode. That is, the air conditioner of the present embodiment has a cooling sensation enhancement mode and a warming sensation enhancement mode in addition to the normal cooling mode and heating mode in which the temperature illusion material is not released.
  • FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 3004.
  • the indoor unit 3004 includes a blower 3007, a heat exchanger 3008, a signal receiver 3009, a control unit 3010, and a housing 3011.
  • the blower 3007 will be described later.
  • the heat exchanger 3008 performs heat exchange between the indoor air and the refrigerant. Since a conventional general heat exchanger is used as the heat exchanger 3008, description thereof is omitted.
  • the signal receiver 3009 receives various signals transmitted from the remote controller 3003.
  • the control unit 3010 controls the entire air conditioner including the heat exchanger 3008 in addition to the air blow control unit 3012 described later.
  • Components such as a fan 3014 and a heat exchanger 3008 of the blower 3007 are accommodated in the housing 3011.
  • a blower outlet 3011 ⁇ / b> R for blowing the airflow generated by the fan 3014 to the outside is provided at the lower portion of the housing 3011.
  • a suction port (not shown) for sucking indoor air into the housing 3011 is provided in the upper part of the housing 3011, and a filter 3026 is provided in the vicinity of the suction port.
  • the blower 3007 includes a fan 3014 (blower), a temperature illusion material discharge unit (release unit) 3016, a wind direction adjustment unit 3017, a human sensor 3018, a room temperature sensor 3019, and a blow control unit 3012. Yes.
  • the blower 3007 sends out air inside the housing 3011 or air containing a temperature illusion material to the external space of the housing 3011.
  • the air containing the temperature illusion material is referred to as temperature illusion material-containing air.
  • the air blow control unit 3012 controls the behavior of the fan 3014. Further, when the behavior of the fan 3014 is controlled, the detection result in the human sensor 3018 or the room temperature sensor 3019 is referred to.
  • the fan 3014 takes in indoor air into the housing 3011 and blows out the air heat exchanged by the heat exchanger 3008 or the air containing the temperature illusion material to the outside.
  • a cross flow fan is used as the fan 3014, but the fan 3014 is not particularly limited to the cross flow fan, and various fans can be used.
  • a blower guide 3021 for restricting the direction in which air flows and creating an air flow is provided inside the housing 3011.
  • the fan 3014 of this embodiment corresponds to the blower in the claims.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 3017 adjusts the wind direction of the airflow composed of air or air containing temperature illusion material.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 3017 includes a movable louver whose inclination angle is changed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor and the like.
  • a drive mechanism not shown
  • FIG. 34 only the horizontal louver 3022 that adjusts the direction of airflow in the vertical direction of the room is shown among the movable louvers, but the movable louver is a vertical louver that adjusts the direction of airflow in the horizontal direction of the room. It has more.
  • the movable louver may be configured not to operate during the operation of the air conditioner 3001, or may be configured to reciprocate with a swing mode as a wind direction mode, for example.
  • the human sensor 3018 detects the position of the user M3 in the room and detects the temperature of a specific part of the human body, for example, like thermography.
  • the human sensor 3018 of the present embodiment corresponds to the skin temperature detection unit in the claims.
  • the room temperature sensor 3019 detects the environmental temperature (room temperature) of the room where the indoor unit 3004 is installed.
  • the room temperature sensor 3019 for example, a general temperature sensor composed of a thermistor or the like is used.
  • the human sensor 3018 and the room temperature sensor 3019 are installed at arbitrary positions on the outer surface of the housing 3011.
  • the positions of the human sensor 3018 and the room temperature sensor 3019 are not particularly limited as long as the positions are suitable for detecting the user M3 and the room temperature.
  • the room temperature sensor 3019 of this embodiment corresponds to the environmental temperature detection unit in the claims.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is a space between the fan 3014 and the horizontal louver 3022 (wind direction adjusting unit 3017), and in the vicinity of the outlet 3011R located at one end of the horizontal louver 3022. Is provided.
  • the temperature illusion material emitting unit 3016 emits the temperature illusion material and causes the air sent from the fan 3014 to contain the temperature illusion material, thereby generating temperature illusion material-containing air.
  • FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of the temperature illusion material emitting unit 3016.
  • the temperature illusion material releasing unit 3016 opens and closes the cartridge (storage unit) 3023 that stores the dispersion S3 in which the temperature illusion material is dispersed, the ultrasonic generator 3024, and the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023. And a lid opening / closing mechanism 3025.
  • the ultrasonic generator 3024 is for generating the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 by applying ultrasonic vibration to the dispersion liquid S3 via the cartridge 3023.
  • the lid opening / closing mechanism 3025 opens the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 when it receives a release start signal from the blower control unit 3012, and closes the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 when it receives a release stop signal from the blower control unit 3012.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 includes, as the cartridge 3023, for example, a cartridge in which a dispersion S3 for enhancing cooling sensation including the first temperature illusion material is accommodated, and a second temperature illusion material. And a cartridge containing a dispersion S3 for enhancing warmth.
  • a material including a temperature illusion material for enhancing the sensation such as menthol is used
  • the second temperature illusion material a material including the temperature illusion material for enhancing the sensation such as capsaicin. Use.
  • the air conditioner 3001 includes only one of the cooling sensation enhancement mode and the warming sensation enhancement mode, the air conditioner 3001 includes only one of the cooling sensation enhancement cartridge and the warm sensation enhancement cartridge. Good.
  • the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 diffuses above the cartridge 3023.
  • the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is contained in the air K3 delivered from the fan 3014, and is released into the room as temperature illusion material-containing air KS3.
  • the air blowing control unit 3012 can adjust the amount of the dispersion S3 released into the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3, that is, the amount (concentration) of the temperature illusion material, by adjusting the opening / closing degree of the lid 3023T. . Further, when the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 is closed, the discharge of the dispersion liquid S3 is stopped.
  • the air blowing control unit 3012 is based on the skin temperature detected by the human sensor 3018 and the response temperature (LCST or UCST) of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material to be used.
  • the amount of temperature illusion material released in the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 may be controlled.
  • the release of the temperature illusion substance is suppressed even if the temperature illusion material adheres to the skin. Therefore, the desired effect cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is preferable that the release of the temperature illusion material is stopped for a certain period until the skin temperature becomes an appropriate temperature, and the release of the temperature illusion material is started only when the skin temperature is appropriately lowered.
  • the air blow control unit 3012 is based on the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 3019 and the response temperature (LCST or UCST) of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material to be used.
  • the amount of temperature illusion material released in the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 may be controlled.
  • the graft portion 3112 and the core portion 3212 are not moved until the temperature illusion material reaches the skin. Phase change. Therefore, even if the temperature illusion material is released at such a room temperature, the release of the temperature illusion substance from the temperature illusion material attached to the skin is suppressed, so that a desired effect cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is preferable that the release of the temperature illusion material is stopped for a certain period until the skin temperature becomes an appropriate temperature, and the release of the temperature illusion material is started only when the skin temperature is appropriately lowered.
  • the air blower configured as described above, it is possible to appropriately release a temperature illusion material that can reduce irritation caused by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body.
  • the stimulation by the temperature illusion substance at a specific part of the human body is reduced, and a comfortable feeling can be obtained.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 3011R, and may be provided at any position in the flow path of the air sent from the fan 3014. However, in the case of the present embodiment, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the vicinity of the outlet 3011R, and is disposed at a low position of the indoor unit 3004. Thereby, the effect that the user M3 can easily replace the cartridge 3023 can be obtained.
  • FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of the sixteenth embodiment.
  • the same components as those in FIG. 34 of the fifteenth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge part is provided in the indoor unit.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the outdoor unit 3043.
  • the outdoor unit 3043 includes a heat exchanger 3045, a compressor 3046, a fan 3047, a temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016, a temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048, and a housing 3049.
  • the heat exchanger 3045, the compressor 3046, the fan 3047, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016, and the temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048 are housed inside the housing 3049.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 includes a cartridge having a lid opening / closing mechanism.
  • the configuration of the indoor unit 3042 is basically the same as that of the fifteenth embodiment. However, in this embodiment, since the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the outdoor unit 3043, the point that the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is not provided in the indoor unit 3042 is different from the fifteenth embodiment.
  • the air conditioner 3041 is for releasing a temperature illusion material for supplying a refrigerant pipe 3051 for circulating the refrigerant between the indoor unit 3042 and the outdoor unit 3043 and a mist-like dispersion S3 containing a temperature illusion material into the room.
  • a pipe 3052 Similar to the fifteenth embodiment, the mist-like dispersion S3 contains a temperature illusion material.
  • the inlet side end portion 3052i of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 is connected to the temperature illusion material discharge portion 3016, and the outlet side end portion 3052o is disposed in the vicinity of the outlet 3011R of the indoor unit 3042.
  • a part of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 on the side close to the outlet side end 3052 o is routed inside the housing 3011 so as to be in contact with the heat exchanger 3008.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048 is provided in the middle of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 located inside the housing 3049.
  • the mist-like dispersion S3 generated in the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 floats in the space of the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048 rotates, so that the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is blown toward the indoor unit 3042 through the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052.
  • the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is released from the outlet side end 3052o of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052, it merges with the air flow created by the fan 3014 of the indoor unit 3042, and is released into the room from the outlet 3011R. Is done.
  • liquid refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 3051, and the indoor high-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 3042 exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant.
  • the refrigerant that has become vaporized by evaporation is sent to the outdoor unit 3049 through the refrigerant pipe 3051.
  • air whose temperature has decreased due to heat exchange is blown into the room as cold air from the outlet 3011R of the indoor unit 3042.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 3008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being discharged into the room.
  • the air conditioner 3041 when the air conditioner 3041 is operated in the heating mode, gaseous refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 3051, and heat exchange is performed between the indoor low-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 3042 and the high-temperature refrigerant.
  • the refrigerant that has been condensed and turned into a liquid state is sent to the outdoor unit 3049 through the refrigerant pipe 3051.
  • air whose temperature has increased due to heat exchange is blown into the room as warm air from the outlet 3011R of the indoor unit 3042.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 since the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 3008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 and the refrigerant.
  • the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is warmed to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature in advance before being discharged into the room.
  • the position of each part of the user M3 is detected by the human sensor 3018, and the air blowing control unit 3012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 3017 so that the head of the user M3 is An air stream of temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is sent toward the removed portion.
  • Other operations are the same as those in the fifteenth embodiment.
  • the same effect as that of the fifteenth embodiment can be obtained in which stimulation by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body is reduced and a comfortable feeling can be obtained.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the indoor unit 3004, when the indoor unit 3004 is installed at a high position, it may be difficult for the user M3 to replace the cartridge 3023. is there. This problem is particularly noticeable in the case of an air conditioner in which the indoor unit 3004 is embedded in the ceiling. In that respect, the air conditioner 3041 of the sixteenth embodiment has an effect that the user M3 can easily replace the cartridge 3023 because the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the outdoor unit 3043 and is at a low position. It is done.
  • the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 in the cooling mode, is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being discharged into the room.
  • the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 In the heating mode, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is Before being discharged into the chamber, it is preheated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Thereby, the cool feeling and warm feeling which the user M3 obtains can be strengthened. Further, it is possible to shorten the time until the user M3 feels cold feeling or warm feeling.
  • FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram of a hand dryer according to the seventeenth embodiment.
  • the hand dryer 3061 includes a blower 3062 and a housing 3063 that houses the blower 3062.
  • the air blower 3062 includes a fan 3064 (blower), a temperature illusion material discharge unit 3065, a wind direction adjustment unit 3066, a human sensor 3067 (human body detection unit), and a cold / warmth enhancement switch 3068 (operation unit). And an air blowing control unit 3069.
  • the air blower 3062 of this embodiment selectively blows the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 toward a specific position (near the wrist) of the user's human body.
  • a recess 3063h is provided at the center of the housing 3063.
  • the user can dry the hand H3 by the airflow automatically blown by inserting the hand H3 into the recess 3063h.
  • the housing 3063 is provided with an upper air outlet 3063t and a lower air outlet 3063b for blowing out airflow toward the recess 3063h.
  • the housing 3063 is provided with a suction port (not illustrated) for sucking air into the housing 3063.
  • the blower 3062 sends the air K3 inside the housing 3063 or the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 to the recess 3063h.
  • the fan 3064 rotates by a motor (not shown) to suck indoor air into the housing 3063 and blow out the air K3 in the housing 3063 or the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 to the outside.
  • a motor not shown
  • various types of fans can be used.
  • the wind direction adjusting unit 3066 adjusts the wind direction of the air K3 blown from the lower outlet 3063b. By the action of the wind direction adjusting unit 3066, the air K3 is blown out from the lower outlet 3063b with a certain extent.
  • the human sensor 3067 detects that the user's fingertip has reached a certain depth of the recess 3063h.
  • the human sensor 3067 for example, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used.
  • the human sensor 3067 is provided at an appropriate height from the bottom surface of the recess 3063h so that the position of the fingertip can be detected when the hand H3 is inserted to a certain depth of the recess 3063h.
  • the human sensor 3067 determines the start / stop of the discharge of the mist-like dispersion S3.
  • a sensor (not shown) for determining the start / stop of the release of the air K3 that does not contain the mist-like dispersion S3 is provided on the upper side of the recess 3063h, separately from the human sensor 3067.
  • the temperature illusion material discharge part 3065 is provided in the vicinity of the upper outlet 3063t inside the housing 3063.
  • the upper blowing portion 3063t is provided at a position that is approximately near the wrist when the user's fingertip reaches the detection position of the human sensor 3067.
  • the configuration of the temperature illusion material emitting unit 3065 is the same as that in the fifteenth embodiment.
  • the temperature illusion material releasing unit 3065 includes a cartridge and a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid of the cartridge. Similar to the fifteenth embodiment, the temperature illusion material releasing unit 3065 may further include a heater or the like that promotes sublimation of the mist-like dispersion liquid S3.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is a switch for the user to instruct the start / stop of the discharge of the mist-like dispersion liquid S3.
  • the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is installed at an arbitrary position on the upper surface of the housing 3063 that can be operated by the user.
  • the air blow control unit 3069 transmits a drive signal for rotating the fan 3064 to the motor when a sensor (not shown) detects that the user's hand H3 has entered the recess 3063h. Also, the air blowing control unit 3069 opens the cartridge lid when receiving a temperature illusion material release start signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 3068, and receives a release stop signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 3068. A drive signal is transmitted to the lid opening / closing mechanism to close the lid of the cartridge sometimes.
  • the hand dryer 3061 of this embodiment includes a cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068 and has a function of allowing the user to feel coolness or warmth when drying the hand H3. Use / non-use of this function is switched by a cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068. In the state in which the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is off, air K3 having an ambient temperature not containing the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is blown into the recess 3063h, and the user can normally dry the hand H3.
  • the user turns on the cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068 and selects the coolness enhancement mode.
  • an air stream of the air K3 that does not contain the mist-like dispersion S3 is blown out from the lower outlet 3063b and hits the tip of the hand H3.
  • the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 for enhancing the cooling sensation is discharged from the cartridge according to a command from the air blowing control unit 3069.
  • the air current of the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is blown out from the upper outlet 3063t and hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the user can dry the entire hand H3 while feeling cool by the airflow of the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 for enhancing the cooling sensation that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the user may turn on the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 and select the warmth enhancement mode.
  • the user can dry the whole hand H3, feeling warmth by the airflow of the temperature illusion material containing air KS3 for enhancing the warmth that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
  • the hand dryer 3061 of the present embodiment has a cooling / warming enhancement mode, the hand H3 can be comfortably dried while feeling coolness and warmth. Further, after using the hand dryer 3061, the user is likely to touch the eyes, mouth, etc. with the tip of the hand, such as the fingertip, palm, and back of the hand. There is a request not to blow KS3. In that respect, since the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is selectively blown toward the wrist side in the hand dryer 3061 of this embodiment, the user of the hand dryer 3061 then touches the eyes, mouth, etc. The risk of feeling pain can be reduced.
  • the hand dryer 3061 of the present embodiment even when the user moves the hand H3 up and down in the recess 3063h to form a mist only when the human sensor 3067 detects the fingertip. Since the dispersion liquid S3 is released, there is little possibility that the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 touches the fingertip, palm, back of the hand, and the like.
  • the hand dryer 3061 according to the present embodiment intensively releases the mist-like dispersion S3 toward the wrist where the blood vessel is located near the skin surface, the user is more sensitive to coolness and warmth. I can feel it.
  • the hand dryer 3061 is configured such that the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is discharged when the human sensor 3067 detects the fingertip. Therefore, if the user does not have a certain hand size, the human sensor 3067 cannot detect the fingertip, and the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is not released. Therefore, even if the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is on, when a child with small hands uses the hand dryer 3061, the hand can be dried, but the mist-like dispersion S3 is not released. Therefore, it is safe even if used by children who do not like the irritation of the mist-like dispersion S3.
  • the hand dryer 3061 of this embodiment includes only one human sensor 3067, it may include a plurality of human sensors 3067 in the depth direction of the recess 3063h. Thereby, the size of the user's hand can be detected with high accuracy, and whether or not the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is released can be accurately determined.
  • a switch that turns on only when it is pressed may be used as the cooling / warmth enhancement switch.
  • the cooling / warmth enhancement switch it can be set as the structure by which the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is discharge
  • the human sensor detects the skin temperature of the hand, and an appropriate type of mist-like dispersion S3 is released. Also good. For example, when the skin temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 containing the temperature illusion material for enhancing cooling sensation is automatically released, and automatically when the skin temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. It is good also as a structure by which the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 containing the temperature illusion material for warmth enhancement is discharge
  • the hand dryer configured as described above, it is possible to reduce irritation caused by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body and to obtain a comfortable feeling.
  • an example of a home air conditioner and a hand dryer is given as an electrical appliance including the blower of the present invention.
  • the blower according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a home air conditioner and Not only hand dryers but also electric appliances such as commercial air conditioners, air purifiers, fans and heaters can be used.
  • Some aspects of the present invention can be applied to electrical appliances including a blower that sends an air flow toward the human body, for example, electrical appliances such as air conditioners, hand dryers, air purifiers, electric fans, and heaters. .
  • Human sensor Human body detection unit, skin temperature detection unit), 2019 ... room temperature sensor (Environmental temperature detection unit), 3001 ... Air conditioner, 3007 ... Blower, 3008 ... Heat exchanger, 3010 ... Control unit, 3012 ... Blower control unit, 3016 ... Temperature illusion material discharge unit (release unit), 3023 ... Cartridge (Reservoir), 3024 ... ultrasonic generator, 3100, 3100A, 3100B, 3200, 3200A, 3200B ... temperature illusion material, 3150, 3250 ... temperature illusion substance, 3110, 3210 ... microcapsule, 3111, 3211 ... shell part, 3112 ... Graft part, K3 ... Air, KS3 ... Air containing temperature illusion material, M3 ... User, S3 ... Dispersion

Abstract

The first embodiment of the present invention provides an air blowing apparatus which comprises a function of releasing substances that exhibit a cool feeling effect and a warm feeling effect, and can deal with sites and people to which/whom stimulation due to the substances is undesirable. The air blowing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an air blower and a temperature illusion substance release unit for including the temperature illusion substance in the air sent from the air blower and for generating and releasing the air containing the temperature illusion substance.

Description

送風装置および空気調和機Blower and air conditioner
　本発明のいくつかの態様は、送風装置、空気調和機および温度錯覚材料に関する。
　本願は、２０１６年７月１５日に、日本に出願された特願２０１６－１４０５７７号と、２０１６年７月１５日に、日本に出願された特願２０１６－１４０５７８号と、２０１６年７月２９日に、日本に出願された特願２０１６－１４９８７０号と、に基づき優先権を主張し、その内容をここに援用する。 Some embodiments of the present invention relate to a blower, an air conditioner, and a temperature illusion material.
This application includes Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-140577 filed in Japan on July 15, 2016, Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-140578 filed in Japan on July 15, 2016, and July 29, 2016. The priority is claimed on the basis of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-149870 filed in Japan, and the contents thereof are incorporated herein.
　始めに、第１背景技術について説明する。
　現代社会においては、人間にとって快適な生活空間を創造する技術が求められている。例えば空気調和機の分野では、実際の部屋の環境温度と人間が感じる温度感覚との違いを利用し、快適感を向上できる機能を備えた空気調和機が提案されている。 First, the first background art will be described.
In modern society, technology that creates comfortable living spaces for humans is required. For example, in the field of air conditioners, air conditioners have been proposed that have a function that can improve the feeling of comfort by utilizing the difference between the environmental temperature of the actual room and the temperature sensation felt by humans.
　下記の特許文献１および特許文献２には、空気調和機の給気経路中に香料の供給手段を備えた空気調和装置が開示されている。これらの特許文献には、これらの空気調和装置によれば、例えばミント系の香料を含有させた空気を室内に供給することにより、使用者に清涼感を与えることができ、体感温度を下げることができる、と記載されている。 The following Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose an air conditioner including a fragrance supply means in an air supply path of an air conditioner. In these patent documents, according to these air conditioners, for example, by supplying air containing mint-based fragrance into the room, it is possible to give a refreshing feeling to the user and lower the sensible temperature. It is described that it is possible.
　下記の特許文献３には、カプサイシン受容体活性剤を噴霧する噴霧器を備えた空気調和装置が開示されている。特許文献３には、この空気調和装置によれば、例えば暖房時にカプサイシン受容体活性剤を室内に噴霧することにより人体に温感が与えられるため、その分だけ室内温度を下げて省エネルギー化を図ることができる、と記載されている。 Patent Document 3 below discloses an air conditioner equipped with a sprayer for spraying a capsaicin receptor activator. According to Patent Document 3, according to this air conditioner, for example, the human body is given a warm feeling by spraying the capsaicin receptor activator into the room during heating. Therefore, the room temperature is lowered by that amount to save energy. It is described that it is possible.
　次に、第２背景技術について説明する。
　下記の特許文献４には、車室内に香りを送出する香り送出手段と、車室内に送出する香りを変化させる香り制御手段と、車室内の温度を検出する温度検出手段と、を備えた車両用の空調装置が開示されている。特許文献４には、例えば車室内の温度が所定の温度まで低下したとき、香り制御手段によって温感作用を有する香りを送出することにより、同乗者に温感を与えることが記載されている。 Next, the second background art will be described.
Patent Document 4 listed below includes a vehicle including a scent sending means for sending a scent into the vehicle interior, a scent control means for changing the scent delivered into the vehicle compartment, and a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature in the vehicle interior. An air conditioner for use is disclosed. Patent Document 4 describes that, for example, when the temperature of the passenger compartment is lowered to a predetermined temperature, the scent control means sends a scent having a warm sensation to give the passenger a warm sensation.
　下記の特許文献５には、温度受容体（ＴＲＰ（Transient Receptor Potential）チャネル）の一つであるＴＲＰＶ１のアンタゴニストを有効成分として含有する体感温度低減用外用剤が開示されている。特許文献５には、ＴＲＰＶ１のアンタゴニストの作用により、環境温度２７～３９℃のときに体感する暑熱感を効果的に低減することができる、と記載されている。 Patent Document 5 listed below discloses a topical temperature reducing external preparation containing as an active ingredient an antagonist of TRPV1 which is one of temperature receptors (TRP (Transient Receptor-Potential) channels). Patent Document 5 describes that the thermal sensation experienced at an ambient temperature of 27 to 39 ° C. can be effectively reduced by the action of an antagonist of TRPV1.
特許第２５９８５６２号公報Japanese Patent No. 2598562 特許第４６６２７３５号公報Japanese Patent No. 4662735 国際公開第２００８／０８４８６４号International Publication No. 2008/084864 特開２０１３－２０３３５４号公報JP 2013-203354 A 特開２０１４－１１１５９２号公報JP 2014-111152 A
　上述の第１背景技術は、下記の第１課題を有する。
　なお、本明細書においては、上述した特許文献１～３に記載されているような、体感温度に影響を及ぼす化学物質のことを「温度錯覚物質」と称する。
　上記の香料、カプサイシン受容体活性剤等の温度錯覚物質は、目、鼻、口などの人体の特定の部位に付着すると、温度錯覚物質による刺激が痛みとして感じられ、不快感を与える場合がある。ところが、上記の特許文献に記載された空気調和機では、使用者に不快感を与えないための配慮がなされていない。 The first background art described above has the following first problem.
In the present specification, a chemical substance that affects the temperature of sensation as described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 is referred to as a “temperature illusion substance”.
Thermal illusion substances such as the above-mentioned fragrances and capsaicin receptor activators, when attached to specific parts of the human body such as the eyes, nose, mouth, etc., may cause irritation caused by the temperature illusion substances as pain and may cause discomfort . However, in the air conditioner described in the above-mentioned patent document, no consideration is given to avoiding discomfort to the user.
　また、上記の温度錯覚物質は、誰にでも好まれるというわけではなく、例えば子供、妊婦、この種の温度錯覚物質の臭いが嫌いな人にとっては好ましくない場合がある。ところが、上記の特許文献に記載された空気調和機は、温度錯覚物質が室内に均一に放出される構成であり、この種の温度錯覚物質が好ましくない人に対する配慮がなされていない。 Also, the above temperature illusion substance is not preferred by everyone, and may be undesirable for children, pregnant women, and people who dislike the smell of this type of temperature illusion substance. However, the air conditioner described in the above-mentioned patent document has a configuration in which the temperature illusion substance is uniformly discharged into the room, and no consideration is given to those who do not like this type of temperature illusion substance.
　本発明の第１態様は、上記の第１課題を解決するためになされたものであり、冷感効果や温感効果を発揮する物質を放出する機能を備え、上記物質による刺激が好ましくない部位や人への対応が可能な送風装置を提供することを目的の一つとする。また、本発明の第２態様は、上記の送風装置を備えた空気調和機を提供することを目的の一つとする。 The first aspect of the present invention is made to solve the first problem, and has a function of releasing a substance that exhibits a cooling effect or a warm feeling effect, and a site where stimulation by the substance is not preferable. Another object is to provide a blower capable of handling people and people. Moreover, the 2nd aspect of this invention makes it one of the objectives to provide the air conditioner provided with said air blower.
　また、上述の第２背景技術は、下記の第２課題を有する。
　特許文献４の空調装置においては、車室内の温度変化に応じて香りを送出することにより車室内の快適感を向上させることができるが、快適感の向上の程度が未だ不十分である。すなわち、快適感が物足りない、使用者が快適感を得るまでの時間が長い、などの問題があった。また、特許文献５には、外用剤を技術分野とする発明が記載されており、アンタゴニストを空調装置に利用することは記載されていない。 Moreover, the above-mentioned 2nd background art has the following 2nd subject.
In the air conditioner of Patent Literature 4, the comfort in the passenger compartment can be improved by sending a scent according to the temperature change in the passenger compartment, but the degree of improvement in the comfort is still insufficient. That is, there are problems such as unsatisfactory comfort and a long time until the user feels comfortable. Patent Document 5 describes an invention in which an external preparation is used in the technical field, and does not describe using an antagonist for an air conditioner.
　本発明の第３様態は、上記の第２課題を解決するためになされたものであり、冷感効果もしくは温感効果を発揮する物質を放出する機能を備え、使用者の快適感をより向上させた送風装置を提供することを目的の一つとする。また、本発明の第４態様は、上記の送風装置を備えた空気調和機を提供することを目的の一つとする。 The third aspect of the present invention has been made to solve the second problem described above, and has a function of releasing a substance that exhibits a cooling sensation effect or a warm sensation effect, thereby further improving the comfort of the user. One of the objects is to provide a blower device. Moreover, the 4th aspect of this invention makes it one of the objectives to provide the air conditioner provided with said air blower.
　また、本発明の第５態様は、上記の第１課題を解決するためになされたものであり、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減可能な温度錯覚材料を提供することを目的とする。また、本発明の第６態様は、このような温度錯覚材料を放出する機能を備えた送風装置を提供することを目的の一つとする。また、本発明の第７態様は、このような送風装置を備えた空気調和機を提供することを目的の一つとする。 The fifth aspect of the present invention is made to solve the first problem, and an object thereof is to provide a temperature illusion material capable of reducing stimulation by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of a human body. And A sixth aspect of the present invention is to provide a blower device having a function of releasing such a temperature illusion material. Moreover, the 7th aspect of this invention makes it one of the objectives to provide the air conditioner provided with such an air blower.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、送風機と、前記送風機から送出された空気に、温度錯覚物質を含有させ、温度錯覚物質含有空気を生成して、放出する温度錯覚物質放出部と、を備える。 A blower device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a blower, and a temperature illusion substance discharge unit that causes the air sent from the blower to contain a temperature illusion substance, generates temperature illusion substance-containing air, and releases the air. .
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記空気もしくは前記温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の風向を調整する風向調整部と、前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を使用者の居住空間に送風する際に、使用者が存在する位置に応じて、前記使用者の人体の少なくとも一部を含む特定の位置に向けて前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を選択的に送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御する送風制御部と、をさらに備えてもよい。 When the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention blows the air illusion substance-containing air to a user's living space, and a wind direction adjusting unit that adjusts the air direction of the air flow comprising the air or the temperature illusion substance-containing air, Blower that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human body according to a position where the user exists. And a control unit.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記使用者の人体の部位を検出する人体検出部をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記人体検出部の検出結果に基づいて、前記人体の一部を除く部位に向けて前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御してもよい。 The blower device according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a human body detection unit that detects a part of the user's human body, and the blower control unit detects a part of the human body based on a detection result of the human body detection unit. You may control the said wind direction adjustment part so that the said temperature illusion substance containing air may be sent toward the site | part except.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記人体の一部は頭部であってもよい。 In the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the part of the human body may be a head.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記使用者が前記温度錯覚物質含有空気の送出を指示するための操作部をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記操作部からの指示信号に基づいて、前記使用者に向けて前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御してもよい。 The blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes an operation unit for the user to instruct the delivery of the temperature illusion substance-containing air, and the blower control unit is based on an instruction signal from the operation unit, You may control the said wind direction adjustment part so that the said temperature illusion substance containing air may be sent toward the said user.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記使用者は、前記操作部を操作した操作者であってもよい。 In the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the user may be an operator who operates the operation unit.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記送風制御部は、前記使用者の位置に向けて前記温度錯覚物質が相対的に高濃度で含有された前記空気を送風し、前記使用者の周囲に向けて前記温度錯覚物質が相対的に低濃度で含有された前記空気、もしくは前記温度錯覚物質が含有されていない前記空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御してもよい。 In the air blower according to the aspect of the present invention, the air blow control unit blows the air containing the temperature illusion substance at a relatively high concentration toward the user's position, and around the user. The temperature illusion substance discharge unit may be controlled so as to blow the air containing the temperature illusion substance at a relatively low concentration or the air not containing the temperature illusion substance.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記送風制御部は、特定の領域内に前記使用者が存在していることを検知したときに前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御してもよい。 In the blower device according to the aspect of the present invention, the temperature control illusion is such that the air flow control unit blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air when detecting that the user is present in a specific region. You may control a substance discharge | release part.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記使用者の皮膚温度を検出する皮膚温度検出部をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果に基づいて、前記風向調整部における前記温度錯覚物質含有空気の風向、および前記温度錯覚物質放出部における前記温度錯覚物質の放出量の少なくとも一方を制御してもよい。 The blower device according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a skin temperature detection unit that detects the skin temperature of the user, and the blower control unit is configured to adjust the wind direction adjustment unit based on a detection result of the skin temperature detection unit. You may control at least one of the wind direction of the said temperature illusion substance containing air, and the discharge amount of the said temperature illusion substance in the said temperature illusion substance discharge | release part.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度が第１の温度から第２の温度まで変化する期間に前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御してもよい。 In the air blowing device according to the aspect of the present invention, the air blowing control unit is configured to blow the temperature illusion material-containing air during a period in which the skin temperature changes from the first temperature to the second temperature. The discharge part may be controlled.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記送風制御部は、電源投入時点から所定の期間に前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御してもよい。 In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing control unit may control the temperature illusion substance discharging unit so as to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air in a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記温度錯覚物質放出部は、生体内の温度刺激受容体に対するアゴニストを放出し、前記送風機から送出された空気に前記アゴニストを含有させるアゴニスト放出部と、生体内の温度刺激受容体に対するアンタゴニストを放出し、前記送風機から送出された空気に前記アンタゴニストを含有させるアンタゴニスト放出部と、を備え、前記送風装置は、前記空気の送風期間が、前記アゴニストが含有されたアゴニスト含有空気を送風する第１の期間と、前記アンタゴニストが含有されたアンタゴニスト含有空気を送風する第２の期間と、を含むように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御してもよい。 In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the temperature illusion substance releasing unit releases an agonist for a temperature-stimulated receptor in a living body, and includes an agonist releasing unit that causes the air sent from the blower to contain the agonist, An antagonist release unit that releases an antagonist to a temperature-stimulated receptor in the body and causes the air sent from the blower to contain the antagonist; and And controlling the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part so as to include a first period for blowing the agonist-containing air and a second period for blowing the antagonist-containing air containing the antagonist. Good.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記第１の期間と前記第２の期間とは時間的に重なっていてもよい。 In the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the first period and the second period may overlap in time.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記第１の期間と前記第２の期間とは時間的にずれていてもよい。 In the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the first period and the second period may be shifted in time.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、使用者の人体の部位を検出する人体検出部と、前記アゴニスト含有空気および前記アンタゴニスト含有空気の風向を調整する風向調整部と、をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記人体検出部の検出結果に基づいて、前記使用者の頭部を除く部位に向けて前記アゴニスト含有空気を送風し、前記頭部を含む部位に向けて前記アンタゴニスト含有空気を送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御してもよい。 An air blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a human body detection unit that detects a part of a human body of a user, and a wind direction adjustment unit that adjusts a wind direction of the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air, and the air flow control The part blows the agonist-containing air toward the part excluding the user's head based on the detection result of the human body detection part, and blows the antagonist-containing air toward the part including the head. As such, the wind direction adjusting unit may be controlled.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記使用者の皮膚温度を検出する皮膚温度検出部をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果に基づいて、放出する前記アゴニストおよび前記アンタゴニストの種類を変えるように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御してもよい。 The blower device according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a skin temperature detection unit that detects the skin temperature of the user, and the blower control unit releases the agonist based on a detection result of the skin temperature detection unit, and The agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to change the type of the antagonist.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、使用環境の環境温度を検出する環境温度検出部をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記環境温度検出部もしくは前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果に基づいて、放出する前記アゴニストおよび前記アンタゴニストの種類を変えるように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御してもよい。 The blower device according to one aspect of the present invention further includes an environmental temperature detection unit that detects an environmental temperature of a use environment, and the blower control unit is based on a detection result of the environmental temperature detection unit or the skin temperature detection unit, The agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to change the types of the agonist and the antagonist to be released.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記温度錯覚物質放出部は、人体の温度刺激受容体に作用し体感温度に影響を与える前記温度錯覚物質を内包するマイクロカプセルを放出し、前記マイクロカプセルは、熱応答性を有し、所定の応答温度を境に前記温度錯覚物質の放出量を変化させてもよい。 In the air blowing device according to the aspect of the present invention, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit emits a microcapsule that contains the temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature stimulus receptor of a human body and affects a sensory temperature. The thermal illusion substance may be released at a predetermined response temperature.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置において、前記温度錯覚物質放出部は、前記温度錯覚材料を含む分散液を貯留する貯留部と、前記分散液に超音波振動を与える超音波発生装置と、を有してもよい。 In the air blower according to an aspect of the present invention, the temperature illusion substance releasing unit includes a storage unit that stores a dispersion liquid containing the temperature illusion material, and an ultrasonic generator that applies ultrasonic vibration to the dispersion liquid. May be.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記送風機の挙動を制御する送風制御部と、使用者の皮膚温度を検出する皮膚温度検出部と、をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果と、前記温度錯覚材料に含まれるマイクロカプセルの応答温度と、に基づいて、前記放出部における前記温度錯覚材料の放出量を制御してもよい。 The blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a blow control unit that controls the behavior of the blower, and a skin temperature detection unit that detects a skin temperature of the user, and the blow control unit detects the skin temperature. The discharge amount of the temperature illusion material in the discharge part may be controlled based on the detection result of the part and the response temperature of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material.
　本発明の一態様による送風装置は、前記送風機の挙動を制御する送風制御部と、使用環境の環境温度を検出する環境温度検出部と、をさらに備え、前記送風制御部は、前記環境温度検出部の検出結果と、前記温度錯覚材料に含まれるマイクロカプセルの応答温度と、に基づいて、前記温度錯覚物質放出部における前記温度錯覚材料の放出量を制御してもよい。 The blower according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a blower control unit that controls the behavior of the blower, and an environmental temperature detection unit that detects an environmental temperature of a use environment, and the blower control unit detects the environmental temperature. The release amount of the temperature illusion material in the temperature illusion substance discharge unit may be controlled based on the detection result of the part and the response temperature of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material.
　本発明の一態様による空気調和機は、上述の送風装置と、熱交換器と、を備えてもよい。 The air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may include the above-described air blower and a heat exchanger.
　本発明の一態様による空気調和機において、前記送風制御部は、冷房モードにおいて、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＭ８およびＴＲＰＡ１の少なくとも一方に対する前記アゴニストを放出し、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ３の少なくとも一方に対する前記アンタゴニストを放出するように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御してもよい。 In the air conditioner according to the aspect of the present invention, in the cooling mode, the air flow control unit releases the agonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPM8 and TRPA1, and the temperature stimulation receptor TRPV1 and TRPV1. The agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to release the antagonist to at least one of TRPV3.
　本発明の一態様による空気調和機は、前記アゴニストを放出する前に前記アゴニストの温度を環境温度よりも低い温度に調整する温度調整部をさらに備えてもよい。 The air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may further include a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
　本発明の一態様による空気調和機において、前記送風制御部は、暖房モードにおいて、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ３の少なくとも一方に対する前記アゴニストを放出し、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＭ８およびＴＲＰＡ１の少なくとも一方に対する前記アンタゴニストを放出するように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御してもよい。 In the air conditioner according to the aspect of the present invention, in the heating mode, the air blowing control unit releases the agonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPV1 and TRPV3, and the temperature stimulation receptor TRPM8 and The agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part may be controlled so as to release the antagonist to at least one of TRPA1.
　本発明の一態様による空気調和機は、前記アゴニストを放出する前に前記アゴニストの温度を環境温度よりも高い温度に調整する温度調整部をさらに備えてもよい。 The air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may further include a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
　本発明の一態様による空気調和機は、上述の送風装置と、熱交換器と、を備えてもよい。 The air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention may include the above-described air blower and a heat exchanger.
　本発明の一態様による温度錯覚材料は、人体の温度刺激受容体に作用し体感温度に影響を与える温度錯覚物質と、前記温度錯覚物質を内包するマイクロカプセルと、を備え、前記マイクロカプセルは、熱応答性を有し、所定の応答温度を境に前記温度錯覚物質の放出量を変化させる。 A temperature illusion material according to an aspect of the present invention includes a temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature stimulus receptor of a human body and affects the temperature of sensation, and a microcapsule that includes the temperature illusion substance. It has thermal responsiveness and changes the amount of temperature illusion substance released at a predetermined response temperature.
　本発明の一態様による温度錯覚材料において、前記マイクロカプセルは、前記温度錯覚物質を内包するとともに前記温度錯覚物質が透過可能なシェル部と、前記シェル部の外周に結合し熱応答性を有する高分子鎖であるグラフト部と、を有し、前記グラフト部は、前記応答温度として下限臨界溶液温度を有してもよい。 In the temperature illusion material according to an aspect of the present invention, the microcapsule includes a shell portion that contains the temperature illusion material and is permeable to the temperature illusion material, and has high thermal responsiveness that is coupled to an outer periphery of the shell portion. A graft portion that is a molecular chain, and the graft portion may have a lower critical solution temperature as the response temperature.
　本発明の一態様による温度錯覚材料において、前記下限臨界溶液温度が人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度であってもよい。 In the temperature illusion material according to one aspect of the present invention, the lower critical solution temperature may be higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature.
　本発明の一態様による温度錯覚材料において、前記マイクロカプセルは、前記温度錯覚物質を内包するとともに前記温度錯覚物質が透過可能なシェル部と、前記シェル部に内包され、熱応答性を有するゲル状のコア部と、を有し、前記温度錯覚物質は、前記コア部に含浸しており、前記コア部は、前記応答温度として上限臨界溶液温度を有してもよい。 In the temperature illusion material according to one aspect of the present invention, the microcapsule includes the temperature illusion substance and a shell part that is permeable to the temperature illusion substance, and is included in the shell part, and has a gel-like shape that has thermal response. The temperature illusion substance may be impregnated in the core, and the core may have an upper critical solution temperature as the response temperature.
　本発明の一態様による温度錯覚材料において、前記上限臨界溶液温度が人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度であってもよい。 In the temperature illusion material according to an aspect of the present invention, the upper critical solution temperature may be higher than a human skin temperature and lower than an eyeball surface temperature.
　本発明の一態様による温度錯覚材料において、前記シェル部の形成材料が生分解性樹脂であってもよい。 In the temperature illusion material according to one aspect of the present invention, the shell forming material may be a biodegradable resin.
　本発明の第１態様によれば、冷感効果もしくは温感効果を発揮する物質を放出する機能を備え、上記物質による刺激が好ましくない部位や人への対応が可能な送風装置を提供することができる。また、本発明の第２態様によれば、上記の送風装置を備えた空気調和機を提供することができる。 According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a blower device that has a function of releasing a cold sensation effect or a substance that exhibits a warm sensation effect, and that can cope with a part or person that is not preferably stimulated by the substance. Can do. Moreover, according to the 2nd aspect of this invention, the air conditioner provided with said air blower can be provided.
　本発明の第３態様によれば、冷感効果もしくは温感効果を発揮する物質を放出する機能を備え、使用者の快適感をより向上させた送風装置を提供することができる。また、本発明の第４態様によれば、上記の送風装置を備えた空気調和機を提供することができる。 According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a blower device that has a function of releasing a substance that exhibits a cooling sensation effect or a warm sensation effect and further improves the user's comfort. Moreover, according to the 4th aspect of this invention, the air conditioner provided with said air blower can be provided.
　本発明の第５態様によれば、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減可能な温度錯覚材料を提供することができる。また、本発明の第６態様によれば、このような温度錯覚材料を放出する機能を備えた送風装置を提供することができる。また、本発明の第７態様によれば、このような送風装置を備えた空気調和機を提供することができる。 According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a temperature illusion material that can reduce stimulation by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of a human body. Moreover, according to the 6th aspect of this invention, the air blower provided with the function to discharge | release such a temperature illusion material can be provided. Moreover, according to the 7th aspect of this invention, the air conditioner provided with such an air blower can be provided.
第１実施形態の空気調和機を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the air conditioner of 1st Embodiment. 室内機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of an indoor unit. 温度錯覚物質放出部の一例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of a temperature illusion substance discharge | release part. 温度錯覚物質放出部の他の例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the other example of a temperature illusion substance discharge | release part. リモコンの正面図である。It is a front view of a remote control. 空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of an air conditioner. ＴＲＰチャネルの最適温度域を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the optimal temperature range of a TRP channel. 第２実施形態の空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioner of 2nd Embodiment. 第３実施形態の空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioner of 3rd Embodiment. 第４実施形態の空気調和機における室内機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of 4th Embodiment. 空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of an air conditioner. 第５実施形態の空気調和機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the air conditioner of 5th Embodiment. 第６実施形態のハンドドライヤーの模式図である。It is a schematic diagram of the hand dryer of 6th Embodiment. 第７実施形態の空気調和機を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the air conditioner of 7th Embodiment. 室内機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of an indoor unit. アゴニスト放出部の一例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of an agonist discharge | release part. アゴニスト放出部の他の例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the other example of an agonist discharge | release part. リモコンの正面図である。It is a front view of a remote control. 空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of an air conditioner. 実施例１、比較例１および比較例２のそれぞれの皮膚温度の経時変化を示すグラフである。It is a graph which shows the time-dependent change of each skin temperature of Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and Comparative Example 2. 実施例１および比較例１のそれぞれの温度感覚の官能評価結果を示すグラフである。4 is a graph showing sensory evaluation results of temperature sensation in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. アゴニストの温度制御による冷感増強効果の評価結果を示すグラフである。It is a graph which shows the evaluation result of the cooling sensation enhancement effect by temperature control of an agonist. アゴニストの温度制御による温感増強効果の評価結果を示すグラフである。It is a graph which shows the evaluation result of the warming enhancing effect by the temperature control of an agonist. 第８実施形態の空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioner of 8th Embodiment. 第９実施形態の空気調和機における室内機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of 9th Embodiment. 空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of an air conditioner. 第１０実施形態の空気調和機における室内機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of 10th Embodiment. 空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of an air conditioner. 第１１実施形態の空気調和機の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the air conditioner of 11th Embodiment. 第１２実施形態のハンドドライヤーの模式図である。It is a schematic diagram of the hand dryer of 12th Embodiment. 第１３実施形態の温度錯覚材料を示す模式図。The schematic diagram which shows the temperature illusion material of 13th Embodiment. 第１４実施形態の温度錯覚材料を示す模式図。The schematic diagram which shows the temperature illusion material of 14th Embodiment. 第１５実施形態の空気調和機を示す斜視図。The perspective view which shows the air conditioner of 15th Embodiment. 室内機の断面図。Sectional drawing of an indoor unit. 温度錯覚材料放出部の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of a temperature illusion material discharge | release part. 第１６実施形態の空気調和機の断面図。Sectional drawing of the air conditioner of 16th Embodiment. 第１７実施形態のハンドドライヤーの模式図。The schematic diagram of the hand dryer of 17th Embodiment.
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　以下、本発明の第１実施形態について、図１～図７を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態では、家庭用の空気調和機（ルームエアコン）の一例を示す。
　図１は、本実施形態の空気調和機を示す斜視図である。
　以下の各図面においては各構成要素を見やすくするため、構成要素によって寸法の縮尺を異ならせて示すことがある。 [First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, an example of a home air conditioner (room air conditioner) is shown.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner of the present embodiment.
In the following drawings, in order to make each component easy to see, the scale of the size may be varied depending on the component.
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　図１に示すように、本実施形態の空気調和機１００１は、空気調和機本体１００２と、使用者Ｍ１が空気調和機本体１００２を操作するためのリモコン１００３と、を備えている。空気調和機本体１００２は、室内機１００４と室外機１００５とを備えており、いわゆるセパレート型と呼ばれるものである。室内機１００４は、例えば部屋の壁面に設置される。室外機１００５は、圧縮機、凝縮器等を備えた一般的なものであり、説明を省略する。空気調和機１００１は、冷房モードと暖房モードとを基本的に備えており、その他、送風モード、ドライモード等を備えていてもよい。 (Overall configuration of air conditioner)
As shown in FIG. 1, an air conditioner 1001 according to this embodiment includes an air conditioner main body 1002 and a remote controller 1003 for a user M1 to operate the air conditioner main body 1002. The air conditioner main body 1002 includes an indoor unit 1004 and an outdoor unit 1005, and is a so-called separate type. The indoor unit 1004 is installed on a wall surface of a room, for example. The outdoor unit 1005 is a general unit including a compressor, a condenser, and the like, and a description thereof is omitted. The air conditioner 1001 basically includes a cooling mode and a heating mode, and may include a ventilation mode, a dry mode, and the like.
　本実施形態の空気調和機１００１は、後述する温度錯覚物質を気流に乗せて室内空間に放出することにより、冷房モードでは使用者Ｍ１に実際の温度よりも涼しい冷感を体感させることができ、暖房モードでは使用者Ｍ１に実際の温度よりも暖かい温感を体感させることができる。以下、本明細書では、前者を冷感増強モードと称し、後者を温感増強モードと称する。すなわち、本実施形態の空気調和機は、温度錯覚物質を放出しない通常の冷房モードおよび暖房モードに加えて、冷感増強モードおよび温感増強モードを備えている。 The air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment allows the user M1 to experience a cooler sensation of cooling than the actual temperature in the cooling mode by releasing a temperature illusion substance, which will be described later, on the airflow and releasing it into the indoor space. In the heating mode, the user M1 can feel a warmer sensation than the actual temperature. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the former is referred to as a cooling sensation enhancement mode, and the latter is referred to as a warming sensation enhancement mode. That is, the air conditioner of the present embodiment includes a cooling sensation enhancement mode and a warming sensation enhancement mode in addition to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode that do not release a temperature illusion substance.
（ＴＲＰチャネルと温度錯覚物質）
　装置構成の説明に先立って、以下、人体のＴＲＰチャネルと温度錯覚物質について説明する。 (TRP channel and temperature illusion substance)
Prior to the description of the device configuration, the human TRP channel and temperature illusion substance will be described below.
　人間の皮膚は温度刺激受容体を有しており、温度刺激受容体が暑さ、寒さなどの温度刺激を受けると、この温度刺激は電気信号に変換され、電気信号が感覚神経を通じて大脳に伝達される。この種の受容体は、イオンチャネル型の温度刺激受容体であり、ＴＲＰ（Transient Receptor Potential）チャネルと呼ばれている。 Human skin has a temperature stimulus receptor. When the temperature stimulus receptor receives a temperature stimulus such as heat or cold, the temperature stimulus is converted into an electrical signal, which is transmitted to the cerebrum through sensory nerves. Is done. This type of receptor is an ion channel type temperature-stimulated receptor and is called a TRP (Transient-Receptor-Potential) channel.
　現在確認されているＴＲＰ受容体は、ＴＲＰＡ１、ＴＲＰＭ８、ＴＲＰＶ４、ＴＲＰＶ３、ＴＲＰＶ１、ＴＲＰＶ２の６種類であり、各々が最適温度域を有している。これら６種類の受容体の最適温度域を図７に示す。 Currently, there are six types of TRP receptors, TRPA1, TRPM8, TRPV4, TRPV3, TRPV1, and TRPV2, each having an optimum temperature range. The optimum temperature ranges for these six types of receptors are shown in FIG.
　図７に示すように、各受容体の最適温度域は、ＴＲＰＡ１が１７℃以下、ＴＲＰＭ８が２８℃以下、ＴＲＰＶ４が２７～３５℃、ＴＲＰＶ３が３２～３９℃、ＴＲＰＶ１が４３℃以上、ＴＲＰＶ２が５２℃以上である。したがって、主に、ＴＲＰＡ１およびＴＲＰＭ８は冷感センサーとして機能し、ＴＲＰＶ４、ＴＲＰＶ３、ＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ２は温感（熱感）センサーとして機能する。なお、ＴＲＰＡ１、ＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ２などは、１７℃以下の温度域および４３℃以上の温度域では痛覚センサーとしても機能する。 As shown in FIG. 7, the optimum temperature range of each receptor is as follows: TRPA1 is 17 ° C. or less, TRPM8 is 28 ° C. or less, TRPV4 is 27 to 35 ° C., TRPV3 is 32 to 39 ° C., TRPV1 is 43 ° C. or more, and TRPV2 is It is 52 ° C or higher. Therefore, mainly, TRPA1 and TRPM8 function as a cold sensor, and TRPV4, TRPV3, TRPV1, and TRPV2 function as a warm sensor. Note that TRPA1, TRPV1, and TRPV2 also function as pain sensors in a temperature range of 17 ° C. or lower and a temperature range of 43 ° C. or higher.
　ところが、ＴＲＰ受容体は、温度刺激だけでなく、特定の温度錯覚物質を受容した際にも活性化され、電気信号を発生する。そのため、人間の皮膚に特定の温度錯覚物質が付着すると、温度刺激を受けていないにもかかわらず、特定のＴＲＰ受容体から電気信号が伝達され、大脳ではあたかも温度刺激を受けたかのような錯覚が生じる。これにより、６種類のＴＲＰ受容体のうちのいずれの受容体が温度錯覚物質を受容して活性化されるかによって、人間は冷感もしくは温感を感じることができる。 However, the TRP receptor is activated not only by temperature stimulation but also when a specific temperature illusion substance is received, and generates an electrical signal. Therefore, when a specific temperature illusion substance adheres to human skin, an electrical signal is transmitted from a specific TRP receptor even though the temperature stimulus is not received, and the cerebrum has an illusion as if it had been subjected to a temperature stimulus. Arise. Thereby, a human can feel a cold feeling or a warm feeling depending on which of the six types of TRP receptors is activated by receiving the temperature illusion substance.
　ＴＲＰ受容体と温度錯覚物質との組合せの例は、以下の通りである。
　ＴＲＰＡ１に適応する温度錯覚物質として、アリルイソチオシアネート、シンナムアルデヒド、アリシン、ジアリルスルフィド、ミョウガジアール、ピペリンなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＭ８に適応する温度錯覚物質として、メントール、メントン、１，８－シネオールなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＶ３に適応する温度錯覚物質として、チモール、カルバクロール、オイゲノール、カンファー、ジヒドロカルベオールなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＶ１に適応する温度錯覚物質として、カプサイシン、カプシノイド、ジンゲロール、ショウガオール、ジンゲロン、ピペリン、オイゲノール、サンショオール、アリルイソチオシアネート、オルバニル、シャビシン、ミョウガジアール、ミョウガトリアール、バニリルブチルエーテルなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰ受容体と温度錯覚物質とは略１：１に対応しているが、アリルイソチオシアネートのように、２種類以上のＴＲＰ受容体に作用する温度錯覚物質も稀に存在する。 Examples of combinations of TRP receptors and temperature illusion substances are as follows.
Examples of temperature illusion substances that can be applied to TRPA1 include allyl isothiocyanate, cinnamaldehyde, allicin, diallyl sulfide, Myogadial, and piperine.
Mentor, menthone, 1,8-cineole and the like are examples of temperature illusion substances applicable to TRPM8.
Examples of temperature illusion substances applicable to TRPV3 include thymol, carvacrol, eugenol, camphor, dihydrocarbeool and the like.
Examples of temperature illusion substances applicable to TRPV1 include capsaicin, capsinoid, gingerol, gingerol, gingerone, piperine, eugenol, sanshool, allyl isothiocyanate, olvanyl, shabicin, myogadiar, myogatrial, vanillyl butyl ether .
Although the TRP receptor and the temperature illusion substance correspond to approximately 1: 1, there are rare temperature illusion substances that act on two or more types of TRP receptors, such as allyl isothiocyanate.
　本実施形態の空気調和機１００１に採用する温度錯覚物質として、人体に有害でなく、刺激が強すぎないこと、人間にとって温度錯覚が感じやすいこと、取り扱いやすく、入手しやすいこと、低コストであること、などの観点から温度錯覚物質を選定することが望ましい。
例えばスパイス、アロマオイル等に含まれる原材料から選択することができる。 As a temperature illusion substance employed in the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment, it is not harmful to the human body and is not too strong for stimulation, it is easy for humans to feel the temperature illusion, it is easy to handle, easy to obtain, and low cost. Therefore, it is desirable to select a temperature illusion substance from the viewpoint of, for example.
For example, it can be selected from raw materials contained in spices, aroma oils and the like.
（室内機の構成）
　図２は、室内機１００４の断面図である。
　図２に示すように、室内機１００４は、送風装置１００７と、熱交換器１００８と、信号受信機１００９と、制御部１０１０と、筐体１０１１と、を備えている。送風装置１００７については後述する。熱交換器１００８は、室内の空気と冷媒との間で熱交換を行う。熱交換器１００８としては、従来一般の熱交換器が用いられるため、説明を省略する。信号受信機１００９は、リモコン１００３から送信される各種信号を受信する。制御部１０１０は、後述する送風制御部１０１２の他、熱交換器１００８を含む空気調和機全体の制御を行う。筐体１０１１の内部には、送風装置１００７のファン１０１４、熱交換器１００８等の構成要素が収容されている。また、筐体１０１１の下部には、ファン１０１４による気流を外部に吹き出すための吹出口１０１１Ｒが設けられている。さらに、筐体１０１１の上部には、室内の空気を筐体１０１１の内部に吸い込むための吸込口（図示略）が設けられ、吸込口の近傍にフィルター１０２６が設けられている。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 1004.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the indoor unit 1004 includes a blower 1007, a heat exchanger 1008, a signal receiver 1009, a control unit 1010, and a housing 1011. The blower 1007 will be described later. The heat exchanger 1008 performs heat exchange between the indoor air and the refrigerant. Since a conventional general heat exchanger is used as the heat exchanger 1008, description thereof is omitted. The signal receiver 1009 receives various signals transmitted from the remote controller 1003. The control unit 1010 controls the entire air conditioner including the heat exchanger 1008 in addition to the air blow control unit 1012 described below. Inside the housing 1011, components such as the fan 1014 and the heat exchanger 1008 of the blower 1007 are accommodated. In addition, at the lower part of the housing 1011, an air outlet 1011 </ b> R is provided for blowing an air current from the fan 1014 to the outside. Further, a suction port (not shown) for sucking indoor air into the housing 1011 is provided in the upper part of the housing 1011, and a filter 1026 is provided in the vicinity of the suction port.
　送風装置１００７は、ファン１０１４（送風機）と、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６と、風向調整部１０１７と、人感センサー１０１８（人体検出部、皮膚温度検出部）と、室温センサー（環境温度検出部）１０１９と、送風制御部１０１２と、を備えている。送風装置１００７は、筐体１０１１の内部の空気、もしくは温度錯覚物質が含有された空気を筐体１０１１の外部空間に送出する。以下、温度錯覚物質が含有された空気を温度錯覚物質含有空気と称する。 The blower 1007 includes a fan 1014 (blower), a temperature illusion substance release unit 1016, a wind direction adjustment unit 1017, a human sensor 1018 (human body detection unit, skin temperature detection unit), and a room temperature sensor (environment temperature detection unit). 1019 and a ventilation control unit 1012. The blower 1007 sends air inside the housing 1011 or air containing a temperature illusion substance to the external space of the housing 1011. Hereinafter, the air containing the temperature illusion substance is referred to as temperature illusion substance-containing air.
　ファン１０１４は、室内の空気を筐体１０１１の内部に取り込むとともに、熱交換器１００８によって熱交換された空気もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気を外部に吹き出させる。ファン１０１４としては、例えばクロスフローファンが用いられるが、特にクロスフローファンに限定されることなく、種々のファンを使用することができる。また、筐体１０１１の内部には、空気が流れる方向を規制して気流を作るための送風ガイド１０２１が設けられている。
　本実施形態のファン１０１４は、特許請求の範囲の送風機に対応する。 The fan 1014 takes in indoor air into the housing 1011 and blows out air exchanged by the heat exchanger 1008 or air containing temperature illusion substance to the outside. For example, a cross flow fan is used as the fan 1014, but the fan 1014 is not particularly limited to a cross flow fan, and various fans can be used. In addition, a blower guide 1021 is provided inside the housing 1011 for restricting the direction of air flow and creating an air flow.
The fan 1014 of this embodiment corresponds to the blower in the claims.
　風向調整部１０１７は、空気もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の風向を調整する。風向調整部１０１７は、モーター等を含む駆動機構（図示略）によって傾斜角度が変化する可動ルーバーを備えている。図２においては、可動ルーバーのうち、室内の上下方向において気流の方向を調整する水平ルーバー１０２２のみが示されているが、可動ルーバーは、室内の水平方向において気流の方向を調整する垂直ルーバーをさらに備えている。可動ルーバーは、空気調和機１００１の運転中には動作しない構成であってもよいし、例えば風向モードとしてスイングモードを備え、往復動作する構成であってもよい。 The wind direction adjusting unit 1017 adjusts the wind direction of the airflow composed of air or temperature illusion substance-containing air. The wind direction adjustment unit 1017 includes a movable louver whose inclination angle is changed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor and the like. FIG. 2 shows only the horizontal louver 1022 that adjusts the direction of the airflow in the vertical direction of the room among the movable louvers, but the movable louver is a vertical louver that adjusts the direction of the airflow in the horizontal direction of the room. It has more. The movable louver may be configured not to operate during the operation of the air conditioner 1001, or may be configured to reciprocate with a swing mode as a wind direction mode, for example.
　人感センサー１０１８は、室内の使用者Ｍ１の位置を検出するとともに、人体の特定の部位の位置、例えば頭部の位置を検出する。人感センサー１０１８として、例えば人体から放射される赤外線を検出することで人体の位置を検出する赤外線センサーが用いられる。あるいは、人感センサー１０１８として、超音波センサー等が用いられてもよい。比較的高い解像度を有する人感センサー１０１８を使用すれば、使用者Ｍ１の位置だけでなく、人体の特定の部位を検出することができる。
　本実施形態の人感センサー１０１８は、特許請求の範囲の人体検出部に対応する。 The human sensor 1018 detects the position of the user M1 in the room and detects the position of a specific part of the human body, for example, the position of the head. As the human sensor 1018, for example, an infrared sensor that detects the position of the human body by detecting infrared rays emitted from the human body is used. Alternatively, an ultrasonic sensor or the like may be used as the human sensor 1018. If the human sensor 1018 having a relatively high resolution is used, not only the position of the user M1 but also a specific part of the human body can be detected.
The human sensor 1018 of this embodiment corresponds to the human body detection unit in the claims.
　さらに、人感センサー１０１８は、例えばサーモグラフィーのように、検出した赤外線強度に基づいて温度を検出する機能を備え、使用者Ｍ１の各部位の皮膚温度を検出できる構成となっていてもよい。その場合、本実施形態の人感センサー１０１８は、特許請求の範囲の人体検出部および皮膚温度検出部の双方に対応する。 Furthermore, the human sensor 1018 may have a function of detecting the temperature of each part of the user M1 with a function of detecting the temperature based on the detected infrared intensity, such as thermography. In that case, the human sensor 1018 of the present embodiment corresponds to both the human body detection unit and the skin temperature detection unit in the claims.
　室温センサー１０１９は、室内機１００４が設置された部屋の環境温度（室温）を検出する。室温センサー１０１９としては、例えばサーミスタ等からなる一般の温度センサーが用いられる。人感センサー１０１８と室温センサー１０１９とは、筐体１０１１の外面の任意の位置に設置されている。人感センサー１０１８および室温センサー１０１９の位置は、使用者Ｍ１や環境温度の検出に適した位置であればよく、特に限定されない。 The room temperature sensor 1019 detects the environmental temperature (room temperature) of the room where the indoor unit 1004 is installed. As the room temperature sensor 1019, for example, a general temperature sensor composed of a thermistor or the like is used. The human sensor 1018 and the room temperature sensor 1019 are installed at arbitrary positions on the outer surface of the housing 1011. The positions of the human sensor 1018 and the room temperature sensor 1019 are not particularly limited as long as the positions are suitable for detecting the user M1 and the environmental temperature.
（温度錯覚物質放出部の構成）
　図２に示すように、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は、ファン１０１４と水平ルーバー１０２２（風向調整部１０１７）との間の空間であって、送風ガイド１０２２の一端に位置する吹出口１０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられている。温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は、温度錯覚物質を放出し、ファン１０１４から送出された空気に温度錯覚物質を含有させることにより、温度錯覚物質含有空気を生成する。 (Configuration of temperature illusion substance emission part)
As shown in FIG. 2, the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 is a space between the fan 1014 and the horizontal louver 1022 (wind direction adjusting unit 1017), in the vicinity of the outlet 1011 </ b> R located at one end of the air blowing guide 1022. Is provided. The temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 generates temperature illusion substance-containing air by releasing the temperature illusion substance and causing the air sent from the fan 1014 to contain the temperature illusion substance.
　図３は、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６の一例を示す図である。
　図３に示すように、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６Ａは、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が収容されたカートリッジ１０２３と、ヒーター１０２４と、カートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを開閉するための蓋開閉機構１０２５と、を備えている。この例では、固形状の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１がカートリッジ１０２３に収容されている。ヒーター１０２４は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１をカートリッジ１０２３ごと加熱することにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の昇華を促進させるためのものである。蓋開閉機構１０２５は、送風制御部１０１２からの放出開始信号を受けたときにカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを開き、送風制御部１０１２からの放出停止信号を受けたときにカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを閉じる。 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016.
As shown in FIG. 3, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016A includes a cartridge 1023 containing the temperature illusion substance S1, a heater 1024, and a lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 for opening and closing the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023. Yes. In this example, the solid temperature illusion substance S1 is accommodated in the cartridge 1023. The heater 1024 is for accelerating the sublimation of the temperature illusion substance S1 by heating the temperature illusion substance S1 together with the cartridge 1023. The lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 opens the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 when it receives a release start signal from the blower control unit 1012, and closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 when it receives a release stop signal from the blower control unit 1012.
　本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は、例えばメントール等の冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が収容されたカートリッジ１０２３と、例えばカプサイシン等の温感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が収容されたカートリッジ１０２３と、を備えている。さらに、冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が収容されたカートリッジ、温感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が収容されたカートリッジ１０２３のそれぞれが複数種類あってもよい。ただし、空気調和機１００１が冷感増強モードおよび温感増強モードのいずれか一方のみを備えている場合には、冷感増強用、温感増強用のいずれか一方のカートリッジのみを備えていればよい。 In the case of the present embodiment, the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 contains a cartridge 1023 in which a temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling sensation such as menthol is accommodated, and a temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing sensation such as capsaicin. Cartridge 1023 is provided. Furthermore, there may be a plurality of types of cartridges that contain the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the sensation and cartridges 1023 that contain the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the sensation. However, when the air conditioner 1001 has only one of the cooling sensation enhancement mode and the warming sensation enhancement mode, the air conditioner 1001 has only one of the cartridges for enhancing the sensation of cooling and the enhancement of warmth. Good.
　温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６Ａにおいては、カートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔが開いたときに温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の気体が上方に拡散してファン１０１４から送出された空気Ｋ１に含有され、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が室内に放出される。このとき、送風制御部１０１２は、蓋１０２３Ｔの開閉度を調整することによって温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１中への温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出量（濃度）を調整することができる。また、カートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔが閉じたときに温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が停止される。なお、揮発性が高く、環境温度で十分に昇華する温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が用いられる場合、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６Ａは必ずしもヒーター１０２４を備えていなくてもよい。 In the temperature illusion substance discharge part 1016A, when the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 is opened, the gas of the temperature illusion substance S1 diffuses upward and is contained in the air K1 sent from the fan 1014, and the temperature illusion substance containing air KS1 is contained. Released into the room. At this time, the air blowing control unit 1012 can adjust the amount (concentration) of the temperature illusion substance S1 released into the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 by adjusting the degree of opening and closing of the lid 1023T. Further, when the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 is closed, the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is stopped. Note that in the case where the temperature illusion substance S1 having high volatility and sufficiently sublimating at the ambient temperature is used, the temperature illusion substance emission unit 1016A does not necessarily include the heater 1024.
　図４は、他の温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６Ｂを示す図である。図４において、図３と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、説明を省略する。
　図４に示すように、カートリッジ１０２３の内部には、全体が固形状の温度錯覚物質ではなく、複数の温度錯覚物質含有ペレットＰ１が収容されていてもよい。温度錯覚物質含有ペレットＰ１は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１と樹脂バインダーＢ１とを所定の割合で混合し、ペレット状に成型したものである。温度錯覚物質含有ペレットＰ１は、図３に示す固形状の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１よりも取り扱いが簡単であり、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の交換、補充等の作業が容易である。 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016B. In FIG. 4, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the cartridge 1023 may contain a plurality of temperature illusion substance-containing pellets P1 instead of an entirely solid temperature illusion substance. The temperature illusion substance-containing pellet P1 is obtained by mixing the temperature illusion substance S1 and the resin binder B1 at a predetermined ratio and molding the mixture into a pellet shape. The temperature illusion substance-containing pellet P1 is easier to handle than the solid temperature illusion substance S1 shown in FIG. 3, and operations such as replacement and replenishment of the temperature illusion substance S1 are easy.
　以上、固形の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の昇華作用を利用して温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を空気中に放出させる例を示したが、この場合、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が揮発性を有することが望ましい。ただし、この例に限ることはなく、例えば粉末状、微粒子状、カプセル状等の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が溶媒中に分散された液体の形態でカートリッジ１０２３に収容されていてもよい。この場合、スプレーを用いた液体噴霧、カプセルを含む液体噴射などの手法によって、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を放出させてもよい。 As described above, the example in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is released into the air using the sublimation action of the solid temperature illusion substance S1 has been shown. In this case, the temperature illusion substance S1 is desirably volatile. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the temperature illusion substance S1 such as powder, fine particles, and capsules may be contained in the cartridge 1023 in the form of a liquid dispersed in a solvent. In this case, the temperature illusion substance S1 may be released by a technique such as liquid spray using a spray or liquid jet including a capsule.
（制御部の構成）
　図２に示すように、送風制御部１０１２を含む制御部１０１０は、室内機１００４の筐体１０１１の内部に設けられている。送風制御部１０１２は、ファン１０１４および温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６を制御することにより、空気または温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の送風／停止、気流の風量等を調整する。また、送風制御部１０１２は、風向調整部１０１７を制御することにより、温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風する際に、使用者Ｍ１の人体の各部位の位置に応じて、使用者Ｍ１の人体の少なくとも一部を含む特定の位置に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気を選択的に送風する。具体的には、送風制御部１０１２は、人感センサー１０１８から使用者Ｍ１の頭部の位置の検出結果を受けて風向調整部１０１７を制御し、図１に示すように、使用者Ｍ１の頭部を除く位置、すなわち使用者Ｍ１の首から下の位置に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を選択的に送風する。 (Configuration of control unit)
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 1010 including the air blowing control unit 1012 is provided inside the housing 1011 of the indoor unit 1004. The air blow control unit 1012 controls the fan 1014 and the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 to adjust the air flow / stop of the air current or the air containing the temperature illusion substance, the air volume of the air flow, and the like. In addition, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 1017 so that when the temperature illusion substance-containing air is blown, at least the human body of the user M1 according to the position of each part of the human body of the user M1. A temperature illusion substance-containing air is selectively blown toward a specific position including a part. Specifically, the ventilation control unit 1012 receives the detection result of the position of the head of the user M1 from the human sensor 1018 and controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017, and as shown in FIG. The temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward a position excluding the portion, that is, a position below the neck of the user M1.
（リモコンの構成）
　図５は、リモコン１００３の正面図である。
　図５に示すように、リモコン１００３は、エアコン機能操作部１０２７と、温度錯覚物質放出操作部１０２８と、表示部１０２９と、信号送信部１０３０と、を備えている。エアコン機能操作部１０２７は、例えば運転／停止ボタン、室温設定ボタン、風量調整ボタン、風向調整ボタン等の通常の冷房モード、暖房モードに係わる各種操作を行うための複数のボタンを含んでいる。温度錯覚物質放出操作部１０２８は、例えば温度錯覚物質の放出／停止ボタン、冷感増強モード／温感増強モード選択ボタン、各モードの強弱設定ボタン等の冷感増強モード、温感増強モードに係わる各種操作を行うための複数のボタンを含んでいる。 (Configuration of remote control)
FIG. 5 is a front view of the remote controller 1003.
As shown in FIG. 5, the remote controller 1003 includes an air conditioner function operation unit 1027, a temperature illusion substance release operation unit 1028, a display unit 1029, and a signal transmission unit 1030. The air conditioner function operation unit 1027 includes a plurality of buttons for performing various operations related to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode, such as an operation / stop button, a room temperature setting button, an air volume adjustment button, and an air direction adjustment button. The temperature illusion substance release operation unit 1028 relates to a cooling sensation enhancement mode, such as a temperature illusion substance release / stop button, a cooling sensation enhancement mode / warming sensation enhancement mode selection button, a strength setting button for each mode, and the like. It contains a plurality of buttons for performing various operations.
　表示部１０２９は、例えば液晶パネルで構成され、上記の各種ボタンの選択結果が表示される。信号送信部１０３０は、上記の各種ボタンによって選択された指示内容を無線信号として室内機１００４の信号受信機１００９に向けて送信する。 The display unit 1029 is composed of a liquid crystal panel, for example, and displays the selection results of the various buttons described above. The signal transmission unit 1030 transmits the instruction content selected by the above various buttons as a radio signal to the signal receiver 1009 of the indoor unit 1004.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図６は、空気調和機１００１の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　以下、図６を参照しつつ、本実施形態の空気調和機１００１の動作について説明する。
　ここでは、本実施形態の特徴点である温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出に係わる部分のみを説明する。したがって、図６のフローチャートの開始時点において、空気調和機１００１は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が放出されない通常の冷房モードもしくは暖房モードで既に運転されているものとする。 (Air conditioner operation)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner 1001.
Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, only the part related to the release of the temperature illusion substance S1, which is a feature of the present embodiment, will be described. Therefore, it is assumed that the air conditioner 1001 is already operated in the normal cooling mode or heating mode in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released at the start of the flowchart of FIG.
　信号受信機１００９は、リモコン１００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転開始、すなわち温度錯覚物質の放出開始を指示する信号を受信し、開始指示信号を送風制御部１０１２に送信する（図６のステップＳ１００１）。 The signal receiver 1009 receives from the remote controller 1003, for example, a signal instructing the start of operation in the cool sensation or warmth enhancement mode, that is, the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 1012 (see FIG. 6 step S1001).
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、人感センサー１０１８によって使用者Ｍ１の位置を検出する（図６のステップＳ１００２）。さらに、送風制御部１０１２は、人感センサー１０１８によって使用者Ｍ１の頭部の位置を検出するとともに（図６のステップＳ１００３）、使用者Ｍ１の各部位の皮膚温度を検出する（図６のステップＳ１００４）。
　また、送風制御部１０１２は、室温センサー１０１９によって環境温度を検出する（図６のステップＳ１００５）。 Next, the air blow control unit 1012 detects the position of the user M1 by the human sensor 1018 (step S1002 in FIG. 6). Further, the air blowing control unit 1012 detects the position of the head of the user M1 by the human sensor 1018 (step S1003 in FIG. 6), and detects the skin temperature of each part of the user M1 (step in FIG. 6). S1004).
Further, the air blowing control unit 1012 detects the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 1019 (step S1005 in FIG. 6).
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、人感センサー１０１８による使用者Ｍ１の位置検出結果、頭部の位置検出結果、皮膚温度検出結果、および室温センサー１０１９による環境温度検出結果に基づいて、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類、放出量、風向、および風量を判断する（図６のステップＳ１００６）。例えば温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類については、皮膚温度が所定の閾値よりも高い場合に送風制御部１０１２は冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を選択し、皮膚温度が所定の閾値よりも低い場合には送風制御部１０１２は温感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を選択する。もしくは、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも高い場合に送風制御部１０１２は冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を選択し、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも低い場合には送風制御部１０１２は温感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を選択してもよい。 Next, the air blow control unit 1012 uses the temperature illusion substance based on the position detection result of the user M1 by the human sensor 1018, the position detection result of the head, the skin temperature detection result, and the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 1019. The type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of S1 are determined (step S1006 in FIG. 6). For example, regarding the type of temperature illusion substance S1, when the skin temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling feeling, and when the skin temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. The air blow control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the sensation. Alternatively, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the cooling sensation, and when the environmental temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 1012 A temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancement may be selected.
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、上記のステップＳ１００６における温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類、放出量、風向、および風量の判断結果に基づいて、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６のカートリッジ１０２３の蓋開閉機構１０２５、風向調整部１０１７、およびファン１０１４のモーターに対して制御信号を送信する（図６のステップＳ１００７）。 Next, the air blowing control unit 1012 determines the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the cartridge 1023 of the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 based on the determination result of the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S1 in step S1006. Control signals are transmitted to the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 and the motor of the fan 1014 (step S1007 in FIG. 6).
　次に、蓋開閉機構１０２５がカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを開くことにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が開始される（図６のステップＳ１００８）。このとき、送風制御部１０１２は、使用者Ｍ１の頭部を除く位置に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が選択的に送風されるように、風向調整部１０１７を制御する。温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出は、次に停止信号を受信するまで続けられる。 Next, when the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 opens the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023, the temperature illusion substance S1 starts to be released (step S1008 in FIG. 6). At this time, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 1017 so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward the position excluding the head of the user M1. The release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is continued until the next stop signal is received.
　次に、信号受信機１００９は、リモコン１００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転停止、すなわち温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止を指示する信号を受信すると、停止信号を送風制御部１０１２に送信する（図６のステップＳ１００９）。
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、蓋開閉機構１０２５に制御信号を送信し、蓋開閉機構１０２５がカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを閉じることにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が停止する（図６のステップＳ１０１０）。 Next, when the signal receiver 1009 receives a signal from the remote controller 1003, for example, to stop operation in the cool sensation or the warm sensation enhancement mode, that is, to stop releasing the temperature illusion substance S1, the signal receiver 1009 transmits a stop signal to the air blow control unit 1012 (Step S1009 in FIG. 6).
Next, the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1010 in FIG. 6). ).
（本実施形態の効果）
　本実施形態の空気調和機１００１は、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を送出する機能を有しているため、例えば冷房時には使用者Ｍ１の体感温度を実温度以上に下げ、暖房時には使用者Ｍ１の体感温度を実温度以上に上げることにより、使用者Ｍ１に快適感を与えることができる。従来一般の空気調和機の場合、例えば非常に暑い部屋の環境温度を快適な温度にまで下げるには、ある程度の運転時間が必要である。これに対して、本実施形態の空気調和機１００１の場合、例えば冷感に寄与するメントール等の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を放出することにより、皮膚表面のＴＲＰＭ８の活性化に伴う錯覚作用が生じるため、使用者Ｍ１は比較的早い時点で涼しくなったと感じることができる。 (Effect of this embodiment)
Since the air conditioner 1001 of this embodiment has a function of sending the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1, for example, the temperature of the user M1 is lowered to the actual temperature or higher during cooling, and the user M1 is experienced during heating. By raising the temperature above the actual temperature, it is possible to give the user M1 a feeling of comfort. In the case of a conventional general air conditioner, for example, a certain amount of operation time is required to reduce the environmental temperature of a very hot room to a comfortable temperature. On the other hand, in the case of the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment, for example, by releasing a temperature illusion substance S1 such as menthol that contributes to a cool feeling, an illusion effect associated with activation of TRPM8 on the skin surface occurs. The user M1 can feel cool at a relatively early point.
　その一方、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が目、鼻、口等の人体の特定の部位、特に粘膜部分に付着すると、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１による刺激が痛みや違和感として感じられる場合があり、快適感が損なわれる、という問題がある。この問題に対して、本実施形態の空気調和機１００１においては、人感センサー１０１８によって使用者Ｍ１の部位が検出され、この検出結果に基づいて、送風制御部１０１２が風向調整部１０１７を制御し、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が使用者Ｍ１の頭部を除く位置に向けて選択的に送風される。これにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の目、鼻、口等への付着量を低減することができ、使用者Ｍ１の快適感を維持することができる。 On the other hand, when the temperature illusion substance S1 adheres to a specific part of the human body such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, particularly the mucous membrane part, the stimulation by the temperature illusion substance S1 may be felt as pain or discomfort, which impairs comfort. There is a problem. In response to this problem, in the air conditioner 1001 of the present embodiment, the part of the user M1 is detected by the human sensor 1018, and the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 based on the detection result. The temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward the position excluding the head of the user M1. Thereby, the amount of adhesion of the temperature illusion substance S1 to the eyes, nose, mouth and the like can be reduced, and the user M1 can maintain a comfortable feeling.
　温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は、必ずしも吹出口１０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられていなくてもよく、ファン１０１４から送出される空気の流路中の任意の位置に設けられていればよい。ただし、本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は吹出口１０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられており、室内機１００４の低い位置に配置されている。これにより、使用者Ｍ１がカートリッジ１０２３の交換作業を行いやすいという効果が得られる。 The temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 1011R, and may be provided at an arbitrary position in the flow path of the air sent from the fan 1014. However, in the case of this embodiment, the temperature illusion substance discharge | release part 1016 is provided in the vicinity of the blower outlet 1011R, and is arrange | positioned in the low position of the indoor unit 1004. As a result, an effect that the user M1 can easily replace the cartridge 1023 is obtained.
　なお、図６に示したフローチャートによれば、人感センサー１０１８が使用者Ｍ１の皮膚温度を検出し、送風制御部１０１２が皮膚温度に応じて温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類を判断している。この構成に代えて、人感センサー１０１８が使用者Ｍ１の頭部の位置は検出するが、皮膚温度までは検出しない構成であってもよい。その場合、送風制御部１０１２は、リモコン１００３の冷感増強モード／温感増強モード選択ボタンからの信号、すなわち使用者Ｍ１の指示によって温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類を判断する構成が採用されてもよい。 Note that, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, the human sensor 1018 detects the skin temperature of the user M1, and the air blowing control unit 1012 determines the type of the temperature illusion substance S1 according to the skin temperature. Instead of this configuration, the human sensor 1018 may detect the position of the head of the user M1, but may not detect the skin temperature. In that case, the air blow control unit 1012 may adopt a configuration in which the type of the temperature illusion substance S1 is determined based on a signal from the coolness enhancement mode / warmth enhancement mode selection button of the remote controller 1003, that is, an instruction from the user M1. .
［第２実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第２実施形態について、図８を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第１実施形態と同一であり、送風制御部による制御の内容が第１実施形態と異なる。
　図８は、第２実施形態の空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。 [Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The basic configuration of the air conditioner of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the content of control by the air blow control unit is different from that of the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner of the second embodiment.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図８に示すように、信号受信機１００９が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出開始を指示する信号を受信するステップＳ１００１から、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が開始されるステップＳ１００８までの処理は、図６に示した第１実施形態と同様である。第２実施形態が第１実施形態と異なる点は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止の判断の部分である。 (Air conditioner operation)
As shown in FIG. 8, the process from step S1001 where the signal receiver 1009 receives a signal instructing the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 to step S1008 where the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is started is shown in FIG. This is the same as the first embodiment shown. The difference of the second embodiment from the first embodiment is a part of determining whether to stop releasing the temperature illusion substance S1.
　人感センサー１０１８は、空気調和機１００１の運転開始から所定の時間経過した時点で、使用者Ｍ１の皮膚温度を検出し、検出結果を送風制御部１０１２に送信する（図８のステップＳ１００９）。
このときの皮膚温度を第１の温度とする。 The human sensor 1018 detects the skin temperature of the user M1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of operation of the air conditioner 1001, and transmits the detection result to the air blow control unit 1012 (step S1009 in FIG. 8).
The skin temperature at this time is defined as the first temperature.
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、人感センサー１０１８が検出した皮膚温度が第１の温度から第２の温度まで変化したか否かを判断する（図８のステップＳ１０１０）。第２の温度は、冷房時においては標準的な人の皮膚温度よりも低い値であり、暖房時においては標準的な人の皮膚温度よりも高い値であり、使用者が快適感を得られるに十分な温度である。第２の温度は、送風制御部１０１２に予め記憶されていてもよいし、使用者Ｍ１がリモコン１００３から設定（選択）できるようになっていてもよい。 Next, the ventilation control unit 1012 determines whether or not the skin temperature detected by the human sensor 1018 has changed from the first temperature to the second temperature (step S1010 in FIG. 8). The second temperature is lower than the standard human skin temperature during cooling, and higher than the standard human skin temperature during heating, so that the user can feel comfortable. The temperature is sufficient. The second temperature may be stored in advance in the air blowing control unit 1012, or may be set (selected) by the user M <b> 1 from the remote controller 1003.
　送風制御部１０１２は、皮膚温度が未だ第２の温度に達していないと判断した場合、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を続け、所定の時間経過した後、人感センサー１０１８が皮膚温度を再度検出する。送風制御部１０１２は、検出した皮膚温度が第２の温度に達したか否かを再度判断する。以降、この動作を繰り返す。 When it is determined that the skin temperature has not yet reached the second temperature, the air blowing control unit 1012 continues to release the temperature illusion substance S1, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the human sensor 1018 detects the skin temperature again. . The ventilation control unit 1012 determines again whether or not the detected skin temperature has reached the second temperature. Thereafter, this operation is repeated.
　送風制御部１０１２は、皮膚温度が第２の温度に達したと判断した場合、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を停止する（図８のステップＳ１０１１）。送風制御部１０１２が蓋開閉機構１０２５に制御信号を送信すると、蓋開閉機構１０２５はカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを閉じる。 When the ventilation control unit 1012 determines that the skin temperature has reached the second temperature, it stops releasing the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1011 in FIG. 8). When the air blow control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023.
　第２実施形態においても、使用者Ｍ１の頭部への温度錯覚物質の付着を抑制することにより、痛みや違和感がなく、快適感が得られる空気調和機を実現できる、という第１実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 Also in the second embodiment, by suppressing the attachment of the temperature illusion substance to the user's M1 head, the air conditioner can be realized without any pain or discomfort and providing a comfortable feeling, and Similar effects can be obtained.
　特に第２実施形態の空気調和機は、使用者Ｍ１が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止を指示しなくても、送風制御部１０１２が皮膚温度から判断し、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を自動的に停止する構成を有している。そのため、例えば使用者Ｍ１が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止を指示し忘れた場合に冷感や温感が強くなり過ぎる等の事態を防ぐことができる。また、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を必要以上に放出することがないため、効率的かつ経済的な空気調和機を実現することができる。 In particular, in the air conditioner of the second embodiment, even if the user M1 does not instruct to stop the release of the temperature illusion substance S1, the air blowing control unit 1012 determines from the skin temperature and automatically releases the temperature illusion substance S1. It has a configuration to stop. Therefore, for example, when the user M1 forgets to give an instruction to stop the release of the temperature illusion substance S1, it is possible to prevent a situation where the sensation of coldness or warmth becomes too strong. Further, since the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released more than necessary, an efficient and economical air conditioner can be realized.
　なお、本実施形態において、送風制御部１０１２が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止を自動的に判断する構成を基本的に採用しつつ、使用者Ｍ１が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止を指示した場合には、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出続行中であっても、上記のフローに割り込みを掛けて温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を停止する構成としてもよい。 In this embodiment, when the user M1 instructs to stop the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 while basically adopting a configuration in which the air blow control unit 1012 automatically determines the stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1. Even if the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is continuing, the above flow may be interrupted to stop the release of the temperature illusion substance S1.
［第３実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第３実施形態について、図９を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第１実施形態と同一であり、送風制御部による制御の内容が第１実施形態と異なる。
　図９は、第２実施形態の空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。 [Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The basic configuration of the air conditioner of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the content of control by the air blow control unit is different from that of the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner of the second embodiment.
（空気調和機の動作）
　本実施形態では、送風制御部１０１２は、電源投入時点から所定の期間に温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を送風するように、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６を制御する。 (Air conditioner operation)
In the present embodiment, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 so as to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 during a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power.
　図９に示すように、信号受信機１００９は、リモコン１００３から送信された空気調和機１００１の運転開始信号を受信し、送風制御部１０１２に送信する（図９のステップＳ１００１）。
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、空気調和機１００１の各部にウォーミングアップ動作を開始させる信号を送信する（図９のステップＳ１００２）。ウォーミングアップ動作期間は、空気調和機１００１の各部、例えば熱交換器１００８、ファン１０１４等の動作は開始するが、動作が定常状態には達しない期間である。 As shown in FIG. 9, the signal receiver 1009 receives the operation start signal of the air conditioner 1001 transmitted from the remote controller 1003 and transmits it to the air blow control unit 1012 (step S <b> 1001 in FIG. 9).
Next, the air blow control unit 1012 transmits a signal for starting a warm-up operation to each unit of the air conditioner 1001 (step S1002 in FIG. 9). The warm-up operation period is a period in which the operation of each part of the air conditioner 1001, for example, the heat exchanger 1008, the fan 1014, etc. starts, but the operation does not reach a steady state.
　本実施形態では、このウォーミングアップの段階で、送風制御部１０１２は、カートリッジ１０２３の蓋開閉機構１０２５を作動させ、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を開始する（図９のステップＳ１００３）。なお、図９では図示を省略したが、本実施形態でも第１実施形態と同様、人感センサー１０１８によって使用者Ｍ１の各部位の位置が検出され、送風制御部１０１２が風向調整部１０１７を制御し、使用者Ｍ１の頭部を除く部位に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の気流が送出される。 In the present embodiment, at the warming-up stage, the air blowing control unit 1012 operates the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the cartridge 1023 to start releasing the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1003 in FIG. 9). Although not shown in FIG. 9, the position of each part of the user M <b> 1 is detected by the human sensor 1018 in the present embodiment as in the first embodiment, and the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017. Then, the air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is sent out to the part other than the head of the user M1.
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出開始からの経過時間が所定のウォーミングアップ時間に達したか否かを判断する（図９のステップＳ１００４）。
　送風制御部１０１２は、経過時間が未だウォーミングアップ時間に達していないと判断した場合、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を続け、経過時間がウォーミングアップ時間に達したか否かを随時判断する。 Next, the air blowing control unit 1012 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 has reached a predetermined warm-up time (step S1004 in FIG. 9).
When it is determined that the elapsed time has not yet reached the warm-up time, the air blow control unit 1012 continues to release the temperature illusion substance S1, and determines whether or not the elapsed time has reached the warm-up time.
　送風制御部１０１２は、経過時間がウォーミングアップ時間に達したと判断したときに、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出を停止する（図９のステップＳ１００５）。送風制御部１０１２は、蓋開閉機構１０２５に制御信号を送信し、蓋開閉機構１０２５がカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを閉じる。
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、空気調和機１００１の各部にウォーミングアップ動作を終了させる信号を送信する（図９のステップＳ１００６）。 When it is determined that the elapsed time has reached the warm-up time, the air blowing control unit 1012 stops the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1005 in FIG. 9). The air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023.
Next, the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a signal for ending the warming-up operation to each unit of the air conditioner 1001 (step S1006 in FIG. 9).
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、空気調和機１００１の各部に本格稼働を開始する信号を送信し、定常運転が開始される（図９のステップＳ１００７）。
　次に、信号受信機１００９が空気調和機１００１の運転停止信号を受信したとき（図９のステップＳ１００８）、送風制御部１０１２は、空気調和機１００１の運転を停止する信号を送信し、各部の運転を停止させる（図９のステップＳ１００９）。 Next, the blower control unit 1012 transmits a signal for starting full-scale operation to each part of the air conditioner 1001, and the steady operation is started (step S1007 in FIG. 9).
Next, when the signal receiver 1009 receives the operation stop signal of the air conditioner 1001 (step S1008 in FIG. 9), the air blow control unit 1012 transmits a signal for stopping the operation of the air conditioner 1001, The operation is stopped (step S1009 in FIG. 9).
　第３実施形態においても、使用者Ｍ１の頭部への温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の付着を抑制することにより、痛みや違和感がなく快適感が得られる空気調和機を実現できる、という第１、第２実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 Also in the third embodiment, by suppressing the adhesion of the temperature illusion substance S1 to the user's M1 head, it is possible to realize an air conditioner that can provide a comfortable feeling without pain or discomfort. The same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.
　特に第３実施形態の空気調和機は、ウォーミングアップ期間中に温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が放出される構成を有している。そのため、本来の設定温度に達していない気流、例えば冷房モードにおいて生暖かい冷風が送出されるウォーミングアップ期間、もしくは暖房モードにおいて冷たい温風が送出されるウォーミングアップ期間における使用者Ｍ１の不快感を和らげる効果を奏する。さらに、使用者Ｍ１が快適感を得るまでの時間を早めることができる。 Particularly, the air conditioner of the third embodiment has a configuration in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is released during the warm-up period. Therefore, there is an effect of relieving the discomfort of the user M1 in the warming-up period in which an airflow that has not reached the original set temperature, for example, warm warm air is sent out in the cooling mode, or in the warming-up period in which cool hot air is sent out in the heating mode. . Furthermore, the time until the user M1 gets a comfortable feeling can be shortened.
［第４実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第４実施形態について、図１０、図１１を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第１実施形態と同一であるが、空気調和機の一部の構成と送風制御部による制御の内容が第１実施形態と異なる。
　図１０は、第４実施形態の空気調和機における室内機の断面図である。
　図１１は、空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　図１０において、第１実施形態で用いた図１と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。 [Fourth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.
Although the basic structure of the air conditioner of this embodiment is the same as that of 1st Embodiment, the content of the control by the one part structure of an air conditioner and a ventilation control part differs from 1st Embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
10, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component as FIG. 1 used in 1st Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
（室内機の構成）
　図１０に示すように、室内機１０３４は、送風装置１０３５と、熱交換器１００８と、信号受信機１００９と、制御部１０１０と、筐体１０１１と、を備えている。送風装置１０３５は、ファン１０１４（送風機）と、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６と、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６と、風向調整部１０１７と、室温センサー１０１９と、送風制御部１０１２と、を備えている。冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６は、使用者Ｍ１が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出の開始／停止を指示するためのスイッチである。冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６は、筐体１０１１の外面において使用者Ｍ１が操作可能な任意の位置に設置されている。すなわち、本実施形態の送風装置１０３５は、人感センサーを備えておらず、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を備えた点において第１実施形態の送風装置１００７と異なる。
　本実施形態の冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６は、特許請求の範囲の操作部に対応する。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
As illustrated in FIG. 10, the indoor unit 1034 includes a blower 1035, a heat exchanger 1008, a signal receiver 1009, a control unit 1010, and a housing 1011. The air blower 1035 includes a fan 1014 (blower), a temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016, a cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036, an airflow direction adjusting unit 1017, a room temperature sensor 1019, and an air blowing control unit 1012. Yes. The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036 is a switch for the user M1 to instruct the start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1. The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036 is installed on an outer surface of the housing 1011 at an arbitrary position where the user M1 can operate. That is, the air blower 1035 of this embodiment is different from the air blower 1007 of the first embodiment in that it does not include a human sensor and includes a cooling / warmth enhancement switch 1036.
The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036 of the present embodiment corresponds to the operation unit in the claims.
（制御部の構成）
　送風制御部１０１２が空気Ｋ１もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１からなる気流の送風／停止、気流の風量等を調整する点は、第１実施形態と同様である。一方、第１実施形態と異なる点として、送風制御部１０１２は、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を送風する際に、使用者Ｍ１が存在する位置に応じて、使用者Ｍ１の人体を含む特定の位置に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を選択的に送風する。具体的には、送風制御部１０１２は、風向調整部１０１７を制御し、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を操作した特定の使用者の位置に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を選択的に送風する。 (Configuration of control unit)
The point which the ventilation control part 1012 adjusts the ventilation / stop of the airflow which consists of air K1 or temperature illusion substance containing air KS1, the air volume of an airflow, etc. is the same as that of 1st Embodiment. On the other hand, as a different point from the first embodiment, when the air blowing control unit 1012 blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1, the specific position including the human body of the user M1 according to the position where the user M1 exists. The air KS1 containing the temperature illusion substance is selectively blown toward the air. Specifically, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 1017 to selectively blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 toward the position of the specific user who operates the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036. To do.
（リモコンの構成）
　図示を省略したが、本実施形態においては、リモコンの構成が第１実施形態と異なる。
本実施形態のリモコンは、図５に示した第１実施形態のリモコン１００３のうち、温度錯覚物質放出操作部１０２８を備えていない。すなわち、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出操作に関しては、リモコンから指示できない構成になっている。 (Configuration of remote control)
Although illustration is omitted, in this embodiment, the configuration of the remote controller is different from that of the first embodiment.
The remote controller of this embodiment does not include the temperature illusion substance release operation unit 1028 in the remote controller 1003 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. That is, the remote controller cannot instruct the release operation of the temperature illusion substance S1.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図１１は、空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　以下、図１１を参照しつつ、本実施形態の空気調和機の動作について説明する。
　ここでは、本実施形態の特徴点である温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出に係わる部分のみを説明する。そのため、図１１のフローチャートの開始時点において、空気調和機は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が放出されない通常の冷房モードもしくは暖房モードで既に運転されているものとする。 (Air conditioner operation)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioner of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, only the part related to the release of the temperature illusion substance S1, which is a feature of the present embodiment, will be described. Therefore, it is assumed that the air conditioner has already been operated in the normal cooling mode or heating mode in which the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released at the start of the flowchart of FIG.
　使用者Ｍ１は、室内機１０３４に設置された冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を操作して冷感または温感増強モードの運転開始、すなわち温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出開始を指示する。これにより、送風制御部１０１２は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６からの放出開始信号を受信する（図１１のステップＳ１００１）。 The user M1 operates the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036 installed in the indoor unit 1034 to instruct the start of the cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1. Thereby, the ventilation control unit 1012 receives the release start signal from the cooling / warmth enhancement switch 1036 (step S1001 in FIG. 11).
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、室温センサー１０１９を用いて環境温度を検出する（図１１のステップＳ１００２）。 Next, the air blowing control unit 1012 detects the environmental temperature using the room temperature sensor 1019 (step S1002 in FIG. 11).
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、室温センサー１０１９による環境温度検出結果に基づき、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類、放出量、風向、および風量を判断する（図１１のステップＳ１００３）。例えば温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類については、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも高い場合に送風制御部１０１２は冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を選択し、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも低い場合には送風制御部１０１２は温感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を選択する。 Next, the air blow control unit 1012 determines the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S1 based on the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 1019 (step S1003 in FIG. 11). For example, regarding the type of temperature illusion substance S1, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blow control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling sensation, and when the environmental temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. The air blow control unit 1012 selects the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing the sensation.
　本実施形態の場合、風向に関しては、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出開始が指示されたとき、送風制御部１０１２は、室内機１０３４の直下、例えば冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６の直下から半径１ｍ以内というように、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６近傍の特定の領域にのみ温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風されるように、風向調整部１０１７を制御する。 In the case of the present embodiment, regarding the wind direction, when the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 is instructed, the air blow control unit 1012 has a radius of 1 m from directly below the indoor unit 1034, for example, immediately below the cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036. In this way, the air direction adjusting unit 1017 is controlled so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown only to a specific region in the vicinity of the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036.
　言い換えると、本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風される領域が特定の領域、例えば冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６の直下に予め限定されている。そのため、送風制御部１０１２は、その特定の領域に使用者Ｍ１が存在していることを検知したときに温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風されるように、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６を制御する。 In other words, in the case of the present embodiment, the region in which the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown is limited in advance to a specific region, for example, just below the cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036. Therefore, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown when it is detected that the user M1 is present in the specific region.
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、上記ステップＳ１００３での温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類、放出量、風向、および風量の判断結果に基づいて、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６のカートリッジ１０２３の蓋開閉機構１０２５、風向調整部１０１７、およびファン１０１４のモーターに対して制御信号を送信する（図１１のステップＳ１００４）。 Next, the air blow control unit 1012 determines the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the cartridge 1023 of the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 based on the determination result of the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S1 in step S1003. Control signals are transmitted to the wind direction adjusting unit 1017 and the motor of the fan 1014 (step S1004 in FIG. 11).
　次に、蓋開閉機構１０２５がカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを開くことにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が開始される（図１１のステップＳ１００５）。このとき、上述したように、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１は、仮に室内に複数の人が存在していたとしても、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を操作した使用者のみに対して選択的に送風される。 Next, when the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 opens the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023, the temperature illusion substance S1 starts to be released (step S1005 in FIG. 11). At this time, as described above, the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively applied only to the user who operates the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1036 even if there are a plurality of persons in the room. Be blown.
　次に、使用者Ｍ１は、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の送風が不要と感じたとき、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を操作して冷感増強モードもしくは温感増強モードの運転停止、すなわち温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出停止を指示する。これにより、送風制御部１０１２は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６からの放出停止信号を受信する（図１１のステップＳ１００６）。
　次に、送風制御部１０１２は、蓋開閉機構１０２５に制御信号を送信し、蓋開閉機構１０２５がカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔを閉じることにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が停止する（図１１のステップＳ１００７）。 Next, when the user M1 feels that blowing of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is unnecessary, the user M1 operates the cooling sensation / warmth enhancement switch 1036 to stop the cooling sensation enhancement mode or the sensation enhancement mode, that is, the temperature. The stop of the release of the illusion substance S1 is instructed. Thereby, the ventilation control unit 1012 receives the release stop signal from the cooling / warmth enhancement switch 1036 (step S1006 in FIG. 11).
Next, the air blowing control unit 1012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 closes the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 (step S1007 in FIG. 11). ).
　第１～第３実施形態の場合、送風装置１００７が人感センサー１０１８を備えているため、使用者Ｍ１の頭部の位置を検出し、頭部を除く位置に温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を送風することができる。その反面、人感センサー１０１８では、温度錯覚物質の放出が好ましい人と好ましくない人との判別が難しいという欠点がある。この欠点に対して、本実施形態の送風装置１０３５は、室内機１０３４に冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を備えており、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を操作するために室内機１０３４の直下に来た使用者Ｍ１は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出が好ましい人と判断することができる。例えば身長の低い子供は冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６に手が届かないし、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が好ましくない人はわざわざ冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を操作するために室内機に近付かない、と判断できるからである。 In the case of the first to third embodiments, since the blower 1007 includes the human sensor 1018, the position of the head of the user M1 is detected, and the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown to a position other than the head. can do. On the other hand, the human sensor 1018 has a drawback in that it is difficult to discriminate between a person who prefers to release a temperature illusion substance and an unfavorable person. In response to this drawback, the air blower 1035 of the present embodiment includes the indoor unit 1034 provided with a cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036, and is directly below the indoor unit 1034 in order to operate the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036. The user M1 who came to can be judged as a person who is preferable to release the temperature illusion substance S1. For example, a child with a short height cannot reach the cold / warmth enhancement switch 1036, and a person who does not prefer the temperature illusion substance S1 does not bother to approach the indoor unit to operate the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036. This is because it can be judged.
　そこで、本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６の近傍の特定領域にのみ送風されるため、室内機１０３４の直下に来た使用者Ｍ１のみが温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の効果を得ることができる。言い換えると、本実施形態の送風装置１０３５は、子供、妊婦等の温度錯覚物質が好ましくない人を避けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を送風することができる。 Therefore, in the present embodiment, the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown only to a specific area in the vicinity of the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1036, so that only the user M1 who comes directly below the indoor unit 1034 has the temperature illusion. The effect of the substance-containing air KS1 can be obtained. In other words, the blower 1035 of the present embodiment can blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 while avoiding persons who do not like the temperature illusion substance such as children and pregnant women.
　なお、本実施形態の場合、室内機１０３４の直下に来た使用者Ｍ１の頭部にも温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風されることが想定される。そのため、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の種類、放出量などを適切に制御し、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風された使用者Ｍ１が痛みを感じないように配慮することが望ましい。 In the case of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is also blown to the head of the user M1 who has come directly under the indoor unit 1034. Therefore, it is desirable to appropriately control the type and release amount of the temperature illusion substance S1 so that the user M1 blown by the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 does not feel pain.
　もしくは、本実施形態の構成に第１実施形態の構成を組み合わせてもよい。すなわち、本実施形態の送風装置１０３５に人感センサー１０１８を付加し、室内機１０３４の直下に来た使用者Ｍ１の頭部の位置を検出し、頭部を除く位置に温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風される構成としてもよい。 Alternatively, the configuration of the first embodiment may be combined with the configuration of the present embodiment. That is, a human sensor 1018 is added to the air blower 1035 of the present embodiment, the position of the head of the user M1 that comes directly below the indoor unit 1034 is detected, and the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is located at a position other than the head. It is good also as a structure by which air is sent.
　さらに、本実施形態では、室内機１０３４に冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６を備えた構成を挙げた。この構成に代えて、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０３６の代わりに人感センサー１０１８を付加し、人感センサー１０１８によってリモコン１００３を持っている使用者Ｍ１の位置を検出し、リモコン１００３を持っている使用者のみに向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が送風される構成としてもよい。 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the indoor unit 1034 is provided with a cool / warmth enhancement switch 1036 has been described. Instead of this configuration, a human sensor 1018 is added instead of the cold / warmth enhancement switch 1036, the position of the user M1 holding the remote controller 1003 is detected by the human sensor 1018, and the remote controller 1003 is held. It is good also as a structure by which temperature illusion substance containing air KS1 is ventilated only toward the user who is.
［第５実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第５実施形態について、図１２を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第１実施形態と同一であるが、室外機を含めた空気調和機の全体構成が第１実施形態と異なる。
　図１２は、第５実施形態の空気調和機の断面図である。
　図１２に示す室内機の部分において、第１実施形態の図２と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、説明を省略する。 [Fifth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The basic configuration of the air conditioner of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the overall configuration of the air conditioner including the outdoor unit is different from that of the first embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of the fifth embodiment.
In the indoor unit portion shown in FIG. 12, the same components as those in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
　第１～第４実施形態の空気調和機において、温度錯覚物質放出部は室内機に備えられていた。これに対して、第５実施形態の空気調和機１０４１において、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は室外機１０４３に備えられている。第５実施形態の空気調和機１０４１は、第３実施形態と同様、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１をウォーミングアップ動作期間に放出する。 In the air conditioners of the first to fourth embodiments, the temperature illusion substance discharge unit is provided in the indoor unit. On the other hand, in the air conditioner 1041 of the fifth embodiment, the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 is provided in the outdoor unit 1043. As in the third embodiment, the air conditioner 1041 of the fifth embodiment releases the temperature illusion substance S1 during the warm-up operation period.
（室外機の構成）
　図１２に示すように、室外機１０４３は、熱交換器１０４５と、圧縮機１０４６と、ファン１０４７と、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６と、温度錯覚物質放出用ファン１０４８と、筐体１０４９と、を備えている。熱交換器１０４５、圧縮機１０４６、ファン１０４７、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６、および温度錯覚物質放出用ファン１０４８は、筐体１０４９の内部に収容されている。温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６は、第１実施形態と同様、蓋開閉機構を備えたカートリッジを備えている。 (Configuration of outdoor unit)
As shown in FIG. 12, the outdoor unit 1043 includes a heat exchanger 1045, a compressor 1046, a fan 1047, a temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016, a temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048, and a housing 1049. I have. The heat exchanger 1045, the compressor 1046, the fan 1047, the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016, and the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048 are housed inside the housing 1049. Similar to the first embodiment, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016 includes a cartridge having a lid opening / closing mechanism.
（室内機の構成）
　室内機１０４２の構成は、基本的には第１実施形態と同様である。ただし、本実施形態では温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６が室外機１０４３に備えられているため、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６が室内機１０４２に備えられていない点が第１実施形態と異なる。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
The configuration of the indoor unit 1042 is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016 is provided in the outdoor unit 1043, and therefore the temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1016 is not provided in the indoor unit 1042, which is different from the first embodiment.
（配管系の構成）
　空気調和機１０４１は、室内機１０４２と室外機１０４３との間で冷媒を循環させる冷媒用配管１０５１と、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を室内に供給するための温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２と、を備えている。温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２の入口側端部１０５２ｉは温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６に接続されるとともに、出口側端部１０５２ｏは室内機１０４２の吹出口１０１１Ｒの近傍に配置されている。
温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２のうち、出口側端部１０５２ｏに近い側の一部は、熱交換器１００８に接触するように筐体１０１１の内部で取り回されている。温度錯覚物質放出用ファン１０４８は、筐体１０４９の内部に位置する温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２の途中に設けられている。 (Piping system configuration)
The air conditioner 1041 includes a refrigerant pipe 1051 for circulating the refrigerant between the indoor unit 1042 and the outdoor unit 1043, and a temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 for supplying the temperature illusion substance S1 to the room. Yes. An inlet side end portion 1052 i of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 is connected to the temperature illusion substance discharge portion 1016, and an outlet side end portion 1052 o is disposed in the vicinity of the outlet 1011 R of the indoor unit 1042.
A part of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 near the outlet side end portion 1052o is routed inside the housing 1011 so as to be in contact with the heat exchanger 1008. The temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048 is provided in the middle of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 located inside the housing 1049.
　なお、本実施形態の空気調和機１０４１の構成を実現するためには、冷媒用配管１０５１のみを備えた一般の空気調和機に温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２を新たに付加してもよい。もしくは、例えば無給水加湿機能を備えた空気調和機に本実施形態を適用する場合であれば、加湿空気供給用配管等の既存の配管を利用することができる。この種の既存の配管を通じて温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を放出する構成としてもよい。 In addition, in order to implement | achieve the structure of the air conditioner 1041 of this embodiment, you may newly add the temperature illusion substance discharge piping 1052 to the general air conditioner provided with only the piping 1051 for refrigerant | coolants. Alternatively, for example, when the present embodiment is applied to an air conditioner having a non-feed water humidification function, existing piping such as humidified air supply piping can be used. It is good also as a structure which discharge | releases temperature illusion substance S1 through this kind of existing piping.
（空気調和機の動作）
　本実施形態の空気調和機１０４１は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１をウォーミングアップ動作期間中に放出するため、制御の流れは、基本的には図９に示した第３実施形態と同様である。
　ただし、図９の符号Ｓ１００３の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出開始のステップにおいて、送風制御部１０１２は、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６の蓋開閉機構１０２５を作動させるとともに、温度錯覚物質放出用ファン１０４８の回転動作を開始させる点が異なる。 (Air conditioner operation)
Since the air conditioner 1041 of the present embodiment releases the temperature illusion substance S1 during the warm-up operation period, the control flow is basically the same as that of the third embodiment shown in FIG.
However, in the step of starting the release of the temperature illusion substance S1 of S1003 in FIG. 9, the air blow control unit 1012 operates the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025 of the temperature illusion substance release unit 1016 and the rotation of the temperature illusion substance release fan 1048. The difference is that the operation starts.
　蓋開閉機構１０２５の作動によりカートリッジ１０２３の蓋１０２３Ｔが開くと、揮発した温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６の空間中に浮遊する。この状態で温度錯覚物質放出用ファン１０４８が回転することにより、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２を通して室内機１０４２に向けて送風される。温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１は、温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２の出口側端部１０５２ｏから放出された時点で、室内機１０４２のファン１０１４によって作られた気流に合流し、吹出口１０１１Ｒから室内に放出される。 When the lid 1023T of the cartridge 1023 is opened by the operation of the lid opening / closing mechanism 1025, the volatilized temperature illusion substance S1 floats in the space of the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016. In this state, the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 1048 rotates, so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown toward the indoor unit 1042 through the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052. When the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is released from the outlet side end 1052o of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052, it merges with the air flow created by the fan 1014 of the indoor unit 1042, and is released into the room from the outlet 1011R. Is done.
　空気調和機１０４１が冷房モードで運転される場合、液体状の冷媒が冷媒用配管１０５１を通じて供給され、室内機１０４２の内部に吸い込まれた室内の高温の空気と低温の冷媒とが熱交換を行い、蒸発して気体状となった冷媒は、冷媒用配管１０５１を通じて室外機１０４９に送られる。一方、熱交換により温度が低下した空気は、室内機１０４２の吹出口１０１１Ｒから冷風として室内に吹き出される。本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２が熱交換器１００８に接触しているため、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１と冷媒との間でも熱交換が行われる。これにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１は、室内に放出される前の時点で予め環境温度よりも低い温度に冷却される。 When the air conditioner 1041 is operated in the cooling mode, the liquid refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 1051, and the indoor high-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 1042 exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant. Then, the refrigerant evaporated into a gaseous state is sent to the outdoor unit 1049 through the refrigerant pipe 1051. On the other hand, air whose temperature has decreased due to heat exchange is blown into the room as cold air from the outlet 1011R of the indoor unit 1042. In this embodiment, since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 1008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S1 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being released into the room.
　もしくは、空気調和機１０４１が暖房モードで運転される場合、気体状の冷媒が冷媒用配管１０５１を通じて供給され、室内機１０４２の内部に吸い込まれた室内の低温の空気と高温の冷媒とが熱交換を行い、凝縮して液体状となった冷媒は、冷媒用配管１０５１を通じて室外機１０４９に送られる。一方、熱交換により温度が上昇した空気は、室内機１０４２の吹出口１０１１Ｒから温風として室内に吹き出される。本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出用配管１０５２が熱交換器１００８に接触しているため、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１と冷媒との間でも熱交換が行われる。これにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１は、室内に放出される前の時点で予め環境温度よりも高い温度に暖められる。 Alternatively, when the air conditioner 1041 is operated in the heating mode, gaseous refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 1051, and heat exchange is performed between the indoor low-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 1042 and the high-temperature refrigerant. The refrigerant that has been condensed and turned into a liquid state is sent to the outdoor unit 1049 through the refrigerant pipe 1051. On the other hand, the air whose temperature has risen due to heat exchange is blown out into the room as warm air from the outlet 1011R of the indoor unit 1042. In this embodiment, since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 1052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 1008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S1 is preliminarily warmed to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before being released into the room.
　本実施形態においても、第１実施形態と同様、人感センサー１０１８によって使用者Ｍ１の各部位の位置が検出され、送風制御部１０１２が風向調整部１０１７を制御し、使用者Ｍ１の頭部を除く部位に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の気流が送出される。その他のステップは第１実施形態と同様である。 Also in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the position of each part of the user M1 is detected by the human sensor 1018, the air blowing control unit 1012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 1017, and the head of the user M1 is controlled. An air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is sent toward the removed portion. Other steps are the same as in the first embodiment.
　第５実施形態においても、使用者Ｍ１の頭部への温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の付着を抑制することにより、痛みや違和感がなく快適感が得られる空気調和機を実現できる、という第１～第４実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 Also in the fifth embodiment, it is possible to realize an air conditioner that can provide a comfortable feeling without pain or discomfort by suppressing the attachment of the temperature illusion substance S1 to the head of the user M1. The same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.
　第１～第４実施形態においては、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６が室内機１００４に備えられていたため、室内機１００４が高い位置に設置されている場合、使用者Ｍ１がカートリッジ１０２３の交換作業を行いにくい場合がある。特に室内機１００４が天井に埋め込まれた形態の空気調和機の場合、この問題は顕著である。その点、第５実施形態の空気調和機１０４１は、温度錯覚物質放出部１０１６が室外機１０４３に備えられ、低い位置にあるため、使用者Ｍ１がカートリッジ１０２３の交換作業を行いやすいという効果が得られる。 In the first to fourth embodiments, since the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1016 is provided in the indoor unit 1004, when the indoor unit 1004 is installed at a high position, the user M1 performs the replacement work of the cartridge 1023. It may be difficult. In particular, in the case of an air conditioner in which the indoor unit 1004 is embedded in the ceiling, this problem is significant. In that respect, the air conditioner 1041 of the fifth embodiment has an effect that the user M1 can easily replace the cartridge 1023 because the temperature illusion substance discharge unit 1016 is provided in the outdoor unit 1043 and is in a low position. It is done.
　また、本実施形態の場合、冷房モードにおいて、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１は室内に放出される前に予め環境温度よりも低い温度に冷却され、暖房モードにおいては、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１は室内に放出される前に予め環境温度よりも高い温度に暖められる。これにより、使用者Ｍ１が得る冷感や温感を強めることができる。また、使用者Ｍ１が冷感や温感を感じるまでの時間を短縮することができる。 In the case of the present embodiment, in the cooling mode, the temperature illusion substance S1 is cooled to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before being released into the room, and in the heating mode, the temperature illusion substance S1 is released into the room. It is previously warmed to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Thereby, the cooling sensation and the warm sensation that the user M1 obtains can be enhanced. Further, it is possible to shorten the time until the user M1 feels cold feeling or warm feeling.
［第６実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第６実施形態について、図１３を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態では、本発明の一実施形態の送風装置をハンドドライヤーに適用した例を挙げる。
　図１３は、第６実施形態のハンドドライヤーの模式図である。 [Sixth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, the example which applied the air blower of one Embodiment of this invention to the hand dryer is given.
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a hand dryer according to the sixth embodiment.
　図１３に示すように、ハンドドライヤー１０６１は、送風装置１０６２と、送風装置１０６２を収容する筐体１０６３と、を備えている。送風装置１０６２は、ファン１０６４（送風機）と、温度錯覚物質放出部１０６５と、風向調整部１０６６と、人感センサー１０６７（人体検出部）と、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８（操作部）と、送風制御部１０６９と、を備えている。本実施形態の送風装置１０６２は、使用者の人体の特定の位置（手首付近）に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を選択的に送風する。 As shown in FIG. 13, the hand dryer 1061 includes a blower 1062 and a housing 1063 that houses the blower 1062. The air blower 1062 includes a fan 1064 (blower), a temperature illusion substance releasing unit 1065, a wind direction adjusting unit 1066, a human sensor 1067 (human body detecting unit), and a cold / warmth enhancement switch 1068 (operating unit). The air blow control unit 1069 is provided. The blower 1062 of this embodiment selectively blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 toward a specific position (near the wrist) of the user's human body.
　筐体１０６３の中央部には、凹部１０６３ｈが設けられている。使用者は、凹部１０６３ｈに手Ｈ１を差し入れることにより、自動的に吹き出される気流によって手Ｈ１を乾燥させることができる。筐体１０６３には、凹部１０６３ｈに向けて気流を吹き出すための上部吹出口１０６３ｔおよび下部吹出口１０６３ｂが設けられている。また、筐体１０６３には、筐体１０６３の内部に空気を吸い込むための吸込口（図示略）が設けられている。送風装置１０６２は、筐体１０６３の内部の空気Ｋ１もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を凹部１０６３ｈに送出する。 A concave portion 1063h is provided in the central portion of the housing 1063. The user can dry the hand H1 by the airflow automatically blown by inserting the hand H1 into the recess 1063h. The housing 1063 is provided with an upper air outlet 1063t and a lower air outlet 1063b for blowing out airflow toward the recess 1063h. The housing 1063 is provided with a suction port (not illustrated) for sucking air into the housing 1063. The blower 1062 sends the air K1 inside the housing 1063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 to the recess 1063h.
　ファン１０６４は、モーター（図示略）により自身が回転することにより、室内の空気を筐体１０６３の内部に吸い込むとともに、筐体１０６３の内部の空気Ｋ１もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を外部に吹き出させる。ファン１０６４としては、種々の形式のファンを使用することができる。 The fan 1064 rotates by a motor (not shown) to suck indoor air into the housing 1063 and blow out the air K1 inside the housing 1063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 to the outside. . Various types of fans can be used as the fan 1064.
　風向調整部１０６６は、下部吹出口１０６３ｂから吹き出される空気Ｋ１の風向を調整する。風向調整部１０６６の作用によって、空気Ｋ１は下部吹出口１０６３ｂからある程度の拡がりをもって吹き出される The wind direction adjusting unit 1066 adjusts the wind direction of the air K1 blown from the lower outlet 1063b. Due to the action of the wind direction adjusting unit 1066, the air K1 is blown out from the lower outlet 1063b with a certain extent.
　人感センサー１０６７は、使用者の指先が凹部１０６３ｈのある程度深い位置に到達したことを検出する。人感センサー１０６７として、例えば光センサー、赤外線センサー等を用いることができる。人感センサー１０６７は、凹部１０６３ｈのある程度の深さまで手Ｈ１が入れられたときに指先の位置を検出できるように、凹部１０６３ｈの底面から適度な高さの位置に設けられている。人感センサー１０６７は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出開始／停止を判断する。温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を含まない空気Ｋ１の放出開始／停止を判断するためのセンサー（図示略）は、人感センサー１０６７とは別に、凹部１０６３ｈの上部側に設けられている。 The human sensor 1067 detects that the fingertip of the user has reached a certain depth of the recess 1063h. As the human sensor 1067, for example, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used. The human sensor 1067 is provided at an appropriate height from the bottom surface of the recess 1063h so that the position of the fingertip can be detected when the hand H1 is inserted to a certain depth of the recess 1063h. The human sensor 1067 determines the start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1. A sensor (not shown) for determining the start / stop of the release of the air K1 that does not contain the temperature illusion substance S1 is provided on the upper side of the recess 1063h separately from the human sensor 1067.
　温度錯覚物質放出部１０６５は、筐体１０６３の内側における上部吹出口１０６３ｔの近傍に設けられている。上部吹出部１０６３ｔは、人感センサー１０６７の検出位置に使用者の指先が到達したときに概ね手首付近となる位置に設けられている。温度錯覚物質放出部１０６５の構成は、第１実施形態と同様である。温度錯覚物質放出部１０６５は、カートリッジと、カートリッジの蓋を開閉させる蓋開閉機構と、を備えている。第１実施形態と同様、温度錯覚物質放出部１０６５は、さらに温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の昇華を促進させるヒーター等を備えていてもよい。 The temperature illusion substance emitting portion 1065 is provided in the vicinity of the upper outlet 1063t inside the housing 1063. The upper blowing portion 1063t is provided at a position that is approximately near the wrist when the user's fingertip reaches the detection position of the human sensor 1067. The configuration of the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1065 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1065 includes a cartridge and a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid of the cartridge. Similar to the first embodiment, the temperature illusion substance emitting unit 1065 may further include a heater or the like that promotes sublimation of the temperature illusion substance S1.
　冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８は、使用者が温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の放出の開始／停止を指示するためのスイッチである。冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８は、筐体１０６３の上面の使用者が操作可能な任意の位置に設置されている。 The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is a switch for the user to instruct start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S1. The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is installed at an arbitrary position on the upper surface of the housing 1063 that can be operated by the user.
　送風制御部１０６９は、使用者の手Ｈ１が凹部１０６３ｈに入ったことを図示しないセンサーが検出したときにファン１０６４を回転させる駆動信号をモーターに送信する。また、送風制御部１０６９は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８から温度錯覚物質の放出開始信号を受けたときにカートリッジの蓋を開き、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８から放出停止信号を受けたときにカートリッジの蓋を閉じるように、蓋開閉機構に駆動信号を送信する。 The air blow control unit 1069 transmits a drive signal for rotating the fan 1064 to the motor when a sensor (not shown) detects that the user's hand H1 has entered the recess 1063h. Also, the air blow control unit 1069 opens the lid of the cartridge when receiving a temperature illusion substance release start signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1068, and receives a release stop signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1068. A drive signal is transmitted to the lid opening / closing mechanism to close the lid of the cartridge sometimes.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー１０６１は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８を備えており、使用者が手Ｈ１を乾燥する際に涼しさもしくは暖かさを感じられる機能を有している。この機能の使用／不使用の切り替えが冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８により行われる。冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８がオフの状態では、凹部１０６３ｈ内に温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を含まない環境温度の空気Ｋ１が吹き出され、使用者は普通に手Ｈ１を乾かすことができる。 The hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment includes a cool / warmth enhancement switch 1068, and has a function that allows the user to feel coolness or warmth when drying the hand H1. The use / non-use of this function is switched by the cool / warmth enhancement switch 1068. In the state in which the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is off, air K1 having an ambient temperature that does not include the temperature illusion substance S1 is blown into the recess 1063h, and the user can normally dry the hand H1.
　これに対し、例えば使用者が暑いと感じているとき、使用者は冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８をオン状態とし、冷感増強モードを選択する。このとき、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を含まない空気Ｋ１の気流が下部吹出口１０６３ｂから吹き出され、手Ｈ１の先の方に当たる。これと同時に、送風制御部１０６９の指令によって冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ１がカートリッジから放出される。これにより、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の気流が上部吹出口１０６３ｔから吹き出され、手首の近傍に当たる。使用者は、手首の近傍に当たった冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の気流により涼しさを感じつつ、手Ｈ１の全体を乾かすことができる。 On the other hand, for example, when the user feels hot, the user turns on the cooling / warming enhancement switch 1068 and selects the cooling enhancement mode. At this time, an air stream of the air K1 that does not include the temperature illusion substance S1 is blown out from the lower outlet 1063b and hits the tip of the hand H1. At the same time, the temperature illusion substance S1 for enhancing cooling sensation is released from the cartridge in accordance with a command from the air blowing control unit 1069. Thereby, the air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is blown out from the upper outlet 1063t and hits the vicinity of the wrist. The user can dry the entire hand H1 while feeling cool by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 for enhancing the cooling sensation that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
　逆に、使用者が寒いと感じているときには、使用者は冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８をオン状態とし、温感増強モードを選択すればよい。これにより、使用者は、手首の近傍に当たった温感増強用の温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１の気流により暖かさを感じつつ、手Ｈ１の全体を乾かすことができる。 Conversely, when the user feels cold, the user may turn on the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 and select the warmth enhancement mode. Accordingly, the user can dry the entire hand H1 while feeling warmth by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 for enhancing the warmth that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー１０６１は冷感／温感増強モードを備えているため、涼しさや暖かさを感じつつ、快適に手Ｈ１を乾かすことができる。また、ハンドドライヤー１０６１の使用後、使用者は指先、手のひら、手の甲など、手の先の部分で目、口などを触る可能性が高いため、できれば手の先の部分には温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１を送風したくないという要求がある。その点、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー１０６１は、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ１が手首側に向けて選択的に送風されるため、ハンドドライヤー１０６１の使用者がその後に目、口などを触り、刺激や痛みを感じるおそれを低減することができる。 Since the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment has a cooling / warming enhancement mode, the hand H1 can be comfortably dried while feeling coolness and warmth. In addition, after using the hand dryer 1061, the user is likely to touch the eyes, mouth, and the like with the tip of the hand, such as the fingertip, palm, and back of the hand. There is a request not to blow KS1. In that respect, since the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS1 is selectively blown toward the wrist side in the hand dryer 1061 of this embodiment, the user of the hand dryer 1061 touches the eyes, mouth, etc. after that to stimulate or The risk of feeling pain can be reduced.
　また、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー１０６１においては、使用者が凹部１０６３ｈ内で手Ｈ１を乾燥させるために上下移動させた場合であっても、人感センサー１０６７が指先を検出したときにのみ温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を放出させるため、指先、手のひら、手の甲などに温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が触れるおそれが少ない。 Further, in the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment, even when the user moves the hand H1 up and down in the recess 1063h to dry it, the temperature illusion is detected only when the human sensor 1067 detects the fingertip. Since the substance S1 is released, the temperature illusion substance S1 is less likely to touch the fingertip, palm, back of the hand, and the like.
　また、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー１０６１は、血管が皮膚表面近くに位置している手首に向けて集中的に温度錯覚物質Ｓ１を放出させるため、使用者は冷感や温感をより鋭敏に感じることができる。 In addition, since the hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment intensively releases the temperature illusion substance S1 toward the wrist where the blood vessel is located near the skin surface, the user feels a sense of coolness and warmth more sharply. be able to.
　また、ハンドドライヤー１０６１は、人感センサー１０６７が指先を検出したときに温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が放出される構成となっている。したがって、使用者が一定以上の手の大きさを持っていないと、人感センサー１０６７が指先を検出できず、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１が放出されない。そのため、たとえ冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８がオン状態であったとしても、手が小さい子供がハンドドライヤー１０６１を使用したときには、手の乾燥はできるが、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１は放出されない。そのため、温度錯覚物質Ｓ１の刺激が好ましくない子供が使用しても安全である。 Further, the hand dryer 1061 is configured such that the temperature illusion substance S1 is released when the human sensor 1067 detects the fingertip. Therefore, if the user does not have a certain hand size, the human sensor 1067 cannot detect the fingertip, and the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released. Therefore, even if the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068 is in the ON state, when a child with a small hand uses the hand dryer 1061, the hand can be dried, but the temperature illusion substance S1 is not released. Therefore, it is safe even if used by children who do not want to stimulate the temperature illusion substance S1.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー１０６１は１個の人感センサー１０６７のみを備えていたが、凹部１０６３ｈの深さ方向に複数個の人感センサー１０６７を備えていてもよい。これにより、使用者の手の大きさを精度良く検出することができ、温度錯覚物質の放出の是非を的確に判断することができる。 The hand dryer 1061 of the present embodiment includes only one human sensor 1067, but may include a plurality of human sensors 1067 in the depth direction of the recess 1063h. Thereby, the size of the user's hand can be detected with high accuracy, and whether or not the temperature illusion substance is released can be accurately determined.
　また、冷感／温感増強スイッチとして、押されたときのみオン状態となるスイッチが用いられてもよい。これにより、冷感／温感増強モードを積極的に利用したい人にのみ温度錯覚物質が放出される構成とすることができる。 Also, a switch that turns on only when it is pressed may be used as the cooling / warmth enhancement switch. Thereby, it can be set as the structure by which a temperature illusion substance is discharge | released only to the person who wants to utilize cold feeling / warmth enhancement mode actively.
　また、冷感／温感増強スイッチ１０６８を備えた上記実施形態の構成に代えて、人感センサーが手の皮膚温度を検出し、例えば皮膚温度が所定の閾値以上である場合に自動的に冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質が放出され、皮膚温度が所定の閾値以下である場合に自動的に温感増強用の温度錯覚物質が放出される構成としてもよい。 Further, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment provided with the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 1068, the human sensor detects the skin temperature of the hand and automatically cools when the skin temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value, for example. A temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be released, and the temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be automatically released when the skin temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.
　なお、本発明の技術範囲は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲において種々の変更を加えることが可能である。
　例えば、送風制御部は、使用者の位置に向けて温度錯覚物質が相対的に高濃度で含有された温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風し、使用者の周囲に向けて温度錯覚物質が相対的に低濃度で含有された温度錯覚物質含有空気、もしくは温度錯覚物質が含有されていない空気を送風するように、温度錯覚物質放出部を制御してもよい。すなわち、使用者の位置とその周囲とで温度錯覚物質の濃度を変えてもよい。 The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, the air blowing control unit blows air containing temperature illusion material containing a relatively high concentration of temperature illusion material toward the user's position, and the temperature illusion material is relatively directed toward the user's surroundings. The temperature illusion substance discharge part may be controlled so as to blow air containing temperature illusion substance contained at a low concentration or air not containing temperature illusion substance. That is, the concentration of the temperature illusion substance may be changed depending on the position of the user and the surrounding area.
　また、第１～第３実施形態の空気調和機は、人体のうちの一部の部位（頭部）を避けて温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するが、温度錯覚物質が好ましくない人への配慮については特に記載しなかった。しかしながら、人感センサー、もしくはその他の検出手段を用いて子供、妊婦等の温度錯覚物質が好ましくない人を判別できる場合、例えば身体の大きさから乳幼児や子供が判別できるような場合には、それらの人の位置を除く場所に温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風する構成としてもよい。その他の検出手段としては、例えば音声認識を挙げることができ、例えば子供の声には反応せず、大人の声にのみ反応する構成としてもよい。もしくは、温度錯覚物質が好ましくない人の居場所を使用者がリモコンから入力し、その場所を避けて温度錯覚物質含有空気が送風される構成としてもよい。 In addition, the air conditioner of the first to third embodiments blows air containing temperature illusion substance while avoiding a part of the human body (head), but consideration is given to people who do not like temperature illusion substance. Was not described in particular. However, if a human sensor or other detection means can be used to discriminate between persons with undesirable temperature illusions such as children and pregnant women, for example, if an infant or child can be discriminated from the size of the body It is good also as a structure which ventilates temperature illusion substance containing air to the place except the position of a person. As other detection means, for example, voice recognition can be cited. For example, it may be configured to react only to the voice of an adult without reacting to the voice of a child. Or it is good also as a structure from which a user inputs the location of a person with an unpreferable temperature illusion substance from a remote control, and the temperature illusion substance containing air is ventilated avoiding the place.
　第１～第４実施形態の構成の組合せについては、上述した以外の種々の組合せを採用することができる。例えば、第４実施形態の人感センサーを持たない装置構成に、第３実施形態のウォーミングアップ期間に温度錯覚物質を放出する制御を組み合わせてもよい。また、使用者の頭部を除く位置に温度錯覚物質含有空気を送出する構成に加えて、頭部を除く特定の部位、例えば脚部などに向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気を送出する構成としてもよい。 As the combination of the configurations of the first to fourth embodiments, various combinations other than those described above can be adopted. For example, the apparatus configuration having no human sensor of the fourth embodiment may be combined with the control of releasing the temperature illusion substance during the warm-up period of the third embodiment. Further, in addition to the configuration for sending the temperature illusion substance-containing air to a position other than the user's head, the structure for sending the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a specific part other than the head, for example, the leg, etc. Good.
　上記実施形態では、本発明の一態様による送風装置を備えた電化製品として家庭用の空気調和機およびハンドドライヤーの例を挙げたが、本発明の一態様による送風装置は、家庭用空気調和機およびハンドドライヤーに限らず、業務用空気調和機、空気清浄機、扇風機、ヒーター等の電化製品に採用することもできる。 In the above embodiment, examples of home air conditioners and hand dryers have been given as appliances including the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, but the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention is a home air conditioner. In addition, it can be used not only for hand dryers but also for electric appliances such as commercial air conditioners, air purifiers, electric fans and heaters.
［第７実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第７実施形態について、図１４～図１９を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態では、家庭用の空気調和機（ルームエアコン）の一例を示す。
　図１４は、本実施形態の空気調和機を示す斜視図である。
　なお、以下の各図面においては各構成要素を見やすくするため、構成要素によって寸法の縮尺を異ならせて示すことがある。 [Seventh Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, an example of a home air conditioner (room air conditioner) is shown.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner of the present embodiment.
In the following drawings, in order to make each component easy to see, the scale of the size may be varied depending on the component.
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　図１４に示すように、本実施形態の空気調和機２００１は、空気調和機本体２００２と、使用者Ｍ２が空気調和機本体２００２を操作するためのリモコン２００３と、を備えている。空気調和機本体２００２は、室内機２００４と室外機２００５とを備えており、いわゆるセパレート型と呼ばれるものである。室内機２００４は、例えば部屋の壁面に設置される。室外機２００５は、圧縮機、凝縮器等を備えた一般的なものであり、説明を省略する。空気調和機２００１は、冷房モードと暖房モードとを基本的に備えており、その他、送風モード、ドライモード等を備えていてもよい。 (Overall configuration of air conditioner)
As shown in FIG. 14, the air conditioner 2001 of this embodiment includes an air conditioner body 2002 and a remote control 2003 for a user M2 to operate the air conditioner body 2002. The air conditioner main body 2002 includes an indoor unit 2004 and an outdoor unit 2005, and is a so-called separate type. The indoor unit 2004 is installed on a wall surface of a room, for example. The outdoor unit 2005 is a general unit including a compressor, a condenser, and the like, and a description thereof is omitted. The air conditioner 2001 basically includes a cooling mode and a heating mode, and may include a ventilation mode, a dry mode, and the like.
　本実施形態の空気調和機２００１は、後述するアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを気流に乗せて室内空間に放出することにより、冷房モードでは使用者Ｍ２に実際の温度よりも涼しい冷感を体感させることができ、暖房モードでは使用者Ｍ２に実際の温度よりも暖かい温感を体感させることができる。以下、本明細書では、前者を冷感増強モードと称し、後者を温感増強モードと称する。すなわち、本実施形態の空気調和機は、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを放出しない通常の冷房モードおよび暖房モードに加えて、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを放出する冷感増強モードおよび温感増強モードを備えている。 The air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment allows the user M2 to experience a cooler sensation of cooling than the actual temperature in the cooling mode by releasing an agonist and an antagonist, which will be described later, into the indoor space by placing them in an airflow. In the heating mode, the user M2 can feel a warmer sensation than the actual temperature. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the former is referred to as a cooling sensation enhancement mode, and the latter is referred to as a warming sensation enhancement mode. That is, the air conditioner of this embodiment has a cooling sensation enhancement mode and a warm sensation enhancement mode in which an agonist and an antagonist are released, in addition to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode in which the agonist and antagonist are not released.
　上記の温度錯覚物質として、ＴＲＰ受容体に受容されることでＴＲＰ受容体を活性化させる活性化物質と、ＴＲＰ受容体に受容されることでＴＲＰ受容体の活性化を抑制する活性化抑制物質と、が知られている。本明細書においては、上記の活性化物質をアゴニストと称し、上記の活性化抑制物質をアンタゴニストと称する。例えば、アゴニストが冷感センサーであるＴＲＰＡ１に受容されると、人間は温度刺激を受けなくても冷感を感じるのに対し、アンタゴニストがＴＲＰＡ１に受容されると、通常感じられる冷感が通常よりも鈍くなる。
　本明細書においては、生体内の温度刺激受容体に対して作用するアゴニストとアンタゴニストとを総称して温度錯覚物質と称することもある。 As the temperature illusion substance, an activation substance that activates the TRP receptor by being received by the TRP receptor, and an activation inhibitor that suppresses the activation of the TRP receptor by being accepted by the TRP receptor. And are known. In the present specification, the activator is referred to as an agonist, and the activation inhibitor is referred to as an antagonist. For example, when an agonist is received by TRPA1, which is a cold sensor, humans feel cold without being subjected to a temperature stimulus, whereas when an antagonist is received by TRPA1, a normal cold feeling is more than normal. Also dull.
In the present specification, agonists and antagonists that act on temperature-stimulated receptors in a living body may be collectively referred to as temperature illusion substances.
　ＴＲＰ受容体とアゴニストとの組合せの例は、以下の通りである。
　ＴＲＰＡ１に適応するアゴニストとして、例えば、アリルイソチオシアネート、シンナムアルデヒド、アリシン、ジアリルスルフィド、ミョウガジアール、ピペリンなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＭ８に適応するアゴニストとして、例えば、メントール、メントン、１，８－シネオールなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＶ３に適応するアゴニストとして、チモール、カルバクロール、オイゲノール、カンファー、ジヒドロカルベオールなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＶ１に適応するアゴニストとして、カプサイシン、カプシノイド、ジンゲロール、ショウガオール、ジンゲロン、ピペリン、オイゲノール、サンショオール、アリルイソチオシアネート、オルバニル、シャビシン、ミョウガジアール、ミョウガトリアール、バニリルブチルエーテルなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰ受容体とアゴニストとは略１：１に対応しているが、アリルイソチオシアネートのように、２種類以上のＴＲＰ受容体に作用するアゴニストも稀に存在する。 Examples of combinations of TRP receptors and agonists are as follows.
Examples of agonists adapted to TRPA1 include allyl isothiocyanate, cinnamaldehyde, allicin, diallyl sulfide, myogadial, piperine and the like.
Examples of agonists adapted to TRPM8 include menthol, menthone, 1,8-cineole and the like.
Examples of agonists adapted to TRPV3 include thymol, carvacrol, eugenol, camphor, dihydrocarbeveol and the like.
Examples of agonists adapted to TRPV1 include capsaicin, capsinoid, gingerol, gingerol, gingerone, piperine, eugenol, sanshool, allyl isothiocyanate, olvanyl, shabicin, gingerdiar, myogatrial, vanillyl butyl ether and the like.
TRP receptors and agonists correspond to approximately 1: 1, but there are rarely agonists that act on two or more types of TRP receptors, such as allyl isothiocyanate.
　ＴＲＰ受容体とアンタゴニストとの組合せの例は、以下の通りである。
　ＴＲＰＡ１に適応するアンタゴニストとして、例えば、２－メチル－４－フェニル－１－ペンタノール、（Ｅ）－２－エチル－４－フェニル－２－ペンテン－１－オール、（Ｚ）－２－エチル－４－フェニル－２－ペンテン－１－オール、２－エチル－４－フェニル－１－ペンタノール、（Ｅ）－２－エチル－４－フェニル－２－ヘキセン－１－オール、（Ｚ）－２－エチル－４－フェニル－２－ヘキセン－１－オール、（Ｅ）－２－メチル－４－フェニル－２－ペンテン－１－オール、１，８－シネオール、カンファー、レスベラトロール、シンナムアルデヒドなどが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＭ８に適応するアンタゴニストとして、例えば、シンナムアルデヒドが挙げられる。
　ＴＲＰＶ１に適応するアンタゴニストとして、例えば、ｔｒａｎｓ－４－ｔｅｒｔ－ブチルシクロヘキサノール、４－（１－メチルエチル）ベンゼンプロパナール、アントラニル酸ｃｉｓ－３－ヘキセニル、サリチル酸イソブチル、Ｎ－［２－（４－クロロフェニル）エチル］－１，３，４，５－テトラヒドロ－７，８－ジヒドロキシ－２Ｈ－２－ベンザゼピン－２－カルボチオアミド、Ｎ－（４－ｔｅｒｔ－ブチルベンジル）－Ｎ’－［３－フルオロ－４－（メチルスルホニルアミノ）ベンジル］チオウレア、４－（３－クロロ－２－ピリジニル）－Ｎ－［４－（１，１－ジメチルエチル）フェニル］－１－ピペラジンカルボキサミド、１－イソキノリン－５－イル－３－（４－トリフルオロメチル－ベンジル）－ウレア、Ｎ－（２－ブロモフェニル）－Ｎ’－［２－［エチル（３－メチルフェニル）アミノ］エチル］－ウレア、Ｎ－（３メトキシフェニル）－４－クロロシナミド、（Ｅ）－３－（４－ｔ－ブチルフェニル）－Ｎ－（２，３－ジヒドロベンゾ［ｂ］［１，４］ジオキシン－６－イル）アクリルアミド、（Ｅ）－Ｎ－（７－ヒドロキシ－５，６，７，８－テトラヒドロナフタレン－１－イル）－３－（２－（ピペリジン－１－イル）６－（トリフルオロメチル）ピリジン－３－イル）アクリルアミド、６－（４－フルオロフェニル）－２－メチル－Ｎ－（２－メチルベンゾチアゾール－５－イル）ニコチンアミド、Ｎ－（４－［６－（４－トリフルオロメチル－フェニル）－ピリミジン－４－イルオキシ］－ベンゾチアゾール－２－イル）－アセトアミド、１－［３－（トリフルオロメチル）ピリジン－２－イル］－Ｎ－［４－（トリフルオロメチルスルホニル）フェニル］－１，２，３，６－テトラヒドロピリジン－４－カルボキサミド、Ｎ－１Ｈ－インダゾール－４－イル－Ｎ’－［（１Ｒ）－５－ピペリジン－１－イル－２，３－ジヒドロ－１Ｈ－インデン－１－イル］ウレア、Ｎ－（８－ｔｅｒｔ－ブチル－３，４－ジヒドロ－２Ｈ－１－ベンゾピラン－４－イル）－Ｎ’－（１Ｈ－インダゾール－４－イル）ウレア、Ｎ－（４－［６－（４－トリフルオロメチル－フェニル）－ピリミジン－４－イルオキシ］－ベンゾチアゾール－２－イル）アセトアミド、（Ｒ）－（５－ｔｅｒｔ－ブチル－２，３－ジヒドロ－１Ｈ－インデン－１－イル）－３－（１Ｈ－インダゾール－４－イル）－ウレア、Ｎ－（２－ブロモフェニル）－Ｎ’－［（（Ｒ）－１－（５－トリフルオロメチル－２－ピリジル）ピロリジン－３－イル）］ウレア、（Ｅ）－Ｎ－［（Ｒ）－１－（３，５－ジフルオロ－４－メタンスルホニルアミノ－フェニル）－エチル］－３－（２－プロピル－６－トリフルオロメチル－ピリジン－３－イル）－アクリルアミド、カプサゼピンなどが挙げられる。 Examples of combinations of TRP receptors and antagonists are as follows.
As an antagonist adapted to TRPA1, for example, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol, (E) -2-ethyl-4-phenyl-2-penten-1-ol, (Z) -2-ethyl- 4-phenyl-2-penten-1-ol, 2-ethyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol, (E) -2-ethyl-4-phenyl-2-hexen-1-ol, (Z) -2 -Ethyl-4-phenyl-2-hexen-1-ol, (E) -2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-penten-1-ol, 1,8-cineol, camphor, resveratrol, cinnamaldehyde, etc. Is mentioned.
An example of an antagonist adapted to TRPM8 is cinnamaldehyde.
As an antagonist adapted to TRPV1, for example, trans-4-tert-butylcyclohexanol, 4- (1-methylethyl) benzenepropanal, cis-3-hexenyl anthranilate, isobutyl salicylate, N- [2- (4- Chlorophenyl) ethyl] -1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7,8-dihydroxy-2H-2-benzazepine-2-carbothioamide, N- (4-tert-butylbenzyl) -N ′-[3-fluoro -4- (methylsulfonylamino) benzyl] thiourea, 4- (3-chloro-2-pyridinyl) -N- [4- (1,1-dimethylethyl) phenyl] -1-piperazinecarboxamide, 1-isoquinoline-5 -Yl-3- (4-trifluoromethyl-benzyl) -urea, N- (2-bromo Phenyl) -N ′-[2- [ethyl (3-methylphenyl) amino] ethyl] -urea, N- (3 methoxyphenyl) -4-chlorocinnamide, (E) -3- (4-t-butylphenyl) -N- (2,3-dihydrobenzo [b] [1,4] dioxin-6-yl) acrylamide, (E) -N- (7-hydroxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1- Yl) -3- (2- (piperidin-1-yl) 6- (trifluoromethyl) pyridin-3-yl) acrylamide, 6- (4-fluorophenyl) -2-methyl-N- (2-methylbenzo) Thiazol-5-yl) nicotinamide, N- (4- [6- (4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl) -pyrimidin-4-yloxy] -benzothiazol-2-yl) -acetamide, 1- [3- (Trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-yl] -N- [4- (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) phenyl] -1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-4-carboxamide, N-1H-indazol-4-yl -N '-[(1R) -5-piperidin-1-yl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl] urea, N- (8-tert-butyl-3,4-dihydro-2H- 1-benzopyran-4-yl) -N ′-(1H-indazol-4-yl) urea, N- (4- [6- (4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl) -pyrimidin-4-yloxy] -benzothiazole -2-yl) acetamide, (R)-(5-tert-butyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl) -3- (1H-indazol-4-yl) -urea, N- 2-bromophenyl) -N '-[((R) -1- (5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyl) pyrrolidin-3-yl)] urea, (E) -N-[(R) -1- (3,5-difluoro-4-methanesulfonylamino-phenyl) -ethyl] -3- (2-propyl-6-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-3-yl) -acrylamide, capsazepine and the like.
　本実施形態の空気調和機２００１に採用するアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストとして、人体に有害でないこと、人間にとって温度錯覚作用が得やすいこと、取り扱いやすく、入手しやすいこと、低コストであること、などの観点から温度錯覚物質を選定することが望ましい。例えばスパイス、アロマオイル等に含まれる原材料から選択することができる。 As agonists and antagonists employed in the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment, from the viewpoints of being not harmful to the human body, being easy to obtain a temperature illusion effect for humans, easy to handle, easily available, and low cost It is desirable to select a temperature illusion material. For example, it can be selected from raw materials contained in spices, aroma oils and the like.
（室内機の構成）
　図１５は、室内機２００４の断面図である。
　図１５に示すように、室内機２００４は、送風装置２００７と、熱交換器２００８と、信号受信機２００９と、制御部２０１０と、筐体２０１１と、を備えている。送風装置２００７については後述する。熱交換器２００８は、室内の空気と冷媒との間で熱交換を行う。熱交換器２００８としては、従来一般の熱交換器が用いられるため、説明を省略する。信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から送信される各種信号を受信する。制御部２０１０は、後述する送風制御部２０１２の他、熱交換器２００８を含む空気調和機全体の制御を行う。筐体２０１１の内部には、送風装置２００７のファン２０１４、熱交換器２００８等の構成要素が収容されている。また、筐体２０１１の下部には、ファン２０１４による気流を外部に吹き出すための吹出口２０１１Ｒが設けられている。さらに、筐体２０１１の上部には、室内の空気を筐体２０１１の内部に吸い込むための吸込口（図示略）が設けられ、吸込口の近傍にフィルター２０２６が設けられている。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 2004.
As illustrated in FIG. 15, the indoor unit 2004 includes a blower 2007, a heat exchanger 2008, a signal receiver 2009, a control unit 2010, and a casing 2011. The blower 2007 will be described later. The heat exchanger 2008 performs heat exchange between the indoor air and the refrigerant. Since a conventional general heat exchanger is used as the heat exchanger 2008, description thereof is omitted. A signal receiver 2009 receives various signals transmitted from the remote control 2003. The control unit 2010 controls the entire air conditioner including the heat exchanger 2008 in addition to the air blow control unit 2012 described later. In the housing 2011, components such as a fan 2014 and a heat exchanger 2008 of the blower 2007 are accommodated. In addition, at the lower part of the housing 2011, an air outlet 2011R for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan 2014 to the outside is provided. Further, a suction port (not shown) for sucking indoor air into the housing 2011 is provided in the upper part of the housing 2011, and a filter 2026 is provided in the vicinity of the suction port.
　送風装置２００７は、ファン２０１４（送風機）と、アゴニスト放出部２０１５と、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６と、風向調整部２０１７と、室温センサー２０１９と、送風制御部２０１２と、を備えている。送風装置２００７は、筐体２０１１の内部の空気、もしくはアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストが含有された空気を筐体２０１１の外部空間に送出する。本明細書においては、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストが含有された空気を温度錯覚物質含有空気と称することもある。 The blower 2007 includes a fan 2014 (blower), an agonist release unit 2015, an antagonist release unit 2016, a wind direction adjustment unit 2017, a room temperature sensor 2019, and a blow control unit 2012. The blower 2007 sends air inside the casing 2011 or air containing an agonist and an antagonist to the external space of the casing 2011. In the present specification, air containing agonists and antagonists may be referred to as temperature illusion substance-containing air.
　ファン２０１４は、室内の空気を筐体２０１１の内部に取り込むとともに、熱交換器２００８によって熱交換された空気もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気を外部に吹き出させる。ファン２０１４としては、例えばクロスフローファンが用いられるが、特にクロスフローファンに限定されることなく、種々のファンを使用することができる。また、筐体２０１１の内部には、空気が流れる方向を規制して気流を作るための送風ガイド２０２１が設けられている。
　本実施形態のファン２０１４は、特許請求の範囲の送風機に対応する。 The fan 2014 takes in indoor air into the housing 2011 and blows out air that has been heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 2008 or air containing temperature illusion material to the outside. For example, a crossflow fan is used as the fan 2014, but the fan 2014 is not limited to a crossflow fan, and various fans can be used. In addition, a blower guide 2021 for restricting the direction of air flow and creating an air flow is provided inside the housing 2011.
The fan 2014 of the present embodiment corresponds to the blower in the claims.
　風向調整部２０１７は、空気もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の風向を調整する。風向調整部２０１７は、モーター等を含む駆動機構（図示略）によって傾斜角度が変化する可動ルーバーを備えている。図１５においては、可動ルーバーのうち、室内の上下方向において気流の方向を調整する水平ルーバー２０２２のみが示されているが、可動ルーバーは、室内の水平方向において気流の方向を調整する垂直ルーバーをさらに備えている。可動ルーバーは、送風中には動作しない構成であってもよいし、例えば風向モードとしてスイングモード等を備え、往復動作する構成であってもよい。 The wind direction adjustment unit 2017 adjusts the wind direction of the airflow composed of air or air containing temperature illusion substance. The wind direction adjustment unit 2017 includes a movable louver whose inclination angle is changed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor and the like. FIG. 15 shows only the horizontal louver 2022 that adjusts the direction of airflow in the vertical direction of the room among the movable louvers, but the movable louver is a vertical louver that adjusts the direction of airflow in the horizontal direction of the room. It has more. The movable louver may be configured not to operate during blowing, or may be configured to reciprocate, for example, provided with a swing mode as a wind direction mode.
　室温センサー２０１９は、室内機２００４が設置された部屋の環境温度（室温）を検出する。室温センサー２０１９としては、例えばサーミスタ等からなる一般の温度センサーが用いられる。室温センサー２０１９は、筐体２０１１の外面の任意の位置に設置されている。室温センサー２０１９の位置は、環境温度の検出に適した位置であればよく、特に限定されない。 The room temperature sensor 2019 detects the environmental temperature (room temperature) of the room where the indoor unit 2004 is installed. As the room temperature sensor 2019, a general temperature sensor such as a thermistor is used. The room temperature sensor 2019 is installed at an arbitrary position on the outer surface of the housing 2011. The position of the room temperature sensor 2019 is not particularly limited as long as it is a position suitable for detection of the environmental temperature.
（アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部の構成）
　図１５に示すように、アゴニスト放出部２０１５は、ファン２０１４と水平ルーバー２０２２（風向調整部２０１７）との間の空間であって、送風ガイド２０２２の一端に位置する吹出口２０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられている。アゴニスト放出部２０１５は、温度錯覚物質の一つであるアゴニストを放出し、ファン２０１４から送出された空気にアゴニストを含有させ、アゴニスト含有空気を生成する。 (Composition of agonist releasing part and antagonist releasing part)
As shown in FIG. 15, the agonist releasing portion 2015 is a space between the fan 2014 and the horizontal louver 2022 (wind direction adjusting portion 2017), and is provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 2011R located at one end of the air blowing guide 2022. ing. The agonist release unit 2015 releases an agonist that is one of temperature illusion substances, causes the air sent from the fan 2014 to contain the agonist, and generates agonist-containing air.
　同様に、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６は、ファン２０１４と水平ルーバー２０２２（風向調整部２０１７）との間の空間であって、送風ガイド２０２２の一端に位置する吹出口２０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられている。アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６は、アンタゴニストを放出し、ファン２０１４から送出された空気にアンタゴニストを含有させ、アンタゴニスト含有空気を生成する。 Similarly, the antagonist discharger 2016 is a space between the fan 2014 and the horizontal louver 2022 (wind direction adjuster 2017), and is provided in the vicinity of the outlet 2011R located at one end of the air blowing guide 2022. The antagonist release unit 2016 releases the antagonist, causes the air delivered from the fan 2014 to contain the antagonist, and generates antagonist-containing air.
　図１６は、アゴニスト放出部２０１５の一例を示す図である。なお、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の構成はアゴニスト放出部２０１５の構成と同様であり、説明を省略する。
　図１６に示すように、アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ａは、アゴニストＳ２が収容されたカートリッジ２０２３と、温度調整器２０２４と、カートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開閉するための蓋開閉機構２０２５と、を備えている。この例では、固形状のアゴニストＳ２がカートリッジ２０２３に収容されている。温度調整器２０２４は、アゴニストＳ２をカートリッジ２０２３ごと加熱もしくは冷却することにより、アゴニストＳ２の放出前にアゴニストＳ２の温度を調整するためのものである。蓋開閉機構２０２５は、送風制御部２０１２からの放出開始信号を受けたときにカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開き、送風制御部２０１２からの放出停止信号を受けたときにカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを閉じる。 FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the agonist release unit 2015. As illustrated in FIG. The configuration of the antagonist release unit 2016 is the same as the configuration of the agonist release unit 2015, and a description thereof will be omitted.
As illustrated in FIG. 16, the agonist release unit 2015A includes a cartridge 2023 in which the agonist S2 is accommodated, a temperature regulator 2024, and a lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 for opening and closing the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023. In this example, the solid agonist S2 is accommodated in the cartridge 2023. The temperature adjuster 2024 is for adjusting the temperature of the agonist S2 before releasing the agonist S2 by heating or cooling the agonist S2 together with the cartridge 2023. The lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 when it receives a release start signal from the blow control unit 2012, and closes the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 when it receives a release stop signal from the blow control unit 2012.
　図１５に示すように、アゴニスト放出部２０１５は、例えばメントール等の冷感増強用のアゴニストＳ２が収容された冷感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｃと、例えばカプサイシン等の温感増強用のアゴニストが収容された温感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｗと、を備えている。さらに、冷感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｃ、温感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｗのそれぞれが複数あってもよい。ただし、空気調和機２００１が冷感増強モードおよび温感増強モードのいずれか一方のみを備えている場合には、冷感増強用アゴニスト、温感増強用アゴニストのいずれか一方の放出部のみを備えていればよい。 As shown in FIG. 15, the agonist release part 2015 contains a cooling sensation enhancing agonist release part 2015C containing a cooling sensation agonist S2 such as menthol, and a warm sensation enhancing agonist such as capsaicin. And a warming sensation enhancing agonist release section 2015W. Further, there may be a plurality of each of the cooling sensation enhancing agonist releasing portion 2015C and the warming sensation enhancing agonist releasing portion 2015W. However, when the air conditioner 2001 includes only one of the cooling sensation enhancement mode and the warming sensation enhancement mode, the air conditioner 2001 includes only either the cooling sensation enhancement agonist or the warming sensation enhancement agonist. It only has to be.
　冷感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｃの温度調整器２０２４は、アゴニストを放出する前にアゴニストの温度を環境温度よりも低い温度に調整する。また、温感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｗの温度調整部２０２４は、アゴニストを放出する前にアゴニストの温度を環境温度よりも高い温度に調整する。 The temperature adjuster 2024 of the cooler sensation enhancing agonist release section 2015C adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before releasing the agonist. In addition, the temperature adjustment unit 2024 of the warmth enhancing agonist release unit 2015W adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
　図１６に示すように、アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ａにおいては、カートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔが開いたときにアゴニストＳ２の気体が上方に拡散してファン２０１４から送出された空気Ｋ２に含有され、アゴニストＳ２を含有した温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２が室内に放出される。このとき、送風制御部２０１２は、蓋２０２３Ｔの開閉度を調整することにより温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２中へのアゴニストＳ２の放出量（濃度）を調整することができる。また、カートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔが閉じたときにアゴニストＳ２の放出が停止される。 As shown in FIG. 16, in the agonist release part 2015A, when the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 is opened, the gas of the agonist S2 diffuses upward and is contained in the air K2 delivered from the fan 2014, and contains the agonist S2. The temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is released into the room. At this time, the ventilation control unit 2012 can adjust the release amount (concentration) of the agonist S2 into the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 by adjusting the degree of opening and closing of the lid 2023T. Further, the release of the agonist S2 is stopped when the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 is closed.
　アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６は、カートリッジ２０２３の内容物がアゴニスト放出部２０１５と異なる。図１５に示すように、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６は、例えば２－メチル－４－フェニル－１－ペンタノール等の冷感抑制用のアンタゴニストが収容された冷感抑制用アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６Ｃと、例えばｔｒａｎｓ－４－ｔｅｒｔ－ブチルシクロヘキサノール等の温感抑制用のアンタゴニストが収容された温感抑制用アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６Ｗと、を備えている。 The antagonist release unit 2016 is different from the agonist release unit 2015 in the contents of the cartridge 2023. As shown in FIG. 15, the antagonist release unit 2016 includes a cooling sensation suppressing antagonist releasing unit 2016C in which an antagonist for cooling sensation such as 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol is accommodated, for example, trans And a warmth-suppressing antagonist releasing portion 2016W in which an antagonist for warmth-suppressing such as -4-tert-butylcyclohexanol is accommodated.
　アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の温度調整器２０２４は、特にアンタゴニストを放出する前にアンタゴニストの温度を特定の温度に調整することは不要である。アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の温度調整器２０２４は、アンタゴニストを加熱することによりアンタゴニストの昇華を促進させる。 It is not necessary for the temperature controller 2024 of the antagonist release unit 2016 to adjust the temperature of the antagonist to a specific temperature before releasing the antagonist. The temperature regulator 2024 of the antagonist release unit 2016 promotes the sublimation of the antagonist by heating the antagonist.
　図１７は、アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｂの他の例を示す図である。図１７において、図１６と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、説明を省略する。
　図１７に示すように、カートリッジ２０２３の内部には、全体が固形状のアゴニストではなく、複数のアゴニスト含有ペレットＰ２が収容されていてもよい。アゴニスト含有ペレットＰ２は、アゴニストＳ２と樹脂バインダーＢ２とを所定の割合で混合し、ペレット状に成型したものである。アゴニスト含有ペレットＰ２は、図１６に示す固形状のアゴニストＳ２よりも取り扱いが簡単であり、アゴニストＳ２の交換、補充等の作業が容易である。 FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating another example of the agonist release unit 2015B. In FIG. 17, the same components as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 17, the inside of the cartridge 2023 may contain a plurality of agonist-containing pellets P <b> 2 instead of a solid agonist as a whole. The agonist-containing pellet P2 is obtained by mixing the agonist S2 and the resin binder B2 at a predetermined ratio and molding the pellet into a pellet shape. The agonist-containing pellet P2 is easier to handle than the solid agonist S2 shown in FIG. 16, and operations such as replacement and replenishment of the agonist S2 are easy.
　以上、固形のアゴニストの昇華作用を利用してアゴニストを空気中に放出させる例を示したが、この場合、アゴニストが揮発性を有することが望ましい。ただし、この例に限ることはなく、例えば粉末状、微粒子状、カプセル状等のアゴニストが溶媒中に分散された液体の形態でカートリッジ２０２３に収容されていてもよい。この場合、スプレーを用いた液体噴霧、カプセルを含む液体噴射などの手法によって、アゴニストを放出させてもよい。 As described above, an example in which an agonist is released into the air using the sublimation action of a solid agonist has been shown. In this case, it is desirable that the agonist has volatility. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, an agonist such as powder, fine particles, and capsule may be contained in the cartridge 2023 in the form of a liquid dispersed in a solvent. In this case, the agonist may be released by a technique such as liquid spray using a spray or liquid injection including a capsule.
（制御部の構成）
　図１５に示すように、送風制御部２０１２を含む制御部２０１０は、室内機２００４の筐体２０１１の内部に設けられている。送風制御部２０１２は、ファン２０１４、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６を制御することにより、空気または温度錯覚物質含有空気の送風／停止、気流の風量等を調整する。送風制御部２０１２は、温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風する送風期間が、アゴニストが含有されたアゴニスト含有空気を送風する第１の期間と、アンタゴニストが含有されたアンタゴニスト含有空気を送風する第２の期間と、を含むように、アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部を制御する。 (Configuration of control unit)
As illustrated in FIG. 15, the control unit 2010 including the air blowing control unit 2012 is provided inside the casing 2011 of the indoor unit 2004. The ventilation control unit 2012 controls the fan 2014, the agonist release unit 2015, and the antagonist release unit 2016 to adjust the blowing / stopping of air or temperature illusion substance-containing air, the amount of airflow, and the like. The ventilation control unit 2012 has a first period in which the air blowing period for blowing the temperature illusion substance-containing air is blown in the agonist-containing air in which the agonist is contained, and a second period in which the antagonist-containing air in which the antagonist is contained is blown. And controlling the agonist releasing portion and the antagonist releasing portion so as to include.
（リモコンの構成）
　図１８は、リモコン２００３の正面図である。
　図１８に示すように、リモコン２００３は、エアコン機能操作部２０２７と、温度錯覚物質放出操作部２０２８と、表示部２０２９と、信号送信部２０３０と、を備えている。エアコン機能操作部２０２７は、例えば運転／停止ボタン、室温設定ボタン、風量調整ボタン、風向調整ボタン等の通常の冷房モード、暖房モードに係わる各種操作を行うための複数のボタンを含んでいる。温度錯覚物質放出操作部２０２８は、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストからなる温度錯覚物質の放出／停止ボタン、冷感増強モード／温感増強モード選択ボタン、各モードの強弱設定ボタン等の冷感増強モード、温感増強モードに係わる各種操作を行うための複数のボタンを含んでいる。 (Configuration of remote control)
FIG. 18 is a front view of the remote controller 2003.
As shown in FIG. 18, the remote control 2003 includes an air conditioner function operation unit 2027, a temperature illusion substance release operation unit 2028, a display unit 2029, and a signal transmission unit 2030. The air conditioner function operation unit 2027 includes a plurality of buttons for performing various operations related to a normal cooling mode and a heating mode such as an operation / stop button, a room temperature setting button, an air volume adjustment button, and an air direction adjustment button. The temperature illusion substance release operation unit 2028 includes a temperature illusion substance release / stop button composed of an agonist and an antagonist, a cooling sensation enhancement mode / warmth enhancement mode selection button, a cooling sensation enhancement mode such as a strength setting button for each mode, A plurality of buttons for performing various operations related to the enhancement mode are included.
　表示部２０２９は、例えば液晶パネルで構成され、上記の各種ボタンの選択結果が表示される。信号送信部２０３０は、上記の各種ボタンによって選択された指示内容を無線信号として室内機２００４の信号受信機２００９に向けて送信する。 The display unit 2029 is composed of a liquid crystal panel, for example, and displays the selection results of the various buttons described above. The signal transmission unit 2030 transmits the instruction content selected by the above various buttons as a radio signal to the signal receiver 2009 of the indoor unit 2004.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図１９は、空気調和機２００１の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　以下、図１９を参照しつつ、本実施形態の空気調和機２００１の動作について説明する。
　ここでは、本実施形態の特徴点である温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の放出に係わる部分のみを説明する。したがって、図１９のフローチャートの開始時点において、空気調和機２００１は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２が放出されない通常の冷房モードもしくは暖房モードで既に運転されているものとする。 (Air conditioner operation)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner 2001.
Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, only the part related to the release of the temperature illusion substance S2, which is a feature of the present embodiment, will be described. Accordingly, it is assumed that the air conditioner 2001 has already been operated in the normal cooling mode or heating mode in which the temperature illusion substance S2 is not released at the start of the flowchart of FIG.
　信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転開始、すなわちアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出開始を指示する信号を受信し、開始指示信号を送風制御部２０１２に送信する（図１９のステップＳ２００１）。 The signal receiver 2009 receives from the remote control 2003 a signal instructing, for example, the start of cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of releasing agonists and antagonists, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 2012 (FIG. 19 steps S2001).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、室温センサー２０１９によって環境温度を検出する（図１９のステップＳ２００２）。 Next, the air blowing control unit 2012 detects the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2002 in FIG. 19).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、室温センサー２０１９による環境温度検出結果に基づいて、温度錯覚物質の種類、放出量、風向、および風量を判断する（図１９のステップＳ２００３）。例えば温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の種類については、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも高い場合、送風制御部２０１２は、冷感増強モードと判断し、冷感増強用のアゴニストおよび温感抑制用のアンタゴニストを選択する。また、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも低い場合、送風制御部２０１２は、温感増強モードと判断し、温感増強用のアゴニストおよび冷感抑制用のアンタゴニストを選択する。すなわち、送風制御部は、室温センサーの検出結果に基づいて、放出するアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの種類を変えるように、アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部を制御する。 Next, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines the type, discharge amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance based on the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2003 in FIG. 19). For example, for the type of temperature illusion substance S2, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the cooling sensation enhancement mode is selected, and selects an agonist for enhancing sensation and an antagonist for suppressing sensation of warmth. To do. When the ambient temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the warming sensation enhancement mode is selected, and selects the warming sensation enhancing agonist and the cool sensation suppressing antagonist. That is, the air blowing control unit controls the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit so as to change the types of the released agonist and antagonist based on the detection result of the room temperature sensor.
　もしくは、送風制御部２０１２が室温センサーの検出結果に基づいて温度錯覚物質の種類を判断する構成に代えて、使用者が冷房モードを選択している状況では、送風制御部２０１２は冷感増強用のアゴニストおよび温感抑制用のアンタゴニストを選択し、使用者が暖房モードを選択している状況では、送風制御部２０１２は温感増強用のアゴニストおよび冷感抑制用のアンタゴニストを選択する構成であってもよい。 Alternatively, instead of the configuration in which the air blowing control unit 2012 determines the type of temperature illusion substance based on the detection result of the room temperature sensor, the air blowing control unit 2012 is used for enhancing the cooling sensation in a situation where the user selects the cooling mode. When the user selects the heating mode, the air blow control unit 2012 is configured to select the warming enhancing agonist and the cooling sensation antagonist. May be.
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、上記のステップＳ２００６における温度錯覚物質の種類、放出量、風向、および風量の判断結果に基づいて、アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部の各々のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋開閉機構２０２５、風向調整部２０１７、およびファン２０１４のモーターに対して制御信号を送信する（図１９のステップＳ２００４）。 Next, the air blow control unit 2012 determines the lid opening / closing mechanism of each cartridge 2023 of the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit based on the determination result of the type, release amount, wind direction, and air amount of the temperature illusion substance in step S2006. A control signal is transmitted to the motor of 2025, the wind direction adjustment unit 2017, and the fan 2014 (step S2004 in FIG. 19).
　具体的には、送風制御部は、冷房モードにおいて、低温側のＴＲＰ受容体であるＴＲＰＭ８およびＴＲＰＡ１の少なくとも一方に対するアゴニストを放出し、高温側のＴＲＰ受容体であるＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ３の少なくとも一方に対するアンタゴニストを放出するように、アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部を制御する。また、送風制御部は、暖房モードにおいて、高温側のＴＲＰ受容体であるＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ３の少なくとも一方に対するアゴニストを放出し、低温側のＴＲＰ受容体であるＴＲＰＭ８およびＴＲＰＡ１の少なくとも一方に対するアンタゴニストを放出するように、アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部を制御する。 Specifically, in the cooling mode, the air blowing control unit releases an agonist for at least one of TRPM8 and TRPA1 which are low temperature side TRP receptors, and an antagonist for at least one of TRPV1 and TRPV3 which are high temperature side TRP receptors. The agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part are controlled so as to release the. Further, in the heating mode, the air blowing control unit releases an agonist for at least one of TRPV1 and TRPV3 that are high-temperature TRP receptors, and releases an antagonist for at least one of TRPM8 and TRPA1 that are low-temperature TRP receptors. Thus, the agonist release part and the antagonist release part are controlled.
　次に、蓋開閉機構２０２５がアゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の各々のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開くことにより、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出が同時に開始される（図１９のステップＳ２００５）。アゴニストが含有されたアゴニスト含有空気が送風される期間を第１の期間とし、アンタゴニストが含有されたアンタゴニスト含有空気が送風される期間を第２の期間とすると、本実施形態では第１の期間と第２の期間とは時間的に重なっている。温度錯覚物質の放出は、次に停止信号を受信するまで続けられる。 Next, the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of each of the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016, whereby the release of the agonist and the antagonist is started simultaneously (step S2005 in FIG. 19). If the period in which the agonist-containing air containing the agonist is blown is the first period, and the period in which the antagonist-containing air containing the antagonist is blown is the second period, in this embodiment, the first period is It overlaps in time with the second period. The release of the temperature illusion material continues until the next stop signal is received.
　次に、信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転停止、すなわちアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出停止を指示する信号を受信すると、停止信号を送風制御部２０１２に送信する（図１９のステップＳ２００６）。 Next, when the signal receiver 2009 receives from the remote control 2003 a signal instructing, for example, cooling or warming enhancement mode operation stop, i.e., stopping the release of agonists and antagonists, the signal receiver 2009 transmits a stop signal to the air blow control unit 2012. (Step S2006 in FIG. 19).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、蓋開閉機構２０２５に制御信号を送信し、蓋開閉機構２０２５がアゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の各々のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを閉じることにより、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出が停止する（図１９のステップＳ２００７）。 Next, the air blowing control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023 of the agonist releasing unit 2015 and the antagonist releasing unit 2016, so that the agonist and antagonist Is stopped (step S2007 in FIG. 19).
（本実施形態の効果）
　例えばミント系の香料やカプサイシンなどの温度錯覚物質を放出する機能を備えた従来の空気調和機においては、ある程度の冷感効果や温感効果は見込めるものの、使用者の快適感を十分に得ることが難しいという問題があった。 (Effect of this embodiment)
For example, in a conventional air conditioner that has a function of releasing temperature illusion substances such as mint-based fragrances and capsaicin, a certain degree of cooling effect and warm feeling effect can be expected, but sufficient comfort for the user can be obtained. There was a problem that was difficult.
　この問題に対して、本実施形態の空気調和機２００１は、送風する気流中にアゴニストとアンタゴニストとを同時に放出する機能を備えている。そのため、例えば冷房モードにおいては、アンタゴニストによって温感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＶ１等のＴＲＰ受容体の活性化が抑制されつつ、アゴニストによって冷感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＡ１等のＴＲＰ受容体が活性化される。また、暖房モードにおいては、アンタゴニストによって冷感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＡ１等のＴＲＰ受容体の活性化が抑制されつつ、アゴニストによって温感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＶ１等のＴＲＰ受容体が活性化される。 In response to this problem, the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment has a function of simultaneously releasing an agonist and an antagonist in the airflow that is blown. Therefore, for example, in the cooling mode, activation of TRP receptors such as TRPV1 functioning as a warm sensor by an antagonist is suppressed, and TRP receptors such as TRPA1 functioning as a cool sensor are activated by an agonist. In the heating mode, activation of a TRP receptor such as TRPA1 that functions as a cold sensor by an antagonist is suppressed, and a TRP receptor such as TRPV1 that functions as a warm sensor is activated by an agonist.
　その結果、気流中にアゴニストのみを放出する場合に比べて、使用者Ｍ２の快適感をより向上させることができる。さらに、従来一般の空気調和機の場合、例えば非常に暑い部屋の環境温度を快適な温度にまで下げるには、ある程度の運転時間が必要である。これに対して、本実施形態の空気調和機２００１の場合、アンタゴニストによって使用者Ｍ２の温感を抑制しつつ、アゴニストによって使用者Ｍ２の冷感を向上させるため、アゴニストのみを放出する場合に比べて、使用者Ｍ２が快適感を得るまでの時間を早めることができる。 As a result, the comfort of the user M2 can be further improved compared to the case where only the agonist is released in the airflow. Furthermore, in the case of a conventional general air conditioner, for example, a certain amount of operation time is required to reduce the environmental temperature of a very hot room to a comfortable temperature. On the other hand, in the case of the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment, compared with the case where only the agonist is released in order to improve the cooling sensation of the user M2 by the agonist while suppressing the warmth of the user M2 by the antagonist. Thus, the time until the user M2 gets a comfortable feeling can be shortened.
　また、本実施形態の場合、冷感増強用のアゴニストの温度はアゴニストの放出前に環境温度よりも低い温度に調整され、温感増強用のアゴニストの温度はアゴニストの放出前に環境温度よりも高い温度に調整されている。これにより、使用者が冷感もしくは温感を感じ、快適感を得るまでの時間をさらに早めることができる。 In the case of this embodiment, the temperature of the agonist for enhancing cold sensation is adjusted to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before the release of the agonist, and the temperature of the agonist for enhancing warm sensation is higher than the ambient temperature before the release of the agonist. It is adjusted to a high temperature. As a result, it is possible to further shorten the time required for the user to feel cold or warm and to obtain a comfortable feeling.
　温度錯覚物質放出部２０１６は、必ずしも吹出口２０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられていなくてもよく、ファン２０１４から送出される空気の流路中の任意の位置に設けられていればよい。ただし、本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出部２０１６は吹出口２０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられており、室内機２００４の低い位置に配置されている。これにより、使用者Ｍ２がカートリッジ２０２３の交換作業を行いやすいという効果が得られる。 The temperature illusion substance discharge unit 2016 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 2011R, and may be provided at any position in the flow path of the air sent from the fan 2014. However, in the case of this embodiment, the temperature illusion substance discharge | emission part 2016 is provided in the vicinity of the blower outlet 2011R, and is arrange | positioned in the low position of the indoor unit 2004. FIG. Thereby, the effect that the user M2 can easily replace the cartridge 2023 can be obtained.
　本発明者らは、上記の効果を検証するための実験を行った。以下、その実験結果について報告する。
　最初に、本発明者らは、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを併用したときの温感増強効果を検証した。
　本実験においては、温感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＶ１のアゴニストとしてバニリルブチルエーテル（ＶＢＥ）を使用し、冷感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＡ１のアンタゴニストとしてカンファーを使用した。 The present inventors conducted an experiment to verify the above effects. The experimental results are reported below.
First, the present inventors verified the warmth enhancing effect when an agonist and an antagonist were used in combination.
In this experiment, vanillyl butyl ether (VBE) was used as an agonist of TRPV1 that functions as a warm sensor, and camphor was used as an antagonist of TRPA1 that functions as a cool sensor.
　溶媒としてのエタノールに濃度０．０５％のＶＢＥと濃度０．１％のカンファーとを添加した溶液（アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを含有する溶液）を調製し、実施例１の試料とした。
　溶媒としてのエタノールに０．０５％のＶＢＥを添加した溶液（アゴニストを含有し、アンタゴニストを含有しない溶液）を調製し、比較例１の試料とした。 A solution (a solution containing an agonist and an antagonist) in which VBE at a concentration of 0.05% and camphor at a concentration of 0.1% were added to ethanol as a solvent was prepared and used as a sample of Example 1.
A solution in which 0.05% VBE was added to ethanol as a solvent (a solution containing an agonist and not containing an antagonist) was prepared and used as a sample of Comparative Example 1.
　上記の実施例１および比較例１の試料を試験者の前腕部に直径３ｃｍの液滴となるように塗布した。
　次に、サーモカメラを用いて、前腕部の皮膚温度の経時変化を測定した。
　また、リファレンスとして、前腕部の何も塗布していない部分（非塗布部分）の皮膚温度の経時変化を測定した。
　一人の試験者の前腕部の互いに近い位置において、実施例１、比較例１、および非塗布部分における皮膚温度の測定を行った。そのため、皮膚温度の個人差、皮膚温度の部位による差は無視できると考えられる。 The samples of Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 were applied to the tester's forearm so as to form droplets having a diameter of 3 cm.
Next, the change over time in the skin temperature of the forearm was measured using a thermo camera.
In addition, as a reference, a change with time in the skin temperature of a portion of the forearm portion where nothing was applied (non-application portion) was measured.
Skin temperature was measured in Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and the non-application part at positions close to each other on the forearm of one tester. Therefore, individual differences in skin temperature and differences due to skin temperature sites are considered negligible.
　図２０は、実施例１、比較例１、および非塗布部分のそれぞれの皮膚温度の経時変化を示すグラフである。図２０において、横軸は各試料を塗布した時点からの経過時間（秒）であり、縦軸は皮膚温度（℃）である。符号Ａは実施例１のグラフであり、符号Ｂは比較例１のグラフであり、符号Ｃは非塗布部分のグラフである。 FIG. 20 is a graph showing changes over time in the skin temperature of Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and the non-coated part. In FIG. 20, the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the skin temperature (° C.). Reference symbol A is a graph of Example 1, reference symbol B is a graph of Comparative Example 1, and reference symbol C is a graph of an uncoated portion.
　図２０に示すように、実施例１の皮膚温度は、塗布してから約２００秒までは比較的低く、比較例１の皮膚温度と略同様な変化を示した後、約３５０秒以降では上昇し、非塗布部分の皮膚温度と略同様な変化を示した。 As shown in FIG. 20, the skin temperature of Example 1 is relatively low until about 200 seconds after application, and shows a change similar to the skin temperature of Comparative Example 1, and then rises after about 350 seconds. The change was almost the same as the skin temperature of the non-application area.
　実施例１、比較例１、および非塗布部分のそれぞれについて、平均温度、最高温度、最低温度、最高温度と最低温度との温度差を以下の表１にまとめた。 Table 1 below shows the average temperature, the maximum temperature, the minimum temperature, and the temperature difference between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature for each of Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and the non-coated portion.
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　非塗布部分では最高温度と最低温度との温度差が１．０℃であったのに対して、比較例１では温度差が１．２℃であり、実施例１では温度差が１．７℃であった。すなわち、非塗布部分での値に対して、温度錯覚物質を塗布した実施例１および比較例１においては皮膚温度が上昇した。さらに、アゴニストとアンタゴニストとを併用した実施例１の場合は、アゴニストのみを使用した比較例１に比べて、皮膚温度の上昇分が大きいことが判った。 The temperature difference between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature in the non-coated portion was 1.0 ° C., whereas in Comparative Example 1, the temperature difference was 1.2 ° C., and in Example 1, the temperature difference was 1.7 ° C. ° C. That is, the skin temperature increased in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 in which the temperature illusion substance was applied with respect to the value in the non-applied part. Furthermore, in the case of Example 1 in which an agonist and an antagonist were used in combination, it was found that the increase in skin temperature was larger than that in Comparative Example 1 in which only the agonist was used.
　さらに、本発明者らは、実施例１および比較例１の試料を前腕部に塗布した試験者に対して、温度感覚の官能試験を実施した。
　官能試験の評価方法としては、試験者が、前腕部で感じる温感を、１点：何も感じない、２点：ほんの少し熱い、３点：少し熱い、４点：少し熱い～多少熱い、５点：多少熱い、６点：多少熱い～かなり熱い、７点：かなり熱い、の７段階の評価点を用い、試料を塗布した後、所定時間おきに評価した。 Furthermore, the present inventors performed a sensory test of temperature sensation on a tester who applied the samples of Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 to the forearm.
The evaluation method of the sensory test is that the tester feels the warmth felt in the forearm part: 1 point: feel nothing, 2 points: slightly hot, 3 points: slightly hot, 4 points: slightly hot to slightly hot, Evaluation was made every predetermined time after applying the sample using 7 grades of 5 points: somewhat hot, 6 points: somewhat hot to quite hot, 7 points: pretty hot.
　図２１は、実施例１および比較例１のそれぞれに対する温感の官能試験結果を示すグラフである。図２１において、横軸は各試料を塗布した時点からの経過時間（秒）であり、縦軸は温感の強さ（評価点）である。符号Ａは実施例１のグラフであり、符号Ｂは比較例１のグラフである。 FIG. 21 is a graph showing sensory test results of warmth for each of Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. In FIG. 21, the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the intensity of warmth (evaluation point). Reference symbol A is a graph of Example 1, and reference symbol B is a graph of Comparative Example 1.
　図２１に示すように、比較例１では、塗布後から経過時間２４０秒まで評価点が１点（何も感じない）であり、経過時間が３００秒の時点で評価点が２点（ほんの少し熱い）となった。これに対して、実施例１では、塗布後から経過時間１８０秒まで評価点が１点（何も感じない）であり、経過時間が２４０秒で評価点が２点（ほんの少し熱い）となり、経過時間が３００秒で評価点が３点（少し熱い）となった。この結果から、アゴニストとアンタゴニストとを併用した実施例１の場合、アゴニストのみを使用した比較例１に比べて、試験者がより早く温感を感じ始めることが判った。 As shown in FIG. 21, in Comparative Example 1, the evaluation score is 1 point (nothing is felt) from the application to the elapsed time of 240 seconds, and the evaluation score is 2 points (just a little) when the elapsed time is 300 seconds. It was hot). On the other hand, in Example 1, the evaluation point is 1 point (no feeling) from the application to the elapsed time of 180 seconds, the evaluation time is 240 seconds and the evaluation point is 2 points (slightly hot), The elapsed time was 300 seconds and the evaluation score was 3 points (slightly hot). From this result, it was found that in the case of Example 1 in which an agonist and an antagonist were used in combination, the tester started to feel warmth earlier than in Comparative Example 1 in which only the agonist was used.
　上記の実験結果から、アゴニストとアンタゴニストとを併用することにより、アゴニストのみを使用した場合よりも温感を増強できることが判った。
　以上、本発明者らによって、本実施形態の空気調和機２００１の温感増強効果が検証された。 From the above experimental results, it was found that the use of an agonist and an antagonist together can enhance warmth more than when only an agonist is used.
As described above, the effect of enhancing the warmth of the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment has been verified by the present inventors.
　ここでは、冷感増強効果に関する実験データを示していないが、本発明者らは、冷感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＡ１もしくはＴＲＰＭ８のアゴニスト、および温感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＶ１もしくはＴＲＰＶ３のアンタゴニストを適切に選択することにより、温感増強効果と同様、冷感増強効果を得られる確証を得ている。 Here, although experimental data on the cooling sensation enhancing effect is not shown, the present inventors appropriately select an agonist of TRPA1 or TRPM8 that functions as a sensation sensor and an antagonist of TRPV1 or TRPV3 that functions as a sensation sensor. As a result, it has been confirmed that the cooling effect can be obtained as well as the warming effect.
　次に、本発明者らは、アゴニストの放出前に温度制御を行ったときの冷感増強効果および温感増強効果を検証した。
　本実験においては、冷感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＭ８のアゴニストとしてメントールを使用し、温感センサーとして機能するＴＲＰＶ１のアゴニストとしてＶＢＥを使用した。 Next, the present inventors verified the cooling sensation enhancing effect and the warming sensation enhancing effect when the temperature was controlled before the release of the agonist.
In this experiment, menthol was used as an agonist of TRPM8 that functions as a cold sensor, and VBE was used as an agonist of TRPV1 that functions as a warm sensor.
　冷感官能試験で用いる試料として、溶媒としてのエタノールに濃度３％のメントールを添加した溶液を調製し、この溶液を環境温度（２４℃）よりも低い温度である１８℃にまで冷却し、実施例２の試料とした。
　これに対して、冷却を行っていない、環境温度（２４℃）の上記の溶液を比較例２の試料とした。 As a sample to be used in the cold sensory test, a solution in which menthol having a concentration of 3% was added to ethanol as a solvent was prepared, and this solution was cooled to 18 ° C., which is lower than the ambient temperature (24 ° C.) The sample of Example 2 was obtained.
On the other hand, the above-mentioned solution at ambient temperature (24 ° C.) that was not cooled was used as a sample of Comparative Example 2.
　上記の実施例２および比較例２の試料を、試験者の前腕部に直径３ｃｍの液滴となるように塗布し、その試験者が感じる温度感覚の官能試験を実施した。官能試験の評価方法は、上記の温感官能試験と同様に７段階で行った。冷感に対する評価点は、１点：何も感じない、２点：ほんの少し冷たい、３点：少し冷たい、４点：少し冷たい～多少冷たい、５点：多少冷たい、６点：多少冷たい～かなり冷たい、７点：かなり冷たい、の７段階である。 The samples of Example 2 and Comparative Example 2 were applied to the tester's forearm so as to form droplets having a diameter of 3 cm, and a sensory test of temperature sensation felt by the tester was performed. The evaluation method of the sensory test was carried out in seven stages as in the above-mentioned sensory sensory test. Evaluation score for cold feeling is 1 point: feel nothing 2 points: slightly cold 3 points: slightly cold 4 points: slightly cold to slightly cold 5 points: somewhat cold 6 points: somewhat cold to pretty 7 stages: cold, 7 points: pretty cold.
　図２２は、実施例２および比較例２のそれぞれに対する冷感の官能試験結果を示すグラフである。図２２において、横軸は各試料を塗布した時点からの経過時間（秒）であり、縦軸は冷感の強さ（評価点）である。符号Ｄは実施例２のグラフを示し、符号Ｅは比較例２のグラフを示す。 FIG. 22 is a graph showing the sensory test results of cooling feeling for each of Example 2 and Comparative Example 2. In FIG. 22, the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the cooling sensation (evaluation point). Reference symbol D indicates a graph of Example 2, and reference symbol E indicates a graph of Comparative Example 2.
　図２２に示すように、比較例２では、塗布後から経過時間３０秒までの評価点が６点（多少冷たい～かなり冷たい）であり、経過時間が６０秒以降は評価点が３点（少し冷たい）であった。これに対して、実施例２では、塗布後から経過時間３０秒までの評価点が７点（かなり冷たい）であり、経過時間が６０秒で評価点が２点（ほんの少し冷たい）であったが、１２０秒以降は評価点が３点（少し冷たい）であった。この結果から、冷感センサーに対するアゴニストを予め冷却した実施例２では、アゴニストを冷却しなかった比較例２に比べて、試験者が塗布後の初期段階でより強い冷感を感じることが判った。 As shown in FIG. 22, in Comparative Example 2, the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 30 seconds is 6 points (somewhat cold to quite cold), and after the elapsed time of 60 seconds, the evaluation score is 3 points (slightly It was cold). On the other hand, in Example 2, the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 30 seconds was 7 points (very cold), the elapsed time was 60 seconds, and the evaluation score was 2 points (just a little cold). However, after 120 seconds, the evaluation score was 3 points (slightly cold). From this result, it was found that in Example 2 where the agonist for the cooling sensor was cooled in advance, the tester felt a stronger cooling feeling in the initial stage after application than in Comparative Example 2 where the agonist was not cooled. .
　次に、温感官能試験で用いる試料として、溶媒としてのエタノールに０．０５％のＶＢＥを添加した溶液を調製し、この溶液を環境温度（２４℃）よりも高い温度である３３℃にまで加熱し、実施例３の試料とした。
　これに対して、加熱を行っていない、環境温度（２４℃）の上記の溶液を比較例３の試料とした。 Next, a solution in which 0.05% VBE is added to ethanol as a solvent is prepared as a sample used in the sensory sensory test. The sample of Example 3 was heated.
On the other hand, the above-mentioned solution at ambient temperature (24 ° C.) that was not heated was used as a sample of Comparative Example 3.
　上記の実施例３および比較例３の試料を試験者の前腕部に直径３ｃｍの液滴となるように塗布し、温感官能試験を実施した。官能試験の評価方法は、上記と同様の７段階の評価点を用いた。 The samples of Example 3 and Comparative Example 3 were applied to the tester's forearm so as to form droplets having a diameter of 3 cm, and a thermal sensory test was performed. The evaluation method of the sensory test used the same seven-point evaluation points as described above.
　図２３は、実施例３および比較例３のそれぞれに対する温感官能試験の結果を示すグラフである。図２３において、横軸は各試料を塗布した時点からの経過時間（秒）であり、縦軸は温感の強さ（評価点）である。符号Ｆは実施例３のグラフを示し、符号Ｇは比較例３のグラフを示す。 FIG. 23 is a graph showing the results of the sensory sensory test for each of Example 3 and Comparative Example 3. In FIG. 23, the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time (seconds) from the time when each sample was applied, and the vertical axis represents the intensity of warmth (evaluation point). Reference symbol F indicates a graph of Example 3, and reference symbol G indicates a graph of Comparative Example 3.
　図２３に示すように、比較例３では、塗布後から経過時間１２０秒までの評価点が１点（何も感じない）であり、経過時間が１２０秒以降は評価点が徐々に上昇した。これに対して、実施例２では、塗布後から経過時間３０秒までの評価点が３点（少し熱い）であり、経過時間が６０秒～１２０秒では評価点が１点（何も感じない）であり、１２０秒以降は比較例３と同様、評価点が徐々に上昇した。この結果から、温感センサーに対するアゴニストを予め加熱した実施例３では、アゴニストを加熱しなかった比較例３に比べて、試験者が塗布後の初期段階でより強い温感を感じることが判った。 As shown in FIG. 23, in Comparative Example 3, the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 120 seconds was 1 (no feeling), and the evaluation score gradually increased after the elapsed time of 120 seconds. On the other hand, in Example 2, the evaluation score from the application to the elapsed time of 30 seconds is 3 points (slightly hot), and the evaluation time is 60 seconds to 120 seconds, the evaluation score is 1 point (no feeling) The evaluation score gradually increased after 120 seconds as in Comparative Example 3. From this result, it was found that in Example 3 in which the agonist for the warm sensor was preheated, the tester felt a stronger warm feeling in the initial stage after application than in Comparative Example 3 in which the agonist was not heated. .
　上記の実験結果から、アゴニストの放出前にアゴニストの温度制御を行うことにより、アゴニストの温度制御を行わなかった場合に比べて、アゴニストが皮膚に付着した際の冷感もしくは温感を増強できることが判った。 From the above experimental results, by controlling the temperature of the agonist before the release of the agonist, it is possible to enhance the cold feeling or warm feeling when the agonist adheres to the skin, compared to the case where the temperature control of the agonist is not performed. understood.
　ここでは実験データを示していないが、本発明者らは、アゴニストを単独で用いるのではなく、アゴニストとアンタゴニストとを併用する場合においても、これら温度錯覚物質の放出前に温度錯覚物質の温度制御を行うことにより、温度錯覚物質の温度制御を行わなかった場合に比べて、使用者の温度感覚を増強できる確証を得ている。 Although experimental data are not shown here, the present inventors do not use an agonist alone, but also when an agonist and an antagonist are used in combination, the temperature control of the temperature illusion substance is performed before the release of the temperature illusion substance. As a result, it is confirmed that the temperature sensation of the user can be enhanced compared with the case where the temperature control of the temperature illusion substance is not performed.
［第８実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第８実施形態について、図２４を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第７実施形態と同一であり、送風制御部による制御の内容が第７実施形態と異なる。
　図２４は、第８実施形態の空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。 [Eighth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The basic configuration of the air conditioner of the present embodiment is the same as that of the seventh embodiment, and the content of control by the air blow control unit is different from that of the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner of the eighth embodiment.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図２４に示すように、信号受信機２００９が温度錯覚物質の放出開始を指示する信号を受信するステップＳ２００１から、送風制御部２０１２が温度錯覚物質の種類、風向、風量等の制御信号を送信するステップＳ２００４までの処理は、図１９に示した第７実施形態と同様である。第８実施形態が第７実施形態と異なる点は、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出のタイミングである。 (Air conditioner operation)
As shown in FIG. 24, from step S2001 in which the signal receiver 2009 receives a signal instructing the start of the release of the temperature illusion substance, the air blowing control unit 2012 transmits a control signal such as the type of the temperature illusion substance, the wind direction, and the air volume. The processing up to step S2004 is the same as that in the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. The eighth embodiment differs from the seventh embodiment in the timing of agonist and antagonist release.
　本実施形態の場合、アゴニスト含有空気が送風される第１の期間とアンタゴニスト含有空気が送風される第２の期間とは、時間的にずれている。 In the case of the present embodiment, the first period in which the agonist-containing air is blown and the second period in which the antagonist-containing air is blown are shifted in time.
　具体的には、送風制御部２０１２が蓋開閉機構２０２５を制御し、蓋開閉機構２０２５がアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開くことにより、アンタゴニストの放出が開始される（図２４のステップＳ２００５）。
　次に、アンタゴニストの放出開始から所定の時間経過した後、送風制御部２０１２が蓋開閉機構２０２５を制御し、蓋開閉機構２０２５がアゴニスト放出部２０１５のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開くことにより、アゴニストの放出が開始される（図２４のステップＳ２００６）。
　その他のフローは第７実施形態と同様である。 Specifically, the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the antagonist releasing unit 2016, whereby the release of the antagonist is started (step of FIG. 24). S2005).
Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the release of the antagonist, the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist releasing unit 2015. Release is started (step S2006 in FIG. 24).
Other flows are the same as those in the seventh embodiment.
（本実施形態の効果）
　第８実施形態においても、気流中にアゴニストのみを放出する場合に比べて、使用者Ｍ２の快適感をより向上させた空気調和機を実現できる、という第７実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 (Effect of this embodiment)
Also in the eighth embodiment, an effect similar to that of the seventh embodiment can be obtained, in which an air conditioner that further improves the comfort of the user M2 can be realized as compared with the case where only the agonist is released into the airflow. .
　特に第８実施形態の場合、アゴニストの放出タイミングとアンタゴニストの放出タイミングとがずれているため、両者の放出期間が一部重なっていたとしても、アゴニスト放出部２０１５のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔとアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔとが同時に開いている時間が第７実施形態に比べて短くなる。これにより、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出経路における温度錯覚物質のコンタミネーションを低減することができる。ただし、上記の順番とは逆に、アゴニストの放出が先、アンタゴニストの放出が後であってもよい。また、アゴニストの放出期間とアンタゴニストの放出期間は、一部重なっていてもよいし、全く重なっていなくてもよい。 In particular, in the case of the eighth embodiment, since the release timing of the agonist is different from the release timing of the antagonist, even if the release periods of both are partially overlapped, the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist release portion 2015 and the antagonist release The time during which the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 of the portion 2016 is simultaneously opened is shorter than that in the seventh embodiment. Thereby, the contamination of the temperature illusion substance in the release route of the agonist and antagonist can be reduced. However, contrary to the above order, the agonist may be released first and the antagonist released later. Further, the release period of the agonist and the release period of the antagonist may partially overlap or may not overlap at all.
　本実施形態では、アゴニストの放出タイミングとアンタゴニストの放出タイミングとを図２４のステップＳ２００４以降の期間の中でずらしているが、これよりも大きくずらしてもよい。例えばアンタゴニストの放出タイミングをウォーミングアップ期間中とし、アゴニストの放出タイミングを定常運転期間中としてもよい。この構成によれば、例えば冷房モードであれば、生温い空気が送風されるウォーミングアップ期間中の不快感をアンタゴニストの放出によって感じにくくすることができる。 In this embodiment, the release timing of the agonist and the release timing of the antagonist are shifted in the period after step S2004 in FIG. 24, but may be shifted larger than this. For example, the antagonist release timing may be during the warm-up period, and the agonist release timing may be during the steady operation period. According to this configuration, for example, in the cooling mode, it is possible to make it difficult to feel discomfort during the warm-up period in which the raw warm air is blown by releasing the antagonist.
［第９実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第９実施形態について、図２５、図２６を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第７実施形態と同一であるが、空気調和機の一部の構成と送風制御部による制御の内容が第７実施形態と異なる。
　図２５は、第９実施形態の空気調和機における室内機の断面図である。
　図２６は、空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　図２５において、第７実施形態で用いた図１４と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。 [Ninth Embodiment]
The ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
Although the basic structure of the air conditioner of this embodiment is the same as 7th Embodiment, the content of the control by the one part structure of an air conditioner and a ventilation control part differs from 7th Embodiment.
FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of the ninth embodiment.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
In FIG. 25, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component as FIG. 14 used in 7th Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
（室内機の構成）
　図２５に示すように、室内機２０３４は、送風装置２０３５と、熱交換器２００８と、信号受信機２００９と、制御部２０１０と、筐体２０１１と、を備えている。送風装置２０３５は、ファン２０１４（送風機）と、アゴニスト放出部２０１５と、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６と、風向調整部２０１７と、室温センサー２０１９と、人感センサー２０１８と、送風制御部２０１２と、を備えている。すなわち、本実施形態の送風装置２０３５は、第７実施形態の送風装置２００７に人感センサー２０１８が付加された構成を有する。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
As illustrated in FIG. 25, the indoor unit 2034 includes a blower 2035, a heat exchanger 2008, a signal receiver 2009, a control unit 2010, and a casing 2011. The blower 2035 includes a fan 2014 (blower), an agonist release unit 2015, an antagonist release unit 2016, a wind direction adjustment unit 2017, a room temperature sensor 2019, a human sensor 2018, and a blow control unit 2012. Yes. That is, the air blower 2035 of this embodiment has a configuration in which a human sensor 2018 is added to the air blower 2007 of the seventh embodiment.
　人感センサー２０１８は、室内の使用者Ｍ２の位置を検出するとともに、人体の特定の部位、例えば頭部の位置を検出する。人感センサー２０１８として、例えば人体から放射される赤外線を検出することで人体の位置を検出する赤外線センサーが用いられる。あるいは、人感センサー２０１８として、超音波センサー等が用いられてもよい。比較的高い解像度を有する人感センサー２０１８を使用すれば、使用者Ｍ２の位置だけでなく、人体の特定の部位を検出することができる。
　本実施形態の人感センサー２０１８は、特許請求の範囲の人体検出部に対応する。 The human sensor 2018 detects the position of the user M2 in the room and also detects a specific part of the human body, for example, the position of the head. As the human sensor 2018, for example, an infrared sensor that detects the position of the human body by detecting infrared radiation emitted from the human body is used. Alternatively, an ultrasonic sensor or the like may be used as the human sensor 2018. If the human sensor 2018 having a relatively high resolution is used, not only the position of the user M2 but also a specific part of the human body can be detected.
The human sensor 2018 of the present embodiment corresponds to the human body detection unit in the claims.
（送風制御部の構成）
　送風制御部２０１２が空気もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の送風／停止、気流の風量等を調整する点は、第７実施形態と同様である。一方、第７実施形態と異なる点として、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８の検出結果に基づいて、使用者Ｍ２の頭部を除く部位に向けてアゴニスト含有空気を送風し、頭部を含む部位に向けてアンタゴニスト含有空気を送風するように、風向調整部２０１７を制御する。すなわち、本実施形態の送風装置２０３５は、アゴニスト含有空気とアンタゴニスト含有空気とを室内の場所毎に送風し分ける機能を有している。 (Configuration of blower control unit)
The point which the ventilation control part 2012 adjusts the ventilation / stop of the airflow which consists of air or temperature illusion substance containing air, the air volume of an airflow, etc. is the same as that of 7th Embodiment. On the other hand, as a point different from the seventh embodiment, the air blowing control unit 2012 blows the agonist-containing air toward the part other than the head of the user M2 based on the detection result of the human sensor 2018, The wind direction adjusting unit 2017 is controlled so that the antagonist-containing air is blown toward the portion to be included. That is, the air blower 2035 of this embodiment has a function of separately blowing the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air for each indoor location.
　上記の機能を持たせるためには、第８実施形態のように、アゴニスト含有空気が送風される第１の期間とアンタゴニスト含有空気が送風される第２の期間とを時間的にずらし、時間的に重ならないようにする構成が考えられる。この場合、送風制御部２０１２は、第１の期間ではアゴニスト含有空気が頭部を除く部位に向けて送風され、第２の期間ではアンタゴニスト含有空気が頭部を含む部位に向けて送風されるように、風向調整部２０１７を時間的に制御すればよい。 In order to have the above function, as in the eighth embodiment, the first period in which the agonist-containing air is blown and the second period in which the antagonist-containing air is blown are shifted in time, A configuration is considered that does not overlap. In this case, the air blowing control unit 2012 causes the agonist-containing air to be blown toward the portion excluding the head in the first period, and the antagonist-containing air is blown toward the portion including the head in the second period. In addition, the wind direction adjustment unit 2017 may be temporally controlled.
　もしくは、アゴニスト放出部２０１５とアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６とを互いに異なる位置に配置し、アゴニスト放出部２０１５からの気流に対応する風向調整部とアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６からの気流に対応する風向調整部とを空間的に独立して制御する構成としてもよい。
この構成によれば、アゴニスト含有空気とアンタゴニスト含有空気とを同時に放出することができる。 Alternatively, the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are arranged at different positions, and the wind direction adjusting unit corresponding to the airflow from the agonist releasing unit 2015 and the wind direction adjusting unit corresponding to the airflow from the antagonist releasing unit 2016 are arranged in a space. It is good also as a structure controlled independently independently.
According to this configuration, the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air can be released simultaneously.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図２６は、空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　以下、図２６を参照しつつ、本実施形態の空気調和機２００１の動作を説明する。 (Air conditioner operation)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioner 2001 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
　信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転開始、すなわち温度錯覚物質の放出開始を指示する信号を受信し、開始指示信号を送風制御部２０１２に送信する（図２６のステップＳ２００１）。 The signal receiver 2009 receives, from the remote control 2003, a signal instructing, for example, the start of cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of releasing the temperature illusion substance, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 2012 (FIG. 26 step S2001).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８によって使用者Ｍ２の位置を検出する（図２６のステップＳ２００２）。
　さらに、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８によって使用者Ｍ２の頭部の位置を検出する（図２６のステップＳ２００３）。
　また、送風制御部２０１２は、室温センサー２０１９によって環境温度を検出する（図２６のステップＳ２００４）。 Next, the ventilation control unit 2012 detects the position of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2002 in FIG. 26).
Further, the air blowing control unit 2012 detects the position of the head of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2003 in FIG. 26).
Moreover, the ventilation control part 2012 detects environmental temperature with the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2004 of FIG. 26).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８による使用者の位置検出結果、頭部の位置検出結果、および室温センサー２０１９による環境温度検出結果に基づいて、温度錯覚物質の種類、放出量、風向、および風量を判断する（図２６のステップＳ２００５）。例えば温度錯覚物質の種類については、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも高い場合、送風制御部２０１２は冷感増強用のアゴニストおよび温感抑制用のアンタゴニストを選択し、環境温度が所定の閾値よりも低い場合、送風制御部２０１２は温感増強用のアゴニストおよび冷感抑制用のアンタゴニストを選択する。 Next, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines the type of the temperature illusion substance, the released amount, based on the result of detecting the position of the user by the human sensor 2018, the result of detecting the position of the head, and the result of detecting the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 2019. The wind direction and the air volume are determined (step S2005 in FIG. 26). For example, regarding the type of temperature illusion substance, when the environmental temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold, the air blowing control unit 2012 selects an agonist for enhancing cold sensation and an antagonist for suppressing thermal sensation, and the environmental temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. When it is low, the air blowing control unit 2012 selects an agonist for enhancing warmth and an antagonist for suppressing coolness.
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、上記のステップＳ２００５における温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の種類、放出量、風向、および風量の判断結果に基づいて、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋開閉機構２０２５、風向調整部２０１７、およびファン２０１４のモーターに対して制御信号を送信する（図２６のステップＳ２００６）。 Next, the air blowing control unit 2012 opens and closes the lids of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 based on the determination result of the type, release amount, wind direction, and air volume of the temperature illusion substance S2 in step S2005. A control signal is transmitted to the mechanism 2025, the wind direction adjusting unit 2017, and the motor of the fan 2014 (step S2006 in FIG. 26).
　次に、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の蓋開閉機構２０２５がカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開くことにより、アンタゴニストの放出が開始される（図２６のステップＳ２００７）。このとき、送風制御部２０１２は、使用者Ｍ２の頭部を含む部位に向けてアンタゴニスト含有空気が選択的に送風されるように、風向調整部２０１７を制御する。 Next, the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the antagonist release unit 2016 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023, whereby the release of the antagonist is started (step S2007 in FIG. 26). At this time, the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 2017 so that the antagonist-containing air is selectively blown toward the part including the head of the user M2.
　次に、アゴニスト放出部２０１５の蓋開閉機構２０２５がカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを開くことにより、アゴニストの放出が開始される（図２６のステップＳ２００８）。このとき、送風制御部２０１２は、使用者Ｍ２の頭部を除く部位、すなわち首から下の部位に向けてアゴニスト含有空気ＫＳ２が選択的に送風されるように、風向調整部２０１７を制御する。なお、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出は、次に停止信号を受信するまで続けられる。 Next, the release of the agonist is started when the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the agonist release unit 2015 opens the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 (step S2008 in FIG. 26). At this time, the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 2017 so that the agonist-containing air KS2 is selectively blown toward a portion excluding the head of the user M2, that is, a portion below the neck. Note that agonist and antagonist release continues until the next stop signal is received.
　ここではアゴニストとアンタゴニストとが時間差をもって放出される例を示したが、アゴニスト含有空気とアンタゴニスト含有空気の風向を個別に制御できる構成であれば、アゴニストとアンタゴニストとが同時に放出されてもよい。 Here, an example is shown in which the agonist and the antagonist are released with a time difference, but the agonist and the antagonist may be simultaneously released as long as the air directions of the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air can be controlled individually.
　次に、信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転停止、すなわち温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の放出停止を指示する信号を受信すると、停止信号を送風制御部２０１２に送信する（図２６のステップＳ２００９）。
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、蓋開閉機構２０２５に制御信号を送信し、蓋開閉機構２０２５が各カートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを閉じることにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の放出が停止する（図２６のステップＳ２０１０）。 Next, when the signal receiver 2009 receives from the remote controller 2003 a signal instructing, for example, cooling or warming enhancement mode operation stop, that is, release of the temperature illusion substance S2, a stop signal is transmitted to the air blow control unit 2012. (Step S2009 in FIG. 26).
Next, the ventilation control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance S2 (step in FIG. 26). S2010).
（本実施形態の効果）
　第９実施形態においても、気流中にアゴニストのみを放出する場合に比べて、使用者Ｍ２の快適感をより向上させた空気調和機を実現できる、という第７、第８実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 (Effect of this embodiment)
In the ninth embodiment as well, the same effect as in the seventh and eighth embodiments can be realized, in which an air conditioner that further improves the comfort of the user M2 can be realized compared to the case where only the agonist is released in the airflow. Is obtained.
　本発明者らは、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを構成する種々の温度錯覚物質のうち、ある種のアゴニストには目、鼻、口等の人体の特定の部位、特に粘膜部分に付着すると、アゴニストによる刺激が痛みや違和感として感じられるという懸念がある一方、ある種のアンタゴニストにはこの種の懸念がないことを見出した。 Among the various temperature illusion substances constituting agonists and antagonists, the present inventors have found that certain agonists are stimulated by agonists when attached to specific parts of the human body such as the eyes, nose and mouth, particularly mucous membrane parts. While there are concerns that it can be felt as pain or discomfort, we have found that certain antagonists do not have this kind of concern.
　このような特性を有するアゴニストとアンタゴニストとを組み合わせて使用する場合、本実施形態の送風装置３５においては、人感センサー２０１８によって使用者Ｍ２の部位が検出され、この検出結果に基づいて、送風制御部２０１２が風向調整部２０１７を制御し、アゴニスト含有空気が使用者Ｍ２の頭部を除く部位に向けて選択的に送風される。これにより、アゴニストの目、鼻、口等への付着量を低減することができ、使用者Ｍ２の快適感を維持することができる。またこの場合、アンタゴニスト含有空気は、使用者の頭部を含む部位に向けて送風されても特に問題はなく、冷感や温感を抑制する効果を奏することができる。 When an agonist and an antagonist having such characteristics are used in combination, in the blower device 35 of this embodiment, the part of the user M2 is detected by the human sensor 2018, and the blower control is performed based on the detection result. The unit 2012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 2017, and the agonist-containing air is selectively blown toward the part other than the head of the user M2. Thereby, the adhesion amount to the eyes, nose, mouth and the like of the agonist can be reduced, and the user M2 can maintain a comfortable feeling. Further, in this case, the antagonist-containing air has no particular problem even if it is blown toward a portion including the user's head, and can exert an effect of suppressing a cool feeling and a warm feeling.
［第１０実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１０実施形態について、図２７、図２８を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第７実施形態と同一であるが、空気調和機の一部の構成と送風制御部による制御の内容が第７実施形態と異なる。
　図２７は、第１０実施形態の空気調和機における室内機の断面図である。
　図２８は、空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　図２７において、第７実施形態で用いた図１４と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。 [Tenth embodiment]
The tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
Although the basic structure of the air conditioner of this embodiment is the same as 7th Embodiment, the content of the control by the one part structure of an air conditioner and a ventilation control part differs from 7th Embodiment.
FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit in the air conditioner of the tenth embodiment.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
In FIG. 27, the same components as those in FIG. 14 used in the seventh embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
（室内機の構成）
　図２７に示すように、室内機２０４４は、送風装置２０４５と、熱交換器２００８と、信号受信機２００９と、制御部２０１０と、筐体２０１１と、を備えている。送風装置２０４５は、ファン２０１４（送風機）と、アゴニスト放出部２０４６と、アンタゴニスト放出部２０４７と、風向調整部２０１７と、室温センサー２０１９と、人感センサー２０１８と、送風制御部２０１２と、を備えている。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
As illustrated in FIG. 27, the indoor unit 2044 includes a blower 2045, a heat exchanger 2008, a signal receiver 2009, a control unit 2010, and a housing 2011. The blower 2045 includes a fan 2014 (blower), an agonist release unit 2046, an antagonist release unit 2047, a wind direction adjustment unit 2017, a room temperature sensor 2019, a human sensor 2018, and a blow control unit 2012. Yes.
　第７実施形態の送風装置２００７に人感センサー２０１８が付加された点については、本実施形態の送風装置２０４５は、第９実施形態の送風装置２０３５と同様である。ところが、以下の点において、本実施形態の送風装置２０４５は、第９実施形態の送風装置２０３５と異なる。 The air blower 2045 of the present embodiment is the same as the blower 2035 of the ninth embodiment in that a human sensor 2018 is added to the blower 2007 of the seventh embodiment. However, the blower 2045 of the present embodiment is different from the blower 2035 of the ninth embodiment in the following points.
　第９実施形態の送風装置２０３５は、アゴニスト放出部２０１５に冷感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｃと温感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０１５Ｗとを備え、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６に温感抑制用アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６Ｗと冷感抑制用アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６Ｃとを備えていた。 The air blower 2035 according to the ninth embodiment includes the agonist release unit 2015 including a cold sensation enhancing agonist release unit 2015C and a warm sensation enhancing agonist release unit 2015W, and the antagonist release unit 2016 includes an antagonist release unit 2016W for suppressing warm sensation. And a cooling sensation antagonist releasing part 2016C.
　これに対して、本実施形態の送風装置２０４５は、アゴニスト放出部２０４６に、互いに異なる種類の冷感増強用アゴニストをそれぞれ収容した２つの冷感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０４６ＣＡ，２０４６ＣＢと、互いに異なる種類の温感増強用アゴニストをそれぞれ収容した２つの温感増強用アゴニスト放出部２０４６ＷＡ，２０４６ＷＢと、を備えている。また、本実施形態の送風装置２０４５は、アンタゴニスト放出部２０４７に、互いに異なる種類の温感抑制用アンタゴニストをそれぞれ収容した２つの温感抑制用アンタゴニスト放出部２０４７ＷＡ，２０４７ＷＢと、互いに異なる種類の冷感抑制用アンタゴニストをそれぞれ収容した２つの冷感抑制用アンタゴニスト放出部２０４７ＣＡ，２０４７ＣＢと、を備えている。
　本実施形態では、冷感増強用アゴニスト、温感増強用アゴニスト、温感抑制用アンタゴニスト、および冷感抑制用アンタゴニストの各々に対して２種類の温度錯覚物質が用いられる例を示すが、３種類以上の温度錯覚物質が用いられてもよい。 On the other hand, the air blower 2045 of the present embodiment is different from the two types of agonists for cooling sensation 2046CA and 2046CB in which the agonist releasing unit 2046 accommodates different types of agonist for cooling sensation, respectively. Are provided with two warming-enhancing agonist release portions 2046WA and 2046WB, respectively. Also, the blower 2045 of this embodiment includes two antagonists for warmth suppression 2047WA and 2047WB each containing a different kind of antagonist for warmth in the antagonist discharger 2047, and different types of cold feeling. Two cooling sensation antagonist releasing portions 2047CA and 2047CB, each containing a suppression antagonist, are provided.
In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which two types of temperature illusion substances are used for each of a cold sensation enhancing agonist, a warm sensation enhancing agonist, a warm sensation suppressing antagonist, and a cooling sensation suppressing antagonist. The above temperature illusion substances may be used.
　互いに異なる種類の冷感増強用アゴニストは、互いに異なるＴＲＰ受容体に対応する冷感増強用アゴニストであって、例えばＴＲＰＡ１に対応する冷感増強用アゴニストとＴＲＰＭ８に対応する冷感増強用アゴニストである。また、互いに異なる種類の温感増強用アゴニストは、互いに異なるＴＲＰ受容体に対応する温感増強用アゴニストであって、例えばＴＲＰＶ１に対応する温感増強用アゴニストとＴＲＰＶ３に対応する温感増強用アゴニストである。 Different types of cold sensation enhancing agonists are cold sensation enhancing agonists corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, a cold sensation enhancing agonist corresponding to TRPA1 and a cold sensation enhancing agonist corresponding to TRPM8. . Further, different types of warmth enhancing agonists are warmth enhancing agonists corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, warmth enhancing agonists corresponding to TRPV1 and warmth enhancing agonists corresponding to TRPV3 It is.
　互いに異なる種類の温感抑制用アンタゴニストは、互いに異なるＴＲＰ受容体に対応する温感抑制用アンタゴニストであって、例えばＴＲＰＶ１に対応する温感抑制用アンタゴニストとＴＲＰＶ３に対応する温感抑制用アンタゴニストである。また、互いに異なる種類の冷感抑制用アンタゴニストは、互いに異なるＴＲＰ受容体に対応する冷感抑制用アンタゴニストであって、例えばＴＲＰＡ１に対応する冷感抑制用アンタゴニストとＴＲＰＭ８に対応する冷感抑制用アンタゴニストである。 Different types of antagonists for suppressing warmth are antagonists for suppressing warmth corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, antagonists for suppressing warmth corresponding to TRPV1 and antagonists for suppressing warmth corresponding to TRPV3 . Further, different types of antagonists for suppressing cold sensation are antagonists for suppressing cold sensation corresponding to different TRP receptors, for example, antagonists for suppressing cold sensation corresponding to TRPA1 and antagonists for suppressing cold sensation corresponding to TRPM8. It is.
　人感センサー２０１８は、第９実施形態と同様、室内の使用者Ｍ２の位置を検出するとともに、人体の特定の部位、例えば頭部の位置を検出する。さらに本実施形態の場合、人感センサー２０１８は、例えばサーモグラフィーのように、検出した赤外線強度に基づいて温度を検出する機能を備え、使用者Ｍ２の各部位の皮膚温度を検出できる構成となっている。
　本実施形態の人感センサー２０１８は、特許請求の範囲の人体検出部および皮膚温度検出部の双方に対応する。 Similar to the ninth embodiment, the human sensor 2018 detects the position of the user M2 in the room and also detects a specific part of the human body, for example, the position of the head. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the human sensor 2018 has a function of detecting a temperature based on the detected infrared intensity, such as thermography, and can detect the skin temperature of each part of the user M2. Yes.
The human sensor 2018 of the present embodiment corresponds to both the human body detection unit and the skin temperature detection unit in the claims.
（送風制御部の構成）
　送風制御部２０１２が空気もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の送風／停止、気流の風量等を調整する点は、第７実施形態と同様である。一方、第７実施形態と異なる点として、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８が検出した皮膚温度検出結果に基づいて、放出するアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの種類を変えるように、アゴニスト放出部２０４６およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０４７を制御する。すなわち、送風制御部２０１２は、皮膚温度に応じて、異なる２種類の冷感増強用アゴニスト、温感増強用アゴニスト、温感抑制用アンタゴニスト、および冷感抑制用アンタゴニストのうちのいずれを用いるかを判断し、アゴニスト放出部２０４６およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０４７を制御する。 (Configuration of blower control unit)
The point which the ventilation control part 2012 adjusts the ventilation / stop of the airflow which consists of air or temperature illusion substance containing air, the air volume of an airflow, etc. is the same as that of 7th Embodiment. On the other hand, as different from the seventh embodiment, the air blowing control unit 2012 is configured such that the agonist release unit 2046 and the antagonist are changed so as to change the type of agonist and antagonist to be released based on the skin temperature detection result detected by the human sensor 2018. The discharge unit 2047 is controlled. In other words, depending on the skin temperature, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines which of two different types of cold sensation enhancing agonists, warm sensation enhancing agonists, warm sensation suppressing antagonists, and cooling sensation suppressing antagonists is used. Determine and control the agonist release portion 2046 and the antagonist release portion 2047.
（空気調和機の動作）
　図２８は、空気調和機の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。
　以下、図２８を参照しつつ、本実施形態の空気調和機の動作について説明する。 (Air conditioner operation)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioner.
Hereinafter, the operation of the air conditioner of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
　信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転開始、すなわち温度錯覚物質の放出開始を指示する信号を受信し、開始指示信号を送風制御部２０１２に送信する（図２８のステップＳ２００１）。 The signal receiver 2009 receives, from the remote control 2003, a signal instructing, for example, the start of cooling or warming enhancement mode, that is, the start of releasing the temperature illusion substance, and transmits the start instruction signal to the air blow control unit 2012 (FIG. 28 step S2001).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８によって使用者Ｍ２の位置を検出する（図２８のステップＳ２００２）。さらに、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８によって使用者Ｍ２の頭部の位置を検出するとともに（図２８のステップＳ２００３）、使用者Ｍ２の各部位の皮膚温度を検出する（図２８のステップＳ２００４）。
　また、送風制御部２０１２は、室温センサー２０１９によって環境温度を検出する（図２８のステップＳ２００５）。 Next, the ventilation control unit 2012 detects the position of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2002 in FIG. 28). Further, the air blowing control unit 2012 detects the position of the head of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018 (step S2003 in FIG. 28) and detects the skin temperature of each part of the user M2 (step in FIG. 28). S2004).
Moreover, the ventilation control unit 2012 detects the environmental temperature by the room temperature sensor 2019 (step S2005 in FIG. 28).
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、人感センサー２０１８による使用者Ｍ２の位置検出結果、頭部の位置検出結果、皮膚温度検出結果、および室温センサー２０１９による環境温度検出結果に基づいて、アゴニストの種類・放出量、アンタゴニストの種類・放出量、それぞれの風向、および風量を判断する（図２８のステップＳ２００６）。 Next, the ventilation control unit 2012 determines the type of agonist based on the position detection result of the user M2 by the human sensor 2018, the position detection result of the head, the skin temperature detection result, and the environmental temperature detection result by the room temperature sensor 2019. Release amount, antagonist type / release amount, each wind direction, and air volume are determined (step S2006 in FIG. 28).
　送風制御部２０１２が皮膚温度を通常よりも高いと判定する場合、所定の閾値に従って、「暑い」、「非常に暑い」というように皮膚温度の高さを２段階で判定する。アゴニストの種類については、「非常に暑い」と判定された場合、２種類の冷感増強用アゴニストのうち、より低い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＡ１に対応する冷感増強用アゴニストを選択し、「暑い」と判定された場合、ＴＲＰＡ１よりも高い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＭ８に対応する冷感増強用アゴニストを選択する。また、アンタゴニストの種類については、「非常に暑い」と判定された場合、２種類の温感抑制用アンタゴニストのうち、より高い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＶ１に対応する温感抑制用アンタゴニストを選択し、「暑い」と判定された場合、ＴＲＰＶ１よりも低い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＶ３に対応する温感抑制用アンタゴニストを選択する。 When the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the skin temperature is higher than normal, the skin temperature level is determined in two stages such as “hot” and “very hot” according to a predetermined threshold. As for the type of agonist, if it is determined that it is “very hot”, among the two types of agonist for enhancing cold sensation, select an agonist for enhancing cold sensation corresponding to TRPA1 having a lower temperature as the optimum temperature range, When it is determined as “hot”, an agonist for enhancing cold sensation corresponding to TRPM8 having a temperature higher than TRPA1 as an optimum temperature range is selected. In addition, when it is determined that the antagonist is “very hot”, the antagonist for warmth suppression corresponding to TRPV1 having the higher temperature as the optimum temperature range is selected from the two types of antagonists for warmth suppression. If it is determined to be “hot”, an antagonist for suppressing warmth corresponding to TRPV3 having a temperature lower than TRPV1 as the optimum temperature range is selected.
　同様に、送風制御部２０１２が皮膚温度を通常よりも低いと判定する場合、所定の閾値に従って、「寒い」、「非常に寒い」というように皮膚温度の低さを２段階で判定する。アゴニストの種類については、「非常に寒い」と判定された場合、２種類の温感増強用アゴニストのうち、より高い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＶ１に対応する温感増強用アゴニストを選択し、「寒い」と判定された場合、ＴＲＰＶ１よりも低い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＶ３に対応する温感増強用アゴニストを選択する。また、アンタゴニストの種類については、「非常に寒い」と判定された場合、２種類の冷感抑制用アンタゴニストのうち、より低い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＡ１に対応する冷感抑制用アンタゴニストを選択し、「寒い」と判定された場合、ＴＲＰＡ１よりも高い温度を最適温度域とするＴＲＰＭ８に対応する冷感抑制用アンタゴニストを選択する。 Similarly, when the air blowing control unit 2012 determines that the skin temperature is lower than normal, the low skin temperature is determined in two stages, such as “cold” and “very cold”, according to a predetermined threshold. For the type of agonist, if it is determined that it is “very cold”, among the two types of agonists for enhancing warmth, select an agonist for enhancing warmth corresponding to TRPV1 having a higher temperature as the optimum temperature range, When it is determined as “cold”, an agonist for enhancing warmth corresponding to TRPV3 having a temperature lower than TRPV1 as an optimum temperature range is selected. In addition, when it is determined that the antagonist is “very cold”, the antagonist for cooling sensation corresponding to TRPA1 having the lower temperature as the optimum temperature range is selected from the two types of antagonists for cooling sensation. If it is determined to be “cold”, an antagonist for cooling sensation corresponding to TRPM8 having a temperature higher than TRPA1 as the optimum temperature range is selected.
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、上記のステップＳ２００６におけるアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの種類・放出量、それぞれの風向、および風量の判断結果に基づいて、アゴニスト放出部２０４６およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０４７のカートリッジ２０２３の蓋開閉機構２０２５、風向調整部２０１７、およびファン２０１４のモーターに対して制御信号を送信する（図２８のステップＳ２００７）。 Next, the air blow control unit 2012 determines the lid of the cartridge 2023 of the agonist release unit 2046 and the antagonist release unit 2047 based on the determination result of the type / release amount of the agonist and antagonist, the respective wind direction, and the air volume in step S2006. A control signal is transmitted to the opening / closing mechanism 2025, the wind direction adjusting unit 2017, and the motor of the fan 2014 (step S2007 in FIG. 28).
　次に、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストがそれぞれ収容されたカートリッジ２０２３の蓋開閉機構２０２５が蓋２０２３Ｔを開くことにより、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出が開始される（図２８のステップＳ２００８）。ここでは、アゴニストとアンタゴニストとが同時に放出される例を挙げるが、第８実施形態のようにアゴニストとアンタゴニストとが時間差をもって放出されてもよい。また、第９実施形態のように、送風制御部２０１２は、アゴニスト含有空気が使用者の頭部を除く部位に向けて選択的に送風されるように、風向調整部２０１７を制御することが望ましい。 Next, when the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the cartridge 2023 containing the agonist and antagonist respectively opens the lid 2023T, release of the agonist and antagonist is started (step S2008 in FIG. 28). Here, an example is given in which the agonist and the antagonist are simultaneously released, but the agonist and the antagonist may be released with a time difference as in the eighth embodiment. Further, as in the ninth embodiment, it is desirable that the air blowing control unit 2012 controls the air direction adjusting unit 2017 so that the agonist-containing air is selectively blown toward a portion other than the user's head. .
　次に、信号受信機２００９は、リモコン２００３から、例えば冷感もしくは温感増強モードの運転停止、すなわち温度錯覚物質の放出停止を指示する信号を受信すると、停止信号を送風制御部２０１２に送信する（図２８のステップＳ２００９）。
　次に、送風制御部２０１２は、蓋開閉機構２０２５に制御信号を送信し、蓋開閉機構２０２５が各カートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔを閉じることにより、温度錯覚物質の放出が停止する（図２８のステップＳ２０１０）。 Next, when the signal receiver 2009 receives from the remote control 2003 a signal instructing, for example, cooling or warming enhancement mode operation stop, that is, release of temperature illusion substance, the signal receiver 2009 transmits a stop signal to the air blow control unit 2012. (Step S2009 in FIG. 28).
Next, the ventilation control unit 2012 transmits a control signal to the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, and the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 closes the lid 2023T of each cartridge 2023, thereby stopping the release of the temperature illusion substance (step S2010 in FIG. 28). ).
（本実施形態の効果）
　第１０実施形態においても、気流中にアゴニストのみを放出する場合に比べて、使用者Ｍ２の快適感をより向上させた空気調和機を実現できる、という第７～第９実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 (Effect of this embodiment)
Also in the tenth embodiment, an effect similar to that of the seventh to ninth embodiments can be realized in which an air conditioner that further improves the comfort of the user M2 can be realized as compared with the case where only the agonist is released into the airflow. Is obtained.
　特に本実施形態の場合、送風制御部２０１２が皮膚温度の高さ、低さのそれぞれを２段階で判定し、皮膚温度の程度に応じて異なる種類のアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストが選択される。したがって、本実施形態の送風装置２０４５によれば、１種類のアゴニストおよびアンタゴニストが用いられる送風装置に比べて、使用者はより快適な感覚を得ることができるとともに、快適感をより早く得ることができる。 Particularly in the case of the present embodiment, the air blowing control unit 2012 determines each of the high and low skin temperatures in two stages, and different types of agonists and antagonists are selected according to the degree of the skin temperature. Therefore, according to the air blower 2045 of this embodiment, compared with the air blower using one kind of agonist and antagonist, the user can obtain a more comfortable sensation and can obtain a comfortable feeling earlier. it can.
［第１１実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１１実施形態について、図２９を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第７実施形態と同一であるが、室外機を含めた空気調和機の全体構成が第７実施形態と異なる。
　図２９は、第１１実施形態の空気調和機の断面図である。
　図２９に示す室内機の部分において、第７実施形態の図１５と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、説明を省略する。 [Eleventh embodiment]
The eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
The basic configuration of the air conditioner of the present embodiment is the same as that of the seventh embodiment, but the overall configuration of the air conditioner including the outdoor unit is different from that of the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of the eleventh embodiment.
In the indoor unit portion shown in FIG. 29, the same components as those in FIG. 15 of the seventh embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
　第７～第１０実施形態の空気調和機において、アゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部は室内機に備えられていた。これに対して、第１１実施形態の空気調和機２０４１において、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６は室外機２０４３に備えられている。第１１実施形態の空気調和機２０４１は、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストをウォーミングアップ動作期間に放出する。 In the air conditioners of the seventh to tenth embodiments, the agonist release part and the antagonist release part were provided in the indoor unit. In contrast, in the air conditioner 2041 of the eleventh embodiment, the outdoor unit 2043 is provided with the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016. The air conditioner 2041 of the eleventh embodiment releases agonists and antagonists during the warm-up operation period.
（室外機の構成）
　図２９に示すように、室外機２０４３は、熱交換器２０４５と、圧縮機２０４６と、ファン２０４７と、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６と、温度錯覚物質放出用ファン２０４８と、筐体２０４９と、を備えている。熱交換器２０４５、圧縮機２０４６、ファン２０４７、アゴニスト放出部２０１５、アンタゴニスト放出部２０１６、および温度錯覚物質放出用ファン２０４８は、筐体２０４９の内部に収容されている。アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６は、第７実施形態と同様、蓋開閉機構を備えたカートリッジを備えている。 (Configuration of outdoor unit)
As shown in FIG. 29, the outdoor unit 2043 includes a heat exchanger 2045, a compressor 2046, a fan 2047, an agonist release unit 2015 and an antagonist release unit 2016, a temperature illusion substance release fan 2048, and a housing 2049. And. A heat exchanger 2045, a compressor 2046, a fan 2047, an agonist release unit 2015, an antagonist release unit 2016, and a temperature illusion substance release fan 2048 are housed inside the housing 2049. The agonist release part 2015 and the antagonist release part 2016 are provided with a cartridge provided with a lid opening / closing mechanism as in the seventh embodiment.
（室内機の構成）
　室内機２０４２の構成は、基本的には第７実施形態と同様である。ただし、本実施形態ではアゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６が室外機２０４３に備えられているため、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６が室内機２０４２に備えられていない点が第７実施形態と異なる。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
The configuration of the indoor unit 2042 is basically the same as that of the seventh embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are provided in the outdoor unit 2043, and therefore the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are not provided in the indoor unit 2042. And different.
（配管系の構成）
　空気調和機２０４１は、室内機２０４２と室外機２０４３との間で冷媒を循環させる冷媒用配管２０５１と、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を室内に供給するための温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２と、を備えている。温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２の入口側端部２０５２ｉはアゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６に接続されるとともに、出口側端部２０５２ｏは室内機２０４２の吹出口２０１１Ｒの近傍に配置されている。温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２のうち、出口側端部２０５２ｏに近い側の一部は、熱交換器２００８に接触するように筐体２０１１の内部で取り回されている。温度錯覚物質放出用ファン２０４８は、筐体２０４９の内部に位置する温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２の途中に設けられている。 (Piping system configuration)
The air conditioner 2041 includes a refrigerant pipe 2051 for circulating the refrigerant between the indoor unit 2042 and the outdoor unit 2043, and a temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 for supplying the temperature illusion substance S2 into the room. Yes. An inlet side end portion 2052i of the temperature illusion substance releasing pipe 2052 is connected to the agonist releasing portion 2015 and the antagonist releasing portion 2016, and an outlet side end portion 2052o is disposed in the vicinity of the outlet 2011R of the indoor unit 2042. A part of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 near the outlet side end portion 2052o is routed inside the casing 2011 so as to be in contact with the heat exchanger 2008. The temperature illusion substance discharge fan 2048 is provided in the middle of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 located inside the housing 2049.
　なお、本実施形態の空気調和機２０４１の構成を実現するためには、冷媒用配管２０５１のみを備えた一般の空気調和機に温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２を新たに付加してもよい。もしくは、例えば無給水加湿機能を備えた空気調和機に本実施形態を適用する場合であれば、加湿空気供給用配管等の既存の配管を利用することができる。この種の既存の配管を通じて温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を放出する構成としてもよい。 In addition, in order to implement | achieve the structure of the air conditioner 2041 of this embodiment, you may newly add the temperature illusion substance discharge piping 2052 to the general air conditioner provided only with the piping 2051 for refrigerant | coolants. Alternatively, for example, when the present embodiment is applied to an air conditioner having a non-feed water humidification function, existing piping such as humidified air supply piping can be used. It is good also as a structure which discharge | releases temperature illusion substance S2 through this kind of existing piping.
（空気調和機の動作）
　本実施形態の空気調和機２０４１は、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストをウォーミングアップ動作期間中に放出する。アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストの放出を開始させる際、送風制御部２０１２は、温度錯覚物質放出部２０１６の蓋開閉機構２０２５を作動させるとともに、温度錯覚物質放出用ファン２０４８の回転動作を開始させる。 (Air conditioner operation)
The air conditioner 2041 of the present embodiment releases agonists and antagonists during the warm-up operation period. When starting the release of the agonist and antagonist, the air blowing control unit 2012 activates the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025 of the temperature illusion substance release unit 2016 and starts the rotation operation of the temperature illusion substance release fan 2048.
　蓋開閉機構２０２５の作動によりカートリッジ２０２３の蓋２０２３Ｔが開くと、揮発した温度錯覚物質Ｓ２がアゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６の空間中に浮遊する。この状態で温度錯覚物質放出用ファン２０４８が回転することにより、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２が温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２を通して室内機２０４２に向けて送風される。温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２は、温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２の出口側端部２０５２ｏから放出された時点で、室内機２０４２のファン２０１４によって作られた気流に合流し、吹出口２０１１Ｒから室内に放出される。 When the lid 2023T of the cartridge 2023 is opened by the operation of the lid opening / closing mechanism 2025, the volatilized temperature illusion substance S2 floats in the space of the agonist release portion 2015 and the antagonist release portion 2016. In this state, the temperature illusion substance discharge fan 2048 rotates, so that the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is blown toward the indoor unit 2042 through the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052. When the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is discharged from the outlet side end portion 2052o of the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052, the air KS2 merges with the air flow created by the fan 2014 of the indoor unit 2042, and is discharged into the room from the outlet 2011R. Is done.
　空気調和機２０４１が冷房モードで運転される場合、液体状の冷媒が冷媒用配管２０５１を通じて供給され、室内機２０４２の内部に吸い込まれた室内の高温の空気と低温の冷媒とが熱交換を行い、蒸発して気体状となった冷媒は、冷媒用配管２０５１を通じて室外機２０４９に送られる。一方、熱交換により温度が低下した空気は、室内機２０４２の吹出口２０１１Ｒから冷風として室内に吹き出される。本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２が熱交換器２００８に接触しているため、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２と冷媒との間でも熱交換が行われる。これにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２は、室内に放出される前の時点で予め環境温度よりも低い温度に冷却される。 When the air conditioner 2041 is operated in the cooling mode, liquid refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 2051, and the indoor high-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 2042 exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant. Then, the refrigerant evaporated into a gaseous state is sent to the outdoor unit 2049 through the refrigerant pipe 2051. On the other hand, the air whose temperature has decreased due to heat exchange is blown out into the room as cold air from the outlet 2011R of the indoor unit 2042. In the present embodiment, since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 2008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S2 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being released into the room.
　もしくは、空気調和機２０４１が暖房モードで運転される場合、気体状の冷媒が冷媒用配管２０５１を通じて供給され、室内機２０４２の内部に吸い込まれた室内の低温の空気と高温の冷媒とが熱交換を行い、凝縮して液体状となった冷媒は、冷媒用配管２０５１を通じて室外機２０４９に送られる。一方、熱交換により温度が上昇した空気は、室内機２０４２の吹出口２０１１Ｒから温風として室内に吹き出される。本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚物質放出用配管２０５２が熱交換器２００８に接触しているため、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２と冷媒との間でも熱交換が行われる。これにより、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２は、室内に放出される前の時点で予め環境温度よりも高い温度に暖められる。 Alternatively, when the air conditioner 2041 is operated in the heating mode, a gaseous refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 2051, and heat exchange between the indoor low-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 2042 and the high-temperature refrigerant is performed. The refrigerant that has been condensed and turned into a liquid state is sent to the outdoor unit 2049 through the refrigerant pipe 2051. On the other hand, the air whose temperature has increased due to heat exchange is blown out into the room as hot air from the outlet 2011R of the indoor unit 2042. In the present embodiment, since the temperature illusion substance discharge pipe 2052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 2008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance S2 is preliminarily warmed to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature before being released into the room.
　第１１実施形態においても、気流中にアゴニストのみを放出する場合に比べて、使用者Ｍ２の快適感をより向上させた空気調和機を実現できる、という第７～第１０実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 Also in the eleventh embodiment, an effect similar to that in the seventh to tenth embodiments can be realized, which can realize an air conditioner that further improves the comfort of the user M2 as compared with the case where only the agonist is released in the airflow. Is obtained.
　第７～第１０実施形態においては、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６が室内機２００４に備えられていたため、室内機２００４が高い位置に設置されている場合、使用者Ｍ２がカートリッジ２０２３の交換作業を行いにくい場合がある。特に室内機２００４が天井に埋め込まれた形態の空気調和機の場合、この問題は顕著である。その点、第１１実施形態の空気調和機２０４１は、アゴニスト放出部２０１５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０１６が室外機２０４３に備えられ、低い位置にあるため、使用者Ｍ２がカートリッジ２０２３の交換作業を行いやすいという効果が得られる。 In the seventh to tenth embodiments, the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are provided in the indoor unit 2004. Therefore, when the indoor unit 2004 is installed at a high position, the user M2 replaces the cartridge 2023. It may be difficult to work. This problem is particularly noticeable in the case of an air conditioner in which the indoor unit 2004 is embedded in the ceiling. In that regard, in the air conditioner 2041 of the eleventh embodiment, the agonist release unit 2015 and the antagonist release unit 2016 are provided in the outdoor unit 2043 and are in a low position, so that the user M2 can easily replace the cartridge 2023. An effect is obtained.
　また、本実施形態の場合、冷房モードにおいて、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストは室内に放出される前に予め環境温度よりも低い温度に冷却され、暖房モードにおいては、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストは室内に放出される前に予め環境温度よりも高い温度に暖められる。これにより、使用者Ｍ２が得る冷感や温感を強めることができる。また、使用者Ｍ２が冷感や温感を感じるまでの時間を短縮することができる。 In the case of this embodiment, in the cooling mode, the agonist and antagonist are cooled to a temperature lower than the ambient temperature before being released into the room, and in the heating mode, before the agonist and antagonist are released into the room. Preheated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Thereby, the cool feeling and warm feeling which the user M2 obtains can be strengthened. Further, it is possible to shorten the time until the user M2 feels the cold feeling or the warm feeling.
［第１２実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１２実施形態について、図３０を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態では、本発明の一実施形態の送風装置をハンドドライヤーに適用した例を挙げる。
　図３０は、第１２実施形態のハンドドライヤーの模式図である。 [Twelfth embodiment]
Hereinafter, a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, the example which applied the air blower of one Embodiment of this invention to the hand dryer is given.
FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram of a hand dryer according to the twelfth embodiment.
　図３０に示すように、ハンドドライヤー２０６１は、送風装置２０６２と、送風装置２０６２を収容する筐体２０６３と、を備えている。送風装置２０６２は、ファン２０６４（送風機）と、アゴニスト放出部２０６５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０７５と、風向調整部２０６６と、人感センサー２０６７（人体検出部）と、冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８（操作部）と、送風制御部２０６９と、を備えている。本実施形態の送風装置２０６２は、使用者の人体の特定の位置（手首付近）に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２を選択的に送風する。 30, the hand dryer 2061 includes a blower 2062 and a housing 2063 that houses the blower 2062. The blower 2062 includes a fan 2064 (blower), an agonist release unit 2065 and an antagonist release unit 2075, an airflow direction adjustment unit 2066, a human sensor 2067 (human body detection unit), and a coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 (operation). Part) and a blower control part 2069. The blower 2062 of this embodiment selectively blows the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 toward a specific position (near the wrist) of the user's human body.
　筐体２０６３の中央部には、凹部２０６３ｈが設けられている。使用者は、凹部２０６３ｈに手Ｈ２を差し入れることにより、自動的に吹き出される気流によって手Ｈ２を乾燥させることができる。筐体２０６３には、凹部２０６３ｈに向けて気流を吹き出すための上部吹出口２０６３ｔおよび下部吹出口２０６３ｂが設けられている。また、筐体２０６３には、筐体２０６３の内部に空気を吸い込むための吸込口（図示略）が設けられている。送風装置２０６２は、筐体２０６３の内部の空気Ｋ２もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２を凹部２０６３ｈに送出する。 A recess 2063h is provided at the center of the housing 2063. The user can dry the hand H2 by the airflow automatically blown by inserting the hand H2 into the recess 2063h. The housing 2063 is provided with an upper air outlet 2063t and a lower air outlet 2063b for blowing out airflow toward the recess 2063h. The housing 2063 is provided with a suction port (not illustrated) for sucking air into the housing 2063. The blower 2062 sends the air K2 inside the housing 2063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 to the recess 2063h.
　ファン２０６４は、モーター（図示略）により自身が回転することにより、室内の空気を筐体２０６３の内部に吸い込むとともに、筐体２０６３の内部の空気Ｋ２もしくは温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２を外部に吹き出させる。ファン２０６４としては、種々の形式のファンを使用することができる。 The fan 2064 rotates by a motor (not shown) to suck indoor air into the housing 2063 and blow out the air K2 inside the housing 2063 or the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 to the outside. . Various types of fans can be used as the fan 2064.
　風向調整部２０６６は、下部吹出口２０６３ｂから吹き出される空気Ｋ２の風向を調整する。風向調整部２０６６の作用によって、空気Ｋ２は下部吹出口２０６３ｂからある程度の拡がりをもって吹き出される。 The wind direction adjusting unit 2066 adjusts the wind direction of the air K2 blown from the lower outlet 2063b. Air K2 is blown out from the lower air outlet 2063b with a certain degree of expansion by the action of the air direction adjusting unit 2066.
　人感センサー２０６７は、使用者の指先が凹部２０６３ｈのある程度深い位置に到達したことを検出する。人感センサー２０６７として、例えば光センサー、赤外線センサー等を用いることができる。人感センサー２０６７は、凹部２０６３ｈのある程度の深さまで手Ｈ２が入れられたときに指先の位置を検出できるように、凹部２０６３ｈの底面から適度な高さの位置に設けられている。人感センサー２０６７は、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の放出開始／停止を判断する。温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を含まない空気Ｋ２の放出開始／停止を判断するためのセンサー（図示略）は、人感センサー２０６７とは別に、凹部２０６３ｈの上部側に設けられている。 The human sensor 2067 detects that the user's fingertip has reached a certain depth of the recess 2063h. As the human sensor 2067, for example, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used. The human sensor 2067 is provided at an appropriate height from the bottom surface of the recess 2063h so that the position of the fingertip can be detected when the hand H2 is inserted to a certain depth of the recess 2063h. The human sensor 2067 determines the start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S2. A sensor (not shown) for determining the start / stop of the release of the air K2 that does not contain the temperature illusion substance S2 is provided on the upper side of the recess 2063h separately from the human sensor 2067.
　アゴニスト放出部２０６５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０７５は、筐体２０６３の内側における上部吹出口２０６３ｔの近傍に設けられている。上部吹出部２０６３ｔは、人感センサー２０６７の検出位置に使用者の指先が到達したときに概ね手首付近となる位置に設けられている。アゴニスト放出部２０６５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０７５の構成は、第７実施形態と同様である。
アゴニスト放出部２０６５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０７５は、カートリッジと、カートリッジの蓋を開閉させる蓋開閉機構と、を備えている。第７実施形態と同様、アゴニスト放出部２０６５およびアンタゴニスト放出部２０７５は、さらに温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の昇華を促進させるヒーター等を備えていてもよい。 The agonist release portion 2065 and the antagonist release portion 2075 are provided in the vicinity of the upper outlet 2063t inside the housing 2063. The upper blowing portion 2063t is provided at a position that is approximately near the wrist when the user's fingertip reaches the detection position of the human sensor 2067. The configurations of the agonist release unit 2065 and the antagonist release unit 2075 are the same as those in the seventh embodiment.
The agonist release unit 2065 and the antagonist release unit 2075 include a cartridge and a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid of the cartridge. Similar to the seventh embodiment, the agonist release unit 2065 and the antagonist release unit 2075 may further include a heater or the like that promotes sublimation of the temperature illusion substance S2.
　冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８は、使用者が温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の放出の開始／停止を指示するためのスイッチである。冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８は、筐体２０６３の上面の使用者が操作可能な任意の位置に設置されている。 The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is a switch for the user to instruct start / stop of the release of the temperature illusion substance S2. The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is installed at an arbitrary position on the upper surface of the housing 2063 that can be operated by the user.
　送風制御部２０６９は、使用者の手Ｈ２が凹部２０６３ｈに入ったことを図示しないセンサーが検出したときにファン２０６４を回転させる駆動信号をモーターに送信する。また、送風制御部２０６９は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８から温度錯覚物質の放出開始信号を受けたときにカートリッジの蓋を開き、冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８から放出停止信号を受けたときにカートリッジの蓋を閉じるように、蓋開閉機構に駆動信号を送信する。 The air blow control unit 2069 transmits a drive signal for rotating the fan 2064 to the motor when a sensor (not shown) detects that the user's hand H2 has entered the recess 2063h. Also, the air blow control unit 2069 opens the lid of the cartridge when receiving a start signal for releasing the temperature illusion substance from the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068, and receives a release stop signal from the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068. A drive signal is transmitted to the lid opening / closing mechanism to close the lid of the cartridge sometimes.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー２０６１は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８を備えており、使用者が手Ｈ２を乾燥する際に涼しさもしくは暖かさを感じられる機能を有している。この機能の使用／不使用の切り替えが冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８により行われる。冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８がオフの状態では、凹部２０６３ｈ内に温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を含まない環境温度の空気Ｋ２が吹き出され、使用者は普通に手Ｈ２を乾かすことができる。 The hand dryer 2061 of the present embodiment includes a cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068, and has a function of allowing the user to feel coolness or warmth when drying the hand H2. Switching between use / nonuse of this function is performed by the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068. In the state in which the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is OFF, air K2 having an ambient temperature that does not include the temperature illusion substance S2 is blown into the recess 2063h, and the user can normally dry the hand H2.
　これに対し、例えば使用者が暑いと感じているとき、使用者は冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８をオン状態とし、冷感増強モードを選択する。このとき、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を含まない空気Ｋ２の気流が下部吹出口２０６３ｂから吹き出され、手Ｈ２の先の方に当たる。これと同時に、送風制御部２０６９の指令によって冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質Ｓ２がカートリッジから放出される。これにより、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２の気流が上部吹出口２０６３ｔから吹き出され、手首の近傍に当たる。使用者は、手首の近傍に当たった冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２の気流により涼しさを感じつつ、手Ｈ２の全体を乾かすことができる。 On the other hand, for example, when the user feels hot, the user turns on the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068 and selects the coolness enhancement mode. At this time, an air stream of air K2 that does not contain the temperature illusion substance S2 is blown out from the lower outlet 2063b and hits the tip of the hand H2. At the same time, the temperature illusion substance S2 for enhancing cooling sensation is released from the cartridge in accordance with a command from the air blowing control unit 2069. Thereby, the air current of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is blown out from the upper outlet 2063t and hits the vicinity of the wrist. The user can dry the entire hand H2 while feeling coolness by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 for enhancing the cooling sensation that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
　逆に、使用者が寒いと感じているときには、使用者は冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８をオン状態とし、温感増強モードを選択すればよい。これにより、使用者は、手首の近傍に当たった温感増強用の温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２の気流により暖かさを感じつつ、手Ｈ２の全体を乾かすことができる。 Conversely, when the user feels cold, the user may turn on the cool / warmth enhancement switch 2068 and select the warmth enhancement mode. Thus, the user can dry the entire hand H2 while feeling warmth by the airflow of the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 for enhancing the warmth that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー２０６１は冷感／温感増強モードを備えているため、涼しさや暖かさを感じつつ、快適に手Ｈ２を乾かすことができる。また、ハンドドライヤー２０６１の使用後、使用者は指先、手のひら、手の甲など、手の先の部分で目、口などを触る可能性が高いため、できれば手の先の部分には温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２を送風したくないという要求がある。その点、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー２０６１は、温度錯覚物質含有空気ＫＳ２が手首側に向けて選択的に送風されるため、ハンドドライヤー２０６１の使用者がその後に目、口などを触り、刺激や痛みを感じるおそれを低減することができる。 Since the hand dryer 2061 of the present embodiment has a cooling / warming enhancement mode, the hand H2 can be comfortably dried while feeling coolness and warmth. Also, after using the hand dryer 2061, the user is likely to touch the eyes, mouth, etc. with the tip of the hand, such as the fingertip, palm, and back of the hand. There is a request not to blow KS2. In that respect, since the temperature illusion substance-containing air KS2 is selectively blown toward the wrist side in the hand dryer 2061 of this embodiment, the user of the hand dryer 2061 touches the eyes, mouth, etc. after that to stimulate or The risk of feeling pain can be reduced.
　また、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー２０６１においては、使用者が凹部２０６３ｈ内で手Ｈ２を乾燥させるために上下移動させた場合であっても、人感センサー２０６７が指先を検出したときにのみ温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を放出させるため、指先、手のひら、手の甲などに温度錯覚物質Ｓ２が触れるおそれが少ない。 Further, in the hand dryer 2061 of this embodiment, even when the user moves the hand H2 up and down in the recess 2063h to dry it, only when the human sensor 2067 detects the fingertip, the temperature illusion Since the substance S2 is released, the temperature illusion substance S2 is less likely to touch the fingertip, palm, back of the hand, and the like.
　また、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー２０６１は、血管が皮膚表面近くに位置している手首に向けて集中的に温度錯覚物質Ｓ２を放出させるため、使用者は冷感や温感をより鋭敏に感じることができる。 In addition, since the hand dryer 2061 of the present embodiment releases the temperature illusion substance S2 intensively toward the wrist where the blood vessel is located near the skin surface, the user feels a sense of coolness and warmth more sharply. be able to.
　また、ハンドドライヤー２０６１は、人感センサー２０６７が指先を検出したときに温度錯覚物質Ｓ２が放出される構成となっている。したがって、使用者が一定以上の手の大きさを持っていないと、人感センサー２０６７が指先を検出できず、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２が放出されない。そのため、たとえ冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８がオン状態であったとしても、手が小さい子供がハンドドライヤー２０６１を使用したときには、手の乾燥はできるが、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２は放出されない。そのため、温度錯覚物質Ｓ２の刺激が好ましくない子供が使用しても安全である。 Further, the hand dryer 2061 is configured such that the temperature illusion substance S2 is released when the human sensor 2067 detects the fingertip. Therefore, if the user does not have a certain hand size, the human sensor 2067 cannot detect the fingertip, and the temperature illusion substance S2 is not released. Therefore, even if the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068 is on, when a child with a small hand uses the hand dryer 2061, the hand can be dried, but the temperature illusion substance S2 is not released. Therefore, it is safe even if used by children who do not want to stimulate the temperature illusion substance S2.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー２０６１は１個の人感センサー２０６７のみを備えていたが、凹部２０６３ｈの深さ方向に複数個の人感センサー２０６７を備えていてもよい。これにより、使用者の手の大きさを精度良く検出することができ、温度錯覚物質の放出の是非を的確に判断することができる。 The hand dryer 2061 of this embodiment includes only one human sensor 2067, but may include a plurality of human sensors 2067 in the depth direction of the recess 2063h. Thereby, the size of the user's hand can be detected with high accuracy, and whether or not the temperature illusion substance is released can be accurately determined.
　また、冷感／温感増強スイッチとして、押されたときのみオン状態となるスイッチが用いられてもよい。これにより、冷感／温感増強モードを積極的に利用したい人にのみ温度錯覚物質が放出される構成とすることができる。 Also, a switch that turns on only when it is pressed may be used as the cooling / warmth enhancement switch. Thereby, it can be set as the structure by which a temperature illusion substance is discharge | released only to the person who wants to utilize cold feeling / warmth enhancement mode actively.
　また、冷感／温感増強スイッチ２０６８を備えた上記実施形態の構成に代えて、人感センサーが手の皮膚温度を検出し、例えば皮膚温度が所定の閾値以上である場合に自動的に冷感増強用の温度錯覚物質が放出され、皮膚温度が所定の閾値以下である場合に自動的に温感増強用の温度錯覚物質が放出される構成としてもよい。 Further, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment provided with the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 2068, the human sensor detects the skin temperature of the hand and, for example, automatically cools when the skin temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold. A temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be released, and the temperature illusion substance for enhancing the sensation may be automatically released when the skin temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.
　なお、本発明の技術範囲は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲において種々の変更を加えることが可能である。
　例えば上記実施形態では、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを含有する空気の送風範囲は特に限定していないが、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを含有する空気を室内の特定の領域に向けて選択的に送風する構成としてもよい。例えば温度錯覚物質放出指示用のボタンをリモコンに設ける構成に代えて、温度錯覚物質放出指示用のボタンを室内機本体に設けるとともに、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを含有する空気を室内機の直下とその近傍にのみ送風する構成としてもよい。この構成では、場合によっては痛みとして感じられるアゴニスト含有空気がボタンの操作者に向けて選択的に送風される。そのため、ボタンの操作者以外の人、すなわち、アゴニストの刺激が好ましくない人に対してアゴニスト含有空気が送風されることが防止できる。 The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, in the above embodiment, the air blowing range of the air containing the agonist and antagonist is not particularly limited, but the air containing the agonist and antagonist may be selectively blown toward a specific region in the room. For example, instead of providing a remote controller with a temperature illusion substance release instruction button, a temperature illusion substance release instruction button is provided on the indoor unit main body, and air containing agonists and antagonists is directly below and in the vicinity of the indoor unit. It is good also as a structure which ventilates only. In this configuration, the agonist-containing air that is sometimes felt as pain is selectively blown toward the button operator. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the air containing the agonist from being blown to a person other than the operator of the button, that is, a person who does not favor the stimulation of the agonist.
　もしくは、温度錯覚物質を放出する対象となる使用者の周囲には、温度錯覚物質を含有しない通常の気流を送風することにより、使用者の周囲に居る人を温度錯覚物質から保護する構成を採用してもよい。 Or, around the user who is the target of releasing the temperature illusion substance, a configuration that protects the people around the user from the temperature illusion substance by blowing a normal air flow that does not contain the temperature illusion substance May be.
　また、第１０実施形態の人感センサーを用いて複数の人の皮膚温度を検出し、その際の皮膚温度の違いに基づいて、特に皮膚温度が高い人もしくは皮膚温度が低い人を温度錯覚物質が必要な人と判定し、その人に向けて温度錯覚物質含有空気を優先的に送風する構成としてもよい。 In addition, the human sensor of the tenth embodiment is used to detect the skin temperature of a plurality of people, and based on the difference in skin temperature at that time, a person with a particularly high skin temperature or a person with a low skin temperature is treated as a temperature illusion It is good also as a structure which judges that it is a person who needs this and preferentially ventilates temperature illusion substance containing air toward the person.
　また、温度錯覚物質の放出を行う期間を特定の期間に限定してもよい。例えば送風制御部が、ウォーミングアップ運転時のみ温度錯覚物質の放出を行うようにアゴニスト放出部およびアンタゴニスト放出部を制御してもよい。この構成によれば、ウォーミングアップ期間中に本来の設定温度に達していない空気が送風されることによる使用者の不快感を和らげることができる。 Also, the period during which the temperature illusion substance is released may be limited to a specific period. For example, the air blow control unit may control the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit so as to release the temperature illusion substance only during the warm-up operation. According to this configuration, it is possible to relieve the user's uncomfortable feeling caused by blowing air that has not reached the original set temperature during the warm-up period.
　また、人感センサーを用いて使用者の皮膚温度をモニターし、皮膚温度が所定の温度に達するまでの期間において温度錯覚物質を放出し、皮膚温度が所定の温度に達したら温度錯覚物質の放出を停止する構成としてもよい。この構成によれば、アゴニストおよびアンタゴニストを必要以上に放出することがないため、効率的かつ経済的な空気調和機を実現することができる。 Also, the user's skin temperature is monitored using a human sensor, and a temperature illusion substance is released until the skin temperature reaches a predetermined temperature. When the skin temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, the temperature illusion substance is released. It is good also as a structure which stops. According to this configuration, since an agonist and an antagonist are not released more than necessary, an efficient and economical air conditioner can be realized.
　上記実施形態では、本発明の一態様による送風装置を備えた電化製品として家庭用の空気調和機およびハンドドライヤーの例を挙げたが、本発明の一態様による送風装置は、家庭用空気調和機およびハンドドライヤーに限らず、業務用空気調和機、空気清浄機、扇風機、ヒーター等の電化製品に採用することもできる。 In the above embodiment, examples of home air conditioners and hand dryers have been given as appliances including the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention, but the air blower according to one aspect of the present invention is a home air conditioner. In addition, it can be used not only for hand dryers but also for electric appliances such as commercial air conditioners, air purifiers, electric fans and heaters.
［第１３実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１３実施形態について、図３１を用いて説明する。
　本実施形態では、温度錯覚材料の一例を示す。
　以下の各図面においては各構成要素を見やすくするため、構成要素によって寸法の縮尺を異ならせて示すことがある。 [Thirteenth embodiment]
The thirteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, an example of a temperature illusion material is shown.
In the following drawings, in order to make each component easy to see, the scale of the size may be varied depending on the component.
　図３１は、本実施形態の温度錯覚材料を示す模式図である。本実施形態の温度錯覚材料は、人体の温度刺激受容体に作用し体感温度に影響を与える温度錯覚物質と、温度錯覚物質を内包するマイクロカプセルと、を備え、マイクロカプセルは、熱応答性を有し、所定の応答温度を境に温度に応じて温度錯覚物質の放出量を変化させるものである。 FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing the temperature illusion material of the present embodiment. The temperature illusion material of the present embodiment includes a temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature stimulus receptor of the human body and affects the temperature of sensation, and a microcapsule that contains the temperature illusion substance, and the microcapsule has thermal responsiveness. It has a predetermined response temperature as a boundary and changes the amount of the temperature illusion substance released according to the temperature.
　図３１に示す温度錯覚材料３１００では、マイクロカプセル３１１０の中に温度錯覚物質３１５０が内包されている。 In the temperature illusion material 3100 shown in FIG. 31, a temperature illusion substance 3150 is included in the microcapsule 3110.
　本実施形態の温度錯覚材料３１００に採用する温度錯覚物質として、人体に有害でなく、刺激が強すぎないこと、人間にとって温度錯覚が感じやすいこと、取り扱いやすく、入手しやすいこと、低コストであること、などの観点から温度錯覚物質を選定することが望ましい。例えばスパイス、アロマオイル等に含まれる原材料から選択することができる。 The temperature illusion material employed in the temperature illusion material 3100 of the present embodiment is not harmful to the human body and is not too strong for stimulation, is easy for humans to feel the temperature illusion, is easy to handle, is easily available, and is low in cost. Therefore, it is desirable to select a temperature illusion substance from the viewpoint of, for example. For example, it can be selected from raw materials contained in spices, aroma oils and the like.
　図３１に示す温度錯覚材料３１００において、マイクロカプセル３１１０は、シェル部３１１１と、グラフト部３１１２と、を有している。 In the temperature illusion material 3100 shown in FIG. 31, the microcapsule 3110 has a shell portion 3111 and a graft portion 3112.
　マイクロカプセル３１１０は、シェル部３１１１の直径が数百ｎｍ～数十μｍ、グラフト部３１１２の長さが最長で１μｍ程度である。なお、後述するようにグラフト部３１１２は、下限臨界溶液温度を超えると収縮する。グラフト部３１１２が収縮すると、長さは最長時の１／４～１／３となる。これらのシェル部３１１１の大きさやグラフト部３１１２の長さについては、通常知られた方法により制御することができる。 The microcapsule 3110 has a shell part 3111 with a diameter of several hundred nm to several tens of micrometers, and a graft part 3112 with a maximum length of about 1 μm. As will be described later, the graft portion 3112 contracts when the lower critical solution temperature is exceeded. When the graft portion 3112 contracts, the length becomes 1/4 to 1/3 of the longest time. The size of the shell portion 3111 and the length of the graft portion 3112 can be controlled by a generally known method.
　シェル部３１１１は、温度錯覚物質３１５０を内包するとともに温度錯覚物質３１５０が透過可能に構成された中空の球体である。図では、シェル部３１１１を円形（球形）であることとしてしめしているが、これに限らない。シェル部３１１１は、例えば断面形状が楕円形である楕円形回転体であってもよい。 The shell portion 3111 is a hollow sphere that includes the temperature illusion material 3150 and is configured to allow the temperature illusion material 3150 to pass therethrough. In the figure, the shell portion 3111 is shown as being circular (spherical), but this is not a limitation. For example, the shell 3111 may be an elliptical rotating body having an elliptical cross-sectional shape.
　シェル部３１１１は、温度錯覚物質３１５０を内包する高分子膜で形成されている。シェル部３１１１は、シェル部３１１１の内部からシェル部３１１１の外部へ温度錯覚物質３１５０を透過させ徐々に放出する徐放性を有している。 The shell portion 3111 is formed of a polymer film that includes the temperature illusion material 3150. The shell portion 3111 has a sustained release property that allows the temperature illusion substance 3150 to pass through from the inside of the shell portion 3111 to the outside of the shell portion 3111 to be gradually released.
　このようなシェル部３１１１は、人体に悪影響を及ぼすことなく、且つ温度錯覚物質３１５０と反応しないものであれば、種々の高分子材料を形成材料とすることができる。例えば、ポリウレタン、ポリウレア、ゼラチン、架橋ゼラチン、アルギン酸塩、セルロース、塩化ビニリデン樹脂、メラミン樹脂、ナイロン樹脂、メラミン－ホルムアルデヒド樹脂、尿素－ホルムアルデヒド樹脂等を挙げることができる。また、シェル部３１１１の形成材料としては、生分解性樹脂が好ましい。生分解性樹脂としては、通常知られた種々のものを採用可能である。 Such a shell portion 3111 can be made of various polymer materials as long as it does not adversely affect the human body and does not react with the temperature illusion substance 3150. For example, polyurethane, polyurea, gelatin, cross-linked gelatin, alginate, cellulose, vinylidene chloride resin, melamine resin, nylon resin, melamine-formaldehyde resin, urea-formaldehyde resin and the like can be mentioned. Moreover, as a forming material of the shell part 3111, a biodegradable resin is preferable. Various commonly known biodegradable resins can be used.
　シェル部３１１１の徐放性については、シェル部３１１１の架橋密度を調整することで制御可能である。シェル部３１１１を構成する高分子材料の架橋密度は、シェル部３１１１の合成時に用いる架橋剤の量や重合温度など、通常知られた方法により調整可能である。 The sustained release property of the shell part 3111 can be controlled by adjusting the cross-linking density of the shell part 3111. The crosslinking density of the polymer material constituting the shell portion 3111 can be adjusted by a generally known method such as the amount of the crosslinking agent used at the time of synthesizing the shell portion 3111 and the polymerization temperature.
　グラフト部３１１２は、シェル部３１１１の外周に結合し熱応答性を有する高分子鎖である。グラフト部３１１２は、下限臨界溶液温度（Lower Critical Solution temperature, ＬＣＳＴ）を有している。グラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴは、温度錯覚材料３１００の応答温度に対応する。 The graft part 3112 is a polymer chain that is bonded to the outer periphery of the shell part 3111 and has thermal response. The graft part 3112 has a lower critical solution temperature (Lower Critical Solution Temperature, LCST). The LCST of the graft portion 3112 corresponds to the response temperature of the temperature illusion material 3100.
　ここで、「下限臨界溶液温度」とは、高分子鎖が高い温度ではその分子内または分子間の結合が強まり高分子鎖が凝集し、低い温度では高分子鎖の分子内または分子間の結合が弱まり高分子鎖が伸張するという相転移挙動を示す場合における、両挙動の境目となる温度のことを指す。また、ハイドロゲルのように水を内包している場合は、水分子と高分子鎖との２成分系における、上記高分子鎖の凝集と伸張という両挙動の境目となる温度のことを指す。 Here, the “lower critical solution temperature” means that a polymer chain is agglomerated and agglomerates at a high temperature of the polymer chain, and a polymer chain agglutinates at a low temperature. Refers to the temperature that is the boundary between both behaviors in the case where the phase transition behavior that the polymer chain is weakened and the polymer chain is extended. In addition, when water is encapsulated like a hydrogel, it refers to a temperature that is a boundary between both behaviors of aggregation and elongation of the polymer chain in a two-component system of water molecules and polymer chains.
　図３１においては、下限臨界溶液温度（ＬＣＳＴ）より低い温度での温度錯覚材料３１００を符号３１００Ａで示し、ＬＣＳＴより高い温度での温度錯覚材料３１００を符号３１００Ｂで示している。 In FIG. 31, a temperature illusion material 3100 at a temperature lower than the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) is indicated by reference numeral 3100A, and a temperature illusion material 3100 at a temperature higher than the LCST is indicated by reference numeral 3100B.
　すなわち、ＬＣＳＴより低い温度における温度錯覚材料３１００Ａでは、グラフト部３１１２が伸張し、シェル部３１１１の表面から離れる方向に広がっている。そのため、図３１において模式的に示すように、グラフト部３１１２とグラフト部３１１２との間からは、シェル部３１１１の表面が露出する。例えば、図中符号Ａ３で示す部分が該当する。このような部分からは、シェル部３１１１を透過して、シェル部３１１１内の温度錯覚物質３１５０が放出される。 That is, in the temperature illusion material 3100A at a temperature lower than the LCST, the graft part 3112 expands and spreads away from the surface of the shell part 3111. Therefore, as schematically shown in FIG. 31, the surface of the shell portion 3111 is exposed between the graft portion 3112 and the graft portion 3112. For example, the portion indicated by reference numeral A3 in the figure corresponds. From such a portion, the temperature illusion substance 3150 in the shell portion 3111 is released through the shell portion 3111.
　一方、ＬＣＳＴより高い温度における温度錯覚材料３１００Ｂでは、グラフト部３１１２が収縮し、シェル部３１１１の表面で凝集する。凝集したグラフト部３１１２は、シェル部３１１１の表面を覆う。これにより、シェル部３１１１内の温度錯覚物質３１５０がシェル部３１１１を透過したとしても、グラフト部３１１２に遮られるため、シェル部３１１１内の温度錯覚物質３１５０の放出が抑制される。 On the other hand, in the temperature illusion material 3100B at a temperature higher than the LCST, the graft part 3112 contracts and aggregates on the surface of the shell part 3111. Aggregated graft portion 3112 covers the surface of shell portion 3111. Thereby, even if the temperature illusion substance 3150 in the shell part 3111 passes through the shell part 3111, it is blocked by the graft part 3112, so that the release of the temperature illusion substance 3150 in the shell part 3111 is suppressed.
　本実施形態の温度錯覚材料３１００においては、グラフト部３１１２を構成する高分子鎖のＬＣＳＴが人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度であると好ましい。 In the temperature illusion material 3100 of the present embodiment, the LCST of the polymer chain constituting the graft part 3112 is preferably higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature.
　人体において温度錯覚物質の付着を忌避すべき箇所としては、まず眼球を挙げることができる。ここで、眼球の表面温度は外気温の影響をほぼ受けず、約３６．４℃で保たれている。一方で、人体の皮膚温度は外気温の影響を受け、眼球の表面温度よりも低い温度で変化する。すなわち、人体の眼球表面温度は、人体の皮膚温度よりも常に高い温度を保っている。 First, the eyeball can be cited as a place where the temperature illusion substance should be avoided in the human body. Here, the surface temperature of the eyeball is almost unaffected by the outside air temperature and is kept at about 36.4 ° C. On the other hand, the skin temperature of the human body is affected by the outside air temperature and changes at a temperature lower than the surface temperature of the eyeball. That is, the eyeball surface temperature of the human body is always kept higher than the skin temperature of the human body.
　そのため、グラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴを人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度とすることで、温度錯覚材料３１００が眼球に付着した場合には、温度錯覚材料３１００は、図３１の符号３１００Ｂの状態となって温度錯覚物質３１５０の放出を抑制することができる。これにより、眼球に温度錯覚材料３１００が付着した時に、眼球に対する温度錯覚物質３１５０による刺激を低減可能となる。 Therefore, when the temperature illusion material 3100 adheres to the eyeball by setting the LCST of the graft portion 3112 to be higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature, the temperature illusion material 3100 is denoted by reference numeral 3100B in FIG. Thus, the release of the temperature illusion substance 3150 can be suppressed. Thereby, when the temperature illusion material 3100 adheres to the eyeball, the stimulation by the temperature illusion material 3150 on the eyeball can be reduced.
　また、温度錯覚材料３１００が皮膚に付着した場合には、温度錯覚材料３１００は、図３１の符号３１００Ａの状態となって温度錯覚物質３１５０を放出することができる。これにより、用いる温度錯覚物質３１５０の種類に応じて、例えば冷房時には使用者の体感温度を実温度以上に下げ、暖房時には使用者の体感温度を実温度以上に上げることにより、使用者に快適感を与えることができる。 Further, when the temperature illusion material 3100 adheres to the skin, the temperature illusion material 3100 can be in the state of reference numeral 3100A in FIG. 31 to release the temperature illusion material 3150. Thus, depending on the type of temperature illusion material 3150 to be used, for example, the user's perceived temperature is lowered to the actual temperature or higher during cooling, and the user's perceived temperature is increased to the actual temperature or higher during heating, thereby providing a comfortable feeling to the user. Can be given.
　ここで、グラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴは、例えば次のようにして測定することができる。 Here, the LCST of the graft part 3112 can be measured, for example, as follows.
　まず、グラフト部３１１２の形成材料である高分子を既知の濃度で溶解した溶液（試料）を用意する。この試料を吸光光度計のセルに入れ、１℃／分の速度で試料を昇温しながら５５０ｎｍの光に対する透過率を各温度で測定する。測定結果に基づき、試料が透明に溶解しているときの透過率を１００％、完全に凝集したときの透過率を０％としたとき、透過率が５０％になるときの温度をＬＣＳＴとして求める。 First, a solution (sample) in which a polymer that is a forming material of the graft portion 3112 is dissolved at a known concentration is prepared. This sample is put in an absorptiometer cell, and the transmittance for light at 550 nm is measured at each temperature while the sample is heated at a rate of 1 ° C./min. Based on the measurement results, when the transmittance is 100% when the sample is transparently dissolved and the transmittance when the sample is completely aggregated is 0%, the temperature at which the transmittance is 50% is obtained as LCST. .
　グラフト部３１１２の形成材料としては、Ｎ－ｎ－プロピルアクリルアミド、Ｎ－イソプロピルアクリルアミド、Ｎ－エチルアクリルアミド、Ｎ、Ｎ－ジメチルアクリルアミド、Ｎ－アクリロイルピロリジン、Ｎ－アクリロイルピペリジン、Ｎ－アクリロイルモルホリン、Ｎ－ｎ－プロピルメタクリルアミド、Ｎ－イソプロピルメタクリルアミド、Ｎ－エチルメタクリルアミド、Ｎ、Ｎ－ジメチルメタクリルアミド、Ｎ－メタクリロイルピロリジン、Ｎ－メタクリロイルピペリジン、Ｎ－メタクリロイルモルホリン等のＮ置換（メタ）アクリルアミド誘導体からなるポリマー；
　ヒドロキシプロピルセルロース、ポリビニルアルコール部分酢化物、ポリビニルメチルエーテル、（ポリオキシエチレン－ポリオキシプロピレン）ブロックコポリマー、ポリオキシエチレンラウリルアミン等のポリオキシエチレンアルキルアミン誘導体；
　ポリオキシエチレンソルビタンラウレート等のポリオキシエチレンソルビタンエステル誘導体；
　（ポリオキシエチレンノニルフェニルエーテル）アクリレート、（ポリオキシエチレンオクチルフェニルエーテル）メタクリレート等の（ポリオキシエチレンアルキルフェニルエーテル）（メタ）アクリレート類；
及び
　（ポリオキシエチレンラウリルエーテル）アクリレート、（ポリオキシエチレンオレイルエーテル）メタクリレート等の（ポリオキシエチレンアルキルエーテル）（メタ）アクリレート類等のポリオキシエチレン（メタ）アクリル酸エステル誘導体等を挙げることができる。 The material for forming the graft part 3112 includes Nn-propylacrylamide, N-isopropylacrylamide, N-ethylacrylamide, N, N-dimethylacrylamide, N-acryloylpyrrolidine, N-acryloylpiperidine, N-acryloylmorpholine, N- From N-substituted (meth) acrylamide derivatives such as n-propylmethacrylamide, N-isopropylmethacrylamide, N-ethylmethacrylamide, N, N-dimethylmethacrylamide, N-methacryloylpyrrolidine, N-methacryloylpiperidine, N-methacryloylmorpholine A polymer comprising:
Polyoxyethylene alkylamine derivatives such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol partially acetylated product, polyvinyl methyl ether, (polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene) block copolymer, polyoxyethylene laurylamine;
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester derivatives such as polyoxyethylene sorbitan laurate;
(Polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether) (meth) acrylates such as (polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether) acrylate and (polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether) methacrylate;
And polyoxyethylene (meth) acrylate derivatives such as (polyoxyethylene alkyl ether) (meth) acrylates such as (polyoxyethylene lauryl ether) acrylate and (polyoxyethylene oleyl ether) methacrylate .
　また、グラフト部３１１２の形成材料としては、上述した高分子材料の共重合体も利用できる。さらに、所望のＬＣＳＴを示す範囲において、上記高分子材料と共重合可能な他のモノマーを共重合させてもよい。 Further, as a material for forming the graft portion 3112, a copolymer of the above-described polymer material can be used. Further, other monomers that can be copolymerized with the polymer material may be copolymerized within a range showing a desired LCST.
　上述した温度錯覚材料３１００は、例えば次のようにして製造することができる。
　まず、ｉｎ ｓｉｔｕ重合法、界面重合法、コアセルベーション法、噴霧乾燥法、乾式混合法、オリフィス法等の定法にしたがって温度錯覚物質３１５０を内包するシェル部３１１１を作製する。その後、シェル部３１１１の表面に上述したグラフト部３１１２を結合させることにより、目的とする温度錯覚材料３１００が得られる。 The temperature illusion material 3100 described above can be manufactured, for example, as follows.
First, the shell portion 3111 containing the temperature illusion substance 3150 is prepared according to a conventional method such as an in situ polymerization method, an interfacial polymerization method, a coacervation method, a spray drying method, a dry mixing method, or an orifice method. Thereafter, the above-described graft portion 3112 is bonded to the surface of the shell portion 3111, whereby the target temperature illusion material 3100 is obtained.
　温度錯覚材料３１００のうち、シェル部３１１１の製造方法について、具体的方法は以下のように例示することができる。 The specific method of manufacturing the shell portion 3111 of the temperature illusion material 3100 can be exemplified as follows.
　例えば、コアセルベーション法によれば、３ｇのエチルセルロースを溶解したトルエン溶液１５０ｍｌに３ｇの温度錯覚物質粉末を添加し、２０℃、３８０ｒｐｍで撹拌する。
分散液に６０ｍｌの石油エーテル（相分離誘起剤）を加え、１時間撹拌し、マイクロカプセルスラリーを沈殿させる。 For example, according to the coacervation method, 3 g of temperature illusion substance powder is added to 150 ml of a toluene solution in which 3 g of ethylcellulose is dissolved, and the mixture is stirred at 20 ° C. and 380 rpm.
Add 60 ml petroleum ether (phase separation inducer) to the dispersion and stir for 1 hour to precipitate the microcapsule slurry.
　次いで、トルエン：石油エーテルの比率を２：８、１：９、０：１０（石油エーテルのみ）とした３種の液を調整する。マイクロカプセルスラリーについて、貧溶媒である石油エーテルの濃度が順に高くなるように上記３種の液で順に洗浄して、エチルセルロースを硬化させる。これにより、シェル部を作製することができる。 Next, three kinds of liquids having a toluene: petroleum ether ratio of 2: 8, 1: 9, 0:10 (petroleum ether only) are prepared. About a microcapsule slurry, it wash | cleans in order with the said 3 types of liquid so that the density | concentration of the petroleum ether which is a poor solvent may become high in order, and ethyl cellulose is hardened. Thereby, a shell part can be produced.
　本方法においては、エチルセルロースの使用量や、撹拌条件等を制御することにより、シェル部の粒径を制御することができる。 In this method, the particle size of the shell portion can be controlled by controlling the amount of ethyl cellulose used, the stirring conditions, and the like.
　また、コアセルベーション法の別の例によれば、４７℃の５質量％ゼラチン水溶液１００ｍｌに温度錯覚物質を溶かしたオイル５０ｍｌを加え、ホモジナイザー等で撹拌し、乳化させる。５質量％のアラビアゴム水溶液１００ｍｌを加えた後、１０質量％酢酸を滴下してｐＨを３．５に調整する。１７０ｍｌの温水を３ｍｌずつゆっくり添加した後、温度を０．３℃／分の速度で５℃まで下げる。その後、希薄なホルムアルデヒドを６ｍｍｏｌ／Ｌになるまで加えた後、１０質量％ＮａＯＨ水溶液を加えてｐＨ８．５とする。これにより、シェル部を作製することができる。 According to another example of the coacervation method, 50 ml of oil in which a temperature illusion substance is dissolved is added to 100 ml of a 5% by weight gelatin aqueous solution at 47 ° C., and the mixture is stirred and emulsified with a homogenizer or the like. After adding 100% of 5% by weight aqueous solution of gum arabic, 10% by weight acetic acid is added dropwise to adjust the pH to 3.5. After slowly adding 3 ml of 170 ml of warm water, the temperature is lowered to 5 ° C. at a rate of 0.3 ° C./min. Thereafter, dilute formaldehyde is added to 6 mmol / L, and then a 10% by mass NaOH aqueous solution is added to adjust the pH to 8.5. Thereby, a shell part can be produced.
　本方法においては、ゼラチンの使用量や、ホモジナイザーを用いた撹拌条件等を制御することにより、シェル部の粒径を制御することができる。 In this method, the particle size of the shell part can be controlled by controlling the amount of gelatin used, the stirring conditions using a homogenizer, and the like.
　また、界面重合法によれば、６．７５質量％１，６－ヘキサメチレンジアミン、２質量％メチルセルロース、水溶性の温度錯覚物質の２質量％水溶液５０ｍｌを、界面活性剤を添加した混合有機溶媒（シクロヘキサン：クロロホルム＝４：１）１６５ｍｌに加える。
混合有機溶媒は、界面重合系の連続相である。 Further, according to the interfacial polymerization method, a mixed organic solvent in which 50 ml of a 6.75 mass% 1,6-hexamethylenediamine, 2 mass% methylcellulose, 2 mass% aqueous solution of a water-soluble temperature illusion substance is added to a surfactant is added. Add to 165 ml (cyclohexane: chloroform = 4: 1).
The mixed organic solvent is a continuous phase of an interfacial polymerization system.
　次いで、得られた混合液をホモジナイザー等で３０秒撹拌し、ｗ／ｏエマルションを作製する。このエマルションに、セバコイルクロリドを０．１６質量％で溶解した混合有機溶媒１６５ｍｌを加え、１分間撹拌する。これにより、ナイロンを形成材料とするシェル部を作製することができる。 Next, the obtained mixed solution is stirred for 30 seconds with a homogenizer or the like to prepare a w / o emulsion. To this emulsion, 165 ml of a mixed organic solvent in which sebacoyl chloride is dissolved at 0.16% by mass is added and stirred for 1 minute. Thereby, the shell part which uses nylon as a forming material is producible.
　本方法においては、界面活性剤の使用量や、ホモジナイザーを用いた撹拌条件等を制御することにより、シェル部の粒径を制御することができる。 In this method, the particle size of the shell can be controlled by controlling the amount of surfactant used, the stirring conditions using a homogenizer, and the like.
　グラフト部３１１２については、シェル部３１１１の製造後、定法に従ってグラフト重合することで製造可能である。 The graft part 3112 can be manufactured by graft polymerization according to a conventional method after the shell part 3111 is manufactured.
　なお、上記製造例は一例であって、本発明は上記製造例に限定されるものではない。 In addition, the said manufacture example is an example and this invention is not limited to the said manufacture example.
　以上のような構成の温度錯覚材料３１００によれば、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減可能となる。 According to the temperature illusion material 3100 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to reduce the stimulation caused by the temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body.
　なお、本実施形態においては、眼球表面温度を基準としてグラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴを設定することとしたが、これに限らない。他にも、鼻、口等、温度錯覚物質３１５０が付着すると不快に感じる部位の温度（粘膜温度）を基準としてグラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴを設定することとしてもよい。 In this embodiment, the LCST of the graft part 3112 is set based on the eyeball surface temperature, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the LCST of the graft part 3112 may be set based on the temperature (mucosal temperature) of a part that feels uncomfortable when the temperature illusion substance 3150 adheres, such as the nose or mouth.
［第１４実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１４実施形態について、図３２を用いて説明する。
　図３２は、第１４実施形態の温度錯覚材料３２００を示す模式図である。図３２に示す温度錯覚材料３２００では、マイクロカプセル３２１０の中に温度錯覚物質３２５０が内包されている。
温度錯覚物質３２５０としては、上述の第１３実施形態と同様のものを採用することができる。 [Fourteenth embodiment]
The fourteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing a temperature illusion material 3200 of the fourteenth embodiment. In the temperature illusion material 3200 shown in FIG. 32, a temperature illusion substance 3250 is included in a microcapsule 3210.
As the temperature illusion substance 3250, the same material as in the thirteenth embodiment described above can be employed.
　図３２に示す温度錯覚材料３２００において、マイクロカプセル３２１０は、シェル部３２１１と、コア部３２１２と、を有している。 32, the microcapsule 3210 has a shell portion 3211 and a core portion 3212. In the temperature illusion material 3200 shown in FIG.
　シェル部３２１１は、温度錯覚物質３２５０を内包するとともに温度錯覚物質３２５０が透過可能に構成された中空の球体である。シェル部３２１１としては、第１３実施形態のシェル部３１１１と同様の構成とすることができる。 The shell portion 3211 is a hollow sphere that includes the temperature illusion substance 3250 and is configured to allow the temperature illusion substance 3250 to pass therethrough. As the shell part 3211, it can be set as the structure similar to the shell part 3111 of 13th Embodiment.
　コア部３２１２は、シェル部３２１１に内包された高分子の塊である。コア部３２１２には、シェル部３２１１内において温度錯覚物質３２５０の少なくとも一部が含浸している。これにより、コア部３２１２は、温度錯覚物質３２５０を保持している。 The core part 3212 is a polymer mass enclosed in the shell part 3211. The core portion 3212 is impregnated with at least a part of the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell portion 3211. Thereby, the core part 3212 holds the temperature illusion substance 3250.
　コア部３２１２は、上限臨界溶液温度（Upper Critical Solution temperature, ＵＣＳＴ）を有している。コア部３２１２のＵＣＳＴは、温度錯覚材料３２００の応答温度に対応する。 The core part 3212 has an upper critical solution temperature (Upper Critical Solution Temperature, UCST). The UCST of the core portion 3212 corresponds to the response temperature of the temperature illusion material 3200.
　ここで、「上限臨界溶液温度」とは、高分子鎖が低い温度ではその分子内または分子間の結合が強まり高分子鎖が凝集し、高い温度では高分子鎖の分子内または分子間の結合が弱まり高分子鎖が伸張するという相転移挙動を示す場合における、両挙動の境目となる温度のことを指す。また、ハイドロゲルのように水を内包している場合は、水分子と高分子鎖との２成分系における、上記高分子鎖の凝集と伸張という両挙動の境目となる温度のことを指す。 Here, the “upper critical solution temperature” means that the polymer chain is agglomerated and the polymer chain is agglomerated at a low temperature, and the polymer chain is agglomerated at a high temperature. Refers to the temperature that is the boundary between both behaviors in the case where the phase transition behavior that the polymer chain is weakened and the polymer chain is extended. In addition, when water is encapsulated like a hydrogel, it refers to a temperature that is a boundary between both behaviors of aggregation and elongation of the polymer chain in a two-component system of water molecules and polymer chains.
　図３２においては、上限臨界溶液温度（ＵＣＳＴ）より低い温度での温度錯覚材料３２００を符号３２００Ａで示し、ＵＣＳＴより高い温度での温度錯覚材料３２００を符号３２００Ｂで示している。 32, the temperature illusion material 3200 at a temperature lower than the upper critical solution temperature (UCST) is indicated by reference numeral 3200A, and the temperature illusion material 3200 at a temperature higher than UCST is indicated by reference numeral 3200B.
　すなわち、ＵＣＳＴより低い温度における温度錯覚材料３２００Ａでは、シェル部３２１１内でコア部３２１２が凝集し、温度錯覚物質３２５０と分離している。そのため、シェル部３２１１内の温度錯覚物質３２５０がシェル部３２１１を透過して放出される。 That is, in the temperature illusion material 3200A at a temperature lower than UCST, the core portion 3212 is aggregated in the shell portion 3211 and separated from the temperature illusion material 3250. Therefore, the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell part 3211 passes through the shell part 3211 and is released.
　一方、ＵＣＳＴより高い温度における温度錯覚材料３２００Ｂでは、コア部３２１２が膨張し、シェル部３２１１の内部空間を満たす。膨張したコア部３２１２には温度錯覚物質３２５０が含浸される。これにより、シェル部３２１１内の温度錯覚物質３２５０は、コア部３２１２に保持されることになり、シェル部３２１１内の温度錯覚物質３２５０の放出が抑制される。 On the other hand, in the temperature illusion material 3200B at a temperature higher than UCST, the core portion 3212 expands and fills the internal space of the shell portion 3211. The expanded core part 3212 is impregnated with a temperature illusion substance 3250. Thereby, the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell part 3211 is held by the core part 3212, and the release of the temperature illusion substance 3250 in the shell part 3211 is suppressed.
　本実施形態の温度錯覚材料３２００においては、コア部３２１２を構成する高分子鎖のＵＣＳＴが人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度であると好ましい。コア部３２１２のＵＣＳＴを人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度とすることで、温度錯覚材料３２００が眼球に付着した場合には、温度錯覚材料３２００は、図３２の符号３２００Ｂの状態となって温度錯覚物質３２５０の放出を抑制することができる。これにより、眼球に温度錯覚材料３２００が付着した時に、眼球に対する温度錯覚物質３２５０による刺激を低減可能となる。 In the temperature illusion material 3200 of this embodiment, it is preferable that the UCST of the polymer chain constituting the core portion 3212 is higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature. When the temperature illusion material 3200 is attached to the eyeball by setting the UCST of the core portion 3212 to be higher than the skin temperature of the human body and lower than the eyeball surface temperature, the temperature illusion material 3200 is in a state indicated by reference numeral 3200B in FIG. Thus, the release of the temperature illusion substance 3250 can be suppressed. Thereby, when the temperature illusion material 3200 adheres to the eyeball, the stimulation by the temperature illusion substance 3250 on the eyeball can be reduced.
　また、温度錯覚材料３２００が皮膚に付着した場合には、温度錯覚材料３２００は、図３２の符号３２００Ａの状態となって温度錯覚物質３２５０を放出することができる。これにより、用いる温度錯覚物質３２５０の種類に応じて、例えば冷房時には使用者の体感温度を実温度以上に下げ、暖房時には使用者の体感温度を実温度以上に上げることにより、使用者に快適感を与えることができる。 Further, when the temperature illusion material 3200 adheres to the skin, the temperature illusion material 3200 becomes a state of reference numeral 3200A in FIG. 32 and can release the temperature illusion substance 3250. Thus, depending on the type of temperature illusion substance 3250 to be used, for example, the user's perceived temperature is lowered to the actual temperature or higher during cooling, and the user's perceived temperature is raised to the actual temperature or higher during heating, thereby providing a comfortable feeling to the user. Can be given.
　ここで、コア部３２１２のＵＣＳＴは、例えば次のようにして測定することができる。 Here, the UCST of the core part 3212 can be measured as follows, for example.
　まず、コア部３２１２の形成材料である高分子を既知の濃度で溶解した溶液（試料）を用意する。この試料を吸光光度計のセルに入れ、１℃／分の速度で試料を昇温しながら５５０ｎｍの光に対する透過率を各温度で測定する。測定結果に基づき、試料が透明に溶解しているときの透過率を１００％、完全に凝集したときの透過率を０％としたとき、透過率が５０％になるときの温度をＵＣＳＴとして求める。 First, a solution (sample) in which a polymer that is a material for forming the core portion 3212 is dissolved at a known concentration is prepared. This sample is put in an absorptiometer cell, and the transmittance for light at 550 nm is measured at each temperature while the sample is heated at a rate of 1 ° C./min. Based on the measurement results, the transmittance at which the transmittance is 50% when the transmittance when the sample is transparently dissolved is 100% and the transmittance when the sample is completely agglomerated is determined as UCST. .
　コア部３２１２の形成材料としては、アクロイルグリシンアミド、アクロイルニペコタミド、アクリロイルアスパラギンアミド及びアクリロイルグルタミンアミド等からなる群から選ばれる少なくとも１種のモノマーからなるポリマーが利用できる。また、これらの少なくとも２種のモノマーからなるコポリマーであってもよい。これらのポリマーには、アクリルアミド、アセチルアクリルアミド、ビオチノールアクリレート、Ｎ－ビオチニル－Ｎ’－メタクロイルトリメチレンアミド、アクロイルザルコシンアミド、メタクリルザルコシンアミド、アクロイルメチルウラシル等、その他の共重合可能なモノマーを、所望のＵＣＳＴを有する範囲で共重合してもよい。 As a material for forming the core portion 3212, a polymer composed of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of acryloylglycinamide, acryloylnipecotamide, acryloyl asparagine amide, acryloyl glutamine amide, and the like can be used. Moreover, the copolymer which consists of these at least 2 types of monomers may be sufficient. These polymers include other copolymers such as acrylamide, acetylacrylamide, biotinol acrylate, N-biotinyl-N'-methacryloyl trimethylene amide, acroyl sarcosine amide, methacryl sarcosine amide, acroyl methyl uracil, etc. Possible monomers may be copolymerized to the extent that they have the desired UCST.
　上述した温度錯覚材料３２００は、例えば、ｗ／ｏ／ｗエマルションを用いた方法で作製できる。 The temperature illusion material 3200 described above can be produced by a method using a w / o / w emulsion, for example.
　まず、水溶性の温度錯覚物質、コア部３２１２を形成するモノマー、熱重合開始剤、重合促進剤を溶かした水溶液を用意する。次いで、当該水溶液を、界面活性剤を添加した油中（例えば、シクロヘキサン：クロロホルム＝４：１）に添加し、ホモジナイザー等で撹拌することで、ｗ／ｏエマルションを形成する。得られたエマルションについて、室温、または加熱下で熱重合を行うことで、温度錯覚物質を内包し、且つＵＣＳＴを示すハイドロマイクロゲルが形成される。 First, an aqueous solution in which a water-soluble temperature illusion substance, a monomer that forms the core portion 3212, a thermal polymerization initiator, and a polymerization accelerator are prepared. Next, the aqueous solution is added in oil to which a surfactant is added (for example, cyclohexane: chloroform = 4: 1) and stirred with a homogenizer or the like to form a w / o emulsion. The obtained emulsion is subjected to thermal polymerization at room temperature or under heating, thereby forming a hydromicrogel containing a temperature illusion substance and showing UCST.
　次いで、得られたハイドロマイクロゲルが分散した油中にセバコイルクロリドを添加する。得られた混合液を、界面活性剤とヘキサメチレンジアミンとを溶かした水溶液に添加し、ホモジナイザー等で撹拌することで、マイクロゲル／ｏ／ｗのエマルションを形成する。油層のセバコイルクロライドと、水層のヘキサメチレンジアミンとを界面重合させることで、ハイドロマイクロゲルをコア部として内包したシェル部を作製することができる。 Next, sebacoyl chloride is added to the oil in which the obtained hydromicrogel is dispersed. The obtained mixed solution is added to an aqueous solution in which a surfactant and hexamethylenediamine are dissolved, and stirred with a homogenizer or the like to form a microgel / o / w emulsion. A shell part including hydromicrogel as a core part can be produced by interfacial polymerization of sebacoyl chloride in the oil layer and hexamethylenediamine in the water layer.
　上記方法では、コア部とシェル部との間に、セバコイルクロリドを溶解させた油層が存在する。しかし、この油層は、界面活性剤の種類や量、撹拌速度等の条件制御により、非常に薄くすることができる。さらに、油層として揮発性の高い有機溶媒を用いることで、油層は、シェル部の製造後、蒸散して消失する。したがって、製造時に内包する油層は、得られるシェル部からの温度錯覚物質の放散には影響が小さいと考えられる。 In the above method, an oil layer in which sebacoyl chloride is dissolved exists between the core portion and the shell portion. However, this oil layer can be made very thin by controlling the conditions such as the type and amount of the surfactant and the stirring speed. Furthermore, by using a highly volatile organic solvent as the oil layer, the oil layer evaporates and disappears after the shell part is manufactured. Therefore, it is considered that the oil layer included at the time of manufacture has little influence on the diffusion of the temperature illusion substance from the obtained shell portion.
　以上のような構成の温度錯覚材料３２００によれば、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減可能となる。 According to the temperature illusion material 3200 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to reduce the stimulation caused by the temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body.
［第１５実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１５実施形態について、図３３～図３５を用いて説明する。
　図３３～３５は、送風装置および空気調和機の説明図である。
本実施形態では、家庭用の空気調和機（ルームエアコン）の一例を示す。 [Fifteenth embodiment]
The fifteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
33 to 35 are explanatory views of the blower and the air conditioner.
In the present embodiment, an example of a home air conditioner (room air conditioner) is shown.
　図３３は、本実施形態の空気調和機を示す斜視図である。
　図３３に示すように、本実施形態の空気調和機３００１は、空気調和機本体３００２と、使用者Ｍ３が空気調和機本体３００２を操作するためのリモコン３００３と、を備えている。空気調和機本体３００２は、室内機３００４と室外機３００５とを備えており、いわゆるセパレート型と呼ばれるものである。室内機３００４は、例えば部屋の壁面に設置される。室外機３００５は、圧縮機、凝縮器等を備えた一般的なものであり、説明を省略する。空気調和機３００１は、冷房モードと暖房モードとを基本的に備えており、その他、送風モード、ドライモード等を備えていてもよい。 FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 33, the air conditioner 3001 of this embodiment includes an air conditioner main body 3002 and a remote controller 3003 for a user M3 to operate the air conditioner main body 3002. The air conditioner main body 3002 includes an indoor unit 3004 and an outdoor unit 3005, and is a so-called separate type. The indoor unit 3004 is installed on the wall surface of a room, for example. The outdoor unit 3005 is a general unit including a compressor, a condenser, and the like, and a description thereof is omitted. The air conditioner 3001 basically includes a cooling mode and a heating mode, and may include a ventilation mode, a dry mode, and the like.
　本実施形態の空気調和機３００１は、上述した温度錯覚材料を気流に乗せて室内空間に放出することにより、冷房モードでは使用者Ｍ３に実際の温度よりも涼しい冷感を体感させることができ、暖房モードでは使用者Ｍ３に実際の温度よりも暖かい温感を体感させることができる。以下、本明細書では、前者を冷感増強モードと称し、後者を温感増強モードと称する。すなわち、本実施形態の空気調和機は、温度錯覚材料を放出しない通常の冷房モードおよび暖房モードに加えて、冷感増強モードおよび温感増強モードを備えている。 The air conditioner 3001 of the present embodiment allows the user M3 to experience a cooler sensation of cooling than the actual temperature in the cooling mode by discharging the temperature illusion material described above to the indoor space by placing it on the airflow. In the heating mode, the user M3 can experience a warmer feeling than the actual temperature. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the former is referred to as a cooling sensation enhancement mode, and the latter is referred to as a warming sensation enhancement mode. That is, the air conditioner of the present embodiment has a cooling sensation enhancement mode and a warming sensation enhancement mode in addition to the normal cooling mode and heating mode in which the temperature illusion material is not released.
　図３４は、室内機３００４の断面図である。
　図３４に示すように、室内機３００４は、送風装置３００７と、熱交換器３００８と、信号受信機３００９と、制御部３０１０と、筐体３０１１と、を備えている。送風装置３００７については後述する。熱交換器３００８は、室内の空気と冷媒との間で熱交換を行う。熱交換器３００８としては、従来一般の熱交換器が用いられるため、説明を省略する。信号受信機３００９は、リモコン３００３から送信される各種信号を受信する。制御部３０１０は、後述する送風制御部３０１２の他、熱交換器３００８を含む空気調和機全体の制御を行う。筐体３０１１の内部には、送風装置３００７のファン３０１４、熱交換器３００８等の構成要素が収容されている。また、筐体３０１１の下部には、ファン３０１４による気流を外部に吹き出すための吹出口３０１１Ｒが設けられている。さらに、筐体３０１１の上部には、室内の空気を筐体３０１１の内部に吸い込むための吸込口（図示略）が設けられ、吸込口の近傍にフィルター３０２６が設けられている。 FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 3004.
As shown in FIG. 34, the indoor unit 3004 includes a blower 3007, a heat exchanger 3008, a signal receiver 3009, a control unit 3010, and a housing 3011. The blower 3007 will be described later. The heat exchanger 3008 performs heat exchange between the indoor air and the refrigerant. Since a conventional general heat exchanger is used as the heat exchanger 3008, description thereof is omitted. The signal receiver 3009 receives various signals transmitted from the remote controller 3003. The control unit 3010 controls the entire air conditioner including the heat exchanger 3008 in addition to the air blow control unit 3012 described later. Components such as a fan 3014 and a heat exchanger 3008 of the blower 3007 are accommodated in the housing 3011. In addition, a blower outlet 3011 </ b> R for blowing the airflow generated by the fan 3014 to the outside is provided at the lower portion of the housing 3011. Further, a suction port (not shown) for sucking indoor air into the housing 3011 is provided in the upper part of the housing 3011, and a filter 3026 is provided in the vicinity of the suction port.
　送風装置３００７は、ファン３０１４（送風機）と、温度錯覚材料放出部（放出部）３０１６と、風向調整部３０１７と、人感センサー３０１８と、室温センサー３０１９と、送風制御部３０１２と、を備えている。送風装置３００７は、筐体３０１１の内部の空気、もしくは温度錯覚材料が含有された空気を筐体３０１１の外部空間に送出する。以下、温度錯覚材料が含有された空気を温度錯覚材料含有空気と称する。 The blower 3007 includes a fan 3014 (blower), a temperature illusion material discharge unit (release unit) 3016, a wind direction adjustment unit 3017, a human sensor 3018, a room temperature sensor 3019, and a blow control unit 3012. Yes. The blower 3007 sends out air inside the housing 3011 or air containing a temperature illusion material to the external space of the housing 3011. Hereinafter, the air containing the temperature illusion material is referred to as temperature illusion material-containing air.
　送風制御部３０１２は、ファン３０１４の挙動を制御する。また、ファン３０１４の挙動を制御するに際し、人感センサー３０１８や室温センサー３０１９における検出結果を参照する。 The air blow control unit 3012 controls the behavior of the fan 3014. Further, when the behavior of the fan 3014 is controlled, the detection result in the human sensor 3018 or the room temperature sensor 3019 is referred to.
　ファン３０１４は、室内の空気を筐体３０１１の内部に取り込むとともに、熱交換器３００８によって熱交換された空気もしくは温度錯覚材料含有空気を外部に吹き出させる。ファン３０１４としては、例えばクロスフローファンが用いられるが、特にクロスフローファンに限定されることなく、種々のファンを使用することができる。また、筐体３０１１の内部には、空気が流れる方向を規制して気流を作るための送風ガイド３０２１が設けられている。
　本実施形態のファン３０１４は、特許請求の範囲の送風機に対応する。 The fan 3014 takes in indoor air into the housing 3011 and blows out the air heat exchanged by the heat exchanger 3008 or the air containing the temperature illusion material to the outside. For example, a cross flow fan is used as the fan 3014, but the fan 3014 is not particularly limited to the cross flow fan, and various fans can be used. In addition, a blower guide 3021 for restricting the direction in which air flows and creating an air flow is provided inside the housing 3011.
The fan 3014 of this embodiment corresponds to the blower in the claims.
　風向調整部３０１７は、空気もしくは温度錯覚材料含有空気からなる気流の風向を調整する。風向調整部３０１７は、モーター等を含む駆動機構（図示略）によって傾斜角度が変化する可動ルーバーを備えている。図３４においては、可動ルーバーのうち、室内の上下方向において気流の方向を調整する水平ルーバー３０２２のみが示されているが、可動ルーバーは、室内の水平方向において気流の方向を調整する垂直ルーバーをさらに備えている。可動ルーバーは、空気調和機３００１の運転中には動作しない構成であってもよいし、例えば風向モードとしてスイングモードを備え、往復動作する構成であってもよい。 The wind direction adjusting unit 3017 adjusts the wind direction of the airflow composed of air or air containing temperature illusion material. The wind direction adjusting unit 3017 includes a movable louver whose inclination angle is changed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor and the like. In FIG. 34, only the horizontal louver 3022 that adjusts the direction of airflow in the vertical direction of the room is shown among the movable louvers, but the movable louver is a vertical louver that adjusts the direction of airflow in the horizontal direction of the room. It has more. The movable louver may be configured not to operate during the operation of the air conditioner 3001, or may be configured to reciprocate with a swing mode as a wind direction mode, for example.
　人感センサー３０１８は、室内の使用者Ｍ３の位置を検出するとともに、例えばサーモグラフィーのように、人体の特定の部位の温度を検出する。
　本実施形態の人感センサー３０１８は、特許請求の範囲の皮膚温度検出部に対応する。 The human sensor 3018 detects the position of the user M3 in the room and detects the temperature of a specific part of the human body, for example, like thermography.
The human sensor 3018 of the present embodiment corresponds to the skin temperature detection unit in the claims.
　室温センサー３０１９は、室内機３００４が設置された部屋の環境温度（室内温度）を検出する。
室温センサー３０１９としては、例えばサーミスタ等からなる一般の温度センサーが用いられる。人感センサー３０１８と室温センサー３０１９とは、筐体３０１１の外面の任意の位置に設置されている。人感センサー３０１８および室温センサー３０１９の位置は、使用者Ｍ３や室内温度の検出に適した位置であればよく、特に限定されない。
　本実施形態の室温センサー３０１９は、特許請求の範囲の環境温度検出部に対応する。 The room temperature sensor 3019 detects the environmental temperature (room temperature) of the room where the indoor unit 3004 is installed.
As the room temperature sensor 3019, for example, a general temperature sensor composed of a thermistor or the like is used. The human sensor 3018 and the room temperature sensor 3019 are installed at arbitrary positions on the outer surface of the housing 3011. The positions of the human sensor 3018 and the room temperature sensor 3019 are not particularly limited as long as the positions are suitable for detecting the user M3 and the room temperature.
The room temperature sensor 3019 of this embodiment corresponds to the environmental temperature detection unit in the claims.
　図３４に示すように、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は、ファン３０１４と水平ルーバー３０２２（風向調整部３０１７）との間の空間であって、水平ルーバー３０２２の一端に位置する吹出口３０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられている。温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は、温度錯覚材料を放出し、ファン３０１４から送出された空気に温度錯覚材料を含有させることにより、温度錯覚材料含有空気を生成する。 As shown in FIG. 34, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is a space between the fan 3014 and the horizontal louver 3022 (wind direction adjusting unit 3017), and in the vicinity of the outlet 3011R located at one end of the horizontal louver 3022. Is provided. The temperature illusion material emitting unit 3016 emits the temperature illusion material and causes the air sent from the fan 3014 to contain the temperature illusion material, thereby generating temperature illusion material-containing air.
　図３５は、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６の一例を示す図である。
　図３５に示すように、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は、温度錯覚材料が分散した分散液Ｓ３を収容するカートリッジ（貯留部）３０２３と、超音波発生装置３０２４と、カートリッジ３０２３の蓋３０２３Ｔを開閉するための蓋開閉機構３０２５と、を備えている。超音波発生装置３０２４は、カートリッジ３０２３を介して分散液Ｓ３に超音波振動を与えることにより、霧状の分散液Ｓ３を発生させるためのものである。蓋開閉機構３０２５は、送風制御部３０１２からの放出開始信号を受けたときにカートリッジ３０２３の蓋３０２３Ｔを開き、送風制御部３０１２からの放出停止信号を受けたときにカートリッジ３０２３の蓋３０２３Ｔを閉じる。 FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of the temperature illusion material emitting unit 3016.
As shown in FIG. 35, the temperature illusion material releasing unit 3016 opens and closes the cartridge (storage unit) 3023 that stores the dispersion S3 in which the temperature illusion material is dispersed, the ultrasonic generator 3024, and the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023. And a lid opening / closing mechanism 3025. The ultrasonic generator 3024 is for generating the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 by applying ultrasonic vibration to the dispersion liquid S3 via the cartridge 3023. The lid opening / closing mechanism 3025 opens the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 when it receives a release start signal from the blower control unit 3012, and closes the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 when it receives a release stop signal from the blower control unit 3012.
　本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は、カートリッジ３０２３として、例えば第１の温度錯覚材料を含む冷感増強用の分散液Ｓ３が収容されたカートリッジと、第２の温度錯覚材料を含む温感増強用の分散液Ｓ３が収容されたカートリッジと、を備えている。例えば、第１の温度錯覚材料として、メントール等の冷感増強用の温度錯覚材料を含むものを用い、第２の温度錯覚材料として、カプサイシン等の温感増強用の温度錯覚材料を含むものを用いる。 In the case of the present embodiment, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 includes, as the cartridge 3023, for example, a cartridge in which a dispersion S3 for enhancing cooling sensation including the first temperature illusion material is accommodated, and a second temperature illusion material. And a cartridge containing a dispersion S3 for enhancing warmth. For example, as the first temperature illusion material, a material including a temperature illusion material for enhancing the sensation such as menthol is used, and as the second temperature illusion material, a material including the temperature illusion material for enhancing the sensation such as capsaicin. Use.
　さらに、冷感増強用の分散液Ｓ３が収容されたカートリッジ、温感増強用の分散液Ｓ３が収容されたカートリッジのそれぞれが複数種類あってもよい。ただし、空気調和機３００１が冷感増強モードおよび温感増強モードのいずれか一方のみを備えている場合には、冷感増強用、温感増強用のいずれか一方のカートリッジのみを備えていればよい。 Furthermore, there may be a plurality of types of cartridges that contain the dispersion liquid S3 for enhancing the cooling sensation and cartridges that contain the dispersion liquid S3 for enhancing the sensation of warmth. However, if the air conditioner 3001 includes only one of the cooling sensation enhancement mode and the warming sensation enhancement mode, the air conditioner 3001 includes only one of the cooling sensation enhancement cartridge and the warm sensation enhancement cartridge. Good.
　温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６においては、カートリッジ３０２３の蓋３０２３Ｔが開いたときに、霧状の分散液Ｓ３がカートリッジ３０２３の上方に拡散する。霧状の分散液Ｓ３は、ファン３０１４から送出された空気Ｋ３に含有され、温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３として室内に放出される。このとき、送風制御部３０１２は、蓋３０２３Ｔの開閉度を調整することによって温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３中への分散液Ｓ３の放出量すなわち温度錯覚材料の放出量（濃度）を調整することができる。また、カートリッジ３０２３の蓋３０２３Ｔが閉じたときに分散液Ｓ３の放出が停止される。 In the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016, when the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 is opened, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 diffuses above the cartridge 3023. The mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is contained in the air K3 delivered from the fan 3014, and is released into the room as temperature illusion material-containing air KS3. At this time, the air blowing control unit 3012 can adjust the amount of the dispersion S3 released into the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3, that is, the amount (concentration) of the temperature illusion material, by adjusting the opening / closing degree of the lid 3023T. . Further, when the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 is closed, the discharge of the dispersion liquid S3 is stopped.
　このような構成の空気調和機３００１においては、送風制御部３０１２は、人感センサー３０１８で検出した皮膚温度と、用いる温度錯覚材料に含まれるマイクロカプセルの応答温度（ＬＣＳＴまたはＵＣＳＴ）と、に基づいて、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６における温度錯覚材料の放出量を制御するとよい。 In the air conditioner 3001 having such a configuration, the air blowing control unit 3012 is based on the skin temperature detected by the human sensor 3018 and the response temperature (LCST or UCST) of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material to be used. Thus, the amount of temperature illusion material released in the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 may be controlled.
　すなわち、皮膚温度が温度錯覚材料３１００のグラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴや、温度錯覚材料３２００のコア部３２１２のＵＣＳＴよりも高い場合、温度錯覚材料が皮膚に付着しても温度錯覚物質の放出が抑制されるため、所望の効果が得られない。そこで、皮膚温度が適切な温度となるまでの一定期間、温度錯覚材料の放出を止めておき、皮膚温度が適切に下がったときに初めて、温度錯覚材料の放出を始めるとよい。 That is, when the skin temperature is higher than the LCST of the graft portion 3112 of the temperature illusion material 3100 and the UCST of the core portion 3212 of the temperature illusion material 3200, the release of the temperature illusion substance is suppressed even if the temperature illusion material adheres to the skin. Therefore, the desired effect cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is preferable that the release of the temperature illusion material is stopped for a certain period until the skin temperature becomes an appropriate temperature, and the release of the temperature illusion material is started only when the skin temperature is appropriately lowered.
　また、同様に空気調和機３００１においては、送風制御部３０１２は、室温センサー３０１９で検出した室内温度と、用いる温度錯覚材料に含まれるマイクロカプセルの応答温度（ＬＣＳＴまたはＵＣＳＴ）と、に基づいて、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６における温度錯覚材料の放出量を制御するとよい。 Similarly, in the air conditioner 3001, the air blow control unit 3012 is based on the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor 3019 and the response temperature (LCST or UCST) of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material to be used. The amount of temperature illusion material released in the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 may be controlled.
　すなわち、室内温度が温度錯覚材料３１００のグラフト部３１１２のＬＣＳＴや、温度錯覚材料３２００のコア部３２１２のＵＣＳＴよりも高い場合、温度錯覚材料が皮膚に到達するまでにグラフト部３１１２やコア部３２１２が相変化する。そのため、このような室内温度において、温度錯覚材料を放出しても、皮膚に付着した温度錯覚材料からの温度錯覚物質の放出が抑制されるため、所望の効果が得られない。そこで、皮膚温度が適切な温度となるまでの一定期間、温度錯覚材料の放出を止めておき、皮膚温度が適切に下がったときに初めて、温度錯覚材料の放出を始めるとよい。 That is, when the room temperature is higher than the LCST of the graft portion 3112 of the temperature illusion material 3100 or the UCST of the core portion 3212 of the temperature illusion material 3200, the graft portion 3112 and the core portion 3212 are not moved until the temperature illusion material reaches the skin. Phase change. Therefore, even if the temperature illusion material is released at such a room temperature, the release of the temperature illusion substance from the temperature illusion material attached to the skin is suppressed, so that a desired effect cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is preferable that the release of the temperature illusion material is stopped for a certain period until the skin temperature becomes an appropriate temperature, and the release of the temperature illusion material is started only when the skin temperature is appropriately lowered.
　以上のような構成の送風装置によれば、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減可能な温度錯覚材料を適切に放出可能となる。 According to the air blower configured as described above, it is possible to appropriately release a temperature illusion material that can reduce irritation caused by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body.
　また、以上のような構成の空気調和機によれば、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減し、快適感が得られる。 Further, according to the air conditioner having the above-described configuration, the stimulation by the temperature illusion substance at a specific part of the human body is reduced, and a comfortable feeling can be obtained.
　なお、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は、必ずしも吹出口３０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられていなくてもよく、ファン３０１４から送出される空気の流路中の任意の位置に設けられていればよい。
ただし、本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は吹出口３０１１Ｒの近傍に設けられており、室内機３００４の低い位置に配置されている。これにより、使用者Ｍ３がカートリッジ３０２３の交換作業を行いやすいという効果が得られる。 Note that the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the air outlet 3011R, and may be provided at any position in the flow path of the air sent from the fan 3014.
However, in the case of the present embodiment, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the vicinity of the outlet 3011R, and is disposed at a low position of the indoor unit 3004. Thereby, the effect that the user M3 can easily replace the cartridge 3023 can be obtained.
［第１６実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１６実施形態について、図３６を用いて説明する。本実施形態の空気調和機の基本構成は第１５実施形態と同一であるが、室外機を含めた空気調和機の全体構成が第１５実施形態と異なる。 [Sixteenth Embodiment]
The sixteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. The basic configuration of the air conditioner of the present embodiment is the same as that of the fifteenth embodiment, but the overall configuration of the air conditioner including the outdoor unit is different from that of the fifteenth embodiment.
　図３６は、第１６実施形態の空気調和機の断面図である。図３６に示す室内機の部分において、第１５実施形態の図３４と共通の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、説明を省略する。 FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of the sixteenth embodiment. In the portion of the indoor unit shown in FIG. 36, the same components as those in FIG. 34 of the fifteenth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
　第１５実施形態の空気調和機において、温度錯覚材料放出部は室内機に備えられていた。
これに対して、第１６実施形態の空気調和機３０４１において、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は室外機３０４３に備えられている。 In the air conditioner of the fifteenth embodiment, the temperature illusion material discharge part is provided in the indoor unit.
In contrast, in the air conditioner 3041 of the sixteenth embodiment, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the outdoor unit 3043.
（室外機の構成）
　図３６に示すように、室外機３０４３は、熱交換器３０４５と、圧縮機３０４６と、ファン３０４７と、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６と、温度錯覚材料放出用ファン３０４８と、筐体３０４９と、を備えている。熱交換器３０４５、圧縮機３０４６、ファン３０４７、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６、および温度錯覚材料放出用ファン３０４８は、筐体３０４９の内部に収容されている。温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６は、第１５実施形態と同様、蓋開閉機構を備えたカートリッジを備えている。 (Configuration of outdoor unit)
As shown in FIG. 36, the outdoor unit 3043 includes a heat exchanger 3045, a compressor 3046, a fan 3047, a temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016, a temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048, and a housing 3049. I have. The heat exchanger 3045, the compressor 3046, the fan 3047, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016, and the temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048 are housed inside the housing 3049. Similar to the fifteenth embodiment, the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 includes a cartridge having a lid opening / closing mechanism.
（室内機の構成）
　室内機３０４２の構成は、基本的には第１５実施形態と同様である。ただし、本実施形態では温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６が室外機３０４３に備えられているため、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６が室内機３０４２に備えられていない点が第１５実施形態と異なる。 (Configuration of indoor unit)
The configuration of the indoor unit 3042 is basically the same as that of the fifteenth embodiment. However, in this embodiment, since the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the outdoor unit 3043, the point that the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is not provided in the indoor unit 3042 is different from the fifteenth embodiment.
（配管系の構成）
　空気調和機３０４１は、室内機３０４２と室外機３０４３との間で冷媒を循環させる冷媒用配管３０５１と、温度錯覚材料を含む霧状の分散液Ｓ３を室内に供給するための温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２と、を備えている。第１５実施形態と同様、霧状の分散液Ｓ３には、温度錯覚材料が含まれている。 (Piping system configuration)
The air conditioner 3041 is for releasing a temperature illusion material for supplying a refrigerant pipe 3051 for circulating the refrigerant between the indoor unit 3042 and the outdoor unit 3043 and a mist-like dispersion S3 containing a temperature illusion material into the room. A pipe 3052. Similar to the fifteenth embodiment, the mist-like dispersion S3 contains a temperature illusion material.
　温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２の入口側端部３０５２ｉは温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６に接続されるとともに、出口側端部３０５２ｏは室内機３０４２の吹出口３０１１Ｒの近傍に配置されている。温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２のうち、出口側端部３０５２ｏに近い側の一部は、熱交換器３００８に接触するように筐体３０１１の内部で取り回されている。温度錯覚材料放出用ファン３０４８は、筐体３０４９の内部に位置する温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２の途中に設けられている。 The inlet side end portion 3052i of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 is connected to the temperature illusion material discharge portion 3016, and the outlet side end portion 3052o is disposed in the vicinity of the outlet 3011R of the indoor unit 3042. A part of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 on the side close to the outlet side end 3052 o is routed inside the housing 3011 so as to be in contact with the heat exchanger 3008. The temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048 is provided in the middle of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 located inside the housing 3049.
　なお、本実施形態の空気調和機３０４１の構成を実現するためには、冷媒用配管３０５１のみを備えた一般の空気調和機に温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２を新たに付加してもよい。もしくは、例えば無給水加湿機能を備えた空気調和機に本実施形態を適用する場合であれば、加湿空気供給用配管等の既存の配管を利用することができる。この種の既存の配管を通じて霧状の分散液Ｓ３を放出する構成としてもよい。 In addition, in order to implement | achieve the structure of the air conditioner 3041 of this embodiment, you may newly add the temperature illusion material discharge | emission pipe | tube 3052 to the general air conditioner provided with only the refrigerant | coolant piping 3051. FIG. Alternatively, for example, when the present embodiment is applied to an air conditioner having a non-feed water humidification function, existing piping such as humidified air supply piping can be used. It is good also as a structure which discharge | releases the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 through this kind of existing piping.
　蓋開閉機構３０２５の作動によりカートリッジ３０２３の蓋３０２３Ｔが開くと、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６において生じた霧状の分散液Ｓ３が温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６の空間中に浮遊する。この状態で温度錯覚材料放出用ファン３０４８が回転することにより、温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３が温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２を通して室内機３０４２に向けて送風される。温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３は、温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２の出口側端部３０５２ｏから放出された時点で、室内機３０４２のファン３０１４によって作られた気流に合流し、吹出口３０１１Ｒから室内に放出される。 When the lid 3023T of the cartridge 3023 is opened by the operation of the lid opening / closing mechanism 3025, the mist-like dispersion S3 generated in the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 floats in the space of the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016. In this state, the temperature illusion material discharge fan 3048 rotates, so that the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is blown toward the indoor unit 3042 through the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052. When the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is released from the outlet side end 3052o of the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052, it merges with the air flow created by the fan 3014 of the indoor unit 3042, and is released into the room from the outlet 3011R. Is done.
　空気調和機３０４１が冷房モードで運転される場合、液体状の冷媒が冷媒用配管３０５１を通じて供給され、室内機３０４２の内部に吸い込まれた室内の高温の空気と低温の冷媒とが熱交換を行い、蒸発して気体状となった冷媒は、冷媒用配管３０５１を通じて室外機３０４９に送られる。一方、熱交換により温度が低下した空気は、室内機３０４２の吹出口３０１１Ｒから冷風として室内に吹き出される。本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２が熱交換器３００８に接触しているため、温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３と冷媒との間でも熱交換が行われる。これにより、霧状の分散液Ｓ３は、室内に放出される前の時点で予め環境温度よりも低い温度に冷却される。 When the air conditioner 3041 is operated in the cooling mode, liquid refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 3051, and the indoor high-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 3042 exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant. The refrigerant that has become vaporized by evaporation is sent to the outdoor unit 3049 through the refrigerant pipe 3051. On the other hand, air whose temperature has decreased due to heat exchange is blown into the room as cold air from the outlet 3011R of the indoor unit 3042. In this embodiment, since the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 3008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being discharged into the room.
　もしくは、空気調和機３０４１が暖房モードで運転される場合、気体状の冷媒が冷媒用配管３０５１を通じて供給され、室内機３０４２の内部に吸い込まれた室内の低温の空気と高温の冷媒とが熱交換を行い、凝縮して液体状となった冷媒は、冷媒用配管３０５１を通じて室外機３０４９に送られる。一方、熱交換により温度が上昇した空気は、室内機３０４２の吹出口３０１１Ｒから温風として室内に吹き出される。本実施形態の場合、温度錯覚材料放出用配管３０５２が熱交換器３００８に接触しているため、温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３と冷媒との間でも熱交換が行われる。これにより、霧状の分散液Ｓ３は、室内に放出される前の時点で予め環境温度よりも高い温度に暖められる。 Alternatively, when the air conditioner 3041 is operated in the heating mode, gaseous refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant pipe 3051, and heat exchange is performed between the indoor low-temperature air sucked into the indoor unit 3042 and the high-temperature refrigerant. The refrigerant that has been condensed and turned into a liquid state is sent to the outdoor unit 3049 through the refrigerant pipe 3051. On the other hand, air whose temperature has increased due to heat exchange is blown into the room as warm air from the outlet 3011R of the indoor unit 3042. In this embodiment, since the temperature illusion material discharge pipe 3052 is in contact with the heat exchanger 3008, heat exchange is also performed between the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 and the refrigerant. Thereby, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is warmed to a temperature higher than the environmental temperature in advance before being discharged into the room.
　本実施形態においても、第１５実施形態と同様、人感センサー３０１８によって使用者Ｍ３の各部位の位置が検出され、送風制御部３０１２が風向調整部３０１７を制御し、使用者Ｍ３の頭部を除く部位に向けて温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３の気流が送出される。その他の動作は第１５実施形態と同様である。 Also in this embodiment, as in the fifteenth embodiment, the position of each part of the user M3 is detected by the human sensor 3018, and the air blowing control unit 3012 controls the wind direction adjusting unit 3017 so that the head of the user M3 is An air stream of temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is sent toward the removed portion. Other operations are the same as those in the fifteenth embodiment.
　第１６実施形態においても、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減し、快適感が得られる、という第１５実施形態と同様の効果が得られる。 Also in the sixteenth embodiment, the same effect as that of the fifteenth embodiment can be obtained in which stimulation by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body is reduced and a comfortable feeling can be obtained.
　第１５実施形態においては、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６が室内機３００４に備えられていたため、室内機３００４が高い位置に設置されている場合、使用者Ｍ３がカートリッジ３０２３の交換作業を行いにくい場合がある。特に室内機３００４が天井に埋め込まれた形態の空気調和機の場合、この問題は顕著である。その点、第１６実施形態の空気調和機３０４１は、温度錯覚材料放出部３０１６が室外機３０４３に備えられ、低い位置にあるため、使用者Ｍ３がカートリッジ３０２３の交換作業を行いやすいという効果が得られる。 In the fifteenth embodiment, since the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the indoor unit 3004, when the indoor unit 3004 is installed at a high position, it may be difficult for the user M3 to replace the cartridge 3023. is there. This problem is particularly noticeable in the case of an air conditioner in which the indoor unit 3004 is embedded in the ceiling. In that respect, the air conditioner 3041 of the sixteenth embodiment has an effect that the user M3 can easily replace the cartridge 3023 because the temperature illusion material discharge unit 3016 is provided in the outdoor unit 3043 and is at a low position. It is done.
　また、本実施形態の場合、冷房モードにおいて、霧状の分散液Ｓ３は室内に放出される前に予め環境温度よりも低い温度に冷却され、暖房モードにおいては、霧状の分散液Ｓ３は室内に放出される前に予め環境温度よりも高い温度に暖められる。これにより、使用者Ｍ３が得る冷感や温感を強めることができる。また、使用者Ｍ３が冷感や温感を感じるまでの時間を短縮することができる。 In the case of the present embodiment, in the cooling mode, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is cooled to a temperature lower than the environmental temperature in advance before being discharged into the room. In the heating mode, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is Before being discharged into the chamber, it is preheated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Thereby, the cool feeling and warm feeling which the user M3 obtains can be strengthened. Further, it is possible to shorten the time until the user M3 feels cold feeling or warm feeling.
［第１７実施形態］
　以下、本発明の第１７実施形態について、図３７を用いて説明する。本実施形態では、本発明の一実施形態の送風装置をハンドドライヤーに適用した例を挙げる。
　図３７は、第１７実施形態のハンドドライヤーの模式図である。 [Seventeenth embodiment]
The seventeenth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the example which applied the air blower of one Embodiment of this invention to the hand dryer is given.
FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram of a hand dryer according to the seventeenth embodiment.
　図３７に示すように、ハンドドライヤー３０６１は、送風装置３０６２と、送風装置３０６２を収容する筐体３０６３と、を備えている。送風装置３０６２は、ファン３０６４（送風機）と、温度錯覚材料放出部３０６５と、風向調整部３０６６と、人感センサー３０６７（人体検出部）と、冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８（操作部）と、送風制御部３０６９と、を備えている。本実施形態の送風装置３０６２は、使用者の人体の特定の位置（手首付近）に向けて温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３を選択的に送風する。 As shown in FIG. 37, the hand dryer 3061 includes a blower 3062 and a housing 3063 that houses the blower 3062. The air blower 3062 includes a fan 3064 (blower), a temperature illusion material discharge unit 3065, a wind direction adjustment unit 3066, a human sensor 3067 (human body detection unit), and a cold / warmth enhancement switch 3068 (operation unit). And an air blowing control unit 3069. The air blower 3062 of this embodiment selectively blows the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 toward a specific position (near the wrist) of the user's human body.
　筐体３０６３の中央部には、凹部３０６３ｈが設けられている。使用者は、凹部３０６３ｈに手Ｈ３を差し入れることにより、自動的に吹き出される気流によって手Ｈ３を乾燥させることができる。筐体３０６３には、凹部３０６３ｈに向けて気流を吹き出すための上部吹出口３０６３ｔおよび下部吹出口３０６３ｂが設けられている。また、筐体３０６３には、筐体３０６３の内部に空気を吸い込むための吸込口（図示略）が設けられている。送風装置３０６２は、筐体３０６３の内部の空気Ｋ３もしくは温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３を凹部３０６３ｈに送出する。 A recess 3063h is provided at the center of the housing 3063. The user can dry the hand H3 by the airflow automatically blown by inserting the hand H3 into the recess 3063h. The housing 3063 is provided with an upper air outlet 3063t and a lower air outlet 3063b for blowing out airflow toward the recess 3063h. The housing 3063 is provided with a suction port (not illustrated) for sucking air into the housing 3063. The blower 3062 sends the air K3 inside the housing 3063 or the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 to the recess 3063h.
　ファン３０６４は、モーター（図示略）により自身が回転することにより、室内の空気を筐体３０６３の内部に吸い込むとともに、筐体３０６３の内部の空気Ｋ３もしくは温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３を外部に吹き出させる。ファン３０６４としては、種々の形式のファンを使用することができる。 The fan 3064 rotates by a motor (not shown) to suck indoor air into the housing 3063 and blow out the air K3 in the housing 3063 or the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 to the outside. . As the fan 3064, various types of fans can be used.
　風向調整部３０６６は、下部吹出口３０６３ｂから吹き出される空気Ｋ３の風向を調整する。風向調整部３０６６の作用によって、空気Ｋ３は下部吹出口３０６３ｂからある程度の拡がりをもって吹き出される。 The wind direction adjusting unit 3066 adjusts the wind direction of the air K3 blown from the lower outlet 3063b. By the action of the wind direction adjusting unit 3066, the air K3 is blown out from the lower outlet 3063b with a certain extent.
　人感センサー３０６７は、使用者の指先が凹部３０６３ｈのある程度深い位置に到達したことを検出する。人感センサー３０６７として、例えば光センサー、赤外線センサー等を用いることができる。人感センサー３０６７は、凹部３０６３ｈのある程度の深さまで手Ｈ３が入れられたときに指先の位置を検出できるように、凹部３０６３ｈの底面から適度な高さの位置に設けられている。人感センサー３０６７は、霧状の分散液Ｓ３の放出開始／停止を判断する。霧状の分散液Ｓ３を含まない空気Ｋ３の放出開始／停止を判断するためのセンサー（図示略）は、人感センサー３０６７とは別に、凹部３０６３ｈの上部側に設けられている。 The human sensor 3067 detects that the user's fingertip has reached a certain depth of the recess 3063h. As the human sensor 3067, for example, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used. The human sensor 3067 is provided at an appropriate height from the bottom surface of the recess 3063h so that the position of the fingertip can be detected when the hand H3 is inserted to a certain depth of the recess 3063h. The human sensor 3067 determines the start / stop of the discharge of the mist-like dispersion S3. A sensor (not shown) for determining the start / stop of the release of the air K3 that does not contain the mist-like dispersion S3 is provided on the upper side of the recess 3063h, separately from the human sensor 3067.
　温度錯覚材料放出部３０６５は、筐体３０６３の内側における上部吹出口３０６３ｔの近傍に設けられている。上部吹出部３０６３ｔは、人感センサー３０６７の検出位置に使用者の指先が到達したときに概ね手首付近となる位置に設けられている。温度錯覚材料放出部３０６５の構成は、第１５実施形態と同様である。温度錯覚材料放出部３０６５は、カートリッジと、カートリッジの蓋を開閉させる蓋開閉機構と、を備えている。第１５実施形態と同様、温度錯覚材料放出部３０６５は、さらに霧状の分散液Ｓ３の昇華を促進させるヒーター等を備えていてもよい。 The temperature illusion material discharge part 3065 is provided in the vicinity of the upper outlet 3063t inside the housing 3063. The upper blowing portion 3063t is provided at a position that is approximately near the wrist when the user's fingertip reaches the detection position of the human sensor 3067. The configuration of the temperature illusion material emitting unit 3065 is the same as that in the fifteenth embodiment. The temperature illusion material releasing unit 3065 includes a cartridge and a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid of the cartridge. Similar to the fifteenth embodiment, the temperature illusion material releasing unit 3065 may further include a heater or the like that promotes sublimation of the mist-like dispersion liquid S3.
　冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８は、使用者が霧状の分散液Ｓ３の放出の開始／停止を指示するためのスイッチである。冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８は、筐体３０６３の上面の使用者が操作可能な任意の位置に設置されている。 The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is a switch for the user to instruct the start / stop of the discharge of the mist-like dispersion liquid S3. The coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is installed at an arbitrary position on the upper surface of the housing 3063 that can be operated by the user.
　送風制御部３０６９は、使用者の手Ｈ３が凹部３０６３ｈに入ったことを図示しないセンサーが検出したときにファン３０６４を回転させる駆動信号をモーターに送信する。また、送風制御部３０６９は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８から温度錯覚材料の放出開始信号を受けたときにカートリッジの蓋を開き、冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８から放出停止信号を受けたときにカートリッジの蓋を閉じるように、蓋開閉機構に駆動信号を送信する。 The air blow control unit 3069 transmits a drive signal for rotating the fan 3064 to the motor when a sensor (not shown) detects that the user's hand H3 has entered the recess 3063h. Also, the air blowing control unit 3069 opens the cartridge lid when receiving a temperature illusion material release start signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 3068, and receives a release stop signal from the cooling / warming enhancement switch 3068. A drive signal is transmitted to the lid opening / closing mechanism to close the lid of the cartridge sometimes.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー３０６１は、冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８を備えており、使用者が手Ｈ３を乾燥する際に涼しさもしくは暖かさを感じられる機能を有している。この機能の使用／不使用の切り替えが冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８により行われる。冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８がオフの状態では、凹部３０６３ｈ内に霧状の分散液Ｓ３を含まない環境温度の空気Ｋ３が吹き出され、使用者は普通に手Ｈ３を乾かすことができる。 The hand dryer 3061 of this embodiment includes a cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068 and has a function of allowing the user to feel coolness or warmth when drying the hand H3. Use / non-use of this function is switched by a cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068. In the state in which the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is off, air K3 having an ambient temperature not containing the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is blown into the recess 3063h, and the user can normally dry the hand H3.
　これに対し、例えば使用者が暑いと感じているとき、使用者は冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８をオン状態とし、冷感増強モードを選択する。このとき、霧状の分散液Ｓ３を含まない空気Ｋ３の気流が下部吹出口３０６３ｂから吹き出され、手Ｈ３の先の方に当たる。これと同時に、送風制御部３０６９の指令によって冷感増強用の霧状の分散液Ｓ３がカートリッジから放出される。これにより、温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３の気流が上部吹出口３０６３ｔから吹き出され、手首の近傍に当たる。使用者は、手首の近傍に当たった冷感増強用の温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３の気流により涼しさを感じつつ、手Ｈ３の全体を乾かすことができる。 On the other hand, for example, when the user feels hot, the user turns on the cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068 and selects the coolness enhancement mode. At this time, an air stream of the air K3 that does not contain the mist-like dispersion S3 is blown out from the lower outlet 3063b and hits the tip of the hand H3. At the same time, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 for enhancing the cooling sensation is discharged from the cartridge according to a command from the air blowing control unit 3069. Thereby, the air current of the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is blown out from the upper outlet 3063t and hits the vicinity of the wrist. The user can dry the entire hand H3 while feeling cool by the airflow of the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 for enhancing the cooling sensation that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
　逆に、使用者が寒いと感じているときには、使用者は冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８をオン状態とし、温感増強モードを選択すればよい。これにより、使用者は、手首の近傍に当たった温感増強用の温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３の気流により暖かさを感じつつ、手Ｈ３の全体を乾かすことができる。 Conversely, when the user feels cold, the user may turn on the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 and select the warmth enhancement mode. Thereby, the user can dry the whole hand H3, feeling warmth by the airflow of the temperature illusion material containing air KS3 for enhancing the warmth that hits the vicinity of the wrist.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー３０６１は冷感／温感増強モードを備えているため、涼しさや暖かさを感じつつ、快適に手Ｈ３を乾かすことができる。また、ハンドドライヤー３０６１の使用後、使用者は指先、手のひら、手の甲など、手の先の部分で目、口などを触る可能性が高いため、できれば手の先の部分には温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３を送風したくないという要求がある。その点、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー３０６１は、温度錯覚材料含有空気ＫＳ３が手首側に向けて選択的に送風されるため、ハンドドライヤー３０６１の使用者がその後に目、口などを触り、刺激や痛みを感じるおそれを低減することができる。 Since the hand dryer 3061 of the present embodiment has a cooling / warming enhancement mode, the hand H3 can be comfortably dried while feeling coolness and warmth. Further, after using the hand dryer 3061, the user is likely to touch the eyes, mouth, etc. with the tip of the hand, such as the fingertip, palm, and back of the hand. There is a request not to blow KS3. In that respect, since the temperature illusion material-containing air KS3 is selectively blown toward the wrist side in the hand dryer 3061 of this embodiment, the user of the hand dryer 3061 then touches the eyes, mouth, etc. The risk of feeling pain can be reduced.
　また、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー３０６１においては、使用者が凹部３０６３ｈ内で手Ｈ３を乾燥させるために上下移動させた場合であっても、人感センサー３０６７が指先を検出したときにのみ霧状の分散液Ｓ３を放出させるため、指先、手のひら、手の甲などに霧状の分散液Ｓ３が触れるおそれが少ない。 Further, in the hand dryer 3061 of the present embodiment, even when the user moves the hand H3 up and down in the recess 3063h to form a mist only when the human sensor 3067 detects the fingertip. Since the dispersion liquid S3 is released, there is little possibility that the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 touches the fingertip, palm, back of the hand, and the like.
　また、本実施形態のハンドドライヤー３０６１は、血管が皮膚表面近くに位置している手首に向けて集中的に霧状の分散液Ｓ３を放出させるため、使用者は冷感や温感をより鋭敏に感じることができる。 In addition, since the hand dryer 3061 according to the present embodiment intensively releases the mist-like dispersion S3 toward the wrist where the blood vessel is located near the skin surface, the user is more sensitive to coolness and warmth. I can feel it.
　また、ハンドドライヤー３０６１は、人感センサー３０６７が指先を検出したときに霧状の分散液Ｓ３が放出される構成となっている。したがって、使用者が一定以上の手の大きさを持っていないと、人感センサー３０６７が指先を検出できず、霧状の分散液Ｓ３が放出されない。そのため、たとえ冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８がオン状態であったとしても、手が小さい子供がハンドドライヤー３０６１を使用したときには、手の乾燥はできるが、霧状の分散液Ｓ３は放出されない。そのため、霧状の分散液Ｓ３の刺激が好ましくない子供が使用しても安全である。 Further, the hand dryer 3061 is configured such that the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is discharged when the human sensor 3067 detects the fingertip. Therefore, if the user does not have a certain hand size, the human sensor 3067 cannot detect the fingertip, and the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is not released. Therefore, even if the coolness / warmth enhancement switch 3068 is on, when a child with small hands uses the hand dryer 3061, the hand can be dried, but the mist-like dispersion S3 is not released. Therefore, it is safe even if used by children who do not like the irritation of the mist-like dispersion S3.
　本実施形態のハンドドライヤー３０６１は１個の人感センサー３０６７のみを備えていたが、凹部３０６３ｈの深さ方向に複数個の人感センサー３０６７を備えていてもよい。これにより、使用者の手の大きさを精度良く検出することができ、霧状の分散液Ｓ３の放出の是非を的確に判断することができる。 Although the hand dryer 3061 of this embodiment includes only one human sensor 3067, it may include a plurality of human sensors 3067 in the depth direction of the recess 3063h. Thereby, the size of the user's hand can be detected with high accuracy, and whether or not the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is released can be accurately determined.
　また、冷感／温感増強スイッチとして、押されたときのみオン状態となるスイッチが用いられてもよい。これにより、冷感／温感増強モードを積極的に利用したい人にのみ霧状の分散液Ｓ３が放出される構成とすることができる。 Also, a switch that turns on only when it is pressed may be used as the cooling / warmth enhancement switch. Thereby, it can be set as the structure by which the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 is discharge | released only to the person who wants to utilize a cold feeling / warmth enhancement mode positively.
　また、冷感／温感増強スイッチ３０６８を備えた上記実施形態の構成に代えて、人感センサーが手の皮膚温度を検出し、適切な種類の霧状の分散液Ｓ３が放出される構成としてもよい。例えば、皮膚温度が所定の閾値以上である場合に自動的に冷感増強用の温度錯覚材料を含む霧状の分散液Ｓ３が放出され、皮膚温度が所定の閾値以下である場合に自動的に温感増強用の温度錯覚材料を含む霧状の分散液Ｓ３が放出される構成としてもよい。 Further, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment provided with the cool / warmth enhancement switch 3068, the human sensor detects the skin temperature of the hand, and an appropriate type of mist-like dispersion S3 is released. Also good. For example, when the skin temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 containing the temperature illusion material for enhancing cooling sensation is automatically released, and automatically when the skin temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold. It is good also as a structure by which the mist-like dispersion liquid S3 containing the temperature illusion material for warmth enhancement is discharge | released.
　以上のような構成のハンドドライヤーによれば、人体の特定の部位における温度錯覚物質による刺激を低減し、快適感が得られる。 According to the hand dryer configured as described above, it is possible to reduce irritation caused by a temperature illusion substance in a specific part of the human body and to obtain a comfortable feeling.
　以上、添付図面を参照しながら本発明に係る好適な実施の形態例について説明したが、本発明は係る例に限定されないことは言うまでもない。上述した例において示した各構成部材の諸形状や組み合わせ等は一例であって、本発明の主旨から逸脱しない範囲において設計要求等に基づき種々変更可能である。 As described above, the preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. Various shapes, combinations, and the like of the constituent members shown in the above-described examples are examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention.
　例えば、上記実施形態では、本発明の送風装置を備えた電化製品として家庭用の空気調和機およびハンドドライヤーの例を挙げたが、本発明の一態様による送風装置は、家庭用空気調和機およびハンドドライヤーに限らず、業務用空気調和機、空気清浄機、扇風機、ヒーター等の電化製品に採用することもできる。 For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example of a home air conditioner and a hand dryer is given as an electrical appliance including the blower of the present invention. However, the blower according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a home air conditioner and Not only hand dryers but also electric appliances such as commercial air conditioners, air purifiers, fans and heaters can be used.
　本発明のいくつかの態様は、気流を人体に向けて送出する送風装置を備えた電化製品、例えば空気調和機、ハンドドライヤー、空気清浄機、扇風機、ヒーター等の電化製品に利用が可能である。 Some aspects of the present invention can be applied to electrical appliances including a blower that sends an air flow toward the human body, for example, electrical appliances such as air conditioners, hand dryers, air purifiers, electric fans, and heaters. .
　１００１，１０４１…空気調和機、１００７，１０３５，１０６２…送風装置、１０１２，１０６９…送風制御部、１０１４，１０６４…ファン（送風機）、１０１６，１０１６Ａ，１０１６Ｂ，１０６５…温度錯覚物質放出部、１０１７，１０６６…風向調整部、１０１８，１０６７…人感センサー（人体検出部、皮膚温度検出部）、１０３６，１０６８…冷感／温感増強スイッチ（操作部）、２００１…空気調和機、２００７，２０３５，２０４５…送風装置、２０１２…送風制御部、２０１４…ファン（送風機）、２０１５，２０４６，２０６５…アゴニスト放出部、２０１６，２０４７，２０７５…アンタゴニスト放出部、２０１７…風向調整部、２０１８…人感センサー（人体検出部、皮膚温度検出部）、２０１９…室温センサー（環境温度検出部）、３００１…空気調和機、３００７…送風装置、３００８…熱交換器、３０１０…制御部、３０１２…送風制御部、３０１６…温度錯覚材料放出部（放出部）、３０２３…カートリッジ（貯留部）、３０２４…超音波発生装置、３１００，３１００Ａ，３１００Ｂ，３２００，３２００Ａ，３２００Ｂ…温度錯覚材料、３１５０，３２５０…温度錯覚物質、３１１０，３２１０…マイクロカプセル、３１１１，３２１１…シェル部、３１１２…グラフト部、Ｋ３…空気、ＫＳ３…温度錯覚材料含有空気、Ｍ３…使用者、Ｓ３…分散液 1001, 1041 ... Air conditioner, 1007, 1035, 1062 ... Blower, 1012, 1069 ... Blower control unit, 1014, 1064 ... Fan (blower), 1016, 1016A, 1016B, 1065 ... Temperature illusion substance discharge unit, 1017, 1066 ... Wind direction adjustment unit, 1018, 1067 ... Human sensor (human body detection unit, skin temperature detection unit), 1036, 1068 ... Cool feeling / warmth enhancement switch (operation unit), 2001 ... Air conditioner, 2007, 2035 2045: Air blower, 2012 ... Air blow control unit, 2014 ... Fan (blower), 2015, 2046, 2065 ... Agonist release unit, 2016, 2047, 2075 ... Antagonist release unit, 2017 ... Wind direction adjustment unit, 2018 ... Human sensor ( Human body detection unit, skin temperature detection unit), 2019 ... room temperature sensor (Environmental temperature detection unit), 3001 ... Air conditioner, 3007 ... Blower, 3008 ... Heat exchanger, 3010 ... Control unit, 3012 ... Blower control unit, 3016 ... Temperature illusion material discharge unit (release unit), 3023 ... Cartridge (Reservoir), 3024 ... ultrasonic generator, 3100, 3100A, 3100B, 3200, 3200A, 3200B ... temperature illusion material, 3150, 3250 ... temperature illusion substance, 3110, 3210 ... microcapsule, 3111, 3211 ... shell part, 3112 ... Graft part, K3 ... Air, KS3 ... Air containing temperature illusion material, M3 ... User, S3 ... Dispersion

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  1. 　送風機と、
    　前記送風機から送出された空気に、温度錯覚物質を含有させ、温度錯覚物質含有空気を生成して、放出する温度錯覚物質放出部と、
    　を備える送風装置。     A blower,
    A temperature illusion substance discharge unit that contains a temperature illusion substance in the air sent from the blower, generates a temperature illusion substance-containing air, and releases the air.
    A blower comprising:
  2. 　前記空気もしくは前記温度錯覚物質含有空気からなる気流の風向を調整する風向調整部と、
    　前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を使用者の居住空間に送風する際に、使用者が存在する位置に応じて、前記使用者の人体の少なくとも一部を含む特定の位置に向けて前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を選択的に送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御する送風制御部と、
    　をさらに備える請求項１に記載の送風装置。     A wind direction adjusting unit that adjusts a wind direction of an airflow comprising the air or the temperature illusion substance-containing air;
    When the air containing the temperature illusion substance is blown into the user's living space, the temperature illusion substance is contained toward a specific position including at least a part of the user's human body depending on the position where the user exists. A blowing control unit that controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to selectively blow air;
    The air blower according to claim 1, further comprising:
  3. 　前記使用者の人体の部位を検出する人体検出部をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記人体検出部の検出結果に基づいて、前記人体の一部を除く部位に向けて前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御する、請求項２に記載の送風装置。     A human body detection unit for detecting a part of the user's human body;
    The air blowing control unit controls the wind direction adjusting unit so as to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward a portion excluding a part of the human body based on a detection result of the human body detecting unit. 2. The air blower according to 2.
  4. 　前記人体の一部は頭部である、請求項３に記載の送風装置。 The blower according to claim 3, wherein a part of the human body is a head.
  5. 　前記使用者が前記温度錯覚物質含有空気の送出を指示するための操作部をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記操作部からの指示信号に基づいて、前記使用者に向けて前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御する、請求項２に記載の送風装置。     The user further comprises an operation unit for instructing delivery of the temperature illusion substance-containing air,
    The air blowing control unit according to claim 2, wherein the air blowing control unit controls the air direction adjusting unit to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air toward the user based on an instruction signal from the operation unit. apparatus.
  6. 　前記使用者は、前記操作部を操作した操作者である、請求項５に記載の送風装置。 The blower according to claim 5, wherein the user is an operator who operates the operation unit.
  7. 　前記送風制御部は、前記使用者の位置に向けて前記温度錯覚物質が相対的に高濃度で含有された前記空気を送風し、前記使用者の周囲に向けて前記温度錯覚物質が相対的に低濃度で含有された前記空気、もしくは前記温度錯覚物質が含有されていない前記空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御する、請求項２に記載の送風装置。 The air blowing control unit blows the air containing the temperature illusion substance at a relatively high concentration toward the user's position, and the temperature illusion substance is relatively directed toward the user's surroundings. The air blower according to claim 2, wherein the temperature illusion substance discharge unit is controlled so as to blow the air contained at a low concentration or the air not containing the temperature illusion substance.
  8. 　前記送風制御部は、特定の領域内に前記使用者が存在していることを検知したときに前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御する、請求項２に記載の送風装置。 The said air blow control part controls the said temperature illusion substance discharge | release part so that the said temperature illusion substance containing air may be sent when it detects that the said user exists in a specific area | region. The blower described in 1.
  9. 　前記使用者の皮膚温度を検出する皮膚温度検出部をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果に基づいて、前記風向調整部における前記温度錯覚物質含有空気の風向、および前記温度錯覚物質放出部における前記温度錯覚物質の放出量の少なくとも一方を制御する、請求項２に記載の送風装置。     A skin temperature detector for detecting the skin temperature of the user;
    The air flow control unit is based on a detection result of the skin temperature detection unit, and at least one of a wind direction of the temperature illusion substance-containing air in the wind direction adjustment unit and a release amount of the temperature illusion substance in the temperature illusion substance discharge unit The blower according to claim 2, wherein the blower is controlled.
  10. 　前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度が第１の温度から第２の温度まで変化する期間に前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御する、請求項９に記載の送風装置。 The air blowing control unit controls the temperature illusion substance discharging unit to blow the temperature illusion substance-containing air during a period in which the skin temperature changes from the first temperature to the second temperature. The blower described.
  11. 　前記送風制御部は、電源投入時点から所定の期間に前記温度錯覚物質含有空気を送風するように、前記温度錯覚物質放出部を制御する、請求項２に記載の送風装置。 The air blower according to claim 2, wherein the air blowing control unit controls the temperature illusion substance discharge unit so as to blow the air containing the temperature illusion substance during a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power.
  12. 　前記温度錯覚物質放出部は、
    　　生体内の温度刺激受容体に対するアゴニストを放出し、前記送風機から送出された空気に前記アゴニストを含有させるアゴニスト放出部と、
    　　生体内の温度刺激受容体に対するアンタゴニストを放出し、前記送風機から送出された空気に前記アンタゴニストを含有させるアンタゴニスト放出部と、
    　を備え、
    　前記送風装置は、
    　前記空気の送風期間が、前記アゴニストが含有されたアゴニスト含有空気を送風する第１の期間と、前記アンタゴニストが含有されたアンタゴニスト含有空気を送風する第２の期間と、を含むように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御する送風制御部をさらに備える請求項１に記載の送風装置。     The temperature illusion substance emitting part is
    An agonist releasing part for releasing an agonist for a temperature-stimulated receptor in a living body, and containing the agonist in the air sent from the blower;
    Releasing an antagonist for a temperature-stimulated receptor in a living body, and containing the antagonist in the air sent from the blower;
    With
    The blower is
    The agonist is such that the air blowing period includes a first period for blowing the agonist-containing air containing the agonist and a second period for blowing the antagonist-containing air containing the antagonist. The blower device according to claim 1, further comprising a blower control unit that controls the discharge unit and the antagonist discharge unit.
  13. 　前記第１の期間と前記第２の期間とは時間的に重なっている、請求項１２に記載の送風装置。 The air blower according to claim 12, wherein the first period and the second period overlap in time.
  14. 　前記第１の期間と前記第２の期間とは時間的にずれている、請求項１２に記載の送風装置。 The air blower according to claim 12, wherein the first period and the second period are shifted in time.
  15. 　使用者の人体の部位を検出する人体検出部と、
    　前記アゴニスト含有空気および前記アンタゴニスト含有空気の風向を調整する風向調整部と、をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記人体検出部の検出結果に基づいて、前記使用者の頭部を除く部位に向けて前記アゴニスト含有空気を送風し、前記頭部を含む部位に向けて前記アンタゴニスト含有空気を送風するように、前記風向調整部を制御する、請求項１２に記載の送風装置。     A human body detection unit for detecting a part of the user's human body;
    A wind direction adjusting unit that adjusts a wind direction of the agonist-containing air and the antagonist-containing air, and
    The air blowing control unit blows the agonist-containing air toward a portion excluding the user's head based on the detection result of the human body detection unit, and the antagonist-containing air toward the portion including the head. The air blower according to claim 12, wherein the air direction adjusting unit is controlled so as to blow air.
  16. 　前記使用者の皮膚温度を検出する皮膚温度検出部をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果に基づいて、放出する前記アゴニストおよび前記アンタゴニストの種類を変えるように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御する、請求項１５に記載の送風装置。     A skin temperature detector for detecting the skin temperature of the user;
    The said ventilation control part controls the said agonist discharge | release part and the said antagonist discharge | release part so that the kind of the said agonist and the said antagonist to discharge | release may be changed based on the detection result of the said skin temperature detection part. Blower.
  17. 　環境温度を検出する環境温度検出部をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記環境温度検出部もしくは前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果に基づいて、放出する前記アゴニストおよび前記アンタゴニストの種類を変えるように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御する、請求項１６に記載の送風装置。     An environmental temperature detection unit for detecting the environmental temperature is further provided.
    The air blowing control unit controls the agonist release unit and the antagonist release unit so as to change the type of the agonist and the antagonist to be released based on the detection result of the environmental temperature detection unit or the skin temperature detection unit. The air blower according to claim 16.
  18. 　前記温度錯覚物質放出部は、
    　人体の温度刺激受容体に作用し体感温度に影響を与える前記温度錯覚物質を内包するマイクロカプセルを放出し、
    　前記マイクロカプセルは、熱応答性を有し、所定の応答温度を境に前記温度錯覚物質の放出量を変化させる請求項１に記載の送風装置。     The temperature illusion substance emitting part is
    Releasing a microcapsule containing the temperature illusion substance that acts on a temperature-stimulated receptor of the human body and affects the sensory temperature;
    The blower according to claim 1, wherein the microcapsule has thermal responsiveness, and changes the amount of the temperature illusion substance released at a predetermined response temperature.
  19. 　前記温度錯覚物質放出部は、前記温度錯覚材料を含む分散液を貯留する貯留部と、
    　前記分散液に超音波振動を与える超音波発生装置と、を有する請求項１８に記載の送風装置。     The temperature illusion substance releasing part is a storage part for storing a dispersion containing the temperature illusion material;
    The blower according to claim 18, further comprising an ultrasonic generator that applies ultrasonic vibration to the dispersion.
  20. 　前記送風機の挙動を制御する送風制御部と、
    　使用者の皮膚温度を検出する皮膚温度検出部と、をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記皮膚温度検出部の検出結果と、前記温度錯覚材料に含まれるマイクロカプセルの応答温度と、に基づいて、前記放出部における前記温度錯覚材料の放出量を制御する請求項１８に記載の送風装置。     A blower control unit for controlling the behavior of the blower;
    A skin temperature detection unit for detecting a user's skin temperature;
    The air blow control unit controls the amount of the temperature illusion material discharged from the discharge unit based on a detection result of the skin temperature detection unit and a response temperature of a microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material. 18. The air blower according to 18.
  21. 　前記送風機の挙動を制御する送風制御部と、
    　使用環境の環境温度を検出する環境温度検出部と、をさらに備え、
    　前記送風制御部は、前記環境温度検出部の検出結果と、前記温度錯覚材料に含まれるマイクロカプセルの応答温度と、に基づいて、前記温度錯覚物質放出部における前記温度錯覚材料の放出量を制御する請求項１８に記載の送風装置。     A blower control unit for controlling the behavior of the blower;
    An environmental temperature detector for detecting the environmental temperature of the usage environment,
    The air flow control unit controls the amount of the temperature illusion material released in the temperature illusion material emitting unit based on the detection result of the environmental temperature detection unit and the response temperature of the microcapsule included in the temperature illusion material. The air blower according to claim 18.
  22. 　請求項２に記載の送風装置と、熱交換器と、を備えた、空気調和機。 An air conditioner comprising the air blower according to claim 2 and a heat exchanger.
  23. 　請求項１２に記載の送風装置と、熱交換器と、を備えた、空気調和機。 An air conditioner comprising the air blower according to claim 12 and a heat exchanger.
  24. 　前記送風制御部は、冷房モードにおいて、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＭ８およびＴＲＰＡ１の少なくとも一方に対する前記アゴニストを放出し、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ３の少なくとも一方に対する前記アンタゴニストを放出するように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御する、請求項２３に記載の空気調和機。 In the cooling mode, the air blowing control unit releases the agonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPM8 and TRPA1, and releases the antagonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPV1 and TRPV3. The air conditioner according to claim 23, wherein the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part are controlled.
  25. 　前記アゴニストを放出する前に前記アゴニストの温度を環境温度よりも低い温度に調整する温度調整部をさらに備えた、請求項２４に記載の空気調和機。 The air conditioner according to claim 24, further comprising a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature lower than an environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
  26. 　前記送風制御部は、暖房モードにおいて、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＶ１およびＴＲＰＶ３の少なくとも一方に対する前記アゴニストを放出し、前記温度刺激受容体であるＴＲＰＭ８およびＴＲＰＡ１の少なくとも一方に対する前記アンタゴニストを放出するように、前記アゴニスト放出部および前記アンタゴニスト放出部を制御する、請求項２３に記載の空気調和機。 In the heating mode, the air blowing control unit releases the agonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPV1 and TRPV3 and releases the antagonist for at least one of the temperature stimulation receptors TRPM8 and TRPA1. The air conditioner according to claim 23, wherein the agonist releasing part and the antagonist releasing part are controlled.
  27. 　前記アゴニストを放出する前に前記アゴニストの温度を環境温度よりも高い温度に調整する温度調整部をさらに備えた、請求項２６に記載の空気調和機。 The air conditioner according to claim 26, further comprising a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts the temperature of the agonist to a temperature higher than an environmental temperature before releasing the agonist.
  28. 　請求項１８に記載の送風装置と、熱交換器と、を備えた、空気調和機。 An air conditioner comprising the air blower according to claim 18 and a heat exchanger.
  29. 　人体の温度刺激受容体に作用し体感温度に影響を与える温度錯覚物質と、
    　前記温度錯覚物質を内包するマイクロカプセルと、を備え、
    　前記マイクロカプセルは、熱応答性を有し、所定の応答温度を境に前記温度錯覚物質の放出量を変化させる温度錯覚材料。     A temperature illusion substance that acts on the temperature stimulus receptor of the human body and affects the sensory temperature;
    A microcapsule containing the temperature illusion substance,
    The microcapsule is a temperature illusion material that has thermal response and changes the amount of the temperature illusion substance released at a predetermined response temperature.
  30. 　前記マイクロカプセルは、前記温度錯覚物質を内包するとともに前記温度錯覚物質が透過可能なシェル部と、
    　前記シェル部の外周に結合し熱応答性を有する高分子鎖であるグラフト部と、を有し、
    　前記グラフト部は、前記応答温度として下限臨界溶液温度を有する請求項２９に記載の温度錯覚材料。     The microcapsule encloses the temperature illusion substance and allows the temperature illusion substance to pass therethrough, and
    A graft portion that is a polymer chain that is bonded to the outer periphery of the shell portion and has thermal responsiveness,
    The temperature illusion material according to claim 29, wherein the graft portion has a lower critical solution temperature as the response temperature.
  31. 　前記下限臨界溶液温度が人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度である請求項３０に記載の温度錯覚材料。 The temperature illusion material according to claim 30, wherein the lower critical solution temperature is higher than a human skin temperature and lower than an eyeball surface temperature.
  32. 　前記マイクロカプセルは、前記温度錯覚物質を内包するとともに前記温度錯覚物質が透過可能なシェル部と、
    　前記シェル部に内包され、熱応答性を有するゲル状のコア部と、を有し、
    　前記温度錯覚物質は、前記コア部に含浸しており、
    　前記コア部は、前記応答温度として上限臨界溶液温度を有する請求項２９に記載の温度錯覚材料。     The microcapsule encloses the temperature illusion substance and allows the temperature illusion substance to pass therethrough, and
    A gel-like core part encapsulated in the shell part and having heat responsiveness,
    The temperature illusion substance is impregnated in the core part,
    30. The temperature illusion material according to claim 29, wherein the core portion has an upper critical solution temperature as the response temperature.
  33. 　前記上限臨界溶液温度が人体の皮膚温度より高く、眼球表面温度より低い温度である請求項３２に記載の温度錯覚材料。 The temperature illusion material according to claim 32, wherein the upper critical solution temperature is higher than a human skin temperature and lower than an eyeball surface temperature.
  34. 　前記シェル部の形成材料が生分解性樹脂である請求項２９に記載の温度錯覚材料。 The temperature illusion material according to claim 29, wherein the forming material of the shell portion is a biodegradable resin.
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