JP2000263060A - Tap water activation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tap water activation device which can activate tap water flowing through a water flow space by lines of magnetic force of a permanent magnet, can be easily attached and detached repeatedly in accordance with the use of tap water, and exhibits an enhanced convenience in use by using an attaching and detaching mechanism capable of fixing and holding a holder body to the end of a faucet. SOLUTION: A holder body 1 is attached to the end of a tap water faucet W by an attaching and detaching mechanism capable of gripping the end, has a water flow space through which tap water from the faucet can flow, and has a permanent magnet arranged therein to activate tap water, The holder body 1 is composed of a pair of gripping members 4, 5 facing each other; a water flow space M is formed between the gripping members 4, 5; and a visual recognition part R which enables tap water flowing through the water flow space M to be visually recognized from the outside is formed apart. Gripping parts capable of gripping the faucet W are formed at the ends of the members 4, 5, and the members 4, 5 are formed by fixing elastic contact members 8, 9 to the ends of arms 6, 7 permeable to lines of magnetic force.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tap water activating device which is attached, for example, to the tip of a tap for activating tap water by magnetic force.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of tap water activating device,
As disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3033968, a holder attached to the tip of a tap for water supply and having an internal flow passage through which tap water flowing out of the tap can pass, and a holder provided in the holder and provided with an internal flow passage. There is known a structure having a permanent magnet for activating tap water passing therethrough.

[0003] However, it is considered that the clusters of tap water molecules are activated due to the fine decomposition of the molecules of tap water by the action of the lines of magnetic force of the permanent magnets, and this activation becomes water useful for medical treatment and health promotion. Delicious and mellow taste water, prevent aging, purify water, control spoilage degradation of foods and cut flowers, boil delicious rice, delicious soybeans, kelp and other dry matter, shorten boiling time, save fuel It is said that there are many effects such as improvement in economic efficiency.

[0004]

However, in the case of the above-mentioned conventional structure, the holder is tightly fixed to the tap of the water supply in a watertight manner by a tightening screw. It is troublesome to repeat the loading and unloading depending on the situation of water use, and there is a disadvantage that the convenience of use is reduced accordingly.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve these inconveniences, and among the present invention, the invention according to claim 1 is attached to the tip of a water tap, and the tap is installed. A holder having a flowing water space through which tap water flowing out of the holder can pass, and a permanent magnet disposed in the holder and for activating tap water passing through the flowing water space, wherein the holder is The tap water activating device is characterized in that a detachable mechanism capable of being pinched and held is provided at the tip of the faucet.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the holder body is provided with a visual recognition portion for visually recognizing tap water flowing through the flowing water space from outside.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, as the attachment / detachment mechanism, the holder body is formed by a pair of opposed clamping members, and a clamping portion capable of clamping the faucet is provided at a tip end of the pair of clamping members. Forming a pair of clamping members so as to be able to open and close each other, and providing a closing member for closing the clamping portions of the pair of clamping members. Yes,
In the invention according to claim 4, the base ends of the pair of opposed clamping members are pivotally attached to each other by a pivoting portion, and the clamping portions of the pair of clamping members are centered on the pivoting portion. Claim 6: The portable telephone is characterized by being provided so as to be openable and closable mutually.
The invention described in the above is characterized in that a closing spring for closing the holding portions of the pair of holding members is provided as the closing member, and the invention according to claim 6 is provided. ,
The holder body is provided with a pressing portion for mutually moving the holding portions of the pair of holding members.

[0007]

1 to 14 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 1 to 8 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 9 and 10 show a second embodiment of the present invention. 11 and 12 show a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 13 and 14 show other uses of the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, reference numeral 1 denotes a holder body, which is attached to the tip of a tap water tap W so as to be able to hold it by a detachable mechanism 2, and is provided with tap water from the tap water W. The holder body 1 is provided with a permanent magnet 3 for activating tap water.

In this case, as the attaching / detaching mechanism 2, the holder body 1 is formed by a pair of opposing sandwiching members 4.5.
The running water space M is formed between the center opposing portions of the sandwiching members 4 and 5, and a visual recognition portion R is formed between the left and right opposing portions so that the tap water flowing through the running water space M can be visually recognized from the outside. Nipping portions 4a and 5a capable of holding the faucet W are formed at the distal ends of the holding members 4 and 5. In this case, the holding members 4 and 5 are arms 6 made of a synthetic resin through which magnetic lines of magnetic force can penetrate. Contact member 8 made of rubber or synthetic resin having elasticity at the tip of 7.
9 are fixed to each other, and the base ends of the pair of sandwiching members 4 and 5 are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting portion 10 to pivot the sandwiching portions 4a and 5a of the pair of sandwiching members 4.5. A closing member comprising a closing spring 11a as a U-shaped leaf spring which is provided so as to be openable and closable about the mounting portion 10 and which closes the holding portions 4a, 5a of the pair of holding members 4,5. 11 are further provided on the holder body 1, and the holding portions 4a of the pair of holding members
Pressing portions 4b and 5b for mutually opening and closing 5a are provided.

In this case, fitting pieces 4c and 5 which can be mutually inserted and fitted on the left and right sides of the base end of the pair of sandwiching members 4 and 5 respectively.
c, and the right and left fitting pieces 4c, 5c are pivotally connected by pivot pins 6a, 6a.
The through-holes 4d and 5d through which the closing member 11 composed of the closing spring 11a as the U-shaped leaf spring can be inserted and mounted are formed, and the closing member 11 composed of the closing spring 11a as the U-shaped leaf spring is formed. The clamping portions 4a of the pair of clamping members 4
5a is configured to be closed.

In this case, small-diameter portions 4e and 5e and large-diameter portions 4f and 5f are formed in the holding portions 4a.
It is configured so as to be able to cope with a change in the outer diameter size.

In this case, a pair of opposed permanent magnets 3a and 3b are used as the permanent magnets 3, and as shown in FIG. The permanent magnets 3a and 3b are embedded inside, and the opposing surfaces of the permanent magnets 3a and 3b are magnetized to different magnetic poles of N pole and S pole, and the opposite surfaces are magnetized to mutually different magnetic poles of S pole and N pole, and are opposed to each other. The line of magnetic force F between the permanent magnets 3a and 3b is configured to cross the flow of tap water K flowing in the flowing water space M at right angles.

Since the first embodiment of the present invention has the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, the holder body 1 can be clamped and held at the tip of the tap water W by the detachable mechanism 2, and the tap water can be supplied to the tap W. From the tap water W, the tap water K from the faucet W flows down through the flowing water space M, and the tap water K passing through the flowing water space M
Can be activated by the lines of magnetic force F of the permanent magnets 3a and 3b. In particular, the holder body 1 can be clamped and held by the faucet W, so that the holder body 1 can be easily attached to and detached from the faucet W, The loading and unloading can be easily repeated according to the situation of tap water use, and the convenience of use can be improved.

In this case, since the holder body 1 is provided with the visually recognizable portion R which allows the tap water K flowing in the flowing water space M to be visually recognized from the outside, the condition of water flow from the faucet W can always be visually recognized from the outside. In this case, the holder body 1 is formed of a pair of opposed clamping members 4 and 5 and the pair of clamping members 4 and 5 is used as the detaching mechanism 2. Are formed at the distal end of the pair of holding members 4a and 5a capable of holding the faucet W. The holding portions 4a and 5a of the pair of holding members 4.5 are provided so as to be openable and closable with each other. Since the closing member 11 for closing the holding portions 4a and 5a is provided, a pair of holding members 4 are provided as shown in FIG.
The holder body 1 is opened by causing the holding portions 4a and 5a to open relative to each other, the holding portions 4a and 5a to face the faucet W, and closing the holding portions 4a and 5a by the closing member 11. Can be attached to the faucet W.
Can be simplified, and the holder body 1 can be easily attached and detached. In this case, the base ends of the pair of opposing sandwiching members 4 and 5 are pivotally connected to each other by the pivoting portion 10. Since the holding portions 4a and 5a of the pair of holding members 4 and 5 are provided so as to be openable and closable about the pivot portion 10, the structure of the detachment mechanism 2 can be further simplified. The opening and closing operation of the pair of sandwiching members 4 and 5 can be performed smoothly, and in this case, as the closing member 11, the closing portions 4a and 5a of the pair of sandwiching members 4.5 are closed. Since the closing spring 11a is provided, the holding portions 4a and 5a of the pair of holding members 4 and 5 can be reliably closed. In this case, the pair of holding members 1 Pressing parts 4b and 5b are provided to mutually open the holding parts 4a and 5a of the attaching members 4.5. Since consisting Te, 4-pair of clamping members by the pressing portion 4b, 5b is pressed across the fingers
5 can be opened against the closing spring 11a, and the fingers can be released from the pressing portions 4b and 5b to release the holding portions 4a and 5a by the spring pressure of the closing spring 11a. It can be closed, the holder body 1 can be more easily attached to and detached from the faucet W, and the convenience of use can be improved.

The second embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 shows another structure. In this case, the abutting members 8.9 at the tips of the holding members 4 and 5 are used.
The holding permanent magnets 8a and 9a which can be magnetized mutually are provided inside.

In the second embodiment, the same operation and effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and in addition to the closing member 11, the clamping portions of the pair of clamping members 4 and 5 are provided. 4a
5a can be pinched and held in the faucet W by the mutual magnetic attachment of the holding permanent magnets 8a and 9a, and the pinch and hold can be reliably performed.

The third embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 also shows another structure. In this case, a closing spring 11b in the form of a torsion coil spring is used in place of the closing spring 11a as the U-shaped leaf spring.
Is used as the closing member 11, and the pivot pin 6a
6a, the winding portion a of the closing spring 11b is inserted, and the free end b of the closing spring 11b is inserted into the fastening holes 4 of the holding members 4.5.
g.5g.

In the third embodiment, the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show another example of use of the first embodiment. In this case, the holder 1 is attached to the pipe S extending to the faucet W by the flowing water space M of the holder 1, and FIG.
Tap water is activated via the pipe section S, and the holder body 1 can be suspended from the pipe section S when not in use.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the structure, form, material and the like of the detaching mechanism 2, the permanent magnet 3, and the holding members 4 and 5 are not limited to the manufacturing cost and the size of the faucet. It is designed by appropriately changing according to the sheath shape and the like.

[0021]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the holder can be clamped and held at the tip of the tap by a detachable mechanism, and when tap water is discharged from the tap. The tap water from the faucet flows down through the flowing water space, and the tap water passing through the flowing water space can be activated by the lines of magnetic force of the permanent magnets. At this time, the holder body can be held by the faucet. Yes, it can be easily attached to and detached from the faucet, and the loading and unloading can be easily repeated according to the situation of tap water use, and the convenience of use can be improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the holder is provided with a visual recognition portion for visually confirming the tap water flowing through the flowing water space from outside, the condition of water flow from the faucet can be constantly monitored. In addition, in the invention according to the third aspect, the holder body is formed by a pair of opposed clamping members as the detachment mechanism. A holding portion capable of holding a faucet is formed at a tip portion of the pair of holding members, the holding portions of the pair of holding members are provided so as to be freely openable and closable, and the holding portions of the pair of holding members are closed. Since the closing member to be operated is provided, the holding portions of the pair of holding members are opened to each other, the holding portion is opposed to the faucet, and the holding portion is closed by the closing member. The holder body can be attached to the faucet, and the structure of the detachable mechanism The holder can be simplified and the holder can be easily attached and detached. In the invention according to the fourth aspect, the base ends of the pair of opposing sandwiching members are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting portion. Since the clamping portion of the pair of clamping members is provided so as to be openable and closable about the pivot portion,
The structure of the attachment / detachment mechanism can be further simplified, and the opening / closing operation of the pair of sandwiching members can be performed smoothly.
In the invention according to claim 5, as the closing member,
7. The invention according to claim 6, wherein a closing movement spring for closing the holding portions of the pair of holding members is provided, so that the holding portions of the pair of holding members can be reliably closed. In the above, since the holding member is provided with a pressing portion for mutually moving the holding portions of the pair of holding members, the holding portion of the pair of holding members is opened by pressing the pressing portion. By releasing the finger from the pressing portion, the holding portion can be closed, and the holder body can be more easily attached to and detached from the faucet, and convenience can be improved. .

As described above, the initial purpose can be sufficiently achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall side view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a partial plan sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a partial side view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a partial plan sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial side view of another usage example of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a partial sectional view of another use example of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 W Faucet M Running water space R Viewing part 1 Holder body 2 Detachment mechanism 3 Permanent magnet 3a Permanent magnet 3b Permanent magnet 4 Clamping member 4a Clamping part 4b Pressing part 5 Clamping member 5a Clamping part 5b Clamping part 10 11 Closing member

Claims (6)

[Claims] A holder attached to the tip of a tap for water supply and having a flowing water space through which tap water flowing out of the tap can pass, and a tap water provided in the holder and passing through the flowing water space. A tap water activating device comprising a permanent magnet for activation, and provided with a detachable mechanism capable of holding and holding the holder at the tip of the faucet. 2. The tap water activating device according to claim 1, wherein the holder body is provided with a visually recognizable portion for visually checking tap water flowing through the flowing water space from outside. 3. As the detachment mechanism, the holder body is formed by a pair of opposed clamping members, and a clamping portion capable of clamping the faucet is formed at a distal end of the pair of clamping members.
3. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the holding portions of the pair of holding members are provided so as to be openable and closable with each other, and a closing member for closing the holding portions of the pair of holding members is provided. The tap water activation device according to the above. 4. A base portion of the pair of opposed clamping members is pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting portion, and the clamping portions of the pair of clamping members are openable and closable about the pivoting portion. The tap water activation device according to claim 3, wherein the tap water activation device is provided. 5. The tap water activating device according to claim 3, wherein a closing spring for closing a holding portion of the pair of holding members is provided as the closing member. 6. The tap water activating device according to claim 3, wherein the holder body is provided with a pressing portion for mutually opening the holding portions of the pair of holding members.