JP2002083584A - Replenishing battery liquid filling tube, automatic replenishing batery liquid filling device using the tube, and automatic replenishing batery liquid injecting method using the device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a replenishing battery liquid filling tube having a new structure capable of automatically supplying a proper quantity of replenishing liquid in response to the reduction of battery liquid, a newly structured automatic replenishing battery liquid filling device using the tube, and a new automatic replenishing battery liquid filling method using the device. SOLUTION: The base end side of a liquid supply tube 3 is connected to the outside of a mounting part 2, the other end side of the tube has a filling hole 31, and a positioning piece 4 to make the tube movable for advancing and retreating is mounted outside in a temporarily fixed manner in the vicinity of the injection hole 31. A ventilation tube 5 having a length long enough to reach the vicinity of the bottom part of a replenishing battery liquid container 1 with its one end side protruded from the mounting part 2 is inserted in the liquid supply tube 3 so as to have a double structure between it and the liquid supply tube 3, and the other end side of the tube is formed at a liquid level determining hole 51 opened with the end part protruding from the tip of the filling hole 31 by a prescribed length. Thereby, this battery replenishing liquid filling tube is structured.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for supplying a replenisher to a battery, and in particular, when the amount of the battery replenisher decreases and the replenisher needs to be replenished, an appropriate amount of the replenisher is supplied. A tube for injecting a battery replenisher having a novel structure capable of being automatically supplied, an automatic injecting device for a battery replenisher having a novel structure using the tube, and a novel battery refill using the device It is intended to provide an automatic liquid injection method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Buildings equipped with important electrical equipment, such as hospitals and factories, are provided with an emergency power supply such as a battery power generator or a private power generator comprising a diesel power generator. The emergency power supply is quickly turned on and the power supply can be restored in the event of a major power failure and a power outage. The engine is equipped with a battery for starting, and if you do not manage to maintain the battery voltage at a normal value on a daily basis, there is a possibility that the generator may not be able to start in an emergency,
In addition to the safety management of the regular power supply, maintenance and management of the voltage of the battery for the emergency power supply and the battery fluid level are very important.

That is, if the battery is left with an insufficient amount of battery fluid, not only does the generated voltage drop and hinders normal startup, but also the life of the battery itself is shortened, and the battery deteriorates early. It is caused by the necessity of replacement and it becomes uneconomical, but regarding the maintenance and management of such batteries,
Despite the frequent work of charging and replenishing the battery fluid, it has been difficult to rationalize such work. It is indispensable to perform a series of inspections such as checking the liquid level and specific gravity, measuring the voltage, etc., and it depends heavily on the diligence of the maintenance workers. The fact is that they have to spend a lot of time and effort, which is a heavy labor burden.

For this reason, as one of such load reduction techniques, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-250105, such as the “battery replenisher automatic injection device” and the like, it is difficult to control the management target. A liquid level detecting member comprising a pair of electrodes mounted in the battery, detects a liquid amount in the battery, and includes a pump driven by the power supply battery when detecting a state of insufficient liquid amount. Although a liquid injection device is configured to automatically supply the replenisher in the distilled water tank through the injection tube into the battery to be managed, a proposal has been made.
In order to automatically supply the replenisher, a pump power supply battery is required, and a new replenishment of distilled water cannot be guaranteed unless the power supply battery is always properly maintained and managed. In addition to the need for work, the liquid injection device has a pump, which has the disadvantage of relatively expensive equipment.

[0005] In view of the above situation, the present invention concludes that it is not possible to drastically reduce the number of man-hours in order to make the replenishing operation of the battery solution economical and safe. As a result of rapidly developing and researching it, repeating trial and error over a long period of time, and producing a number of prototypes and experiments, this time, finally, a tube with a new structure for injecting battery replenisher and a tube with a new structure The battery replenisher automatic injection device used, and succeeded in realizing a new battery replenisher automatic injection method using the device, and in the following, together with an embodiment representative of the present invention shown in the drawings, The configuration will be described in detail.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As clearly understood from the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings, the tube for injecting a battery replenisher included in the present invention basically has the following structure. I have. That is, outside the mounting portion, the base end side of the liquid supply tube is connected in a water-tight manner, and the other end side has an injection port, and a positioning piece portion which is capable of moving forward and backward is provided near the injection port. In the liquid supply tube, one end of the supply tube protrudes from the mounting portion, and the ventilation tube has a length reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the battery replenisher container. Is inserted into the liquid supply tube so as to form a double structure, and the other end is formed as a liquid level determination port that protrudes and opens a predetermined length from the tip of the injection port. It is a tube for injecting a battery replenisher having a configuration as a gist.

If this basic configuration is shown as a concrete example, the base end side of the liquid supply tube is watertight outside the mounting portion corresponding to the lid of the battery replenisher container having an opening with a lid. And the other end of the liquid supply tube has an inlet that can be inserted into a refilling port of the battery, and the inlet / outlet moves in the vicinity of the inlet in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube. While the positioning piece that can be provided is assumed to be temporarily fixed, the one end side of the liquid supply tube has a projecting shape from the mounting portion to which the base end side of the liquid supply tube is connected. Then, a ventilation tube having a length reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the battery replenisher is inserted in a double structure with the supply tube, and the other end is connected to the other end. Projects a predetermined length from the end of the liquid supply tube inlet Formed by forming the liquid level determining port opening Te configuration can be said that the battery replenisher injection tube to subject matter.

More specifically, a base end side of a liquid supply tube is connected to the outside of a mounting portion corresponding to a lid of a battery replenisher container having an opening with a lid in a watertight manner. The other end has an inlet that can be inserted into the refill port of the battery, and a positioning piece that is movable in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube in the vicinity of the inlet is temporarily fixed. While the outer casing is provided, a flow buffer is disposed at an appropriate position closer to the base end than the positioning piece, while one end of the flow supply tube is located at the base end of the liquid supply tube. The ventilation tube having a length protruding from the mounting portion to which the side is connected and reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the battery replenishing liquid container is inserted into the liquid supply tube so as to form a double structure. And the other end side is the liquid supply tube inlet. It can be said that a predetermined length projecting becomes formed on the liquid level determining port opening to battery replenisher infusion tube from the end.

Similarly, a base end side of a liquid supply tube is connected to the outside of a mounting portion corresponding to a lid of a battery replenisher container having an opening with a lid in a watertight manner. The end side has an injection port that can be inserted into the refill port of the battery, and near the injection port, a positioning piece that is capable of moving forward and backward in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube is provided in a temporarily fixed state. On the other hand, inside the liquid supply tube, one end thereof is protruded from a mounting portion to which the liquid supply tube base end is connected, and reaches near the bottom of the battery replenisher container. The ventilation tube having a length is inserted so as to form a double structure between the liquid supply tube and the liquid supply tube, and the other end side projects a predetermined length from the liquid supply tube inlet end. It is formed on the liquid level determination port that opens, An inflow detection mechanism is incorporated in a space between the ventilation tube and the liquid supply tube in a portion that is substantially vertically arranged during use between the portion and the positioning piece portion. A tube for injecting a battery replenisher having the above configuration is also included in the present invention.

The battery replenisher container has an opening for taking in and out the battery replenisher, fills a predetermined amount of the battery replenisher, and closes the opening with a lid to store, transport, display, sell, etc. PET bottles and bottles for refilling, so that some of them can be handled in a lump, in addition to the so-called conventional synthetic resin containers that have been used for battery replenisher commercialization, or It is also intended for cans containing large capacity for industrial use, or special containers formed by special order, etc.It is not particularly limited to the container itself, and it is a sealed container with a lid. Any object can be used as long as it can fulfill the function of accommodating a predetermined amount of battery replenisher.

The mounting portion can be replaced with a lid in the battery replenishing solution container, and the battery replenishing solution container is replaced with the battery replenishing solution solution while the liquid supply tube through which the ventilation tube is inserted is tightly connected. Even if it is installed in the opening of the container and turned upside down, a watertight structure is realized that does not leak the replenisher from the battery replenisher container opening or the supply tube, etc. It functions as a base end of a tube for injecting into a predetermined cell. Therefore, a fitting structure corresponding to an opening of a target battery replenisher container, for example, if it is a screwing structure, a screwing structure is used. In addition to the combined structure, unlike the opening structure of the battery replenisher container, for example, a sealing structure that is elastically pressed against the screwed structure of the battery replenisher container opening and hermetically seals it. In addition, it is possible to use a structure in which the outside is tightened with a buckle or a snap band, etc., and sealed, etc., and they are detachable so that they can be used repeatedly. It is desirable to use

The liquid supply tube has a function of inserting a ventilation tube therein and allowing the battery replenisher in the battery replenisher to pass toward the inlet. Must be a structure that forms a closed conduit over the length, for example, it can be formed from a relatively hard tube such as metal or hard synthetic resin, taking advantage of its rigidity, The container containing the battery replenisher can be supported at a predetermined height when replenishing.In addition, it should be made of a tube made of a relatively soft material such as natural rubber or soft synthetic resin. It is also possible to bend freely so that it can be used, and some or all of these tubes should be transparent or translucent so that the inside can be seen through. Masui.

The inlet has a function of enabling the other end of the liquid supply tube to be inserted into the refilling port of the battery. At least the outer diameter near the front end is larger than the opening diameter of the battery refilling opening. It must be dimensioned so as to be small, for example, a tapered shape that becomes thinner toward the distal end, or a shape and dimensions that allow the outer peripheral wall to be fitted in the battery refill opening opening The outer peripheral wall of the distal end is formed in a male screw portion that can be screwed to a female screw formed on the inner peripheral wall surface of the battery refill opening, and has a structure that is screwed to the battery refill opening. Is also possible.

The positioning piece has a function of adjusting and temporarily fixing the position of the liquid level determination port of the ventilation tube inserted into the liquid supply tube with respect to the battery supply port. It must be provided in a temporary fixed form, and must have a structure that can move forward and backward in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube as required.For example, it should be formed in an annular shape made of an elastic material, and its elastic deformation force In addition to being capable of being tightened to the outer periphery of the liquid supply tube, the liquid supply tube has a structure having a releasable tightening band, and the tightening band is tightened at a desired position. The tube can be temporarily fixed to the outer wall of the tube, and the adjustment band can be loosened by tightening the tightening band for adjustment and movement. .

[0015] The liquid supply tube as described above is located between the battery replenisher container and the positioning piece in an approximately vertical position and between the outside and the ventilation tube. The annular inflow sign float is gently fitted, and the inflow sign float is allowed to move forward and backward along the ventilation tube, and the battery replenisher container side is sandwiched between the inflow sign float. In the liquid supply tube at a position separated from the inlet side by a predetermined distance,
It is possible to provide an inflow detection mechanism in which only the replenisher is allowed to flow and a vertical movement restricting stopper for regulating the moving range of the inflow sign float is provided, and the inflow sign float is a lower movement restrictor. When it is moving to the side, it is in a state of receiving the fluid pressure, and it is possible to detect from the outside that the battery replenisher flows in the liquid supply tube and is in the replenishment process.

In the inflow detection mechanism, the inflow detecting float receives the fluid pressure when the battery replenisher passes through the fluid supply tube, and falls, and when the fluid pressure disappears, it is regulated by the upward movement stopper. Ascends naturally to the position
It is a function of indicating whether or not the battery replenisher is being supplied to the outside of the liquid supply tube depending on the position thereof, and therefore, a material having a buoyancy for the battery replenisher, for example, a relatively lightweight material It must be made of a synthetic resin piece, a foamed resin material, etc., and it fits loosely between the outer peripheral surface of the ventilation tube and the liquid supply tube, and is movable with the ventilation tube as a guide. It must have a shape such that it has a C-shaped cross section or an annular cross section.
It can be a rotor blade that rotates by the flow of the replenisher, or a bellows-shaped one that efficiently receives the fluidity of the replenisher, and can be easily viewed through the supply tube. It is desirable to be appropriately colored as described above.

The movement restricting stopper has a function of restricting a moving range of the float for indicating the inflow in the liquid supply tube, and is provided in the liquid supply tube having a substantially vertical arrangement at a stage of use. The relationship between the buoyancy and the fluid pressure, visual observation, considering the optimal spacing in consideration of the confirmation effect, etc., are arranged at predetermined intervals above and below, and have a structure that does not obstruct the flow of the replenisher flowing through, for example, It may be a metal wire or resin net or fence, or a filter using synthetic fibers or metal fibers.

In addition, the inflow detecting mechanism included in the present invention may include an inflow detecting mechanism between the mounting portion of the liquid supply tube and the positioning piece, which is in a substantially vertical position within an appropriate range. In addition, the annular inflow sign flakes are gently fitted, and the inflow sign flakes are easily stretched or compressed by the fluid pressure of the battery replenisher. It is fixed to the right place by a structure that applies the repulsion mechanism of the magnet and the repulsive force of the magnet and the gas and the cylinder and the piston, so that it can move forward and backward along the ventilation tube, and When the flakes receive the fluid pressure of the battery replenisher, the movement restrictor is stretched or compressed, and when the fluid pressure is no longer applied, the movement restrictor is restored and the inflow indicating flake is returned to the original position. In addition to the above-mentioned structure, it is of course possible to employ a mechanism in which a thread string for inflow indication such as a streamer is simply disposed between the liquid supply tube and the ventilation tube. .

The ventilation tube connects the upper space inside the battery and the space that is sealed above the replenisher in the battery replenisher when the opening is positioned downward, so as to communicate with each other. Therefore, one end of the space is desired to be in a space that is sealed above the replenisher in the battery replenisher container. The other end side arranged at the predetermined height position forms a liquid level determination port, and is configured to be supported so that it does not inadvertently move while positioned in the liquid supply tube. It is preferable that most of the entire length be inserted into the liquid supply tube so as to form a double structure, besides the liquid supply tube and be parallel to the liquid supply tube, or be spirally connected to the liquid supply tube. Entangle with It is also possible to those obtained by forming integrally by Mekuchaku the liquid supply tubes helically urchin Mekuchaku structure or the ventilation tube in the opposite,
Alternatively, the ventilation tube and the liquid supply tube may be entangled with each other in a rope shape to form a twisted structure.

When the liquid level of the replenisher in the battery reaches the inlet, the liquid level determining port naturally closes the ventilation tube and automatically blocks the inflow of air from the upper space in the battery. The part that performs the function,
It must be inserted into the battery refill port and positioned as desired at the optimal height within the range from the lowest level to the highest level as the liquid level in the battery. As described above, the lower end of the liquid supply tube The optimal height position is determined by adjusting the replenishing solution of the positioning piece mounted on the battery, and when the liquid level in the battery rises, the replenishing solution itself enters a closed state with a slight flow into the liquid level determining port. In addition to the above structure, the other end of the ventilation tube is simply cut horizontally, and the structure is the same as that described in the embodiment described below. And a valve mechanism that is automatically and hermetically closed when the liquid level reaches a desired level is attached to the other end.

The flow buffer, which can be adopted as required, has a function of appropriately attenuating the flow of the replenisher flowing down from the liquid supply tube. For example, when the container is reversed, the replenishing solution flows out of the container at a stretch, and a structure suitable for preventing the replenisher from becoming scattered from the replenishing port of the battery with excessive force, for example, in an embodiment described later. As shown in the disclosure, the liquid supply tube has a tank shape with an enlarged cross section at an appropriate position in the middle of the liquid supply tube, and has a structure in which the internal pressure is reduced. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which a filter is placed in the right part to provide resistance to the replenisher passing through, or a structure in which a complicated detour like a maze is formed in the right part of the feeding tube. , And the addition, in the case of those of the tank-like structure can be assumed that also may serve a function as node portions to change the orientation of orthotopic liquid supply tubes utilized.

[0022]

[Related invention 1] In connection with the above-described battery refill solution injection tube, the present invention also includes a battery replenisher automatic injection device using the battery replenisher injection tube, which has the following structure. The gist of the configuration is basically as follows. That is, a predetermined amount of battery replenisher is filled, and the opening is replaced with a lid for a battery replenisher which is sealed with a lid,
The mounting part with the protruding vent tube tip near the bottom of the battery replenisher container is covered with the battery replenisher container opening and sealed, while the liquid level determining port at the other end of the vent tube is the battery replenisher. After adjusting the position of the positioning piece temporary fixing so as to substantially match the normal liquid position of the above, and mounting the injection port to the battery replenishing port such that the insertion amount is regulated by the positioning piece, the battery replenisher containing liquid The top and bottom of the container is turned upside down, and while the tip of the ventilation tube is protruding from the surface of the battery replenishing liquid inside the container, the mounting position of the battery replenishing solution is covered with the cap and sealed. Is an apparatus for automatically injecting a battery replenisher using a tube for injecting a battery replenisher, wherein the tube is held at a position higher than the battery refill port.

Further, as a specific configuration,
According to the present invention, instead of a lid of a battery replenisher container filled with a predetermined amount of a battery replenisher and the opening thereof is sealed with a lid, the tip of a protruding ventilation tube reaches near the bottom of the battery replenisher container. While the mounting portion is covered with the battery replenisher liquid container opening and sealed, the buffer tank is disposed at an appropriate position in the middle of the other end of the ventilation tube, and a liquid level determination port at the other end of the ventilation tube. The positioning piece is temporarily fixed so that it substantially matches the normal liquid position of the battery, and the inlet is attached to the battery replenishing port so that the insertion amount is regulated by the positioning piece. Invert the top and bottom of the replenisher container, cover the battery replenisher container opening, and keep the top of the vent tube protruding from the battery replenisher surface in the container. And the mounting portion height may be that which is a battery replenisher automatic injection device using a battery replenisher injection tube to subject matter was made by configured to hold a position higher than the battery supply port.

The battery replenisher automatic injecting device has a function of automatically supplying the replenisher filled in the battery replenisher container to the battery replenisher without leaking out. The inlet of the liquid supply tube in the liquid injection tube is inserted into the battery refill port, and the mounting part is removed. The lid is removed, and the battery replenisher container opening is juxtaposed at approximately the same height as the battery. After connecting to the battery, lift the container for liquid replenisher with liquid to a position higher than the battery and turn it upside down to supply the replenisher into the battery. The inlet is located above the liquid level in the battery replenisher container, and is mounted in the battery replenisher container opening located below the battery liquid level. After connecting the parts in a watertight manner, turn them upside down in advance at that position, insert the liquid supply tube inlet into the battery refill port, and then gradually replace the battery replenisher container with the battery liquid level. It is also possible to move it upward.

The liquid supply tube in the automatic battery replenisher injecting device is, as in the battery replenisher injecting tube forming the basis of the present invention, an intermediate portion, a mounting portion and a positioning piece. Needless to say, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an inflow detection mechanism is provided between the two, and a configuration in which a flow force buffer is formed. Prior to the insertion of the battery refill port of the supply tube inlet, the fixing position of the temporarily fixable positioning piece to the supply tube inlet side is adjusted in advance, and the liquid level of the other end of the ventilation tube is adjusted. The decision opening must be made so as to substantially match the normal liquid position of the battery.

[0026]

[Related Invention 2] Further, the present invention relates to a tube for injecting a battery replenisher which forms the skeleton of the present invention, and an automatic battery replenisher injecting apparatus using the above tube. The automatic refilling method for the battery replenisher using the tube for refilling liquid or the automatic refilling device for the battery refilling liquid is also included.
The positioning piece is moved forward and backward in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube, and the liquid level determination port of the ventilation tube is made coincident with the maximum replenishment limit position of the battery. On the outside of the mounting portion, the base end side of the liquid supply tube is connected in a watertight manner, the container for liquid replenisher containing liquid is turned upside down, and the tip of the ventilation tube protrudes from the liquid replenisher surface in the container. The replenisher tank is closed from the battery through the ventilation tube by keeping the height of the mounting part, which is covered and sealed in the container opening for the battery replenisher, higher than the battery refill port. While the air is flowing through the replenisher, the replenisher in the replenisher tank automatically flows into the battery through the approximately cylindrical space between the inner wall of the supply tube and the outer wall of the ventilation tube. When the volume of fluid in the battery reaches the replenishment level determination opening and the ventilation tube is closed with battery fluid, the replenishment fluid supply is automatically stopped, and The gist of the present invention is a configuration including a step of automatically replenishing the shortage in the battery.

In the method for automatically injecting a battery replenisher, the tip of a supply tube is connected to a battery replenishing port, and then the container for a battery replenisher containing a liquid is turned upside down to refill the container for a battery replenisher with the liquid. Although the liquid is configured to automatically flow into the battery, even if each procedure such as the connection order of each tube and the operation of turning the battery replenisher upside down is slightly changed, As a result, an equivalent configuration may be obtained.For example, the tip of the liquid supply tube is held at a position higher than the liquid level in the battery, and the battery replenisher container is set at a position lower than the liquid level in the battery. After placing the battery replenisher container with liquid upside down, connect the tip of the liquid supply tube to the battery refill port, and then insert the battery replenisher container inside the battery. Raised to a position higher than the liquid surface, it can be moved to those configured for automatic injection of battery replenisher. Hereinafter, the structure of the present invention will be described in detail together with an embodiment representative of the present invention shown in the drawings.

[0028]

Embodiment 1 A case shown in a sectional view of an automatic battery replenisher injecting apparatus using the tube for battery replenisher shown in FIG. 1 is provided outside a mounting portion corresponding to a lid of a container for battery replenisher. FIG. 3 shows a typical embodiment having a basic configuration in which a relatively soft liquid supply tube is connected.
It was formed into a cylindrical cap with a bottom and formed with a female screw that can be screwed to a male screw formed outside the lidded opening of the battery replenisher 1 set to a capacity of about 0 cc. It has a mounting part 2, and at the center of the end face of the mounting part 2,
The base end of the liquid supply tube 3 which is made of a transparent soft synthetic resin tube material and has an outer diameter of about 8 mm which can be inserted into the refill port 81 of the battery 8 and has a length of about 350 mm. Are connected in a watertight manner, and the other end of the liquid supply tube 3 is a tapered inlet 31 whose diameter decreases toward the distal end.

In the vicinity of the injection port 31, a disc-shaped disk made of synthetic rubber having a predetermined thickness has a through hole having a diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the liquid supply tube 3 in the thickness direction at the center. The positioning piece 4 having the perforation 41 is inserted into the through hole 41.
The liquid supply tube 3 is inserted through the tube, and the outer peripheral wall of the liquid supply tube 3 is pressed from the outer peripheral side so as to be gripped, and the positioning piece 4 is supplied against the crimping force. The liquid tube 3 is moved forward and backward in the axial direction, and the mounting position is appropriately changed.
The structure is adjustable.

A ventilation tube 5 is inserted into the supply tube 3 so as to be substantially concentric with the supply tube 3 so as to form a double structure with the supply tube 3. One end of the tubing 5 extends from the mounting portion 2 to near the bottom of the battery replenisher 1 and is turned upside down so as to protrude into a sealed space above the replenisher inside. It is formed into what is stretched to
The other end is 3 to 4 from the tip of the inlet 31 of the liquid supply tube 3.
The opening is formed as a liquid level determination port 51.

[0031]

Embodiment 2 As another embodiment included in the tube for injecting a battery replenisher according to the present invention, the tube for injecting a battery replenisher in the automatic battery replenisher injecting device shown in FIG. A structure in which a flow buffer 6 configured as shown in the sectional view of the buffer tank in FIG. 2 is arranged near the liquid tube 3 inlet 31 can be shown. Numeral 6 is formed in a cylindrical shape having upper and lower ends in a closed shape to secure a predetermined capacity, and is provided at a substantially center of the bottom surface thereof so as to protrude upward from the positioning piece 4. The middle part of the tube 3 for
The liquid supply tube 3 is hermetically connected so as to open into the flow buffer 6, and has a hermetically sealed structure so as to protrude from the peripheral wall surface of the flow buffer 6 in the horizontal direction. In addition, it has been extended to the mounting part 2 side,
A ventilation tube 5 inserted into the liquid supply tube 3
Is configured to secure a closed pipe without opening into the flow buffer 6.

[0032]

Embodiment 3 Another embodiment of a tube for injecting a battery replenisher in an automatic battery replenisher injecting apparatus of the present invention is shown by a circle B in FIG. 1 showing the tube for injecting a battery replenisher. An inflow detection mechanism 7 having a configuration shown in a perspective view of the inflow detection mechanism in FIG. 3 is provided in a middle portion of the liquid supply tube 3 immediately below the mounted portion 2. Reference numeral 7 denotes a transparent hard tube 71 made of a relatively hard transparent synthetic resin resin for forming a predetermined dimension range of 4 to 5 cm in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube 3 immediately below the mounting portion 2. An annular inflow display float 72 made of a material having a lower specific gravity than the replenisher W is provided in the middle of the ventilation tube 5 located in the tube 71.
Are fitted gently to the extent that they can move forward and backward along the axial direction of the ventilation tube 5.
Near both ends of the tube, a ventilation tube 5 and a liquid supply tube 3
Fence-shaped restricting member 7 that allows only the flow of the replenisher W between them and closes to restrict the movement of the inflow display float 72.
3, 73 are fixed.

[0033]

The battery refilling liquid injecting tube according to the present invention having the above-described structure is used as shown in the sectional view of the state of use of the battery refilling liquid automatic injecting apparatus shown in FIG. The mounting portion 2 is screwed into the opening of the liquid container 1, the liquid supply tube 3 injection port 31 is mounted on the battery 8 replenishment port 81, and the positioning piece 4
While moving back and forth in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube 3,
The liquid level determination port 51 of the ventilation tube 5 is connected to the battery 8
After adjusting the position to match the maximum fluid level of
The container 1 for battery replenisher is moved upside down by moving it to a position higher than the battery 8, and the mounting portion 2 of the container 1 for battery replenisher is higher by the height H than the maximum liquid level of the battery 8. Assuming that it is supported in position,
This constitutes a battery replenisher automatic injection device.

In the method for automatically injecting a battery replenisher using the apparatus for automatically injecting a battery replenisher according to the present invention, the amount of the battery fluid contained in the battery 8 is changed as shown by a shortage level difference L in FIG. When the liquid volume is lower than the maximum liquid level, the battery 8 is connected to the ventilation tube 5 from the liquid level determination port 51 as shown by a chain line arrow in FIG.
Of the battery replenisher 1 is reversed and released near the bottom surface located above the battery replenisher 1, and the replenisher W in the battery replenisher 1 is
The replenisher W flows down the cylindrical space formed between the liquid supply tube 3 and the ventilation tube 5 as shown by the solid arrow in the figure, and is automatically supplied into the battery 8.

Then, the liquid level of the battery replenisher W reaches the position of the liquid level determination port 51 as shown in the sectional view of FIG. Then, the battery replenisher W slightly enters the liquid level determining port 51 and rises, and the mass of the battery replenisher W remaining in the battery replenisher container 1 and the internal pressure in the space above the battery replenisher W are reduced. In a state where the sum is balanced with the atmospheric pressure, the air intake of the ventilation tube 5 is closed so that the inflow of air into the battery replenisher container 1 is stopped, and the battery from the battery replenisher container 1 is stopped. The supply of the replenisher W into the inside is stopped.

In the case where the flow buffer 6 shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the vicinity of the inlet 31 of the supply tube 3 indicated by a dashed circle A in FIG. Is temporarily stored, and the charging port 31 is connected to the refilling port 81 of the battery 8 to prevent the replenishing liquid W from flowing vigorously immediately after the battery replenishing liquid container 1 is turned upside down. In addition, the liquid supply tube 3 can be bent in a substantially right-angle shape immediately above the positioning piece 4, and is disposed on the ceiling of a battery case (not shown) or the upper part of the battery 8. Piping that does not interfere with other structures or the like that may be possible.

If the inflow detecting mechanism 7 shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the middle of the liquid supply tube 3 immediately below the mounting portion 2 surrounded by the chain line circle B in FIG. When the replenisher W, which is water, flows down from the battery replenisher container 1 through the supply tube 3, the replenisher W receives the flow pressure of the replenisher W indicated by the white arrow in the drawing, and the inflow display float 7
2 is pushed down as shown by the arrow F, descends to the lower movement restriction plug 73 and stops, and when the supply of the replenisher W is stopped, the fluid pressure is released and the replenisher W When the fluid pressure is no longer applied, the inflow display float 72 floats by its own buoyancy as shown by the upward dashed arrow, and is stopped by being locked by the upper-level movement restricting plug 73, and the see-through rigidity is reduced. Through the tube 71, the vertical movement position of the inflow display float 72 can be visually checked and confirmed from the outside, and it can be immediately detected whether the battery replenisher W is in the replenishment process or the replenishment is completed.

[0038]

As described above, according to the tube for injecting a replenisher for a battery of the present invention, it is easy to realize an automatic replenisher for battery replenisher which can automatically supply an optimal amount of the replenisher to the battery. There is no need for a pump or power supply battery to supply the replenisher like the previous ones, and no special control device is required. In addition, it is guaranteed to be provided as an inexpensive device, so it is not limited to application as an automatic injection device for batteries used in emergency generators of buildings, but also for automatic injection of batteries for various automobiles. Applicable to a wide range of applications, as it also has a configuration that makes it possible to use it for equipment.
The major feature is that it will be an excellent product with extremely practical value.

Further, according to the battery replenishing liquid automatic injection device using the battery refilling liquid injection tube which is the basis of the present invention, the liquid supply tube is attached to the battery refilling port, and the liquid level determining port is set to the normal battery liquid. As long as they are adjusted to roughly match the position, it can be used with almost any battery, and irrespective of the battery replenisher container, if a mounting part is prepared instead of its lid, these can be used. It is not necessary to prepare a dedicated container for replenisher at all, and in handling it, simply invert these containers upside down,
Just by holding the battery refill at a position higher than the battery replenishing port, the battery fluid is automatically injected from the battery replenishing fluid container and automatically stopped at a desired normal level. Extremely accurate and smooth replenishment can be completed in accordance with the amount of replenisher, and the labor burden on the maintenance and inspection of the battery is greatly reduced.
It is extremely useful for improving work efficiency and work reliability to keep the battery, such as an emergency generator, always in the optimum state, and it causes troubles such as deterioration of the battery due to reduced battery fluid, short life, heat generation and explosion. It will greatly help as an excellent device for solving troubles and maintaining battery life.

Further, the method for automatically injecting a battery replenisher according to the present invention enables the automatic battery replenisher injecting device to be mounted in a suitable state with respect to the battery. Since the maintenance and management of the battery can be performed while checking the liquid level of the liquid, workability is generally not necessarily good, such as in a deep place in a building or in a position where it is difficult to check the liquid level. Even if the battery for the emergency power source is rarely installed in the place, the inspection work becomes extremely easy and the replenisher decreases as long as the battery replenisher container is installed in an easily visible position. Sometimes, once the battery replenisher container is moved to a position lower than the liquid level in the battery, it is turned upside down again, and the battery is returned to a normal position as a container. It is extremely simple that refilling can be continued simply by filling the refill container with spare replenisher or removing the mounting part and replacing it with a new replenisher container with new replenisher. And efficient replenishment work can be performed.

In particular, in addition to the above-described features, the tube for injecting a battery replenisher described in the embodiment has a resin replenisher W containing a commercially available battery replenisher W by removing the cap of the resin bottle 1 and leaving the replenisher W containing the replenisher W as it is. By screwing and mounting the mounting portion 2 having the liquid supply tube 3 mounted on the opening thereof, the battery refilling liquid automatic injection device can be constructed, and moreover, it is flexible. Since the tube is used, there is obtained an advantageous effect that the handling can be performed very freely according to the working posture of the operator, and the handling can be very convenient. In the case of the structure in which the flow buffer 6 shown in FIG. 2 is disposed immediately above, the flow of the replenisher W flowing into the battery 8 is reduced to replenish the battery. It is ensured that safe operation without splashing at the start of work is guaranteed, and that the replenishment of an amount that exactly matches the liquid level set by the liquid level determination port 51 can be performed as intended. In addition to the effects obtained, the directions of the liquid supply tube 3 and the ventilation tube 5 extending from the flow buffer 6 toward the battery replenisher container 1 are also changed. The tube 5 can be bent in a direction perpendicular to the liquid injection direction or in a convenient direction without crushing the tube 5, and has an advantage that the device can be made easy to use.

Further, in the battery replenisher automatic injection device according to the embodiment in which an inflow detecting mechanism 7 as shown in FIG. 3 is incorporated in a substantially vertically held range in the middle of the liquid supply tube 3, A display float 72 is adopted, in which the inflow detecting mechanism 7 is easily incorporated into the liquid supply tube 3, and the replenishment and the stop operation of the battery replenisher W can be visually checked and confirmed accurately. In addition, since accurate operation is guaranteed for a long period of time, there is an advantageous effect that workability and economy are further improved and practical value can be increased.

As described above, the tube for injecting a battery replenisher of the present invention, the apparatus for automatically injecting a battery replenisher using the tube, and the method for automatically injecting a battery replenisher using the same device have a novel structure. The purpose of the present invention is to be able to achieve the desired purpose widely, and it is also easy to manufacture. Compared with the conventional liquid level sensor, supply pump and battery replenisher automatic injection device which has the control device, etc. In addition to being economical, the work efficiency itself of installation, maintenance, inspection, etc. is greatly improved, and it is possible to reliably reduce costs and work load significantly. In the electrical equipment industry, where there is a growing need for accurate work, reduced costs, and more efficient maintenance work, we have received high praise from various fields, , It is expected to be those that continue to spread.

[Brief description of the drawings]

The drawing is a tube for injecting a battery replenisher of the present invention,
1 shows several embodiments embodying the technical idea of a battery replenisher automatic injection device using the same tube, and a battery replenisher automatic injection method using the device.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a structure of a tube for injecting a battery replenisher.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a structure of a flow buffer.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a structure of an inflow detection mechanism.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a state in which a replenisher is automatically supplied to a battery.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the battery liquid reaches a liquid level determination port.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Battery replenisher container 2 Mounting part 3 Liquid supply tube 31 Same inlet 4 Positioning piece 41 Same through hole 5 Ventilation tube 51 Same liquid level determination port 6 Flow buffer 7 Inflow detection mechanism 71 Same as see-through hard Pipe 72 Same inflow display float 73 Same regulating material part 8 Battery 81 Same replenishing port 82 Same battery fluid L Liquid shortage level difference H Support height W Battery replenisher

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A liquid supply tube having a base end side connected in a water-tight manner to the outside of a mounting portion and having an inlet at the other end side.
In the vicinity of the injection port, a positioning piece that can move forward and backward is provided in a temporarily fixed state, while one end of the positioning piece is protruded from the mounting part in the liquid supply tube, and a battery is provided. A ventilation tube having a length reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the replenishing solution container is inserted so as to form a double structure between the replenishing solution tube and the supply tube, and the other end of the refilling solution container extends from the tip of the inlet. A tube for injecting a battery replenisher, wherein the tube is formed at a liquid level determining port that protrudes and opens for a predetermined length. 2. A base end side of a liquid supply tube is connected to the outside of a mounting portion corresponding to a lid of a battery replenisher container having an opening with a lid in a watertight manner, and the other end side of the liquid supply tube. Has an inlet that can be inserted into the refilling port of the battery, and has a positioning piece that is temporarily fixed in the vicinity of the inlet so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube. On the other hand, one end of the liquid supply tube has a length protruding from a mounting portion to which the base end of the liquid supply tube is connected and reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the battery replenisher container. The ventilation tube thus formed is inserted into the liquid supply tube so as to form a double structure, and the other end side is opened by projecting a predetermined length from the liquid supply tube inlet end. It shall be formed at the liquid level determination port A tube for injecting a battery replenisher. 3. A liquid supply tube having a proximal end connected to the outside of a mounting portion corresponding to a lid of a battery replenisher container having an opening with a lid in a watertight manner, and the other end of the liquid supply tube. Has an inlet that can be inserted into the refill port of the battery, and near the inlet, a positioning piece that is movable forward and backward in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube is temporarily fixed and externally mounted. While a flow buffering part was arranged at an appropriate position closer to the base end side than the positioning piece, one end of the flow supply tube was connected to the base end side of the liquid supply tube. A ventilation tube, which is protruding from the mounting portion and has a length reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the battery replenisher, is inserted so as to form a double structure with the supply tube, The other end side is a predetermined length from the tip of the liquid supply tube inlet. A tube for injecting a replenisher for a battery, wherein the tube is formed at a liquid level determining opening that protrudes and opens. 4. A liquid supply tube having a proximal end connected to the outside of a mounting portion corresponding to a lid of a battery replenisher container having an opening with a lid in a watertight manner, and the other end of the liquid supply tube. Has an inlet that can be inserted into the refilling port of the battery, and has a positioning piece that is temporarily fixed in the vicinity of the inlet so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the liquid supply tube. On the other hand, one end of the liquid supply tube has a length protruding from a mounting portion to which the base end of the liquid supply tube is connected and reaching the vicinity of the bottom of the battery replenisher container. The ventilation tube thus formed is inserted into the liquid supply tube so as to form a double structure, and the other end side is opened by projecting a predetermined length from the liquid supply tube inlet end. Formed in the liquid level determination port and positioned with the mounting part Between the piece and when used
A tube for injecting a battery replenishing liquid, wherein an inflow detecting mechanism is incorporated in a space between the ventilation tube and the liquid supply tube in a substantially vertically arranged portion. 5. The inflow detection mechanism allows an annular inflow sign float to be loosely fitted to the outside of the ventilation tube so as to be movable forward and backward along the ventilation tube, while being above and below the inflow sign float. On the mounting part side and the injection port side, in the space between the ventilation tube and the liquid supply tube at a position separated from each other by a predetermined distance, a vertical movement restricting stopper that allows the flow of the replenisher is arranged. With the replenisher fluid pressure, the inflow sign float was forcibly moved to the lower movement restriction plug side,
5. The tube for injecting a battery replenishing liquid according to claim 4, wherein the float for inflow marking is formed so as to return to the upper movement restriction plug side by eliminating the same flow pressure. 6. The inflow detection mechanism includes a ring-shaped inflow indicating thin piece loosely fitted to the outside of the ventilation tube, and is fixed to a predetermined position by a movement restricting body that can be stretched or deformed by the flow pressure of the replenisher. The deformation of the movement restricting body can be made to be able to move forward and backward along the ventilation tube, and the inflow indicating flakes are stretched or compressed by the flow pressure of the replenisher to deform the movement restricting body and forcibly move in the downward direction. 5. The tube for injecting a battery replenishing liquid according to claim 4, wherein the inflow indicating flake is formed so as to return to its original position by the restoring force of the movement restricting body when the same pressure is eliminated. 7. A predetermined amount of battery replenisher is filled,
The opening is replaced with a lid for the battery replenisher, which is sealed with a lid, and a mounting part with the protruding vent tube near the bottom of the battery replenisher is attached to the opening of the battery replenisher. While the crown is sealed, the provisionally fixed portion of the positioning piece is adjusted so that the liquid level determination port at the other end of the ventilation tube substantially matches the normal liquid position of the battery, and the amount of insertion is adjusted by the positioning piece. After the inlet is attached to the battery replenishing port as regulated, the container for liquid replenishing liquid is turned upside down so that the tip of the ventilation tube protrudes from the surface of the battery replenishing liquid in the container. While holding the battery replenisher liquid container opening, the height position of the crowned, sealed mounting part is maintained at a position higher than the battery replenishment port,
An automatic battery replenisher injection device using the battery replenisher tube according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. Filling a predetermined amount of battery replenisher,
The opening is replaced with a lid for the battery replenisher, which is sealed with a lid, and a mounting portion is placed on the battery replenisher container opening so that the tip of the projecting vent tube reaches near the bottom of the battery replenisher. A sealing tank is disposed at an appropriate position in the middle of the other end of the ventilation tube, and the positioning piece is positioned so that the liquid level determination port at the other end of the ventilation tube substantially matches the normal liquid position of the battery. After adjusting the temporary fixing part of the part, and mounting the injection port to the battery refill port so that the insertion amount is regulated by the positioning piece,
The container for liquid replenisher was turned upside down, and the opening of the container for battery replenisher was covered and sealed with the tip of the ventilation tube protruding from the surface of the battery replenisher in the container. 4. The tube for injecting a battery replenishing solution according to claim 1, wherein the height of the mounting portion is maintained at a position higher than the battery replenishing port, so that the inflow speed of the battery replenishing solution can be stabilized. Automatic battery replenisher infusion device. 9. Filling a predetermined amount of battery replenisher,
The opening is replaced with a lid for the battery replenisher, which is sealed with a lid, and a mounting part with the protruding vent tube near the bottom of the battery replenisher is attached to the opening of the battery replenisher. While the crown is sealed, the inflow detection mechanism between the mounting part and the positioning piece is incorporated, and the positioning piece is temporarily moved so that the liquid level determination port at the other end of the ventilation tube approximately matches the normal liquid position of the battery. After adjusting the fixing point and attaching the injection port to the battery replenishing port such that the insertion amount is regulated by the positioning piece, the container for the liquid replenishing liquid containing liquid is turned upside down to ventilate the container. With the tip of the battery tube protruding from the surface of the battery replenisher, cover the opening of the battery replenisher container, and position the height of the sealed mounting part higher than the battery refill port. 7. A battery refill using the tube for injecting a battery replenisher according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 4 to 6, wherein the battery replenisher is maintained at a predetermined position to detect the continuation and stoppage of the replenishment of the battery replenisher. Automatic liquid injection device. 10. A tip of a supply tube for each ventilation tube is connected to a battery replenishing port, a positioning piece is moved forward and backward in an axial direction of the supply tube, and a liquid level determination port of the ventilation tube is connected to a battery. After matching with the maximum replenishment limit position, having an opening with a lid, the base end side of the liquid supply tube was connected in a watertight manner to the outside of the mounting portion corresponding to the lid,
The container for liquid replenisher was turned upside down, and the opening of the container for battery replenisher was covered and sealed with the tip of the ventilation tube protruding from the surface of the battery replenisher in the container. The replenisher in the replenisher tank is supplied while the air flows from the battery to the replenisher tank through the ventilation tube by keeping the mounting part height position higher than the battery refill port. The replenisher automatically flows into the battery through the substantially cylindrical space between the inner wall surface and the outer wall surface of the ventilation tube, and the amount of fluid in the battery reaches the replenishment level determination opening, and the ventilation tube is opened. When the battery is closed, the supply of the replenisher is automatically stopped so that the shortage of the reduced replenisher can be automatically refilled in the battery. Becomes, battery replenisher automatic injection method using the battery replenisher automatic injection apparatus as set forth in any one of claims 7 to 9.