JP2003024956A - Method for producing alkaline ionic water and water modifying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing alkaline ionic water which can simply produce alkaline ionic water having an oxidation-reduction potential and pH equivalent to those of water produced by an electrolytic water producing apparatus without using electrolysis, and also provide a water modifying device. SOLUTION: An ionic water generator A1, which is the water modifying device, is formed in a rod shape and in a size to be housed in a usual PET bottle. The generator A1 has a cylindrical generator body 11 in which magnesium powder is housed. Lids 12 and 12 are fitted somewhat tightly in longitudinal both end sides of the generator body 11. Water passage holes 111 and 121 for making the magnesium powder contact water in the PET bottle and nets 12 and 14 for preventing the magnesium powder from leaking outside from the holes 111 and 121 are provided at necessary positions of the circumferential surface part of the generator body 11 and the lids 12 and 12.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for producing alkaline ionized water and a water reformer. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for producing alkaline ionized water and a water reformer capable of easily producing alkaline ionized water having a redox potential and pH equivalent to those of an electrolyzed water producing apparatus without using electrolysis. Further, the present invention relates to a water reformer that is convenient to carry and can easily produce reformed water such as alkaline ionized water even on the go or while traveling.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Alkaline ionized water (also referred to as alkaline reduced water) can be mentioned as water suitable for beverages. It is recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that alkaline ionized water is effective for hyperacidity, chronic diarrhea, indigestion, antacid, and abnormal fermentation in the gastrointestinal tract. It is known that alkaline ionized water has a low redox potential and a negative numerical value.

Generally, alkaline ionized water is produced by an electrolyzed water producing apparatus. That is, by treating with an electrolyzed water producing apparatus, alkaline ionized water is generated on the cathode side and acidic ionized water is generated on the anode side. This electrolyzed water manufacturing device has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a medical device.

[0004]

In the method using the conventional electrolyzed water producing apparatus, alkaline ionized water is produced and acidic ionized water is always produced. This acidic ionized water can be used for beauty as astringent (a type of lotion), but in reality, it is generally discharged as waste water. As described above, in the conventional method using the electrolyzed water producing apparatus, it is not possible to change all the water into alkaline ionized water, and some water is wasted.

Further, the electrolyzed water producing apparatus is large in size and expensive because of the structure provided with the electrolytic cell. For this reason, it is not something that can be easily carried and used on the go or on the road.

Therefore, as a result of intensive studies to solve the above-mentioned problems, the inventor of the present invention can directly contact the granular or / and powdery magnesium with water to make alkaline ionized water simple. Moreover, they have found that it is an extremely effective means that can be effectively generated.

(Object of the Invention) An object of the present invention is to produce alkaline ionized water having an oxidation-reduction potential and pH equivalent to those of an electrolyzed water producing apparatus, without using electrolysis. To provide a water reformer and a method for manufacturing the same. Another object of the present invention is to reduce production costs by reducing the number of parts, and to make water that is convenient to carry and can be used to easily produce modified water such as alkaline ionized water even when traveling or traveling. To provide a reformer. Other objects of the present invention will be clarified by the following description.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The means of the present invention taken to achieve the above object are as follows. The first aspect of the present invention is a method for producing alkaline ionized water, which comprises bringing granular or / and powdery magnesium into contact with water.

In a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tubular body having a cap provided at a drinking port or a spout and formed into a size capable of entering a beverage container. The water reformer is characterized in that it is stored in such a manner that it can come into contact with water.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is provided with a tubular water reformer body containing a water reforming material, and lids provided at both ends of the water reformer body in the longitudinal direction. , The size of which can fit in a plastic bottle as a whole, and a water passage hole and the water reforming material leak outside through the water passage hole at a required position on the peripheral surface portion and / or the lid of the water reformer body. A means for preventing this is provided, and the water reformer is characterized.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a liquid container having a spout and a water reformer housed in the liquid container are provided, and the water reformer contains a water reformer. It is characterized in that it is accommodated and has a water passage, and that the water in the liquid container enters the water reforming tool, comes into contact with the water reforming material, and then is poured out from the pouring outlet. , A water reformer.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a liquid container having a closeable spout on the bottom side and a water reformer housed in the liquid container. Is provided with a water reformer body containing a water reformer, and the water reformer body has water passage holes for contacting the water reformer with water in the liquid container, It is characterized by comprising a means for preventing the water modifier from leaking out from the water passage hole, and a connecting portion for directly pouring out the water in contact with the water modifier from the spout. It is a water reformer.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a spherical and hollow water reformer body containing a water reforming material is provided, and the water reformer body is provided at a required position of the water reformer body. A water reformer comprising: a water passage hole for contacting a quality material with water; and means for preventing the water reforming material from leaking out of the water passage hole.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the water reformer main body containing the water reforming material, one end of which can be connected to the inflow pipe, and the other end of which can be connected to the inside of the water reformer main body. The connecting pipe and the water injected by the connecting pipe and brought into contact with the water modifier,
A water reformer characterized by comprising a means for supplying the water reformer body to a delivery pipe and a means for bleeding air from the water reformer body.

In the eighth invention, the water reformer body containing the water reforming material, one end of which can be connected to the water supply means, and the other end of which is connected to the inside of the water reformer body. And a means for supplying the water, which is injected by the connecting pipe and comes into contact with the water reforming material, from the water reformer body to the water extraction device. It is a vessel.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the water modifier is granular or / and powdery magnesium, and the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth aspect of the invention is provided. Is a water reformer according to.

The term "granular or / and powdery magnesium" used in the present specification means strictly only granular or / and powdery magnesium, but the effect is changed even when a large amount of magnesium is partially contained. Therefore, it is used in the broad sense of “essentially granular or / and powdery magnesium”.

The shape of magnesium is not particularly limited as long as it is essentially granular or / and powdery. For example, other than a round shape, an elongated shape (ribbon shape) can be mentioned.

In the present specification, the term "water" generally refers to tap water, mineral water, natural water or the like, but is not limited thereto. Tea, barley tea, coffee, black tea, herbal tea, carbonated beverages, etc. It is used in a broad sense to include other beverages (including fruit juice and non-fruit juice), fruit or vegetable juice, soy milk, chlorella juice, mushroom juice and the like.

In the present specification, the shape of the "water passage" is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a rectangular shape, a square shape, or another polygonal shape or irregular shape (irregular shape). Shape) can be mentioned.

As the water modifier, in addition to magnesium,
For example, calcium / iron / zinc / cobalt / manganese and other minerals, limestone, dolomite, marble, coral sand, shellfish, bone, barley stone, solar stone, Soyang stone, ceramics, charcoal (activated carbon, bincho charcoal, coconut husk charcoal, (Bamboo charcoal, etc.) and the like, but not limited thereto.

As the water extraction device, for example, a faucet or a water splash device (shower, etc.) can be mentioned, but the water extraction device is not particularly limited thereto.

(Operation) According to the present invention, granular or /
By contacting the powdered magnesium with water, the magnesium reacts with water to produce magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen. As a result, it is possible to generate alkaline ionized water having a redox potential and pH equivalent to those of the electrolyzed water producing apparatus, without using electrolysis.

In the water reformer formed into a size that can be put into a beverage container such as a PET bottle, when the reformed water is produced,
Put a water reformer in a plastic bottle containing water and shake the plastic bottle up and down to bring the water modifier and water into contact. When a water passage hole is provided, water comes into contact with the water reformer through this water passage hole.

In a device provided with a liquid container having a spout and a water reformer accommodated in the liquid container, the water in contact with the water modifier is directly discharged from the spout of the liquid container. Since the water is poured out, the water to be poured always comes into contact with the water modifier.

The one provided with the spherical and hollow water reformer main body containing the water reforming material is formed into a spherical shape,
The contact area with water contained in a container such as a pot can be increased.

In a device provided with a delivery pipe and a means for supplying the water withdrawal device, the water injected into the main body of the water reformer by the connecting pipe is contacted with the water reforming material to be reformed, and the delivery pipe and the water are removed. It is supplied to the take-out device.

When the water reforming material is granular or / and powdery magnesium, alkaline ionized water can be produced by the water reformer.

[0029]

The present invention will be described in more detail based on the embodiments.

[Embodiment (Method for producing alkaline ionized water)] 500 mL of tap water was put in a 500 mL PET bottle, and 10 g of magnesium powder as a water modifier was added thereto. And after shaking the plastic bottle well for 10 seconds,
Let stand for 5 minutes. The water obtained was analyzed and compared with tap water before treatment.

The magnesium powder was manufactured by Mitsuwa Chemical Co., Ltd., and three types having different shapes and sizes were used. Table 1 shows the product name, shape, size and purity of the magnesium powder. Further, for convenience of description, each magnesium powder is referred to as “granular (fine grain)”, “turning (granular)”, and “crimp (slender)” in correspondence with the product name. Regarding "crimp", commercially available "crimp" (product name) manufactured by Mitsuwa Chemical Co., Ltd.
Was further crushed and used.

[0032]

[Table 1]

The rough shape of the magnesium powder used is shown in FIG. 1A shows “granulation (fine grain)”, FIG. 1B shows “turning (granular)”, and FIG. 1C shows “crimp (narrow width)”.

Further, the analysis result of water is shown in Table 2, and the analysis method thereof is shown in Table 3. The tap water used was from Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Regarding the water analysis method and the tap water used, the same applies to other experimental examples described later.

[0035]

[Table 2]

[0036]

[Table 3]

From the results shown in Table 2, it was revealed that by bringing the magnesium powder into contact with water, alkaline ionized water having a redox potential lowered to -157 to -231 mV and a pH of 10 or more was obtained. . In addition, compared with tap water, the dissolved hydrogen is as high as 190 μg H ₂ / L and the residual chlorine is 0.05 mgCl / L.
It has been found that a suitable alkaline ionized water, which is as low as less than 1, can be obtained.

Further, as is clear from the values of dissolved hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide, it can be seen that the "granulate" having small particles has the highest reactivity. Also, it can be seen that the narrow "crimp" has higher reactivity than the granular "turning". From the above, it was found that by changing the form (shape and size) of the magnesium powder, the reactivity with water can be adjusted and alkaline ionized water having a desired redox potential and pH can be produced.

[First Embodiment (Water Reformer)] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an alkaline ionized water generator according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is one end of the alkaline ionized water generator. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state where the side lid is removed, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a usage state of the alkaline ionized water generator.

Alkaline ion water generator A which is a water reformer
1 (abbreviated as “ion water generator A1” in the description of the present embodiment) is formed in a rod shape (stick shape). In the present embodiment, the ion water generator A1 has a size of about 105 mm in length and about 17.4 mm in diameter (diameters at both ends in the longitudinal direction are 19.5 mm), and the ion water generator A1 enters a beverage container called a PET bottle. It is the size. However, the size of the ion water generator A1 is not particularly limited to the above.

The ionized water generator A1 is provided with a generator main body 11 which is a plastic generator main body formed in a tubular shape or a tubular shape. At both ends in the longitudinal direction of the generator body 11, there are provided plastic lids 12, 12 which are fitted by being fitted slightly tightly. Then, the magnesium powder 2 as a water modifier is provided inside the ion water generator A1.
Is housed. The magnesium powder 2 is not densely packed so as to come into good contact with water, and is packed with a slight margin (gap).

Circular water holes 111, ... Are arranged in a straight line at four positions (a total of eight positions) at opposite positions on the peripheral surface of the generator body 11. The magnesium powder 2 packed in the generator body 11 has water holes 111, ...
.. A net 13 knitted with a wire having a length similar to that of the generator main body 11 is wound in contact with the inner peripheral surface so as not to leak from the outside.

The generator main body 1 is also provided at the tips of the lids 12, 12.
Similar to the first embodiment, circular water passage holes 121, 121 are provided. Steps 122 and 122 (not visible in FIG. 2, see FIG. 3) that come into contact with the tip of the generator body 1 that is provided by being inserted are provided on the inner peripheral surfaces of the lids 12 and 12. Between the generator main body 11 and the stepped portions 122, 122, circular nets 14, 14 having the same size as the diameter of the generator main body 11 are provided so as to be sandwiched from both sides. This allows the lid 1
The magnesium powder 2 is prevented from leaking out from the water passage holes 121 and 121 of Nos. 2 and 12.

The longitudinal end of the generator main body 11 has a lid 1
The step portions 122, 122 inside 2, 12 are brought into contact with each other, and the space portions 15, 15 are formed inside the lids 12, 12.

(Operation) The operation of the ion water generator A1 will be described with reference to FIGS. When making alkaline ionized water, as shown in FIG. 4, put the ion water generator A1 in a plastic bottle 3 containing water, and
To shake the ion water generator A1 up and down. In the ionized water generator A1, in addition to the vent holes 111 provided in the peripheral surface portion, the water passage holes 121, 1 are also provided at both ends (upper and lower).
21 are provided respectively. Therefore, by shaking the ionized water generator A1 up and down, water is efficiently taken into the inside of the generator body 11 through the water passage holes 121, 121 provided in the upper and lower sides.

Further, the space portions 15 and 15 formed inside the lids 12 and 12 alleviate the vertical shock received by the generator body 11 and prevent the ion water generator A1 from being damaged. .

As described above, since the ionized water generator A1 is sized to fit in the plastic bottle 3, it is possible to easily carry the ionized water generator A1 to produce alkaline ionized water at a place where the user is on the go or at a travel destination.

Further, unlike the electrolyzed water producing apparatus, the ionized water generator A1 does not generate unnecessary acidic ionized water, so that the water is not wasted. Further, unlike the electrolyzed water production apparatus, the ionized water generator A1 has a simple structure with a reduced number of parts, and thus can be produced inexpensively.

In order to regenerate the magnesium powder reacted with water, the ion water generator A1 was placed in a PET bottle containing water, and citric acid (about 5 g in a 500 mL PET bottle) was added and shaken. Good.

(Experimental Example Using Ion Water Generator A1)
The ion water generator A1 containing 10 g of magnesium powder was brought into contact with water in the following manner, and the obtained water was analyzed and compared with tap water before treatment. Also, as a comparative example,
Alkaline ionized water was prepared using an electrolyzed water production device that was approved as a medical device, and its analysis was performed.

First, tap water for 500 mL in a bottle of 500
mL was put and the ion water generator A1 was put in it. Then, the plastic bottle was shaken well for 10 seconds and then allowed to stand for 5 minutes to analyze the water. Magnesium powder is 3 as shown in Table 1.
The type used. And in addition to using these three types individually, "granulation" 5g and "crimp" 5g
A mixture was prepared.

The electrolyzed water producing device is called "Trim Ion"
TI-8000 "(made by Trim Electric Machinery Co., Ltd.) was used. Regarding the electrolyzed water production equipment used,
The same applies to other experimental examples described later. Table 4 shows the analysis results of water.

[0053]

[Table 4]

In the electrolyzed water producing apparatus, the redox potential is -108.
Alkaline ionized water having a pH of -377 mV and a pH of 9.1 to 10.0 is obtained. On the other hand, in the ion water generator A1, the redox potential is
-119 to -175 mV, pH of about 10 alkaline ionized water can be generated. That is, by using the ionized water generator A1, an alkali having a redox potential and a pH equivalent to that of water (−108 mV to) having a high redox potential obtained in an electrolyzed water producing apparatus without utilizing electrolysis. It became clear that ionized water could be produced.

Regarding the value of magnesium hydroxide, the value of the ion water generator A1 is significantly higher than that of the electrolyzed water producing apparatus. That is, the ion water generator A1
By using, it is possible to efficiently ingest magnesium, which is a useful mineral as well as calcium.

By the way, when the magnesium powder is not stored in the ion water generator A1 and is brought into direct contact with water (see Table 2), the "granulate" (fine particles) having small particles has the highest reactivity. It was However, as shown in Table 4, such a result was not obtained when the ion water generator A1 was housed. Further, the mixture of "crimps (thin width)" having different shapes mixed with "granule (fine particles)" was used, and the values of dissolved hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide were large, resulting in high reactivity.

The reason for this is that since the “granular” particles are small, the magnesium powder is densely packed in the generator main body 11 in a state where there is almost no gap (pushed-in state). It seems that water is in a state where it is difficult to contact with magnesium powder. Therefore, by mixing "crimps (thin widths)" with different shapes into "granules (fine particles)", gaps are formed between magnesium powder to facilitate water flow, resulting in high reactivity. It seems that it has become.

From the above, it was found that by mixing magnesium powders having different forms and using them, it is possible to increase the water passage efficiency of the ion water generator A1 and generate alkaline ionized water having a high redox potential. It was

[Second Embodiment (Water Reformer)] FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway sectional view showing a second embodiment of the alkaline ionized water generator according to the present invention. The ionized water generator A2 is a tank 4 (also referred to as a poly tank) that is a plastic liquid container having a cock 41 having a spout that can be closed at the bottom, and a tank 4 that is housed at the bottom of the tank 4 and has a cock 4
1 is provided with an ionized water generating tool 5 provided in a linked manner.

In this embodiment, the tank 4 has a capacity of 12 L.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. Reference numeral 42 indicates a lid attached to the inlet of the tank 4, and reference numeral 43 indicates a handle.

The ionized water production tool 5 includes a production tool body 51 made of plastic and formed into a tubular shape or a tubular shape. The size of the generator main body 51 is about 180 mm in length and about 80 m in diameter.
m, but not limited to this.

Inside the generator main body 51, magnesium powder (not shown in the drawing) is contained. One end of a tubular connecting portion 52 is fixed to the tip surface of the generator main body 51 by penetrating inside the generator main body 51. Connecting part 52
The other end side of is screwed and fixed to the cock 41. By releasing the fixing by the connecting portion 52, the ion water generator 5 can be removed from the cock 41 and taken out of the tank 4. Therefore, the inside of the tank 4 can be easily cleaned.

Circular water holes 53, ... Are provided at required positions on the peripheral surface of the generator main body 51. In the generator main body 51, the magnesium powder packed therein is filled with water passage holes 5.
A mesh 54 having a length similar to that of the generator main body 51 is wound in a state of being in contact with the inner peripheral surface so as not to leak outside from 3 ,. Circular water holes 55, ... (Five in this embodiment) are also provided on the base end surface of the generator main body 51.

Although not shown, the generator main body 5
A circular net having the same size as the diameter of the generator main body 51 is provided on the distal end side and the proximal end side inside the cock 1.
1 or magnesium powder does not leak out through the water passage hole 55. Reference numeral 56 is the ion water generator 5
The figure shows a metallic plug for screwing and closing a hole for filling magnesium powder therein.

(Operation) The operation of the ion water generator A2 will be described with reference to FIG. If water is put in the tank 4, the magnesium powder in the ion water generator 5 will pass through the water passage hole 5
The water in the tank 4 becomes alkaline ionized water by coming into contact with water via 3, 55, .... When the cock 41 is twisted, the water in the tank 4 always flows through the ion water generator 5 and is poured out from the cock 41, so that the water comes into contact with the magnesium powder again.

As described above, by connecting the cock 41 and the ion water generator 5 to each other, the water is more efficiently used as magnesium powder than when the ion water generator 5 is simply put in the tank 4. Can be contacted. Therefore, a small amount of magnesium powder can more effectively generate alkaline ionized water.

As described above, the ion water generator A2
According to the above, it is possible to drink the desired amount of alkaline ionized water at any time simply by twisting the cock 41. Other functions are the same as those of the ion water generator A1 (see FIG. 2) according to the first embodiment.
Refer to the above) and the description is omitted.

In this embodiment, the cock 41 and the generator main body 51 are connected to each other by using the connecting portion 52. However, the cock 41 and the generator main body 51 are connected to each other with a space provided between them. It may be done. Further, the spout of the tank 4 may not necessarily be provided on the bottom side, but may be provided on the upper side or in the middle of the tank. In this case, water may be sent to the spout by a manual pump or motor.

[Third Embodiment (Water Reformer)] FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a state of use showing a third embodiment of the ion water generator according to the present invention. The ion water generator A3 has a structure in which magnesium powder (not shown in the drawing) is housed inside a hollow spherical body 6 having a plurality of water passage holes 61, .... In the present embodiment, the size of the ion water generator A3 is about 70 mm in diameter, but the size is not particularly limited to this.

Although not shown in the drawing, the magnesium powder is housed inside the bag-shaped net body and the water passage holes 61 ,.
..Does not leak from the outside. Further, the spherical body 6 can be divided into two, and the pair of divided bodies are locked to each other by a claw portion (not shown hidden in the figure) provided at a required position to be integrated.

According to the ion water generator A3 having the above-mentioned structure, it is possible to easily generate alkaline ionized water at a table or the like by putting it in a glass pot P containing water, for example. You can Furthermore, the ion water generator A
By making the whole 3 spherical, the contact area with the water put in the pot P is increased and the alkaline ionized water can be produced more effectively with a small amount of magnesium powder. The other operations are almost the same as those of the ion water generator (see FIG. 2) according to the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

[Fourth Embodiment (Water Reformer)] FIG. 7 is a use state explanatory view showing a fourth embodiment of the ionized water generator according to the present invention. The ion water generator A4 is used by connecting it to the water pipe W1 which is a buried inflow pipe and the water pipe W2 which is a delivery pipe, and is for changing the water supplied from the water pipe W1 into alkaline ionized water. . In FIG. 7, reference numeral M indicates a water meter, and reference numeral D indicates a recess (hole) for burying the water meter M and the ion water generator A4 in the ground.

The ion water generator A4 includes a metal generator main body 71, which is a tubular body with both ends closed, and a generator main body 7.
1 is provided with a metal connecting pipe 72 that connects the water pipe W1. In the present embodiment, the size of the generator body 71 is
It has a diameter of about 152 mm and a height of about 352 mm, but is not particularly limited thereto.

Inside the generator main body 71, a circular water straightening plate 711, 711, 711 in which a required number of holes are radially provided is provided from the bottom to the water supply chamber 712, the primary water regulation chamber 713, the secondary water regulation chamber 714, It is divided into a dispensing chamber 715. The primary water regulation chamber 713 and the secondary water regulation chamber 714 contain a predetermined amount of magnesium powder (not shown). Reference numeral 716 represents
Reference numeral 717 denotes an on-off valve, which is an air bleeding tube used to bleed out the air inside the generator body 71 when starting water passage.

In the water supply chamber 712, the lower end of the connecting pipe 72 whose both ends of the rising portion are bent substantially at right angles is provided so as to pass water. An attachment 721 such as a fixing nut is provided at the upper end of the connection pipe 72, and is connected to the water pipe W1 by screwing with the attachment 721. on the other hand,
An attachment tool 731 such as a fixing nut is attached to the tip of the dispensing chamber 715.
Is provided so as to penetrate therethrough, and is connected to the water pipe W2 by screwing with the attachment 731.

A filter or the like is provided inside the generator main body 71 to prevent the magnesium powder from leaking to the outside, but since a known technique (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7155748) is adopted, details will be given. The description is omitted. Further, although not shown in the drawing, magnesium powder is generated in the generator body 71 at the height position where the primary water regulation chamber 713 and the secondary water regulation chamber 714 are provided on the peripheral surface of the generator body 71. Metal plugs for screwing and closing the holes for filling are respectively provided.

(Operation) The operation of the ion water generator A4 will be described with reference to FIG. The water sent from the water pipe W1 passes through the connecting pipe 72 and the water supply chamber 71 of the generator body 71.
2, is brought into contact with the magnesium powder in the primary water regulation chamber 713 and the secondary water regulation chamber 714, and is poured into the water pipe W2 through the pouring chamber 715. In this way, the water is generated by the generator body 71.
Flows from the lower part to the upper part and efficiently contacts the magnesium powder. As a result, the alkaline ionized water can be produced more effectively with a small amount of magnesium powder.
Other operations are almost the same as those of the ionized water generator A1 (see FIG. 2) according to the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

(Experimental Example Using Ion Water Generator A4)
12 L / min of water was passed through the ion water generator A4 containing 10 g of magnesium powder, and the water obtained was analyzed and compared with tap water before treatment. In addition, as a comparative example, alkaline ionized water was prepared using an electrolyzed water producing apparatus permitted as a medical device, and its analysis was performed. Table 5 shows the results of water analysis
Shown in.

[0079]

[Table 5]

In the electrolyzed water producing apparatus, the redox potential is -108.
Alkaline ionized water having a pH of -377 mV and a pH of 9.1 to 10.0 is obtained. On the other hand, in the ionized water generator A4, the redox potential is
-289mV, pH 11 alkaline ionized water can be generated. That is, by using the ionized water generator A4, an alkali having a redox potential and a pH equivalent to that of water (~ -377 mV) having a low redox potential obtained in an electrolyzed water production apparatus without utilizing electrolysis is used. It became clear that ionized water could be produced.

Further, similarly to the ion water generator A1 (see FIG. 2) according to the first embodiment, the value of magnesium hydroxide is higher than that of the electrolyzed water producing apparatus than the ion water generator A4.
Showed a significantly higher value.

[Fifth Embodiment (Water Reformer)] FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a state of use of the ion water generator according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 shows another ion water generator. It is explanatory drawing which shows a use condition. It should be noted that the same or equivalent parts as those of the ion water generator A4 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals. The ionized water generator A5 can be installed, for example, under a sink in a kitchen as shown in FIG. 8 or attached to a shower device in a bathroom as shown in FIG.

The ion water generator A5 includes a plastic generator body 81, which is a tubular body with both ends closed, a metal connecting pipe 82 whose base end portion is bent at a substantially right angle, and a connecting pipe. A bendable metal connecting pipe 83 is provided at the upper end of 82 via a fitting 821 such as a fixing nut. In the present embodiment, the size of the generator body 81 is about 180 mm in length and about 80 mm in diameter, but it is not particularly limited to this.

The inside of the generator main body 81 has a circular straightening plate 71.
1,711 from the bottom, the water supply chamber 811 and the water conditioning chamber 8
12, the pouring chamber 813 is divided. In the water regulation room 812,
A predetermined amount of magnesium powder (not shown) is stored. The lower end of the connecting pipe 82 is provided in the water supply chamber 811 so as to pass water therethrough. A tubular connecting portion 814 is fixed to the inside of the generator main body 81 at substantially the center of the upper end surface of the pouring chamber 813.

(Operation) The ionized water generator A5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG.
When the ionized water generator A5 is provided under the sink of the kitchen, the flexible connecting pipe 83 is attached to the attachment portion 831.
To the water supply side S1 of the water supply. Further, the connecting portion 814 provided on the upper end surface of the generator body 81 is connected to the flexible hose F1 extending from the tap.

By opening the faucet on the sink,
The water sent from the water supply side S1 is sent to the water conditioning chamber 812 of the generator body 81 through the connecting pipe 83, comes into contact with the magnesium powder, and is poured out to the flexible hose F1.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, when the ion water generator A5 is attached to a shower device for use, a flexible connecting pipe 83 is connected to the water supply side S2.
In addition, the connecting portion 81 provided on the upper end surface of the generator main body 81
4 is connected to the base end of the shower hose F2. Then, by twisting the faucet, the water sent from the water supply side S2 passes through the connecting pipe 83 and the water regulation chamber 812 of the generator main body 81.
Is contacted with the magnesium powder and poured into the shower hose F2.

As described above, the ion water generator A5
Since is compact and does not occupy a lot of space, it can be installed and used under a kitchen sink, shower room or bathroom. In addition, the structural action of the ion water generator A5 is the same as that of the ion water generator A4 according to the fourth embodiment.
(See FIG. 7) and the description is omitted.

[Sixth Embodiment (Water Reformer)] FIG. 10 is a use state explanatory view showing a sixth embodiment of the ionized water generator according to the present invention. It should be noted that the same or equivalent portions as those of the ion water generator A5 according to the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 8 are designated by the same reference numerals.

In the ion water generator A6, unlike the ion water generator A5 shown in FIG. 8, a side of the generator body 81 (see FIG.
A generator body 9 is separately provided on the left side (when 0) via a connecting pipe 91 made of a flexible metal. The generator main body 81 and the generator body 9 are about the same size, and their internal structures are almost the same, but the inside of the water regulation chamber 812 of the generator body 9 is not magnesium powder but a predetermined amount of anions. Exchange resin (not shown) is housed.

With such a structure, harmful substances such as chlorine, nitrates and sulfates are removed by the anion exchange resin before the water is treated with the magnesium powder.

(Operation) The operation of the ion water generator A6 will be described with reference to FIG. When the ion water generator A6 is provided, for example, under the sink of the kitchen, the connecting pipe 83 of the generator body 9 is connected to the water supply side S1 of the water supply via the attachment portion 831. Further, the connecting portion 814 provided on the upper end surface of the generator body 81 is connected to the flexible hose F1 extending from the tap. Then, by opening the faucet on the sink, the water sent from the water supply side S1 is sent to the water regulation chamber 812 of the generator body 9 through the connecting pipe 83 and comes into contact with the anion exchange resin to be connected. It is sent to the generator main body 81 through the pipe 91. In addition, the structural action of the ion water generator A6 is the same as that of the ion water generator A5 according to the fifth embodiment (see FIG. 8).
The description is omitted because it is almost the same.

The terms and expressions used in the present specification are merely for explanation, they are not limiting, and the terms and expressions equivalent to the above terms and expressions are not excluded. Further, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

[0094]

(A) According to the present invention, by bringing granular or / and powdery magnesium into contact with water, the oxidation-reduction potential and pH equivalent to those of the electrolyzed water producing apparatus can be obtained without utilizing electrolysis. It is possible to generate alkaline ionized water having Further, unlike the electrolyzed water producing apparatus, unnecessary acidic ionized water is not generated, so that the water is not wasted.

(B) Unlike the electrolyzed water production apparatus, the water reformer according to the present invention has a simple structure in which the number of parts is reduced, so that it can be produced at low cost. In addition, a product that is formed into a size such as a PET bottle that can be contained in a beverage container can be easily carried to produce modified water such as alkaline ionized water at a place where the user is on the road or traveling.

(C) In a device provided with a liquid container having a spout and a water reformer housed in the liquid container, the water in contact with the water reformer is directly fed to the liquid container. Since the water is poured out from the pouring port, the water to be poured always comes into contact with the water modifier such as magnesium. Therefore, compared with the case where the water reforming tool is simply put in the liquid container, it is possible to more effectively generate the modified water such as alkaline ionized water with a small amount of the modifying material.

(D) The one provided with the spherical and hollow water reformer main body containing the water reforming material has a large spherical shape so that the contact area with the water put in the pot or the like is increased. it can. Therefore, a small amount of magnesium powder can more effectively generate modified water such as alkaline ionized water.

(E) In a device provided with a delivery pipe and a means for supplying the water withdrawal device, the water injected into the main body of the water reformer by the connecting pipe is contacted with the water reforming material to be reformed and delivered. Supplied to pipes and water extractors. Thus, unlike the electrolyzed water production apparatus, the water reformer according to the present invention has a simple structure in which the number of parts is reduced, so that the water reformer can be formed compactly and does not require an installation space. Therefore, for example, it can be easily attached and used even under a water pipe buried in the soil, under a sink in a kitchen, or a shower device.

(F) When the water modifier is granular or / and powdery magnesium, alkaline ionized water can be produced by the water modifier.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a rough shape of magnesium powder.

FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory view showing the first embodiment of the alkaline ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lid on one end side of the alkaline ionized water generator is removed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of an alkaline ionized water generator.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway sectional view showing a second embodiment of an alkaline ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a usage state showing a second embodiment of the ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a use state explanatory view showing a fourth embodiment of the ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a use state explanatory view showing a fifth embodiment of the ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing another usage state of the ionized water generator.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a usage state showing a sixth embodiment of the ionized water generator according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

A1 Alkaline ion water generator 1 Generator body 11 Generator body 111 vents 12 lid 121 water holes 122 steps 13 nets 14 nets 15 Space section 2 Magnesium powder 3 PET bottles A2 Alkaline ion water generator 4 tanks 41 cooks 42 lid 43 Lantern 5 Ion water generator 51 generator tool body 52 Connection 53 water holes 54 net 55 water passage 56 stopper A3 ion water generator 6 spherical bodies 61 Water holes P pot A4 ion water generator 71 Generator body 711 Current plate 712 water supply room 713 Primary water conditioning room 714 Secondary water conditioning room 715 pouring room 716 Air bleeder 717 on-off valve 72,73 Connection pipe 721 Attachment 731 Attachment M water meter W1, W2 water pipe D dent A5 ion water generator 81 Generator body 81 1 Water supply room 812 water conditioning room 813 pouring room 814 connection 82 Connection pipe 821 Attachment 83 Connection pipe 831 Attachment F1 flexible hose S1 supply side F2 shower hose S2 supply side A6 ion water generator 9 Generator body 91 Connection pipe

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A method for producing alkaline ionized water, which comprises contacting granular or / and powdery magnesium with water. 2. A cylindrical body having a size that can be inserted into a beverage container having a cap at the mouth or the spout,
A water reformer, characterized in that a water reforming material is housed inside so as to be able to contact the water in the beverage container. 3. A tubular water reformer main body accommodating a water reforming material, and lids provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the water reformer main body, and the entirety enters a PET bottle. A water passage hole and a means for preventing the water reforming material from leaking out from the water passage hole are provided at required positions on the peripheral surface portion and / or the lid of the water reformer body. A water reformer characterized by being provided. 4. A liquid container having a spout, and a water reformer contained in the liquid container, wherein the water reformer contains a water reformer and has a water passage hole. Have,
A water reformer, characterized in that water in the liquid container enters the water reformer and comes into contact with the water reforming material, and then is discharged from the spout. 5. A liquid container having a spout that can be closed on the bottom side, and a water reformer housed in the liquid container, wherein the water reformer contains a water reformer. The water reformer body is housed, and the water reformer body has water passage holes for contacting the water reformer with the water in the liquid container, and the water reformer for passing water. A water reformer comprising: a means for preventing the water from leaking out of the hole; and a connecting portion for directly pouring the water in contact with the water reforming material from the pouring outlet. 6. A spherical and hollow water reformer body containing a water reformer is provided, and the water reformer is brought into contact with water at a required position of the water reformer body. A water reformer comprising a water passage hole and means for preventing the water reforming material from leaking out of the water passage hole. 7. A water reformer main body accommodating a water reforming material; a connecting pipe having one end connected to an inflow pipe and the other end connected to the inside of the water reformer main body; The water reformer main body is equipped with a means for supplying water from the water reformer body to the delivery pipe, and a means for evacuating the air inside the water reformer body. , Water reformer. 8. A water reformer main body accommodating a water reformer, a connecting pipe having one end connectable to a water supply means and the other end connected to the inside of the water reformer main body, said connection A water reformer, comprising: a means for supplying water, which is injected by a pipe and comes into contact with the water reforming material, from the water reformer body to the water extraction device. 9. The water reformer according to claim 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein the water reforming agent is magnesium in a granular form and / or a powder form.