JP2003334554A - Device for producing ionic water - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for producing ionic water which can be set without being restricted to its installation place and allows its installation direction to be changed freely by a user without deteriorating its operability. <P>SOLUTION: This device has an electrolytic cell for producing ionic water and is formed in the shape of a flat box. An operation part is arranged on one side of the box of the device, and the display of the operation buttons of the operation part is arranged diagonally. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention produces ionized water such as hydrogen ion-rich acidic ionized water and hydroxide ion-rich alkaline ionized water (hereinafter referred to as “ionized water”) by electrolysis of tap water. The present invention relates to an ionized water generator equipped with an electrolytic cell.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional ionized water generator 100 includes an electrolytic cell (not shown) for generating ionized water (alkali ionized water, acidic water) and a water purification cartridge (FIG. 1) for removing foreign matter from raw water (tap water). (Not shown). And this ionized water generator 100 is spreading widely as household appliances for the kitchen. In particular, the stationary type installed around the sink 26 is the mainstream of the household ion water generator 100.

As shown in FIG. 21, a conventional stationary ion water generator 100 converts raw water from a switching valve 35 connected to a faucet 23 through a branch hose 11 into an ion water generator 10.
Water purification cartridge installed inside 0 (not shown)
Ionized water, which has been purified by (1) and has been ion-decomposed in an electrolytic cell (not shown), is discharged from the water discharge pipe 4. And
Each company has proposed such a stationary ion water generator 100. (See, for example, Non-Patent Document 1.)

[0004]

[Non-patent document 1] TOTO general catalog 2001-20
02 P698

[0005]

Since the conventional stationary ion water generator 100 is installed and used on the sink top 26a of the sink, it is necessary to secure the installation place. However, in the sink top 26a of the sink, the portion having the flat surface is limited, and it is often difficult to stably dispose the ion water generator 100. Further, the sink sink top 26a is also used for installing other equipment used in the kitchen. In this case, the space for installing the ionized water generator 100 is further reduced, and the installation place is restricted.

In addition to the above-mentioned stability, it is necessary to consider the following matters as to where and how to install. (1) Placing the operation unit 3 on the front surface to switch the pH concentration and arranging the operation unit 3 at a position where it can be easily operated. (2) The discharge pipe 4 provided in the ion water generator 100 to the sink 26. (3) Branching the branch hose 11 from the faucet 23 and connecting it to a predetermined joint of the ion water generator 100 (4) Electrolysis of the ion water generator 100 For example, it is necessary to secure a power source 36 for ion decomposition in the tank. It is necessary to install the ion water generator 100 on the sink top 26a of the sink while satisfying such conditions. Therefore, such restrictions on the installation location not only reduce the attractiveness of the product of the ionized water generator 100 by half, but also reduce the willingness to purchase and may lead to refraining from purchasing. Further, even if it can be installed somehow, there is a problem that the handling of the branch hose 11 and the drainage hose 12 makes the area around the sink 26 complicated, which may impair the comfort of using the kitchen itself. .

Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an ion water generator in which the user can select the installation direction that is not restricted by the installation location. In particular, it is to provide an ion water generator that does not impair operability even if the user freely selects the installation direction.

[0008]

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems, according to claim 1 of the present invention, an ion water generator equipped with an electrolytic cell for generating ion water is provided. The ion water generator is characterized in that it has a thin box shape, and the operation section is arranged on the side surface of the box shape, and the operation buttons of the operation section are arranged obliquely.

With this, the ion water generator can be arranged in different installation directions so that the display of the operation buttons of the operation unit is not reversed. For this reason, even if the user himself / herself selects and decides the installation location according to the kitchen circumstances of the user and arranges the ion water generator in the desired direction, the display of the operation unit may be reversed and difficult to see. Absent. In addition, it is convenient to use the pH and the usage display on the display of the operation unit. Further, in the ion water generator of the present invention, it is more preferable to use an ion water generator that does not further incorporate a water purification cartridge. In addition, the term "not having a built-in water purification cartridge" as used herein includes a case where the water purification cartridge is not attached to the inside of the ion water generator main body but is externally attached to the ion water generator main body.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a narrow side surface facing the operation portion, a narrow side surface adjacent to the narrow side surface of the operation portion, and a wide side surface are selected as installation surfaces. In addition, the display of the operation button of the operation unit,
The ion water generator according to claim 1, wherein the ion water generator is arranged obliquely toward a side surface other than the narrow side surface facing the operation portion.

Thus, the ion water generators can be arranged in three installation directions so that the display of the operation buttons of the operation unit is not reversed. For this reason, even if the user himself / herself selects and decides the installation location according to the kitchen circumstances of the user and arranges the ion water generator in the desired direction, the display of the operation unit may be reversed and difficult to see. Absent. Therefore, operability can be maintained.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ion water generator equipped with an electrolyzer for producing ion water, the ion water generator having a thin box shape, and the side surface of the box shape. The operation part is arranged on the operation part, the narrow side surface facing the operation part, the narrow side surface adjacent to the narrow side surface of the operation part, and the wide side surface can be selected as installation surfaces, and The display of the operation buttons of the operation unit is an ion water generator characterized in that a display sticker is attached according to the installation direction.

[0013] With this, the user himself / herself selects and determines the installation location according to the kitchen circumstances of the user, and arranges the ion water generator in any direction, and thereafter, according to the arrangement, the operation unit is selected. Since the display sticker of can be attached, the display of the operation unit does not become difficult to see and the operability is not impaired.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a narrow side surface facing the operation portion is used as an installation surface, and further, an operation for assisting the operation button of the operation portion on the wide side surface located on the user side. The ion water generator according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a display seal is attached.

Thus, even when the upper operating portion is difficult to see, the display sticker can assist the operation and maintain the operability.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show examples of the ionized water generator 1 according to the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the ion water generator 1 includes an electrolytic cell 31 for generating ion water, a controller 33, and a power supply board (transformer).
32 is provided inside. In particular, this ion water generator 1
Separates the electrolytic cell 31 for generating ionized water from the water purification cartridge 22 for removing foreign matters and the like from raw water (tap water),
The electrolytic cell 31 is arranged in the ion water generator 1, and the water purification cartridge 22 is independently formed as a separate body. By independently forming the water purification cartridge in this way, the ionized water generator can be made thinner and more compact.

Further, the ion water generator 1 has at least three surfaces of its main body on which the installation surfaces 15, 18, 19, (20) are attached.
By selecting as, it is possible to change the installation form according to the kitchen circumstances. Especially, the ion water generator 1
Has a thin box shape, and the operation portion 2 is arranged on the narrow side surface 16 having a long width. As the installation surface, the side surface 1 facing at least the side surface 16 having the operation portion 2
8 and two side surfaces 15, 19 and (20) adjacent to the side surface 16 having the operation portion 2 are preferably selected. Also, all side surfaces 15, 16, 17, 1
When 8, 19, and 20 are formed in a planar shape, they can be stably arranged without using a fixture. further,
The wide side surfaces 15 and 20 may be formed of a metal plate. Furthermore, an addition port 13 for adding a solute such as calcium is provided on the same side surface 16 as the operation unit 2. 1 and 2
Shows a case where a narrow side surface 18 facing the operation portion 2 is used as the installation surface.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the water discharge pipe 4 for supplying the user with the ionized water of the ionized water generator 1 is provided with an operating portion 2.
It may be arranged on the side surface 16 having the. Specifically, the water discharge pipe 4 has a flexible hose 6 connected to a projecting portion 5 projecting in an oblique direction (about 45 degrees). The projecting portion 5 is rotatably provided 360 degrees.

Further, in FIG. 2, the water discharge pipe 4 is provided on the narrow side surface 17 adjacent to the operation portion 2. Specifically, the cylindrical protruding portion 5 is provided perpendicularly to the side surface 17. The flexible hose 6 is connected to the side surface of the cylindrical protruding portion 5. Further, this projecting portion is provided so as to be rotatable 360 degrees. In this case, the installation surface is the side surface 18 facing the side surface 16 having the operation portion 2.

In addition, the ion water generator 1 has an inlet 7 and an outlet 8 for water flow disposed on at least two surfaces, and a branch hose 11 is provided at each of the inlet 7 and the outlet 8. The waste water hose 12 is connected through the joint 10, and the other inlet 7 and outlet 8 are closed by the lid 9. FIG. 17 shows an outline of a partial cross-sectional view of the inlet 7 and the outlet 8. As shown in the figure, the water passage 34 is formed in a cross shape, and the end portion of the water passage 34 has three side surfaces 15 and 1 respectively.
7 and 20 are provided. A joint 10 is connected to the side surface 17, and a closing lid 9 is provided on the other side surfaces 15 and 20.
Therefore, the joint 10 and the closing lid 9 can be selected depending on which side surface is to be the installation surface, and water can be introduced and output without obstructing the installation position.

Next, FIG. 3 shows a case where the wide side surface 15 of the ion water generator 1 is used as the installation surface. In particular, it is effective when the ion water generator 1 is installed in a bay window counter, a face-to-face counter, or a hanging shelf. In this case, the operation unit 2 faces the user side, is easy to operate, and if the upper surface is a side surface provided with a metal plate such as stainless steel, it is possible to place equipment such as kitchen equipment on the upper portion.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a case where the narrow side surface 17 adjacent to the long side surface 16 of the operation portion 2 is set as the installation surface and is placed vertically. Especially when it is desired to install the device in a narrow place, it may be arranged vertically as illustrated. Even in this case, the operation unit 2 faces the user and is easy to operate.

Next, FIG. 5 shows a display of the operation unit 2. The operation unit 2 displays the switching of the pH of the ionized water and the processing information of the ionized water generator 1. The operation buttons 3 for alkaline ionized water, fresh water (purified water), and acidic water are arranged in the order of pH. In particular, the object to be used is displayed according to the pH for the sake of easy understanding by the user. Also, the lamp 3a is used to identify what is selected. Note that in FIG. 5A, the display is oblique so that the display can be easily understood by the user even when the installation form is changed as shown in FIGS. In this way, by making the display of the operation unit oblique, the three side surfaces 18, 1
When the ion water generator 1 is arranged in any of the directions 9 and 20, the characters are not turned upside down, and the user does not feel uncomfortable. Alternatively, two sheets shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C may be prepared as a sticker, and one of them may be selected and attached depending on the installation direction.

Next, FIGS. 6 and 7 show an example of a combination of the faucet 23 and the water purification cartridge 22 when the ion water generator 1 of the present invention is used. FIG. 6 shows an example of a combination in which the water purification cartridge 22 is housed in the kitchen cabinet and is branched from the built-in type water purifier faucet 23 installed in the kitchen sink 26 and the ion water generator 1 of the present invention is interposed. FIG. 7 shows an example of a combination in which water is supplied from the switching valve 35 of the water purifier 24 having the water purification cartridge 22 attached to the tip of the faucet 23 and the ion water generator 1 of the present invention is provided. In this way, the electrolytic cell 31
A user who purchases the built-in water purifier or the water purifier 24 attached to the tip of the faucet 23 by separately providing the ion water generator 1 having the water purifying cartridge 22 and the water purifying cartridge 22 separately from the present invention. If the ionized water generator 1 is purchased, it is possible to obtain alkaline ionized water by using the water purifier 24 without wasting it. Therefore, water purifier 2
The user who purchases item 4 can purchase the item at a low cost when he / she wants to further add a function of generating alkali ions, and can motivate the purchase. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a separate water purification cartridge may be externally attached to the side surface of the ion water generator 1.

Next, the usage state when the ion water generator 1 of the present invention is installed in a kitchen will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIGS. 8 and 9 show a state in which the water purification cartridge 22 is housed in the spout 25 of the faucet 23, and the spout 25 is branched from the spout 25 and the ion water generator 1 of the present invention is interposed therebetween. 8 and 9, the ionized water generator 1 is arranged behind the kitchen sink 26 by the installation method as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively. Since the operation unit 2 faces upward, the display sticker 2a of the operation unit 2 as shown in FIG. 5B may be further attached to the front side surface 15. In this case, even if the operation unit 2 is not visible, the operation button 3 of the operation unit 2 can be pressed with the display sticker 2a as a clue. A drain hose 12 is connected to the joint 10 of the ion water generator 1.

The water discharge pipe 4 is also arranged toward the sink 26. In particular, in the case of the ion water generator 1 shown in FIG. 8, the water discharge pipe 4 has a configuration in which the projecting portion 5 is rotatable with respect to the side surface 16 and is oriented obliquely (45 degrees). Therefore, the flexible hose 6 connected to the protruding portion 5 that faces the protruding portion 5 toward the side of the sink 26 to be used is connected to the sink 2
Can be turned into 6. That is, since the projecting portion 5 is rotatable and is oriented obliquely, the flexible hose 6 is always short from the projecting portion 5 to the sink 26 even if the installation form (direction) of the ion water generator 1 is changed. The distance is good, and there is no need to make it longer than necessary. Therefore, the locus of the flexible hose 6 becomes gentle, and the flexible hose 6 does not get in the way when using the kitchen. further,
In this case, since the water discharge pipe 4 is provided on the same side surface 16 as the operation portion 2, the five surfaces 15, 17 other than the side surface 16 of the operation portion 2,
18, 19, 20 can be the installation surface.

Further, in the case of the ion water generator 1 shown in FIG. 9, the water discharge pipe 4 is provided closer to the side surface 16 having the operating portion 2 than the operating portion 2 of the narrow short side surface 17. In particular, since the projecting portion 5 is rotatably provided on the side surface 17 and the flexible hose is provided with its direction changed by 90 degrees from the projecting portion 5, the flexible hose 6 is rotated to rotate the flexible hose 6 according to the installation form. It can be provided in the sink 26.
Also in this case, the flexible hose 6 always needs a short distance from the protruding portion 5 to the sink 26 and does not need to be longer than necessary. Therefore, the locus of the flexible hose 6 becomes gentle, and the flexible hose 6 does not get in the way when using the kitchen.

Next, FIG. 10 shows a bay window counter 2 in the kitchen.
9 and the like show a usage state in which the apparatus is arranged in the kitchen by the installation method as shown in FIG. In this case, the upper side surface 20 can be used as a space for placing kitchen equipment. Also in this case, the operation unit 2 can arrange the ion water generator 1 toward the front of the user side. Further, since the water discharge pipe 4 can also be used toward the sink 26 side, it is not necessary to make the flexible hose 6 longer than necessary, and the flexible hose 6 does not interfere when using the kitchen.
In addition, an inlet 7 for supplying water from the faucet 23 and an outlet 8 for draining waste water are installed in accordance with the installation, and a narrow side surface 17 is provided.
Can be side. Therefore, the branch hose 11 and the drainage hose 12 do not get in the way, and the ion water generator 1 can be installed stably with the wide side surface 15 as an installation surface so as not to rattle, and the upper side surface. The entire surface of 20 can be used as an equipment mounting space.

Further, FIG. 11 shows a state of use in which the window window counter 29 of the kitchen is arranged in the kitchen by the installation method shown in FIG. When the width of the installation surface cannot be obtained, it can be used by vertically arranging it in this way.
Also in this case, the operation unit 2 can arrange the ion water generator 1 toward the front of the user side. Also, the water discharge pipe 4
Since it can also be used toward the sink 26 side, it is not necessary to make the flexible hose 6 longer than necessary,
The flexible hose 6 does not get in the way when using the kitchen. In addition, the inlet 7 for supplying water from the faucet 23 and the outlet 8 for draining waste water can be provided on the wide side surface 20 side according to the installation. Therefore, the branch hose 1
1 and the drainage hose 12 do not get in the way. Further, since the side surface 17 having a narrow width can be selected as the installation surface and the side surface 17 can have a flat shape without unevenness, the ion water generator 1 can be installed stably so as not to rattling. You can

Next, referring to FIG. 12, the arrangement dimensions of the kitchen sink 26, the faucet 23, and the back hanger 28 on the back side of the faucet 23 will be described. Depending on the type of the sink 26 and the installation of the faucet 23, the arrangement dimensions of the kitchen sink 26, the faucet 23, and the back hanger 28 on the back side of the faucet 23 are different. Therefore, I investigated the above-mentioned dimensions of 11 domestic manufacturers. The dimension A on the back side of the installed faucet 23 is 5 mm to 65 mm.
It is set in the range of, and most of it is from 35mm to 65mm.
It was within mm. In addition, including the back hanger 28, the range was set to 25 mm to 85 mm, and most of them were 50 mm or more. That is, in the ion water generator 1 of the present invention, the water purification cartridge is provided separately, and the installation form can be changed because of the thin shape. for that reason,
Even if there is no installation space in the space C on the left and right of the faucet 23 and in the narrow space D next to the sink (a narrow space that is not the workbench), the backside dimensions A and B of the faucet 23 may be different depending on the installation form. Can be placed inside. Therefore, the ion water generator 1 of the present invention can be installed in most kitchens.

Next, FIGS. 13 and 14 show the installation structure when the fixture 29 of the ion water generator 1 is used. 1 and 2, the wide side surface 15 of the ion water generator 1,
Mounting portions 14 for mounting the fixtures 29 are provided at the four corners of 20. Since the main body of the ionized water generator is divided into left and right parts, the attachment part 14 is used to connect the left and right divided covers. By using the mounting portion 14 and the fixture 29, the ionized water generator 1 can be more reliably produced.
Can be installed. Next, a concrete installation example
3 and FIG. 14 will be described. In FIG. 13 (A), the fixing tool 29 is of a screw type so that it can be stably installed at a stepped portion by adjusting the screw. FIGS. 13B and 13C show the case where the long side surface and the short side surface are vertically set as the installation surface, respectively.
When the installation surface is small like this, the fixture 29
May be used to fix to the mounting portion 14 of the ion water generator 1 with screws 29a to widen the installation area and make it more difficult to fall. FIG. 14 shows a case where the surface of the sink top 26a to be installed is flat and locked to the wall so as not to move. 14 (A) is an overall view, FIG. 14 (B)
Shows a partially enlarged view. First, the wall fixing piece 30 is fixed to the wall, the fixing tools 29 and 29a similar to those shown in FIG. 13A are fixed to the ion water generator 1, and the wall fixing piece 30 is fixed to the fixing tool 29, 29a.
29a is locked. Although not shown, since the wide side surfaces 20 and (15) have a planar shape, it is possible to use the mounting portion 14 to wall-mount the ion water generator 1.

Next, FIG. 15 shows the internal structure of the ion water generator 1. An electrolyzer 3 for generating at least ion water in a cover forming the body of the ion water generator 1.
1, a power supply board 32, a control unit 33, and an operation unit 2. Then, the electrolytic cell 31, a control unit having the power supply board 32, the control unit 33, and the operation unit 2, the addition unit 13a, and the water passage base unit 31 that branches the water channel.
a and are attached to the cover respectively. In particular, the ion water generator 1 has a thin box shape as shown in FIG.
The main body is formed by stacking the left and right divided covers on the narrow side surfaces 16, 17, 18, and 19.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19, a water passage base portion 31a is attached to the upstream side of the electrolytic cell 31, and the water passage base portion 3 is attached.
1a and an addition unit 13a for adding a solute such as calcium from the addition port 13 are connected by a hose 37a, and the addition unit 13a and an electrolytic cell 31 are connected by a hose 37b, and ions electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell 31 are connected. The protruding portion 5 connecting the water discharge pipe 4 for discharging water (alkali ionized water or acid water) is attached to the water passage base portion 31a. Further, an uneven spline 5a is formed in a gear shape on the projecting portion 5, and a locking spring 5 for locking the spline 5a.
b is provided on the cover side. Then, the tip of the locking spring 5b enters into the recess of the spline 5a, and the locking spring 5
By the urging force of b, the protruding portion 5 can be held at a predetermined angle without being accidentally rotated by the weight of the flexible hose. In addition, the waste water is discharged from the electrolytic cell 31 through the water passage base portion 31a (see FIG. 19).
Then, drain it (not shown). Further, in FIG. 19, the water purification cartridge 22 is attached to the upstream side of the water passing base portion 31a. The water purifying cartridge 22 is designed such that the cartridge replacement lid 22a can be removed and the cartridge main body placed inside can be replaced.

The electrolytic cell 31 and the water passing base portion 31
a, the addition unit 13a, the protruding portion 5, and the hose 37
After connecting to a and 37b so that water can pass therethrough, as shown in FIG. 20, they are attached by screwing so as not to overlap with the cover 1a that forms the external appearance. Further, the control unit (detailed structure is omitted in FIG. 20) is screwed into the cover. Further, a power cord for supplying electric power for the control unit is fixed to the cutout portion of the carver 1a. Then, the operation portion 2 is attached so as to be inserted into the side surface notch portion of the cover 1a. Then, wiring is provided so that each functional unit can be energized. Then, the other cover 1b is covered so as to cover, and the bushes are fastened to the mounting portions at the four corners to complete the assembly.

In this way, the electrolytic bath 31 is provided on one side of this cover.
By mounting the power supply board 32, the control unit 33, and the control unit having the operation unit 2 so that they do not overlap with each other, it is possible to realize slimming. Then, the covers are overlapped with each other, and the wide side surfaces 15 facing each other are provided.
The covers are connected to each other by mounting portions 14 provided at four corners of 20. Further, a fixture can be attached to this attachment portion. Here, as the best embodiment,
The control unit 33 and the power supply board 32 are integrally formed as a unit to improve the assemblability, but they may be attached to each other. In addition, the power supply board 32 and the control unit 3
Although 3 and the operation part 2 are attached separately, they may all be formed as one unit and attached.

Further, FIG. 16 shows a block diagram of the ion water generator 1. A switching valve 35 provided at the tip of the faucet 23 is used to select whether tap water is discharged from the spout 25 of the faucet 23 or divided into the ion water generator 1. When the water is divided into the ion water generator 1, the divided water is conveyed into the main body of the ion water generator 1 via the water purification cartridge 22.
Furthermore, the information set by the operation unit 2 is sent to the control unit 33, the signal from the control unit 33 is received, the temperature is detected by the water temperature thermistor, the flow rate is detected by the flow rate sensor, and the calcium addition port 13 is detected. Water is supplied to the electrolytic bath 31 via. Then, the electrolyzer 31 electrolyzes water,
The alkaline ionized water or the acidic water is discharged from the discharge pipe 4. Then, unnecessary water generated at that time is drained by the drain hose 12. The figure shows a case where the alkaline ionized water 1 is discharged from the water discharge pipe 4.

The electrolytic cell 31 provided in the ion water generator 1 is
It is preferable to employ a diaphragmless electrolytic cell. This allows
Since the power supply is small and the size of the power supply board (transformer) 32 can be made compact, the ionized water generator 1 can be made thinner. The ionized water generator 1 of the present invention can realize a thin shape of about 40 mm. Therefore, as described above, it can be installed in almost any kitchen without restriction.

On the other hand, the electrolytic cell 3 is shown in FIG.
An example in which an electrolytic cell with a diaphragm is used is shown as 1. In this case, in order to electrolyze water, a larger amount of electric power is required as compared with the diaphragmless electrolytic cell, so that the power supply board (transformer) 32
Grows larger. Therefore, the power supply board 32 can be provided separately from the main body of the ionized water generator 1 to realize a thin main body.

In the above-described embodiment, the operating section 9 and the power cord are formed on different planes, but they may be formed on the same plane for the purpose of improving the degree of freedom of the installation surface. Needless to say.

[0040]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ion water generator in which the user can select the installation direction without being restricted by the installation place. In particular, it is possible to provide an ion water generator that does not impair operability even if the user freely selects the installation direction.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an ion water generator that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows an ionized water generator which is another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the ion water generator of FIG. 1 when the wide side surface is used as an installation surface.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the ionized water generator of FIG. 1 when installed vertically long.

5 shows a display of the operation unit of FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

FIG. 6 shows a combination of the ion water generator, the water purification cartridge and the faucet of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a combination of the ion water generator of the present invention and a water purifier attached to a spout of a faucet.

FIG. 8 shows a state of use in which the ion water generator of FIG. 1 is installed in a kitchen.

FIG. 9 shows a state of use in which the ion water generator of FIG. 2 is installed in a kitchen.

FIG. 10 shows another state of use in which the ionized water generator of FIG. 1 is installed in a kitchen.

FIG. 11 shows another state of use in which the ion water generator of FIG. 1 is installed in a kitchen.

FIG. 12 shows the layout dimensions of a plan view of the kitchen.

FIG. 13 shows an installation structure of an ion water generator.

FIG. 14 shows an installation structure of an ion water generator.

15 shows an internal structure of the ionized water generator of FIG.

FIG. 16 shows a block diagram of an ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an enlarged partial sectional view showing a water passage of the ionized water generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 shows a case where a transformer is provided separately from the main body of the ionized water generator.

FIG. 19 shows a procedure for assembling an ion water generator to which a separate water purification cartridge is attached.

FIG. 20 shows a procedure for assembling an ion water generator to which a separate water purification cartridge is attached.

FIG. 21 shows a usage state of a conventional ionized water generator.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Ion water generator 2 operation part 3 operation buttons 4 Discharge pipe 5 Projection 6 Flexible hose 7 entrance 8 Outlet 9 closing lid 10 Contact 11 branch hose 12 Drainage hose 13 Addition port 14 Mounting part 15 Wide one side 16 One side of narrow (longitudinal) 17 One side of narrow width (short side) 18 Other side of narrow width (longitudinal) 19 Other side of narrow width 20 Wide other side 21 power cord 22 Water purification cartridge 23 Faucet 24 Water purifier 25 spouts 26 sink 27 bay window counter 28 back hangers 29 Fixture 30 wall fixing piece 31 Electrolyzer 32 power board 33 Control unit 34 waterway 35 switching valve 36 power supply 100 Conventional ionized water generator

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Yoshihiko Hikita             2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture             No. Totoki Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hirotaka Tayuki             2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture             No. Totoki Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 4D061 DA03 DB07 DB08 EA02 EB02                       EB04 EB12 EB14 EB16 EB37                       EB38 EB39 ED12 FA13 GA02                       GA09 GA22 GB22 GB30 GC11                       GC18

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An ion water generator equipped with an electrolytic cell for generating ion water, the ion water generator having a thin box shape, and an operating portion arranged on a side surface of the box shape. ,
Further, the ion water generator is characterized in that the display of the operation buttons of the operation unit is arranged obliquely. 2. A narrow side surface facing the operation portion, and a narrow side surface adjacent to the narrow side surface of the operation portion,
A wide side surface can be selected as an installation surface, and the display of the operation buttons of the operation portion is arranged obliquely toward a side surface other than the narrow side surface facing the operation portion. 1. The ionized water generator according to 1. 3. An ion water generator equipped with an electrolytic cell for generating ion water, wherein the ion water generator has a thin box shape, and an operating portion is arranged on the side surface of the box shape. ,
A narrow side surface facing the operation portion, a narrow side surface adjacent to the narrow side surface of the operation portion, and a wide side surface can be selected as installation surfaces, and the operation button of the operation portion The display is an ion water generator characterized by being attached with a display sticker according to the installation direction. 4. A narrow side surface facing the operation section is used as an installation surface, and an operation display sticker for assisting the operation buttons of the operation section is attached to the wide side surface located on the user side. The ion water generator according to claim 2 or 3, wherein