JP2005027701A - Method and apparatus for washing dishes - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and an apparatus for washing dishes with smaller quantity of consumed electric power and water than conventional ones. <P>SOLUTION: Washing with water and with alkaline electrolytic water are both adopted, and alkaline electrolytic water is misted to be used in washing dishes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

表１からも明らかなように、アルカリ電解水をミスト化することで、油の乳化量、つまり洗浄力が向上していることが分かり、特に、直径を１００μｍ以下とすると優れた洗浄力を示すことが分かった。
【００５３】
【発明の効果】
以上述べたように、本発明の食器洗浄方法、および食器洗浄装置によれば、アルカリ電解水を用いて食器を洗浄する前の段階で、食器に付着した汚れを大まかに除去する水洗浄工程を有しているので、その分だけ、アルカリ電解水の消費量を低減することができ、その結果、消費電力を低減することができる。
【００５４】
また、アルカリ電解水をミスト状にして食器に噴霧することにより、アルカリ電解水の表面積を大きくし、アルカリ電解水と食器に付着した汚れとの接触面積、接触確率を向上せしめることができ、その結果、従来にない優れた洗浄効果を発揮することができる。
【００５５】
そして、洗浄効果の向上に伴い、従来用いられていた化学洗剤を全く使用しない、若しくは、従来の使用量の軽減をすることも可能である。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の食器洗浄方法を説明するためのフローシート図である。
【図２】本発明の食器洗浄装置を説明するための概略図である。
【図３】本発明の食器洗浄装置の他の一例を説明するための概略図である。
【符号の簡単な説明】
２０、４０ 食器洗浄装置
２１ａ、２１ｂ水洗浄室
２２、４２ アルカリ電解水生成手段
２３ａ、２３ｂ アルカリ電解水洗浄室
２４ 濯ぎ室
４１ 処理室[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a dishwashing method and dishwashing apparatus that can be used at work or at home, and more specifically to a dishwashing method and dishwashing apparatus using alkaline electrolyzed water.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an apparatus and a method for electrolyzing tap water to produce alkaline electrolyzed water and acidic electrolyzed water and washing dishes using these electrolyzed water are known (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
The tableware washing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 generates alkaline electrolyzed water and acidic electrolyzed water from tap water, and firstly cleans dirt adhering to the tableware using alkaline electrolyzed water. Is used to sterilize tableware.
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-47473
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional dishwashing apparatus as described in Patent Document 1, when washing dishes, since electrolyzed water is used from the beginning, the amount of electrolyzed water used is enormous, A large amount of water and a large amount of energy (electric power) were required to generate electrolyzed water. Such a problem of so-called power consumption is particularly remarkable in a commercial dishwashing apparatus. For example, in a commercial dishwashing apparatus, the amount of tableware to be washed is enormous compared to that for home use, and the amount of dirt attached to the tableware is larger than that for home use. It was necessary in large quantities.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in such a situation, and has the same or higher cleaning ability as a conventional dishwashing apparatus (method), but consumes more power and consumes water than the conventional dishwashing apparatus (method). It is a main object to provide a dishwashing method and a dishwashing apparatus that can reduce the amount of the dish.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In a first aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems, a dishwashing method for washing dirt adhered to tableware includes a water washing step for washing tableware using water, and a tableware using alkaline electrolyzed water. It is characterized by comprising an alkaline electrolyzed water washing step for washing and a rinsing step for rinsing dishes using water and / or acidic electrolyzed water.
[0007]
According to this method, since there is a water washing step for roughly removing dirt adhering to the tableware before washing the tableware using alkaline electrolyzed water, the consumption of alkaline electrolyzed water is increased accordingly. The amount can be reduced, and as a result, power consumption can be reduced.
[0008]
In the tableware washing method, in the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step, it is preferable that the alkaline electrolyzed water is made mist and the mist-like alkaline electrolyzed water is sprayed on the tableware.
[0009]
In this way, the alkaline electrolyzed water is not simply sprayed on the tableware, but by spraying it in the form of a mist, it is possible to achieve an excellent cleaning effect compared with the conventional one, and as a result, the consumption of the alkaline electrolyzed water The amount can be reduced and the power consumption can be reduced.
[0010]
Moreover, in the said dishwashing method, it is preferable that the diameter of the said mist-like alkaline electrolyzed water is 100 micrometers or less.
[0011]
By making the size of the alkaline electrolyzed water mist within this range, the cleaning effect can be drastically improved.
[0012]
Furthermore, in the dish washing method, the water washing step and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step are repeated a plurality of times in this order, and then the rinsing step is performed.
[0013]
In this way, the water washing step and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step are set as one set, and by repeating this set a plurality of times, it becomes possible to clean cleanly even if the dirt attached to the tableware is severe, In addition, compared with the conventional cleaning method in which cleaning is performed for a long time using only alkaline electrolyzed water, the method of the present invention alternately uses alkaline electrolyzed water and water, and therefore, when the same time is spent for cleaning. Even if it exists, the usage-amount of alkaline electrolyzed water can be reduced compared with the conventional one.
[0014]
In a second aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problem, a dishwashing apparatus for cleaning dirt adhering to tableware generates water washing means for washing tableware using water and alkaline electrolyzed water. Alkaline electrolyzed water generating means, alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning means for cleaning dishes using the generated alkaline electrolyzed water, and rinsing means for rinsing dishes using water and / or acidic electrolyzed water And.
[0015]
The dishwashing apparatus preferably further includes a mist forming means for making the generated alkaline electrolyzed water mist.
[0016]
Moreover, in the said tableware apparatus, it is preferable in the said mist formation means to make the diameter of alkaline electrolyzed water into mist of 100 micrometers or less.
[0017]
Furthermore, in the tableware washing apparatus, it is preferable that the water washing by the water washing means and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing by the alkaline electrolyzed water washing means are repeated a plurality of times in this order.
[0018]
According to these dishwashing apparatuses, the above-described method of the present invention can be realized.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Below, the tableware washing | cleaning method and tableware washing apparatus of this invention are demonstrated concretely using drawing.
[0020]
[1] Dishwashing method FIG. 1 is a flow sheet for explaining the tableware washing method of the present invention.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 1, the tableware washing method of the present invention includes a water washing step S1 for washing tableware using water, an alkaline electrolyzed water washing step S2 for washing tableware using alkaline electrolyzed water, water and / or Or the rinse process S3 which rinses tableware using acidic electrolyzed water, and the water washing process S1 and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing process S2 are repeated a plurality of times depending on the degree of contamination of the dishes (in the figure). See arrow). In addition, about the frequency | count of repeating water washing process S1 and alkaline electrolyzed water washing process S2, this invention is not specifically limited, It can set arbitrarily by the dirt condition of the tableware to wash | clean.
[0022]
(1) Water washing step The water washing step S1 in the method of the present invention is a step carried out for the purpose of roughly removing dirt adhering to tableware and assisting the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step performed next to this step. is there. Accordingly, the water washing step S1 is not limited as long as the object can be achieved, and the specific method thereof is not limited.
[0023]
The water used in this step is not particularly limited, and normal tap water or the like can be used, and hot water (for example, 40 to 60 ° C.) depending on the type of dirt attached to the tableware. May be used.
[0024]
As described above, in the present invention, before performing the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step S2, which will be described later, since the washing is simply performed using simple water, the amount of alkaline electrolyzed water used can be reduced as compared with the prior art. As a result, power consumption can be reduced.
[0025]
(2) Alkaline electrolyzed water washing step The alkaline electrolyzed water washing step S2 in the method of the present invention is performed for the purpose of removing dirt that could not be removed in the water washing process S1 and completely removing dirt from the tableware. It is a process. However, in the case where the water washing step S2 and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step S2 are set as one set and repeated a plurality of times, it is only necessary to finally remove the dirt, and in the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step S2 in the middle In that case, the object may not be completely achieved.
[0026]
As the alkaline electrolyzed water used in the process, a conventionally known electrolyzed water generating method and alkaline electrolyzed water generated by a generating device can be arbitrarily used. Specifically, an alkaline electrolyzed water having a pH of 10 or more can be used. Electrolyzed water is preferable, and pH of 11 or more is particularly preferable.
[0027]
Moreover, in the said process, in the said alkaline electrolyzed water washing | cleaning process, it is preferable to make alkaline electrolyzed water into mist form and to spray the said mist-form alkaline electrolyzed water on tableware. In this way, by spraying alkaline electrolyzed water in a mist form on the tableware, the surface area of the alkaline electrolyzed water can be increased, and the contact area and contact probability between the alkaline electrolyzed water and the dirt adhering to the tableware can be improved. As a result, an unprecedented excellent cleaning effect can be exhibited.
[0028]
The mist-like alkaline electrolyzed water preferably has a diameter of 100 μm or less, and more preferably 50 μm or less.
[0029]
In the above description, it is assumed that the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step is performed after the water washing step, but the method of the present invention is not limited to this, and the alkaline electrolyzed water before the water washing step is performed. A cleaning step may be performed.
[0030]
(3) Rinsing step The rinsing step S3 in the method of the present invention is a step performed for the purpose of washing away the alkaline water adhering to the tableware surface by performing the alkaline water washing step. When acidic electrolyzed water is used, the tableware can be sterilized with acidic water in accordance with the purpose. Accordingly, the rinsing step S3 is not limited to a specific method or the like as long as the object can be achieved.
[0031]
For example, the water used in this step is not particularly limited, and ordinary tap water or the like can be used. In order to improve the efficiency of rinsing, hot water (for example, 60 ° C to 90 ° C) is used. ) May be used.
[0032]
Moreover, it does not specifically limit about the acidic water used in this process, You may use the acidic electrolyzed water produced | generated simultaneously when producing | generating the alkaline electrolyzed water used in the said alkaline water washing | cleaning process.
[0033]
(4) Other Steps In the method of the present invention, it is only necessary to have the water washing step S1, the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step S2, and the rinsing step S3, and is not limited to these steps. Therefore, for example, after the rinsing step S3, an ultraviolet irradiation step (not shown) for sterilizing the tableware by irradiating ultraviolet rays may be performed, or a drying step S4 for drying the tableware.
[0034]
[2] Tableware washing apparatus Next, the tableware washing apparatus of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[0035]
(1) Commercial Tableware Cleaning Device FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining the tableware cleaning device of the present invention, and is a device intended to be used mainly for business purposes.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 2, the tableware washing apparatus 20 of the present invention includes water washing chambers 21a and 21b as water washing means for washing tableware F using water, and alkaline electrolysis for generating alkaline electrolyzed water. Water generating means 22, alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning chambers 23a and 23b as alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning means for cleaning dishes using the generated alkaline electrolyzed water, and water and / or acidic electrolyzed water And a rinsing chamber 24 as a rinsing means for rinsing.
[0037]
Moreover, in this dishwashing apparatus 20, as shown in figure, the water washing room 21a, the alkaline electrolyzed water washing room 23a, the water washing room 21b, the alkaline electrolyzed water washing room 23b, and the rinsing room 24 are adjacent to each other in this order. These chambers are all connected by a belt conveyor 25. The tableware F to be cleaned is placed on the belt conveyor 25 in the upstream portion of the belt conveyor (see reference S), thereby moving to the downstream (see reference G) portion of the belt conveyor while passing through the chambers. In the meantime, the cleaning is completed.
[0038]
In this way, by providing a plurality of water cleaning chambers 21 and alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning chambers 23 and alternately installing them (two in the case of FIG. 2), the above-described water cleaning step and alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning step And the cleaning efficiency can be improved.
[0039]
The water washing chambers 21a and 21b are provided with a water jet pipe 26 for spraying water onto the tableware F on the belt conveyor 25 to remove dirt adhering to the tableware F. Is connected to the pipe P1. The pipe P1 is connected to, for example, a water pipe, and necessary water is supplied through the pipe P1. A heater 30 for making the water used in the water washing chambers 21a and 21b hot water may be provided upstream of the pipe P1, and a valve 31 for controlling the amount of water used. Etc. are provided as necessary.
[0040]
In the alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning chambers 23a and 23b, the mist forming means 27 for misting the alkaline electrolyzed water (for example, a diameter of 100 μm or less) and the generated mist-like alkaline electrolyzed water to the tableware F on the belt conveyor 25 are provided. A spray tube 28 for spraying is provided. The alkaline electrolyzed water spray pipe 28 is connected to a pipe P2, and an alkaline electrolyzed water generating means 22 is provided upstream of the pipe P2. Therefore, the alkaline electrolyzed water generated in the alkaline electrolyzed water generating means 22 is supplied to the mist generating means 27 through the pipe P2, and the alkaline electrolyzed water that has become mist in the mist forming means 27 is It is supplied to the alkaline electrolyzed water spray tube 28.
[0041]
Here, as the alkaline electrolyzed water generating means 22, a conventionally known electrolyzed water generating apparatus can be arbitrarily selected and used, and is not particularly limited, and the mist generating means 27 is also conventionally known. A known mist generating device can be used.
[0042]
The rinsing chamber 24 is provided with a water / acidic electrolyzed water outflow pipe 29 for rinsing the tableware F by spraying water and / or acid electrolyzed water onto the tableware F on the belt conveyor 25. The acidic electrolyzed water outflow pipe 29 is connected to the pipes P1 and P3. As described above, the pipe P1 is connected to, for example, a water pipe, and necessary water is supplied through the pipe P1. Moreover, the piping P3 is connected to the above-mentioned alkaline electrolyzed water generating means 22, and acidic electrolyzed water generated simultaneously when generating alkaline electrolyzed water is supplied by the piping P3.
[0043]
In the apparatus 20, a drying chamber 32 may be provided adjacent to the rinsing chamber 24. In addition, drain pipes P4 are respectively provided below the belt conveyor.
[0044]
According to the dish washing device 20 of the present invention, the tableware F to be washed can be washed cleanly only by placing the tableware F to be washed upstream of the belt conveyor 25. In this case, the alkaline electrolyzed water to be used is made into a mist with a diameter of 100 μm or less by the mist generating means 27 and sprayed on the tableware, so that the amount of electrolyzed water used is greatly reduced compared to conventional devices. As a result, the amount of electric power used in the alkaline electrolyzed water generating means 22 can be greatly reduced.
[0045]
(2) Household Tableware Cleaning Device FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the tableware cleaning device of the present invention, and is a device intended to be used mainly for home use.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 3, the dishwashing apparatus 40 of this invention has the process chamber 41 and the alkaline electrolyzed water production | generation means 42. As shown in FIG. And the said processing chamber 41 is the water washing chamber 21 as a water washing means for wash | cleaning the tableware F demonstrated in the said FIG. 2, and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing means for washing | cleaning tableware using alkaline electrolyzed water. The alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning chamber 23 and the rinsing chamber 24 as a rinsing means for rinsing dishes using water and / or acidic electrolyzed water.
[0047]
In the processing chamber 41, a mounting table 43 for mounting tableware F is provided, and the tableware F is mounted on the mounting table 43.
[0048]
Further, water is sprayed onto the tableware F on the mounting table 43 in the processing chamber 41 to remove dirt adhering to the tableware F, and to spray the mist of alkaline electrolyzed water. An alkaline electrolyzed water spray pipe 48 and a water / acidic electrolyzed water outflow pipe 49 are respectively provided. Since the roles and configurations of these tubes 46, 48, 49 are the same as those of the dishwashing apparatus 20 of the present invention shown in FIG. 2, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0049]
Thus, space can be saved by causing the processing chamber 41 to play all the roles of the water cleaning chamber 21, the alkaline electrolyzed water cleaning chamber 23, and the rinsing chamber 24. 40, since the alkaline electrolyzed water is in a mist form by the mist generating means 27, the amount of electrolyzed water used can be greatly reduced as compared with the conventional apparatus. As a result, the alkaline electrolyzed water generating means The amount of power used at 22 can also be greatly reduced.
[0050]
【Example】
(Experimental example)
10 cc of cooking oil was allowed to flow into the container. Further, alkaline electrolyzed water having a pH of 11.5 was produced, and 10 cc of the alkaline electrolyzed water was sprayed on a container in which the edible oil was adhered in the form of a mist having a diameter shown in Table 1 below, followed by stirring.
[0051]
And the emulsification amount of the said edible oil was measured at intervals of 5 seconds.
[0052]
[Table 1]

As is apparent from Table 1, it can be seen that the amount of oil emulsified, that is, the detergency, is improved by misting the alkaline electrolyzed water. I understood that.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the tableware washing method and the tableware washing apparatus of the present invention, the water washing step of roughly removing dirt adhered to the tableware at the stage before washing the tableware using alkaline electrolyzed water. Therefore, the consumption of alkaline electrolyzed water can be reduced by that amount, and as a result, power consumption can be reduced.
[0054]
In addition, by spraying the alkaline electrolyzed water in a mist form on the tableware, the surface area of the alkaline electrolyzed water is increased, and the contact area and contact probability between the alkaline electrolyzed water and the dirt adhering to the tableware can be improved. As a result, an unprecedented excellent cleaning effect can be exhibited.
[0055]
And with the improvement of a cleaning effect, it is also possible not to use the chemical detergent conventionally used at all, or to reduce the conventional usage-amount.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flow sheet diagram for explaining a tableware washing method of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view for explaining a dishwashing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view for explaining another example of the tableware washing apparatus of the present invention.
[Brief description of symbols]
20, 40 Tableware washing devices 21a, 21b Water washing chambers 22, 42 Alkaline electrolyzed water generating means 23a, 23b Alkaline electrolyzed water washing chamber 24 Rinsing chamber 41 Processing chamber

Claims (8)

A dish washing method for washing dirt adhering to tableware,
A water washing process for washing dishes with water;
An alkaline electrolyzed water washing process for washing dishes using alkaline electrolyzed water;
A rinsing step of rinsing dishes with water and / or acidic electrolyzed water;
A dishwashing method comprising: A dish washing method according to claim 1,
In the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step, the alkaline electrolyzed water is made into a mist, and the mist-like alkaline electrolyzed water is sprayed on the tableware. The dish washing method according to claim 2,
The mist-like alkaline electrolyzed water has a diameter of 100 μm or less. A dish washing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The dish washing method, wherein the water washing step and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing step are repeated a plurality of times in this order, and then the rinsing step is performed. A dish washing device for washing dirt adhering to tableware,
Water washing means for washing dishes with water;
Alkaline electrolyzed water generating means for generating alkaline electrolyzed water;
Alkaline electrolyzed water washing means for washing dishes using the generated alkaline electrolyzed water;
Rinsing means for rinsing dishes using water and / or acidic electrolyzed water;
A dishwashing apparatus comprising: The tableware washing apparatus according to claim 5,
Furthermore, the dishwashing apparatus characterized by having the mist-making means for making the produced | generated alkaline electrolyzed water into mist form. The dish washing method according to claim 6,
In the mist forming means, the diameter of the alkaline electrolyzed water is a mist of 100 μm or less. A dish washing method according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The dish washing apparatus characterized in that the water washing by the water washing means and the alkaline electrolyzed water washing by the alkaline electrolyzed water washing means are repeated a plurality of times in this order.

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