JP2005224456A - Superheat disinfecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively disinfect an object to be disinfected by jetting superheated steam from the tip of a flexible tube. <P>SOLUTION: A superheat disinfective device is provided with a water tank 1, a superheater 3 and a water supply means (pump) 2 for supplying water inside the water tank 1 to the superheater 3 inside the cabinet 11 of a sink 10, and is provided with the flexible tube 5 for jetting superheat generated by the superheater 3 outside the cabinet 11. The superheated steam superheated to a high temperature around 200°C by the superheater 3 is jetted from the tip part of the flexible tube 5 toward the object to be disinfected and the object to be disinfected is disinfected. The water is supplied into the water tank 1 by turning a cock 13 to the side of the tank. The ON/OFF control of the jetting of the superheated steam and the adjustment of a jetting amount are executed by an operation switch 6 or 7 or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a superheat disinfecting apparatus using superheated steam.

  A steam cleaner using high-temperature steam (for example, Toshiba steam cleaner JQ-25) is commercially available as a cleaner that does not use detergent and is friendly to humans and the environment. However, the steam temperature of the steam cleaner is 150 at most. The jetting is performed at a temperature of about 0 ° C. while applying pressure, and at such a temperature, there is generally only a sterilizing effect for removing microorganisms from the target object.

  The present invention uses a superheated steam (superheat) at a high temperature (around 200 ° C.) instead of a sterilizing cleaner using steam as described above, that is, a superheat cleaner having a disinfecting effect, that is, a human. On the other hand, it is an object of the present invention to provide a superheat disinfection device capable of injecting superheated steam capable of killing a specific pathogenic microorganism and preventing infection.

  In the present invention, high-temperature (around 200 ° C.) superheated steam (superheat) is sprayed on an object to be sterilized such as a cooking utensil so that it can be easily disinfected in a short time, and is mainly used for cooking. It is intended for items used in kitchens and kitchens, such as kitchen knives, cutting boards and tableware, but also for disinfection of food itself.

  Conventionally, these objects have been mainly washed with water and wiped with chemicals, and have problems such as being troublesome, lack of cleanliness, and chemical smell remaining. In addition, when cooking in front of customers in a kitchen at a restaurant, cleanliness was insufficient, but by using superheat, the object as described above can be easily disinfected in a short time, There are advantages such as no smell, no discomfort to the customer when used in front of the customer, and rather a clean feeling to the customer.

  The invention of claim 1 includes a water tank, a superheater, water supply means for supplying water in the water tank to the superheater, and a flexible tube for ejecting superheated steam generated by the superheater. It is characterized by a superheat disinfection device consisting of

  The invention according to claim 2 is the superheat disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein the superheater is in the sink cabinet, and the flexible tube and the on / off switch of the superheater are outside the sink cabinet. It features a built-in superheat disinfection device.

  The invention of claim 3 is the superheat disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein the water tank, the superheater, the water supply means, and the flexible tube are integrally configured in a portable housing. It is characterized by a portable superheat disinfection device.

  By using superheat, it becomes possible to disinfect the object to be disinfected easily in a short time, without any odor and without causing discomfort to the customer even if it is used in front of the customer. Rather, it can give customers a sense of cleanliness.

  The present invention comprises a superheater, water supply means for supplying water to the superheater, and a flexible tube for injecting superheat generated by the superheater. Steam is blown out to disinfect the object to be disinfected.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a superheat disinfecting apparatus according to the present invention, in which 1 is a water tank, 2 is a water supply means such as a pump, and 3 is a superheater (specifically, inside a sheath). 4 is a control unit for detecting the amount of water in the water tank 1, controlling the water supply pump 2, controlling the superheater 3, and the like. 5 is the superheater 3. Is a flexible tube for injecting superheated steam (Super Heated Steam) heated to a high temperature of about 200 ° C. by, for example, a hand operated switch 6 is provided at the distal end of the flexible tube 5 The switch 6 is turned on and off to control the ejection of superheated steam from the tip of the flexible tube 5. In this manner, the superheated steam ejected from the distal end portion of the flexible tube 5 is sprayed onto the object to be disinfected such as a cooking utensil, so that the object to be disinfected can be disinfected.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration when the superheat disinfection device shown in FIG. 1 is built in a sink. In the figure, 10 is a sink, 11 is a cabinet of the sink, And a water supply means for supplying water to the superheater are housed, and a flexible tube 5 for ejecting superheated steam superheated by the superheater is provided outside the cabinet 11. The distal end of the flexible tube 5 is brought close to the object to be disinfected, or the disinfected object is brought close to the distal end of the flexible tube 5 and the manual operation switch 6 or 7 or the foot operation switch 8 is operated. Then, superheated steam is ejected from the tip of the flexible tube 5 to disinfect the object to be disinfected.

  In the case of the example shown in FIG. 2, tap water is drawn from the faucet 12 by turning the cock 13, the water is put into a container (pot) 20 as shown in FIG. 3, and the water in the container 20 is put into a water tank. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the water in the water pipe 14 may be directly put into the water tank 1 through the water supply pipe 15 by turning the cock 13 as shown in FIG. 4. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the water in the water pipe 14 may be directly supplied to the superheater 3 through the electromagnetic valve 17 and the flow valve 18 without providing the water tank 1. After putting water into the water tank 1 as described above, the hand on / off switch 6 provided at the tip of the flexible tube 5 or the hand operation on / off switch 7 provided at the sink, Or, when you want to use the superheated steam from the flexible tube 5 as if you were draining tap water from the tap by driving the control unit 4 with the foot operation on / off switch 8 or the like. Can be used immediately.

  FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram for explaining an example in which the superheat disinfecting apparatus according to the present invention is applied to a sink and water is supplied to the water tank 1 using a container (pot) 20, and FIG. FIG. 3 (B) shows an external view of the main part of the sink, in which 1-7 are the water tank 1 to the hand operation switch 7 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as shown in FIG. The water tank 1 to the control unit 4 are housed in the cabinet 11, and the flexible tube 5 for discharging the superheated steam is provided outside the cabinet 11, and the steam discharge port at the tip of the flexible tube 5 is moved. Alternatively, an object to be disinfected is brought close to the vapor discharge port, and superheated steam is sprayed on the object to be disinfected.

  In the case of the example shown in FIG. 3, the superheat disinfection device including the water tank 1 to the hand operation switch 7 is completely independent of the water path of the water pipe 14 as shown in FIG. Water is supplied to the tank 1 by operating the cock 13 and putting water from the faucet 12 into an arbitrary desired container (pot) 20 so that tap water in the pot 20 is manually put into the water tank 1. ing. A display 16 for displaying the amount of water in the water tank 1 is provided on the upper surface of the cabinet 11, and the amount of water in the water tank 1 detected by a water level sensor provided in the water tank 1 is displayed by this display 16. When the water in the water tank 1 is exhausted, tap water is supplied to the water tank 1 as described above. The operation switch 7 provided in the sink is an operation switch that operates in the same manner as the operation switch 6 provided at the distal end portion of the flexible tube 5, and the operation switch 7 is connected to the operation switch 6 provided at the distal end of the flexible tube 5. If it is provided instead, wiring of the electric circuit becomes very easy. However, even if all of these operation switches 6 and 7 and the above-described foot switch 8 are provided, some of them may be provided.

  FIG. 4 shows an attempt to supply water to the water tank 1 directly from the system line of the water pipe 14 by the operation of the cock 13, and as shown in FIG. The water from the pipe 14 is guided to the faucet 12 or to the water pipe 15 connected to the water tank 1. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an operation example of the cock 13. When the mark M of the cock 13 is at the center position (illustrated position), water in the water pipe 14 does not exit the faucet 12, and the water pipe 15 ( Also not supplied to the water tank 1). When the cock 13 is turned so that the mark M is on the water supply side (water side), water comes out from the faucet 12, and when it is turned on the water tank side (tank side), water is supplied to the water tank 1 through the water conduit 15. Is done. The amount of water in the water tank 1 is displayed on the display 16.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example when a water tank is not used. In the figure, 17 is an electromagnetic valve, 18 is a flow valve, and this example is for opening / closing the electromagnetic valve 17 and adjusting the flow rate of the flow valve 18. Thus, the amount of water supplied to the heater 3 is adjusted using the water pressure of tap water. Specifically, the controller 4 controls the opening / closing of the electromagnetic valve 17 and the opening degree of the flow valve 18 by operating any one of the operation switches 6 to 8, and simultaneously detects the temperature of the superheated steam in the superheater 3. Then, the superheater 3 is controlled so that the temperature of the superheated steam becomes around 200 ° C. In this case, the flow rate control is performed, for example, by adjusting an operation amount of the operation switches 6 to 8, for example, a volume (resistance value).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example when the superheat disinfection device shown in FIG. 1 is configured to be portable. In the illustrated example, the casing 30 can be divided into an upper lid 30a and a base 30b. The above-described water tank, superheater, water feed pump, and the like are housed inside, and an on / off switch 31 provided on the housing 30 or an on / off switch provided at the tip of the flexible tube 5 is provided. The superheater in the housing 30 is driven by the off switch 6, and superheated steam is jetted from the tip of the flexible tube 5. In addition, 32 is a handle and 33 is a window for confirming the amount of water. In this embodiment, the handle 32 can be carried to a desired location and used.

It is a principal part block diagram for demonstrating the outline of the superheat disinfection apparatus by this invention. It is an external appearance block diagram for demonstrating one Example at the time of incorporating the superheat disinfection apparatus by this invention in a sink. It is a block diagram for demonstrating an example in case the superheat disinfection apparatus by this invention is applied to a sink, and water is supplied to a water tank using a container (pot). It is a figure for demonstrating one structural example at the time of incorporating the superheat disinfection apparatus by this invention in a sink. It is a figure for demonstrating the other structural example at the time of incorporating the superheat disinfection apparatus by this invention in a sink. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating one Example at the time of making the superheat disinfection apparatus by this invention portable.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Water tank, 2 ... Water supply means, 3 ... Superheater (heater), 4 ... Control part, 5 ... Flexible tube, 6-8 ... Operation switch, 10 ... Sink, 11 ... Cabinet, 12 ... Faucet, 13 ... cock, 14 ... water pipe, 15 ... water supply pipe, 16 ... display, 17 ... solenoid valve, 18 ... flow valve, 20 ... pot, 30 ... housing, 30a ... top cover, 30b ... base, 31 ... on / off Switch, 32 ... handle, 33 ... window.

Claims (3)

  It comprises a water tank, a superheater, water supply means for supplying water in the water tank to the superheater, and a flexible tube that ejects superheated steam generated by the superheater. Superheat disinfection device.   The superheat disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein the superheater is provided in a sink cabinet, and the flexible tube and an on / off switch for the superheater are provided outside the sink cabinet. Superheat disinfection device.   The superheat disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein the water tank, the superheater, the water supply means, and the flexible tube are integrally formed in a portable housing. Disinfection equipment.

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