JP2006280319A - Atomizing device, refrigerator and storage box - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an atomizing device capable of adjusting a particle diameter by atomizing and supplying most suitable mist according to the purpose. <P>SOLUTION: This atomizing device has a particle diameter adjusting means 13 which adjusts the particle diameter of mist produced by an atomizing means 11. The atomizing device can supply mist having different particle diameters through adjusting mist produced by the atomizing means 11 by the action of the particle diameter adjusting means 13 to a particle diameter of various sizes according to the purpose. Therefore, the application of the atomizing device is widened and also its usability is improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an atomizing device for humidifying a space such as a room, a storage space, or a storage room for vegetables.

  Conventionally, as this kind of atomizer, there is one that uses an electrostatic atomization technique for deodorizing an indoor space or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 13 shows a conventional atomizing device described in Patent Document 1. In FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, this atomization device is opposite to the water reservoir 1 containing water W, the capillary water absorber 2 that transports the water W from the water reservoir 1, and the water transport direction of the capillary water absorber 2. An electrode 3 arranged so as to be applied, a voltage applying part 4 for applying a high voltage between the capillary water-absorbing body 2 and the electrode 3, an applying electrode 5 for applying a voltage to the water W, and holding by the applying electrode 5 It is comprised from the capillary water absorbing body 2 currently made.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as follows, the operation | movement is demonstrated below.

By applying a high voltage between the capillary water-absorbing body 2 and the electrode 3, the water W at the tip of the capillary water-absorbing body 2 is charged and atomized to generate nano-sized mist M.
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  However, the conventional configuration described above has a problem that nano-sized mist can be generated, but the particle diameter of the mist cannot be changed depending on the application.

  This invention solves the said conventional subject, and it aims at providing the atomization apparatus which can change the particle diameter by atomization according to the objective.

  In order to solve the above conventional problems, the atomization device of the present invention includes a water storage tank, stored water stored in the water storage tank, and atomization means for atomizing the stored water, and the atomization means. It is characterized by comprising particle diameter adjusting means for adjusting the particle diameter of the mist generated by the above.

  Thereby, the particle diameter of the generated mist particle diameter can be adjusted to a size according to the purpose.

  The atomization device of the present invention can adjust the particle size of the generated mist to a size according to the purpose, and can provide a mist with a particle size according to the purpose, which can broaden the usage of the atomization device and is easy to use. Can be improved.

  The invention according to claim 1 includes a stored water holding means for holding a liquid and an atomizing means for spraying the liquid held in the stored water holding means, and particles of mist generated by the atomizing means. A particle size adjusting means for adjusting the diameter is provided, the particle size of the generated mist is adjusted to a size according to the purpose, and a mist having a particle size according to the purpose can be provided. It is possible to widen the usage and improve usability.

  The invention according to claim 2 is provided with a spray amount adjusting means for adjusting the spray amount of the mist generated by the atomizing means, the spray amount is adjusted to any amount, and any spray amount by atomization is obtained. Can meet the purpose.

  The invention according to claim 3 is such that the particle diameter adjusting means is capable of adjusting the particle diameter of the mist between about 1 nm and about 1 mm, and is adjusted to a size between about 1 nm and about 1 mm. Reduces the cooling rate by atomization in storage spaces such as refrigerators and foods, maintains the freshness of foods, improves the moisture content of foods, removes harmful substances on the surface of foods, and prevents soiling. can do.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the spray amount adjusting means is configured such that the spray amount of mist can be adjusted between approximately 0.1 g and approximately 1000 g per hour. A spray amount adjusted to an amount between 1000 g, in a storage space such as a refrigerator or food, without causing condensation, shortening the cooling rate by atomization, maintaining the freshness of food, improving the water content of food, etc. It can respond to the purpose of removing harmful substances on the surface, antifouling effect, etc.

  Invention of Claim 5 was equipped with the heat insulation box which has the storage chamber by which heat insulation was divided, and the atomization apparatus as described in any one of Claim 1 to 5, and generate | occur | produced in the said atomization apparatus The water content of the food is improved by forcibly replenishing the inside of the food housed in the storage chamber with the mist, and the water content of the food can be improved. Fine mist can enter the food through cell gaps and pores on the surface of food such as vegetables, improving the moisture content of the food, improving the moisture content of the vegetable, and reducing the freshness of the vegetable Can be held.

  Invention of Claim 6 was equipped with the heat insulation box which has the storage chamber by which heat insulation was divided, and the atomization apparatus as described in any one of Claim 1 to 5, and generate | occur | produced in the said atomization apparatus The mist causes toxic substances such as residual agricultural chemicals attached to the vegetable surface stored in the storage room to float, and the sprayed mist enters the fine recesses on the vegetable and fruit surfaces and remains in the recesses. The harmful substances such as agricultural chemicals are removed by the synergistic effect of the physical action and chemical action of the mist, and the harmful substances such as agricultural chemicals can be removed with a small amount of water.

  The invention described in claim 7 has a storage compartment partitioned by heat insulation, a water storage tank for storing the stored water, and spraying means for spraying the stored water in a mist form, and the storage chamber is set in a refrigeration temperature zone. The refrigeration chamber is designed to make it difficult to get dirt by adhering fine mist to the wall surface by the spraying means, making it difficult to get dirt on the wall surface. Even if it gets wet, it can be easily removed by wiping off the mist particles between the dirt and the wall surface.

  In the invention according to claim 8, the atomizing means atomizes the stored water using an ultrasonic vibrator, and the particle diameter can be adjusted from about 100 nm to about 100 μm, and particularly the cooling rate is shortened. It can respond to the purpose of removing harmful substances on the surface of food, antifouling effect, etc.

  In the invention described in claim 9, the atomizing means atomizes the stored water using an electrostatic atomization system, and the particle diameter adjusting means and the spray amount adjusting means are made of a capillary water absorbent. The particle size can be adjusted from about 1 nm to about 1 μm, and the spray amount can be adjusted from about 0.1 g to about 10 g per hour, especially for maintaining the freshness of foods, improving the water content of foods, It can respond to purposes such as removal of harmful substances and antifouling effect.

  In the invention according to claim 10, the atomizing means atomizes the stored water by crushing the water, the particle diameter is about 100 nm to about 1 μm, and the spray amount is about 10 g to about 100 g per hour. In particular, it is possible to meet the purpose of maintaining the freshness of food and the like and improving the water content of food and the like.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the atomizing means atomizes the stored water by discharging water under pressure from the nozzle, the particle diameter is about 10 μm to about 1 mm, and the spray amount is 1 hour. 100 g to about 1000 g, particularly for the purpose of shortening the cooling rate and maintaining the freshness of food and the like.

  The invention according to claim 12 uses an atomizing device in the air passage for supplying cooling air to the storage room in the refrigerator or the storage room in the refrigerator, and the mist sprayed into the refrigerator has any size. The particle size is adjusted to the correct size, and the amount of spray is adjusted to any amount. In the storage room in the refrigerator, the cooling rate is reduced by atomization, the freshness of foods is maintained, the moisture content of foods is increased, the surface of foods, etc. It can respond to purposes such as removal of harmful substances and antifouling effect.

  The invention described in claim 13 uses an atomizer in a transport storage box, and the mist sprayed into the transport storage box has a particle size adjusted to any size and any amount. The spraying amount is adjusted to the desired value, and the purpose is to maintain the freshness of foods, etc. by atomization, improve the water content of foods, remove harmful substances on the surface of foods, and the antifouling effect in a transport storage box. be able to.

  The invention according to claim 14 uses an atomizing device in a storage box for storage, and the mist sprayed into the storage box for storage has a particle diameter adjusted to any size, any amount. The amount of spray is adjusted to meet the purpose of maintaining the freshness of food, etc. by atomization, improving the moisture content of food, removing the harmful substances on the surface of food, and the antifouling effect in the storage box for storage. be able to.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the conventional example or the embodiments described above, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, the atomization means 11 provided in the water reservoir 10 has an atomization means water supply hole 12 formed in the lower part. The particle diameter adjusting means 13 is provided at a location substantially lower than the water surface in the atomizing means 11. The water reservoir 10 is covered with a water reservoir lid 15 having a mist blowing hole 14 formed therein.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, when water is stored in the water reservoir 10, water is supplied to the atomizing means 11 through the atomizing means water supply hole 12. Since the particle diameter adjusting means 13 is provided at a place substantially lower than the water surface in the atomizing means 11, the particle diameter adjusting means 13 can be driven when the atomizing means 11 is filled with water. The particle diameter adjusting means 13 can adjust the particle diameter.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the particle diameter can be adjusted by driving the particle diameter adjusting means 13, and thus can meet all purposes by atomization.

  Further, the particle diameter can be adjusted to several μm by the particle diameter adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment, and the high-concentration cleaning liquid can be sprayed to remove the sticking dirt on the tableware by the internal pressure of the high-concentration cleaning mist. A dishwasher can be realized.

  In addition, the particle size is adjusted to several tens of nanometers by the particle size adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment, and the adhering odor attached to the walls and curtains of the room can be introduced only at the nano level by spraying it on human living space. It is also possible to realize an air purifier that can be deodorized by entering even a part that is not present, dissolving the odor source in mist, and causing a chemical reaction.

  Further, the inside of the space is humidified by adjusting the particle size to several tens of μm by the particle size adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment and heating the mist with a heater or the like and spraying it in a dry space such as the winter season. It is also possible to realize a humidifier capable of.

  In addition, by adjusting the particle size from several tens of μm to several hundreds of μm with the particle size adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment and spraying with agricultural chemicals, it is possible to control pests such as vegetables, fruits and rice, weeding, and disease prevention It can also be.

  Further, by adjusting the particle size from several tens of μm to several hundreds of μm by the particle size adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment and spraying it on gardens, fields, rice fields, cultivation sites, etc., flower beds, vegetables, fruits, rice, etc. Hydration for the growth of can also be made possible.

  In addition, by adjusting the particle diameter to several hundred μm by the particle diameter adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment and spraying mist from an outdoor facility where people gather or parasols for bathers, The air is cooled by the effect, and a comfortable space in a hot place can be made possible.

  Further, by adjusting the particle diameter from several hundred μm to several mm by the particle diameter adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment and spraying mist on a steel plate that is at a high temperature in a steel plant or the like, the vaporization evaporation latent heat of water Due to this effect, the cooling time of the steel sheet can be shortened.

  Further, by adjusting the particle size from several tens of μm to several hundreds of μm by the particle size adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment, and spraying mist in a printing, electronic factory, plastic handling factory, etc., charges such as static electricity are generated. Since the mist is charged at the place where it is generated, it can work to prevent static electricity.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the atomization device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, the spray amount adjusting means 16 is connected to the particle diameter adjusting means 13, and a substantially circular inner tube is used as the spray amount adjusting means 16.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  When the inside of the atomizing means 11 is filled with water, the particle diameter adjusting means 13 and the spray amount adjusting means 16 can be driven. Due to the spray amount adjusting means 16 having a substantially circular inner hollow tube, the mist collides with the inner surface of the tube uniformly and efficiently due to the substantially inverted conical shape at the time of atomization. Therefore, the amount of atomization emitted can be reduced.

  In addition, when the diameter of the substantially circular tube is increased, the amount of mist that collides and liquefies and becomes droplets decreases, the amount of water that falls as water droplets decreases, and the amount of atomization can be reduced. it can.

  In addition, when the diameter of the substantially circular tube is reduced, the amount of mist that collides and liquefies and becomes droplets increases, the amount of water that falls as water droplets also increases, and the amount of atomization can be increased. it can. In this way, the spray amount can be adjusted.

  As described above, since the spray amount can be adjusted by driving the spray amount adjusting means 16 in the present embodiment, it can meet all purposes by atomization.

  Further, the spray amount is adjusted to several hundred grams per hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment, and the high-concentration cleaning liquid is sprayed to remove the sticky dirt on the tableware by the internal pressure of the high-concentration cleaning mist. A dishwasher capable of being realized.

  Further, the spray amount is adjusted from approximately 0.1 g to approximately 1 g per hour by the spray amount diameter adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment, and sprayed onto a human living space or the like, thereby adhering to the walls or curtains of the room. It is also possible to realize an air purifier capable of deodorizing by entering the odor into a portion that can only enter at the nano level, dissolving the odor source in mist, and causing a chemical reaction.

  Further, by adjusting the spray amount to several hundred grams per hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment, the mist is heated with a heater or the like, and sprayed into a dry space such as the winter season, so that the inside of the space is A humidifier that can be humidified can also be realized.

  Further, by adjusting the spray amount from several hundred g to several thousand g by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment and spraying the pesticide, it is possible to control pests such as vegetables, fruits and rice, weeding, and disease prevention. It can also be.

  Further, by adjusting the spray amount from several hundred g to several thousand g by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment and spraying it on a garden, a field, a rice field, a cultivation land, etc., a flower bed, vegetables, fruits, rice, etc. Hydration for the growth of can also be made possible.

  Further, the spray amount is adjusted from several tens of g to several hundred g by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment, and the mist is sprayed from an outdoor facility where people gather or a parasol for bathers, etc. The air is cooled by the effect of vaporization latent heat, and a comfortable space in a hot place can be made possible.

  Further, by adjusting the spray amount from several hundred g to several thousand g by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment, and spraying mist on a steel plate that is at a high temperature in a steel plant or the like, water is evaporated and evaporated. The cooling time of the steel sheet can be shortened by the effect of latent heat.

  Further, by adjusting the spray amount from several tens of grams to several hundreds of grams by the spray amount adjusting means 16 of the present embodiment, and spraying mist in a printing, electronic factory, plastic handling factory, etc., charges such as static electricity are generated. Since the mist is charged at the place where it is generated, it can work to prevent static electricity.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 3 is a characteristic diagram of the particle diameter and the spray amount of the atomizer in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, refrigerators with a water particle diameter of 1 nm to 1 mm and a spray amount of 0.1 to 1000 g per hour and storage boxes and storage spaces for storing food, vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, beverages, etc. It shows various purposes in the temperature range.

  By adjusting the particle diameter from approximately 1 μm to approximately 1 mm by the particle diameter adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment and adjusting the spray amount from approximately 0.1 g to approximately 10 g per hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16, It is also possible to maintain the freshness of fresh food such as vegetables and fruits.

  Further, by adjusting the particle size from several tens of nm to several μm by the particle size adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment, and by adjusting the spray amount from several g to several tens of g per hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16, Removal of harmful pesticides and waxes and other harmful substances attached to the surface of foods can also be realized.

  Further, the particle diameter is adjusted from several tens of nanometers to several μm by the particle diameter adjusting means 13 of the present embodiment, and the spray amount is adjusted to 0. 1 hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16. By adjusting from several g to several g, it is also possible to make it difficult to adhere dirt on the storage room, wall surface, cooling air passage, etc. of the refrigerator.

  Further, by adjusting the particle size from about 10 nm to several μm by the particle size adjusting unit 13 of the present embodiment, and adjusting the spray amount from about 0.1 g to several g per hour by the spray amount adjusting unit 16, An improvement in the moisture content of the food can also be realized.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, the irradiation means 17 is provided in the water reservoir lid 15.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, when the temperature of a storage room or storage space in which foods such as vegetables are stored is higher than a certain temperature (for example, 5 ° C. in a storage room for storing vegetables such as a refrigerator), the irradiation means 17 is turned on. Foods such as vegetables stored in the space are irradiated. The irradiation means 17 is, for example, a blue LED that irradiates light including blue light having a center wavelength of 470 nm, and a weak light of about 100 μmol / m 2 / s is sufficient for the photon of the blue light irradiated at this time. . In vegetables and fruits irradiated with weak blue light, pores existing on the surface of the epidermis are opened by the light stimulation of blue light.

  On the other hand, foods such as vegetables and fruits stored in storage rooms and storage spaces usually include foods that are slightly deflated by transpiration at the time of purchase return or transpiration during storage.

  Next, the operation of the atomizer is started. First, the fine mist whose particle size is adjusted from about 10 nm to several μm by the particle size adjusting means 13 and whose spray amount is adjusted from about 0.1 g to several g per hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16 is food such as vegetables. Is sprayed as mist in the storage room or storage space where The sprayed fine mist adheres to the surface of the open pores of vegetables and fruits, penetrates into the tissues through the pores, the water evaporates, the moisture is supplied again into the deflated cells, The wilting is resolved, and it is possible to return to the shakited state.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 5, an electrode 18 disposed so as to face the direction in which mist blows out from the mist blowing hole 14, and a voltage applying portion 19 that applies a high voltage is provided between the atomizing means 11 and the electrode 18. Yes.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, the particle diameter is adjusted from several tens nm to several μm by the particle diameter adjusting means 13, the spray amount is adjusted from several g to several tens g per hour by the spray amount adjusting means 16, and the atomizing means 11 and the electrode 18 are adjusted. When a voltage is applied between the two, a charged mist is generated. Further, since discharge is performed by the electrode 18, a small amount of ozone is generated at the same time when mist is generated, and is immediately mixed with the mist to form a low concentration ozone mist. This low-concentration ozone mist is sprayed on storage rooms and storage spaces where foods such as vegetables are stored. Since the sprayed ozone mist is electrostatically added, it adheres electrically to the surface of vegetables and fruits and the inner wall of the cabinet, penetrates into fine recesses on the surface of vegetables and fruits, and contains residual agricultural chemicals and wax. The harmful substances are lifted by the internal pressure energy of the fine mist and oxidatively decomposed and removed by the oxidative decomposition action of ozone. On the other hand, it penetrates into fine holes in the wall surface, and similarly, dirt and harmful substances inside the holes are lifted and decomposed and removed by ozone oxidation decomposition.

  In addition, by electrostatically adding to the mist, water molecules in the mist are radicalized to generate OH radicals. In addition to the oxidizing power of ozone, the ability to decompose harmful substances such as agricultural chemicals can be improved by the oxidizing power of OH radicals. Can be increased.

  In addition, the sprayed fine mist adheres to the wall surface in the refrigerator or the like, penetrates into the pores of the resin, and covers the resin surface with mist to make it difficult to get dirt. Water mist can be oxidized and decomposed, making it easier to remove dirt. In addition, since the door pocket of a refrigerator or the like has a large amount of liquid storage, the door pocket is the most easily soiled and difficult to clean in the refrigerator. However, the ozone water mist sprayed from the spraying device can prevent dirt from entering even in places where it is difficult to clean.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 6, the ultrasonic vibrator 20 is provided in the atomizing means 11.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  When the inside of the atomizing means 11 becomes full, the ultrasonic transducer 20 can be driven. The mist atomized by the ultrasonic vibrator 20 has a particle diameter of about 100 nm to about 100 μm, and the spray amount is from several tens of g to about 1000 g per hour. It can be used for purposes such as removal and antifouling effects.

  In addition, since the particle diameter can be reduced by reducing the radius of the ultrasonic transducer 20, and the particle diameter can be increased by increasing the radius of the ultrasonic transducer 20, the particle diameter can be easily adjusted. Can do.

  In addition, the particle diameter can be reduced by reducing the film thickness of the ultrasonic vibrator 20, and the particle diameter can be increased by increasing the film thickness of the ultrasonic vibrator 20, so that the particle diameter can be easily adjusted. can do.

  Moreover, since the spray amount can be increased by increasing the water temperature and the spray amount can be decreased by decreasing the water temperature, the spray amount can be easily adjusted.

  Further, the spray amount can be increased by reducing the height of the ultrasonic transducer 20 and the water surface, and the spray amount can be decreased by increasing the height of the ultrasonic transducer 20 and the water surface. The spray amount can be easily adjusted.

(Embodiment 7)
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization apparatus according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 7, the capillary water absorber 21 that transports water from the water reservoir 10, the electrode 22 disposed so as to oppose the water transport direction by the capillary water absorber 21, and the capillary water absorber 21 and the electrode 22. A voltage applying part 23 for applying a high voltage, an applying electrode 24 responsible for applying a voltage to water, and a capillary water-absorbing body 21 held by the applying electrode 24 are provided.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  When a high voltage is applied between the capillary water absorbent 21 and the electrode 22, the water at the tip of the capillary water absorbent 21 is charged and atomized to generate mist. The mist atomized by electrostatic atomization has a particle diameter of about 1 nm to about 1 μm, and the spray amount is about 0.1 g to about 10 g per hour. It can be used for purposes such as improving the amount, removing harmful substances on the surface of food, and antifouling effects.

  Further, by reducing the size of the capillary hole of the capillary water-absorbing body 21, the particle diameter is reduced and the spray amount is reduced, and by increasing the size of the capillary hole of the capillary water-absorbing body 21, the particle diameter is increased. Therefore, the particle diameter and the spray amount can be easily adjusted.

  Moreover, since the mist atomized by electrostatic atomization is charged by the discharge by the electrode 22, it becomes easy to adhere to the adherend.

(Embodiment 8)
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization device according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 8, the water crushing fan 25, the water conveyance part 26 which conveys water to the center of the water crushing fan 25, the collision part 27 where the water jetted from the water crushing fan 25 collides, and the crushed water are mist. And a mist blowing hole 28 for blowing out.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, when the water crushing fan 25 rotates, water is conveyed from the water reservoir 10 toward the center of the water crushing fan 25 from the water conveyance unit 26. The water conveyed to the center of the water crushing fan 25 is violently jetted around by the centrifugal force of the water crushing fan 25, for example, about 900 revolutions per minute. The water jetted violently is crushed small by the collision with the collision part 27 provided around the water crushing blower. The crushed mist is blown out from the mist blowing hole 28 by the wind from the water crushing blower 25. The mist atomized by the water crushing method has a particle size of about 100 nm to about 1 μm, and the spray amount is about 10 g to about 100 g per hour, especially for maintaining the freshness of foods, improving the water content of foods, etc. It can correspond to the purpose of.

  Thus, since the particle diameter can be reduced by increasing the number of revolutions of the water crushing fan 25, and the particle diameter can be increased by reducing the number of revolutions of the water crushing fan 25, the particles can be easily The diameter can be adjusted.

(Embodiment 9)
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization device according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 9, a high-pressure pump 29, a water conveyance unit 30, and a nozzle tip 31 are provided at the tip of the water conveyance unit 30.

  About the atomization apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, high-pressure air is sent from the high-pressure pump 29 to the air layer portion of the water reservoir 10. Since the water reservoir 10 is sealed by the water reservoir lid 15, water under pressure is sent from the water transport unit 30 to the nozzle tip 31. Then, mist is sprayed from the nozzle tip 31. The mist atomized by the nozzle type has a particle size of about 10 μm to about 1 mm, and the spray amount is about 100 g to about 1000 g per hour, and is particularly suitable for the purpose of shortening the cooling rate and maintaining the freshness of foods and the like. be able to.

  Further, the particle diameter can be reduced by reducing the diameter of the nozzle hole of the nozzle tip 31 and the particle diameter can be increased by increasing the diameter of the nozzle hole of the nozzle tip 31. Can be adjusted.

  Further, by increasing the pressure of the high-pressure pump 29, the particle size can be decreased and the spray amount can be increased. By decreasing the pressure of the high-pressure pump 29, the particle size can be increased and the spray amount can be decreased. And the spray amount can be adjusted.

(Embodiment 10)
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator in the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 10, the refrigerator 100 is divided into a refrigerator compartment 102, a switching compartment 103, a vegetable compartment 104, and a freezer compartment 105 by a partition plate 101. A blower 107 and an atomizer 108 are disposed in the air passage 106 for supplying cooling air to each storage chamber.

  About the refrigerator comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, when each storage chamber becomes equal to or higher than the set temperature, the blower 107 and the atomizer 108 can be driven. Mist adjusted to any particle size and spraying amount can be sprayed by the atomizer 108.

  As described above, since the particle diameter and the spray amount can be adjusted by driving the atomization device 108 in the present embodiment, the mist sprayed into the refrigerator 100 is adjusted to any size. The spraying amount is adjusted to any diameter and any amount, shortening the cooling rate by atomization in the storage room in the refrigerator 100, maintaining the freshness of food, improving the moisture content of food, removing harmful substances on the surface of food, etc. It can be used for purposes such as fouling effects.

(Embodiment 11)
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the transport storage box according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 11, the vehicle body 110 for transportation is comprised from the storage box 111 for transportation in which the atomization apparatus 108 is contained.

  About the storage box for transportation comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  By driving the atomizing device 108, the particle size and the spray amount can be adjusted, so that the mist sprayed into the transport storage box 111 is adjusted to any particle size and any amount adjusted to any size. It can be used for the purpose of maintaining the freshness of food, etc. by atomization, improving the water content of food, removing harmful substances on the surface of food, antifouling effect, etc. it can.

(Embodiment 12)
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a storage box for storage according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 12, the storage box 120 for storage includes an atomizer 108.

  The operation | movement and effect | action are demonstrated below about the storage box for storage comprised as mentioned above.

  By driving the atomizing device 108, the particle size and the spray amount can be adjusted, so that the mist sprayed into the storage box 120 for storage is adjusted to any particle size and any amount adjusted to any size. It is possible to meet the purpose of maintaining the freshness of food, etc. by atomization, improving the moisture content of food, removing the harmful substances on the surface of food, antifouling effect, etc. .

  As described above, the atomization apparatus according to the present invention has a particle size adjusted to any size, and can respond to the purpose of any particle size by atomization, such as indoors, storage spaces, vegetables, etc. It can also be applied to applications such as humidification and low-temperature distribution in spaces such as storage rooms.

Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 2 of this invention Characteristic diagram of particle diameter and spray amount of atomizer in embodiment 3 of the present invention Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 4 of this invention. Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 5 of this invention. Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 6 of this invention. Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 7 of this invention. Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 8 of this invention. Sectional drawing of the atomization apparatus in Embodiment 9 of this invention Sectional drawing of the refrigerator in Embodiment 10 of this invention Sectional drawing of the storage box for transport in Embodiment 11 of this invention Sectional drawing of the storage box for storage in Embodiment 12 of this invention Cross section of conventional atomizer

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Atomization means 13 Particle diameter adjustment means 16 Spray amount adjustment means 17 Irradiation means 20 Ultrasonic vibrator 21 Capillary water absorber 108 Atomization apparatus 111 Storage box for transportation 120 Storage box for storage

Claims (14)

  A particle diameter adjusting means for adjusting a particle diameter of mist generated by the atomizing means, comprising: a stored water holding means for holding liquid; and an atomizing means for spraying the liquid held in the stored water holding means. Equipped atomizer.   The atomization apparatus of Claim 1 provided with the spray amount adjustment means which adjusts the spray amount of the mist generated by the atomization means.   The atomization apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the particle diameter adjusting means is capable of adjusting the particle diameter of the mist between 1 nm and 1 mm.   The atomization apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the spray amount adjusting means is capable of adjusting the spray amount of mist between 0.1 g and 1000 g per hour.   A heat insulation box having a storage chamber partitioned by heat insulation, and the atomization device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mist generated in the atomization device causes a mist generated in the storage chamber. An atomizer that improves the moisture content of food by forcibly replenishing the inside of the stored food.   A heat insulation box having a storage chamber partitioned by heat insulation, and the atomization device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the mist generated in the atomization device causes a mist generated in the storage chamber. An atomization device that raises harmful substances such as residual agricultural chemicals attached to the surface of stored vegetables.   A storage compartment partitioned by heat insulation, a water storage tank for storing the stored water, and spraying means for spraying the stored water in a mist form, the storage chamber being a refrigeration chamber set in a refrigeration temperature zone, the refrigeration The chamber is an atomization device in which the spraying means makes fine mist less likely to adhere to the wall surface by the spraying means.   The atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein the atomizing means atomizes the stored water using an ultrasonic vibrator.   The atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein the atomizing means atomizes the stored water by using an electrostatic atomizing method, and the particle diameter adjusting means and the spray amount adjusting means are capillary water absorbents.   The atomization device according to claim 1, wherein the atomizing means atomizes the stored water by crushing the water.   The atomization device according to claim 1, wherein the atomizing means atomizes the stored water by discharging water under pressure from the nozzle.   The atomizer is a refrigerator used in an air passage that supplies cooling air to a storage room in the refrigerator or a storage room in the refrigerator.   The atomizer is a transport storage box used in the storage space.   The atomizer is a storage box used in the storage space.

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