JP2007136281A - Coil cartridge and water quality regulator using this coil cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a coil cartridge which can facilitate the charge and replacement of a filling material, can be simply manufactured, has impact resistance itself, can prevent the breakage of an inner peripheral surface of a vessel, in which the cartridge is housed, can increase/decrease the charging amount of the filling material, and is deformable with its flexibility. <P>SOLUTION: The coil cartridge has a spiral intermediate part having a housing space of a granular filling material 2 and both end parts where the granular filling material 2 housed in the housing space cannot pass. When pulling force is applied in a direction of a central axis of a spiral shape of the intermediate part, a gap of the spiral shape of the intermediate part is broadened till the granular filling material 2 can pass therethrough to enable the granular filling material 2 to be charged in the housing space and to be discharged from the housing space. When the pulling force is released, the gap of the spiral shape of the intermediate part becomes narrow owing to elastic force of the intermediate part till the granular filling material 2 cannot pass therethrough but fluid can pass therethrough to confine the granular filling material 2 in the housing space. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a coil cartridge and a water quality adjuster using the coil cartridge. More specifically, the present invention relates to a coil cartridge that is filled with a granular filler and used in a water bottle, a plastic bottle or the like, and a water quality adjuster using the coil cartridge.

  As a cartridge used in a conventional water bottle or the like, for example, there are a water purification cartridge, a water discharge hose using the cartridge, a water bottle, and a water storage tank (Patent Document 1).

  As shown in FIG. 4A, a water bottle using this water purification cartridge is a water bottle 101 including a container portion 102 and a lid portion 103, and a water purification cartridge 105 is attached to the lid portion 103 via a string member 104. ing. A large number of punch holes 106 that allow water to pass therethrough are provided on the peripheral surface of the water purification cartridge 105. As shown in FIG. 4B, the water purification cartridge 105 has a cylindrical shape and is filled with a spherical zeolite 106. Further, a buffer member 105a is provided for reducing the impact when the water purification cartridge 105 collides with the inner peripheral surface of the container portion 102, and a shaft 105b is provided to prevent the water purification cartridge 105 from being damaged. Is provided.

Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 11-207358

  However, in the water bottle using the water purification cartridge of Patent Document 1, when replacing the spherical zeolite filled in the water purification cartridge, one of the members of the water purification cartridge is temporarily removed and the internal filling material is exchanged. It is necessary to reattach the removed member. For this reason, it cannot be said that replacement of the filler of the cartridge is easy, and it is difficult to say that maintenance is simple. If the structure is such that any member cannot be attached or detached, the entire water purification cartridge must be replaced in accordance with the use limit of the filler. Therefore, the cost is increased and the amount of dust increases because the entire cartridge is disposable.

  Moreover, in the cartridge for water purification of patent document 1, the punch hole is provided in the outer peripheral surface in order to ensure water permeability, and the punch hole processing process is required in the manufacturing process of the cartridge. For this reason, in the manufacture of the cartridge for water purification, the effort for that is required.

  In addition, in order to prevent damage due to collision with the inner peripheral surface of the water bottle container portion, a shock absorbing member for shock reduction and a shaft for reinforcement are provided, and the structure becomes complicated and it is difficult to say that manufacturing is simple. . Moreover, the cartridge for water purification becomes large corresponding to the buffer member and the shaft, or the capacity of the filler is reduced. Furthermore, when an impact more than expected is applied, it is also conceivable that either or both of the inner peripheral surface of the water bottle container and the water purification cartridge are damaged.

  In addition, since the cartridge is a fixed product and the maximum capacity is determined, the internal volume cannot be increased in order to increase the filling amount even though the volume can be reduced by the filling. For this reason, it is necessary to prepare containers of different sizes for each set filling amount, and if it is intended to be used in combination, it becomes unnecessarily large and bulky even though the filling amount is small.

  Further, since the number and positions of the holes through which the fluid enters and exits are limited, the replacement efficiency of water in contact with the filler is deteriorated, so that the purification efficiency is lowered.

  Furthermore, since the shape is not flexible, the usage is limited to what is intended in advance, for example, the space for accommodating the cartridge is curved, or the path to the cartridge insertion port and the space for accommodating the cartridge is curved. It cannot be used for a container having a shape.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, filling and replacement of the filling material in the cartridge is easy, the manufacturing is simple, the cartridge itself has impact resistance, and the inner peripheral surface of the container in which the cartridge is stored may be damaged. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a cartridge that can further increase and decrease the filling amount of the filler and is flexible and deformable.

  In order to achieve such an object, the coil cartridge according to claim 1 has a spiral intermediate portion having a storage space for the granular filler and both end portions through which the granular filler stored in the storage space cannot pass, When a tensile force is applied in the direction of the central axis of the spiral part of the intermediate part, the gap of the spiral part of the intermediate part extends to the interval through which the granular filler can pass, When the tensile force is released, the particulate filler cannot pass due to the elastic force of the intermediate part, but the spiral gap in the intermediate part becomes narrower until the fluid can pass. The granular filler is confined in the accommodation space.

  Therefore, according to this coil cartridge, the intermediate portion is formed in a spiral shape and both end portions are closed, thereby adjusting the helical shape gap in the intermediate portion by applying or releasing a tensile force to the coil cartridge, Filling and replacement of fillers can be performed. Further, the cartridge itself can be used repeatedly by exchanging the filler in accordance with the use limit of the internal filler.

  In addition, since the spiral intermediate portion itself containing the filler has a gap, it is possible to ensure water permeability without any particular processing.

  Further, since the cartridge itself has elasticity, even if the cartridge collides with the inner peripheral surface of the container housing the cartridge due to an external impact, the cartridge itself is deformed to prevent damage to the cartridge or the inner peripheral surface of the container. be able to. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a buffer member or a shaft, the structure of the cartridge is simple, the manufacture is simple, and the size can be reduced. Further, since it can be elastically deformed, the maximum capacity is variable, and the filling amount can be increased or decreased.

  In addition, the flow of fluid is not limited to the hole on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge, and the fluid can freely pass through the inside.

  Furthermore, since the cartridge itself is flexible, even if the space for accommodating the cartridge is curved or the path to the cartridge insertion port or the space for accommodating the cartridge is curved, the cartridge itself can Since it can be deformed according to the shape of the space to be accommodated, it can be used for any shape.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a water quality adjuster in which the coil cartridge according to the first aspect is filled with a granular filler containing tourmaline.

  In this case, the coil cartridge filled with the filler can be used as a cartridge for the filler of the water quality adjuster by putting it in a container in which water is stored. And the various characteristics of tourmaline contained in the filler with which the coil cartridge was filled can be exhibited using characteristics, such as a water permeability and a deformability of a coil cartridge.

  As described above, according to the coil cartridge of the present invention, the filling material can be filled or exchanged simply by applying or releasing the tensile force to the coil cartridge, so that filling and exchange of the filling material is easy. Can be done. Moreover, since the coil cartridge itself as a container can be repeatedly used by exchanging the internal filler, it is possible to reduce the amount of dust and the cost.

  In addition, since the spiral intermediate part itself containing the filler has a gap, it is possible to ensure water permeability without any special processing, so that the manufacturing is simple, labor saving and cost savings in manufacturing. Can be reduced. Furthermore, since the cartridge itself can be deformed in accordance with the shape of the space or the like that accommodates the cartridge, it can be used for any shape and can be used for various purposes. Further, since it can be elastically deformed, the filling amount can be increased or decreased, and one cartridge can cope with different filling amounts.

  Further, since the fluid can enter and exit without being limited to the hole on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge, the fluid can freely pass through the inside, so that the effect of the filler can be maximized.

  Furthermore, since the cartridge itself can be deformed to prevent damage to the cartridge and the inner peripheral surface of the container, it is possible to improve the durability of the cartridge and the container that accommodates the cartridge. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a buffer member or a shaft and the structure of the cartridge is simple and the manufacture is simple, labor saving and cost reduction can be achieved. Furthermore, since the reinforcing member is not required and almost the entire cartridge can be used as a storage space for the filler, it is possible to reduce the size and secure a sufficient storage space for the filler, and it can be used for various purposes. be able to.

  Further, according to the water quality adjuster of the present invention, it is possible to make a cartridge capable of exhibiting various characteristics of tourmaline by utilizing the characteristics of the coil cartridge, so that it can be used for various applications. is there.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on the best mode shown in the drawings.

  1 to 3 show an example of an embodiment of a coil cartridge of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the coil cartridge 1 includes a spiral intermediate portion 1a having a storage space 1c for the granular filler 2 and both end portions through which the granular filler 2 stored in the storage space 1c cannot pass. 1b, and when the tensile force 4 is applied in the direction of the spiral central axis 3 of the intermediate portion 1a, the spiral gap of the intermediate portion 1a is expanded to the interval s1 through which the granular filler 2 can pass. Thus, it becomes possible to fill the storage space 1c with the granular filler 2 and discharge it from the storage space 1c (FIG. 2), and when the tensile force is released, the granular filler 2 passes by the elastic force of the intermediate portion 1a. Although the fluid cannot pass, the spiral gap in the intermediate portion 1a is narrowed to the possible interval s2, and the granular filler 2 is confined in the accommodation space 1c (FIG. 3).

  2A and 2B indicate the pulling force 4 applied in the direction of the spiral central axis 3 of the intermediate portion 1a of the coil cartridge 1. FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 3, there is no arrow and it represents that the tensile force is cancelled | released.

  The material of the intermediate portion 1a may be any material as long as it can be formed in a spiral shape and has elasticity against tension or the like in the spirally formed state. Specifically, for example, metal or resin can be used.

  It should be noted that, depending on the intended use of the coil cartridge 1, for example, a rust-proof material is selected when used in water, and a heat-resistant material is selected when used at high temperatures. It is preferable to select the material appropriately.

  The coil cartridge 1 may be composed of a single member or a plurality of members. Specifically, for example, the intermediate portion 1a and the end portion 1b may be made of different materials.

  The filler 2 may be a granular solid or an elastic body, and preferably has a smooth surface without protrusions so that it can smoothly pass through the gap of the intermediate portion 1a. The shape of the filler 2 may be a polyhedron, more preferably an ellipsoid, and still more preferably a sphere.

  The size of the filler 2 is equal to or less than the spiral gap s1 of the intermediate portion 1a when the tensile force 4 is applied to the coil cartridge 1, and the helical gap of the intermediate portion 1a when the tensile force is released. It needs to be larger than s2. However, when the intermediate portion 1a is pressed against the filler 2 with the tensile force 4 applied, the intermediate portion 1a is pressed against the filler 2 to further widen the spiral gap and accommodate the filler 2. The size may be such that it can be taken into the space 1c.

  In addition, when the size of the filler 2 is determined, the filler 2 is adjusted by adjusting the size of the coil cartridge 1 itself, the spiral gaps s1 and s2 of the intermediate portion 1a, and the tensile force 4. What is necessary is just to make it not leak out while taking in the accommodation space 1c.

  The filling material 2 is filled into the accommodation space 1c of the coil cartridge 1 by, for example, pressing the intermediate portion 1a against the filling material 2 stored in the container while holding the end portion 1b and applying a tensile force 4 to the coil cartridge 1. Can be done. Further, when it is necessary to take in the filler 2, it may be swung back and forth, right and left and up and down while pressing the intermediate portion 1 a against the filler 2.

  The filler 2 can be discharged from the storage space 1c of the coil cartridge 1 by, for example, holding the end 1b and applying a tensile force 4 to the coil cartridge 1. Further, when necessary to discharge the filler 2, the coil cartridge 1 may be swung back and forth, right and left and up and down while pulling.

  The type of the filler 2 can be selected according to the purpose of use of the coil cartridge 1.

  In the present embodiment, a porous tourmaline ceramic ball (hereinafter referred to as a tourmaline ball) obtained by forming low-temperature sintered tourmaline and ceramic powder into a spherical body is used as the filler 2.

  Here, tourmaline is, for example, 1) releasing negative ions, 2) electrolyzing water, 3) reducing the molecular group (cluster) of water, 4) emitting far-infrared rays, and 5) effective trace minerals. It is known that it has characteristics such as 6) having a deodorizing effect.

  It is also known that the characteristics of the tourmaline are exhibited by applying stress such as 1) temperature difference, 2) light, 3) moisture, 4) convection of water or air, 5) pressure, and 6) friction. It has been.

  And since the coil cartridge 1 of this embodiment has a gap | interval, it has water permeability and translucency, and it can deform | transform. Therefore, it does not become a hindrance to giving the above stress to the tourmaline ball accommodated in the accommodation space 1c.

  That is, by putting the coil cartridge 1 into a plastic bottle and injecting water, for example, pressure stress is applied to the tourmaline ball accommodated in the coil cartridge 1. Moreover, the convection stress and frictional stress of water are given by carrying the plastic bottle. Furthermore, when a plastic bottle is transparent, light stress is given when drinking the water.

  As described above, the tourmaline balls are accommodated in the coil cartridge 1 to give stress, whereby the characteristics of tourmaline are exhibited. Specifically, for example, the taste of water is improved by removing chlorine odor or metal odor by electrolyzing water. In addition, by reducing the molecular group of water, chlorine and impurities are removed to improve the taste of water and increase its penetration into the human body. Furthermore, many natural minerals contained in tourmaline are in common with human essential minerals, which are easily absorbed by the action of weak current (ionization) to supply minerals with good absorption efficiency.

  Further, for example, by suspending the coil cartridge 1 containing the tourmaline ball from the air outlet of the automobile, the frictional stress due to vibration or the temperature difference stress due to the wind of the air conditioner is applied to the tourmaline ball. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the characteristics of tourmaline such as the deodorizing effect in the vehicle and the release of negative ions.

  Thus, by using the coil cartridge 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to fully exhibit the characteristics of tourmaline by utilizing the characteristics of the container that is formed in a spiral shape.

  In addition, although the above-mentioned form is an example of the suitable form of this invention, it is not limited to this, A various deformation | transformation implementation is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the intermediate portion 1a is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole has been described as an example. However, the shape of the intermediate portion 1a is not limited to this, and may be an ellipsoid or a sphere, It may be a polygonal prism such as a triangular prism or a quadrangular prism, or a rectangular parallelepiped or a cube.

  In this embodiment, the case where the coil cartridge 1 containing the tourmaline ball is put in a plastic bottle or suspended from the air outlet of an automobile air conditioner is taken as an example. However, the tourmaline ball of this embodiment is contained. The method of using the coil cartridge 1 is not limited to this. For example, the coil cartridge 1 may be put in a pan when cooking boiled food, or may be put in oil when frying tempura. Even in such a case, the tourmaline ball is stressed and the characteristics of the tourmaline can be exhibited. Further, it may be soaked in bath water, and in this case, slimming and dirt can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the coil cartridge 1 using a tourmaline ball as the filler 2 has been described. However, the filler 2 is not limited to this, and various fillers having, for example, a water purification effect and a deodorizing effect can be used. It can also be used.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of embodiment of the coil cartridge of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the coil cartridge of this embodiment. (A) is a figure of the state which has applied the tensile force to the coil cartridge and pressed against the filler. (B) is the figure of the state which took in the filler in the accommodation space of a coil cartridge. It is a figure explaining the structure of the coil cartridge of this embodiment, and is a figure of the state which canceled the tensile force. It is a block diagram of the conventional water purification cartridge and the water bottle using this cartridge. (A) is a fragmentary sectional view of a water bottle. (B) is a longitudinal cross-sectional enlarged view of the cartridge for water purification.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coil cartridge 1a Intermediate | middle part 1b End part 1c Storage space 2 Filler 3 Center-shaped spiral central axis 4 Pulling force s1 Spiral-shaped gap | interval of the intermediate part when applying tensile force s2 When tensile force is cancelled | released Helical gap in the middle

Claims (2)

  A helical intermediate portion having a granular filler containing space and both end portions through which the granular filler accommodated in the accommodating space cannot pass, and a tensile force in the direction of the central axis of the intermediate helical shape Is added to the space where the granular filler can pass, the spiral gap in the intermediate portion expands, and the granular filler can be filled into the accommodating space and discharged from the accommodating space. When the tensile force is released, the granular filler cannot pass due to the elastic force of the intermediate part, but the spiral gap in the intermediate part is narrowed to the interval where fluid can pass, and the granular filling A coil cartridge, wherein a material is confined in the accommodation space. A water quality adjuster in which the coil cartridge according to claim 1 is filled with a granular filler containing tourmaline.

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