JP2008266966A - Functional-water generating system and water-section equipment system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a functional-water generating system which ejects functional water and water or warm water from one shower unit, without changing a constitution of an existing faucet itself, which prevents the disconnection of a connecting means during the ejection of the water, and which enables the connecting means to be easily disconnected during the non-ejection of the water; and to provide a water-section equipment system. <P>SOLUTION: This functional-water generating system includes: an on-off valve 14 for controlling a flow of the water or the warm water; a functional-water generating means 15 for generating the functional water, which is provided on the downstream side of the on-off valve; a first connecting means 2 which is provided in the spout of the functional-water generating system; a maintenance means 2a which connects the first and second connecting means 2 and 5 together so as to enable the ejection of the water from the shower unit and which maintains the connection of them; a release means for releasing the maintenance of the connection of them; and a switching means for switching between the states of maintaining and releasing the connection of them. The first and second connecting means can be separated from each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a functional water generating system and a watering equipment system provided in watering equipment such as a bathroom having a shower unit, a washroom, and a hair basin.

Dirt in water facilities such as bathrooms includes soap and shampoo used to clean the human body, and dirt generated from the human body (proteins, carbohydrates, oils and fats, salts, etc.). It takes a lot of effort to remove the dirt.
For this reason, a cleaning device has been proposed for suppressing the occurrence of slime in a bathtub or a washing place while removing these stains (see Patent Document 1).
In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a dedicated water discharger for discharging functional water is provided separately from the water discharger for discharging tap water or the like. However, if two water dischargers are provided in this manner, the structure becomes complicated and the cost may increase. Further, if two water dischargers are provided in a relatively narrow space such as a bathroom or a washroom, there is a risk that the complication increases and the merchantability decreases.

Further, there has been proposed a medicine-mixing / discharging device that can switch between loading and stopping of medicine (see Patent Document 2).
However, if the medicine mixing function and the normal tap water discharging function are integrated in one faucet, the composition of the faucet itself changes depending on the presence or absence of the medicine mixing function, and the product configuration becomes complicated and manufactured. There was a risk of increasing costs.

  Also, a connection means has been proposed that can connect a shower unit or the like to a supply pipe with a single touch during installation work and can prevent disconnection after connection.

However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 is not suitable for the daily connection and separation because the operator must remove the member for preventing the removal and the work becomes complicated. It was a thing.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-220273 JP 2001-190441 A JP 2002-267077 A

  In the present invention, functional water and water or hot water can be discharged from a set of shower units without changing the configuration of the existing faucet itself, and the connection means is detached when water is discharged. Provided is a functional water generating system and a watering equipment system capable of easily separating the connecting means when water is not discharged.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a functional water generation system including an on-off valve that controls a flow of water or hot water, and functional water generation means that generates functional water provided downstream of the on-off valve. The first connection means provided at the water outlet of the functional water generation system and the second connection means provided at the shower unit so as to enable water discharge from the shower unit. A holding means for holding the connection, a releasing means for releasing the holding, and a switching means for switching between the holding and the releasing, and the holding is released by the releasing means. The functional water generating system is characterized in that the first connecting means and the second connecting means are separable only when they are performed.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the functional water generating system, the faucet, the third connecting means provided in the faucet, and a set of shower units, The shower unit is provided with a shower head, a second connection means, and a hose that communicates the shower head and the second connection means. The second connection means includes the first connection means. A watering equipment system is provided, which is connectable to the third connecting means and the third connecting means.

  According to the present invention, functional water and water or hot water can be discharged from a set of shower units without changing the configuration of the existing faucet itself, and when the water is discharged, the connecting means A functional water generating system and a watering equipment system that can prevent detachment and can easily separate connection means when water is not discharged are provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
For convenience of explanation, a case where the bathroom unit is provided with the functional water generation system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, this invention is not necessarily limited to this, For example, it can be widely applied to watering facilities, such as a washroom and a hair-washer.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view for illustrating a bathroom unit provided with a functional water generation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for illustrating the configuration of the functional water generation system.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bathroom 10 of the bathroom unit includes a functional water generation system 1, a shower unit 4, a hot and cold water faucet 8, a bathtub 11, a counter 12, a washing floor 13, and a shower head holder 26. Is provided. In addition, a mirror, a hot water supply control panel, and the like (not shown) are appropriately provided.
The counter 12 is disposed directly above the washing floor 13 and below the hot and cold water mixing tap 8. A functional water generation system 1 is provided below the counter 12.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the functional water generation system 1 is provided with an on-off valve 14, a functional water generation unit 15, and a connection unit 2 in order from the upstream side of water flow. And each is connected in series with piping, and water C, such as tap water supplied to the on-off valve 14, can be passed.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, a pipe for water C such as tap water is connected to the on-off valve 14, but a pipe for hot water H may be connected. If it does so, since warm water H can be discharged, decomposition | disassembly and peeling off of organic substance etc. are accelerated | stimulated and the cleaning effect can be heightened more. Therefore, in the present specification, the term “water” may include not only cold water but also hot water.

  The functional water generation system 1 is provided with a control means 17 and an operation means 3. The control means 17, the on-off valve 14, the functional water generation means 15, the holding means 2 a (see FIG. 5) provided in the connection means 2, and the operation means 3 are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, the control means 17 can receive the signal from the operation means 3, and the control means 17 can control the on-off valve 14, the functional water generating means 15, and the holding means 2a (see FIG. 5). It has become.

  The operation means 3 can be provided with, for example, a switch 3a for inputting start of water discharge, a switch 3b for inputting stop of water discharge, and a switch 3c for inputting start / stop of functional water generation. However, it is not limited to what was illustrated, and can be changed, added, or deleted as appropriate. For example, the switches 3a and 3b can be integrated as a switch for inputting start / stop of water discharge, or a switch for releasing a warning and setting a timer, which will be described later, may be provided. In addition, a means for displaying a warning display described later can be provided.

  An example of the on-off valve 14 is an electromagnetic valve. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may have a throttle means for controlling the flow rate and a pressure control means for controlling the pressure. Further, the cleaning effect can be enhanced by intermittently discharging water by opening and closing the electromagnetic valve or by switching the water discharge pressure intermittently.

  The control unit 17 includes a logical operation unit, a storage unit, and the like, and controls the on-off valve 14 and the functional water generation unit 15 based on information from the operation unit 3 and a program stored in advance.

  The shower unit 4 is provided with connection means 5, a hose 6, and a shower head 7. The connecting means 5 and the shower head 7 are communicated with each other via a hose 6, and water / hot water such as tap water or functional water supplied via the connecting means 5 can be discharged from the shower head 7. The hose 6 is a flexible tubular body and is made of an elastic body such as rubber. The connecting means 5 can be connected in a fluid-tight manner to the connecting means 2 or 9 and includes a holding means 5a (see FIG. 5) described later. From the viewpoint of connection / separation operability, the connection means 2, the connection means 5, and the connection means 9 are preferably so-called "one-touch type" connection means.

  The holder 26 is provided on the wall surface of the bathroom 10 and holds the shower head 7. The holder 26 is preferably arranged at a position where the connecting means 5 can be connected to either the connecting means 2 or 9 when the shower head 7 is held by the holder 26.

  A hot water / water mixing faucet 8 as a faucet is connected to a pipe for water C such as tap water and a pipe for hot water H. Further, the hot and cold water mixing faucet 8 is provided with a connecting means 9 through which water C such as tap water and hot water H can be discharged. The tap water faucet 8 has a function of adjusting and switching the mixing ratio of water C and hot water H such as tap water, a function of switching water flow to the curran 8a side and the connecting means 9 side, and start / stop of water discharge. It has functions.

Moreover, the piping of the hot water H is not necessarily required, and may be a faucet to which only the piping of the water C such as tap water is connected. However, if piping of the hot water H is provided and the hot water H can be discharged, it is suitable for washing the human body. In addition, decomposition and stripping off of organic substances and the like are promoted during “pre-cleaning” described later, and the cleaning effect can be further enhanced.
The connection means 2, the connection means 5, and the connection means 9 will be described later (see FIG. 5).

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the functional water generation system 1 is provided below the counter 12, but may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the bathroom 10. However, if it is provided below the counter 12, it is possible to suppress interference with the human body and reduce complexity. In this case, all the elements of the functional water generation system 1 do not have to be provided below the counter 12, and for example, only the connection means 2 and the operation means 3 can be provided.

  Moreover, the attachment position of the depth dimension direction under the counter 12 can also be selected suitably. Here, it is preferable to provide the functional water generating system 1 at a position retracted from the protruding end (front end) of the counter 12 so as not to protrude from the protruding end. By doing so, it is possible to suppress interference with the human body during washing of the human body at the time of bathing, and it is excellent in appearance because there is no complicated feeling. In addition, it enables it to adjust the attachment position of the functional water production | generation system 1, and can also set according to the counter 12 of the bathroom installed.

Examples of the functional water generated by the functional water generating means 15 include silver ion water, electrolytic hypochlorous acid water, strong acidic water, strong alkaline water, weakly acidic water, weakly alkaline water, ozone water, magnesium added water, Examples include ascorbic acid / calcium sulfite-added water.
Among these, silver ion water, electrolytic hypochlorous acid water, strong acid water, weak acid water, and ozone water have a bactericidal action. Further, strong acid water, strong alkali water, weak acid water, weak alkali water, and ozone water have an action of decomposing and removing organic substances such as dirt adhering to a washing place. Electrolytic hypochlorous acid water has a bleaching action, magnesium-added water has a skin barrier action, and ascorbic acid / calcium sulfite-added water has a dechlorination action.
Therefore, in addition to washing and sterilization of bathtubs and washing places, it can be used for various purposes (for example, shampooing with dechlorinated water) by generating functional water according to the purpose.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating an ozone water generating means 31 that can be used as the functional water generating means 15.
The gas mixing chamber 32 provided in the ozone water generating means 31 is provided with a bubble dispersion mechanism 33, and gas is mixed into the water supplied from the liquid pipe 34 by the bubble dispersion mechanism 33. Refinement, dispersion, and mixing are performed simultaneously. The bubble dispersion mechanism 33 is provided with a gas chamber 35, and ozone is supplied to the gas chamber 35 from a gas introduction pipe line 36. The liquid pipe 34 is connected to a water pipe such as tap water or a hot water pipe. In addition, an ozone supply means (not shown) is connected to the gas introduction line 36. In the present embodiment, the control means 17 controls an on-off valve (not shown) to control the supply of ozone to the ozone water generating means 31.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating the water generating means 41 that can be used as the functional water generating means 15.
The water creation means 41 generates acidic water and alkaline water by electrolyzing water. The alkaline water outlet pipe 42 and the acidic water outlet pipe 43 derived from the water generating means 41 are connected to the three-way switching valve 44, and the other end of the three-way switching valve 44 is connected to the connecting means 2. That is, either the acidic water or the alkaline water can be discharged from the connecting means 2 by switching the three-way switching valve 44.

  The casing 45 provided in the water generating means 41 is partitioned into an alkaline water generation chamber 47 and an acidic water generation chamber 48 by a diaphragm 46, and each of the generation chambers 47 and 48 includes stainless steel or An electrode (cathode) 49 made of carbon or the like and an electrode (anode) 51 made of stainless steel, platinum, titanium oxide or the like are disposed. The acidic water generation chamber 48 is connected so that the acidic water outlet pipe 43 communicates, and the alkaline water generation chamber 47 is connected so that the alkaline water outlet pipe 42 communicates. The introduction pipe 55 is connected to a water pipe such as tap water or a hot water pipe.

  The lead-out ends of the wires 52 and 53 led out from the electrodes 49 and 51 are connected to a power source 54 so that a voltage can be applied between the electrodes 49 and 51 from the power source 54.

And by this voltage application, water is electrolyzed, PH value of the alkaline water production | generation chamber 47 becomes high, and alkaline water is produced | generated. On the other hand, the PH value in the acidic water generation chamber 48 is lowered, and acidic water is generated. In the present embodiment, the control means 17 controls the power supply 54 to control the generation of alkaline water or acidic water.
In addition, it is not necessarily limited to the production | generation of the functional water by these methods, For example, functional water (for example, concentrated liquid), a chemical | medical agent, etc. can be produced | generated previously, and this can also be thrown in with a pump etc. suitably. . In this case, the generation of functional water is controlled by controlling the charging means such as a pump by the control means 17.

  Moreover, the functional water which has a bactericidal action is not necessarily limited to the above-mentioned thing, It can be set as the water containing a bactericidal substance or ion. Specifically, free chlorine, antibacterial metals (eg, silver, copper, zinc, etc.) or their ions, ozone, ozone-containing water, combined chlorine, organochlorine-based disinfectant, organophosphate-based disinfectant, veloxocarbonate ion Or the salt, alcoholic disinfectant, etc. can be mentioned.

  Such functional water having a bactericidal action (sterilizing water) can be generated using, for example, an electrolysis method. Specifically, when producing sterilizing water containing silver ions, a pair of electrodes made of silver are provided opposite to each other in the elution tube, and a predetermined current is supplied from the power source to this. be able to. Moreover, free chlorine containing water can be produced | generated by electrolyzing the water (for example, tap water) containing a chlorine ion using the electrode for chlorine generation. In addition, it is not necessarily limited to the production | generation of the sterilization water by an electrolysis method, For example, you may produce | generate sterilization water (for example, concentrate) and a chemical | medical agent previously, and throw this in with a pump etc. suitably. Good. In the case of using the electrolysis method, the control means 17 performs control such as power ON / OFF and output adjustment, and in the case of supplying sterilized water or the like generated in advance, control of the input means such as a pump. Is done.

  It is also possible to discharge only water such as tap water without operating the functional water generating means 15. In this case, before the functional water is discharged, “pre-cleaning” described later can be performed. For example, water droplets from the shower head 7 are directly applied to the entire surface to be cleaned, and the attached dirt is floated or removed. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of removing dirt and sterilizing with functional water performed thereafter.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating connection / separation between the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means 9. 5A shows a state where the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 2 or the connecting means 9 are separated, and FIG. 5B shows a connected state. Moreover, the arrow in a figure has shown flows, such as water.
The connecting means 2 or 9 includes a plug 18 as a male pipe, a valve 19 that can open and close the opening end of the plug 18, an elastic member 20 that urges the valve 19, and a holding means 2a. As shown in FIG. 1, the holding means 2 a can be provided only in the connecting means 2 from the viewpoint of preventing inadvertent discharge of functional water. However, if the connecting means 9 is also provided, it is possible to prevent the connecting means 5 from being detached on the hot water / water mixing faucet 8 side.

The connection means 5 holds a socket 21 as a female tube, a valve 22 that can open and close the open end of the socket 21, an elastic member 23 that biases the valve 22, a holding means 5a, and a plug 18 that is inserted into the socket 21. And a urging means 25 for urging the lock ball 24.
The plug 18 can be inserted into the socket 21.
A groove 18a is provided on the outer periphery of the plug 18, and when the plug 18 is inserted into the socket 21, the lock ball 24 and the groove 18a are fitted together.

  A holding means 2 a is provided at the opening end of the plug 18. The holding means 2a has a function of holding the connection so that the socket 21 is not detached (separated) from the plug 18, and examples thereof include an electromagnet, an actuator that operates by electromagnetic force, and an actuator that operates by water pressure. it can. The attachment position, the number, the operation type, and the like of the holding means 2a are not limited to those illustrated, but can be changed as appropriate.

  A valve 19 urged by an elastic member 20 is provided at the opening end of the plug 18. Examples of the elastic member 20 include a compression coil spring. Further, the valve 19 and the plug 18 are provided with a tapered sealing surface so that the valve 19 and the plug 18 abut on the sealing surface. Therefore, in the state where the plug 18 and the socket 21 are separated, the opening end of the plug 18 is liquid-tightly closed by the valve 19.

Holes are provided at equal intervals on the outer periphery of the socket 21, and spherical lock balls 24 are fitted into the holes. Further, a biasing means 25 is provided on the outer periphery of the socket 21 so as to cover the lock ball 24. Therefore, the lock ball 24 is urged by the urging means 25 toward the inside of the socket 21.
Further, when the plug 18 is inserted into the socket 21, a seal member (not shown) for sealing a gap formed between the inner peripheral surface of the socket 21 and the outer peripheral surface of the plug 18 is provided as appropriate. It has been.

A holding means 5 a is provided at the open end of the socket 21. The holding unit 5a has a function of facilitating the holding by the holding unit 2a, and examples thereof include a permanent magnet and a magnetic material. Note that the mounting position, the number, the material, and the like of the holding means 5a are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the holding means 5a is not always necessary, and may be omitted depending on the holding ability of the holding means 2a.

  Further, for convenience of explanation, the case where the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a are built in the plug 18 and the socket 21 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a are connected to the plug 18, It may be provided outside the socket 21. However, if these are incorporated, it is possible to suppress interference with the human body, reduce complexity, and the like.

  A valve 22 biased by an elastic member 23 is provided at the open end of the socket 21. Examples of the elastic member 23 include a compression coil spring. Further, the valve 22 and the socket 21 are provided with a tapered sealing surface so that the valve 22 and the socket 21 abut on the sealing surface. Therefore, in the state where the plug 18 and the socket 21 are separated, the open end of the socket 21 is liquid-tightly closed by the valve 22.

The valve 19 and the valve 22 are provided with projections 19a and 22a, respectively. When the plug 18 is inserted into the socket 21, the protrusions 19a and 22a come into contact with each other.
For convenience of explanation, the connecting means 5 is on the socket 21 side, and the connecting means 2 or 9 is on the plug 18 side. However, the connecting means 5 is on the plug 18 side, and the connecting means 2 or 9 is on the socket 21 side. You can also. However, from the viewpoint of ease of electrical wiring, the holding means 2a is preferably provided on the side of the connecting means 2 or the connecting means 9 that is the fixed side.

  The connecting means 2, the connecting means 5, and the connecting means 9 are not limited to the configurations described above. For example, any type can be adopted as long as each can be connected. However, from the viewpoint of connection / separation operability, a so-called “one-touch” connection means is preferable. Then, the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a can be built in them, or the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a can be provided outside.

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a. Moreover, A part in FIG. 5 is illustrated.
FIG. 6A illustrates a case where the holding means 2a is an electromagnet, and the holding means 5a is a permanent magnet or a magnetic material. In this case, by energizing the electromagnet as the holding means 2a, the permanent magnet or the magnetic body as the holding means 5a is attracted and held, and the connection means 5 is held by the connection means 2 or the connection means 9. And the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means 9 become separable by stopping electricity supply to the electromagnet which is the holding means 2a.

  FIG. 6B illustrates the case where the holding means 2a is an actuator that operates by electromagnetic force, and the holding means 5a is a groove into which the tip of the actuator can be inserted. In this case, by energizing the actuator that is operated by the electromagnetic force that is the holding means 2a, the tip of the actuator moves in the direction of the arrow in the figure and is inserted into the groove that is the holding means 5a. Therefore, the connection means 5 is held by the connection means 2 or the connection means 9. Then, by stopping energization to the actuator that is operated by the electromagnetic force that is the holding means 2a, the tip of the actuator moves in the direction opposite to the arrow direction in the figure, and the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means. 9 can be separated.

Note that the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 6. For example, the holding means 2a can be released by energizing from the outside, or water can be discharged. The actuator may be inserted by being actuated by a change in water pressure or a change in flow velocity.
Also, a release means (not shown) for releasing the holding by the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a can be provided. For example, when the holding means 2a is an electromagnet and the holding means 5a is a permanent magnet, a power supply means capable of energizing with a polarity opposite to that in the case of holding can be exemplified. Alternatively, the tip of the actuator may be forcibly pushed in the reverse direction.
In addition, a switching means (not shown) for switching between holding by the holding means 2a and holding means 5a and releasing by a releasing means (not shown) can be provided. Specifically, for example, an electromagnetic relay for switching energization can be exemplified.
Further, the holding force by the holding means 2a and the holding means 5a allows the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means 9 to be separated only when the holding means is released by a releasing means (not shown). You can also. That is, the holding force is such that the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 2 or 9 are not separated even when fluctuations in water pressure in normal use, impact due to water flow, mechanical vibrations, etc. are applied. The holding can be released only when the release is performed by a release means (not shown).
Note that the release means (not shown) and the switching means (not shown) are controlled by the control means 17.
Further, when the on-off valve 14 is closed by the control means 17 and the condition of water discharge is not input to the operation means 3, the holding is released by a release means (not shown), and the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 are released. Alternatively, the connection means 9 can be separated.
Note that a release means (not shown) and a switching means (not shown) are not necessarily required. However, if these are provided, reliable release (separation) can be performed.

  Next, connection and separation between the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means 9 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the state where the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 2 or 9 are separated, the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21 are closed by the valve 19 and the valve 22, so that the water And functional water does not leak out from the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the socket 21 is inserted into the plug 18, the groove 18 a provided in the plug 18 and the lock ball 24 provided in the socket 21 are fitted together. At this time, since the lock ball 24 is urged toward the groove 18a by the urging means 25, the plug 18 and the socket 21 are integrally connected.
Further, the protrusion 19a provided on the valve 19 and the protrusion 22a provided on the valve 22 come into contact with each other, and the elastic member 20 and the elastic member 23 are pressed and shrunk so that the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21 are opened. Is done. Therefore, in the state where the plug 18 and the socket 21 are integrally connected, water or functional water can be passed, and water can be discharged from the shower head 7 via the hose 6.

Further, when water is discharged after connecting the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 2 or 9, for example, by energizing the holding means 2 a, the holding means 5 a is sucked and held by the holding means 2 a. Let
Moreover, when separating the connection means 5 from the connection means 2 or the connection means 9 after the end of water discharge, for example, the suction holding or the like is released by stopping the energization of the holding means 2a.

Thereafter, if the socket 21 is pulled out, the lock ball 24 disengages from the groove 18a so as to push the urging means 25 apart, so that it can be separated. At this time, the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21 are closed by the valve 19 and the valve 22.
For example, when the holding means 2a is an actuator that operates by water pressure, the water pressure changes if water is discharged after the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or 9 are connected. If the tip of the actuator is inserted into the groove and water discharge is stopped, the tip of the actuator can be detached from the groove by the action of a spring or the like.

Next, the operation of the functional water generation system 1 will be described.
For convenience of explanation, the functional water generating system 1 provided in the bathroom 10 will be described.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the functional water generating system 1 when the holding function is exhibited by energization from the outside.
For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the connecting means 9 is not provided with the holding means 2a.

First, after completion of bathing, the connecting means 5 is separated from the connecting means 9 provided in the hot and cold water mixing tap 8. That is, the shower unit 4 is separated from the hot / cold water faucet 8.
Next, the connection means 5 is connected to the connection means 2 provided in the functional water generation system 1. That is, the shower unit 4 is connected to the functional water generation system 1 through the connection means 2.
Next, the operation means 3 is operated to input water discharge and functional water generation commands.
In response to a command from the control means 17, the holding means 2a is energized.
By this energization, for example, the holding means 5a is sucked and held by the holding means 2a.

Next, according to a command from the control means 17, the on-off valve 14 is opened and water or hot water is supplied.
And according to the command from the control means 17, the production | generation of the functional water by the functional water production | generation means 15 is started. Therefore, functional water is discharged from the shower head 7.
Next, after cleaning or sterilization of the bathroom 10 with the functional water is completed, the operation means 3 is operated to input a command to stop water discharge and stop functional water generation.
Generation of functional water is stopped by a command from the control means 17, and then the on-off valve 14 is closed. Then, the energization to the holding means 2a is stopped, the suction holding is released, and a series of operations is completed.

In the present embodiment, the holding means 2a holds during the water discharge, so that the connecting means 5 is not detached from the connecting means 2. Therefore, the operator is not inadvertently exposed to the functional water due to the detachment of the connecting portion.
On the other hand, when water is not discharged, the holding means 2a is released, so that the connecting means 5 can be easily separated from the connecting means 2.

If the connection means 5 cannot be separated (during water discharge), this can be notified to the operator by sound or display.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the functional water generating system 1 when the holding function is exhibited by a change in water pressure or the like.
For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the connecting means 9 is not provided with the holding means 2a.

First, after completion of bathing, the connecting means 5 is separated from the connecting means 9 provided in the hot and cold water mixing tap 8. That is, the shower unit 4 is separated from the hot / cold water faucet 8.
Next, the connection means 5 is connected to the connection means 2 provided in the functional water generation system 1. That is, the shower unit 4 is connected to the functional water generation system 1 through the connection means 2.
Next, the operation means 3 is operated to input water discharge and functional water generation commands.
Next, according to a command from the control means 17, the on-off valve 14 is opened, and water or hot water discharge is started.

Next, the holding means 2a is actuated by a change in water pressure or the like, and the holding means 2a (tip of the actuator) is held in the holding means 5a (groove).
And according to the command from the control means 17, the production | generation of the functional water by the functional water production | generation means 15 is started. Therefore, functional water is discharged from the shower head 7.

Next, after cleaning or sterilization of the bathroom 10 with the functional water is completed, the operation means 3 is operated to input a command to stop water discharge and stop functional water generation.
The generation of functional water is stopped by a command from the control means 17, and then the on-off valve 14 is closed, and a series of operations is completed. In this case, since the water pressure or the like changes, the holding means 2a returns and the holding is released.

In the present embodiment, the holding means 2a is automatically held during water discharge, so that the connecting means 5 is not detached from the connecting means 2. Therefore, the operator is not inadvertently exposed to the functional water due to the detachment of the connecting portion.
On the other hand, when the water is not discharged, the holding by the holding means 2a is automatically released, so that the connecting means 5 can be easily separated from the connecting means 2.
If the connection means 5 cannot be separated (during water discharge), this can be notified to the operator by sound or display.

In the present embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, pre-washing with water C such as tap water or warm water H can be performed prior to discharging the functional water. The pre-cleaning can be performed even when the hot / cold water faucet 8 and the shower unit 4 are connected. However, by operating the operation means 3 and inputting only a water discharge command, the water C or the hot water H is supplied. It can also be carried out by discharging water.
For example, if organic dirt such as soap dust, sebum, and dirt remains in the washing area, even if sterilizing water is sprinkled in that state, the organic substance and the sterilizing component may chemically bond and the effectiveness may be reduced. There is. Therefore, if the pre-cleaning is performed, the organic dirt can be removed, so that the effect of the sterilizing water discharge performed thereafter can be enhanced.

In addition, since the water C / warm water H and the functional water discharge can be arbitrarily switched by operating the operation means 3, it is possible to perform an optimal cleaning operation according to the situation at the operator's discretion.
Moreover, in the water discharge of functional water and the water discharge in the pre-cleaning, the cleaning effect can be enhanced by intermittently discharging water by opening and closing the on-off valve 14. In addition, if the hot water H is used in the functional water discharge and the pre-cleaning water discharge, the respective effects can be enhanced.

Further, when the holding device 26 is placed in a position where the connecting device 5 can be connected to either the connecting device 2 or the connecting device 9 when the shower head 7 is held by the holding device 26, the connection device 5 can be connected and disconnected. Workability can be improved.
Further, since the connection means 5 is provided with a valve 22 and the connection means 2 and connection means 9 are provided with a valve 19, an operator may be exposed to water C, hot water H, and functional water during separation. There is nothing.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific examples.
As for the above-described specific examples, those skilled in the art appropriately modified the design are included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention.

For example, the shape, dimensions, and materials of components such as the functional water generation system 1, the shower unit 4, the hot and cold water faucet 8, the bathroom 10, the bathtub 11, the counter 12, the washing floor 13 and the holder 26 The arrangement and the like are not limited to those illustrated, but can be changed as appropriate.
In addition, the elements included in each of the specific examples described above can be combined as much as possible, and combinations thereof are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention.

It is a model perspective view for illustrating a bathroom unit provided with a functional water generating system concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a mimetic diagram for illustrating the composition of a functional water generation system. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating the ozone water production | generation means which can be used as a functional water production | generation means. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating the water creation means which can be used as a functional water production | generation means. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating connection and isolation | separation by a connection means. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating a holding means. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an effect | action of a functional water production | generation system in case a retention function is exhibited by the electricity supply from the outside. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the effect | action of a functional water production | generation system in case a retention function is exhibited by changes, such as a water pressure.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Functional water generation system, 2 connection means, 2a holding means, 3 operation means, 3a-3d switch, 4 shower unit, 5 connection means, 5a holding means, 6 hose, 7 shower head, 8 hot water mixing faucet, 9 connection Means, 12 counter, 14 on-off valve, 15 functional water generating means, 17 control means, 18 plug, 18a groove, 19 valve, 20 elastic member, 21 socket, 22 valve, 23 elastic member, 24 holding means, 25 biasing means , 26 Holder, C water, H hot water

Claims (13)

A functional water generating system comprising: an on-off valve that controls a flow of water or hot water; and a functional water generating unit that generates functional water provided downstream of the on-off valve,
First connection means provided at a water outlet of the functional water generation system;
Holding means for connecting the first connecting means and the second connecting means provided in the shower unit so as to enable water discharge from the shower unit, and holding the connection;
Release means for releasing the holding;
Switching means for switching between the holding and the release,
The functional water generating system, wherein the first connecting means and the second connecting means can be separated only when the holding is released by the releasing means.   The functional water generation system according to claim 1, wherein the first connection unit is provided with a valve that closes the flow path when separated from the second connection unit. Control means for controlling the on-off valve;
Operation means for inputting water discharge conditions to the control means;
With
Based on an input from the operation means, when the on-off valve is opened by the control means and water is discharged, the holding means holds the connection between the first connection means and the second connection means. The functional water generation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The control means;
The operating means;
With
When the on-off valve is closed by the control means and the condition of water discharge is not input to the operation means, the holding is released by the release means, and the first connection means and the first connection The functional water generation system according to claim 1, wherein the functional water generation system can be separated from the two connection means.   The functional water generation system according to claim 3, wherein the holding means holds the connection between the first connection means and the second connection means based on a command from the control means.   The functional water generation system according to claim 3, wherein generation of functional water by the functional water generation means is started after the opening / closing valve is opened.   The functional water generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the holding unit is built in the first connection unit and the second connection unit.   The functional water generation system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the operation means is provided below a counter provided in a bathroom. A functional water generation system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A faucet,
Third connection means provided on the faucet;
A pair of shower units,
With
The shower unit is provided with a shower head, second connection means, and a hose for communicating the shower head and the second connection means,
The water supply facility system characterized in that the second connection means can be connected to a first connection means and a third connection means provided at a water outlet of the functional water generating system.   The water supply system according to claim 9, wherein the second connecting means is provided with a valve that closes the flow path when separated from the first connecting means.   The water supply system according to claim 9, wherein the third connecting means is provided with a valve that closes the flow path when separated from the second connecting means. A holding tool for holding the shower head;
The holder is provided at a position at which the second connecting means can be connected to either the first connecting means or the third connecting means when the shower head is held. The water supply facility system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein The washroom,
A bathtub,
The water supply equipment system according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized by comprising:

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