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JP2009017907A
JP2009017907A JP2007180627A JP2007180627A JP2009017907A JP 2009017907 A JP2009017907 A JP 2009017907A JP 2007180627 A JP2007180627 A JP 2007180627A JP 2007180627 A JP2007180627 A JP 2007180627A JP 2009017907 A JP2009017907 A JP 2009017907A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing machine having an Ag ion generating device without unevenness in dissolution of an electrode and not having a removing hole of gas generated during electrolysis of Ag. <P>SOLUTION: The washing machine has a rectangular Ag electrode 14 for generating Ag ions, an electrode support 19 supporting the Ag electrode 14, an Ag electrode case 18 for housing the electrode support 19, a substantially tubular Ag electrode cover 15 housing the Ag electrode 14, and a control means 5 for generating Ag ions from an Ag ion generating device 4. An inlet opening 16 for flowing in liquid and an outlet opening 17 for flowing out liquid are arranged in the side face lower part of the Ag electrode case 18 and the upper part of the Ag electrode cover 4 respectively in the Ag ion generating device 4, and the Ag electrode 14 is arranged with the longitudinal direction being vertical, so that there is no unevenness in the dissolution of the electrode and Ag ions and generated gas is fully discharged from the outlet opening because the Ag electrode 14 is completely submerged in liquid during water supply. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、Ag電極からAgイオンを発生させるAgイオン発生装置を備えた除菌および抗菌作用のある洗濯機に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a sterilizing and antibacterial washing machine equipped with an Ag ion generator that generates Ag ions from an Ag electrode.

従来、Ag電極に電圧を印加してAg電極からAgイオンを発生させる技術が、種々の電化機器に適用されている。このようなAgイオン発生装置を搭載する電化機器としては、洗濯機が代表である(例えば、特許文献1、2参照)。この種の洗濯機では、Agイオンを液体中で発生させ、洗濯物(例えば衣類)に与えることにより除菌および抗菌効果を得ることができる。   Conventionally, techniques for applying voltage to an Ag electrode to generate Ag ions from the Ag electrode have been applied to various electrical appliances. A typical example of an electrical appliance equipped with such an Ag ion generator is a washing machine (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). In this type of washing machine, it is possible to obtain sterilization and antibacterial effects by generating Ag ions in a liquid and applying it to laundry (for example, clothing).

図5は、従来のこの種の同洗濯機内に設置されたAgイオン発生装置40の概略断面図であり、以下図面に従ってその構成を説明する。   FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an Ag ion generator 40 installed in the conventional washing machine of this type, and the configuration thereof will be described below with reference to the drawings.

図5に示すように、Ag電極ケース30内に、Agイオンを発生させるためのAg電極31と、Ag電極31を支持する電極支持32とを収納する。Ag電極ケース30の側壁にはAgイオン発生装置の内部に液体を流入するための流入口34と、Agイオン発生装置40の外部に液体を流出するための流出口33が設置されている。流入口34と流出口33とには、それぞれを開閉するための流入口開閉部材36と流出口開閉部材35とが設けられている。   As shown in FIG. 5, an Ag electrode 31 for generating Ag ions and an electrode support 32 that supports the Ag electrode 31 are accommodated in an Ag electrode case 30. On the side wall of the Ag electrode case 30, an inflow port 34 for flowing the liquid into the Ag ion generator and an outflow port 33 for flowing the liquid out of the Ag ion generator 40 are installed. The inlet 34 and the outlet 33 are provided with an inlet opening / closing member 36 and an outlet opening / closing member 35 for opening and closing each.

以上のように構成された従来のAgイオン発生装置40の動作について説明すると、流入口34から流入した液体に、Ag電極31から電気分解により溶解されたAgイオンを付与し、Agイオンが付与された液体を流出口33から洗濯槽等(図示せず)へ流出せしめて、洗濯物に接触させて除菌および抗菌効果や消臭効果を得る。   The operation of the conventional Ag ion generation apparatus 40 configured as described above will be described. Ag ions dissolved by electrolysis from the Ag electrode 31 are applied to the liquid flowing in from the inlet 34, and Ag ions are applied. The discharged liquid is allowed to flow out from the outlet 33 to a washing tub or the like (not shown) and brought into contact with the laundry to obtain sterilization and antibacterial and deodorizing effects.

上記の行程を数多く経過すると、電極にはスケールが発生し、Agイオン発生の能力が低下するが、この対応として、以下の構成による。   When many of the above steps are passed, scale is generated on the electrode, and the ability to generate Ag ions is lowered.

流出口開閉部材35を閉じた後、空気孔37を開けてAg電極ケース30内に存在する電気分解で発生したガスを含む空気を抜き、流入口開閉部材36を開けて流入口34からスケール除去剤をAg電極ケース30内に流し込み、内部に駐留させることでAg電極31に付着したスケールを除去する。
特開2003−290594号公報 特開2004−166921号公報
After closing the outlet opening / closing member 35, an air hole 37 is opened to remove air containing gas generated by electrolysis present in the Ag electrode case 30, and the inlet opening / closing member 36 is opened to remove scale from the inlet 34. The scale is attached to the Ag electrode 31 by pouring the agent into the Ag electrode case 30 and staying in the Ag electrode case 30.
JP 2003-290594 A JP 2004-166922 A

しかしながら、前記従来の構成では、Agイオン発生装置は液体を給水しながらAg電極に電圧を印加してAg電極からAgイオンを発生させ、液体中に含まれたAgイオンを洗濯槽へ流出する構成であり、このとき、給水流量が少ないとAg電極が完全に液体に浸たりきらず、Ag電極において電気分解される部分とされない部分が生じ、一部分のみAg電極が消費されるという課題があった。   However, in the conventional configuration, the Ag ion generator applies a voltage to the Ag electrode while supplying the liquid to generate Ag ions from the Ag electrode, and flows out the Ag ions contained in the liquid to the washing tub. At this time, when the feed water flow rate is small, the Ag electrode cannot be completely immersed in the liquid, and there is a problem that a portion that is not electrolyzed in the Ag electrode is generated, and only a part of the Ag electrode is consumed.

また、Ag電極が液体に完全に浸らない場合、Ag電極カバー上部には空間が生じ、その空間内にAg電極から電気分解時に発生したガスがAg電極カバー内に充満する。そのため、従来のAgイオン発生装置の上部にはガス抜き穴を開閉自在に設けて、適宜ガスを排出させるという手法がとられていた。   In addition, when the Ag electrode is not completely immersed in the liquid, a space is generated in the upper part of the Ag electrode cover, and the gas generated during electrolysis from the Ag electrode is filled in the Ag electrode cover. Therefore, a method has been adopted in which a gas vent hole is provided in the upper part of a conventional Ag ion generator so as to be freely opened and closed, and gas is appropriately discharged.

本発明は、ガス抜き穴を設けることなく上記従来の電極の溶解の偏りという課題を解決するAgイオン発生装置を備えた洗濯機を提供することを目的としている。   An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine equipped with an Ag ion generator that solves the above-described problem of uneven dissolution of electrodes without providing a vent hole.

前記従来の課題を解決するために、本発明の洗濯機は、Agイオンを発生させるためのAg電極を矩形とし、液体を流入するための流入口をAg電極ケースの側面下部に設け、前記Ag電極は矩形の長手方向を垂直に配設し、電極カバーは略円筒状に形成して前記Ag電極を内包するとともに、液体の流れを導く流出筒および流出口を、前記Ag電極の上方で前記電極カバーの上部に設け、前記Ag電極ケース上方に前記電極カバーを水密的に固着したものである。   In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the washing machine of the present invention has a rectangular Ag electrode for generating Ag ions, and an inflow port for inflowing liquid is provided at a lower portion of the side surface of the Ag electrode case. The electrode is disposed vertically in the longitudinal direction of the rectangle, the electrode cover is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape to contain the Ag electrode, and an outflow tube and an outlet for guiding the flow of liquid are provided above the Ag electrode. It is provided on the upper part of the electrode cover, and the electrode cover is watertightly fixed above the Ag electrode case.

これによって、Ag電極を完全に液体に浸らせることができるので、電極の偏った溶解が無く長期使用に耐えると共に、Agイオン発生装置にガス抜き穴を設置せずに、液体の流れと共に自動的にガスを抜くことができるため、ガスを抜くための制御手段も不必要となる。   As a result, the Ag electrode can be completely immersed in the liquid, so that it can be used for a long period of time without any uneven dissolution of the electrode, and automatically with the flow of the liquid without installing a vent hole in the Ag ion generator. Therefore, the control means for removing the gas is unnecessary.

本発明の洗濯機は、Ag電極の溶解の偏りをなくし、かつイオン発生時のガス抜きを自動的に処理することができる。   The washing machine of the present invention can eliminate the unevenness of dissolution of the Ag electrode and can automatically handle degassing when ions are generated.

第1の発明は、水受け槽に配設された衣類を収納するための洗濯槽と、前記水受け槽内に給水する給水手段および注水管路と、Agイオンを発生させるための矩形のAg電極と、前記Ag電極を支持する電極支持と、前記Ag電極および前記電極支持を収納するAg電極ケースと、前記Ag電極を収納する電極カバーとで構成したAgイオン発生装置と、前記Agイオン発生装置からAgイオンを発生させるための制御手段とを備え、前記Agイオン発生装置は、液体を流入するための流入口を前記Ag電極ケースの側面下部に設け、前記Ag電極は矩形の長手方向を垂直に配設し、前記電極カバーは略円筒状に形成して前記Ag電極を内包するとともに、液体の流れを導く流出筒および流出口を、前記Ag電極の上方で前記電極カバーの上部に設け、前記Ag電極ケース上方に前記電極カバーを水密的に固着したことにより、Ag電極を均一に液体に浸けることが可能となり、電極の偏った溶解を防止できる。   According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing tub for storing clothes disposed in a water receiving tub, a water supply means and a water injection conduit for supplying water into the water receiving tub, and a rectangular Ag for generating Ag ions. An Ag ion generator comprising: an electrode; an electrode support for supporting the Ag electrode; an Ag electrode case for storing the Ag electrode and the electrode support; and an electrode cover for storing the Ag electrode; A control means for generating Ag ions from the apparatus, wherein the Ag ion generation apparatus is provided with an inflow port for inflowing a liquid at a lower part of the side surface of the Ag electrode case, and the Ag electrode has a rectangular longitudinal direction. The electrode cover is arranged vertically, and the electrode cover is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape to contain the Ag electrode, and an outflow cylinder and an outlet for guiding the liquid flow are provided above the Ag electrode and above the electrode cover. To provided the by the Ag electrode housing upper that fixed the electrode cover watertight manner, it is possible to put on uniform liquid an Ag electrode, it can be prevented biased dissolution of the electrode.

第2の発明は、特に、第1の発明のAgイオン発生装置を、電極カバーの上部を半球形状のドーム部を形成し、そのドーム部上方に流出筒および流出口を構成したことにより、イオン発生時に生じるガスを、流体と共に外部に自動的に放出できる。   In particular, the second invention provides an Ag ion generator according to the first invention, wherein the upper portion of the electrode cover is formed with a hemispherical dome, and an outflow tube and an outlet are formed above the dome. The gas generated at the time of generation can be automatically released to the outside together with the fluid.

第3の発明は、特に、第1の発明のAgイオン発生装置を、流入口および流出口に径小の注水管路を設け、そこから液体の流入および流出を行うようにしたことにより、液体の流速が速く、装置内部にスケールの付着を防止できる。   In the third invention, in particular, the Ag ion generator of the first invention is provided with a small-diameter water injection pipe at the inlet and the outlet, and the inflow and outflow of the liquid are performed from there. The flow rate is high, and scale adhesion inside the device can be prevented.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、この実施の形態によって本発明が限定されるものではない。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

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本発明の第1の実施の形態における洗濯機について、図1〜3を用いて説明する。図1は、本実施の形態における洗濯機の全体断面図、図2は、同洗濯機内に設置されたAgイオン発生装置の概略断面図、図3は、同洗濯機内に設置されたAgイオン発生装置の概略上面図(Ag電極カバー未装着)である。
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The washing machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIGS. 1-3. FIG. 1 is an overall cross-sectional view of the washing machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an Ag ion generator installed in the washing machine, and FIG. 3 is an Ag ion generator installed in the washing machine. It is a schematic top view (Ag electrode cover not mounted) of the apparatus.

図1において、洗濯機の本体1内に水受け槽3が配設され、水受け槽3内に衣類を収納するための洗濯槽2が回転自在に軸支されている。水受け槽3の正面側には洗濯槽2の開口端に通じる衣類出入口6が形成され、本体1の前面を構成する前部枠体7の前部に形成された上向き傾斜面に設けられた開口部8を開閉する扉9を開くことにより、衣類出入口6を通じて洗濯槽2内に洗濯物を出し入れすることができる。   In FIG. 1, a water receiving tub 3 is disposed in a main body 1 of a washing machine, and a washing tub 2 for storing clothes is rotatably supported in the water receiving tub 3. On the front side of the water receiving tub 3, a clothing doorway 6 leading to the open end of the washing tub 2 is formed, and is provided on an upward inclined surface formed at the front portion of the front frame 7 constituting the front surface of the main body 1. By opening the door 9 that opens and closes the opening 8, the laundry can be taken in and out of the washing tub 2 through the clothing entrance 6.

水受け槽3には、上部で洗剤ケース43等を経由して給水される洗剤供給用の径太の給水管路44、および下部で排水管路11等が配管接続され、給水弁12および排水弁13の制御によって水受け槽3内への給水および排水がなされる。   The water receiving tank 3 is connected with a large diameter water supply pipe 44 for supplying detergent through the detergent case 43 and the like at the upper part, and a drainage pipe 11 and the like at the lower part. Water supply and drainage into the water receiving tank 3 are performed by the control of the valve 13.

制御手段5は、洗濯、すすぎ、脱水等の一連の行程を制御すると共に、Agイオン発生装置4への通電制御を行い洗濯水へのAgイオン供給も制御する。   The control means 5 controls a series of processes such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration, and also controls energization to the Ag ion generator 4 to control supply of Ag ions to the washing water.

Agイオン発生装置4は、給水弁12より洗剤ケース43とは別経路に配管された第1注水管路10と、水受け槽3側の第2注水管路41との途中に配設されており、給水弁12から液体が給水されることにより、該給水は、Agイオン発生装置4内を通過する際に溶出されたAgイオンと一緒に第2注水管路41を経由して注水口42より水受け槽3内に排出される。   The Ag ion generator 4 is disposed in the middle of the first water injection pipe 10 piped from the water supply valve 12 to a different path from the detergent case 43 and the second water injection pipe 41 on the water receiving tank 3 side. When the liquid is supplied from the water supply valve 12, the water supply is supplied to the water inlet 42 through the second water injection pipe 41 together with the Ag ions eluted when passing through the Ag ion generator 4. The water is further discharged into the water receiving tank 3.

なお、洗剤ケース43を経由して給水される洗濯水は、多量の粉末洗剤等が流れやすいように径太の給水管路44が求められるが、Agイオンを含む液体のみを流す第1注水管路10と、水受け槽3側の第2注水管路41は径太にする必要はなく、流速を速めるために洗剤供給用の給水管路44に較べ、径小の管路としている。   The washing water supplied via the detergent case 43 is required to have a large diameter water supply pipe 44 so that a large amount of powder detergent or the like can easily flow, but the first water injection pipe for flowing only a liquid containing Ag ions. The path 10 and the second water injection pipe 41 on the water receiving tank 3 side do not need to have a large diameter, and have a smaller diameter than the water supply pipe 44 for supplying detergent in order to increase the flow velocity.

図2および図3において、Agイオン発生装置4は一対のAg電極14とAg電極14を支持する電極支持19を収納するAg電極ケース18とAg電極14を覆うAg電極カバー15から構成される。Ag電極14は、略矩形をなす形状とし、その長手方向を鉛直方向に配置し、下端部には、電極端子20を構成する。電極端子20は、制御手段5に電気的接続される。   2 and 3, the Ag ion generator 4 includes a pair of Ag electrodes 14, an Ag electrode case 18 that houses an electrode support 19 that supports the Ag electrodes 14, and an Ag electrode cover 15 that covers the Ag electrodes 14. The Ag electrode 14 has a substantially rectangular shape, the longitudinal direction thereof is arranged in the vertical direction, and the electrode terminal 20 is configured at the lower end. The electrode terminal 20 is electrically connected to the control means 5.

電極カバー15は、上記の略矩形をなすAg電極14を内設できるように略円筒状に上方に形成した円筒部21と、その円筒部21の上方に流出口17を有する略水平方向に延設した流出筒22を一体形成する。   The electrode cover 15 extends in a substantially horizontal direction having a cylindrical portion 21 formed upward in a substantially cylindrical shape so that the above-described substantially rectangular Ag electrode 14 can be provided therein, and an outlet 17 above the cylindrical portion 21. The provided outflow tube 22 is integrally formed.

一方、Ag電極14の下方を支持する電極支持19を収納した電極ケース18は、有底椀形状に形成し、その胴部23の側壁下部に液体を外部から内部へ流入するための流入口16を設けると共に、椀底部には電極端子20を水密的に外底部に延設する端子保持部24を構成する。   On the other hand, an electrode case 18 that houses an electrode support 19 that supports the lower side of the Ag electrode 14 is formed in a bottomed bowl shape, and an inlet 16 for injecting liquid from the outside to the inside at the lower portion of the side wall of the trunk portion 23. And a terminal holding portion 24 for extending the electrode terminal 20 to the outer bottom portion in a watertight manner.

なお、Ag電極カバー15とAg電極ケース18は、水封状態に取り付けており、2部品の勘合部から液体漏れしない構成としているので、Ag電極14の保護用、及び液体の貯留用となっている。   Note that the Ag electrode cover 15 and the Ag electrode case 18 are attached in a water-sealed state and are configured not to leak liquid from the fitting part of the two parts, so that the Ag electrode 14 is used for protection and liquid storage. Yes.

また、図3の上面図に示すように、一対のAg電極14は、電極間に間隔を有しながら電極支持19に保持されている。   Further, as shown in the top view of FIG. 3, the pair of Ag electrodes 14 is held by the electrode support 19 with a gap between the electrodes.

以上のように構成された洗濯機について、以下その動作、作用を説明する。   About the washing machine comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

一対のAg電極14に、電極間に液体が存在するときに電圧を印加すれば、流入された水はAg電極14から電気分解により溶出したAgイオンが付加され、流出口17より水受け槽3に排出される。それにより、衣類にAgイオンが付加され、優れた効果(例えば、殺菌効果および抗菌効果)を得ることができる。   If a voltage is applied to the pair of Ag electrodes 14 when a liquid is present between the electrodes, Ag ions eluted by electrolysis from the Ag electrode 14 are added to the inflowed water, and the water receiving tank 3 is supplied from the outlet 17. To be discharged. Thereby, Ag ion is added to clothing and the outstanding effect (for example, bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect) can be acquired.

流入口16はAg電極ケース18の胴部23の側壁下部に、流出口17はAg電極カバー15の側壁上部に設置されているため、給水弁12から給水された液体が該Agイオン発生装置4内部を下方から上方に通過するように流入するので、Ag電極14が完全に液体に浸るため、Ag電極14のどの部分においても均等に溶解が行われ、電極の偏った溶解は発生しない。   Since the inflow port 16 is installed in the lower part of the side wall of the trunk portion 23 of the Ag electrode case 18 and the outflow port 17 is installed in the upper part of the side wall of the Ag electrode cover 15, the liquid supplied from the water supply valve 12 is supplied to the Ag ion generator 4. Since the Ag electrode 14 flows in so as to pass through the inside from the lower side to the upper side, the Ag electrode 14 is completely immersed in the liquid, so that dissolution is evenly performed in any part of the Ag electrode 14, and uneven dissolution of the electrode does not occur.

また、Ag電極14に電圧を印加し、Agイオンが溶解するとき、同時にガスが発生するが、発生したガスは、Agイオン発生装置4内部の液体の流れと共に、上部に向かって流れて流出口17より水受け槽3等の広い空間に放出されるので、不安全問題が発生することはない。   Further, when a voltage is applied to the Ag electrode 14 and Ag ions are dissolved, gas is generated at the same time. The generated gas flows upward along with the liquid flow inside the Ag ion generator 4 and flows out. Since it is discharged to a wider space such as the water receiving tank 3 from 17, no unsafe problems will occur.

また、Agイオン発生装置4をはさんで構成した第1注水管路10と、水受け槽3側の第2注水管路41は径小の配管としているため、液体の流速が速く、装置内部にスケールの付着を防止できる。   Moreover, since the 1st water injection line 10 comprised between the Ag ion generators 4 and the 2nd water injection line 41 by the side of the water receiving tank 3 are made into small diameter piping, the flow velocity of a liquid is high, and the inside of an apparatus It is possible to prevent adhesion of scale.

(実施の形態2)
図4は、本発明の第2の実施の形態における洗濯機のAgイオン発生装置の概略断面図である。図4において、実施の形態1の図3と同一の働きをする部分には同一番号を付してそれらの説明は省略する。
(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an Ag ion generator for a washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 4, parts having the same functions as those in FIG. 3 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

図4に示す実施の形態2では、Ag電極カバー15の上面は半球形状のドーム部25を形成し、Ag電極14の上端部との間に流出筒22につながる球形空間26を構成する。すなわち、流出口17の位置は、電極カバー15の上部で、Ag電極14の一番高い部分よりも高い位置に配置される構成である。   In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the upper surface of the Ag electrode cover 15 forms a hemispherical dome portion 25, and a spherical space 26 connected to the outflow tube 22 is formed between the upper end portion of the Ag electrode 14. That is, the position of the outflow port 17 is arranged at a position higher than the highest portion of the Ag electrode 14 in the upper part of the electrode cover 15.

この構造によれば、Ag電極カバー15の上面はドーム状の形をしているため、Ag電極カバー15の上方に流れるガスは全てAg電極カバー15の中央側の球形空間26へ集積し、流出筒22より流出するので、Agイオン発生装置4内にガス溜まりしない構造を得ることができる。   According to this structure, since the upper surface of the Ag electrode cover 15 has a dome shape, all the gas flowing above the Ag electrode cover 15 is collected in the spherical space 26 on the center side of the Ag electrode cover 15 and flows out. Since the gas flows out from the cylinder 22, a structure in which no gas is accumulated in the Ag ion generator 4 can be obtained.

以上のように、本発明にかかるAgイオン発生装置を備えた洗濯機は、Ag電極を完全に液体に浸らせることができるので、電極の偏った溶解が無く長期使用に耐えると共に、Agイオン発生装置にガス抜き穴を設置せずに、自動的にガスを抜くことができるため、ガスを抜くための制御手段も不必要となり、安価にAgイオン発生装置を製造できる。   As described above, the washing machine equipped with the Ag ion generator according to the present invention can completely immerse the Ag electrode in the liquid, so that the electrode does not have an uneven dissolution and can withstand long-term use and generate Ag ions. Since gas can be automatically extracted without installing a gas vent hole in the apparatus, a control means for extracting gas is unnecessary, and an Ag ion generator can be manufactured at low cost.

本発明の洗濯機に備えたAgイオン発生装置は、Ag電極の溶解の偏りをなくし、かつイオン発生時のガス抜きを自動的に処理することができるので、衣類以外の洗浄装置、例えば、食器洗浄器等の除菌および抗菌装置に応用も可能である。   Since the Ag ion generator provided in the washing machine of the present invention eliminates the uneven dissolution of the Ag electrode and can automatically handle the degassing during the generation of ions, a cleaning device other than clothing, for example, tableware It can also be applied to disinfection and antibacterial devices such as washing machines.

本発明の実施の形態1における洗濯機の全体断面図Whole sectional drawing of the washing machine in Embodiment 1 of this invention 同洗濯機内に設置されたAgイオン発生装置の概略断面図Schematic cross-sectional view of an Ag ion generator installed in the washing machine 同洗濯機内に設置されたAgイオン発生装置のAg電極カバー未装着状態の概略上面図Schematic top view of Ag ion generator not installed in Ag washing machine installed in the washing machine 本発明の実施の形態2における洗濯機内に設置されたAgイオン発生装置の概略断面図Schematic sectional view of an Ag ion generator installed in a washing machine in Embodiment 2 of the present invention 従来の洗濯機のAgイオン発生装置の概略断面図Schematic sectional view of a conventional washing machine Ag ion generator

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

2 洗濯槽
3 水受け槽
4 Agイオン発生装置
5 制御手段
10 第1注水管路(注水管路)
12 給水弁(給水手段)
14 Ag電極
15 Ag電極カバー(電極カバー)
16 流入口
17 流出口
18 Ag電極ケース
19 電極支持
22 流水筒
41 第2注水管路(注水管路)
2 Washing tank 3 Water receiving tank 4 Ag ion generator 5 Control means 10 1st water injection line (water injection line)
12 Water supply valve (water supply means)
14 Ag electrode 15 Ag electrode cover (electrode cover)
16 Inflow port 17 Outlet port 18 Ag electrode case 19 Electrode support 22 Flow channel 41 Second water injection line (water injection line)

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水受け槽に配設された衣類を収納するための洗濯槽と、前記水受け槽内に給水する給水手段および注水管路と、Agイオンを発生させるための矩形のAg電極と、前記Ag電極を支持する電極支持と、前記Ag電極および前記電極支持を収納するAg電極ケースと、前記Ag電極を収納する電極カバーとで構成したAgイオン発生装置と、前記Agイオン発生装置からAgイオンを発生させるための制御手段とを備え、前記Agイオン発生装置は、液体を流入するための流入口を前記Ag電極ケースの側面下部に設け、前記Ag電極は矩形の長手方向を垂直に配設し、前記電極カバーは略円筒状に形成して前記Ag電極を内包するとともに、液体の流れを導く流出筒および流出口を、前記Ag電極の上方で前記電極カバーの上部に設け、前記Ag電極ケース上方に前記電極カバーを水密的に固着した洗濯機。 A washing tub for storing clothes disposed in the water receiving tub, a water supply means and a water injection conduit for supplying water into the water receiving tub, a rectangular Ag electrode for generating Ag ions, and the Ag electrode An Ag ion generator comprising: an electrode support for supporting the Ag electrode; an Ag electrode case for housing the Ag electrode and the electrode support; and an electrode cover for housing the Ag electrode; and generating Ag ions from the Ag ion generator The Ag ion generator is provided with an inflow port for inflowing a liquid at a lower part of the side surface of the Ag electrode case, and the Ag electrode is disposed in a rectangular longitudinal direction vertically, The electrode cover is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape to contain the Ag electrode, and an outflow cylinder and an outlet for guiding a liquid flow are provided above the Ag electrode and above the electrode cover, Wherein the g electrode housing upper washing machine the electrode cover was watertightly secured. Agイオン発生装置は、電極カバーの上部を半球形状のドーム部を形成し、そのドーム部上方に流出筒および流出口を構成した請求項1に記載の洗濯機。 The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the Ag ion generator has a hemispherical dome formed on an upper portion of the electrode cover, and an outflow tube and an outlet are formed above the dome. Agイオン発生装置は、流入口および流出口に径小の注水管路を設け、そこから液体の流入および流出を行うようにした請求項1または2に記載の洗濯機。 The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the Ag ion generator is provided with small-diameter water injection pipes at the inlet and the outlet, and the inflow and outflow of liquid are performed therefrom.
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