JP2010194050A - Charged particle generator, charged particle generating system, and wiring device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a charged particle generator, a charged particle generating system and a wiring device, capable of being easily attached to an existing wiring device attaching wall hole without imposing complicated work on a user and without trouble on the space. <P>SOLUTION: An electrostatic atomizer 1 includes an electrostatic atomizing part 2 housed in a casing which can be attached to an attaching frame 4 matching the JIS standard for the wall attaching wiring device. The electrostatic atomizing part 2 generates charged particles of a nanometer size by generating the Rayleigh fission in water and atomizing water. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a charged particle generator including an electrostatic atomizer that generates charged particles.

  For example, as in Patent Document 1 below, a high voltage is applied between the atomizing electrode (discharge electrode) and the counter electrode to cause discharge, thereby causing Rayleigh splitting in the water supplied to the atomizing electrode. An electrostatic atomizer that generates nanometer-sized charged fine particles (nano-sized mist) by making them become known is known. This electrostatic atomizer is being studied for use in various applications. Above all, the charged fine particles contain OH radicals and have a long life and can be diffused in the air in large quantities. Therefore, the charged fine particles act on malodorous components adhering to walls, clothes, curtains, etc. In addition to having a deodorizing effect, it exhibits an inactivating effect of allergens such as mites and pollen.

  On the other hand, there are, for example, the following Patent Documents 2 and 3 as documents relating to the wiring apparatus.

  In Patent Document 2 listed below, “the air sanitization module 210 includes an ultraviolet, ozonization, and / or ionized air normalization technology for normalizing the air 207 ([0019])”, “Air Purifier” 200 includes an outlet pattern that includes one or more plug outlets 206 that are connected to one or more electrical connectors from an external electrical device (not shown). The plug receptacle 206 can be any plug receptacle known in the art that allows an electrical plug to be inserted and provide current to a device connected to the plug. It can be a mouth ([0021]) ”.

  Patent Document 3 listed below shows a top plate having a combined night lamp and air purifier. As described above, the EL material 80 and the heated air purifier module are powered from the contacts in the plug housing opening. As an alternative, instead of an air purifier, for example, an active air purifier can be provided ([0025]) ”.

JP 2007-20883 A Special table 2008-509797 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-264041

  The electrostatic atomizer may be mounted on a single device such as an air cleaner or a humidifier. In this case, there is a problem that the device takes up space and becomes an obstacle when trying to use the electrostatic atomizer in a particularly small room. In addition, when using the device to demonstrate the electrostatic atomization function, it is necessary to insert a power plug into the outlet, which can be cumbersome for the user and the wiring connected to the power plug is walking. Had become an obstacle.

  If the electrostatic atomizer is employed as the heated air purifier module or the air sanitization module of Patent Documents 2 and 3, it is considered that the above problems can be solved.

  However, in the cited document 2, since it is an exclusive structure provided with an air sanitization module and an air intake port and an exhaust port around the plug insertion port, it is considered difficult to attach to an existing wall hole. .

  In Cited Document 3, since a module such as a heated air purifier module is mounted on the top plate, it is assumed that the amount of protrusion from the wall surface when the top plate is installed on the wall surface is relatively large.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and can be attached to an existing wiring device mounting wall hole without imposing a troublesome operation on the user or causing a problem in space. It is an object to provide an easy charged particle generator, a charged particle generation system, and a wiring device.

  The invention described in claim 1 includes a housing that can be attached to a mounting frame based on a standard for a wall-mounted wiring device, and a charged particle generator that is housed in the housing and generates charged particles. It is a charged particle generator.

  According to the present invention, a charged particulate generator includes a casing that can be attached to a mounting frame based on the standard of a wall-mounted wiring device, and a charged particulate generator that is housed in the casing and generates charged particulates. Since the device is configured, there is a problem in the installation space of the device as in the case where the charged particle generator is mounted on a single device, or the troublesome work of inserting the power plug of the device into an outlet is performed by the user. Therefore, it is possible to realize a charged fine particle generator capable of exhibiting a deodorizing effect or the like without being imposed on the above or the wiring of the device being an obstacle to walking.

  Further, the charged particle generator is configured to include a housing that can be attached to a mounting frame based on the standard of the wall-mounted wiring apparatus, and a charged particle generator that is housed in the housing and generates charged particles. Therefore, it is possible to realize a charged particle generator that can be easily mounted in an existing wiring device mounting wall hole.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the charged particle generator according to the first aspect, the charged particle generation unit includes a connection terminal portion connected to a power supply line and is formed between the attachment frame. It is attached to the mounting frame by the engaging structure.

  According to this invention, since the charged particle generation unit is attached to the mounting frame by the engagement structure formed between the mounting frame and the mounting frame, the charged particle generation unit is attached to the mounting frame with a simple structure. It becomes possible to attach to the frame relatively firmly. Further, even if the charged particle generation unit is detached from the mounting frame, the charged particle generation unit falls off the wall surface because the connection terminal portion of the charged particle generation unit is connected to the power line. Can be prevented.

  In the charged particle generator according to claim 1 or 2, as in the invention described in claim 3, the charged particle generator is further provided with the mounting frame, and the charged particle generator is provided on the mounting frame. The wall mounting type wiring device based on the standard may be further fitted into the opening of the mounting frame. In this case, not only a function of generating charged fine particles but also a function as a wiring device can be mounted on the charged fine particle generator.

  As an example of the wall-mounted wiring device, an input operation unit for inputting an instruction to turn on and off the charged particle generation unit can be employed as in the invention described in claim 4. If the charged particle generation unit is configured to operate according to the operation, the user can use the charged particle generator at any time.

  As another example of the wall-mounted wiring apparatus, there is an outlet as in the invention described in claim 5. In this case, not only the function of generating charged fine particles but also the function of distributing electricity from the wiring can be mounted on the charged fine particle generator.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the charged particle generator according to the fifth aspect, a noise shielding unit is disposed between the charged particle generator and the outlet.

  According to the present invention, since the noise shielding unit is disposed between the charged particle generation unit and the outlet, magnetic noise generated in the charged particle generation unit is prevented from being superimposed on the power transmission path in the outlet. Or it can be suppressed.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the charged particle generator according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the wall-mounted wiring device is an input operation unit for inputting an instruction to turn on / off the lighting device. The charged particle generation unit operates in conjunction with the operation of the lighting fixture by the operation of the input operation unit.

  According to the present invention, since the input operation unit is configured to use both the on / off instruction of the lighting fixture and the on / off instruction of the charged particle generation unit, the input operation unit for inputting the on / off instruction of the lighting fixture. And the number of parts of the charged particle generator can be reduced as compared with the case where the input operation unit for inputting the on / off instruction of the charged particle generator is individually provided.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the charged particle generator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising the mounting frame, wherein the charged particle generator is formed by the opening of the mounting frame. A human body sensor based on the standard is further fitted into the opening of the mounting frame, and the charged particle generation unit is turned on and off according to the detection result of the human body sensor.

  According to the invention, the charged particle generator is further provided with the mounting frame and a human body sensor fitted in a part of the opening of the mounting frame, and the charged particle generator according to a detection result by the human sensor. The charged particle generator can be operated only when a person is present in the space where the human body sensor (charged particle generator) is installed.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention is the charged particle generator according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, further comprising the mounting frame, wherein the charged particle generation unit is provided on the opening of the mounting frame. An input operation unit that is fitted into a part and is further fitted into the opening of the mounting frame to input the operation time of the charged particle generation unit based on the standard, and the operation time of the charged particle generation unit When the time received by the input operation unit is reached, the charged particle generation unit stops its operation.

  According to this invention, the charged particle generator is further provided with the mounting frame and an input operation unit that is fitted into a part of the opening of the mounting frame and for inputting the operation time of the charged particle generator. When the operation time of the charged particle generation unit reaches the time accepted by the input operation unit, the charged particle generation unit stops the operation. Can be operated.

  As the charged particle generator in the charged particle generator according to any one of claims 1 to 9, for example, as in the invention of claim 10, a liquid is applied to the atomization electrode and the atomization electrode. A liquid supply means for supplying, and a high-voltage power supply circuit that electrostatically atomizes the liquid in a high electric field by applying a high voltage to the atomizing electrode supplied with the liquid by the liquid supply means. Is assumed.

  The invention as set forth in claim 11 is an overall control for controlling the operations of the plurality of charged particle generators according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and the charged particle generator of each of the charged particle generators. A charged particle generation system including a control unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to construct a system for comprehensively controlling a plurality of charged particle generators.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the charged particle generation system according to the eleventh aspect, the overall control unit generates an operation command signal for instructing an operation of the charged particle generator. And a wireless transmission unit that wirelessly transmits the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generation unit to the charged particle generator, wherein the charged particle generation unit wirelessly transmits the operation command signal. A radio reception unit that receives the signal from the unit, and an operation control unit that operates the charged particle generation unit based on the operation command signal received by the radio reception unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to construct a system for comprehensively controlling a plurality of charged particle generators using wireless communication.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the charged particle generation system according to the eleventh aspect, the overall control unit generates an operation command signal for instructing an operation of the charged particle generator. And a PLC transmission unit that superimposes the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generation unit on a power line that supplies electric power to the charged particle generator, and the charged particle generator generates the operation command signal A PLC receiving unit that receives from the PLC transmitting unit via the power line, and an operation control unit that operates the charged particle generation unit based on the operation command signal received by the PLC receiving unit.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of charged particle generators are integrated using a technique for superimposing the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generating unit on a power line that supplies power to the charged particle generator. A control system can be constructed.

  The invention according to claim 14 is a wiring device having a wall-mounted wiring device and a mounting frame based on a standard for the wall-mounted wiring device, the housing having a shape attachable to the mounting frame, And a charged particle generation unit that generates charged particles and is housed in the housing.

  According to this invention, it is possible to realize a wiring device equipped with a function of generating charged fine particles.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a charged particle generator that can be easily mounted in an existing wiring device mounting wall hole without imposing troublesome work on the user or causing a problem in space.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of 1st Embodiment of the electrostatic atomizer which is one Embodiment of the charged fine particle generator which concerns on this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of an electrostatic atomizer. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of an electrostatic atomization part. (A) is a front view of an electrostatic atomization part, (b) is a rear view of an electrostatic atomizer. (A) is a front view of an attachment frame, (b) is a side view which shows the state by which the electrostatic atomization part and the outlet socket were attached to the attachment frame. It is a side view which shows the state which attached the electrostatic atomization part and the electrical outlet to the attachment frame in the state which interposed the noise shielding part between the electrostatic atomization part and the electrical outlet. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a circuit diagram which shows the circuit with which the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a circuit diagram which shows the circuit with which the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 5th Embodiment is equipped. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the circuit (electrostatic atomization part and illuminating device) shown in FIG. It is a circuit diagram which shows the deformation | transformation aspect of the circuit with which the electrostatic atomizer which concerns on 5th Embodiment is equipped. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the circuit (electrostatic atomization part and illumination device) shown in FIG. It is an external view of other embodiment of an electrostatic atomizer. It is a figure which shows one Embodiment of an electrostatic atomization system. It is a figure which shows other embodiment of an electrostatic atomization system.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the charged particle generator according to the present invention will be described.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external appearance of a first embodiment of an electrostatic atomizer that is an embodiment of a charged particle generator according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the electrostatic atomizer. .

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the electrostatic atomizer 1 is a wall-embedded device constructed based on the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) standard for wiring equipment, and causes Rayleigh splitting in water. Electrostatic atomizer 2 that generates nanometer-sized charged fine particles (nano-size mist) by atomizing, and outlet 3 for distributing power from the power line, electrostatic atomizer 2 and outlet 3 has an attachment frame 4 for attaching 3 to a wall surface and a cover plate 5.

  The electrostatic atomizer 2 has a configuration as shown in FIG. 3, for example. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the electrostatic atomizer 2.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the electrostatic atomizing section 2 is located at a center from a rod-shaped discharge electrode (corresponding to the atomizing electrode) 6 and a certain distance from the tip 6 a of the discharge electrode 6. The discharge electrode 7 is electrically connected to the counter electrode 7, the liquid supply portion 8 for supplying the liquid for electrostatic atomization to the tip 6 a of the discharge electrode 6, and the discharge electrode 6 and the counter electrode 7. And a high voltage applying section 9 for applying a high voltage between the discharge electrode 6 and the counter electrode 7. In addition, in FIG. 3, although the front-end | tip part 6a of the discharge electrode 6 is made into the round shape, it is not limited to this shape, For example, it is good also as a sharp shape.

  The discharge electrode 6 is made of a material having high thermal conductivity such as aluminum, and the base end portion 6 b of the discharge electrode 6 is connected to the cooling portion 10 a of the Peltier unit 10. Thereby, the discharge electrode 6 is cooled by the Peltier unit 10, and as a result, condensed water is generated on the surface of the discharge electrode 6. This condensed water is used as a liquid for electrostatic atomization.

  For example, when the discharge electrode 6 is made of a porous material such as porous ceramic or a material having pores, the liquid supply unit 8 has a base end portion 6b side of the discharge electrode 6 in a liquid tank (not shown). It is possible to employ a configuration in which the liquid is stored in the liquid stored in the container.

  An inner wall surface 7 b of the counter electrode 7 facing the tip portion 6 a of the discharge electrode 6 is a concave surface that is curved so as to surround the tip portion 6 a of the discharge electrode 6. The cross-sectional shape of the inner wall surface 7b cut along a plane S parallel to the normal line extending in the protruding direction of the discharge electrode 6 and passing through the tip portion 6a of the discharge electrode 6 is centered on the tip portion 6a of the discharge electrode 6, It has an arcuate cross-sectional shape with a radius d that is the shortest of the distances from the tip 6a to the inner wall surface 7b of the counter electrode 7.

  The electric field generated between the inner wall surface 7b of the counter electrode 7 and the tip end portion 6a of the discharge electrode 6 is, in particular, the shortest distance d between the inner wall surface 7b of the counter electrode 7 and the tip end portion 6a of the discharge electrode 6. It is strongly generated within the range between the arc line portion and the tip portion 6a of the discharge electrode 6.

  The counter electrode 7 is formed, for example, by cutting or bending a conductive material made of metal such as SUS304. However, the form of the counter electrode 7 is not limited to this. For example, the counter electrode 7 may be formed by metal plating after resin molding, or a conductive substance such as conductive plastic may be used.

  In the electrostatic atomization unit 2 having the above-described configuration, the liquid supply unit 8 supplies and holds the liquid to the distal end portion 6a of the discharge electrode 6, and in this state, the high voltage application unit 9 performs the distal end of the discharge electrode 6. When a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 6 and the counter electrode 7 so that the charge is concentrated so that the portion 6a side becomes a negative electrode, the liquid held at the tip 6a of the discharge electrode 6 is charged and charged. Coulomb force acts on the liquid, and the liquid level of the liquid locally rises in a conical shape.

  The so-called Rayleigh splitting in which the liquid splits and scatters as the charge concentrates at the tip of the cone-shaped liquid (Taylor Cone), the charge density becomes high, and is repelled by the repulsive force of the high-density charge is repeated. Electrostatic atomization phenomenon occurs. Due to this electrostatic atomization phenomenon, a large amount of nanometer-sized charged fine particle liquid containing active species (OH radicals) is generated and is released to the outside through the discharge hole 7a on the ion wind.

  Fig.4 (a) is a front view of the electrostatic atomization part mentioned later, (b) is a rear view of an electrostatic atomizer. As shown in FIG. 4, the electrostatic atomization unit 2 is a block body in which the components of the electrostatic atomization unit 2 including the discharge electrode 6 and the counter electrode 7 are built in a casing having a substantially rectangular shape. It is said that. Moreover, the electrostatic atomization part 2 exposes the discharge hole 7a on the front surface and the power line connection terminal part 2b on the back surface.

  The power line connection terminal portion 2b is for connecting a power line cable (for example, a VVF cable), and has the same number of terminals as the number of power lines provided in the power line cable (see FIG. 5B). When these terminals are connected to the power lines on a one-to-one basis, the electrostatic atomizer 2 is supplied with power via the power lines and performs an electrostatic atomization operation using the power as a drive source. .

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outlet 3 has a plug insertion port 3 a into which a power plug (not shown) is inserted and removed, and, like the electrostatic atomizer 2, is a block body having a substantially rectangular shape. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting frame 4 has the structure, dimensions, material, mechanical strength, heat resistance, thermal shock resistance and corrosion resistance defined in “JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) C8375” which is a standard of wiring equipment. And for attaching the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the outlet 3 to the wall surface.

  Fig.5 (a) is a front view of an attachment frame, (b) is a side view which shows the state by which the electrostatic atomization part and the outlet socket were attached to the attachment frame. As shown in FIG. 5A, the attachment frame 4 is formed of a frame body that forms a quadrangular opening 4a. The block body forming the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 and the outlet 3 is designed based on the size of the opening 4a, and as shown in FIG. 5B, the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 and the outlet 3 are fitted into the opening 4a.

  Further, an engagement structure is configured between the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the outlet 3 and the mounting frame 4. That is, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), flanges 4b are respectively formed on the left and right side edge portions of the mounting frame 4, and the engagement structure in this embodiment is formed at an appropriate position of the flange 4b. It has a plurality of engagement holes 4c and engagement protrusions 2a and 3b formed at appropriate positions on both the left and right sides of the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the outlet 3, respectively.

  When the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the outlet 3 are attached to the mounting frame 4, the electrostatic atomizer 2 is in a state in which the discharge hole 7a is directed to the indoor side, and the outlet 3 is plugged in. With the insertion port 3a facing the indoor side, the engagement protrusions 2a, 3b and the engagement holes 4c are engaged with each other, and the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the outlet 3 are fitted. Thereby, the electrostatic atomization part 2 and the electrical outlet 3 are attached to the said attachment frame 4 so that it may rank, for example up and down. In addition, the above-mentioned engagement structure is an example to the last, and is not limited to the said structure.

  The cover plate 5 shown in FIG. 2 is made of, for example, plastic. When the cover plate 5 is attached to the attachment frame 4, the discharge hole 7a of the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the plug insertion port 3a of the outlet 3 are exposed to the outside. This is a quadrangular ring-shaped member that forms the opening 5a to be exposed. The cover plate 5 is adapted to be attached to the attachment frame 4 so as to cover the attachment frame 4, and a portion excluding the discharge hole 7 a of the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the plug insertion port 3 a of the outlet 3 is provided. Cover up and apply aesthetic processing.

  When each member having the above-described configuration is attached to a wall surface and the electrostatic atomizer 1 is installed on the wall surface, first, the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the outlet 3 are connected using the engagement structure. The unit is attached to the mounting frame 4. Next, since the tip of the electrostatic atomizer power line and the outlet power line are respectively drawn in advance at the planned mounting position of the wall where the electrostatic atomizer 1 is to be installed, The tip is connected to the terminal 2b of the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the terminal (not shown) of the outlet 3 in the unit. After that, the unit is attached to the planned mounting position of the wall surface using a screw hole 4d (see FIG. 5) formed at an appropriate position of the attachment frame 4 and a screw (not shown). Finally, the cover plate 5 is attached to the attachment frame 4 attached to the wall surface.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the mounting frame 4 formed based on the JIS standard for the wiring device, and the electrostatic atomizer 2 is fitted into the opening 4a of the mounting frame 4 so that the mounting frame 4 is fitted. Since the electrostatic atomizing device 1 including the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 attached to the apparatus is configured, the power plug is used at the time of use as in the case where the electrostatic atomizing function is mounted on a single device such as an air conditioner. It is possible to realize an electrostatic atomizer that deodorizes and inactivates allergens without imposing troublesome operations such as plugging in a power outlet on the user or causing space problems.

  Also, the mounting frame 4 formed based on the JIS standard for the wiring apparatus, and the electrostatic atomizing unit that is attached to the mounting frame 4 by fitting the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 into the opening 4a of the mounting frame 4 Therefore, the electrostatic atomizing device 1 that can be easily installed in the existing wiring device mounting holes can be realized.

  Incidentally, as described above, since the electrostatic atomizer 2 performs a discharging operation at a high voltage, magnetic noise is generated. This magnetic noise may be superimposed on the power transmission path in the outlet 3 and adversely affected.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the noise can be eliminated or suppressed by providing a noise shielding unit 11 that shields the magnetic noise between the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 and the outlet 3.

  In addition, as a form of the said noise shielding part 11, as shown, for example in FIG. 6, a plate-shaped thing may be sufficient, or the part which protruded from the attachment frame 4 to the back side among the electrostatic atomization parts 2 is whole. It may be of a shape that covers it.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a second embodiment of the electrostatic atomizer.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the electrostatic atomizer 1 according to the present embodiment replaces the outlet 3 in the first embodiment with an input operation unit for switching on and off the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2. (Switches and buttons) 12 are mounted. FIG. 7 shows an input operation unit that is a press-type input operation unit and the pressing part is formed in a square shape. However, the input operation unit is not limited thereto.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a power supply circuit to the electrostatic atomizer 2 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply circuit has a switch 13 for electrically connecting and disconnecting the commercial power source E and the electrostatic atomizer 1 in accordance with the operation of the input operation unit 12, and the input operation unit When the switch 12 is turned on, the intercept 14 of the switch 13 is turned on, and power is supplied from the commercial power source E to each part in the electrostatic atomizer 2, and the electrostatic atomization operation by the electrostatic atomizer 2 is started. Is done. Further, when the input operation unit 12 is turned on again, the intercept of the switch 13 is turned off, the power supply to each part in the electrostatic atomization unit 2 is cut off, and the electrostatic atomization by the electrostatic atomization unit 2 The operation is stopped.

  By providing such an input operation unit 12, the user can operate the electrostatic atomizer 1 only when the user wants to use the electrostatic atomizer 1.

  In addition, although the form provided with the said input operation part 12 instead of the outlet 3 of 1st Embodiment was shown here, the electrostatic fog provided with the electrostatic atomization part 2, the outlet 3, and the said input operation part 12 is shown. The converting apparatus 1 may be configured.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, if a light emitting unit 15 such as an LED that is turned on / off in response to the on / off of the electrostatic atomizer 1 is mounted on a suitable surface of the input operation unit 12, the user can The on / off state of the atomizer 1 can be visually notified.

(Third embodiment)
In the second embodiment, when the input operation unit 12 is turned on again, the switch 13 is turned off, and the power supply to each part in the electrostatic atomization unit 2 is cut off. However, the trigger that interrupts the power supply to each part in the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 is not limited to the re-on operation on the input operation unit 12. For example, it may be the elapsed time from the ON operation on the input operation unit 12. A configuration example for realizing this function is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the electrostatic atomizer 1 in this embodiment is a ROM (Read Only) that stores a program that defines the operation of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a not-illustrated CPU. Memory (RAM), RAM (Random Access Memory) having a function for temporarily storing data and a function as a work area, and a peripheral device such as a storage unit such as a RAM for temporarily storing data. A control unit 16 is provided, and the control unit 16 functions as an electrostatic atomization operation control unit 17 that controls on / off of the electrostatic atomization operation by the electrostatic atomization unit 2.

  The electrostatic atomization operation control unit 17 measures the time elapsed from the time when the input operation unit 12 is turned on for the first time (operation for starting the electrostatic atomization operation by the electrostatic atomization unit 2). The unit 18 is provided. As shown in FIG. 10, the electrostatic atomization operation control unit 17 starts the electrostatic atomization operation by the electrostatic atomization unit 2 when the first ON operation to the input operation unit 12 is performed, and When the time measurement operation by the time measurement unit 18 is started and the measurement time reaches a predetermined time T1, the switch 13 is turned off to cut off the power supply to the electrostatic atomization unit 2 and The electrostatic atomization operation by the atomization unit 2 is stopped. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating that the electrostatic atomization operation is performed only after the predetermined time T1 elapses after the first ON operation on the input operation unit 12 is performed.

  According to this configuration, when the predetermined time T1 elapses after the first on operation is performed on the input operation unit 12, the power supply to the electrostatic atomizer 1 is cut off and turned off. Therefore, even if the user forgets to turn off the electrostatic atomizer 1, the electrostatic atomizer 1 does not continue to operate, which can contribute to power saving. Note that the configuration of the control unit 16 is not limited to a configuration including a CPU or the like, and for example, a configuration configured using a logic circuit may be employed.

(Fourth embodiment)
Although the said 3rd Embodiment is a form which performs only the stop of the electrostatic atomization operation | movement by the electrostatic atomization part 2 automatically, as explained below, the electrostatic atomization by the electrostatic atomization part 2 is carried out. It is also possible to configure the electrostatic atomizer 1 that automatically performs not only the stop of the operation but also the start of the electrostatic atomization operation by the electrostatic atomizer 2. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an external appearance example of the electrostatic atomizer 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the electrostatic atomizer 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the electrostatic atomizer 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with a human body sensor 19, and there is a human who moves within a predetermined area from the installation position of the electrostatic atomizer 1. When this is detected by the human body sensor 19, the electrostatic atomization operation is executed. In addition, FIG. 11 has shown the electrostatic atomizer 1 with which the human body sensor 19 was installed adjacent to the upper direction of the electrostatic atomizer 2. FIG.

  As the human body sensor 19, for example, infrared rays emitted from a human being are collected by an optical system onto an infrared detection unit (not shown) including a pyroelectric element (not shown) and the human body sensor 19 An infrared sensor that outputs a voltage signal indicating the presence / absence or presence / absence of movement of the human body can be employed.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 12, the electrostatic atomizer 1 is provided with the control part 16 similar to the said 3rd Embodiment. The control unit 16 in the present embodiment is connected to the human body sensor 19 so as to be communicable, and detects a human body and a human body based on a voltage signal output from the human body sensor 19. When the presence and movement of the human body are detected by the unit 20 and the human body detection processing unit 20, the electrostatic atomization unit 2 is turned on, and the presence and movement of the human body is not detected by the human body detection processing unit 20 Sometimes it functions as an electrostatic atomization operation controller 17 that turns off the electrostatic atomizer 2.

  According to this embodiment, the user does not need to turn on / off the input operation unit 12 as in the second and third embodiments, and the user is burdened with the troublesome work of turning on / off the input operation unit 12. Can be avoided. Moreover, since the electrostatic atomization operation is performed only when there is a moving human body in the vicinity of the electrostatic atomizer 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to efficiently perform deodorization and inactivation of allergens. it can.

  When the presence and movement of the human body are no longer detected, the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 1 may be immediately turned off. However, as shown in FIG. 13, the human body sensor 19 detects the presence and movement of the human body. When the elapsed time from the point of time when it stops and the measurement time reaches a predetermined time T2 (when the predetermined time T2 has elapsed since the human body sensor 19 no longer detects the presence of a human body or the movement of the human body) In addition, the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 1 may be turned off.

(Fifth embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the input operation unit 12 is configured to switch the electrostatic atomization unit 2 on and off. However, the input operation unit 12 is not limited to this mode. You may comprise as what turns on and off in conjunction with the electromist generation part 2. FIG.

  For example, when attention is paid to the fact that there are many people in the room when the lighting device (not shown) installed in the room is turned on, while there are many people in the room when the lighting device is not turned on, FIG. As shown in the figure, a switch 21 connected in series with a parallel circuit of the electrostatic atomizer 1 and the lighting device L is provided, and a circuit in which the switch 21 is switched on and off each time the input operation unit 12 is operated is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 15, while the input operation unit 12 is turned on, both the lighting device L and the electrostatic atomization unit 2 are turned on, and while the input operation unit 12 is turned off, the lighting device L is also turned on. It is assumed that the electrostatic atomizer 2 is also turned off.

  Separately, for example, it is assumed that there is no human in the room during the day and that there is a human at night, and there is a comfortable space due to electrostatic atomization when the person returns home (when the lighting is on). When emphasizing the pre-generated state that has already been created, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, one terminal T1 is the power line, the other one terminal T2 is the electrostatic atomizer 1, and the remaining 1 terminal T3 is provided with the 3 terminal switch 22 each connected to the illuminating device L, and the other connection object of the section | slice 23 of the switch 22 always connected with the said terminal T1 for every operation of the input operation part 12 is A circuit that switches between the terminal T2 and the terminal T3 is configured. As shown in FIG. 17, when the input operation unit 12 is operated, the lighting device L is turned on, while the operation of the electrostatic atomizing unit 2 is turned off. Then, the input operation unit 12 is operated again. When the illumination device L is while off, operation of the electrostatic atomization unit 2 is configured to turn on are also contemplated.

(Sixth embodiment)
An input operation unit for inputting the operation time of the electrostatic atomizer 2 may be mounted on the electrostatic atomizer 1. As this input operation unit, for example, a dial type input operation unit 24 as shown in FIG. 18 can be adopted. The input operation unit 24 shown in FIG. 18 has a dial 25 that is configured to be rotatable by protruding from the wall surface, and a scale unit 26 that indicates each operation time carved at a position facing the peripheral surface of the dial 25. Thus, in the electrostatic atomizer 1, the electrostatic atomizer 2 operates for an operation time indicated by a scale facing a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the dial 25 (hereinafter referred to as an operation time designation position).

  The scale unit 26 is also provided with a “off” scale indicating that the operation time is zero, and the operation time designation position is opposed to the “off” scale. Thus, the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 can be stopped.

  FIG. 18 shows the electrostatic atomizer 1 provided with an input operation unit 27 for turning on and off the illumination device in addition to the electrostatic atomization unit 2 and the input operation unit 24. Instead of the input operation unit 27 for equipment, the above-described human body sensor may be mounted.

  Further, as an input operation unit for inputting the operation time, there is a type of input that has a plurality of buttons in addition to the dial type input operation unit 24 and designates a desired operation time by operating each button. An operation unit, an input operation unit of a type in which an operation time corresponding to the number of operations on one button is specified, a screen and a button, and the display time on the screen is increased or decreased by button operation, and the display time is reduced. An input operation unit of a type specified as an operation time or a touch panel type input operation unit can also be employed.

(Seventh embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 19, it is conceivable to install the electrostatic atomizers 1 according to the first to seventh embodiments in each room R provided in one house or dwelling unit. The electrostatic neutralization device 1 may be individually operated in each room R. However, if a configuration that collectively controls the operation of the electrostatic atomization device 1 installed in each room R is constructed, It is possible to improve the indoor air environment before entering. FIG. 19 shows an example of an electrostatic atomization system that collectively controls the electrostatic atomizers 1 installed in the rooms R.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electrostatic atomization system 100 that collectively controls the operations of the electrostatic atomizers 1 by wireless communication. As shown in FIG. 19, in the electrostatic atomization system 100 according to the present embodiment, a control unit 28 for collectively controlling the operations of the electrostatic atomizers 1 is provided. , An operation command signal generation unit 29 that generates an operation command signal for turning on or off the electrostatic atomizer 1, and a wireless transmission unit that wirelessly transmits the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generation unit 29 30 as a function.

  On the other hand, each electrostatic atomizer 1 is based on the wireless reception unit 1-1 for wirelessly receiving the operation command signal and the operation command signal received by the wireless reception unit 1-1. And an electrostatic atomization operation control unit 1-2 that turns the conversion unit 2 on or off.

  In the control unit 28, the operation command signal generation unit 29 generates the operation command signal when it is time to turn on or off the electrostatic atomizer 1, and the wireless transmission unit 30 outputs the operation command signal. Wireless transmission is performed collectively to each of the electrostatic atomizers 1. When each electrostatic atomizer 1 receives the operation command signal wirelessly transmitted from the wireless transmission unit 30 by the wireless reception unit 1-1, the electrostatic atomization operation control unit 1-2 performs the operation command. The electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on or off according to the signal. Each electrostatic atomizer 1 is connected to a distribution board 31, and each electrostatic atomizer 1 is supplied with AC power supplied from a commercial power supply via the distribution board 31. .

  According to this embodiment, since the electrostatic atomizer 1 is collectively controlled by wireless communication, when the system is constructed, the electrostatic atomizer 1 is collectively controlled by wired communication. And it becomes unnecessary to connect the control part 28 and each electrostatic atomizer 1 by a communication line, and it becomes possible to reduce cost by that much. However, this case also includes a system that collectively controls each electrostatic atomizer 1 by wired communication.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating another example of the electrostatic atomization system that collectively controls the electrostatic atomizer 1 installed in each room. An electrostatic atomization system 200 shown in FIG. 20 is an electrostatic atomizer installed in each room R using a transmission technology of PLC (Power Line Communication), which is a communication technology using a power line as a communication line. This is a form in which 1 is comprehensively controlled.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 20, a control unit 32 for collectively controlling the operation of each electrostatic atomizer 1 is provided, and the controller 32 turns the electrostatic atomizer 1 on or off. The operation command signal generation unit 33 that generates an operation command signal for generating the operation command signal and the PLC transmission unit 34 that transmits the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generation unit 33 by PLC are provided. The PLC transmission unit 34 includes a modulation circuit, a transmission circuit, and the like.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, each electrostatic atomizer 1 includes a PLC receiving unit 1-3 for receiving the operation command signal, and an operation command signal received by the PLC receiving unit 1-3. And an electrostatic atomization operation controller 1-4 that turns the electrostatic atomizer 2 on or off. The PLC receiving unit 1-3 includes a demodulation circuit, a receiving circuit, and the like.

  And the control part 32 and each electrostatic atomizer 1 are connected by the power line L via the distribution board 37, and communicate by PLC communication which uses this power line L as a communication line.

  That is, in the control unit 32, when it is time to turn on or off the electrostatic atomizer 1, the operation command signal generation unit 33 generates the operation command signal, and the PLC transmission unit 34 converts the operation command signal to the PLC. Send. When the electrostatic atomizer 1 receives the operation command signal transmitted from the PLC transmitter 34 by the PLC receiver 1-3, the electrostatic atomization operation controller 1-4 receives the operation command signal. The electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on or off according to In this embodiment, the electric power supplied to each electrostatic atomizer 1 and the operation command signal of the electrostatic atomizer 1 can be transmitted simultaneously using the same wiring (power line L).

  In general, a system for supplying AC power supplied from a commercial power source to each device is widely used as a form of power supply to each device such as a home appliance installed in each room R. Proposes a system in which a conversion device such as a switching power supply that converts AC power supplied from a commercial power source into DC power is installed in a house and the DC power is distributed to devices in each room.

  Here, the electrostatic atomizer 1 according to the present case is configured to be compatible with direct current, and the communication signal is superimposed on the direct current power line that distributes the direct current power as described above to the devices in each room. Communication may be performed.

  In this case, the following modifications may be employed instead of or in addition to the above embodiments.

  [1] In each of the above embodiments, one electrostatic atomizer 2 is mounted on one electrostatic atomizer 1, but a plurality of electrostatic atomizers are mounted on one electrostatic atomizer 1. The unit 2 may be mounted. Further, when the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the wiring device are arranged side by side, the type of the wiring device is not limited to the above-described one, and an input operation unit for instructing on / off of the operation of the ventilation fan or a communication modular Various devices such as a jack can be employed.

  [2] When a plurality of electrostatic atomizers 1 are installed in a room, the electrostatic atomizers 2 of the electrostatic atomizers 1 may be linked to each other. That is, each electrostatic atomizer 1 is provided with an input operation unit (not shown), and when the input operation unit in any one of the electrostatic atomizers 1 is operated, all the electrostatic atomizers 1 or You may make it make each electrostatic atomizer 1 in an interlocking relationship interlock.

  [3] The electrostatic atomization operation by the electrostatic atomizer 2 may be started or stopped based on the time.

  [4] The charged particle generator according to the present invention is not limited to the type that generates the charged particles using the Rayleigh splitting, but supplies ions to the atmosphere such as the type that generates ions using plasma discharge. Applicable to all devices.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electrostatic atomizer 2 Electrostatic atomization part 2a Engagement protrusion 2b Power line connection terminal part 3 Outlet 3a Plug insertion port 4 Mounting frame 4a Opening part 4c Engagement hole 6 Discharge electrode 7 Counter electrode 7a Release hole 8 Liquid supply Unit 9 high voltage application unit 11 noise shielding unit 12, 24, 27 input operation unit 16, 28, 32 control unit 17 electrostatic atomization operation control unit 18 time measurement unit 19 human body sensor 20 human body detection processing unit 100, 200 electrostatic Atomization system 29, 33 Operation command signal generation unit 30 Wireless transmission unit 1-1 Wireless reception unit 1-2, 1-4 Electrostatic atomization operation control unit 31, 37 Distribution board 34 PLC transmission unit 1-3 PLC reception Part

Claims (14)

A housing of a shape that can be attached to a mounting frame based on a standard for a wall-mounted wiring device;
A charged particle generator comprising a charged particle generator that is housed in the housing and generates charged particles.   2. The charged fine particle generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the charged fine particle generation unit includes a connection terminal portion connected to a power supply line and is attached to the attachment frame by an engagement structure formed between the attachment fine frame. Generator. Further comprising the mounting frame;
The charged particulate generator is fitted into a part of the opening of the mounting frame,
The charged particle generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a wall-mounted wiring device based on the standard is further fitted into the opening of the mounting frame. The wall-mounted wiring device includes an input operation unit for inputting an instruction to turn on and off the charged particle generation unit,
The charged particle generator according to claim 3, wherein the charged particle generator operates in response to an operation on the input operation unit.   The charged particle generator according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the wall-mounted wiring device includes an outlet.   The charged particle generator according to claim 5, wherein a noise shielding unit is disposed between the charged particle generator and the outlet. The wall-mounted wiring fixture includes an input operation unit for inputting an instruction to turn on and off the lighting fixture,
The charged particle generator according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the charged particle generator operates in conjunction with the operation of the lighting fixture by the operation of the input operation unit. Further comprising the mounting frame;
The charged particulate generator is fitted into a part of the opening of the mounting frame,
A human body sensor based on the standard is further fitted into the opening of the mounting frame,
The charged particle generator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the charged particle generator is switched on and off according to a detection result of the human body sensor. Further comprising the mounting frame;
The charged particulate generator is fitted into a part of the opening of the mounting frame,
An input operation unit for inputting the operation time of the charged particle generation unit based on the standard is further fitted into the opening of the mounting frame.
The charged particle generator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when the operation time of the charged particle generator reaches a time received by the input operation unit, the charged particle generator stops operation. The charged fine particle generator is
An atomizing electrode;
Liquid supply means for supplying liquid to the atomizing electrode;
10. A high-voltage power supply circuit for applying a high voltage to the atomizing electrode to which the liquid is supplied by the liquid supply means to electrostatically atomize the liquid with a high electric field. The charged particle generator according to one item. A plurality of charged particle generators according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
A charged particle generation system comprising: an overall control unit that controls the operation of the charged particle generation unit of each charged particle generator. The overall control unit
An operation command signal generator for generating an operation command signal for commanding the operation of the charged particle generator;
A wireless transmission unit that wirelessly transmits the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generation unit to the charged particle generator,
The charged fine particle generator is
A wireless receiver that wirelessly receives the operation command signal from the wireless transmitter;
The charged particle generation system according to claim 11, further comprising: an operation control unit that operates the charged particle generation unit based on the operation command signal received by the wireless reception unit. The overall control unit
An operation command signal generator for generating an operation command signal for commanding the operation of the charged particle generator;
A PLC transmission unit that superimposes the operation command signal generated by the operation command signal generation unit on a power line that supplies power to the charged particle generator,
The charged fine particle generator is
A PLC receiver that receives the operation command signal from the PLC transmitter via the power line;
The charged particle generation system according to claim 11, further comprising: an operation control unit that operates the charged particle generation unit based on the operation command signal received by the PLC reception unit. A wiring device having a wall-mounted wiring device and a mounting frame based on a standard for the wall-mounted wiring device,
A housing having a shape attachable to the mounting frame;
A wiring device comprising: a charged particle generation unit that is housed in the housing and generates charged particles.