JP2011019857A - Air sterilizer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air sterilizer capable of sterilizing the atmosphere to remove bacteria while holding a sterilizing power of the atmosphere itself to last the atmosphere as the antibacterial atmosphere for a long time, so as to prevent serious prevalence of a disease caused by air-borne infection such as H5N1 type avian influenza or the like and to improve symptoms. <P>SOLUTION: Raw drinking water such as tap water 2, ground water, distilled water, mineral water or the like is brought into contact with a metal ion antibacterial agent 1, which comprises an inorganic or organic carrier having antibacterial metal ions such as zinc ions, silver ions, copper ions or the like supported thereon, in a reserved water. The raw water is thus ionized to become antibacterial ion water 10, which is, then, formed into mist M or a cluster by ultrasonic vibration 12 and/or heating, is merged with the intake air A under evaporation-mixing by a stirring member 14 to become the ion-sterilizing air R and is discharged into the atmosphere. Accordingly, floating microbes such as bacteria, a virus or the like in the air is sterilized to be removed while lasting the sterilizing effect of the atmosphere itself to become the antibacterial atmosphere. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an air sterilizer capable of sterilizing and sterilizing the atmosphere and making it an antibacterial atmosphere, and more specifically, assimilating antibacterial ionized water ionized with antibacterial metal ions by vaporization and mixing. Air that can sterilize and disinfect airborne microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the atmosphere by releasing the ion sterilizing air into the atmosphere, and also make the atmosphere itself antibacterial It relates to sterilizers.

  Conventionally, what disinfects and disinfects air has been disclosed in which air is passed through a disinfecting solution to disinfect, disinfect, and deodorize microorganisms and various bacteria in the air (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). This is because a conductive solution is obtained by energizing single-phase alternating current using two silver plates that can be energized in a conductive solution (using a carbon plate as one pole when direct current is applied). It is electrolyzed to produce a sterilizing electrolytic silver ion solution. Air in a sealed space such as a hospital room or operating room is sent into the sterilizing solution to sterilize, sterilize, and deodorize microorganisms and various bacteria contained in the air, and a sealed hospital room This is a sterilization / deodorization method and apparatus using silver ions that can sterilize the air in a sealed space by repeating circulation to return to a space such as an operating room.

  Moreover, an air sterilization apparatus that disinfects by bringing air into contact with a gas-liquid contact member to which a sterilizing solution is supplied is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 2). This sterilization apparatus electrolyzes tap water to generate electrolyzed water containing active oxygen species having sterilizing power and supplies it to the gas-liquid contact member. Air is sent to the gas-liquid contact member by a blower fan and brought into contact with electrolyzed water to sterilize and disinfect microorganisms and various bacteria in the air.

  Further, an air cleaning device is disclosed that discharges in the air taken from the room and discharges the generated sterilizing plasma cluster ions into the room (for example, see Patent Document 3). This apparatus discharges in the air taken in from the room, generates sterilization ions, and discharges it into the room to sterilize and disinfect the airborne bacteria in the room.

JP 2001-353207 A JP 2009-118903 A JP 2007-236470 A

  However, in the method of passing the air in the sealed space through the sterilizing solution of Patent Document 1 described above, since air passes through in the form of bubbles, bacteria and the like that are in contact with the sterilizing solution are killed. The bacteria in the center do not die. Therefore, there is a drawback that the air in the space does not become aseptic unless it is circulated many times to create a condition in which all bacteria etc. come into contact with the sterilizing solution and die. In addition, the electroconductive solution for electrolysis is generally a harmful aqueous solution such as sodium chloride salt, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and the like. There was a problem of vaporization and mixing. Furthermore, the equipment such as circulation equipment is fixed and large and complicated, and it is not suitable as an air sterilizer that can be easily used anytime and anywhere in the daily life of a general household.

  In addition, the air sterilization apparatus of Patent Document 2 is electrolyzed water in which tap water (water containing chlorine) is electrolyzed to generate two types of active oxygen species, OH radicals having strong oxidizing power and hypochlorous acid. When the electrolyzed water is supplied to the gas-liquid contact member and brought into contact with the indoor air, the electrolyzed water is unstable in molecular structure and has the ability to oxidize surrounding substances. Air is sterilized by inactivating viruses and the like so that the spikes cannot be destroyed and adsorbed to human cells. However, since all viruses in the air sent to the gas-liquid contact member do not come into contact with the electrolyzed water and die, it is necessary to perform continuous operation of inhalation and discharge. In addition, since tap water contains a hardness component and a silica component, these components may be deposited as a scale on the gas-liquid contact member. There was a problem that it was necessary to prepare.

The air cleaning device of Patent Document 3 generates plasma cluster ions composed of positive and negative ions by ionizing or dissociating moisture and oxygen molecules in the air by discharge plasma by high-voltage plasma discharge in the sucked air. When released into the atmosphere as disinfecting ions, it adheres to protein spikes on the surface of floating bacteria such as viruses, and so on, because of the oxidatively strong and unstable OH radicals, hydrogen (H) is extracted and bound, so the protein is decomposed, It is removed to inactivate viruses and the like. However, in order to stably emit high concentration plasma cluster ions, there is a problem that the generation unit must be replaced periodically. Further, OH radicals hydrogen is bonded to the (H) is water which is short-lived back into the air, the water molecules becomes wrapped by the long life (H 2 _O) becomes weak germicidal problems and OH There is a problem of breathing in a radical state. Furthermore, in the discharge in the atmosphere, ozone, which has a strong oxidizing power and is used for sterilization and bleaching, is also generated.

  Thus, what sterilizes the conventional air compulsorily ionizes or dissociates by electrolysis or discharge to generate a sterilizing substance such as active oxygen species. Therefore, an external power and a bipolar electrode are required, and an electrolysis conductive solution and a plasma discharge ion generating element (disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-164592) are required. In addition, since the OH radicals of electrolyzed water and plasma cluster ions are strongly acidic and unstable, they combine with hydrogen in a short time to become water and become stable. Therefore, the bactericidal power immediately after ionization and dissociation is strong and suitable for sterilization and sterilization, but it is difficult to maintain as an antibacterial atmosphere for a long time. Furthermore, there is a problem that the apparatus is complicated and expensive.

  The present invention is intended to solve such a conventional problem, and sterilizes the atmosphere to be sterilized and can maintain a sterilizing power for a long time as an antibacterial atmosphere, and is highly toxic such as H5N1 avian influenza. The purpose is to provide a practical air sterilizer that can be used safely and securely, and can be easily handled by anyone, in a small, lightweight, inexpensive, general household to business use, for prevention and symptom improvement in the event of a flu pandemic. To do.

In order to achieve the object by achieving the above object, an air sterilizer according to the invention of claim 1 is provided:
Beverage raw water such as tap water, ground water, distilled water, mineral water, etc. and a metal ion antibacterial agent consisting of an inorganic or organic carrier carrying an antibacterial metal ion such as zinc ion, silver ion or copper ion. The antibacterial ionized water ionized from the raw water is made into a mist or cluster by ultrasonic vibration and / or heater heating and released into the atmosphere by sterilizing the ionized sterilized air by vaporizing and mixing with the intake air and the stirring member. It sterilizes and sterilizes airborne microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, and maintains the bactericidal effect of the atmosphere itself to create an antibacterial atmosphere.
In addition, although there is an effective difference, by using the metal ion antibacterial material of claim 2 in the humidifier, it can be used as an air sterilizer and is included in the present invention.

  As described above, the air sterilizer of the present invention transfers the antibacterial metal ions to the drinking raw water by contact with the stored water to increase the ion concentration, mixes with air by gasification and releases it to the atmosphere, and is toxic to the human body. Although there is no sterilizing power against microbes such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and slime molds floating in the air, even ionic water with an electronic charge is killed when they come into contact. Since the mist and clusters of ionic water drift together with the air, they can be sterilized without losing their sterilization effect as air sterilization air by continuously sustaining the bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. of airborne microorganisms. Furthermore, by breathing ion sterilized air in which ionic water is gasified, a great effect is obtained for prevention of new influenza that infects respiratory organs such as the throat and improvement of infected diseases or symptoms. Furthermore, when radiated to the body, bacteria, fungi, slime molds, etc. of the skin are sterilized and sterilized, and deodorizing odors such as aging. In addition, although there is a difference in effectiveness, by using the metal ion antibacterial material of claim 2 for the humidifier, it can be used as an air sterilizer and is included in the present invention.

  The safety of the present invention is safe for living organisms because the drinking water is made into ionic water using antibacterial metal ions that have been used for home appliances, kitchenware, office supplies, etc. and have been confirmed to be safe. High nature. In particular, the fact that zinc is also contained in foods and animals of foods such as fish and shellfish, meat, vegetables and cereals is a necessary element for animals and plants, and is also used as a supplement. Silver has long been known for its antibacterial activity and safety, such as tableware and silver teeth. By bringing these metal ion antibacterial agents and additive-free raw drinking water into contact with stored water, the water quality is colorless, odorless, tasteless, odorless, no irritation, and non-toxic ionized water is a harmful substance such as a conductive solution. Rather, it is an ionization of raw drinking water that can be compliant with the water quality standards and the food hygiene law standards, has no effect on animals and plants, is safe for humans and has no sense of incongruity. Can be used as sterilizing air. Therefore, it can be applied to the health and deodorization of pets such as dogs and cats.

  Moreover, as an economic effect of the present invention, the metal ion antibacterial material of the present invention can be used semi-permanently, and the amount of ionized water stored in ionized water as ion sterilization air is reduced to a small amount. In this case, tap water, ground water, distilled water, mineral water, etc. are added and added to replenish the water to increase the amount of stored water. Also, the stored water has an antibacterial, antibacterial and bactericidal action in a short time. Since it becomes water and can be used any number of times, a large amount of ionic water can be obtained at any time and anywhere, and the sterilizing air can be easily sterilized by generating ion sterilizing air. Furthermore, it is economical because it is small and light and consumes less power.

  Furthermore, as a global effect, air sterilization can be easily performed in daily life to prevent diseases caused by airborne infections such as viruses, etc. In addition, the disease and symptom can be improved and treated, and it is comfortable. Can help to reduce the cost of living and medical care. In particular, it is possible to use raw drinking water that can be easily obtained around the world, and it is safe and easy to create an environment that does not become flu, so it can be used at low cost and easily in developing countries such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It is an invention of an air sterilizer that is very effective worldwide for prosperity.

An embodiment of the air sterilizer of the present invention is clearly shown in a sectional view. The method of assimilating the ionic water mist and air of this invention by vaporization mixing and the Example of a stirring member are shown. The Example of the warm air ion sterilization air of this invention and the cold wind ion sterilization air is shown. The use example which sterilizes and disinfects the body of the ion sterilization air by the air sterilizer of the present invention is shown in an illustration.

In the practice of the present invention, a metal ion antibacterial agent comprising an inorganic carrier carrying an antibacterial metal ion is commercially available, for example, hydroxyabatite which is an inorganic carrier of Sangi Co., Ltd. “Avasider-Z carrying zinc ions”, “Avasida-AK carrying silver ions” and “Novalon AGZ330 carrying silver ions” on zirconium phosphate, which is an inorganic carrier of Toa Gosei Co., Ltd., There is “Zeomic AW10D on which silver ions are supported” on zeolite that is an inorganic carrier of Sinanen Zeomic Co., Ltd. The inorganic carrier carrying an antibacterial metal ion used in one example of the present invention is a quotient obtained by carrying zinc ions on hydroxyabatite, which is an inorganic carrier commercially available from Sangi Co., Ltd.
Molded with the product name Avasida-Z as a metal ion antibacterial agent. Hereinafter, it displays with a metal ion antibacterial material. A ceramic porous material obtained by combustion synthesis of titanium and silver jointly developed by Advance Co., Ltd. and Osaka Sangyo University is suitable as the metal ion antibacterial material of the present invention.
In addition, the air | atmosphere of this invention is the gas which exists generally outdoors and indoors. Air is a gas that is sucked into or released from the air sterilizer.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an air sterilizer H according to claim 1 of the present invention by clearly showing the structure and operation by a cross-sectional view. The stored water tank 3 is filled with the metal ion antibacterial material 1 and tap water 2 which is raw drinking water, and the tap water 2 is ionized. An appropriate amount of the ionized tap water 2 is supplied as ionic water 10 to the ionic water tank 9 by the valve 5 to maintain a constant water level. When the ultrasonic vibrator 12 is vibrated by the control of the ultrasonic vibration amplifier 11 to generate the ionic water mist M from the ionic water 10, the ionic water mist M is sucked into the atmosphere from the inlet 6 by the blower 8, and is filtered by the filter 7. The dust is removed and the air A that has passed through the air passage 13 is swept away by the amount of displacement and mixed at a sharp angle (stirred). Further, the vortex airflow K is generated by the vortex airflow generation stirring member 14a which is the stirring member 14 (not shown) for assimilating the vaporization and mixing, and the ionic water mist M and the air A are stirred to assimilate the vaporization and mixing. , Ion sterilization air R. The ion sterilizing air R is discharged from the air outlet 15 into the indoor atmosphere to sterilize and sterilize airborne bacteria and viruses, and to remain as antibacterial air. At the same time, breathing also sterilizes and disinfects the respiratory tract such as the throat, which is effective in improving and treating diseases and symptoms.

  FIG. 2 shows a method and a stirring member for vaporizing and mixing ionic water mist M into air A and assimilating it, and is another embodiment other than the vortex air flow generating stirring member 14a of FIG. FIG. 2 (a) is an example of a fan system that achieves assimilation of vaporization and mixing by agitation by rotation of the fan agitating member 14b. The rotation of the fan agitating member 14b is set to automatic rotation by blowing air from the blower 8 or electric rotation. Also good. FIG. 2 (b) shows an example of a valve system for assimilating vaporization and mixing by agitation by vibration of the valve agitating member 14c. The vibration of the valve may be automatic vibration by blowing air from the blower 8 or electric vibration. Note that the vibration agitation includes ultrasonic vibration agitation. FIG. 2 (c) shows an example of a venturi system that achieves assimilation of vaporization and mixing by agitation based on a change in the velocity of the air flow by the venturi agitating member 14d.

  FIG. 3 shows warm air of the ion sterilizing air R discharged from the outlet 15. FIG. 3B shows an embodiment in which a heater 16 is provided in front of the air outlet 15 so that hot air ion sterilizing air is discharged from the air outlet 15. It is an example. FIG. 3 (b) shows an embodiment in which a cooler 17 is provided in front of the air outlet 15 so that cold air ion sterilizing air is discharged from the air outlet 15.

  FIG. 4 shows a use example in which a hood 18 is attached to the outlet 15 of the air sterilizer H, the discharge direction of the ion sterilizing air R is restricted and throttled, and the body B is sterilized and sterilized. Sterilizes respiratory organs N such as the oral cavity and throat by breathing with ion sterilizing air R from the nose and mouth for prevention and treatment of new influenza such as N5H1 avian influenza, throat inflammation, stomatitis, bad breath, etc. This is an illustration of sterilization. FIG. 4 (b) is an illustration in which the skin 19 is sterilized and sterilized by exposure to the body B with ion sterilization air R to improve and treat atopic dermatitis, wounds, aging odors, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Metal ion antibacterial material 2 Tap water 3 Reservoir tank 4 Water supply cap 5 Valve 6 Inlet 7 Filter 8 Blower 9 Ionized water tank 10 Ionized water 11 Ultrasonic vibration amplifier 12 Ultrasonic vibration element 13 Blower path 14 Stirring member 14a Vortex air flow generation Stirring member 14b Fan stirring member 14c Valve stirring member 14d Venturi stirring member 15 Air outlet 16 Heater 17 Cooler 18 Hood 19 Skin A Air B Body H Air sterilizer K Eddy current M Ion water mist N Respiratory organ R Ion sterilizing air

Claims (2)

  Beverage raw water such as tap water, ground water, distilled water, mineral water, etc. and a metal ion antibacterial agent consisting of an inorganic or organic carrier carrying an antibacterial metal ion such as zinc ion, silver ion or copper ion. The antibacterial ionized water ionized from the raw water is made into a mist or cluster by ultrasonic vibration and / or heater heating and released into the atmosphere by sterilizing the ionized sterilized air by vaporizing and mixing with the intake air and the stirring member. An air sterilizer characterized in that airborne microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses are sterilized and sterilized, and the atmosphere itself maintains an antibacterial effect and becomes an antibacterial atmosphere. A metal ion antibacterial material for an air sterilizer comprising the metal ion antibacterial agent according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion antibacterial agent is used for sterilization, sterilization, and antibacterial atmosphere.

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