JP2011092884A - Portable electrolytic water spray device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable electrolytic water spray device which eliminates a fear that when water to be electrolyzed is put into a tank of the portable electrolytic water spray device, installed on a shelf or the like, where the tank storing the water to be electrolyzed is formed in a cap, an electrolytic cell for generating electrolytic water is formed in a container body, and the tank and the electrolytic cell are vertically separated, connection of the container body and the cap is carried out by screws while holding the container body upside down by hand in a state where the water to be electrolyzed is stored in the tank, after removing the cap from the container body, whereby the electrolytic water slops if it remains in the electrolytic cell, and has a slim shape suitable for portable use where the spray device is carried by being accommodated in a handbag or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A water tank portion is arranged in the middle portion, a detachably connected spraying mechanism and a power source portion are arranged respectively on one side and the other side in the axial direction of the water tank portion, and an electrolysis portion for generating electrolytic water by electrolyzing water of the water tank portion flowing in from the bottom is arranged in a central portion inside the water tank portion. The power source portion has a battery and a booster circuit, and a predetermined voltage obtained by increasing the voltage of the battery by the booster circuit is supplied to an electrode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electrolyzed water sprayer that sprays electrolyzed water generated by electrolyzing water to be electrolyzed from a spray part, and in particular, is carried in a handbag or the like, and sprays electrolyzed water on an arbitrary part to thereby spray the part. The present invention relates to a portable electrolyzed water sprayer suitable for sterilization.

  Due to the epidemic of influenza, etc., there are appliances that are installed in hospitals, public facilities where people enter and exit, or household shelves, etc., to disinfect or sterilize fingers, etc. One of them is generated by electrolyzing the electrolyzed water There is a technique of an electrolyzed water sprayer that sprays the electrolyzed water from the spray section. One of the electrolyzed water sprayers electrolyzes a chlorine compound solution contained in a container as water to be electrolyzed to produce electrolyzed water that is a solution of hypochlorous acid or a salt thereof and sprays it from the spray section. There is a hypochlorous acid production sprayer (see Patent Document 1).

  This accommodates a large amount of chlorine compound solution in a container, and a trigas player is detachably attached to the upper end of the container, and by this attachment, a dip tube extending from the trigas player is immersed in the chlorine compound solution in the container, By operating the trigger so as to trigger the pistol with a finger, 0.1 ml to 1 ml of a chlorine compound solution is pumped from the container and sprayed from the nozzle by one trigger operation.

  As another form of the electrolyzed water sprayer, a two-stage cylindrical cap 2B and a disk-shaped cap 2C are attached to the upper and lower surfaces of a substantially cylindrical container main body 2A to constitute the container 2, and this container 2 Is attached with a manual spray pump 3 as a spray mechanism. The tank 4 for storing the electrolytic solution in the cap 2B is formed on the upper side of the partition wall 6 formed on the upper surface of the container body 2A, and the electrolytic cell 5 is formed in the container 2 on the lower side of the partition wall 6; A nozzle 3a extending downward from the manual spray pump 3 is disposed at the center of the container 2, and each time the manual spray pump 3 is pressed and operated, a predetermined amount of electrolyzed water in the electrolytic cell 5 is sucked into the nozzle 3a and sprayed. It is the electrolyzed water production | generation sprayer of the structure sprayed from 3b (refer patent document 2).

  In Patent Document 2, an electrolytic cell 5 is formed in the upper part of the container body 2A of the container 2, and two batteries and a substrate for controlling the current of the battery are arranged back to back below the electrolytic cell 5, The lower cap 2C covers the lower part of the substrate.

  That is, in Patent Document 2, the tank 4 is formed in the cap 2B and the electrolytic tank 5 is formed in the container main body 2A so that the tank 4 into which the water to be electrolyzed and the electrolytic tank 5 are arranged in a vertical relationship. In this state, the cap 2B is screwed to the upper end of the container body 2A. And since the nozzle 3a extended downward from the manual spray pump 3 is arrange | positioned in the center of the container 2, the electrolytic cell 5 is arrange | positioned in the position biased to one side of the upper part of the container main body 2A.

JP 2004-130263 A JP 2009-154030 A

  The thing of this patent document 1 was installed and used for the shelves, etc. of the public facility and hospital where a hospital and a person go in and out, etc. from the whole form shown in figure, and was developed as portable. It turns out at first glance that it is not.

  Moreover, since the tank 4 which puts to-be-electrolyzed water is formed in the cap 2B as mentioned above, and the electrolytic vessel 5 which produces | generates electrolyzed water is formed in the container main body 2A, the thing of patent document 2 is the tank 4 The electrolytic cell 5 is separated into upper and lower parts and is connected. Therefore, when the electrolyzed water is put into the tank 4, the cap 2B is removed from the container body 2A, and the container body 2A is turned upside down with the electrolyzed water placed in the tank 4, so that the container body 2A and the cap 2B There is a concern that it is difficult to replenish the electrolyzed water, and that the electrolyzed water spills if the electrolyzed water remains in the electrolyzer 5 of the container body 2A.

  In Patent Document 2, since the nozzle 3a extending downward from the manual spray pump 3 is disposed at the center of the container 2, the electrolytic cell 5 is disposed at a position biased to one of the upper parts of the container body 2A. Further, two batteries and a substrate for controlling the battery current are arranged back to back below the electrolytic cell 5, and the diameter of the container 2 is increased by these configurations. These points hinder the creation of portable devices.

  In view of the above points and the overall configuration, the one in Patent Document 2 is used for installation in a public facility or hospital where people go in and out, shelves in homes, etc., and was developed for portable use. It turns out at first glance that it is not.

  Recently, due to the epidemic of influenza and the like, it is desirable to easily disinfect hands and toilet seats and the like. Focusing on these points, the present invention provides a portable electrolyzed water sprayer suitable for easily sterilizing an arbitrary part such as a finger seat or a toilet seat while being carried in a handbag or the like. It is.

  The present invention is characterized by the configuration of the functional parts of each unit and their arrangement configuration in order to achieve a slim configuration suitable for carrying in a handbag or the like. The tank that contains the electrolyzed water and the electrolyzer that generates the electrolyzed water are not separated and combined. Instead, the tank and the electrolyzer are integrated so that water can be replenished. A novel portable electrolyzed water sprayer configured to prevent the remaining electrolyzed water from spilling is provided.

  Further, the present invention provides a sterilization with a small number of batteries without using a large number of power supply batteries in order to obtain a high voltage for applying a voltage necessary for generating ozone water for sterilization to the electrodes. By adopting a boosting means for obtaining a voltage necessary for generating ozone water for use, a portable electrolyzed water sprayer suitable for portable use is miniaturized.

  In addition, the present invention limits the power applied to the electrode in order to generate ozone water for sterilization only when sterilization is necessary, thereby extending the life of the battery and eliminating frequent charging and battery replacement. By setting the state, it is possible to provide a portable electrolyzed water sprayer that can suppress battery exhaustion even when the use frequency of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer is high and can maintain a state suitable for constant use.

  A portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a cylindrical water tank portion disposed in an intermediate portion, a spray mechanism portion disposed on one axial side of the tubular water tank portion, and a power source portion disposed on the other side, An electrolysis unit having an electrolyzed water generation electrode for electrolyzing water in the cylindrical water tank unit that flows in from the lower part to generate electrolyzed water is disposed at a central part in the cylindrical water tank unit, and the spray mechanism unit The spray mechanism for spraying the electrolyzed water from the electrolysis unit from the nozzle at the tip while pressing the water in the cylindrical water tank by manual operation is detachably coupled to the opening of the cylindrical water tank in a watertight state The power supply unit includes a battery and a booster circuit, and a predetermined voltage obtained by boosting the voltage of the battery by the booster circuit is supplied to the electrode.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to the second aspect of the present invention has an external cylindrical shape, wherein a cylindrical water tank portion is disposed at an intermediate portion, a power supply portion is disposed at a lower portion, and a spray mechanism portion is disposed at an upper portion, An electrolysis unit having an electrolyzed water generation electrode for electrolyzing water in the cylindrical water tank unit that flows in from the lower part to generate electrolyzed water is disposed at a central part in the cylindrical water tank unit, and the spray mechanism unit The spray mechanism for spraying the electrolyzed water from the electrolysis unit from the nozzle at the tip while pressing the water in the cylindrical water tank by manual operation is detachably coupled to the opening of the cylindrical water tank in a watertight state The power supply unit includes a battery and a boosting unit, and a predetermined power obtained by boosting the voltage of the battery by the boosting unit is supplied to the electrode.

  A portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a third aspect of the present invention is the first or second aspect of the present invention, wherein the power supply unit is connected to a manual switch for starting power supply from the power supply unit to the electrode by an ON operation. A timer control means is provided for restricting the supply of the predetermined power to the electrode by the operation of the switch so that the supply of the predetermined power to the electrode is not continuously supplied over a predetermined time.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the portable electrolysis water sprayer according to the third aspect, wherein the cylindrical water tank part, the power source part, and the spray mechanism part are separately formed, and the cylindrical water tank part and the power source part are fixed. The cylindrical water tank part and the spray mechanism part are detachably watertightly coupled, and the power supply part and the manual switch have a waterproof structure.

  A portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is that, in the third aspect of the invention, a timer circuit as a timer control unit operates by operating the manual switch, and a booster circuit as the boosting unit operates by the operation of the timer circuit, A feature is that a predetermined electric power boosted is supplied to the electrode.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the electrolyzed water generated in the electrolyzing unit is ozone water having a sterilizing effect.

  The present invention is suitable for easily sterilizing the hand and the toilet seat, etc. due to the epidemic of influenza, etc. Therefore, it is possible to provide a portable electrolyzed water sprayer suitable for sterilizing easily.

  In the present invention, a cylindrical electrolysis part in which water in the water tank part flows in from the lower part and flows out to the spray mechanism part is provided in the central part in the water tank part, and the electrolyzed water generated by the cylindrical electrolysis part is formed in the opening of the water tank part. Since the spray mechanism that sprays from the nozzle at the tip is detachably coupled in a watertight state, the tank for receiving the electrolyzed water and the electrolyzer for generating the electrolyzed water are not separated and combined, but the tank and the electrolyzer are integrated. Since the water can be replenished in the state of being converted, it is easy to replenish the water when the electrolyzed water remaining at the time of replenishment is not spilled.

  In the present invention, in the water tank section, the electrolysis section and the water tank section for storing water to be supplied to the electrolysis section can be divided, and the convection to the water tank section made by the electrolysis section can be suppressed and generated each time. The electrolyzed water having a predetermined concentration can be sprayed, and a desired sterilization effect can be obtained.

  In the present invention, the water flow path in the electrolysis unit is formed only between the facing surfaces of the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrolysis unit, so that the size of the tank unit can be reduced due to the miniaturization of the electrolysis unit. The size of the electrolyzed water sprayer can be reduced.

  In the present invention, since the voltage necessary for generating the ozone water for sterilization in the electrolytic chamber is applied to the electrodes by the booster circuit, the power battery is an AA or AAA battery of 1.2V to 1.5V. It can be used and is downsized. Moreover, since the electrolyzed water is generated only when sterilization is necessary by energizing the electrode only for a predetermined time from when the manual switch is turned on, the life of the battery can be kept long.

  In the present invention, the timer circuit is operated by the operation of the manual switch, the booster circuit is operated by the operation of the timer circuit, and the predetermined power that is boosted is supplied to the electrodes. When the power supply to the booster circuit is cut off, there is an effect that the power consumption of the battery can be suppressed.

  In the present invention, since the electrolyzed water is ozone water having a sterilizing effect, even if it is not a special solution such as alcohol, the effect can be exhibited by tap water or mineral water available anywhere.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the electrolysis part of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention, and a power supply part. It is explanatory drawing which shows 1st Embodiment of the internal structure of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention in a cross section. It is explanatory drawing of the state which pushed the push part of 1st Embodiment of FIG. It is an enlarged view of the outflow part of the electrolyzed water of the state which pushed the push part of 1st Embodiment of FIG. It is an enlarged view of the communicating path of the air which penetrated the communicating path member of 1st Embodiment of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows 2nd Embodiment of the internal structure of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention in a cross section. It is explanatory drawing of the state which pushed the push part of 2nd Embodiment of FIG. It is a cross-sectional view which shows the three-electrode structure of the electrolysis part of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention. It is an external view of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram of the control circuit part of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to the present invention has a water tank portion disposed in an intermediate portion, a spray mechanism portion disposed on one side in the axial direction of the water tank portion, and a power source portion disposed on the other side, and a center in the water tank portion An electrolysis unit that electrolyzes water in the water tank unit that has flowed in from below and generates electrolyzed water is disposed, and the electrolysis unit of the electrolysis unit is pressed while pressing the water in the water tank unit by manual operation of the push unit. The spray mechanism for spraying electrolyzed water from a nozzle at the tip is detachably coupled to the opening of the water tank in a watertight state, the power supply unit includes a battery and a booster circuit, and the voltage of the battery is supplied to the booster circuit. The predetermined voltage boosted by the step is supplied to the electrode.

  In addition, "sanitization" in the present invention means that the number of bacteria after sterilization becomes 1/100 or less compared to the number of bacteria before sterilization.

  Hereinafter, as shown in the figure, the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 according to the present invention has a cylindrical shape such as a cylindrical shape, an elliptical shape, or a polygonal shape, and a cylindrical water tank portion 2 having an upper surface opening 2A in the middle portion. Are arranged, the power supply unit 3 is arranged in the lower part, and the push type spray mechanism part 4 is arranged in the upper part. The thing of the figure has shown the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 in which the external appearance of the water tank part 2 and the power supply part 3 formed the cylindrical main-body part 1A of the substantially same diameter.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a cylindrical electrolysis unit 5 in which water in the water tank unit 2 flows in from the lower inflow hole 5E and flows out from the upper surface opening 5A to the spray mechanism unit 4 is formed in the center of the water tank unit 2. It is arranged in the axial direction of the water tank unit 2, and the periphery of the tubular electrolysis unit 5 is a water reservoir of the water tank unit 2, and the water in the water tank unit 2 flows into the electrolysis unit 5 from the lower inflow hole 5 </ b> E. To do. For this reason, when the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is in a vertical state with the push-type spray mechanism unit 4 facing upward, the water levels of the electrolyzing unit 5 and the water tank unit 2 are at the same level.

  The electrolyzing unit 5 contains an electrolyzed water generating electrode 6 for generating ozone and generating electrolyzed water so as to be immersed in the water inside the electrolyzing unit 5. It produces ozone water. The electrolysis unit 5 includes a cylindrical electrolysis unit in which a plus electrode 6A and a minus electrode 6B are accommodated in the axial direction of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, that is, in the center of the water tank unit 2 in the axial direction of the water tank unit 2. 5 is formed. The electrode 6 is composed of two to five plus electrodes 6A and a minus electrode 6B extending in parallel in the axial direction of the water tank portion 2, and is composed of a pair of one plus electrode 6A and one minus electrode 6B. However, in order to effectively generate sterilized electrolyzed water, as a preferred form of the electrode 6, at least three plate-like electrodes are provided so that the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B are alternately arranged. However, the plate-like surfaces are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval.

  As a configuration of the cylindrical electrolysis unit 5, a positive electrode 6A and a negative electrode 6B are accommodated in a cylindrical body 5P at a predetermined interval, and a space between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B serves as a water flow path. Electrolytic chamber 5S. If water is present in a portion other than the electrolysis chamber 5S between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B, water that does not contain ozone is generated in this portion, and if this is sprayed from the push-type spray mechanism unit 4, the sterilization effect Is damaged. In order to prevent this, the electrolysis unit 5 has a cylindrical configuration in which water does not flow through a portion other than between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B.

  As one embodiment of the electrolysis unit 5, as shown in a cross section in FIG. 9, the three plate-like electrodes are arranged in the vertical direction through the insulating material spacers 5 </ b> B so that the plus electrodes 6 </ b> A and the minus electrodes 6 </ b> B are alternately arranged. Are opposed to each other with a substantially uniform predetermined interval (0.1 mm to 1 mm), the intermediate plate-like electrode is a positive electrode 6A, and the plate-like electrodes on both sides thereof are negative electrodes 6B, which do not affect electrolysis. The opposing surface is covered with a cylindrical body 5P formed of a synthetic resin heat-shrinkable tube so that the outer periphery of the three electrodes is covered with an insulating material. A sheet of three plate electrodes arranged at predetermined intervals via an insulating spacer 5B so that the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B are alternately arranged is inserted into the heat shrink tube, and the heat shrink tube is heated. By shrinking the tube, the heat shrinkable tube is brought into close contact with the periphery of the three electrodes, whereby the cylindrical body 5P is formed. As a result, an electrolysis chamber 5S serving as a water flow path is formed between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B, and the water present in the electrolysis chamber 5S is electrolyzed to generate ozone, and electrolyzed water as ozone water. Can be generated effectively. And when it sprays by the action | operation of the push type spray mechanism part 4 so that it may mention later, it becomes a cylindrical structure from which water does not flow through parts other than the electrolysis chamber 5S substantially.

  The axial lengths of the plus electrode 6 </ b> A and the minus electrodes 6 </ b> B on both sides thereof along the axial direction of the electrolysis unit 5 are approximately the length in the axial direction of the electrolysis unit 5. Moreover, the effective area which acts on the electrolysis of each opposing surface of 6 A of plus electrodes and the negative electrode 6B is substantially the same.

  The cylindrical body 5P is preferably an insulating material, and may be composed of a heat-shrinkable tube made of synthetic resin as described above, or may be composed of a synthetic resin molded product formed into a cylindrical shape or a non-cylindrical shape. . In any case, an electrolysis chamber 5S serving as a water flow path is formed between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B, and a cylindrical shape in which water does not flow substantially other than between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B. What is necessary is just composition.

  As will be described later, by applying a predetermined voltage (5.5 V to 5.6 V in the embodiment) to the electrode 6 on the three plate electrodes, electrolysis between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B is performed. Water present in the chamber 5S can be electrolyzed to generate ozone, and electrolyzed water as ozone water can be effectively generated.

  As described above, the electrolysis water generation region is formed between the plate-like positive electrode 6A and the plate-like negative electrodes 6B on both sides thereof, and the water in the water tank unit 2 is sprayed by the operation of the spray mechanism unit 4. Since the flow path of the water flowing to the part 4 is formed, it is easy to form a flow path for flowing the water of the water tank part 2 to the spray mechanism part 4, and the compact configuration in which the electrolysis part 5 is arranged in the center of the water tank part 2 Can be achieved.

  Further, as described above, the axial lengths of the positive electrode 6A along the axial direction of the electrolysis unit 5 and the negative electrodes 6B on both sides thereof are approximately the length of the axial direction of the electrolysis unit 5. Moreover, since the electrolysis part 5 whole can be made into an electrolysis area | region, the whole length of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 can be shortened.

  In addition, as described above, the electrode 6 has a configuration in which the opposing surfaces of the plate-like plus electrode 6A and the plate-like minus electrode 6B are electrolyzed water generating surfaces and the non-opposing surface is covered with an insulating material. The electrolyzed water generating action on the surface is effectively performed.

  In addition, as described above, since the effective areas acting on the electrolysis of the opposing surfaces of the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B are substantially the same, the cost of the electrodes can be reduced.

  A spray mechanism 4 for spraying the electrolyzed water of the electrolyzing unit 5 from the nozzle 4A at the tip while pressing the water in the water tank 2 is provided at the peripheral edge of the upper surface opening 2A of the water tank 2 2 is a detachable connection in a watertight state. The spray mechanism unit 4 has various forms, and commercially available products can also be adopted. However, in the illustrated spray mechanism unit 4, the cylindrical push unit 4 </ b> P is cylindrical while maintaining the watertight state by the annular packing 12. A small nozzle 4A is opened on the side surface of the push portion 4P. The lower end opening of the spray body 4B is detachably coupled by the peripheral edge of the upper surface opening 2A of the water tank 2 and the screw coupling portion 11, and the spray body 4B and the water tank 2 are watertight by the annular packing 10. It is.

  A communication passage member 13 extending into the water tank portion 2 is attached to the upper surface opening 2 </ b> A of the water tank portion 2 in a watertight state by screw connection or adhesion. The communicating path member 13 forms an electrolyzed water outlet path 7B penetrating vertically at the center. At the center of the spray mechanism 4, an electrolyzed water outlet path 7 </ b> A penetrating vertically is formed so as to communicate with the nozzle 4 </ b> A. The push part 4P forms an extension part 4P1 from which the electrolyzed water outlet path 7A extends downward. The extending portion 4P1 enters the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B of the communication path member 13 from above the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B, and is combined with the communication path member 13 so as to be vertically movable in a watertight state. As a result, the electrolyzed water lead-out path 7A and the electrolyzed water lead-out path 7B are in communication with each other, and the electrolyzed water lead-out path 7 leading from the electrolysis unit 5 to the nozzle 4A is formed.

  The electrolyzed water outlet path 7B has an electrolyzed water leakage prevention mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the electrolyzed water leakage preventing mechanism closes the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B by a ball 41 urged upward by a coil spring 40 when the push portion 4P is not pressed. 4 and 5, when the push portion 4P is pressed, the extension portion 4P1 pushes the ball 41 downward against the coil spring 40 to open the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B, and the electrolysis portion as indicated by an arrow. 5 is configured such that the electrolyzed water 5 flows to the electrolyzed water outlet path 7 </ b> A of the spray mechanism 4. When the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is turned upside down in a state where the push portion 4P is not pressed by the electrolyzed water leakage preventing mechanism, the electrolyzed water in the electrolyzed portion 5 does not leak from the nozzle 4A through the electrolyzed water outlet path 7. It becomes like this.

  A pump chamber 16 is formed in the spray main body 4B. In the configuration of FIG. 3, a pump chamber 16 is formed in the spray main body portion 4 </ b> B between the air pressing portion 4 </ b> P <b> 2 of the push portion 4 </ b> P and the water tank portion 2 including the communication path member 13. The pump chamber 16 communicates with the outside air through the air introduction hole 9, and communicates with the inside of the water tank portion 2 through the air communication path 15 penetrating the communication path member 13. By the coil spring 8 provided in the pump chamber 16, the push portion 4 </ b> P is urged upward from the main body portion 4 </ b> B, and in this state, the pump chamber 16 is in communication with the outside air through the air introduction hole 9. As shown in FIG. 6, the communication path 15 is formed as large as possible in three places around the periphery at a pitch of approximately 120 degrees, and also functions as a water replenishment opening into the water tank section 2 described later.

  As described above, in the cylindrical electrolysis unit 5, the plus electrode 6 </ b> A and the minus electrode 6 </ b> B are in the axial direction of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, that is, in the central portion of the water tank unit 2, and in the axial direction of the water tank unit 2. The cylindrical electrolysis part 5 is supported by a lower support part 17A provided at the bottom part of the water tank part 2 and the upper part is supported by an upper support part 17B provided at the upper part of the water tank part 2. Yes. The form shown in the figure is a configuration in which the lower support portion 17A is integrally formed in a rectangular ring shape on the upper surface of a later-described housing 23 of the power supply unit 3, but the lower support portion 17A formed separately from the housing 23 is the housing. The structure attached to the upper surface of 23 may be sufficient. Further, the upper part of the tubular electrolysis part 5 is attached in a watertight state to an upper support part 17B connected in a watertight state to the lower part of the communication path member 13 attached to the upper surface opening 2A of the water tank part 2. The upper support portion 17B may be formed integrally with the lower portion of the communication path member 13 as shown in FIG. The inflow port 5E is formed through the lower support portion 17A. In this way, the water in the water tank unit 2 and the electrolysis unit 5 communicates only with the inflow port 5E.

  The water tank 2 has a water replenishment opening at the top, and a push spray mechanism 4 is detachably coupled to the top of the water tank 2 so as to open and close the water replenishment opening. Specifically, the water tank unit 2 is detachably coupled to the spray mechanism unit 4 as described above, and a water replenishment opening is formed on the detachable coupling unit side, from the water replenishment opening to the water tank unit 2. Water can be replenished. This water replenishment opening may be the upper surface opening 2A itself, but in the configuration shown in the figure, the air communication path 15 that mainly constitutes a part of the upper surface opening 2A functions as a water replenishment opening, and the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B The upper end opening acts as a supplementary water supply opening.

  When replenishing water to the water tank unit 2, the water tank unit 2 and the spray body unit 4B are rotated by rotating the spray body unit 4B in a direction in which the screw coupling unit 11 is disconnected from the water tank unit 2. Therefore, the water tank 2 can be replenished with water from the water replenishment opening on the upper surface opening 2A side of the water tank 2. For this reason, in the state which removed the coupling | bonding of the water tank part 2 and the spraying main-body part 4B, replenishment of the water into the water tank part 2 is performed through this communicating path 15 and the electrolyzed water extraction path 7B. Note that the coil spring 8 is held at the peripheral edge portion of the air pressing portion 4P2 of the push portion 4P in order to prevent the coil spring 8 from being lost when the water tank portion 2 and the spray main body portion 4B are disconnected. It has a configuration.

  In the state where the spray mechanism 4 is attached to the water tank 2 in a watertight state, the lower end opening 7A1 of the electrolyzed water outlet 7A1 is closed by the side wall of the electrolyzed water outlet 7B in the state shown in FIG. In this state, by pressing the push portion 4P biased upward from the main body portion 4B by the coil spring 8, the air in the pump chamber 16 causes the air pressing portion 4P2 of the push portion 4P to enter the air introduction hole 9. From the passed position, the pressurized air acts on the upper surface space AS of the water surface HL in the water tank part 2 through the communication passage 15, whereby the water in the water tank part 2 is pushed into the electrolysis part 5 from the inlet 5 </ b> E. . At the same time, the lower end opening 7A1 of the electrolyzed water outlet path 7A is opened by the enlarged diameter portion of the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, so that the electrolyzed water outlet paths 7A and 7B communicate with each other. The electrolyzed water in the electrolyzing unit 5 is ejected from the nozzle 4A through the electrolyzed water outlet path 7.

  When the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is not used in a handbag or the like, a nozzle cover 18 that covers the push part 4P is provided on the main body part 4B so that the electrolyzed water is not inadvertently ejected from the spray mechanism part 4. It is detachably attached. For this reason, the annular packing 19 is attached to the outer periphery of the main body portion 4B near the water tank portion 2, and the nozzle cover 18 is placed on the main body portion 4B so as to cover the push portion 4P and pushed in the direction of the water tank portion 2. Thus, the nozzle cover 18 is held in pressure contact with the annular packing 19. In order to cover the lower opening end of the nozzle cover 18, an annular protector 20 is provided at the upper end of the water tank 2.

  Further, when the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is carried in a handbag or the like, the water in the water tank unit 2 is prevented from flowing out from the air introduction hole 9 and the bubbles in the water tank unit 2 are removed. The air introduction hole 9 is provided with a selection film 52 that allows air to pass but does not allow water to pass.

  In FIG. 7, the support structure of the electrolysis part 5 of a form different from FIG. 3 is shown. In FIG. 7, in order to increase the vertical length of the electrolysis unit 5, an upper support portion 17 </ b> B is integrally formed with the communication path member 13 attached to the upper surface opening 2 </ b> A of the water tank portion 2. The upper part of the electrolysis part 5 is supported by 17B. That is, the communication path member 13 is fitted and supported in the upper surface opening 2A of the water tank portion 2, and the electrolyzed water outlet path 7A at the center of the push portion 4P is the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B at the center of the communication path member 13. The part is fitted so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and the electrolyzed water outlet path 7 is formed by the electrolyzed water outlet paths 7A and 7B. An air communication passage 15 that communicates between the pump chamber 16 and the water tank portion 2 is formed so as to penetrate the communication passage member 13 that also serves as the upper support portion 17B.

  In FIG. 7, the same functional parts as those in FIG. 3 are given the same reference numerals, and the structure of the electrolysis part 5 and water present between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B are electrolyzed to generate ozone, The configuration for generating electrolyzed water as ozone water is the same. As shown in FIG. 8, the lower end opening 7A1 of the electrolyzed water outlet 7A that has been blocked by the side wall of the electrolyzed water outlet 7B in the state of FIG. Since it is opened by the enlarged diameter portion, the electrolyzed water outlet paths 7A and 7B communicate with each other, and the electrolyzed water in the electrolysis unit 5 is pushed out to the electrolyzed water outlet paths 7A and 7B and is ejected from the nozzle 4A. In the configuration of FIG. 7, if the length of the electrode 6 in the vertical direction is the same as that of FIG. 3, the entire length of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 can be shortened. If the vertical length of the water tank 2 is the same as that in FIG. 3, the vertical length of the electrode 6 can be increased in the configuration of FIG. Thus, electrolysis can be effectively performed.

  In order to achieve miniaturization of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, it is desired to reduce the size of the water tank unit 2, but considering the usability, the internal volume of the water tank unit 2 is several. It is necessary to secure the amount of water that can be sprayed 10 times.

  Considering the ease of assembling the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, the power supply unit 3 is fixed to the water tank unit 2 via the annular packing 21 so as not to be removed by the screw coupling unit 22. It is connected to the watertight state. The power supply unit 3 includes a power supply battery 24, a control circuit unit 25, an LED 26, and the like in a synthetic resin casing 23. The control circuit unit 25 operates with the power source battery 24 as a power source by the switch 27 operated from the outer surface of the power source unit 3 by the operation unit 27P, and the control circuit unit 25 controls the control circuit from the power source battery 24 as shown in FIGS. Power is supplied to the unit 25, and electrical connection is made so that power is supplied from the control circuit unit 25 to the electrode 6. Electric power is supplied to the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B. In the power supply unit 3, the outer surface of the housing 23 is covered with a metallic decorative body 28 such as aluminum for decoration. The LED 26 can be visually observed from the outside of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 and is mounted in the housing 23 by a waterproof structure in which water does not enter.

  The battery 24 for power supply is a rechargeable AA or AAA rechargeable 1.2 volt to 1.5 volt secondary battery, and is detachably attached to the battery accommodating portion 23 </ b> A in the housing 23. The battery 24 for power supply is accommodated in the battery housing part 23 </ b> A formed in the housing 23, and then held in the housing 23 by attaching a battery cover 29 attached to the lower end of the power supply part 3 in a watertight state. In this holding state, the power source battery 24 is pressed by a spring 30 provided inside the battery cover 29, and power is supplied to the control circuit unit 25 using the power source battery 24 as a power source, and power can be supplied to the electrode 6. It becomes a state. The battery can be charged by removing the battery cover 29 and setting the power supply battery 24 in a predetermined charger with the power supply battery 24 removed from the power supply unit 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a battery cover 29 </ b> A may be detachably provided on the side surface of the battery housing portion 23 </ b> A, and the power supply battery 24 may be detached from the power supply portion 3.

  In order to generate ozone water in the electrolysis unit 2, it is necessary to apply electric power of a predetermined voltage or higher to the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B. For this reason, the power supply battery 24 can obtain a high voltage by connecting a plurality of batteries in series. However, since the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is enlarged, in the present invention, AA or AAA recharge is possible. One secondary battery of 1.2 volts to 1.5 volts is used, and the voltage of the battery 24 for power supply is boosted by a boosting means, and a predetermined voltage is applied to the electrode 6 (in the embodiment, 5.5 volts to 5 volts). .6 volts). As shown in FIG. 11, the control circuit unit 25 uses the power source battery 24 as a power source in order to apply the voltage necessary for the generation of ozone water for sterilization in the electrolysis chamber 5S to the electrode 6 as described above. A booster circuit 25A is provided for boosting the voltage of the power source battery 24 to a predetermined voltage (5.5 to 5.6 volts in the embodiment). In addition, the control circuit unit 25 starts the supply of predetermined power to the electrode 6 from when the switch 27 is turned on, and the timer control means for limiting the power supply time to the electrode 6 so that it is not continuously supplied beyond the predetermined time. Is provided with a timer circuit 25B.

  As a method for supplying power from the power source battery 24 to the electrode 6 as the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, the switch 27 is turned on when the user uses the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 without providing the timer circuit 25B. It is also possible to turn off the switch 27 when the use is finished, but if the switch 27 is forgotten to be turned off, the power of the battery 24 continues to be supplied to the electrode 6, so that the so-called battery 24 runs out. It is easy to become the state of. In the present invention, in order to prevent such a situation, an automatic return-type pressing switch that is turned on when the operation unit 27P is pressed and automatically turned off when the pressing is released is adopted as the switch 27. Then, the timer circuit 25B is activated, and the power of the battery 24 is supplied to the electrode 6 for a predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment) determined as the timer operation time.

  In FIG. 11, the timer circuit 25B includes a time constant element of a capacitor C and a resistor R, a transistor TR1 connected thereto, and a switching transistor TR2. The capacitor C is instantaneously charged by 2V to 1.5V, the transistor TR1 is turned on (conductive), and thereby the switching transistor TR2 is turned on (conductive). When the transistor TR2 is turned on (conductive), 1.5V of the power supply battery 24 is applied to the booster circuit 25A, and the operation of the booster circuit 25A causes 5.5 volts to 5 volts between the lines L1 and L2 (earth line). A voltage boosted to .6 volts appears, and this boosted voltage is applied between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B, and sterilizing ozone water is generated in the electrolysis chamber 5S. Moreover, LED26 lights (light emission) by 5.5 volts-5.6 volts between line L1 and L2 (earth line), and the user can visually recognize that the ozone water for disinfection is being produced | generated.

  Since the switch 27 is automatically turned off instantaneously after being turned on, the voltage of the capacitor C is discharged through the resistor R when the switch 27 is turned on, and accordingly, the input level of the transistor TR1 is lowered and the transistor TR1 is turned off (non-switched). Conduction). When the transistor TR1 is turned off (non-conducting), the switching transistor TR2 is turned off (non-conducting), the application of 1.5V of the power supply battery 24 to the booster circuit 25A is stopped, and the voltage between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B is stopped. Since the power supply is stopped, the generation of ozone water for sterilization in the electrolysis chamber 5S is stopped and the LED 26 is turned off (non-light emitting). In order to generate ozone water for sterilization again, the switch 27 may be pushed once again.

  Thus, the time until the transistor TR1 is turned on (conductive) and turned off (non-conductive) is determined by the time constant of the capacitor C and the resistor R. In the embodiment, the predetermined time set as the timer operating time is 10 seconds. This time is a preferable time required for the user to spray the sterilizing ozone water to the target location, and is set shorter or longer by selecting the value of the capacitor C and the resistance R. Is also possible.

  In addition, in order to eject ozone water for sterilization, when switch 27 is once turned on but it is desired to cancel the sterilization operation, it is automatically turned on when the operation unit is pressed in parallel with capacitor C and released. An automatic return type push switch 27A that is turned off is provided. As a result, the switch 27 is turned on, but immediately by pushing the switch 27A by 1, the charged voltage of the capacitor C is instantaneously discharged through the switch 27A, and the transistor TR1 is turned off (non-conducting), thereby switching. Since the transistor TR2 is turned off (non-conducting), the application of 1.2V to 1.5V of the power supply battery 24 to the booster circuit 25A is stopped, and the power supply between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B is stopped. Then, the generation of ozone water for sterilization in the electrolysis chamber 5S is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the booster circuit 25A includes a coil L1, a capacitor C1, a diode D1, an Nch Power CMOS transistor Q1, a switching regulator controller SR (S-8355M55MC manufactured by Seiko Instruments Inc.), resistors R1 to R4, The power supply battery 24 is applied with 1.5V through the switching transistor TR2, and the voltage booster circuit 25A operates to increase the voltage between 5.5 volts to 5 volts between the lines L1 and L2 (ground line). A voltage boosted to .6 volts appears.

  As described above, in order to apply a voltage necessary for generating ozone water for sterilization in the electrolytic chamber 5S to the electrode 6 by the booster circuit 25A, the battery 24 for the power source is AA of 1.2V to 1.5V or AAA batteries can be used, resulting in miniaturization. In addition, by supplying electricity to the electrode 6 only for a predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment) from when the switch 27 is turned on, electrolyzed water is generated only when sterilization is necessary, so that the life of the battery 24 extends over several years. Can be kept long.

  As described above, the timer circuit 25B is operated by the operation of the manual switch 27, the booster circuit 25A as the boosting unit is operated by the operation of the timer circuit 25B, and the predetermined power boosted to the electrode 6 is supplied. When the timer circuit 25B elapses for a predetermined time, the power supply to the booster circuit 25A is cut off, and the power consumption can be suppressed. Note that the switch 27 may have another form in which the operation unit is pivotable.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 of the present invention has an external cylindrical shape for convenience when carried in a handbag or the like. One such embodiment is shown in FIG. In this, the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 has a cylindrical water tank portion 2 and a power source portion 3 formed of transparent acrylic in a cylindrical shape having a diameter of 22 mm, and a nozzle cover 18 having a cylindrical shape having a diameter of 17 mm. The entire length is 163 mm, the length of the power supply unit 3 is 78 mm, the length of the tank unit 2 is 53 mm, the length of the protective body 20 is 6 mm, and the protruding length of the nozzle cover 18 is 26 mm.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, three plate electrodes are arranged opposite to each other so that the plus electrodes 6A and the minus electrodes 6B are alternately arranged, and the middle plate electrode is set as the plus electrode 6A, and the plate electrodes on both sides thereof. Is the negative electrode 6B, and the outer periphery of the three electrodes is covered with a heat shrinkable tube made of synthetic resin to form a cylindrical body 5P. The voltage applied to the electrode 6 is 5.5 volts to 5.6 volts by boosting a 1.5 volt AA battery 24 using a booster circuit. The areas of the facing surfaces of the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B that substantially generate electrolyzed water are each 1.5 square centimeters, and the distance between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B is within a range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm. By maintaining the interval of, the electrolytic unit 5 is reduced in size, and a predetermined concentration of ozone water and a predetermined spray amount (0.1 milliliter in the embodiment) are ensured.

  In this case, the amount of water stored in the tank unit 2 in a full tank is 10 milliliters, which is several tens of times the amount of one spray, and the water stored in the electrolysis chamber 5S of the electrolysis unit 5 when the tank is full. The amount is 0.06 milliliters less than a single spray amount. For this reason, the amount of water slightly larger than the amount of electrolyzed water in the electrolysis chamber 5S is pushed into the electrolysis unit 5 from the tank unit 2 through the inflow port 5E by one spraying operation. The entire amount of the electrolyzed water is pushed out from the electrolysis chamber 5S to the spray mechanism unit 4. For this reason, the electrolyzed water between the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B completely replaces, and at the same time, bubbles on the surface of the negative electrode 6B also flow to the upper spraying mechanism unit 4 in the subsequent spraying. Regular electrolyzed water not included can be sprayed from the nozzle 4A.

  The battery 24 may be any battery that has a large output and can be used for several months to several years after being fully charged once.

  In order to make it possible to see through the amount of water stored in the tank portion 2 and to improve the design effect, the water passage hole surrounds the tubular water tank portion 2 in the tank portion 2. A cylindrical decorative cylinder 50 having 50A is accommodated. The cylindrical decorative cylinder 50 is made of a punching metal made of stainless steel having a large number of water passage holes 50A for allowing water in the water tank portion 2 to freely flow. In addition, the cylindrical decorative cylinder 50 is formed so that the electrolytic section 5 can be seen through the cylindrical decorative cylinder 50, or the cylindrical water tank section 2 is formed of transparent acrylic in a state where the cylindrical decorative cylinder 50 is not provided. By forming the cylindrical body 5P of the portion 5 with a transparent material, the amount of water stored in the tank portion 2 and the electrolysis portion 5 can be seen through. The metallic decorative body 28 on the outer surface of the power supply unit 3 is an opaque material formed of aluminum whose outer surface is chemically textured for a design effect.

  Although the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is in a form that can be carried in a handbag or the like, a strap locking ring 51 is provided at the upper part of the outer surface of the tank unit 2 so that the user can attach an arbitrary strap. It is possible.

  In the above case, the electrolysis unit 5 generates ozone to generate electrolyzed water that is ozone water. However, if an electrode for hypochlorous acid generation is used, water containing chloride ions is interposed between the electrodes. It is also possible to store and electrolyze this water to generate hypochlorous acid to generate electrolyzed water that is hypochlorous acid water. When hypochlorous acid water is produced, water used is restricted, such as tap water containing chloride ions, so the place where water is supplied is limited, but when ozone water is produced, the type of water is Because it does not matter, it can be replenished anywhere where there is water, improving convenience in use. In addition, when using a disinfectant solution such as alcohol, it is necessary to carry a disinfectant solution for replenishment, but when generating ozone water, it is not necessary and can be replenished anywhere where water is present. .

  Since the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is used for a long time and scales such as calcium adhere to the surface of the electrode 6 and the electrolysis action is hindered, the spray mechanism unit 4 is sometimes replaced with the tank unit 2. The scale of calcium etc. adhering to the surface of the electrode 6 can be removed by removing from the tank and washing the inside of the tank unit 2 with citric acid.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment, but can be applied to various forms, and includes various forms within the technical scope of the present invention. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Portable electrolyzed water sprayer 2 ... Cylindrical water tank part 2A ... Opening upper surface of cylindrical water tank part 3 ... Power supply part 4 ... Push Type spray mechanism 4A ... nozzle 4P ... push part 5 ... cylindrical electrolysis part 5A ... upper surface opening of cylindrical electrolysis part 5E ... inflow hole 5P ... · Cylindrical body 5S ··· Electrolysis chamber 6 ··· Electrode 6A ··· Positive electrode or negative electrode 6B · · · · Positive electrode or negative electrode 7 ··· Electrolyzed water outlet 7A · ... Electrolyzed water outlet path 7B ... Electrolyzed water outlet path 8 ... Coil spring 9 ... Air inlet hole 10 ... Ring packing 11 ... Screw coupling part 12 ... ··· Ring packing 13 ··· Communication passage member 15 ··· Air communication passage (water replenishment opening)
16 .... Pump chamber 17A ... Lower support portion 17B ... Upper support portion 18 ... Nozzle cover 19 ... Annular packing 20 ... Protector 21 ... Annular packing 24 ... Battery 25 ... Control circuit section 25A ... Booster circuit (boosting means)
25B ... Timer circuit (timer control means)
26 ... LED
27 ... Switch 50 ... Cylindrical decorative tube 50A ... Water passage hole 51 ... Ring 52 ... Selection membrane

Claims (6)

  A cylindrical water tank part is arranged in the middle part, a spray mechanism part is arranged on one side in the axial direction of the cylindrical water tank part, a power supply part is arranged on the other side, and a lower part is provided in the central part in the cylindrical water tank part An electrolysis unit having an electrolyzed water generation electrode that electrolyzes water in the cylindrical water tank unit that has flowed in from the electrolyzed water to generate electrolyzed water is disposed, and the spraying mechanism unit is manually operated in the cylindrical water tank unit. The spray mechanism that sprays the electrolyzed water of the electrolysis unit from the nozzle at the tip while pressing the water is detachably coupled to the opening of the cylindrical water tank unit in a watertight manner, and the power unit includes a battery and a booster circuit. And a predetermined voltage obtained by boosting the voltage of the battery by the boosting circuit is supplied to the electrode.   Appearance has a cylindrical shape, a cylindrical water tank part is arranged in the middle part, a power supply part is arranged in the lower part, and a spray mechanism part is arranged in the upper part, the central part in the cylindrical water tank part is a lower part An electrolysis unit having an electrolyzed water generation electrode that electrolyzes water in the cylindrical water tank unit that has flowed in from the electrolyzed water to generate electrolyzed water is disposed, and the spraying mechanism unit is manually operated in the cylindrical water tank unit. The spray mechanism for spraying the electrolyzed water of the electrolyzing unit from the nozzle at the tip while pressing the water is detachably coupled to the opening of the cylindrical water tank unit in a watertight manner, and the power source unit includes a battery and a boosting unit. A portable electrolyzed water sprayer characterized in that a predetermined power obtained by boosting the voltage of the battery by the boosting means is supplied to the electrode.   The power supply unit is connected to a manual switch that starts power supply from the power supply unit to the electrode by an ON operation, and supply of predetermined power to the electrode is started by operation of the manual switch, and predetermined power is supplied to the electrode. The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a timer control means for restricting the supply of water from being continuously supplied over a predetermined time.   The cylindrical water tank unit, the power source unit, and the spray mechanism unit are separately formed, and the cylindrical water tank unit and the power source unit are fixedly watertightly coupled, and the cylindrical water tank unit and the spray mechanism are 4. The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to claim 3, wherein the unit is detachably watertightly coupled, and the power supply unit and the manual switch have a waterproof structure.   A timer circuit that is a timer control unit operates by operating the manual switch, a booster circuit that operates as the boosting unit operates by the operation of the timer circuit, and a predetermined boosted power is supplied to the electrodes. The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to claim 3, wherein   The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the electrolyzed water generated in the electrolyzing unit is ozone water having a sterilizing effect.

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